Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of 47 Ronin to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received. All opinions are truthful and 100% my own. [Giveaway is now closed - Winner of 47 Ronin is David. Congratulations!] According to the dictionary I have at home, the meaning of Ronin is a samurai with no lord or master during the feudal period (1185–1868) of Japan. A samurai became masterless from the death or fall of his master, or after the loss of his master's favor or … [Read more...]
Some of Our Favorite Shows on Netflix #StreamTeam
March 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix as a part of my participation on the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are always my own. I first became a Netflix customer back in 1998 and I’m happy to say that Netflix will continue to be in my life for a very long time. Back in the late 90's, I would get super excited knowing that a Netflix mailer was waiting in my mailbox because I knew that night would quickly become movie night. I love me some movie nights at home! The only thing I hated … [Read more...]
Verizon Wireless & Verizon FiOS Customers Can Now Save $480 Over The Next 2 Years! #SomosFiOS #ad
March 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FIOS (#SomosFIOS). All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. If you use a smartphone on the Verizon wireless network and subscribe to a FiOS Quantum triple play bundle, you can save $480 over the next two years by registering at www.verizon.com/doubleup. If you’re not a Verizon customer just yet, don’t worry; you can still save money after switching over to Verizon and register at … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Walking With Dinosaurs The Movie. Plus, Free Interactive Activity Sheets #FHEInsiders
March 25, 2014 by
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. [Giveaway is now closed - Winner of Walking With Dinosaurs is David. Congratulations!] According to scientists, all dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago! Doesn’t that sound insane? It does to me! But the most amazing fact is that dinosaurs roamed the Earth for approximately 160 million years. I have just one word for that – WOW! Walking With Dinosaurs The … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} The Book Thief on Blu-ray/DVD #FHEInsiders
March 18, 2014 by
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. Based on the beloved best-selling book comes an “extremely moving” (Leonard Maltin, Indiewire) story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during World War II, Germany. When her mother can no longer care for her, Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) is adopted by a German couple (OSCAR® Winner Geoffrey Rush and OSCAR® Nominee Emily Watson). Although she arrives … [Read more...]
Master Your Game with FiOS Giveaway! #SomosFiOS
February 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FiOS (#SomosFiOS). All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. As you may already know, I’ve been working with Verizon FiOS to bring you the latest and the greatest news they offer every week. I will be working with Verizon FiOS until the end of 2014 and I couldn’t be any happier. I mentioned before that I have been a Verizon FiOS customer since 2011 and I never once wanted to look back. The internet is … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Big Help! Available Now on DVD & Digital Copy #BerryBigHelp
February 25, 2014 by
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. It's time for everyone to help out as best they can in these three delightful Strawberry Shortcake episodes. It's Strawberry to the rescue in "Babysitter Blues" when the princess asks her to look after a very special Baby Berrykin. Orange and Lemon take on the role of "Fashion Elves" in "A Stitch of Time" to help Raspberry with her fashion design dreams. And there's no place like … [Read more...]
Staying Inspired with Featured Films From #NetFlixKids #StreamTeam
February 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix as a part of my participation on the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are always my own. Have you been keeping up with the excitement of the competitions from the 2014 Olympics? We have. Although we enjoy most of the sports that are featured, we've become super-obsessed with the figure skating competitions. I've never ice skated before so watching the competitors in action on the screen keeps me in awe. The way they glide on the ice and … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Chicken
February 18, 2014 by 5 Comments
Whenever I cook savory dishes, the one ingredient I always use is fresh garlic. And I'm not talking about jarred minced garlic or garlic paste that comes in a tube. I'm talking about fresh, whole garlic cloves. It's the one ingredient I can't live without. And when I tell you I add it to every single savory dish, I REALLY do. I add garlic to beans, rice, meats, fish, potatoes - the list can literally go on and on. It makes the food come alive. It make your taste buds happy. This easy recipe is … [Read more...]
Review: Forever Midnight by Bath & Body Works
February 14, 2014 by 8 Comments
Disclosure: A sample was received to facilitate this review. I don't know about you but I LOVE almost anything from Bath & Body Works. Every time I enter the store, there's always a great sale going on that I simply can't turn my back on so I end up leaving with a purchase. It's not like it's a bad thing. I'm saving money and at the same time I'm smelling like a million bucks! :) They always seem to amaze me with all the new scents they come up with too. Every few months, I see … [Read more...]
