Disney's PLANES Review...

The High-Flying Adventure About Dreams Taking Flight

 

Lands on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand on November 19, 2013!

Just in Time for the Gift-Giving Holiday Season

Disney's heartwarming family comedy, "PLANES," revved up with high-flying action and adventure, lands in homes and mass retailers nationwide on November 19th. This endearing underdog story about a crop dusting plane named Dusty with sky-high dreams touches down on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand featuring a cargo hold full of exciting bonus features. Guaranteeing hours of fun, "PLANES" is the perfect gift for "ladies and gentle-planes" of all ages this holiday season.

After spreading its wings in theaters, "PLANES" soars to glorious new heights on Blu-ray, featuring wondrous high definition picture and sound and never-before-seen bonus features, including musical number "Franz’s Song," deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes featurette that follows Director Klay Hall’s personal journey during the making of the film, a look at the ten greatest aviators in history hosted by ESPN’s Colin Cowherd, and more.
 

Directed by Klay Hall ("King of the Hill," "The Simpsons"), produced by Traci Balthazor-Flynn ("Return to Never Land," "Bambi II," "The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning") and written by Jeffrey M. Howard ("Tinker Bell," "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue"), "PLANES" flew to the top of the U.S. box office this summer, holding altitude as the #1 family movie in America four weekends in a row.

"PLANES" is propelled by a star-studded voice cast that includes Dane Cook ("Louie," "My Best Friend’s Girl," "Dan in Real Life") as Dusty, Stacy Keach ("The Bourne Legacy," "Nebraska") as Navy Corsair Skipper, Teri Hatcher (ABC’s "Desperate Housewives," "Coraline") as say-it-like-it-is mechanic Dottie, Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("Veep," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," "Seinfeld") as Rochelle, Priyanka Chopra ("Barfi!") as Ishani, John Cleese (Monty Python, "A Fish Called Wanda") as Bulldog, Carlos Alazraqui (James Garcia on Comedy Central’s "Reno 911") as El Chupacabra, Roger Craig Smith (Captain America in Disney XD’s "Marvel’s Avengers Assemble," voice of Sonic The Hedgehog in "Wreck-It Ralph") as the world champion racer Ripslinger, Val Kilmer ("Batman Forever," "Top Gun") as Bravo and Anthony Edwards (TV’s "ER," "Top Gun") as Echo.

BONUS FEATURES: (Blu-ray, DVD and Select Digital Retailers)

Exclusive Franz’s Song (approx. 1:40) - Blu-ray & Select Digital Retailers

Produced exclusively for Blu-ray and HD Digital, this never-before-seen completely finished animated song features the German mini-car, Franz Fliegenhosen, who encourages Dusty on his flight.

Klay’s Flight Plan (approx. 15:00) Blu-ray, DVD & Select Digital Retailers

Follow Director Klay Hall’s personal journey during the making of "Planes" and discover why his family connection to aviation made "Planes" his perfect project. Fly along with Klay as he lands on a working aircraft carrier to get first-hand experience on the flight deck.

Deleted Scenes (approx.. 3:46) Blu-ray & Select Digital Retailers
Director Klay Hall and Producer Traci Balthazor-Flynn introduce deleted scenes from the movie.
1. Training Montage (approx. 2:38)          2. Taj Mahal (approx. 1:08)Meet the Racers (approx.. 5:50) Blu-ray, DVD & Select Digital Retailers
Featurettes introducing racers El Chupacabra (1:15), Ripslinger (1:15), Dusty (:90), and Ishani (:90).
Top 10 Flyers (approx. 8:00) Blu-ray & Select Digital Retailers
ESPN’s Colin Cowherd hosts a fun, fast-paced countdown of the greatest aviators in history. 

Release Date: November 19, 2013

Packaging: Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D™ + Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital Copy); Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital Copy); and DVD (DVD + Digital Copy)

Run Time: Approximately 91 minutes

Rating: Feature Film: "PG" in U.S., "G" in Canada

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray Feature Film = 1.78:1 1080p High Definition
 

DVD Feature Film = 1.78:1 – Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions

Audio: Blu-ray 3D = English 7.1 Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio and DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 7.1 DTS-HDHR, and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital; Blu-ray = English 7.1 Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio and DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 7.1 DTS-HDHR, and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks; DVD = English 5.1 and DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital; Spanish (U.S. Only) and French (Canada Only) 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks Languages: Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray = English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles; DVD = English SDH; Spanish (U.S. Only) and French (Canada Only) Subtitles 

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The world of Cars takes flight in Planes, Disney's high-flying animated comedy revved up with action and adventure. 　Join Dusty, a crop duster with sky-high dreams and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take on the world's fastest flyers in the greatest air race ever. Dusty has a huge heart but two big problems...he's not exactly built for speed, plus he's afraid of heights. 　His courage is put to the ultimate test as this unlikely hero aims higher than he ever imagined. With a little help from his friends, Dusty finds the courage to be more than he was built for—and the inspiration to soar.

Our Review:

We love this movie especially in 3D! It has a ton of action and humor. Underdog story lines are great and make you feel good to root for the little guy. This small crop duster plane named Dusty, wants to be a racer. Dusty also has a great heart and cares about the other planes. When one of them gets injured and can't see because oil is all over the windshield, Dusty comes to the rescue and tells him when to turn and when to land. I felt bad when he gets tricked by the girl plane and he almost gets run over by a train. Luckily he is fast and comes out of the tunnel before the train gets there and he ends up in first place. Everyone will love this film!

Make sure to check out all the cool bonus features also. There are deleted scenes, meet the racers, Exclusive Franz's song and much more!

Disclaimer:*I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*

T​he Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea & Ariel's Beginning Review...

T​he Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea & Ariel's Beginning for the first time on Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack November 19th!

                The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

All of your favorite characters from The Little Mermaid continue their adventures in this enchanting sequel to one of the most celebrated animated films of all time.  Even though her parents tell her merpeople and Atlantica are just “old fish tales,” Ariel’s daughter, Melody, dreams of being part of that magical world. In an unforgettable story that will take your breath away, all the good creatures on the land and under the sea must join forces to show Melody that both her worlds can live in perfect harmony.

The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning

One of Disney’s most beloved characters reveals the extraordinary events that led up to her transformation into a princess!  Long before Ariel walked on land and into Prince Eric’s heart, she was one of seven beloved daughters of powerful King Triton. But times were troubled in the underwater kingdom – and music was banned! In this magical adventure, Ariel, her fun-loving sisters, and her loyal friends Sebastian and Flounder strive to bring music and friendship back to Atlantica. Featuring breathtaking animation – and some thrilling surprises – The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning is an enchanting tale you’ll share with your family again and again!

Cast: The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea 

Jodi Benson (The Little Mermaid, Toy Story 3) as Ariel, Samuel E. Wright (The Little Mermaid, Dinosaur) as Sebastian, Tara Strong (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away) as Melody, Pat Carroll (The Little Mermaid, My Neighbor Totoro) as Morgana, Buddy Hackett (The Little Mermaid, Buddy Hackett Live and Uncensored) as Scuttle, Kenneth Mars (Young Frankenstein, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) as King Triton, Cam Clarke (Hotel Transylvania, The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride) as Flounder

The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning

Jodi Benson (The Little Mermaid, Toy Story 3) as Ariel, Samuel E. Wright (The Little Mermaid, Dinosaur) as Sebastian, Jim Cummings (Shrek, Aladdin) as King Triton, Sally Field (Forrest Gump, Lincoln) as Marina Del Ray, Parker Goris (Delta Farce / Kingdom Hearts II) as Flounder

Director:  The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea 

Jim Kammerud (101 Dalmatians II, A Goofy Movie)

Kevin Lima (Tarzan II, 101 Dalmatians II)

The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning

Peggy Holmes (Secret of the Wings)

Release Date:  November 19, 2013

Packaging:  3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray disc + 2 DVD discs)

Bonus Features:  THE LITTLE MERMAID II: RETURN TO THE SEA

(Blu-ray & DVD)  "The Little Mermaid II" Storybook

Deleted Song "Gonna Get My Wish" 

Classic Animated Short “Merbabies”  

              

THE LITTLE MERMAID: ARIEL’S BEGINNING

Splashdance:  A Dancer's Adventures Under The Sea

Deleted Scenes with intros by Director Peggy Holmes

Music & More

Sing Along With The Movie

The Little Mermaid: Under the Sea and Behind the Scenes on Broadway (DVD only)

Mermaid Discovery Vanity Game (DVD only)

Ratings:   G (both films)

Feature Run Time: The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea: 75 minutes

The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning: 77 minutes

Aspect Ratio:  1.78:1

Audio:    Blu-ray - English 5.1 DTS-HDMA. English 2.0 Dolby Digital

French Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

DVD - English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

Languages:  Blu-ray - English, Spanish and French Canadian

DVD - English, Spanish and French Canadian

Subtitles:  Blu-ray - English SDH, Spanish and French Canadian

DVD - English SDH, Spanish and French Canadian

My Review:
We were so excited to get this 2 movie collection of the Little Mermaid!!

I liked Ariel's beginning. It was fun to see Ariel bring music back to Atlantica. Everyone was so happy. When her mom died, the King banned music from his Kingdom. Ariel was able to soften his heart and the Kingdom was full of life again. I like Sebastian. He is so funny to watch when he gets stressed out! Flounder is pretty funny too. He is just a young fish that loves music so he swims around making sounds and enjoying every minute.

The special features include: Deleted scenes, Backstage Disney, which I really enjoyed. I liked getting to see behind the scenes of the Little Mermaid Broadway play. That was pretty interesting. There are plenty more extras as well.

The Little Mermaid II shows Ariel all grown up and raising a child named Melody. Ariel always told Melody that the sea is too dangerous and wouldn't let her play in it. Ursula's evil sister (Morgana) wants to have power and control over all the creatures of the sea. The only way she can do it is by stealing the Trident from King Triton. It's sad to see Melody get tricked by Morgana but in the end Melody helps her Grandfather, the King and they all live happily ever after. I loved the part in the beginning when Morgana's pet shark gets turned into a little fish. He spends the rest of the movie trying to get big again. It's pretty funny.

There are some cool special features also. There is a deleted song, a DVD story book and make sure you check out the Animated short "Merbabies".

My future Grandchildren are going to love both of these movies!

Disclaimer:*I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*

Plow & Hearth Review...

Thanks to Plow & Hearth I got to review some of their great items!  

First I got their Recycled Metal Frog Garden Sculpture ...

 

This adorable Plow & Hearth exclusive frog comes with four interchangeable accents depending on his mood: American flag, lily pad, dragonfly or rose.  

I love how colorful this frog is! It's handmade from recycled metal and painted in multi-hued, outdoor-safe paint by skilled artisans. It's also fantastic that each frog statue is unique and weather resistant.

The flag and the rose are my two favorite accents. My family is very impressed with how good of quality it is. This happy frog will for sure be a treasure for years to come. We have it proudly displayed in our yard and have been getting tons of compliments it! 

They also sent us a fabulous S'mores Maker...

I have always loved s'mores so I was really excited to get this!

No need to build a campfire or search for sticks to enjoy America's favorite treat. This fabulous ceramic log set used with Sterno fuel makes the yummiest snack ever!

Also included were four sticks for toasting and four cute plates for sharing. It even came with a recipe. It's fantastic that we can make these anytime from home now. The kids loved the s'mores and are already begging for more. This set is so fun and really cute too! I plan on ordering several of these for gifts!

Plow & Hearth has such awesome products make sure and check them all out! They also have tons of great gift ideas with the holidays coming up! You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

Plow & Hearth is a trusted national catalog, retail, and internet company specializing in unique, enduring home and lifestyle products that are quality-built and guaranteed to meet their customer's expectations.

As they have grown during the past 30 years, they have remained dedicated to the same principles that have guided them from the beginning and to which they attribute their enduring success: honesty, integrity and most importantly, their commitment to customer service. They treat their customers like neighbors and friends.

Thank you so very much Plow & Hearth for the brilliant products and customer service!

Disclaimer:

*I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*

myCharge SUMMIT 3000 and AMP 2000 Review...

Thanks to myCharge my family gets to experience some of their amazing products!

First I am excited to tell you about their SUMMIT 3000...

This is just what you need when you can't stand to lose power!

The myCharge Summit 3000 is a rechargeable 3000mAh battery pack that will charge the average smartphone 2 times, and even charges iPad and other tablets.  iPhone 5 owners, use the USB port and your cable to get charged!

 

Up to 13 hours talk time
Built-in Apple® 30-pin and Micro-USB cables
1 built-in USB port
Charge up to 3 devices at once
Built-in USB charging cable
Wall prongs for ultra-fast recharging
Battery level indicator
Tone and voice notifications

Wow this product rocks! I was really impressed with how fast it fully charged my phone and other devices! I like that it talks to me, it even has voice notification in Portuguese which my son will love when he gets home from Brazil. How cool that I can charge up to three devices at once. It is so great not having any cords. The fold out wall prongs are awesome and such a wonderful idea!

Next check out another cool product called THE AMP 2000...

Amp 2000 delivers instant power in a compact, ergonomic design. Recharge all of your mobile devices with a built-in USB port. Amp 2000 has been referred to as the “5-Hour Energy” of portable power. A great value and easy to transport.

Up to 9 hours talk time
1 built-in USB port
Premium soft-touch finish
Battery level indicator
Includes: Micro-USB charging cable

Attachable lanyard

The Amp 2000 is power in the palm of your hand! My hubby was walking out the door for a meeting this week and noticed his cell phone was dead. He grabbed this and was very impressed with how fast it charged his phone. He loves that it is nice and compact and fit right in his pocket. I plan on ordering some more of these for gifts. I know everyone will love them!

We love both myCharge items we received and know they will be well used here at our house!

Make sure and head over to myCharge and check everything out! You can find them on Twitter and also on Facebook. Any of their products would make fantastic Christmas gifts!

Disclaimer: *I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*

Goliath Games Review...

Thanks to Goliath Games I am excited to tell you about some of their amazing games!! Every year we look forward to our Halloween party. This year we got to entertain the guests with our new games!

First check out the adorable Pop the Pig game...

Who's going to Pop the Pig??? Everyone takes turns rolling the die to see how many chomps the pig will take. Feed the pig and push down on his head the number of times shown on the burger. With every pump, the pig's stomach will get bigger, bigger and bigger! If he pops on your turn, you win!

Pop the Pig is super fun and cute too! What a creative idea this game is. We love that it helps kids learn how to count and recognize colors. Everyone laughed and thought it was really funny when the pigs stomach pops!

Watch the video below...



Next let me introduce you to Sonny the Seal...

Sonny the Seal is the star of the show! He moves and sounds just like a real seal. The player that tosses the most rings over Sonny's bobbing head wins the game. Your kids will love watching Sonny celebrate by clapping his flippers and barking each time he 'catches' a ring.

This is my new favorite game for sure! I abousoultey LOVE Sonny the Seal! Every time he claps and barks I jump up and down with happiness because it's so cute! Yes I totally am a big kid and enjoy playing it over and over again. :) You get a fish for each set of 3 rings that make it. The person with the most fish at the end wins the game.

Don't miss the video below to watch him in action...



Also check out this cool Wordsearch! game...

Wordsearch! is played on an exquisitely constructed board that rotates to reveal the next word to search for. The first player to find each word marks it with their colored tiles. But watch out another player can remove your tiles if they cross your word! When all of the words have been found, the player with the most color on the board wins.

I love word games and this one is awesome! It is great to play with 2 people and also fun in a group. Wordsearch! is a fast-paced and incredibly fun family game that includes 20 different word search puzzles for years of fun.

It was so fun racing for the yellow squeaker as we found a word...

We also got the Expansion Set that comes in an attractive display case. It contains ten double-sided cards with 20 more topics so we have tons of variety of words. I had a ton of fun planning this with my sweet hubby. I am excited to take this up to play with my mom since she loves word games also!

Watch the video below to see how fun this game is...



Thank you so very much Goliath Games for the brilliant products and customer service! Our Halloween party was a huge success thanks to you!! 

Goliath Games, one of Europe's best selling toy and game companies, has landed in America. These interactive games are interesting and challenging for kids and adults alike providing hours of entertainment and lifelong memories! Read more about Goliath Games here! They are also on Facebook and Twitter!

DISCLAIMER: *I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*

Wind & Weather Pair Of Piglets Review and Giveaway...

 

Thanks to Wind & Weather I am excited to tell you all about their adorable Pair Of Piglets!! 

These cute piglets make the perfect yard animals!

• Pair Of Piglets
• Lifelike appearance
• Weather-durable finish

I was so happy when I opened the box to find these well packaged and in excellent shape...

Check out the pictures below of my new adorable piglets...

 

These piglets are going to be a HUGE hit in my yard. I know everyone will fall in love with them at first sight! They are very high quality and well made. I get a big smile every time I walk past them. It's really impressive how detailed they look. I plan on ordering a pair for my mom also since she loves piglets too. Make sure and check out Wind & Weather for more amazing gifts. They are also found on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

Thank you so very much Wind & Weather for the awesome products and customer service!!

Now here's the really exciting part...

I get to give one lucky winner a $50.00 Wind & Weather Gift Card!!

Enter to win this giveaway below...
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HearthSong Deep Space Planetarium and Projector Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to HearthSong I get to tell you all about their Deep Space Planetarium and Projector!!

We got so excited when this came! Exploring our vast universe has never been so exciting!

Our family loves the dome that creates a planetarium sending stars orbiting slowly all around the room! (The effect is so comforting, it also makes a great nightlight.) A second dome projects 16 rotating constellations, with lines connecting the stars in each. A comprehensive booklet details everything viewed through both the slides and the domes.

This great projector includes three slide discs (24 pictures in all) that include breathtaking, crystal-clear NASA and Hubble Telescope images of nebulae, spacecraft, astronauts, and planets.

• Combination projector/planetarium converts play space into outer space
• Inspires exciting astronomy and astronaut play
• Projects 24 fabulous slides from NASA and the Hubble Telescope
• Shows stars, nebulae, spacecraft, astronauts, and planets
• Planetarium sends stars or constellations orbiting around the room
• Can double as a comforting nightlight
• Comprehensive booklet included
• Takes 3 AA batteries (not included)



Our son thought it was so cool that his darkened room was transformed into an outer space light show! I love that the kids not only had fun for hours with this but it's also an incredible learning tool! The colorful educational booklet it comes with is fantastic and full of cool information. Dad loves this so much we will have to order him one of his own. :) This is for sure a gift that all ages will love and be very happy with! 

Visit HearthSong also on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

Thank you so very much HearthSong for the awesome products and customer service!!

Now here's the really exciting part...

I get to give one lucky winner a $50.00 HearthSong Gift Card!!

Enter to win this giveaway below...
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Cariloha Review and Giveaway...

I am ecstatic to tell you all about the AMAZING company Cariloha!!

First let me start with some of their bedding products...

Have you ever tried Bamboo Sheets? If not you are totally missing out!  

Natural bamboo fibers are woven into silky-soft fabric that’s twice as soft as cotton, making the most comfortable bedding on the planet.  We have been sleeping with these sheets and we are so in love with them. They are incredible! We plan on ordering some for gifts and know everyone will love them!

Next check out this heavenly Bamboo Throw...

 

This dreamy-soft, satin-trimmed bamboo blanket is perfect for cozying up by the fire or cuddling up on the couch.

Yes this is for sure our new favorite blanket we absolutely LOVE it!! It has quilt batting to the blanket's interior core to provide a natural weight that you'd expect from a luxury blanket. The plush-pile fabric makes the Cariloha blanket ultra comfy and ideal for year round use. Cariloha bamboo blankets are hypoallergenic and softer than cotton or cashmere throws.

We also love the bamboo towels they have...

We love the beautiful color and how soft and fantastic these towels are!

Finding quality bath towels that combine luxury softness and bacterial resistance into one amazing towel can be hard to come by. These earth-friendly bamboo towels are just the answer. They are luxuriously plush, hypoallergenic and snag resistant. Made from a blend of rayon from renewable bamboo and cotton.

The bath products are brilliant and they even have a soft bamboo robe as well! Any of the above items would make perfect wedding or anytime gifts for sure.

We also LOVE Cariloha's clothing line...

Their bamboo Kyle Wrap in the pretty eggplant color above is fabulous! It is so soft and flattering. I love that I can dress it up and also where it casual. I wore this yesterday and got tons of compliments on it! I think I will add some more bamboo clothing items to my Christmas wish list.

Since my hubby is a golfer I knew he would love their bamboo golf clothing!

Here he is in their Bamboo Stock Pique Polo...

It’s made from fabric constructed of bamboo for exceptional breathability. Bamboo fibers also help resist UV rays, regulate body temperature and wick away moisture. He went golfing this weekend and said this shirt is soft and comfortable. It also helped him stay cool in the hot sun. He really likes the feel of Bamboo.

The bamboo socks are also another of our favorite!

 

These socks are soooooo soft. We love them! My hubby wears them to work and wants me to order more. They help his feet to not sweat as much. I like just wearing them around the house. You can tell they are high quality made socks.

A little about the company...

Caribbean style and Hawaiian aloha were the inspiration behind Cariloha – a combination of the two words. Bamboo is 3 degrees cooler than cotton and wicks moisture away from your body. It even helps repel odors and allergens. By 2012, Cariloha had opened 30 full, stand-alone stores and introduced an entire line of bamboo products, including apparel, bedding, bath goods, accessories, fitness wear, handbags and more all made of bamboo. Read more here!

Thank you again so very much Cariloha for the AMAZING products and customer service!!

Now here's the really exciting part...

I get to give one lucky winner a $250.00 Cariloha gift card!!

Enter to win this giveaway below...
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