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Moonstruck (1987)

“Moonstruck” stars Cher as Loretta, a thirty-seven-year-old woman who is the daughter of Italian immigrants working their way to make it good in America. She’s engaged to Johnny, a stable businessman who will take good care of her financially, but she’s not in love with him. She’s old enough that she feels love will never come her way again –she’s a widow– and she’s all right with that now, thinking that she’s accepting reality. When Johnny must travel to Italy to visit his dying mother, he calls Loretta and asks her to go see his brother Ronny. There’s been some … Continue reading →

National Treasure: Still Raking in the Dough

I love Nicolas Cage in dramatic (Leaving Las Vegas), comedic (Peggy Sue Got Married), and romantic roles (Moonstruck), but I think my favorite genre for him is action/adventure. I was in the theatre to see both Con Air and The Rock and they are still two of my favorite Cage movies. Of course, when he did National Treasure, I was overjoyed! In case you missed National Treasure, it is an action/adventure flick that features Nicolas as Benjamin Gates. His family has a long history of being treasure hunters and he carries that on by hunting for treasure, supposedly hidden by … Continue reading →

Preschool Health: Constipation in Small Children

Constipation is uncomfortable and often painful. It is hard to watch your child struggle with bowel issues due to how miserable it can make one feel. The best way to alleviate constipation is to avoid it. However, kids have a mind of their own and controlling when they go potty can lead to constipation issues. Parents need to be aware of the causes, treatments and preventative measures to keep their child healthy. Thankfully, the treatments and remedies are not harsh and normally natural means are effective. If you suspect an underlying problem or if your child is having an especially … Continue reading →

Dog + Donut = Delightful Read

If you give a dog a donut… you might end up with a nasty stain on your carpet. But in the wonderful world of children’s books, if you give a pooch a pastry with a hole in the middle, you get hours of reading fun. If You Give a Dog a Donut is lucky 13 for the famed writing/illustrating team of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond. The duo is the mastermind behind the uber-popular and irresistibly delicious If You Give… series, which my 7-year-old daughter devours every chance she gets. In fact, we own the entire collection of If You … Continue reading →

Late Winter Travel Deals

Late January through mid-March is typically a slow time in the travel industry. Consequently, penny-pinching travelers can expect to find great deals on airfare and hotel rooms during this later winter time frame. This year is no exception. Take a look at some of the super savings being offered right now: CARIBBEAN Set sail for sunny locales while saving serious dough. Holland America is offering outstanding savings on a round-trip voyage from Fort Lauderdale with stops in Grand Turk (Turks and Caicos), San Juan (Puerto Rico), Philipsburg (St. Maarten), and Half Moon Cay (Bahamas). For just $699 per person you … Continue reading →

More Tips For Picking Post Wedding Transportation

Congratulations! You’re getting married. Have you decided what type of vehicle you will be riding in to and from the church? Will it be a cherry-red Porsche, a horse-drawn carriage, a stretch Hummer, or a classic Harley? (And you thought picking the perfect wedding dress was difficult.) In my previous blog I discussed some factors that go into picking the perfect post-wedding getaway vehicle. Here now are more tips on what to consider before making your final decision: Ways To Save. If your wedding budget is tight you might consider nixing the ultra-posh post-wedding vehicle and instead borrow a friend’s … Continue reading →