Talking about sick children with cancer isn’t a topic I normally cover here on my blog, but watching and reviewing films is. Today, those two topics collide as I share my no-spoiler review of Audrey’s Children, a biopic film that takes on children’s cancer in 1969. Since this is a no-spoiler review, I won’t go into much detail about the children, but please stop reading here if this topic is upsetting.
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As we get ready to welcome spring and the fun celebrations of the season, I’m reminded again of how often cocktails and mocktails are a part of these annual gatherings. I was delighted to have the opportunity to review a new book, Cocktails Southern Style by Belinda Smith-Sullivan, and share her Southern Mule Recipe with you today.
I'm back from a little unexpected spring break (hello spring allergies), to join in with some fab bloggers to welcome spring with an awesome giveaway! Winners can select a $100 Amazon or PayPal eGift Card. How cool is that? Join us in celebrating all things spring.
The awards season for 2025 wraps up this Sunday, March 2, 2025 with the airing of the 97th Academy Awards. It’s a long-standing tradition for my husband and I to tune in for this event. We’ve been watching the awards together since the early 90’s and consider it a fun date night.
Much of the country is still dealing with the last winter storm that had us using terms like “polar vortex” and “record-breaking snowfall”, but for those of us who garden, we’re counting down the days until spring arrives! If you dream of growing flowers by the armful like me, today’s book review for The Cut Flower Handbook by Lisa Mason Ziegler is for you.
I’ve been making this no-egg drop cookie recipe for almost twenty years, so it's become a family favorite. I like to use dark chocolate chips this time of year to make the cookies extra special for my Valentine’s Day Sweethearts. I’m sharing the recipe with you today so you can bake up a batch without ever touching precious egg supplies.
Happy Monday readers. I’m excited to be able to combine two things I love to share with you in one post today- a new movie for you to add to your watch list and an awesome giveaway! How’s that for a cool way to kick off 2025?
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Happy New Year dear readers! Since it’s the seventh day of the month, I’m sure you are getting tired of hearing that, but I would be remiss in my blogging duties if I didn’t extend well wishes here- the hub of all I do online. Now I can dive into today’s topic, my top six blog posts of 2024.
Happy Thursday dear readers. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas yesterday. We did. Now that Christmas is behind me, I turn my attention to the upcoming awards season. The Oscars will be here before we know it. Today I wanted to share a film that’s available to stream, The Six Triple Eight starring Kerry Washington.
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For the next week or so, I’ll be sharing film suggestions and reviews with you for the upcoming holidays, and the lead-up to awards season. It’s hard to believe I’ll be taking part in my fourth Oscar season this year with the Music City Film Critics Association, based in Nashville, TN. Today, we’re talking about Dear Santa! I know you’re going to enjoy all the holiday hijinks that Jack Black brings to Dear Santa. Here’s my no-spoiler review.
As you know, I love holiday films, having reviewed Red One with Dwayne Johnson and A Sudden Case of Christmas with Danny DeVito last month. I will add my two cents on Dear Santa with Jack Black very soon. Today’s review is for a film that won’t give you the warm fuzzies like most of Hugh Grant’s films do (hello holiday classic Love, Actually, Happy 20th!). Prepare yourself to see Hugh Grant in a whole new light in Heretic.
Have you ever gone to a lunch spot because you’d heard about their amazing sourdough rolls? That’s what led my daughter and I to drive to Nolensville, a quaint little suburb of Nashville a few weeks back to lunch at Wabash Southern Kitchen. If you’re local, you’ll want to add this hidden gem to your lunch spots.
Happy Friday! Since it’s been a while since I hosted a book giveaway, I thought I’d surprise you today with a chance to win a copy of Kitchen Garden Living, by Bailey Van Tassel. If you’re ready to have a beautiful, bountiful food garden, this guide to seasonal growing and eating is for you.
Happy Holidays dear readers. I’m excited for today’s gift guide because I love films and I know so many of you do as well. I have a film suggestion for everyone in the family in this gift guide. There’s two new release films, two classic films, and one horror film.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so says the holiday songs, but for some, it has been such a hard year, it may be difficult for them to see the good. Amid all the black Friday and cyber Monday calls to shop and spend, shining a light on a giving day is one of my favorites to write about and share.
It’s the last day of November, so it’s time for me to kick off the holidays with my first of the season giveaway! If you read my last post about Red One, then you probably know just how much I love holiday films! A Sudden case of Christmas is full of holiday charm, so I’m thrilled to introduce you to this film and host a DVD giveaway with three winners.
If you love holiday films, you are really in for a special treat this year, because there are several holiday films rolling out and I can’t wait to share them with you. Let's kick things off with Red One, which is in theaters starting today, 11/15/24. Make note of this one for a fun date night.
Today I’m sharing six practical gift ideas for women as a kick off to the holiday shopping season. I know practicality may seem a little boring, but as a woman that receives and gives my share of gifts each year, I can attest to the excitement of receiving something I need and will use.
It’s the last day of October and I feel like this month had wings because it went by so quickly. I wish all who celebrate a very happy and safe Halloween. If you don’t have plans for Friday, or the weekend, I’ve got a film suggestion for you. Lost On A Mountain In Maine, which opens in theaters tomorrow November 1st will have you feeling connected to home just in time for the holidays.
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With Spooky season going strong, I’m excited to partner with Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon to host a giveaway today for Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Limited Series Three Season Collection is Available Now on DVD!
Have you seen the trailer for Wicked, the cinematic sensation coming to theaters on November 22nd? It looks so good, I can’t wait to experience this film. If you’re ready for a little wickedly good fun, read on and follow the yellow brick road to learn more about the film, watch the trailer, and download a free Wicked activity booklet.
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Are you looking for a fun film stream tonight or this weekend? Then check out Wolfs on Apple TV +. As a member of the Music City Film Critics Association, I recently received a press screener pass for this and must say, my husband and I really enjoyed Wolfs. Clooney and Pitt teamed up again to bring their own special brand of comedic timing to this film. Here’s my no-spoiler review.
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It feels and looks very fall like today in Nashville, TN. area because the remnants of Hurricane Helene showed up here before sunrise. We’re blessed to be okay and I send out well wishes for all who were in the path of it. Even though I didn’t hit my goal of a weekly Friday Faves post this month like I shared on Labor Day, I’m happy to be sharing my second today and will try again in October.
Happy Friday dear readers. I hope you are enjoying the last few days of summer as much as I am. Even though it's gotten hot here again, I’m turning my thoughts towards fall gardening and homemaking. Last month, I was honored to become an ambassador for Storey Publishing, so today’s book is the first of what I hope to be many collaborations with it for them. Today's review is about the beloved herb Lavender. It's a staple in my here garden.
I’m honored to be part of the press that’s providing coverage of the 55th Nashville Film Festival, which kicks off in Nashville, Tennessee this evening at 5;30pm. I wish I could attend this year's red carpet event at the Belcourt Theatre like I did two years ago. It was an exciting event and I learned a great deal about providing coverage at a festival. This year’s festival looks just as exciting and I’ll be sharing coverage throughout the week here on the blog and on socials.
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As a Quarto Books ambassador, I get the privilege of being introduced to books and authors I may not otherwise know, or read. Such is the case with today’s book Make Art or Die Trying by Stuart Semple. I love art, and have a creative side, but Stuart's approach to harnessing the power of creative ideas to create art to change your life and community is a refreshing take on this subject. Read on to learn about Temples art and enter the giveaway for a prize bundle with three winners.
It’s been thirty six years in the making. Thirty six years of waiting and using his name as a way to prank friends, but now the wait is finally over because he’s back at last! Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premieres in theaters nationwide on Friday, 9/6/24. Earlier this week, I was invited to a press screening for Music City Film Critics Association hosted by Allied Global Marketing and here’s my no spoiler review.
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It’s the last Friday of August, and with Labor Day here, so I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite products I’ve tried recently with this Friday Faves, Labor Day Edition post. I love the idea of sharing Friday favorites and hope to make it a weekly thing here on the blog.
If you follow me on social media, you may have caught my recent post about the film God Bless Bitcoin. The overall consensus was, most of us don’t know much about BitCoin. One follower even said the idea of BitCoin scares her. In an effort to better understand this type of currency, or crypto currency, I had the opportunity to interview the producers of GodBless Bitcoin for today’s post.
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Alright Monster High fans, or those counting down the days until we can officially call it spooky season. I'm inviting you to celebrate the release of the second live-action movie being released today! Thanks to the fun people at Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon, I’m hosting a Monster High 2 DVD giveaway and I’ve got an Eyeball Cake Pop Recipe too.
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In the world of films, action and drama are what summer blockbusters usually consist of, so when the opportunity to screen a family friendly film about a penguin, which is based on a true story, I happily agreed. Today’s post is my no spoiler review of My Penguin Friend, a joyous story only in theaters this Friday, August 16th.
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