Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time Returns to the Straz

by Denise // 6 May, 2015 // Comments off

Since the tale as old as time twirled across the big screen in the 90s, Beauty and the Beast has always my favorite princess tale. Bookworm Belle with a balance of beauty and brains broke the traditional Disney Princess stereotype.... Continue reading →

Pippin Claims a Corner of the Tampa Sky

by Denise // 16 April, 2015 // Comments off

As a young girl in the 70s and 80s, my family purchased season passes to the local community theater in our home town. I fondly remember the many musicals I watched with wide-eyed wonder. Despite being low budget productions, the costumes... Continue reading →

Barbie in Princess Power Blu-Ray + DVD {Review + Giveaway}

by Denise // 26 March, 2015 // Comments off

Growing up, my sister loved Barbie dolls. She had piles of them. Actually, we both had piles of them because family and friends assumed we both loved dolls. However, any Barbie doll I received became another Barbie for my sister.... Continue reading →

Potted Potter is Comedy Perfection

by Denise // 14 March, 2015 // Comments off

For three days only, Potted Potter will charm Tampa audiences and Harry Potter fans can experience the magic of Harry Potter in a completely new light. Prior to attending the opening performance, my youngest daughter claimed not to be the... Continue reading →

EATS American Grill Review and Recipe: Penne alla Florida CANE Vodka

by Denise // 6 March, 2015 // Comments off

South of Tampa just off I-75, an oasis of good EATS awaits in the Winthrop Town Center in Riverview, a quaint little shopping village that resembles Sesame Street. In tucked in the corner village, sits EATS American Grill, a fun... Continue reading →

Ten Life Lessons I Learned From Annie the Musical

by Denise // 19 February, 2015 // Comments off

Tuesday evening, I was invited to attend Annie the Musical at the Straz through a partnership with the Tampa Bay Bloggers. As a little girl back in the 80’s, I first experienced Annie on Broadway with my family and my... Continue reading →

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