POOL TIME! SWIMMING SKILLS WITH YMCA When we think summer, we think swimming! Whether it’s the pool, ocean, or just a splash pad, you can find us spending the hot months in the water. But of course we always want to be safe and that starts with making sure our kids have the skills needed […]

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Happy Father’s Day Weekend! Kevin Hart tackles the emotional and comical true story about a new dad, who lost his wife and now must raise his daughter solo in FATHERHOOD. We talked with him about how he makes difficult decisions in his own life when it comes to leading his family. Plus Melody Hurt talks […]

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Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film  LUCA is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a […]

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Summer brain drain is real! Studies show when students return to school after a long summer vacation, they’ve lost one to three months worth of learning. That coupled with a virtual or hybrid year of homeschooling, Family Entourage is here to share some ways to set our kids up for success over the summer while still […]

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Everything is awesome! Our families were beyond excited to attend Legoland California’s opening of LEGO Movie World. From building LEGO sets to riding LEGO-themed rides and meeting their favorite characters our children always look forward to getting to visit Legoland. Based on the blockbuster films The LEGO®Movie™ and The LEGO® Movie™ 2: The Second Part, […]

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BLUE MIRACLE! The incredible true story of Casa Hogar, the cash-strapped orphanage in Mexico, that entered the world’s biggest fishing tournament to save their orphanage. Jimmy Gonzales stars as Papa Omar, who oversees the boys home and he and his kids partner with a washed-up boat captain, played by Dennis Quaid, for a chance to […]

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Mom has been working extra hard this year during the pandemic. From home/virtual schooling to make sure everyone is masked up, she deserves to be celebrated. While moms love flowers and chocolate, we share some unique activities and gifts you can give this Mother’s Day that are a little more meaningful.  Mommy & Me Matching! […]

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Headed into Mother’s Day weekend we talked with Maya Rudolph about the importance of family and connecting with her kids. She stars in the new Netflix film The Mitchells vs. The Machines, from the same guys that brought us the Academy Award-winning Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and The LEGO Movie. It’s an animated action-comedy about an ordinary family […]

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The Cat’s Out of the Bag! DreamWorks Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse and Wicked Good Cupcakes are teaming up to celebrate the series now streaming on Netflix. We thought it would be a purrrfect idea to give away Gabby’s Dollhouse themed gift packs which include your choice of jar flavors (including the new Cakey Cat flavors) along with […]

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The recent tier change has meant a return to the classroom for many and some still virtually learning, curriculum retention and an excitement for learning still reigns high. So we thought we’d give our Easter baskets an Educational Twist this year and instead of filling them with chocolate and jelly beans, we propose unique ways to […]

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