Dad of Divas' Reviews: August 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

DVD Review - Slugterra: Slug Power!

Slugterra: Slug Power!
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About the DVD
The competition to crown the best slugslinger in Slugterra rages on! Our money’s on Eli Shane, son of the legendary Will Shane, and leader of the Shane Gang consisting of his best friends Trixie, Pronto and Kord Zane. But they’re up against some serious competition, including the nefarious Dr. Blakk, who will stop at nothing to collect the finest slugs and add them to his ghoul arsenal. It’s up to the Shane Gang to make sure Dr. Blakk’s plans to conquer Slugterra don’t come to fruition. Time to SLUG IT OUT!

EPISODES:

  • Mecha Mutiny
  • Undertow
  • Mario Bravado
  • The New Kid, Part 1
  • The New Kid, Part 2


My Take on the Book
This was a great collection of slugtastic episodes that any fan of Slugterra will love! My favorite on this DVD has to be Mario Bravado, but all were fun and continued the great Slugterra action that I have seen in other episodes. This DVD also has some great bonus features (2) and for me my favorite was the behind the scenes look. All-in-all if you are already a fan you will love this collection and if this is your first introduction, get ready for an action packed ride!


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Book Review - Haunted House: A Touch and Feel Spooky Tour

Haunted House: A Touch and Feel Spooky Tour
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About the Book
Part of the excitement of touching something you can't see is that you never exactly know what it is you're putting your hands on! That's what makes Haunted House: A Touch and Feel Spooky Tour so much fun. Inside these rugged board pages, a friendly skeleton guides young readers through a haunted house. Along the way children are invited to put their hands inside of built-in pockets to touch a hairy spider leg¦a vampire's fang¦an eyeball and even gross, slimy brains! A glow in the dark cover and an especially spooky pop-up at the end of the book add to the fun. Young readers won't be able to resist challenging themselves, their friends, and their family to reach inside the pockets if they dare!

My Take on the Book
This was a fun story that gets the reader involved in the whole story. After the first time we read this my daughter had me read it another two times. While the anticipation and surprise was there the first time, you can have a ton of fun with voices and inflection and still make it a great read every time that you read it. All-in-all this is a great read for any time of year!


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Groovy Girls Lady Bug Doll And Costume Are Perfect For A Young Girl

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About the Product


Lana is as cute as a bug in this styling' red, white and black polka dot dress and shoes. Her beautiful red hair has black highlights and is held back with a cute antenna headband. Lana is part of the Special Edition Flutterflies collection with fantasy colored hair and detachable wings. She'll make a great gift for any gal!

Also, you now can dress up as Lana Ladybug herself! This dress up outfit features a lady bug polka-dot pattern that matches the outfit Groovy Girls Lana Lady bug wears. The dress is made of satin, poly-spandex, tulle and taffeta. Also includes antennae headband and lady bug wings with easy to slip on elastic cords that feature Velcro-like closures.

Manhattan Toy has a HUGE variety of Groovy Girl toys for you and your kids - check them all out here - http://www.manhattantoy.com/c/shop-by-brand_groovy-girls?current_per_page=96&current_sortby=recommended&per_pager=96&sort_selection=recommended

My Take on the Product
My daughters love groovy girls! Not only do they have cool names, outfits and hair, but they promote such creativity and imaginative play which is something I love to see my girls participating in. On top of this the dolls and other toys are so well constructed. I thought it was so cool to be able to have a doll and matching costume for my youngest daughter. True to form the costume was very well constructed and there are a ton of extras that they have placed on the dress and doll itself which makes them special for the recipient.

I also loved how much detail went into the dress to make sure that it matched the doll. I am planning to give this to my daughter for her birthday which is coming up in the future and I know that she is simply going to love this because of the detail that is included!

If you love groovy girls, what better gift than a doll and dress - your child will be ecstatic!


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Book Review - 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

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About the Book
This brand-new edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Every film profile is packed with details including the director and cast, a plot summary and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the film's history. Is it any wonder this intensely readable book has sold more than 1.5 million copies world wide?

Chronicling the complete history of filmmaking, this important survey dates back to silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffith's controversial The Birth of a Nation and the immortal Little Tramp movies of Charlie Chaplin. It then covers blockbusters of the more recent past like Gone with the Wind, A Clockwork Orange, Avatar, and The Black Swan. Also described are Hollywood's most memorable musicals, great dramas, screwball comedies, experimental "New Wave" films from 1950s and '60s Europe, major films noir, classic westerns, action and adventure films, and outstanding documentaries.


This all-new edition has been updated with:

  • 50 new films
  • 200 new images
  • Key quotations from the movies
  • More movie posters than ever
  • New interesting facts and movie trivia


For students of cinema, discerning film buffs, DVD collectors, and readers who simply enjoy reminiscing over cherished screen moments, the 5th edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is a must-have compilation of film knowledge.



My Take on the Book
This was a great book that has so much information on the movies that they are sharing. My wife and I have already been going through this to see what movies we have already seen and started requesting movies that we have not seen from our local library. It is going to take us some time before we see them all, but with such a complete guide you will rest assured that you will find some amazing movies that you MUST watch before you die. I appreciated that this was not just a list of movies. Each movie that is shared is explained in depth and you also get some very cool information about the movie itself. This book was a complete resource that anyone who loves movies will completely enjoy!


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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Cooper & Kid Introduces Catch - A New EZine for Dads


Being a dad just got even better. Cooper and Kid (www.cooperandkid.com), the retail brand that champions dads through dedicated products and services designed to help men embrace their mission into fatherhood, announces the launch of a new online publication for dads: Catch (http://cooperandkid.com/catch/). Catch, e-published on Cooper and Kid’s newly redesigned website, released its first issue on August 19, 2013.

Created by Cooper and Kid founder Nichole Smaglick, Catch offers honest and often humorous content contributed by a diverse selection of dads to help all men with children navigate through fatherhood. “Catch is an intelligent and accessible online portal for dads to explore, celebrate, and navigate through what it means to be a father, as well as enhance the critical rite of passage into fatherhood,” says Smaglick. “While the market is saturated with content geared towards moms and expecting moms, there are only a few scattered resources that dads can turn to, and Catch satisfies this void for all fathers.

Articles will be categorized into eight topic pillars: The Meatball Man Date – 1 on 1’s with dads; Cowboy Compass – outdoor skills and stories; Play – projects and toys; First, Get the Pancake – cooking and food as a dad; Manual Shift – exploring the gear-change of fatherhood; Body Shop – workouts and nutrition; Art and Entertainment – books, movies, TV, music, videos, apps, games; and Battle Zone – a weekly face-off for all things dad, man and parenting. A ninth pillar is expected to follow soon after launch. New content will be published daily, Monday through Friday. Contributors include real dads and also celebrity dads and newsmakers.

“Becoming a dad changes a man’s life not only in his perception of self and personal growth, but also how he manages his free-time, career, finances, health, relationships and inner moral compass, says Smaglick. “Dads will explore that metamorphosis of becoming a father with humor and straight-talk honesty, discover dad and non-dad tips on cool things to do, as well as ways to handle new situations and poignant manhood fodder. Topics and writers will evolve over time, so every time dads return, they will ‘Catch’ something new.”



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Labor Day Freebies: Firehouse Subs


As summer comes to an end, we thought your loyal readers would love to learn that nationwide restaurant chain, Firehouse Subs, wants to help reward hardworking Americans with free food on their day off!

On Labor Day (September 2), your local Firehouse Subs restaurant is giving away a free medium sub when you purchase any sub combo. To redeem the offer, simply bring a printed copy of the coupon below or present via smartphone. To receive more offers like this, sign up for Firehouse Subs' newsletter at firehousesubs.com/newsletter or like them on Facebook at Facebook.com/firehousesubs.

*Offer valid Sept. 2, 2013 at participating locations only. One free medium sub, with the purchase of a sub combo. One coupon per person, per visit.



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Book Review - The 250 Best Cookie Recipes

The 250 Best Cookie Recipes
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About the Book
Who doesn't remember the wonderful, warm aroma coming from the kitchen as Mom was baking cookies?

With 250 recipes to choose from, you'll find an extraordinary range of cookies for every occasion and for everyone from young to old in this complete cookbook. Looking for the perfect accompaniment to your next cappuccino? Chocolate Walnut and Chocolate Nut Coffee Biscotti fit the bill perfectly! And with cookie swaps becoming so popular, choosing just one recipe will be really tough. Whether you choose The Ultimate Sugar Cookie, Chocolate 'n' Vanilla Spirals or Butterscotch Pecan Cookies -- all are sure crowd pleasers.

And of course no holiday occasion or gift basket would be complete without Hanukkah Sugar Cookies, Cherry Valentine Cookies, Thanksgiving Pumpkin Spice Cookies or Holiday Cranberry Cookies.

The recipes are broken down into easy to find and follow sections: Drop Cookies, Hand-Shaped Cookies, Sliced Cookies, Biscotti, Sandwich Cookies, No-Bake Cookies, and Holiday cookies.

Helpful baking tips are featured throughout the book as are ingredient methods (for example the correct way to melt chocolate), storage methods and even a cookie troubleshooting section. If you love to bake (and eat!) cookies, this is an absolute must-have for your kitchen.

About the Author
Esther Brody has developed thousands of baking recipes over the years and has written several bestselling baking books including The 250 Best Muffin Recipes, 500 Best Muffin Recipes, 1500 Best Bars, Cookies, Muffins, Cakes and More and 250 Best Cobblers, Custards, Cupcakes, Bread Puddings and More.


My Take on the Book
Another amazing cookbook from this author. Being a father to small girls you can bet they love cookies and this cookbook delivers. With 250 recipes you will be kept on your toes for some time with this. What was nice though is that the cookbook was easy to understand and the cookies were easy enough to make. Our favorite so far are the crispy caramel haystacks, but I have already been earmarking pages for other ones that look delicious too. There is a little bit of everything for any cookie lover in this book. As in another book from this author that I reviewed, i would have liked to have had more images, but what you get is still great! If you love making cookies you will love this cookbook!


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Book Review - The 250 Best Brownies, Bars and Squares

The 250 Best Brownies, Bars and Squares
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About the Book
The ultimate collection of easy and sumptuous desserts!

For sweet satisfaction and easy preparation, there's nothing like a plate full of brownies, bars or squares fresh from the oven. In the world of baking, these are the ultimate comfort foods, evoking wonderful memories.

Best of all, brownies, bars and squares are so easy to make. For many recipes, you simply mix up the dough in one bowl, put it into a square or oblong pan, bake, slice and enjoy! That's why they're so ideal for busy families.

Bestselling author Esther Brody brings back all that homemade goodness in this outstanding collection of fully tested recipes. For a snack or after-dinner treat, try Caramel Double Nut Squares or Favorite Glazed Lemon Raspberry Bars. Capture the taste of summer with Rhubarb Crisp Squares or enjoy the classic sweetness of Old-Fashioned Butter Tart Bars. And there's no better way to enjoy that afternoon cup of coffee or tea than with Banana Cream Walnut Squares, Orange Nut Oatmeal Bars or Raisin-Nut Coffee Cake Bars.

Brownie lovers will find plenty of ways to indulge their passion, including Classic Chocolate Nut Brownies, Coconut Macaroon Brownies, and the blissfully decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake Brownies. There's even a chapter devoted only to no-bake bars and squares -- absolutely perfect for those warm summer months when just the thought of turning on the oven seems impossible or for those particularly time-crunched times. Chocolate Peppermint Bars, Ice Cream Peanut Krispies, Coconut Date Refrigerator Squares or Raspberry Patch Shortcake are the perfect solution.

You'll discover many familiar recipes, as well as new recipes that are sure to create warm memories for your family and friends. Whether you're a novice or a long-time baker, once you start experimenting and see the outstanding results, you'll be inspired to make baking a part of your everyday life.

About the Author
Esther Brody has developed thousands of baking recipes over the years and has written several bestselling baking books including The 250 Best Muffin Recipes, 500 Best Muffin Recipes, 1500 Best Bars, Cookies, Muffins, Cakes and More and 250 Best Cobblers, Custards, Cupcakes, Bread Puddings and More.



My Take on the Book
This was an amazing book full of great recipes that will make your sweet tooth sing! The author has done a great job at bringing together a huge number of great recipes that are easy to follow and to prepare. So far my family favorite are the Carrot Pumpkin Bars, but there are so many to try and I know that I will find many more before I am through. The only thing that I wish was that the cookbook had more pictures of the items within the book itself. Other than that I was very pleased with everything I have found thus far and encourage all of you to take this home to your house to start making some great desserts too!




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Monday, August 26, 2013

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Book Review - Cheery: the true adventures of a Chiricahua Leopard Frog

Cheery: the true adventures of a Chiricahua Leopard Frog
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About the Book
Cheery is a frog. He's a Chiricahua Leopard Frog, to be more precise. Okay, he's not a frog yet. At the beginning of the story, he's still a tadpole. Young readers will learn how a tadpole turns into a frog and why some frogs like Cheery are dramatically declining in numbers around the world. Author Dr. Elizabeth W. Davidson is a research scientist at Arizona State University where she is working to save these amazing amphibians. Cheery: How a Lonely Frog Finds Friends puts the problem in terms that young readers can grasp. The book contains valuable lesson guides for parents and teachers.

My Take on the Book
The Chiricahua Leopard Frog is a threatened species. Over 80% of the sites that once were occupied by these frogs have lost their frog population. Predators , disease, loss of habitat, and drought are the main causes for the decline.

Elizabeth W. Davidson wrote a beautiful nonfiction nature book which details the life cycle of this species of frog. This particular frog was named Cheery and was rescued by the zoo in Arizona so that they could try to propagate the species.

The story will assist your child in understanding the amphibian life cycle and how Arizona is trying to save and reintroduce the Chiricahua Leopard Frog back into their original habitats.

Michael Hagelberg's illustrations are beautiful and compliment Elizabeth's text so well.

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The Magic School Bus Weather Lab Makes Science Come Alive

Magic School Bus Weather Lab
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About the Product
Ms. Frizzle and her students take Young Scientists on a wild ride with The Magic School Bus as they explore the weather. Young Scientists learn about the weather by spinning a pinwheel, making a tornado in a bottle, swirling a paper snake, recreating the water cycle, creating a rain cloud, using a sun dial, constructing a barometer, catching a rainbow, and learning about the greenhouse effect. Young Scientists become their own meteorologist by building the bus-shaped weather station with a thermometer, rain gauge, wind meter, wind vane, and compass. The weather is then tracked on the enclosed weather chart with colorful stickers. This captivating bus-shaped kit comes packed with lots of science components, 28 colorful experiment cards, weather station, weather chart, stickers, and data notebook to record observations. Seatbelts, everyone! Get ready to become a meteorologist with Weather Lab! (Ages: 5 and up)


My Take on the Product
The weather lab by Scholastic arrived in an attractive box decorated as a school bus with Ms Frizzle and her students. The kit included most of the materials you and your child will need to perform the activities. The activity cards were excellent. They included a description of the activity, the materials needed for each activity, and the method. The activity cards were easy to read and the directions were easy to follow. Over 20 activities were included in the weather lab. There were some materials you would need to provide. For example, when we made the tornado, we needed 2 empty liter soda bottles.

Most of the activities were appropriate for the nine year old I worked with. However she had some difficulty with the actual concepts. It was a good way to introduce her to the concepts and hopefully she has more of an understanding of all the equipment and the details of weather forecasting now.

Some of the activities she enjoyed the most were: setting up the weather station and learning about the parts, making the compass and watching it continuously turning to north, making the tornado and the disappearing rainbow.

I explained the daily weather report chart with the included stickers and hope we will keep track of that each day and then analyze it at the end of the month to see what kind of weather we actually experienced where we live.

If you have an older child who enjoys science, in particular the weather, I encourage you to take a look at the weather lab as a gift for that child.


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Book Review - Sassy Cookies: Sweet, Spicy, and Savory Treats with Swagger

Sassy Cookies: Sweet, Spicy, and Savory Treats with Swagger
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About the Book
Unusual, edgy cookie recipes are presented here, with chapters covering chocolate, bar, nutty/fruity, herby/cheesy, and delicate but feisty sensations. Readers can wow their taste buds with cardamom-ginger bars, apricot-cherry shortbread, saffron-pistachio lace cookies, and 37 other varieties. Sections on storing, freezing, gift packing, and shipping these treasures are included.

My Take on the Book
If you love to prepare cookies, enjoy eating cookies, and are always on the "look out" for new cookie recipes, this just may be the cookie cookbook for you. Luane Kohnke has written a cookie cookbook that certainly piqued my interest starting with the title. Luane's cookbook is divided onto various sections: Chocolate, Spice, and Everything Nice, Nutty Fruity Bars, and Herby, Cheesy Savories are just a few.

I was eager to prepare several from different categories. One I chose was LEMON YOGURT SQUARES. There are two steps in the process of putting together this bar cookie recipe. First a crust is made and baked which includes hazelnuts and then the filling is prepared using an electric mixer. The filling used whole fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice and zest with eggs, sugar and a little flour. Once it is baked and cooled we tasted it. It is creamy, light and similar to a cheesecake. It was delicious.

Another recipe I chose was in the savory section. This one was called BLUE CHEESE AND CRANBERRY COOKIES. The combination intrigued me. Along with flour and cornstarch, the recipe called for blue cheese, dried cranberries and pecans. You make the dough and once you roll it into a log , you refrigerate it for a least two hours or over night. The baked cookie was similar to a shortbread cookie. The blue cheese was not dominant in the flavor, and the dried fruit and nuts were a nice complement. Again a delicious cookie.

My family enjoyed both of these recipes.

Luane's recipes include the use of goat cheese, crystallized ginger, cayenne pepper, and other ingredients you may not have used in cookie recipes before. I encourage you to take a look at her book. It definitely will take you on a new adventure in baking and your family and friends will ask you for the recipes.

Buon Appetito!


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The Evenflo RightFit Booster Car Seat Offers Comfort and Safety

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August still proves to be the busiest travel month for families. With only a short time left of summer break, we know that parents across the country are trying to sneak in their last-minute family road trips before heading back to business. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the lives of more than 8,300 children under age 5 have been saved by using child restraints properly. Since road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States, Evenflo is urging all parents to make sure they take the safe road when it comes to car seat installation.

Child safety seats that are used correctly can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent according to SafeKids.org. We hear from parents all the time that installing car seats are a pain, but with the Evenflo Symphony All in One Car Seat’s SureLATCH Connectors parents just need to Click, Click, Push for super-fast, super-snug installation in less than 60 seconds. We know older kids safety and comfort are two concerns when choosing the right seat, the RightFit Booster Car Seat offers a 2-in-1 design that allows them to transition from a high-back booster seat to a no-back booster seat. It also has e3 foam integrated into the head and back rest components help to reduce Side Impact forces. The activity lights installed in this seat allow your child to read, color, or play video games on those overnight trips. With these two car seat options, parents have peace of mind knowing kids are safe and secure if a collision does occur.


My Take on the Right Fit Booster Car Seat
I have to say that I was excited to try this new car seat/booster out, not only because they look very cool, but also because of the safety pieces that have been put in place for this product. The car seat is plush and comes in a variety of colors. I received one in red, but in looking at some of the other colors I think my youngest would probably pick out the purple one (the one they call hollyhock). The seat was easy to put together and even better was how easy this seat was to install in the car.

I can say as a parent, the ease of putting one of these seats into the car can make or break my opinion of a seat,and this one definitely passed in my perspective.

The seat design was great and I really liked the extra safety that came with the seat back wrapping around the child's head. This extra security is also something that I am always looking for when it comes to a car seat.

Finally, and this is not a huge thing, but the two large cup holders were also great as the other booster seats that we have had did not have this and we were constantly having to pick up their drinks, hold it for them, etc. Having these holders really aided us in allowing our child to have the independence they always want.

All-in-all I was very impressed. Evenflo continues to design stellar seats that are safe and stylish - check this one out today!


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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Book Review - Bash and the Pirate Pig

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About the Book
Bash and the Pirate Pig, by Burton Cole, is the story of a cranky city kid named Raymond "Beamer" Boxby who must spend summer vacation at his younger cousin, Bash's, farm.

Beamer prefers air conditioning and video games. He can't see what good can come of this so-called country fun that includes riding cows, river rafting with a pig, or playing with skunks.

But hang tight, Beamer, because Bash's zany adventures with his "Fishin' and Farmin' book" (The Bible) just might lead to the coolest discovery of all.

About the Author
Burton Cole is a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist with thirty years of experience and more than fifty humor writing awards to his credit. He grew up on a farm in northeast Ohio and attended a small-town church with a slew of cousins and buddies. That same boyhood inspires his colorful stories today.

About the Illustrator
Tom Bancroft has more than twenty years of experience in the animation and illustration industry and worked with Disney on films including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Aladdin. Other clients have included DC Comics and Big Idea Productions.




My Take on the Book
In this book you are taken on a fun, humorous trip, with characters that are a ton of fun to engage with and a plot that encourages you to keep reading from beginning to end. I loved the plot and the author has done a great job at creating an environment and characters that you can relate with. My eldest daughter actually took this book and did not want to stop and at the end was asking whether there were more stories with the same characters which is always a good sign. All-in-all I was very impressed and hope that we may see more from this author soon!


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Onion Crunch Turns Bland Food Into Something Special

Onion Crunch
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About the Book
Crispy Fried Onions
Onion Crunch® — Made from fresh sweet onions that are peeled, washed, cut and battered in order to create a perfect crispy onion topping . These crispy fried onions are great on salads, sandwiches, green bean casseroles, pizza and hot dogs.

Onion Crunch


Lightly Fried Onions - Taste Great
Onion Crunch® — Specially selected sweet onions are lightly fried in high-quality vegetable oil and then seasoned to give them an absolute delicious taste. Add to your favorite hot dog recipes. Try on all your favorite soups, salads and vegetables or use as a coating for crispy chicken, battered fish and vegetable casseroles.

Onion Crunch


Onion Recipes – Long Shelf Life – Onion Crunch® Nutrition
Onion Crunch® — Use to bring crispiness and a roasted onion flavor to poultry, fish, salads, sandwiches, dips, soups, spreads, scrambled eggs, baked potatoes, pizza, burgers and hot dogs. These crispy fried onions are sustainable with a shelf life of over 1 year.


My Take on the Product
This was a great product that just makes your food pop! I tried out a number of the different varieties and each has a unique flavor and taste. I tried this on a hotdog (of course), but also on a hamburger and on some soup that I made at home and the different varieties that I tried added a ton of flavor to the food itself. I was really impressed with not only the flavor but also with the ease in which I was able to put this onto the food that I was eating. The container that this comes in is easy to travel with, so no matter if you are at home or on the road you can have amazing flavor at your fingertips. Overall, this was an easy way to transform something bland into something amazing!


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Blu-Ray Review - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
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About the Book
The Walt Disney Studios proudly celebrates the heartwarming animated classic that started it all - “The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh.” Available August 27th for the first time on Blu-ray™ and HD Digital with a variety of bonus features, a whole new generation will fall in love with Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.

Whether we’re young or forever young at heart, the Hundred Acre Wood calls to that place in each of us that still believes in magic. Share all the fun, whimsy and wonder of The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh in this amazing original Disney classic – now digitally restored and remastered in high definition to thrill a whole new generation!

Once again reuniting audiences with Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore (who has lost his tail), “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” Blu-ray Combo Pack release has been sweetened to include a robust list of extras including a groundbreaking Disney Intermission activity, the beloved theatrical short “A Day for Eeyore,” five all-new “Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” short films, and….an exclusive free in-pack kite.

The extras
Blu-ray

  • NEW! Disney Intermission - Press “pause” during the movie and find out what happens! The narrator invites younger viewers to play along with the Hundred Acre Wood friends in a variety of engaging activities.
  • NEW! Pooh Play-Along – In this bonus feature, the narrator invites viewers to play along with Pooh and his friends. · NEW! 5 “Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” Shorts: “If I Wasn’t So Small,” “Piglet’s Drawings,” “The Expedition,” “Geniuses” & “The Honey Song”
  • LEGACY “A Day for Eeyore” – Classic Animated Short
  • LEGACY “The Story Behind the Masterpiece” – Making of Featurette
  • LEGACY “The Winnie the Pooh Theme Song” – Performed by Carly Simon


DVD

  • NEW! Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Short - “Geniuses”
  • LEGACY “The Winnie the Pooh Theme Song” – Performed by Carly Simon


Digital

  • Digital owners receive all of the same bonus features as the Blu-ray except for Disney Intermission


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My Take on the Book
my whole family has been fans of Winnie the Pooh for years. Even before we had kids we were fans. There is something about this lovable bear that makes us keep coming back for more. In watching this Blu-Ray was brought back to the first time that I saw this movie ( many years ago). I was excited to be able to share this movie this time with the kids, and they too loved it. I thought that Disney did a great job at bringing the best out of this movie, and I think you will agree once you see it yourself. I also really liked some of the added extras and bonus features that have not been released in a previous version. I really liked the Disney intermission program on the Blu-Ray as it really made the movie come alive when we had to pause it for any reason. When you press pause you learn so much more about the movie itself. I have not seen other Disney movies do this yet, but I hope they continue to this in the future. All-in-all this was a great movie that I highly  recommend to others


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