Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Giveaway! #CaptainUnderpants
Scholastic sent me new Captain Underpants books, AND is offering a prize pack for one of you… Read on! Did you know that “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” will be in theaters June 2? When I found this out I was so excited because my sons are long-time fans of the Captain Underpants books series, […]
Pirates of the Caribbean : Dead Men Tell No Tales Activity Sheets #PiratesLife #PiratesOfTheCaribbean
Yo ho, it’s totally a pirate’s life for me! When I visited Disney World for the first time, the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride immediately captured my young imagination. I totally loved the intrigue, the adventure, the sights, sounds, costumes, music – well, everything! It’s the ride I make a point to go on over and over […]
Selecting Fabric for Your Home Decor
It is amazing how much color and creativity can be brought into your home and enhance the atmosphere with just the use of beautiful fabric. You can use gorgeous materials in any room as well as outside, and it doesn’t matter whether your theme is modern or traditional. It is easy to mix and match […]
How to Select Your Tea for Summer
Let’s talk tea! It’s one of my favorite subjects. There are so many options to choose from, and my tea preferences change with the seasons. Because of this, it helps to know how to select your tea for summer. I recently received a lovely variety of blends from Adagio Teas and it gave me the […]
Award-Winning Match: G.H. Cretors and Family Movie Night
Did you know nearly 70% of popcorn is eaten at home? We’re definitely contributing to that statistic as popcorn is our favorite family movie night snack! Thanks to G.H. Cretors, who sent us a lovely complementary home movie night kit for review, we’re sharing our obsession with artisanal popcorn! We love popcorn, but honestly, not […]
CARS 3 – The Story of the Story!
Do you ever wonder how stories are developed for a film? Me, too! Often, there’s so much that goes into the script-writing process that we never see or hear about. All of these delicious details can truly enhance your film-viewing experience, though. It’s one of the reason I truly love “extras” that are released with […]
Wimp Yourself! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Giveaway!
My sons have always loved the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series and we’re so thrilled to see a new film coming to theaters this month- DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL (in theaters May 19!) Thanks to our partnership with 20th Century Fox, we have information on how to “Wimp Yourself” to create your […]
Should You Buy Your Household Items in Bulk? #DetailsMatter
For many families, purchasing items in bulk is the best way to go. You save money, time and can enjoy a more stress-free summer by always having your everyday necessities on hand! As a Smiley360 blogger, I’m working with Costco and P&G to share my favorite household products and how buying my household items in bulk helps […]
Practical Ways to Help an Adult Child Purchase and Settle Into His or Her First Home
Being a parent means you get to be involved in many milestones associated with your kids. From first steps to a driver’s license and graduating from college, these are just some of the events you get to proudly experience as your they progress through life. If you’ve reached the point where one of your adult […]
Discover Pixar In A Box | Cars 3 Event
Have you heard about Pixar In A Box? I hadn’t either but I’m so glad I discovered this program during my visit to Pixar Animation Studios. This visit was part of an all-expense paid press trip centered on insights and a celebration of the upcoming CARS 3 film (in theaters June 16th.) During our visit to […]
Discover Pixar In A Box | Cars 3 Event
Have you heard about Pixar In A Box? I hadn’t either but I’m so glad I discovered this program during my visit to Pixar Animation Studios. This visit was part of an all-expense paid press trip centered on insights and a celebration of the upcoming CARS 3 film (in theaters June 16th.) During our visit to […]
Mother's Day DIY Pashmina Scarf Idea
Shopping at Cost Plus World Market always inspires me to add new ideas, colors, foods and fashions to my life and home. In partnership with Cost Plus World Market, I loved having the chance to share this creative energy with customers by leading a DIY Pashmina Scarf Workshop in the store (on May 6.) We had a […]