84th Annual Academy Awards

Is there anything that feels more like autumn than a crisp new pair of jeans? It’s no secret that I live in my jeans. I love how you can dress them up and down depending on style and wash. With so many looks to make I love when stylist take the time to put looks together that anyone can wear. Celebrity stylist Mary Gonsalves Kinney has 4 ways you can rock denim this fall that will make your baby blues look their best.
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When it comes to Easter, you think eggs, candy and Easter dinner…what about a delicious dessert to end the day with?! This is a cute little cake that would be great for serving at your Easter get together! These darling specialty cakes from GourmetGiftBaskets.com are the perfect treat to follow our traditional Easter dinner. They are moist and incredibly delicious! Measuring six inches across, the Easter Chick Cake is created with rich vanilla cake, topped with sweet yellow frosting, then hand decorated on top, and embellished with confetti sprinkles. Best of all, no baking required! The cake comes frozen and wrapped in cardboard and cellophane to keep everything held together till you can enjoy it. It didn’t take long for it to defrost and ready for us to enjoy!
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When Christy (Jennifer Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter Annabel (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Annabel has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.
Bonus content on the MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN Blu-ray and DVD releases include two featurettes, as well as commentary. Join Jennifer Garner, Queen Latifah, their costars and crew for a behind the scenes look at the making of this very special film, in “Miracles Abound: The Making of Miracles From Heaven.” Viewers will also meet the real-life Beam family and Dr. Nurko, learn about the casting of the film and the challenge of “the tree.” Shot at the Beam family ranch in Burleson, TX, “Bearing Witness,” features the Beam Family, their pastor, friends, first-responders and community as they gather around the tree and celebrate their faith and the miracles that brought them together. In the “Your Words” montage, experience some of the film’s most touching and memorable moments set against Third Day’s powerful rendition of the inspirational song.
The Blu-ray release exclusively contains deleted scenes and the featurette “Accounts from Annabel,” where Christy and Anna reflect together on their past, present, future, faith and bonding over the past four years since the incident.
Blu-ray & DVD Extras include:
Featurettes:
“Miracles Abound: The Making of Miracles From Heaven”
“Bearing Witness”
Creating Heaven: Concept Art Exploration
“Your Words” Music Montage
Commentary with Director Patricia Riggen and Screenwriter Randy Brown
Additional exclusive Extras to the Blu-ray include:
Deleted Scenes
Featurette:
Based on the memoir by Christy Beam | Starring: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, with Eugenio Derbez and Queen Latifah | Rated PG
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I have been such a huge Disney fan since I was a child..I have now passed this love of the magic that Disney brings to my kids! Last night we attended the opening night of Disney On Ice 100 Year of Magic at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Tx. The closer we got to the even the more excitement filled the truck. We reached the American Bank Center and met up with our giveaway winners to give them there passes to attend. I could see the excitement in their children’s faces too.
photo courtesy of Rachel Young (ticket winner)
As we entered the event center the glow of the toys at the concession stands, the Disney memorabilia throughout the building and the staff who had that radiant glow and energy of Disney cast members provided you with a true feeling of being at Disney World. You could feel the Disney magic oozing everywhere!
my boys patiently waiting
We wound our way through the crowds and excited children to our seats where we all sat in a row with excited children bouncing on the seat taking in the glow of the ice and the sounds of the vendors walking around selling goodies. The first thing that you notice is the gigantic castle wall at the one end of the ice. Closer observation revealed the film strip accents that adorned the edges of the ice with the corners being the film reels. As you look around at the other families you see just as much excitement and many of the children dressed in their favorite characters’ costumes and outfits.
Rachel Young and her family patiently waiting…Christin Banda & Family (ticket winners) next to them
All of a sudden it was show time! Mickey and Minnie came out and began to host the evening and set the stage for what was to be a truly magical evening. I could here my four year old squeal with excitement over the roar of all the kids screaming. The show truly brought 100 years of Disney to the ice in so many ways. The show ranged from bringing new Disney movies and characters to the ice like those from Toy Story, Lilo & Stitch all the way back to Pinocchio and even Jiminy Cricket. They were even able to bring “It’s a Small World” to the ice and truly feel that you were at Disney World. I won’t reveal all that the show has to offer but will say that the surprises, the thrills of the performers and the excitement was non-stop. There were a few things that made this show so wonderful:
For our family, the experience was beyond magical. My 4 year old was on the edge of his seat most of the night and kept cheering, singing, and truly feeling as a part of the show with the characters. As parents, it nearly brought us to tears to us to see how much happiness the magic of Disney brought to our family throughout the entire show from beginning to end. My four year old slept with his Mickey Mouse crown (with ears) last night and went off to school talking all about it this morning! I hope he doesn’t drive them crazy. Overall, I would go see this show again and again and thank Disney for putting together such an amazing show and bringing the magic and world of Disney to those that can’t travel to them! Buy Mickey! Hope to see you again soon! Disclosure: I was provided passes for my family to attend the show in exchange for my time and efforts in reporting on the show, and hosting a giveaway sponsored by Feld Entertainment however I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Feld Entertainment has not influenced the editorial nature of this post, and No other compensation was received. Please see our disclosure policy for more information.

There’s nothing like taking off on a road trip, top down on your mustang convertible, the cool wind in your perfectly done hair and belting out some of your favorite tunes…okay, okay, in reality it’s more like loading up the mini van and turning on the AC that mildly blows the baby hairs from the sides of your messily pulled back ponytail. In the end, it doesn’t matter which way you take your road trips, the perfect planned playlist is needed every time!
We’ve all made them…Playlists get us in the mood and give us the feels. You can create them for just about anything you want…
college study jam sessions…no? Just me?
Babies nap time, Evening Run (or walk if you are old like me), House Cleaning and so on…So if you haven’t made your road trip playlist yet what on earth are you waiting for?!
These are my 21 Must Have Sing Along Road Trip Songs:
“Shut Up and Drive” by Rihanna
“Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett
“Hit the Road Jack” by Ray Charles
“Everyday Is a Winding Road” by Sheryl Crow
“Scar Tissue” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman
“I Drove All Night” by Cyndi Lauper
“Drive My Car” by The Beatles
“Day Tripper” by The Beatles
“Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles
“Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne
“California” by Phantom Planet
“Life Is a Highway” cover by Rascal Flatts
“Radar Love” by Golden Earring
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
“Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
“Route 66” by Chuck Berry
“Take It Easy” by the Eagles
“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
I’m singing parts of each of them as I type this…ok just because it’s in my head now….
Please tell me you’ve heard of these people! We can’t be friends if you haven’t…I’m still in shock at the younger twitter universe saying…
Kanye is going to make this unknown artist (Sir Paul McCartney) Famous…sigh (face palm)
I’ve recently heard about this peer-to-peer car rental network, called Turo, where some of the renters will leave their CDs, custom playlist or an aux cord for their rentee to enjoy! I listen to just about anything…I say just about because I do draw lines…So someone leaving me their CDs or playlist would be an adventure all in its own! New car, new songs, new trip…LETS GO! Would you rent a car from a peer-to-peer service?
What songs do you or would you put in your playlist?

this post is sponsored by Lunchbox and TRESemmé however all thoughts, opinions and tutorials are my own.
As a stay at home mom you can find me most days in blue jeans, a tee and a pony tail…there are days that I take extra time to do my hair & full makeup, but it is rare…I really love the times I get to get dolled up and attend an event! It’s not that I don’t care about my everyday appearance, with 4 kids, a tot that I chase after all day, chores and a blog to run…I stay pretty busy and don’t feel it’s necessary to do my hair or get all dressed up (yes anything above jeans and a tee is dressed up..lol).
While I don’t take selfies often, when I do my hair and full makeup I’m happy to be in front of the camera and share it with the world. Why? Because changing your hair changes your mood, your presence and the way others perceive you. such a small thing can have such a BIG impact. this may be one of the reasons i am so excited to share this awesome sweepstakes opportunity.
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