(Sponsored Post) Animal Planet Monster Week

So, is anyone out there one of those people who loves to be freaked out? Have you ever watched something that makes you think about it for days afterwards? Yeah, when I saw the Blair Witch Project, that was me. Why do I do this to myself? I know I'm not the only one. How about you? Well, some of the Animal Planet's documentaries are completely like this. Have you ever watched any of them? Well, I hate to admit it, but several months ago, they totally 'got me' with their Mermaids: The Body Found. Seriously! Did any of you watch that? It was insanely convincing and I totally was sucked in to the episode! Until someone recently told me it was just entertainment, I was questioning whether they could be real. SMH...Okay, well Animal Planet has done it again. They've totally freaked me out with their new series this week. It ends on May 26 so you still have time to catch some of their latest shows. A different episode airs each night, sometimes two. One thing is for sure though, Animal Planet knows what they're doing with this stuff and they keep you glued to the t.v.. Tell me, are there any shows that you've loved on Animal Planet, or loved to hate? Anyone fooled by their well put together 'documentaries'? I'd love to hear from you...mostly so I don't feel so silly. Ha ha...Oh...and fyi...Shannon Doherty (anyone remember her?) yeah, she's in Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys...any 90210 or Charmed fans out there?

{Philly Love} Paint Nite

Okay, so....I know, I know...it's either feast or famine 'round these parts lately, huh? You have no idea how stressed I've been. This class I'm taking is killing me! Now, I'm doubling up classes so I can do my student teaching this fall so...just a heads up...it may get worse... That being said, I'm so excited to tell y'all about this great event that I went to with my mother in law and my sister in law. It's called Paint Nite! This group holds painting parties all around the Philadelphia area almost every night of the week. I saw their Groupon back when there was still snow on the ground...you know..two weeks ago...lol...only kidding. (So glad to have warm weather!) We got these tickets for about 40% off the regular price which is $45. Now all we had to do was pick a locale and a painting that we all agreed upon. We ended up in the Manayunk section of the city at Mad River Bar and Grill, the day after the river flooded. Other than the musty smell from flood, we had a great time! 

They had an artist and all of the supplies provided and set up for us. He went step by step how to create the painting but gave everyone the freedom to do whatever the heck you want. It was so much fun! I wasn't in love with the green on green dots, so I opted to add a little blue, just to change it a little more towards my tastes. Some other people went WAY off pattern and painted something completely different. We all walked away with a great experience AND a lovely painting to hang up. I can't wait to go again! I'm thinking a double date OR a mommy/daughter date. Either way, it'll make for another fun night! Interested? Just go to www.paintnite.com and register. 

Disclaimer: I was not asked by PaintNite to promote their business nor compensated in any way. All opinions are my own. 

Go See Mom's Night Out!

So, last week I was invited to see a pre-screening of the upcoming movie, Mom's Night Out produced by the same producers as October Baby. So I, along with a friend of mine got our husbands on Daddy Duty and headed out for a Mom's night out of our own. Let me just say, this movie was absolutely hilarious!! I honestly haven't laughed that much in quite some time. Sarah Drew (Grey's Anatomy), Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle), Sean Aston (Rudy, Lord of the Rings, The Goonies), Trace Adkins (Love him!) were so funny! They made real life comical including so many things that moms and dads go through. When I watched it, I felt like I was seeing myself on the big screen along with seeing actual conversations I've had with my husband play out before my eyes. The movie has a serious element where it speaks to the heart of motherhood and all the emotions (good or bad) that comes with it and may even make you cry (I did). I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone out there! It's funny and clean and great for the entire family!

My suggestion? Go see it! 

                               Take your spouse, take your girlfriends, go on a double date with another                                                        couple. I don't care how you see it...JUST GO!                                                                                    You won't regret it!

The movie comes out Mother's Day Weekend. Let me know if you see it. I'd love to hear how you liked it and what your favorite part was. All I'm going to say is mine was when Trace Adkins and Sarah Drew have a private conversation...you'll know it when you see it.

Check out the video!

Disclaimer: While I was provided admission to view this movie, I received no monetary compensation and all opinions are my own.