There’s something really special about walking into a Pixar film thinking you’re just there for the laughs… but knowing that you will walk out feeling like your inner child got a warm hug and a pep talk. Hoppers is exactly that kind of magic. From the first scene, this wonder-filled adventure (that says it is…
Arts & Entertainment
The Notebook in San Francisco: A Love Story Reimagined
There are certain love stories that live in our collective memory and The Notebook is one of them. Now playing at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco through March 1, The Notebook: The Musical brings that familiar story to the stage in a way that feels both nostalgic and entirely new. Use code: NOTEBOOKSF for…
Events
The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Finally Looked Like America
I didn’t grow up seeing myself represented on TV. As a mixed-ethnicity kid coming of age in the ’80s and ’90s, I learned early how to edit myself while watching the world tell stories. English was the default. Lighter skin was safer. Accents were punchlines. Culture was something you brought to school lunches or family…
Disney
Zootopia 2 Isn’t “Just a Kids’ Movie”. It’s a Lesson on Systemic Racism.
Zootopia 2 arrived on digital January 27th, and while it’s funny and full of heart, there’s something deeper happening beneath the bright colors and clever jokes. This sequel doesn’t just revisit bias and stereotypes the way the original did; it invites us into the messier work of examining the systems that uphold exclusion, fear, and…
Family
I’m So Glad You’re (Still) Here
If you’ve been here before, hi, welcome back!If you’re new, pull up a chair…this space was made for you. This blog has been sitting here quietly waiting its turn. Not abandoned, not forgotten. Just resting as life got busy, seasons shifted, and I figured out what this next chapter is going to sound like. And…
Food
Why We Drink Too Much: A Dry January Read for the Curious
If you saw my recent Instagram post about Dry January, this is the deeper dive. I shared a quick takeaway there: why curiosity beats rules when it comes to drinking less. This book is the why behind that message. Every January, there’s a familiar hum in the background: Should I cut back? Take a break?…
Film
Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️ The Goblin King
If you are looking for some a-Maze-ing last minute Valentine cards, these Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal themed cards are what you seek! Download The Set While both of these films terrified me as a child, I am now fascinated by the creativity that went into the creation of these films. At some point, a…
Disney
100 Years of Magic: Disney’s Wish
Welcome to a world of wishes! We had the opportunity to screen Disney’s Wish and immediately fell in love! The film is the culmination of Disney 100, celebrating the studio that started with a dream and the films that have inspired us for the past century. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences…
Food
At-Home Happy Hour with Garcia de la Cruz EVOO
The good news is that olive oil can be consumed any hour of the day. The bigger news is that family-owned Garcia de la Cruz organic olive oils and premium stuffed olives are available in Whole Foods and Amazon! This makes cooking at home easier, healthier and even more delicious. Last week, I made dessert…
Food
Breakfast with Garcia de la Cruz Olive Oil
When Garcia de la Cruz Extra Virgin Olive Oil arrives from Spain, it’s time for something delicious! This family-owned company has been perfecting olive oil for 150 years. I tried two of their bestselling olive oils as well as some of their stuffed olives (more on those next week!) and have a new favorite EVOO…
Disney
Celebrating 30 Years of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town
Can you believe it has been 30 years since Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in theatres? The film quickly became a pop culture phenom and has continued to be a beloved holiday tradition for many. Even my kiddos are enthralled by the highly stylized characters, the unlikely pairing of the Pumpkin King…
Lifestyle
National Nutrition Month Spring Wellness Reset
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. March is National Nutrition Month and here are some of my new top picks to reset your wellness goals and encourage healthy habits that you will enjoy long into the future! All the products are amazingly vegan, packed with flavor and are wonderful plant-based alternatives to other products out…
Acting
Loungefly x Paul Frank® Public Fan Event in Newport Beach
In celebration of the launch of its newestPaul Frank® collection, Loungefly, the fan-forward lifestyle brand from Funko, will be hosting a public fan activation on Saturday, February 11 at the original frozen banana stand, Sugar ‘n Spice, in Newport Beach, Calif. Featuring photo opportunities, including an inflatable 30-foot Julius the Monkey, fans will be able to exclusively…
Disney
SuperKitties Animated Series to Debut on Disney January 11
New from Disney Branded Television, SuperKitties will pounce their way to a screen near you on Wednesday , January 11 simulcast with Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney+ and also available at DisneyNOW. Each episode features two 11-minute stories where the pawtastic SuperKitties thwart evildoers and impart messages of kindness, bravery and teamwork. We were invited…
Family
Blue’s Clues Crew Reunites in Blue’s Big City Adventure – Available to Stream November 18
All of our favorite hosts reunite in the feature-length Blue’s Clues & You! film, Blue’s Big City Adventure, along with animated friends Rainbow Puppy, Mr. Salt, Mailbox, Slippery Soap and more. Blue’s Big City Adventure follows Josh (Josh Dela Cruz), who gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s (Brianna Bryan) Broadway…
Film
Amsterdam – A Zany Crime Caper From the Mind of David O. Russell
A lot of this film really happened. And much of its joyful slapstick is the brainchild of writer/director David O. Russell that curiously moves nowhere fast as we jump through history, intrigue and romanticism of the 1930s. As characters zip through the action on their way to solve what is, perhaps, the world’s greatest international…
