My 7 year-old daughter was tickled when she found out she would be meeting Paddington at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens! In fact, she woke me up before…
The Star Wars universe has long presented Darth Maul less as an outright villain and more as a tragic figure. As such, appearances in spinoffs like “Star Wars Rebels” and…
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has a brand new exhibit celebrating Studio Ghibli’s sweet and magical film Ponyo. The colorful exhibit runs February 14, 2026 through January 10, 2027. I attended the press…
The OC Fair is currently in its 135th year, offering exhibits, competitions, entertainment options, and, of course, a wide selection of food. The fair runs from July 18 through August…
Disney invites you to sample the taste of California at its annual Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. The festival offers over 80 food and drinks from various booths…
As I have gotten older, with the constant use of computers, mobile devices, and gaming, I have noticed that eye strain has become more prevalent over the years Since switching…
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Every year I get access to the North American International Toy Fair and a sneak peek of the best toys that will make it to store shelves and toy websites…
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Followers of NBC’s A.D. The Bible Continues, can now tune into its digital companion series, Beyond A.D., available on NBC.com. Hosted by E! News co-host Jason Kennedy, the weekly half-hour show will…
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Summer is here and being a mother of two little kids, for me the season is about a lot more than merely sipping chilled margaritas while getting tanned on the…
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Keep an eye out for the The Honda Guys in Blue! They might surprise you, just like our That’s IT Mommy contributor, Angela. She had her tank filled by a…
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Monkey Kingdom is a marvel of modern filmmaking. The cinematography, as well as, editing is brilliant. The stars of the film are the toque macaque, monkeys who who live deep…
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Today in Anaheim, California, J.J. Abrams (writer/director/producer) and Kathleen Kennedy (producer) kicked off Star Wars Celebration with an exclusive new look at STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. They welcomed surprise…
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If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit the Japanese American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles, there is still time to catch the hit Hello Kitty museum exhibition, Hello!…
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There’s little doubt that the execution of, and ultimately the evacuation from, the Vietnam War was terribly mishandled and ill-conceived. In Rory Kennedy’s film Last Days in Vietnam for the PBS…
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With our year-round sunny weather here in Southern California, sunscreen is must. At play dates in the park or outdoor parties, I can’t seem to catch the kids long enough…