Etched In My Heart Review...

Thanks to etchedinmyheart.com I got to review some of their amazing products!!

We spent a long time checking out the site and all of the fun items they have to pick from. Here's what our package looked like when it came in the mail...

We picked these beautiful Red Alder wood frames...

The top one is for my granddoggies and the bottom one is for a close friend of ours! 

I'm very impressed with how fast the frames got to us. They are stunning and high quality! What a brilliant idea personalized items for pet owners. We can't wait to see them displayed with pictures in them. I plan to order some more for gifts and I know people will go crazy over them and love them!

Etched In My Heart offers a wide selection of Pet Lover Gifts and Pet Loss Gifts for dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and birds. Their selection includes Personalized Picture Frames, Engraved Glass Frames, Personalized Keepsake Boxes, Jewelry, Garden Stones, Candles, Plaques, Key Rings, Personalized Water Bottles, Mugs and much more.

My family loves that many of their products are one-of-a-kind designs that you will find nowhere else! It warms my heart that when you shop on their site part of your purchase goes to helping them find new and loving homes for abandoned pets. 

Thank you so very much Etched In My Heart for the fantastic products and costumer 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.*

Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Edition Review...

 

Share The Music, Share The Magic, Share the Joy This Coming Holiday Season!
 

Own The Timeless Classic For The First Time on Blu-ray, December 10, 2013

Synopsis: Releasing from the Disney Vault in celebration of its 50th Anniversary, creative visionary Walt Disney’s classic shines for the first time on Blu-ray. Starring Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews in her Academy-Award winning role, and featuring iconic toe-tapping songs including "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," Mary Poppins is a movie experience your family will enjoy again and again. An all-new digital restoration adds even more magic – helping bring the award-winning songs and amazing picture to life like never before. Share the music; share the magic; share the joy of Mary Poppins this holiday on Blu-ray Combo Pack & HD Digital December 10.

Talent: Julie Andrews (The Sounds of Music, Princess Diaries) as Mary Poppins; Dick Van Dyke (TV’s "The Dick Van Dyke Show," Night at the Museum) as Bert/Mr. Dawes Senior; David Tomlinson (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Love Bug) as Mr. Banks; Glynis Johns (The Court Jester, While You Were Sleeping) as Mrs. Banks; Karen Dotrice (The Gnome-Mobile, Upstairs, Downstairs) as Jane Banks; Mathew Garber (The Gnome-Mobile, The Three Lives of Thomasina) as Michael Banks.

Director: Robert Stevenson

Producers: Walt Disney & Robert Stevenson  Writing Credits: Screenplay - Bill Walsh (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Flubber) & Don DaGradi (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Love Bug) based upon the book by P.L. Travers

Release Date: December 10, 2013

 
U.S. Packaging: Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD +eCopy), DVD + eCopy　& HD Digital

New Bonus Features: BLU-RAY & HD DIGITAL:

 

Mary-OKE’s – New piece highlights popular music from the film. Allows viewer to sing-along to animated words that display onscreen in unique ways.

  

Becoming Mr. Sherman (TBC by theatrical team): Join actor Jason Schwartzman as he sits down for a fun and musical-filled afternoon with Richard Sherman. In the new film, SAVING MR BANKS, Schwartzman portrays the Disney Legend... half of the famous composing team, the Sherman Brothers who wrote all the classic songs from MARY POPPINS, as well as many other favorites. Hear heartwarming, revealing stories about the making of this beloved musical, get more insight on working with Walt Disney, and get a unique sneak peek into SAVING MR BANKS, starring Tom Hanks, and Emma Thompson.

Rated: G

Feature Run Time: Approximately 140 minutes

Our Review:

This is a classic that everyone should own on Blu-ray! We love Mary Poppins! She is so happy and positive and always spreads joy every place she goes. It was so fun watching this again and remembering all the classic songs, like a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. I thought it was funny when Mary Poppins was talking to Andrew the dog and Michael's mouth dropped open. He couldn't believe that she understood the dog because all he heard was barking. I like all the singing and dancing throughout the whole movie. People of all ages love this movie!

The Blu-ray extras include Mary-OKE's where you can sing along to some of the songs in the movie. Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Edition gets a big thumbs up from our family!

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.*

The Lone Ranger Review...

 

Time is Ticking, the Tension is High,
and the Ultimate Showdown Between Good and Evil is About to Explode 

 

THE LONE RANGER

On Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, and On-Demand December 17, 2013 

 

Synopsis: Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer star in The Lone Ranger, from Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Director Gore Verbinski. It’s a wild ride of high velocity action, explosions and gunfights that brings the famed masked legend to life through brand-new eyes. The Lone Ranger (Hammer), the last of his kind, teams with Tonto (Depp), a dark and mysterious vigilante, to seek vengeance after justice has failed them. It’s a runaway train of epic surprises, as these two unlikely heroes must learn to work together before the ultimate showdown between good and evil explodes.

 

Cast: Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Alice in Wonderland) as Tonto, Armie Hammer (The Social Network, Mirror Mirror) as John Reid/Lone Ranger, Helena Bonham Carter (Fight Club, The Kings Speech) as Red Harrington, Tom Wilkinson (Batman Begins, Michael Clayton) as Latham Cole, Ruth Wilson (Anna Karenina, Capturing Mary) as Rebecca Reid, William Fichtner (Black Hawk Down, The Dark Knight) as Butch Cavendish

 

Director: Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise)

Screenplay: Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road, Snitch), Ted Elliott (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise) & Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise)

Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise)

Release Date: December 17, 2013 (Direct Pre-book: 10/22/13; Distributor Pre-book: 11/5/13)

 

Bonus Features:                   

(BD, DVD, Select Digital retailers)

 

Riding The Rails Of The Lone Ranger (RT: 10:36) – BD & Select Digital Retailers Only
For the production of the movie, director Gore Verbinski had a five mile oval track built along with multiple engines and cars. See the incredible effort that went into crafting such a detailed and important part of The Lone Ranger.

 

Armies’s Western Road Trip (RT: 14:28) – BD & Select Digital Retailers Only
Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger) takes viewers on a tour of the scenic locations the production shot in as we see and learn more about the amazing places he went to become The Lone Ranger.

 

Becoming A Cowboy (RT: 8:02) – BD & Select Digital Retailers Only
Before the cast began shooting the film, they had to learn how to shoot a gun…and ride a horse. In this piece we follow the cowboy (and cowgirl) cast to boot camp, where they got a chance to experience what their characters would really be living like in the Wild West.

 

Rating: PG-13 

 

Feature Run Time: 2 hrs. 29 min.

 

Languages: English, French & Spanish

Subtitles: English, French & Spanish
 

 

Our Review:
 

We really enjoyed this movie! Johnny Depp is such a funny actor. He plays Tonto and does a great job. There is plenty of action and comedy in this film. I loved when the white horse named Silver basically brings John Reid (Lone Ranger) back to life after he was shot and left for dead. Tonto is trying to get Silver to pick John's brother, a strong warrior, but he keeps taking John's white hat and dropping it in front of him saying he is the one. I loved all the action on the trains. It was fun watching them try to unhook the different train cars without falling off the train. One of the funniest parts of the movie was the end when The Lone Ranger says his famous saying, hi ho Silver away and Tonto says never do that again.

There are a bunch of extras on the Blu-ray also. The Bloopers are pretty funny. There are deleted scenes, Riding The Rails Of The Lone Ranger and plenty 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.*

DESPICABLE ME 2 REVIEW...

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS MINION STYLE WITH THE #1 COMEDY OF THE YEAR!

DESPICABLE ME 2

BE THE FIRST TO OWN IT ON DIGITAL HD NOVEMBER 26, 2013
BRING HOME THE BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK DECEMBER 10, 2013
INCLUDING BLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET™

GET THREE ALL-NEW MINION MINI MOVIES NOT SEEN IN THEATERS WHEN YOU BUY THE BLU-RAY™

Just in time for families to watch on the go as they gear up for holiday travel.  In addition to more than 45 minutes of hilarious and insightful bonus features, Blu-ray Combo Packs will include, from the makers of Despicable Me, three all-new mini-movies starring the film series’ breakout stars, the mischievous but lovable Minions.  For a sneak peek of these mini-movies, and other great weekly offers from Despicable Me 2, call Gru at **DM2 (**362) from your mobile phone.*

“Despicable Me 2 is the top box-office comedy of the year and is poised for spectacular success on home entertainment this holiday season,” said Craig Kornblau, president of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. “This adored franchise, with its iconic lovable Minions, stands apart from all others and is sure to be at the top of everyone’s wish list this December.”

⦁    Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6x the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound. 
⦁    DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
⦁    DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets you watch movies anywhere, on any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray™ players, game consoles and more.

Bonus Features Exclusive to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & Blu-ray 3D™ Combo Pack. 

⦁    Three All-New Mini-Movies Starring the Minions—Introduced by Gru
⦁    Puppy
⦁    Panic in the Mailroom
⦁    Training Wheels
⦁    The Making of the Mini-Movies—A fun-filled take on the making of the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them. 
⦁    Deleted Scene
⦁    The Minions—A visit to Illumination Entertainment in Paris and Los Angeles to hear what it’s really like to work with the Minions.
⦁    Evil Minions—Bigger, badder and more purple than ever, the newest and fiercest addition to the Minion species can chew through metal and swallow a car. Find out more about the process that led to their creation and design.
⦁    A Gru-Some Transformation—A sit-down with Steve Carell as he discusses the transformation of Gru from the ultimate super-villain to super-dad and international spy. 
⦁    El Hombre Malo: The Villainy Of El Macho—Every great story needs a good villain, and Despicable Me 2 brings on the diabolico in the form of El Macho! Learn about the creation of this character and the actor who brought him to life—Benjamin Bratt.

Bonus Features on Blu-ray™ & DVD

⦁    Gru’s Girls—Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Kate Fisher and Dana Gaier weigh in on working with Steve Carell and playing the daughters of a world-famous super-villain! 
⦁    Gadgets Galore—Lipstick tasers, magnet ships, foam dart dispensers and jelly guns—these are the nifty gadgets of Despicable Me 2. Illumination Entertainment pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build a world that would leave even James Bond envious.
⦁    Feature Commentary With Directors Chris Renaud & Pierre Coffin

SYNOPSIS
Gru, his adorable girls, and the mischievous Minions are back with a cast of unforgettable new characters in the blockbuster sequel to the worldwide phenomenon.  Just as Gru has given up being super-bad to be a super-dad, the Anti-Villain League recruits him to track down a new criminal mastermind and save the world.   Partnered with secret agent Lucy Wilde, Gru, along with the wildly unpredictable Minions, must figure out how to keep his cover while also keeping up with his duties as a father.  Assemble the Minions for laugh-out-loud comedy in “one of the funniest, most enjoyable movies ever!” (MovieGuide®)

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Steve Carell, Kristin Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Steve Coogan, Ken Jeong, Elsie Fisher, Dana Gaier, Moisés Arias
Directed by: Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin
Screenplay by: Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio
Character Designers: Carter Goodrich, Eric Guillon
Producers: Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy
Production Designer: Yarrow Cheney, Eric Guillon
Editor: Gregory Perler, A.C.E.
Original Songs and Themes by: Pharrell Williams

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY™
Street Date: December 10, 2013
Copyright: 2013 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61120670 (U.S.), 61125036 (CDN)
Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: PG for “Rude Humor and Mild Action”
Technical Info: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS DD 2.0 (English); DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (Spanish and French)
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish

The movie’s official website is www.despicableme.com

Official Hashtag: #DM2

OUR REVIEW:

Despicable Me 2 is so funny! We loved it! The Minions are cute and even though they don't talk, you will be rolling with laughter watching them interact with each other. I liked the scene when Gru gets kidnapped and two of the Minions are trying to save him. One of them jumps on the trunk of the car and tried pulling the other one up but all he can grab is his overalls. The overalls stretch out and he ends up skiing then falls in a box and riding in the box for a few, all while his buddy is holding his overall straps. He's having a blast and had me laughing out loud. I also liked the chicken attacking Gru and Lucy when they break into El Macho's restaurant to see if he stole a secret laboratory. It was funny watching them fight the chicken. This is a good, clean and fun movie everyone will enjoy. This is for sure a must see!

There are some really good special features also! There are short movies with the Minions. We thought the puppy one was so cute. There are some features of the Minions and the Evil Minions and plenty more that are worth watching. A HUGE thumbs up from our family for Despicable Me 2!!
 

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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!

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