Podcasts about dinovember

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, where they celebrate movies featuring everybody's favorite creatures to ever roam the Earth, as they are joined by Izzy's Mom and their friends Janet & Brandon to discuss 1992's "The Lost World" starring John Rhys-Davies, David Warner, Tamara Gorski, Will from Will and Grace & more!!! What is an Australian Sparkling Ale? Can Sushi interrupt the entire podcast? Is this not the Spielberg one? What are the top 3 attractions of Iceland? Is this movie just Congo?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, lead with the basket of proof, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy finish off DINOvember, where they celebrate movies featuring everybody's favorite creatures to ever roam the Earth, as they are joined by Brent of the Home Video Hustle Podast to discuss 1997's "Future War" starring Daniel Bernhardt, Robert Z'dar & more!!! Should you get a dog? Do we need more sitcoms involving nuns? How is the future like an Olive Garden? How can you tell if you're gay?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, meet a pimp named Chadwick, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, where they celebrate movies featuring everybody's favorite creatures to ever roam the Earth, as they are joined by Diana & Ryan of the Happily Ever Aftermath Podcast to discuss 2005's "A Sound of Thunder" starring Edward Burns, Ben Kingsley, David Olewoyo & more!!! Has Peter Hyams ever made a bad movie? What is Izzy's dream? Is this Sliders & Butterfly Effect having an offspring? Are fish animals?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, Primer, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, where they celebrate movies featuring everybody's favorite creatures to ever roam the Earth, as they are joined by Jason of the History of Bad Ideas Podcast to discuss 2012's "The Dinosaur Project" starring actors you've probably never heard of & more!!! How amazing was GoPro technology in 2012? What fun expos are coming up in the Cincinnati area? Mokele Mbembe, found footage, low budget, missing reels of actual action, set in the Congo, could this be the greatest movie ever made?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, realize that Crypto is fake, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we're celebrating DINOvember with local picture book author, Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia! Liz will be hosting a fun dinosaur storytime on Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 AM where she'll read from her new book, out Tuesday, November 12, called Spinosaurus Makes a Splash. She also will be hosting a craft and singing songs with attendees. We can't wait!

Becca brings you some dino facts for Dinovember!!! Find us on our socials: Facebook @Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter @merrimacklibnh

Velociraptor (and Oviraptor & Saurornithoides) were named exactly 100 years ago to the day! We're celebrating Velociraptor's 100 year anniversary by going through what we now know about this awesome little dinosaur.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Velociraptor, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Velociraptor-Episode-519/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Velociraptor, A small predatory dinosaur that had some of the most infamous weaponry of any prehistoric animal..In dinosaur news this week:It's November, which means it's Dinovember!On November 7, 1924 (almost exactly 100 years ago, Henry Fairfield Osborn named Velociraptor This episode is brought to you by Princeton University Press. They have four brand new dinosaur books: The Princeton Field Guide to Predatory Dinosaurs, Birds of the Mesozoic, The Little Book of Dinosaurs, and Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior. On December 4, we'll be discussing Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior in depth as part of a special book club segment. Get your copy now and read along with us! Go to press.princeton.edu and use promo code PUP30 for 30% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textIn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie talk about all the upcoming fun The Library will be having this Dinovember (or November, for those averse to dinosaurs). We learn about the Library Business Assistance service from the librarian who started it all; our New Employee Spotlight shines on the Facility Services department; and your hosts celebrate National Author's Day by sharing their to-go favorite writers!  Some upcoming programs:Adults: We are Still Here: A Story of Indigenous People - Thursday, Nov. 14th @ 6-8pm | FairmountTweens/Teens: QC Libraries' Teentober Red Carpet Awards - Thursday, Nov. 14th @ 6-8pm | Putnam Museum  Kids: Fossil Discoveries with the Augustana Fryxell Geology Museum - Monday, Nov. 18th @ 5-6pm | Eastern To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Helpful links from our discussion:Library Business AssistanceThe Library's Community Outreach Offerings 1000 Books Before KindergartenFree Government Phones For Iowa ResidentsLibrary Links:Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

Steve & Izzy kick off DINOvember, where they celebrate movies featuring everybody's favorite creatures to ever roam the Earth, as they are joined by Professor Ryan Terry to discuss 1977's "The Last Dinosaur" starring Joan Van Ark, Richard Boone, a tall guy & more!!! What does Bunta mean? Is this movie an homage to other genres? How has billionaire travel remained unchanged for nearly 50 years? What's the new currency?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, lasso a dinosaur tail, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dactyl Hill Squad by Daniel Jose Older You are never too old for Dinovember. Learn more here: https://dinovember.com/dinovember Read alikes: Dinotopia by James Gurney Knights Vs. Dinosaurs Matt Phelan Marvel-verse: Moon Girl by Brandon Montclare Z. Rex by Steve Cole

Steve & Izzy kick off DINOvember, where they celebrate movies featuring everybody's favorite creatures to ever roam the Earth, as they are joined by filmmakers Ryan & Brandi McDonald to discuss 1990's "Metamorphosis" starring a bunch of Italians & more!!! Who is Julia Reagan? How do you pronounce Filmirage? Can you root for a gaslighting protagonist? How SHOULD the sequel start?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, find out Tommy's superpower, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The History Museum at the Castle shares more about a new exhibit on Afghan Refugees that just opened in collaboration with World Relief. We hear from Dustin and Farah, who wants her new neighbors in the Fox Valley to know more about her beloved Afghan homeland and its rich culture than what they see in the media.History Museum at the CastleWorld ReliefThe Appleton Public Library shares how they're helping kids understand the democratic process. We also learn about their upcoming Dinovember event. IndUs of the Fox Valley hosts their 24th IndUS Banquet "Festivals of India" on November 9th from 5:00-9:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency, Green Bay. IndUs of Fox Valley 

Steve & Izzy cap off this past DINOvember, a month-long celebration of dinosaur movies, as they are joined by Hanae of Kobo Studios to discuss 1995's "Prehysteria! 3" starring Fred Willard, a bunch of people you vaguely remember & a bunch of animatronic dinosaurs!!! Is there anything worse than this Scottish accent? How many dated references can you put in a 90s kids show? Is the father the worst business manager ever? Can Hanae help us understand these Japanese traditions?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, pull the putter from the stone, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a month-long celebration of dinosaur movies, as they are joined by Brendan of the What Were They Thinking Podcast to discuss 2005's "Pterodactyl" starring Coolio, Cameron Daddo & a bunch of CGI dinosaurs!!! How awkward can a teacher-student relationship be when they're both adults? Where were they keeping the missiles? How deep are we going to get into the 2022 movie by accident?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, sacrifice yourself for no reason, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a month-long celebration of dinosaur movies, as they are joined by Drew of the Reel Feels Podcast to discuss 1994's "Prehysteria! 2" starring a bunch of people you vaguely remember & a bunch of animatronic dinosaurs!!! Are there benefits of boxed wine? What is the name of the main character? Who are we now fully UNsponsoring? Can a dinosaur's tail be used as an effective lockpick? Why did the mom really leave? Are dinosaurs farm animals?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, stand up to racism, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dina joins Becca as she raves about dinosaurs! Also Becca Quizzes Dina about some famous dinosaurs. Becca's favorite dinosaur is a stegosaurus. What's yours? Follow along on our socials: Facebook @ Merrimack Public Library Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @ Merrimacklibnh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youth-services/message

Steve & Izzy kick off DINOvember, a month-long celebration of dinosaur movies, as they are joined by Candace of the Bloody Bits Horror Show to discuss 1991's "Adventures in Dinosaur City" starring probably no one you've ever heard of!!! What were dinosaur movies like BJP (Before Jurassic Park)? Why is Saur City a horrible names for a show/city? Does anybody like grapefruit? How will it kill you? Why was this movie scrubbed from the world?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, gimme claw, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a month-long celebration of dinosaur movies, as they are joined by Manny & Goyo of the Nerds & Slurred Words Podcast to discuss 2022's "Jurassic World Dominion" starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum & more!!! Is there such a thing as a personable billionaire? What are the joys of home ownership? Why are we no longer associated with the Local Artisan Collective? Want to hear stories of Izzy's childhood trauma snatched for this movie? Where is my Dino Hitler? Only 37 deaths per year from dinosaurs roaming the Earth? Really?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, clever girl, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a month-long celebration of dinosaur movies, as they are joined by Lewis Falkenrath to discuss 2023's "65" starring Adam Driver, the girl from Barbie & a bunch of CGI dinosaurs!!! Is this our newest movie yet? What exactly does Izzy not enjoy about this movie? Why do we just want Healthcare? What're the odds?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, bite the blaster, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephanie and Brittany discuss the Native American Heritage Month Reading Challenge, the prizes participants can win, and the books by Indigenous authors available for all ages! The library is also coordinating a Coats and Hygiene Drive with Kinna's House of Love, a Quad Cities based organization working to support and promote awareness of women and children affected by abuse. Drop off items at Kinna's House of Love anytime before November 20th. These items will be distributed to those in need at the Winter Wellness Event at the Main library on December 4th. Check out our calendar of events to see what else is going on at the library this month! Some upcoming programs include:"We Are Still Here - An Indigenous Journey" - Nov. 9th @ 6:30pm - Fairmount "QC Libraries Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event" - Nov. 14th @ 6:00pm - Putnam Museum"Kids Thanksgiving Holiday Kit" - Nov. 20th @ 10:00am - Virtual "Pottery with Miss Carolyn" - Nov. 30th @ 6:00pm - Off SiteSome helpful links from our discussion:Native American Heritage Month Reading Challenge Indigenous Peoples' Information & ResourcesKinna's House of Love Library Links:Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Or, as a parent, you may be wondering what resources are available for you and your family. The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In Libguide!

Our first episode of 2023 celebrates classics of two different kinds: the masterly palaeoart of the Queen of #DrawDinovember, Rebecca Dart, which surely merits the stamp of ‘modern classic'; and, in what Niels has determined is a one-off for us and not the beginning of a foray into collectibles, the enduring charm of the Invicta dinosaur toys commissioned by London's Natural History Museum, beginning in 1974. How does Rebecca work her timeless magic on her snapshots of deep time, and what role does a love of plants play in it? Will Marc and Natee persuade Niels of the merit of the Invictas or simply be too run away with by their enthusiasm as collectors? Is it premature for Natee to be eating a Cadbury's Creme Egg?   Show notes at Chasmosaurs.com

Steve & Izzy from Everything I Learned From Movies are back on the Peas! Since they just wrapped up their “Dinovember” series, we decided to countdown our favorite films featuring Dinosaurs. Roar!Find Steve, Izzy on Apple Podcasts HERE.Follow them on Twitter HERE.Two Peas is made possible by our executive producers:Dan Brenic, Caleb Brownley, Daniel Henderson, Michele Doto, Justin Esquivel, Tony Dobish, Paul Przytula, Chris Yeany, Julio Olivera, Patrick Drew Hallum, Daniel Roske, Jarrod Taylor, Brad Hargis, David Powell, Michael Hill, Mario Leon, Jason Broadwell, Joey Austin, Kris Wiezczorkowski, Josh Ragland, Jay Talbot, Dissect That Film and The Jock & Nerd Podcast.For as little as $1, you can join them. Just visit us on Patreon.Want to reach the show? Easy Peasy (see what we did there?)Follow us on Twitter @TwoPeasOnAPodLike us on Facebook and/or join our Facebook Fan GroupFollow us on InstagramVisit and Subscribe to our YouTube channelE-Mail the show anytime.Visit us online at PodBean or via our website HERE.Visit our Merch Store at TeePublic for shirts, mugs, stickers, etc.Follow us on Letterboxd for all our Top 5 lists and mini reviews.All featured songs and clips, All Rights Reserved.

If you are new here, Welcome to Ordinary Sherpa. A brand designed to support families connecting through adventure based on the pillars of simplicity, authenticity, and connection. If you have been here for the last 100 episodes, thank you! The 101 episode is going to take us back to the basic of this brand and practice different ways we can support family connection through simple and authentic adventure experiences.   My intention is to create content to support leading a lifestyle of family adventure fostering lifelong memories. In doing so we hope you will adopt the sherpa philosophy, to help others reach their summit through generous curiosity.  Simple: Adventure is the act of getting outside your comfort zone.  It's an invitation to try something new.  To support this brand pillar we offer the Everyday Adventure Challenge - a 60 day approach to practicing simple adventures with your family.   When we stop viewing adventure as an epic summit, we begin to look differently at your own neighborhood.  We notice things such as Brown Signs which are local attractions that have been designated as points of interest.  On Episode 041 | The adventure Potential of Brown Signs we dove deep into what is available at Brown Signs that can reveal new opportunities for adventure without large admission fees.  While they are not always free, brown signs are like hidden gems.  Simple also suggests we focus on the little things.  When we make family adventures less stressful they often become more meaningfulStacking simple adventures to building blocks of an adventurous family lifestyle or big adventure experience.   How can I make this easier for other families?   Celebrate Adventure Wins in the Ordinary Sherpa Facebook Group:  Tracey: We saw a performance by the Ho Chunk nation and learned all about their regalia. Then we up to the observation tower of the Wisconsin State Capital for a whole new view of our city! Kimberly: Snuck away for a solo ride — and got lost on the trails in a good way (there's really no way to get truly lost in the network I was in so it just added 2 miles of some gnarly, rocky hills). Kel: We had a busy day with friends at the zoo, then had a campfire and enjoyed some glow light fun on the trampoline. Jenna: Took the toddler on his first ferry ride. A small adventure, but a fun one! Hillary: We did some painting in the pouring rain with food dye! Elizabeth: We let the dinosaurs out � Dinovember is like an elf on the shelf. It makes this month so magical for our kids. The first week the Dino's take away the tv remotes and tablets!!! More outside play, play in general and family storytime/game nights. Becca: When fall turns to true winter, it takes some motivation to get two littles dressed to go outside (especially if we don't have much time), but we've been working hard to make it happen and we all feel better and refreshed afterwards. How many of these required something specific in order to have an adventure experience?  Maybe a bike, glowsticks, some winter gear to be comfortable.  If we focus on the experience there are actually very few THINGS we need to adventure.  I don't know about you, but I am now on a mission to find some dinosaurs.  How cool is dinovember?  The power of this brand is in the collective experiences from the community help make adventure easier and more enticing for families.   Authentic: Do what aligns with you and your interests. By building a foundation of simple adventure experiences, we no longer felt compelled to check the boxes on a bucket list.  Instead we encourage doing what is meaningful and memorable for your family.  The intention is less about external indicators and more internal indicators of what family thriving looks like for you.  We have turned our Love of travel into an intention we call Untourism: A way to travel differently Each child has established a travel intention that fits their personality and interests.  My little monster's travel goal is to taste the best ice cream in all 50 states.  While I am still a sucker for a quick google search for “free things for families in ___.” Knowing what I am looking for in each location is helpful.  Is it a park, or a bike trail?  For us we constantly search for locals recommendations for the best ice cream.  It's a great conversion and in the worst case scenario we come across someone who doesn't like ice cream (I didn't realize that was a thing).  Untourism is a regular practice in empathy: Seeing things from others perspective.   We joined Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome because we knew what it was like to have a conversation while hanging out around a campfire or around the tailgate of a truck.  (By the way if you use my link and Promo Code FRIENDS30, you get $ off before January 2, 2023) Connecting with locals who appreciate travel and RVing was a way to create community while traveling.  Even for our quick weekenders now we try to find a boondocker host just because we know the experience will be unique (and much cheaper).   We receive many different messages in both direct and subtle ways to inform our beliefs.  Being authentic and deciding what makes sense for your family takes intention.  One intentional act for me this year was to completely ignore the Black Friday - Cyber Monday noise.  I am a sucker for a good deal, but our intentions are different this year.  We want less things in our life.  My small win was that I did not make one purchase during the “Biggest Shopping day of the season” which is a shift from my 30 year old self.   Connection:Support family connection: Holidays with extended family - screens and what is stealing our attention.  Vacation was for a long time my way of having uninterrupted family time when my husband and I could break away from the daily distractions and just enjoy life as a family.  LifestyleThe lifestyle we have designed supports traveling often, spending time outdoors, and be intentional with waht we choose to spend our time and money on.  Our approach to Less Stuff, More Experiences experiences:1. Keep it simple - more about what will happen after the gift than during 2. Purpose not price  3. Can we reuse or repurpose if nonconsumable  Less Stuff, More Travel Experiences Road Trip: Harvest Hosts/ Boondockers Welcome Less Stuff, More Outdoor Experiences Less Stuff, More Backyard Adventures But what about the gift opening experience?  There is something magical about the awe and surprise factor when kids open a gift.  I think every parent hopes for the gasp and smile reaction.   It's the magic element that makes giving so much fun.  When we give experiences it can seem like we lose all of that.  But it doesn't have to be that way.   When I was in high school my mom discovered the pickle ornament.  The pickle ornament is literally an ornament that looks like a pickle, a dark green color to match the color of the tree.  The story we were told was that the child who finds the pickle ornament would receive an extra gift.  As a young adult it became THE THING my brothers and I looked forward to.  After the last gift was unwrapped we would charge the tree in search of the pickle ornament.  Sometimes it would take over 30 minutes for someone to reign as the winner.  What was funny, is we rarely cared about or remembered the prize.  We remembered the experience.  Stories are what is often retained in memories, not things.   As I implied, turning the gift giving action into an experience can also be part of the process.  Without overthinking it, here are some of the ways we have given an experience without losing the magic of their reactions.   Turn the gift into an adventure.  Scavenger hunts are one way - clues to have them find their gift.  Most of the time this is my lazy way to present a gift.  With my son's bike there was no way I was going to wrap that gift.  Even if I did wrap it, the magic would all be experienced right away when he saw all of the gifts.  By hiding the bike and prolonging the experience we simply added to the anticipation.   When we gift travel we have wrapped smaller items to craft the story and they have to guess where we are going.  Sometimes a gift includes a piece to a bigger family puzzle, like a literal puzzle that we put together that aligns with our destination.   Reverse Advent Calendar.  Create a paper chain as part of the gift with a count-down to our vacation.  I actually recommend doing this as part of the gifting experience.  We all shared something fun we could do each day leading up to the vacation that would be fun.  We also might buy a small thing that can be used during the experience that they will need.  The year we gifted Hawaii, the kids all got full-face snorkel masks.  They were so excited about the masks we had to go swimming at our local pool to give them a try, and we had one ridiculous family picture to remember that experience gift! I try to think of unconventional items that they need over the novelty to give them a clue.   Not all experiences pan out the way you imagine.   One summer we were visiting my aunt and uncle in Alaska.  They had a treehouse in their yard and the younger two played in it for HOURS.  When we got home they wanted a treehouse and my husband and I connected that idea to our experience in Alaska.  Being that my husband is hand we built a treehouse for their Christmas gift.  We had attached so many memories and emotions to the tree house that when we finally had one here, it just wasn't as fun! It became comfortable and less exciting.  Spending large amounts of money and time to recreate an experience is a caution I would advise you to reconsider.  Not everyone attaches the same emotions to an experience.  While it's fun to remember those experiences, that is different than trying to recreate it.   I hope as you head into this holiday season you use this episode to help you think about using simplicity, authenticity, and connection in your gift giving and consider how might we offer less things, and more experiences to help foster connection through family adventures? Have an idea to share about turning gifts into experiences and mini adventures, come join us in the Ordinary Sherpa Facebook group to share and steal different ideas to make your family holiday into a meaningful family experience.  

For our last Dinovember entry, we are joined by none other than Madhabmatics to talk about The 13th Warrior. Join us for adventure, danger, and most importantly. . . listening!

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a celebration of 90s Dinosaur movies (but not that one), as they are joined by friends & artists Hanae to discuss 1994's "Tammy and the T-Rex" starring Denise Richards, Paul Walker, Terry Kizer & from director Stewart Raffill!!! Need some tips for staying warm this winter? What is going on with Tammy's room? What kind of wild animal park is this? How can you tell is somebody has been with a T-Rex?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, take a cocktail straight to the brain bowl, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a celebration of 90s Dinosaur movies (but not that one), as they are joined by Brendan of the What Were They Thinking Podcast to discuss 1995's "Carnosaur 2" starring John Savage, Cliff DeYoung, Arabella Holzbog & Miguel A. Nunez jr in a Roger Corman flick!!! What is the Metric Calendar? Can Steve edit around Izzy's coughing? Why are they playing rock, paper, scissors poorly? Is this basically just Aliens with guys in raptor outfits?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, store your frozen dino eggs next to your nukes, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a celebration of 90s Dinosaur movies (but not that one), as they are joined by Mike of the Grindbin Podcast to discuss 1995's "Theodore Rex" starring Whoopi Goldberg, Bud Cort, Richard Roundtree & Carol Kane!!! Is there a beer worth jogging for? Do you like Steve's sick voice? Have you heard about Izzy's new foundation? Should there be a safe place for drug deals?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, hear our Vinegar Syndrome suggestions, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dinovember continues as your Patreon dollars fund our visit to an island off the coast of Costa Rica, where a very ambitious new park will - we hope - open without a hitch!

For our next Dinovember episode, we read Ray Bradbury's A Sound of Thunder and compare it to one of its most famous riffs, Time and Punishment (from The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror V)

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a celebration of 90s Dinosaur movies (but not that one), as they are joined by illustrator Katie Crumpton to discuss 1993's "We're back! A Dinosaur Story" starring John Goodman, Jay Leno, Rhea Perlman, Martin Short, Walter Kronkite & Julia Child!!! Was this Spielberg's OTHER 1993 Dinosaur movie? What kind of chew toys does Sushi enjoy? How is Don Bluth different from Disney? What exactly is Professor Neweyes? Is this movie promoting interspecies erotica?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, enjoy a Quaker Quisp, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a celebration of 90s Dinosaur movies (but not that one), as they are joined by paleontologist Dr. Mark Loewen from the University of Utah to discuss his career with dinosaurs & one of his favorite movies, 1977's "Planet of the Dinosaurs" starring a bunch of Italian actors!!! What is the growth rate of your average dinosaur? What are the best dinosaur movies from a scientific standpoint? Science in Cinema class? What kind of drinking game can we do with this movie?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, drink some fermented frog wine, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our next Dinovember episode, Ashely Adams joins us to talk about Apple TV's Prehistoric Planet - and all her dino faves

Steve & Izzy continue DINOvember, a celebration of 90s Dinosaur movies (but not that one), as they are joined by Drew of the Reel Feels Podcast to discuss 1993's "Prehysteria!" starring Austin O'Brien, Brett Cullen, Stephen Lee & from the Brothers Band!!! How do you become a white chick? What are the dad's raisin-based motivations? Are those raising on your underwear? Want some excellent dog tips from podcasters? What's the wingspan on that squab?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, spay your dog, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve & Izzy kick off DINOvember, a celebration of 90s Dinosaur movies (but not that one), as they are joined by Jarrett "The Kaiju Man" Wegelin of the Sci-Fi Double Feature Drive-In Podcast to discuss 1993's "Carnosaur" starring Bond girl Diane Ladd, Raphael Sbarge & Jennifer Runyon... and of course, a Roger Corman flick!!! Would you rather raise boneless or skinless chickens? Are Raptors really concealed within a chicken's DNA? Is Thrush a heroine or a fainting goat? What's so incredible about this movie's world premiere?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, give human birth to a live dinosaur, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we talked to Tasha about life as a children's librarian at the Central Library. Abby and Abby also talked about reading: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Summer Book by Tove Jansson Tasha also shared what she's been reading:  Ghost Patrol by Andres Miedoso Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Bringing Down … Continue reading S.5 Ep.2 – Tasha Talks Dinovember (and more) →

It's DiNovember and Kate stops by to talk Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur!

It's Dinovember and Nic and Eric are joined by Nic's son for a special review of the new series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous! Plus dino facts, Jack Kirby talk and more.

For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Rapetosaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Rapetosaurus-Episode-311/Please let us know what you think of our show by taking our survey https://bit.ly/ikdsurvey20To get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoDinosaur of the day Rapetosaurus, a titanosaur from Madagascar that is known from both juvenile and adult specimens.In dinosaur news this week:SVP included talks on T. rex bite force, Archaeopteryx molting, the many types of dinosaur claws, and much moreThe Royal Saskatchewan Museum is celebrating Dinovember with a number of virtual events this monthThe Australian Age of Dinosaurs has 13 life-sized bronze dinosaursVictoria, the young adult T. rex, will be staying at the Arizona Science Center until January 3Robin Ruggiero has been working in the New Jersey woods since 2019 making dinosaurs from downed trees and other objects

Author : Rachael K. Jones Narrator : A.J. Fitzwater Host : Shawn Proctor Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Artist : Alexis Goble Originally published in Robot Dinosaur Fiction! (May 2018); Reprinted in Cast of Wonders, Dinovember, Episode 383, December 13, 2019. Five Functions of Your Bionosaur by Rachael K. Jones 1. Your parents first activate your […] The post Cast of Wonders 394: Staff Picks 2019 – Five Functions of Your Bionosaur appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

Nic and Eric celebrate Dinovember by talking about the best dinosaur books they've read!

If you find that your debt is breeding more debt, you probably have a debt gremlin situation on your hands. In this weeks episode we help you understand the different types of debt and chat about ways to help you get out of debt so you can go back to living life on your own terms.  If you are struggling with debt and it's affecting your mental health, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.  You can also reach out to the national debt helpline on 1800 007 007 or visit their website at www.ndh.org.au  On a lighter note, be sure to check out #Dinovember

Author : Rachael K. Jones Narrator : Kara Grace Host : Andrew K. Hoe Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Discuss on Forums Originally published in Cast of Wonders episode 330 for Dinovember, November 12, 2018 Content Warning: Death of a pet Every year in January, Cast of Wonders highlights some of our favorite episodes from […] The post Cast of Wonders 341: Staff Picks 2018 – The Raptor Snatchers appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

Author : Jennifer Lee Rossman Narrator : Sandra Espinoza Host : Marguerite Kenner Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Discuss on Forums Cast of Wonders 332: Dinovember – The Good, the Bad, and the Utahraptor is a Cast of Wonders original. The Good, the Bad, and the Utahraptor by Jennifer Lee Rossman No one could say […] The post Cast of Wonders 332: Dinovember – The Good, the Bad, and the Utahraptor appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

Author : Rachael K. Jones Narrator : Kara Grace Host : Alexis Goble Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Discuss on Forums First published in Intergalactic Medicine Show, Issue 51, July 2016 Content Warning: Death of a pet Rachael had this to say: This story is part of a shared world project I did with several […] The post Cast of Wonders 330: Dinovember – The Raptor Snatchers appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

Recorded live at Verde Valley Comic Expo 3.  This episode is a series of interviews with artists and authors at the event. Some silly, some gross, some informative, all nerdy. Please check out their links (in order of appearance) Michael R. Martin co-creator of Blood and Dust, a graphic novel about the first american vampire family. Putting the teeth back into the Vampire Mythos. http://bloodanddustcomic.com/ Artist Dez Demise @dezdemise on instagram, dezdemise.tumblr.com Artist Shelby Robertson http://www.americandischord.com Artist Jan Marc "The Janimal" Quisumbing, The organizer of the Verde Valley Comic Expo. http://thejanimal.com, @janimaldraws on instagram, and @janimaltweets on Twitter Artist Ryan McMurry Creator of ZombieBC, and Dinovember http://facebook.com/OfficialZombieBC, and @ryanmcmurry.art on instagram Mark Gardner. US Navy veteran, SciFi author, and cool dude.  http://article94.com, and  @article_94 on Twitter Tales of the Con is fan funded. If you like what we do and want to see more content please donate or sign up on Patreon. Thanks!

Andrew & Polly talk to Refe & Susan Tuma, authors of "What the Dinosaurs Did" picture book series about how the toy dinosaurs came to life in their house during the month of DINOVEMBER.  Bella and her dad share their song about puzzles. For more information on the "What the Dinosaurs Did" picture book series or how to pull off a Dinovember in your house, visit dinovember.com - and for more about Ear Snacks or how to be on the show, visit earsnacks.org And that's a puzzles wrap!

Author : Holly Schofield Narrator : Amy H. Sturgis Host : Marguerite Kenner Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Artist : Jeremy Carter Discuss on Forums Episode 221: Dinovember! The Jungle Between by Holly Schofield is a Cast of Wonders original. A special thank you to our audio producer Jeremy Carter for the excellent photo in […] The post Episode 221: Dinovember! The Jungle Between by Holly Schofield appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

Author : Elise Forier Edie Narrator : Alex Hofelich Host : Setsu Uzume Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Artist : Jeremy Carter Discuss on Forums Episode 220: Dinovember! Raptor Boy by Elise Forier Edie is a Cast of Wonders original. A special thank you to our audio producer Jeremy Carter for the excellent photo in […] The post Episode 220: Dinovember! Raptor Boy by Elise Forier Edie appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

Author : Rachael K. Jones Narrator : Dani Daly Host : Marguerite Kenner Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Discuss on Forums Originally published Writers of the Future Vol 32 A special thank you to Preston Stone for his generous permission in using this week’s episode artwork!           Theme music is “Appeal […] The post Episode 219: Dinovember! Dinosaur Dreams in Infinite Measure by Rachael K. Jones appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

Interview with Peter May, Founder and President of Research Casting International. A new Australian sauropod Savannasaurus elliottorum as well as the first sauropod skull from Australia were found, a "flock" of Avimimus, fossilized iguanodontian brain, Dinovember returns, and more. Also dinosaur of the day Edmontonia, a nodosaur found in the Edmonton Formation in Canada that had shoulder spikes. This episode was brought to you by The Royal Tyrrell Museum. Visit http://www.IKnowDino.com for more information including a map of dinosaur museums near you, and let us know if your favorite is missing! You can also visit https://www.patreon.com/iknowdino to get the inside scoop on I Know Dino.

Author : Craig Delancey Narrator : Marguerite Kenner Host : Marguerite Kenner Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Artist : Emma Thompson Discuss on Forums Episode 218: Dinovember! Saurs by Craig DeLancey is a Cast of Wonders original. Special thanks to Emma Thompson for the use of her photograph in this week’s episode art, featuring her […] The post Episode 218: Dinovember! Saurs by Craig DeLancey appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

We got this episode out of order from when it aired but it's still ok where it is at. Loads of fun talking about a recent role playing group and a discussion about sports we like to play. Plus a brief return of Ambassador Brainy Smurf with a mini-Nook of Darkness. This tv podcast covers the mini-movie Razor of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Rehash of D&D adventure: Pathfinder Module - We Be Goblins    Joey's Culture Corner: Star Trek Continues    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Dinovember    Top 5 Favorite: Sports you play    Don't be mean to people just because you can.    Don't question orders    Music by Shayna ZaidHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 179: 1hr 34min 57sec:RazorPeter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.