Disney’s timeless tale Pinocchio, considered one of the greatest animated films ever made with two Academy Awards, joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection. Now it will delight a whole new generation of dreamers with its masterful animation, unforgettable characters and award-winning music. The movie which inspired the world to wish upon a star.
If you dont know Pinocchio – then all I can say is sorry… cause really this is a timeless tale – that I couldnt wait to introduce my children too. Take a look at the trailer and go and pick it up for yourself on Disney Movies Anywhere or on Bluray/DVD.
For the last year I’ve been working with Chobani to share my family’s love for their products. With a new year upon us, we as parents will talk about dieting and eating healthier. Well, maybe this year it shouldn’t just be talk… maybe that means filling it with healthier foods, especially for kids. It’s so easy to fall into bad snacking habits for kids – I know it’s happens to us from time to time… you’re on the go, it’s cheaper, it’s sometimes easier…. but for the better part of the last year we’ve been eating Chobani Kids Greek Yogurt Tubes… I learned to keep 3 tubes in the freezer at all times, cause as we get up and go we don’t have to worry about keeping them cold – they’ll melt into the perfect Greek Yogurt snack. Made with creamy lowfat yogurt, real fruit, and with 5g of protein and 25% less sugar than the leading kids’ yogurt it’s simply a healthier choice.
When we are home, we give the kids all types of different snacks but the Chobani Kids® Greek Yogurt Pouches are perfect for snacks because you can twist the cap on and off (as we know our little ones have a very short attention span)… so I take a big role in that waste not want not… and since we go through 2 boxes of pouches a week – there shouldn’t be any waste.
Less Sugar. Chobani Kids Greek Yogurt Pouches contain 25% less sugar than leading kids’ yogurt*.
More Protein. Chobani Kids Greek Yogurt Pouches contain 2x protein than leading kids’ yogurt*.
Only Natural ingredients. Chobani Kids and Tots Pouches and Tubes are made with only natural, non-GMO ingredients, with no artificial flavors, sweeteners or preservatives.
Now you might be saying I don’t see the kid pouches but I see Chobani Tots® Pouches. Which are specifically designed for the littlest eaters in mind, perfect for infants 6 months to 24 months.
Only Natural ingredients. Chobani Tots Pouches are made with only natural, non-GMO ingredients, with no artificial flavors, sweeteners or preservatives.
Positive Nutrition. Chobani Tots Pouches are made with real fruits and vegetables, and contain 12 mg of Omega-3 DHA and come in three delicious flavors: Apple, Banana Pumpkin & Mango Spinach. *Chobani Kids® pouch: 10g sugar, 8g protein (16% DV); leading kids’ yogurt: 14g sugar, 3g protein (6% DV) per 3.5oz serving.
I have had a long standing relationship with Pampers and am honored to say I was one of the first dads invited to be part of the Pampers Baby Board. Over the years I’ve gifted hundreds of diapers to people and charities, and Pampers was especially helpful when they answered my call to assist after Hurricane Sandy. So, when I saw the group of people Pampers wanted to support next, it didn’t take but a second to say yes.
Pampers would like to say Thank You to the nurses for the support that happens leading up to those memories of birth and their help facilitating strong relationships between newborns and their parents during the very crucial first minutes, hours and days of life.
In collaboration with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), Pampers has launched the 2nd annual Pampers Swaddlers Thank You Nurses Awards to honor Labor & Delivery nurses, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurses and Postpartum nurses around the country. Now through January 27, 2017, I am asking you to talk about this program and invite other parents, co-workers, family members and friends to nominate and share the story of an extraordinary nurse who provided your babies and families with special touches of love.
All you have to do is ask them to nominate that special nurse that went above and beyond at www.pampers.com/thankyounurses – it’s that simple. I can’t imagine what it’s like to be a nurse – seeing and dealing with the amazing joy and the other side of the spectrum but always having to be there and be smiling.
We’ve had three different and incredible delivery experiences over the years (and plenty of ER trips to the PICU) and while the faces and names changed, the amazing staff from NYU Langone Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. The loving and caring support that we received from those nurses never did… When we had our first child we had the nurses help teach us breastfeeding, she even taught me how to swaddle Marc in those first few hours. These nurses became part of our family for those first few days, caring for the new borns and equally caring for my wife.
It’s that great time of year again when CES show us what we’ll be drooling over in the months ahead… last year I talked about the previous iteration of the Bitdefender Box, which blocks connections to malicious URLs and scans local devices for vulnerabilities. To me it was a safety net that I needed to have with all the smart devices (cameras, TVs, speakers, etc) but this newer version of the Bitdefender Box 2.0 takes it to another level with deep level packet inspection on network traffic, detect network intrusions and let the administrator to block any new device connecting to the network.
You might be saying – I already have a router – sure but here’s the thing that Smart TV and Fridge you just got arent running anything to protect themselves on the internet waiting for some 12 year old hacker to writer a script and make those items paperweights or worst part of a bot network attacking institutions. Because of poor security that leaves millions of home networks vulnerable to attack, its a pretty solid investment to make in the near future.
2017 will be a huge year for the IoT (internet of things) there will be more then ever connected smart devices that are really smart devices running different operating systems. I’m betting you’re thinking what whos got one of those… but I’m sure you know a friend with an alexa or an echo the smart devices from Amazon, or an chromecast. Those are all smart devices that could one day be hackable (I really hope not since I have both them but I still feel a lot safer thanks to having Box).
This year we got a peak at the second-generation Bitdefender BOX. It is now running on a 1.2 GHz, dual-core ARM Cortex A9 SoC, backed with 1GB of RAM. According to Bitdefender, the next generation of its hardware security solution can not only secure your smart home devices, but also your home network. By using machine learning to figure out your average internet traffic habits, the Box 2 will reportedly be able to spot any malicious traffic and put a stop to it. Pre-orders for the Box 2 will open up this summer, and shipments are expected to start by the middle of 2017 in the U.S.
I am not the easiest of body types to shop for… I’m not what they typically call off the rack and certainly I’m a far cry from the sample models. I was invited to attend a fashion event and I almost passed up on attending cause really me and fashion weren’t friends… I liked jeans cause of the fit and comfort but boy did that all change. JC Penney partnered with Michael Strahan to create the MSX collection that I really feel was just for me. The fit of the clothes are great for bigger size men, they even have a big and tall line.
Be it an awesome hoodie, or sweatshirt.
or wearing a pair of paints to work that are comfortable (I’ve purchased like 4 pairs in each color)….
This season, JCPenney and Michael Strahan partnered with Complex to create a video! This video captures how each line by Michael Strahan at JCPenney – whether it’s The Collection or MSX – is the perfect fit for the real guy who is on the move and wants to look good! Isn’t that you!
And I even got a shout out from Michael Strahan himself…
Now if you loved Star Wars growing up this will be the film that you’ve waited for… if you are a purist and said 1,2,3 werent for me… then this is it… its right on tone with the original 4,5,6. Without giving too many spoilers (I’ll try to keep this spoiler free). This story is the backstory to how the Rebels come to be, how they come to learn about the death star, and get the plans to the death star.
Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated, first-ever standalone Star Wars adventure, ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY is now playing in theatres everywhere!
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.
I loved this movie… I really think anyone can see it, you dont have to be a Star Wars fan to know really where this story starts (sure its great to have the backstory but really it does standalone).
Every talks about how they want to help make your life easier, rarely does that become true… then a friend of mine offered to send me a Babbleboxx – which ended up being the coolest package of gift ideas.
Now I hand picked a few of the selections to share with my reads because no only did I like the suggestions (some of which I already had and use but some of them I’m totally planning on getting for some of my friends and family as gifts.)
I wanna start with an item that I think will be the big gift for all the teens Casio is a name thats been around for dozens of years… but I’m not sure I connected them to style but when I opened the box – what I saw was a complete shock… I saw something that I would have said would have cost over a thousand dollars nope I was wrong, for just a couple of hundred dollars you can pick up the CASIO EQB600 which is super attractive and really an amazingly sophisticated look. Casio’s EDIFICE timepieces possess features including Bluetooth, multi-layered dials, world time, daily alarms and more. Made with strong, comfortable band materials of resin and stainless steel.
Casio’s EDIFICE EQB600 uses Bluetooth to connect to a smartphone via the Casio Watch+ app. As a result, wearers can adjust the watch to display the correct time in the current location and for over 300 cities worldwide, even correcting for Daylight Saving Time. With the help of Casio’s Tough Solar Power, this timepiece has a battery life of approximately 7 months which means wearers don’t have to worry about low batteries on long trips. Its also water resistance up to 100 meters and because of the bluetooth link has a phone finder function too. You can find this watch at select retailers like Fred Meyer Jewelers and amazon.
We’ve all heard of a fitbit but I love this next idea of the Wearable Wellness Tracker from Spire, forget only tracking steps – track your stress and learn how to handle it. Spire is the only wearable that increases mindfulness and productivity by tracking breathing patterns reflecting our state of mind. Spire’s in-the-moment notifications makes becoming mindful more attainable throughout the day while in-app breathing exercises and guided mini-meditation sessions promote the modification of negative behaviors.Through consistent, unobtrusive, and actionable insights, Spire users take an active role in making positive, reflexive improvements towards a greater holistic health and well-being. Spire charges on an included wireless charging pad, features a 7-day battery and is washer proof. At only $99 its a great gift for those that need help to reduce stress (hello, thats totally me!) or thats into their overall wellness. While you can find it on amazon, our friends at Spire wanted to offer a $10 off your purchase of Spire at the following link – Discount is applied at checkout. https://spire.io/r/Influencer
The 2(X)IST Men’s Activewear collection is designed to support you from total relaxation to game changing performance. Featuring moisture wicking fabric and innovative design, these pieces are just a small glimpse into the active lifestyle of the 2(X)IST man. I love these Mesh shorts I found on amazon and even picked up one for my uncle. The line looks super cool and you can find more at 2xist.com
Lastly is something I’ve used daily for YEARS and I think its a great stocking stuffer. Every morning I put on my Old Spice deodorant, so I was excited to try out two new products the Old Spice Sweat Defense and Hair Pomade products. With nearly 80 years as an American icon, Old Spice is the authority on the male grooming experience. Old Spice Pomade provides Moderate Hold and Low Shine Finish, for hair that’s reworkable. Old Spice Sweat Defense delivers 66 percent sweat reduction, outperforming the 20 percent category standard for anti-perspirants. Sweat Defense is also turbocharged with Old Spice’s proprietary BCD technology that traps and locks away bad odor as it occurs.
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We love GameStop… We shop there pretty regularly, well till the point where the staff knows our name. When GameStop asked to sponsor a post about holiday gifts from GameStop – I was like absolutely.
Lets start with the items that Marc found while shopping at GameStop.
My Daughter Harper – Loves the princess gear at GameStop so while she doesnt play the video games she does love their toys. She picked up a Princess Peach amiibo figure and it’ll just be good for her imagination play. She found a Funko Pop from Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Belle and quickly added that to her cart. She also picked up a new cup with Belle the Princess on it as well.
My youngest Daughter Harlow – is only 1 and a half, so she heads to the stuffed animals and finds the largest pikachu stuffed animal she can hold. She nuzzles with that for a minute walks it over to Harper’s cart and drops it in before making seeing the Princess Zelda plush and doesnt let that go… not even to head to the check out.
Here are some of the amazing video games – I picked up for Marc for his Nintendo 3DS…
Marc is a superfan of Skylanders Imaginators, but didnt have the Dark starter pack so we got that for him. Now go brings his skylanders where ever he goes…
Marc is also getting into Yo-Kai Watch so picking up the new Yo-Kai Watch 2 game was pretty easy.
Then of course being a big Nintendo fan we got the newest Super Mario game… Super Mario Maker.
I also highly recommend Just Dance 2017 – its a game the whole family can play!
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Kevin James plays Kevin Gable who is a newly retired police officer living in Massapequa, New York, on Long Island, who looks forward to spending time with his wife and three kids and with several other retired officers. However, he soon discovers that the trials he faces at home with his family can be as challenging as what he had faced on the job.
We got to sit with Kevin James, Erinn Hayes (who plays Kevin’s wife Donna), and producer Andy Fickman. One of the running themes of questions for Kevin was about him being a native Long Islander and what it really means to him to be able to return to Long Island and filming in Bethpage.
Followed by a set tour guided by Andy Fickman. Andy shared how Kevin Can Wait is the first scripted drama to be shooting full time on Long Island and how much work went into launching the studio.
The next episode will be airing on CBS at 8pm 11/7/16.
KEVIN CAN WAIT: Who’s Better than Us?
Kevin gets jealous when he hears how happy his former patrol partner Jimmy (Adam Sandler) is with his fit, new rookie, Nick (former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman), and sets out to …
The best superhero movie of the year, Marvel’s DOCTORSTRANGE is finally playing in theatres everywhere! This is the latest chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a movie that must be seen on the big screen, but I highly recommend seeing it in IMAX 3D. The 3D effects are some of the best I’ve ever seen in movie.
I felt like I was on a rollercoaster ride between the effects, the movement of the camera, the action it was all incredible. The wildest ride yet for a Marvel movie. The story of Doctor Stephen Strange, the Master of the Mystic Arts, who made his first appearance in Marvel comics in 1963. A lot of the original Steve Ditko’s comic book art influenced the environments that were created for the film… which again just goes to show you how close Marvel stays to the original content.
The story follows world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange, whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place—a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange—armed with newly acquired magical powers—is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence. Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange” stars Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Imitation Game,” “Black Mass”), Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave,” “Triple 9”), Rachel McAdams(“Spotlight,” “Southpaw”), Benedict Wong (“The Martian,” “Prometheus”), Michael Stuhlbarg (“A Serious Man,” “Jobs”), Benjamin Bratt (“Traffic,” “Piñero”) and Scott Adkins (“El Gringo,” “Expendables 2”), with Mads Mikkelsen (“The Hunt,” “Casino Royale”) and Academy Award® winner Tilda Swinton (“Michael Clayton,” “Julia”).
While filming in New York City, Benedict Cumberbatch, in full costume, went for an afternoon cup of tea between setups with his wife and some friends in a cafe in Greenwich Village. Even the usually nonplussed New Yorkers were surprised to have a Super Hero in their midst.
