Movie Review - 'Tis the Season for Love

About the Movie
Beth Baker is an out-of-work actress stuck in New York City without her friends at Christmas time. She decides to return home to the quaint small town she escaped 10 years before and finds a place far different than the hamlet she left. She suddenly finds performing possibilities and even romance that kind of blow her away. Will the holidays prove to be as magical for Beth as they appear, or is it doomed to disappear as quickly as it arrived for a lady who is ready to take chances she could never have imagined a decade before. Then again, this is the kind of thing that seems to happen during the Christmas season all the time.
My Take on the Movie
Beth lived her life in the town of Kern until she graduated and moved to New York City hoping to acquire a position in a Broadway play. Her plan did not work out as she hoped. She returned to Kern to spend Christmas with her mother and then all kinds of wonderful unexpected events happened to her.


Beth learns she has other talents besides acting on Broadway. She uses her love of children, her singing abilities, and her talents in acting to bring the children's Christmas pageant to the town. Beth becomes a problem solver when challenges arise. She allows herself to trust her instincts and take on new challenges . Beth overcomes some obstacles in her past to allow herself to dream and hope for a life she did not imagine.


Of course there is friendship, a love interest, and good old fashioned holiday joy in this movie. I enjoyed this new Hallmark movie.
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DVD Review - Cedar Cove: Season 2

About the Movie
Andie MacDowell is back as Judge Olivia Lockhart, who finds herself in the middle of her small seaside town's drama, relationships and excitement. Now happily back together with Jack, Olivia becomes the stable force who holds him together when his troubled son Eric returns. As Olivia reaches new milestones in her relationship with Jack, she remains a reliable best friend to Grace and a supportive mom to Justine, proving this judge continues to capture the spirit of the small town in her big heart.


My Take on the Movie
Season 2 of Cedar Cove has all the drama of Season 1. Judge Olivia Lockhart proves in many instances how intelligent and fair she is as a respected judge. She also shows us the side of her that is vulnerable to a love relationship , compassionate with family and friends, frustrated with life's events , and hurt when the people she relies on are deceitful and dishonest.

There are complicated relationships, mystery, forgiveness, and of course like in Season 1 problem solving by the characters. Each episode entices the viewer to want to know more about the characters.
By the end of Season 2, the viewer will be asking questions about Olivia's love life, what will happen with the couple who had the baby, and if Olivia's daughter will enter into a new relationship.

Watching the DVD with no commercials keeps the viewer engaged.

If you enjoyed Season 1 of Cedar Cove, you will want to see Season 2 using the DVD. If you saw Season 2 on the Hallmark Channel last year, the DVD is a great avenue to review the events in preparation for Season 3 in July of 2015.


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2015 Wrestlemania Reading Challenge Starts Now!

WWE® and First Book today announced the launch of the 2015 WrestleMania Reading Challenge, giving students ages 4-18 the chance to win a trip to WrestleMania® 31 onSunday, March 29, 2015 at the new Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Beginning today through Sunday, February 22, students can register for the WrestleMania Reading Challenge at WWEReadingSuperstar.com. Through WWE’s partnership with First Book’s digital reading initiative, We Give Books, children between the ages of 4-12 can select a WWE Superstar Reading Buddy and read digital books to participate, while teens ages 13-18 can select a WWE Superstar Pen Pal, read a book and write an essay.

WWE will make a financial contribution to First Book in order to support literacy initiatives and provide access to books for children across the United States. WWE and its Superstars and Divas will also continue to host reading celebrations, visiting kids at local schools and libraries to stress the importance of reading. Additionally, WWE will utilize all of its platforms, including WWE Network, TV broadcasts, live events, digital and social media to promote literacy.

“The WrestleMania Reading Challenge celebrates the power and strength of being a reader,” said Kyle Zimmer, First Book president and CEO. “First Book is thrilled to partner with WWE and bring more books to children in need across the country.”

“WWE is proud to partner with First Book and continue our long-standing commitment to education and literacy initiatives through the WrestleMania Reading Challenge,” said Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer, WWE. “Together, we are providing a fun and engaging experience to encourage children of all ages to read.”

For more information or to participate in the WrestleMania Reading Challenge, visit WWEReadingSuperstar.com.


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Chuck E. Cheese’s Encourages Active Play, Gives Away Playgrounds to Kids in New Contest

Family entertainment leader and number one kid-friendly restaurant Chuck E. Cheese’s is moving fun and play outdoors with its new summer promotion. In conjunction with the introduction of its new Chuck E. Cheese’s Yogurt Squeezes, the family entertainment leader is extending the experience and action seen in its indoor play areas and Skytubes® to outside play environments with its national Power Their Play challenge for kids and families. The contest will give participants the chance to win free playgrounds and other prizes while completing fun outdoor challenges.

Each week beginning June 10 through July 21, 2013, parents and children are to complete a weekly challenge and then submit their pictures to the contest’s official Power Their Play platform on Facebook. The challenges are energetic in nature to inspire kids to go outdoors and get active. Weekly winners will be chosen to win a dream backyard playground, and at the end of the promotion, one Grand Prize winner will win a playground for their whole community. Here’s how to get in on the action:

Challenge One – Week of June 10
Share a shot of your kid monkeying around at the playground.

Challenge Two – Week of June 16
Snap a pic of your youngster making a splash by playing in the pool.

Challenge Three – Week of June 22
Grab an action shot of your little all-star playing a summertime sport.

Challenge Four – Week of June 29
Share those summer vacation photos and show us how your child stays active away from home!

Challenge Five – Week of July 6
Take a picture of your kiddo riding their bike around the neighborhood.

Challenge Six – Week of July 13
Snap a photo of your little one playing hopscotch, tag or any classic outdoor kids’ game.

While enjoying their favorite summer past times, parents are also invited to power their kid’s appetite with Chuck E. Cheese’s Yogurt Squeezes. Available in the dairy section of more than 2,200 Supercenter stores around the U.S., the 70-calorie squeezable snack is available in four different flavors and addresses parents’ challenge to easily find healthy, affordable snacks that kids want to eat while playing their favorite outdoor activities.

No purchase necessary to enter or win Chuck E. Cheese’s Power Their Play Promotion. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous U.S. and D.C., who are, as of date of entry 18 years of age or older and a parent/legal guardian of a child(ren), 12 years of age or younger. The Power Their Play Promotion is sponsored by CEC Entertainment, Inc. For Official Rules, visit www.facebook.com/OfficialChuckECheese.

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