This Frugal Family

Marvel Studios has begun principal photography in Los Angeles, California, on its newest film, “Captain Marvel.” The production is shooting in and around the greater Los Angeles area, which will also serve as the production base for the film. The production will also shoot on location in Fresno, California, as well as locations in Louisiana, including Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Set for release in the United States on March 8, 2019, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is directed by the writing/directing team of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, whose credits include “Mississippi Grind” and “Half Nelson.” An all-star collective of accomplished writers penned the screenplay, including Meg LeFauve (“Inside Out,” “The Good Dinosaur”),  Nicole Perlman (upcoming “First Man,” Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy”), Geneva Robertson-Dworet (“Tomb Raider,” upcoming “Sherlock Holmes 3”), Liz Flahive & Carly Mensch (“Glow”), and Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck. The film stars Academy Award® winner Brie Larson (“Room,” “Kong: Skull Island”), Samuel L. Jackson (Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “The Hateful Eight”), Ben Mendelsohn (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Ready Player One”), Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy”), Lee Pace (“The Book of Henry,” Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy”),…

Have you heard of Roto-Rooter?  Well, until I became an Ambassador, I had only heard of the brand that comes to the house.  I didn’t know that they had a line of products that you could purchase.  I’ve been purchasing a more expensive, leading brand.  Roto-Rooter is fabulous, and has unclogged my drains on more than one occasion, now. I have really, really long hair, now.  And, with Roto-Rooter, the clogs are being removed from the drains.  It’s ridiculous how much hair I lose per shampoo.  I love that I know my drains are clear when I use Roto-Rooter. Being that my favorite product is the Hair Clog Remover, I want to talk about it, first. It removes the hair clog ups 50% faster than other products. It works so well. I can’t get over how clear my drains are. The husband can’t believe how fast our water goes down the drains, when using the Hair Clog Remover. You know that gunk that gets into your kitchen drain?  Well, I have the product for you, to clear it out.  This product, Build Up Remover, will prevent slow running drains, and more.  I love Build Up Remover.  I don’t put grease in my…

Star Wars: The Last Jedi was a magnificent film. It’s my favorite in the Star Wars series, so far. My 6 year old sat through it, and didn’t blink an eye. As did my 20 year old, and her beau. Talk about action, this film was filled with action. My wife would look away on the action filled parts, too nervous to see what was going on. Bring it home for Easter, your family will love it.  Sitting down to watch a movie together, on the Holidays, that’s what we do.  Make it a new tradition in your home, too. Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi—the next action-packed chapter of the Star Wars saga— Earned critical acclaim and the No. 1 spot atop 2017’s list of highest-grossing films. The visually stunning film welcomes the return of original characters, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Yoda, R2-D2 and C-3PO and further explores the deepening journey of the saga’s new members, Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo Ren. Now families can bring home the movie digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and via Movies Anywhere on March 13, two weeks before the 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray, and Blu-ray™ disc on March 27….

My little one, Jacob, age 6, loves the Sleep Zzz Pillow. He says he’s comfy all night, and doesn’t wake up until morning. It’s made him sleep through the night, when he couldn’t before. I’m not saying it’s a miracle worker, but it is for us. Now, the only time he gets up is to go potty, and he can’t wait to lay back down, and sleep with the Sleep Zzz Pillow. Help your child fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer! The Sleep Zzz cuddles your child. It is like being held by a parent to fall asleep. The perfect shape for your little one! If your child has a sensory problem, they say this is the pillow you have to get. Children love the 3mm pile cuddle fabric. It is super fuzzy!! There are so many designs to choose from, and you can even have your child’s initials put on it. The Sleep Zzz Pillow will work for your child, like it has for mine. I love it, and we won’t be going back to a regular pillow for a long time. Connect with Sleep ZZZ Pillow:     Shop     |     Facebook    |     Instagram Disclaimer: This product was received from…

Fox Chapel Publishing has some amazing journals to add to the Bunny’s Basket this year. You won’t believe how lovely these journals are. I’ve received quite a few, and can’t wait to hand them out. I do baskets for my parents, in-laws, and children, so these journals will come in handy. There are journals with lines, dotted lines, and no lines. You pick what is needed, and that’s what you purchase. They can all be found on Amazon. Here’s a few: TangleEasy Guided Journal Mandala (Quiet Fox Designs) Lined Pages with Thoughtful Prompts is great. I love the way you open it, and immediately see lined pages, and pictures with quotes. And, the price is great. Mandalas represent wholeness. From dharma wheels to hexagrams and scarabs, these cosmic diagrams serve as graphic symbols of our subconscious minds. Guided journal featuring visionary coloring book artist Ben Kwok, a.k.a. BioWorkZ Beautifully illustrated with Ben’s hyper-detailed mandala illustrations Made of the highest quality materials Thoughtful prompts and questions stimulate your creativity Guided page layouts with plenty of room for expressive writing Hardcover with beautiful end papers Hello Angel Guided Journal Follow Your Bliss is a guided journal that also has illustrations, as you…

I See Me! has some amazing gifts, for the child/pet in your life. I love I See Me!, and have for years. My son is so lucky to have so many memories, with I See Me! These will last a lifetime, for him. Thank You For Everything, Lord is a great book, that you can personalize with the child’s name, your name, and much more. You really have to look at this book. My favorite part is in the back, where the child can write what they are thankful for. They will look back on this for years to come. In this personalized picture book, P.J. Lyons’ engaging text and Tim Warnes’ playful illustrations remind readers about the love, beauty, and friendship all around us. Create a keepsake gift for Easter, a baby shower, or a baptism by personalizing the book with the child’s first name, the sender’s names, and a photo of the child with a special message for the dedication page. The personalized edition of Thank You, Lord, For Everything published by Zonderkidz is a perfect way to start your child’s day and a soothing read at bedtime. Then, there’s the Egg-cellent All In One Gift Set.  This…

My son, Jacob, age 6, just loves Star Wars The Freemaker Adventures. The second season was released on DVD on March 13, and Jacob hasn’t stopped watching it yet. The adventures are great, and he really enjoys watching it on the weekends, and after school. The second season of “LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures” delivers all 12 action-packed episodes plus five bonus shorts on DVD! The Emmy®-nominated animated television series is set between Stars Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and focuses on the three Freemaker siblings as they explore new worlds, meet new characters and Star Wars icons, and have unforgettable adventures. The second and final season follows Rowan, Kordi and Zander as they are thrown into battle after they join up with the Rebels! Bring home the out-of-this-galaxy adventure on DVD on March 13, 2018! Bonus shorts include: Home One Thrown Into Battle Rowan’s Secret Adventure Zander Freemaker, Superstar Pilot Guy Beware The Gamorrean Flu It’s a 2 Disc DVD with a total of 12 episodes, which include the following titles: Trouble on Tibalt                                                           8. Flight of the Arrowhead The Tower of Alistan Nor                                           9.  A Perilous Rescue The Embersteel Blade                                          …

Welch’s Fruit Snacks are a great gift to give out for Easter. I’m going to stuff some packs in the Easter Eggs, for our annual Egg Hunt. Jacob, age 6, loves Welch’s, so when he opens up his eggs to find the Welch’s Snacks, he will be pleased. I’m also going to be sending a box into his classroom, so that the teacher can give each child a portion controlled snack, before Easter break. And, these fruit snacks are really cute because they are shaped for Easter. Great facts about Welch’s Fruit Snacks:  Excellent Source of Vitamin C  Good Source of Vitamins A & E  Fat Free  Gluten Free  No Preservatives However, don’t forget that Welch’s also makes Fruit Rolls, and Fruit and Yogurt Snacks. These are both excellent as well. You can find these at your local retailer.  I just saw them at Walmart, in the Seasonal Section today. Connect with Welch’s Fruit Snacks:   Shop     |     Facebook   |   Twitter Disclaimer: This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post are my own and I was not paid to endorse it. I am only voicing my opinion about…

Seriously Good Freezer Meals is a super great book, if you work a lot. Because you can make the meals ahead of time, and freeze them for later. I’ve tried many recipes out of this book, but none top Boneless BBQ Pork Ribs. They are so delicious, and can be found on page 189. It’s simple to put together, and cook, when ready. This book is really cool, because there’s a Make it now, Make it a freezer meal, and even Reheat. You can also find a guideline, at the bottom of each page, to make multiple batches. This 150 Easy Recipes to save your time money & Sanity can be bought through Robert Rose Books, either the link above, or below will take you to the link. The price is exceptional for what you are getting. And lest you think these are just ho-hum basic meals, you’re in for a pleasant surprise! Within the beautifully photographed full-color pages, you’ll discover recipes for every meal of the day. Connect with Robert Rose Books:   Shop     |     Facebook   |   Twitter Disclaimer: This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post are my own…

First of all, I never knew there were so many recipes for the Air Fryer.  I love everything I’ve made, to this point.  And, I plan on making a lot more.  Did you know, for instance, that you can put a potato in the air fryer?  I didn’t know it!  But 5 Ingredient Fryer Recipes has taught me a lot. If I’m being totally honest, I never put oil, of any kind, in my air fryer. I do every recipe without it. I know this may sound weird, but it’s supposed to be air frying, not deep frying. I’ve never used oil in my air fryer, and I’ve had it for approximately 2 years. There are over 200 Delicious and Easy Meal Ideas including Gluten Free and Vegan choices.  Isn’t this fantastic? All of the recipes in this collection require no more than five ingredients (excluding salt, pepper, water and cooking spray), and most can be fully prepared in just 15 to 20 minutes. Each recipe is unique, designed exclusively for the air fryer and downright delectable. The results are every bit as irresistible as higher-fat options — perhaps even more so. I’m telling you that whether you are new to…