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In a male dominated realm, Captain America: The Winter Soldier makes room for a strong female role with the Black Widow. Played by Scarlett Johansson, the character of the Black Widow aka Natasha Romanoff is brought to light in this … Read more
So we’ve been on a wrap-everything-we-can-in-bacon kick as of late, and one of my most recent creations has become our new favorite – Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Asparagus Rolls. Very quick and easy to make, these make a great appetizer … Read more
I was an Apple user for years before my first foray into the Android market with the Samsung Galaxy S4. It was intuitive, ‘smart’ and could multi-task like no ones business. It was also the largest (although lightest) phone I … Read more
On Friday, we left bitter Michigan on a plane and touched down in sunny Florida just 3 hours later. It had been a long time since we saw green grass, flowers or even a sunny day for that matter. My … Read more
Did you ever have an imaginary friend? For a short time I had an imaginary friend called Sheeki (not sure where the name came from), and he went everywhere with me. From thin air I had created a whole person … Read more
This April 4th, in just 4 short days, Captain America: The Winter Soldier arrives in theaters and the legacy of Steve Rogers continues. If you enjoyed the first Captain America, you will be captivated by the ongoing struggle of Steve Rogers … Read more
As a mom, I’m always looking for ways to make my life easier. One of the most frustrating things about having a toddler is getting them to brush their teeth every day! But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with … Read more
DisneyToon Studios has been making fantastic direct-to-video and occasional theatrical films since 1988, but it’s latest production The Pirate Fairy, will reinstate the division’s creativity and ability to keep up with their division counterparts under Walt Disney Animation Studios. Directed … Read more
Have you ever noticed that every family home looks spotless on TV? It doesn’t take a brain surgeon or a rocket scientist to know that most family homes in America are a hodge-podge of decor, discarded mail, dirty kids’ socks, … Read more
With advances in technology, come ever expanding fields in science. Job outlooks in the science field over the next 20 years look phenomenal. Establishing a lifelong love of science begins in the classroom, namely science fair projects. But more than … Read more
When Disney animators need reference for their work, more often than not they’ll conduct their fact-finding from The Animation Research Library. Literally hidden in plain sight, The Animation Research Library or ARL for short is a secret location very few … Read more
Can you believe it’s been over 63 years since Charlie Brown made his debut in newspapers nationwide? Little Charlie Brown has been around for man landing on the moon, hair bands, boy bands, and the rise of the iPhone, and … Read more
I was born the fifth child of six which, as you can imagine, led to a lot of misbehavior. On one occasion at a department store, my older brothers talked my sister and me into playing hide and seek. Being … Read more
Celebrating the full-circle completion of Disney’s Frozen with the DVD and Blu-Ray Combo Pack release, the filmmakers were treated to a stay at the Hotel del Glace in Quebec City, Canada to see how their work influenced this year’s design. … Read more
Everyone knows how much I geek out over new gadgets – especially new cell phones. So what better way to kick off my 3 week ‘vacation’ to Florida than with the delivery of a phone easily known for it’s entertainment value, … Read more
Muppets Most Wanted picks up right where The Muppets movie ended. The filmmakers make reference to it with a wink and a nod, by having the Muppets sing a song called “We’re Doing a Sequel.” Kermit and friends meet-up with … Read more