Last year, at Disneyland, I had the most AMAZING Mickey shaped raspberry macaroon! It was crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, and was filled with a delicious ganache and fresh raspberries. I think it is safe to say these macarons have invaded my dreams several times since! I was really challenging myself when…
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings the Wizarding World to the stage in a way that is genuinely hard to describe unless you see it for yourself. Set years after the events of the original Harry Potter series, this show picks up with Harry, Ron, Hermione, Draco, and the rest of the characters we…
*Reposted* In Oregon, we are experiencing an absolutely miserable heat wave with temperatures up to 110 this week! And no, we do not have central air. But hey, I really think this $9.99 box fan is starting to do something… maybe… While this is completely unusual for us- even in the heart of summer, we…
Inexpensive At Home Summer Activities For Families As we get ready for one of our first normal summers in a few years, many families are going in with a tighter budget than ever. With inflation on the rise in the USA, and families trying to replenish savings accounts, it’s no wonder we don’t see many…
Watermelon Waffles: Oh, summer…. A time for mothers to spend quality time with their kids after a long school year of separation. You’re going to have so much fun going to parks, baking, doing arts and crafts…. You know, Pinterest stuff! Well, at least that is what June is like. July and August on the…
I’ll be honest—I went into Hell’s Kitchen expecting great music, but I wasn’t entirely sure how well a musical built around Alicia Keys’ catalog would come together as a story. It didn’t take long for those doubts to disappear (as they have with every artist based show, I really should know better by now). First…
The summer months can be challenging for parents. The children are not at school all day, five days a week, as they are in the winter months. It is all too easy for kids to get bored when they have very few responsibilities, or nothing to do. That is why it is important for parents…
Toy Story Slinky Dog Craft For Kids Are you ready to take a walk down memory lane with your kids? Remember the lovable Slinky Dog from the Toy Story franchise? Well, now you can bring this classic toy to life with a fun and easy Slinky Dog craft that you can create with your little…
Are you expecting? Check out these 25+ tasty pregnancy drinks for pregnant women and indulge! When it comes to drinks for pregnant women, many people seem to think you’re stuck with a lemonade or ginger ale- but that’s just not true! There are so many non-alcoholic drinks for pregnant women (also known an “preggatinis“) that…
Some movies feel almost impossible to adapt for the stage, and Back to the Future is one of them. Between the time travel, the iconic DeLorean, the special effects, and a story that has been beloved for decades, it would be easy for a theatrical adaptation to feel gimmicky or like a watered-down version of…
Some musicals leave you emotionally shattered. Others leave you deep in thought, contemplating life’s biggest questions. Apparently, Mamma Mia! leaves you grinning from ear to ear, resisting the urge to dance in the aisles, and humming ABBA songs all the way home. This beloved jukebox musical arrived at the Keller Auditorium this week, bringing with…
Rosé Sorbet Three Ways: Oh my goodness, it is getting HOT in Oregon. And without an AC unit in sight in our house, the little one and I escaped to Whole Foods Market 365 in Lake Oswego to do some shopping, munch on macarons, and enjoy a cup of tea in the cold air! While…