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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

DVD Review - Pound Puppies: Puppy Love

Pound Puppies: Puppy Love

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About the DVD
Don’t miss the pup-tastic fun! On February 3, 2015, join Lucky, Cookie, Niblet, Strudel and Squirt as they continue on their mission to find a person for every pup with the release of Pound Puppies:Puppy Love on DVD. 

Pound Puppies: Puppy Love

Featuring five fun-filled adventures perfect for Valentine’s Day, this DVD collection is priced to own with an SRP of $12.99.
Pound Puppies: Puppy Love

Every boy and girl should know the undying love of a puppy. That’s exactly what the Pound Puppiesare for! "A pup for every person and a person for every pup!” That’s their motto and they mean it. Join the fearless leader, Lucky, and his crew — Niblet, Cookie, Squirt and Strudel — as they make it their mission to find homes for lonely dogs… and dogs for lonely humans!


Pound Puppies: Puppy Love comes complete with your very own printable valentine that you can share with your favorite pet or human!

Episodes Include:
  • Toyoshiko! Bark Friend Machine
  • McLeish Unleashed
  • The General
  • When Niblet Met Giblet
  • Rebound’s First Symphony






My Take on the DVD
This is a fun series that any dog lover will love. I remember the original series from when I was a kid. While this series is a bit different the story was still fun and engaging. My kids and I watched this together and all of us agreed that The General was our  favorite episode, although all of the episodes were fun and engaging. That being said, my girls have already been looking to watch more episodes of this. This is a great DVD for the whole family.


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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Arnold Schwarzenegger to be Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

WWE announced today that pop-culture icon Arnold Schwarzenegger will be inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame at a ceremony to be held on Saturday, March 28 at SAP Center in San Jose, CA as part ofWrestleMania® Week.

Former Governor of California from 2003-2011 and the star of such blockbuster films as Predator, True Lies, Kindergarten Cop and the wildly successful Terminator franchise, Schwarzenegger is a longtime WWE fan dating back to the 1970s, appearing at many Monday Night Raw® and SmackDown® events through the years. A seven-time Mr. Olympia winner, he is the founder of the Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival, the world’s largest annual sports weekend, which hosts 200,000 attendees and more than 18,000 of theworld's top athletes. He also appeared at the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony at Madison Square Garden, inducting his friend Bruno Sammartino. Most recently, Schwarzenegger guest starred on the March 24, 2014 episode of Monday Night Raw opposite WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan® and WWE Superstar The Miz®. Schwarzenegger's decades-long health and fitness crusade is a perfect fit with WWE.

“We are honored to induct Arnold Schwarzenegger into the WWE Hall of Fame,” said WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative, Paul “Triple H” Levesque. “His larger-than-life on- and off-screen presence translated perfectly into the world of WWE, resulting in many memorable moments.”

Tickets for the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at SAP Center are currently available through www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees.

WrestleMania 31 takes place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Sunday, March 29 at 7pm ET live on WWE Network and pay-per-view.


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Blu-ray Review - Book of Life ( @BookofLifeMovie ) #BookOfLife

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THE BOOK OF LIFE, a vibrant fantasy-adventure, tells the legend of Manolo, a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in order to rescue his one true love and defend his village.

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Rated: PG Starring: Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna, Ron Perlman, Ice Cube, Danny Trejo, and more. Directed By: Jorge Guttierrez Produced By: Guillermo Del Toro
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Visit all THE BOOK OF LIFE websites - #BookOfLife
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My Take on the Movie
My wife was a Spanish major in college and taught Spanish to Elementary kids for a number of years so my family has been very versed in the idea and traditions of The Day of the Dead for some time. That being said though I was intrigued at the idea of this movie and looked forward to seeing it. After watching it with the kids I have to say that the movie was well made and had some great connections to the culture and tradition that surrounds this holiday. The story was great and while there were a few parts that my youngest was a bit scared of, she still enjoyed the movie too. This was a great family movie that I would recommend to all!



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Saturday, January 24, 2015

CD Review - Kidz Bop 27

Kidz Bop 27

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About the CD
KIDZ BOP 27, the latest volume in the best-selling KIDZ BOP audio series, entered the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at #3. KIDZBOP 27’s first week sales were up more than 68% from KIDZ BOP’s previous album, KIDZ BOP 26, while the overall music market has experienced a sales decline. This was also the largest sales week for a KIDZ BOP album in two years. The franchise’s latest release marks the 10th consecutive KIDZ BOP title to debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and the 20th title to hit the Billboard Top 10 since the series launched in 2001. The album is also #1 on the Billboard Children’s Chart, alongside two other KIDZ BOP albums in the Top 10.

KIDZ BOP albums continue to top the charts as a perennial best seller. Last year, KIDZ BOP sold nearly one million albums, outselling top artists including: Pharrell Williams, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea and Katy Perry. For the fifth consecutive year, Billboard named the KIDZ BOP Kids the “#1 Kids’ Album Artists of the Year.” KIDZ BOP25 was also Billboard’s “#1 Kids’ Album of the Year” in 2014.

Cliff Chenfeld, Co-Founder of KIDZ BOP said, “We saw great success with our album sales and live tour last year, and look forward to continued growth in 2015. We’re excited to work with CAA again to book our new ‘Make Same Noise’ tour and give even more kids their first live concert experience.” Craig Balsam, Co-Founder of KIDZBOP, added, “We are proud to know that, after 14 years, our music continues to resonate with families everywhere as a fun and safe part of their daily lives.”

The release of KIDZ BOP 27 follows the announcement of the all-new “Make Some Noise” tour, headlined by The KIDZ BOP Kids. The brand-new, national live tour will hit over 40+ cities in 2015, including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, D.C, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The KIDZ BOP Kids – Ashlynn Chong, Bredia Santoro, Matt Martinez and Grant Knoche – will return to the stage to perform kid-friendly versions of today’s biggest hits, including favorites from KIDZ BOP 27. The high-energy and interactive show will feature music from the best-selling series that kids and parents can sing and dance along to. The KIDZ BOP tour is represented by CAA.

Tracks on the CD
This CD contains the following songs:
  1. Shake It Off
  2. All About That Bass
  3. Fancy
  4. Boom Clap
  5. Rude
  6. Problem
  7. Am I Wrong
  8. Maps
  9. Really Don't Care
  10. Latch
  11. Break Free
  12. Cool Kids
  13. Shower
  14. Rather Be
  15. Say Something (Live from the KIDZ BOP Dream Big Sing Loud Tour)
About KIDZ BOP

KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today’s biggest hits “sung by kids for kids.” Over 15 million KIDZ BOP albums have sold since the family-friendly audio collection debuted in 2001. KIDZ BOP connects with kids and families through its best-selling music, popular KIDZ BOP Radio channel on SiriusXM, TV commercials, consumer products, and live tours.



My Take on the CD
This was a great CD that both my daughters simply love. As a parent, I have to say that I love this album as there are some of the songs that in original form I would never want my girls to listen to. That being said with these songs you get great new lyrics and with them being sung by kids, I know that for my daughters they found commonality with the kids singing because of their age. All-in-all this was definitely another hit out of the park!


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Book Review - Numbers (Bright Beginnings)

Numbers (Bright Beginnings)
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About the Book
This bright and busy board book is an ideal first book for baby! In Numbers, toddlers get to explore an early concept through engaging words and pictures. They will love pointing out new and familiar numbers and objects like one whale, seven snails, ten ducks, and more. Perfect for parents and toddlers to read together. (Ages 1-3)


My Take on the Book
This was a great numbers board book for a young reader. If you want a colorful book that will help you and your young child connect together and learn in the process, this definitely works.


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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Elliot Havok Luxury Watches raises over 150k in 5 days on KickStarter!

Elliot Havok Luxury Watches

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Elliot Havok is a team of creative product designers from the fields of design, development, and manufacturing. The team started this project to create a watch that is practical, minimal, and affordable. Starting at just $69 on Kickstarter, Havok Timepieces will offer handmade watches that will be useful for everyday wear without any frills. The minimalistic design of these watches will not have any extraneous features or fancy dials.

Elliot Havok Luxury Watches

The first line of Havok Timepieces will comprise of five different models.

  • Midnight Premium: The all-black approach with a subtle herringbone pattern trims.
  • Oxford Premium: The go-to dress watch featuring silver accents and a glen plaid backside. 
  • Black Classic: The perfect everyday watch with a full-length strap. Wildly affordable. 
  • Brown Classic: A versatile, casual watch with a minimal, bold white face and brown leather strap.
  • Rose Gold Minimalist: A subtle, classy watch suitable for all occasions.

The most important design specifications of Havok Timepieces includes
  • Band Material: Genuine Leather Band 
  • Case Material: Carbon Steel Alloy 
  • Back Plating: Stainless Steel 
  • Clasp: Standard Buckle Clasp 
  • Clasp Material: Stainless Steel 
  • Dial Window Material: Crystal Mineral Glass 
  • Movement: Japanese Hattori (Seiko) VX32 Quartz 
  • Water Resistant: 3 ATM / 30 Meters
Elliot Havok Luxury Watches

Elliot Havok started their Kickstarter campaign with a target of $15,000 to support the launch of Havok Timepieces. Proceeds from the campaign will be spent on R&D, manufacturing, packaging, and logistics for the Havok Timepiece collection. The production of the watches will start after the end of this Kickstarter campaign. The Kickstarter backers will be the first owners of Havok Timepieces.

With almost fifty days still left for the Kickstarter campaign to end, Elliot Havok has already raised more than $120,000 from the campaign. This campaign will end on Saturday, Mar 7.

To find out more about the campaign, please visit http://kck.st/1DKewRN





About Elliot Havok: Elliot Havok is a team of creative product designers from the fields of design, development, and manufacturing. Their upcoming venture is to create Havok Timepieces, a line of practical, minimal, and affordable watches.



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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Book Review - Bunny's Easter Surprise

Bunny's Easter Surprise
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About the Book
Hop! Hop! Hop! Little Easter bunny is on the hunt for the perfect gift for all of his friends. What treasures will he find? Make little boys and girls jump for joy when you give them this adorable board book that's bursting with bright illustrations and giggle-worthy text. Sturdy board pages in different shapes give this colorful book a layered 3-D effect that youngsters will enjoy, and it's perfectly sized for little hands to hold. This fun, "anytime" book makes a great Easter surprise for your favorite little "bunny!"


My Take on the Book
A cute book that will delight young readers. I loved the 3D effect that each page provides the exterior of the book. Inside the book though you are getting a fun book that will lighten the mood and put a smile on a child's face. While the book is short, it is a fun, book with lively illustrations that could easily be read over and over again between adult and child!

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