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After a long few months apart, followed by another month of chaos, we finally settled into our new home and the last few weekends have been spent in bliss. On Friday nights, we catch up on the DVR and on … Read more
Let’s be honest, although Disney’s 1950 animated feature Cinderella is considered a ‘classic’ by today’s standards, there isn’t much about the characters or story that modern audiences would celebrate. Cinderella is a feckless dreamer who sings through her sorrows until … Read more
It’s warmer out than I prepare myself for dog sledding Colorado. The sun is shining and the air is a crisp 35 degrees. Perhaps, I think to myself, the 7 layers of mismatched clothing hidden under a fashionable Betty Rides … Read more
The freezing temperatures, frigid winds and piles of ice and snow that winter brings are not only annoying for you but they can wreak havoc on your car. While they can easily cost money in the short term, they can also lead … Read more
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
Science has been making a notable name for itself in pop culture recently. As the celebrity statuses of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and tech icon Elon Musk continue permeating mainstream media, massively popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory and movies … Read more
A few months ago I had the chance to visit the Disney Animation Studios and talk with Directors Don Hall and Chris Williams of Big Hero 6. They went into great length about what it took to transform the little … Read more
Last month I was invited to a press event at the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank where I got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Disney Animated Feature Film ‘Big Hero 6’. Now, if you’re anything like me, than you … Read more
This post brought to you by American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable. All opinions are 100% mine. Being the first our friends to purchase our own home made us the designated party planners by default. In addition … Read more
This post brought to you by American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable. All opinions are 100% mine. If you have been following the blog for any length of time you probably know by now that we all love to … Read more
Summer is here and you know what that means! It’s time for backyard barbecues, summer sangria recipes, weddings, family reunions, and summer soirees. I love how summer not only brings sunshine and family memory making opportunities, but also all … Read more
One of the things that make Kebabs so great is that they start with a simple base and they can be taken in almost any direction. At it’s most simple a Kebab is a Middle Eastern dish of pieces of … Read more
While the rest of the nation freezes, we are enjoying beautiful 75 degree weather here in Southern California. I’ve already done my “spring” planting and looking out the door and seeing the sun shine on the flowers and herbs makes … 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
What kind of coffee drinker are you? Are you the I-can’t-function-until-I-have-my-morning-cup kind? Do you like it black or do you load it up with cream and sugar? I’ve always loved the fancy stuff. You know, the espresso, cappuccino, latte, macchiato … Read more
Spending Christmas time at Disneyland is an iconic tradition. The Christmas Day Parade that airs Christmas morning on ABC is only a hint at the magic at the happiest place on Earth. The way the snow settles on Sleeping Beauty’s … Read more