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Pop Culture Potpourri: The Green Prince and A “Star Wars” Marathon

THE GREEN PRINCE Prince Charles has made headlines for being “green,” but the environmentally friendly future king of England may have a hard time topping this next move. Less than 24 hours ago Madame Tussauds unveiled a new wax figure of Prince Charles to reflect his efforts to combat climate change. Workers at the museum designed a one-of-a-kind “green” version of the Prince of Wales by recycling wax from a 1989 figure of the royal and updated it with 82 pounds of organic beeswax, 55 pounds of clay and fiberglass. Artists also used organic pigments to color the skin. But … Continue reading →

Movie Time!

Arrange a date for your children to invite a few friends over and let them have a movie marathon. Rent a bunch of age appropriate movies and provide plenty of drinks and snacks. You might even want to go with a theme, such as choosing a bunch of different cartoons, action movies, or comedies. You might want to have a Sponge Bob Saturday, or choose any day of the week that works for you, any time during summer vacation. If you choose a particular character, you might also want to pick up some Sponge Bob plates, napkins or favors. Make … Continue reading →