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Celebrate Disney The Lion Guard Life in the Pride Lands Release

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Have you heard about the newest version of the classic Lion King animated film? It’s The Lion Guard, and it’s totally designed for a new generation of little lion cub fans! This adventure is actually a television series, and the characters so are so adorable.

Meet Kion, who is the son if Simba and Nala (the lions we knew as kids). He’s Prince of the Pride Lands and the leader the Lion Guard. He’s fierce as they come, but also always getting into trouble. Kids will love watching him use his bravery, loyalty and wit to do the right thing and protect the ones he loves!

The Lion Guard: Life in the Pride Lands features five episodes, and 5 silicone braceletes for kids to wear and share with friends.

This series is FULL of star power. Just check out the voice talent:

  • Rob Lowe (“The Grinder”) as Simba
  • Gabrielle Union (“Being Mary Jane”) as Nala
  • Max Charles (“The Amazing Spider-Man 2”) as Kion
  • Joshua Rush (“The Adventures of Puss in Boots”) as Bunga
  • Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) as Ono
  • Diamond White (“Sofia the First”) as Fuli
  • Dusan Brown (“Blaze and the Monster Machines”) as Beshte.

There are also many of the beloved characters from “The Lion King” who make a comeback for this show, including Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa!

I have a DVD to giveaway for those who love The Lion King, your little one is going to have this one in their collection.

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Tips to Aid Your New Year’s Resolutions from Curves/Jenny Craig

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We can all agree that losing weight is one of the most popular resolutions that are made during the New Year. If this is the year you’re ready and committed to making changes every month, not just January then it is time for you to get down to business. Losing weight is a great start for the New Year, but breaking your resolution down into mini resolutions will help you meet your year end goal to be the best version of you.

Curves/Jenny Craig have come up with some great tips and guide lines that can help you this year.

NEW YEARS

Set Realistic goals – most people fail because they aim too high, too soon and too fast when it comes to eating and exercise resolutions. Pick one or two small changes and focus on them for a week or two before taking on more.

Elicit support – get an activity buddy, sign up with a friend for a healthy cooking class, or look for a program that can offer individualized support

Self-monitor – simple strategies like weighing yourself daily, taking 20 minutes to eat a meal mindfully and checking in with you “head vs. stomach” hunger can start making a difference right away.

Overcome obstacles – weight management is about problem solving, so instead of thinking of challenges as roadblocks, consider them as opportunities for skill building.

Learn from your lapses – think progress, not perfection and know that by understanding the “why” behind your choices you can pick another “what” to do next time that will bring you closer to your end goal.

Enjoy the process – lifestyle change is a journey of self-discovery. You’re not just building healthy habits, you’re creating a lifestyle you can practice and feel empowered by for the long term.

LIVE HEALTHIER

Drink water – seriously.

·     It sounds very simple, but always remember to hydrate with water. Thirst can sometimes be confused with hunger, so this can save you some calories. And if you want something with flavor, select calorie-free beverages (unsweetened tea, black coffee, seltzer). When consuming alcoholic beverages, try and limit yourself to one glass, and use calorie free mixers (soda water, crystal light, diet options).

Staying active

·               Even the little walks around the block add up. Staying active, especially getting that workout in before a big dinner or event, can help you get into a healthy frame of mind and set up your food choices for the day. Schedules can be packed and prove difficult to fit in a workout. Experiment with fun and efficient workouts that combine strength training and cardio. Curves provides a full body workout in just 30 minutes with a coach always in the Circuit to keep you motivated.

Don’t go cold turkey – follow the “just ONE” rule

·      Remember portion control, so you can still enjoy the meals you love, without going overboard. Stick with eating ONE small appetizer, one drink, one main course – and one fork to share a dessert all around so you only take one bite.

Don’t forget to eat!

·               Follow your healthy and balanced meal plan for the day, to ensure you are not starving and then overindulge at dinner time. On the Jenny Craig program, we encourage members to eat six times a day (three main meals, and three snacks).

Load up on veggies and fruit to help curb cravings throughout your day.

·      On the Jenny Craig  program, we encourage members to add Fresh & Free Additions (seasonal non-starchy vegetables, low calorie condiments, herbs and spices) to their meals to help prevent over-indulgence on main courses that contain more calories.

If you follow these tips and guidelines you will be able to achieve your goals, and remember to be kind to yourself throughout the year. Set a non-food reward for the end of each month. Get a pedicure in March, pick  up some new workout gear in May and get those new jeans in October since by then you will be a smaller size.

Meet Gabriela McBride American Girl’s 2017 Girl of the Year

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If you are a child of the 90’s then you remember American Girl dolls and the historical character dolls. However, for the last 15 years American Girl has been putting out a special limited edition collection called “Girl of the Year,” that reflects the modern girls.

Welcome the 2017 girl, Gabriela McBride

Gabriela is a true creative talent who uses the power of poetry to help her break down barriers and overcome a personal challenge with stuttering. Gabriela comes to life for girls, she has curly-dark brown hair and warm brown eyes, an outfit that reflects her creative side, and a book chronicling her story. Gabriela also comes with several performance-inspired outfits and accessories, including a dance barre, rehearsal and dance outfits, plus pretend headphones and a microphone. Gabriela products and books will start to become available in 2017.

Gabriela’s story will be told in a series of three books published by Scholastic and written by Teresa E. Harris. The first book Gabriela, hits shelves this January and tells the story of a quiet and creative girl growing up in a family of artists. Gabriela inherited a love of the arts from her parents, especially her mother. Gabriela often finds herself in a battle with her own words because of her stuttering, she discovers that her poetry, filled with and honesty, helps her speech flow more easily and gives her the confidence to find her voice to help save her community arts center from being torn down.

In order to connect with both boys and girls with Gabriela’s inspiring message, American Girl is partnering with Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, to create and distribute Express Yourself, a custom curriculum program that teaches 3rd-5th grade students how to use poetry as a tool for self-expression.

Other Gabby-related initiatives being held throughout the year include the following:

  • Gabriela Online Play: Girls can visit the Gabby-dedicated site at americangirl.com/girloftheyear for free book excerpts, videos, activities, wallpaper and e-cards, and much more.
  • Gabriela Retail Events: On January 1, American Girl stores are hosting Gabriela’s Debut Event, where girls will get a first look at her full product collection, plus enjoy in-store activities, colorful crafts, giveaways, and a fun photo opportunity. For more details on the in-store events, visit americangirl.com/stores.

The Gabriela collection is available on January 1, 2017, through American Girl’s catalogue; at americangirl.com; at all American Girl retail locations nationwide; at American Girl specialty boutiques at select Indigo™ and Chapters™ in Canada and El Palacio de Hierro locations in Mexico City; and at Toys “R” Us stores starting in March.  The Gabriela books can also be purchased through retail and online booksellers.

To learn more about Gabriela and the Girl of the Year™ line, go to americangirl.com, Facebook at facebook.com/americangirl, Twitter at twitter.com/american_girl, Pinterest at pinterest.com/agofficial, and American Girl’s Instagram page at instagram.com/americangirlbrand. To request an American Girl catalogue, call 1-800-845-0005.

ABOUT AMERICAN GIRL
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT, www.mattel.com), a creations company that inspires the wonder of childhood. Headquartered in Middleton, WI, American Girl offers an inspiring world of dolls, content, and experiences that nourish a girl’s spirit and help develop her strength of character. Best-selling lines include Truly Me™, Girl of the Year™, Bitty Baby™, WellieWishers™, and the classic historical character line BeForever™. The company sells products through its award-winning catalogue, on americangirl.com, in its proprietary U.S. experiential retail stores, and at select specialty retailers nationwide. Outside of the U.S, American Girl products are sold in specialty boutiques at select Indigo™ and Chapters™ in Canada and El Palacio de Hierro locations in Mexico City. By inspiring girls to be their best, American Girl has earned the loyalty of millions and the praise and trust of parents and educators.

SCHOLASTIC
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a leading provider of print and digital instructional materials for pre-K to grade 12, and a producer of educational and entertaining children’s media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, classroom magazines and other products that, in combination, offer schools customized solutions to support children’s learning both at school and at home. The Company also makes quality, affordable books available to all children through school-based book clubs and book fairs. With a 95 year history of service to schools and families, Scholastic continues to carry out its commitment to “Open a World of Possible” for all children. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.