As a kid, I was always fascinated by the idea of “leap year”. I imagined how funny it would be to say that my birthday was on Leap Day because then when I was 16, I would have only had four “real” birthdays. (I’ve celebrated eight leap years myself.) So while this year may not be a leap year–the next one is in 2020–I thought it would be fun to incorporate it into this month’s Movie Club Monday theme which is a romantic comedy. The movie of choice: Leap Year, of course. *wink*
Leap Year, ironically, was not released on Leap Day or even in a leap year. If you haven’t seen the movie, it basically follows a woman (Anna) who travels to Dublin, Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, which is apparently acceptable according to an old Celtic tradition. But things don’t go according to plan and she gets stranded in a small village where she makes a deal with a man (Declan) to take her to Dublin. Of course they fall in love along the way and everything ends happily ever after. Leap Year is one of those movies that sometimes gets a bad rap, but if you go into it expecting to get a few laughs, you’ll likely be satisfied. Oh, and the other reason I chose this movie: next month we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in honor of Saint Patrick who is remembered as the most prominent saint in Ireland. (See what I did there?)
I’ve rounded up some of my favorite green items to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day next month and hope that next time you have a hankering for a sweet and uncomplicated romantic comedy, that you’ll pick Leap Year.
Shirts
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| Lucky Charm shirt |
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| Four Leaf Clover shirt |
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| One Lucky Mama shirt |
Jewelry
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| Four Leaf Clover necklace |
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| Four Leaf Clover earrings |
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| Alex and Ani Four Leaf Clover bracelet |
You can also check out this fun (and free) printable that I made to display in your home.
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| 5×7 | 8×10 |
And if you have kids, click through to find 60+ St. Patrick’s Day coloring and activity pages and some of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day books for kids!
Also be sure to check out what the other hosts for Movie Club Monday are sharing.
Join us again next month on the fourth Monday. The theme for March is a movie based on a book.
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How fun! I have a post going live tomorrow that would be perfect for this link up!!
I have always wanted to see this movie because I love Isla Fisher. I'll have to plan to watch it soon!
Those tees are so cute! I'm always late to the game when it come to St. Patty's Day!
This is really cute, I've never seen the movie, although I have heard of the tradition before!
I haven't seen this movie in awhile but I agree that it's a cute one! Love the fun green graphic tees you rounded up Shani!
I love the fun festive post. The round up of holiday buys is fun too!
I haven't seen this movie but I need to! sounds like so much fun!