BUBBLE GUPPIES: THE PUPPY AND THE RING on DVD June 2

A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS follows our three under-appreciated and over-burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. And if creating a more perfect holiday for their families wasn’t hard enough, they have to do all of that while hosting and entertaining their own mothers. By the end of the journey, our moms will redefine how to make the holidays special for all and discover a closer relationship with their mothers.

While most people have never heard of them, Jon Favreau the director of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” is one of those people who just think pangolins are the coolest critters out there. Jon even included one in the movie…you’ll meet him not long after you meet Baloo, & provide comic relief during a particular scene in the movie. During my recent trip to L.A. for the #JungleBookEvent, we were educated about the critically endangered Pangolin. Jeffrey Flocken, who is the North American Regional Director for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), shared details about this rarely heard of animal, why they are so endangered, & how we can help to conserve & protect this creature from extinction.
Photo Courtesy of ifaw.org
What is a Pangolin?
“Pangolins are very little known and incredibly awesome animals…They are a mammal, unique to their taxonomy branch, and there is no close relative… they are under a tremendous amount of pressure, experiencing extinction throughout its range and it’s because it’s being captured for the wildlife trade, in most cases illegally, although still legally in many cases.”
Why are they so critically endangered?
Their meat is considered a delicacy throughout Asia, particularly in China. Their scales are used for various things…they are ground up and used in traditional Asian medicines & can also be found in belts & boots.
6 Facts you need to know!
There are eight different species of Pangolins. Four in Asia and Four in Africa
Pangolins are so endangered, they are very likely to become extinct in our lifetime unless we do something to prevent it.
Pangolins are solitary, nocturnal animals…so not much is known about them or how many are truly left in the wild.
There has never been a successful breeding program in captivity.
It’s almost impossible to keep them alive once they’ve been taken from the wild.
The only zoo in North America to currently house a pangolin is the San Diego Zoo.
Photo Source: www.awf.org
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is working to try to set up protection so that the animals can no longer be traded legally, which will also help stop the illegal trade. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued their 90 day finding on the pangolin petition on March 16th. IFAW got a positive finding, which means it will go through the full process to determine if pangolins warrant “Endangered” protection. IFAW is asking for the public to sign a petition in support of protecting the pangolins. While we wait for this petition, please check out this page for more information on protecting the pangolins.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for Mr. Pangolin in Disney’s The Jungle Book, out TODAY!

If your a shopper, there’s no better time of year to snag some fantastic deals! Right now during the Glamulet pre-sale event, you are able to get your hands on brand new charms that have not been released yet!
About the company:
The Charms Brand Glamulet was launched in 2014 to offer to every woman a new range of trendy and elegant quality jewelry at an affordable price. Glamulet believes that every woman should be allowed to express herself and to feel pretty. Each woman can mix and match the charms and make a special piece for someone or herself.
The Pre-Sale Deal :
Head to their pre-sale page here & score up to 50% off your order if you are fast enough & buy now. The earlier you buy the more the discount will be. Plus if you use my code – sparkley15 you will get an additional 15% off. Which means you can buy more! Items will ship November 20th so you will have them in plenty time for the holidays!
Here are a few charms that are available to choose from :
As if the sale wasn’t enough, there’s more! 100 lucky winners will be sent a set of pre-sale charms worth $75 for entering in the giveaway below!
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Having all boys, I’ve seen my share of video game play, our game collection has just about caught up with our DVD collection! One console that’s been on their list…the XBOX One. Now that it comes with Halo 5, you can bet I’ll hear even more talk about it. Anything to do with guns & missions they are all over. Are you excited about the new console? Enter to win below!
Xbox One Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition 1TB Bundle
Own the Limited Edition Halo 5: Guardians Bundle, featuring a 1TB custom console and controller, a full game download Halo 5: Guardians, the Warzone REQ Bundle, and more. With design inspired by Spartan Locke and UNSC technology, the extraordinary hardware takes you deeper into the Halo Universe. From the metallic blue accents and military insignias to the sound effects, this is dedicated to Halo fans!
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On April 25, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal’s Gorkha region, triggering an avalanche on Mt. Everest and devastating local communities. That’s the story you know. The story you don’t often hear is what happens next: the struggle to get Nepal back on its feet. That’s where you come in.
Intrepid Travel will be donating all profits from its 2015/16 Nepal trips to on-the-ground projects supported by our not-for-profit organization, The Intrepid Foundation. Having already raised over $300,000 USD in our Nepal Earthquake Appeal, our target is to reach $1 million in fundraising by the end of next year’s season. This is an achievable goal, and it needs just one thing to be successful: you.
All you have to do is book a Nepal trip in 2015 or 2016. Intrepid will take 100 per cent of those profits and put them towards on-the-ground projects supported by The Intrepid Foundation.
We’ve accomplished a lot already, but the true test for Nepal still lies ahead. For all the most up-to-date info on our trips, safety assessments and our foundation partners in Nepal, click the link below.
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