Sunday, November 30, 2014

Holiday Gift Guide 2014 - Snowman Throw



Snowman Throw
From: Oriental Trading

Retail:

$15.00
(on sale for $11.98)

Size:

60"L x 52"W

Description:

Let this cozy snowman family keep you warm all winter. Made of fleece with a stitched edge, you'll reach for this soft blanket all winter long. Give this throw as a Christmas gift or use it to decorate a chair for the holidays. 

Facts:

Machine Wash Cold
Imported

Buy Link:

Oriental Trading

Billy's Thoughts:

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Two Rivers Mega Coffee Sampler Pack Review + Giveaway




Looks like the holiday shopping season has officially kicked off starting yesterday on Black Friday. I noticed many of the stores have Keurig machines on sale, which would make a great gift for a family member or friend. Some makers come with a free K-cups and others don't! So you should consider giving some K-cups along with the coffee maker.

For the past few weeks, I have been trying out the Two Rivers Mega Coffee Sampler, which features 40 single brew cups.

While each box may vary, the 40 coffees that were in the box that was sent to me are:

Brooklyn Bean Hot Cocoa - Carnival Hot Coccoa (Salted Caramel Flavored)
Brooklyn Bean Hot Cocoa - Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa (Milk Chocolate Flavored)
Brooklyn Bean Roasted - Oh Fudge! (Chocolate Flavored)
Brooklyn Bean Roasted - Brooklyn Bridge Blend (Medium Roast)
Brooklyn Bean Roasted - Fuhgeddaboutit (Dark Roast Extra Bold)
Brooklyn Bean Roasted - Maple Sleigh (Maple Flavored)
Brooklyn Bean Roasted - Colombian (Medium Roast)
Charleston Chew - Strawberry Nougat (Flavored Hot Cocoa)
Tootsie Roll - Premium Hot Cocoa (Creamy Hot Chocolate)
Stash - Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea (Tisane Citron Gingembre)
Stash - Pomegranate Raspberry Green Tea (The Vert Grenade Frambolse)
Stash - Chai Spice Black Tea (The Noir Chai Epice)
Prospect - Duke of Earl Grey (Caffeinated Earl Grey Tea)
Prospect - Pepperint Heights (Decaffeinated Peppermint Herbal Tea)
Prospect - Green Powder (Caffeinated Green Tea)
Cafe Artigiano - Caramel Macchiato
Cafe Artigiano - Cappuccino
Select By Trump - Resort  (French Vanilla Roast)
Select By Trump - Clubhouse (Medium Roast)
Cake Boss - Dulce de Lech (Decaf)Fireside Cider - Apple
Guy Fieri - Redwood Roast
Guy Fieri - Guy's American Diner Blend 
Workaholics Coffee - Let's Get Weird (Medium Roast)
Workaholics Coffee - Straight Grizzly (Honey Vanilla Flavored)
Hurricane Coffee - Coconut Fudge Typhoon
Hamilton Mitts Coffee - Hamilton House Blend (Medium Roast)
Hamilton Mitts Coffee - Pumpkin Spice (Flavored)

Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Plush Mr & Mrs. Softly The Snowman Set


 
Plush Mr & Mrs. Softly The Snowman Set 
 
From: Oriental Trading

Retail:
$25

Sale Price:
$22.48

Product Description:

Make your mantel or tabletop a little more merry with a snowman scene sure to make hearts melt! Place this snowman couple in any room and create a winter wonderland with pine cones, holiday wreaths or even bed of faux snow for a fun frosty look this Christmas!

Facts:

(2 pcs. per set) 10" - 13" x 12"

Buy Link:

Oriental Trading

Billy's Thoughts: 

Friday, November 28, 2014

Book Blogger Hop: Nov. 28th - Dec. 4th

Book Blogger Hop

Welcome to the new Book Blogger Hop!

If you want schedule next week's post, click here to find the next prompt question. To submit a question, fill out this form.

What to do:

1. Post on your blog answering this question:

  This week's question is submitted by Elizabeth!

Do you visit the same blogs each week or do you branch out and try to find new blogs?

2. Enter the link to your post in the linky list below (enter your Blog Name and the direct link to your post answering this week’s question. Failure to do so will result in removal of your link).


3. Visit other blogs in the list and comment on their posts. Try to spend some time on the blogs reading other posts and possible become a new follower.  The purpose of the hop is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog.
  

My Answer: 

I visit a wide variety of blogs every week; some are old blogs and a few are new blogs.


Linky List:

Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Mighty Bright Lighted Seam Ripper


Mighty Bright Lighted Seam Ripper
by Mighty Bright

Retail:

$9.99

Description:

The Lighted Seam Ripper and Magnifier is the new secret weapon of quilters, sewers and embroiderers. This innovative model integrates both a light and a magnifier into one cleverly compact unit. The seam ripper features a sharp metal blade that unfolds from the main handle. It allows you to tackle seams and buttons with a genius combination of illumination and magnification. A 1.25″ lens quadruples the image size of your blade and stitch. The enlarged area is brightened by an energy-efficient LED, bringing details into sharp focus. Its ergonomically shaped handle offers a comfortable grip as you rip, snip and cut away. Durable ABS plastic construction and three micro cell batteries keep the weight at a minimum. The Seam Ripper is an incredible value for a slender dynamo. It fits nicely into any sewing kit, until you’re ready to get down to business ripping seams. 

Buy Links:



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Thursday, November 27, 2014

The Three Dogateers DVD Giveaway


'Tis the season to be shopping! Well, at least that will be the saying for tomorrow on Black Friday.

Available now on DVD is the family Christmas adventure The Three Dogateers from Image Entertainment. The film stars Dean Cain, Richard Riehle, Bill Oberst Jr., Andrea Monier and Sabrina Gomez! 

The Three Dogateer centers on three pampered pooches, whom are left to guard the house on Christmas Eve. They become fearless DOGATEERS when thieves break in and steal every present, every ornament—even the yuletide tree! Vowing to save Christmas, the three canines set out in search of Santa, the only one who can help them on their quest.

The movie can be purchased at Walmart.  


Blu-ray Review & Giveaway - The Hundred-Foot Journey


The Hundred-Foot Journey
Director: Lasse Hallström
Starring: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon
Studio: Touchstone Entertainment / DreamWorks Pictures
Release Date: December 2, 2014
Retail: $36.99
ASIN: B00MI56U6S
Running Time: 122 minutes
Rating: PG
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

Arriving on Blu-ray on Tuesday December 2, 2014 is feel-good movie The Hundred-Foot Journey. The film is directed by  Lasse Hallström and stars Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal and Charlotte Le Bon. Extras include The Hundred-Foot Journey with Steven Spielberg & Oprah Winfrey; The Recipe, The Ingredients, The Journey; On Set With Oprah Winfrey and Coconut Chicken.

Based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Richard C. Morais, the film centers on the Kadam family, whom leaves their home in Mumbai and eventually ends up in Saint-Antonia-Noble-Val, France. Papa Kadam (played by Om Puri) finds the perfect building for them to restart their family Indian restaurant, which happens to be directly across the road (a hundred feet) from the French restaurant named "Le Saule Pleureur" that is owned by Madame Mallory (played by Helen Mirren).

Competing against a high-end French restaurant is going to a major challenge for the Kadam family, but Papa has confidence in his head chef, his second-oldest son, Hassan (Manish Dayal). Madame Mallory is determined to get rid of them one way or another; first reporting them to the building inspectors and later trying to sabotage their restaurant.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Release Day Tueaday: November 25, 2014


If you would like to have a book, DVD or Blu-ray featured on a Release Day Tuesday post, please email me at billyburgess20@hotmail.com!

Adventure Time: Finn The Human
Studio: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

This Christmas, Santa’s got a brand new bag—courtesy of Cartoon Network! Following the huge success of the Jake vs. Me-Mow and Jake the Dad DVDs and accompanying Finn and Jake hats, fans of Cartoon Network’s smash hit series, Adventure Time, can now complete their Finn look with an authentic backpack, which is valued at around 20 bucks on its own, packaged with the DVD! Packed with 16 hilarious episodes from fan-favorite seasons, Adventure Time: Finn the Human is a must-have gift for any Adventure Time lover. Beginning November 25, 2014, for only $24.98, fans will be able to get their hands on nearly three hours of content and a sweet exclusive backpack, perfect for any adventure this holiday season.


Phobia
Studio: Image Entertainment

Jonathan MacKinlay is a man trapped inside his home by his own mind. Suffering from agoraphobia, caused by a car accident that took his wife's life; his existence has been reduced to a monotonous repetition of identical days. As his dread and self-loathing escalate, an onslaught of gruesome visions and twisted, waking nightmares begins to gnaw away at his last shred of sanity. Are these ghastly visions imaginary, private demons…or is he being victimized by a very real entity of infinite terror and unspeakable evil?