Now that our kids are getting older, we enjoy taking them to family-friendly movies whenever we get the chance. All three love it, and it's fun to get out and do something all together!

I was excited to learn about the release of RIO 2 coming to theaters April 11! It sounds like a cute movie, with Blu and Jewel back for an all new adventure!



The entire case of the animated smash RIO returns in RIO 2, and they are joined by a new flock of top actors and musical talents. Rich with grandeur, character, color and music, RIO 2 finds Jewel (anne Hathaway), Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and their three kids leaving their domesticated life in that magical city for a journey to the Amazon. They encounter a menagerie of characters who are born to be wild, voiced by Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Oscar/Emmy/Tony-winner Rita Moreno, Grammy winner Burno Mars, and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth.

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Easter is coming up. It's springtime once again - time to see the flowers blooming. Time to shoo away winter. Time to embrace the sun and get ready for summer. Time for eggs. Eggs? Yes, eggs. Any Easter celebration worth its salt will have time carved out for a good, old-fashioned, Easter egg hunt. If you get creative, you can make this a fun all-day event and something cheap and easy for you and your friends to do. It's also great exercise. 

Start with either real or plastic eggs. Real eggs are more authentic, and they're fun to color. Plastic eggs are a little more practical, but they don't have the authentic cool factor going for them. Either way, here are three ways to mix it up on the big day. 

The Basic Egg Hunt

This one is easy. Hide eggs all over the place, in your back yard or out in the woods. If you plan on being outside all day, take food and a sports drink with you. Some good options include nuts, seeds, jerky, and something with electrolytes in it. Even if it's cold out, there's a good chance you'll be sweating from all of the activity. If you're lazy, you can also just buy something from places like SportPursuit.com. 

Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt for eggs can be fun and challenging for everyone. Take turns hiding eggs and finding them. It's a bit of a twist on the straight-up egg hunt. Start out drawing straws or something. The person who "loses" can be the person who hides all the eggs. You can even up the ante a little and mark one of the eggs as the "true" Easter egg - the one to find. 

Then, when the hunt is over, switch it up. You can really do this all day long, and it's a fun way to pass the time. Plus, how many days out of the year can you really get away with playing "hide and seek" with eggs?

Have a Friendly Little Competition

Maybe you want to get competitive with this game. Create a prize for the person who finds the most eggs, a "marked egg," or who finds the most eggs within a given timeframe. 

It doesn't have to be a straight-up egg hunt. You could do time-trials and see who comes out on top. Maybe the winner gets a gift certificate or money or just a trophy you have made up in advance by a trophy shop. 

If you round up enough people, this could become a huge community event. You might even be able to start a trend in your city or town. If you own your own land, or one of the participants does, you can really get creative with the hiding without risking getting into trouble for trespassing on others' property. Alternatively, you could use state parks or lands - just make sure that this sort of thing is legit where you live. Park rangers tend to be very serious people. 

Sonia Holcomb is passionate about a healthy lifestyle. When not hiking with her kids, she enjoys creating nutritious meals and finding innovative ways to keep her family active and fun.

**I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kohl’s. I received a Kohl’s gift card to facilitate my post and as a thank you for participating.

Shopping with children is not always the most fun. They are often restless and asking how much longer until we can leave within minutes of entering a store. That's why I appreciate stores like Kohl's that offer much of what I need all in one place! 

As many of you already know, I love Kohl's! We have one not far from where we live, so once a week or so we find ourselves shopping for everything from clothing for our family to home decor and more! 

With Spring around the corner, I've been wanting to do a little shopping, not only for the kids, but myself as well! With each season it's fun to get a few pieces to update my wardrobe and Kohl's is a great place to do just that! 

Kohl's sent me a gift card to check out their new spring fashion collections and purchase a new spring outfit for myself! As I browsed through the women's clothing at Kohl's, I was impressed with the large selection offered. One of the best things about the shopping trip, was that I had so many different clothing lines and styles to choose from! With Jennifer Lopez, LC Lauren Conrad, Simply Vera Vera Wang, Apt. 9 and many others, there's something for everyone! 

In searching for a great spring outfit, my focus was on something fun, feminine, versatile and stylish. I love, love, LOVE pink, so having a 'wink of pink' in the outfit was also a must! 

As a busy mom, I like outfits that are comfortable, cute and easy to dress up or down. Denim and neutral colors are a great way to do this, so I was instantly drawn to the LC Lauren Conrad roll cuff denim jeans and a neutral colored feminine Apt. 9 blouse with lace on the sleeves. Once I had the main pieces to my outfit, I wanted to find a couple of accessories that would allow me to style in different ways...both dressy and more casual.

I checked out the statement necklaces and oh my does Kohl's have a GREAT selection! I love a bold necklace, and there were many to choose from. I found one from Apt. 9 that is fabulous. It had colors that went well with the top and jeans, and best of all had a great pop of a pink color in it!

There are also many great handbags to choose from this spring as well! I really liked the straw handbags and bought one that is great for on the go. It's small, stylish and casual. I love it!

When I got home, I was excited to put everything together. The jeans are very comfortable and perfect for Spring! I love that they are more fitted and even have a fun belt that came with them! They will look great with a pair of sandals or flats!

The top is also very comfortable with its loose fit. I appreciate the longer length, and love the neutral color. This makes it very versatile and easy to pair with any bottoms. The lace sleeves really give it a feminine look too! 

My favorite piece is the Apt 9 necklace. It's perfect with this outfit (probably my favorite outfit choice) and gives it just the amount of color that it needs! It really dresses up the look and makes it perfect for a night out with my hubby or friends.

The Apt 9 straw handbag is a great way to dress down the outfit a bit. By taking off the necklace and grabbing the handbag, it turns this outfit into a great choice for moms on the go! This purse is the perfect size and I love the spring feel to it!

Here's a short clip showcasing the items I purchased!



Having checked out so many great spring fashion trends from Kohl's, I'm excited to go back and get a few more things! If you're looking to seasonally update your wardrobe, I would definitely recommend checking out Kohl's! A few tips that I find helpful when looking for wardrobe pieces are to:

• find items that are easy to layer
• look for versatility (neutral colors and easily dressed up or down)
• add pops of color with great statement necklaces and handbags

When shopping Kohl's you'll find many spring trends. The pink colors, roll cuff denim, feminine blouses and statement necklaces are trends that really resonated with me the most. The selection for these items was amazing, and I love that no matter your style, given the options you'll be able to put together unique spring trends that suit you perfectly!

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**The product for this review was provided by I See Me! All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

When I became a mom, people told me to cherish every moment because the time flies! Boy were they right! It's hard to believe how big my kids are getting...they're growing right before my eyes. I do my best to capture these moments as best I can, not just through pictures and video, but also documentation like growth charts! 

Growth charts are such a fun keepsake to have as children grow and get older. I have been looking for something that is fun and will hold up for years to come. That's why I was excited when introduced to the new category of a personalized growth chart from I See Me!

I have been a fan of I See Me! for a long time and have always been impressed with their selection of unique gifts and personalized children's books especially! That's why I was excited to learn about a new product being launched! 

With 10 styles to choose from in the growth chart category, there's something to suit every interest and taste. I was instantly drawn to something dealing with sports, as this is the theme of both my boys' rooms. We were sent a Kick, Score, Run Growth Chart to review.

When the growth chart arrived, I was instantly impressed with the high quality canvas. It is durable and something I can tell will hold up well for many years to come! Not only that, but given the material it can easily be rolled up and kept as a keepsake once kids are older. 

The illustration on the canvas is also wonderfully done. Each chart is made one at a time, and best of all, it's personalized! The one we received is personalized with Caysen's name on it. I love love LOVE the colors and of course, seeing his name on it makes it all the more special and perfect for his room. 

Hanging it was extremely easy. There are 4 grommets for hanging which ensures that the growth chart stays hanging in place. Once this 12"x42" chart was hung, Caysen was very excited to check it out. He loves the sports theme and points out the letters in his name daily. 

Best of all though, we are now able to watch as he grows and document it so he has a keepsake once he's grown. 

I absolutely love everything about this chart. The quality is fantastic, the personalization and styles make it one of a kind, and it's made in a way that keeping it long after it's done being used is simple. 

If you're looking for a way to watch your child grow, I would definitely recommend checking out the personalized growth charts from I See Me! With different styles to choose from and the personalization option, you're sure to find something that suits your little one perfectly!

And, while you're there, be sure to check out the other great personalized gifts I See Me! offers as well, such as lunchboxes, coloring books, puzzles, placemats and stickers! There's truly something for everyone and ever occasion.

Buy It: You can purchase the Kick, Score, Run Growth Chart for $39.95 at ISeeMe.com.

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