This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Missouri Division of Tourism for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. This is the first year that I have had a child in school, so previously we were able to go on vacation whenever we planned it. As this school year is rapidly coming to an end, I am beginning to see the desire and … [Read more...]
Walking the Red Carpet with the Stars! Iron Man 3 Premiere #IronMan3Event
Disclosure: Disney and Marvel sponsored my travel, accommodations and activities for this trip to LA. As always — my opinions and statements on the blog are my own! The past week has just been a whirlwind of total awesomeness. You will see a number of posts from me over the next couple of weeks about all the incredible aspects of … [Read more...]
Wheel n Deal Mama is going to Hollywood!! #IronMan3Event
I think I've mentioned a few times lately about how much I LOVE Iron Man, right?! Well you can only imagine my reaction when I saw the subject line... "Disney & Marvel Invite You to Los Angeles! 4/23-4/25". I think my heart skipped a beat and I stopped breathing for at least 30 seconds! I've been trying to hold in my excitement to wait … [Read more...]
What is YOUR Ideal Car? #KiaHoliday
I have posted a bit about traveling over the past couple of months. Between Top Tips for Road Trips and Traveling for the Holidays... my next thought was what is the "ideal" car? I haven't actually even thought too much about it. Sure there are fancy schmancy cars out there that I would LOVE to have and would probably fit the bill of "ideal" … [Read more...]
A Snowy Holiday Road Trip – Share Your’s! #KiaHoliday
Well it may not have been as eventful as what happens in movies like Little Miss Sunshine or National Lampoon’s Vacation – no dead bodies anyway – but I will never forget the holiday road trip my family took from Albuquerque to Portland one Christmas in the 1990's. The twins, my youngest sister and brother, had flown ahead to our grandparent’s, so … [Read more...]
Road Trips: 5 Ways to Make it Easier – Share Your’s! #KiaSocialClub
When I first started this blog, I lived in Yuma, Arizona. That meant a few road trips with the two little ones, both my family and hubby’s live in New Mexico. Since we moved back to New Mexico, we have also packed up the kids and traveled to Los Angeles for vacation. Nowadays, you can keep the kids occupied with their own personal DVD player or … [Read more...]
Hilton Garden Inn: The Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood!
If you are heading to Hollywood the Hilton Garden Inn is a great way to experience the Glitz and Glamour! Just 2 blocks from Hollywood Blvd and the Hollywood/Highland mall -- which by the way, is where the Dolby theater is! This hotel gives you just enough distance from the hustle and bustle while still being just a 5 minute jaunt. The nice … [Read more...]
Cars Land at California Adventure!
Cars Land. Do I really need to say more than that? By Disney. That should be enough to get you booking the next flight right? ;) Joking aside, Cars Land was EPIC. You are literally transported into the movie. I live just off Route 66 (in Albuquerque, NM) and they have recreated everything so well, that I actually thought they may have … [Read more...]
The Glitz and Glamour of the Brave Premiere!
I actually used to live about 2 blocks away from the Dolby theatre, I was always too busy to even think about the premieres and glitz and glamour going on a few blocks away. So it was definitely a treat to experience it in full force with the Brave Premiere! First off, the fact that it was held in the Dolby Theatre, where they host … [Read more...]
Disney’s Brave – Freedom Broch Clip! #BraveCarsLandEvent
Disney just released another new Video Clip for Brave! If you missed my announcement yesterday, I am going to have the honor of attending the World Premiere of Brave in Los Angeles at the Grand opening of the Dolby Theatre! Be sure to read my full announcement here. :) I can't wait!! Brave will be released everywhere June 22nd -- I … [Read more...]