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DVD Review – The Staircase

December 26, 2022 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the DVD

Inspired by a true story, The Staircase follows writer and war veteran Michael Peterson after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen. On December 9, 2001, Michael makes a frantic 911 call reporting Kathleen has fallen down the stairs of their Durham, NC home. But when the district attorney brings murder charges, members of Michael’s blended family must choose whose side they’re on and which version of events to believe. As the case becomes engulfed in a media circus, a French documentary film crew arrives to meticulously chronicle its many twists and turns. Intertwining multiple perspectives and timelines, this gripping limited series explores the elusive nature of truth, while serving as an intimate portrait of a family’s grief.

My Take on the Series

I always get drawn into these types of stories and this docuseries does not disappoint. The series had great actors and a storyline that really drew you in. Each episode adds to the mystery and through the episodes you really get to see and play out a number of the theories that came up in the actual case. The story is tragic and at times the series is not always easy to watch, especially as you relive the last moments of Kathleen again and again. The story is so complex and every episode really keeps you on the edge of your seat.

DVD Review – And Just Like That…

December 12, 2022 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the DVD

Get set for the highly-anticipated return of Carrie Bradshaw and her stylish, best girlfriends as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases the first season of And Just Like That…, the new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series Sex and the City on DVD December 13, 2022. And Just Like That… The Complete First Season will include all 10 episodes of the show’s first season and is priced to own at $24.98 SRP. The series, which has been renewed for a second season, is also available to own on Digital via purchase from all major digital retailers and is streaming on HBO Max.

From executive producer Michael Patrick King, And Just Like That…, brings the iconic characters of Sex and the City back for exciting all-new series, which finds Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) navigating the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s.

And Just Like That… also stars Sara Ramírez, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Karen Pittman, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Willie Garson and Evan Handler.

The series is executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, John Melfi and Michael Patrick King. Writers included King, Samantha Irby, Rachna Fruchbom, Keli Goff, Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky. The HBO series Sex and the City was created by Darren Star and based on the book Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell.

10 Episodes

Hello It’s Me
Little Black Dress
When in Rome…
Some of My Best Friends
Tragically Hip
Diwali
Sex and the Widow
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
No Strings Attached
Seeing the Light

About the Series

If you are a Sex and the City fan, this is a great series that brings you up to speed on all of the great characters that you have come to love from the original series. While not all of the main characters are back, of the foursome, you will not see Samantha and her absence is hard to see and is felt in the series too. While this is the case you do get to meet a number of new characters too. The series gets into quite a few contemporary issues, challenges and problems that each of the characters are dealing with. After watching this I can say that I am excited to see season 2!

Taking control of your energy and burning fat with Active-PK

October 5, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Active-PK is a revolutionary formula designed to help fight fatigue and abdominal fat so you can enjoy a stronger, slimmer-feeling body.

This formula works by using natural compounds to help activate AMPK — your metabolic “master switch” — which tells your body to stop storing fat and start converting it into clean, usable fuel. This can lead to more energy, fewer cravings, and a slimmer waistline.

PRODUCT BENEFITS:

Help combat abdominal fat
Boost natural energy
Promote clearer thinking
Help minimize cravings
Support a strong, slimmer-feeling body

What are the main ingredients in LCR Health Active-PK™?

These are the main ingredients in LCR Health Active PK:

Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract
Quercetin dihydrate
Berberine HCI

How does Active-PK™ work?

This formula contains 2 of the most powerful AMPK-boosting compounds ever discovered — Berberine and Gynostemma. These plant extracts are proven to help your body trim abdominal fat, boost your endurance, and “crank up” your metabolism by maintaining healthy AMPK production.

Active-PK™ also harnesses the power of Quercetin — the AMPK-kickstarter that makes superfood “super” — to help support high energy levels, optimized brain function, and a slim waistline.

My Take on Active-PK

I have been starting the day with two of these pills every morning for the past few weeks and I have really been noticing the difference. I find that after taking this, not only do I have more energy, but I also find that I am not as hungry. As I go and work out, I find that the energy remains and that it has seemed to help with some of the exercises that I have been doing to target my abdomen. This means that the love handles seem to be smaller which is great too! Finally, as I have used this, I have found that I have more energy throughout the day. The energy is not just at the beginning of the day, but it is sustained throughout the day. I have been impressed so far with how well this has worked and I am looking forward to seeing what happens next as I continue taking this in the future!

Movie Review – A Cinderella Story: Starstruck

July 13, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Movie

Finley Tremaine (played by Bailee Madison), a small-town farm girl, longs to spread her wings and soar as an aspiring performer. When a Hollywood film crew arrives in her sleepy town, she is determined to land a role in the production and capture the attention of handsome lead actor Jackson Stone (played by Michael Evans Behling). Unfortunately, a botched audition forces her to change course. Now, disguised as cowboy “Huck,” Finley finally gets her big break. But can she keep the charade a secret from everyone, including her evil stepmother (played by April Telek) and devious step-siblings (played by Lillian Doucet-Roche and Richard Harmon)?

This is the sixth installment in the A Cinderella Story movie series. Other titles include A Cinderella Story (Hilary Duff), Another Cinderella Story (Selena Gomez), A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (Lucy Hale) A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (Sofia Carson), and A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (Laura Marano).

A CINDERELLA STORY: STARSTRUCK is now available on Digital & DVD, and will be coming to HBO Max later this year.

My take on the movie

This movie had a flair all its’ own. Tonight my family had a blast getting into this new Cinderella rendition. As a father of daughters, I loved the character of Finley and while I hate thinking of someone having to hide who they are. This movie allows Bailey Madison to shine in this role. I honestly did not know that she could sing (and she can) and by the end I was waiting in the credits to see if the song she sang in the movie were actually sang by her (they are). Finley’s stepmother and step-siblings definitely hold onto the title of “wicked” and they truly make Finley work for the life she has. The movie had a lot of laughs, fun, some good songs and more. It is a great family-friendly film that you will not want to miss!

Thanks to Warner Brothers for sending me this film to review, but also some great cookies that we could actually paint and eat (my daughters loved doing this)!

Dripo Cold Brew Coffee Maker Makes A New Type of Coffee

July 25, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Drippo Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Most cold brew coffee makers require waiting at least 12 hours, often up to 24, before a cup of coffee can be enjoyed.

Using the Dripo system is simple. A favorite ground coffee is placed in the middle coffee container. A paper filter is set on top of the grounds to aid in even water distribution during brewing. The coffee container is set into the bottom tumbler and then screwed into the top water container. Ice and cold water are added to the water container and the entire system is secured with the screw on lid. Water drips from the water container into the coffee grounds, through a stainless steel micro filter, and into the tumbler. In about two hours, the brewing process is finished and the cold brew coffee can be enjoyed. Coffee drinkers have the option of drinking their brew black, adding ice, water, or a milk product to the cold brew.

Many coffee drinkers prefer cold brew over traditional brew methods that require hot water because cold brewing methods yield a coffee that has lower acidity and a less bitter taste. Dripo makes the process of creating cold brew coffee easier and faster. The closed system eliminates the potential for the system to be knocked over and spilled. And, a cup brewed in the morning can be enjoyed by the time someone reaches their desk at work or as an afternoon pick-me-up instead of waiting until the next day or paying more at a coffee shop.

Dripo is BPA free and will brew 10 ounces of coffee per use. It is available for $34.95 now at http://www.getdripo.com.

A couple of Dripo Tips

Cold brew takes longer to brew than conventional hot coffee, however the Dripo can whip up a fresh cup of cold brew in just a few hours (not days like other systems).
For best flavor, after placing your favorite coffee grounds into the coffee section, lightly wet them and then place a Dripo paper filter on top (this aids in water dispersion).

Keep your Dripo dripping – if you find it’s taking longer than 2 to 2.5 hours to complete the dripping cycle, follow these tips;

Using hot soapy water, scrub the dripping mechanism in the top water section with a stiff brush. Rinse thoroughly and you should be good to go.
When assembling the Dripo, just lightly screw the top water section on to ensure adequate airflow. Sometimes if it is too tight, the pressure can impact functionality.

My Take on the Drippo Cold Brew Coffee Maker

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Get Creative With 60 Seconds What’s Your Story

July 17, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About 60 Seconds What’s Your Story

Test out your story telling skills with a game that will get everyone exploring their creative side. 60 Seconds What’s Your Story? is an engaging and powerful game that encourages players to create and tell a story inspired by theme cards. But you only have one minute to fit all the elements in! MSRP: $30. Available on www.Amazon.com

My Take on 60 Seconds What’s Your Story

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The 2017 Toyota Camry – Style, Comfort & Power All In One

April 26, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The 2017 Toyota Camry was a great ride. For about a week while I was in Florida I had the opportunity to put the 2017 Toyota Camry through hit spaces. I was able to drive it in both Highway and City conditions and I found that it was a very comfortable and Powerful vehicle that would be perfect for a family. The 2017 Toyota Camry has all of the technological features that you would expect on a new Toyota vehicle. You also get the peace of mind of a great warranty and the ability to be able to get into a vehicle that has a long-standing record of very few repairs needed.

The 2017 Toyota Camry also has a great price tag and for less than $35,000 you can get a vehicle that has everything that most will need to be very comfortable for the long run. In the end, the 2017 Toyota Camry had a kind of Tower, handled well comma and performed much better than I would have expected. If you are in the market for a new Toyota this here, the Toyota Camry should definitely be on your test drive list.

Below are my thoughts on this great vehicle!

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Wonder Forge Board Game #Giveaway

April 15, 2017 by dadofdivas 8 Comments

I always love to find new games to be able to share with my kids and whenever the games can also connect to our favorite movies or characters and Wonder Forge is a great company that continues to impress me with the games that they come out with and the new ones that I just tried live up to the standard that I have come to appreciate.

Wonder Forge

Wonder Forge Despicable Me 3 Linked Up 6+, $14.99

This game is a fun family game, and we really enjoy playing this as a family. This is a game for 2-4 players and takes about a half hour per game. It is rated for ages 6+!

After setting up the game, you choose a link and link two characters together from the face up cards. The links can never cross each other, and once you match up two characters and place your link, you pick up the cards.You need to get a set of either 3 or 4 of the same characters to win depending on how many people are playing. Which gives us a game of strategy, skill, and thinking ahead. This features Gru, Dru, the minions, and more!

Wonder Forge Disney Elena of Avalor Flight of the Jaquins 5+, $19.99

Wonder Forge Flight of the Jaquins is based off of Disney Channel’s Elena of Avalor. Join Princess Elena and her friends on their tricky treasure hunt and soar through the kingdom to be the first to collect all the treasures. Adventure and strategy as well as three levels of game play keep Flight of the Jaquins exciting and fun. Throughout the game you can collect tokens and gain powers to increase your advantage! Geared for 2-3 players and ages 5 and up, it takes about 20 minutes to play.

Wonder Forge Disney Mickey Roadracer Bump ‘n’ Race 3+, $19.99

Ramp up for adventure with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy for a high-speed race through Hot Dog Hills! You can change the course to your advantage, but be prepared, the race can start at any time! The gravity-powered Rolling Roadsters will Bump and spin past obstacles during each round. The Racer that collects the most trophies wins! Hot Dog!

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Playmobil’s NHL Hockey Arena – Lifelike game play! #Playmobil

October 9, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Playmobil NHL Arena

Skate into action with your own hockey match at the Playmobil NHL Hockey Arena. Each of the four NHL players feature a movable arm and hockey stick for even more realistic game play. Simply pull back the lever to swing the stick and fire the puck down the rink towards the opposing goal. Use the goalie to defend against offensive plays by clipping the player to the goal and then using the joystick to maneuver the goalie from side to side for some game-saving blocks! Thanks to the included team decals, kids can customize each player to represent their favorite NHL team. Set includes four NHL players (two per team), four hockey pucks, game play rules booklet, player number decals, logo decals for all 30 NHL teams, score-keeping slide rule, and other game-tastic accessories.

My take on the Playmobil NHL Arena
My daughter is loves Playmobil and loves to use her creativity to bring the world of Playmobil alive. She has used many different sets to create vibrant tapestries to create her own world. This new NHL arena brought in a whole new way to have fun with her creativity and we found that not only could she incorporate this set into her world, but beyond that the fact that you can actually play a hockey game against someone else made it even more fun! As is the case with other sets this set is very well made and I love all of the additional add-ons that you can purchase with this such as the Stanley Cup or even a Zamboni! Playmobil continues to offer amazing quality that will last you years! Below you will see a video that my daughter and I made to let you see the arena and to give you some more of our thoughts!

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