I've been doing home preserving or some form of home canning for the past 25+ years. I love to get into my kitchen and make up a few batches of homemade jam, jellies, conserves, chutney, soft spreads and more. These little treasures are always welcomed at my table, especially during the winter … [Read more...] about Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
Books and Movies
National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States
Just in time for the National Park Service's 100th anniversary, National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States, has been 100% redesigned and updated with all-new information and maps. It was first published in 1989 and has sold more than 1.25 million copies. For the new eighth … [Read more...] about National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States
Children’s Book: Little Banty Chicken and the Big Dream
Lynea Gillen, a licensed professional counselor and yoga teacher in Portland, Oregon, has just released Little Banty Chicken and The Big Dream. With a heartfelt message, this beautifully illustrated book teaches children the importance of dreams and how by sharing them can lead to discovering ways … [Read more...] about Children’s Book: Little Banty Chicken and the Big Dream
Girls: The Complete Fourth Season on DVD
Nominated for Two 2015 Emmy® Awards Including Outstanding Supporting Actor for Adam Driver and Outstanding Guest Actress for Gaby Hoffman ~ GIRLS: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON is available February 16th, 2016 on Blu-ray™ with Digital HD & DVD. Just in time to catch up before Season 5, Emmy® … [Read more...] about Girls: The Complete Fourth Season on DVD
National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide U.S.A.
Every week I like to sit down with my grandchildren and read books to them or have my grand daughter read books to us. It's extremely important that we instill the love for reading to our children or grandchildren at a very early age. We love storybooks, picture books, activity books and we … [Read more...] about National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide U.S.A.
Togetherness: The Complete First Season
HBO® Comedy Series from Brothers Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass called TOGETHERNESS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON is available on February 16th, 2016 on Blu-ray™ with Digital HD, DVD & Digital Download. Prolific indie filmmakers Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass make their TV debut with the “funny, … [Read more...] about Togetherness: The Complete First Season
Movie Review: LEGO Friends Girlz 4 Life
Warner Bros. Home Video provided me with some of the materials I used in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own. On February 12th, 2016 Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and The LEGO Group released a brand new movie DVD titled: LEGO Friends: Girlz 4 Life. It's available on blu-ray combo … [Read more...] about Movie Review: LEGO Friends Girlz 4 Life
Movie Review: Steve Jobs
An intimate and revealing portrait of one of the chief architects of the digital age, Steve Jobs was released onto Digital HD on February 2nd, 2016, and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on February 16th, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From Oscar®-winning screenwriter … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Steve Jobs