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DisneyNature Monkey Kingdom: Review

April 21, 2015 by Laura Lohr Leave a Comment

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I was invited to see DisneyNature’s Monkey Kingdom at the local theater. All opinions are mine alone.

Back in August, we saw Island of Lemurs: Madagascar in the theater and I loved it! I love monkeys and find them so interesting! I also love the Disney Earth and Disney Nature series as well. So, when we were invited to see DisneyNature Monkey Kingdom, narrated by Tina Fey, we were there!

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The thing I loved the most about DisneyNature Monkey Kingdom, was that this wasn’t just a documentary, this was a love story. It was the story of the underdog, overcoming all odds and triumphing over the hierarchy within the animal kingdom. Our heroine, Maya, is a clever monkey, born into the lower ranks of a macaque monkey family in South Asia. When Maya gives birth to her son Kip, however, she doesn’t sit back and idly, she takes big risks to secure a better life for her newborn son. It’s a touching story that left me grabbing tissues.

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Monkey Kingdom has a great cast of characters and is quite an adventure! The macaque family lives at a place called, Castle Rock, which suits them just fine, until a neighboring family of monkeys takes over Castle Rock and leaves them no place to go. Maya and her mate, Kumar, spring into action and lead the family of monkeys on a laughable adventure that is sure to bring smiles.

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With nowhere to go, the macaque family move in to the nearby village to forge for food. The resourceful monkeys get into all kinds of mischief and meet all sorts of unlikely friends. The family puts their very entrenched hierarchical order aside and give Maya the opportunity to shine in unfamiliar surroundings. The macaque family, with Kumar and Maya in leading the charge, reclaim Castle Rock—improving Kumar and Maya’s social status within the family.

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You’ll find yourself cheering for Maya, as her she attempts to give Kip a better life. It really is a heartwarming story!

MONKEY KINGDOM is in theaters everywhere starting Friday, April 17th!

See MONKEY KINGDOM opening week (April 17-23) and Disneynature will make a donation in your honor toConservation International to help protect monkeys and other endangered species in their natural habitats. Learn more at http://nature.disney.com/monkey-kingdom.

Connect with Monkey Kingdom
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Filed Under: Disney, Reviews Tagged With: Disney, DisneyNature, family, Kids, Monkey Kingdom, Movies

Cell Phone Safety for Kids

April 20, 2015 by Laura Lohr Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #MyDataMyWay #CollectiveBias

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The invention of mobile data is probably one of the the most amazing as a parent! I still remember the first time we got smart phones, so many years ago, that we could use the internet ANYWHERE! Wooohooo! Times have definitely changed, now that we’re parents and cell phone safety for kids has risen to the top of our priority list.

Since my nine year old started becoming more independent, like going to horseback riding camp, joining swim team, and just for convenience, we’ve added her to our cell phone plan. She’s still using a basic phone, but the conversations have begun, “Mom, when can I get a phone like yours?” I’m so not ready for that! Adding data to her phone is something we’re not ready for! I believe it’s a personal choice when parents decide when their child is ready for a cell phone and whether it’s a basic or smart phone. The good news is, when we are ready, we know that we have tools and resources for keeping her data usage in check and make sure she’s using her phone responsibly.

Tips for keeping kids safe with cell phones:

There’s an app for that: 

There’s so many applications out there that can give parents control over their child’s cell phone. From GPS software that can keep parents apprised of where their child/teen is, apps that limit the time spent playing games, to blocking applications such as Facebook, Instagram, or SnapChat, there is an application that can give parents what they need to keep their kids safe. Often times, the parental control applications may be included by the cell phone provider for free or for a nominal fee. Some apps that may be of help to parents: Phone Sheriff, My Mobile Watchdog, Funamo, and kidsafe web browse Mobicip. Check the phone settings for pre-installed features and apps that may come standard from your wireless carrier.

Pay Attention to Screen Time: 

It’s so very important to monitor how much time your teen/tween is spending texting, game play, social media, and who our children are talking to. Mobistealth is application that parents use to monitor a teen/tweens activities on their cell phone—check text messages, check pictures sent/received, tracks websites visited, and more. Children Tracker, an Android app, is very similar to Mobistealth and safes the data in the cloud on Google.

Talk About Phone ,and Internet Safety with Kids:

Keeping the conversation with kids going about being safe online and with a cell phone can be an important preventative measure to keep kids safe. Talk to kids about the dangers of strangers online and talk about issues such as Cyberbullying. We all hope our children aren’t faced with dangerous situations, however, in the event they are faced with difficult circumstances, they’ll be prepared. Let kids know what they should do if they are ever in danger. It is crucial to give kids tools in advance, so they know how to keep themselves safe.

Check Out Unlimited Family Plans from Walmart Family Mobile:

Looking for a great way to handle your family’s data, talk, and texting?

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Can’t get enough 4G LTE? Family Mobile has Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data with up to 3 GB of 4G LTE for only $39.88/month (+taxes/fees). Check http://cbi.as/6h0j or visit your local Walmart for more information on these amazing deals and don’t forget to follow @FamilyMobile on Twitter or on Tumblr at walmartfamilymobile.tumblr.com.

How do you keep your kids safe with their cell phones?

How do you share your data with YOUR family?

Filed Under: Reviews, Technology, Walmart Tagged With: Cell Phone Safety, Collective Bias, family, Kids, Walmart

Wordless Wednesday #38

July 3, 2013 by Laura Lohr Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: Allie, AllieKat, family, Horseback Riding, Kids, Wordless Wednesday

Are We There Yet? Good Times with the #Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tablet

March 6, 2013 by Laura Lohr 1 Comment

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"Are we there yet?"

“Why can’t we just be THERE?”

“Why does Grandma live so far away?”

"How much further to Grandma’s?"

"How long is an hour?" (It’s two Phineas and Ferb episodes—FYI.)

Sound familiar? Yea. Fun times.

When you are seven years old, sitting in the car for long drives is, in a word, B O R I N G. It is also frustrating to us, as parents to answer the same questions over and over. We love our kiddo, but when she is bored, we are responsible to bring on the entertainment, or suffer the incessant questions. I remember how it felt on long drives. When I was a kid, we drove to Texas from California many times. My dad was not the "Pull-over! I got to pee" sort of accommodator. If you went to the restroom in New Mexico, you were holding it until the Texas State line. I remember it being a pretty boring drive, in some parts and I am assured that I drove my parents crazy with the incessant questions, just as my daughter does on long drives now.

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Mr. Bear and I make a lot of long drives to our parents’ houses. My parents live 2 1/2 hours away and Mr. Bear’s parents live about an hour away, depending on traffic. We make these drives several times a year, usually with our animals in tow. The last couple times we went to visit our parents, we had the Samsung Galaxy 7 inch tablet. To say it is a life-changer, it is an understatement. We put Allie in the backseat with the tablet fully loaded with educational (and not-so-educational) games to help pass the time when we were on the long drive. It sure beat the “Counting Call Boxes” game we tried to get her to play the last drive (she wasn’t falling for it!). We hardly heard a peep from her, in the back seat. Happy kid, happy parents! The drive went by so quickly for all of us.

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It really is amazing to think we ever travelled without one of these!

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Not only does the tablet keep her busy in the car, she really enjoyed using it for homework. It’s so simple to use, she was able to figure out how to find the information she needed for her most recent project on Grover Cleveland. We are very careful with appropriate viewing on the internet and monitor what we can, whenever we can. Of course, as parents, we need to monitor what websites and information kids have access to. We were able to find some helpful tips on setting up the Parental Controls, which helped us manage and create a positive digital experience for Allie. There are so many amazing applications out there that help to assist with homework. I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. It made homework just a little more fun!

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The great part, is that the Samsung Galaxy Tablet is so portable and lightweight.  It fits nicely in the back pocket of Mr Bear’s pants and tucks nicely into my purse.  It is easy for Allie’s little hands to hold.  I was a bit concerned at first that the screen would not be large enough to view videos (Like our Netflix!), however, the screen is just the right size.  We have the 10 inch Samsung Galaxy Tablet and we love it—I didn’t think it was going to be possible to love the smaller screen, nonetheless, it’s perfect!

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The latest trip we took, Mr. Bear and I were able to have a pleasant conversation.  Allie was entertained and time passed by so quickly.  I don’t think we can ever travel without one of these again.  Please, don’t make us!

Disclaimer: I am a Verizon Wireless Ambassador, and I was sent the Samsung Galaxy 2, 7-inch Tablet to review on behalf of Verizon Wireless, for my honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I honestly love the Samsung Galaxy 2, 7-inch Tablet and enjoyed using it.

Filed Under: Allie School, Allison Weekly, Daily, Entertainment, Family, Gadgets, Just For Fun, Kid Stuff, Parenthood, Reviews, School, Verizon Wireless Tagged With: Education, Entertainment, family, Kids, Samsung Galaxy Tablet, Travel, Verizon, VZW, VZWireless

Disney On Ice—100 Years of Magic Recap

October 12, 2012 by Laura Lohr Leave a Comment

All smiles!

We had so much fun at Disney on Ice. We had been to Disney Princesses on Ice before and it was fun, but I really liked this one! We had four little girls on the edge of their seat the entire time. They LOVED IT! Of course, they loved the cotton candy, but the four little girls and their eyes fixed on the ice was something very special.

They show was awesome! I could not even guess how many characters there were at the show. One of my favorite stories is the Lion King and I loved the re-creation of the story on ice. The kids had such a great time.

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They were all smiles waiting for the show to start!

My favorite part was the It’s a Small World number that they did with the bright lights, the music and all the characters. After all these years, It’s a Small World still holds a special place in my heart, even though years ago Mr. Bear and I got stuck inside the ride and heard the song play over and over for 45 minutes! There is magic in that song and on that ride, after all these years!

Disney on Ice will be here in San Diego through the 14th, so be sure to buy your tickets today and experience the magic for yourself!

Disclaimer: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events.

Filed Under: Allison Weekly, Community, Disney, Entertainment, Family, Friends, Just For Fun, Kid Stuff, Reviews, Synergy Tagged With: Disney, Disney on Ice, Entertainment, Fun, Kids, Reviews, San Diego, San Diego Events, Synergy, Valley View Casino Center

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