Well, if you're finally enjoying nicer weather like we are here in NE Ohio, I'm sure you've got spring cleaning on the brain. I love being able to turn off the heat, open the windows, and let the fresh air circulate through the house. After all, it can become quite stuffy after an extra long, extra brutal winter. (And I do mean brutal...I think Mother Nature had a bone to pick. Here it reached temps of -50 with the wind chill at times. Yikes!) 

Of course spring cleaning can become pretty overwhelming. There are cobwebs to knock out of corners, baseboards to scrub, floors to polish and clean, and then of course, there's trying to organize everything and make room for warm weather clothing and gear. When you have 3 kids, that can be quite a challenge. Any parent will agree, having kids means having lots and lots of random stuff. More than they could possibly ever need at one time. (I'm seriously thinking about having a yard sale to thin out some of the clutter, but don't tell the kiddos!) 

Since you're already doing a top-to-bottom spring cleaning, why not take this time to also redecorate a bit? One of my biggest decorating challenges would have to be our kids' bedrooms. You see, we bought a wonderful Century home that was built in 1924. It's got tons of character and charm, but it also has 3 very tiny kids' bedrooms. And when I say tiny, I mean TINY. Which is probably why I have toys scattered throughout the whole darn house...Their rooms can't accommodate them all! But that's a whole different post entirely. 

I have some very exciting news to share! A few days ago, here I was minding my own business and feeling irritated by yet another snow forecast, when I opened my e-mail to find an invitation to sunny LA! (I'm pretty certain it won't be snowing there in early May! At least I hope not...) 

From May 4th through May 7th, I will be in Hollywood for the premiere of Disney's "Million Dollar Arm" starring the Jon Hamm!  This looks like it will be a fantastic, feel-good movie that the whole family can enjoy. Oh, and if you like baseball, you're definitely going to want to check out this movie when it hits theaters everywhere on May 16,2014. 

But the fun doesn't stop there! In addition to attending this exciting Hollywood premiere, I will also be heading to ABC studios. I will be attending a taping of one of my favorite late night shows, "Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!", and I will also be visiting the set of the hit series, "The Mistresses". How cool is that?! 

Wait! There's more! I will also be attending a special dinner to celebrate Star Wars Rebels,  a fun show on DisneyXD.  It's funny....It's on May the 4th. May the Fourth Be With You...You know...May the Force Be With You? Okay. Dumb joke. Still, it's bound to be a blast! In the meantime, I am doing my Star Wars homework, much to my sci-fi loving husband's amusement. I admit...I have never seen any of the Star Wars movies. By the time I head to LA, this will not be the case. I plan to have a Star Wars Marathon to prepare myself for this out of this world event! 

I am SO excited about this trip, and cannot WAIT to share all kinds of awesome things with you all! So keep your eyes open from 5/4-5/7 for all kinds of Disney and ABC fun! 

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My favorite part about spring and summer would have to be relaxing on my deck while I listen to Bruno Mars and watch the kids play. Here in Ohio, it's finally starting to warm up a bit, but it's still quite chilly in the mornings. That's the perfect time to put on a soft cardigan and my Nature's Sleep Memory Foam Slippers and indulge in a hot cup of Mighty Leaf Tea. I absolutely love sipping away on their amazing tea blends to start my day. As the temperatures rise as summer approaches, I will still enjoy this morning ritual. I will just switch out my hot tea for one of Mighty Leaf Tea's iced tea blends. 

Recently, I got to check out an amazing tea sampler from Mighty Leaf Tea. The Taste of the Tropics Gift Sampler includes 3 delectable varieties of tea: Vanilla Bean, Green Tea Tropical, and African Nectar. It even comes with a pretty satin bow, making it perfect for gift giving! 

Okay, so everyone knows that baseball season is upon us. Here in the Cleveland, Ohio area, Tribe fans are already sporting their team logo shirts, hats, and more. My Grandma loves the Cleveland Indians, so I know she's thrilled that it's that time of year again...Even if Cleveland loses. A lot. There's some kind of curse on our teams, and we never seem to go all the way. That's alright, though. It's all about the love of the game, right?

Well in celebration of the upcoming release of Disney's "Million Dollar Arm" starring the fabulous Jon Hamm, there is a super fun contest that just may make one contestant a cool million dollars richer. (Yes, I said someone could win ONE MILLION DOLLARS!) 

Disney is giving amateur baseball pitchers in the nation a chance to compete for a $1 million prize in the Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest. The Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest is being held to celebrate the opening of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm,” an incredible true story about two young men who went from never throwing a baseball to getting a Major League tryout.

Amateur baseball pitchers—male or female, who are legal United States residents at least 18 years of age or older—are invited to qualify to compete in the preliminary rounds of the Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest at either Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida,  Disneyland® Resort in California or at the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day at the Tribeca Family Festival in New York City. The three contestants from each location who throw the fastest pitches will advance to the finals and have a chance to compete for a $1 million prize at the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” in Hollywood, California. Official rules are available on Disney.com’s “Million Dollar Arm” homepage at http://movies.disney.com/million-dollar-arm/special-event.

Presented by SUBWAY® restaurants, the three qualifying events will take place on April 25 and 26, from 7 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at both Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif. and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World® and on April 26 only, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day during the Tribeca Family Festival in New York City. Contestants will throw three pitches, each tracked by a radar gun, in an attempt to throw the fastest pitch. All participants will receive tickets for themselves and a guest to see an advance screening of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” at an AMC Theatres location later that evening.

Nine finalists chosen during these qualifying events will have a chance to compete for the $1 million prize at the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm.” The top three eligible pitchers with the fastest pitches from each qualifying round location will be flown with his or her guest to the final contest, which will take place at the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” in Hollywood, Calif., on May 6.  Each of these finalists will throw three pitches on Hollywood Boulevard. Any eligible finalist who throws one 100 mph strike (out of three pitches) will become a potential winner of the $1 million grand prize.

The nine finalists and their guests will be VIPs at the film’s premiere along with stars, filmmakers, major league players, coaches, scouts and celebrities.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Subject to Official Rules available at event or at http://movies.disney.com/million-dollar-arm/special-event.

 
STAY TUNED! I have a HUGE announcement to make soon regarding "MILLION DOLLAR ARM"! This is BIG, people....Really, really big! 

This sleepy guy here is my husband. Yes, he is sleeping with a stuffed animal as a pillow. It wasn't time for bed, and he claimed he was just "resting his eyes for a second." Famous last words in this house.

Here's my husband snoozing again, this time sitting upright. Of course he denied he was going to sleep. He's never going to sleep, according to him. Even my Yorkie, Trouble, didn't buy it. I couldn't resist taking this photo. It's as if Trouble is saying, "Come on, Daddy....Not again! I want to play!"