Author: Tammy Litke

I think I may have mentioned a time or two on my blog before that I love pancakes.  It’s one of those foods that I could eat every day and probably never get tired of them.  In what feels like the never ending supply of food in my pantry and freezer that we need to use up before we move, I tweaked a recipe that I had from the National Honey Board, and made pancakes with a blueberry syrup the other morning.

Smoothies are one of my favorite quick, healthy things to make, and this recipe is perfect, it was even slurped up by the pickiest of eaters.  It’s good for hot summer days and it’s simple to make.  You could really add any of your favorite fruit instead of raspberries and make this smoothie all your own.

“Teen Beach Movie,” is an exuberant song, sand and surf fest set inside a retro beach party movie.  The storyline depicts how 1960s sensibilities motivate a modern girl to affirm her capability, strengths and goals.

The television premiere of “Teen Beach Movie,” a Disney Channel Original Movie, is FRIDAY, JULY 19 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel U.S. followed by telecasts on Disney Channels around the world.  It will be available Monday, July 15 to verified users on the WATCH Disney Channel app and WATCHDisneyChannel.com.

My daughter dislikes shopping.  A. Lot.  She doesn’t like trying things on in changing rooms, she doesn’t like waiting in line.

Therefore I spend a great deal of time shopping for her, either in the store or online.  She is so not a fashionista.  If she could wear sweat pants and a graphic tee all day every day, that would be her outfit of choice. 

So I’ve been trying to encourage her to ‘improve’ on her fashion choices. 

THE WAY, WAY BACK is a new comedy from Fox Searchlight Pictures, the studio that brought you 500 Days of Summer, Juno and Little Miss Sunshine comes the indie family comedy of the summer!  THE WAY, WAY BACK is written and directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (co-writers of The Descendants) and stars an amazing ensemble cast including Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell, Maya Rudolph and Liam James, Amanda Peet and Rob Corddry.

FlitFlop is a neat European footwear brand whose products help increase the activation of certain leg muscles, diffuse underfoot pressure, absorb shock and make walking easier on your joints.

You can find loads of different styles and colors of FitFlops on Shoetique.com.  Check it out and then come back….see what I mean about Shoetique?  Awesome selection, right?!  I found so many pairs I wanted to buy.  I think my husband is probably glad I’m on a spending hiatus due to our move

Warner Bros. is proud to announce the arrival of Jack the Giant Slayer released on DVD & Blu-ray on June 18!

Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing Jack (Nicholas Hoult), into the battle of this life to stop them and rescue the princess!

The question is… are you courageous enough to rescue the princess? Are you brave like Jack?  Take the quiz to find out!

When I was growing up, 3D technology was akin to red-and-blue cardboard glasses that were taped on the side of a Slurpee cup. Now it seems it’s rare for a movie to be released only in 2D with no 3D counterpart to view it in. But is 3D the best choice for families?

My husband and I, for one, love 3D movies; we even have a whole 3D system set up in our home. But our daughter doesn’t like 3D movies at all.

The day is almost here…Monsters University comes to theaters this Friday, June 21st!

If your kids are excited for the movie AND you need something to do to keep them busy now that they’re out of school, go ahead and download and print these fun activity sheets.