Welcome to my little space on the internet where you’ll find me slingin’ pixie dust, making magic, and encouraging you to nurture your dreams while raising dreamers, too.
My content includes all things Disney, hotel and film reviews, family travel exploring Southern California and beyond, navigating life as a mama business builder with five teen/adult kiddos, and adventures with my best friend and partner of over two decades.
A Look at Disney's McFarland, USA
Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school, with whom they ultimately bond to build not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well.
First Look // Cinderella
A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella” brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.
Coming Soon // Very Bad Day
Join the Cooper family as they experience a day in the life of their son Alexander! Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” follows 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life—and soon learns that he’s not alone when his mom (Jennifer Garner), dad (Steve Carell), brother (Dylan Minnette) and sister (Kerris Dorsey) all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Disney's Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass Kicks off Production!
Filmmakers Return to Beloved Stories of Lewis Carroll for All-New Adventure to Underland and Beyond!
Review // Guardians of the Galaxy
Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which first appeared in comic books in Marvel Super-Heroes, Issue #18 (Jan. 1969), stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, with John C. Reilly, Glenn Close as Nova Prime and Benicio Del Toro as The Collector.
Review// Disney Planes: Fire and Rescue
Enjoy a spoiler free review of Disney's Planes: Fire and Rescue, grab some printables and chat about the movie!
Be Careful What You Wish For
Starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine, “Into the Woods” is a humorous and heartfelt musical that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.
Check Out Big Hero 6!
With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada (voice of Ryan Potter), who’s catapulted into the midst of a dangerous plot and must transform his closest companion—a robot named Baymax (voice of Scott Adsit)—and a diverse group of friends into a band of high-tech heroes.
Delicious First Look at The Hundred-Foot Journey
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” abounds with flavors that burst across the tongue. A stimulating triumph over exile, blossoming with passion and heart, it is a portrayal of two worlds colliding and one young man’s drive to find the comfort of home, in every pot, wherever he may be.