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50 by 50 – Three Awesome Beach Reads

Thanks for joining me again today for one of my 50 by 50 goals – my quest to carve out more time to read, a joyful hobby that enhances each week! My newest reads are 4, 5 and 6 on my goal towards reading a minimum of a dozen more books by the time I […]

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SUSTAIN

Preserve Each Moment with GameSaver

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of FoodSaver®; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Do you enjoy hunting or fishing with your family? Is your husband hinting for outdoor sports gifts for Father’s Day? Thanks to my partnership with FoodSaver®, I’ve discovered a must-have tool for your hunting and […]

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Step Inside Walt Disney’s Office

If you would have told me when I was younger that I would one day be on the Walt Disney Studios lot touring Walt Disney’s office, I’m sure I would have scoffed at the notion. 8-year-old Barb who had just experienced her first visit to Walt Disney World, loved ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN, PETE’S DRAGON […]

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NOURISH

What’s New and Next For Sweets and Snacks?

In the past decade, the sweets and snacks industry has undergone a health and wellness makeover with paleo, organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, allergy-friendly and fair trade products beginning to dominate to meet consumer demand. This year, I attended the National Confectioner’s Association (NCA) briefing with Susan Whiteside, Vice President of Public Relations & Marketing Communications at NCA, […]

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ENTERTAIN Movies

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Exclusive Interview with Woody Harrelson

As his film career is filled with comedies, I expected Woody Harrelson to be funny – and, indeed his is.  He’s also charismatic, kind, vibrant and the kind of guy you’d love to travel with or hang out with on the weekend because you just know you’d have a great time.  Thanks to my partnership […]

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SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Exclusive Interview with Phoebe Waller-Bridge (L3-37)

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the powerhouse behind the new droid in the STAR WARS universe, L3-37.   Her quirky, adorable performance in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY instantly captures your heart and tickles your funny-bone, this character is truly a treat!  Thanks to my partnership with Disney, I had the chance to attend an exclusive interview with […]

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Tissue Paper Butterflies Craft

Tissue Paper Butterflies

Tissue paper butterflies are age friendly because even older children enjoy designing their own butterflies. I have seen some teens create detailed wings using tissue paper in a variety of colors and their tissue paper butterfly wings appear similar to stain glass windows. I have included a pattern to use to get started or you […]

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ENTERTAIN Movies

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Exclusive Interview with Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca)

With a 6’4″ husband and a son who is already 6’5″, I’ve certainly spent my time feeling a bit on the short side, but standing next to Joonas Suotamo, who stands a a full 7-feet, I got a sense of how the Ewoks must have felt when Chewbacca stepped on the scene!  His performance as […]

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ENTERTAIN Movies

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Exclusive Interview with Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany is a bit of an enigma.  He is the quintessential, polite English gentleman. He is a funny, vibrant story teller. He’s the tall, sharp-dressed chap with a “cool factor” about him that resonates from within. There are so many facets to this ridiculous-talented actor that it’s truly difficult to completely fully, or accurately […]

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