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It's that time again...time for another YouTube Spotlight. This one revolves around the theme of TED talks. You know...those long videos professors make you watch in college? These are some of my favorite TED talks for being informative, well spoken, and engaging, I hope you enjoy! The First Twenty Hours -- How to Learn Anything Every Child Needs a Champion The Art of Asking Teaching Art or Teaching to Think Like an Artist? How to Make Hard Choices How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over The Person You Really Need to Marry Teachers as Learners - Students as Leaders Did I miss one of your favorites? Do you have a suggestion for a YouTube Spotlight theme? Let me know in the comments below!

Here is some holiday fun to get you in the spirit... Vlogmas- Jenna Marbles Vlogmas , Raven Elyse  , Thingamavlogs Disneyland   - Vlogmas is a video trend on YouTube where creators share their holiday fun. Although not for everyone, if you enjoy vlogs this is a fun holiday tradition. Holiday Scary Stories- Lazy Masquerade Holiday Special  , Creeps McPasta 3 Holiday Stories  - As you know, I love scary stories, and even the holidays aren't exempt from a good scare. Here are some videos to listen to while you're waiting for Santa. Holiday Makeup Tutorials- Jaclyn Hill Copper Gold  , Ingrid Nilsen Two Looks  - Beauty gurus aren't enjoying their holiday hiatus just yet, as there are holiday makeup looks to do! These tutorials will help you master beautiful cranberry and gold eye shadows and the classic red lip. Gift Guides- Kandee Johnson Makeup Guide  - Still got shopping to do? I'm right there with you :) . But not to fear, here are some gift ideas to get those juic

Here are some free apps to make your images picture perfect, with features such as filters, layout, effects, typography, etc. Enjoy 1. Typorama Typorama is an easy to use app that allows you to add chic, modern typography to your images. First step for making your creation is to choose an image by searching sample images or using your own. You can then crop the image for the ideal fit for whatever social media platform or otherwise you may be working on. And last, you get to add your typography. This app gives you plenty of free, beautiful designs to choose from. And as you may have guessed, you can fork up a couple dollars to remove the watermark and add additional features. 2. LiveCollage There are a variety of free apps you can use to make collages, but this one has become a tried and true for me. Again this app is easy to use and includes a huge variety of design choices, no matter how many images you choose to collage with. Simply choose your layout and add your im

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is held on select nights at Disneyland and is a great event to attend, especially if you have kids (though adults will enjoy it too). It does book early though so you do want to plan ahead. During the event, all rides are open and lines tend to be shorter. As it gets to be time for the party, only party guests (those with the wrist bands they give at check-in) can go on the rides. You also have picture opportunities with the Disney characters in their Halloween costumes and characters like Jack and Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas. The Cadaver Dans sing on the Rivers of America and are not hard to spot, so check them out as you head through Frontierland and New Orleans Square. And of course, there are the trick or treat trails, where you trick or treat at different spots throughout the park. They do give you a small candy bag at check-in, but you can also use your own. The trick or t

Some of my personal favorites, enjoy 1. 1408 You know...the one by Stephen King about a haunted hotel. No, I'm not talking about The Shining. 1408 is based on a short story by Stephen King. The main premise is there is a man who writes novels about the most haunted places he visits, but he does not believe in the supernatural. When he finally stays in a hotel room that is a bit, well, off, he struggles to maintain his sanity. I really like this movie because of the story line and also the way it creates fear. If you like to be scared but do not like gore, this one is for you. 2. The Skeleton Key This came on randomly when I was on the ScFi channel and I have watched it multiple times since. The Skeleton Key takes place in New Orleans. When a young nurse cares for a patient in an old house, she realizes something is wrong with the place. Her search for answers has her learning about voodoo, ghosts, and magic. This movie has a good storyline and is another great horr