One of man’s greatest pet peeves about cleaning is most of the soaps leave you smelling flowery-fresh. Which sometimes is ok, but other times I’d rather just be clean. Enter Hero Clean this new product—that’s made in the USA—is pretty awesome, but the best part … Every bottle sold supports our nation’s veterans.
My wife and I have a “soft” rule about whoever cooks dinner, the other person cleans. I say soft because there is a number of times we order in food and I’m still doing the dishes but I guess its all worth it for the happy wife, happy life aspect. So I do two or three pumps into a sink full of dishes and Hero Clean goes to work. it makes great soapy water and has world class Grease Cutter, No-Scrub Technology for dried on food, has been dermatology tested, and is Bleach and Phosphate Free.
The Hero Clean All-Purpose Cleaner is fragrances with Juniper…. Why Juniper? Well, it’s the flavoring ingredient in Gin. Ahhhh, now you got it. And the All-Purpose cleaner is really just that it could be used on tile, wood, laminate, pretty much anything.
Ready to Hero Clean your home?
Hero Clean products are available now in select stores: Ace Hardware, Wegman’s, Runnings, and Target.
Disclosure: I received compensation in exchange for writing this review. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.
WILD KRATTS LIVE! is an all new theatrical stage show based on the hit animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts step out LIVE ON STAGE to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story.
The live action begins with them pulling on their Creature Power vests and gloves begin activating Creature Powers! The duo shows off the amazing abilities of animals such as Rhino Powers and Caracal Powers with live comical demonstrations.
Suddenly, the Wild Kratts receive a message from their friends Koki, Jimmy and Aviva that Zach and his Zachbots are invading the Tortuga HQ. This villain steals one of the Wild Kratts favorite inventions. The brothers have got to get it back. Now with their amazing animal abilities they are off to confront the bumbling and comical villain, Zach, and his robots. Of course, the Kratt Brothers technology doesn’t always work as planned which results in hilarious pratfalls and slapstick fun. But the brothers press on and ultimately rescue their favorite invention from Zach’s clutches so the animals of the creature world are safe once again.
Experience, live on stage, the astounding “creature” fundamentals, and the infectious excitement and inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Krattsso popular with kids and their families.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ TANGLED, continues on DVD with the new adventure TANGLED BEFORE EVER AFTER [amazon]! Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) yearns to make up for lost time. With the help of her true love Eugene (Zachary Levi), pals Pascal and Maximus and daring new friend Cassandra, Rapunzel postpones her wedding and royal duties to defy danger and boldly explore life beyond Corona’s walls. Sparkling with fun, adventure and music from the legendary Alan Menken, TANGLED BEFORE EVER AFTER is a magical movie event!!
After all those years stuck in a tower, everyone’s favorite “barefoot princess” (Mandy Moore) yearns to make up for lost time. With the help of her true love Eugene (Zachary Levi), pals Pascal and Maximus and daring new friend Cassandra, Rapunzel postpones her wedding and royal duties to defy danger and boldly explore life beyond Corona’s walls. Sparkling with fun, adventure and music from the legendary Alan Menken, Tangled Before Ever After is a magical movie event!!
Voice Cast: Mandy Moore (“This Is Us”) as Rapunzel; Zachary Levi (“Chuck”) as Eugene, formerly known as Flynn Rider; Eden Espinosa (Broadway’s “Wicked”) as Cassandra; Julie Bowen (“Modern Family”) as Rapunzel’s mother, Queen Arianna; and Clancy Brown (“Sofia the First”) as Rapunzel’s father, King Frederic.
Bring this charming new adventure home on Disney DVD April 11th.
A-tisket … A-tasket … all my laundry filled in a basket. I am actually terrible at remembering nursery rhymes . . .
There are tons of “mens” products out there—I should know, I use many of them, well, because I’m a man. Although, whenever I have to go pickup cleaning supplies—I have a choice between lemon scent or flowers—there really isn’t a good guy smell. That’s where Hero Clean comes into play. This new product—that’s made in the USA—is pretty awesome, but the best part … Every bottle sold supports our nation’s veterans.
My son is now 8.5, and really isn’t that good at doing chores . . . even the simple ones like dirty clothes go in the laundry basket . . . but years ago, I figured a good trick out that I’m now playing with my 4-year-old daughter … it’s the a cross between basketball and laundry basket: stuff and dunk.
It’s just as simple as it sounds … take the laundry, ball it up, and slam it into your laundry basket. Sure, it helps that my kids have laundry baskets that look like basketball hoops, but it’s the idea of the game that really matters.
Now back to that great Hero Clean … it’s pretty new to market but you can already find it at the following stores (but not in all locations): Ace Hardware, Wegman’s, Runnings, and Target.
There is a ton of science that goes behind the first-ever home cleaning line scientifically formulated for guys’ unique sweat, stains, odors and messes. The Laundry Detergent has Odor Defeater in addition to six enzymes for stains, brighter whites and colors, and fabric longevity. What is Odor Defeater? It’s cutting edge Odor Eliminator technology that targets bacteria at its source and prevents its return for fabrics, shoes, gear and more.
Disclosure: I received compensation in exchange for writing this review. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.
From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story [amazon], an all-new epic adventure. As the first of the Star Wars standalone films, it has established its place within the StarWars universe and the hearts of moviegoers, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of all time in the U.S. Fans can own the epic action-adventure thriller on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on March 24, and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand on April 4.
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
Bonus features include*:
A Rogue Idea – Hear how ILM’s John Knoll came up with the movie’s concept – and why it’s the right film to launch the Star Wars stand-alone films.
Jyn: The Rebel – Get to know Rogue One’s defiant, resourceful survivor, and hear what it was like for Felicity Jones to bring her to life onscreen.
Cassian: The Spy – Diego Luna shares insights into his complex, driven character, who becomes a hero through selflessness, perseverance and passion.
K-2SO: The Droid – Explore the development of this reprogrammed Imperial droid, from initial pitch and character design through Alan Tudyk’s performance.
Baze & Chirrut: Guardians of the Whills – Go deeper into the relationship between these two very different characters, with Chinese superstars Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen.
Bodhi & Saw: The Pilot & The Revolutionary – Forest Whitaker and Riz Ahmed reflect on Saw Gerrera, the broken Rebel leader, and Bodhi Rook, the Imperial pilot who defects.
The Empire – Meet a dangerous new Imperial adversary…and cross paths once more with the most iconic villain of all time.
Visions of Hope: The Look of “Rogue One” – The filmmakers describe the challenges and thrills of developing a bold new look for the movie that can fit within the world of the original trilogy.
The Princess & The Governor – See what it took to bring the vibrant young princess of “Star Wars: A New Hope” – as well as one of her most memorable foes– – back to the screen.
Epilogue: The Story Continues – Filmmakers and cast celebrate Rogue One’s premiere and look forward into the future, to the Star Wars stories yet to be told.
Rogue Connections – Uncover Easter eggs and film facts hidden throughout the movie that connect “Rogue One” to the Star Wars universe.
I am working with DynaTrap on this post and Twitter Party 3/12/17 at 3pm EST hope to you see there #GuardYourYard. All opinions are my own, cause really whose else would they be?
Do you hate mosquitoes — I know I do…. every summer they are the WORST! With the biting, the scratching, itching, the giant welt.
DynaTrap uses cutting edge technology to eliminate mosquitos and other flying insects without the use of chemicals or propane, providing relief from bugs.
Sprays, mists, candles have all kind of worked, but mostly failed. So I’m excited to hear from many friends that have used DynaTrap it works because the technology it uses works! Seriously, it’s a real game it catches everything!
Not sure how, or if, it works? It does, but check out this videoanyway
Its the perfect time right now to purchase a DynaTrap since there’s a special promotion on QVC (TV and QVC.com) this Sunday! However, you can get an early jump on these with a pre-sale promotion at QVC.com!
What a great deal so you can get a Dynatrap for yourself. QVD Is offering a QVC special promotion that you can access now!
DynaTrap is offering its DT1100-DEC 1/2 acre traps and DT2000XL-DEC full acre traps at a remarkable value of over 40% off, plus additional light bulbs. These traps will also be available in exclusive colors (copper, black, and stone). For context, take a peek at the black color versions below:
The full promotion runs through 11:59pmSunday night, and the televised promotion will be from 12amSunday morning through 11:59pmSunday night.
Additionally, you’ll want to set your alarms for 3pm ET on Sunday so you can join me and a some other great Dad bloggers for a #GuardYourYard Twitter Party! Be sure to follow @DynaTrap to talk bugs and more! Besides learning about DynaTrap’s modern mosquito machine, you’ll also have the opportunity to win more than $250 in prizes!
DynaTrap Twitter Party on Sunday, March 12 at 3pm ET
If this is your first baby prepping is fairly common but if your on your second or third or fourth child you kind of know the drill of sleepless nights. The one common thing with newborns is that every doctor asks how much milk is the baby taking in… which usually you just blink at the doctor saying huh what?! I’m barely awake at feedings and now you want me to measure out how much they consume. Which is always meet by a Yup that would be great.
Well thanks to the smart people who created BlueSmart mia a smart sleeve for baby bottles. Allowing you now to make any bottle a smart bottle… giving you a wealth of knowledge that you can share with the Doctor.
If having a perfect record keeper for all the bottle feedings isnt enough, the BlueSmart mia will alert you to temperature of the milk/formula. You cant imagine how many times a half asleep parent forgot to warm the bottle or worst OVER warmed the bottle.
Just another wonderful little helper that you wont have to be jumping for pens and paper right after feeding. Really the last thing you need is another thing to try to remember to do at 3:45am.
Lets talk about the key features of BlueSmart mia.
Real time monitoring
Temperature monitoring
Tracking patterns
journaling feature that allows you to note important milestones in the app
When I was asked by the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition’s Know Your Dose campaign to write an article on knowing how much medicine to give your child, I of course said yes. Who hasn’t been there with a sick child that just is eating you up on the inside that there really isn’t anything you could do to help them at the moment. It’s brutal. Sometimes as parents we say they can just tough it out. Other times we start to look in the medicine cabinet for what might make them better. I know more often than not for our first child it was certainly the tough it out, but as we had more children I see we’re quick to grab the medicine. That’s in large part due to knowing what medicine to use when and the dosing around that medicine.
Some of us may fear accidentally exceeding the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen and creating an overdose issue. This sometimes happens because many people don’t realize there are over 600 over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications that contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is safe and effective when it is used as directed (even your pharmacists can help give you advice, if they’re your regular and know what medicines your children are taking), but there is a limit on how much you can take in one day.
You can easily check out the Know Your Dose website, which has tips for how to use medicines with acetaminophen safely. There is a list of all the different medicines with acetaminophen with information on keeping your family safe.
Take only one medicine at a time that contains acetaminophen. Double check, don’t double up!
Ask your healthcare provider or a pharmacist if you have questions about dosing instructions or medicines that contain acetaminophen.
Just as an FYI, the US FDA has set a maximum daily dose of 4,000 milligrams of acetaminophen in a 24-hour period, and taking more than directed can lead to liver damage, so really be sure to visit KnowYourDose.org for more information.
From Marvel Studios comes Doctor Strange [amazon], the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange(Benedict Cumberbatch), whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident renders his hands useless. When traditional medicine fails him, he travels to the remote Kamar-Taj in search of a cure, but instead discovers the mystical arts and becomes a powerful sorcerer battling dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Bring Home The Mystifying, Mind-Bending Journey on Digital HD Feb. 14 and Blu-ray Feb. 28.
The Blu-ray and Digital releases come packaged with over 80 minutes of fascinating, never-before-seen bonus materials, including five behind-the-scenes featurettes, five deleted scenes, hilarious outtakes, part two of the comical mockumentary “Team Thor,” audio commentary, and an exclusive look at the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The film boasts an award-winning cast, including Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Imitation Game,” “Black Mass”) as Dr. Stephen Strange, Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave,” “Triple 9”) as Mordo, Rachel McAdams (“Spotlight,” “Southpaw”) as Dr. Christine Palmer, Benedict Wong (“The Martian,” “Prometheus”) as Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg (“A Serious Man,” “Steve Jobs”) as Dr. Nicodemus West, Benjamin Bratt (“Traffic,” “Piñero”) as Jonathan Pangborn, and Scott Adkins (“El Gringo,” “The Expendables 2”) as Lucian/Strong Zealot, with Mads Mikkelsen (“The Hunt,” “Casino Royale”) as Kaecilius and Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton (2007 Best Supporting Actress, “Michael Clayton”; “Julia”) as The Ancient One.
Bonus Features (Bonus features may vary by retailer. The DVD does not include any bonus materials.):
DIGITAL HD & BLU-RAY:
Featurettes
A Strange Transformation – Open your eye to a new dimension of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and see how the filmmakers brought one of comic books’ greatest characters to life.
Strange Company – Find out what it’s like for the cast to work on a Marvel film, and how Director Scott Derrickson engineered one of the most ambitious, imaginative films ever.
The Fabric of Reality – Take a closer look at the movie’s extraordinary sets, meticulously crafted costumes and amazingly detailed production elements.
Across Time and Space – Explore the countless hours of dance and fight choreography the actors endured in preparation for their physically demanding roles.
The Score-cerer Supreme – Join Composer Michael Giacchino and a full orchestra during live recording sessions, and experience the movie’s mind-bending music.
Marvel Studios Phase 3 Exclusive Look – Get an early peek at Marvel’s spectacular upcoming films, including Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther andAvengers: Infinity War.
Team Thor: Part 2 – See more of the hilarious partnership between Thor and his roommate Darryl in this satirical short.
I know… a CRAFT you say… really?! Adam, in all our time together you’ve rarely crafted… Well When the folks at Fox Home Insider offered to help kick start my post with some ideas on how to facilitate this “craft”… I said I went to college as an ART major – I got this…
I rolled up my craft shelves and got to work on how I would make a CRAFT based Troll. It involved taking one toilet paper roll and using that as the body. Then using colored paper (cutting it into small 4 inch long strips) or using colored yarn (cut into 4 inch long pieces) and using glue or tape to affix the chosen hair to the tp roll. Drawing a face on the roll then using some construction paper to make an outfit and use straws for the hands and legs.
I gave the same instructions and materials to my son… and WHAM he said – while the Trolls are cool and they’re cute and colorful – I went in a different direction…. I said hmmm ok… what direction would that be… he said with a glee I created a BERGEN. If you havent seen the new movie – the background is Trolls are being eaten by the Bergens (they look like ogres) so they’re kind of like the bad guys in a way… without missing a beat he said arent you proud you always told me to think outside the box.
Well I’m proud, he did think outside the box and now presenting — How to craft a Bergen.
Required Toilet paper roll, straws, color pencils/markers, paper (color or white will work), and finally tape or glue.
Take the piece of paper and draw an outfit or jacket.
Color the outfit in.
Cut the outfit out of the paper.
Take the toilet paper roll and tape/glue the outfit to the roll (leaving 1 inch at the top).
Draw a face on the Toilet paper roll above the outfit.
Take the straw cut into pieces and tape/glue to the base/sides of the tp roll.
Take some more paper and cut into strips take to the top as hair and there you go.
As a child of the 80’s and 90’s we owned a ton of TROLLS. My sister was a big collector – I got the color boy colored ones from time to time. When I heard this movie was coming out – I needed to check it out. Plus the voice cast is amazing, featuring the talents of Golden Globe® nominee Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, The Accountant), Grammy and Emmy® Award winner and Golden Globe® Award nominee Justin Timberlake (Friends with Benefits, Shrek the Third), Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award nominee Zooey Deschanel (“New Girl”), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad, How to Train Your Dragon), Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award winner Christine Baranski (“The Good Wife,” How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Russell Brand (Get Him to the Greek, Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Grammy Award nominee Gwen Stefani (“The Voice”), Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award nominee John Cleese (Shrek 2, Shrek the Third, Shrek Forever After), Emmy® Award winner James Corden (“The Late Late Show with James Corden”, Into the Woods), Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award winner Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent, “Arrested Development”) and Ron Funches (“Undateable,” Get Hard).
TROLLS PARTY EDITION is out now on Blu-ray and Digital HD. Exclusive to TROLLS BLU-RAY PARTY EDITION – take your Trolls Party to the next level with four interactive Party Mode features where you can use your remote to engage with the onscreen fun. Shower the screen with glitter during party scenes, drop cupcakes when things get scary, high-five Cloud Guy, join Mr. Dinkles for “OH SNAP” moments and much more!
DreamWorks TROLLS—a musical adventure filled with heart, hilarity and pure happy! When their village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens, two mismatched friends must work together in perfect harmony to save the day.
The Hero Clean All-Purpose Cleaner is fragrances with Juniper…. Why Juniper? Well, it’s the flavoring ingredient in Gin. Ahhhh, now you got it. And the All-Purpose cleaner is really just that it could be used on tile, wood, laminate, pretty much anything.
