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Our Fall Getaway to Irvine

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Earlier this month, my husband and I left our home in the San Fernando Valley for a weekend getaway in Irvine. We’ve visited different areas of Orange County in the past, but never had the opportunity to really check out Irvine. With Hilton Irvine/Orange County as our home base, we got to explore places that I’ve always wanted to visit! Hilton Irvine OC is conveniently located near John Wayne/Orange County Airport, making it a perfect … [Read more...]

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – Bring Home the Digital Movie! {Giveaway Contest}

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Earlier this year, I watched “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” in theater filled with fans. As I watched the end credits rolled, I thought to myself how I couldn’t wait to see it again! For fans of the series, the wait is over! Focus Features’ “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” is available now on digital platforms to buy or rent. “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” features delightfully satisfying conclusions for fan favorite … [Read more...]

L.A. Comic Con Returns September 26–28, 2025

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L.A. Comic Con 2025 is almost here! This 3-day weekend promises to be filled with a ton of incredible experiences. With events ranging from a brand-new anime activation to reunions, premieres, and an Artists Alley with over 1,000 artists and vendors – there is so much to see and do! Plus, with ScreenRant as this year's official media partner, there will be main stage panels with big stars that you won’t want to miss. L.A. Comic Con 2025 is … [Read more...]

“Prime Minister” Documentary + Jacinda Ardern’s Heartwarming Children’s Book

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"Prime Minister" is an intimate documentary chronicling Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern’s unexpected journey as New Zealand's 40th Prime Minister. The film debuted in January 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival and later went on to win the World Cinema Documentary Audience Award at the festival. The documentary film premieres on September 30th on HBO and HBO Max, and offers a rare and unfiltered portrait of the Ardern. "Prime Minister," is … [Read more...]

What’s Brewing with Lisa Hammonds of Full Leaf Tea Company

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With fall fast approaching and cooler temperatures in SoCal, I find myself reaching for tea to drink. One tea brand that I recently discovered is Full Leaf Tea Company, a family-owned business based in Southern Oregon. Their loose-leaf teas are made with organic products and are non-GMO certified. I recently received samples of their teas, as well as a fantastic vacuum flask infuser bottle that allows you to steep your tea and keep it … [Read more...]

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ – A Fond Farewell

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Last month, I was invited to a special screening of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. As a big fan of the franchise, I was thrilled to attend! Downton Abbey the TV series premiered in the UK in 2010 and made its way to America via PBS in 2011. The show ran for six seasons. Writer and producer Julian Fellowes went on to develop two movies and Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale serves as the third in the trilogy. It’s the 1930s and the … [Read more...]