Getting to Know the Animals in San Diego
Vacationers to Southern California might look for Hollywood or that famous theme park mouse, but just above the Mexican border is beautiful San Diego. This city is known for its fantastic weather and countless attractions. However, you might be a nature fan looking for new locations to discover amazing animals. Travel around to these destinations […]
Exclusive Ant-Man Interview with Peyton Reed and Kevin Feige #AntManEvent
To this Marvel fan, ANT-MAN in a nod of reference to the appearance of that famous blue train in the film, is simply the little film that could! Predictions were hesitant for box office success of an obscure superhero, but after seeing the ANT-MAN premiere, I had little doubt that a new generation of ant-riffic […]
Barbecue, Beaches and Back Roads – Destination: Alabama! #alabamaroadtrip
On the trail of the Southern Barbecue belt, Alabama shines with a complex and diverse plateful of options. Ranging from pecan smoked to specialty white-sauce soaked, you can sample barbecue throughout the entire state and have a new mouth-watering experience at every stop. TIP: Check out all the Alabama BBQ delights here: and other culinary […]
How to Create a Superhero Birthday Memory Board
A few years back, I found a birthday banner at a party shop that the kids could sign for the birthday boy or girl. I thought it would be a nice keepsake and it certainly was a hit with everyone. Since then, I’ve made a custom Superhero Birthday Memory Board each year using Elmer’s Foam […]
Disney Descendants Activity Sheets #DescendantsEvent
Today we are celebrating Disney DESCENDANTS the new story of Disney classic characters now available on Disney DVD! Premiere movie night has just gotten more exciting with a little help from our friends at Disney who passed along these awesome activity sheets to share with you. Print them off to extend your family movie night […]
Greetings from Camp Kikiwaka! Behind the Scenes of Disney Channel’s BUNK’D #BUNKDEvent
When we stopped in Appenzell, Switzerland a few years back, we found not only the gorgeous landscape, robust cheese, and distinct herb bitters to be charming but the history and culture of mountainous range utterly enchanting. As legend has it, the first “holiday camps” for children were hosted during 1800’s in the in the nearby […]
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
This summer we had a blast incorporating the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge into our vacation activities and summer routines. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share our experiences and to encourage summer reading by participating in this fabulous progam. This post is sponsored by Scholastic, but as always, all thought, opinions and love of […]
25 Vegetarian Recipes for Meatless Monday
There are a lot of benefits in going meatless, even if only for one day a week. Primarily, eating meat one less night a week saves money and is great for our health. With this in mind, we’ve been instituting Meatless Monday. It’s not a Vegan meal, but there is no meat allowed. Since this isn’t something we’ve […]
Rock Your Kids’ Party with Play Stations
Kids’ parties can be a handful, but with a few cleverly constructed “play stations” your next kid’s party will be a breeze. Spread a few play stations out over your living room inside your home, or outside in the back yard, far enough apart so there’s no overflow and the kids can focus. These are […]
7 Reasons You Should Go See Ant-Man Today #AntManEvent
Action, adventure, antics, all-stars, and teams of super cool ants? ANT-MAN truly is a power-packed gem of a movie full of appeal for all ages! Every inch of movie film magic is thoroughly enjoyable. Marvel brings us all the special effects and superhero superiority we expect but then also rolls in a whole-lotta heart and […]
Exclusive Ant-Man Interview with Corey Stoll #AntManEvent
In real life, Corey Stoll couldn’t be further from the villain, Darren Cross aka Yellowjacket, he plays in Marvel’s ANT-MAN (in theaters July 17.) With his beaming smile, joyful spirit, boyish charm and gentle mannerisms it’s hard to believe he’s capable of hurting, well, even an ant! Interviewing Corey Stoll was a delightful surprise as regaled […]
On the Set of Gamer’s Guide To Pretty Much Everything #GamersGuideEvent
The thrill of being behind the scenes simply never gets old! No matter how many times I may have been on a television set personally or for professional interview reasons, the experience is always a thrill and such a delight! It’s not so much the glamour of it all or the ability to hang out […]