I was surprised when I heard a sequel to The Nut Job was being released. I’ll be honest, I did not like the first movie much. Contrarily, my daughter was “nuts” about the movie (sorry, I couldn’t resist). When she heard about The Nut Job 2, she was very excited and was happily looking forward […]
All Saints (Movie Review)
There is a lot of noise and negativity in the world these days. I am trying to make a concerted effort to focus on the positive and make changes where I can. One easy change is supporting movies with a positive message. The movie All Saints is based on the inspiring true story of Michael Spurlock, a […]
Spider-Man: Homecoming
I know what you are thinking. Spider-Man has been done, and done again so why should you go see this latest iteration? You should see this movie because this Spider-Man is unique. Not only because it is the result of a partnership between Disney and Sony, but because it is an entirely new take on the character […]
Cars 3
The Cars franchise has grown tremendously since the first movie raced onto the scene in 2006. Lightening McQueen is a household name and Cars Land is a dream destination for kids everywhere. The Cars movies appeal to racing fans and non-racing fans alike. But Cars 3 is not just another racing movie. In fact, I would […]
2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid
I recently had the opportunity to drive a 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid and I was quite excited to test it out on our family road trip. I have driven hybrids on road trips in the past and found the gas savings amazing. Toyota adds a little pizzazz on their hybrid models which makes the experience […]
Megan Leavey (Movie Review)
We have all watched personal accounts of war experiences shared on the big screen. These movies always move us and often leave us feeling a little shell-shocked. Megan Leavey is a war movie that is unlike most of the war movies you have seen. It is based on the story of a real-life Marine who […]
Universal Studios Hollywood: Tips and Must-Dos for the Movie Lover’s Theme Park
I love movies. If you know me, you know that I quote movies (and TV shows) a little too often. I am not sure where this love started. Maybe it was with my earliest movie memories (E.T., Cloak and Dagger, Smokey and the Bandit). Most likely it was during my first visit to Universal Studios […]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
I love road trips and I grew up in a family that loved road trips. My memories of these trips are full of singing, snacking, game playing, and memory-making. Of course, we should all be thankful that time sums up events and leaves us with a general picture because if I time-traveled back to […]
Great Wolf Lodge
My family recently had the privilege of being guests of the Great Wolf Lodge SoCal. While we were there we got a behind the scenes look at what makes this family resort an ideal family destination. Great Wolf Lodge is more than an indoor water park. Keep reading for trip tips and highlights. Have you […]
Sick Day Advice for Moms
This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own. Sicks days are hard on kiddos and they can be hard on moms as well, especially around the holidays. We moms want to make sick days manageable for our children, but what about getting through those days ourselves? Here […]
Entenmann’s Little Bites Vanilla Muffins
We love Entenmann’s® Little Bites® because they are tasty, soft, and easy to take on the run. My kiddos get pretty excited when I bring these delightful treats home and their mouths were watering when they saw the newest seasonal Little Bites flavor: Vanilla Muffin (for a limited time)! What a simple way to celebrate the sweetness […]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
I knew almost nothing about Marvel characters until I had a son and my husband started sharing Marvel with him. I was drawn in and once the Avengers movies hit the big screen, I was hooked. When I watched the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie I was surprised at how different it was from […]
