This is part of a sponsored collaboration with DiMeMedia and Disney Channel. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I was thrilled when Disney announced in early 2015 that they would be introducing their first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor, this year, but I never imagined I would like her so much! After great anticipation, […]
Archives for July 2016
Losing a father who wasn’t there
77 days. That’s how long it’s been since my dad died. Losing a parent is hard. Really hard. This is why I’m surprised at how difficult the past couple of months have been for me. You see, my dad and I weren’t close. You could say we were “estranged,” but not by choice. After my […]
There’s something strange in the neighborhood. Who you gonna call?
Lyft! And that’s just what we did yesterday. I had never used this particular ride-sharing service before, but heard about a special promotion this weekend where you can request a free ride in Ghost Mode and a Ghostbusters Ecto-1 picks you up, so I thought I’d surprise my kids. I downloaded the app, registered with […]
Osmo game system… changing the way we use our iPad!
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. My kids have had an iPad for years, but lately they haven’t been using it for much more than playing Minecraft or watching YouTube videos. This is why I was […]
Disney’s THE BFG [movie review]
I went to an early press screening of the film, but all opinions are my own. Based on the novel of the same name by Roald Dahl, THE BFG is a sweet, silly, and magical film that will leave your heart warmed and your mood lifted. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it’s about a young orphan […]
