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Wonder how a animated film is created? On a recent press trip provided by 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation a group of bloggers were invited to learn about the process. The Croods is a 3D comedy adventure that follows the world’s first … Read more
Disney’s “Wreck-it Ralph“ is coming out on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and that means its time to party 8-bit style. What better way to celebrate than by creating a “sugar rush” with some sweet creations? The Sugar Cone Race Kart might … Read more
I’m not going to lie, this recipe is a little spicy. But I promise that you’ll love it! This dish is brimming with flavors of Cajun spices and the shrimp are so succulent with just enough spice to make your … Read more
As a mother of a three year old, I find that causes concerning children impact me more than ever. I feel there is much truth in the african proverb that says it takes a village to raise a child. If … Read more
Have you ever seen something so crazy, you have a hard time believing it? Today, I saw a White House Ghost – the Abraham Lincoln ghost to be exact. Or was it just something else? I’ll let you guys decide. … Read more
Channing Tatum’s latest movie, “Side Effects“, opens in theater this Friday. I should warn you watching movies with Tatum have their own side effects. Women have been known to drool, lose concentration, and spill sodas and popcorn while Tatum is … Read more
OK. So I’ve sort of had this mild love affair with the Kia Sorento ever since we first met in 2012. With a small family and active lifestyle, our choice for new vehicle options tend to be of the “soccer … Read more
In 1908 Henry Ford changed the world when the First Model T rolled off the line. He didn’t invent the car but he produced an automobile almost anyone could afford. The Model T had only 2 forward gears, a 20 … Read more
How many of you have dreamed of chocolate? Now, how many of you after watching “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, wished/dreamed it really existed? Kind of a no brainer, right? Well, good news, you can visit Chocolate Kingdom in Kissimmee, FL and … Read more
Have you ever read a Nicholas Sparks’ book and wondered about the author’s choices? Why are all of his novels set in eastern North Carolina? Are you eagerly anticipating his latest novel to hit the big screen, Safe Haven? Well…in … Read more
With family spread out from Washington to New York to California to Korea the holidays always mean travel. This holiday season, we packed our bags, boarded a plane and headed to visit our family in Seattle, Washington for Christmas. Living … Read more
The Pros and Cons of Cruise Weddings Want to make getting married as simple as possible? You may want to consider tying the knot on a cruise ship. Depending on the package you choose and what the cruise line offers, … Read more
The holidays have always been my favorite time of year, even as a kid. It’s more than presents (although I do love to give gifts) the holidays are simply magical. Its a time of year when families come together no … Read more
Replace the huge party cake with these fun and festive Mini Oreo cakes. They are adorable individual ice cream cakes featuring my favorite cookie – Oreo. This post brought to you by Kraft Foods. All opinions are 100% mine. I … Read more
iPhone 5 Pros and Cons: To Buy or Not to Buy? Apple fans everywhere are beside themselves as they anxiously await the latest and greatest from Apple, the iPhone 5. People lined up at Apple stores around the world today, … Read more
Did you know that linguine pasta has a whole day devoted to it? In our family we don’t need an excuse to have Pasta, we eat it on a regular basis! But, if we did need a reason, this Saturday, September … Read more