Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Review: Doctor Who - The Doctors Revisited: One - Four

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Review: Doctor Who - The Doctors Revisited: One - Four
*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.


To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, BBC Home Entertainment is releasing the best serial from each of the eleven Doctors. The first release features the first four Doctors, William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, and Tom Baker, from the years 1963-1981, each in one classic episode, The Aztecs, Tomb of the Cybermen, The Spearhead From Space, and Pyramids of Mars.

My introduction into the world of Doctor Who was when the episode "Rose" aired on the Sci Fi Channel (now known as SyFy) in the spring of 2006. I was aware of the previous series that aired from 1963-1989, but I had never watched an episode before, though I had watched the Peter Cushing's version, Doctor Who and the Daleks and Daleks - Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D., so I was eager to watch the four-disc set, which I received free of charge from BBC Entertainment in exchange for my honest review.

Each episode can be watched in its original four-part version or as a feature presentation with an introduction by Steven Moffat. For a bonus, there is a profile special on each doctor.

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Monday Morning Madness #23: Revolt to a New Me!

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Monday Morning Madness #23: Revolt to a New Me!


Another week has quickly gone by and here I am again writing my Monday Morning Madness post on Monday evening. My mind was on other things over the weekend and I forgot to write my weekly Revolt Now Fitness post. The workout program was created by Nichole Huntsman and consists of five workout days and two rests days, though there are optional workouts on Wednesday if you don't want to take the day off. There are cardio, upper and lower workouts, all ranging from twenty minutes to forty-five minutes.

I had a chest cold last week, so my workouts weren't 100%, but I tried my best. My diet has been pretty good; though the scales have informed me I haven't lost any pounds yet. Maybe it's just my scale! I'm getting a new digital scale to review soon, so maybe I have lost a few pounds.

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Back-to-School Giveaway Blast!

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Back-to-School Giveaway Blast!

Welcome to the Back to School Blast!

Getting your family prepared to head back to school, can be difficult especially after a long, fun-filled summer. Here are a few of our favorite Back to School Tips to help you along the way.
1. Back-to-School Supplies Checklist - Backpack? Check. Pencils? Check. Safety scissors? Not Yet. Use the same checklist each time you head out to grab supplies, to keep track of what you have already purchased and the things you still need to. These are also handy if you have more than one child. Simply print 2, 3, 4 list and add their name to the top.

2. If you don't live in a big city, you'll probably restricted to Walmart stores for your child's Back-To-School shopping. Here is a smart tip: Check the Sunday newspaper ads for other stores not in your area to see if their school supplies or clothes are cheaper. If so, take the ad with you when you checkout as Walmart will meet any other store's prices as long as the ad is not outdated.

3. Yes, it may be cheaper to buy back-to-school supplies at your local dollar store, but make sure you inspect the product before buying as the product may be in bad quality and end up breaking during the first quarter of school. You're better off buying a better quality product even if it is a few dollars more.

4. Notebooks (the paper kind not the computers) are extremely cheap in July and August. I recommend stocking up on a few dozen and store them for future use. School projects popup all the time, where a student may need a required separate notebook by the next day. Getting off from work and then having to go to a store late at night may be stressing for parents. It would save time if you keep extra notebooks on hand.
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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Fears of Being a Writer

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Fears of Being a Writer
 *This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.

Life as a writer or even a blogger isn’t easy as it seems to be. Many people think we have an easy job, or more like an obsession, and all we do is sit at a computer and write all day. It is not as simple as it seems. We have daily life problems just as anybody else does. Many of us have a full-time job and dabble at writing early in the morning, late at night, or on the weekends. Sometimes we only get as little as five minutes to write. We have to worry about deadlines, financial troubles, and the dreadful writer’s block.

Many famous writers, like Edgar Allen Poe, turn to substance abuse to deal with their pain or try to erase their troubles. Writer’s have a tendency to have depression due to being isolated for numerous hours at a time working on a writing project. When this occurs, some recycle into the substance abuse. Sadly, a few have taken their own lives.

All of this can be avoided if you would admit you have a problem and seek help. StepHouse recovery centers help people with addiction problems, like the Outpatient Program - StepHouse Recovery located in Fountain Valley, California, where their certified counselors and licensed therapists offer specific programs to help those with addiction problems. Live-in-recovery or inpatient or residential treatments are available in these programs.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

DVD Review - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder

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DVD Review - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder
*This is a sponsored review. All opinions are 100% mine.

This week Nickelodeon released the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder on DVD, containing seven episodes from the first season of 2012 series with all-star voice cast of Jason Biggs, Sean Astin, Greg Cipes, Mae Whitman, Hoon Lee, and Rob Paulsen - the original voice the 1987's Raphael, but now he is voicing the new Donatello.
 
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DVD Review - Power Rangers Samurai: The Ultimate Duel: Volume 5

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DVD Review - Power Rangers Samurai: The Ultimate Duel: Volume 5
Power Rangers Samurai: The Ultimate Duel: Volume 5
Starring: Alex Heartman, Najee De-Tiege, Enika Fong, Hector David Jr., Britney Anne Pritle, Steven Skyler
Studio: Lionsgate
Release Date: July 16th, 2013
ASIN: B00CJ03ZMO
Retail: $14.98
Running Time: 92 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

The Power Rangers mania continues with Lionsgate releasing Power Rangers Samurai: The Ultimate Duel on DVD this Tuesday, July 16, which is the final volume in the first season. (The second season was retitled Super Samurai.) I received a complimentary copy of the DVD in exchange for my honest review. Today is a perfect time for me to post the review as the franchise airs on Nickelodeon on Saturdays, when it is not on hiatus.

The Samurai Rangers (Jayden, Kevin, Emily, Mia, Mike, and Antonio) have no time for a day off as the Master Xandred's powers are slowly returning and the Sanzu River is starting to seep into the real world, leading the Rangers to visit the Tengen Gate and retrieve The Black Box, the most powerful Samurai weapon ever to exist, which is a good thing as they must fight off the Nighloks, giant Moogers, web-shooting Arachnitor, a dream-invading Rhinosnorus, and the giant Spitfangs. To make matters worse, Jayden must have the ultimate duel with Decker!

From left to right: The Green Ranger ("Mike," left), the Pink Ranger ("Mia," left center), the Blue Ranger ("Kevin," right center) and the Yellow Ranger ("Emily," right) star in Lionsgate Home Entertainment's POWER RANGERS SAMURAI: THE ULTIMATE DUEL VOLUME 5.

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5-Day Nutrisystem Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Kit Review

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5-Day Nutrisystem Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Kit Review
The past week has certainly went by fast as I have been reviewing the new 5-Day Nutrisystem Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Kit, which is available at most Walmart stores at $44.98. I have seen the advertisements on television with the talk show host Marie Osmond and the football legend Dan Marino. I wanted to know what the hype was all about, so I decided to join the NSNation and try the 5-Day kit.

The meals in the kit are:

Day 1:  Granola Cereal, Red Beans & Rice, Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Chocolatey Nougat Bar with Peanuts and Caramel

Day 2: Honey Wheat Bagel, Cheesy Potatoes Mix, Thick Crust Pizza, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Day 3: Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar, Chicken Noodle Soup, Homestyle Beef & Mashed Potatoes, Coconut Almond Bar

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