I am a Disney Fan. And I grew up watching Star Wars. I am all in on the Disney vacations, and Star Wars Themed rides. I will disclose that I was a Disney employee for fifteen years. As an employee, I received passes to the parks and a discount on Disney lodging. That made going […]
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MTV Turns 40
One time, in college, I auditioned for MTV. I mean, not for a music video or even as a VJ, but for the game show, Remote Control. Remote Control was the perfect game show for my particular set of skills. It aired at the perfect time of my life. Meaning, a time in my life […]
Magnolia Network Hot Takes
The Magnolia Network is set to take over the DIY network on July 15th. The Magnolia Network is run by Chip and Joanna Gaines. The former HGTV house flippers turned superstars, turned Walt Disney of domesticity. They’ve parlayed their incredible popularity and Pinterest perfection aesthetic into curating an entire network of shows. It’s a big […]
A GenX Guide to Cheugy
There’s a new word popular with the kids today, cheugy. Pronounced, chew-gee. It sounds disgusting, or maybe how to describe what’s stuffed in a candy bar. “I love the new peanut butter Milky Way with caramel cheugy.” Actually, cheugy is the word kids today use to describe trends that are out! Here’s a little run down of what’s oh […]
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Skincare Routine For The Rest of Us
Recently the actress and lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow shared an instructional video outlining her skincare routine. “I believe that beauty and wellness are inextricably linked,” said Paltrow. I, too, would like to be well and beautiful, so I watched, hoping to garner some ideas for my aging face. I certainly can’t gain Paltrow-level skin, but maybe Paltrow adjacent? […]
Update a 90s Bathroom
Our upstairs bathroom was designed in 1999 for two little boys. The “Boys’ Bathroom” is big, served them well, and also served as the extra bathroom when we hosted a party or holiday event. But by 2021 the boys were grown it was WELL overdue for a spruce up. I decided to leave the tub […]