Karen Mendes

New TV Spot for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by Karen Mendes | Disney News, Entertainment | 0 Comments

There is a brand new TV spot for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST that aired during the Golden Globes Sunday night! It includes a sneak peek of Emma Watson singing “Belle” from the film! Plus they released a new poster for the movie! I love this one! See the new TV Spot below.. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST New TV Spot Like BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Facebook. Follow BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Twitter. Follow BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Instagram. Visit the official BEAUTY AND THE BEAST website here. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST opens in theatres everywhere on March 17th, 2017!

2016 Holiday Gift Guide : Karen’s Picks

by Karen Mendes | 2016 Holiday Gift Ideas | 0 Comments

Everyone I know, including myself is in knee deep with Holiday shopping. Below are some of my favorite picks for holiday gifts this year. You'll find ideas for Him and Her, The Home, Stocking Stuffers and the kids! 2016 Holiday Gift Guide FOR THE HOME iBT29 Bluetooth Color Changing Clock The iBT29 is a Bluetooth-enabled alarm clock with a difference, adding excitement and color to your music. Stream wireless digital audio via Bluetooth from your iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Play iPhone, iPod or other devices via aux-in jack. USB charging port. Adjustable LED cabinet color and alarm display. Reson8® speaker chamber provides great sound. Built-in mic,...

Amazon Prime Photos has all new features! Plus an opportunity to win a $500 gift card provided by Amazon.com

by Karen Mendes | 2016 Holiday Gift Ideas | 2 Comments

Have you already downloaded Amazon Prime Photos? If you keep reading, I'm about to change the way you store and view pictures! I take photos with my phone EVERY day. Most of them just sit on my phone and never make it onto paper, which is sad. Plus every couple of years I get a new phone and they don't always transfer over. After a while my phone slows down due to all those pictures. If you are like me, you may be looking for ways to Free up space on your phone. Did you know that with your Amazon Prime membership you also have Amazon Prime Photos where you can get free photo storage? Amazon Prime Photos Amazon has launched an all-new Prime Photos experience with Family Vault. Now, Prime...

Clock Work Roller Coaster Building Set

by Karen Mendes | 2016 Holiday Gift Ideas | 0 Comments

Clock Work Roller Coaster Building Set Here is a great gift idea for a kid who loves to build things. K'NEX are great for kids ages 7 and up - boys and girls! Tick, Tock goes the coaster car on the Clock Work Roller Coaster Building Set, from K'NEX. The hour hand inspired, motorized coaster car lift sends the coaster car up the track and down a ride full of twists and turns. This set comes with 305 parts, primarily rods and connectors, to build a K'NEX thrill ride! And if collect the Infinite Journey Roller Coaster Building Set and the Revolution Ferris Wheel building Set (sold separately), you can have a working amusement park right in your home! This toy is recommended for builders...

NEW Black Stainless KitchenAid Suite of Appliances at Best Buy – Just In Time for the Holidays!

by Karen Mendes | 2016 Holiday Gift Ideas, HOT Deals | 1 Comment

Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Best Buy has a new suite of Black Stainless KitchenAid appliances in stores now, just in time for the holidays. I know I'd love a new look in my kitchen and I'm all about being practical for holiday gifts so this would definitely make me happy! Now you may be thinking, what is the difference between black stainless appliances and just regular black appliances, besides the price tag? The KitchenAid black appliances have a softer, warmer look than the traditional stainless steel without the shine of regular black appliances. The are designed...

Disney’s Queen of Katwe

by Karen Mendes | Disney News, Entertainment | 0 Comments

While in Los Angeles last month for the Pete's Dragon event, I had the opportunity to attend an advanced screening of Queen of Katwe starting Lupita Nyong’o. It's an amazing story of a young girl from Uganda named Phiona, who falls in love with the game of chess. She gets it in a way that most don't and before long, her coach realizes she can achieve so much due to her ability to play chess like no other. Her mother Harriet, who is played by Lupita Nyong’o, is a single mother with a very strong will who works hard for her family. She doesn't understand how chess can help her daughter and doesn't see why she should let her continue to learn from this coach. Phiona is an amazing...

Turbo Jet 2-in-1 Building Set from K’NEX

by Karen Mendes | 2016 Holiday Gift Ideas | 0 Comments

Turbo Jet 2-in-1 Building Set Build a supersonic jet, then build a heli-plane with rotating propellers. Over 400 K'NEX rods & connectors are included, plus a battery-powered motor. Build a jet with motorized, rolling wheels and an open-and-close cockpit! Then take it apart and build a heli-plane with working, motorized propellers that you can adjust to spin vertically or horizontally. All K'NEX rods & connectors are proudly made in the USA. This toy is recommended for builders ages 7 and older and sells for $29.99. It requires 2 AA batteries, not included. You can find it in stores now!

Revvin’ Race Car 2-In-1 Building Set from K’NEX

by Karen Mendes | 2016 Holiday Gift Ideas | 0 Comments

Revvin' Race Car 2-In-1 Building Set Build a revvin' racecar, then build a powerful ATV. Includes 370 K'NEX rods & connectors are included, plus a battery-powered motor. Build a super-fast, motorized racecar! Then take it apart and build a powerful motorized ATV than can take on tough terrain. All K'NEX rods & connectors are proudly made in the USA. This toy is recommended for builders ages 7 and older and sells for $29.99. It requires 2 AA batteries, not included. You can find it in stores now!

Hot Snapple® Tea Stock Up Sale at Walmart

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals | 0 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnappleRollback #CollectiveBias I like to have drinks on hand for when we are heading out to a sporting event. Plus I love a good stock up sale and Walmart has a great one on Snapple right now. Stock Up on Snapple 64 Oz. Peach, Diet Peach, and Kiwi Strawberry- Buy 2/$3 on Rollback at Walmart! Buy your favorite Snapple flavors for only $1.50/64 Oz. bottle (originally $1.98) from now until November 30th. Don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy more of your favorite Snapple drinks when you shop at Walmart! Make Time for Snapple!

Storm Reid Cast as Meg Murry in Disney’s A WRINKLE IN TIME!!

by Karen Mendes | Disney News | 0 Comments

The Walt Disney Studios is at it again with another great book that will soon be on the big screen! They announced today that 13-year-old Storm Reid will play the lead role of Meg Murry in the upcoming Disney live action adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle’s A WRINKLE IN TIME!!! Said director Ava DuVernay,"After an extensive search that spanned multiple dimensions, we're overjoyed to welcome Storm Reid to WRINKLE IN TIME as our beloved "Meg." Storm is a tremendously talented young actress who embodies the hopes, dreams and spirit of a character much loved by audiences worldwide for generations. I can't wait to work with Storm as we chronicle Meg's epic quest, alongside Oprah Winfrey,...

Some Tidbits on Disney’s MOANA & Preview of INNER WORKINGS Short! #PetesDragonEvent

by Karen Mendes | General | 0 Comments

While in LA last month for the Pete's Dragon premiere (if you haven't seen it, it was AMAZING!!) I had the chance to learn a little bit about Disney's MOANA which will be in theaters November 23, 2016. I was already looking forward to seeing MOANA this fall, but after talking about the movie with Amy Smeed, Head of Animation, Dave Pimentel, Head of Story, Dave Derrick, Story Artist, “Mini Maui” Animation Supervisor Eric Goldberg and Development Sr. Creative Exec Jessica Julius, now I really can't wait! I love getting an "inside scoop" on Disney movies, my kids think I'm a super star when I come back and tell them about my adventures! From what they shared with us, I really think...

We Use It! Charmin Essentials Soft and Strong

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 0 Comments

There are certain brands that we never stray from and toilet paper is one of them. I grew up using Charmin and since I left my parents house many years ago, I've tried other brands but I keep coming back to the same thing and that's Charmin! Charmin has some new products in stores right now – Charmin Essentials Soft and Charmin Essentials Strong. Charmin Essentials Strong provides a bigger Charmin roll at a Scott 1000-like price* and Charmin Essentials Soft provides Charmin-like softness at an Angel Soft-like price. Charmin® Essentials Soft &Charmin® Essentials Strong are clog-safe and septic-safe with 3x the strength so you can feel your cleanest. Charmin®...

Disney Princess Fans : All the Princess Movies are Coming out of the Vault!!

by Karen Mendes | Disney News, Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

For all of your Disney Princess lovers, for the first time in like EVER, all of the Princess movies will be released from the vault and sold at the same time!!! Now through October 17, 2016 you will find all the princess movies in your local stores. It's the perfect time to complete your Disney Princess Collection or start one for your favorite little princess! This has never happened before and it may not happen again. We are super excited because even though my girls are 11 and 9 they still love the Princesses! My oldest LOVES Belle so I'll be getting her the 25th Anniversary edition of Beauty and the Beast on Blu-ray™ (Out Sept. 20th) for Christmas. She's going to be so excited!!...

Tips for Saving Money on What You Buy

by Karen Mendes | Tips | 0 Comments

Everyone seems stressed by money these days. No matter how hard you work, it seems, it’s very difficult to make enough money to get ahead. In fact, recent studies have shown that if a person or family has an unexpected $400 expense, most people will have to sell something or borrow the money from friends or family to pay that bill. So how do smart consumers make sure that their money goes a long way? They follow the tips below: Savvy Shopping is as Easy as 1-2-3 When you are looking to make a special purchase, it often pays to browse in the real world and shop online for the best deal. Let’s take a purchase of expensive running shoes as an example. Shop at a local shoe discount warehouse...

How to Use Accent Lighting in the Home

by Karen Mendes | Tips | 0 Comments

You might think you don’t pay much attention to lighting, but you do, we all do. Lighting affects our mood and how we interpret space. Think about some of the establishments you have visited. In your memory, does the lighting look the same? Probably not. Let’s use a gambling casino and fast-food chain restaurant as an example. Casinos are generally dark with some large, hanging overhead lights. There is no natural light to speak of. Why? Because if you aren’t able to decipher the time of day, you’ll sit in your chair and continue to gamble. What you thought was gambling for an hour was six, but because the light never changed, you weren’t able to tell. Fast food restaurants work...

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