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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tissue Paper Butterflies Craft
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Baby Shower Planning – Best Tips and Gifts!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pampers at Sam’s Club. The opinions and text are all mine. Anticipating the birth of a new baby is a very exciting time for the mom-to-be and for relatives and friends. With my first child, everything was so special, new, thrilling and exhilarating! My […]
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Exclusive Interview with Director Ron Howard
What can you say about being in the same room as Ron Howard? It’s beyond amazing! Even though he’s more than earned his right to be in the spotlight (it would take hours to list off his accolades,) he still has that incredible boyish charm about him that instantly makes you feel at ease in […]
Meatless Mondays with Chef’d
As a cookbook author and a food blogger, I’m constantly dreaming up delicious recipes for my family and readers to enjoy… but sometimes, I really need a break from it all! Chef’d is my ultimate solution for enjoying a farm fresh meal I love without the hassle of shopping or thinking about what ingredients I […]
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Exclusive Interview with Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke has certainly established herself as a queen in the realm of the sci-fi and fantasy genre. As expected, her performance as Qi’ra in SOLO: A STAR WARS story was stunning! Thanks to my partnership with Disney, I had the chance to attend an exclusive interview with Emilia Clarke right after the world premiere […]
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Exclusive Interview with Alden Ehrenreich
The one thing I can say for sure about Alden Ehrenreich is that he needs to get ready to soon become a household name! His performance as Han Solo in SOLO: A STAR WARS story was excellent and he is quickly becoming a fan favorite! Thanks to my partnership with Disney, I had the chance […]
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Movie Review (No Spoilers!)
Those who know me and who read Rural Mom, know I made no secret of my reservations when SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY was announced in the 2018 Walt Disney Studios Movie lineup. As a long-time-mega-Han-Solo-fan, like many, it was hard for me to think of anyone else in the role other than Harrison Ford. […]