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Amy Poehler: Yes, I Get Asked the Juggle Question a Lot

October 21, 2013 By Chelsea 1 Comment

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If we women have to hear ONE MORE TIME about “balancing it all,” I might spit out my coffee… well, maybe that’s extreme (I need all the caffeine I can get). Point being, Breezy Mama is so tired of the question “How do you balance it all” and knew that Amy Poehler MUST be extra tired of it. In fact, when sitting down to talk with the female lead of the upcoming Free Birds movie, Breezy Mama got her take on the over discussed topic, her biggest “mom fail” and more during a chat with the actress (and Tina Fey Golden Globe Co-host- yay!) along with other “mom” bloggers… here’s what went down.

I feel a question in general during interviews with mom actresses is asking women how you juggle it all. I’m curious, is that something that’s come up a lot today doing interviews?

It has, yes.

And does it bother you?

It doesn’t bother me. We all already know the answer in a way. Everybody’s answer is different, I guess, is a better way to put it.

And I think when you’re working, it’s just a question that men don’t get but women get all the time.

My answer is pretty much the same all the time, which is just kind of figuring out what is good for you. What works for you is what works. Everybody’s thing is different. And especially as you go on, you learn what things are important to you, what things fall away, and that you shouldn’t listen to anybody’s advice, and don’t worry about what anybody says. Do your thing. Whatever works for you and your family is the right thing.

You’ve got to be a little easy on yourself during a lot of it, too. I think you have to kind of give yourself a break because there are many things you can do in one day. Today is a Saturday, and it’s spent here. It’s not spent at home. So, that’s what happens. That’s work.

Have your sons seen Free Birds yet?

Not yet, no. I’m looking forward to it.

Do your kids normally recognize your voice if they hear it?

Sometimes they do. They’re not that impressed. They hear my voice every day, so they’ll be very impressed with Woody’s voice because they’re in love with–I mean, excuse me, with Owen’s–and Woody’s voice, but they’re in love with Owen’s voice because of Cars
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Did they get to meet him?

No. I think it would make their heads explode to meet Lightning McQueen.

How was it working with Owen and Woody because they seem very out of control chummy? And so, being the only female in between them, what was that like?

Well, we never were in the studio together. In fact, the most amount of time the three of us have spent together has been today, really.

Owen and I did a film together, worked together before this project. So, we knew each other a little bit, and he’s a great guy. But we never recorded together. It’s like a buddy comedy with the two of them. And their chemistry is really natural. I knew that everyone would buy that they would be friends like they are in life.

Owen said he’d see clips of you improvising, and he’d get inspired.

Well, that’s nice.

Isn’t that nice? That’s something you should know about.

That’s really cool.

Is it vice-versa? Were there things that you saw of them that you thought were really funny?

Yes, they had done a lot of their stuff before I had come onto the project. So, when they were describing the two characters and the kind of like scrawny little Reggie and then Woody’s a giant turkey, I couldn’t quite see it. When I saw the animation and their voices, it was really funny and great.

They’re both such great actors. Working with Owen even in an animated way is really challenging and satisfying because he’s has such a distinct tone, and it’s fun to play against.

We asked them if they had dad fails. What’s your most embarrassing moment that you’d want to share –your most embarrassing mom fail?

–Oh, Gosh. Sometimes, I forget where I’m driving them to. That happens, right?

How did we get in this car?

Yes, how are we in this car, and who am I dropping off and where are we going – that happens a lot.

I’m trying to think of other stuff. It’s just a lot of forgetful stuff that every mother has to deal with. I think I’ve sent my older guy to school with like an empty lunch box.

Oh, really?

Yes.

That’s a good one.

That’s a good one, right? He opened it up, and it was empty.

Wow.

Exactly. Maybe it was the best thing that ever happened to him.

So, in this movie, you’re more of a strong character, and sometimes, you’ve done zany characters. Did you feel like you had to bring it in a little bit?

Yes, well, she’s kind of the straight turkey in the movie. And animation’s so fun because you get to take really big jumps but you do sometimes need a force that’s grounding everything together, which I think the character Jenny is. And I didn’t really do so much of a voice in this because they really kind of wanted it to be kind of natural.

But, I’ve played all different kinds of spectrum of that. So, it’s cool to actually play someone that feels like a somewhat normal animated character, if that makes sense. But, she’s also a turkey.

Are you going to add pizza to your Thanksgiving meal this year?

Yes, sure. I like to cook. I don’t get to do it as much as I’d like, but I like it. I feel like holidays in general–correct me if I’m wrong, you guys would know more than me–are becoming really lose in a good way. I feel like everybody’s deciding how they want it to be. Especially when you have your own family, you kind of get to decide how you want to spend your holiday, like what suddenly is important. I was at my parents’ house, Thanksgiving at my parents’. And I’m a New Englander, so Thanksgiving’s a really big deal.

Have you made some of your own traditions?

Yes. I’m trying to think of some good ones. I like watching movies with my kids on Thanksgiving night. That’s always a really fun thing, especially showing them a movie they’ve never seen is always really fun.
Last year, we watched Willie Wonka, which was a big deal.

Do you think your kids will not want to eat turkey after watching Free Birds?

I don’t know. The struggle to get my kids to eat anything right now, it’s like whatever my kids want to eat, I’m fine with, as long as they eat.

That seems to be kind of a universal theme with parents with young children, just trying to get them to eat.

Trying to get them to eat.

Do you and your former SNL cast members share stories?

Yes, all the SNL ladies have kids – me and Maya [Rudolph] and Tina [Fey] and Dratch [Rachel Dratch] and Molly [Shannon]. And so, we are always sharing stories and pictures, and we had a really nice moment a couple of years ago.

I was pregnant with my second kid, with Abel, so this must have been three years ago. Betty White did the Mother’s Day special at SNL, and everybody brought their kids. So, it was really cool. It was like all these little kids on stage.

And, Maya’s daughter, who she looks exactly like Maya, is nine now, and Tina’s daughter Alice I think is eight or nine. Nothing makes you feel older than other people’s kids growing up.

What do you like better for the kids, the East Coast or the West Coast?

I like them both. I’ve been lucky to be able to go back and forth. I’ve been here [in Los Angeles] about 17 years, and I shoot Parks and Recreation here, so we go back and forth. And I like them both. There’s something about New York City and living there that feels like you learn more walking to get a bagel in New York City than you can all day in Los Angeles.

Nobody walks in LA, so.

Nobody walks in LA.

But then, there’s also a really great community out here of friends and a lot of people I know who have children. I have a lot of friends who have children my age, and a lot of actors. And so, you kind of create your community out here.

It’s different everywhere. And it’s different at every age group, as you know. What’s good for them at two is different than what’s good for them at five and what will be good for them at ten.

Free Birds hits theaters every where on November 1. For more information, visit: freebirdsmovie.com/

To watch a clip with Amy Poehler as “Jenny,” check out this sneak peek:

Filed Under: Books Games Apps TV Movies, Celebrity Interviews Tagged With: Amy Poehler balancing motherhood, Amy Poehler Thanksgiving, Free Birds movie

Woody Harrelson’s Parenting Advice for Owen Wilson

October 17, 2013 By Chelsea 5 Comments

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With Director Jimmy Hayward and Woody Harrelson.

By now, you’ve likely heard that Owen Wilson will soon be a father for the second time (son Ford with his ex Jade Duell is 2 1/2) after it was announced his married personal trainer is expecting his child. When Breezy Mama sat down with Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson for a round table press interview with other “mom” bloggers, it was interesting to hear what the two stars of the upcoming children’s movie Free Birds had to say about being dads, working on the movie together, whether they read “mom” blogs (yes, Breezy Mama had to ask) and more. In fact, I might just have to say it was the most hilarious celebrity interview I have been a part of to date with these two comedians… here’s what went down.

Do you guys have a favorite mom blog?

Owen Wilson: Favorite mom blog?

Woody Harrelson: This one. I know that answer.

I was wondering what kinds of dads you guys are. Are you fun guys?

Owen Wilson: Did you ever see [Read more…] about Woody Harrelson’s Parenting Advice for Owen Wilson

Filed Under: Books Games Apps TV Movies, Celebrity Interviews Tagged With: celebrity dads, free birds the movie, owen wilson, woody harrelson dad advice

5 Reasons to Watch Mindy Project PLUS My Set Visit!

August 7, 2013 By Chelsea 1 Comment

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Somehow I was a late bloomer when it came to watching The Mindy Project last year. Truth be told, I really only gave it a shot because my husband and I were completely out of shows that we could agree on and, since we had listened to her book (Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)) on CD on one of our 6 hour family trip drives, I knew we were both fans of hers. Immediately, it became my new favorite show! I got caught up on the new ones, repeats… another obsession was born! Don’t get me wrong — it’s far from perfect and you get the sense they are still ironing out the kinks in Season 1, but I am bursting at the seams with excitement for Season 2 to start on September 17. Knowing this, you can only imagine my reaction to receiving an invite to meet the cast and tour the set! Logistically with work and the five kids it wasn’t going to be easy but my husband, knowing it’s my current obsession, said: YOU HAVE TO GO! Read on for photos of my set tour and my 5 reasons why you NEED to watch the new season! PLUS! What Mindy Kaling’s parents did to raise her to be confident! [Read more…] about 5 Reasons to Watch Mindy Project PLUS My Set Visit!

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Movies. . . Helping Our Children Become Model Citizens

July 31, 2013 By Alex 1 Comment

The kiddos think they're just having fun, watching a movie, but in fact, they're learning valuable lessons.
The kiddos think they’re just having fun, watching a movie, but in fact, they’re learning valuable lessons.

Editor’s Note: Breezy Mama is SO EXCITED to have been selected as a blogger for Fandango’s Family Room! Fandango.com, the easy way to buy your movie tickets on their site and/or via the app, has asked us to share our adventures in movie watching, and we were happy to do so!

As parents, our job is to guide our children in being good citizens. . . we communicate such things as how to say please and thank you, how to help others, and to be accepting of those who are different. Some of these core values are easier to teach than others—kids are mimicking “tank ew” as  early as 12 months—but how do you teach to be accepting of others? By watching—movies can be a beneficial tool in helping our children to become model citizens.

Movies are entertaining, but [Read more…] about Movies. . . Helping Our Children Become Model Citizens

Filed Under: Books Games Apps TV Movies Tagged With: helping children become good citizens, movies for kids, movies that teach values

Win it! UltimateTurbo Prize Pack

July 30, 2013 By Chelsea 26 Comments

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The little snail that could is now in a theater near YOU! To celebrate the movie Turbo, 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation is giving away a prize pack to ONE Breezy Mama winner valued at $155! Included in the give away is:

One (1) reader will receive an ULTIMATE TURBO PRIZE PACK

  • Turbo: Music From The Motion Picture [soundtrack]
  • Turbo: Super Stunt Squad for Wii
  • Backpack
  • Keychain
  • Airheads Candy
  • Light Up Headband
  • Light Up and Go (Mattel Toy)
  • Movie Moments Multipack (Mattel Toy)
  • Transforming Taco Truck (Mattel Toy)
  • Stunt Set Assortment (Mattel Toy)
  • Turbo SHELL RACERS™ Vehicles Basic 2 Pack Assortment (Mattel Toy)

Prize Pack valued at $155! Find out how to enter at the end of this post! [Read more…] about Win it! UltimateTurbo Prize Pack

Filed Under: Books Games Apps TV Movies Tagged With: free turbo movie toys, turbo backpack, turbo movie merchandise

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