Here it is January 18, 2012, and the order I made earlier in the week from Mr. Chewy is here. Online purchase deliveries surely are easier than lugging heavy dog food bags from the store to the car then to the door. You see my dogs are a hefty male 100 pound St. Bernard and a smaller female 50 pound boxer. Boy, do they eat a lot! Boy, does the good stuff not available everywhere cost a lot! I hate the local pet store prices.

Almost lost my Roxie this summer. Luckily a caring vet, major surgery, and loads of TLC saved her. She left the hospital a picky eater. While contemplating bulk mail ordering I was offered the opportunity to try Mr. Chewy, which I accepted. Mr Chewy has a user friendly site. I registered for an account and began by ordering kibble and treats.

I liked the fact that I could track my order, review my order history, and even set up a delivery schedule. I liked the prices more. Dog food selection (52 brands listed) was amazing–cans, dehydrated, dry, and food rolls–for every all stages beginning with puppy then adult then senior–specialty products too like alkaline based, all natural, gluten free, grain free, healthy coat, limited ingredient diet, low glycemic, natural, no potato, organic, prescription, sensitive digestion, urinary tract health, vegetarian, and weight control.

I have been paying on the average of $47.99 for a thirty pound bag of select adult super premium. The same bag costs only a dollar more online delivered direct to me…well worth the savings in time and convenience as well as today’s gasoline. I like to be a smart shopper and ordering from MrChewy.com is the best way for me to go.

If you have pets, please check MrChewy.com yourself. They pride themselves on “Delivering Pet Happiness” and that is a very, very good deal.

Mr Chewy is on Facebook and Twitter.

The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product testing and review. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

Left house 9:00 A. M.(EST) Monday.
Arrived in LAX 17 hours later.
Destination Disneyland with 2+ hours on the freeway.
Yoda, I need an ally too.
California driving is insane!

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The all new Buddies movie comes out today!

Today, January 31, 2012, The Walt Disney Studios proudly unleashes Treasure Buddies, an all-new live action feature for the whole family on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital. The 6th film in the Buddies franchise stars everyone’s favorite talking canine superstars Rosebud, B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha and Mudbud, as the pup pack journeys to mysterious Egypt in search of the greatest treasure known to animalkind, the legendary Cat’s Eye jewel, from the lost treasure of Cleocatra! Danger lurks around every secret sphinx, cryptic crypt and puzzling pyramid as Ubasti, a devious cat, schemes to possess the mystical jewel and use its powerful energy to rid the planet of all dogs! With help from new lovable friends Cammy, a baby camel – and a mischievous monkey named Babi – the gang and their new friends avoid booby traps, solve puzzles and explore a mysterious tomb in their most exciting and challenging adventure yet.

Treasure Buddies tail wagging adventure debuts across North America as an all-new 2-Disc Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD), 1-Disc DVD and Standard Definition and High Definition Digital on January 31, 2012.

Bonus Features:

· DIGS: B-Dawg Edition – In this fun bonus feature, B-Dawg the hip hop happening pup gives a tour of his home to kid reporter G.

· “Roam” Music Video – A re-make of The B-52s song performed by Caroline Sunshine, Kenton Duty and Adam Irigoyen from the cast of the Disney Channel hit series “Shake it Up.”

Director/Producer & Cast:

Producer/director Robert Vince, the imaginative force behind the popular worldwide hits Air Buddies, Snow Buddies, Space Buddies, Santa Buddies and Spooky Buddies, creates his most fetching adventure yet with Treasure Buddies. Starring Mudbud (voice by Ty Panitz – Santa Buddies, Spooky Buddies, How to Eat Fried Worms), Rosebud (voice by G. Hannelius – Space Buddies, Snow Buddies), B-Dawg (voice by Skyler Gisondo – Santa Buddies, Space Buddies, Spooky Buddies), Budderball (voice by Nico Ghisi – Santa Buddies, Space Buddies) and Buddha (voice by Field Cate – Santa Buddies, Space Buddies), the film also stars Richard Riehlel as Thomas Howard, Mason Cook as Pete Howard, Edward Herrmann as Philip Wellington, Adam Alexi-Malle as Amir, Mo Gallini as Tarik, Christopher Maleki as Seti and Anna Primiani as Cleopatra.

Stay connected with the latest news and information on Treasure Buddies.

· “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDisneyBuddies

· View exciting trailers, games, video clips and more at www.disney.com/TreasureBuddies

WIN IT!

ONE winner will receive a Silver Treasure Chest containing a Large Stuffed Animal Treasure Buddy decked out in “adventure wear” and a Treasure Buddies BD/DVD Combo Pack.

HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)

To enter leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite Disney canine character is.

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Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.

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Over the holidays hubby and I traveled out of state to see middle son. The trip was great BUT with incident. Bad weather, high winds, and an incoming snow storm made things topsy-turvy. First the gas went out. Next was the cable. About then I advised ET to find some candles. Simple fact is remote areas often do not get the priority service that densely populated ones do.

Winter alert. Resolve for the new year to prepare for the unexpected. Emergencies happen. Resolve to Be Ready in 2012. Begin by going to Ready New York’s online tool, the Readiness Challenge.  Take yourself through real-life emergencies, complete the scenarios, then create with the help of Ready New York resources an emergency plan of your own.

New Yorkers – If snowstorms are predicted, you can go here to find out the order in which the city will plow the streets to help you prepare. Also, make use of the My Meeting Place Facebook app to help you make your emergency plans.

I just sent out an emergency preparedness Go-Kit (bag, pocket radio,flashlight, first-aid kit, batteries, worker’s gloves, light sticks, emergency blanket, tissues, and whistle) to ET. He called to thank me then asked me why he needed it since he didn’t live in NYC. Quick response: Be prepared. It’s winter. Not only New York businesses and New York families have to deal with emergencies. Plan.

With that said, I will be giving away the same emergency preparedness kit I gave my son (value $50) to one lucky reader. Good luck.

WIN IT!

ONE winner will receive an Emergency Preparedness Kit.

HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)

Take the Readiness Challenge and then leave a comment telling us what steps you are taking to be prepared for a winter storm or any type of emergency in the New Year.

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Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.

THE SMALL PRINT.

US addresses only please. This contest will end on Friday 02/10/11 at 11:59 pm est. If you’ve entered any of my giveaways before then you know that only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!

The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product testing and review. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

ELMO’S FAVORITE THINGS

• DVD Release Date: February 7, 2012
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of discs: 1
• Language: English
• Studio: Sesame Street
• ASIN: B005SH64QE

It’s packing time again as I’m leaving on a jet plane to visit my grandbaby. Knowing just how much Princess loves Elmo, I made sure to slip in the DVD Elmo’s World, Favorite Things! It is an educational, entertaining show perfect for preschoolers. Elmo, with a high pitched voice and signature giggle, puts on quite a show singing, dancing, and playing. That cheerful, curious, lovable furry red monster is one great children’s character.

Segments of Favorite Things! include Birthdays, Building Things, School Friends, Pet, Games, Beach, and Dinosaur. Its questions (i.e. “How do you pretend to be a dinosaur?” or “How do you play with a pet?”) teach counting, vocabulary, friendship, and more. Each is like a mini real life field trip building interest, knowledge by exposure. Kids learn by the experience.

Elmo’s pet goldfish Dorothy, Mr.Noodle, his brother Mr. Noodle, and his sister Miss Noodle, are there along with Elmo showing, describing, and classifying things. Love the diversity of the kids they meet in this video–boys and girls, all special, diverse, with their own needs.

Available in stores and online February 7, 2012, the SMRP of Sesame Street Elmo’s World * Favorite Things! is $14.98 and fun, fun, fun. With a running time of 135 minutes and a downloadable activity book, is there any better way to explore the world?

The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product testing and review. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

THE FAT BOY CHRONICLES

• DVD Release Date: January 3, 2012
• Rated: Unrated
• Run Time: 78 minutes
• Number of discs: 1
• Language: English
• Studio: Phase 4 Films
• ASIN: B005WTG698

Signaling out someone who is different and targeting him with ridicule, making him the butt of jokes is not right but it is reality. Bullying is not OK. It hurts. Emotional, verbal and physical harassment is abuse that leaves scars.

The drama The Fat Boy Chronicles is based on a true story by authors Diane Lang and Michael Buchanan. It’s about bout teenagers in conflict. Its hero Jimmy Winterpock (Christopher Rivera) is 14, 5 5″, and 187 pounds. His family and church support him, but his classmate peers are cruel and taunting.

Living in a thin-obsessed teen world, their aggressive words and deeds have brought his sense of self-esteem to zero. He eats to ease his pain. He feels he has no friends, feels invisible, is not cool enough. His class assigned daily journal gives him the chance to express what he really feels about the taunts and teasing.

A medical checkup with a kid friendly doctor makes Jimmy lose weight. A girl named Sable (Kelly Washington) and his best friend Paul (Chris Bert) make him see that other kids have problems too–it is just that they aren’t always as visible.

When Mr. Winterpock, Jimmy’s father, tells him “People are mean because they don’t like themselves,” the statement rings true. The church preacher’s sermon, “Tragedies become opportunities,” helps him figure out who he really is. He tutors a jock, helps a friend, takes the part of Romeo in a play, and gets the girl.

The Fat Boy Chronicles listing at $29.99 was released to DVD January 3, 2012. It can be found in Red Box Machines, Blockbuster Video, and online. The 78 minute feature accompanied by special features like an audio commentaries by the movie directors and book authors, cast interviews, eBook preview, and Bullying Prevention Association information can help open dialogue especially for teens in conflict.

I am a hard audience to please. Too many movies are poorly written, poorly acted, mindless cliches. So saying that I give it without any reservation a big thumbs up is really saying a lot. Sensitivity training can avert many problems. As a retired public school educator, I wish tools like this had been available when I was still in the classroom to help open dialogue and understanding.

Loved the animated introduction and background music–it fit the story and its audience. Loved the film and its message. Hated the bullying reality BUT it needs to be understood. Every state in the U. S. A. should have laws to protect its victims.

The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product testing and review. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.