DVD Review - Saving Grace Season 2

Saving Grace: Season Two

Synopsis:
Hard-edged police detective Grace Hanadarko is certainly no angel, but she has one on her shoulder. Academy-Award winner Holly Hunter returns as Grace, a no-nonsense cop whose fierce dedication to her job belies her self-destructive lifestyle. Taking on kidnappings, homicides, and the dark specter of the Oklahoma City bombing, Grace receives celestial guidance from a gruff guardian angel who may be her last chance for salvation. Meanwhile, Ham, Grace’s partner and sometime lover, faces a staggering crisis that threatens his job, his relationships, and even his life.

In the second season, Grace’s life reaches its darkest point as she continues to embrace the edges of life while trying to forgive herself for her sister’s death in the Oklahoma City bombing.

DVD Specs:

The “Saving Grace” Season Two DVD is presented in widescreen format with English 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio and Spanish Dolby Surround Sound, and French, Spanish and English subtitles. Disc content includes:

Disc One Episodes
o Have A Seat Earl
o A Survivor Lives Here
o A Little Hometown Love
o It’s a Fierce, White-Hot, Mighty Love

Disc Two Episodes
o Do You Love Him?
o Are You An Indian Princess?
o You Are My Partner
o The Heart Of A Cop

Disc Three Episodes
o Do You Believe In Second Chances?
o Take Me Somewhere, Earl
o The Live Ones
o But There’s Clay

Disc Four Episodes
o What’s The Purpose Of A Platypus?
o I Believe In Angels
o Bonus Features:
o Have a Little Faith: The Successes of "Saving Grace"
o The Wrap Party Red Carpet, Hosted by Dylan Minnette

My Recommendation - Dramatically engaging, darkly funny, and emotionally gripping, Saving Grace is television at its most transcendent—don’t miss it!

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DVD Review - Burn Notice Season 2

Burn Notice Season 2

About this Series - Covert intelligence operative Michael Westen has been punched, kicked, choked and shot. Now he’s being burned, and someone’s going to pay! When Michael receives a “burn notice,” blacklisting him from the intelligence community and compromising his very identity, he must track down a faceless nemesis without getting himself killed in the process. Meanwhile, Michael is forced to double as a private investigator on the dangerous streets of Miami in order to survive.

Combining the best action/thriller elements with surprising humor and an iconic new breed of espionage, the second season heats up as blacklisted spy, Michael Westen hones his unique skills for new clientele. This new season follows Westen as he takes on all new death-defying assignments in hopes of getting closer to his new employers, the people that were possibly responsible for his ousting.

DVD Specs:

The “Burn Notice” Season Two episodes are presented in widescreen format with English and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Surround audio plus English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  Individual disc content is as follows:

Disc One
    •    Episodes:
        o    Breaking and Entering
        o    Turn and Burn
        o    Trust Me
        o    Comrades
    •    Bonus Features:
        o    Deleted Scenes

Disc Two
    •    Episodes:
        o    Scatter Point
        o    Bad Blood
        o    Rough Seas
        o    Double Booked
    •    Bonus Features:
        o    Bad Blood audio commentary with Bronwen Hughes, Ben Watkins, Rashad Raisani, Matt Nix, Rob Benedict and Method Man
        o    Double Booked audio commentary with Tim Matheson, Jason Tracey, Craig O’Neill and Matt Nix
        o    Deleted Scenes

Disc Three
    •    Episodes:
        o    Good Soldier
        o    Do No Harm
        o    Hot Spot
        o    Seek and Destroy
    •    Bonus Features:
        o    NIXin’ it up on “Burn Notice” featurette
        o    Deleted Scenes

Disc Four
    •    Episodes:
        o    Bad Breaks
        o    Truth and Reconciliation
        o    Sins of Omission
        o    Lesser Evil
    •    Bonus Features:
        o    Lesser Evil audio commentary with Matt Nix, Bruce Campbell and Michael Shanks
        o    Gag reel
        o    Boom Notice Easter Egg
        o    Deleted scenes

My Thoughts - When Burn Notice first started, I was intrigued and the season one had me really singing its praises. But after a while it felt like the stories were getting a bit repetitive and I looked forward to Season 2 with misgivings. As it turned out, this second season cemented this series' reputation for being top-notch in both acting and action. The Bank Robbery episode in particular epitomizes what this series means to me and its one which I can never get enough of! The instructional and explanatory voice over never fails to entertain and engage while the wry humor and the conversational plotting are just plain awesome.

My Recommendation - If you've never seen this series, then I'd recommend you start! And if you are a fan, well... stop reading this and go watch this Dvd already!

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The Universe - Dvd Review and Giveaway

The Universe: The Complete Season 3

Immerse yourself in more spectacular space exploration with SEASON THREE of this epic series. A virtual collision of astronomy and history, each enlightening episode utilizes strikingly realistic computer recreations and animations to provide unprecedented insight into the mysteries of our universe, and beyond.

See how NASA is arming itself with the latest technology to pre-empt an apocalyptic attack in “Deadly Comets and Meteors.” Learn how scientists envision reproduction and human development in “Sex in Space,” and explore startling new evidence showing the existence of universes other than our own in “Parallel Universes.”

From bizarre clouds to the hypothetical Planet X, from space disasters to space sex and the possibility of terrifying cosmic collisions, experience space in a whole new way – not through a telescope or textbook, but firsthand. With THE UNIVERSE, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled to the edge of the unknown.

BONUS FEATURES: Universe Facts; Image Gallery

The Universe: The Complete Season 3 includes all 12 original episodes on 4 DVDs. My Husband and I have long watched this series on television and I must say its one of those fascinating subjects that the more you hear/read/watch it, the more intrigued you are. This DVD set is a treat for the eyes as well as for the mind.

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The Prehistoric Collection - Dvd Review and Giveaway

The Prehistoric Collection: From Dinosaurs to the Dawn of Man

Super hurricanes with winds close to 700 miles per hour. A cataclysmic fight-to-the-finish between Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons. Cavemen fearlessly facing off against woolly mammoths. The prehistoric world comes alive as only HISTORY can recreate it in this 8-disc set filled with astonishing computer graphics and compelling scientific data that places you on an Earth you never before imagined.

The Prehistoric Collection includes four best-selling releases: JURASSIC FIGHT CLUB, PREHISTORIC MEGASTORMS, JOURNEY TO 10,000 B.C. and CLASH OF THE CAVEMEN. See the forces, the creatures, the battles and the disasters that shaped these tumultuous times. Aided by cinematic recreations, state-of-the-art CGI and cutting-edge archeological and anthropological research, discover a predatory world far more calculated – and complex – than once thought. Whether it’s a destructive tsunami, massive four-legged beasts, an epic brains vs. brawn battle of the cavemen, or a danger-filled hunt for food, join the struggle for survival in a long-lost time that paved the way for our world today.

Bonus Features: Jurassic Fight Club Additional Footage; Bonus Program “Mega Disasters” Episode “Asteroid Apocalypse”

This is yet another DVD series that's perfect for Dad, even though Father's Day's been and gone.

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Cities of the Underworld - Dvd Review and Giveaway

Cities of the Underworld: The Complete Season 3

Every city has its secrets – but who could imagine how many linger below ground, sometimes for thousands of years? Secret passageways, combat tunnels, buried palaces, Mafia escape routes and ammunition depots are just a few of the subterranean surprises you’ll discover in Cities of the Underworld: The Complete Season 3, a fascinating look beneath the surface of some of the world’s major cities. That is something I did NOT know and one I had a great fun exploring through this Dvd!

Ever wonder how Las Vegas casinos keep their cash safe? Or where Roman gladiators learned to fight? How about what’s beneath Egypt’s first pyramid or San Francisco’s scenic hills? Host Don Wildman returns once again to answer these questions and explore other buried secrets from London to Sicily, Okinawa and Ethiopia. Part history buff, part urban explorer, Don uses state of the art surveillance equipment to help investigate places often known only to archeologists and local residents. Walk in the footsteps of history but be careful – it’s dark and dangerous down there!

Cities of the Underworld: The Complete Season 3  is an all-access pass to 13 secret worlds buried beneath our city streets on 4 DVDs. BONUS FEATURES: Additional Footage. This set contains the 13 episodes of Season 3:

• DISC ONE: City of Blood / Tunnels of Hell / Real Mafia Underground / Secret Sin City
• DISC TWO: Hitler’s Trenches / Barbarians’ Lair / Land of Manson
• DISC THREE: Gladiators: Blood Sport / Secret Holy Land / Under the Rock
• DISC FOUR: Tomb of the Lost Mummies / Gods of War / Alcatraz Down Under / Bonus

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Military Combat - Dvd Review and Giveaway

Military Combat

It’s an entirely new way to look at warfare. From ferocious battles waged by USS Enterprise, the most decorated aircraft carrier of World War II, to death-defying dogfights involving hero pilots and lethal planes, this 14-disc set from HISTORY™ uses cutting-edge CGI to plunge you into the actual missions, reproduced with historical accuracy and startling realism.

BATTLE 360 tracks the Enterprise and its men as they fight off the enemy from the air, sea and underwater. You’re in the cockpit as DOGFIGHTS: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE follows these rarefied pilots over the skies of Guadalcanal, Korea, and Vietnam. Fabled fighter jocks from the dawn of dogfighting in World War I to Desert Storm are the top guns in DOGFIGHTS: THE COMPLETE SEASON TWO, while DOGFIGHTS OF THE FUTURE gives a fascinating preview of the next generation of fighter aircraft and tactics.

The ship, the aircraft, the bravery, and most of all, the heroes – they’re all here in MILITARY COMBAT.

DVD Features: Additional Footage; Feature-length Pilot Episode “Dogfights: The Greatest Air Battles”; Behind-the-Scenes Featurette “Dogfights: The Planes”

Father's Day has come and gone. But if you want to get Dad one more gift, then make it this Dvd set!

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How the Earth was Made - DVD Review and Giveaway

How the Earth was Made

From a seething ocean of radioactive, molten rock to a refuge for life as we know it, Earth has undergone a staggering series of cataclysmic transformations in its long and epic history. Assailed relentlessly for millions of years by meteorites, our once toxic and hostile planet has been covered in water and in ice, and seen the rise and sundering of continents, the creation of an atmosphere, and, ultimately, the beginning of life.

HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE plots the twisting course of Earth’s amazing journey. Using groundbreaking special effects and traveling to remote locations where our planet still bears the scars of its violent history, this compelling documentary tells a story of unimaginable timescales, world-shattering forces, radical climates, and mass extinctions.

HISTORY journeys back in time to show the creation of Earth’s land masses, the birth of the first complex creatures, and devastating extinctions--before speculating on the future when all life becomes extinct.

BONUS FEATURES: Bonus Documentary “Inside the Volcano”; Additional Scenes

If you're looking for something that makes the past come alive in a most intriguing manner, this is the DVD for you!

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America at War - Dvd Review and Giveaway

America at War

Hand-picked selections from the authoritative THE HISTORY CHANNEL® library reconstruct the United States' entire history of warfare.

• 25 complete documentaries on 14 DVDs.
• A lavish chronological journey through the entirety of American combat history.
• Bonus programs highlight cutting-edge weaponry and the lives of journalists in modern warfare.

From the "shot heard around the world" that launched this nation's independence to the conflict that rages today in Iraq, America was born and raised in combat. We are, indisputably, a warring nation, and from our own rolling hills to nearly every corner of the Earth we have pursued our best interests - national and global - with military might.

As the saying goes, "You pick your battles," and just as with a person, a nation can be judged by the battles it chooses and how it conducts itself in war. With this comprehensive DVD megaset, AMERICA AT WAR, you have the raw material to authoritatively make that judgment.

THE HISTORY CHANNEL® has selected the very best programs available exploring the saga of AMERICA AT WAR. Steeped in the expertise of world-renowned scholars, illustrated by dynamic graphics and dramatized with captivating reenactments, these documentaries present over 200 years of combat history in rich detail and compelling context. And it's one of the most compelling ones I've ever seen.

Six complete documentaries on the American Revolution and eight covering the current War in Iraq bookend incisive examinations of the Alamo, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, as well as the conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf. Bonus programs venture beyond tactics and events to examine fascinating aspects of modern combat, namely the latest weaponry and the experiences of embedded journalists. In scale and thoroughness this is an unprecedented offering from the most respected source in television for historical documentary.

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Stealing Lincoln's Body - DVD Review and Giveaway

 Stealing Lincoln's Body

I always knew Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. I never knew there had been an attempt to steal his body! Did you?

One of the strangest, most intriguing, and yet almost unknown episodes in American history unfolded in 1876, eleven years after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. A band of Chicago counterfeiters hatched a plot to steal the President’s body from its tomb outside Springfield, Illinois, and hold it for a ransom of $200,000. A paid informant told the newly formed Secret Service. When both the police and the criminals showed up at the cemetery on the appointed night, the scheme was foiled.

This feature-length special from HISTORY™ explores the peculiar confluence of historical trends and cultural movements that prompted the crime: the birth of counterfeiting, the growth of embalming, and the influence of secret societies in American life, among others. But above all, the story shows how important this beloved President remained to a public so unprepared for his violent death in 1865.

Startling and informative, this is one of those tales you have to see to believe.

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Kiddie Kangaroo - Review

I'm often on the go with my kids and the car is like a second home to them. The baby is generally quiet in the infant seat but my active little toddler is always bouncing (figuratively speaking, of course!) in his. One of the things that concerns me while driving is his constant asking for stuff :

Him: "Mommy, I dropped my sippy cup (or sunglasses or cap or book or ...). I want it - NOW!
Me: "No, honey,  Mommy's driving. I'll get it later, when the car's not moving". 
Him: WAIL...SCREAM...SCREECH!!

So either I have to stop the car or try to reach behind with one hand while keeping  His seat itself has no cup holders or pockets or anything to keep his stuff in. So I got one of those behind-the-car-seat organizers for him to put all his stuff in, but with the seat belt on, that's generally out of his reach. I was looking for a solution online when I came across an interesting site, My Precious Kid. They have a lot of useful products, including the versatile Kiddie Kangaroo!

The Kiddie Kangaroo is a travel accessory designed for birth to kindergarten use on car seats, infant carriers and strollers. Not only does it have adjustable pockets, but its waterproof material fits along the seat and up the back to help keep it clean. The pockets on each side have Velcro strips to be placed where needed for best fit and offer a Velcro divider that can divide the pockets for specialized storage or folded flat to allow for larger items such as books and toys. The Pockets are also washable or just wipe clean and are easy to add and remove.

It gives my toddler a place to keep everything within his reach, allowing me to keep my hands safely on the steering wheel and my eyes on the road. It is also available for strollers of all sizes. Practical, very useful and highly versatile, the Kiddie Kangaroo is a great buy at $19.99!

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DVD Review - Nobel Son

Synopsis:
On the eve of Barkley Michaelson's father receiving the Nobel Prize, Barkley is kidnapped and the requested ransom is the $2,000,000 in Nobel Prize money. When his father refuses to pay it starts a venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal and ultimately revenge. Featuring an ensemble cast starring Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Mary Steenburgen, Shawn Hatosy, Bill Pullman, Ted Danson, Danny Devito and Eliza Dushku.

DVD Specs:
The Nobel Son DVD is presented in widescreen format (2.35:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 Dolby Surround sound and English and Spanish subtitles. Special features include:

• Commentary with director/producer Randall Miller, writer/producer Jody Savin, musician Paul Oakenfold, cinematographer Mike Ozier and actors Brian Greenberg and Eliza Dushku.
• Deleted scenes with optional commentary from director/producer Randall Miller and writer/producer Jody Savin
o Barkley Stalks Thaddeus
o Barkley Freaks Out Thaddeus
o City Hall in the Asylum
• Alternate ending sequence

My Thoughts:  I'd read a lot of conflicting reports on the web about this movie - some liked it, some absolutely hated it. That left me intrigued and I was eager to watch and judge this movie for myself. Once the movie was over, I understood why people felt that way. Like others before me, I just couldn't decide whether I loved it or hated it.

What I liked mainly was the intriguing plot (and how it twists and turns!) and how the movie ended. What I didn't like was the weak acting and the general chaos of the narrative. The movie is sprawling and there are too many elements and characters and not all of them are utilized or brought together cohesively to form a crisp product.

The acting prowess of veterans Danny De Vito, Alan Rickman, Mary Steenburgen and Bill Pullman are just not utilized to the fullest extent. Instead, the burden of the story rests on the relatively immature shoulders of little known actors Bryan Greenberg and Shawn Hatosy and unfortunately, neither of them rises to the mark. I must say that Rickman does shine as the selfish and womanizing Nobel prize winner. But that's as far as it goes. He has little else to do. Overall, the plot is good, but the way it's handled and executed leaves much to be desired.

My Recommendation: See and judge this movie for yourself. Don't forget to come back and tell me whether you loved it or hated it!

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Tano Jewelry Fashion Accessories

One of the best part of being a woman is the jewelry! I love to drape my neck with necklaces, put on long, dangly earrings and adorn my wrists with bracelets. So much so that I'm running out of space in my drawers! If you're in the market for some trendy jewelry, then I invite you to visit Tano Jewelry who include in their repertoire feather headbands, cuff bracelets, fashion earrings and much more.

Not only do they have Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings galore, they also have a good selection of Celebrity Jewelry! You don't have to spend the big bucks to to have the same fabulous look as celebrities as Tano's entire selection of celebrity style jewelry is priced under $30! Their Headbands are also very hip and fashionable. While you're there, don't forget to check out their Wholesale Fashion Jewelry which is available for purchase at by businesses and individuals and has items from around the world. They also have lots on Sale!

Have fun and enjoy some bling-bling!
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Look Good Feel Better

Look Good…Feel Better is a free, national public service program that helps women cope with the appearance-related changes of cancer treatment through workshops across the country, self-help materials, and other free information. Look Good…Feel Better is a collaboration of the Personal Care Products Council Foundation, the American Cancer Society, Inc. and the National Cosmetology Association.

Unfortunately, with about one in three American women expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in her lifetime, cancer will likely touch all of our lives in some way, whether through a family member, a friend, or even ourselves.  Along with the confusion and fear of a cancer diagnosis comes a number of adjustments, not the least of which, for many women, involves hair loss and other appearance-related changes that result from cancer treatment.

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Look Good…Feel Better is asking women cancer survivors to submit their stories of how the program helped them cope with cancer as a way to inspire others who may currently be undergoing cancer treatment.  Entries will be featured on the Women of Hope is Beautiful blog to help educate others. Anyone can visit the site to view entries, make comments and show their support. In August, Look Good…Feel Better will choose Five women to be featured on their website. They will win a trip to the DreamBall at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York on September 24, 2009 as well as receive a professional makeover. Check out the Contest Rules.

Together with the team at Mom Central, I'd love your help in spreading the word to all women about Look Good…Feel Better and the Women of Hope is Beautiful contest and encouraging them to submit their stories of hope, determination, and courage.

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Father's Day Gifts & Prizes!

With Father's Day right around the corner (Sunday, June 21), Mom Central has compiled their favorite gifts for Dad in Mom Central's Father's Day Gift Guide. From DVDs and custom steak brands to a seven-person domed tent, there is something here for every Dad. Plus, they have organized their gift ideas by price, so there's no reason to break the bank (unless you want to!).

That's not all! Each day, Mom Central will post also giveaways for Dads. Upcoming giveaways include barbeque accessories, a Jeep tent built for 7 people (pictured in the photo at right), CDs, DVDs, books, razors, and so much more. Go now and try your kuck -- TODAY, as the giveaways are already underway. From grill charms to bags, there are some interesting prizes up for grabs. I entered already... and plan to go back every day for the duration of this giveaway!

Check here for a link to the daily giveaways: http://www.momcentral.com/reviews/fathers-day-giveaways.html

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Spa Time Baby - Review & Giveaway

As readers of my blog know, I recently came home with a baby daughter. One of things I loved doing with my son when he was an infant, was to give him a massage. Studies have shown that regularly massaging your baby can promote calmness, sustain or improve appetite, encourage growth, and help baby to sleep better. And I wanted to repeat the experience with my daughter as well. While I knew the basics of the process, I went looking for some expert advise on this process.

And that's when I came across Spa Time Baby. A business that was birthed from the creative minds of some Moms (naturally! :) Spa Time Baby leads the way to expand the nurturing and pampering experience for babies and toddlers everywhere. Their motto : Everyone Deserves a Little Spa Time! Naturally, I had to ask them about their great massage products as well!

They kindly sent over a It's Baby Time Massage DVD and the Natural Baby Massage Oil for review.

The DVD is one I was really looking forward to viewing as I was wondering if I was doing the massage right. And needless to say, it helped me- a lot! With its Infant massage, exercises, games, karaoke sing-alongs, original animations and a cool soundtrack, this 47 minutes long DVD is fun and educational at the same time. Not just that - it's also a cool and enjoyable way to spend time with my baby while massaging her.

This DVD includes three fun routines focusing on infant massage and exercises:

• The Joy routine: energizing and fun
• The Peace routine: sedating & relaxing
• Exercises: tone & stretch with your baby

They've also included techniques to address common issues such as: Colic, Teething, Asthma, Chest congestion, and Constipation. The Instructor, Jenny Wilmer, is a licensed Massage therapist, yoga teacher and mother will leads the viewer through this great experience that is fun for everyone! It's also reasonably priced at $19.95.

And of course, to massage the baby, one needs massage oil. And what better than Spa Time Baby's Natural Baby Massage Oil as it contains natural oils that absorb nicely and make baby's skin smooth, soft, and moist. This oil is also free from synthetic ingredients and potential allergy causing nut oils. Perfect for cradle cap too. The sweet scent of pure Lavender and Mandarin essential oils help to promote calmness so baby can relax and enjoy his massage....mom, too!

Ingredients: Organic jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, vitamin E oil, pure essential oils of lavender and mandarin. Price: $8.95

Buy! Go to www.SpaTimeBaby.com and check out all their wonderful products today! Get a 35% discount by entering the special code STB2 at checkout! As an added bonus, they're currently offering free shipping on all orders $99 and up.

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The Prize

Winner's choice of any one of Spa Time Baby's products (excluding Gift Sets, Spa Sets, TummyTubs and monogramming).

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Virtual Lemonade Stand

Just in time for the warm weather, Electrolux and Kelly Ripa are kicking off their Virtual Lemonade Stand campaign to drive awareness and raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Research. Starting this month, you can visit electroluxappliances.com to design and open your own virtual lemonade stand and even pick the flavors of lemonade you want to feature at your stand, from Sparkling Ginger to Rosemary Watermelon.

For every stand opened, Electrolux will donate $1 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). In addition, you can help the cause even more by buying and sending virtual glasses of lemonade to your friends and family, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting OCRF. This is a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer, let friends know you're thinking of them, and support a great cause. Even better, just for opening your stand, and then again every day that you log in and visit your stand, you will be entered to win a new French Door Refrigerator from Electrolux - perfect for storing your own pitchers of lemonade. When others donate to your stand, they will also have a chance to win.

The new French Door Refrigerator by Electrolux has some cool new features that make it a great refrigerator for entertaining. There is the Perfect Temp Drawer™, which provides storage for any number of items that you want to keep at the ideal temperature. It's also a large enough refrigerator to store everything from party platters to juice boxes. The French Door Refrigerator also offers double the ice so there is always enough ice on hand to fill your pitchers of lemonade.

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Wendy's Frosty Father's Day

Father's Day is coming up fast and if you're stuck for inspiration, don't worry - Wendy's is here!

For the past three years, Wendy's has made it a Father's Day Frosty Weekend tradition to donate 50 cents from the sale of each Frosty to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The money raised goes to the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program, which funds full-time adoption recruiters at local agencies across the U.S., who in turn pair up parents with foster care children needing homes. So, you and your family can enjoy a tasty (and affordable!) Frosty together, knowing this campaign assists children across the country in finding a family of their own.

Involve the kids in this great cause by having them create a fun Father's Day eCard on FrostyCard.com. For every card they send, Wendy's will donate an additional 25 cents to the Dave Thomas Foundation. Kids can attach coupons for "taking out the trash" or "washing the car" onto the cards for Dad.

Thanks to Mom Central, for making me aware of this wonderful opportunity to celebrate and help others in the process!

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DVD Review - Valkyrie

Set in Nazi Germany, Valkyrie chronicles the daring and ingenious “July 20 plot” to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known. Oscar-nominee Tom Cruise* (Mission Impossible, Minority Report) stars as the loyal German nationalist Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, the mastermind behind the plot to kill Hitler and overthrow his fascist regime.

Convinced the Nazi leader must die at all costs, Stauffenberg joins with a group of similarly disillusioned officers and civilians whose like minds come together for a common purpose in the face of incredible odds. Directed by Bryan Singer (X-Men, The Usual Suspects), Valkyrie boasts “…a top-notch international cast…” (Entertainment Weekly) including Academy Award-nominees Kenneth Branagh** (Hamlet, Henry V), Tom Wilkinson*** (Michael Clayton, In The Bedroom) and Terence Stamp (Get Smart; The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert), as well as Bill Nighy (The Constant Gardener, Love Actually) and Eddie Izzard (Ocean’s Thirteen, “The Riches”).

Single-Disc DVD Specs: Valkyrie single-disc DVD will be presented in widescreen format with English, Spanish & French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish & French subtitles.

My Thoughts: Once again a piece of crucial history is brought to cinematic life and it is a moving portrayal too. I'm not very familiar with History in the time of Hitler and as such the story was a complete surprise to me. But having researched this online, I feel the screenplay did some justice to the actual event and the cast performed excellently. The one sour point was Cruise's American accent which didn't really fit the scenario.

My Recommendation: See and judge this movie for yourself. You'll be pleasantly surprised!

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DVD Review - DEFIANCE

Directed by Academy Award® winner Edward Zwick (Blood Diamond), DEFIANCE stars Daniel Craig (Quantum of Solace), Liev Schreiber (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and Jamie Bell (Flags Of Our Fathers) as brothers, simple farmers—outnumbered and outgunned—who turned a group of war refugees into powerful freedom fighters.

Three ferociously committed actors fill the roles of the Bielski brothers, Jewish partisans who escaped into the forests of Eastern Europe during the Second World War. Daniel Craig (taking a break from 007 duty) is Tuvia, the leader of a group of refugees who eventually number over a thousand; Liev Schreiber is Zus, the antagonistic warrior; and Jamie Bell is Asael, a peacemaker no less devoted to the survival of the community. The three performers give life to director Edward Zwick's account of this little-known chapter of Jewish resistance to the Holocaust, which otherwise plays more like a history lesson than a full-blooded movie.

The film's best achievement is its strong location work, in Lithuania--as the community makes its home in the forest, the landscape becomes an important player in the drama at hand, and the changing of the seasons is charted with bone-chilling detail. Schreiber manages to get a little wry humor into this otherwise sober enterprise, and Daniel Craig creates an unusual character: a sort of anti-Bond, a hero whose body is all too fallible and whose decision-making is sometimes hesitant or morally compromised. It's a rare hero in a World War II movie that tends to withdraw from scenes rather than stride into them, but that's what Craig does. More than likely, the movie's main achievement will be sending the curious to read the histories of the Bielski brothers and why they matter in the chronicles of the Holocaust.

The DEFIANCE DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The Blu-ray disc is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles.  The discs include the following special features in high definition as noted:

        •    Commentary by director Edward Zwick
        •    Defiance: Return to the Forest (HD)—Explores all aspects of production from the early stages of pre-production to shooting on location in Lithuania.  Edward Zwick and his creative team discuss some of the challenges and also the rewards of adapting this well-documented historical event into a feature film.
      •    Bielski Partisan Survivors (HD)—Photo gallery of images taken by Edward Zwick including behind-the-scenes images and surviving members from the Bielski Otriad.
       •    Children of the Otriad: The Families Speak (HD)—Descendents of the Bielski family tour the film's set and relate the story of the real-life partisans along with efforts to preserve the brothers' legacy.
      •    Scoring Defiance (HD) —Blu-ray only —Academy Award® nominated composer James Newton Howard and violinist Joshua Bell discuss the incredible film score for Defiance.
       •    Theatrical trailers (HD)

My Thoughts - If you like History (I love the History channel) and are a fan of some terrific acting, then  DEFIANCE will not disappoint you. I won't lie to you - Daniel Craig came as a complete surprise to me! I hadn't liked him at all in the new Bond movies (don't stone me, but I think he's absolutely the worst Bond ever!) and didn't expect anything great from him in this movie either. But, like I said before, he pleasantly surprised me. His acting is intense, effective and captures the character very well. Liev Schreiber is an actor whom I've admired in many small roles before. Here too, his is not the lead character, but his enactment of his role is worthy of mention.

My recommendation - This is definitely a movie that will appeal to a select section of the audience. The rest will love to hate it. I belong to the former category. What about you?

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Oliver's Labels - Review

My toddler is starting summer school soon and one of the first things his teacher told me was to label everything - yes, everything! From clothes to shoes to sippy cups, I have to label every single thing. For a trial run, I got some office labels and stuck them on all my kid's stuff to see how they'd hold up. As you can guess, they didn't last, not even half a day! I was scouring the web looking for a longer-lasting solution when an opportunity came along through Family Review Network to try out Oliver’s Labels.

Debbie, the owner of Oliver’s Labels, used her 6 years of experience in the printing industry to design a label that would be both waterproof and beautiful. She then came up with the Found-it Tracking System™ to avoid sharing personal information (like a phone number) with strangers. Now that was one of my chief concerns as my son tends to lose stuff a lot and I absolutely hate the idea of putting our phone number or any other contact info on labels that can be seen and used by just about anybody. Found-it™ is an exclusive, FREE online lost-and-found system code that can customers can opt to have on their labels. This unique code connects me to my item via my email address. Oliver’s Labels acts as an intermediary, so the lost item can be tracked to its owner without anybody getting any vital info. You can read about it in detail on their website. 

They also have a range of label; from Waterproof, weatherproof and scuff resistant labels (tested for durability in the most demanding environments) to their particular Stick-eez™ Clothing Labels - the NO iron, NO sew solution to labeling clothes. This one is again a great feature as it's a no fuss solution that even this tired Mommy can utilize without wasting much time or energy, both of which I'm seriously lacking at the moment. They also have many beautiful full-color graphic designs to choose from for both kids and adults.  I particularly liked their foot-shaped labels for children's footwear. It's a source of delight and curiosity for my little one as well. I haven't seen anything of the like elsewhere.

Oliver’s Labels offer a lot of personalization options as well, catering to the needs of a variety of customers, and not just Moms like myself. From dishwasher to washing machines, these labels have been crafted to endure a wide variety of environments. And most importantly, they're reasonably priced as well!

Needless to say, I'm very happy with my Oliver’s Labels! 

Buy it! Currently all Oliver’s Labels products are 10% off as part of their tribute to Moms everywhere. Code is “Labeleverything” (one word).  Please note this code expires on June 31, 2009. Also, for a limited time, you can get Free Shipping on all orders over $30.

For a full list of products, visit www.oliverslabels.com.


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DVD Review - Revolutionary Road

Revolutionary Road
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet

Synopsis: April and Frank Wheeler are a young, thriving couple living with their two children in a Connecticut suburb in the mid-1950s. Their self-assured exterior masks a creeping frustration at their inability to feel fulfilled in their relationships or careers. Frank is mired in a well-paying but boring office job, and April is a housewife still mourning the demise of her hoped-for acting career.

Determined to identify themselves as superior to the mediocre sprawl of suburbanites who surround them, they decide to move to France where they will be better able to develop their true artistic sensibilities, free of the consumerist demands of capitalist America. As their relationship deteriorates into an endless cycle of squabbling, jealousy and recriminations, their trip and their dreams of self-fulfillment are thrown into jeopardy.

The REVOLUTIONARY ROAD DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The Blu-ray disc is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The discs include the following special features in high definition as noted:

        •    Commentary by director Sam Mendes and screenwriter Justin Haythe
        •    Lives of Quite Desperation: The Making of Revolutionary Road (HD)
        •    Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by director Sam Mendes and screenwriter Justin Haythe (HD)
        •    Richard Yates: The Wages of Truth (HD)—Blu-ray only

My Thoughts - Truth be told, this is a movie that made me sad and uncomfortable. It's too close to life and captures the angst of the characters with great reality. The acting, especially Winslett's is extremely good as is the direction. If you're looking for a light-hearted movie, this is not it.

My Recommendation - Watch it with plenty of tissues at hand!

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The Real Thing by Vanessa Williams

Internationally-renowned singer and actress Vanessa Williams release her thirteenth album and debut for Concord Records entitled THE REAL THING, today. The collection marks a return to her love for the rhythms of jazz and Latin music, a key part of her musical roots. In addition, THE REAL THING delves into the sophisticated pop and R&B that have been the hallmark of her dynamic musical career.

THE REAL THING is a passionate song cycle about relationships, and Williams hand-picked each song on the record as it relates to a phase of the modern-day love affair seen from a woman’s perspective. From the two new songs penned for the CD by Babyface (“Loving You” and “Just Friends”) to “Hello Like Before” by Bill Withers (Williams’ late father’s favorite artist) to Stevie Wonder’s “The Real Thing” to Bebel Gilberto’s “Close To You,” THE REAL THING taps into the wide breadth of Williams’ musicality and artistry.

Since the release of her first studio album, 1988’s The Right Stuff, Williams has garnered a total of 16 Grammy nominations, released seven albums of original material, as well as four compilations and two holiday-themed albums, selling millions of albums world-wide.  She was nominated for yet another Grammy for her hit single, “Colors of the Wind,” from Disney’s “Pocahontas,” which went on to win an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy for “Best Song In A Motion Picture.” THE REAL THING is her first studio album since 2005’s Everlasting Love.

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