Karen Mendes

COCO Filmmakers Talk Challenges, Movie Title, Family, Sequels and more!

COCO Filmmakers Talk Challenges, Movie Title, Family, Sequels and more!

While I was in San Francisco earlier this month, I was able to meet with and interview COCO Director Lee Unkrich, Writer and Co-Director Adrian Molina & Producer Darla K. Anderson about their upcoming PIXAR movie.   COCO is about the mexican tradition Dia de Muertos, the Day of the Dead which is celebrated on November 1st every year. Disclosure: I received an all expense paid trip to San Fransisco and PIXAR.  However, the thoughts and expressions in my post are my own and were not swayed by anything other than my love for all things Disney and PIXAR. Listening to them talk about COCO, I could tell that Lee, Adrian and Darla are extremely passionate about this movie and they wanted to...

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Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja Exhibit at The Walt Disney Family Museum

Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja Exhibit at The Walt Disney Family Museum

While in San Francisco earlier this month, I visited the Walt Disney Family Museum, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time! We are a huge Disney loving family and both my girls love learning about the history behind Walt and his life along with all things Disney. As a mom who always wants to make her kids dreams come true, I felt guilty being there without them. I promised them someday we'd go again as a family. There is so much there to see and take in that I really do need to go back again. One exhibit that we visited was the Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja Exhibit which was pretty cool.   Deja was accepted into a training program at the Walt Disney Animation...

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Heading to PIXAR for an Awesome COCO Event!  #PIXARCocoEvent

Heading to PIXAR for an Awesome COCO Event! #PIXARCocoEvent

In two days I'm boarding a plane to San Francisco for a fun filled #PixarCocoEvent and I'm super excited.  First of all Coco looks awesome and second of all, I have always wanted to go to PIXAR and San Francisco!   Starting Wednesday, August 2, 2017 follow along on social media with the #PIXARCocoEvent hashtag to see all the good stuff about Coco! While in San Diego I'll have the chance to Screen footage from COCO and interview Director Lee Unkrich, Writer and Co-Director Adrian Molina and Producer Darla K. Anderson and more! I can not wait to get onto the PIXAR campus where we will receive a tour.  I can not wait to get there! We will also have the oppertunity to tour the Walt Disney...

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Great Savings on Campbell Soup Company products at Walmart

Great Savings on Campbell Soup Company products at Walmart

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CampbellsShortcutMeals #CollectiveBias I love a good savings on Campbell Soup company products and couldn't not share this with you all! It’s still warm out but it’s never too early to start thinking about back-to-school; it’ll be here before you know it! Luckily, Campbell Soup Company products and Walmart have you covered with a variety of savings and easy meal inspiration, featuring great products. This coupon is the ultimate tool for easy, weeknight, shortcut meals! For a limited time, save on the following products: Pace® Picante Sauce: Genuine Southwest flavor....

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FREE MILKA OREO Offer at Kroger Stores

FREE MILKA OREO Offer at Kroger Stores

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EnterTheWonderVault #CollectiveBias   FREE MILKA OREO Offer Buy OREO and get a free MILKA OREO Chocolate Candy Bar at participating Kroger and Kroger family of stores from 6/14-6/20. You also won’t want to miss out on exclusive in-store demos going on 6/15-6/18. Demos will cover Kroger-exclusive recipes, information on the newest OREO flavors, Limited Edition varieties, the new MILKA OREO Chocolate Candy Bar, fun facts about the history of OREO and Kroger, and much, much more. For more information on the OREO WonderVault flavors, click here.

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TYLENOL® Gift Card offer at Target

TYLENOL® Gift Card offer at Target

Disclosure: I have received information and materials from ©Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 2017.The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. #ForWhatMattersMost #CollectiveBias Are you a Weekend Warrior? After a long winter do you find yourself running from place to place, enjoying the outdoors and being active? Be a warrior! Don’t let your aches and pains get in the way of your Spring and reclaim your day! To help get you through those Warrior Weekends, choose TYLENOL® from Target. Use Extra Strength TYLENOL® or TYLENOL® 8 HR Muscle Aches & Pain to treat your aches and pains and get back to what you love doing most! Offer: Free 5 gift card when you buy 2 select Adult...

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Purina Beyond HOT Deal at Kroger

Purina Beyond HOT Deal at Kroger

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RememberBeyond #CollectiveBias Purina Beyond HOT Deal at Kroger Right now at Kroger, you can Save $3 on Purina® Beyond® Dog Food When you buy ONE (1) Purina® Beyond® Dog Food, any variety (3.7 lb or larger bag). This offer is good now through 6/29/17. For more details click here.

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Tropical SOUR PATCH KIDS Soft and Chewy Candy Tropical Vacation Sweepstakes

Tropical SOUR PATCH KIDS Soft and Chewy Candy Tropical Vacation Sweepstakes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #spktropicalsweepstakes #CollectiveBias Paradise is calling! If you’re looking for a tropical vacation this summer, look no further! Enter the SOUR PATCH Kids Tropical Vacation Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for four to Hawaii! Just submit a tropical selfie to Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #spktropicalsweepstakes. Contest ends on May 31st, so get on it! Find out more information here: SPKTropicalSweeps.com. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  Legal residents of 50 US/DC, 18+. Ends 5/31/17.  To enter and for Official Rules, including odds & prizes: SPKTropicalSweeps.com. Void...

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Top Apps to Organize and Enhance Your Life

Top Apps to Organize and Enhance Your Life

Get a Grip: Top Apps to Organize and Enhance Your Life Between meetings and kids and social obligations, it’s hard to keep track of everything in our busy lives. Yet, in this day and age, an appointment book or physical calendar seems a little outdated, and not as portable as say, our smartphones. To help you take their reins of your life, and stay on top of things both big and small, we’ve included a list of our favorite apps that’ll keep you organized just the way you’ve always imagined. Unclouded Since much of our lives already exist within the cloud, you know you need the kind of tool that allows for storage management across the wide range of platforms you’re depending on. Unclouded...

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coloring Pages

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coloring Pages

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coloring Pages Are you just as excited about BEAUTY AND THE BEAST live-action film as we are? My girls are both so excited about the release of this. One of my girls LOVES Emma Watson and the other LOVES Belle, so needless to say, we will be there on opening night, March 17, 2017, to see it! I love how Disney has turned some of my favorite films into live-action films so I know this one won't disappoint us. While the kids are waiting for the movie to arrive in theaters, check out this awesome BEAUTY AND THE BEAST coloring pages that you can download for them to color. Or perhaps for you! BEAUTY AND THE BEAST   See the newest clips below for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!...

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Stock Up on Snapple 64 Oz. Peach, Diet Peach, and Kiwi Strawberry- Buy 3/$5 on Rollback at Walmart

Stock Up on Snapple 64 Oz. Peach, Diet Peach, and Kiwi Strawberry- Buy 3/$5 on Rollback at Walmart

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnappleRollback #Walmart Stock Up on Snapple® 64 Oz. Peach, Diet Peach, and Kiwi Strawberry- Buy 3/$5 on Rollback at Walmart Buy three Snapple 64oz. bottles for only $5 now until April 27th. Don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy more of your favorite Snapple drinks for less when you shop at Walmart!

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Score Sweet Rewards at Walmart with Diet Dr Pepper

Score Sweet Rewards at Walmart with Diet Dr Pepper

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ColorMeSweet Earn a $5 Walmart eGift Card when you buy $10 worth of Diet Dr Pepper®! Simply upload an image of your Walmart receipt at DrPepper.com/Walmart showing purchase of $10 worth of Diet Dr Pepper in a single transaction. Earning rewards is sweet! You know what else is? A FREE digital adult coloring book. Check it out today!

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People Style Watch for Less Than $10 a Year

People Style Watch for Less Than $10 a Year

Purchase People StyleWatch Magazine for only $9.95 per year up to 2 years. People Style Watch Deal ABOUT PEOPLE STYLE WATCH Get the hottest styles and fashions—for your body and budget—with this fun, practical magazine. PEOPLE StyleWatch is packed with photos, tips, trends, and stories to help every woman incorporate a touch of chic style into their everyday lives. Whether you’re searching for a sexy cocktail dress, the perfect pair of jeans, or discounts on designer cosmetics, PEOPLE StyleWatch has the beauty and fashion secrets you need. Purchase your People Style Watch Magazine HERE. This deal expires Friday 01/13/17 11:59 PM EST.  

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Bridal Guide Magazine Deal –  $4.99 a Year!

Bridal Guide Magazine Deal – $4.99 a Year!

This is the time of year for engagements and the beginning of wedding planning!  If you were recently engaged then you'll love this Bridal Guide !! Bridal Guide Magazine Deal Today you can subscribe to Bridal Guide Magazine for only $4.99 per year and you can order up to 3 years at this price! Just click THIS LINK and enter coupon code KOUPONK at check out to receive the discount. ABOUT BRIDAL GUIDE MAGAZINE Bridal Guide is a magazine for the contemporary bride-to-be focusing on current trends in fashion, beauty, home design, and honeymoon travel. Complete detailed information on wedding planning and social issues that affect the bride and groom are regular features. Magazines are a great...

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