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Disney had a tall order on its hands when it came time to follow up their animation studio’s record-breaking megahit Frozen, but the team has proven themselves up to the challenge with the hip and heartfelt superhero origin story Big … Read more
Comic book adaptations have saturated the summer movie landscape for years, but Marvel’s recent surge of overlapping narratives courtesy of “The Avengers” and its ilk has exposed the genre to a whole new crop of mainstream audiences. Previously targeting a … Read more
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
Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Wolverine – it’s nearly impossible for this fan girl to decide her favorite Marvel superhero. Which super power is better? Thor gets points for being a God. Iron Man has the brains and … 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
Now that the wedding planning craziness has passed and the sand has settled, Ben and I are ready to expand our family, and Whistler couldn’t be more on board. His cousins and many of his schoolmates have younger siblings and … Read more
We’ve already fallen in love with Thor, and thankfully, he’s back in his third live-action film appearance with Thor: The Dark World. In case you missed him in Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor is the son of … Read more
A big thank you to Walt Disney World for allowing the Surf and Sunshine family to experience this magical adventure for the purpose of sharing it with our readers. I’ve been to Walt Disney World a total of two times … Read more
Avengers and Iron Man fans know Virginia “Pepper” Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) is Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey Jr.) girlfriend. But, did you know when she started at Stark Industries, she was in the secretarial pool? Or that she was previously married … Read more
Pet owners might have heard that clove oil can be an effective way to kill fleas and avoid having to use toxic chemicals, but is it true? Let’s dive into the world of natural remedies for flea control and find out … Read more
One of the major concerns of pet owners is how to keep their furry friends free from fleas. Flea collars are the most common means of flea treatments because it is considered the easiest way to provide flea protection to your … Read more
When you think of self-care, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many people, skincare is becoming the top of their self-care priority list, because they know neglecting their skincare routine is a huge mistake. As the body’s … Read more
China is an incredible and vibrant country, full of opportunity and culture. If you’re a business traveler headed to the Far East, there are many things you should consider before embarking on your journey. From obtaining the necessary visas and … Read more
Ah, the days of sweet summer sunshine mixed with endless backyard barbecues and children laughing while running through sprinklers are finally upon us. After a long winter like the one we just had, I’m extra itchy for some sort of … Read more
Moving from one home to another is among life’s most dreaded regular events. Home searching, packing, preparation, and heavy lifting can become full-time jobs in the weeks preceding your move, and once you’ve made it to the new home, the … Read more