2018 July

Get Ready for ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ with Original and Sequel DVDs

July 6, 2018

Your reservation is ready for July 13 at “Hotel Transylvania: Summer Vacation!”

Join America’s favorite monster family as they embark on a fantastic voyage onboard a cruise ship. The frightful family is back again, but this time Drac (Adam Sandler) and company are the ones in need of a vacation from running the hotel.

While things seem to be seamlessly cruising along, their vacation takes a turn for the worst when Mavis (Selena Gomez) realizes that Drac has been smitten by the human captain of the ship, Ericka, who doesn’t have the family’s best interest at heart.

Before it’s time to check into theaters for the latest installment of “Hotel Transylvania,” grab your little ghouls and goblins, and catch up with “Hotel Transylvania” and “Hotel Transylvania 2”— the first two movies that made you fall in love with the friendly spooks in the first place.

Both movies are available on DVD and jam-packed with awesome special features and extras like commentary from Sandler and music videos to make your viewing even more enjoyable.

Get ready to visit the lovingly creepy family for a fun-filled adventure that will make you and your little ones scream with delight!

My kids love both movies and can’t wait to see “Hotel Transylvania: Summer Vacation” this weekend when it opens in theaters July 13!

“Hotel Transylvania” is available here, $5.

“Hotel Transylvania 2 is available here, $8.

Are you planning a summer vacation? If so, where are you going?

Pretty-in-Pink at PinkNic with Love Beauty and Planet

July 2, 2018

This past weekend was what dreams are made of.

Thanks to my lovely friends at Love Beauty and Planet — an eco-friendly vegan hair & skincare brand — I had the pleasure of attending the third annual PinkNic rosé picnic and music festival on Governors Island in New York City.

The two-day, picture-perfect event was filled with fun, good food, awesome music and of course people clad in their favorite shades of pink (and white) gathered for a chic afternoon of mingling, rosé sipping and sunbathing in the heart of New York Harbor.

As we got closer to the event, a bubble-gum-pink painted Ferris Wheel came into view, making a striking contrast against the bright, blue sky. Upon entering the event, attendees were greeted by beautiful stilt-walkers towering over guests in decorative, cotton-candy-colored costumes that looked straight out of Cirque du Soleil. Everyone in attendance looked stunning and those who wanted to amp up their looks even more were treated to a hairstyling booth sponsored by Love, Beauty and Planet.

At the beauty station, guests could get their hair styled eye-catching braids, flowers and scarves for beautiful, festival-ready looks. I was immediately drawn to the satin pink scarves to take my look up a notch. I tied the scarf around my head, creating a bandana-style headband that looked adorable, if I do say so myself!

Throughout the Love, Beauty and Planet space, there were fun activations like a see-saw, stationery bike and heart-shaped wall for guests to share short, hand-written messages about how they plan to help the environment. The wall activation is part of the brand’s #SmallActsofLove campaign, that promotes ways in which people can help preserve the earth. Whether it’s using glass water bottles or recycling your old makeup containers, all small acts lead to big impacts for the environment.

The brand’s designated area also had baskets of their Cleansing Body Mist for guests to enjoy on the sweltering hot day. Infused with coconut water, the refreshing mist smelled heavenly and was the perfect antidote for the scorching heat. It’s now one of my favorite summertime essentials to combat rising temps. In fact, I’m packing it for my trip to New Orleans for the Essence Festival later this week.

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Love, Beauty and Planet Coconut & Mimosa Flower Showerless Cleansing Mist available here, $7.

In addition to Love, Beauty and Planet’s cutesy beauty booth, the rest of the picnic space had been transformed into a pastel, social media paradise. With adorable backdrops at every turn, there were endless Instagram-worthy shots that would make any influencer swoon at the photo possibilities. Plus, the stage was even decked out with pink lights.

Pink has always been one of my favorite colors, but after attending this pink party, my love for the girly shade has grown. If you are a fan of pink, pretty arrangements and decorations, then keep your eyes peeled for next year’s can’t-miss pink party!

Have you ever used any Love, Beauty and Planet products? If so, what are your favorites? Have you ever attended PinkNic?