• How To Manage Screen Time Over Summer Break

    July 1, 2021 /

    The days are longer and the heat is rising. We have closed the books for the school year and officially entered the summer of 2021! This is both exciting and exhausting! After just going through the motions last summer, I had to figure out how I was going to provide structure and responsibility to my kids during this summer break. I am excited to share what we are doing now to manage their screen time over Summer break that will help in this area. Last Year Last year, my kids woke up and sat on their devices all day. Since they couldn’t see their friends in person, they would call…

    read more

  • The 2021 Musical Movie Comeback

    June 8, 2021 /

    Have you seen all the musicals that are coming to “BIG” screen? Or at least one of the many streaming networks available? The musical movie has come back with a vengeance and it makes my heart sing! Stick with me and I will share what movies you can expect to see. Do you remember watching musicals as a kid? Were they with certain people? Around special holidays? Do you have any specific or favorite memories attached to watching them? I can answer all of these questions with a resounding YES, as I am sure many of you can. Being exposed from an early age has really provided me a lot…

    read more

  • It’s A New Dawn

    May 30, 2021 /

    Wowza! What a difference a year makes! This past year has been challenging for everyone and rightfully so. So much has happened from the pandemic onward. It has taken its toll on us all in one way or another. I lost my voice and my motivation. With my passion for musical theater and travel being put on pause, and my lack of going anywhere or doing anything, I was in this place where I just couldn’t bring myself to sit and write. Feeling anxious, frustrated, overwhelmed and, at times, just plain angry, I lost my desire to put the fingers to the keyboard. I am certain many of you can…

    read more

  • Fun Online Ways To Connect With Your Tribe

    March 30, 2020 /

    Many of us have already been home for a few weeks which is causing us to become quite stir crazy! Additionally our anxiety is high and not being able to see the people we care about is not helping. That is exactly why I started brainstorming ideas of ways to stay connected and make memories when we can’t be with each other. READ ON FOR FUN ONLINE WAYS TO CONNECT TO YOUR TRIBE. Once upon a time, you could only talk to someone in the phone. This works but while facing weeks of isolation, I am grateful that we now have ways to stay connected on a more personal level!…

    read more

  • 10 Must-See Musical Movies

    March 21, 2020 /

    Did you have tickets for a musical you were excited to see but now find yourself disappointed because that show is no longer coming to a theater near you? I know I am but I’m not going to let that keep this girl down. Check out how to turn it around by taking the time to watch some of the very best musical movies. Below you will find my top 10 MUST SEE MUSICAL MOVIES to watch while you are held up at home!  Here is the scenario….. As I write this, I should be sitting in a beautiful theater watching one of my very favorite musicals with my bestest friend. …

    read more

  • 14 Fun & Fab Spring Break At Home Ideas

    March 10, 2020 /

    Can you believe it is already time for Spring Break!?!? With the growing panic about the Coronavirus, many people are concerned about going to crowded places with their family. If that is you, and, you are not really feeling the whole going out and being exposed, then read on so you can still enjoy the time off with your kids! I have compiled a list of 14 super fun and fab ways to enjoy Spring Break with your family and not have to worry about those pesky germs! Keep in mind many of these can be as simple or complex as you want them to be! 1. MOVIE MARATHON Bring…

    read more

  • Review: My Ramblings on the Musical Anastasia

    March 1, 2020 /

    Are you thinking about seeing the Broadway tour of Anastasia? Maybe you are just curious? If so read on and I will tell you about my musical bestie date night in lovely Cleveland, Ohio and discuss my thoughts on the show. Wow! It felt like forever since I enjoyed a night out at the theater! It had been a couple month break in between shows so I was excited to get back into it. Pre-Show Snacks Normally we don’t get to meet up before the show but it was a special occasion as my BFF had a sitter. (Yay!!) We decided to check out Rebublic Food and Drink to snag…

    read more

  • To Travel Agent or Not To Travel Agent for Disney?

    February 23, 2020 /

    Are you a planner when traveling? Or do you prefer to let someone else take the reigns? Do you become overwhelmed when you have too much info being thrown at you? Or do you thrive? Does the thought of having to plan out your vacation to enjoy it annoy you? Well good news, if you answered yes to ANY single one of these questions, a travel agent is DEFINITELY a good idea when going to Disney World! And yes, I realize that all of the types of people are different but that is the beauty of it. No matter who you or what level of involvement you want, a Disney…

    read more