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A Must See Film – The Last Word Out in Theaters March 3rd!
In The Last Word, Shirley MacLaine is Harriet Lauler, a once successful businesswoman in tight control of every aspect of her life. As she reflects upon her accomplishment, she’s suddenly inspired to engage a young local writer, Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried), to pen her life’s story. When the initial result doesn’t meet Harriet’s high expectations, she sets out to reshape the way she is remembered, with Anne dragged along as an unwilling accomplice. As the journey unfolds, the two women develop a unique bond which alters not only Harriet’s legacy, but also Anne’s future. Shirley MacClaine’s character, Harriet Lauler shows that we can change our legacy anytime…
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The Animation Research Library Conserves Walt Disney Animation Studios Artistic Heritage
Last month I had a chance to to visit the Animation Research Library (ARL), formerly known as the Studio Morgue. The ARL is entrusted to conserve and protect the artistic heritage of Walt Disney Animation Studios and to ensure the ability of the Walt Disney Company to utilize the collection, “in-house,” as a resource of creative inspiration, brand enhancement, and product development. I was so excited to meet JB Kaufman, film historian and author of several books including PINCOCCHIO The Making of the Disney Epic (see giveaway below!). My daughter’s class had put together some questions for him that I asked during our group interview.…
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Family :: Tips for Making TV Night Extra Special
Sneaking in a snack after 9 pm. “Helping” your kids with their school projects. Googling answers on family game night. We’ve all cheated. In fact, 46% of viewers are cheating right now—with their favorite Netflix shows. And it’s not just parents who are culprits of the crime, cheaters come in all sizes, so even the littlest ones can’t be trusted. I’ve been known to possibly sneak a bite (or two) of cake or chocolate when the kid isn’t looking (and I am sure she’s done the same!). And when it comes to watching certain shows such as Stranger Things I wait until she is in bed. Sometimes its nice to…
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Travel :: Tips and Highlights for Visiting Thailand with Kids
“You’re going Where??? To Thailand??? And you you’re taking the kids??? Wow…” That pretty much sums up the reaction we got when we told people where we were headed over Thanksgiving break. I understand their reactions. After I got married and started planning to have kids, my motto was “I’ll never stop travelling! We’ll just bring the kids with us, of course!” In my previous life (as I like to call it), I was blessed with a love of travel. I visited 5 continents and over 25 countries and I had no intention of letting a silly little thing called “motherhood” get in the way of continuing…
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Last-Minute Oscar-worthy Party Tips!
It’s that time of year again! Does your family love to snuggle up on the sofa and watch The Academy Awards together? Or do you like to send the kids to grandmas and have a little fiesta with your friends? Or mix it all up with kids, friends and family? Any which way you like to watch the Oscars, we have some super easy and cute last minute party, snack and photo-op ideas you can try out this year. We are looking forward to trying out some of these party decor tips and watching The 89th Academy Awards this Sunday. Enjoy yourselves! Popcorn Bar: I like simple. This party ideas…
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Meet Elmo and Abby Cadabby at the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Pop-Up Tour February 25th
About the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour HBO and Sesame Workshop—in partnership with PBS SoCal/KOCE and the County of Los Angeles Library —present the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour, a free, experiential tour timed to and inspired by the new, 47th season of Sesame Street. Created for preschool fans and their families, this immersive, limited-engagement tour features hands-on digital learning fun, participation from including bilingual English / Spanish books and activities, “meet and greets” with the costumed characters, a 15-minute interactive live stage show starring walk-around versions of the series’ beloved characters Elmo and Abby Cadabby, and other special surprises! You all know I am such…
