Disney Studios (!!!) invited me to preview the new West Side Story film, directed by Steven Spielberg.  I hopped in Thumbelina the minivan, grabbed my aunt, and off we went to the Fox Studio lot in Hollywood.  Like actually on the lot, and I will not even pretend that I was cool about it.  By reading beyond this point, you are agreeing to my use of commissioned links, and my updated privacy policy (found here).

There were very very fancy reviewer types there, and I furiously tried to remain calm (which was challenging without movie snacks), while eavesdropping like a mom dropped into a fancy environment after chilling during a lockdown raw situation for two years with three kids.  I digress...

When we moved to California, we purchased a home that is 40 years old.  Where I grew up, that is almost unheard of, but out here, its pretty...

Marvel fans...this one is for you!  I sent the number one Marvel fan in our house to the early screening of Disney's Eternals, and these...

Disney studios invited me to a screening of the animated film Ron's Gone Wrong. I hadn't heard any buzz about the movie (am I SO out...

 Lego Advent Calendars were a surprise hit last year for my kids.  I found mine at Costco, but they sold out SO quickly, that I wanted to sh...

Ok, I'm trying something again.  It's called Cook Smarts .  I am SO tired of our family food rut, and  using a meal planning servi...

Hello fraaaands.  How are you?  I know I have talked to a lot of you on Instagram while the blog has been dark, but I have missed you!  Life...

I think I found the unicorn.  No kidding I almost screamed when I saw this on the list from the EPA as a cleaning solution that is a virus ...

When we moved, we threw away my son's mattress.  I am embarassed to tell you how old that darn thing was, so I won't.  Let's jus...

 One of the number one questions that I am asked is what do I use to clean my house that is non-toxic but WORKS.  The answer is that I use t...