Already a smash hit in Australia and New Zealand, this summer audiences across North America will also get to experience the magic of fire-breathing dragons that soar through arena skies in HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON LIVE SPECTACULAR. Produced by RZO Dragon Productions, the tour promises to deliver 23 dragons, some with wingspans of up [...]
Summertime music – what a deal!
July 4, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
This week Amazon is discounting some of our favorite summer tunes. Pick and choose your favorites from the list below at just $0.25 apiece, or grab the whole playlist for just $5! I couldn’t help but download “Call Me Maybe” – it’s just so darn catchy! Amazon.com Widgets 25-cent summertime songs The B-52′s: Love Shack [...]
Music Monday: Gimme tha Power
July 2, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
On Friday night, I was sitting on my comfy couch in the living room, on my computer, of course, tweaking my new blog theme, when all of a sudden I heard crazy wind and saw that the huge (huge!) oak tree in our front yard was actually swaying, branches flying. It scared the crap out [...]
BRAVE: My daughters’ thoughts on the film and fun printable activities!
June 23, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
My niece took my girls to see “Brave” last night while my husband and I went to another movie by ourselves. This morning I thought I’d get their thoughts on the film while it was still fresh in their minds… What did you think of the movie? Maya: What movie? Oh, that movie. It was [...]
Disney starts production on Maleficent
June 22, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I was excited to learn that production began earlier this week on Walt Disney Studios’ “Maleficent,” starring Academy Award–winning actress Angelina Jolie! The untold story of Disney’s most beloved villain, Maleficent, from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty,” this film reveals the events that hardened her heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora. While [...]
iG1 Good Call Bluetooth Handset & iPhone Docking Station [giveaway]
June 19, 2012 · by · 74 Comments
My husband got a pretty awesome gadget for Father’s Day – a Good Call iPhone handset. Available at the Good Call Store on Tuesday, June 19th, this iPhone docking station is exactly what he didn’t know he needed. Basically, any calls he gets on his iPhone will go directly to this handset. With his office [...]
How Skype Makes Life Easier
June 18, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
When you hear a heartwarming story about how people are using Skype – like how rock star Steven Tyler connected with a 7-year-old cancer patient through a Skype video call – you can’t help but be inspired! While I may not do anything that momentous with Skype, I do find it incredibly useful on a [...]
How to get your FREE #JuneDairyMovies movie tickets
June 12, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
So you may remember that last week, as part of the June Dairy Month promotion, I went to Safeway and spent $40 on dairy products. As much as my family loves milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream, that wasn’t a hard undertaking at all! Check out my recipe for Banana Coconut Ice Cream if you [...]
Staying connected… with Skype
May 18, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Maya: “Mom, can we Skype?” Me: “With who?” Maya: “I dunno… who’s on?” That’s a typical conversation at my house. My daughters are kind of obsessed with Skype, and so am I! It’s the best way to keep in touch with family and friends far away. Video chat is my favorite feature of course, enabling [...]
Disney Store – grand opening and new design
May 4, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
We just returned from a trip to Walt Disney World (like I haven’t mentioned it enough already ) and one of my biggest pieces of advice is to do your souvenir shopping beforehand – at the Disney Store. You’ll find great stuff – toys, clothes, home decor, luggage, and so much more – at reasonable [...]
PEEP, Día de los Niños- Twitter party!
April 24, 2012 · by ·
Did you know that each year the United States Congress names April 30th as El Día de los Niños? It’s a great effort meant to support the intellectual and emotional development of young people. More than 100 cities across the nation will celebrate this day with parades, book festivals, hands-on activities, and more! To see [...]
Movie of the Week: Chimpanzee
April 19, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
I almost bought this little guy at the Disney Store this morning… The last thing we need is another stuffed animal, but he’s just so darn CUTE! I have a feeling my girls are going to love this movie, so we may just go back and ‘adopt’ him eventually. Everyone’s loving Oscar! The world is [...]
