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Did you know there are 312 characters that make up the kingdom of Arendelle from Frozen? While the population is quite small for a kingdom, there’s actually more characters in Frozen than in any other Disney film to date! If … Read more
Did you know Sangria is a beverage originating from Spain and Portugal? At first I found this surprising but Spain is the number 3 country in the world for producing wine. It makes sense that they would be pioneers in many of … Read more
I always assumed the food in TV and movies were… inedible. That those dishes had to be plastic food props that were painted really really well. Wrong! I recently spent the day in Food Stylist Chris Oliver’s kitchen learning tips … Read more
Recently crossing the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, Frozen has been able to melt audience’s hearts of all ages and provide a connection with fans and filmmakers around the world. The relationship viewers have created with this … Read more
Have you ever had a moment growing up where you thought you saw a ‘monster’ for a moment, just to realize it was just old boxes? Well, according to the upcoming Focus Feature’s film The Boxtrolls, maybe you were right … Read more
Disney’s Vinylmation figures have quickly grown to become a trend all their own for Disney enthusiasts world wide. Since their introduction in November 2008, over 23 series have been released which fans of the miniature Mickey-Mouse shaped vinyl collectables have … Read more
There are a lot of beautiful things to see and do in Key West, but one of the most iconic is sunset. “See you at Sunset” has a special meaning down in Key West, Florida. More than a valediction, it’s … Read more
During a heartfelt mom-to-mom conversation on a Friday morning, Kristen Bell replayed for me a story that sounded more like a movie plot than real life. A story of her friends Fergie and Josh Duhamel, who were involuntarily surrounded inside … Read more
This winter Michigan has seen colder temps and the highest snowfall we have seen in decades. It’s also been one of the saddest, with numerous care pile ups taking far too many lives. As I sat watching the news each … Read more
So you’re back for week 2 of our Sam’s Club Seafood series, eh? How did last week’s 12 Minute Crispy Shrimp Tacos Recipe work out for you? It was so easy and DELICIOUS that I actually made it 3 more … Read more
Jellyfish are some of the most unusual yet fascinating creatures to be found in the ocean. These water-dwelling jellies have no brain, bones, heart, blood or lungs yet they’re able to use their nerves as a sense of light, smell … Read more
Have you ever wondered where Shrek and How To Train Your Dragon were made? For years, I’ve been curious about what the mysterious halls of DreamWorks Animation looked like. As a Los Angeles local, I could tell you where half of the … Read more
In a world where smartphones seem to be in an ever-continuing race for having the smallest screen and highest megapixels, one budget-friendly smartphone is quietly providing exactly what consumer’s want, without any of the marketing fuss: The Optimus F3. Created … Read more
With both our vehicles approaching the 200,000 mile mark, my husband and I have been thinking hard on our next vehicle(s). While we both appreciate different styles of cars there are a couple of things we’re in agreement on. We’re … Read more
Last friday, Whistler and I decided to brave the pouring rain and head down to Disneyland Park in Anaheim for a sneak peek of the new CAPTAIN AMERICA: The Living Legend and Symbol of Courage exhibit at Innoventions. Ever since I … Read more
Forget regular breaded and fried jalapeño poppers, these bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are the perfect appetizer for any party. The combination of sweet spice and savory bacon make them irresistible! As I blankly stared into my fridge one morning, trying … Read more