Where has the summer gone? Kids across the country are heading back to school. Did you get to Pixar Fest this year? You’ve got until September 3 to get there. If you haven’t, I hope you’ve been celebrating along with us at home. This week we’re celebrating with FINDING DORY. Since it is back to school time too, I’m sharing…
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Food
Winnie the Pooh Parfait and Christopher Robin Coloring Pages #ChristopherRobin
Get a yummy Winnie the Pooh Parfait recipe, watch a fun movie clip, and print 10 adorable coloring pages from Disney’s Christopher Robin movie.
Inside Out Riley’s Memories Trix Treats and Inside Out Pixar Pier Food #PixarFest
Summer has flown by. I know people who have kids going back to school already! If your kids are going back to school soon, these Riley’s Memories Trix Treats make a great lunch snack. Are yours still on summer break? Great! This is a super easy treat to make with them to celebrate Pixar Fest at home this week. You…
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Easy No Soak Instant Pot Baked Beans Recipe
Baked Beans Baked beans are a staple at our family get-togethers. There is just something comforting about them. From smelling them cooking to eating them, baked beans are comfort food! This recipe is great because it uses dried beans, and you don’t have to soak them overnight. I’m sure you have a tried and true recipe for baked beans. It…
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10 Cute Cake Pops To Make This Summer | Cake Pops Recipe
10 Cute Cake Pops I love these cake pop recipes! Make some memories this summer, and make some cake pops with your family! I’ve given you some ideas of how to make these cake pops fit in with movie nights or just family fun! Dr. Seuss Cake Pops by The Scrap Shoppe What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? I…
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Monsters University Cupcakes | Baby Mike Wazowski #PixarFest
Monsters University Baby Mike Wazowski is just about the cutest thing ever! Since we’re celebrating Pixar Fest this week with MONSTERS UNIVERSITY, we made you some Baby Mike Wazowski MONSTERS UNIVERSITY cupcakes! This week on Life, Family, Joy, Dwan has a Dream Big printable for you, and it’s adorable! Go print it out! Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are…
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Travel
Paddlefest and Downtown Throwdown in Parkersburg, WV Sept. 14-16 | Get a Coupon Code Here
Food lovers, water lovers, travelers…lend me your ear…or eyes. This post is for you! Remember my trip to Parkersburg, WV this past spring? If you missed that post, be sure to check it out! I shared 5 things you’ve got to do when you’re in Parkersburg. I’ve got something else for you to do, but you can only do it…
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Pinstripes Cleveland | Bistro, Bowling and Bocce in Orange Village
Pinstripes Cleveland is finally open! Located in Orange Village Pinecrest district, Pinstripes is an upscale dining and entertainment concept that combines made-from-scratch dishes, a carefully curated wine list, and a rotating menu of craft beers with 14 bowling lanes and 9 bocce courts.
Going to Walt Disney World? Visit One of These Beaches Near Orlando
Visiting Walt Disney World? Want to visit the beach? You can have the best of both worlds. There are several beaches near Orlando that you’ll love.
5 Things to Do in Ohio on an Ohio Vacation #OhioFindItHere
Ohio isn’t just flat lands and cornfields. There are actually a lot of things to do in Ohio! From the theme parks like Cedar Point, to museums like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, to Lake Erie Shores and Islands, there are plenty of things to see and do on an Ohio vacation. Check out these five things to do in Ohio.
Summer Fun for Kids In And Around Canton, Ohio with Pigskin’s Pals
Happy summer! No matter where you live, I’ll bet your kids are out of school now. Here in my area of Ohio, school has been out for about 3 weeks. Parents and caregivers are scrambling to find things for the kids to do to keep them from saying, “I’m bored!” Pigskin’s Pals from Visit Canton has the solution!
5 Things to Do in Parkersburg, West Virginia #VisitPKB
Disclosure: I was hosted by the Parkersburg Visitors’ Bureau for two days. All opinions are mine. 5 Things to Do in Parkersburg, West Virginia Do you live within a few hours of Parkersburg, WV? Want to take a quick weekend trip? Love visiting historical places? Visit Parkersburg, West Virginia. Though it is a small town, it has some great…
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Disney and Pixar Movies
Get Your First Look at Disney’s Mulan | Coming March 27, 2020 #Mulan
Mulan fans rejoice! Production has begun on Disney’s MULAN, a live-action adaptation of the studio’s 1998 animated feature. The film will shoot on locations in New Zealand and China, and it’s slated to open in U.S. theaters on March 27, 2020! The story of this legendary warrior is one of China’s most popular folktales, and it is still a part of…
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Slaughter Race and Shank | Take a Sneak Peek at Ralph Breaks The Internet #RalphBreaksTheInternet
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET introduces Shank, a tough, talented driver in an intense online racing game called Slaughter Race. Take a look at the sneak peek.
Finding Dory Cookies | A Back to School Treat and Fun for Pixar Fest
Where has the summer gone? Kids across the country are heading back to school. Did you get to Pixar Fest this year? You’ve got until September 3 to get there. If you haven’t, I hope you’ve been celebrating along with us at home. This week we’re celebrating with FINDING DORY. Since it is back to school time too, I’m sharing…
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The Nutcracker and The Four Realms | New Poster and Trailer
I have been a fan of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite” for at least 40 years. My sisters and I would put the record on, and we’d dance as if we were in the ballet. It was interpretive dance at its best…for three little girls that is. I used one of the songs during a high school theatre class as my…
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A Few of My Favorite Scenes from Christopher Robin
A few of my favorite scenes from Christopher Robin I walked into Tinseltown’s theatre 15 with high expectations. I’d watched all the trailers and read several posts from bloggers who attended the CHRISTOPHER ROBIN event or attended a preview. Some cried; others didn’t. I had tissues because even the trailers made me cry. I was crying within the first five…
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Winnie the Pooh Parfait and Christopher Robin Coloring Pages #ChristopherRobin
Get a yummy Winnie the Pooh Parfait recipe, watch a fun movie clip, and print 10 adorable coloring pages from Disney’s Christopher Robin movie.
Books
It’s Show and Tell, Dexter by Lindsay Ward | Children’s Book Review and Giveaway US 8/23
It’s Show and Tell, Dexter Tomorrow is the biggest event ever in Dexter’s life: his best friend, Jack, is taking him to school for Show and Tell Day! Every toy dreams of this day, and Dexter has been getting ready for weeks. But now he’s a little nervous. What if the other kids don’t like him? This comical, interactive tale…
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What if Everybody Said That? by Ellen Javernick | Children’s Book Review and Giveaway Hop US and Canada 8/15
This hop is hosted by MamatheFox What if Everybody Said That? What if everybody chose to be kind? If you tell someone that they can’t play with you, there’s no harm done, right? But what if everybody said that? What if everybody forgot to be kind…and made fun of other kids’ artwork at school, or told a fib, or refused to share with…
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A Place to Belong by Melissa Tagg | A Maple Valley Novella
A Place to Belong After years of mistakes and regret, coffee shop owner Megan Harrow has finally built a new life for herself and her daughter in quirky, but charming Maple Valley. But she’s not ready for the sparks that fly when she meets local nonprofit owner Eric Hampton . . . or for the sudden reappearance of an unwelcome…
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A Home for Leo by Vin Vogel | Children’s Book Review
A Home for Leo In this quirky and amusing story, young Leo lives in the sea with a family of sea lions that he adores. He’s happy, but he has always known he was different. When Leo is suddenly reunited with his human parents, he finds he loves them too. But he still feels like a fish out of water….
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ONYX AND IVORY by Mindee Arnett Book Review
Greetings, readers! Happy (almost) summer! It’s Molly. I’m usually here to talk to you about STAR WARS or give you my latest recipe. Today I’m going to talk to you about my other passion: books. Actually, I’m here to talk to you about one book in particular: Mindee Arnett’s Onyx and Ivory. If you love YA fantasy books and if…
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On Gull Beach by Jane Yolen Book Giveaway
ON GULL BEACH BY JANE YOLEN ILLUSTRATED BY BOB MARSTALL On Gull Beach follows a boy collecting shells on the sands of a Massachusetts shoreline. As he approaches a lone starfish, a seagull snatches it and takes flight, only to be joined by other gulls in a sparring clash for ownership of the marine morsel. Following the flock down the beach, the boy describes small glimpses of…
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Pets
Give Your Pet the Time They Deserve
Give Your Pet the Time They Deserve We can feel that a pet will do us the world of good, especially as a family unit. The amount of love we can feel for a pet is a wonderful thing, which makes us feel a bit more human for once. But, that we are all busy, and life gets in the…
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Get Ready for Shark Week 2018! Shark Fun Facts and a Shark Printable
Happy summer, readers! What are some of your favorite summertime traditions? I personally look forward to Shark Week every summer. Check out this post and get ready for the 30th anniversary of Shark Week with these shark fun facts and a shark printable!
Swim into Summer with these Shark Toys from Wild Republic and Alex Brands
Disclosure: I received the following for free, but all opinions are my own. Happy summer, everyone! Do you have any fun plans for this summer? We’re sticking close to home this summer. So far my summer fun has included a trip to a local fair (and eating an entire funnel cake and 5 fried Oreos by myself) and a Cleveland Cavaliers…
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Celebrate National BBQ Month with Your Dog and Vita Bone
You know when you’re cooking, and the dog just knows it? How do they know it? The aroma! That delicious smell of steak, hamburgers or chicken sends them running to the kitchen. Well, these Vita Bone Artisan Inspired biscuits have that aroma appeal that dogs love.
Making Sure You Meet All of Your Dog’s Dietary Needs
Dog food is widely available and is sold in almost any supermarket or corner shop. This isn’t too surprising considering so many of us have canine companions. Not all dog foods are created equal. Believe it or not, some foods will prove a whole lot better for your pet than others. Since your dog is entirely dependent on you when…
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Make Your Dog’s Safety and Health a Priority
If you have a dog, they can be your best friend. Your dog’s safety becomes a huge priority for you! You want to keep your dog healthy and happy. When you’re a first-time dog owner, you have lots of questions. You know you want to keep your dog as safe as you possibly can. This guide walks you through a…
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