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Man Cave Ideas - from TV to toys, what your man wants for his man cave!

Man Cave Ideas

Man Cave

Hi friends! A Man Cave update…a couple weeks ago we shared a list of Man Cave Essentials based on a conversation with my husband about HIS Man Cave! Well we’ve made a few updates, including an awesome new beverage center from Haier! Well today’s the big reveal and I wanted to share our Man Cave Ideas with you! As we said with the…
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Happy Hour at P.F. Chang’s

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Hi friends! Are you a fan of GREAT food and date nights? I know that we are. One of our favorite things to do for date night is head out for a delicious meal. We recently had the opportunity to head out to P.F. Chang’s for Happy Hour to try out their Seasonal Summer Menu and WOW let me tell…
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Creamy Frozen Mudslide

Cocktails· Recipes

Hi friends! As we’re nearing the end of the Summer and our lovely Summer vacations, I wanted to share a crazy delicious recipe with you that will help you take all your cares and worries away – a Creamy Frozen Mudslide. Seriously. Just take a sip of this baby, sit back and relax and dream of your feet in the…
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DIY Dinosaur Fossils

Crafts· Crafts/DIY· Kid Crafts

Hi friends! I’m participating with some of my favorite crafty friends this week to bring you super easy Camp Crafts for kids! So if you don’t know – I’m a mom of boys. And those boys are WAY into dinosaurs. Everyday. Dinosaurs. So I’ve recently looked into finding fun and new resources and crafts we could make that would fuel this love….
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How to Host a Wine Party | Wine Party Ideas

Crafts/DIY· Party

Hi friends! Today we’re talking wine and wine parties. How fun does that sound?! There’s nothing better than grabbing your best girlfriends or having a couples night with delicious wine and appetizers! And that’s just what we did, and it was effortless thanks to some easy party tips and great wine by Kendall-Jackson AVANT! Want to learn how to host your own…
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Gotham just got a whole lot creepier. 😳🦇 CLAYFACE Gotham just got a whole lot creepier. 😳🦇 CLAYFACE takes us into the darker, grittier side of the DC Universe, and WOW, what a ride!

The story follows rising actor Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries), whose life takes a horrifying turn when he’s brutally disfigured. Desperate to reclaim his career, he turns to an experimental treatment that transforms him into something far more terrifying.

First, the cast was FANTASTIC. Tom Rhys Harries absolutely delivered, bringing so much depth to a character whose desperation and motivations you genuinely understand. The supporting cast was equally impressive, and I loved how quickly the film established each character’s backstory without dragging things out. You understand who these people are, what drives them, and why their decisions matter.

And here’s something I really appreciated: You don’t need to know ANYTHING about the comics to enjoy this movie! Whether you’re a longtime DC fan or completely new to the character, the storytelling makes everything easy to follow while still giving you a fascinating look into the darker side of Gotham.

Now, let’s talk about the creepy factor. 👀 This isn’t your typical jump-scare horror movie, but it IS graphic. There’s plenty of violence and gore, and while the filmmakers don’t dwell on it unnecessarily, they certainly don’t shy away from showing it. Be prepared!

Overall, CLAYFACE was a fantastic watch. Great performances, compelling characters, excellent pacing, and a story that kept me engaged from beginning to end. Definitely one I’d recommend!

⚠️ PARENTS: This one earns its R rating! CLAYFACE is Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, language, some nudity, and brief drug use. There’s quite a bit of graphic content, so definitely leave the kids at home for this one.

🎬🍿 CLAYFACE in theaters October 23rd!

#Clayface #DCUniverse #DCMovies #MovieReview #movierecommendationottmovies
Nobody warned me about this part of aging. 😩 Nobody warned me about this part of aging. 😩
Thankful for soup season! 🥫 Thankful for soup season! 🥫
HOLD YOUR BREATH. 🐋😳 And I’m not kidding. You migh HOLD YOUR BREATH. 🐋😳 And I’m not kidding. You might actually forget to breathe during this movie!

Thank you to our friends at @20thcenturystudios @imagineentertainment and @alliedglobalmarketing for the chance to screen WHALEFALL early!

I’ll admit, this isn’t typically the kind of movie I gravitate toward. But my niece @josie_bagley and I had a free night, so we figured, why not? And WOW. I was NOT expecting what we got.

I went in knowing very little, and I think that’s exactly how you should experience this one. Sure, you know a guy gets swallowed by a whale, but trust me, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

The suspense? INSANE. The anxiety? THROUGH THE ROOF. 😅 I was literally holding my breath, gripping my seat, and grabbing Josie next to me because I was so freaked out!

But what really caught me off guard was the emotional depth. Woven into all that heart-pounding survival is a complicated family dynamic that brings so much heart, reflection, and ultimately, closure. I never expected a movie that had me on the edge of my seat one minute to have me fighting back tears the next. 🥹

Huge kudos to the cast and creative team for delivering something so intense, emotional, and memorable!

Parents, WHALEFALL is Rated PG-13 for peril, violent content, bloody images, some strong language, and thematic content. Definitely one for teens and older, so leave the little ones at home.

🐋 WHALEFALL is IN THEATERS NOW! 🎬🍿

#Whalefall #WhalefallMovie #MovieReview #SurvivalThriller #MovieRecommendation
Cheers to 85 years, @dickeysbarbecuepit! 🎉🍖 The b Cheers to 85 years, @dickeysbarbecuepit! 🎉🍖

The boys and I headed to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Phoenix this week to celebrate their 85th anniversary with some seriously delicious BBQ!

We tried the 1941 Party Pack, featuring a pound of their award-winning slow-smoked pulled pork, buttery Texas toast and a large side of BBQ beans. And because we came hungry, we added brisket, hand-cut fries, potato salad, Big Yellow Cups and slices of pecan pie!
It was a hit across the board! We can definitely see why that pulled pork is award-winning, and the boys were BIG fans of the buttery Texas toast. 😋

🎉 THE ANNIVERSARY DEAL: To celebrate 85 years, Dickey’s is offering its 1941 Party Pack for just $19.41 throughout October!

You can grab the deal in-store or find it under the DEALS section when ordering on Dickeys.com or through the Dickey’s app.

Who’s ready for some BBQ?! 🍖

#DickeysBarbecuePit #Dickeys85Years #PhoenixEats #BBQLovers #FamilyDining • Phoenix restaurants · Phoenix foodies · Texas barbecue · Family dinner ideas · Weekend food deals · Dickey’s BBQ
Paid partnership with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Sunday is laundry day—and I’m over here feeling en Sunday is laundry day—and I’m over here feeling entrepreneurial. 🤣
Love it or hate it, you’re going to FEEL something Love it or hate it, you’re going to FEEL something. And boy, were they right.🪏🎬

This one wasn’t an early screener! We actually paid for our own tickets to see @diggerthemovie because we were genuinely curious. Between the disappointing box office numbers, negative critic reviews, surprisingly positive audience scores, and buzz from people whose opinions I trust, I needed to know what was going on with this movie.

And now? I get it. ALL of it.

First, I understand the lack of awareness surrounding this film. This is a movie you absolutely want to go into knowing as little as possible. The less you know, the better. But how do you market a movie you can’t really talk about without ruining the experience? How do you convince people to see something when you can’t explain WHY they should see it?

So here’s what I CAN tell you.

Tom Cruise delivers what might be the most masterful performance of his career. The Parliament scene alone is Oscar-worthy. Absolutely phenomenal.

The cinematography is GORGEOUS. The sets are stunning, layered with so much detail, and the entire production feels meticulously crafted. The supporting cast is brilliant, too, particularly John Goodman and Riz Ahmed.

But here’s where things get complicated.

This movie is uncomfortable, unsettling, and leaves you a little creeped out, a little depressed, and with a LOT to think about. It’s the kind of film that lingers in your head for days, maybe even weeks. And with all that nuance, it’s hard to simply say you loved it.

But isn’t that what great filmmaking can do? Make you FEEL something? Make you THINK?

I understand the divided reactions now, but I also think this is a movie you NEED to experience for yourself.

Go in blind. Form your own opinion. And then come back because I need to know what you thought. 👀🍿

#Digger #TomCruise #MovieReview #MovieRecommendation #FilmReview
Hollywood, baby! 🎬🌴 Before heading to Universal S Hollywood, baby! 🎬🌴

Before heading to Universal Studios Hollywood this week, we spent the day playing tourists on Hollywood Boulevard, and there’s SO much to see and do here!

If you’re planning a visit, here are a few fun stops to add to your list:

⭐ Hollywood Walk of Fame: Find your favorite celebrities’ stars along the sidewalk!

🎬 TCL Chinese Theatre: Check out the famous handprints and footprints of Hollywood legends.

🏰 El Capitan Theatre: A must for Disney fans! Catch a Disney movie at this historic Hollywood theater.

🍫 Disney Studio Store & Ghirardelli: A little Disney shopping and something sweet? Yes, please!

📸 Madame Tussauds Hollywood: Snap some pictures with incredibly lifelike celebrity wax figures.

🤯 Ripley’s Believe It or Not!: Explore some seriously weird and wonderful oddities!

🛍️ MINISO: Shop for adorable collectibles, plushies, Disney goodies and all kinds of fun finds!

🎁 Souvenir Shops: Browse Hollywood-themed gifts, quirky souvenirs and plenty of touristy treasures!

We had such a great time strolling down Hollywood Boulevard, taking in all the sights and soaking up a little Hollywood magic before our Universal adventure! 🎥❤️

Have you visited Hollywood? What’s your favorite stop?

#hollywoodcalifornia #hollywoodboulevard #visitlosangeles #universalstudioshollywood #familytravel • Hollywood Walk of Fame · Things to do in Hollywood · Los Angeles attractions · Hollywood with kids · El Capitan Theatre · TCL Chinese Theatre · Disney Studio Store · Ghirardelli Hollywood · Madame Tussauds Hollywood · Ripley’s Believe It or Not · MINISO Hollywood · Hollywood souvenir shopping · Universal Studios Hollywood · Southern California family vacation

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