Cars 3 is zooming into theaters on June 16th! Did you ever wonder HOW the movie was made? I was invited to Pixar Studios to learn all about the making of Disney/Pixar’s new summer 2017 hit. Click here to read about my “Exclusive Tour of Pixar Animation Studios”. One of the largest tools in creating…
Pit Stop Stella Presents: A Day at the Sonoma Raceway #cars3
Up until my husband and I settled down to raise our family in rural Pennsylvania in 2002, I was a single city girl: Hawaii, Tokyo and New York City to be exact. NASCAR was not in my vocabulary, so most of my knowledge about racing was from TV and the movies. Recently, I attended a special…
Debt Payoff Update for April 2017
I’m still in complete shock that it’s been a year since I have posted about our Debt Free Journey! Our last update for May/June 2016 discussed how hubby had broken his foot and was out of work for several weeks. Shortly after that we decided to purchase an RV and head to Utah and drive…
Save on Digital Media Academy Summer Camp
Every year I love to have my son participate in at least one camp to further his education. It’s time to start thinking about summer. Right now you can save big on Digital Media Academy! Save BIG on camp next summer when you take advantage of our pre-season sale – the lowest prices of the year…
Exclusive Tour of Pixar Animation Studios: Cars 3 Headquarters #cars3 #disneypixar #Cars3Event
What would your dream job physically look like? Picture yourself working alongside people who dream, create and collaborate as far and wide as their imagination takes them. Office cubicles and walls do not exist – in fact, you are encouraged to eat lunch in a public high-ceiling NYC-style bistro as well as use the outdoor…
Disney Junior: PUPPY DOG PALS review and Activity Sheets #PuppyDogPalsEvent
Looking for a fun series for the littles and the young at heart? Disney Junior has new characters and adventures for you! Meet PUPPY DOG PALS: Bingo and Rollo, on the Disney Channel, Disney Junior app and You Tube April 14th. Originally written for preschool children, these adorable pug brothers will bounce their way into anyone’s…
Clips from Disneynature – BORN IN CHINA, in theaters April 21 #BornInChina
Let’s go on a virtual safari to the far regions of China with Disneynature’s magnificent documentary filmmakers. In March, we were invited to California, for a special screening of the movie: BORN IN CHINA. BORN IN CHINA takes us on an exciting and epic trip into the wilds of China to some of the more…
THE TOY BOX: Behind the Scenes with Mentor Pixar Toy Guru JEN TAN #ABCTVEvent #TheToyBox
If you are anything like me, then you happily watch all the extras attached to your favorite shows and movies: Behind the Scenes, Bloopers, and even Audio Commentary with cast and crew. So, you can imagine how difficult it was to contain myself when we not only screened a BRAND NEW AWESOME TV SHOW ON…
Introducing Our New Favorite Family TV Show: The TOY BOX Premiered April 7th on ABC #ABCTVEvent #TheToyBox
Last week, I attended an exclusive Mom-Blogger Press Event! We were treated to several different movie and television show premieres with Disney, Pixar, and the ABC Television Network “Click here to: Join us on a trip to San Francisco with Disney, Pixar and ABC March 27-29”. I am so excited to share all of my…
Beauty and the Beast: “Something There” Clip + New Activity Sheets #BeOurGuest
Disney’s musical romance BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is now playing in theaters everywhere! To celebrate, enjoy these Beauty and the Beast Activity Sheets, that include: bookmarks, a memory game, maze and a door hanger. I have heard wonderful things about the magical movie, so you MUST go to the theater this weekend and see the live-action version!…
Family Review: Robo-Dog: Airborne #Lionsgateathome
This week, my family watched Robo-Dog: Airborne, the sequel to the original 2015 Robo-Dog movie. Check out the trailer for a peek into the story. Your family will enjoy Robo-Dog: Airborne if you like: talking animal movies predictable story-lines for younger minds to follow plot-lines easier G-rated, so no concern about inappropriate language, situations or…
Join us on a trip to San Francisco with Disney, Pixar and ABC March 27-29 #Cars3Event #ABCTVEvent #TheToyBox #PuppyDogPalsEvent
Friends, thanks to your readership and online support, Healthy Frugal Living (previously known as Debt Free Spending) has received our 3rd invitation to share exclusive Disney pixie dust with you! We were selected as one of the top 25 Bloggers to take you along to San Francisco for the release of Disney/Pixar’s CARS 3, the…
Moana: Voice of the Islands Bonus Clips #moana
Have you seen the multi-award winning, Oscar-nominated Moana yet?? I have watched it a few times on the big screen, and fell in love with the soundtrack as soon as I heard a few notes from the amazing Lin-Manuel Miranda magical piece. Musical and Disney fans will adore this major motion picture. On March 7th, you…
First Glimpse: Golden Globe® winner Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins in MARY POPPINS RETURNS
OH MY WOW!! Friends, check out this first glimpse of Golden Globe® winner Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins in MARY POPPINS RETURNS, the all new sequel to Disney’s 1964 film MARY POPPINS. The cast and crew are incredible, and I know will do a spectacular job with the next chapter of our beloved Mary Poppins. Directed…