Disney's Chimpanzee

Disneynature’s CHIMPANZEE

“Like” CHIMPANZEE on Facebook: Facebook.com/Disneynature. There have been lots of Disney movies lately, and this one looks like it will be very touching. CHIMPANZEE hits theaters everywhere on April 20th!

John Carter in 3D = Awesome!

So tonight is the Oscars on television.  All of the stars will be dressed to their best and awaiting to see if they will win that coveted little gold man. I see a movie once in a while, but at over $50 a pop for a family of four we limit our choices. But when it is free, we are there!

We got to go the premiere showing of John Carter!  This was the first showing in our area before the actual release date next month.  Half of the theater was reserved for the press, so we were in judgmental company. The boys had been excited to see this one, as well as hubby.  As for me, well, I figured it would be lame stuff. Some fighting, a little romance, some more fighting, blah, blah.  Boy was I wrong!  I found myself cheering on John Carter's team. There were many scenes that were "Star Wars'esque", so they seemed familiar, but it did keep you on the edge of your seat. I have to say I was surprised that I actually liked the movie and fell in love with his "dog".  If you see the movie, so will you.

I recommend taking the kids to see this one. It was a Disney movie, so they tried to keep it clean with language and boy part exposure, which they did a great job.  Although, if I had the princess' body, I can't say I wouldn't wear her wedding gown myself.  Wowsers!

Ghirardellis Chocolate is True Love

Valentines Day is filled with love.  I was greatly surprised by a dozen roses delivered by hubby.  Normally a call to the front office would set me in a panic, but when they said I had something up there I got curious. I was greeted by a dozen beautiful red roses and a card.

I received more true love from SheSpeaks when I opened my mailbox and it had a bag of Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate with Truffle filling squares. Who doesn't love chocolate? I thought about sharing, but decided against it. I love the truffle flavor and the chocolate is so smooth! You could spend tons of money on the more expensive chocolates, but you would be wasting your money.

These are great by themselves and even better with a hot cup of coffee. I have secured a safe place for the bag and will be saving them for "me" time to make sure I don't have to share!

The Secret World of Arrietty

The boys turned eleven this week and we made them wait until this weekend to celebrate it.  There is just too much happening during the week to go out and run around.  One of their presents was dinner out.  They chose Golden Corral.  Let's just say I wish I had their metabolism.  I can't believe how much a little boy can eat! That's fine, the boys eat enough to make up for what I don't eat.

Another thing we did was go see The Secret World of Arrietty.  I had free passes to preview the movie before it is released on the 17th.  It is an anime style movie.  I wasn't sure I would enjoy it, but I was given a great surprise.  It would get really serious and then finally some comedy would come in to make you laugh and relax. It is based on "The Borrowers", so if you know what that is, you have an idea what the movie will be like. We took grandma with us.  Her allergies have been bothering her pretty bad lately.  At the end of the movie I kept hearing sniffing, and looked over.  I thought her nose was running, but she was crying.  It was cute. For a cartoon it kept you involved and entertained.  It was nice to see something that didn't have blood and guts or lots of "adult" undertones. Thank you Disney for the passes, we loved it!

I have to say the boys made out like bandits overall, and are true spoiled little boys.

It's Manual

It's check up time again.  Time to get the boys teeth cleaned and check for cavities.  Of course I use the biggest threat I can think of if cavities are found.  I tell them they had better take care of their teeth or their Christmas will be slim.  Anything I have to spend on fixing teeth will be less under the tree for them.  I am guessing they are believing me to be serious.  We had their six month cleaning and neither one of them had cavities.  Thank you!

Included in the "goody" bag is a new toothbrush.  Being the good mom that I am, they already had nice toothbrushes.  I had gotten them some battery powered ones to help clean a little better.  Said son was playing with his the other morning and it died.   Go figure.  I hear, "mom, it won't turn on.  How do I make it work?"  Hmmm, can't work a toothbrush. I tell him back, "son, you're going to have to do it the old fashion way.  Move your arm around."  He kind of looked at me funny, but I'm sure he got it.

So now that we know how to use a toothbrush the "old fashion" way, we need to learn that dental floss is not climbing rope for G.I. Joes or mummy wrap for stuffed animals.  All in due time.

Got Beer?

My baby brother came to visit over the holidays.  He and one of my other brothers have become aficionados of beer.  They like to go different places and try the beers that are local to that area. 

Well, they had recently opened a large shop in the area I like to call the Sam's club of beer and wine.  It is absolutely huge!  I think if there is anything you want to drink, they will have it.  He spent a good hour in there, like a kid in a candy store.  So many choices to try.  He picked up several to bring to my house and some to take home.

He gave me some that I had never tasted, including IPAs.  I don't know the difference on any of them except the cute stickers on the bottle with the company name.  Some of them are pretty plain, a fish?  Some of them are pretty elaborate.  I like to pride myself on being able to drink strong stouts, so when he gave me one to sample I was ready. Or so I thought.  I took a chug and my knees literally buckled.  That drink just about knocked me on my booty!  It is so strong, it was like consuming a steak dinner, mashed potatoes included, in one tiny sip.

I have enjoyed trying the new beers and tasting the flavors that I would have never experienced before.  He has a blog that he also uses to review the beer that he and another brother of mine sample.  They give their personal opinions and say what type of flavor it is, how strong it is, and whether or not they recommend it.  If you need some ideas on a good beer stop by their blog Cosmo's Beer Blog for some prime choices and some to avoid.

Montagne Jenuesse Review

As I am getting older I have noticed my skin on my face is not standing up to weather changes as well as it used to.  Now with not only colder weather, but the Florida sun too, I am facing a lot of aging factors.  I needed something to perk up my skin and make me look a little healthier and was blessed with the chance to try a wonderful face peel by Montagne Jeunesse.  I got to use the pomegranate peel and was absolutely amazed at how glowing my skin was.  It held that glow for three days!

I have to admit though, there was a lot of fun playing with the kids that I was "shedding" skin.  It was kind of fun peeling it off and watching as I knew I was removing the dead skin.  My skin was so soft.  I received a sample courtesy of my Influenster Holiday Voxbox.  That box was chock full of wonderful things and this was on the top of my list to try.

Whether you enjoy looking after your skin, being pampered, or indulging in some me-time, be it alone or with friends, you will absolutely enjoy one of these 'Life's Little Pleasures'...  With a huge array to choose from, their face masques are packed with the most delicious natural ingredients and are bursting with luscious fragrances. They can be used on all different skin types.  There is one to suit every mood and everybody!

Montagne Jeunesse is free of parabens and is never tested on animals.  It will leave your skin hydrated, nourished and your skin cleansed, smooth and glowing.  It is available in many places including ULTA Beauty, Walgreen's, Claire's, Walmart, Kroger and CVS.

The flavors include: 

• Cucumber Peel Off
• Passion Peel Off
• Dead Sea Mud
• Fruit Smoothie
• Strawberry Souffle
• Chocolate Mud
• And many more!

Montagne Jeunesse… good for your skin, your wallet and the earth!

I received a sample courtesy of Influenster in my VoxBox. All opinions are mine. I was not monetarily compensated.