This Frugal Family

A contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story, “Freaky Friday” is based on Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers. Teenager Ellie Blake and her mom Katherine are complete opposites and often clashing with one another. Ellie really misses her dad who passed away a few years ago; she bickers with her younger brother and argues with Katherine who’s getting ready to marry her fiancé, Mike – tomorrow.  As mother and daughter quarrel, they accidentally break the treasured hourglass given to Ellie by her father and then, suddenly, they magically switch bodies. Ellie and Katherine trade places for one crazy day! Bring home the adventure on Disney DVD September 25th! Cast:                                   Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Ellie; Heidi Blickenstaff as Katherine; Ricky He as Adam; Alex Désert as Mike; and Jason Maybaum as Fletcher.

Ecuadane has some great products, but my favorite is this beautiful blanket.  My daughter is so excited to be taking this blanket to College with her.  She says it’s nice and warm, and will keep her warm this winter. This blanket measures 93″ X 82″, and is so lovely.  She says the material is great, doesn’t leave her all itchy, and she can see herself cuddled up in it all semester.  It’s lightweight, breathable texture will make any cold night, seem warm.  I wish I could keep this blanket, but it’s more important for her to be warm in her dorm.  You can get a feel for how big the blanket really is, on the picture below. Inspired by the active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador, the Tungurahua blanket is a collector’s item. The volcano draws wanderlust visitors who thirst for adventure and admire the beauty of nature. The blanket combines a blend of rich earth tones creating an exquisite pattern that will travel and carry the history of your many adventures. Woven by Otavaleños, the ultra soft throw is an Ecuadorian blend of alpaca and synthetic materials. Ecuadane also has other products, including Christmas Blankets, that are…

Ralph and Vanellope encounter Shank when they venture into the internet in search of a replacement part for Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush. Shank’s approach to racing—and life in general—opens Vanellope’s eyes to the limitless possibilities of the internet and the excitement of a new world that feels like home to her.     Like WRECK-IT RALPH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WreckItRalph/ Follow WRECK-IT RALPH on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wreckitralph Follow WRECK-IT RALPH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wreckitralph/ Visit the official RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2 website here: http://movies.disney.com/ralph-breaks-the-internet-wreck-it-ralph-2 RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2 arrives in theatres everywhere on November 21st!   

My mom and I love the Pistachio Chewy Bites.  I put mine in the fridge, and they have a great taste, even cold.  You don’t have to put them in the fridge, but I take them in my lunch, so they aren’t real cold by the time I get to them.  The Pistachio Chewy Bites, or as I call them, “Pistachio delights”, are so chewy.  The cranberry isn’t a strong taste, and the pistachios and chocolate are there.  I love Pistachios, so of course, I’m going to love the Pistachio Chewy Bitess.  If you have a love for nuts, you will love these too. Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.- the nation’s second largest pistachio grower, processor, and maker of Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites based in California’s Central Valley- is excited to announce the launch of its new packaging for their iconic Pistachio + Cranberry Chewy Bites. Their story, is as follows: From humble beginnings in a Brooklyn bakery, brothers Joshua and Morris Setton turned a passion for gourmet food towards growing quality pistachios.  For the past 40 years the Setton family has attended to each detail of growing, harvesting, processing, manufacturing and packaging pistachios.  To read more, go here….

The upcoming season marks a dramatic shift for the series. Following Lotor’s defeat, the Paladins are finally able to set a course for Earth. But after a long and perilous journey, they discover that their home planet is not how they left it.   The series features the voice talents of Steven Yeun (Keith), Tyler Labine (Hunk), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Pidge), Jeremy Shada (Lance), Josh Keaton (Shiro), Kimberly Brooks (Princess Allura) and Rhys Darby (Coran).  Additional voices include Ana Gasteyer (Krolia), Mimi Davila (Romelle), Dave Coulier (Bii Boh Bi), Neil Kaplan (Zarkon), Cree Summer (Haggar), AJ LoCascio (Prince Lotor) and more.        

This Back To School Season, get your glasses at Readers.com.  We love to shop with Readers.  The glasses are high quality, but low prices.  My daughter loves Readers.com.  She’s in her 3rd year of college, and can’t live without them, because they fit in her budget.  I love them too.  I went to the Eye Doctor, found out what strength I need, then ordered from Readers.com.  Their prices are so perfect.  And, the Quality is amazing. The Cinder Sun Reader are perfect for driving.  You can see the road signs, from further away, then right next to the sign.  I have great eye sight with these glasses on.  The sunglasses keep the sun out of your eyes, while the strength you need, helps you see.  These are perfect for anyone who has to commute on those sunny days. The Fuller Sun Reader is another great sun glass.  They are so cool looking, and again, you can use them on those sunny days, to see the road, etc.  I love these sun glasses. The Coffee is a very cool, sleek looking pair of glasses.  I love these, and wear them every day at work, to do paperwork.  They are my favorite…

All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale.   Like THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneysNutcracker Follow Disney Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyStudios Follow THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneysnutcracker/ THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS opens in theatres everywhere on November 2nd!

  Like CHRISTOPHER ROBIN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyChristopherRobin/ Follow Walt Disney Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneystudios Follow Walt Disney Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneystudios/   CHRISTOPHER ROBIN is now playing in theatres everywhere!   

Gear up for a roaring good time as your favorite mighty machines return with 13 brand-new episodes in DreamWorks Dinotrux Supercharged: Season 3, premiering Friday August 3rd only on Netflix. This season, Ty and the Dinotrux learn to build and repair in all kinds of new terrain while attempting to take back the crater from D-Stroy and D-Structs once and for all! The ultimate showdown is here in the final season of Dinotrux Supercharged.    More than just casual watching, the series’ goal has always been to teach kids the true meaning of friendship, compromise, unity and teamwork through relatable, heartfelt stories. Dinotrux makes it a point to celebrate each character and their own unique personalities and skills showing how each one can contribute in changing the world and building a better community. Time and again, these qualities have helped the Dinotrux put aside their differences and team up against D-Structs and D-stroy to defend their terrain.

Kennywood is celebrating their 120th season, and I had to go check out the fun, from when I was a kid.  My 7 year old, son, had a blast.  He loved Noah’s Ark the most.  A walk through attraction, at the park.  I had forgotten how much fun Noah’s Ark was, til Jacob took our family through it.  I can’t get over how Kennywood has changed through the years.  I used to go there, when I was in High School, and now it seems different but the same, in so many ways. Jacob also liked the bikes, in Kiddieland.  We waited a while to ride them, but he had fun.  All the rides in Kiddieland, Jacob enjoyed. Thomas Town is the newest attraction, at Kennywood.  It was packed in that section of the park.  There’s a cute ride, for your child and you, that you can put out the fire in Thomas Town.  There’s also the train ride, and a few others.  My family really enjoyed themselves at Thomas Town, and the rest of the park. Kennywood has always been my favorite place to go, in our area.  The roller coasters are great, and the rides for the kids are…