**Warning: May Contain Spoilers** As a lifelong fan of Louisa May Alcott’s classic American novel, Little Women, I wondered to myself whether or not the world needed one more film adaptation. Yes. It desperately needs this one. Without going into a compare and contrast essay, director and screenwriter Greta Gerwig brings a very grounded,…
Film
A Long Time Ago, From A Galaxy Far, Far Away….
….the Dacanay legacy was born. Some ancestral research was being done and seemed to reach a dead end with my father’s family. It’s difficult to go back more than a few generations in a digital age when verbal history is all that exists. We do know that we are an amalgam of jumbled Asianness…
Lifestyle
A Very Merry Disney Black Friday
In some ways I wish I was still a kid so that I could enjoy certain aspects to their fullest without a sideways glance from the person next to me. Having my own kids that I can enjoy these with is the next best thing! My girls are the perfect excuse for keeping the Disney…
Arts & Entertainment
The Wizard Of Oz: 80th Anniversary On 4K Ultra HD
The Wizard of Oz will forever be my favorite film of all-time. As in, I was a card carrying member of the International Wizard Of Oz Fan Club for many, many years. I have no doubts that it will remain a timeless classic and holiday favorite as we celebrate the film’s 80th anniversary. Now…
Fashion
PinkBlush: Where #MomLife Meets Fun Fashion
Believe it or not, sometimes Mama just wants to look good without the hassle. On those day, during both of my pregnancies and now in day to day #momlife, I turn to PinkBlush for stylish solutions that won’t break the bank. PinkBlush was so kind to send me this Camo Strappy Cold Shoulder Top and…
Premiere
The Mandalorian: A Space Western
** Warning: May Contain Spoilers** –Chapter One– If 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is classified as a space opera, Jon Favreau’s new Disney+ series The Mandalorian is most certainly a space western. From a saloon style brawl to a visit to the local blacksmith to taming a bucking blurrg, all…
Film
Sarah Bellows, Tell Me A Story: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Review
Staying in for Halloween? If you are up for a spooky film without a lot of gore or jump scares, consider Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, now available on Digital home entertainment. The hardcopy DVD/Blu-Ray/4K Ultra HD combo packs are available starting November 5th. Thank you to Lionsgate who sent me a…
Arts & Entertainment
Your Friendly Neighborhood Night Monkey
Cosplayer @Gundam_AvArice at Long Beach Comic Con Let’s begin by saying, welcome back to the MCU, Spider-Man! The details have yet to be released, but Avengers fans can rest easy knowing that the beloved web-slinger is not going away any time soon. The fun surrounding Sony’s Spider-Man films cannot be denied. In the latest MCU…
Arts & Entertainment
Love, Diversity & Cutie Pies: Disney Junior T.O.T.S. Review
When Disney Junior announced that T.O.T.S., a new show from Travis Braun, the mastermind behind the hit show Vampirina was “coming soon,” I was oddly excited. In a MOM way. I expected to see some young animals overcome various obstacles, learn a few lessons and sing a few songs. That is exactly what I got!…
Arts & Entertainment
Boy Genius: Indie Film Review
Last week I was invited to @TheMomsNetwork screening of Boy Genius, which premiered earlier this year. I am 100% for any movie where I can take my kids and always on the lookout for darling indie film. This was a win-win! The girls and I headed to Arena Cinelounge in Hollywood which is…
Arts & Entertainment
Dog Days Of Summer: The Secret Life Of Pets 2 Now Available For Home Viewing
**Warning: May Contain Spoilers** From Universal Pictures & Illumination (Despicable Me), The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a lighthearted look at the pets in our lives, the deep bond between them, the families that love them and answers the question: What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home? It is now available…
Events
We Love You 3000 Tour
In case you have not yet had your fill of Avengers: Endgame, here are a few more ways to celebrate the end of the Infinity Saga. Best Buy will host this week’s “We Love You 3000” Tour, which features Marvel Studios filmmakers and cast members with a special digital photo booth; specialty promotional giveaways, including MCU Funko Pop! Vinyl…
Arts & Entertainment
Stronger Together: The Angry Birds Movie 2 Review
Caution: May Contain Spoilers If you owned a smartphone in the early 2010s, chances are you downloaded and played the Angry Birds game in which flightless birds sought to overthrow the green pigs. But why were they angry? If you caught 2016’s The Angry Birds Movie, you would know! In case you didn’t see…
Acting
Outtakes, Assemble
(Pictured with @CaptainCosplay ) After 11 years and the closeout of Marvel’s Phase 3, Avengers: Endgame is now out on digital, with the DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K Ultra HD & On-Demand releases coming August 13th. With bonus features celebrating Stan Lee, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, the women of Marvel plus an inside look…
Lifestyle
Sweet As A Sleeping Baby
If you have ever been a parent, you truly know how quickly they grow. If you are an expectant parent, you will not realize the truth of this until you are in the moment. No matter where you are in the parenting journey, rest and safety are two key elements that are often at the…
Lifestyle
STEAM Learning At Home With Baby Einstein
Operation: Sister Sharing is a success! As a mom of two non-school aged kiddos, I am always on the lookout for activities that the girls can do together. There are few things that hold the attention of a toddler while igniting the curiosity of a baby and inspire both to learn and grow. Baby Einstein…
