Garfield is Going to Your Favorite Buffet

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Your favorite cat is coming to your favorite buffet. Starting May 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015, Thursday Family nights at your local Ryan's, HomeTown Buffet, and Old Country Buffet will be welcoming American's favorite fat cat Garfield. I know our family are huge fans of Garfield and Otie. 

When you dine at your favorite buffet on Thursday night your child will receive one of three different Garfield & Friends Finger Puppet Perf & Play Activities for free. Thursday Family Night runs from 5-8 pm. Some activities that are available with feature mazes, games and coloring fun. 

“I think we all know there’s nothing Garfield loves more than a good meal,” said Rob Crews, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Ovation Brands®. “So of course that makes Garfield & Friends a great fit for bringing some all-ages family fun and laughter to our restaurants and our guests.” 

Garfield & Friends – Perf & Play Finger Puppet Show Family Fun 

There will be three differently themed Garfield & Friends Finger Puppet Perf & Play Activities available throughout May and June – Make a Splash, Jammin Out, and Fiesta Fun. “We’re proud to have many repeat guests, which is why we wanted to offer a new, fun Garfield & Friends experience each time families return,” explains Crews. The Garfield play activities are free to all children. 

Within each Finger Puppet Perf & Play Activity, families will also find a 20% off Coupon Code that can be used toward the purchase of Garfield & Friends t-shirts, mugs, and other merchandise at the Café Press Garfield Store. Some exclusions may apply. 

Also on Thursday nights, kids 11 years and younger may eat for just $1.99. The buffet restaurants serve up a variety of home-style meals made fresh for you. 

For more information about the Garfield & Friends Finger Puppet Perf & Play Activities, visit www.Ryans.com, www.HomeTownBuffet.com, or www.OldCountryBuffet.com. 

TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS: Return of the Heroes

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TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS:

Return of the Heroes

Bring Home the Adventures on DVD May 12, 2015

I don't know about you, but I know that my seven year old is very excited about this new DVD coming out. He is a huge fan of Transformers Rescue Bots. As a parent I approve of this show and I actually enjoy watching it with my son also. Sometimes I am careful about Transformers because there are several different Transformer shows and they can be more violent than others. Transformers Rescue Bots I like because there is not a lot of violence and I do not have to worry about that.

About Transformers Rescue Bots: Return of the Heroes:

 Everyone’s favorite emergency first responders — Chase, Heatwave, Blades and Boulder — return for five new adventures with their Griffin Rock friends, the Burns family! And this time, they’re joined by iconic Autobots like Bumblebee and, of course, the greatest leader of all time: Optimus Prime!

This heroic collection of Transformers: Rescue Bots will be released on DVD on May 12, 2015 from Shout! Factory Kids, in conjunction with Hasbro Studios. Featuring five exciting episodes that the whole family can enjoy, this DVD is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $14.93.

Executive produced by Jeff Kline (TRANSFORMERS PRIME), TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS features the vocal talents of LeVar Burton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Lacey Chabert (Party of Five), Steve Blum (TRANSFORMERS PRIME), Maurice LaMarche (Emmy^® Award winner for Futurama) and the legendary Peter Cullen who voices OPTIMUS PRIME when he makes cameo appearances in the series.

Episodes Include:

Bumblebee To The Rescue

Bot To The Future

A Virtual Disaster

Changes

Rise Of The Heroes

Overall thoughts about the movie. My son absolutely loved watching this DVD. I am glad that he can watch this DVD show anytime because it not violent and has morals in the show. This DVD kept my sons attention during the whole DVD and watched it several times throughout the week. His favorite episode was Bumblebee To The Rescue. Of course he would choose this one because Bumblebee is his favorite. 

You can find this DVD at amazon.com or your local retailer. 

Brush Buddies

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After Easter with all that candy you have to be careful when it comes to children's teeth. I am excited that I was able to review of Brush Buddies newer products.  Brush Buddies is not only a fun new product, but a great product that will help keep your children teeth clean. 

Brush Buddies is a company that has developed a variety of toothbrushes that appeal to consumers of all ages. This will make brushing fun for your children and help them learn the seriousness about brushing their teeth. 

They offer a variety of different tooth brushs like Brite Beatz, The Smurfs Talking, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. I was able to review their Smurfs Talking tooth brushes. 

I was sent Brush Buddies Garfield back and W Wresting tooth brush. My kids absolutely loved the Garfield tooth brushes. One tooth brush was Otie and one was Garfield. These brushes do not make noise but they are cute. They have soft brussels for younger children. It is recommended to brush your teeth twice a day. It also lets you know you should brush your teeth for 2 minutes in 4 quadrants top, bottom left and right.

I also was sent a W wresting tooth brush. This is quite interesting one. This tooth brush is made for an adult or teenager. It has a nice grip so when your brushing your teeth your hand does not get cramped. The bristles are also soft. The cool part of this tooth brush it has to different them songs that you can listen to while your brushing. This specific one is of Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan. If you are wrestling fans than this tooth brush is for you.

This is a fun way to get your teenagers and youngsters to brush their teeth. I would highly recommend their products. You can visit their website below.

Brush Buddies

When Calls the Heart

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WHEN CALLS THE HEART: TRIALS OF THE HEART

COMES TO DVD FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

ON MAY 26, 2015 

As a family on Easter we were watching TV as a family. We turned on Hallmark to watch family entertainment as a family. Later that night they had When Calls the Heart on. When the first season was on I honestly missed it until I watched it on Hallmark on Easter. I instantly fell in love with this series. I was excited to learn that the second season will be airing in the next few weeks. The second season will also be out on May 26, 2015.

This series is inspired by celebrated author Janette Oke's bestselling Canadian West book series, comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Starring Erin Krakow (Army Wives), Daniel Lissing (Eye Candy), Lori Loughlin (Full House, 90210) and Jack Wagner (The Bold & The Beautiful, General Hospital), When Calls The Heart is a beautiful story with roots in relationships, self empowerment, and the enduring power of love (Common Sense Media).

Elizabeth Thatcher (Krakow) is an independent, strong-willed teacher who has foregone the life of the big city and found a jobs, a home- and a bit of unexpected romance with a handsome Mountie named Jack- in the small frontier town of Coal Valley. But when she receives a telegram informing her that her mother has taken ill, she returns to Hamilton, her hometown, with Jack as her escort. Once in the comparable opulent Hamilton, Elizabeth and Jack are confounded by Jack's ne'er-do-well brother and Elizabeth's former suitor, Charles Kensignton, But it is Elizabeth's father, William, who drives a wedge between them when he suggests to class-conscious Jack that Charles would be a better match for his well-bred-daughter. This is a story about love... frontier style. 

I am excited to tell you if you watched the first season you will the second!!! I don't want to give to much of a spoiler since the second season has not aired yet. I would definitely tune in on the Hallmark Channel and watch When Calls The Heart. You will not be disappointed!! You can pick up your copy of season 2 May 26th!!

Chuck and Friends

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The Adventures of Chuck & Friends:

Day at the Races

 Bring Home the Adventures May 19, 2015

From Shout! Factory Kids

My daughter is a huge fan of The Adventures of Chuck and Friends. When this DVD arrived in our mailbox she was super excited and could not wait to open up the DVD and put it on. This DVD features 10 episodes and has a bonus sing-along. The suggested retail price for this DVD is 12.99.

About The Adventures of Chuck & Friends: Day at the Races: 

Everybody on your mark.. get set... and race your way to fun with Chuck and his very best friends- Digger, Handy, Rowdy, Biggs, Boomer and Flip! Join the gang as they race each other to win a radio contest, from and astronomy club, create the perfect Mother's Day gift and more. Strap yourself in, sit back and enjoy the ride!

The following episodes include: Contest Countdown, Tough Break, The Short Cut, Race to the Race, Join the Club, Rowdy's New Rigg, The Regifters, Mother of All Gifts, Wallbashers, Kid Stuff.

Overall this is a great DVD and fun for youngsters. I can be strict on what my daughter and son watch on television. My daughter is a huge fan of Chuck and these episodes are super cute and very appropriate with youngsters. My son has grown out of this stage of movies. My daughter really like the Contest Countdown and The Short Cut. This kept her occupied and she really got into the dvd and watched it about 10 times within the week. I would recommend this DVD for your youngster. 

You can find this DVD at amazon.com or your local retailer. 

Purex Crystal ScentSplash

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When you have children laundry can always be a challenge. I know having a 7 and 4 year old their clothes can be disgusting, smelly and stains. Well I am happy that I found a product that will help keep their clothes smelling good for awhile. Recently I was able to try a product from Purex called Purex Crystals Scent Splash. This product helps boost the scent for your laundry. The great thing about this product is you can put a small amount in or you can put a lot in. It depends on your preference. This product is liquid and not the crystals. 

I received a bottle of the Purex Crystal ScentSplash in Fresh Spring Waters. This comes in a 18 fl oz bottle. When I first opened the cap to smell it, it was overpowering and not what I was expecting. Although I loved the scent I was not expecting it to be that strong. When I was washing the clothes I experimented on how much to put in my washer. I determined a little less than a half of the cap worked for me. 

I was really impressed with how great it smelled afterwards. I love walking in the laundry room after washing clothes because you can smell the scents. This one you can definitely smell. My kids clothes smelt wonderful. I will give them credit that the scent lasted a long time. Even putting them away you can still smell the scent. Which I particularly like. I would defiantly recommend this product. You can find this product at your local retailer. 

Green Toys Watering Can Set Spring Time Fun

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Spring time is here. Time for the kids to get outside and enjoy the spring time and enjoy the fun. Since it is Spring time and mean starting on my garden and getting ready for planting flowers and vegetables. Well this year I have a couple helpers. Well maybe I know I have one for sure. My daughter is 4 years old and she absolutely love to be a helper in what ever I am doing. 

Green Toys came through again and is offering a water can set for youngsters. This is the perfect idea and great toy for my daughters age. In this set you get a watering can, shovel and a little rake. This comes in handy when I am in the garden and I want my little helper to help but not get hurt. These products are safe and come in handy for you little helper. When my daughter tried them out they are easier for her to handle and use. The toy is recommended for ages 18 months and up but my daughter loves them and she is four. This product is made 100% recycled plastic milk jugs with no BPA, phthalates, or PVC helping to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I will also this product is very durable for a four year old and has lasted her torture that a four year old can do to a toy. This toy is well made and will last a long time. Have fun with Green Toys this summer and visit their store at the website below.

Green Toys Website

Orange Glad Special Mother's Day Deal

We're excited to roll out our 2015 Mother's Day Campaign, which includes a 40% off coupon for all our subscriptions/gift subscriptions/marketplace orders.

 

Period: 4/10/15-5/2/15

Code: mothersday40b

Discount: 40% off all subscriptions

Note: In order for customers to get the May Box, they have to purchase the subscription by 4/30/15

Neostrata Mothers Day Gift Idea

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I have tried many of Exuviance products in the past and I have been extremely happy with their products. When I was recently given and opportunity to try their Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish I was very excited to be able to try this product. 

Every time I have tried their product I have been extremely happy and they have been top notch product. What I love about this company and their product is their products are reasonable price and their product are at home beauty.

I have been using this product for a about three weeks now and using this product twice a week. Although the first week I used it once to see how my skin would react with the product. Since my skin did not have a negative reaction I started using it twice a week. On the box it says you can this product once or twice a week. It depends on your skin and your personal opinion. When I applied this product it was an orangish color thick cream. Before applying this cream I made sure my skin was clean and damp for the product. I applied equally on my face and massaged it in my skin about 30 seconds. I left it on my skin for about a minute due to my sensitive skin. It depends on your skin type you may leave it on for 2 minutes instead of 1. After this step I throughly washed my face and pat dry with a clean towel. 

I was quite impressed on how this product worked. For starters this product was easy to apply and use. After using this product I noticed that my skin looked better and healthier. I have continued using this product because of the results. My skin looks healthier and even has a glow to it. I would also recommend using their other products with this product. This would make a great gift for mom. 

This product is priced at $72 for 2.6 ounces and you can find it at their website below

Neostrata Website

Acure Organics Day Cream Mothers Day Gift Idea

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I am excited to share with you a new product that I was able to try form one of my favorite skincare companies Acure. Through out this week stay tuned because I will be sharing more products from Acure. Acure Organics is a family owned and operated company founded on sustainable principles to provide the highest quality fair trade, natural and certified organic personal care products. 

Background on Acure Organics-

Our products are created with great care and are a reflection of our values. Each of our products is free from animal testing, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, harmful preservatives and artificial colors.  

 

We travel the globe to find the most potent certified organic ingredients that meet our high standards of efficacy and purity.  We thank you for sharing in our mission to have a positive impact on the world we live in.

 

“I founded Acure Organics as a way to honor my grandmother, who battled breast cancer for over 10 years. I wanted to help raise money for breast cancer research and awareness while also providing healthy products that promote healthier living and a greener planet. We are proud to donate to Bright Pink and to help provide free mammograms to at risk women.” —Kristy Guerra

I was able to try their Acure for your skin/for the planet day cream. This product helps firm/hydrate/restore normal to dry skin. this product comes in 1.75 tube. This product is Vegan, Glueten Free, Sulfate Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Cruelty Free, Petroleum Free, PEG Free, Synthetic Fragrance Free, Silicone Free,  won't clog pores, 100 percent biodegradable. This product was easy to use. When I starting my morning routine I tried Acure Day Cream. I used a little bit and it went a long way. I applied this cream to my face, neck and chest like it recommended. I used circular motions to rub the cream into my skin. I was quite happy with how well it absorbed in my skin without leaving a greasy feeling. After using this cream for about a week I noticed results that my skin was looking better and felt great!! This would make a perfect gift for mothers day. Check out their wonderful product and stay tuned for more wonderful products. 

Acure Organics Website

BALMSHOT

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If you want a create gift for mom this Mother's Day. I defiantly came across a wonderful and unique gift. Recently I was introduced to Balmshot. Balmshot is a cool Moisturizing Lip Balm that is supplied in a shotshell. 

Background on Balmshot- Wayne S. Forrey, the company's founder and product inventor, contracted lip cancer in 1983 due to his outdoor lifestyle and frequent sunburned lips. After successful lip reconstruction surgery, he began using lip balm everyday to protect and moisturize his lips. Wayne became dissatisfied with industry standard lip balm dispensers because the knurled disk base would twist and orate in his pants pockets.. Thereby mashing the balm into the cap. making a gooey mess. Many people told Wayne they experienced the exact same gooey mess to solve the problem, wayne went to his garage and invented a much better lip balm dispenser system including a firmer twist base and tighter fitting cap. BALMSHOT was the result of innovative effort, and a newIdaho company was born in 2010.

They come in three different flavors Cool Mint, Vanilla Mint and Original. When I first received my samples I though they were pretty cool. I showed them to my dad and he had to have one. He thought they where pretty cool also. I love how they came up with shotshells. I will agree with them that when you bring this on the go it does not become a gooey mess like other lip balms. I also like the flavors of the lip balm. I would defiantly recommend Balmshot. You can find their product and other information on their website. 

Balmshot

MY LITTLE PONY TALES: THE COMPLETE CLASSIC TV SERIES

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MY LITTLE PONY TALES: THE COMPLETE CLASSIC TV SERIES

IS GALLUPING TO DVD ON APRIL 28!

In my household my daughter is a huge My Little Pony fan. We have many different DVDs, stuff animals and toys that are My Little Ponies. Of course when my daughter found out there was a My Little Pony DVD coming out she was super excited. 

I remember this series when I was a child My Little Pony Tales: The Complete Classic TV Series. I am excited to share the classic episodes with my daughter. My Little Pony Tales: The Complete Classic TV Series is coming to DVD on April 28, 2015 in the US and Canada from Shout! Kids in collaboration with Hasbro Studios. This is a 2 DVD set that includes 13 episodes of the of show. This show was originally aired on television in 1992. 

 Now all of your favorite My Little Pony Tales are finally collected in one amazing set! Join the 7 Pony Friends—Starlight, Sweetheart, Melody, Bright Eyes, Patch, Clover and Bon Bon — for 13 episodes of outrageous fun! Games, picnics, ice cream shops, roller derbies and even UFOs… nothing is off-limits when it comes to grand Pony adventures!

Episodes include:

Disc 1                                                                                             Disc 2

Slumber Party / Too Sick To Notice                                       Princess Problems / An Apple For Starlight

Battle Of The Bands / And The Winner Is…                          Up, Up And Away / Sister Of The Bride

Stand By Me / The Tea Party                                                   Birds Of A Feather / Send In The Clown

The Masquerade / Out Of Luck                                               Happy Birthday, Sweetheart / Gribet

The Play’s The Thing / Shop Talk                                            Bon Bon’s Diary / Just For Kicks

Impractical Joker/ The Great Lemonade Stand Wars       Ponies In Paradise / Who’s Responsible

Blue Ribbon Blues / Roll Around The Clock

 Overall my daughter enjoyed watching this series. Although my daughter was a little confused about it being classic and not what she is used to. I think that I enjoyed it a little more because it was what I grew up with when I was a child. Her favorite episode was Slumber Party. She enjoyed the ponies. I would definitely recommend this DVD it will bring back memories and will be fun to share the memories with your kids. 

You can find this DVD at amazon or your local retailer. 

Happy Easter Fun Activity

Dew Puff (Mother Day Gift Idea)

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Recently I came across a great product that you can give mom for mothers day. I know that I would defiantly would want this product for mothers day. I came across a product call Dew Puff. I honestly have never heard of this product before, but glad that I have now. 

Backstory on Dew Puff:

For thousands of years, merchants offered exotic ingredients gathered from around the world and shipped along accent trade routes. Those ingredients used to enhance beauty were especially prized. For instance, Cleopatra and women of her time used ingredients from China, gaul and beyond. 

Masashi, founder and beauty visionary of Dew Puff, is a modern-day, global trader. His youth was spent in Japan and Argentina where he found his passion for travel, sustainability, and bringing the finest traditional product to the U.S. market. His wife, Maya, found Konjac facial sponges when searching out the most effective, totally natural beauty product in Asia. Masashi and Maya realized that Konjac Sponges were an answer to many skin conditions and regimens. Beautiful skin and sustainability combine in products that clean, gently exfoliate, sooth, heal and more.

I was excited when I received three Dew Puffs for review. I was quite surprised on how big each Dew Puff was. They where as big as my hand. When I opened them up I was surprised on how light they where. I was excited to try this product because I have sensitive skin and when I am looking for products I need gentle so my skin does not become irritated. The Dew Puffs that I received are Bamboo Charcoal (natural antioxidants for blemish prone skin), Original (for the purest clean gentle for baby skin) and Asian Clay (removes impurities for a healthy glow).

My favorite Dew Puff is the Original. It simple to use and it is gentle. I got my Dew Puff wet and to get some of the water out I gently squeeze the Dew Puff between my palms to get the access water out. The Dew Puff is very gentle on my skin and helps clean face and helps get the gunk and junk off. I would definitely recommend this product. You can find more information on their products below. 

http://www.dewpuff.com

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