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All® free clear

2012-05-20T00:00:00.000-04:00

all® free clear. Powerful Clean. Gentle on Skin.™ From the Company: Fight the #1 spring allergen with every wash! all® free clear is proven to remove over 99% of tree and grass pollen that can stick to your family’s clothes. And it’s specially formulated for sensitive skin without any dyes or perfumes, making it the #1 brand recommended by Dermatologists and Allergists. The #1

Spirit Fighter (book review)

2012-05-10T18:47:00.000-04:00

(Son of Angels: Jonah Stone) Spirit Fighter by Jerel Law List Price: $9.99 Reading level: Ages 9 and up Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 3, 2012) Language: English Book Description: Percy Jackson, move over! Jonah Stone is here! What if Nephilim—the children of angels and men—still walked the earth? And their very presence put the entire world in danger? In

The Lily Series: Here's Lily! (book review)

2012-05-09T18:42:00.000-04:00

Here's Lily By Nancy Rue Reading level: Ages 7 and up Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (May 1, 2012) Language: English List Price: $7.99 Book Description: Grow with the spirited, sometimes awkward, but always charming Lily as she learns what real beauty is. In this fun, entertaining story, readers meet awkward sixth grader Lily Robbins who, after receiving a

No Go Sleep! (book review)

2012-05-07T11:50:00.000-04:00

No Go Sleep! [Hardcover] Kate Feiffer (Author), Jules Feiffer (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 3 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Simon and Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (March 6, 2012) Language: English List Price: $16.99 Book Description: A baby—finally—falls asleep with the rest of the world in this soothing picture book from Kate and Jules Feiffer. And the sun

Hey Little Baby! (book review)

2012-05-04T15:49:00.000-04:00

Hey Little Baby! by Heather Leigh Illustrated by Geneviève Côté Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Beach Lane Books (April 3, 2012) Language: English List Price: $14.99 Book Description: An adorable baby discovers the world around him. A little baby has found his hands, his tiny toes, his lovely voice, and his sweet nose—what else will he find in

Jake & the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns (movie review)

2012-05-03T15:37:00.000-04:00

Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns (Two-Disc DVD + Digital Copy Combo) Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Language: English Subtitles: English, French, Spanish Number of discs: 2 Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Walt Disney Video DVD Release Date: April 3, 2012 Run Time: 169 minutes Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 (U.S.)/$24.99

The House of the Wind (book review)

2012-05-02T10:02:00.000-04:00

The House of the Wind: A Novel by Titania Hardie List Price: $15.00 Paperback: 480 pages Publisher: Washington Square Press; Original edition (March 6, 2012) Language: English Book Description: The internationally bestselling author of The Rose Labyrinth returns with a love story of magic and healing about two women, centuries apart, who fight to make the world of their dreams a

HEFT: A Novel (book review)

2012-05-01T00:00:00.000-04:00

Liz Moore’s heartwarming new novel Heft List Price: $24.95 Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: W. W. Norton and Company; 1 edition (January 23, 2012) Language: English From the publisher: Former academic Arthur Opp weighs 550 pounds and hasn't left his rambling Brooklyn home in a decade. Twenty miles away, in Yonkers, seventeen-year-old Kel Keller navigates life as the poor kid in

Welch's Filled Licorice (food review)

2012-04-25T03:00:00.000-04:00

Introducing Welch‘s Filled Licorice by Frankford Candy LLC! From the PR Firm: Frankford Candy has partnered with Welch’s to develop an innovative new entry into the rapidly growing licorice category. By adding a jelly-filling inside a juicy-flavored licorice, Frankford has created a new licorice experience with the introduction of Welch’s Filled Licorice! “We at Frankford Candy are

The Book of Lost Frangrances (book review)

2012-04-24T16:30:00.000-04:00

The Book of Lost Frangrances: A Novel of Suspense by: M. J. Rose List Price: $24.00 Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Atria Books (March 13, 2012) Language: English Book Description: A sweeping and suspenseful tale of secrets, intrigue, and lovers separated by time, all connected through the mystical qualities of a perfume created in the days of Cleopatra--and lost for 2,000 years.

The Healing: A Novel (book review)

2012-04-24T11:22:00.000-04:00

The Healing by Jonathan Odell List Price: $26.00 Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Nan A. Talese (February 21, 2012) Language: English Book Description: Mississippi plantation mistress Amanda Satterfield loses her daughter to cholera after her husband refuses to treat her for what he considers a “slave disease.” Insane with grief, Amanda takes a newborn slave child as her own and names her

ZeroWater (review and GIVEAWAY!)

2012-04-23T11:01:00.002-04:00

From the PR Firm: Depending on where you live, the purity of your tap water can vary drastically, as standards on municipal water sources are often inadequate and inconsistent. Beyond the health risks, unfiltered tap water often tastes harsh and chemical-like, and the price of bottled water quickly adds up. ZeroWater's patented 5-stage water filter system is the only system certified to

Apassionata

2012-04-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

APASSIONATA From the show: The unbelievable horse show, APASSIONATA, is coming to The Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA on May 11-13. APASSIONATA has been Europe’s most popular live arena show for nearly a decade, thrilling more than five million fans across 15 countries with a breathtaking display of the beauty and the bond between horse and rider, man's strongest and most trusted animal. Now

The Chickadees: The Froggy Hop (CD review)

2012-04-01T20:43:00.000-04:00

The Froggy Hop $12.95 (includes shipping) from their website From the PR Firm: The Chickadees (based in Milwaukee) are an award-winning, environmenally conscious children's music group led by former Atlantic Records recording artist Mary Karlzen. "The Froggy Hop" is a lighthearted, Americana-inflected romp aimed at primary school children that educates and entertains simultaneously.

Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire (review)

2012-03-31T19:15:00.000-04:00

SCOOBY-DOO! MUSIC OF THE VAMPIRE FIRST-EVER ORIGINAL ANIMATED SCOOBY-DOO MUSICAL/MOVIE AVAILABLE ON DVD and BLU-RAY™ FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO MARCH 13, 2012 TAKES VIEWERS ON A MUSICAL MYSTERY IN THE BAYOUS OF THE DEEP SOUTH Actors: Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn, Grey Delisle, Matthew Lillard Directors: David Block Writers: Tom Sheppard Producers: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone, Sam Register

Downfall

2012-03-30T09:54:00.000-04:00

Downfall by Terri Blackstock Reading level: Ages 18 and up Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Zondervan (February 28, 2012) Language: English List Price: $14.99 Summary from the publisher: The final book in Terri's Intervention series, DOWNFALL follows Emily Covington, who has turned her life around after a drug addiction, but her family still has trouble trusting her. Though Emily has

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: I Heart Minnie

2012-03-29T16:13:00.000-04:00

Don’t Let The Party Start Without You! Follow along and Celebrate Minnie’s Birthday MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: I MINNIE Available On DVD with Digital Copy, February 7, 2012 The Digital Copy Allows Parents To Easily, Quickly Download The Episodes Onto A Computer Or Secondary Handheld Device For On-The-Go Access Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC

Find It Games Launches Jigsaw Puzzles

2012-03-28T15:49:00.000-04:00

.From the PR Firm: Find it Games is launching three new jigsaw puzzles, under a collection called Pieces of History, that mimic the “finding” activity of its award-winning and well-recognized contained adventures. The artwork on all three is original and was commissioned. Puzzles provide a wonderful opportunity for families to share time together and it’s not surprising that Find It has

Lady and the Tramp (Diamond Edition)

2012-03-26T12:59:00.000-04:00

"One of the great classics…more glorious than ever in dazzling Disney Blu-ray High Definition!" LADY AND THE TRAMP: DIAMOND EDITION Suggested Retail Prices 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) = $44.99 U.S./$51.99 Canada and Product 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada Configurations: High Definition Digital = $39.99 U.S./

Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound

2012-03-08T13:10:00.022-05:00

POUND PUPPIES: HOMEWARD POUND “A Pup For Every Person And A Person For Every Pup” List Price: $12.99 Actors: Yvette Nicole Brown, Eric McCormack, Betty White, John Di Maggio, Rene Auberjonois Directors: Richard WestonLanguage: EnglishNumber of discs: 1Rated: NR (Not Rated)Studio: Shout! FactoryDVD Release Date: March 6, 2012Run Time: 120 minutes From the PR Firm: Puppy lovers rejoice! Pound

Treasure Buddies

2012-03-07T12:59:00.000-05:00

Treasure Buddies (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (2012)Suggested Retail Prices: 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 CanadaHigh Definition Digital = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 CanadaStandard Definition Digital = $29.99 U.S /$35.99 CanadaActors: Edward Herrmann, Richard Riehle, Mason CookLanguage: EnglishSubtitles: English, French, SpanishNumber of discs:

My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express

2012-03-06T10:25:00.001-05:00

(My apologies for my lack of posting this tax season..it's been a crazy busy season so far!) My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express List Price $14.97Actors: Tara Strong, Ashleigh Ball, Tabitha St. Germain, Andrea Libman, Cathy WeseluckDirectors: Jayson ThiessenProducers: Sarah WallFormat: Animated, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, WidescreenLanguage: EnglishNumber of discs:

Happy Birthday!

2012-03-05T10:52:00.000-05:00

My husband turns 41 today, 3/5/2012 - his older brother is 52 today as well (a picture of the two of them is below). And I turned 41 yesterday.

East Dragon, West Dragon (Book review)

2012-02-20T10:27:00.019-05:00

EAST DRAGON, WEST DRAGON Written by Robyn Eversole Illustrated by Scott CampbellPublisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 40 pagesPublication date: January 3, 2012List Price: $16.99Ages 4-7 From the publisher: Two giant, imposing dragons confront their greatest fears…each other! East Dragon and West Dragon live on opposite sides of the world. They have never met—and they like it that way. East

Celebrate President's Day with Simon and Schuster (review)

2012-02-20T06:00:00.042-05:00

Celebrate President's Day with Simon and Schuster! George: George Washington, Our Founding fatherWritten by Frank KeatingIllustrated by Mike WimmerISBN: 9781416954828Paula Wiseman Books ▪ 1/3/12 ▪ $16.99 ▪ Ages 6-9 The fifth of ten children, George Washington was a dreamer, a hard worker, an athlete, and a peacemaker. By the time he was fifteen he had handwritten for himself the "Rules of