I was invited to Los Angeles to attend a press day and the red carpet premiere of Disney’s Queen of Katwe (see my experience HERE, my movie review HERE, my intimate, emotional interview with Lupita Nyong’o, Madina Nalwanga, and Martin Kabanaza HERE, and my interview with Producer Mira Nair HERE). Travel and accommodations were covered by Disney,…
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. #sponsored #ad Earlier this week, I picked up a package of Hickory Smoked Wright® Brand Bacon at Food Lion while I was completing a shopping trip. I love (and I mean LOVE) Wright Brand Bacon…
Exclusive Interview with Director Mira Nair #QueenOfKatweEvent
Every one once a while I have an experience that changes me forever. The #QueenOfKatweEvent was one of those experiences for me. I was invited to Los Angeles to attend a press day and the red carpet premiere of Disney’s Queen of Katwe (see my experience HERE and my movie review HERE and my intimate,…
Aunt Fannie’s Food-Based Cleaners #HealthierHousekeeping
This week my kids and I took on the family cleaning with Aunt Fannie’s Cleaning Vinegar as part of a sponsored post for Aunt Fannie’s. All thoughts are my own. #HealthierHousekeeping #NaturalCleaning My Grandma was a firm believer in vinegar. For everything. So when I had the chance to try Aunt Fannie’s Cleaning Vinegar this…
5 Smart Snacking Tips for Moms #FindYourHealthy
Disclosure: I’m proud to partner with CVS Pharmacy on this post for the CVS healthy foods line. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. The kids are approaching their one-month mark since the new school year started. It’s…
The Queen of Katwe Family: Lupita Nyong’o, Madina Nalwanga and Martin Kabanza #QueenOfKatweEvent
I was invited to Los Angeles to attend a press day and the red carpet premiere of Disney’s Queen of Katwe (see my experience HERE and my movie review HERE). Travel and accommodations were covered by Disney, but all thoughts are my own. Movie photos courtesy of Disney. Interview photos courtesy of Carol Jones /…
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #38 – Fall Comfort Food
It is SO good to be back home (for a couple of weeks, at least) but I cannot tell you what a fabulous time I had in California last week. I got to spend one-on-one time with a couple of my favorite people (outside of my family) and I soaked up as much friend time…
How My Teens Are Crushing It #YoplaitGoBig
I won’t lie. I was scared to have teens. Thank goodness we work up to the teenage years. And thank goodness I was blessed with amazing teens. I really couldn’t be more proud of them. I love being a mom, and now that my kids are all teens, I love seeing them develop their own…
10 Reasons You Will Love Disney’s Queen Of Katwe #QueenOfKatweEvent
Do you ever see a movie and think, “I can’t wait to bring ALL of my family and friends to see this!”? That’s how Queen of Katwe was for me. I was invited to Los Angeles to attend the red carpet premiere of Disney’s Queen of Katwe (see my experience HERE) and got to see…
Once Upon a Time Returns for Season 6: The Savior #OnceUponATime
I’ve been a fan of ABC’s Once Upon a Time since the beginning, so I was thrilled when I heard we’d have the chance to screen the Season 6 premiere episode before it aired as well as sit down with Once Upon a Time Co-Creators and Executive Producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. Travel, accommodations…