Back in September, I had the chance to meet actress Bella Thorne as part of the Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day press trip with Disney. While our group was interviewing Bella, she told us all about her new book coming out in November, called Autumn Falls. I immediately talked…
Archives for November 2014
Researching Disney’s Planes Fire and Rescue
When I was out in Los Angeles in September, I had the chance to visit DisneyToon Studios and interview PLANES: FIRE AND RESCUE’s Paul Gerard (director, creative development) & Jeff Howard (co-writer). Travel and accommodations were covered by Disney, but all thoughts and opinions are always my own. Truth in Materials I loved Planes Fire…
Big Hero 6 Movie Review and Activity Pages
My kids and I were invited to a local screening of Big Hero 6, the newest animated feature film from Disney. All opinions are my own. Photos and activity pages are courtesy of Disney. About Big Hero 6: From Walt Disney Animation Studios, the team behind “Frozen” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” comes “Big Hero 6,”…
Sugarloaf Mountain in Fall #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
My mother-in-law came to visit us last weekend, and we took advantage of the beautiful fall weather and an extra day off school to hike around Sugarloaf Mountain. We made it back with just enough time to eat some dinner before heading out to trick or treat. It was a perfect way to spend…
Don Hahn, Executive Producer of Disney’s Maleficent
I had the chance to sit down with the executive producer of Maleficent as part of the Disney #Maleficent | #Sleeping Beauty | #DisneyInHomeEvent | #VeryBadDayEvent press trip. Travel, accommodations, and products for review were provided by Disney, but all opinions are my own. Photos are courtesy of Disney. Don Hahn was an incredibly…
Creamy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon #ProudOfIt #ad
This recipe for creamy macaroni and cheese with bacon is brought to you by MIRACLE WHIP but all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. It’s officially Fall, and for me (among other things) that means lots of comfort foods to eat and plenty of get-togethers with family and friends. October through December are home…
Trick or Treating 2014 #WW
Trick or treating this year was a breeze for me. The teens went out together (yes, my 11, 13 and 15-year-olds still trick or treat!) and my husband took the 9-year-old out with a group of his friends from school. I got to stay home with my mother-in-law, who was kind enough to answer…
PLANES Fire and Rescue on Blu-ray + Bonus Content
I was sent an early review copy of Disney’s Planes Fire and Rescue before my recent Disney press trip to Los Angeles. Travel and accommodations and movie were covered by Disney but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Images are courtesy of Disney. Disney’s Planes Fire and Rescue is finally available to own…
Maleficent on Disney Blu-ray/DVD with Bonus Features
Disney’s Maleficent is available on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Combo pack as of November 4! I received an early copy of Maleficent on disk as part of the Disney #Maleficent | #Sleeping Beauty | #DisneyInHomeEvent | #VeryBadDayEvent press trip. Travel, accommodations, and products for review were provided by Disney, but all opinions are my own. Photos are…
November Blogging Prompts #BlogPrompts
The leaves have changed color, the air has turned crisp and cool (at least in this part of the country), and holiday decorations have already over-taken retail stores everywhere. It’s November and it’s time for another round of blog prompts. 15 Writing Prompts for Bloggers Since November is Thanksgiving month, why not post a…