UglyDolls: Behind the Story with David Horvath and Kelly Asbury
As a mom (and now grandmom,) I’ve always encouraged my family to celebrate their awesomeness. It’s so important for us as parents, relatives, friends, caretakers, teachers or simply friends of our youth to help them navigate through life and embrace their own uniqueness and that of others. It’s on this note that I’m so excited […]
Sonic The Hedgehog speeds into theaters this November!
Thanks to my partnership with Paramount Pictures, I have the scoop on the new SONIC THE HEDGEHOG film speeding into theaters this November… read on! If your children (or you) play video games, you’re likely a fan of Sonic The Hedgehog. It’s hard not to love this adorable, ridiculously-fast bundle of blue fur. SONIC THE […]
5 Earth Day Activities for Children that Motivate and Inspire
Earth Day was established nearly 40 years ago through the conviction, enthusiasm and hard work of citizens and leaders concerned about the health of the planet and the legacy that we were all leaving for future generations. To meet the very significant challenges before us, the earth will need citizens who not only understand the […]
Disneynature Penguins Educator’s Guide and Activity Sheets
It’s time! The newest Disneynature film, PENGUINS, is now in theaters! As always, we’re delighted to celebrate and bring you educational and fun materials from our friends at Disneynature. This cinematic marvel gives us an insider view of the life Adélie penguin named Steve who joins hundreds of thousands of fellow males in the icy […]
Sous Vide Cooking and Egg Bites
As an avid traveler, I have plenty a breakfast at the local airport coffee shops. Recently I discovered mini egg bites made sous vide style and absolutely fell in love with these little delights! Thanks to my partnership with Vesta Precision, I’m now able to make an even better version at home with my own […]
Non-Candy Easter Basket Filler Ideas Your Kids Will Love
Every holiday, my kids are over-loaded with candy gifts. Even though we give some of it away, by Easter time, we still have leftovers from the winter holiday season. The last thing I want to do is fill their baskets with more candy. So every year I look for great non-candy Easter Basket filler ideas […]
Trendy Easter Basket Ideas for Teens
They may not believe in the Easter Bunny anymore, but most teens still love to find a fun-filled basket on Easter morning. Putting together an Easter basket for your teen is easier than you think. Thanks to our partnership with Altec Lansing and Polaroid, we have some wonderful trendy Easter basket ideas to get you […]
On the set of MISSING LINK at Laika Studios
Before a set takes shape for a stop-motion animation film, artists work on conceptual illustrations for nearly a year before the actual build. I learned this from Production Designer, Nelson Lowry during during my visit to LAIKA Studios for a behind-the-scenes tour of the MISSING LINK (in theaters April 12). Travel and accommodations for this trip […]
STORM BOY – An Unforgettable Film with an Ecological Heart (in theaters April 5!)
Conservation and animal rescue are causes I try to champion daily. This is why I’m more-than-happy to partner with Good Deed Entertainment to help spread the word on a beautiful new film in theaters April 5, STORM BOY. STORM BOY is a retelling of an Australian novella by the same name from author Colin Thiele. […]
Your Quick Guide to Easter Flowers
Spring, Easter, and flowers all go hand-in-hand. Each flower has its own particular meaning for the person that receives it. Traditionally, Easter flowers have always been a big part of Easter Sunday, whether they were worn as a corsage to church, used as a centerpiece on the Easter table, or used for decoration on church […]
Behind-the-scenes with Costume Design for MISSING LINK
Did you know in claymation the puppets have a full team of costume designers? Color me totally surprised when I found this out during my visit to LAIKA Studios for a behind-the-scenes tour of the MISSING LINK (in theaters April 12). Travel and accommodations for this trip were provided by United Artists Releasing, but thoughts, […]
Meals Made Easy with Pictsweet Farms Vegetables For Roasting
This post is sponsored by The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). All opinions are my own. For more inspiration during #FrozenFoodMonth, be sure to check out delicious ideas from NFRA at EasyHomeMeals.com #MFFM2019 Do you ever have those days where all-the-sudden it’s dinnertime and you have to decide instantly what to cook and […]