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Netflix’s ATYPICAL original series shows the humanness in all of us
Atypical is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny yet emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self-discovery. Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug. Brigette Lundy-Paine (Margot vs Lily, The Glass Castle) plays Sam’s sister Casey and Amy Okuda (How to Get Away with Murder)…
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The NUT JOB 2: Nutty by Nature Out in Theaters August 11th
Today is the day when The NUT JOB 2: Nutty by Nature comes out! You just might want to take the kids this weekend and check it out. We really enjoyed this movie and were laughing along with the kids. The cast in The NUT JOB 2 are amazing and I don’t think you can go wrong with Will Arnett as the lead character. In The NUT JOB 2, Surly Squirell (Will Arnett) and the gang are back. We are once again in Oakton where the evil mayor has decided to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place. Surly and his ragtag group of animal friends…
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The Lion King Sing-Along at the Greek Theater – A Magical Night Under the Stars
Last Saturday, August 5th, fans and Hollywood stars alike were transported to the Pride Lands to enjoy a magical night at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles for a special screening of The Lion King Sing-Along. The Lion King is the fifth Blu-ray film to be inducted into the Disney Signature Collection series and will arrive on Digital HD on August 15 and Blu-ray/DVD on August 29. Disney and Fandango teamed up to offer a fun VIP pre-party at the Fandango Lounge. Timon and Rafiki were waiting to meet eager guests and there were delicious snacks and fun activities for adults and kids alike. There was such a joyful and carefree vibe as Hollywood stars and…
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Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Herbs
We have been enjoying quite a few shrimp recipes this summer! Seafood just sounds better during the hot summer months doesn’t it? And shrimp is pretty affordable – especially if you buy it frozen! We (my husband) attempted this new recipe on the grill and it is both in our top 2 favorite shrimp recipes we’ve tried out so far. There is a ton of flavor and super easy to make! We grilled some artichokes as well. First steam them and make sure they are soft enough to eat. The grilling with some spices and a little olive oil just adds some nice flavor. We also grilled some corn.…
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“One in a Melon” A Watermelon 1st Birthday Party
Theme: One in a Melon [Watermelon 1st Birthday Party] I was honored to collaborate with my best friend, Marissa Bell, on her daughters first birthday party. Here is her story of how she came up with this adorable theme one in a melon & how we created the balloon garland. The party was adorable and loved by all! My husband, Dan loves to grill, he is known for his amazing BBQ so it was a given that whatever theme Everleigh’s 1st birthday party was he’d be providing his culinary gems. I thought of several different themes, all of which were super girly and frilly which, I didn’t feel went well…
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7 Summer Fashion Trends You Don’t Want to Miss
So what’s in your closet? Are you looking to add a few (or several) fun pieces to your summer wardrobe? This summer we are seeing a mix of boho chic, tassels, off the shoulder blouses and florals. I am a big believer in not necessarily following trends just to follow them but see what works for your body type, lifestyle and comfort level. I am all for making an effort to look stylish but definitely want to wear things that are comfortable. That is one of the reasons I love dresses! They are super easy to dress up or down for any occasion. You can wear them when you are wearing…
