I think it's fun to find new shows to watch. I don't get to watch a lot of live TV, but luckily there is this thing called the internet that allows you to watch shows later.A new show on ABC called Fresh Off the Boat is a funny new comedy (I would say NOT kid friendly as there is some language!) You can catch Fresh Off the Boat Tuesdays at 8/7 central. It’s the '90s and 12 year old, hip-hop loving Eddie (Hudson Yang) just moved to suburban Orlando from DC’s Chinatown with his parents … [Read more...]
101 Dalmatians On Blu-ray and Digital Download 2/20
101 Dalmatians is a movie I grew up watching. I've mentioned numerous times that growing up, I could only watch Disney movies on Sundays and so I would watch multiple Disney movies, every single Sunday. This has created a lot of fondess in me for all these old Disney classics I was so excited to get the Blu-ray combo pack of 101 Dalmatians for my family, as I still own the VHS tape I grew up watching. My older two kids have seen the movie, but last week I snuggled on the couch with … [Read more...]
Interviewing Kevin Costner, Ginnifer Goodwin and More In LA #McFarlandUSAEvent
It's always so exciting to get an email from Disney inviting me on an adventure in Los Angeles with 24 other bloggers. You can bet the days will be filled with interviewing stars, watching new movies and having tons of fun. You will recall last year I had a Muppets Most Wanted and a Captain America adventure. It was fun to interview the Muppets, interview Captain America, the Falcon and others. Meeting Josh Groban at the Muppets Most Wanted premiere after party is a highlight of my … [Read more...]
10 Benefits of Hugging With Baymax
Today is National Hugging Day and Baymax, star of Disney's Big Hero 6 has won the "most huggable character" award. Because of this honor, he wants to share with you 10 Benefits of Hugging.1) Hugs make us feel “happy”! When we hug another person, our bodies release oxytocin, a hormone associated with “happiness,” according to scientific studies. [1]2) Hugs alleviate stress! Just as a good hug increases our oxytocin levels, it decreases our cortisol or “stress” … [Read more...]
Disney’s 2015 Movie Line Up
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has quite the line up for 2015! There are incredible things to look forward to. From superheroes, to monkeys, fairytales retold and lovable characters.Check out this line up:January 23, 2015 - Strange MagicFebruary 20, 2015 - McFarland, USA - I'm excited for McFarland, USA because I'll be heading to LA to view this film and interview Kevin Costner!! (WHAT!?!?) :) More on that later!Check out the trailer:March 13, … [Read more...]
Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom
I really love all of the Disneynature films. They do such a great job at making essentially a "documentary" really interesting, engaging and fun for the whole family to watch. The newest of the Disneynature films is Monkey Kingdom. Here is the trailer: Like Disneynature on Facebook: Facebook.com/DisneynatureFollow Disneynature on Twitter: Twitter.com/DisneynatureFollow Disneynature on Instagram: http://instagram.com/disneynatureMONKEY KINGDOM opens in theatres … [Read more...]
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – Cape Canaveral, FL
I received free passes to visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. All opinions are completely my own.During my 4 days at Tuckaway Shores Resort we were treated to several local attractions on the Space Coast. When I found out we were going to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex I was super excited. It wasn't anywhere I had ever considered going before but once I saw the details of our visit I couldn't wait!The Kennedy Space Center is about an hour north of Tuckaway … [Read more...]
LeapTV Gets Kids Active
I'm participating in a "Leap into Gaming" party from Mom Select. I received a free Leap TV for the party and to review. All opinions are my own.What if I told you your kids could play video games, learn and be active all at the same time? Would you believe me? Well, guess what? They can! With LeapFrog's LeapTV video gaming system your kids can learn, reinforce things they already know and be active.I was chosen to participate in a "Leap Into Gaming" party from Mom Select in which they … [Read more...]
New Features of Skylanders Trap Team
I received a product to review in my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are my own.Last year my family was introduced to Skylanders Swap Force during my Holiday Gift Guide. I was so excited for my family to play a new game and get to know new characters. Of course, everyone loved the game so much and we collected a few more characters throughout the year.This year I'm so excited about Skylanders Trap Team and the new game play this game offers! Activision sent me the Skylanders Trap Team … [Read more...]
Chuggington – Chuggineers Ready to Build
My kids are big fans of trains, especially Chugginton. We have some movies and the app and now we are adding to our collection with Chuggineers Ready to Build. In this special collection of hard-working adventures – including the “We are the Chuggineers” music video! – Brewster joins Chuggineers Zack, Fletch and Tyne to build tracks, bridges and tunnels, make repairs, haul heavy loads and more! Featuring new wagons and machines, including the massive yellow Mega Chug Crane, and new friends … [Read more...]
50 Road Trip Games by Deckopedia
I received a free product sample for review purposes. All opinions are my own.When I am planning for trip I look for activities that can occupy my kids, but don't take up too much space. Enter Deckopedia. This awesome company provides decks of cards of many categories and they don't take up too much room.I received the 50 Road Trip Games deck. This deck consists of cards that give the details and rules of each game. It tell you how old the game is for, how many people are required … [Read more...]
I Wish… ‘Into The Woods’ Was Already in Theaters
Popular characters from the fairy tales you know and love head #IntoTheWoods to change their lives. Each with a wish on their mind they are unhappy with how their life is now and want to better it in the woods. Be careful what you wish for... it might not turn out the way you think it will.This featurette rocks because it finally includes a small dose of the singing that Into The Woods offers. This musical is an all in one package with drama, comedy, romance, music, suspense and more!! … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Halloween Movies
I've teamed up with Walmart.com to tell you all about their movie selection. All opinions 100% my own. Have you browsed the Walmart.com children's movies selection recently? Well they have some awesome movies for super low prices! As I was browsing I started finding all these great Halloween movies my family loves, so I thought I'd share some of my top family friendly Halloween movie picks - in case you want to have some spooky family fun this month! We love to have family movie … [Read more...]
Great Books for Your Little Reader
My daughter is in third grade and is a little bookworm. She loves to read. This is great and I'm so happy to loves to read and is developing a great habit of reading whenever she can. For school she has to read several books every month so I am always on the look out to get her new books. I'm really excited to introduce her to Princess Cupcake Jones and her adventures. Cupcake Jones is a modern day Princess who loves her tutu, playing with her toys, and most of all creating a … [Read more...]
101 Animal Puzzles – Perfect App Spanning Many Ages
Thanks to Little Clever for sponsoring this information in my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own.My family has too many devices in our home. On those devices are tons of apps that are meant to help educate, offer fun and a challenge for my kids. While we do try to limit their screen time, I am also a big fan of apps that serve a purpose. 101 Animal Puzzles from Little Clever is my new favorite app for my family (available in the Apple App Store, Amazon App Store and Google … [Read more...]
