IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY ZURU TO REMOVE NEARLY 800 TONS OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FROM ITS BUNCH O BALLOONS BRAND

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In honor of Earth Day’s 50th anniversary – ZURU – one of the fastest-growing toy companies, destined to disrupt the status quo – announced on a 360-degree sustainability program for its top-selling ZURU Bunch O Balloons brand.

The award-winning company is firing on all cylinders by reinforcing its commitment to environmental social responsibility by reducing nearly 800 tons of single-use plastic in the supply chain, a sweeping transition from surprise plastic poly bags to sustainably sourced paper surprise bags, and much more! The program is one part of ZURU’s 10-year sustainability program to rethink how they design new and existing products, reduce the usage of plastics in items while still delivering a top-quality experience and how they encourage recycling at all touchpoints.

“The Bunch O Balloons program showcases our all-in commitment to a full-circle approach to sustainability,” said Anna Mowbray, ZURU’s Chief Operating Officer.  “We are changing to 100% recycled plastic in our manufacturing, essentially giving it a new life, rather than seeing it end up in landfills and the ocean, as well as providing consumers easy opportunities to recycle after use.”

 

ZURU’s partnership with renowned recycling company TerraCycle which launched last September will continue, enabling consumers to ship at no cost Bunch O Balloons parts, balloon pieces and foil bag packaging. The program is currently offered in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. 

 

The product’s balloons remain made of natural latex rubber and biodegrade, which further delivers the 360-degree environmental measures: from consumption of recycled plastic to recycling and repurposing of used materials into new items.

 

ZURU is taking further steps across its brands to eliminate waste further. By the end of the year, the company is committed to transitioning an estimated 13 million plastic polybags to sustainably sourced paper surprise bags. The move, where applicable to maintain product quality,  will take place across its Rainbocorns™, 5 Surprise™, Smashers™ and the new Itty Bitty Prettys™ brands.

NICKELODEON’S OUTRAGEOUSLY FUNNY FAMILY THE LOUD HOUSE,WITH VOLUME 2 OF ITS AWARD-WINNING SECOND SEASON

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We are getting The Loud House in exchange for an honest review

 

NICKELODEON’S OUTRAGEOUSLY FUNNY FAMILY IS BACK AND LOUDER THAN EVER WITH VOLUME 2 OF ITS AWARD-WINNING SECOND SEASON

 

THE LOUD HOUSE: ABSOLUTE MADNESS

SEASON 2, VOLUME 2

 

Available on DVD May 19, 2020

 

NEW YORK – April 15, 2020 – Lincoln and his sisters are back in The Loud House: Absolute Madness – Season 2, Volume 2 DVD, where lessons are learned, friends are made, and everyone is making moves. Arriving May 19, 2020, these 13 episodes are packed with favorite characters, new adventures, lots of laughter and more. The Loud House: Absolute Madness – Season 2, Volume 2DVD will be available from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment for the suggested retail price of $13.99.

 

The Loud House: Absolute Madness – Season 2, Volume 2 episodes:

DISC ONE

  • Out of the Picture / Room with a Feud
  • Back out There / Spell It Out
  • Fool’s Paradise / Job Insecurity
  • ARGGH! You for Real? / Garage Banned
  • Change of Heart / Health Kicked
  • Future Tense / Lynner Takes All
  • Yes Man / Friend or Faux?

 

DISC TWO

  • No Laughing Matter / No Spoilers
  • Legends / Mall of Duty
  • Read Aloud / Not a Loud
  • Tricked!
  • The Crying Dame / Anti-Social
  • Snow Way Out / Snow Way Down

 

The Loud House: Absolute Madness – Season 2, Volume 2 synopsis:

Eleven’s a crowd in the Loud House! With ten girls and one boy, it’s absolute madness when the sisters swap rooms based on a compatibility test. Then, Lisa steps up her social skills, and makes a…friend? Lynn learns a lesson on sportsmanship, and Lincoln and Lynn L. Loud, Sr. appear on “Legends of the Hidden Temple!” Whether someone’s making moves (to find their missing baby picture!) or moving out (into the garage!), get ready to laugh it up with the Loud Family!

 

The Loud House: Absolute Madness – Season 2, Volume 2 fast facts:

Street Date: May 19, 2020

Catalog: 59211165000 (US) / 59211164000 (CN)

Running Time: 4 hours, 52 minutes, and 55 seconds

Audio: Dolby Digital English 5.1, French Stereo, Spanish Stereo

US M.S.R.P.: $13.99

CN M.S.R.P: $15.99

 

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).

 

About Paramount Home Entertainment

Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

 

Three winners will each receive a copy of The Loud House: Absolute Madness – Season 2, Volume 2 (RV $13.99). See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 5.6.20.

 

 

 

All entries will be verified. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Any person who has won a prize (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion sponsored by Sponsor in the thirty (30) days before this contest start date is not eligible to win a prize in this contest. Entrants who have created social accounts purely for the purpose of entering Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public.

The winner will be chosen randomly through Giveaway Tools and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. The Review Wire, Chatty Patty’s Place and Tabby’s Pantry,  are not responsible for shipment of prize

“Pokémon: Twilight Wings” Episode 4 Available Now

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OMG Guys I am so sad to say that I just learned about Pokemon TV today.  Can you believe it I have been buying and searching for new episodes and ones I have not seen for months and boom.  I get an email and they are like hey new episode on Pokemon TV. Now my life is complete I can watch some of the best and new episodes any time I want.

 

The fourth episode of “Pokémon: Twilight Wings,” the special animated mini-series from The Pokémon Company International, is available now on the official Pokémon YouTube channel and Pokémon TV. Titled “Early-Evening Waves,” the episode follows Water-type Trainer Nessa, a beloved Gym Leader and model, and marks the halfway point in the seven-episode series, making it a great time for fans to catch up on all of the Pokémon action set in the Galar Region.

“Pokémon: Twilight Wings” is animated by Studio Colorido and features colorful characters and diverse Pokémon from the latest Pokémon video games. If you missed the first three episodes, they can also be viewed on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

GIVEAWAY: YOU’RE INVITED TO THE BIGGEST BIKINI BOTTOM CELEBRATION EVER

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I got this Spongbob DVD free in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own

 

Who else is excited for the new Spongebob Square Pants best episodes edition.  At least we think they are the best.   Me and little guy have been waiting and its finally coming.  Who Lives In A Pineapple Under The Sea?

With some of the best episodes what could be better while we are all stuck inside of the house.  Pop some Pop Corn and sit on back and get ready to see what Sponge Bob it up to.

 

Available on DVD April 28, 2020

 

NEW YORK – April 10, 2020 – SpongeBob SquarePants and the Bikini Bottom gang keep the good tides flowing in SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom Bash, arriving on DVD April 28, 2020 from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment.

 

This rockin’ compilation boasts five uproarious party-themed episodes, including SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout, which ranked as the #1 show for the year across kid networks among K2-11, K6-11, K9-14 and K12-17.  It’s SpongeBob’s birthday, but it’s a surprise, so SpongeBob and Patrick are going on a tour of the surface world while everyone else plans the birthday blowout below. Then, Bikini Bottom throws a wave of other parties: Catch some rays with SpongeBob and Patrick to get into the biggest bash in town, enjoy a girls’ night in at Pearl’s sleepover, raise the pineapple’s roof at SpongeBob’s house party, and celebrate the Krusty Krab’s momentous eleventy-seventh anniversary! Let’s par-tay! The mixed live-action and animation special features the celebrated voice cast behind SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, Squidward and Plankton playing human versions of their animated characters and guest star David Hasselhoff (Baywatch). Additional guest stars in the special include Kel Mitchell (All That), Jack Griffo (The Thundermans) and Daniella Perkins (Knight Squad).

 

SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom Bash will be available for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

 

Episodes:

  • SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout
  • SpongeBob’s House Party
  • Sun Bleached
  • The Slumber Party
  • Truth or Square

GIVEAWAY 

 

Two winners will receive a copy of SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom Bash  (ARV $10.99)  See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 4.30.20

 

All entries will be verified. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Any person who has won a prize (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion sponsored by Sponsor in the thirty (30) days before this contest start date is not eligible to win a prize in this contest. Entrants who have created social accounts purely for the purpose of entering Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public.

The winner will be chosen randomly through Giveaway Tools and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. The Review Wire, Chatty Patty’s Place and Tabby’s Pantry,  are not responsible for shipment of prize

Get Creative with Plus Plus

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We got Plus Plus free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own

We have been fans of Plus Plus for awhile now.  they have a great collection.  I love that they come with directions to make certain designs or animals, yet you can also mix and match for creative fun too.  These are perfect for my son he loves to have things to build with.

If you have a little Autistic builder like i do then the bigger ones are perfect.  the size is perfect for his hands and the designs it comes with to build are a color sensory heaven.

They have a range of PLUS PLUS that you can choose from.  SO, if farm animals are not your kid’s thing check out the other cute ones they offer.

I Still Believe Movie Giveaway

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We got the Digital Download of I Still Believe free in exchange for a giveaway

We have been so excited for I Still Believe to come out.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
From the creators of I Can Only Imagine comes the uplifting true-life story of Christian music megastar Jeremy Camp. This inspiring tale follows Jeremy’s search for his artistic voice, leading him to his wildest professional dreams, as well as the love of his life. But Jeremy’s hope and faith are put to the test when tragedy strikes. I Still Believe is an incredible story of musical stardom, the heights of love, the depths of loss, and the healing power of the human spirit. Starring KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Shania Twain, and Gary Sinise.

Now one lucky winner will get their very own Digital download.  Head below to enter

I Still Believe Digital Download Giveaway

I Still Believe available on Blu-ray and DVD 5/5

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Who else is excited to see I Still Believe well you will not have to wait much longer.

Starring KJ Apa (TV’s “Riverdale,” The Hate U Give, A Dog’s Purpose) and Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland, The Space Between Us, A Dog’s Purpose), watch the beautiful true story that gave a new sense of hope! I Still Believe will be available on Blu-ray and DVD May 5 from Lionsgate.

 

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
From the creators of I Can Only Imagine comes the uplifting true-life story of Christian music megastar Jeremy Camp. This inspiring tale follows Jeremy’s search for his artistic voice, leading him to his wildest professional dreams, as well as the love of his life. But Jeremy’s hope and faith are put to the test when tragedy strikes. I Still Believe is an incredible story of musical stardom, the heights of love, the depths of loss, and the healing power of the human spirit. Starring KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Shania Twain, and Gary Sinise.

*As of April 15, 2020

BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Audio Commentary with Director Andy Erwin & Writer-Director Jon Erwin
  • “Origin” Featurette
  • “Casting” Featurette
  • “Music” Featurette
  • “Bart & Jeremy” Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes

4 signs it might be time to consider residential care for your loved one

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When we were children there was very little that our parents wouldn’t do for us, and now that they’re older and need a little help themselves, we must return the love, care and compassion they have always given us. Sadly, there often comes a point where you and your family may find it difficult to give one of your parents the care they need. Whether you’re struggling to balance your own life and care for your loved one, or their needs are accelerating, and you simply can’t provide the level of care that they need. 

It’s a distressing time for everyone involved and these feelings are often accompanied by fear, shame, guilt and anxiety. Could I be doing more? Am I abandoning my parent? How do I know that they’ll be looked after properly? Are bedsores a sign of neglect? Click the link to find out more. 

The simplest solution is to consider what is best for your loved one. To give you some guidance, read on for 4 signs it might be time to consider residential care for your loved one.

You’re completely burnt out

Whether you’re working your own long hours at work, trying to raise a family – or both, including the added responsibility of caring for your elderly or sick parent is enough to push anyone to their limit. You want to help, and you’re doing your best, but you’re completely burnt out and it shows. If your own mental and physical health is beginning to be impacted by your current scenario, then you need to consider other options.

They’re unsteady on their feet

Your loved one may want to be independent and they’re happy to tell you so! However, if their risk of falling and hurting themselves is increased due to a lack of balance or other medical issues then you should talk to them about other residential options.

Signs of confusion

Does your loved one have Alzheimer’s or early-onset dementia? If their health is deteriorating, or they’re becoming increasingly confused and forgetful and aggressive, it might be time to consider what’s best for their health and how you can keep them safe.

You worry about their safety

Whether you’re concerned about them slipping in the bathroom, forgetting to take their medication, burning themselves on the stove or even wandering around and getting lost, if you’re concerned for your loved one’s safety then speak with them about your worries and consider a care option. 

GIVEAWAY: Win a Pamper-In-Place Package from Number 4 High Performance Hair Care

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During this stressful time, self-care is more important than ever. Since most spas and salons are closed right now, I wanted to share some ideas from Number 4 High Performance Hair Care on how you can pamper-in-place:

  • Try some new makeup looks and skin care treatments at home, but resist the temptation to cut your own hair. If split ends are driving you crazy, try Super Comb Prep & Protect Leave-in Conditioner. This will help strengthen the hair and seal up split ends until the salons re-open.
  • Relax and restore your tresses: At Number 4 our favorite pampering tip is to apply our Reconstructing Masque to damp hair and then wrap hair in a hot towel. Sit back and relax for 15-20 min and then rinse. 
  • Take a relaxing spa-style bath in your own home, complete with candles, lighting, and  soft music. Seal in moisture by applying Hydrating Body Lotion after your bath. 
  • All of the extra cooking,  dishes and disinfecting has likely taken a toll on your hands. Give yourself an at-home hand treatment by applying a generous amount of our Lumiere d’hiver Body Lotion to hands and put a sock (or a disposable glove if you can spare!) over each hand to seal in moisture. Leave the socks or gloves on while you Netflix and chill. Even just 10-20 minutes will help re-hydrate hands. 
  • Got bored kids at home? Enlist their help and let them get a taste of a cosmetology career by helping to groom Dad’s beard. A dollop of Fluoro5 Elixer Restore & Repair Oil is all Dad needs to spruce up his beard before his next Zoom Conference Call. 

 

As a manufacture of cleansing products, Number 4 is considered an essential business. We will continue to ship online orders in a timely manner. We know money might be tight right now so we’re offering luxe trial-sized versions of the products. We’ve also bundled our most popular products to make it easy for people to try out Number 4 products, check out the Try Me Kits now available for a limited time!

 

GIVEAWAY 

 

Social distancing and salon closures got you singing the quarantine beauty blues? Don’t fret!

 

Enter to win everything you need to try out these pamper-in-place tips from Number 4 Hair Care from the comfort of your very own home! 

 

The Pamper-In-Place Prize Package is valued at over $60 USD and includes: 1 mini luxe bottle of each: Hydrating Body Lotion (1.5 oz) Super Comb Prep and Protect (1.45 oz), Reconstructing Hair Masque (1.5 oz) and a full size bottle of Fluoro5 Elixer Restore & Repair Oil, (2.0 oz)

 

Contest open to resident of the U.S. and Canada only. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter


Goliath and Pressman toys Games for the Win this Easter

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We got these awesome games free in exchange for an honest review. all opinions are my own

As you all know we love great games we can play with little guy.  Right now a lot of us are hunkered down with the family and its like we are back in the 80’s with family time, family game night and a whole lot of laughs to have.

Now even if you have older ones in the home Goliath and Pressman have games for you too.  I love that family time has come back for so many and I love that the games we got for little guy also help with his memory .  Do you remember where the ducks are?  I know I don’t but little guy has it down. lol

Some of the awesome games we got are

Lucky Ducks Game 

This wacky, quacky matching game combines developmental skills for young children with the fun of a “My First Game.” Lucky Ducks offers all the benefits of memory and matching games in a format that’s easier for little fingers than cards. As a bonus, it helps kids with shape recognition and colors. Switch on the circular pond, and the ducks start swimming–the bottom side of each duck has a colored shape. Players take turns picking up a duck and looking at the color and shape; if it matches their color and shape they get to keep the duck. If it doesn’t match they put it back. The ducks continue to swim so it’s more challenging than a traditional memory game, but easy enough for even the youngest duck lovers to play. This extra challenge makes the game more fun for parents and kids to play together, with plenty of opportunities for fun and learning. For 2-4 players ages 3 and up.

 

Dragon Snacks 

This mischievous baby dragon ate too many treasures! Do you have what it takes to snatch his snacks? Watch his belly magically light up to view the treasures inside. When his nose horn lights up, reach down into his belly and try to remove the correct color treasure.
The first player to collect 3 treasures wins!

 

Banana Blast

Swing into fun with Banana Blast! Roll the die to see how many bananas you get to pick from the tree top. One of the bananas will make Banana Joe jump, but it’s a different banana every time. If the monkey jumps, all the players must try to catch him before he hits the ground. The player who catches Banana Joe gets a bonus! Whoever has the most bananas, wins!

 

If you are looking for some great family games make sure to check them out.