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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Coupon and More Fun Activities

January 13, 2015 By Anne

The circus is coming to town, but that’s not all!

Wednesday, January 14@ NOON— READING WITH RINGLING
Ringmaster David Shipman entertains children with a book reading and song at the Jacksonville Public Library’s Main Branch downtown.

Thursday, January 15 @ 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. TRUNKS AND TRUCKIES-PUBLIC EVENT
3rd Annual Trunks & Truckies – A Food Truck Rally Event at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Come feast with the stars of Ringling Bros. Circus at Trunks and Truckies! This special event features some of Jacksonville’s best food trucks all gathered at the Veterans Memorial Arena for lunch with some very special guests: the world famous Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Asian Elephants!

Watch the elephants snack during this rare opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with the majestic pachyderms.

Still need a ticket? Buy online at www.ringling.com and enter LZPR, and save $5 off ticket price.

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!

Taking Care of Your Car in the Winter (Giveaway)

January 12, 2015 By Anne

I am working with the International Carwash Association to share these tips. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

I love my new car. Alright it’s not new, I bought it in August 2011. But I still think of it like it’s new. I remember when I first bought it and I washed it every week. Now not so much. I still love it but there is so much going on that my car is not my number one priority. However there are some things to keep in mind during the winter.

( Okay, that’s not my car but I did drive it for a week!)

1. A clean car is your first line of defense against winter. While the winter season typically takes a toll on your car, proper maintenance can go a long way to preserving your investment. For example, according to the International Carwash Association®, getting a new wash and a fresh coat of wax before the temperature starts to fluctuate can be your first line of defense against winter elements like ice, salt, sand and slush.

Vehicular corrosion also occurs most quickly when temperatures rise and then fall below freezing. That’s why most auto manufacturers recommend getting your car washed and waxed at a professional car wash twice a month, especially during the winter.

Using a WaterSavers® Car Wash can is a strong first step to ensuring that your car will be ready to withstand the winter elements – inside and out. It’s also a great way to protect the environment. For example, these car washes typically use only 40 gallons (151.5 liters) or less of fresh water per car wash. Learn more and find a WaterSavers wash at Washwithwatersavers.com.

Rotate your tires. Most people know they should get their oil changed every 3,000 miles, but many forget their tires need maintenance as well. Tires should be rotated before winter and then again every 6,000 miles.

Add some winter weight to your oil. Changing your oil and filter is especially important during the winter. Drivers who live in a colder climate should consider changing to heavier, winter-weight oil during the winter months.

Take care of your wiper blades. Your windshield wiper blades are your first line of defense when the snow starts to fly. Make sure your wiper blades are in good, working order and replace them if you have doubts. It’s better to make this change now instead of finding out your blades aren’t working when you really need them.

Take your car in for a tune-up. Any noises, pings or sluggish starts you currently notice will only intensify as the temperature drops. It’s best to get your vehicle in for a tune-up as soon as possible to get any issues addressed.

Give your steering some power. Check your powering steering fluid each month, and make sure the car is warmed up before you do so. If you find the level is low, look for leaks in the hoses or pump. Low power steering fluid will make your car more difficult to steer, which is something you’ll want to avoid as the roads get slick.

Protect yourself from carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide leaks are dangerous at any time, but they are especially deadly during the winter when you will be driving your vehicle with the windows closed. Have your exhaust system checked to make sure no leak exists.

Apply the brakes. Besides the seatbelt, your car’s brakes are its most important safety feature. This is especially true in the winter when slippery conditions can make stopping difficult. Before the first snow fall, bring your car to an experienced mechanic to verify that your brakes are ready for the season.

Cold winter temperatures mean vehicle maintenance is even more important. By following these simple tips listed above, you’ll be able to ward off winter’s harshest advances, protect your investment and those who ride inside of it.

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Anne

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day on DMA & Blu-ray 2/10/15

January 11, 2015 By Anne

Disney’s heartwarming comedy will have your entire family laughing out loud. Based on the best-selling book, it follows the exploits of Alexander as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life and wonders if bad things only happen to him. But he discovers he’s not alone when his dad (Steve Carell), mom (Jennifer Garner) and family live through their own terrible – and hilarious – day. It will tickle everyone’s funny bone, and warm their hearts as they discover how even on rotten days, families can grow closer.

Cast: Steve Carell (Crazy, Stupid, Love, TV’s The Office) as Ben Cooper, Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyer’s Club, TV’s Alias) as Kelly Cooper and Ed Oxenbould (Paper Planes) as Alexander Cooper, Bella Thorne (TV’s Shake It Up!) as Celia, Dylan Minnette (Prisoners, Let Me In) as Anthony Cooper.

Anne

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus – Jacksonville, FL. January 15-18

January 6, 2015 By Anne

Bring the Kids, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®

is Bringing the Xtreme! To Jacksonville

Tickets On Sale Now for The Greatest Show On Earth^® Featuring Contemporary Acts Fused with Iconic Circus Traditions and Xtreme Family Fun

We love to go to the circus. Not any circus mind you. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is the best! We go almost every year and the kids really enjoy it, okay I do too! Last year we took my 46 year old brother who hasn’t seen the circus in over 30 years. Every time I looked over at him he had this awe struck face. At the end he said, “This really is The Greatest Show on Earth.”

I am excited to be able to take the family and my brother again this year. The Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to Jacksonville Florida in 2 weeks! January 15-18, 2015 at the Veterans Memorial Arena.

JACKSONVILLE, FL– (December 2014) Prepare to be astonished and amazed by some of the coolest acts that can only be seen at The Greatest Show On Earth.^®Children Of All Ages can let their imagination go wild in an exhilarating adventure with extraordinary circus artists and exotic animals. From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, join us at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville from January 15-18, 2015 as we explore a world of extreme beauty, flexibility, strength and dexterity in ways you’ve never seen before. Purchase tickets for your family to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® Presents CIRCUS XTREME today.

In Ringling Bros.^® Presents CIRCUS XTREME Ringmaster David Shipman guides audiences on a quest around the world with the help of hilarious adventure seekers, Alex and Irina. The show will thrill you as the Mongolian riders send arrows flying across the arena sky. This all-female troupe displays their skills in one of the most unique acts this year, performing a series of tricks and maneuvers atop elegant two-hump camels. Jaw-dropping freestyle BMX riders and free running tumblers fill the arena floor performing crazy-stunts mixed with acrobats rappelling through a 15ft transparent tower – and this is just one act! During this energetic show, personal introductions to our performing pachyderms will allow audiences to be on a first name basis with our magnificent animals. All this and more happens during the most unexpected circus experience at Ringling Bros. Presents CIRCUS XTREME.

Free with your ticket purchase, the party starts an hour before the show. At the All Access Pre-show, you and your family can meet our international cast of performers and get up close to our menagerie of animals. Try on custom costumes, learn circus skills – like juggling – from the famous Ringling Bros.^® Clown Alley and even have the opportunity to win a one of a kind masterpiece created by one of our very own Ringling Bros. painting pachyderms! Together with the show, your family receives over three hours of extreme family fun not to be missed.

Prepare to be amazed by the unexpected. Do something extreme today and get your tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® Presents CIRCUS XTREME.

Tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents CIRCUS XTREME start at $15. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling 800-745-3000. For Feld Group Sales information, please call 866-248-8740. For SMG Group Sales information, please call 904-630-3900. For more information, visit www.Ringling.com.

Don’t forget to go early!!

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Anne

Big Hero 6 – Blu-ray Combo Pack – February 24, 2015

January 6, 2015 By Anne

BIG HERO 6

Own It Early on Digital HD/Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) February 3, 2015

Bring It Home on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack on February 24, 2015

From Walt Disney Animation Studios (“Frozen,” “Wreck-It Ralph”), Disney’s “Big Hero 6” introduces you to a lovable robot who will change your world. Join Baymax (voice of Scott Adsit) and Hiro Hamada (voice of Ryan Potter) in a comic adventure that will make your heart soar as they learn about teamwork and becoming more than you thought you could be.

SYNOPSIS: With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends — adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred — who transform into a band of unlikely heroes. Bring home Disney’s “Big Hero 6,” featuring comic-book-style action and hilarious, unforgettable characters — it’s fun for the whole family!

BONUS: Digital HD/3D/SD*, Blu-ray Combo Pack & Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA)

FEAST Theatrical Short
The Origin Story of “Big Hero 6”: Hiro’s Journey (hosted by Jamie Chung, voice of Go Go Tomago) – Join the team behind the team that brought Big Hero 6 to the big screen as they travel on research trips to Tokyo and San Francisco and go behind the scenes of this epic film. Explore everything comic-book about Big Hero 6, from director Don Hall’s passion for comics to the story’s roots in a lesser known Marvel property. We’ll talk to Marvel’s Joe Quesada and Jeph Loeb, who were consultants on the film, to learn what makes a good comic-book story, and how these devices were used to help create Disney’s “Big Hero 6.”
Big Animator 6: The Characters Behind the Characters – Join the six lead animators of Big Hero 6 as they talk about each of the characters and how they came to be the heroes they are now.
Deleted Scenes (intro by Directors Don Hall & Chris Williams) – Includes two alternate openings and more.
Big Hero Secrets (Easter Egg) – The movie is filled with Easter Eggs, and this Buzzfeed-type list piece will give you a sampling of some of the hidden treasures in the film. See if you can find this Easter Egg about Easter Eggs!(BLU-RAY ONLY)
Gag Animations (intro by Directors Don Hall & Chris Williams) – For fun, animators made alternate versions of scenes they were working on and threw them into the mix at review sessions. The directors will present some of these gags for the first time to the public in this piece. (DMA ONLY)
Beatmax – Check out some of Baymax’s greatest lines auto-tuned like you’ve never heard before. (DMA ONLY)