DisneyNature’s Bear Featurette!

April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Disney Nature's Bears

Disney Nature's Bears

Our family is a HUGE fan of DisneyNature films! We absolutely loved DisneyNature’s Earth! That’s why my kids were really excited to hear about the film “Bears”! They just released a new featurette showing off a little bit of the movie to get you excited for the release next year! (This means my kids are going to be nagging me until April 2014!)

Check out the new DisneyNature Bears Featurette!

Now that you have seen the featurette, what do you guys think? We use a lot of the Disney Nature films in our homeschooling. We actually love the part in Disney Earth that shows the little ducks falling with grace from a tree nest. It’s actually become an inside joke for us!

Disney Nature's Bears

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Disneynature’s BEARS releases in theaters on April 18, 2014!

 

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Crunchy's Hitting LA for the Iron Man 3 Premiere! #ironman3event

April 2, 2013 By 3 Comments
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Disclaimer: I am not held responsible for the horrible grammar and possible typos as I write this blog post. (Shear excitement and girlish like tendencies have left me unable to proofread this post)

It was a typical day in the Crunchy household until got a mysterious email today. It was so mind blowing, that I had to read it three times before I realized it was NOT a belated April Fools joke! After a high pitch girl squeal, and about one hundred “oh my God”s, it dawned on me that Crunchy was hitting LA, baby!

Yep, that’s right! Crunchy Frugalista, aka little ole me, is head to the Iron Man 3 premiere in Los Angeles! That means you , the readers, are going to get a front row seat to all that is happening at the world wide premiere of Iron Man 3! Just make sure to follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to get the scoop as it is happening!

This is an amazing opportunity, courtesy of Disney and Marvel, and I am honestly beyond words (ok, well not COMPLETELY beyond, but you know what I mean). This trip is a world wind of  Hollywood, and myself and 24 other bloggers are going to have the chance of a lifetime!

During our Hollywood adventure, we will be attending the premiere, interviewing some of the cast from Iron Man 3, and taking a tour of the famous El Capitan Theater! We will even be stopping by Madame Tousadde’s Wax Museum and getting our pictures taken with Tony Starke! (No ladies, sadly not the “real” one! I checked)

El Capitan Theater
Tony StarkeIron Man 3 will be opening in theaters across the country May 3rd, but you can check out my trip to LA on 4/23-4/25, and  follow the hashtag #ironman3event to get tons of great sneak peaks into the film! Plus you can stay tuned for the interview with the cast members and the official Crunchy review of the film closer to opening day!

If you haven’t seen it yet, or want to watch the awesomeness all over again, make sure to catch the official Iron Man 3 trailer here.

 

With all this excitement, there is so much to get ready for. Of course, there is packing, and what to ask the stars during the interview, but the main thing is what the heck is this girl gonna wear! See you in Hollywood Crunchy peeps!

Update: We just found out that these are the confirmed celebrities attending the Iron Man 3 premiere!

FROM THE FILM: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Sir Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Jon Favreau, Ty Simpkins, James Badge Dale, William Sadler, Stephanie Szostak; Shane Black (director/screenplay by), Drew Pearce (screenplay by), Kevin Feige (producer), Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Alan Fine, Stan Lee (executive producers)

SPECIAL GUESTS: Anthony Hopkins, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jaimie Alexander, Hayley Atwell, Paul Bettany, Josh Bowman,Ty Burrell, Zendaya Coleman, Dominic Cooper, Joe Cornish, Kat Dennings, Dale Dickey, Peter Facinelli, Roshon Fegan, Miguel Ferrer, Jennifer Grey, Frank Grillo, Max Hernandez, Olivia Holt, Leo Howard, Taran Killam, Zachary Levi, Anthony Mackie, Laura Marano, Neal & Ruve McDonough, Maia Mitchell, Raini Rodriguez, Debby Ryan, Sebastian Stan, Bella Thorne, Emily VanCamp, Bradley Whitford, Calum Worthy, Nick Zano

What would you wear if you were going to a LA movie premiere?

 

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Nicole Curtis from Rehab Addict: Hit Show on DIY Network

February 26, 2013 By 10 Comments
Nicole Curtis Rehab Addict
You guys know that I have been on a DIY kick lately. It’s been so great to find things on the side of the road, and turn someone else’s trash into treasures forthe home.
About three months ago, I started watching DIY Network again and came across this amazing show called Rehab Addict! Nicole Curtis is the star of Rehab Addict,   and she shows how even those with a tight budget can turn an eye sore into an amazing show home.
Nicole is down to earth, passionate, and determined to show everyone out there that you CAN restore old homes and restore them to their former glory. Recently, we were able to interview her to learn a little bit more about Nicole and how she got her start rehabing homes.
Nicole Curtis Rehab Addict
CF: How did you begin restoring older homes?
Nicole: My first home purchase was a heap bought via land contract in Tampa, Florida-I couldn’t afford a “pretty home” so I bought the ugliest 1945 Ranch for 52K-my house payment was $596.42 a month and I waitressed and sold cell phone contracts while going to school to afford it. I had to learn how to paint, plumb, tile from the ground up. The next house was a 1928 Bungalow in Detroit-a massive step up for me 4 years later-Ethan was a baby and my budget just as small-this is where I really thought-”I’ve lost my mind”. Wall to wall carpet and wallpaper-disaster everywhere you looked-but just 6 years later (true story) I completed renovations that today would take me a month or two:) This was the house where I got hooked and realized that finding people that restored was like finding a needle in a haystack–

CF: Of all the homes that you have restored/designed what would you say was your favorite project?
Nicole: 620 Minnehaha will always be my favorite….always. It was the hardest 4 years of my life-financial disaster,love gone wrong—way wrong and I made it thru. For me that house is the symbol of “I’m a survivor” -Beyonce ringing in my ears. So many people lined up to tell me that I would never pull it off and I did and I don’t think it’s a far stretch to say that house is pretty darn famous now. People make pilgimages to MPLS just to take a picture in front of it…it will always be my house:)

 

CF: What advice do you have for people that are looking to buy an older home? What should they look out for?
Figure out your finances first-because the truth is -money fixes all. However, in my case, I always had time not money. So major things like structural issues aren’t deal breakers-but you have to be able to fit it in your budget. Look for the “after”-if you stand in an old house in it’s worst shape and see your dream home—that’s 90% of what you need. I have been able to find a cure for just about everything wrong in one of these beauties. First time buyers-pick a house with quick restoration projects–wallpaper removal doable-new foundation–not so much. The key is education regarding that particular house-befriend a few old house people and get their opinion. As a real estate agent, my clients know that when they work with me-they are getting the facts about their home-I study them and relay an honest opinion-seek an knowledgable agent that is always a must.

CF: You are originally from the Detroit area, what brought you to the Minneapolis area?
Nicole: Honestly, a relationship-which was one of the worst experiences of my life-but the pro was-here I am:)


CF: Your son has appeared in several episodes of Rehab Addict. What does he think of his mom being on DIY Network/HGTV?
Nicole: My son has always seen me as “mom” and always will. There is no “tv star” life. I have a house to clean, dishes to do and a son to raise. He said the other day-I don’t know why you just don’t rock out real estate again:) We use rock out quite a bit in our home. On a serious note, it’s a bit aggravating for him-we lived in LA for a bit and there seeing someone on TV is an everyday occurance & I wouldnt even come close to rating-here it’s a privacy robber, to say the least.

CF:When you aren’t restoring or designing, what do you do in your spare time?
I’m with my family. I’m a very active mom–it’s the only role that counts for me-so I’ve basically done everything you could with a child involved:) Biking, running, travel. It’s only been in the past couple years that I have found myself alone in my spare time and I have taken up kayaking in the summer and snowshoeing in winter. Everyone assumes I have some secret fitness routine–I don’t sit still:) that’s the secret-

 


CF:Restoration seems to be all about having the right tools! What is something that you always have in your tool “belt”?

Nicole: A claw and a hammer–I can pretty much figure everything out with those 
Nicole Curtis Case House

Used with permission from Nicole Curtis


CF: You always find the neatest items to put in your homes? What are your favorite places to find the vintage items you use when you design?
Nicole: I’m still a garbage picking fool. Something always seems better when it’s free and dirty

CF: My readers are all about upcycling and repurposing items. When you remove fixtures, tubs, etc from homes what happens to them? Do you donate them or reuse them in other projects you are working on ?
Nicole: I reuse 90%-the other items that don’t fit the period of the home are donated or sold. Dumpster divers are always met with disappointment on my properties. If it’s still usable=-its’ going to get used

CF:You are all about rolling up your sleeves and doing projects yourself. What are some of the things you do yourself, and when do you decide to hire a contractor?
Nicole:Well, I can do everything on a house myself, but a few years ago I regained my sanity and said hmmm, I don’t think this is not the most efficient way to do things. I took inventory and thought–whatever could kill me-I’m passing off-so Electrical big ticket items-rewiring house, electrical service–gone. Hanging light fixtures, changing outlets-still me. Plumbing same thing-fixture no problem-installing the hot water heater and gas lines and replumbing entire house-no more:) I take on the smaller projects now-finished trim, framing, installation of cabinets, tile, windows—the heavy stuff-well, I figure-that’s where the men come in now:)

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Oz The Great and Poweful : Argument Over Oz Clip

February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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oz the great and powerful

 

There is another great clip available from the upcoming Oz the Great and Powerful. The wizard has found his way to Oz, but not all of the sisters agree if he is truly whom he says he is.

Oz is full of turmoil and discord with the presence of the Wicked Witch of the West lurking behind every door. The three good witches are just trying to find peace and make sure that their beautiful Oz is safe.

I love this clip because it shows the struggle among the sisters, and leaves you wondering is there even more struggle within. Is the wizard whom he says he is or just a way for the all that is wicked to take hold?

 

 

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OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

lands in theaters on March 8th!

 

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Oz The Great and Powerful Travel by Bubble Clip

February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Oz the Great and Powerful

Have I mentioned that I am excited about the opening of the Oz The Great and Powerful on March 8th? I am such a huge fan of this movie, and my friends that went to the LA Premiere last week said the movie is just absolutely fabulous.

Disney has released a great new clip about traveling by bubble. When I was a kid, I always thought it would be fun to travel the way Glinda did. There might have been some really soapy messes involved when I was a kid trying to recreate this. (I didn’t know, I was five)

Check out this really awesome clip from Oz The Great and Powerful.

What is the part that you are looking forward to the most? I don’t think that I can pick just one! The graphics and  images are sure to be amazing!!

 

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Oz The Great and Powerful Behind The Scenes!

February 17, 2013 By 3 Comments
Oz The Great and Powerful

Oz The Great and Powerful

 

There are so many great Disney movies coming out this year. I will be honest, I can’t choose just one to see this year. Oz The Great and Powerful is definitely at the top of my list. The whole Crunchy family is going to see this one in the theater, be on the lookout for a review!

In the meantime, there is this really neat short featurette showing you behind the scenes including interviews with cast members. The featurette shows how they created the land of Oz right before your eyes, and all the work that went into the scenes, costumes, and makeup to bring the magical land of Oz alive.

Oz the great and powerful

As a girl, I always LOVED the Wizard of Oz, what little girl didn’t? As an adult, I can’t wait to see Oz The Great and Powerful that shows the journey explaining exactly how the wizard came to Oz and entrusted the people of the wonderful land of Oz.

Enjoy this amazing featurertte!

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OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL lands in theaters on March 8th!

What’s some of your favorite memories of the land of Oz?

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Are you ready for The Amazing Spiderman? #SpiderManWMT #Cbias

September 30, 2012 By 8 Comments
The Amazing Spiderman Pre-order

My family is so stoked about the release of The Amazing Spider Man. I have already admitted that I am a comic book movie geek. Is there anything better than hot super heros that save the day? I think not!

When The Amazing Spider man came to theaters, Mr. Crunchy and I were there for opening week! Of course we had to see it in IMAX and 3D. Spider Man movies are one of the best for 3D, because you feel like you are flying through the air with Spidey.

The Amazing Spider Man pre-order

 

THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN COMING TO A HOME NEAR YOU NOV. 9TH!

Did I mention we are excited about the release? The movie is coming out November 9th, but Walmart has a cool offer. You can pre-order The Amazing Spider Man and then register your pre-order online. Not only will they mail it to you, but you get to watch the movie on Vudu.com EARLY! Yup, we are going to be able to watch it October 30th! That’s over a week before it comes out.

The Amazing Spider Man Pre-Order

WATCH THE MOVIE ON VUDU.COM BEFORE RELEASE DAY WHEN YOU PRE-ORDER

This is my first time using Vudu.com, but it was really easy to redeem my pre-order. I just went to Walmart, bought my pre-order case and then went home to log onto Vudu.com.

The other cool thing about Vudu.com is that you can redeem your Ultra Violet digital copies. Then you can watch them on Vudu.com capable devices like Xbox360, Play Station 3, Computer, or Ipad!

The Amazing Spider Man Pre-Order

I entered my redemption code, my mailing information, and now I am all set to get the movie on or around November 9th. Plus, we get to watch the movie on October 30th on our Vudu.com account!

THROW A HALLOWEEN SPIDERMAN PARTY

Inspired by the release of the movie, Mr. Crunchy and I decided we are going to throw a Halloween Spidey party! There are going to be so many different Spider Man themed goodies that are also going to fit right into our Halloween theme as well.

Our last party was such a success that it is sure to be a great time for everyone. The kids and I are still brainstorming ideas for the party. What would you have if you were getting ready for a Spiderman Release party? Share your ideas with us, or better yet throw your own Spider Man Halloween release party!

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Avengers Family Fun Night #CBias #MarvelAvengersWMT

September 22, 2012 By 8 Comments
avengers family fun night

Our family is huge Avengers fans. When comic book based movies come out, we aren’t only seeing it in the theater. We normally see it in IMAX 3D. Trying to be as frugal as possible, we don’t go to the movies too often. When we do though, it’s usually to see something like The Avengers!

avengers family fun night

Now that you know I am a big comic book dork, I can share with you how excited I am about the release of The Avengers on 09/25. I was so inspired that I thought we should devote a whole family fun night just to celebrate. What better way than to throw an Avengers themed party? Out went the invitations, and back to Walmart shopping I went!

AVENGERS AUGMENTED REALITY APP

There was such an amazing selection of Avengers goodies to choose from, plus while we shopped we could play the really cool Augemented Reality app too! Before we went to the store, we downloaded the Augmented reality app so we could play while shopping.

To play, you just scan Avengers signage with your phone to unlock cool scenes and trivia questions! We scanned the Marketplace pizza and saw this cool scene.

avengers augmented reality

You can also scan specially marked signs and merchandise as well. We seem to be in Walmart every day, so we are going to scan more as time goes on so we can play the game in store, and at home.

A PARTY ISN’T COMPLETE WITHOUT GOODY BAGS

After finding a few things to scan we headed to the party section. they had a fabulous collection of goodies. Look at all the goodies we had to choose from. Our guests were pretty stoked about their goody bags! We snagged Avengers bags, tattoos, masks, and goody bag favors! They were all right in the same section, which made it really easy to shop.

The Avengers Party

PARTY TIME!

Our party was Friday night, and we invited our nearest and dearest friends to come over. We also had a challenge for the kids. Can we say costume contest? The kids were invited to dress up as their favorite Avenger or to make up their own super hero! The best one was the winner. The kids also made up their best super hero names. The best name also got a prize! It was so much fun. Here are some of the names they came up with:

  • Bean Boy 2
  • Kitty Avenger
  • Shazaminator and
  • Billy Gibbons

Every was starving, so we grabbed some Marketplace Pizzas while we were at Walmart. I have to say that I was really surprised how delicious they were. Plus, for the size of other brands, you get so much more pizza!

HULK SMASH CUPCAKES

We also served Hulk SMASH cupcakes! We bought a box of cake mix and white frosting. We dyed both of those green with food coloring. In three seperate bowls we placed different kinds of cookies. Each child was able to mix and match cookies in a plastic baggie, and the smashing began! The kids really got into it! It sounded like the house was coming down!

After all the yummy food, we watched Thor. Since The Avengers wasn’t out yet, we thought it would be proper to watch the next best thing! It was really neat to see all the cross references to The Avengers in Thor. I didn’t notice that Hawk Eye was in there, or that they ask if the robot that tries to get Thor was “one of Stark’s”. It made the movie even more awesome!

AMAZING GRAPHIC NOVEL

After our guests left, our kids and I sat down to enjoy this great graphic novel. It’s going to come with the combo pack DVD gift set, but we got a sneak peak at it. It’s going to make a fabulous collector’s item! To learn more about this great combo pack check it out here: http://bit.ly/NEnbY3

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Trailer for Monsters Inc in 3D!!!!

September 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Monsters Inc in 3D

Monsters Inc in 3D

Did I mention that I was excited about Monsters Inc in 3D!!! Well, I am! I just found out there is a brand new trailer for it! Check it out the trailer for Monsters Inc in 3d!

What’s your favorite character in Monsters Inc? Share yours, and then I will tell ya mine!

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I am So Excited. Disney’s Monsters in 3D hitting theaters Dec. 19

September 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Monsters in 3d

Monsters in 3d

I am so excited. I just learned that Monsters is coming back into theaters this December, but this time it’s going to be in 3D. My kids and I always have the tradition of seeing a movie on Christmas Eve so I think this year we will see this movie. Check out the details :) ’

“Monsters, Inc.,” one of Disney•Pixar’s most beloved and visually imaginative feature films ever, returns to the big screen to delight a whole new generation of audiences and fans alike, this time in stunning 3D. The now-classic Academy Award®-winning animated comedy adventure

“Monsters, Inc.” is set in Monstropolis, a thriving company town where monsters of all shapes and sizes reside. Lovable Sulley (voiced by John Goodman) and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the largest scream-processing factory. The main power source in the monster world is the collected screams of human children—and at Monsters, Inc., an elite team of scarers is responsible for gathering those precious natural resources. Believed by monsters to be toxic, children are strictly forbidden from entering Monstropolis. But when a little girl named Boo (voiced by Mary Gibbs) accidentally follows Sulley back into his world, he finds his career in jeopardy and his life in utter chaos. So pals Mike and Sulley plot to rectify the mistake and return Boo to her home. But when the trio encounters an unexpected series of complications, they become embroiled in a cover-up catapulting them into a mystery beyond their wildest dreams.

 

Directed by Oscar®-winner Pete Docter (“Up”) and produced by Oscar nominee Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), “Monsters, Inc.” is in theaters—again—December 19, 2013, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

 

The Academy Award®-winning animated comedy adventure “Monsters, Inc.” returns to the big screen—now in 3D—with lovable Sulley (voiced by John Goodman) and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) as they struggle to help a little girl named Boo (voiced by Mary Gibbs) find her way home from Monstropolis in the midst of a wild and mysterious cover-up.

 

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Ever unleashed your inner child?

August 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Childrens Hospital

Childrens HospitalWhen I was a child, my mother always told me I had a very “old soul.” I was always more apt to get along with adults than kids my own age. Always fretting and stressing out about getting straight As, I didn’t really spend a lot of time just being a kid! (Yes, I was THAT kid)

As I have gotten older, I guess I am making up for lost time. Now I am THAT mom! You know, the one that isn’t afraid to ride the bikes up and down the aisle of Toys R Us. Yep, the one that is the queen of funny faces in the home. If it’s silly and childish, I am doing it. Life is just too short to be too serious. (You would’ve thought I had gotten MORE mature with age, not less mature)

Childrens Hospital

That’s what is so cool about Children’s Hospital, characters like Owie and Ritchie, act like giant kids. It’s hilarious, but in all reality it’s a great way to relate to kids! Honestly, being more childlike has made me a better parent. It lets them know that it’s ok to be a kid and be silly, plus it makes you young at heart!

The crazy antics that are always happening at Childrens Hospital make for great comedy. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could actually find a hospital like that? I bet the recovery rates would go through the roof! Check out this cool video to see what I am talking about!


Childrens Hospital: The Complete Third Season on… by thewbdotcom

The third season of Children’s Hospital is being released on DVD. You can score your copy here: http://bit.ly/Pe7Pxb

“I have been hired by Warner Bros WBWord division to raise awareness for Childrens Hospital.”

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WB Children’s Hospital: Ever called out dead?

August 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
WB Children's Hospital

I think every one has had an excuse or two they have given that was a big whopping lie. Well, ok not a lie, but maybe an exaggeration. It’s just me your talking to, it’s ok to fess up. I will tell you when I worked at a bank a few years back, I called out of work. It was awful, I was a victim of attempted spousalcide. (Is that even a word?) Yep, I called out dead. Well, almost dead. Mr. Crunchy tried to kill me.

WB Children's Hospital

Before you call the police, let me tell you the story. Mr. Crunchy didn’t really attempt to kill me, so if I had died he would’ve only been guilty of manslaughter. Here’s what happened. In our old house, THE worst plumbing was the worst. Our pipes in our bathroom were always clogging up.

Sick and tired of clogged sinks, my husband bought a professional strength plumbing cleaner. You know, the kind that is sold in a plastic bag on the OUTSIDE of the bottle it’s so toxic. Yep, that’s the one. He used it to unclog our drain, and then covered it like it said to do for a few minutes. After it was all said and done, our sink worked perfectly. It’s scary stuff, but man did it work.

What Mr. Crunchy neglected to tell me, was that he used my bathroom drinking glass to cover the drain! When I went to take my medicine before work the next day, I took a swig and I instantly felt my tongue start to tingle and my throat start to close a little bit. I looked down in the trash can in horror to see that the empty plumbing bottle was in the garbage! Oh my gosh, it was awful! I felt so dizzy and nauseous. I didnt’ know if I needed to call 911 or call Mr. Crunchy first and cuss him out! (I did the latter I assure you)

Ok, so I didn’t actually call out dead, but I did call out sick. It was a lot of fun to explain to my boss the next day why exactly I called out due to “nausea”. Glad she knew us well enough not to call the cops! My excuse did work too. I didn’t get in trouble, thank goodness!

The doctor’s on Children Hospital are always having antics like this. They don’t work Saturdays, so let’s just say their patients might just find themselves in situations like mine, but with no doctor to turn to.

Children’s Hospital: Third Season is coming out on DVD, and it’s sure to filled with crazy stories like this one. Well, maybe not this crazy! Catch a glimpse of it here, and then stay tuned for it to come out on DVD. You can find it in the WB shop for purchase!


Childrens Hospital: The Complete Third Season on… by thewbdotcom

What’s the funniest excuse you have ever heard? Did you get away with? I can’t be the only one with crazy story like this one!

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Share it Maybe! Cookie Monster Begs You! Please!

July 13, 2012 By 1 Comment

Share it Maybe??? Cookie Monster has been a long time idol of mine. Even though my children are too old for Sesame Street, even they thought this video was absolutely hilarious! Make sure to check out this great parody on Call Me Maybe, because you have to remember the “C” is for “cookie!”

ARE YOU A COOKIE MONSTER FAN? SHARE THEM MAYBE? WOULD YOU?

Cookie Monster rocks the house in this parody of Carly Rae Jepsen’s Call Me Maybe! So who could say no to sharing these cookies, plus I am impressed that even though Cookie Monster still loves his cookies he’s sporting some skim milk with his snack! What do you guys think of this parody? Do you think you could share it maybe?

What’s some of your other Cookie Monster songs? I loved the “C” is for “Cookie” song I had on my Sesame Street Disco 8 track. Yep, I just went there. Share it Maybe :)

If you love this video as much as I do, make sure to share it with your family and friends so Cookie Monster can get those cookies he is jonesing for! You know he’s been there for you, now we can be there for him!

If you can’t see the video here, make sure to head to Youtube and check out the video there so you can see Cookie Monster Rocking it!

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A Playlist that rocks:Top TEN Mood Boosting Songs

July 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
Playlists

PlaylistsEver been in a really crappy mood, and not sure how to pull yourself out of it? Well, one thing that works really well for me is music. There is nothing better than plugging in a pair of headphones and jamming out until my bad mood goes away.

My playlists are different depending on what mood I am in. This playlist is my favorite when I need to get energized. If I am feeling sluggish and like there is no way that I can get myself motivated, these top ten mood boosting jams are my go to in order to get off my butt and get back to rocking it again.

When you are in need of a mood boost, what is your favorite kind of songs to jam to? Are you a country buff? Do you need some quiet meditative music? Share with other Crunchy Frugalista readers what you do to lift that mood, and you just might help someone else bust out of that bad mood rut! Then check out my favorite mood busting playlist, so next time you are in a bad mood it will be gone before you know it!

TOP 10 TUNES TO BUST THAT MOOD PLAYLIST

Playlists

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Magic Mike Trailer: Let Girls Weekend Begin! Woot!

June 29, 2012 By 11 Comments
Magic Mike

You know are as excited as I am about this movie coming out! Fess up, who has your girls night out planned! Well to get you in the spirit of opening weekend for Magic Mike check out the international trailer for the movie! It’s just a little bit more exciting than the US version :) (not too bad though)

WHO NEEDS A PLOT? Magic Mike Doesn’t

Magic Mike

I know I don’t care about plot :)

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Summer Games from Disney/Pixar’s Brave!

June 15, 2012 By 2 Comments
Brave

Brave

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Brave Activity Sheets: Join Merida on her Adventures in the Disney/Pixar Film Brave

June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Brave is a tale of Merida, a Scottish girl that has just a little bit more sass than your average Disney princess. What makes her so different? She isn’t afraid to pull her hair back and her sleeves up to get to the bottom of things going on in her life, like when her mother magically turns into a bear. Merida sets out to find out how she can set things right again before things get too out of control!

Brave  might be one of my favorite Disney movies in a really long time! I will admit I have yet to see it, but I already like the sass of the main character Merida. Disney has done such a great job of changing up the typical Disney princess, and Merida is definitely one that a lot of girls, young and old, can relate to!

Brave Activity WorksheetsBrave is opening in just 11 days! Get your kids in the mood for a little fun with these really cute Brave activity sheets! Print them out and have fun until the movie opens next Friday, June 22.

Spot the Difference Worksheet

Brave Character Cut outs

Have you seen the movie yet? What would you do if you were in Merida’s situation? Not sure? Well while you ponder it, make sure to print out these great activity sheets for you and your kids to join Merida and her clan!

 

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Don’t Wish It Away, Witch It Away with Disney/Pixar’s Brave!

June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Brave

 

 

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Marvel Studios starts filming Iron Man 3!

June 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Iron Man 3All the Iron Man fans can rejoice! Marvel Studios has just started production on the latest installment of the “Iron Man” movie. I have seen all of the “Iron Man” movies in the theater and was stoked to hear about this since I just saw “The Avengers” in IMAX 3D a few weeks ago!

“Iron Man 3″ is scheduled to hit theaters May 2013! I can’t wait. Here’s the official press release for the film! Make sure to check back as I update you on the film’s production! Let the countdown begin!

BURBANK, Calif. (June 4, 2012) – Following in the footsteps of the record-breaking Marvel Studios’ release “Marvel’s The Avengers,” production on the highly anticipated film “Iron Man 3,” directed by Shane Black, has commenced production in Wilmington, North Carolina. The production schedule will also include locations in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, Miami, Florida and China.

 

Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1963, “Iron Man 3” returns Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”) as the iconic Super Hero character Tony Stark/Iron Man along with Gwyneth Paltrow (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,”) as Pepper Potts, Don Cheadle (“Iron Man 2”) as James “Rhodey” Rhodes and Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2”) as Happy Hogan. Set for release in the U.S. on May 3, 2013, Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” marks the second feature to be fully owned, marketed and distributed by Disney, which acquired Marvel in 2009.

 

“Iron Man 3” continues the epic, big-screen adventures of the world’s favorite billionaire inventor/Super Hero, Tony Stark aka “Iron Man.”  Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing the film.  Executive producers on the project include Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard and Dan Mintz.

 

The creative production team on the film includes two-time Oscar®-winning director of photography John Toll, ASC (“Braveheart,” “Legends of the Fall”), production designer Bill Brzeski (“The Hangover,” “Due Date”), editors Jeffrey Ford, A.C.E. (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”) and Peter S. Elliot (“Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer”), and costume designer Louise Frogley (“Quantum of Solace,” “Contagion”).

 

Marvel Studios most recently produced the critically acclaimed “Marvel’s The Avengers,” which set the all-time, domestic 3-day weekend box office record at $207.4 million. The film, which is currently in release, continues to shatter box office records and is The Walt Disney Studios’ highest-grossing global and domestic release of all time and marks the studios’ fifth film to gross more than $1 billion worldwide.

 

In the summer of 2011, Marvel successfully launched two new franchises with “Thor,” starring Chris Hemsworth, and “Captain America: The First Avenger,” starring Chris Evans. Both films opened #1 at the box office and have grossed over $800 million worldwide combined. In 2010 “Iron Man 2,” starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke, took the #1 spot in its first weekend with a domestic box office gross of $128.1 million.

In the summer of 2008, Marvel produced the summer blockbuster movies “Iron Man” and “The Incredible Hulk.”  “Iron Man,” in which Robert Downey Jr. originally dons the Super Hero’s powerful armor and stars alongside co-stars Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow, was released May 2, 2008, and was an immediate box office success.  Garnering the number one position for two weeks in a row, the film brought in over $100 million in its opening weekend.  On June 13, 2008, Marvel released “The Incredible Hulk,” marking its second number one opener of that summer.


 For more information visit http://www.marvel.com


 

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Disney’s Frankenweenie

May 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Frankenweenie

FrankenweenieMy kids are really excited to see this, plus it’s a Tim Burton film!

“Like” FRANKENWEENIE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FrankenweenieMovie

 

FRANKENWEENIE arrives in theatres everywhere on October 5th!

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New Clip from People Like Us: Upcoming Dreamworks movie

May 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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You can check out People Like Us in theaters June 29th.

“Like” PEOPLE LIKE US on Facebook: http://facebook.com/peoplelikeus

Follow PEOPLE LIKE US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ppllikeusmovie

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Rascal Flatts: Changed

April 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Rascal FlattsRascal Flatts is celebrating 10 years together with the release of their latest album Changed. They kicked off the release of their new album with the Changed: One Night only theater event. Select theaters across the country showed an insight into the group and their journey to creating their latest album.

I was able to attend the one night only event, and it was a great personal look at the band and what the last ten years have meant to all of the band’s members. It was really refreshing to hear candid, honest stories about the blur that has been the last ten years including when their former label shut its doors and strife between band members that resulted in the last two years before the new album release.

The last few years have been rough on Rascal Flatts, but Changed was coming back to their roots. In the words of  Jay DeMarcus, “[It was the] perfect way to usher in the next 10 years of Rascal Flatts,” and usher it in they did.

Changed has a great array of different tunes. “Banjo” is a foot tapping backwoods beat that brings out the desire to get away and escape the “concrete jungle.” It left me craving the countryside away from all the city chaos.

Hot in Here was another lively beat on the track. It has you imagining the hot, passionate humid South and wishful moments that cause your temperature to rise. Definitely one of my favorites on the album.

Lead singer, Gary Levox,  calls Changed a “big crock pot…It’s got meat, potatoes, vegetables—all of it. It’s fun, it’s poignant, and we think the hard work that went into has really paid off. And we’re very glad to take one more big step down the road.”

Changed is a great album from Rascal Flatts. It shares all that has changed with the band over the last ten years, plus brings in new flavors of change that fans can expect to come in the next ten years. If you are a Rascal Flatts fan, or even if you are new to the band, Changed is the album that you really will want to pick up!

I did receive a copy of Changed to facilitate my review as a member of One2One Network. All opinions are my own.

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On a personal note, meet and greet with Canaan Smith!

September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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First off, I have to brag that I have the best husband in the world. He doesn’t spoil me rotten with gifts on days he’s “supposed” to buy me things, instead he surprises me just when he’s thinking about me. Sigh Despite what he says, he’s a romantic in his own way, any how.

He called the local radio station yesterday to get me a spot to hear an up and coming country artist Canaan Smith. To my surprise I got a call from the radio station saying that I could go AND I could bring a guest. Girl squeal!

I was super excited, even though honestly I wasn’t quite sure who I was seeing. I have become a big fan of country music, and I always love hearing about new bands and seeing what new character they bring to country. Well I have to say that Canaan Smith did NOT disappoint! Number one he is complete eye candy, from what I can tell that will DEFINITELY help you in the music world. Number two you could tell that he really loved what he is doing. He sang four songs for us today, and I felt like it was my own private concert.

His voice was powerful yet soothing, relaxed yet demanding. He really had a great range of songs and styles he explores in his music. It was really an honor to be one of the first groups to hear him on his radio tour.

His songs were great to listen to. He covered the gammit of  love songs, party songs, and even crazy woman songs, which I will admit made me laugh because yes I am one of those proud crazy women! It is part of my charm.

As I was listening, I kept thinking I have GOT to buy this guy’s CD. I was excited when they said that his single is coming out sometime in the New Year, and his album later
next year. I have to admit I am NOT the patient type, but I guess I am going to have to wait. SIGH!

Well the best part of this whole day was I took my daughter Keiran! We got to meet some of our favorite local DJs and on top of that got to meet a great upcoming artist that I for one can’t wait to hear more from!

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