Young & Hungry Cast Interviews…Over Food #ABCFamilyEvent

(photo credit ABC FAMILY/ Eric McCandless)

It’s the first day of my Disney media trip and we are having breakfast with the stars of the ABC Family new series, Young & Hungry. I know….I was hyperventilating. Deer in headlights look, fumbling for pen and paper and you bet, extra deodorant. But as we eased into our intimate round table meet and greet discussions, I could not have been more intrigued. Each actor had an amazing story to tell, a laugh to share, and the passion behind putting together a show that they love. These Cast Interviews get personal as we dive in and uncover the people behind the TV magic. And what better way to get together, than over food! So pull up and chair and find out a few things you didn’t know about the new ABC Family show Young & Hungry!

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My Hundred “Food” Journey at Le Cordon Bleu #100FootJourneyEvent

Delicious doesn’t even begin to describe it. As a part of our amazing Disney trip, we got to visit the home of the Hundred-Foot Journey movie inspired recipes, Le Cordon Bleu. As a little girl, I always dreamed of visiting this mecca of food inspiration. The smells, the sounds of a bustling kitchen, the taste where “Every bite takes you home.” Yes, Le Cordon Bleu is where dreams begin and bellies are happy. I certainly felt inspired as soon as I walked in. So what was in store for our group of hungry bloggers?

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(photo credit: Enza of Enza’s Bargains)

Chris Pratt Guardians Interview – Who Is Star-Lord? #GuardiansoftheGalaxyEvent

His smile. His laugh. His quick humor. His dance moves? But to kids, many do not know the face behind Star-Lord, the newest hero of the Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Who is Chris Pratt and how did he land the leading hero role of a lifetime? Known for his role in the hit show Parks & Recreation, I was fortunate enough to sit down with this hunky and charming guy to get a little more insight on landing the role of Peter Quill, being his own character, his comic book collection, and how he feels about being the next hero for this generation.

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(Photo Credit Kristy of The Couponista)

Vin Diesel Guardians Interview: Why I Am Groot

I felt pretty prepared for every other Guardians of the Galaxy Interview, all except this one. The last interview of the day, the last interview of my dream Disney trip, and I was pretty nervous. And it’s not just because Vin Diesel is a huge name in the industry, or that I didn’t do my research. I think that I was the most nervous on how he was going to receive “the mommy bloggers.” To say I was surprised by our Vin Diesel Interview would be an understatement. And it all started the moment he walked into the room and with a huge smile and hands up in the air, he exclaimed…”Oh, Mommies!!!”

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How Beamly Keeps Me From Yelling at the TV This Summer

Will Cutter ever get the cut on MasterChef? Did Smoothini make it to the live rounds on America’s Got Talent? With four dancers leaving So You Think You Can Dance, will Rudy have me singing the “chant” next week? There’s some nail biting stuff happening in the TV world. Normally, you would find me on the couch, hands thrown up in the air as I get a little ugly in front of the TV. No one wants to see that.

Thankfully, I have Beamly. Beamly is the 24/7 free social media network dedicated to hard core TV fans like me! You can chat with online with your fellow TV fanatics, share instantly to your social media, and get your latest gossip frustrations out (just put the remote down and no one will get hurt).

How does Beamly keep me from yelling at the TV this summer?

• I created my FREE online profile and personalized it
• I joined my fave TV show rooms so I can chat before, during and after the show. I validate my thoughts, let out my rants, and enjoy folks that love the shows just as much as I do
• I organized my TV schedule for the week and get reminders, updates and messages from friends
• I follow my friends so we can watch together. Be sure to follow me!
• I catch up on the latest TV show gossip including top stories, games, quizzes and more

You can find me chatting up a storm this summer in the MasterChef, America’s Got Talent and SYTYCD rooms. Join the conversation at http://www.beamly.com and stop yelling at the TV this summer too!

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Tori Spelling & Jennie Garth Interview: Mystery Girls & Moms #ABCFamilyEvent

I walk onto my first live studio set, and I am instantly attuned to the laughter. Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling are in the middle of shooting for an upcoming episode of Mystery Girls, and all I can hear is the two of them cracking up. This couldn’t be a real ABC Family studio, could it? After sitting down to talk with longtime friends Tori and Jennie, it’s not wonder that doing a comedy together would be a no-brainer. Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth opened up with us about coming back to TV after 90210, their friendship, and life as moms.

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Planes: Fire & Rescue Review for Your Kids #FireandRescue

Today is the day!! Planes: Fire & Rescue is out in theaters starting today, and I know parents are wondering if the movie is living up to it’s height (get the pun?). I got to preview this movie with my kids for free thanks to Disney, so I’m going to give you the “mom” and child responses to watching the newest creation in Pixar animation with a full review of the movie.

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