Jack’s Birthday Cakes
If you know me, you know that Jack is my child, and I strive to give him the best life. That being said, every single year I have gotten him a cake for his birthday and in honor of his 10th birthday, I am sharing the past 10 years in birthday cakes. Hope you enjoy this walk down memory lane as much as I did.
Flannel and Flapjacks: Jack Turns 10
Happy 10th Birthday, Jack! I would be lying if I said I was excited about this birthday, but the truth is I have been trying all weekend and snuggling him so hard. Time truly flies when you’re having fun, and this little guy and I have been living out our best lives. Here are my favorite pictures from Jack’s flannel and flapjack’s birthday party.
Movie Review: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is a feel-good fashion fairytale. And you’ll be pleased to learn that in the new film Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (in theaters Friday, July 15), Mrs. Harris does, in fact, go to Paris. Get ready for all your Paris dreams to come true.
Lesley Manville plays the role of Mrs. Harris or Ada as her friends know her. Mrs. Harris is a London house cleaner often relied on for emotional support by her clients, and some take advantage of her when it comes to paying.
Mrs. Harris is the dreamer we all are. She’s waiting for her husband to return from war (numerous years have passed) he flew a mission, and his plane went down. Technically he’s still missing in action, and Mrs. Harris is the only one with faith that he could still return home.
One day while Mrs. Harris is working for her wealthiest client and most dreadful she gets a glimpse of a gorgeous Dior dress, and it’s at that most things start moving in a positive direction for the ever-so-lovely Mrs. Harris.
While Mrs. Harris is jotting down notes and figuring out numbers and how much money she gets a knock on the door. Out of the blue Mrs. Harris receives the closure that she needed—her beloved husband has passed away. There’s a bit of war widow money to be collected, combined with a lucky turn at a local lottery, which gives Mrs. Harris the wild idea to head to Paris and get herself a Dior dress.
Like many of us, Mrs. Harris is a dreamer. And after spotting that gorgeous Dior frock at her clients, she wanted something special in her life, we’ve all been there.
I bet you’re wondering how is a house cleaner going to get to Paris, and get the frock of her dreams—with great determination, that’s how. Mrs. Harris walks into Dior off the street where a fashion show is going on. She has a stack of cash, a dream, and of course a dreadful woman standing in her way trying to have her removed.
The movie continues as the Dior fashion show stuns, and Mrs. Harris works to make her dreams of owning a Dior frock come true. She meets new friends along the way, turns enemies into friends, and helps others discover their way.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is for the dreamers. It’s the movie we all want to see right now. Grab your girlfriends or go alone, just grab some popcorn and enjoy one of my favorite movies that have come out this year.
Nomadik Subscription Review: Light the Night Box
I received this Nomadik subscription box in exchange for my honest review.
I’m back to provide another review on this month’s Nomadik box and let me spill something right now. Hands down this is my favorite box that I’ve received. I’ll be really honest, the box arrived right before I left for my Joshua Tree trip, and I took most of the contents of the box with me. I am sharing my full review of the Light the Night Nomadik Subscription box, as well as each product that was in the box below. This is one review you don’t want to miss.
What was in the Light the Night Subscription Box?
Sun Company Versa 360 Rechargeable Headlamp
I knew I would be doing a night hike while in Joshua Tree, and already had my headlamp packed. My headlamp takes batteries and they don’t last very long in the extreme heat or cold. Once the Light the Night Nomadik box arrives and I discovered the rechargeable headlamp, I took mine out of my pack and packed this one.
Honestly, the headlamp was amazing. The ball joint gives the light 360 degrees of movement, there are 6 white LEDs and 3 red LEDs. The headlamp charges via USB and has a full charge in just 4 hours and has become my adventure must-have.
One80Light Light Diffusing Bag
The multipurpose drawstring bag can easily turn into a hanging lantern by putting a headlamp inside. The bag diffuses the light inside, creating the perfect ambiance at your campsite. The ambiance it creates is truly wonderful.
Nite Ize BugLit LED Micro Flashlight
Equipped with bendable gear tie legs that can be bent, wrapped, or twisted to hold the light anywhere and everywhere. Lately, I have been using the S-Biner clip and attached this cute little bug to my keychain.
Coghlan’s Reflective Guy Line—25 feet
Reflective Guy Line is the product I didn’t know that I needed. This highly visible line minimizes any tripping on your tent or tarp in low light. It’s also great for trail marking.
Overall Thoughts
Loved the Light the Night Nomadik box so much. I have already used every single product multiple times, and the headlamp was amazing for lighting up Heart Rock in Joshua Tree.
Returning to Detroit: Hamilton
Have you heard the news? Hamilton is coming back to November 15 – December 4, 2022. And I am so excited to see it again! Who’s grabbing tickets!
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Detroit are excited to announce the Detroit return of HAMILTON at the Fisher Theatre November 15 – December 4, 2022.
Broadway In Detroit subscribers can purchase their HAMILTON tickets now as a benefit of their 60th Anniversary Season Subscription. Season subscriptions are still available for the six remaining shows in Broadway In Detroit’s 60th Anniversary season. The remaining shows include My Fair Lady, Ain’t Too Proud, Dear Evan Hansen, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Beetlejuice, and Jagged Little Pill. Full Series Subscriptions start at $365 and include a ticket to all six shows and the ability to purchase tickets for season extras prior to public on-sale dates. For more information on Broadway in Detroit, subscriptions, group sales and more, please visit www.BroadwayinDetroit.com
The single ticket on sale date for the return engagement of HAMILTON will be announced at a later time.
HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. The HAMILTON creative team previously collaborated on the Tony Award®-Winning Best Musical In the Heights. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
HAMILTON features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, casting by The Telsey Office, Bethany Knox, CSA, and General Management by Baseline Theatrical. The musical is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater. The HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast Recording is available everywhere nationwide. The HAMILTON recording received a 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Children under the age of five will not be permitted in the theatre.
For information on HAMILTON, visit the show’s website and social media pages at:
- HamiltonMusical.com
- Facebook.com/HamiltonMusical
- Instagram.com/HamiltonMusical
- Twitter.com/HamiltonMusical
Performance times for HAMILTON appearing on November 15 – December 4, 2022 at the Fisher Theatre located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:
- Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
- Additional show on Monday, November 21 at 8:00 p.m.
- No show on Thursday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
- Special Open Caption performance on TBD
For group sales (10 or more) please email broadwayindetroitgroups@theambassadors.com or call 313-871-1132.
For more information on Broadway in Detroit, subscriptions, group sales and more, please visit www.BroadwayinDetroit.com
Fashion meets Food 