California weather has been unseasonably cool and just downright strange. I will take it though! I’m so not ready for the 100°+ days, but I hear they’re coming this weekend. We actually had some rain on Sunday, and rain in June hasn’t happened in years! I love it! Before my hot weather hits, I’m thinking […]
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies in the KitchenAid Artisan Mini
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Ever since I was little, I’ve known the KitchenAid® Stand Mixer is one of the best kitchen appliances anyone could own. My mom has had hers for YEARS, and as soon […]
National Theatre Live Peter Pan Movie Event
I am a huge lover of musical theatre, and take any opportunity I can get, to see a live show. Whether it be Broadway, London, San Francisco, or Sacramento, I’m always up for a stage production. When you can’t get to the stage yourself, it’s fun to see a stage production put on film, just […]
Benefits of Front Load Laundry
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Several years ago I had a Facebook poll on whether everyone preferred top load of front load laundry. The results were interesting to me, but front load washing machines won! I […]
Instant Pot Bacon Pork Loin Filet
Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are all mine. I’ve always loved pork. I find it versatile, flavorful, tender and adaptable to most of my recipes. Another added bonus for pork is that you can usually find good prices. I’m also a big fan of […]
Bambi Printables and Blu-ray Bonus Features
One of the earliest movies I can remember watching is Bambi. Bambi is such a Disney classic that everyone has seen, and has helped to shape their love for all things Disney. This year marks the 75th anniversary of Bambi’s release, and as such I got to interview the original voices of Bambi and Thumper […]
Easy Dinner Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party 72
When it’s hot out, there’s one thing I really don’t enjoy doing – slaving over a hot stove and oven for dinner. I’m all about quick and easy dinner recipes, grilling, fruit and salads. I have a feeling I’m not alone in this either. To help you out this summer, the Delicious Dishes Recipe Party […]
Hottest Gifts for 8 Year Old Girls
My baby turned 8 a couple of weeks ago, and it just blows my mind!!! With my oldest being 13, my twins 11 and now my youngest is 8, they’re all going to be teenagers and out of the house before I know it. My daughter is so easy to please, and is such a […]
Sailing Into the Past with the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride and Disney Archives
A trip to LA is never complete without a visit to Disneyland. Even better than that, during my Pirates of the Caribbean press trip, I had the privilege to tour the Disney Archives. So much history wrapped into one day. I’m excited to share with you my day of sailing into the past with the […]
Directors Joachim Ronning & Espen Sandberg Talk on Pirates of the Caribbean
Can you imagine getting to work with your childhood friend, every day, doing what you love? Directors Joachim Running & Espen Sandberg have gotten to do just that, while working on Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. These two friends have been “working” together since they were just 10 years old, back […]