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Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell Share Hilariously Weird Memories Of Their First Animated Movies…

When it comes to childhood memories, some are great - like those times you got an extra gumball out of the machine, and some are not so great - like those times your hamster kept getting stuck in the couch and no one could find him. For most, the first animated movie they went to see is one of the great memories. Mine was The Secret Of Nimh, and while it definitely has its fair share of sadness, it was an incredible movie (and an incredible memory). For Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell? Not so much... Take a look! Sure, sure, this is a skit and it's meant to be funny, and it was. Dark, Keep Reading >>>

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The Walking Dead: A Recap As Told By John Cleese

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If you've not been living under a rock, you know that The Walking Dead is coming back on tonight. And chances are, you've seen all the episodes in all the season and you're just waiting anxiously to see who Negan picks for batting practice. But, even with all you know about TWD, and everything you remember, you're going to want to watch this recap as told by John Cleese. Why? It's hilarious. I mean, c'mon, it's John Cleese. You knew it would be. Take a look! I just about peed myself when he said, "Cooooooral!!!" Oh. My. Goodness. Seriously, I'm so excited about the show coming back on Keep Reading >>>

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Sexual Tension, Racial Prejudice and Magical Realism.

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Did you read the title to this blog post? If not, go back and do so. I'll give you a second. Finished? Good, now let's get started. Doesn't that title sound like the makings of an excellent novel? There's the love interest, the conflict of the racial prejudice, and of course magic. Who doesn't want to read that story? What if I were to tell you that it wasn't a novel, but in fact a television show. You'd buy that, right? Sure you would. TV shows usually have a good plot to keep us interested. But... let's just say that television show is for children. Children, you say? Now you're Keep Reading >>>

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Homemade Doctor Who Soap

Crafts You Won't Make

It's about TIME, time we made some Doctor Who Soap that is! With the new season coming this fall, I just knew I had to make something totally awesome and I think I did just that. If you are a Doctor Who fan, this is a must-try craft. Even if you want to make it as a keep sake. Do it! All you need is a few supplies and a bit of TIME! Supplies Needed to Make Doctor Who Soap: Doctor Who Tardis Silicone Mold Clear Melt and Pour Soap Base Stained Glass Ocean Blue Soap Color Essential Oils (any scent you want. We used PanAway) You will also need: Microwave Safe Measuring Keep Reading >>>

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21 Tina Belcher Quotes that Prove She Really Gets You.

Tina Belcher is the oldest daughter in the Fox animated series Bob's Burgers and she is WISE beyond her years. These 21 Tina Belcher quotes will prove that she gets you. Like, Really gets you. And me. And the bare essence of what it means to be a woman and living in this world. Because, after all, don't we all put our bras on one boob at a time? Enjoy! 21 Tina Belcher Quotes to Prove that She Gets You. Like, Really Gets You. "I'm no hero, I put my bra on one boob at a time like everyone else." When we're trying to be modest, but c'mon, we're awesome. "Dear Lord Santa, this year Keep Reading >>>

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15 Doctor Who Party Ideas for Tweens

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If your tween loves Doctor Who, surprising him or her with a Doctor Who themed party may just result in exclamations of “Fantastic!" Planning a Doctor Who party can be accomplished easily with a few tips from entertaining expert Jennifer Carver of Spaceships and Laser Beams. Jennifer has rounded up creative ideas from invitations, to themed décor and refreshments and even party favors! Allons-y! (that’s French for “let’s go” and fans of the 10th Doctor Who know it well!) Invitations for Your Doctor Who Party Sending out a blue Tardis (Police call box) invitation, will set the Keep Reading >>>

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25+ DIY My Little Pony Party Ideas

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Like all parent trying to be uber-cool, I am always on the prowl for awesome party ideas for our next birthday. Last year was baby's first, but this year, with her turning two, I feel the need to up my game. And since she LOVES my favorite old-school pony-pals, I'm going all-out with a DIY My Little Pony Party! My Little Pony is such a universal show. Even my son likes to watch it--it's so cute, clever and silly. It doesn't really matter which pony is your favorite, every idea here combines the magic of each one! 25+ My Little Pony Party Ideas I found these pretty pink MLP Keep Reading >>>

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20 Kid Safe YouTube Channels

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My daughter hasn't watched regular television in over six months. It's all YouTube all the time, and anyone who's fallen down that rabbit hole knows that it's hard to find kid safe YouTube channels. Bonus: If you are looking for some educational YouTube channels that kids will actually enjoy, check these out here. 20 Kid Safe YouTube Channels Hallecake is a kid herself. She bakes snacks, makes geeky goodies, and invites all her friends over in these instructional videos that are fun to watch. (Oh, plus-- she's my kid, so she's got THAT going for her.) Kids Activities Blog has an Keep Reading >>>

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RSVP for the #HeroesEatMMs Twitter Party!!

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Do you love a good Twitter Party? You know we do and we’re excited to host a party about the Captain America The Winter Soldier release at Walmart and superhero level movie night recipes made with M&M’s®! SWEET, right?! On TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH at 1:00 PM ET, please join us for the #HeroesEatMMs Twitter Party where we’ll be sharing movie night tips and giving you a chance to win prizes! We’ll also let you in on a “super secret” about how you can save $5.00 toward your own “super” family movie night! I LOVE chocolate and candy and M&M's are my favorite type of chocolate candy Keep Reading >>>

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8 Reasons I Am Totally Watching The CW’s Reign

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It's no secret that I love a good teen show. Okay, admittedly they usually they need some vampires to totally pull me in. BUT, I also secretly love a good period drama. I watched The Tudors like a bazillion times, and not just for the hotness. (Okay, partly for the hotness.) So, when I heard The CW was coming out with a new period drama of their own, REIGN, I had to know more! I watched the pilot and after the first five minutes of amazingness, I am hooked. Keep Reading >>>

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Bitch and Moanday

It's Monday... we can't get it together here at Casa de Harrington, and I feel like letting it all hang out on my blog. So, you've been warned. :) Why is it that on a beautifully fantastic day where all I want to do is be outside-- I have a sick kid and we have to spend the entire day INSIDE? Dude, it's fantastic out there. *turns on yet another Disney Channel original series* How come my box of Cocoa Pebbles tells me that there's a full serving of Vitamin D in it? Dude... I am having Cocoa Pebbles for breakfast.... Vitamin D is not my greatest concern. Speaking of Cocoa Pebbles. Keep Reading >>>

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The Death of The Movie Theater?

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The other day I air-popped some popcorn and sat down on my couch to watch a movie on my big 'ol television, and I started to wonder... are people still going to movie theaters? Is that still something people do, or do we instead sit at home with our surround sound, hd television, fancy tv stand that keeps all our nasty dvd players, video game consoles, etc. out of sight, and of COURSE our super sweet pause button. You see, I think the pause button is what makes my couch beat the movie theater. Movies are long, I like to drink lemonade... and if I'm going to pay $11.00 a ticket, then Keep Reading >>>

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Can’t. Stop. Watching. It.

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It's even better than the Chipmunk version... Keep Reading >>>

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We Need To Talk Vampires

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We interrupt this blog where I discuss wonderful important things like writing, the color of my hair, and you know--things that really matter, to bring you an important service announcement: Last Night's Vampire Diaries so was so freakin' hot that it brings hot vampaliciousness to a whole new level of WOW. Wait, are you pretending that you don't love vampires? Don't even give me that crap! I read my search engine statistics, and I know that the most hit pages on my blog always have to do with vampires! You know what, though? I'm cool with that, because I love me some Keep Reading >>>

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Happy Halloween

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I'd say this is NSFW, but um--it was on the Today show yesterday... so show your friends! Keep Reading >>>

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Aw, Scott Baio is MAD Now.

This is day three of the My Twitter Account vs. Scott Baio. If you are just now tuning in, you should start here: Part One: Charles is Not in Charge of My Direct Messages Then you need to read this: Part Two: Jamie Does Not Love Chachie Okay, so I called him out. I told him I didn't believe he was VERY VERY RICH, as his first DM told me. and I told him to prove it by buying me a new Macbook Air. Well--he didn't take too kindly to that. (Don't tell Scott Baio, but it makes me question his VERY VERY rich statement just a little bit.) Well, twitter was relatively free of Scott Keep Reading >>>

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Jamie Does NOT Love Chachi

So, it's day two of My Twitter V Scott Baio. If you're just tuning in, you should start here. Let me just say this: Scott Baio is quite upset that I shared his personal DM. I respect that. It's rude to share things said to you in private. At first I felt a little bad about this, and then I remembered that Scott Baio told me he was VERY VERY rich... To which I say: Hey Scott! Why don't you prove just how rich you are! I've been eyeing those Macbook Airs lately. Why don't you click that little donate button right there and PROVE how rich you are? You know you want Keep Reading >>>

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Charles in Charge of My Direct Messages?

So, I have a good twitter friend, Gwen Hayes. She's a total sweetheart, and the kind of writer I strive to be. Earlier today she got into a little twitter battle with Scott Baio. Oh, you don't remember him? Here, let me refresh your memory: Now, I'm not going to lie to you people. When I was in middle school, and he was yukkin it up with his crazy best friend on the late eighties sitcom, Charles in Charge--I had a little crush. What? He was a cutie... But now, he's on twitter. And--he's a little opinionated. He started ragging on the president. So, she responded: And, so he Keep Reading >>>

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Obama Auto-Tuned

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If the healthcare debate's a little dry for your tastes... you just haven't seen it auto-tuned. (It gets good about a minute in.) Keep Reading >>>

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My Saved By the Bell Moment.

I've been getting really into facebook lately, and I recently friended someone from high school that was on the drumline with me. That's right, I was a bona-fide band geek. I lived for marching season, and it was straight up the most fun ever. I lived for marching season, and honestly... I was pretty cute in that little green bucket hat. Okay, now that we've established my life as a dork. Let me tell you about my Saved By the Bell Bell Moment. We had this drumline instructor that thought he was one cool cat. He had the uber long hair, he was always carrying drumsticks around in his back Keep Reading >>>

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Regular TV and why it bores me…

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So, I have decided recently that TV isn't worth watching in real time. And when I say real time, I don't mean like right when the show is going on... but like some time that week on DVR. I mean, sure... you get to skip the commercials... but that isn't even enough for me anymore. I want to watch the whole series from beginning to end... and if not end... then to where ever it is at that point. For example... I have always wanted to get into Smallville, but because I didn't start it at the very beginning... I didn't start it at all! But, I decided to check it out, and I am a little ways Keep Reading >>>

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Gotta pour one out for the homey…

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Holy CRAP! Can you even believe Steve Irwin is dead? You know... the Crocodile Hunter? Crikey and all that jazz... It kinda breaks my heart, ya know... I mean he was such a big part of our crazy generation... I remember I was working at K-Mart (yes I worked at K-Mart, but that is another blog entry for another day...) and I would ALWAYS watch the Crocodile Hunter when I got home from school and was getting ready to go work at the Big Red K! I remember thinking "that guy is friggin crazy! He is gonna get himself killed doing that crap!" and, whadaya know... he did... and he has TWO kids... I Keep Reading >>>

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Biggest Reality Screw Up Ever?

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Big Brother All Stars has seriously screwed up, and now they are having to redo the live head of household competition! This is greatness, the buzzers weren't working, and the Internet live feeders are waiting to watch it!read more | digg story Keep Reading >>>

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Big Brother 7 All Stars!

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It's here It's here! I mean, sure the live feeds got turned on early and we got leaked as to who the all stars would be.... but hey I am still VERY excited! Why am I such a dork about Big Brother? I just love this show, and I am totally pulling for Diane... at least I think I am pulling for her... I haven't seen how things are going to be YET... But for now, I am officially a Diane fan! Who's with me? Keep Reading >>>

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Big Brother All Stars

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Again, I am such a reality TV Dork! I am getting all excited for Big Brother All Stars hehe! I can't wait for the thing to start! I want to know who made it into the house... don't you? I am even in a swap on ScrapLove where we are trying to pick the winner, and if you call it you get tons of stuff! hehe I think Diane is going to win... at least that is where I am putting my money! She has always been one of my favorites! I know Jase isn't going to win... why the heck is he even ON the all stars list anyway? and Cowboy? please.... he was just the loser Drew took to the end so he could win the Keep Reading >>>

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So you think you can dance…

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So, here is something that you probably didn't know about me... I am OBSESSED with reality television... I mean all of it, we are talking Big Brother, Survivor, The Real World Road Rules Challenge, even this new show on Fox Reality TV called Solitary... I love it all (with the exception of American Idol, I hate that show!).... and I have NO idea why... but I am having a problem... I absolutely love So you think you can Dance... but here is the problem... That dang show takes up three hours of my precious tv watching time a week! I mean... how long ARE the dances really? And does the results Keep Reading >>>

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Grey’s Anatomy was just WAY too long

Okay, so I just sat through the Grey's Anatomy season finale, and I am about to spoil the heck out of it, so if you haven't watched it... then don't read any further! You have been warned. Now... I can't believe that Denny died... that was heartbreaking! Not to mention that guy has died on like a ton of shows this year! He is going to be known as that guy on TV who dies! I just don't have time to sit down and devote two hours to a show anymore... I mean come on I have a blog to write. :) It was a good episode, and I was very happy to see Christina go to Burk's side in the end... but Keep Reading >>>

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