Archives for 2015

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON – In Theatres Everywhere Today

May 1, 2015 By Anne

I was super excited this week because I knew the new Avengers movie was coming out today. I got hooked on Marvel watching the first one. I’ve been keeping busying catching up with all the other Marvel films and TV shows. My cousin and I decided to get together today and go to lunch and a movie while the kids were in school. We were both siked to see Avengers: Age of Ultron. We went with the 3D RPX showing. It was awesome! The RPX is the Regal Premium Experience. I’ve never been in one of those theaters until today. The screen was bigger and had clear digital projection. And the surround sound was really cool. I could feel the floor shaking and you really “felt” the movie.

Of course the movie was great as expected. I love the introduction to Hawkeye’s personal life and the hint of attraction between the Black Widow and the Hulk. You also get a peek at a few new Avengers. If you are a Marvel fan, this is a must movie!

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero
movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go
awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible
Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the
balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his
terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and
unique global adventure.
Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with
Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk and Chris Evans as Captain America. Together
with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional
support of Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine, Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill,
Stellan Skarsgård as Erik Selvig and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, the team must reassemble
to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction.
Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Pietro Maximoff, played
by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen and meet an old
friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.

Will you go see the Avengers: Age of Ultron?

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Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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April 28, 2015 By Anne

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Can fast food be part of a healthy family diet plan?

April 26, 2015 By Anne

The family diet is an exciting prospect for some moms and dads, a not-so-inviting concept for others. As parents, we do everything we can to ensure that our little ones are getting at an early age the best nutrition, plenty of exercise, and all the stimulation that their minds can possibly absorb. But sometimes fitting in that perfect family meal can be difficult, and we struggle to find the time, energy, and resources to cook up healthy fare each night. So, as a busy parent, what do you do? You head down to the local burger joint or order in some pizza. It’s a guaranteed winner for young taste buds, it’s cheap, and it fills up the kids.

Too much of a good thing

But everything comes with a price. Fast food has been the hot topic of a generation since Super Size Me hit theaters in 2004, revealing the extent of damage inflicted by a strictly fast-food diet. Comprising the entirety of food consumed by the protagonist, the results – which were starting to point towards organ failure among other symptoms – were enough to make people question if even a moderate amount of fast food in their diet is harmful.

But perhaps a permanent hiatus from fast food isn’t necessary. Completely eliminating it from your diet will only make kids want it more, and let’s face it – a trip to the ballgame or the cinema isn’t complete without a fun family gathering at the diner or a fast food concession. Families can formulate a healthy diet plan, which allows treats like candy, chocolate, and fast food to be a part of a normal lifestyle without falling off the wagon. It’s all a part of figuring out the right balance between schedules, what you like to do (are you an avid cook who likes to try new things, or prefer short and simple meals?), what each family member enjoys and finding a way to bring it all together and getting everyone to chip in and participate.

Even fast food gurus keep it in moderation

While copious amounts of fast food are unhealthy, they aren’t the only part of America’s obesity problem. Fast food entrepreneur Rick Schaden – responsible for innovative urban spoons like Live Basil Pizza and Smashburger, with an onus on taste and quality – has emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well as diet. Schaden’s passion for cycling, including his participation in the multi-stage USA Pro Challenge cycling event in the Rockies, is testament that people can love fast food and keep up with the best of ‘em on the track.

So whether you’re wondering whether or not you deserve that slice of delectable five-cheese pizza or all-American burger, just use common sense. Balance your family diet with a variety of healthy foods and recipes that incorporate fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, fish, and meat, and your fast food treat won’t just be another “forbidden food” that you crave as a reward, but another diverse part of your eclectic diet. Make food fun. Try out different recipes. And remember that all food, even the healthiest, can be made delicious.

Anne

Earth Day – I Want to be Recycled Campaign

April 22, 2015 By Anne

Earth Day is Today, April 22. 2015. We are a family that recycles. But I know we can do more. One area we lack in recycling is the bathroom. You know how many toilet paper rolls we go through? Now I will take a shampoo bottle out to the kitchen but I’d love to add a separate recycling bin in our bathroom.

Check out the information below to see how you can make a bigger impact!

According to a recent study conducted for the Ad Council, 52% of Americans don’t know which items can be recycled in the bathroom. And only 10% of Americans have a recycling bin in their bathroom, compared to the 45% who have them in the kitchen.

Personal care products like shampoo and lotion bottles, toilet paper rolls, and toothpaste and soap boxes are significantly less likely to be recycled than kitchen products. New research commissioned by the Ad Council found that 47% of people are not recycling materials in the bathroom.
That’s why the “I Want To Be Recycled” campaign has partnered with Vevo’s Do It YourSelfie with Tess & Eva, who recreate the looks from today’s hottest music videos. These two glam experts, known for their DIY hair, makeup and design tips, created a new PSA this Earth Day reminding Americans that those bathroom products deserve to be recycled too!

Whether it’s hairspray, leave-in conditioner or dry shampoo, many of your favorite beauty products and packaging can take on another life through recycling. For example, your shampoo bottle could be recycled into a hairbrush, or you might find a great new dress made from the recycled plastic of your favorite bottle of lotion. Click here to learn more about what your personal care products can become when properly recycled.

Anne

Celebrate Earth Day with a Delicious Shake from Premier Protein #MyGoodEnergy

April 22, 2015 By Anne

I am focusing this year on eating healthier. Not just for me but for my family as well.

Last month Premier Protein sent me an assortment of shakes and protein bars. I was impressed. They were super fulfilling and equally delicious.

The shakes come in a variety of flavors – chocolate, vanilla and strawberries and cream. The bars come in many flavors and offer two different amounts of protein. They come in either 15g or 30g of protein. The flavors for the Premier Protein 30g Protein Bars are – Chocolate Peanut Butter, Double Chocolate Crunch, Yogurt Peanut Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch, Dark Chocolate Mint and White Fudge Raspberry. The fiber bars with 15g are – Peanut Butter Caramel Fiber, Chocolate Mint Fiber, Cookies ‘n Cream Fiber, Honey Caramel Fiber and Chocolate Caramel Fiber. I tried almost all of them and man are they good! I did not have one that I did not like.

With Earth day coming up, Premier Protein encourages you to do your part to take care of the environment and yourself this spring season. Protein is essential to a healthy body and is responsible for many of your body’s major functions. Eating the right mix of protein, carbs, and fats gives your body the good energy it needs to stay healthy and strong.

Premier Protein’s shakes are packed with 30g of protein for only 160 calories and 1g of sugar, and provide your body with the nourishment it needs to stay energized throughout the day. Celebrate Earth Day this April 22^nd with Premier Protein’s Earth Day Dirt Shake, for a delicious snack that will keep you satisfied without the added sugar, fat, and calories.