Disney-Hyperion sent me a copy to check out, and is partnering with me for the giveaway below. All thoughts are my own. Do you have a middle-grade reader who LOVES fantasy and adventure? Then I’ve got the perfect new book for you! I’m excited to introduce a book by two first-time authors, Zack Loran Clark…
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When I Grow Up…Labor Day Career Books for Kids #EntertainmentHOP
Labor Day is coming soon, and so I thought it would be fun to gather up a collection of children’s books about exploring the age old question of “what I want to be when I grow up.” Note: Amazon affiliate links are used in this post. When I was a kid, I knew that…
10 Things You Should Pack in Your Carry On #TravelTools
Many thanks to CLEAR for sponsoring today’s post about travel tips and for inspiring me to enroll for a better travel experience! All thoughts and tips are my own. I love to travel. But let me clarify. I love the destination. I love getting away from the everyday routine. I love seeing new sites…
From My Window Seat #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
13 days. 6 planes. Approximately 31 hours of travel time, between airplanes and cars. One exhausted blogger. I’ve had a fabulous, whirlwind 2 weeks. I wouldn’t trade any of the experiences I’ve had these past 2 weeks (like the Thor-me-Captain America sandwich or the time I spent on the set of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D….
National Fire Prevention Week: Van Nuys Air Tanker Base #FireAndRescue
In honor of National Fire Prevention Week (October 5 – October 11, 2014), the #DisneyInHomeEvent and #FireAndRescue bloggers visited the Van Nuys air tanker base and met with the Assistant Fire Chief, Steve Martin, along with several members of the crew. This event was part of the #VeryBadDayEvent press trip with Disney. Travel and…
#VeryBadDay Is Very Good News #VeryBadDayEvent
I am excited to make the official announcement that in a week’s time, I will be joining 24 other bloggers in Los Angeles for another incredible Disney movie press event. Although my travel and accommodations are covered for this press event, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Here is what I’m looking forward…
110+ Incredible Strawberry Recipes
I love strawberries. Isn’t summer time (and strawberry season) a wonderful time of year? Strawberries are so versatile – they are great in baked treats and other desserts, drinks, salads and more. After I made my strawberry pies recently, I thought it would be fun to put together a round up of strawberry recipes from…
What To See and Do in Washington DC #marriottvacay
As a Washington DC local now for 15 years, I have become accustomed to friends and family members from other states calling to ask my advice about what to see, what to do, and where to stay while traveling in the DC area. While I have a few personal favorites, I am both a…
WICKED Day in New York City – PSF/GMYBS
Riding the train to New York City is wonderful. I love the 3 hours sitting in a comfortable seat (there is so much more leg room than on airplanes) and the free wifi is a huge bonus. The trouble I have with trains, however, is that I have this odd tendency to miss them. Yesterday,…
Reflections on September 11th in Washington DC
The following reflections were written by my husband. You can see my own reflections on Remembering September 11 on 5 Minutes for Mom. Decisions Can Have a Lasting Impact Ten years ago… I had just celebrated my 30th birthday. I was returning to work, after recovering from hernia surgery. I was working on Holocaust restitution…