Thursday, September 29, 2016

September 2016 Rebellion Book Box Subscription Box Review


The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.


Today I am reviewing a brand new Canadian book subscription box.  

Rebellion Book Box is the newest literary-themed subscription box based in Canada and supports female writers.

 Book boxes ship every two months and are paid in Canadian dollars They ship every second month and their prices are :

For one month option is CDN$44 for boxes shipped within Canada and CDN$48 for boxes shipped to the USA. Shipping is included.
For 6 month subscription, within Canada, is CDN$130 and CDN$140 for USA.
For  12 month subscription, within Canada, is CDN$252 and CDN$276 for USA

Each box will contain at least one novel written by a female author and 2-3 items from feminist-run stores and shops .

Here is what was in September's box :


This is the product card.  I love the fact that this product card is somewhat like a postcard.   I love that there is a good amount of details on the products .  I like that there is a trigger warning listed from the book on this card. Personally, I don't need trigger warnings but I know some people do 

Verdigris Leaf Necklace from www.etsy.com/ca/shop/HairandWit


Plantable Seed Paper tag/bookmark from https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Davita



Anais Nin quote sticker http://www.redbubble.com/people/roamngnaturalst

Montreal Farine Five Roses art postcard


And the book for this month is Five Roses by Alice Zorn. If you want to read the synopsis of this book you can find it on Goodreads
If you love to read and are always looking for books by female authors, I think this is a great book box for you. I have not read the book that was in this month's box yet but I know I will soon because it does sound very interesting .

I find the price is decent for a book subscription box.  

They are very new so of course, the first box is not the best but as they grow they will be sending better things.  I would like to see maybe tea or coffee in a box in the future (those seem to be pretty popular in book boxes). 

All in all, I find for a first box, they have done very well.

I do recommend Rebellion Book box. 

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates On BluRay Review


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You are cordially invited to the comedy event of the year! In order to avoid embarrassing their family, hard-partying brothers Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) place an online ad to find “respectable” dates for their sister’s Hawaiian wedding. Instead, the boys find themselves out-hustled by an uncontrollable duo (Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza). Based on hilarious true events, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is the perfect marriage of over-the-top humor and outrageous fun!

MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES Blu-ray and DVD Special Features Include:
  • Over 90 Minutes Of Outrageous Content
    • 14 Deleted Scenes
    • 16 Extended Scenes
    • Alternate Storyline Pig Sequence
    • Bits on Bits on Bits
    • Line-O-Rama
    • Gag Reel
    • Funny Or Die Shorts
    • Director Commentary
    • Gallery
    • Red Band Trailer
    • Theatrical Trailer


MY THOUGHTS

I admit I am extremely picky when it comes to comedy movies.  I never like those comedies that I like to call "stupid comedies". You know the ones where the characters are stupid?   

This is one of them but it wasn't so bad. The acting was ok and the story line was decent.  I did have a few laugh out loud moments but I really think my husband liked this movie more than I did because he did laugh more than I did and he said he did enjoy the movie but personally it wasn't the greatest comedy I have seen .

I know a lot of people who do enjoy this kind of  comedies but it is just not for me.

I give this movie 3 out of 5



Monday, September 26, 2016

Beauty And The Beast 25th Anniversary Edition on DVD Bluray Combo *Review*

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Join brave, independent Belle on the adventure of a lifetime as she sets out to rescue her father and finds herself in the enchanted castle of a mysterious beast. Enjoy this timeless tale overflowing with unforgettable characters.
The timeless tale of Belle, the beautiful and intelligent girl kept prisoner in the castle of a mysterious beast who must somehow win her love if he is to regain his princely form. Features the voices of Robby Benson, Angela Lansbury and David Ogden Stiers. Academy Award Nominations: 6, including Best Picture, Best Song ("Be Our Guest"), Best Song ("Belle"). Academy Awards: Best Song ("Beauty and the Beast").
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a contemporary retelling of the classic French fairy tale.

The Walt Disney Signature Collection edition features four versions of “Beauty and the Beast.”  The Blu-ray release will include the original theatrical film; an extended version with the “Human Again” song sequence and a never-before-released on home entertainment sing-along version.  The original work-in-progress version will be available digitally and on Disney Movies Anywhere.
My Thoughts
I did watch this movie back in the early 90's with my younger sisters but until I watched this dvd yesterday I didn't really remember much of it since I hadn't see the movie in over 20 years.
I am very happy to have this movie in my Disney collection because I found myself enjoying it very much. It is very well done and very entertaining.
I do highly recommend this movie to add to your Disney movie collection.
I give this 5 out of 5. 
You can now purchase this online or in stores near you. 

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Blinky Bill: The Movie DVD Giveaway



Blinky Bill (voiced by Ryan Kwanten) is a little koala with a big imagination. An adventurer at heart, he dreams of leaving the little town of Green Patch and following in his missing father’s footsteps.  Mr. Bill went missing in the Outback some time ago and Blinky is the only one who believes his father is still alive.  When Blinky discovers a mysterious marker that hints at his dad’s whereabouts, he embarks on a journey that takes him beyond the boundary of Green Patch and into the wild and dangerous Outback. He quickly makes friends with Nutsy, a zoo koala, and Jacko, a nervous frill-necked lizard. Pursued relentlessly by a vengeful cat (voiced by Rufus Sewell) who has a personal score to settle with Blinky, the trio must learn to work together if they ever want to survive the rugged Australian landscape and find Blinky’s father!

Blinky Bill is one of Australia’s most recognized characters and a bona fide icon. The lovable antics of the mischievous koala have captured the hearts of millions since the release of The Adventures of Blinky Bill book series in 1933. In 1992, the first feature film Blinky Bill, The Mischievous Koala was released in major territories. This was followed by several successful TV series and movies which continue to air around the world today.

BLINKY BILL: THE MOVIE bonus content:
Music Video
Featurettes:
·         Blinky Bill The Movie!
·         The Plot
·         The Characters
·         The Evolution
·         The Voice Actors
·         What’s Your Favorite Aussie Animal?
·         What’s Your Favorite Aussie Food?




This giveaway is open to US and Canada ONLY


Wednesday, September 21, 2016

MODERN FAMILY SEASON 7 On DVD *review*

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Enjoy a new chapter of love and laughter with Season 7 of Modern Family, winner of five Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. Quackery rules the roost when Phil adopts a trio of orphan ducklings and the rebellious Dunphy kids spread their wings. Meanwhile, Cam and Mitchell face financial hurdles and wild frat boys, Jay and Gloria “farm” out Joe’s preschool education and Manny leaps into the dating game. But will the big question finally be answered: are Haley and Andy destined to be together?  The laughs, lunacy and love have never been more alive.

MY THOUGHTS

As some of you know already I am extremely picky when it comes to comedy shows and movies but Modern Family is my current favourite comedy show out there. 

I very much enjoyed season 7. It is just as funny as all the other season and I believe this is one of my favourite seasons of the show so far. 

I found it laugh out loud funny . If I am feeling blah I usually pop this show in the blu-ray player and watch a few episodes because it will always make me laugh.  

If you love Modern Family then I highly recommend you buy the seasons on DVD .  

I give this 5 out of 5

MODERN FAMILY SEASON 7 will be available in stores near you on September 27th 2016. 

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Save Money Shopping By Using Groupon Coupon #GrouponCoupons #ad

*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own*


As you probably already know, one thing I love is coupons. I clip them if I see some of the products that we use and buy pretty much every week and I also get some sent to me in the mail because I like saving as much money as I possibly can especially since money has been getting tighter these days.

I admit that just recently I signed up just to check out Groupon Coupon. It is free to join so I figured I have nothing to lose. Before I had signed up I thought there wouldn't be anything that would be useful for me but boy was I wrong.

I love makeup and I noticed that Groupon Coupon has 79 Sephora coupons at the moment and that makes me very happy because I can spend quite a bit of money online and in the store itself at least once per month. There are also coupons for PetSmart (which I think my little dog is happy about because he would get lots of treats and toys) , Kmart, Hotels.com and many  more. There are coupons for pretty much everywhere you shop. Some coupons are for online and some are for in-store.


Who doesn't like great deals?   

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The Jungle Book On BluRay Review

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Venture behind the scenes with in-depth bonus features that reveal the innovative filmmaking technology used to create the richly immersive jungle world and characters; Follow the journey of the film’s only on-screen actor, charismatic newcomer Neel Sethi (Mowgli); Delve into a candid and humourous scene-by-scene audio commentary with director Jon Favreau and meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score.
The all-star cast includes Bill Murray (“Lost in Translation”) as the voice of Baloo, Sir Ben Kingsley (“Learning to Drive,” “The Walk”) as Bagheera and Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) as the voice of mother wolf Raksha. Scarlett Johansson (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”) gives life to Kaa, Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad”) provides the voice of alpha-male wolf Akela, Idris Elba (“Beast of No Nation”) roars as the voice of Shere Khan, and Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”) lends his iconic voice to King Louie.

MY THOUGHTS

I admit that I have not read the book when I was a child . I know I have seen the cartoon movie when I was a kid but I really don't remember it so I don't have anything to compare this version with but I did enjoy this movie and I know my husband enjoyed it as well.  It isn't my favourite Disney movie but it is well done and it did keep me entertained. 

The CGI is absolutely amazing and it has such a fantastic cast.

I give this movie 4 out of 5

You can now purchase The Jungle Book online and in stores near you.

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This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own

My husband and I have noticed that as we are getting older we have been looking for ways to save money more, especially since we bought a house back in 2010.  I do clip coupons and received coupons in the mail for food and we do shop around for deals and sales but you know what? I had never really thought about going into Groupon site until about recently.

For a few years now I have heard friends mention how they have saved money on different Groupon Goods but I had never really thought about checking out the site to see what they had. Shocking right? Well, a few months ago I decided it was time to go and join up since it is free to join up. I was surprised as to what they had and I did find a lot of ways to save money.

I think this will be coming handy for both my husband and I when it is time to buy gifts for family on their birthdays and during the holidays. I actually already bought one gift from the site but I can't say what it is just in case the person I bought it for is reading my blog.

The site is so easy to navigate and simple to use that anyone can figure it out.

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Friday, September 9, 2016

Longmire: The Complete Fourth Season on DVD *Review*

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After finding out who had a hand in his wife’s murder, Sheriff Walt Longmire is back for the fourth season of the hit crime drama LONGMIRE. In this gripping three-disc, 10-episode set, characters test their courage and face challenges that will ultimately define them. 


The new season finds unflappable Sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) and his deputies trying to put the troubling events of the past behind them. The mysterious White Warrior who tormented Branch Connally (Bailey Chase) is dead, Walt’s best friend Henry Standing Bear (Lou Diamond Phillips) is a free man, Longmire’s right-hand deputy Victoria “Vic” Moretti (Katee Sackhoff) is newly divorced, and the mystery of Walt’s wife’s murder is seemingly resolved. However, just as it looks like a second chance is truly possible for everyone; the opening of the new casino on the Reservation brings dark new problems to Walt’s corner of Wyoming. And his fresh start is further threatened as it becomes clear that some people cannot truly move on until they have either forgiven past injustices or avenged them.

Own Longmire: The Complete Fourth Season on DVD and Blu-ray on September 13th 2016.

MY THOUGHTS

This isn't the kind of show I would usually watch but I did start watching this show on Netflix during this summer and I have enjoyed the show.

Season 4 is a pretty good. It kept me entertained and I did enjoy this season . I can't wait to see what will happen in the next season which will be available on Netflix on  September 23rd.

I give Longmire: The Complete Fourth Season 4 out of 5.






Thursday, September 8, 2016

July 2016 This Table Gourmet Subscription Box

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I have a new Canadian gourmet foods subscription to review. 

This Table is a new Canadian subscription box that is based in Victoria, BC. This Table sends a gourmet box carefully curated artisan food products and recipes. This Table also gives back. A portion of all proceeds is donated to Mercy Ships Canada and Canadian Foodgrains Bank. How cool is that?  




July 's theme was The Gourmet Picnic. This sheet came in the box and it included two different meal plans. Delicious Picnic for 4 and Lunch in The Park For 2. 




Each box includes full-colour recipe cards


Here are the products that were in the box:








July's This Table Gourmet box included 5 products.  I figured the total would have been about $38 . For one month (1 delivery) it is $49CAD, 3 months (3 deliveries) it is $147 and for 6 months (6 deliveries) it is $294. The shipping price is included. 

Do I think it is worth it? Yes, I do.  I did try a few of the recipes as well and I did like the ones I have tried. The recipe cards sure helped to figure out different things to make.  

I  do highly recommend this.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

August 2016 Slobber Knocker Box Review

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I grew up watching wrestling and I still do watch it once in a while so I was so excited to see that there is a wrestling themed subscription box called Slobber Knocker box .




Slobber Knocker Box is a U.K. based company that delivers some pro wrestling items right to your door every month. Items can be an exclusive t-shirt, a Pop! Vinyl, signed photos, posters and more.




Here is what I received in my August box:


I Ω Kenny T-shirt-  I kept this shirt for myself. 



Brock Lesnar Obey The Beast T-Shirt



ReeBrock bag.  I think this will come in handy in the future


Will Ospreay Fridge Magnet 

Will Ospreay Signed Picture


Not sure if you can see in this photo but this is signed by Will Ospreay


Abyss signed print

Tidal Championship Wrestling Deep Rising DVD


This is the only pro wrestling subscription box I have ever gotten and I have to admit that I am very impressed with this box.  I was worried that maybe there would be items from wrestlers I have never heard of but I was very surprised to have received t-shirts of wrestlers I have actually heard of and have been a fan of.   

I love the signed prints and the magnet.  I haven't watched the DVD yet but I plan on doing so this weekend. 

 Here are the prices of the boxes: 

US: T-Shirt only Subscription is $14, Standard Box Subscription is $24 and Deluxe Box Subscription is $34  (that's including postage for each)

Canada: T-Shirt only Subscription is $14, Standard Box Subscription is $25.50 and Deluxe Box Subscription is $35.50 (that's including postage for each)


Do I think it is worth it?  oh hell yeah.  I think it is completely worth the price and it is such a great box for those of you who are pro-wrestling fans. I highly recommend. 

You can order at : http://www.slobberknockerbox.com/

Also, check them out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/slobberknockerbox/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SlobberKnockBox



My unboxing video:

Sunday, September 4, 2016

Supernatural: The Complete Eleventh Season Arrives On Blu-ray and DVD September 6, 2016







Season Eleven plunges Sam and Dean Winchester (Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles) into extreme peril as they face The Darkness, a sinister new menace unleashed upon the Earth. They continue their monster-hunting missions, battling the usual werewolves, black-eyed demons and even a vengeful ghost in a stuffed bunny costume, but with a sharp new focus: destroy The Darkness. Needing all the help they can get, the brothers turn to fallen angel Castiel (Misha Collins); the King of Hell, Crowley (Mark A. Sheppard) and even an unassuming God (Rob Benedict)– only to come face to face with Lucifer and Crowley’s power-hungry witch-mother Rowena (Ruth Connell). Strap yourself in for the Winchesters’ darkest adventures yet as they journey between Heaven and Hell in all 23 electrifying episodes of the epic suspense thriller.


BLU-RAY, DVD and Digital HD FEATURES

·         On the Set with Supernatural: The Real Fan Contest

·         Jensen Ackles on Directing “The Bad Seed”

·         Digital Magic: Enhancing the sets with VFX

·         The Winchester Mythology: The Darkness

·         2015 Comic-Con Panel

·         3 Audio Commentaries

·         Deleted Scenes

·         Gag Reel


23 ONE-HOUR EPISODES




1.       Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire
2.       Form and Void 
3.       The Bad Seed   
4.       Baby     
5.       Thin Lizzie           
6.       Our Little World               
7.       Plush    
8.       Just My Imagination      
9.       O Brother Where Are Thou?      
10.   The Devil in the Details 
11.   Into the Mystic
12.   Don't You Forget About Me       
13.   Love Hurts         
14.   The Vessel         
15.   Beyond the Mat              
16.   Safe House        
17.   Red Meat           
18.   Hell's Angel        
19.   The Chitters      
20.   Don’t Call Me Shurley   
21.   All in the Family               
22.   We Happy Few
      23. Alpha and Omega