Nickelodeon’s “Sunny Day” Available on DVD May 22, 2018

April 9, 2018 By Marijean

NICK’S STYLISH ENTREPRENEUR MAKES HER DVD DEBUT

SUNNY DAY

Available on DVD May 22, 2018

Nickelodeon’s hit animated preschool series, Sunny Day, makes its DVD debut on May 22, with a collection of four episodes from the series’ first season which follows 10-year-old master hairstylist and entrepreneur, Sunny. Along with the help of her best friends Blair and Rox, and her loyal and lovable puppy Doodle, Sunny confidently takes on any challenge thrown her way. The characters in the series celebrate individuality and self-expression, while the show’s social-emotional curriculum highlights leadership, innovative thinking and teamwork.

Each episode of Sunny Day features an array of content from original music to the “Style Files,” a fun, live-action hairstyle tutorial based on Sunny’s creative hairstyles from the show. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Sunny Day will be available on DVD May 22 for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

Sunny Day contains the following episodes:

Friendship Day – Doodle thinks Sunny forgot him on Friendship Day so he searches for a new friend but finds dogcatcher Scratch instead.
Sunny and the Princesses – Princess Anabella needs help from Sunny, Rox and Blair to teach her sister Princess Dominica the importance of trying new things.
Stick With Me – When Rox and Blair get stuck together with super-strong hairspray, Sunny helps them learn how to use teamwork to overcome their sticky situation.
If Timmy Gives You Apples – When Timmy gets carried away delivering apples to the salon, Sunny must find a nice way to get him to stop.

Sunny Day fast facts:

Street Date: May 22, 2018

Catalog: 59195012000 (US); 59195025000 (CAN)

Running Time: 90 minutes

Audio: English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital

S.R.P.: $10.99

Marijean

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

Paw Patrol: “Summer Rescues” DVD Available on May 1st

April 9, 2018 By Marijean

SOAK UP SOME RAYS AND RESCUES WITH THESE

PAW-SOME PROBLEM SOLVERS

PAW PATROL: SUMMER RESCUES

Available on DVD May 1, 2018

NEW YORK – March 28, 2018- The PAW Patrol pups are ready for warm-weather fun in the new DVD collection PAW Patrol: Summer Rescues, available May 1. Whether they’re tracking down missing fireworks or embarking on a wacky windsurfing rescue, the pups are always ready to save the day under the summer sun. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, PAW Patrol: Summer Rescues will be available on DVD May 1 for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

PAW Patrol: Summer Rescues contains the following episodes:

Pups Save the Fireworks – Ryder and Marshall track down the missing Adventure Bay Day fireworks, while Chase and Skye round up the piglets that were delivered by mistake.
Pups Save the Carnival – Cornelius the pig is causing chaos at the carnival and all of the prizes have vanished too. It’s up to the PAW Patrol to rescue the missing piggy and prizes.
Pups Save a Ferris Wheel – The PAW Patrol have a “wheel” problem on their hands when Mayor Humdinger tries to steal Adventure Bay’s new Ferris Wheel.
Pups Save a Camping Trip – A cool camping trip turns into a risky rescue when the pups work together to save Chickaletta from a ravine.
Pups Save Dude Ranch Danny – Chase and Skye search for Daring Danny X after he takes his horse on a wild off-trail ride through the desert.
Pups Save the Chili Cook-Off – Rocky and Rubble must work together to fix Mr. Porter’s stove after it explodes at the big Chili Cook-Off.
Pups Save a Sleepover – When Farmer Al’s animals go missing during a sleepover, it’s up to the PAW Patrol to rescue them before a big storm arrives.
Pups Save a Windsurfing Pig – When Farmer Al’s pig Cornelius goes windsurfing, the PAW Patrol must set sail to bring him back to shore.

PAW Patrol: Summer Rescues fast facts:

Street Date: May 1, 2018

Catalog: 59194942000 (US)

Running Time: 97 Minutes

Audio: English 5.1 and Spanish Stereo Dolby Digital

S.R.P.: $10.99

Marijean

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

Gift Ideas for Your Child’s Graduation

March 30, 2018 By Anne

Finding a good gift for graduation can be an overwhelming task, and a gift that is both useful and thoughtful can be hard to come by. Below is a list of 14 graduation gift ideas for the upcoming graduate.

Money

This is the most popular gift to give graduates around the world. Writing a check and giving it to the graduate is often the easiest way to give. In fact, this is one of the most wanted gifts by graduates.

Gift cards

Another option to writing a check is giving a gift card. This ensures that the money is being spent on something useful. Grocery store gift cards to gas gift cards to clothing cards can all come in handy, whether it’s for the high school graduate heading to college or the college graduate heading into the professional world.

Tablet

This can make a wonderful gift, especially for a high school graduate, as it can help with the college load. This can condense textbooks and notebooks from each class. Notes can be taken, tests can be studied, and digital textbooks can be downloaded all on to a tablet.

Laptop

Any graduate can use a laptop computer, but especially high school grads who are college bound. These devices can help with note taking, papers, projects, and much more. The convenience of a laptop as opposed to a clunky desktop computer is one of its most alluring benefits.

Dorm Room Furnishings

Giving the gift of furniture or decorative items for a dorm room can help the high school graduate save money for when the big move comes around. Bulletin boards, posters, bookcases, trunks, decorative items, picture frames, and much more can be a great idea for any graduate.

Watch

An old standby for a good graduation gift is a watch. Watches can be engraved to make the gift extra special for the graduate. Whether for the high school or college grad, a watch is a sign of a new level of maturity and responsibility. As an added bonus, it can help the grad be on time for class or a new job.

Gift Basket

This is something akin to a care package. For graduates who are about to make a big move, a gift basket of necessary items can be a tremendous help. Pack anything from dryer sheets and laundry detergent to toothpaste, soap, shampoo, floss, lotions, disposable razors, and many other items the graduate may not think of.

Clothing

Often times graduates heading to college want to look part of the other students on campus. A gift that can help with the fitting in process is clothing. Maybe the graduate has a favorite television show or music group or movie that is popular, and there is apparel designed for that specific interested, such as this popular Game of Thrones hoodie.

Camera

Graduation is one of those times when everyone wants to remember the memories being made; giving the gift of a camera can be a good way to capture those moments. Phones are popular for this, but instant cameras are gaining in popularity once again.

Headphones

Headphones can be a great addition to a graduate’s repertoire. Studies have shown that listening to classical music can help a person retain information, making it a good option when studying for tests or getting ready for interviews. It also helps students to tune out distractions that could make studying harder.

Bike

Bikes have become a good suggestion for gift giving when students are heading off to college. It is a great form of exercise and is a very efficient way to traverse the campus or run errands.

Prepaid Phone Cards

This is a good way for students to stay in touch with family members or friends all over the world. Graduates find this helpful if the cell phone being used is on a restricted plan.

Backpack

A brand new backpack for a brand new schooling adventure is a good gifting idea. Giving a quality pack to the college-bound grad can ensure that heavy textbooks, laptops and tablets can be transported safely around campus.

Mini Toolbox

A small toolkit can be a lifesaver for any student living away from home for the first time. A toolkit can be helpful with minor repairs or assembling furniture. These types of toolkits can be found at any hardware store.

15. Light Up Shoes
Light ups shoes are once again back in style. These days they glow in 7 different neon LED colors, light up with multiple flashing settings and are also USB rechargeable with a 6 hour battery life. No doubt, a pair of ‘Light Ups’ certainly make for a cool gift for high school graduates.

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!

Tips on how to choose the best moving company

March 28, 2018 By Anne

Benefits of expert movers

For most of us moving is a stressful period in life. This time is remembered by lack of order and total mess. You whole life is packed in boxes and moves hundreds miles away. Also this period can be best of times as well – if you relocating to some amazing place as Orange County, for instance, or if a successful career lies in front of you so you moving to hold a higher position. The best advice possible is to hire a team of experts, who will handle all moving issues as well aware of every job’s nuance. Be certain that moving companies orange county know their job as well as provide excellent results.

Don’t try managing everything by yourself as you are not a mover so may miss out some essential details that can cost you money as well as energy. Due to your lack of experience some valuable thing might be lost or seriously damaged.

How to choose a moving company?

Leave all your worries behind as here we will suggest how to find a reputable firm worth of your trust. The secret to success lies in thorough preparation so follow our recommendations and you are guaranteed to have a relatively stress- or worry- free experience.

One of the most popular as well as best known option used by almost everyone is asking for recommendations. Undoubtedly, we all have friends, relatives, neighbors or colleagues who faced the same challenge in the past. Start asking them for opinions;
Next recommendation is – go online – read reviews. For sure you will find hundreds of referrals that going to be very helpful. Besides, there are websites as movers associations dedicated purely to relocation business. There you will find reviews along with contact details of local firms as large companies have own websites so easily can be found. Apart from contacts or reviews you can find there a bunch of useful information as moving or packing tips. Look for moving company reviews – after you can make a decision;
During phone negotiations ask regarding their license and insurance. Be aware that long-distance movers and local-only companies require different licenses. Be curious regarding insurance coverage and whether the movers themselves will do the job or contractors;
It might be useful visiting company’s office and find out more about the company: how long are they in business; had they any accidents; do they have storage facilities and what is the quality of their tracks or vans. Remember – you have the right to ask for references.

Narrow down your list with chosen firms that are most beneficial for your needs and proceed with further analysis.