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Remember that time I was able to interview Kevin Costner for his role in McFarland USA? Now I can bring this AMAZING story of inspiration and determination home! That’s right channel your inner champion and brace yourself for this inspiring adventure based on a true story of underdogs triumphing over tremendous obstacles in McFarland USA on Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere and Digital HD June 2nd!
This moving story features Kevin Costner, Morgan Saylor and Diana Maria Riva amongst others in this touching tale displaying the power of family, commitment and work ethic that transforms a cross-county team into champions. Bonus features include McFarland Reflections, deleted scenes, extended scenes and more!
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An ordinary suburban couple (Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher) finds it’s not easy keeping up with the Joneses (Jon Hamm, Gal Gadot) – their impossibly gorgeous and ultra-sophisticated new neighbors – especially when they discover that Mr. and Mrs. “Jones” are covert operatives.
Director: Greg Mottola
Writer: Michael LeSieur
Producers: Laurie Macdonald, Walter F. Parkes
Actors: Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, Gal Gadot
Rated PG-13
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Keeping Up With The Joneses is in theaters October 21.
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Get ready for the wildest and most adventure-filled Night At the Museum ever as Larry (Ben Stiller) spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.
Stars Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Dick Van Dyke, Dan Stevens, Ricky Gervais, Ben Kingsley, Rebel Wilson, Mickey Rooney, and Rami Malek
Enjoy FREE games and activities on NightAtTheMuseumMovie.com
Help Larry collect artifacts scattered throughout the museum in KNIGHT FLIGHT
or try your hand at THE HALL OF MIX-UPS where you can select different features at the museum and make them your own!
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Summer is here which usually means summer travels aren’t far behind! A lot of families, including my own, will be hitting the pavement to seek out new destinations and adventures. Road trips can sometimes be a little daunting especially for parents of young children, but it doesn’t have to be. To get you ready for your summer road trip, I have 5 Summer Road Trip Tips.
1. Make a playlist the whole family can get behind. Music makes everything better, IMO. If the kids are singing along to their favorite songs, they’re not arguing, and that’s a win for everyone! Some of my favorite road trip songs are: “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles, “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf & “Route 66” by Chuck Berry…what are some of your favorite road trip songs?
2. Create a travel binder with a budget & checklists so you have everything planned out. From the route you plan to take, to the lists on what to take. You’ll also want to make sure your vehicle is tuned up and tires properly inflated. Filling up the tank & packing the car the night before will also help you get out the door on time. Planning sounds tedious, but it actually saves time, energy and stress!
3. Pack plenty of snacks and drinks. Our drive from here to my mom’s is roughly 4 hours. I pack each one of the kids a small snack per hour and two bottles of water or Gatorade. Snacks are usually some cracker packs, fruit snacks, chips, or trail mix…I like to keep it simple. Be sure you have a trash bag or two on hand and in their reach so you don’t end up with a floor or seat full of their snack trash.
4. Pack a bag with games or activities to keep the kids busy. We don’t have an entertainment system in our van so we rely on packing some favorite toys, color books, and travel games. A few of our favorites: Mickey Mouse Club House, Trolls Color Book, Magnetic Travel Board & Travel Scavenger Hunt Card Game.
5. When traveling as a family, hotel rooms can sometimes become chaotic. Instead, try to book a suite (or two connecting rooms). The extra square footage can be beneficial and if you drove to your destination, you can even stow empty suitcases in your car to alleviate some clutter. Keeping rooms clean will cut down on frustration as well.
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So I announced that Farouk – CHI has come out with a new iron to their Escape Cordless line…this time, it’s a curling iron! CHI has proved its quality over and over and is one of the top brands when it comes to hair tools & maintenance. My friends who are hair dresser/stylists love and rely on their CHI products to make their clients happy customers.
I have the Ulta CHI Limited Glitter Sweet Flatiron and was excited when the announcement about their new Escape Cordless Curling Iron came across my email! Why? Well, let’s see…how many times have you done your hair for work or an event only to have it fall by the time midday comes or you reach your second or third holiday party of the day…
Yea, I know we’ve all been there…
The Escape Cordless Curling Iron is not only cordless but it is also compact and can fit into a normal sized purse. With a full charge, you have 30 minutes of curling time..that’s plenty of time for a touch up…or two! Plus it comes with a car charger so you can even recharge and do it again if need be.
With its cordless fixture, the CHI Escape is apt for creating salon quality styles under any circumstance without an outlet in sight. Its 1’’ ceramic barrel and ceramic heater provide optimal temperature control and even heat distribution in order to master smooth, sleek curls. The state of the art temperature control button is adept to any hair type, ranging from fine to course. The temperature control settings are color coded– Blue 340°F for Fine Hair, Green- 375°F for Medium Hair and Red- 392°F for coarse hair. The installed, lithium battery allows up to 30 minutes of consistent heating in accordance to the heat setting.
The compact size will suit those who are always on the go and are looking to quickly touch-up their styles. The complimentary pouch makes it easy to store and charge the iron at your convenience while its locking mechanism makes it even safer for travel.
So if you’re always on the go and need that touch-up or two I highly suggest you check out the CHI Escape Cordless Curling Iron for yourself! It’s easy to use, portable and helps touch up your style anytime – anywhere.
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The Bubble Guppies embark on four magical adventures in the all-new Bubble Guppies: The Puppy and the Ring DVD. Join Molly, Gil and their puppy as they venture through the three magical realms of Bubbledom, a mythical land full of secrets and sorcery, where they’ll meet the spritely Flutterguppies, the fun-loving Snow Guppy and the mysterious Underguppy. This DVD collection also features three additional adventure-filled episodes. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Bubble Guppies: The Puppy and the Ring will be available on DVD June 2, 2015 for the suggested retail price of $14.99.
The Bubble Guppies: The Puppy and the Ring includes the following episodes: