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The Hatchlings — adorable stars of the upcoming animated The Angry Birds Movie — have a special message for moms across the globe: from our flock to yours, Happy Mother’s Day!
In the 3D animated comedy, The Angry Birds Movie, we’ll finally find out why the birds are so angry.
The movie takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis, We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses), a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck (Josh Gad in his first animated role since Frozen), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride, This is the End, Eastbound and Down) have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.
Featuring a hilarious, all-star voice cast that includes Bill Hader (Trainwreck, Inside Out), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), as well as Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live, next year’s Ghostbusters), Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development), Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project, Neighbors), Hannibal Buress (Broad City, Why? With Hannibal Buress), Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black), Latin music sensation Romeo Santos, and YouTube stars Smosh (Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla), the Columbia Pictures/Rovio Entertainment film is directed by Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis, produced by John Cohen and Catherine Winder, screenplay by Jon Vitti, and executive produced by Mikael Hed and David Maisel
The Angry Birds Movie hits theaters May 20th.
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There’s no time like the present to begin thinking about your trip, particularly when you have little ones to take care of. To get you started, this post has been compiled as a checklist. To alert you of some of the essentials to begin sorting before your holiday.
Visa Application
To fly to some countries, you may need a visa application to be approved before you travel. Because of this, naturally, some people are hesitant to book their holiday and waste money just incase their visa is rejected. However, part of applying for a visa means you need proof of a flight booking for visa application, for evidence of when and where you intend to fly. Which can be difficult to gain without actually spending a lot of money to buy the flight tickets in the first place. As an alternative, you may want to consider purchasing a flight itinerary for your visa application. It’s a fraction of the cost of booking flight tickets. Plus it allows you time to see if you’ll be approved for your visa before you spend money booking the holiday.
Injections
Although you may be up to date on vaccinations that are required in your country, in other countries you could be lacking some essential vaccinations. It’s expected across the world in different countries that the medical care and potential for contracting an illness shall differ. To pre-empt this, it’s wise to ask your doctor whether or not they think you or your family need any injections before you travel. As expected booking, your doctor’s appointment and vaccinations will take time. Plus you may also need more time to allow the effects of the injection (such as swelling and nausea) to subside. Because of this, it’s wise to seek medical advice soon, and book your vaccinations at the next available opportunity.
Travel Insurance
Another element that your holiday abroad can’t do without is adequate insurance to cover you and your family while you’re away. It’s not enough to book the cheapest insurance, you should really take the time to look at the details and survey the terms and conditions of the policy. In the worst-case scenario, should one of you need to airlifted to your home country this could cost in the region of $30,000. And so, unless you have this cash in the bank, it’s wise to choose an insurance policy that will cover you in all instances. As with any insurance policy, you should be honest with the provider about any current health issues you have. As this will allow the insurance to be adjusted to take care of your health issue, should it flare up while you’re away.
Taking a holiday is essential for most families, to step away from the stress that occurs from daily life and create beautiful memories they’ll cherish forever. However, to prevent any issues arising on holiday, take care of the essentials above! This will ensure you don’t lose money from booking your holiday before your visa has been granted. It will mean you are protected from illnesses in a different country. And it means that you have enough travel insurance to sufficiently cover you and your family should something terrible happen.

If it’s the Snow White tale you’re looking for, discover the story that came before in The Huntsman: Winter’s War, coming to Digital HD on August 2, 2016 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on August 23, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Huntsman: Winter’s War on Blu-ray™and DVD includes an all-new extended edition of the epic action-adventure, plus exclusive bonus features that reveal the movie’s behind-the-scenes secrets.
The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Star Trek Into Darkness). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Jessica Chastain: The Martian,The Help) — the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.
BLU-RAY DISC EXCLUSIVES
Two Queens and Two Warriors – The true heart of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is found in its three powerful women, Ravenna, Freya, and Eric’s lost wife, Sara. Learn how the strength and complexity of the film’s female roles drew potent new star power in Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain, as well as convincing Charlize Theron to reprise her role as Ravenna.
Meet the Dwarfs – Nick Frost’s Nion and Rob Brydon’s Gryff brought a sense of levity and fun to the adventure — especially once they met their female counterparts. Explore the importance of all four dwarf characters in the film and on set, where the actors who portrayed them earn a reputation for keeping the fun rolling, even when the cameras stopped.
Magic All Around – Rooted in history, but inhabited by magic, the world of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is a true visual spectacle. Follow along and see how the magic made it to the screen. From Freya’s icy freeze to the gold-laden goblins of the forest, explore the visual effects at work with an exclusive peek behind the curtain.
BLU-RAY AND DVD BONUS FEATURES
Deleted Scenes with Commentary
Gag Reel
Dressed To Kill – Academy Award®-winning costumer Colleen Atwood returns to help reignite the splendor she brought to Snow White and The Huntsman. A visual feast, her costumes often border on the supernatural in their beauty while helping bring the characters to life.
Love Conquers All — From the infectious enthusiasm of director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan to the sisterly bond shared by Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron, the set of The Huntsman: Winter’s War was filled with laughter and life. Actors and artists came together to help create a fairy tale about the pure power of love — and had a blast along the way.
Feature Commentary by director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
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Over the years more and more companies are going green. One that recently caught my eye is Little Twig and Eco-Me. Little Twig boasts a great line of natural body and skincare products for the whole family, and Eco Me provides wonderful natural cleaning solutions.
Little Twig’s products are developed with the advice of pediatricians and real-life parents to provide families with a safe and natural bath time alternative. Little Twig utilize the most effective organic and botanical ingredients in their simple recipe for pure and gentle personal care. They’re also PETA-certified as cruelty-free!
I received the Calming Lavender Baby Wash and Baby Lotion to review. I love using lavender for little mans baths because it’s so soothing for the both of us, which makes it great if your bedtime routine consists of bath time. It helps promote relaxation, so using it during baby’s bath time right before bed helps to encourage a good night’s sleep. The Baby Wash is made with an organic blend of essential oils and mild foam, with a formula of skin-softening vitamin E that’s gentle enough for newborns. It’s also free from phthalates, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and parabens. The Baby Lotion nourishes dry and troubled skin with vitamin E, jojoba oil, and tea tree oil. It is also free from phthalates, parabens, and synthetic fragrances, as well as mineral oils, nuts, soy, and wheat ingredients.
I love using both of these products! I love that their formulas are so gentle while also being incredibly effective. The lavender scent is nice and not over whelming. I think this set would be great for everyone, and if lavender isn’t your thing, Little Twig has more scents to choose from, plus an unscented line for those who can’t handle scents like my grandmother!
Eco Me is certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny, meaning they have no animal testing or bi-products during any stage of the product’s creation. They were founded in 2006 with the goal of removing unnecessary harmful chemicals from the home. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated that the air in our homes is three to seven times more chemically polluted than the outdoor air, and the average home contains as many as 25 pounds of toxic cleaning products. With Eco Me, you can effectively clean your home without having to worry about releasing pollutants into the air.
I received their Dish Soap in Lemon Fresh, which is naturally-sudsing and made with glycerin and natural plant extracts. It’s free from dyes, colorants, harsh preservatives, and sulfates. What it does contain is natural ingredients and plant essential oils, and the bottle is PET#1 BPA-free. Other ingredients include water, coconut-derived soap (a natural surfactant), sodium lauroyl lactylate (a natural, food-grade emulsifier), caprylyl capryl glucoside (a plant-based solubilizer), radish root for antimicrobial benefits, potassium sorbate (a food-grade preservative), and cymbopogon flexuosus oil (lemongrass oil). This works incredibly well to clean up grease and other messes and has a great lemon scent. It lathers up just as well as a non-natural soap, but it’s so much better for you and your household because it’s free from all of those bad chemicals that other cleaners have. But while it contains food-grade and plant-based ingredients, the law requires them to provide a caution warning. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Avoid eye contact. If contact occurs, flush with water. If swallowed, drink water and contact a physician.
If you’re looking take your cleaning routine green this year, adding Little Twig and Eco Me to your lineup of skincare and household cleaners is a great way to do it! I loved all of the products and would highly recommend them based on their efficacy and their ingredients.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”