GAL APPROVED! Dumbo’s Emotional Flight. Cool Jewelry From France. How To Legally Get Your Kids Into College!

By Maureen Martin and Delaina Dixon | March 29, 2019 | Gal Approved

WATCH. Who thought that the story of a baby elephant with oversized ears could take you on a roller coaster? That’s exactly what Disney’s live-action version of Dumbo does. Born in a broken down circus, Dumbo is separated from his mother after she rightfully destroys everything in her path to protect him.┬á Grownups think Dumbo is something that should be hidden until young children (who can see the beauty in anything) befriend Dumbo and learn he can fly. That catches the eye of Vandermere (Michael Keaton) who wants Dumbo to be his star attraction┬áand makes an offer that should have been refused. This leads to a series of events that showcases love, friendship and the right to be free. Tim Burton┬áhas thoughtfully explored how we treat others who look different than us, the bond between mother and child and what happens when they are ripped apart. There are moments that make us sad, moments that make us laugh and moments that made a jaded NYC audience cheer. That’s powerful! It also’s child-friendly. Two 3 year olds came out of our screening proudly holding up their Dumbo posters declaring, “He can fly!” Maybe it will leave your soaring too. Disney’s Dumbo, now playing nationally.

WEAR. If you’re looking for some unique jewelry pieces, APM Monaco is a great place to start! This French company has expanded to North America, bringing its sterling silver and cubic zirconia designs to the USA! APM Monaco releases several new designs at the beginning of each month. The DivaGals got a sneak peek of the April offerings inside their NYC location.

We loved the┬ácolorful Kaleidoscope collection (pictured first) and this incredible Game of Thrones-esque┬ábangle. Pieces range from $50 to $1500. Visit their NYC store or shop online!

SCHOOL. Hey parents, you don’t have to pay a fortune in bribes or risk jail to get your child into a great college. PEAS┬áis the one-stop-shop for parents seeking premier guidance in finding the perfect private education institution for their children. Giving advice and working with parents and kids,┬áPEAS┬áhelps devise the most lucrative plan of action┬áand then executes it while remaining a compass for families on the journey from nursery school through 12th grade and into college.┬áFounded by two former private school admissions officers,┬áJennifer Brozost┬áand┬áVimmi Shroff┬áare mothers of children whoΓÇÖve attended the very schools they now work with they have co-authored┬áThe NYC Private School Admissions Handbook. With the addition of five hand-picked education experts to expand their services and offer even more in-depth knowledge,┬áPEAS┬áis growing. But, more important than growth to its founders is the companyΓÇÖs boutique nature and accessibility.┬áPEAS┬átakes pride in a unique hands-on approach, which sets the service well apart from its competitors.