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Celebrate National Avocado Day with Rubio’s Coastal Grill!

Posted on July 28, 2020 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: National Avocado Day, Rubio's, Rubio's Coastal Grill | Leave a Comment

Chips and Guacamole

Did you know that Friday, July 31st is National Avocado Day? There are folks, myself included, who like to eat the avocado as is – simply slice it open, remove the pit, add a dash of salt & pepper, then scoop it straight into your mouth! However, my favorite way to enjoy avocado is when it is made into guacamole. To celebrate National Avocado Day, Rubio’s Coastal Grill is giving away free chips and guacamole with any order. How cool is … [Read more...]

Running Universal Trolls 5K and 10K Virtual Event

Posted on July 19, 2020 | Filed Under: Fitness, Pop Culture | Tags: DreamWorks Trolls, Running Universasl, Trolls 10K, Virtual 5K | 2 Comments

Trolls 5K Virtual Race Goodie Bag

Running Universal has gone virtual! This fun Trolls event can be done anywhere in the United States, at any time. Fans of all ages can run, jog, walk, and even use a treadmill to participate. You can choose from a 5K, 10K, or 1K fun run! Back in February, I was training for my first 5K in several years. It was going to take place at Universal Studios Hollywood. Since my daughter loved the DreamWorks Animation “Trolls” movie and she also … [Read more...]

The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot {Book Giveaway}

Posted on July 13, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: children's book, Josh Gottsegen, OneLight Publishing, The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot | 4 Comments

Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot_book cover

As a child, I enjoyed summertime because it meant sleeping in, fun playdates, and spending time reading books that I enjoyed – novels and mysteries that transported me away to another time and place. With “The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot” – your child will be able to go on escapades with Rockford and his friends. As a young chipmunk, shy, bookish Rockford T. Honeypot had dreams of thrilling adventures across the forest. However, … [Read more...]

The High Note {Review + Movie Giveaway}

Posted on July 10, 2020 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Dakota Johnson, Focus Features, Ice Cube, The High Note, Tracee Ellis Ross | 14 Comments

The High Note - Maggie and Grace_airplane runway

"The High Note" is a dramedy that centers on Grace Davis, played by Tracee Ellis Ross (Bow on "Black-ish") and Maggie, played by Dakota Johnson (Anastasia in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" movies). The film takes place in Los Angeles with lots of iconic shots of the Capitol Records Building, LA skyline, and even the infamous Canyon Country Store on Laurel Canyon Blvd. The funky grocery store is the setting of Maggie and budding musician David’s … [Read more...]

Thursday Thoughts: At Home Edition

Posted on July 9, 2020 | Filed Under: Misc | Tags: Running Universal, SCOOB! movie, Virtual 5K, Zoom room | 1 Comment

Sprinkles Cupcakes at Home

My last Thursday Thoughts blog post was back on March 5th, when the world was slightly different. We didn't know much about COVID-19 and social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus wasn't a "thing" yet. Times are different, so I thought I'd write another Thursday Thoughts post but an "At Home" edition. While quarantine rules and face mask ordinances differ from state to state (and even county to county), in general, people I know … [Read more...]

SCOOB! DVD {Giveaway + FREE Kids Activity Sheets}

Posted on July 6, 2020 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: SCOOB! movie, Scooby-Doo, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment | 37 Comments

Scoob - Home Video Image 2

Calling all Scooby-Doo fans! “SCOOB” will be released on 4K UHD Combo Pack. Blu-ray, and DVD on July 21st! Earlier this year, my family and I watched “SCOOB” when it premiered. We enjoyed munching on popcorn as the movie streamed on our TV. My daughter thought it was entertaining and funny, while my hubby enjoyed the movie for its mix of new animation and classic Hanna-Barbera characters like Dynomutt and Dick Dastardly. Even … [Read more...]

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