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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)!

Game Review: DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power

June 28, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the game

Suit up as the DC Super Hero Girls and save Metropolis!

In DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power you get to join the fight as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl from the animated series DC Super Hero Girls, and save Metropolis from the tinkering terror of Toyman! With the city in danger, even frenemies like Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Star Sapphire will need to band together to help protect the town. Each Super Hero and Super-Villain has a unique set of abilities: for example, Wonder Woman uses her warrior skills with the Lasso of Truth and Flying Shield while Harley Quinn wields her Pop Roulette blaster that fires off mischievous effects to do both a little good and a little bad at the same time.

Freely explore the city as teenagers

Explore Metropolis as your alter ego: a high school teenager. Take on missions to help out local citizens, put a stop to graffiti in the town, save lost cats, and much more. You can even rebuild the mysterious Hob’s Bay, customizing new buildings to reimagine the area totally in your style. And don’t forget to meet up at the best hangout spots from the show like Metropolis High School and Sweet Justice…both of which happen to be perfect places to snap photos to share on Superstapost.
Power up your super squad

Choose which Super Heroes and Super-Villains you want to recruit for your crime-fighting team, taking on exciting battles and missions throughout the city. Each character can unlock new abilities as you play, so always level up and pick your favorites as the battle rages on. Plus, make sure you dress for the part because you can shop around for upgrades to the latest crime-fighting suits in addition to the most fabulous Superstapost-ready outfits.

Other features

Join the fight for justice as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl from the animated series DC Super Hero Girls
Team up with the playable Super-Villains Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Star Sapphire
Save Metropolis with each Super Hero or Super-Villain’s unique abilities by defeating the tinkering terror of Toyman
Explore the city like a hero or a regular teenager and visit iconic hangout spots from the show. Metropolis High School and Sweet Justice: here we come! But be careful not to reveal your secret identity
Build up Hob’s Bay, an abandoned part of Metropolis, and put your own stamp on its fresh new look

Check out these game images

My Take on the game

I played this for a few hours and found that the game was a lot of fun. You get a good story mixed in with characters you have grown to know and love from the DC Super Hero Girls franchise. There are numerous tasks that you will have to do with different Supers. Some of the tasks are easier than others and some may take you a few tries to get it right, or at least it did for me. You get to flip between RPG mode and a photography mode which allows you to take a break every now and again. You also get some foreshadowing as you will find that both the heroes and villains are at the same school, even though they may not realize it at first. As you move through the game the levels are challenging and each monster or other challenge is different, so you will find that you will stay challenged throughout the game. One of the things that I liked is that the game is fully voiced and even minor characters have a voice. This is a nice touch as not all games offer this. You will find that you can start to build out your world, but then you have to protect what you have built. There are mini games that are fun and you can take pictures and share them on the equivalent of social media in their world. Overall, the game is a ton of fun, and whether you are a DC Super Hero Girls fan or not, it is a fun game for the whole family!

Grab a copy for yourself on Amazon!

Starting your health journey with Bio X4

June 3, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

It can be hard to say no to our cravings. Cupcakes, cookies, soda and fries are completely fine to eat once in a while, but a daily habit of consuming these foods in an excess amount can lead to bigger health issues. But March is National Nutrition Month, which makes it the perfect time to kickstart your nutrition journey – and a little extra help doesn’t hurt.

Nucific has created Bio X4 to help consumers have a little extra push towards starting on a path of healthy eating, with indulgences in moderation. The small pill contains powerful ingredients like Caralluma Fimbriata (which eases unhealthy food cravings), ECCG (a natural compound in green tea that boosts your metabolism and burn fat) and Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium (probiotic strains that help with digestion).

My Take on Bio X4

I have been using Nucific Bio X4 for the past few weeks and I can say that it does exactly what it reports. In using this on a regular basis I have come to find that it does do a great job at curbing appetite and cravings and helps with digestion and metabolism. I know in getting older, I need to keep these things in mind and finding a natural way to manage this is perfect and something that I am glad to have found. If you are looking for a natural way to manage these issues, I highly encourage you to consider Nucific Bio X4 today!

Game Builder Garage – Nintendo Switch

May 29, 2021 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

Do you have a child that is interested in gaming? Do you have a child interested in making their own games? If so, watch the below video as we get ready for the new Game Builder Garage.

Learn to make games from the minds at Nintendo

Have you ever dreamed of building your own video games? The Game Builder Garage™ software is a great place to start! Anyone can learn the basics of game design and visual programming with step-by-step lessons.

Power up with a new skill

Learning something new is like gaining a real-life power-up!

Game Builder Garage helps you understand the basics of visual programming in a fun, memorable way.

With your new power-up, you just might look at the video games and apps you enjoy every day in a different way. Continue learning to power yourself up even further!

Flex your creative muscles

Ready to take the lead? Let your imagination—and curiosity—run wild in Free Programming, where the sky is the limit!

Add Nodon to your programming screen and decide how they interact to bring your game to life. You can even choose the music or an exciting theme.

Even if you’re not quite sure what to make, playing around with Nodon might just give you a great idea or two.

Share with friends

Exchange codes with friends to download* their games and share your own! Check out the programming behind downloaded games. You can even use this feature to work with friends.

Creating Digital Masterpieces with Myfirst Sketchbook

April 26, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The moment your child draws their first picture or any masterpiece for that matter, whether it’s a picture of you, a rainbow or the family pet, is a special moment you want to cherish and boast about. But do you remember where it is? Perhaps it’s up in the attic getting eaten by moth balls? Perhaps you thought it was in your filing system, but it turns out not to be in the right file? Maybe you were too worried to send it to relatives for fear of it being lost in the post? Or maybe, perish the thought, it was chucked in the trash with other piles of paperwork?

The easy-to-use Myfirst Sketchbook is a portable drawing pad with instant digitization

The lightweight sketchbook with 10″LCD screen comes with an array of cool features including.

Built-in memory – so no matter how much they draw, you’ll no longer have to worry about the paper trail.
You can upload the artwork via the myFirst Sketchbook app to your preferred device and share it safely and securely with all your friends and family. The app also comes with features allowing children to explore different drawing techniques and outcomes.
One key erase.
Lock function.
Child user-friendly.

Also included with the sketchbook is:

Smart stylus.
Set of pen tips to allow then to explore the different drawing techniques we mentioned earlier.
Free leather case to protect the sketchbook from all those unexpected bumps, knocks and spills (we know it happens!)
Charging cable – one full charge means you’ll get 50 hours usage.

Find out more – https://myfirst.tech/

My thoughts on the device

Lucyd Eyeglasses – Staying Connected Wherever You Are

April 2, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Lucyd eyeglasses are different than any other glasses I have ever worn before. You see, I have worn glasses since I was a kid, and I also live a busy life that requires me to stay connected. Sometimes when I am out and about, I worry about this, as I know that working in digital media I at times have to be on something immediately.

Lucyd was founded in 2017 by Harrison Gross, David “Eric” Cohen and Konrad Dabrowski, a dedicated trio of tech entrepreneurs passionate about upgraded eyewear. Early on, they observed that there wasn’t a single pair of prescription glasses on the market that had smart features, but also addressed the human need to see clearly and comfortably.

They set out to build those glasses, and succeeded with their Lucyd Loud product line. In the process, they’ve built a one-of-a-kind eshop experience, where you can try on glasses virtually, consult their in-house eye doctor for free, and pick from a huge amount of custom lens options.

Unique Features of Lucyd Glasses

Cutting-edge smartglasses with improved sound and touch controls over the competition, all at a price that matches standard prescription glasses.
A full range of custom lens options, including Readers and Progressive Prescriptions, at a significant discount compared to most eyewear retailers.
Rapid 3-5 day global shipping, with free priority shipping (and return shipping) inside the USA.
Quick concierge-level customer service, dedicated to making sure you love your glasses.
Free eye health advice from our in-house optometrist.
Best-in-class virtual try-on provided by FittingBox. Live stream glasses onto your face without uploading a photo.
Ultra-secure checkout including payment plans and cryptocurrency options.
Ultra-secure checkout including payment plans and cryptocurrency options.
Risk-free 7-day return policy and 90-day warranty on all our glasses.
Profitable programs for resellers and affiliates, with no MOQ’s.

Lucyd Giving Back

As part of our commitment to improving the vision of people worldwide, Lucyd donates a quality optical frame to New Eyes or a local Miami cause for every Lucyd Lyte sold. New Eyes is a charity established to empower children and adults with the glasses they need to pursue a better quality of life.

Additionally, they offer an 18% discount to students, educators, US uniformed services and veterans. Contact them at [email protected] to claim your discount, please include a copy of proper identification (you may censor any sensitive info).

My Take on Lucyd Eyeglasses

Below you will find my review of Lucyd glasses. I have been wearing them now for about a month and have to say that I am really impressed with the quality of the frame and the glasses themselves, but beyond that I am impressed by the technology embedded into the glasses themselves.

Being someone that is constantly on the go, I know the importance of being able to stay connected and as a dad, I need to do that in a way that many times keeps my hands free and these glasses do just that.

The other thing that I wanted when purchasing these glasses were transition lenses as I knew that I would use them both as glasses and sunglasses. The process of ordering the glasses was siple and you could easily add on or subtract features without any issue.

The glasses are made directly for you, so when you get them you know that they will give you what you need. When I got mine, I made sure that they were charged up and tried them out and I can tell you, they did not disappoint.

The glasses connected seamlessly and I found that the sound quality of music or even a phone call was great and not having to worry about holding my phone was even better. One piece of advice, if it is windy, find a spot to have a phone conversation which is away from the wind as that is the only issue that I found (but this is easily remedied.)

All-in-all I have been really impressed with my Lucyd Lyte glasses thus far. If you have never checked them out for yourself, I highly recommend that you do. Click here on my affiliate link to check them out for yourself!

Give A Great Gift To a Dad For Valentines Day!

February 10, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Are you looking for an amazing way to celebrate a dad or man in your life for Valentines Day? Sometimes it is not always easy to come up with that perfect gift, but that’s where the Manly Man Company comes in!

About the Manly Man Company

Origin Story

The idea for the Manly Man Company® came to Greg Murray after a simple conversation with his wife Jacquie, for whom he had recently bought a bouquet of flowers: Why isn’t there a gift for men that’s equivalent to flowers? Yes, you can buy men flowers, but the practice isn’t what you might call commonplace. The couple speculated that a bouquet of beef jerky might be the perfect stand-in. Soon after his wife surprised Greg with the very first iteration of what is now called “Man Bouquets”— sticks and sheets of jerky carved into the shape of flowers and roses that are presented inside a pint glass or beer mug “vase”.

Veteran-Owned Business

After the Murray’s discovered man bouquets were the perfect solution for the dilemma of what to get “him” for Valentine’s Day, during their first week in operation, Greg called a high school classmate with him he enlisted in the Marine Corps— Ben Wynkoop, to join Greg and Jacquie as the third Co-Founder, to efficiently place their custom products in front of as many people as possible, online.

The Manly Man Company boasts an ever-growing line of unique, custom and curated gifts that include:

My take on the Manly Man Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet

I was really impressed by the beef jerky flower bouquet that I tried out. I received one that had a great mix of both sweet and spicy and all of them tasted amazing (Even my kids loved them – yes I shared). The presentation was beautiful and the pint glass they came with was fun (for a glass of beer). This is definitely a company that stands out and has such unique things. Get ready to be asked to share when this one of a kind gift reaches your door.

Holiday Gift Guide: Hovertrax Prizma

December 19, 2020 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Razor Hovertrax Prizma

Prismatic Light Show – The colorful LED lighted wheel hubs and front-facing light bars create a prism of color wherever you hover
Electric-Powered Fun – Reach speeds up to 9 mph (14.5 km/h) with dual 150-watt brushless hub motors and up to 40 minutes of continuous fun on a single battery charge
Learn on the Go – Select from two modes: Training or Normal and learn at your own pace. The mode indicator, anti-slip rubber foot pads, and Razor’s EverBalance technology empower riders of all levels to hover with confidence
Top Tier Safety – The patented Razor Hovertrax is UL 2272 certified, meets both the industry’s highest electrical safety standards and Razor’s commitment to excellence
Pick Your Color Story – With three colors available, select the one that suits your style

My Take on this Cool Hoverboard

This is a totally amazing hoverboard. It is loose but also responsive. You can make a slight adjustment of weight and it responds easily and quickly. This responsiveness allows you to have tight turns and careful maneuvering.

The deck feels nice underfoot. It has grips that make it so that you do not slip or lose your footing.

My daughter loved the look of this hoverboard. She also loved the LED lights. You get some amazing color on the wheels and in the front of the hoverboard so you look pretty cool while riding.

The hoverboard holds a charge very well. They say that it will last about 40 minutes of continuous use. We have not used it continually for this long, but in the amount of time that we did, we found that it will last about 2 days before we have to recharge.

The Hoverboard offers you two “modes”: a slower mode designed for training and a faster mode for those who know hoverboards well. This is important at first when you are learning how to ride and then you can go to the faster speed too.

This is a great hoverboard and I highly recommend it to all!

Movie Review – Upside-Down Magic

December 17, 2020 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the movie

In Upside-Down Magic, when 13-year-old Nory discovers she can flux into animals and best pal Reina can manipulate flames, they enter the Sage Academy for Magical Studies. But Nory’s wonky magic and tendency for turning into a “Dritten” – a half-kitten, half-dragon – lands her in a class for those with unconventional powers, and she and her classmates must prove that their upside–down magic beats right-side up!

Cast

Izabela Rose as Nory Boxwood Horace;
Siena Agudong as Reina Carvajal;
Kyle Howard as Budd Skriff;
Max Torina as Andres Padillo;
Elie Samouhi as Elliot Cohen;
Alison Fernandez as Pepper Paloma;
Vicki Lewis as Headmaster Knightslinger;
Yasmeen Fletcher as Chandra;
Callum Seagram Airlie as Phillip;
Cynthia McWilliams as Professor Argon;
Elaine Hao as Professor Han;
Amitai Marmorstein as Professor Lewis

My Take on the Movie

As someone that has read the book, I will say that the storyline and characters of this movie mostly don’t follow the book. There are a number of extras and the storyline is a bit different, with new characters that were not in the book itself. That being said though the movie was still a fun movie for the whole family to watch together.

The movie had a very diverse cast which was great to see. Whether you have read the book or not, I would still recommend the movie as a family friendly movie. If you have read the book, go into watching the movie with a clean slate. Enjoy the movie, the characters and the plot and you will find that it was a fun way to spend some quality family time.

Holiday Gift Guide – Just Dance 2021

December 17, 2020 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About Just Dance 2021

With Just Dance 2021, dance to over 600 songs with the Just Dance Unlimited subscription streaming service. One month FREE included with the game
Play with friends and share the fun with co-op mode
Dance the way you like by creating your own personalized custom playlists
Enjoy eight new kid-friendly songs and choreographies for a family-fun experience
Use your smartphone to track moves with the Just Dance Controller app – no additional accessories required! Up to six players can join

My Take on the Game

My daughters love Just Dance games and as a father I have to say that I love hearing them giggle and laugh as they are “busting a move.” Especially during this pandemic while we are confined inside, this game allows my kids the ability to keep active and moving while they dance to some of their favorite songs. The songs are a great mix of genres, and you will find that there is a great mix of choreography that will challenge your kids in many different ways. I have even jumped in, and even though this dad does not have the most fluid movements, I got in there with the best of them.

In the game you will find a great mix of moves from hip-hop, modern, Zumba, etc. and while I did not know all of the songs, my daughters did and they loved hearing them! You will also get a nice workout from the game, so get ready to get your move on!

So whether you like Harry Styles or Eminem, you will love this game!

This holiday season, get your dance on with Just Dance 2021.