A while ago, my daughter wrote a blog post called “7 ways playing a musical instrument makes you smarter.” I definitely agree with her that there are plenty of benefits to encouraging your children to become musicians. According to neuroscience, music can actually alter and rewire your child’s brain for the better, so learning to …
This past weekend, my family and I attended Rockwall Summer Musicals’ production of Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale mashup Into the Woods, which runs til July 1, 2018 at the Rockwall Performing Arts Center. We are over an hour away from Rockwall but the drive was well worth it. The music was incredible and the performances outstanding! …
Last week, Eliana and I went on a mommy-daughter date to see Disney’s The Lion King at Dallas Summer Musicals. It was a dream come true for me to see my favorite animated film of all times on the stage and Eliana was so excited about the adventure that she brought her Simba plush along. …
Protecting my children is a true priority of mine and I believe it’s one of the main responsibilities of being a parent. Maybe because I had a very sad and traumatic childhood, I am always seeking ways to bring magic and wonder into my kids’ lives. I want them to experience the beauty and innocence …
Most people my age watched The Wizard of Oz in their childhood. However, I didn’t watch this classic until a few years ago – Christmas of 2009, to be exact – when the girls and I were reunited after I found out I was miraculously in remission. I saw the film with an adult lens, …
Can you believe it’s been just a few weeks since the Han Solo Press Event? I am still in awe of everything that happened and I’ve been striving to bring you into each experience through my words and pictures. But there’s one very special experience that I cannot put into words. I had the unique …
We’re DuckTales fans in our home and we’re excited that DuckTales: is now available on DVD for the whole family to enjoy, starting June 5, 2018! We had a chance to get a pre-release copy of DuckTales: Destination Adventure and we all loved it, especially Ms. Eliana, who will be sharing her thoughts on her …
It’s PIXIE DUST week, loves! PETER PAN turns 65! I started celebrating the 65th anniversary of PETER PAN and the IN-HOME release of the new Peter Pan Walt Disney Signature Collection Edition (Digital 5/29 and Blu-ray™ on 6/5) during the Han Solo Press Event when I participated in a Peter Pan inspired Scavenger Hunt throughout …
The Han Solo Press Event was filled with exclusive surprises and lots of additional pixie dust, because that’s what happens when you join Tinker Bell in celebrating the IN-HOME release of the new Peter Pan Walt Disney Signature Collection Edition (Digital 5/29 and Blu-ray on 6/5)! We’re also celebrating the 65th anniversary of PETER PAN! Can …
Whoa! I am excited to share these breaking news with Disney moms all over the world! Disney just announced that production is underway on Maleficent II with with Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning reprising their roles. Production has begun on “Maleficent II,” a sequel to the 2014 worldwide box office hit “Maleficent,” at Pinewood Studios …