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{Music Review} Celtic Woman’s “Believe”

I consider it an absolute treat when Celtic Woman comes out with a new concert special and accompanying CD. “Believe,” the newest international tour and collection of songs from...

CLOSED: Celtic Woman “Believe” {CD & DVD #Giveaway}

New for 2012, the amazing ladies from Celtic Woman are coming stateside for a brand new tour called “Believe.” If you are not familiar with Celtic Woman, let me introduce...

Closed: BIG MIRACLE & Fandango Gift Card #Giveaway

Opening Friday, February 3, BIG MIRACLE is a star-studded family film that looks funny, heart-warming, and like a must-see for our family. A synopsis of BIG MIRACLE: Inspired by the true...

Movie Review: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 3D (2012)

Beauty and the Beast came out in 1991, the year I graduated from high school. I wasn’t too old then to appreciate Disney movies (even if I was too old to admit it), and I owned my own...

Film BIG MIRACLE Inspires Contest for Extraordinary Teens

Recently I’ve become inspired to help my kids recognize more opportunities for charitable actions and giving back to the community. Now, Universal Pictures and The Huffington Post are...

{Top Ten Tuesday} 10 Disney Movie Releases for 2012

It’s been forever since I participated in Oh Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday, but I was excited this week when I realized I already had a post in mind and ready to go! This Saturday...

Insights Into the Making of We Bought A Zoo

In Los Angeles for a press junket last month, I was able to visit the Fox Studios lot and screen the new film We Bought A Zoo (here’s my review). Afterward, our group met with the...

Movie Review: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Earlier this month I had the fabulous opportunity to attend the press junket for this year’s only G-rated holiday family film, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED, in theaters...

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