By now you’ve seen the trailer for the new movie Bad Moms starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Christian Applegate, opening July 29th. It’s an amazing thought, to give up all responsibility and let loose if only for one day….
Peach and Blueberry Buckle
I’ve never made a buckle, in fact I didn’t even know what it was, but when I saw this recipe in Real Simple, I thought the choice of putting peaches and blueberries together sounded amazing. So, what is a buckle?…
Drink: Last Mango in Paris
Looking for something refreshing and different to sip on this summer? The Last Mango in Paris may be your drink. It’s named after the 1972 movie Last Tango in Paris, an erotic film starring Marlon Brando, which was considered quite…
20 Ideas for a 1970’s Summer
Last summer, I wanted to get back to simplicity and give my daughter a summer more like the summer’s I had growing up in the 1970’s. Actually, I went to year round school, so my summer started in August. A…
Travel: An Aulani Vacation
Last fall, we headed to Oahu, Hawaii to Aulani in Ko’Olina. The reason we chose Aulani is because my daughter and I love Disney, but also because we know that the Disney resorts cater to families. In fact, the biggest…
10 Great Books About Hollywood
Many a great love story has come out of Hollywood. Some have played out on the screen, while others happened in the real world. Some were watched in awe, such as Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier. Others were watched with…
A Letter to my Daughter About Feminism
Hi Sweetie, There’s been a lot of talk lately about feminism and some people seem to be confused on what it means, so let me explain to you what it means to me. When I was growing up in the…
Simple Scones
Scones come in many different shapes and flavors; they can be served with jam or clotted cream or honey, and are usually best with tea or coffee. Scones are not meant to be dry, more like a breakfast bread, but more…
Girls Bedroom Makeover
The credit for this girl’s room makeover really goes to my 8-year-old daughter. I let her make the bulk of the decisions for her new room after she decided pink was no longer a suitable color for her bedroom. That…
Oscars Best Dressed 2016
The Oscars are kind of a big deal around here. When I was I was in college, I worked nights, so I always requested to have {back then} Oscar Monday off. Several years later I worked for the Academy, so…
Travel: Disneyland 60th Anniversary Celebration
Last night, ABC aired ‘The Wonderful World of Disney 60.’ When I was a little, I used to watch ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ every Sunday night. Between that and all the Disney films I saw as a kid, I…
SAG Awards Recap
Throughout my career, I have been lucky enough to work in just about every industry I set my heart on. I have worked in the beauty industry in Beverly Hills, publishing in New York City, and the film industry in…