This was one of the activities Disney/Pixar had planned for us while touring Pixar Studios. We learned everything there is to know about bagpipes -- from the history, to the music and even the various songs you can play. Since we inhaled so much information in a short amount of time, I thought it would be a good idea to get my Flip Cam out and record it instead. I know the video is long (not too bad - 4-1/2 minutes) but it's well worth it. Enjoy! Disclosure: Disney provided me with an … [Read more...]
DisneyNature’s CHIMPANZEE Downloadable Activity Sheets #DisneyPixarEvent
April 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
With DisneyNature's CHIMPANZEE opening up this week, April 20th to be exact, I wanted to share some FREE activity sheets with you all but first, let me tell you a little bit about CHIMPANZEE and Disneynature. CHIMPANZEE is the fourth release for Disneynature, the first new Disney-branded film label from The Walt Disney Studios in more than 60 years. The label was launched in April 2008 to bring the world’s top nature filmmakers together to capture a variety of wildlife subjects and … [Read more...]
Brave Stories: Merida (video preview)
April 13, 2012 by 4 Comments
By now, I'm sure you have seen previews and posts about Pixar's newest movie, BRAVE. The film takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters. It's going to be one of the hottest movies this Summer! Merida, who is the curly red-headed, passionate, tough girl who knows what she wants and when she wants it. She lets no one get in her way, not even her parents. But of course, she'll encounter obstacles along the way. You just need to see … [Read more...]
From New York to San Francisco: Pixar Studios, Footage of Brave & La Luna! #DisneyPixarEvent
April 12, 2012 by 6 Comments
Last week, I attended the Disney/Pixar Press Event in sunny San Francisco and it still feels like a dream. As I look at all the photos I took, my mind is going a mile a minute from all that we did in just three short days. DAY ONE: Upon my arrival at SFO (San Francisco Airport), I met with other bloggers in a van to head straight to our "home" for the next few days, Hotel Palomar. Once we got to the hotel, I couldn't wait to visit Pixar Studios but thank goodness we had about an hour to … [Read more...]
San Francisco, Here I Come! #DisneyPixarEvent
March 11, 2012 by 14 Comments
I don't even know where to begin. I'm so thrilled to be attending a Disney and Pixar event in San Francisco with 24 other bloggers from around the country! I literally screamed when I saw the email in my inbox. My kids were like, "Um, Mom, why are you acting like a kid?" I replied with, "I'm going to San Fransisco!" The looks on their faces were priceless! After that, my girls were asking if they could go. Sadly, they cannot. It's only for bloggers. YES!! lol Shh, don't tell … [Read more...]
P&G Family Movie Night — Game of Your Life Premieres December 2, 2011 on NBC
November 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It's that time again. It's Game of Your Life on Friday, December 2 on NBC at 8pm ET/7pm CT. Or set your DVR to see it when you can. And you can follow Family Movie Night on Facebook by liking them: … [Read more...]
Motherhood Out Loud: Not Just For Moms!
October 7, 2011 by 10 Comments
Call me crazy but ever since I was a little girl, I wanted children -- specifically a boy for the first-born. At the tender age of 21, I found out I was pregnant and no, it was not planned but I was gleaming with joy. I like to say my son matured me. He made me realize that I was no longer first, it was him, and I had no problem whatsoever. Even though it took me until I got home to fall in love with him, he was my real-life doll. I dressed him, played with him, took him to the park (which … [Read more...]
Giada De Laurentiis For Target Collection Event
September 7, 2011 by 2 Comments
I was watching The Talk yesterday after hearing that Giada De Laurentiis will be on and ONLY because she would be on the show and that is when I remembered. Holy Moley, I never posted about the event that I attended with the one and only Giada De Laurentiis. By the way, The Talk is NOT the same without Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete so I won't be watching often. I was definitely turned off when I heard the awful news that Leah and Holly would no longer be on the show. For whatever … [Read more...]
Disney & DreamWorks Studios Presents: Real Steel — in Theaters October 7, 2011
September 4, 2011 by 1 Comment
In anticipation of the upcoming movie, “Real Steel”, I was sent some cool and interesting facts about the movie, starring Hugh Jackman and Dakota Goyo. “Real Steel” is about a former boxer (Hugh Jackman) who, against all odds, gets one last shot at a comeback when he teams up with his estranged son (Dakota Goyo) to build and train the perfect contender for the new high-tech sport of robot boxing. Before I post the facts, check out the movie trailer below: FUN FACTS “Real Steel” is … [Read more...]
P&G Family Movie Night — Game Time: Tackling the Past Premieres September 3, 2011
September 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
P&G and Walmart are featuring another one of their family movie nights -- just in time for football season. Game Time: Tackling The Past is a family-friendly film that features real-life drama, romance, sports and family issues. Although the movie portrays football, it's not all about the sport. Here's a synopsis of the movie: Pro football star Jake Walker is just one season away from setting an all-time receiving record that will guarantee him a spot in the Hall of Fame. But … [Read more...]
