This Frugal Family

    Disney Channel’s newest original movie is filled with music, dances, and high school woes – plus zombies! Set fifty years after a zombie apocalypse, zombies are finally allowed to enroll in Seabrook High School. The charming zombie Zed, who is determined to play football, meets freshman Addison who dreams of being a cheerleader — the ultimate form of status in the community. Zed and Addison work together to show Seabrook what they can achieve when they embrace their differences and celebrate what makes them a community. It’s a no-brainer, grab ZOMBIES on Disney DVD on April 24th! 

Tekko is Pittsburgh’s premiere anime, gaming, fashion, music, and Japanese pop culture convention presented by the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society. This year, Tekko was able to bring in 9,709 attendees, a new record for the convention. During the weekend there were many panels available to go to, including a few with the guest voice actors! I attended most of the voice actor panels, which were Q&A’s, the screening of The Boy & The Beast, overcoming voice acting challenges, Late Panels with Pop Ramen and special guests, and one on acting. These panels were very fun to sit in on and get to know the voice actors a little better. They would make sure everyone got all of their questions answered and voices heard before they left. The voice actors were all about pleasing the audience, as long as the audience didn’t take it too far. During these panels, they would even sign a few things if they had time. Luci Christian even made it clear that no one would go home without her signature, if they came for it. Another panel I attended was Can I Use a Fork? A Crash Course in Asian Cuisine. In this panel, the speaker…

The wait is over and I am so excited to say that Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR is now playing in theatres everywhere! This is a movie literally 10 years in the making and trust me when I say that you need to see this film opening weekend!     Like AVENGERS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avengers Follow AVENGERS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/avengersFollow AVENGERS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avengers/ Visit the official AVENGERS website here: http://marvel.com/avengers   And remember when you see the film, no spoilers! #ThanosDemandsYourSilence   AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR is now playing in theatres everywhere!

 In celebration of its 65th anniversary, Disney’s beloved flight of fantasy, “Peter Pan,” joins the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection, landing in homes on Digital and Movies Anywhere on May 29 and on Blu-ray June 5. With a little faith, trust and pixie dust, every member of the family will let their imagination soar on this epic adventure to Never Land, sparkling with legendary animation, extraordinary music and both all-new and classic bonus features. The Walt Disney Signature Collection edition of “Peter Pan” invites adventures of all ages to believe in magic once again and experience a timeless treasure from Disney’s golden age of animation that has stirred the hearts and imaginations of moviegoers worldwide since its original 1953 release. The Signature Collection edition offers over two hours of classic bonus features plus never-before-seen extras, including the latest installment of “Stories from Walt’s Office,” which explores Walt’s love of flying and the company planes; a nostalgic reunion between Kathryn Beaumont (the voice of Wendy) and Paul Collins (the voice of John); and new “Oke” renditions of the classic song “You Can Fly” and deleted song “Never Smile at a Crocodile” accompanied by on-screen lyrics and the film’s unforgettable animated…

I love Jarlsberg Cheese.  It’s got a fantastic taste, and is so nutritious.   I discovered it a while back, in the front of our local Walmart.  It’s in the cooler, by the deli.  I’ve loved it ever since, and buy it at least once a month.  My 6 year old, Jacob, loves it too.  He eats more of it than I do. Jarlsberg® Cheese, the nationally recognized premium brand of cheese, invites you and your family to surprise the BEST mom in the world with a scrumptious cheesy breakfast in bed. Jarlsberg® Cheese elevates every occasion, and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to wow and surprise mom with delicious, simple-to-prepare breakfast served by her favorite people in the world: you and your kids! Would you like to make your mom a fascinating breakfast, this Mother’s Day?  Follow the recipe below, for pure deliciousness! Spicy Tater Tot Breakfast Muffins Ingredients: 36 frozen tater tots 2 cups Jarlsberg® cheese, grated and separated 8 Large eggs 2 Jalapeño peppers, seeds and veins removed and chopped finely ½ red pepper, chopped finely 2 tbsp. heavy cream ½ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. ground pepper Finely chopped parsley, for garnish Non-stick spray 12 cup muffin…

We love Cave Tools, and the Meat Claws are no exception.  These meat claws really dig into the meat, making it easy for shredding.  I love that the meat claws are big.  They truly put shredding your meat to the test.  I mean, these things are awesome.  The stainless steel blades are amazing.  And, don’t leave your food tasting like metal. My mother in law, not that long ago, pulled pork apart with 2 forks.  It took her over an hour.  Once she tried these Stainless Steel Meat Shredding Claws, she was sold.  Took her about 7 minutes, total.  She said she has to get a pair of these too.  I know she has already ordered her pair.  And, saved 15 % off, with the code below. My husband loves the shredders, as well. He used them for the first time, yesterday. It was so easy to tear the meat apart. He is stronger than his mom, so it took him even less time to tear it apart. The meat was so moist, and delicious. And, shredded perfectly. You even get 25 free recipes with the Stainless Steel Meat Shredding Claws.  That’s awesome.  My mother in law took my recipes,…

  ABOUT THE MOVIE In INCREDIBLES 2, Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible. Like INCREDIBLES 2 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarTheIncredibles/ Follow INCREDIBLES 2 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIncredibles Follow INCREDIBLES 2 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theincredibles/ Visit the official INCREDIBLES 2 website here: http://disney.com/incredibles2   INCREDIBLES 2 opens in theatres everywhere on June 15th!

  Like AVENGERS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avengers Follow AVENGERS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/avengers   Follow AVENGERS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avengers/ Visit the official AVENGERS website here: http://marvel.com/avengers AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR opens in theaters everywhere on April 27th!

I love Real Time Pain Relief.  It makes me feel alive again.  I had a bad neck injury, at a younger age, and when I rub some Real Time Pain Relief (Hemp Oil Plus) on it, it feels so good.  I can’t believe I’m just finding Real Time.  I don’t know how I lived without it.  I even gave a bottle to my mother, so she could try it.  She broke her ankle a few years back.  She too loves Real Time Pain Relief. Key Ingredients of HEMP Oil Plus Hemp Oil is believed to offer antioxidants, fatty acids, and minerals to skin. Turmeric Extract is naturally rich in antioxidants and minerals that have a positive affect on collagen and skin tissue. Wasabi Extract warms up stiff muscles and leaves an invigorating sensation on the skin. Peppermint Oil is soothing and promotes blood flow. When used topically, it leaves an enlivening and refreshing tingle on the skin. Real Time has more than just Hemp Oil though. They have an entire line of products. There’s the Hand Cream, Foot Cream, Pain Cream, and MAXX Cream. You can even buy them in a convenience pack and get more for your money. There’s…

Leads the Nation as #1 U.S. Bottler of Pure Maple Syrup “Can you believe how good this Maple Syrup is?”  My spouse said to me.  So I tried it, and sure enough delicious doesn’t even explain it.  My 6 year old, and 20 year old both said that is was fantastic on their pancakes.  I can’t get over the great taste. I know I missed Maple Syrup day, and for that I apologize.  But, you’ve really got to try this Maple Syrup.  It’s pure.  When do you find pure maple syrup?  Not often. I will definitely be buying more. Tapping Season, as the maple syrup season is known, is the time when the trees are “tapped” to gather sap which is then boiled in sugar houses to produce maple syrup. It takes 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of syrup.  Tapping season, which typically lasts about six to eight weeks, ends sometime in April. Weather dictates the length of tapping season – warm days followed by cool nights are needed to get the sap flowing. Once a tree buds, tapping season has come to an end. Pure maple syrup is just one ingredient, sourced from nature, and contains…