Karen Mendes

Talking with Wes Bentley from Pete’s Dragon on Being the Nice Guy for a Change

Talking with Wes Bentley from Pete’s Dragon on Being the Nice Guy for a Change

Pete's Dragon has to be one of my favorite movies right now.  Not only is it a great movie about finding your family and where you belong, but it has a great cast of actors and actresses!  Hopefully you've been following along and have read all the exclusive tidbits I've shared with you.  My last interview for this movie is with the very handsome Wes Bentley.   Another very down to earth actor who I really enjoyed listening to (and looking at!). Disclosure: I received an all expenses paid trip to LA for the Pete’s Dragon premiere and junket.  No one told me what to say or how to think.  These are all my words and 100% my own thoughts! Wes Bentley from Pete's Dragon Wes Bentley plays Jack...

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Oakes Fegley & Oona Laurence from Pete’s Dragon talk Dragon Snot and Life After the Movie

Oakes Fegley & Oona Laurence from Pete’s Dragon talk Dragon Snot and Life After the Movie

While I was in LA last week for the Pete's Dragon premiere, I had the chance to sit down with the young stars of Pete's Dragon - Oakes Fegley and Oona Laurence.  Below you can read about these stars from Pete's Dragon talk dragon snot and what their favorite Disney movie is.  These two kids are amazing and so smart.  Acting has not gone to their heads at all and they are down to earth, pretty normal kids.   We also talked to them about their roles in the movie, what they are doing next and what they loved about making this film. Disclosure: I received an all expenses paid trip to LA for the Pete’s Dragon premiere and junket.  No one told me what to say or how to think.  These are all my...

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Diet Dr Pepper® Summer FUNd Sweepstakes at Walmart

Diet Dr Pepper® Summer FUNd Sweepstakes at Walmart

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Diet Dr Pepper®. The opinions and text are all mine. We are trying to have the most fun we can this summer.  One way we know how to do it best is by entertaining.  We have a nice in ground pool and I fixed up my deck area this summer.  It was in need of a paint job, the deck needed to be stained. It needed a makeover for sure!  My husband told me to do what I want, so I did! It went from this.... To this..... Huge difference, right?! The yellow and the blue from the first picture were fading big time and it just didn't look good anymore.  And the white was so dirty, no matter how much I washed it, it just didn't look clean...

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Read about why Bryce Dallas Howard Reads Blogs and her Role in Pete’s Dragon

Read about why Bryce Dallas Howard Reads Blogs and her Role in Pete’s Dragon

While in LA for the Pete's Dragon premiere, we also sat down with Bryce Dallas Howard and talked about her role in the movie,  going to New Zealand, reading blogs and more.  She's not only beautiful but she's so nice and down to earth.  She was actually upset that we had to end the interview because she enjoyed talking with us! Disclosure: I received an all expenses paid trip to LA for the Pete’s Dragon premiere and junket.  No one told me what to say or how to think.  These are all my words and 100% my own thoughts! Bryce Dallas Howard Reads Blogs Not everyone is Hollywood is aware of what we do as bloggers.  Some have never read a blog and are sometimes a bit confused on it.  But not...

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Pete’s Dragon Movie Review – Some Secrets are Too Big To Keep

Pete’s Dragon Movie Review – Some Secrets are Too Big To Keep

Pete's Dragon is nothing like the original, so if you haven't seen it that is OKAY!  You can still go see this one and know what's going on.  So read on for my Pete's Dragon Movie Review and some great images as well! Disclosure: I received an all expenses paid trip to LA for the Pete’s Dragon premiere and junket.  No one told me what to say or how to think.  These are all my words and 100% my own thoughts! Pete's Dragon Movie Review While in LA this past weekend, I attended the world premiere of Pete's Dragon.  (Make sure you read about the fun I had at the Pete's Dragon movie premiere too!)   I couldn't wait to see this movie from the first time I saw the trailer. It stars Robert Redford...

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Pete’s Dragon World Premiere in LA!

Pete’s Dragon World Premiere in LA!

Monday night I was in LA for the world premiere of Pete's Dragon.  I was invited to walk the green carpet (instead of red!) and attend the pre-party at the famous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Blvd.    I've stayed at the Roosevelt before so I was excited to be back there because it's beautiful and has so much history inside! Disclosure: I received an all expenses paid trip to LA for the Pete's Dragon premiere and junket.  No one told me what to say or how to think.  These are all my words and 100% my own thoughts! There was a lot going on but the first thing I did was take a ride with my friend Elliot.  Who is Elliot?  Why he's the dragon in Pete's Dragon and he was there giving...

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Pete’s Dragon Trailer & Coloring Sheet

Pete’s Dragon Trailer & Coloring Sheet

I'm in LA right now and tonight I'll attend the Pete's Dragon Red Carpet premiere and I'm so excited! Have you seen the trailer yet? If you haven't here it is! But before you watch, print out this fun Pete's Dragon coloring sheet for the kids.  It's a PDF file you can download to your computer. Follow me on twitter for all the fun! Pete's Dragon Trailer Pete's Dragon will be in theatres 8/12/16!

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Alice Through the Looking Glass Comes to Blu-ray October 18, 2016

Alice Through the Looking Glass Comes to Blu-ray October 18, 2016

  I'm excited to share with you that Alice Through the Looking Glass will be on blu-ray in October 2016. Alice Through the Looking Glass The all-star cast from the 2010 blockbuster is back with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter who’s desperately searching for his family; Anne Hathaway as Mirana, the kind, mild-mannered White Queen; Helena Bonham Carter as Iracebeth, the short-tempered, big-headed Red Queen; and Mia Wasikowska as Alice, the heroine at the heart of the story. Sacha Baron Cohen joins the ensemble as Time, a magical being that is part human, part clock, and the late Alan Rickman—to whom the film is dedicated—is the voice of Absolem, the blue Monarch butterfly who...

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I’m Heading to LA again for the Pete’s Dragon Premiere #PetesDragonEvent

I’m Heading to LA again for the Pete’s Dragon Premiere #PetesDragonEvent

I'm so excited to share with you that this weekend I'll be jumping on a plane to head to the west coast.  It's been a while since I've been on a California Disney blogging trip so I'm super excited for this one.   While there I'll be doing several cool things including attending the 'green' carpet premiere of Disney's Pete's Dragon!  But before we see the movie, we'll go to the premiere pre-party at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel! We will also be interviewing Bryce Dallas Howard  who plays “Grace” along with Oakes Fegley  who is “Pete” & Oona Laurence who plays “Natalie” in the movie!!!  I love doing these interviews and hearing behind the scenes happenings.  Make sure you following...

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Saving Money When Shopping for Clothes

Saving Money When Shopping for Clothes

Clothing, food and shelter are regarded as basic commodities and we all know what a huge chunk of our budget is dedicated to them. Does it have to be so much, though? Today let's make clothing our point of interest and talk about saving money while shopping. The fact is that many people are misled by passionate marketing, fashion designers, celebrity preferences, numerous shops, compelling salespeople and our own perceptions so in the end, a lot of money is practically wasted on things you will maybe wear once. Every season I have to buy new clothes for my daughters because they are still growing.  When they were babies, I could easily purchase the next size up at the end of the season...

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Shop BJ’s Wholesale for Dairy Products – A Natural Nutrient Powerhouse

Shop BJ’s Wholesale for Dairy Products – A Natural Nutrient Powerhouse

June was National Dairy month but I think every month should be celebrated with great snacks and meals that are nutrient-rich and full of goodness for your family.  All that means is add lots of Dairy to their daily diet and you'll be filling them up with everything they need to turn their bodies into Powerhouses! Did you know that dairy products can help you be healthier?  According to the International Dairy Foods Association, dairy products like milk contain nine essential nutrients, which may help to better manage your weight, reduce your risk for high-blood pressure, osteoporosis and certain cancers. Whether it's protein to help build and repair the muscle tissue of active bodies or...

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5 Ways to get Kids to Snack on Fresh Veggies

5 Ways to get Kids to Snack on Fresh Veggies

We are building a raised garden this year and I hoping that by growing some of our own veggies, my kids will want to eat more of them.  I'll try anything to get them to eat more veggies.  This summer we will be concentrating on making more healthy choices when snacking.  I've come up with a few ways of getting my kids to eat better that I'm definitely going to try.   I thinking that getting kids to make healthy snack choices is easier than most parents realize. Availability Kids (and adults) will grab what is convenient to snack on, so it is important to keep healthy snacks readily available.  Have veggies cut and ready for the family to increases the odds of a healthy snack choice.  Clear...

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A Look at Disney’s Queen of Katwe #QueenOfKatwe

A Look at Disney’s Queen of Katwe #QueenOfKatwe

Today I am sharing with you a featurette from Disney’s QUEEN OF KATWE featuring new footage from the film and interviews with stars David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o. A Look at Disney's Queen of Katwe #QueenOfKatwe QUEEN OF KATWE is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda who becomes an international chess champion.  It opens in theatres September 23, 2016. Be sure to: Like QUEEN OF KATWE on Facebook Follow QUEEN OF KATWE on Twitter  

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NEW Sara Lee Snacks Peanut Butter Crème Filled Cakes

NEW Sara Lee Snacks Peanut Butter Crème Filled Cakes

We are a family that loves anything peanut butter, especially when mixed with chocolate!  So when Sara Lee offered to send us the NEW Sara Lee Peanut Butter Creme Cakes to try, I didn't even have to think about it!  Of course I said Yes! This post is sponsored by Sara Lee.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own! Sara Lee Snacks Peanut Butter Crème Filled Cakes   Happy Snacking ® is about deliciousness. It’s all about the moment of bringing something wonderful wherever you go.   Snack time just got happier and it’s peanut buttery-PERFECT. Peanut + chocolate + snack cakes = these new, wonderfully delicious individually wrapped treats. Sara Lee ® Snacks is introducing NEW Peanut...

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