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January 28, 2016 By
The Big Game #GameDayTraditions #Recipe
January 27, 2016 By
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G.
There’s more to football and food on game day. We have to get ourselves ready as well. I always shop at Walmart to get everything I need for our big game day. Before the cooking starts and friends come over it’s time to get beautiful!
Start your shower off right with Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo. We wouldn’t want any dry flakes on our game Jersey would we? Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo is gentle and pH balanced for daily use on all hair types, even on colored or chemically treated hair. Plus it makes my hair feel so good!
In Florida we may be wearing shorts on game day so make sure to get rid of all that unwanted hair with Gillette Venus Swirl Razor. The FlexiBall technology helps to contour better to tricky areas, like knees and ankles. I hate it when I knick my knees! The water-activated MoistureGlide serum provides incredible glide for a smooth shave every time.
Let’s not leave out the men! Gillette Fusion ProGlide offers FlexBall Technology for maximum contact and Enhanced Lubrastrip for smooth glide and a clean shave.
Wanting to eat all that delicious food? Make sure to get your pearly whites clean with Crest Prohealth Advanced Toothpaste. Advanced formula to make your gums healthier and stronger from day 1. The Oral B Vitality will get your teeth sparkly white. The round brush removes more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush, plus the MicroPulse bristles clean between teeth in all those hard to reach places in your mouth.
Now that you’re ready it’s time to enjoy game day with good food and friends. Walmart has everything you need to keep your #GameDayTraditions, traditionsforgameday.com.
What’s your game day traditions?
Here’s my husband’s famous sweet chili recipe perfect for Game Day!
Don’s Firehouse Sweet Chili
Recipe Type: Chili
Author:
This is my husband’s firehouse firehouse chili.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green pepper
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 18 oz. tomato paste
- 16 oz stewed tomatoes
- 2 spicy chili beans
- 2 dark red kidney beans
- 2 bush’s baked beans, original
- 2 pounds ground beef
- garlic powder to taste
- chili powder to taste
Instructions
- Saute peppers and onions
- Add ground beef and brown, adding salt and pepper, garlic powder and chili powder.
- The add canned items.
- Sometime we add more or less of the beans and tomatoes. We usually go by taste.
- Let simmer all day.
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Create Personalized Gifts At Shuttertoons: Review And Giveaway #shuttertoons
January 26, 2016 By
I love creating personalized gifts for relatives and friends. I also love receiving them. I feel that it is extra special to create a gift that will last a lifetime and be treasured. When Shuttertoons asked me to review one of their products, I was excited to see what they offer and what I could create.
About Shuttertoons
Shuttertoons founder, appreciates and understands the importance of cherishing and preserving memories with photo’s. That’s why she brings to you the Shuttertoons photo products to display your photo memories that don’t fade away. Choose a product(s) (photo globes, aluminum or hard board panels, slate rock, t-shirts, hats, awards, stuffed animals, key chains, coasters (and SO much more) from our categories, customize, upload your photo, use Shuttertoons art or templates then preview your design!
How it Works
Browse through our product categories to find the perfect gift, award or personal treat. Watch our how it works videos! We’ll help you add your own graphics, photograph or saying with our top-of-the-line design center that lets you easily resize and add pizazz to your personalized product. When you complete the checkout process our work begins!
Behind the scenes the Shuttertoons system routes your order to the partnered printing press closest to your ship to or pickup address. You get all the benefits of shopping with a national retailer, like access to a diverse range of products, easy online ordering, and the ability to use the Shuttertoons design center, while at the same time supporting a local small business. They’ll print your product, and the shop’s close proximity means it will be dropped at your doorstop or picked up in no time!
Back of Canvas
Front of Canvas
Shuttertoons offers a wide variety of products, from frames to christmas ornaments. I decided to create a 8 x 12 photo canvas of my sweet cat, Scarlet. I can never have enough pictures of my fur baby. The website was very easy to use and navigate. To create my canvas was simple, upload a picture and fit it to the canvas. They do have “how to” videos if you need some help doing so. You can add text to the picture as well. Checkout was simple, and I received my canvas in 13 days after I placed my order.
Canvas on wall
The canvas is really beautiful. I used a cell phone photo, so I wasn’t sure how the quality would be. It came out great, I am so pleased. It came with wire on the back and all ready for hanging, and also a nail for the wall. I look forward to ordering more items as gifts and for myself.
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Keep Your Car Healthy
January 25, 2016 By
Many people depend on their car for their livelihood. You will have a big problem if you are unable to get to and from work every day. This is why regular car maintenance is so essential. Just doing a few small things could help to prevent many expensive repairs down the road. You do not need to be a car expert to keep your car running great. Everything that you need to do in terms of maintenance can be found in the owner’s manual for your car. Make sure you read it completely so you have a thorough understanding of what you will need to do. Here are a few tips related to keeping your car in top condition.
1. Do not ignore dashboard lights
The indicator lights on your dashboard are there for a reason. They tell you if something is wrong with various systems of your car. This is why you should always take these lights very seriously and never ignore them under any circumstances. Unfortunately, many people do ignore them and end up paying a very high price later on. The check engine light is one of the most common lights that people choose to ignore. Some people drive for weeks with that light staring them in the face. This is foolish behavior. This light means you should take your car to a mechanic immediately so he can see what the problem is with your engine.
2. Emissions
There are many regions of the United States that require vehicles to pass an emissions test. The ability of your car to pass an emissions test is often dependent on how well you take care of your car throughout the year. Failing the emissions test can be a big hassle that you do not want to deal with. Scheduling regular maintenance appointments with your mechanic will ensure that you have no problem passing the Pennsylvania state inspection.
3. Rotation of tires
This is something that is incredibly simple and only takes a few minutes to do. It does not require years of training. In fact, you can do it yourself without paying a mechanic. Simply taking your tires off and rotating them on a regular basis will prevent the tread from wearing down in an awkward manner. You need to have your tires wear evenly to make them last longer. Tires can be very expensive. It is in your best interests to make your tires last as long as possible.
Disney•Pixar The Good Dinosaur Available On Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere February 23rd.
January 24, 2016 By
From the Studio That Brought You “Inside Out”
Comes the Hilariously Heartwarming Tale of Unlikely Friendship
The Perfect Adventure for the Whole Family Stampedes Home On
Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere February 23
Extensive Bonus Features Include the Academy Award© Nominated Theatrical Short “Sanjay’s Super Team,”
Making-of Featurettes, Deleted Scenes and More!
The Perfect Adventure for the Whole Family Stampedes Home On
Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere February 23
Extensive Bonus Features Include the Academy Award© Nominated Theatrical Short “Sanjay’s Super Team,”
Making-of Featurettes, Deleted Scenes and More!
SYNOPSIS: From the innovative minds of Disney•Pixar comes a hilariously heartwarming adventure about the power of confronting and overcoming your fears and discovering who you are meant to be.
The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely, and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.
Bring home this original story full of humor, heart, action and imagination, perfect for the whole family!
CAST:
Raymond Ochoa (NBC’s “The Night Shift,” TNT’s “Rizzoli & Isles,” “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”) as Arlo; Jeffrey Wright (“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Parts I & II”, HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”) as Arlo’s wise Poppa; Frances McDormand (HBO’s “Olive Kitteridge,” “Fargo”) as Arlo’s strong Momma; Marcus Scribner (ABC’s “black•ish”) as Arlo’s brother, Buck; Jack Bright (“Monsters University”) as Spot; Steve Zahn (“Captain Fantastic,” “Ridiculous Six,” “Rescue Dawn,” “Mad Dogs”) as a fearless pterodactyl named Thunderclap; A.J. Buckley (TNT’s “Murder in the First,” FX’s “Justified”) as teen T-Rex Nash; Anna Paquin (HBO’s “True Blood”) as Nash’s tenacious sister, Ramsey; Sam Elliott (FX’s “Justified,” “I’ll See You In My Dreams,” “Grandma”) as T-Rex patriarch Butch
DIRECTOR: Peter Sohn (Short – “Partly Cloudy”)
PRODUCER: Denise Ream (“Cars 2,” “Up”)
EXEC. PRODUCERS: John Lasseter (“Inside Out”), Lee Unkrich (“Monsters University”) and Andrew Stanton (“Inside Out”)
ORIGINAL CONCEPT
AND DEVELOPMENT: Bob Peterson
STORY: Peter Sohn, Erik Benson, Meg LeFauve, Kelsey Mann and Bob Peterson
SCREENPLAY BY: Meg LeFauve (“Inside Out”
MUSIC: Academy Award®-winning film composer Mychael Danna (“Life of Pi”) and Emmy®-nominated composer Jeff Danna (“Tyrant”)
RELEASE DATE: February 23, 2016
PRODUCTS: Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA), Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand
BONUS: Digital HD*, Blu-ray Combo Pack & Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA)
THEATRICAL SHORT – Sanjay’s Super Team – Sanjay loves the world of cartoons and comics, while his father tries to draw him into his Hindu traditions. Reluctance quickly turns into awe-inspiring adventure as the boy embarks on an amazing journey, returning with a new perspective they can both embrace.
TRUE LIES ABOUT DINOSAURS – We know – it’s preposterous to think Apatosaurs spoke English. Learn more about what separates the fictional dinosaurs of “The Good Dinosaur“ from what scientists know about real dinosaurs.
RECYCLOSAURUS – Pixar takes creative competition seriously. Maybe a little too seriously. Watch as “The Good Dinosaur” crew competes to see which department can create the best dinosaur ever…using only discarded items from the studio’s “free table.”
THE FILMMAKERS’ JOURNEY – Finding your way from an idea to a film takes a lot of exploration. Director Peter Sohn and his fellow filmmakers talk about the challenging, inspiring, and unexpectedly emotional experience of making “The Good Dinosaur.”
EVERY PART OF THE DINOSAUR – The filmmakers talk about the special animation challenges of “The Good Dinosaur” – including figuring out how to animate a dinosaur who’s really a boy, and a boy who’s got the spirit of a dog.
FOLLOWING THE T-REX TRAIL – Follow the filmmakers as they travel to a working cattle ranch and meet the McKays, a close-knit family whose work ethic, generosity, and stories inspired the T-Rex ranchers of the film.
COMMENTARY – Commentary from director Peter Sohn, story supervisor Kelsey Mann, supervising animator Mike Venturini, director of photography/lighting Sharon Calahan, and supervising technical director Sanjay Bakshi.
DINO BITES – Montage of original animated pieces produced to promote “The Good Dinosaur.”
HIDE AND SEEK – A short animated clip produced to promote “The Good Dinosaur.”
DELETED SCENES
o The Attack – An idyllic introduction to the family farm is cut short when a savage predator attacks the newborn Arlo. With an introduction by Director Peter Sohn.
o Building the Silo – An admiring Arlo is thrilled to follow along as his father builds a silo for the family farm. With an introduction by Director Peter Sohn.
o Waiting for Poppa – Arlo awaits the return of his beloved father on a stormy night, only to be greeted with tragic news. With an introduction by Director Peter Sohn.
Blu-ray 3D & DVD:
- THEATRICAL SHORT – Sanjay’s Super Team
Digital Exclusive:
JUST LISTEN – Trace the development of the unique soundscape of “The Good Dinosaur,” from the wilds of British Columbia as Sound Designer Craig Berkey collects sounds, to the recording studio where Jeff and Mychael Danna use instruments from around the world to create the music.
*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer
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ABOUT DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE (DMA):
Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is an engaging and family-friendly cloud-based digital movie service that makes it simple to buy your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies once and watch them anywhere. With DMA you can explore Disney’s library of over 450 eligible digital movies, discover hours of new and exclusive short-form content, and watch your digital movies from the comfort of the living room or across multiple mobile devices. Using the free DMA apps and website, you can connect your DMA account with participating providers including iTunes, Amazon Video, VUDU, Microsoft Movies and TV and Google Play and unlock access to your eligible movie collections across platforms and devices – iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV/Airplay, Amazon’s Fire tablets, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Microsoft Movies and TV service on Windows and Microsoft Xbox devices, Android mobile and tablet devices and Android TV, Chromecast and the Roku platform. In addition, you can redeem Digital Copy codes found in Disney, Pixar and Marvel Blu-rays and DVDs, as well as earn Disney Movie Rewards points with every digital purchase.
ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS:
For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.
