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Disney’s Cinderella was released yesterday on Disney DVD, Blu-ray & Disney Movies Anywhere. To Celebrate My Sparkling Life is giving away 3 Digital Copies!!
Celebrate Disney’s “Cinderella,” a modern classic that shines with beauty, imagination…and magic! Despite being mistreated by her stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, a spirited Ella (Lily James) resolves to take charge of her fate. Add a royal ball, a Fairy Godmother (Helena Bonham-Carter) and a glass slipper, and suddenly – magic becomes reality!
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Three lucky My Sparkling Life Readers are going to win a Digital Copy of CINDERELLA! This giveaway is open to residents of the US who are 18+ until 11:59 PM EST Sep 30, 2015.
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Star Wars fans are hard-core, we love to have anything we can find that is Star Wars related…and with the new movie “The Force Awakens” coming out next month you can find Star Wars memorabilia just about everywhere you look! I’ve compiled 13 Gifts Your Star Wars Fan Will Love, based on what my kids and I have fell in love with.
1. Battleship: Star Wars Edition Game with Risk: Star Wars Edition Game –
Battleship Star Wars: players choose a fleet of vehicles including some from the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The excitement keeps growing as players command their fleets of starships while avoiding enemy attacks. In this game of strategy, players attempt to hunt down and destroy their opponent’s ships while simultaneously hiding and protecting their own. The Battleship: Star Wars Edition game can be played almost anywhere. The games grid base and target grid converts to neatly hold all the game pieces for on-the-go-fun.
Risk: Star Wars Edition game lets players recreate the dramatic final moments of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Across a TIE fighter-shaped gameboard, players can determine the fate of the Star Wars universe through 3 concurrent, yet distinct, battles. The 3 battles going on simultaneously are: the attack on the Death Star, the shield assault, and the battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Opponents choose to play as the light side or the dark side of the Star Wars saga, and use the classic Risk dice to control characters and ships. No matter which side is victorious, the game is sure to be filled with action and adventure!
2. Hallmark Keepsake Ornament: Star Wars: A New Hope C-3PO and R2-D2
This permanently bickering yet inseparable pair of mechanical droids proved their loyalty to their Rebel friends throughout the Galactic Civil War, and even saved the day a time or two. Now, C-3P0™ and R2-D2™ are back as the 19th installment of the Keepsake series as seen in “Star Wars™: A New Hope™.
3. Monopoly Game Star Wars
The galaxy is torn by conflict! Good and evil are pitted against each other in an epic battle for control. First choose a side. Then travel around the gameboard buying, selling and renting properties based on the Star Wars The Clone Wars animated series. The more you control, the further your power will spread! In this Special Edition you can build settlements and cities in place of the classic houses and hotels, and optional Star Wars rules add even more excitement! Be the most powerful player at the end of the game and you’ll control the Force and possibly the entire Star Wars galaxy.
4. Star Wars: Battlefront – Standard Edition
Wage epic multiplayer battles on Hoth, Endor, Tatooine and the previously unexplored planet, Sullust. Fire blasters, drive speederbikes, snowspeeders and command AT-ATs. Fight as the galaxy’s most memorable heroes and villains, like Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Interact with some of the most beloved characters from the original trilogy. Become the hero or villain of the battle. Pilot X-wings, TIE fighters, the Millennium Falcon and more of your favorite vehicles in exhilarating aerial combat. Find out which squadrons will rule the skies. Seamlessly swap between 1st person and 3rd person perspectives. Partner up with a friend in online multiplayer, share unlocks and have each other’s backs on the battlefront. Fight for the Empire or the Rebellion offline, solo or with a friend, in carefully crafted missions
5. Cross Click/Jot Zone Star Wars Gift Set
Cross presents the Click/Jot Zone Star Wars Gift Set commemorating three iconic Star Wars characters from the original Star Wars film trilogy. Inspired by C-3PO, Darth Vader, and the Stormtroopers characters, these gift sets symbolize the dynamic spirit and color pallet representative of each character. Each Star Wars Gift Set is themed to one of these legendary characters, and includes a stylish Jot Zone journal with debossed character face and Star Wars Logo, plus a matching Cross Click gel ink pen. The pen includes the same character’s emblem and other fine design details.
6. Star Wars Home Theater R2-D2 Popcorn Bucket
Star Wars Home Theater R2-D2 Popcorn Bucket & 1 Bag of Pop Secret Butter-Flavored Microwave Popcorn Reusable Star Wars themed double-sided character plastic bucket One package of butter flavored Pop Secret microwave popcorn Reuse these buckets for toy storage, trash cans or decorations. Buckets measure 8″ in diameter x 6 3/4″ tall. Perfect for the ultimate Star Wars themed movie watch party. Great for birthdays, fathers day, family movie night or a unique gift for your favorite Star Wars for collectors
7. Star Wars Men’s Watch
These watches are simply stunning and a must-have for the grown-up Star Wars fan. Each watch features a Gun Metal Band with black dial, & Quartz Analog movement. The watch is hefty and extremely well-crafted, so it’ll be sure to last as long as your love of Star Wars.
8. Star Wars Millennium Falcon Lighting Decor Lamp
This modern STAR WARS Millennium Falcon lamp is a fantastically unique item that makes for the perfect gift. It’s a designer statement piece that will captivate the audience’s attention. The lamp makes the perfect give for gadget lovers, designers, and scientists. This lamp would be ideal for use in a nursery, a child’s room, in the office, or in the man cave, allows you to customize the lamp color. Power light on/off; pause/play lights; and create a rainbow with 7 COLORS , Power By USB cable (included) Note: USB Adapter not included Approximately SIZE: 6 inch X 9 inch LIGHT : Energy efficient (LED) with a long-lasting lifetime of more than 50.000 hours.
9. American Tourister Star Wars 21 Inch Hard Side Spinner
Travel with the force with these incredible Star Wars bags from American Tourister! This luggage has Single Spinner wheels, Star Wars branded push button pull handle, zipper pulls & ID badge. It is constructed with a split construction with a large mesh pocket on the interior. This bag is sure to take you to a galaxy far far away, in style! I have the 28″ R2D2 and absolutely LOVE it…you can read my review >>> HERE
10. Star Wars Legendary Jedi Master Yoda
Train to become a Jedi with Legendary Yoda! Small in size but wise and powerful, Yoda has trained Jedi’s like Luke Skywalker for over 800 years. Now it’s your turn as Legendary Yoda guides you on the path to becoming a Jedi Master. Standing an impressive 16 inches tall, Yoda’s dynamic motorized body movement and full voice recognition make him the most realistic Star Wars toy ever. He speaks 115 phrases that will lead you to Jedi Wisdom and Lightsaber mastery. And with dynamic 360-degree movement, Yoda comes to life with never-before-seen Lightsaber action! Discover 3 distinct modes of play on your path to becoming a Jedi Master.
11. Star Wars R2-D2 Stein – Collectible 32oz Ceramic Mug
Beep boop! What’s that R2? You want us to flip back head and pour your favorite beverage down your neck? Well, I’m not sure that’s such a good idea with your circuit boards and all, but okay then! Introducing the officially licensed R2-D2 Signature Stein! The R2-D2 Signature Stein stands an impressive 9in tall and can hold up to 32oz of the aforementioned beverage. Crafted in the highest quality ceramic with painstaking attention to detail, the innovative design features a head-hinged lid with genuine pewter thumb lift. Collect the entire line of Star Wars Signature Steins and “May the Froth Be With You.”
12. Star Wars Episode 7 The Force Awakens 16 ounce Glass Tumbler
Grab this limited time offer, set of 4, 16oz Star Wars Episode 7 glasses! These are great for every day use with full coverage art. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave. Hand wash is best for the lifeline of the glasses. It’s an attractive addition to the household, whether it’s at the table, on a shelf, or even in a display case. The full coverage art is bright and vibrantly colored, an eye-catching statement from any angle. Both decorative and functional, these glasses are also great for everyday use, with a 16-ounce capacity and an easy-to-hold cone shape. Artwork features X-Wing, Tie Fighter, Kylo Ren, and the Rebel Forces.
13. PlayStation 4 Limited Edition Star Wars Console
This Limited Edition Star Wars™ Battlefront™ PlayStation®4 Bundle will immerse you in the epic Star Wars battles you’ve always dreamed of and let you create new heroic moments of your own on the world’s most popular next gen gaming system. Featuring a fully customized PlayStation®4 and DualShock®4 wireless controller inspired by Darth Vader, there’s no better place for the ultimate Star Wars fan to live out their Star Wars battle fantasies. This PlayStation®4 Limited Edition Star Wars Battlefront bundle also includes a voucher containing four Star Wars Classics*.
These 13 gift are sure to please your Star Wars fan…but just in case I’ve found a few more that might be on their list…

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On a tiny exotic island, an outgoing parrot and his quirky animal companions befriend a marooned Robinson Crusoe. When their harmonious lives are disrupted by two savage cats, they discover the true power of friendship against all odds.
From the over-exuberant parrot Mak to the snack-obsessed tapir Rosie, from the persnickety echidna Epi to the acrobatic pangolin Pango, from the ditzy goat Scrubby to the commonsensical kingfisher Kiki and the always-cool chameleon Carmello, things are larger-than-life on a tropical isle that is pure wild animal paradise. Then Robinson Crusoe, a marooned human, arrives in the midst of a furious storm, and their lives are forever changed by this bewildering new “creature.” No matter their differences, castaway human and quirky animals embark on a hilarious new adventure, building the island’s first tree-house and surviving together. But when two conniving members of the animal kingdom — the savage cats Mal & May – pounce into a battle for control of the island, Crusoe and his animal posse must uncover the true power of friendship against all odds (even savage cats).
Summit Entertainment presents, Studiocanal and nWave Pictures present, in association with Anton Capital Entertainment S.C.A. and Illuminata Pictures.
*You can learn more about the adorable & very endangered PANGOLIN in this article I wrote earlier this year.
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Fall is just around the corner and it’s my favorite time of year! The cooler weather, beautiful colors and lots of wildlife enjoying the changes. Below are 5 Fantastic Fall Tours You’ll Want On Your Travel Itinerary this year!
5 Fantastic Fall Tours:
Greenland Fall Colors + Northern Lights – Explore and photograph fantastic landscapes of pristine beauty, exotic, arctic wildlife and northern lights. This fall tour demonstrates the beauty Greenland during a time of the year when warm fall colors contrast with the cool blues of icebergs and glaciers. October is also one of the best times of the year to see the magnificent Northern Lights. This 8-day/9-night adventure starts at $7,600 and is a splendid introduction to Greenland.
Great Wall of China Beautiful Colors – In autumn, beautiful colors adorn Beijing and the forests surrounding nearby sections of the Great Wall of China. Smoke trees, maple, persimmon, and dozens of other species turn vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange, usually between mid-October and mid-November. Explore Beijing and its most popular attractions on this week-long China tour. Visit the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven. Hike along the renowned Great Wall, and try your hand at cooking Chinese cuisine. This tour starts at $1,635.
Blue Ridge Mountains Bike Tour – The quality of cycling routes in Brevard, North Carolina may very well be amongst the best in the country. Extreme elevations and more than 100 species of deciduous trees give the Blue Ridge Mountains one of the longest and most vibrant leaf seasons. This fall tour is the perfect opportunity to log some late season miles and witness the changing of the seasons through the beauty of the fall colors. The terrain offers amazing routes for cycling and will include valleys, winding mountainous roads, long elevated climbs and amazing descents. This 6-day/5-night tour starts at $2,195.
Fall Trout Fishing in Montana – In Montana, dominant golden hues begin peaking in early October, with colorful trees including maples, larch and aspen. There also is no better time tofish Montana for large trout than October. The Big Hole Lodge, one of the great fly fishing destinations in North America, offers unmatched wild trophy trout fishing. This Orvis Endorsed lodge is nestled in a magnificent wilderness setting in the Pioneer Mountains of Montana with a beautiful trout stream at its doorstep. This 6/day/5-night tour starts at $3,675.
Tuscany Harvest Season by Bike – Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Italy. Crowds are thinning, prices and temperatures are dropping, harvest season is underway, and the food is fantastic. Fall colors can be found in vineyards, foothills, and mountains in mid-October and into November. This bicycle tour savors the best of the incredibly rich and varied cultural wealth and natural beauty of Tuscany. It is an evocative time to travel to Italy, with hillsides cloaked in ready-to-pick grapes and a fragrance of fermenting wine permeating the air.