Disney’s “McFarland, USA” which is now in theatres is based on the 1987 true story that follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino […]
Kids Will Delight Their Friends Performing Magic Tricks With THE AMAZING ZHUS @amazingzhus
Kids love magic tricks. With the Amazing Zhus™ your child will be able to perform a host of magic tricks like the Disappearing Box, The Shell Game and Thrilling High Dive as they astound their friends and family with fantastical feats of magic. I love that The Amazing Zhus™ make magic fun as kids are […]
Middle Schooler’s Instructions on Chaperoning The Valentine’s Day Dance #parenting
I have been having a tough time meeting my daughter’s new middle school friends and their parents. So it seemed like the smart thing to do to volunteer to chaperone my daughter’s first Valentine’s Day dance. Seemed like a win-win situation, the PTA needs help and I get to meet some of her friends. When […]
Supporting Your Child’s Passion #parentingtips
As a parent, I think we have an idea of the activities we want our children to partake. Seriously, who doesn’t want their child to be a Grand Master champion or be a finalist at the Scripps Spelling Bee or the next Yo Yo Ma or the next Lindsey Vonn. I am no different. Over […]
Celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Roald Dahl book, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
This past week, my daughter and I attended an event hosted by Milk + Bookies at our favorite Candy store, Dylan’s Candy Bar to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Roald Dahl book, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Willy Wonka was there along with chocolate fountains and golden tickets. During the event, there was a reading […]
Disney Side Celebration Part 2 is coming #TBT
Without a doubt, we are Disney fans. My daughter and I have been to Disney World 5 times and Disney Land once. One year we went to Disney World twice. So last year when we were chosen to host a Disney Side party, we were so thrilled. Who doesn’t want to celebrate Disney just […]
REVIEW: George Lucas’ STRANGE MAGIC is A Wild Musical Ride #StrangeMagic
“Strange Magic,” is the latest project from George Lucas, yes that George Lucas of Star Wars fame. “Strange Magic” is a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” that includes popular songs from the past six decades to help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, […]
Strange Magic Cast Interviews Including Mr. George Lucas #StrangeMagic
You can tell how popular a press event is if you arrive 30 minutes in advance and the room is half-filled. And what star could generate that much heat? Not an actress or celebrity but the iconic, reclusive and rarely interviewed George Lucas. Lucas was in attendance to discuss his latest movie “Strange Magic” which […]
Thankful for My Daughter’s Birth Mother’s Mature Decision
I never met my daughter’s birth mom. Not that I didn’t want to, she just chose not to meet me. I am sure it was not an easy decision to let another woman raise her baby girl but every day since the day I found I was going to be a mom I thank her […]
10 things My life Doesn’t Need in 2015 #NewYearsResolutions
2015 is officially here. So many things I want to do, change and accomplish. We spend so much time buying and accumulating sometimes you need to take a breather. I am taking a different look at my life thinking about the things I don’t need this year. 10 things My life Doesn’t Need in 2015 […]
