‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ debuts two new featurettes / In theaters August 19, 2016 #KuboMovie

July 29, 2016 By Marijean

See the lineage of the movie’s villains as they come to life in an all-new featurette.

Discover the myth of Kubo by watching a new featurette, which includes commentary from director Travis Knight, actors Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey, and more!

Kubo’s quest begins nationwide August 19, 2016 from animation studio LAIKA and Focus Features.

Synopsis:

Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Hashi (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.

Director: Travis Knight

Writers: Marc Haimes, Chris Butler (“ParaNorman”); Story by Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes

Voice Cast: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Vaccaro, Rooney Mara, and Matthew McConaughey

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Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Baby Bliss Essentials Review and Giveaway #babyblissessentials

July 28, 2016 By Marijean

I’ve recently reviewed two products by Baby Bliss Essentials, a small business created by a mom driven to create natural products for her own children. All products are made with all natural, therapeutic grade essential oils.

The first product I reviewed was the Tushy Spray. It’s purpose is to heal and prevent diaper rash, including rashes caused by yeasts. I tried this product on my 11 month old son in place of the harsh diaper creams that are found in the grocery store. The Tushy Spray cleared his diaper rash over two days. I decided to take it a step further since it’s also safe to use on other parts of the body. My son tends to have dry skin due to the pool water and drying sunscreen. I started to use the Tushy Spray all over after baths. It not only moisturizes his skin but leaves a fresh and calming scent.

Just in time for back-to-school, I reviewed Namaste, an all natural disinfecting cleaning spray. This product neutralized my older boys’ smelly sneakers leaving behind a clean scent.

More from Bay Bliss Essentials:

Baby Bliss Essentials is a family business specializing in products to nurture you, your baby, and nature that began as a quest for innovative products for our own family. We wanted our children to grow up in a pure, chemical-free environment.

Babies are sensitive to their surroundings, so we ensure that all ingredients selected are only made of the purest and highest quality.

We can ensure that we are providing a healthy and enriching environment for ourselves, children, and simultaneously preserving Mother Earth.

We hope you enjoy our products and that it helps you live a more meaningful, simpler life while getting in touch with your inner bliss.

Baby Bliss Essentials offers a variety of products such as Bug Off, a Salt Glow Scrub and Lovies for babies, just to name a few.

Baby Bliss Essentials would like to host a give away! Enter to win your choice of the Lice Shield Detangling Spray or the All Natural Disinfecting Spray to get your little one ready for back-to-school!

To order Baby Bliss Essentials products please visit their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/babyblissessentials

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Shop Amazon for College Essentials #Amazon

July 28, 2016 By Marijean

Do you have a child off to college this fall? Check out all the amazing deals for the essentials your son/daughter will need away at college!

Click here to check out all of the deals going on right now until September 26th. Amazon has deals on Clothing & Accessories, Books, Office Products, Handbags and Shoes.

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Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Marvel Movies Coming Soon in 2016, 2017 and 2018 @MarvelStudios

July 27, 2016 By Marijean

Check out these exciting Marvel Studios movies that are coming out in 2016, 2017 and 2018!

DOCTOR STRANGE is in U.S. Theaters November 4, 2016

For the first time, fans were introduced to the cast of DOCTOR STRANGE: Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Stephen Strange), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Mordo), Tilda Swinton (The Ancient One), Rachel McAdams (Doctor Christine Palmer), Mads Mikkelsen (Kaecilius) and Benedict Wong (Master Wong) along with director Scott Derrickson and treated to brand new never-before-seen footage from the film.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 is in U.S. Theaters May 5, 2017

The panel was taken over by the Ravagers from GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2, and Kevin Feige announced the brand new Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! (more information below and attached) attraction at Disney California Adventure, followed by a surprise appearance from returning cast members Chris Pratt (Peter Quill), Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Dave Bautista (Drax), Karen Gillan (Nebula), Michael Rooker (Yondu) and new additions Kurt Russell (Ego), Pom Klementieff (Mantis), Elizabeth Debicki (Ayesha) alongside director James Gunn. They treated fans to exclusive footage from the film.

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING is in U.S. Theaters July 7, 2017

Making his first appearance at Comic-Con was the star of SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, Tom Holland (Peter Parker), who was joined by cast members including Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori and director Jon Watts as they showed in-production footage for fans.

THOR: RAGNAROK is in U.S. Theaters November 3, 2017

Chris Hemsworth (Thor) from the upcoming THOR: RAGNOROK didn’t want to be left out of the Comic-Con fun despite being mid-shoot in Australia and sent a video highlighting what Thor has been up to since the last Avengers. An in-production sizzle reel gave the audience in attendance a sense of what’s to come.

BLACK PANTHER is in U.S. Theaters February 16, 2018

The panel kicked off with surprise guests from BLACK PANTHER, including cast members Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther), Michael B. Jordan (Erik Killmonger), Lupita Nyong’o (Nakia), Danai Gurira (Okoye) and director Ryan Coogler, making their first official appearance as a cast.

CAPTAIN MARVEL is in U.S. Theaters March 8, 2019

As a final surprise, Kevin Feige introduced the brand new addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Brie Larson, who will be playing Captain Marvel aka Carol Danvers in CAPTAIN MARVEL.

Which movie are you most excited about?

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Baltic Amber Jewelry from The Amber Baby Giveaway #TheAmberBaby

July 26, 2016 By Marijean

*This is a guest post

“What is that beaded necklace your son is wearing?” I received this question about ten times after I posted a photo of my youngest , Matteo, wearing a Baltic Amber necklace on social media. I have three boys ranging in ages from 11 months to 7 years old but only until recently did I learn about the benefits of Baltic amber. With each baby I have turned more and more to natural remedies rather than synthetic medications. When Matteo was 4 months old and began teething, I decided to research Baltic amber after it came recommended from a friend and purchased my first amber necklace for him. Within a couple of days of wearing his necklace, the drooling suddenly stopped and it seemed as though he had been soothed. I was honestly amazed! Commonly known as “teething jewelry” in Europe, Baltic amber has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years. Baltic amber is a fossilized resin, not a gem, that washes up on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The resin comes from prehistoric trees, dating as far back as 50 million years ago. Over time, the resin is transformed to amber due to processes of polymerization and oxidation. Baltic Amber is known to have analgesic properties. When worn on the skin, the amber warms and the natural succinic acid is absorbed through the skin which helps to relieve pain. Shortly after recommending Baltic amber to all my mom friends, I decided to start my own website. All of our necklaces are made using raw Baltic amber from Lithuania. Amber is collected and mined in many different regions of the world but Baltic amber has the highest succinic acid content. Baltic amber is not only for children but can help people of all ages. It’s helpful in the relief of painful arthritis, headaches, dental issues, etc. I hope to soon begin carrying adult sizes as well.

Being that I’m a neurotic mom myself, before purchasing the necklace I questioned, “How safe are these?” We already know that succinic acid is natural and beneficial. To maximize the safety of our necklaces all beads are hand-knotted in between every bead. This prevents beads from scattering if the necklace should break. All necklaces are fastened with a plastic pop-clasp which will automatically open under a defined tension. While your baby sleeps, it is advised to remove the necklace or wrap around the baby’s ankle. As always, all jewelry should be worn under adult supervision.

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