Lucasfilm’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story” Arrives To Homes Digitally on Sept. 14 and on Blu-ray Sept. 25
Movies / July 19, 2018

Lucasfilm’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” directed by Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Ron Howard—the creator of unforgettable films, such as “A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13,” “Parenthood” and “Splash”—is an action-packed journey that explores Han’s first encounters with future friend and copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and notorious gambler Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover). The film takes viewers on a ride showing Han’s adventure-filled past alongside fellow street thief Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke) and career criminal Beckett (Woody Harrelson). “Solo: A Star Wars Story” bonus material takes fans behind the scenes with the star-studded cast and screenwriters Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan (writer of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi). Special features include a revealing feature on Chewie and his enduring friendship with Han; a close-up look at the original version of the Millennium Falcon and Han’s first time piloting the infamous ship; the creation of the film’s otherworldly settings and pulse-pounding action sequences; and eight never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes. Watch instantly on Sept. 14th as the Millennium Falcon sets course digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and on Movies Anywhere, and bring the adventure home on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on…

I love My Mighty Magnet

My 21 year old, daughter, and I, love My Mighty Magnet.  The refrigerator was a mess, with all of our pictures, but now, with My Mighty Magnet, it’s all organized.  And, instead of all over the fridge, it’s in my office. My Mighty Magnet comes in a multiple of designs.  You will love each and every one.  I am having a hard time deciding which one I want next.  My daughter already picked hers, but when I’m ordering one, I might as well order more than 1.  The designs are so cute/cool, that you cannot have just one.  I already have the clear gems My Mighty Magnet. So easy to use, and you can place the magnet anywhere on the wire.  It doesn’t have to be in a specific place.  This really saves up room, when you want to compact things.  I’ve never been more pleased than I am with My Might Magnet. With my daughter, Sarah, going away to college, this is perfect for her dorm room.  With 9 magnets, she can put her to-do list up, pictures of family/friends, and on and on.  This will make a lot of stuff seem like nothing, in one small space.  But,…

Now On Blu-Ray & DVD: I Feel Pretty

I Feel Pretty is a laugh-out-loud comedy.  We had a ball, watching last night.  My 21 year old loved it, too.  She said she nearly peed her pants with all the hilarity that was involved.  We really got some kicks out of this film.  Amy Schumer is a wonderful actress, with lots of comedy experience.  I will watch this film again, and again.  It’ll never lose the funniness of it. Michelle Williams is another great actress, and was so good, in this film.  This movie is “fiercely entertaining” said Dustin Putman, The Film File.  And, he’s dead on.  I don’t normally watch movies, because I cannot sit still for 2 hours, but this was really worth watching. Here’s a little about the movie: Amy Schumer stars as Renee, a woman who struggles with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy on a daily basis. After suffering a fall, she wakes up believing she is suddenly the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. With this newfound confidence she is empowered to live her life fearlessly and flawlessly, but what will happen when she realizes her appearance never changed? This hilarious and relatable comedy also stars Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams, Rory…

Big Hero 6: The Series
2018 Summer Fun Gift Guide / July 10, 2018

Big Hero 6:  The Series I loved the movie Big Hero 6, so when I found out there was a series coming out, I had to be a part of it.  It’s absolutely fascinating.  My 7 year old loves it.  We watch it at least once, per day.  I love Big Hero 6:  The Series.  My 21 year old, daughter, even watches it with her brother.  You know sometimes the series are disappointing, after a BIG movie, but not this series.  It’s perfect!  We’ve even watched the movie, a few times, with the series.  It never gets old. The adventures continue for tech genius Hiro Hamada and his healthcare companion, the lovable, inflatable Baymax! Picking up right before the end of the film, Hiro thinks Baymax is lost forever, until he finds the chip Tadashi designed to create Baymax. Hiro immediately gets to work rebuilding Baymax, but his overconfidence and impatience get him into trouble. The stakes are raised for Hiro, Baymax and their friends — adrenaline junkie Go Go, neatnik Wasabi, chem whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred — as they fight to protect San Fransokyo as Big Hero 6. You really need to pick this up, if you…

BBQing wouldn’t be the same without the BBQ Grill Brush from Cave Tools
2018 Summer Fun Gift Guide / July 10, 2018

I love Cave Tools, and they just keep seeming to amaze me.  I’ve received another fabulous grilling tool, from them, and I don’t know how I lived without it.  The BBQ Grill Brush is fantastic at getting that stuck on food off of the grill.  I’ve been using it a little over two weeks, now, and we grill almost every day.  It’s strong and steady, and is perfect for even those that don’t have much strength.  I know, because I don’t have much strength.  I turn on the grill for about 2 minutes, then start brushing away the mess. I can’t get over how Cave Tools always seems to get it right.  No matter what the situation, in grilling, they have the tool for you.  This is, by far, my favorite tool I’ve received.  You can order it from Cave Tools, or from Amazon. This Brush is Rust Proof, which makes it very valuable to me.  It’s also waterproof, and snow proof! The picture above, was taken after 3 uses.  It’s still looking brand new.  I do rinse it off after using, but who wouldn’t? HEAVY DUTY STRENGTH CLIP – Keeps all 3 brushes tight together for maximum cleaning power…

Fuss-Free Recipes with Dinnerly

Dinnerly is a dinner, subscription box.  It’s absolutely perfect.  My daughter and I made some fabulous meals, with the food that was sent.  Every week, you can get different foods, and even Vegetarian dishes.  We went with meat dishes though. We started with the Turkey Burgers, with Green Beans, and roasted tomatoes.  Oh were they ever delicious.  I can still taste them, my mouth is literally watering.  It was super delicious.  We filled the burgers with cheese, and it was great to add to the flavor.  I ate 3, by myself.  We made them small though, and were able to get 8 out of the package. Then we made Sausage, and this potato salad for my Mother In Law.  She absolutely raved about the sausage.  Thought it was delicious.  Said, “I’ve never tasted so much flavor in Sausage”.  And, the potato Salad, she took home.  Said it was delicious, and wanted to feed it to my father in law.  Who, after trying it, loved it too. Finally, we had Chicken Breast.  It was so moist and yummy.  I wish I had more. Dinnerly is inexpensive, and I’ll be ordering a lot, in the future.  It’s got to be the best…

My 7 year old loves Little Passports Early Explorers

Little Passports Early Explorers is perfect for any little one.  It gives them hours of play, without electronics involved.  My son, age 7, loves his electronics, but when we received Little Passports Early Explorers, he dropped everything to play with it.  He sat there for at least 2 hours, looking through it all.  My 21 year old, daughter, sat with him, and helped him put everything together.  After, of course, going through it all, to see what all was included.  Even though the Early Explorers is aimed at kids up to 5, Jacob just adored it.  I’m going to have to work on getting the next age up. Little Passports comes in a cute little suitcase, and has everything your child needs to explore through the world, in a suitcase.  It’s super sweet.  Teaching them geography along the way. There is a monthly plan, for Little Passports, that you can check out here.  You really do get a lot for your money.  I couldn’t be happier with  kit, and will be getting in monthly. Everything you need to get started: A fun orange suitcase Wall-sized world map 20-page activity booklet Luggage tag Stickers and photo A new theme is explored…

Does your little one Love to Craft? Adora to the rescue!

I used to think that Adora was all baby dolls, and now I found out, they have wonderful wooden beads.  Your crafty little girl would love these beads.  They’d even make a nice stocking stuffer.  I know it’s only July, so why am I talking about Christmas?  Well, because these beads are simply adorable. Features include: 140+ Piece Wooden Jewelry Kit Fun DIY activity with friends or mom Comes with heart themed charms, assorted beads & elastic cord Promotes creativity and imagination Create rings, bracelets, necklaces and more Cute, colorful pieces for one-of-a-kind jewelry Ages 6 and up My cousin’s little girl loved that I gave her these.  She has fun for hours.  She will make a bracelet, take it apart, then turn and make another one.  But, the next one is different.  My cousin said, “she hasn’t put them down in a week”.  I’m glad to hear I was able to do something nice for family. They are only $8.99, and worth every penny. Now, don’t forget about the baby dolls, every young girl needs a great doll.   And, Adora dolls are super fantastic.  You have different age groups, so it’s appropriate.  I love the dolls as well.  Gave…

Discounted Tickets For Kennywood

Who, in the Burgh, doesn’t love Kennywood?  We have a great offer for you, where you can get tickets for just $35.99 each.  That’s an amazing discount. Just go to this page, and you will see the discount, already added at checkout. We will be enjoying Kennywood on July 28.  Thomas Town will be opened, and we are going to have so much fun.  Make sure you plan to join us at Kennywood some time this summer.  You’ll love it.  Even if you haven’t been there for years, the memories will be everlasting. There’s even a coloring sheet, if you click on Thomas Town, on the Kennywood page.    

Frisbees are a great outdoor game

Wham-o is the perfect go to store, for great outdoor fun.  They have an awesome Frisbee, Slip N Slide, and even Hacky Sacks, as well as Boogie Boards.  Take your pick, these are all super great outdoor fun activities. My 7 year old, son, loves them all.  Slip N Slide is getting played with on the 4th of July, along with the Frisbee, etc.  He can’t wait for his cousins to come over, to play.  His dad has been playing Frisbee with him for about 2 weeks now, and Jacob says he’s ready for someone else to play with. There’s a lot of different Frisbees on Wham-o.  We have the first one they show, and it flies so well.  Jacob is actually getting really good, almost better than his dad, at playing. And, do you know I just found out that if the Slip N Slide isn’t Yellow, it’s not a True Slip N Slide.  The one pictured above is half yellow, and is a two person Slip N Slide.  Jacob loves the Slip N Slide, the only thing that stinks, is moving it to cut grass. These toys are all tremendous fun.  I’m glad that my son can experience the…