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Back to School with Monster High
Review, Entertainment Traci Shannon Review, Entertainment Traci Shannon

Back to School with Monster High

Our kids aren’t the only ones going back to school. The girls from Monster High are back, as well. Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, and Frankie Stein are sophomores this year and face a new threat along with new classes and new friends. Sounds about right for a school with monster in the name, right?

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She Loves New York
Entertainment, Review Traci Shannon Entertainment, Review Traci Shannon

She Loves New York

Sometimes you come across a book that speaks to your heart and this new beauty did that in full! Dearest New York by Deidre Gartner was like a postcard I would have written to the NYC I lived and loved before 9/11. My heart sang with the pages.

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Surprised by Love
Entertainment, Review Traci Shannon Entertainment, Review Traci Shannon

Surprised by Love

Sometimes love. whether it comes for or from something can be frustrating. In fact, correction, that is more often than not the case. This can be true whether it is a passion for a subject studied, a romance blossoming, or even an understanding of something greater than oneself, a newfound, or refound belief in God.

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Ready for a Ride?
Review, Entertainment Traci Shannon Review, Entertainment Traci Shannon

Ready for a Ride?

Hallmark certainly threw us for a flip this season with its new drama, Ride. Yes, a drama. And, yes, that Hallmark Channel. The one we know and love, and sometimes groan at, for those comfy, cozy, always working out in the end romance Hallmark.

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Uh, oh! It’s Magic
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Uh, oh! It’s Magic

The Magician’s Elephant is lush in tale, beauty, and emotion. I am so loathe to share much more than to say that it is a testament to the undeniable beauty of innocence, a belief in that is possible, and a bit of magic. It speaks on so many levels so that everyone in the family can truly have fun and be inspired at a deep level.

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A Gift in the Garden
Entertainment, Review, Sponsored Traci Shannon Entertainment, Review, Sponsored Traci Shannon

A Gift in the Garden

Lenny and Lion are tasked with setting up a theatre for the Christmas pageant. As you can imagine, things don’t go smoothly, but the lesson they learn isn’t about how better to manage a project. Instead, they learn that it is never too late for a heart to be changed by the Christmas spirit.

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Two-Rivers, Three Pines, a Forest of Mystery
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Two-Rivers, Three Pines, a Forest of Mystery

If you are looking for a great who-dunit along the lines of Agatha Christie, the new Amazon Prime series, “Three Pines”, just may fit the bill. Led by the inimitable Alfred Molina in the Hercule Poirot position as Chief Inspector Armand Gamache with a rag-tag team standing in for Miss Lemon and Captain Hastings. Weekly on Friday nights, we will be indulged to a new unlikely murderer hiding in an idyllic Quebec village.

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A Journey Home
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A Journey Home

Sam is a tiny kitten that we follow from a pocket in an overcoat of a woman living on the streets to life on a farm. Throughout we hear from all of the colorful characters along the way, learning each’s perspective of the world that Max was entering.

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Power of Joy
Entertainment, Review, film Traci Shannon Entertainment, Review, film Traci Shannon

Power of Joy

I could write so much more here. In fact, I took copious notes and just hit delete over three full paragraphs. Words would not do this film justice. You simply must see it.

It’s a big film masquerading as a small one.

Find it.

See it.

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Paul’s Promise
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Paul’s Promise

Everybody on earth is doing what they can to help put out Paul’s fire, but it takes a broken promise to his Momma that finally changes everything. This film at its core is about redemption.

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The Tiger Rising - A Review
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The Tiger Rising - A Review

Some cages aren’s made of chains and locks. Some hold hearts and feelings. It takes a lot of bravery to break those bonds. This tale shares how a real tiger in a cage helps two children break free of their metaphorical bonds.

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Tie a Big Red Bow
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Tie a Big Red Bow

Emily and her playful, if oversized, pup Clifford are back. This time they are in action across NYC as they hide from a mad scientist. Get ready for BIG fun for the entire family!

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Smackdown!
Review, Sponsored Traci Shannon Review, Sponsored Traci Shannon

Smackdown!

Are you ready to rumble?

#sponsored I thought I was but a bigger foe had me in its sights. So I pulled an old wrestler move and tagged a team member. The Wubble Smackdown went down while I huddled with the Hulk.

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