Into the Woods Fun Facts

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Dec 272014
 

Disney’s Into the Woods opened on Christmas Day and I have heard nothing but great things about it.  I’ve always loved musicals and musical theater – and actually did some theater in high school – so I’m really looking forward to this adaptation.  Unfortunately I’ve been under the weather for the last few days so we haven’t made it over yet but hope to next week.

Into the Woods fun facts: Mackenzie Mauzy as Rapunzel in Disney Into the Woods

In the meantime I’ve been enjoying listening to the phenomenal Into the Woods soundtrack.  Did you know that the music for the film was pre-recorded over a two-week period at Angel Studios in London with a 56-piece orchestra, composed of some of the best musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra and London Philharmonic? Continue reading »

What is Your Holiday Wish for Others? #WishesDelivered

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Dec 242014
 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of UPS for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

The holidays are all about wishes.  Some of them are tangible, like a specific gift you’re hoping to receive.  And others are more abstract, like peace on Earth and goodwill to men.

Bubbles and Santa at the Mall

The older I get – and especially since having a child – I find that my wishes fall into the latter category more often than not.  I wish to see her eyes light up during the holidays, for her to experience happiness, and for the memories we make to be with her always.  It’s a wish I share for all my family and friends. Continue reading »

Izon Puts Peace of Mind in my Back Pocket

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Dec 242014
 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of izon, the WiFi camera line powered by Stem Innovation. All opinions are 100% mine.

Growing up we never locked the doors to our house.  Honestly, we really couldn’t lock the doors to our house half the time because we didn’t always even know where the key was.  #TrueStory

izon view and izon 2.0 WiFi Cameras

Back then, the worst that was likely to happen was a bear might wander into the garage or wind up on the porch, or our neighbor Chappy might stop in and decide to redecorate for us.  Like the time we came home to find all the upstairs furniture downstairs, and vice versa.  #AlsoTrueStory Continue reading »

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Idea! iTunes Gift Card Sale

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Dec 232014
 

One of my favorite yearly deals during December is the iTunes gift card sales.  Between iPhones, iPads, the Apple TV and other Apple products there are a lot of products for which you might want to download new content.  And if I can do it while saving money, well, sign me up.

iTunes gift card sale: Score $10 in savings on iTunes gift cards through December 31st #iTunesKrog10 Makes a great stocking stuffer!
This is a partnered post with Tatu Digital Media.

So as with holidays past right now you can instantly save $10 when you buy $50 in iTunes gift cards at Kroger (either 2 $25 gift cards or 1 $50 gift card).  This promotion runs through December 31st so you can pick some up today or tomorrow for stocking stuffers, then head back in after the holidays and pick up a few more as a New Year’s treat for yourself.

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Mocha Dream Cupcakes Recipe

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Dec 232014
 

On Saturday I headed out to run a few errands.  While I had probably a dozen different places I needed to go after my second stop I headed back in the direction of home.  Note to self: shopping the Saturday before Christmas unless it’s really, absolutely necessary is a bad idea.

Mocha Dream Cupcakes #CookingUpGood
Thanks to Lunchbox for sponsoring this post. Words and recipe are my own.

Left with a few suddenly unscheduled hours on my hands I decided it was a good time to do a little holiday baking.  Earlier in December I put together my yearly gifts of food: trays, tins, and baskets filled with favorite treats and then delivered to our friends and family.  But I did still need a few sweets for our own family and a couple of things for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Continue reading »

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