Chuggington: Snow Rescue on DVD 12/9! Chuggington: Snow Rescue The All-New Winter Collection Arrives on DVD December 9, 2014 BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Anchor Bay Entertainment and Ludorum are ringing in the holidays with the Dove Family approved CHUGGINGTON: Snow Rescue as it rides its way on DVD December 9, 2014! Embrace the spirit of the season with this all new festive winter adventure with beloved characters Wilson, Koko and Brewster. In the most wonderful time of the year, watch old and new friends go on a magical ride in these five specials filled with fun and heartfelt lessons enjoyable for kids and parents alike! It's wintertime in Chuggington and the Chuggers are busy making preparations for the Parade of Lights Festival, adorning themselves in glowing colored lights for a special procession through Chuggington! But, when freezing fog traps Koko and a snowy avalanche derails Fletch, that’s when Wilson and the Chug Patrol team must set out on a wild winter … [Read more...]
Halloween Monster Mouths!
** I was provided with product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Halloween Monster Mouths! I always have a house full of kids and I love making fun items with them for the holiday's! Recently the kids had a week long Fall Break which allowed us to spend a whole week doing nothing but fun crafts and recipes to get us in the Halloween spirit! One of the treats that the kids decided to make were Halloween Monster Mouths! These were not only a hit with them....but I loved them because they were healthy! Oh and did I mention super easy to make? Check out the recipe and instructions below! Ingredients: Sliced Apple Betty Crocker Fruit By The Foot - any color 1/2 cup peanut butter about 20 marshmallows ( or you can use Fruit Gushers to mix it up) Directions: 1. Spread peanut butter on two apple slices. 2. Take about 4 inches of a Betty Crocker Fruit … [Read more...]
Thunder and the House of Magic Review
** I was sent a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Thunder and the House of Magic Review Currently it is fall break here in Colorado. My house has been filled with children as they are out of school this week. Normally the kids would be able to play outside all day during this break..but this year it has been much colder then normal. That means a house filled with kids stuck indoors! Not fun! Luckily I have a stash of movies that most of the kids have not watched yet. For example I was sent a copy of Thunder and the House of Magic for the purpose of this review. This movie looked adorable and I knew that it would be the perfect movie to get the kids attention and stop them from running all over! I thought Thunder and the House of Magic was a very cute and family friendly movie. It is about a cat who is adopted into the home of a retired magician. Thunder really starts to feel at home and … [Read more...]
Journey To Grace & Break Away Double Feature DVD Review & Giveaway!
** I was sent a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Journey To Grace & Break Away Double Feature DVD Review & Giveaway! Some of you might remember my review a year ago of the movie Break Away. Well now I am happy to say that you can get the Break Away movie on a Double Feature disk with Journey To Grace! Break Away Review It only took 5 minutes for this movie to hit home. There are so many people who have lost their jobs in this economy. Some of them who have lost their jobs have slithered in self pity and sat on the couch not doing anything about it….others did something extraordinary! That is exactly what Francois did without even realizing it. In Break Away Francois is laid off. With being laid off comes an unimaginable burden of keeping his family going and paying off the accumulating pile of debt that he has. Francois knows that he must do something and quickly … [Read more...]
23 Blast In Theaters Nationwide October 24th!
23 Blast In Theaters Nationwide October 24th! Film Notes Running time: 98 minutes, *Not Rated October 24, 2014 SYNOPSIS 23 Blast is based on the amazingly true story of Travis Freeman. A typical teenager growing up in a small town in Kentucky, Travis is a local hero on and off the field. In the fall of 1997, in the prime of his youth, he is unexpectedly stricken with an infection that destroys his optic nerve. He becomes blind overnight. Under the influence of parents who love him, a physical therapist who challenges him, a coach who inspires him, and a best friend who he cannot bear to leave behind, Travis shows us what true bravery is by competing on the gridiron, helping his team advance to the State playoffs. We follow Travis and Jerry Baker, his closest friend, from the time they meet on the football field as kids through high school. Jerry’s attraction to the dark side of teenage temptations, beer and drugs, threatens to pull the friends apart. It is only on … [Read more...]
Autograph Session for the DVD Release of The Current at Family Christian Store!
Autograph Session for the DVD Release of The Current at Family Christian Store! If you live near Appleton WI you won't want to miss out on the autograph session for the DVD release of The Current! Where: Family Christian #381 1400 A West College Ave Appleton WI 920-731-5829 When: October 4th, 4 pm local time What: An in-store autograph session for the Family Christian Stores in Appleton, WI for October 4th with three cast members! Details When thirteen year old Jake is uprooted from his life in Chicago when his parents decide that city life is getting too violent, he comes across a friendship that will change his life. They buy a campground in rural Minnesota to raise their children in a better environment. At the campground, a rebellious young Jake meets Peter the boy across the river. The two form a fast friendship that God uses to transform Jake's life in ways that Jake never could have imagined. … [Read more...]
My Little Pony – Classic TV Collection
** I was sent this DVD for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. My Little Pony - Classic TV Collection My Little Pony was one of my all time favorite cartoons when I was a child. If you have seen the cartoon recently you know that a lot has changed since they first were introduced in 1986. That is why I am so happy to see My Little Pony - Classic TV Collection on DVD! You will love watching your favorite beloved characters on this 12 hour DVD! I was recently sent a copy of My Little Pony - Classic TV Collection for the purpose of this review. I could not wait to show my daughter the ponies that I grew up with! When she was born my parents gave me all my old toys and in those toys were some of my favorite ponies. My daughter has played with these ponies for years and now she is able to see them in action! I love it! I am so happy that Shout Factory decided to release all these great episodes on one DVD … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life Review & Giveaway!
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life Review & Giveaway! I have been thinking a lot recently about my life and the person I want to become. Don't get me wrong. I am a very happy person and I love my life. But I also know that there are so many different things I need to improve on. In Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life you will enjoy 101 stories of others just like you. People who were on a path to find happiness. I loved reading the articles on following my heart, taking a chance, finding a purpose in life, finding more time for me and changing my attitude. If you are looking for a way to be uplifted and inspired with your life then I recommend you read Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life! On The Back Are you stuck in a rut? Looking for purpose and meaning in your life? Ready for a new job, a new hobby, or new relationships? Do you want to get back on the path to happiness? These stories will motivate and encourage you to … [Read more...]
Mom’s Night Out Review & Giveaway!
Mom's Night Out Review & Giveaway! If you are a Mother you understand the importance of a Mom's Night Out. It does not matter if you have one kid or ten! It is hard being a Mom. Kids are sweet and adorable, but they are also messy, filthy and disgusting! I spend my day as a stay at home Mom. I also watch two new born babies throughout the day and have a 6 year old to take to school. This of course is on top of home schooling my daughter. My days are FULL! No matter how much I love these beautiful children I also love "me time". Unfortunately now that I am home schooling my "me time" is less and less. I am with children 24-7! Recently I was sent a copy of Mom' Night Out starring Sarah Drew, Sean Astin, Patricia Heaton and Trace Adkins. I was excited to finally have a movie that I could watch without all the inappropriate junk. No need to worry about foul language, nudity and sex during this family friendly film. I loved this story of these Mom's who are stressed to … [Read more...]
Wherever the River Runs by Kelly Minter Review & Giveaway!
Wherever The River Runs by Kelly Minter I dream of one day being able to go on a mission for the Lord. A mission where I am able to go to a foreign country and help those who have a need unlike anything I have ever known. That is exactly what Kelly Minter was able to do in Wherever the River Runs. In this book you will be taken on a journey with Kelly through the Amazon. In this book you will read about the wonderful people she met and the stories about how her and her friends helped those around her. Truly inspiring. But of course just as you would expect this book also has a much deeper meaning. How could you not make a visit to the jungles of the Amazon and not come home a changed person? Can you imagine being taken from your comforts of home? Seeing people around you who live on dirt floors? Who are lucky to have a home? Who live with their homes getting flooded half the year? To see children working hard to help feed their families? It is beautiful to see how the Lord works his … [Read more...]
Black Bean Dip Tailgating Recipe + Wilton Armetale Bowl Review & $300 Value Giveaway!
Black Bean Dip Tailgating Recipe + Wilton Armetale Bowl Review & Giveaway! Tailgating season is upon us! This is one of my most favorite times of the year! I love football, grilling with friends, and hosting parties! Recently I was sent a Wilton Armetale Bowl for the purpose of this review. I was excited to give this a try because this is not just a regular bowl. This amazing Wilton Armetale Bowl can be placed in your grill, oven, fridge or even your freezer. This feature makes cooking and taking a cinch! When the bowl arrived I decided to make a Black Bean Dip which is one of my favorite Tailgating go to's. It is so easy to make and now that I don't have to transfer from cooking pot to bowl it is even easier! Ingredients: 2 8oz cans Black Beans 2 cups shredded cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa Directions: 1. Place two can's of black beans (drained) into Wilton Armetale Bowl. Place in oven on 350 degrees and cook for 10 minutes. … [Read more...]
Bring Your Family Together for Game Night with The Sims 4! #TheSims4 #CollectiveBias #shop
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Bring Your Family Together for Game Night with The Sims 4! I will never forget my first experience with The Sims Series. I was introduced to Sims. I was at a friends house, 13 years old and board. She asked me if I wanted to play this new game on her computer that her parents got for her and her siblings. It was called The Sims. I was of course willing because...well...I did not get to play computer games at home. As soon as she introduced me to The Sims I was hooked. I was able to take my creativity to a whole new level by building and creating a little town to take care of. I used to go to her house on a daily basis so I could plant new crops, harvest and sell. I loved it. A few months after I was introduced to The Sims my parents decided to break down and purchase a Sims game for my brothers and I. I guess they got tired of hearing about how much I loved … [Read more...]
Tom and Jerry The Lost Dragon Review
** I was provided with a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Tom and Jerry The Lost Dragon Review Tom and Jerry was one of my favorite cartoons when I was a kid. I remember coming home from school and watching it with my little brothers. I also remember watching it every Saturday morning. Recently I was sent a copy of Tom and Jerry The Lost Dragon for the purpose of this review. I was thrilled to be able to watch such a timeless classic with my daughter. Especially because it has a dragon...if you are an avid reader of my blog then you know that my daughter loves, LOVES dragons! In this movie you will watch as Tom and Jerry find an egg. Tom is instructed to sit upon the egg until it hatches....meanwhile there is an evil witch who has sent out her evil friends to find this egg. When the egg hatches the cute little dragon thinks that Tom is his Mommy! Soon the real mommy will be looking for her … [Read more...]
Thunder – Stone Braide Chronicles – Bonnie S. Calhoun Review & Giveaway!
Thunder - Stone Braide Chronicles - Bonnie S. Calhoun Giveaway Ends 9/19/14 Oh my goodness! Let's just say I will be stocking the authors web site until the next book it out!! Totally a 5 star rating! A copy of Thunder - Stone Braide Chronicles was mailed to me for the purpose of this review. When it arrived I was not sure what to expect. All I knew of the book is what I had seen on the trailer. I must say that the trailer had me intrigued. So much so that I will now give you time to watch it! :) Now I bet that got your attention! Thunder - Stone Braide Chronicles takes place in the future. A future very unlike our own. It seems that over a hundred years ago there was a nuclear bomb set off in the U.S. The book revolves around the relatives of the survivors. It seems that even after 150 years there are still lots of ramifications. For example limited food sources due to radiation poisoning in the animals and water streams. The people no longer have today's technology and have … [Read more...]
Wikki Stix Designer Piggy Bank Review
** I was provided with a Wikki Stix Piggy Bank for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Wikki Stix Designer Piggy Bank Review I was first introduced to Wikki Stix six years ago when I went to a local Mexican Restaurant. As we sat down the waitress handed my daughter a coloring page and a package of what we assumed was crayons. We were wrong. It was a little package of Wikki Stix. There was a dot-to-dot on the paper that my daughter was handed and you were supposed to connect the numbers with these colorful little Wikki Stix. My daughter fell in love instantly and so did I! A few months later at Christmas time my Mother in Law (who had been with us at the restaurant) remembered how much my daughter loved the Wikki Stix. So she went out and purchased my daughter a HUGE kit of them. My daughter was glowing after opening up her Wikki Stix gift. Since then she has made numerous designs and creations with these … [Read more...]