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From Aardman, the producers of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit comes Shaun the Sheep Movie, a farm-tastic adventure for the whole family, arriving just in time for the holidays on Digital HD November 10 and Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and DVD (plus Digital) on November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, this “world-class winner” is rated 99% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and was the #1 movie on their Summer Movie Score Card for 2015.
MEET SHAUN! He’s a little sheep with big dreams, and lately, life on Mossy Bottom Farm has become a bit dull. When Shaun takes the day off for some fun in the Big City, he gets a lot more action than he bargained for. Now Shaun and his flock must use their wits to hatch a baaaa-rilliant plan to get back home in an adventure the whole family will love.
The Shaun the Sheep Movie home entertainment release comes loaded with bonus features including a fascinating look behind-the-scenes of the making of the film as well as interviews with the cast and crew.
BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES*
“Making the Shaun Movie” Featurette
“Meet the Characters” Featurette
“Join Shaun Behind the Scenes” Featurette
“Meet the Crew” Featurette
Parody Poster Gallery
Bring home the little sheep with big dreams just in time for the holidays when Shaun The Sheep Movie arrives on Digital HD November 10 and Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
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While in San Francisco earlier this month, we visited the Walt Disney Family Museum to check out the exhibit “Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja” that showcases original work of his most iconic Disney characters, such as the menacing villain Scar.
In 1980, Deja was accepted into a training program at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. He passed the program and began working on much loved Disney productions. He worked on The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast & Princess & The Frog. The artwork in this exhibit include watercolors, charcoal, ink and paper, sculpture and more. I just love this watercolor of Simba & Mufasa.
But my favorites are his wire works…
If you are a fan of Disney and want to learn more about the history behind the magic then make sure to visit the museum before the exhibit ends. The Walt Disney Family Museum is also displaying works from Deja’s current independent project called Mushka, features a young girl and her tiger, “A story of love and sacrifice set in Russia”. You don’t want to miss it!
The Lion King is now available on digital and Disney Movies Anywhere and will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on August 29!

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Multi-platinum rock band Godsmacks lead singer Sully Erna, has a brand new tradition that is taking on in the rock world: 8:15TequilaTime. The band & fans everywhere are taking a moment at 8:15PM everyday, to raise a toast to the good life (Pura Vida) with Pura Vida Tequila.
Looking for a drink to start off your Rockstar UpROAR Festival with? Try the Sully Smash inspired by the ever so talented Sully Erna using Pura Vida Tequila!
photo courtesy of Pura Vida Tequila
SULLY SMASH
INGREDIENTS
1½ oz Pura Vida Añejo
½ oz NARANJA Orange Liqueur
¾ oz Organic Agave Nectar
1½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake to chill and combine. Strain into a highball glass packed with crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint
Be sure to follow along with me and other bloggers as we bring you a behind the scenes look at the Festival including inside the Pura Vida Party Bus with Godsmack! Follow along with hashtags #puravidaparty & #815tequilatime
For more about this experience and the festival go HERE!
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Be sure to check out some of my recipes utilizing the delish Pura Vida Tequilas
& Remember to ALWAYS drink responsibly!
*photo & recipe courtesy of Pura Vida Tequila.
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There are plenty of myths about diet and exercise, but one of them that isn’t a myth is that when it comes to weight loss and fitness, diet and exercise come hand in hand. It is more effective to increase your activity and start to each more healthy at the same time than it is to do either alone.
Choose a form of exercise you enjoy. It could be that you like dancing, so you go to a dance fitness class at the gym. Maybe you decide to walk to places you would usually drive to. Whatever you choose to do is better than no exercise at all, however, don’t try to do too much before you are ready as it could overwhelm you.
Make sure you are never hungry
A diet plan that leaves you hungry will never work because you will end up caving in and eating something you are not ‘supposed’ to, to rid you of your hunger pains. Not only will you be more likely to give up on your diet if you feel hungry, but you will also be more irritable and unable to concentrate properly. If you want a diet plan, it is better to choose one that allows you to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables so that you do not feel hungry during the day. Foods full of fibre can also help you to feel full, and if you use a smaller plate, you will start serving yourself smaller portions.
Do not ban yourself from eating foods that you love. Stopping yourself from eating them will make you want them more, and there is no harm in treating yourself now and then.
Plan your meals
Having a plan for what you are going to eat in the week will reduce the temptation of a last-minute decision to eat something unhealthy that you bought from the shops. It will also allow you to keep track of what you are eating, and you can make sure that you are not eating as much unhealthy and processed foods. You should also stop buying junk food to have at home, stock up on alternative snacks instead because if you do not have junk food at home, it will reduce any temptation to eat it. Soon you’ll find yourself reaching for the healthy snacks.
Professional help
If you find that you are struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise, then you might have to consider weight loss surgery. If you book an appointment with a bariatric surgeon, they will be able to talk you through the options that might work best for you and explain to you how it would help you through your weight loss journey.

The cold weather does tend to give us some cravings for comfort food and things like carbs, right? They’re just so good! But after we have had these kinds of treats, the levels of serotonin levels really rise, making us think that we are happier. But as the day starts to go on, you will start to crave these things more and more. So in order to deal with this, then it is a good idea to have something that is a protein-packed, especially for breakfast, so it can help to keep your energy levels up as the day goes on. Low-fat snacks are good options if you are craving something sweet and still are after that serotonin hit.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of fat that we need in our body, that is naturally found in foods like fish, nuts, and seeds. These fatty acids are really great for helping joint pain and stiffness, and they are also great to help reduce inflammation in our body. Things like arthritis can be much more likely in winter, because of the cooler temperatures can mean we exercise less, and combined with the cold weather, this can mean joint pain. Looking into rheumatoid arthritis treatment options is a good idea, as well as adding omega 3 fatty acids into your diet. As mentioned above, they do help with joint pain and inflammation. These fatty acids have also been shown to reduce levels of depression, which is something that many people can feel a lot more in winter. If you suffer from seasonal depression, then it could be worth a try.
Eat More Green and Orange Vegetables
If you want to be healthy, then we know that having plenty of fruits and veggies in our diet is a must. But there are some that are better than others at this time of year. Fruits and veggies that are green (especially dark green) or orange in color, are the best to be eating, as they have such a good combination of sugars, nutrients, and fats. So think about adding foods like spinach, kale, carrots, oranges, squash, and Swiss chard into your diet. They are great to add into smoothies and soups if you’re struggling to know how to fit them in.
Cook With Spices
There are some foods that are great to have in our diet because they are full of flavor. They can also be full of plenty of goodness that we need in winter. For example, onions, garlic, cilantro, and ginger are some great foods that add a lot of flavor to meals. They can also help our immune system. Spices like turmeric is a great spice that is bright yellow in color, and it is really powerful to help with inflammation, as well as heart disease. It also acts as a powerful antioxidant, so it is a must in foods like curries or stews and can be added into tea or coffee too, for a boost.

I was provided a behind the scenes look at Papa Murphy’s from BSMMedia & Papa Murphy’s, however all opinions are 100% my own!
Tuesday I had the opportunity to go to a local Papa Murphy’s Pizza and look behind the scenes! I really had fun and learned a lot! I would love to give you that behind the counter look too!
What is Papa Murphy’s Pizza? Papa Murphy’s is a Pizza restaurant, but different than other local pizza restaurants. At Papa Murphy’s you can call in or stop by and order your freshly made pizza. Then you “take” it home and “bake” it when you’re ready. This is perfect for busy families, just pick one up on your way home, pop it in the oven for 12min..you have dinner! First thing when I arrived they had orange juice and chocolate chip cookies (YUM) to fill my tummy! They also made a super delicious cinnamon wheel that I got to try…OMG! It’s like a slice of heaven! Since I had never even been to a Papa Murphy’s I had a lot to learn!
Next up, was a look at all their toppings, which are super fresh! Their fresh produce was delivered and right away washed and ready for prepping. They sliced and diced everything right there in store!
Ok, it’s not the fresh veggies, but it looked sooo good!
You know what else is fresh? Their pizza crust. They also make their crust in-house and let it rise for a day, and then it is made and served the next day! I got to watch the whole process that day and it was really neat to see.
Once the crust was ready, I got to create my own signature pizza! It was a so much fun, and I created a really delicious pizza!
I got to make the Family size…What size would you need?
I’m not to creative when it comes to pizza, so I just created a Family size meat pizza, something everyone would love!
Now here are some fun facts that I learned that day! And there was a lot to learn.
Papa Murphy’s loves helping out their community. They offer fundraising programs to local community groups, such as selling Peel-a-Deal cards to family, friends.
Papa Murphy’s offers five different combinations of pizzas and crusts:
Fresh Pan – thick, buttery crust that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Signature – their famous crusts on which their signature pizzas are made.
Delite – packed with flavor, thin on the crust. It has 25% less fat, and 35% fewer calories than their original crust.
Stuffed – loaded with two layers of fresh dough stuffed with fresh and yummy ingredients.
CYO (create your own) – make it your own and add your favorite items!
I also learned that you can call during the day to place your order and then pick your pizza up after work! How easy does that make meal planning for your family?
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The pizza was really good that night too!! We just threw it in the oven for 12 min and we had a delicious dinner! The family size was a lot bigger than I was thinking too…I thought we would need more to satisfy my boys, but everyone had 3-4 squares (yes I cut it in squares, it was that big) and seemed to be satisfied…I hope you give Papa Murphy’s a try if you haven’t already, I think you will love it as much as we do!
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