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Bring Home “Wicked: For Good” and Return to the Emerald City!

Posted on January 5, 2026 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Wicked: For Good | 7 Comments

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At long last, you can add “Wicked: For Good” to your movie collection. I watched the sequel in the movie theaters over Thanksgiving weekend and over New Year’s, we played our digital version on the TV in our living room. It was just the movie to watch on a rainy LA day with popcorn and holiday cookies! While the first movie is a sweet cinematic delight, “Wicked: For Good” is less campy and a bit more straightforward, which could be … [Read more...]

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” {Movie Review}

Posted on December 19, 2025 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: 20th Century Studios, Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron, Oona Chaplin, Sam Worthington | 8 Comments

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Earlier this month, I saw an advanced screening of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” which opens today December 19th, in theaters nationwide. It’s a bold follow-up to “Avatar: The Way of Water” and fans of the franchise will surely enjoy the incredible action sequences. So, what’s this movie about? The third installment in Cameron’s groundbreaking Avatar series takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine … [Read more...]

2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on December 15, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Product Reviews | Tags: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, BunBebes Plushies, The Crush Dictionary & Recipe Book, Wanderfull HydroBag | 7 Comments

Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my Holiday Gift Guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Check out this year's round-up of products that will make great stocking stuffers and holiday gifts! Wanderfull HydroBag When I’m running errands or at an event, I like having my hands free so that I can manage tasks and look up things on my phone. I also like having my water bottle on-hand and that’s why the HydroBag … [Read more...]

LA Christmas Lights {Founder’s Interview + Discount Code}

Posted on December 4, 2025 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: holiday light installers, Joshua Lee, LA Christmas Lights, light fixture installation | 6 Comments

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Hanging holiday lights can be tricky, depending on your home set-up and the type of light installations you have in mind. For some, setting up simple lights strung across the rooftop of one’s home is all that’s required. Other folks are planning a dazzling display that goes beyond the 25,000 white lights that Clark Griswold used in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. For those with grand visions, or just need expert help, Joshua Lee's company, … [Read more...]

The Roses: Wickedly Funny Film Available Now on Blu-ray!

Posted on November 25, 2025 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Searchlight Pictures, The Roses | 9 Comments

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“The Roses” is a dark comedy starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, who play husband and wife, Theo and Ivy Rose. What started out as a happy marriage eventually deteriorates into a cautionary tale of dysfunction, greed and ambition. Their relationship is so fiery that not even a marriage counselor could help. Divorce lawyers are hired; friends take sides and a fight over their precious house ensues. Allison Janney is … [Read more...]

Monday Musings: Rainy Day Edition

Posted on November 17, 2025 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Black Angus Steakhouse Ventura, DroneArt Show, Heights Wellness Retreat Porter Ranch, Honey Homes, In Your Dreams animated film | 11 Comments

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It's Monday and has been raining every day in Southern California since Thursday, which feels like an eternity. We are not used to this much rain in such a short time. Not only that, but I feel for those who live in flash flood areas, like those affected by the LA fires earlier this year. However, we need the rain and sometimes it's nice to stay indoors and relax. Which brings me back to this Monday Musings blog post and the five things that I've … [Read more...]

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