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Source: Bento Monsters Remember when you were a kid and you’d get scared there were monsters hiding under your bed or in your closet? Those creative folks at Pixar solved that problem for a lot of Moms and Dads when … Read more
With the release of “Monsters University” this June, I started thinking back to my college days and how I lived in jeans, shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops. Casual attire is pretty universal on any college campus, but some students also … Read more
Remember last month when I attended Monsters University up at Pixar Animation Studios and took all those intensive courses? Well I just got an alumni notice for a special Monsters University Class Reunion June 17-19! Since we already aced our classes, this trip … Read more
Like any student facing their first day of school, I felt a lot of things as we boarded the bus to head to Monsters University campus, but mostly I felt excitement. I had all of my important gear like my … Read more
It’s real, I told you it was. And now I have pictures to prove it – Monsters University does exist! I’ve been there. I walked through the wrought iron gates and onto the campus lawns of Monsters University located inside – … Read more
The best way to host a pirate birthday party is by focusing on the three P’s – pirates, parrot and ‘plunder’. Whether you’re thinking of a just-for-fun weekend activity for the kids or planning the perfect birthday party, we have … Read more
If you haven’t started planning for your Halloween treats, why not try one of these 31 Ridiculously Awesome Halloween Desserts that anyone can make. If you haven’t started planning for your Halloween treats, you are behind! Before you have time to … Read more
Whether you are entertaining the kids, throwing a birthday bash, or working on a Halloween costume (it will be here before you know it) there are uncountable ways to channel Captain America. Make your little one feel like a superhero … Read more
It’s always fun to attend the press junket for a film, and The Good Dinosaur was no different. You never know where the discussion will lead and what insights will be gleaned. We all took our seats as the first … Read more
These little Oreo owl cupcakes turned out so darling! They would be a really fun and easy addition to any Halloween party. Owls are a pretty big deal in this house. My daughter’s bedroom is done in a whimsical theme but these … Read more
2013 was a banner year for Disney Studios with titles like Oz: The Great and Powerful, Iron Man 3, Monsters University, Thor: The Dark World and Frozen to name a few. I am ever so grateful to be a part … Read more
Looking back on 2013, it’s been a great year for Disney Family movie releases on DVD/Blu-ray. Want to see someone’s face light up with that “I love it” smile? You can’t go wrong with any of these! Frankenweenie (January 8, 2013) … Read more
Although we’ve been to Disneyland plenty of times, we’ve never been for Halloween. At first I wasn’t sure what to expect from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, but turns out it’s exactly what it sounds like! Not so scary … Read more
Potty Training Tips for Girls By now you’ve read our concerns as we began the potty training process with Huggies Pull Ups and watched the novelty of the experience quickly wear off on our toddler. Now that we’re in our … Read more
In celebration of today’s release of “A Monster in Paris”, here are some ideas on how to throw an amazing paris/monster themed party to invite friends over to watch this fun film directed and written by Bibo Bergeron (“Shark Tale”) and … Read more
Plastic is forever and with more and more things being made with plastic, its more important than ever that we recycle. Toddlers and preschoolers or kids of any age might not be that enthusiastic about “recycling”, but they might enjoy working … Read more