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Harry Potter fans better hold onto their broomsticks, as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion has officially been confirmed to open in Summer 2014! Universal Orlando resort announced back in the fall of 2013, that the expansion will be … Read more
In November my husband and I boarded a plane bound for the Hard Rock Hotel and Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. While I have traveled extensively across the US, I admit that I was incredibly nervous and perhaps more … Read more
Thanks to my invitation from Kia to cover the LPGA Performance Awards, I was able to escape the onset of a brutal Michigan winter and run away to none other than the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. The 80 degree weather … Read more
Kia Motors America is bringing a collection of awesome technology to the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). They’re featuring 24 different technologies, 10 of which are integrated in current production vehicles – like the newly unveiled K900 luxury sedan. Including Smart … Read more
“I Do. Me Too” Everyone puts these on the soles of their shoes. Since we had a barefoot beach wedding, it seemed only appropriate to put them on our feet :) Thank you to KTPhotography.
When my husband and I were planning our trip to the Dominican Republic, we both KNEW we had to go snorkeling. If were were caught in a monsoon, if the food was horrible, if we did nothing else but get the … Read more
With a big thanks to Knott’s Berry Farm, I was able to cover the 2014 New Year’s Eve festivities from “Knott’s Merry Farm” in Buena Park, CA. This was my first time experiencing New Year’s Eve at the World’s First Theme Park and it … Read more
When my husband and I bought our first house, we really enjoyed filling it with things of our own. Some things were old, a few things were borrowed and much of it was new. It was purchasing the ‘new’ things … Read more
Our bodies are constantly providing us feedback, but how well are we listening? Using the language of feeling or sensation, what we feel isn’t random or without purpose, but our body’s unique way of informing our mind of what we’re … 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
Posters for “Young at Heart,” “Love Me or Leave Me,” and “Calamity Jane” fill the halls as fellow guests remark about possibly hearing instrumental Frank Sinatra tunes playing throughout the common area. It’s not a time warp back to the … Read more
Oh the directions you can go with a wedding cake – or not a cake at all. For my wedding we served giant cupcakes with a vanilla creme frosting and “ivory glitter” made out of sugar. At the wedding of … Read more
If you’re a fan of steamed Manila Clams, then you’re familiar with the standard butter, garlic and white wine flavored recipe. Adapted from Savory Sweet Life, this classic is transformed into an incredibly quick and easy Asian inspired version. In … Read more
It’s no secret that our just-turned-four year old is a super hero fanatic. He requested a Super Hero themed party and is obsessed with any character with powers or a cape. Also being a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse mouseketeer made it … Read more
Perms are back. I know, I thought it was a thing of the 90’s too. Sure, my 76 year old grandmother still gets hers done every few months, but I’m talking about 20 somethings, 30 somethings – namely me – perming … Read more
I never was quite a wine fan, but I never knew much about wine either. When at the grocery store, if I did buy wine once in a blue moon, I did so based on price and if the label … Read more