Wednesday, December 16, 2015

12 Reasons We Love Netflix #StreamTeam #Giveaway

I am a Netflix Stream Team member and have been given a Netflix membership to help facilitate my posts. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.



It's hard to remember what television life was like before we had Netflix. Being able to watch what we want, when we want it has become pretty invaluable to us, especially since it has been 9 years since we had cable in our home. But really, with streaming Netflix, who needs cable? We sure don't. Don't believe me? Here are just a few reasons why we love Netflix plus a chance for you to win your own 6-month subscription.

12. Hilarious stand-up comedy specials like Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe.

11. Being able to watch every episode of Friends, the best sitcom ever.

10. New titles added every month!

9. Lego shows and short films that my boys love.

8. Arrow because, hello, Stephen Amell.

7. Christmas specials and movies to watch while wrapping all those presents.

6. Netflix Original series for kids like The Croods and Dragons: Race to the Edge.

5. All 6 seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

4. Binge watching your favorite shows to all hours of the night. (See #8)

3. Streaming on multiple devices like TVs, iPads and Nintendo DS

2. Netflix Originals from Marvel: Daredevil and Jessica Jones

1. There is something for every member of the family to enjoy.



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Sunday, December 13, 2015

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Free Activity Pack #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

We are merely DAYS away from the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and everyone here in my home cannot wait! As you countdown the days, you can keep your kids busy by downloading the free Star Wars: The Force Awakens Activity Pack which includes coloring pages, mazes, a memory game and more!

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

New on Netflix: December 2015

I am a Netflix Stream Team member and have been given a Netflix membership to help facilitate my posts. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.


Here is what is coming to Netflix in December 2015.

December 1
I'm Brent Morin
Real Rob: Season 1
Tyke: Elephant Outlaw
Broadchurch: Season 2
Amnesiac
Darkman
Stir of Echos
Jenny's Wedding


December 4
A Very Murry Christmas
Comedy Bang! Bang!: New Episodes

December 7
Vampire Academy

December 8
One and Two
Xenia

December 9
Trailer Park Boys
Phineas and Ferb: Season 4

December 11
The Ridiculous 6
The Adventures of Puss in Boots: Season 2


December 15
Heart of Dixie: Season 4
Drown

December 16
Helix: Season 2

December 18
Making A Murderer: Season 1
Mike Epps: Don't Take It Personal
F is for Family
Glitter Force: Season 1

December 23
Invisible Sister

December 24
Dawn of the Croods: Season 1


December 28
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: Season 5

December 31
Nurse Jackie: Seasons 1-7
Violetta: Season 3


Monday, November 30, 2015

Is Your Kid a Bedtime Staller? #StreamTeam #5MoreMinutes

I am a Netflix Stream Team member and have been given a Netflix membership to help facilitate my posts. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.



At some point during parenthood, we all have come face to face with a bedtime staller. If you haven't yet, trust me, you will. Now my kids don't usually flat out ask for an extra five minutes, they just really, REALLY procrastinate the bedtime routine. This one has to use the bathroom one more time. The other one has to say goodnight to the dog. Yet another one forgot to put on his slipper socks. Then the youngest one suddenly just NEEDS to wash his hands. Again. The majority of the time, you'll find me in the upstairs hallway during this mayhem repeatedly saying "hurry up and get in bed." But now Netflix has given me a really great idea that already has worked so much better. Now I can tell them that if they get everything done quickly and get in bed, they can watch an entire show on Netflix.

Now wait a minute, I don't want me kid to watch a 30 minute show right before bed! Well neither do I and that is why I love that Netflix and Dreamworks put together these 5-minute episodes of their hit show Dinotrux.

Dinotrux ‘5 Minute Favorites’

Tucking them in is magic, it’s just getting there that’s the hard part. So make bedtime a little easier with three new Dinotrux 5 Minute Favorites from Netflix.
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What type of bedtime staller is your child?
Netflix put together a list of various types of stallers and I find it quite humoruos that each one of my kids fits into a different category. The six year old is always Soooo Thirsty, one of the twins (8) is Slow as Snails while the other is Master Negotiator and the ten year old is The Flatterer.







Sunday, November 22, 2015

Marvel's Jessica Jones Now on Netflix! #StreamTeam

The Netflix original series Marvel’s Jessica Jones is the second of four epic live-action adventure series (Marvel’s Daredevil, which is now streaming, Marvel’s Luke Cage and Marvel’s Iron Fist, all leading up to the teaming of the main characters in Marvel’s The Defenders) to premiere only on Netflix. It is a suspenseful, edgy look into the life of Jessica Jones, one of the most popular new Marvel characters of the last decade, as she faces demons from within and without. The drama will premiere with thirteen (13) one-hour episodes.





About Marvel's Jessica Jones:
After a tragic ending to her short-lived Super Hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases in New York City.

Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) is joined by an amazing cast including David Tennant (Kilgrave), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker), Carrie-Anne Moss, Eka Darville, Erin Moriarty, and Wil Traval, among others.

Marvel’s Jessica Jones on Netflix is Executive Produced by series Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg (“Twilight”, “Dexter”) and Liz Friedman ("Elementary"), along with Jeph Loeb ("Marvel's Daredevil," “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), who also serves as Marvel’s Head of Television.


Connect
Netflix: www.netflix.com/jessicajones
Twitter: @JessicaJones, #jessicajones
Facebook: www.facebook.com/marvelsjessicajones
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Website: www.Marvel.com


Monday, November 16, 2015

Movie Review: Disney-Pixar's Inside Out plus #Giveaway

I was provided with a complimentary digital download of this movie in order to facilitate my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Now available on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD!

Every Friday night in our home is family movie night where we watch something new together. It's a really nice tradition of pizza for dinner followed by whatever new family friendly movie we can find and some freshly popped organic popcorn. This past Friday we finally got the chance to watch Disney-Pixar's Inside Out for the first time. We have been wanting to watch this one since it released in theaters in June, so the boys were absolutely thrilled.And with a great cast of voices, as usual for Disney-Pixar, I was excited too!


Disney-Pixar's Inside Out is about 11 year old Riley and the emotions that are inside her head controlling her actions and reactions. It was defintely an interesting and fun take on human emotions that we got a kick out of. The most important test is the kid test and all four of my boys loved it. So much so that they watched it again on Saturday. And Sunday. And I'm sure they would watch it again today if they weren't in school. Their favorite character? Anger of course, because he generally screams and yells and is just plain funny. We also loved Bing Bong, Riley's imaginary friend, played by Richard Kind. He always does a fantastic job with his characters and has a great voice.

I too enjoyed the movie, though I do think it was different then the usual Disney-Pixar flick. Not in a bad way, mind you, it was just... different. I got a kick out of the way the feelings interacted with each other and how that played out for Riley in real time. Overall it was a great family movie and one I know they will continue to watch down the road.




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About Inside Out

SYNOPSIS   
Do you ever look at someone and wonder what’s going on inside their head? Disney-Pixar’s “Inside Out” takes an exciting and hilarious journey into the mind to find the answer. Based in Headquarters, the control center of 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy. She strives to make sure Riley stays happy as she operates alongside fellow emotions Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. It’s “an instant classic,” raves Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times. Experience it like never before on Disney Blu-ray!

CAST
Amy Poehler (“Freebirds,” TV’s “Parks and Recreation”) as Joy; Bill Hader (Monsters University, TV’s “Saturday Night Live”) as Fear; Phyllis Smith (“Bad Teacher,” TV’s “The Office”) as Sadness; Lewis Black (“The Aristocrats,” TV’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”) as Anger; Mindy Kaling (“Wreck-It Ralph,” TV’s “The Office”) as Disgust; Richard Kind (A Bug’s Life, TV’s “Spin City”) as Bing Bong; Kyle MacLachlan (TV’s “The Good Wife,” “Twin Peaks,” “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) as the voice of Riley’s Dad, Diane Lane (Batman vs. Superman: The Dawn of Justice, Under the Tuscan Sun, The Perfect Storm) as the voice of Riley’s Mom & Kaitlyn Dias (voice cast debut) as the voice of Riley.

EXEC. PRODUCERS:  John Lasseter (“Toy Story,” “Cars”) and Andrew Stanton (“Up” “Ratatouille”)
PRODUCER:  Jonas Rivera (“Up,” “Toy Story 2”)
CO-DIRECTOR:  Ronnie Del Carmen (Dug’s Special Mission video short and TV’s “Freakazoid!”)
DIRECTOR:  Pete Docter (“Up,” “Monsters, Inc.”)

PRODUCTS:    Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA), Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD
and On-Demand

BONUS:   Digital HD*, Blu-ray Combo Pack & Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA)
  • Riley's First Date? (In-Home Exclusive Animated Short Film) - Riley, now 12, is hanging out at home with her parents in San Francisco when potential trouble comes knocking: a boy shows up at the door. Can Mom and Dad's emotions handle “Riley's First Date?”
  • LAVA (Theatrical Short Film) - Inspired by the isolated beauty of tropical islands and the explosive allure of ocean volcanoes, LAVA is a musical love story that takes place over millions of years. Story of the Story - Director Pete Docter talks about the evolution of Inside Out, from the ideas and memories that inspired the story through the hurdles, explorations and experiences that helped shape it into the film it is today.
  • Paths to Pixar: The Women of Inside Out - Inside Out filmmakers, from voice actors to animators to production crew, talk about their paths, their goals, the challenges they've faced and the lessons they've learned along the way
  • Mixed Emotions - Inside Out's filmmakers talk about how they decided which emotions to focus on in the story and how they went about creating each one's distinct personality and visual identity
  • •    Mapping the Mind - Inside Out's artists take you through the years-long process of designing and creating a world everyone knows, but no one has ever seen - the human mind.
  • •    Our Dads, the Filmmakers - Elie Docter (daughter of director, Pete Docter) and Grace Giacchino (daughter of composer, Michael Giacchino) bring you behind the scenes for an inside look at the making of the film.
  • Into the Unknown: The Sound of Inside Out - What is the sound of a memory forming? Sound designer Ren Klyce describes the challenges - and the unique solutions - involved in creating the aural world of Inside Out.
  • The Misunderstood Art of Animation Film Editing - Learn more about the crucial role of an animation film editor, who helps take     the story from its earliest, most exploratory versions, to the final, polished film you see onscreen.
  • Deleted Scenes 
    • Riley Grows Up - In this scene from a version of the film where the primary relationship was between Joy and Fear (then named Freddie), the emotions begin to notice a change in Riley.
    • Joy's Decline - Joy's struggles to make sense of the limitations on Riley's behavior that seem to be springing up at every turn.
    • Misdirection - Joy and Freddie encounter a group of Riley's "retired" imaginary friends, including an early version of Big Bong.
    • Construction - Joy is guided through Riley's mind by a radical non-conformist, Bing Bong, outraged by the demolition of older areas like Imagination Park.
    • Commentary - Commentary includes participation from directors Pete Docter and Ronnie del Carmen, and producer Jonas Rivera.
    • Mind Candy – A montage of toolkit and interstitials produced for Inside Out.
    • Inside Out Trailers - A collection of domestic and international trailers made for Inside Out.
      *Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer   

Blu-ray 3D
  • LAVA

DVD
  • LAVA
  • Commentary
   
DMA Exclusives:
  • Designing Abstract Thought - Inside Out character designer Albert Lozano describes the challenging, exciting and appropriately nonlinear process of designing the films "Abstract Thought" sequence.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Joy Alone - Pursuing a lost memory underneath the ocean, Joy is given a chance to fulfill her heart's desire.
    • Imagination Park - Joy is chased through a reactivated Imagination Park by an antagonistic Freddie.

FEATURE RUN TIME:   Approximately 94 min.

RATING:   Feature Film: PG in U.S.; PG in CE; G in CF

ASPECT RATIO:  Blu-ray Feature Film = 1080p High Definition / 2.39:1
DVD Feature Film = 2.39:1

AUDIO:  Blu-ray = 7.1 DTS
DVD = 5.1 Dolby

LANGUAGES:  English, French & Spanish

SUBTITLES: English SDH, French & Spanish

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarInsideOut
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PixarInsideOut
Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixarinsideout/

ABOUT DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE (DMA):
Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is an engaging and family-friendly cloud-based digital movie service that makes it simple to buy your favorite Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies once and watch them anywhere.  With DMA you can explore Disney’s library of over 400 eligible digital movies, discover hours of new and exclusive short-form content, and watch your digital movies from the comfort of the living room or across multiple mobile devices.   In addition, you can redeem Digital Copy codes found in Disney, Pixar and Marvel Blu-rays and DVDs, as well as earn Disney Movie Rewards points with every digital purchase.  Sign up and access Disney Movies Anywhere for free on DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com and through the Disney Movies Anywhere iOS and Android apps. Users can then simply connect their iTunes, Google Play and/or VUDU at VUDU.com/DMA accounts to begin enjoying their Disney, Pixar, and Marvel digital movie collections across platforms and devices.

ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS:
For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

©2015 Disney/Pixar




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Monday, November 9, 2015

WaterWipes Chemical Free Baby Wipes Now Available at Stop & Shop #WaterWipes

This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. 


One of the first things parents use on their newborn babies are baby wipes. But have you ever taken a moment to read the ingredients on your wipes before touching them to your baby's sensitive skin? It's not something that most people think about, I mean they're just wipes right? What could possible be on them that is bad? Sadly, many wipes are made with harsh ingredients and chemicals. Back when my kiddos were in diapers, my options were pretty limited in the natural wipes department. There was maybe one or two options out there and those just weren't affordable for us. So that is why I am such a huge supporter of WaterWipes chemical free baby wipes.

When I first tried WaterWipes earlier this year, they were only available at select Babies R Us stores.  Sadly none of the stores within an hour of me carried it. But now they can be found at many Stop and Shop locations, which is wonderful for me since I am in that store at least once a week. So I was easily able to grab some while there doing my weekly grocery shopping. At my Stop and Shop here in Connecticut, WaterWipes were available in a 60 pack or a Value Pack which includes four 60 packs. To find WaterWipes near you, visit the WaterWipes Store Locator.

WaterWipes display at Stop and Shop.


Now even though my children (ages 5 to 10) are way past the diaper stage (thank goodness) that doesn't mean that baby wipes are no longer used at our house. Oh no, it is quite the opposite. Wipes are kept near the dining room table for quick clean up after snacks and meals and in each of the bathrooms so the boys can make sure they are nice and clean after doing their business. I even use baby wipes to clean up my dog after he goes for a walk. So see wipes are still widely used here and I love that WaterWipes contain only natural ingredients as I don't want chemicals anywhere near my family members (fury ones included).

A common assumption for natural personal care products and cleaning products is that the lack of chemicals means these product don't work as well as their unhealthy counterparts. In the case of WaterWipes as well as  most natural products, that assumption is completely false. WaterWipes work just as well for us as our Kirkland wipes do. Halloween was just last weekend and do you know how messy four young boys tearing into chocolate can get? It has been unseasonably warm here and so they instantly had melted chocolate all over their hands and in their nails. Bleh. But WaterWipes took care of it quickly.

WaterWipes Value Pack


WaterWipes contain only two ingredients: 99.9% purified water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract. That's it. No long chemical names you can't pronounce, no preservatives and no alcohol. Ever try to clean the bum of a baby with diaper rash with a traditional wipe and they scream bloody murder? That's because most wipes contain some form of alcohol and that stuff burns. You don't have to worry about that alcohol burn with WaterWipes

It is also important to note that since there are no yucky preservatives in these wipes, they do have an expiration date. An unopened package will keep for about 15 months, the packs have an expiration date printed on them. It is recommended that an open pack be used up within a month. Since I don't know any parent that doesn't go through nearly a pack or two of wipes a week, I don't see that as ever being an issue.



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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Own Jurassic World on Blu-Ray/DVD! #Giveaway #TeamJurassic

The #1 movie of the year proves that once again, dinosaurs rule the earth. #‎JurassicWorld is available NOW on 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD!


Monday, October 19, 2015

Disney Tomorrowland Digital Download #Giveaway

Disney Invites You to a World of Epic Adventure and Imagination...TOMORROWLAND!

From the Director of “The Incredibles,” blast off with this family adventure on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA).

©2015 Disney

Own it today on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack or Digital HD!




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Saturday, October 17, 2015

Get Your Home Connected with Philips hue Wireless Lighting and Netgear Nighthawk Wireless Router #BBYConnectedHome

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. This post contains affiliate links and the reviewer will receive a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase.

I am a self proclaimed techie; I just love new technology and gadgets and all that fun kind of stuff. Something that has always intrigued me is "Connected Home" tech products, such as smart thermostats, wireless lightning or smart security systems. Up until now I've never had a chance to play with anything like that, but I recently got my hands on some Philip Hue Personal Wireless Lighting products and now I am in love.

Note: This is not my house.


When you are looking to add smart products into your home, the first thin you need to make sure you have is a wireless router capable of handling it all plus whatever devices you have. In our house we have a lot, and I do mean a lot, of devices that are running at any given time and we were probably pushing it with our old Netgear router. To say the Netgear Nighthawk DST Wireless Router (exclusive to Best Buy) is a monster is not an exaggeration. It is literally enormous but that just goes to show how powerful it is. But do not let the size intimidate you, the installation was very easy for this moderately tech savvy lady. Start to finish it took me just under and hour, and that was with a call to my internet service provider to find out what my PIN number was. Without that call, I would have been done in 45 minutes or less. But if this kind of stuff is a challenge for you, not to worry, the Nighthawk includes Geek Squad installation and one year of support (via phone or web)!



Netgear Nighthawk DST Features
• AC1900 high-performance WiFi router with Dead Spot Terminator eliminates your WiFi dead zones
• 1GHz dual core processor
• Supports 10+ connected devices
• Advanced features for lag-free gaming
• Prioritized bandwidth for streaming videos or music
• DST Adapter sets up in minutes - no need to configure or install software
• DST Adapter indicates the connection strength at any  electrical outlet
• High-powered amplifiers - Three (3) external antennas
• FastLane™ technology improves performance using both WiFi bands
• Implicit and Explicit Beamforming
• Downstream and Upstream QoS
• ReadySHARE® USB — Share your USB hard drive and printer
• ReadyCLOUD® USB Access — Enjoy personal and secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere
• NETGEAR genie® with remote access SET UP and SUPPORT VIA PHONE and WEB NIGHTHAWK®
•  $299.99

Once I had my new router set up, I was ready to move on to the really cool stuff: the wireless lighting! I was sent both the Philips hue White and Ambiance Starter Kit and the Philips hue Go from Best Buy to try out.


Philips hue White and Ambiance Starter Kit
This kit includes 3 wireless LED A19 bulbs, a wireless bridge, AC power adapter and ethernet network cable to get you started. Once again setup and installation is easy and only took a few moments. You will also need to download the FREE Philips hue app to your mobile device to b able to control your lighting settings. (Download on iTunes.) There are so many features I love about this but the most important functionality wise is the ability to program your lights. This means you can set up a schedule that will have your lights turning on and off when you want so that it looks like your home when you are not. There is also an alarm function so you can have yourself wake up to soft light instead of a blaring alarm clock. I've been using that a lot and it has been wonderful.




Then there is just the cool aspect of being able to change the color of the lights to pretty much anything. The app comes with a few "scenes" already loaded into to use and you can also create countless scenes of your own. I placed two of the bulbs in our bedroom and one in the home office with the hue Go and I already can't wait to get the rest of the house connected! The reading scene I use a ton when working at my desk or reading in bed.

Key Features
• Choose from 16 million colors
• Create and save your favorite lighting scenes. Dimming and brightening features at your fingertips
• Easily adjust the light output. White and color light that fits your needs
• The 2700K temperature offers soft illumination.
• Designed to provide longer, more energy-efficient illumination.
• Mobile control from your smartphone or tablet
• Download apps that let you control settings from your device. Works with the whole Philips hue and Friends of hue family
• Installs easily into your existing A19 light fittings
• Works with Apple HomeKit (iOS users) so you can control your lights with Siri voice control on your iPhone.
• hue is OpenHome certified and PEQ-compatible, so you can create your own ecosystem of automated devices.
•  $199.99

Philips hue Go
This little portable light has quickly become my new best friend. I am a big time reader and my Kindle comes with me wherever I go. Now when I'm home, you can pretty much find me reading anywhere: living room couch, kitchen table, in bed or on my reading chair in the office. I love having this light available to bring in any room with me and I can soften the color and brightness to suit me. The hue Go is also controlled by the mobile app and can be set up to coincide with the other lights or on its own.


hue Go Key Features
• Portable, completely wire free smart light that offers a lot of versatility for any lighting need.
• Take it or put it anywhere: plug it in or carry it with you with up to 3 hours of rechargeable battery life.
• Control your way - with the on/off switch on the light, or via the hue app (hue bridge required).
• hue Go helps you to wake up fresh and energized in the morning with deep dimming. The gradually increasing light intensity gives you the feeling you are waking up from sunrise - gently and naturally.
• Offers 5 patented “natural dynamic effects”: Cozy Candle, Sunday Coffee, Meditation, Enchanted Forest, and Night Adventure. Each dynamic effect has its own mix of colors to set the right mood.
• $99.99

So overall I am more than pleased with all this new techie stuff that I've added to our home. Not only did I have a lot of fun setting it all up, but they provide great functionality as well. I'm hoping I can expand my hue lighting into more rooms over time.



Buy
These and other Philips hue lighting products as well as the Netgear Nighthawk Router are available to purchase at Best Buy, both online and in  your local store.


Thursday, October 1, 2015

Jurassic World Now Available on Digital HD #Giveaway #TeamJurassic

The #1 movie of the year proves that once again, dinosaurs rule the earth. #‎JurassicWorld is stomping onto Blu-ray and DVD 10/20, and is available on Digital HD 10/1!


The Jurassic World theme park lets guests experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs, but something ferocious lurks behind the park’s attractions – a genetically modified dinosaur with savage capabilities. When the massive creature escapes, chaos erupts across the island. Now it’s up to Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) to save the park’s tourists from an all-out prehistoric assault.

Download it Today!

             


What better way for the kids to enjoy the movie than with their very own Stomp and Strike Tyrannosaurus Rex figure! This ultimate Tyrannosaurus Rex figure features an intimidating stomping action when kids press down on its body. Push down on its tail and this beast will let out a ferocious roar before its mouth shuts. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.
Ages 4 years and up.
Approximate Retail Price: $34.99
Requires 2 AA batteries, demo batteries included.




Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive:
• Jurassic World Stomp and Strike Tyrannosaurus Rex Figure courtesy of Hasbro
• iTunes code to download a copy of Jurassic World on Digital HD

Giveaway will end on 10/7/15 at 12:00AM EST. Giveaway is open to US mailing addresses only, 18 years or older. Prize pack value, $54.98.  Samples and prizing courtesy of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Hasbro



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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

What's On Your Netflix Shelfie? #StreamTeam

I am a Netflix Stream Team member and have been given a Netflix membership to help facilitate my posts. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.


One of the biggest things I love about Netflix is the ability to catch up on a show whenever it fits on my schedule. We are always running around to various sports events, school activities, etc. so it can be hard to watch a show when it originally airs on network television. So I often find myself more than a few episodes behind schedule. OK fine, more like entire seasons behind. I have a few shows on my shelfie that I plan to get started on this month. 

shelf•ie (shelf-y) n. 1. the shows you’ve been wanting to watch but they’ve been sitting on the virtual shelf because you haven't had the time.


Marianna's Shelfie
  • Once Upon A Time, Season 4 - Although I was caught up at this time last year, I only saw a handful of the season 4 episodes. So I need some serious binge time to get caught up and not fall too far behind with season 5, which premiered last week on ABC.
  • Arrow, Season 3 - This will be arriving on Netflix on October 7 and I cannot wait! I have literally been waiting a year for this and it might be my number one priority. There will be some super late nights for me starting in about a week.
  • The Blacklist, Seasons 1 & 2 - OK so I caught one episode of this show last year and it intrigued me, so I added it to my shelfie to start someday. I'll need to get through the above two first before I start from the beginning on this one.

So those are the top three shows on my shelfie list, which are on yours?

New on Netflix: October 2015 #StreamTeam

I am a Netflix Stream Team member and have been given a Netflix membership to help facilitate my posts. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.



Here is what is coming to Netflix for October 2015. I can't wait to start season 3 of Arrow!

Netflix Originals
• Beasts of No Nation - 10/16/15
• Winter on Fire - 10/9/15
• Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy - 10/2/15
• Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers - 10/16/15
• Hemlock Grove: Season 3 - 10/23/15



Netflix Originals for Kids
• The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Shows: Season 1 - 10/9/15
• All Hail King Julien: Season 2 - 10/16/15
• Some Assembly Required: Season 2 - 10/16/15
• Popples: Season 1 - 10/30/15

Fall TV Catch-Up
• Reign Season 2 - 10/2/15
• The Vampire Diaries: Season 6 - 10/2/15
• American Horror Story: Freak Show - 10/5/15
• iZombi: Season 1 - 10/6/15
• The Flash: Season 1 - 10/6/15
• The Originals: Season 2 - 10/6/15
• Arrow: Season 3 - 10/7/15
• Supernatural: Season 10 - 10/7/15
• Jane the Virgin: Season 1 - 10/12/15

For Kids
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- 10/1/15
• Mighty Med: Season 2 - 10/9/15
• Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Season 3 - 10/11/15
• Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered - 10/20/5
• Marvel's Avengers Assemble: Season 2 - 10/20/15
• Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection - 10/25/15

For Adults
• Million Dollar Baby - 10/1/15
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Friday, September 4, 2015

Snack Healthy with Grapes from Mexico! #IC

I participated in a Blog Blast Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Grapes from Mexico. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.


When you are looking for easy, healthy snacks for your kids (aren't we always?), you needn't look further than Grapes from Mexico, which make a tasty treat for the whole family. That little grape is packed with antioxidants while being low on calories. We are fond of both green and red here in our house and you will find anyone of us snacking on them throughout the day. In the summer, I like to toss a big handful of red grapes in a ziploc bag in the freezer for a frozen treat. It helps keep me cool as well as keeping my away from the ice cream.

Check out the Grapes from Mexico Snack On! Sweepstakes to enter for a chance to win a $100 grocery gift card plus other cool prizes!



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