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In my house we love giving back and raising awareness for foundations we love! One foundation we love is the Food Bank of Corpus Christi, we give yearly to this foundation in hopes of brightening someone’s day. So when SUBWAY® Restaurants and Social Moms invited me to join in the “You Share. We Share.” program, I was more than ready to talk about this great organization and how you can help it, and other local charities in your neck of the woods.
From now through August 31st, SUBWAY® Restaurants are partnering with local charities in the You Share. We Share. program to give back to their communities. When you eat at SUBWAY® Restaurants in the Corpus Christi area on the weekends this summer, a percentage of sales up to $10,000 will go to the Food Bank of Corpus Christi.
Learn more about the Food Bank Of Corpus Christi. I want to share a bit about what the Food Bank Of Corpus Christi does for the community.
When you think of a food bank, unless you’ve had to use one, you probably think it’s some large building where people can pick up food when they are in need…well you are only partially right. The Food Bank of Corpus Christi provides so much more to their community.
The Food Bank of Corpus Christi offers a Diabetes Hands On Program where they teach free classes on managing your diabetes…cooking the proper foods & helping get people active. They are also installing a Aquaponics Garden where they will grow their own veggies and it will be fertilized by fish! The are being proactive in getting and keeping our community healthy and fed.
I know many of you donate to the food bank as well, I love hearing the bells at HEB go off with every donation! So I implore all of our Corpus readers to go grab a delicious sandwich at a locally owned and operated SUBWAY® Restaurants franchise (find your store here) this summer in support of this great organization.
So get out and share your weekends with SUBWAY® Restaurants, and SUBWAY® will share right back!
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Learn more about SUBWAY® Restaurants’ “You Share. We Share.” initiative here.
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*Disclosure: I was invited by disney on an all expenses paid trip to L.A. to attend the press junket and premiere for Disney’s The Jungle Book, however all experiences and opinions are 100% my own!
Before we had the opportunity to walk the red carpet at “The Jungle Book” world premiere, we had the opportunity to interview Jon Favreau & Neel Sethi & talk auditions, cow bell & more!
So like most we wondered where the idea to do the movie came from…Jon was working on a project called “Magic Kingdom”, and at the same time Disney began doing films like Cinderella, Maleficent, Alice & Pirates all being exploited as their own franchises so they weren’t moving forward with the Magic Kingdom project, but Jon still wanted to do something with live humans but a set that you’re not going to build, but work with special effects instead. He met with Rob Legato to talk visual effects and discuss what you could do with them. Not long after that he got a call from Disney to come in and because Alan Horn loves the Jungle Book they wanted to explore what could happen. Jon wanted to keep it photo real but still give it a dream like quality so you see the whole thing through kid’s eyes. Play with scale a bit and have fun with it.
We also wondered how he knew when he found his Mowgli.
“I can’t take credit for this talented young man. He wasn’t experienced but he had a quality and being a Father, I recognized it, it was confidence. He was a full formed version of himself and so we kind of got who he was very quick, and I think the fact that he wasn’t a kid who was out there looking for acting jobs made it fun for him. It didn’t feel like he was concerned about failing or concerned about getting the part or not.”
What was it like for Neel to beat out 2000 other children for the part?
“2 weeks later, like we flew to LA and we were in the Hotel. The Producer called and were like flipping and jumping and we were so happy. We went out and got my favorite food.”
So what does a new actor get to eat to celebrate? Lobster Ravioli of course!
You might wonder how he acted without having the animal there to interact with…we had the same thoughts. The Jim Henson puppeteers created puppets for him to interact with and Neel had this to say:
“I would just make it normal that it’s not a puppet. It’s like a Bear or a Panther. That’s Baloo. Hi Baloo. And then instead of seeing a Puppet, I would see it like that. That made it a lot easier and sometimes they made them look like Baloo and that helped a lot, and Jon actually got into the puppet sometimes and that helped me interact with him.”
Neel attended a traditional school and had finished 5th grade when he auditioned. So when he went back to traditional school, it was like he never left, he just slipped back in..
“it was just normal again and everybody thought it was cool for like a week and then like all right, enough.”
Have you ever wondered if an actor or director keeps something from a movie they are working on? I know I have! Apparently Harrison Ford kept something from was “Cowboys and Aliens”…He and Daniel Craig took their horses! Well on this movie…Jon said he did keep something and as he was talking we all knew exactly where he was going with it!
“The one I took from this was, um, if you notice when he goes into King Louis, the Temple where King Louis is…”
At this point we all knew! The Cowbell! Keep an eye out for it when you watch this weekend!
“A little more Cowbell.”
What makes a great movie for me, is something that can stand the test of time and can entertain both young and old. Jon Favreau feels the same…
“A great thrill for me is to show the kids and the whole family what we’ve been doing and then you get your first sense by looking in their eyes. And sometimes you show them versions that are almost done because you know their taste and — and I know it from the perspective of me. I’m 49. I have 3 kids that are different ages. Each one of them seeing how scary you could make it, see when they’re scared but they like it, see when they’re laughing. See the jokes that they get or don’t get. Can you make one for the 9 year old that isn’t boring to the 14 year old, and then of course, you know, for my age as well.”
This film has it all…action, adventure, comedy, thrill & heart. You could tell that Jon is proud of this movie as he was beaming through the whole interview. Neel was just trying to take it all in…I don’t think it’s easy to go from a kid next door to the star in a huge Disney blockbuster!
Come back later this week for more interviews with Sir Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong’o & Giancarlo Esposito plus “The Jungle Book” movie review!
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You read that right! Things just got wild here at My Sparkling Life! In just one weeks time, I will be back in L.A. with 24 other bloggers to attend The Jungle Book Premier! That’s Right! I will get to be glammed up, and walk the carpet with the stars of The Jungle Book including Bill Murray, Sir Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, Neel Sethi and Christopher Walken & Director: Jon Favreau!!
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As if that wasn’t enough, we will be sitting down to interview a few of these very talented folks!
Director: Jon Favreau
Sir Ben Kingsley
Photo by: Sarah Dunn. ©2016 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Bagheera is a sleek panther who feels it’s his duty to help the man-cub depart with dignity when it’s time for him to leave his jungle home.
“Bagheera is Mowgli’s adoptive parent,” says Ben Kingsley, who lends his voice to Bagheera. “His role in Mowgli’s life is to educate, to protect and to guide. My Bagheera was military—he’s probably a colonel. He is instantly recognizable by the way he talks, how he acts and what his ethical code is.”
Lupita Nyong’o
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Lupita Nyong’o voices Raksha, a mother wolf who cares deeply for all of her pups—including man-cub Mowgli, whom she adopts as one of her own when he’s abandoned in the jungle as an infant.
“She is the protector, the eternal mother,” says Nyong’o. “The word Raksha actually means protection in Hindi. I felt really connected to that, wanting to protect a son that isn’t originally hers but one she’s taken for her own.”
Giancarlo Esposito
Photo by: Sarah Dunn. ©2016 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Akela is the strong and hardened alpha-male wolf who shoulders the responsibility of his pack. He welcomes Mowgli to the family, but worries he may one day compromise their safety.
“Akela is a fierce patriarch of the wolf pack,” says Giancarlo Esposito, who voices the character. “He believes the strength of the pack lies in what each and every wolf offers. He’s a great leader, a wise teacher.”
Neel Sethi
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How awesome is that lineup?!? What questions would you have if you could sit down with them?
Our adventure doesn’t stop there…We are also getting the privilege to check out a Disney XD special screening of the hilarious new hidden camera-practical joke series Walk the Prank.
Featuring live-action scripted comedy interspersed with fully produced unscripted pranks, the show follows an ensemble cast as they plan and execute hilarious over-the-top pranks for an online hidden camera show.
We will also be visiting the Paramount Studios where we will be viewing the production for an upcoming episode (hope the pranks not on us!!) as well as interviewing members of the Walk the Prank cast.
Walk the Prank premieres on April 6th at 8:30 pm on Disney XD!
About The Jungle Book:
Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire. The all-star cast also includes Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of the fiercely protective mother wolf Raksha, and Giancarlo Esposito as the voice of wolf pack’s alpha male Akela. “The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting and lush world.
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THE JUNGLE BOOK opens in theatres everywhere in 3D, RealD 3D, and IMAX 3D on April 15th!

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In celebration of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR opening, I wanted to share an amazing video highlighting the female stars in the film including Scarlett Johansson (“Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow”), Emily VanCamp (“Sharon Carter / Agent 13”), and Elizabeth Olsen (“Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch”)!
Marvel’s Captain America Civil War finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in twocamps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is now playing in theatres everywhere! I promise that this is a movie that the whole family will love – and make sure you sit through the entire end credits!
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I LOVE my jewelry! And love getting new and exciting pieces to add to my collection. So when I ran across a SOUFEEL charm bracelet, I knew I wanted to check them out!
The main focus of SOUFEEL are the charm bracelet, but they also offer necklaces, rings and earrings. The charms are from SOUFEEL which are 925 sterling silver and can fit Pandora, Chamilia bracelet with the lower price.
To create my bracelet, I chose a basic bracelet on which I would attach my charms. The bracelet is 925 sterling silver and it’s a very simple one. I like the simple bracelets, that way it doesn’t overpower the beautiful charms, and you can wear it on its own for a simple look. The clasp is unlike anything I’ve seen, and when it closes it looks just like another charm on the bracelet! The clasp is pretty simple to close and it NEVER opens by accident.
To start I picked three charms that were close to my heart! A Vintage Camera, A Red Suitcase & An Ocean Waves & Beach Glass Bead.
The Vintage Camera Charm, is for my passion for photography. I’ve always had this passion, even before I was old enough to have my own camera. I can’t tell you how often I drive my husband crazy with, “oh, that would make a great picture, I wish I had my camera with me!” The charm captures this beautifully! It’s sterling silver with a “diamond gem” for the lens. You all know I love sparkle so adding that touch made this charm even more special for me!
The Red Travel Suitcase Charm is for, well, my LOVE of travel. It’s in my soul. Ever since I was little I’ve wanted to travel the world and explore new (to me) places and experience new adventures. All the history, magic and wonder that the world holds is summed up in this tiny red suitcase charm!
The last bead that I ordered was the Waves and Beach Faceted Murano Glass Bead, it’s a beautiful ocean blue bead with gold foil inserts that represent the sand. I got this bead for my love of the open ocean and the fact that we live on the coast. I love that it adds a bit of classy color to my bracelet!
My finished bracelet is so cute and is really a reflection of me. It was tough narrowing it down and there are a few more charms I’ll be picking up: Passport, Cool Drink, and the Blue Heart that will represent my 4 little hearts that fill my heart. Plus a few spacers to fill it out!
If you are interested in purchasing SOUFEEL jewelry, definitely visit their website. I also have a discount code for you guys, which is Fry5. It will give you 5% off on your order. When you spend $59, $79, you will get special offers & SOUFEEL offers free shipping worldwide with orders over $50 and 365-day return and exchange guarantee. The presale items are very popular, and they have new presale items each month, so be sure to check back each month so you can fill up your charm bracelet!
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As you may already know, this past Wednesday I attended the Rockstar UPROAR Festival with Pura Vida Tequila! Myself & Rachel from The Jetsetting Mom were treated like VIPs in the Pura Vita Party Bus.
I got there around 4:30 (I would have liked to have gone sooner, but I had to get the kiddos from school) and was able to take in a little Buckcherry before I headed over to the bus! They played on the second stage, and may not have been a “headliner” but they sure rocked the house!