Be Chic Literate: 100 Days of Cake and The Flip Side

My daughters and I have embarked on our own summer reading program - we each set a goal of how many books we wanted to read this summer {I picked 25, Peyton - 30, Little Miss Lo - 40, and my oh so ambitious Kenziekins decided that we should read her 60}, the person who meets their goal first will get the ultimate bragging rights and I'll buy them a book of their choice when the competition ends {right before they go back to school on August 8}. Lately I've found that I'm more attracted to titles in the YA genre, so I think Peyton and I may have to toss a coin to see who gets to read which of these new books from Simon & Schuster first! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory Makes a Splash as Part of Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart at Philip's Arena!

Disney•Pixar’s record-breaking animated feature Finding Dory makes a splash this September in Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart, produced by Feld Entertainment, Inc. The action-packed adventure also brings Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out to the icy stage for the first time, together with other beloved Disney characters. Tickets are on sale today, Thursday, July 7, for the Atlanta show at Philips Arena.

Pressing Pause: A Book for Moms Who Need a Moment to Themselves

Kids bickering? Schedule jam-packed? Dishes and laundry both piled up high? Perhaps it's time you pressed pause. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Fantastic Summer Reads from Simon & Schuster

My daughters and I have embarked on our own summer reading program - we each set a goal of how many books we wanted to read this summer {I picked 25, Peyton - 30, Little Miss Lo - 40, and my oh so ambitious Kenziekins decided that we should read her 60}, the person who meets their goal first will get the ultimate bragging rights and I'll buy them a book of their choice when the competition ends {right before they go back to school on August 8}. Considering our collective involvement in Kenzie reaching her goal, it has been very important to us to find books that will entertain us all - in comes these perfect selections from Simon & Schuster! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

See Disney's The BFG in theaters on July 1!

I am so excited that Disney’s THE BFG will be opening in theaters everywhere this Friday, July 1st! This is the first time that Steven Spielberg has directed for Disney and it’s an amazing and magical film that must be seen on the big screen!

New Releases from Picador Books!

My goal this summer is to read 20 books  - and Picador Books is helping me reach my goal big time! I just received this awesome box of book mail from them and now I can't decide which one to read first! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Be Chic Literate: A Study In Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

A Study In Charlotte
Series: Book 1 in The Charlotte Holmes Trilogy
Pages: 336 Pages
Genre: Young Adult, Suspense, Mystery
Publisher: HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Books, March 1, 2016

Links: Goodreads // Amazon
Overall Rating: 4.75/5

*Library Book*

A Tribute to Her Father - Patricia Gucci – In The Name of Gucci: A Memoir (Be Chic Literate)

In the Name of Gucci: A Memoir, by Patricia Gucci (Crown Archetype) is the first book written by a direct descendant of Guccio Gucci—Patricia’s grandfather and the company’s founder. It chronicles her life as the secret love child of Aldo Gucci and Bruna—the woman he fell in love with when she was just eighteen. Woven throughout the book is the relationship between Aldo and Patricia Gucci, the first woman in the family to be elected to the Gucci board of directors and his sole universal heir. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

The New Trailer for "Pete's Dragon" is Here!!!

Check-out the new trailer for Disney’s PETE’S DRAGON, which features spectacular never-before-seen footage of Pete’s dragon, Elliot.

The film, which is a reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence and Robert Redford and is directed by David Lowery, opens nationwide on August 12th!

See the New Teaser Trailer for Disney's MOANA!

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new feature film “Moana” is about an adventurous teenager who, with help from demigod Maui, sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and save her people.

Be Chic Literate-Father's Day Edition (A Father's Day Gift Guide)

It's been a few years since my last one, so I'm excited to share a bookish Father's Day gift guide - featuring some new releases from Saga Press that are perfect for your sci-fi loving dad! {Review copies provided for coverage consideration}

Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions 2016 Pre-Sale Offer (Infinite Energy Center)

The pre-sale offer for Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions 2016 is going on now through June 22 at 11:59 PM. Below is all of the information!

Be Chic Literate: The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington is the cofounder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post and the book was inspired by the day in 2007 when she collapsed from exhaustion and how that became her wakeup call. She wrote about the experience in her #1 NYT bestselling book Thrive and as she traveled the country talking with people, the issue that folks brought up most often was sleep and how they weren’t getting enough of it. Arianna – who after her collapse, learned how to prioritize sleep and went from sleep amateur to sleep pro – wrote The Sleep Revolution to help the rest of us do the same. In the book, she becomes our personal sleep evangelist, coach, and champion. She compiles the latest research about just how sleep-deprived we are, the havoc it wrecks on us personally and collectively, and uses the latest cutting-edge research and science to lay out a roadmap of practical tips to help us get to sleep. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Cirque du Soleil's TORUK – The First Flight Returning to Atlanta (Infinite Energy Center/Duluth)

When I tell y'all I'm excited - I'M EXCITED! The beloved Cirque du Soleil is returning to Atlanta with their touring production, TORUK – The First Flight {which is based on the James Cameron’s record-breaking film AVATAR}. Following their successful run of the big top production KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities this spring, Cirque du Soleil will bring the arena show TORUK – The First Flight to the Infinite Energy Center for seven performances from June 15-19. FYI: the Infinite Energy Center is a hop, skip, and a jump away from me, I've been dying to see a Cirque du Soleil performance {for years}, AND the hubby and I are in desperate need of a date night - and we get to go to the opening night performance!!!!

Plan Your Next Family Fun Night at Bowlmor Lanes!

According to the American Camp Association (ACA) the average summer day camp costs $304 a week, with for-profit camps costing and upward of $500+. As a parent, this cost can be overwhelming especially for a family with multiple children.

Family fun should be affordable - but the rise in bowling’s popularity has also coincided with a steep increase in price by some area bowling alleys, putting the activity beyond the means of many Atlanta families. Bowlmor Lanes has set out to change that!

See the Teaser Trailer for Disney's Live Action Beauty and The Beast!

The first sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming live-action re-telling of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is out. Giving audiences a glimpse at the highly anticipated film based on the animated classic which refashions the iconic characters and musical numbers from the tale as old as time, the film stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST opens in theaters everywhere on March 17, 2017!

FIRST LOOK: DreamWorks Pictures' THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS

Here’s a first look at the trailer for DreamWorks Pictures’ THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS, a heart-breaking drama about fate, love, moral dilemmas and the lengths to which one couple will go to see their dreams realized. The film, which is based on the best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman and stars Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz, Bryan Brown and Jack Thompson and is written for the screen and directed by Derek Cianfrance, opens in theaters everywhere on September 2nd!

First Look: Disney’s QUEEN OF KATWE (Official Trailer)

“Queen of Katwe” is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.

Unglue Your Kids From Their Devices with KoalaSafe!

Do you have kids? Are they constantly on their devices? My kids are obsessed with playing games {and for my teen it's all about social media}, so their eyes are constantly glued to their iPad and Chrome Books. When the hubby or  I let them know screen time is up, we're suddenly transformed into super villains and met with a cacophony of moans, groans, and whines. I used to wish I could just turn the internet off, and now with KoalaSafe, I can. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Sparkling Ice Elevates Ice Tea!

Sparkling Ice® recently announced a new packaging design for its great tasting, zero calorie, Sparkling Ice Tea line, which now includes Lemon Tea, Raspberry Tea, Peach Tea and new Half & Half flavors. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}