Archive for the 'Hollywood' Category



Sid the Science Kid premiere – Hooky in Hollywood

Published on March 23, 2013

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While it certainly would have been a worthwhile event for the Critter to play hooky and skip school, we had the good fortune that his school had what is mysteriously referred to as a “Pupil Free Day”, so no such infractions had to be committed. It was a great morning in Hollywood for a premiere, [...]


Oscar Moms – the Real Story

Published on February 24, 2013

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I always love the buzz in my neighborhood on this weekend. It’s the most glamorous time of the year, as we celebrate the engine that runs things around here. As I watch the Red Carpet, I LOVE that stars now bring their moms to the the Oscars, because we all know who REALLY started the [...]


Boobiepalooza Empowers with Education and Fun

Published on August 13, 2012

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Mary Poppins at the Ahmanson for a Great price!

Published on July 31, 2012

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I am beyond thrilled to get tickets to see this while my mom is here. How wonderful will it be to see this classic of my childhood with my family? I can still remember seeing the Disney movie when I was a tiny child – I LOVED it!
There’s a fantasitc promo right now, too [...]


Two Evil Queens + Mirror Mirror Premiere = Wicked Fun!

Published on April 6, 2012

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I was feeling a bit guilty for leaving the Perfect Husband and the Critter home to attend the premiere of Mirror Mirror with my two main gays, it being a “family” movie and all. A ski trip for my hubs and kidlet had been postponed, and my plus two had already been invited. Truth be [...]


Peter Pan returns with Jake and the Neverland Pirates

Published on February 8, 2012

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The Critter and I had a discussion a couple of weeks ago that made me realize that although he has watched Jake and the Neverland Pirates since it premiered, he doesn’t know who Peter Pan is. He challenged me on my opinion that Peter Pan is the boss [...]


When I LOVE to say “I told you so” – Chris Mann kills it on “The Voice”

Published on February 5, 2012

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Remember my post last year about my “date” with Chris Mann? I sat with four people at Genghis Cohen and he played his heart out for us, even though we were such a small group. I am so happy that I got to know him now, because he is now on the road to superstardom. [...]


More Treats than tricks at Disney Halloween Bash

Published on October 28, 2011

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Critter and I were so fortunate to kick off Halloween early this year with the lovely folks from Disney Family at the Disney Animation Studios. We wouldn’t miss costuming and trick or treating through a studio tour, and to check out all the cool games from Disney like Club Penguin and the new Disney Universe. [...]


Nothing’s Impossible with the Possibility Shop!

Published on October 17, 2011

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We always have such a great time when the folks from Disney Family and The Jim Henson Company get our blogging families together to introduce us to creative fun for our children. I adore being able to take the Critter to the iconic studios where imaginations are free to roam. We recently spent a delightful [...]


Dinosaur Train Big City Premiere

Published on September 26, 2011

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Great news for moms like me who love PBS Kids. The Critter and I recently attended the world premiere of Dinosaur Big City, the movie special kicking off the second season of DINOSAUR TRAIN. The show is one of The Critter’s favorites – it was actually the first show on television that he [...]