When I was in Los Angeles for the Ratchet & Clank press conference we were able to interview Kevin Munroe - Director of Ratchet & Clank, Bella Thorne - voice of Cora and James Arnold Taylor - Voice of Ratchet. It was a different interview set up than I am used to, but it was pretty fantastic having the three of them together to feed off of each others answers.Because the voice talent was running behind we had some awesome alone time to interview Kevin Munroe. He told us that with … [Read more...]
7 Creative Uses for Old Toothbrushes
When your toothbrush becomes worn out and used up, what is the first thing you do with it? Chances are it ends right up in the trash. And while that is fine and dandy, did you know that there are other ways to use that old toothbrush long after it has served the purpose of keeping your teeth clean? If you want to get the most bang out of your toothbrush buck, take a peek below at 7 creative uses for old toothbrushes that you need to try now! You will never toss another toothbrush away … [Read more...]
Ratchet & Clank Sheepinator Game
Last weekend I was in Los Angeles watching Rathet & Clank and interviewing some of the cast. This experience was my first introduction to Ratchet & Clank, and I'm so glad we met!I'm so, so excited to share with you the details of the trip and the review of the movie from a parent's perspective, but in the meantime check out this really fun game. In the movie Doctor Nefarius uses a "sheepinator" to take out someone in his way. Now you can use a sheepinator to get … [Read more...]
Stock Up for Emergency Preparedness
Thank you to SheSpeaks/Walmart for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.We are all about being prepared, including preparing for emergencies at our house. Our emergency preparedness supplies cover anything from big disasters to small things we just have to get through. We have been so grateful for our emergency supplies of food, toiletries, first aid supplies, detergent, soap, extra blankets, water and even treats. While we haven't encountered a big disaster, there are times when … [Read more...]
Ratchet and Clank Coming to Theaters April 29
Popular in the gaming world is the old video game Ratchet and Clank. While I didn't play this game, I have several friends who did and are so excited about their favorite game characters coming to life on the big screen. I'm very excited to be introduced to the game, characters and story by seeing Ratchet and Clank at an early screening and attending a press conference with some of the voice cast.This movie will bring two people together to help save the entire Solana Galaxay. Ratchet who … [Read more...]
Have Fun Finding Dory
Finding Dory is coming to theaters June 17 and we can't wait! I love it when Disney movies come out with fun activity pages. My kids love doing these activities.Check out all this Finding Dory fun I have for you:If you click this picture you will be taken to several coloring pages of the different characters from Finding Dory. Some character you love and others you will be introduced too.Next up, how about some dot to dots. I'm especially excited for my toddler to do these since he … [Read more...]
TORUK- The First Flight Stuns
As mentioned I was able to see the Cirque du Soleil show: TORUK- The First Flight at the Sprint Center. After all the details I previously shared with you about costumes and projectors I thought it would be cool, but seriously, it was amazing. Beyond the fantastic adventurous storyline, the imagery of the whole show was spectacular!Without spoiling the show, basically you are taken on an adventure to different lands throughout Pandora. These different lands are drastically different with … [Read more...]
5 Reasons I Love Planet Fitness
This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.About two years ago one of my friends approached me to ask if I would like to be her gym buddy. I had never been a member of a gym so I was nervous to say yes but I definitely wanted to do it. With her support we went to Planet Fitness and joined. When I walked in and saw the atmosphere and saw all the "No Gymtimidation" signs, I was at ease and I have loved being a member ever since.If you are considering joining a gym, here are 5 … [Read more...]
How to Save Money When Renting a Motorhome
Have you ever thought about renting a motorhome for your next vacation? Sure, it may be something you’ve never done before, but it actually sounds pretty cool. Think about all of the room you would have while traveling, the money you could save, and the adventures you could take. However, since you’ve never rented a motorhome, you may wonder how one can save money. Well, check out these tips for saving money when renting a motorhome.Consider the size of the Motorhome.If you are renting a … [Read more...]
Candy Free Easter Basket Ideas
Don't get me wrong I love candy and I don't mind giving my kids candy, but sometimes it's fun to break from the norm and try something new. Following after my candy free Valentines, we are trying candy free Easter basket ideas this year.Here is a list of the fun things I thought of to add to our basket. Of course your kids might not like all the same things my kids like so you can add and subtract based on your kids needs. This will just help you get the ideas flowing.Stickers Note … [Read more...]
5 Family Fun Activities at Main Event
As a member of the #FUNatics team I'm bringing you this awesome info for Main Event. All opinions are my own.A few months ago we in Kansas City we lucky enough to have Main Event open in Independence, MO. This was so exciting. When they were building the Main Event I didn't know what it was but I had a friend that knew all about it and she got me excited. I went home and researched Main Event and also became so excited to have this unique family fun center opening so close to my … [Read more...]
Choosing an Appropriate Summer Camp
As a member of the team I get to share different information relating to Children's Mercy Hospitals. Though the information is sponsored, the opinions are my own.Spring is the time of year when parents begin to plan their children's summer activities and get registered for summer camp. Ever since we moved to Missouri I have made sure that my kids have several fun activities to look forward to during the summer months, so they have already started to ask what our plans are. Definitely on my … [Read more...]
TORUK – The First Flight In Kansas City March 31 – April 3
The newest show from Cirque du Soleil is coming to the Sprint Center in Kansas City from March 31 thru April 3. This show is entitled: TORUK – The First Flight and is based on James Cameron's movie AVATAR. Narrated by a “Na’vi Storyteller” and populated by unforgettable characters, TORUK – The First Flight is a mythical tale set thousands of years before the events depicted in the film AVATAR, and before any humans ever set foot on Pandora.When a natural catastrophe threatens to destroy the … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: A Little Treat for Yourself
Thanks to Pepperidge Farm® Milano® cookies for sponsoring this video. All opinions are my own.This has been a very busy month. Getting ready for my kids' summer activities like tennis camp, outdoor camp, other special summer-only events and family vacations planned. Also, while planning all of the fun trying to keep them on track with their school duties they have right now. Once this is over the crazy will continue in some other form with different events and activities. The busy never … [Read more...]
Loaded Pasta Salad
As the weather warms our family outings begin. This means the time is soon coming where I'll be packing lunches quite often as we venture out to different parks, activities and small road trips around the area. Instead of just packing a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and calling it good, I want to include fun and different food options that are easy to take on the go. Loaded Pasta Salad is one of those things that is easy to customize based on your food likes and easy to take along. With a … [Read more...]
