Karen Mendes

Star Wars: The Force Awakens First Look On Instagram’s New Landscape Orientation

by Karen Mendes | Disney News, Star Wars | 0 Comments

Did you hear that Instagram announced that - in addition to square posts - you can now share photos and videos in both portrait and landscape orientation? With this update, Instagram users can upload widescreen video which will be more cinematic than ever. This week StarWars released an exclusive look at their upcoming film, THE FORCE AWAKENS, using Instagram’s new landscape orientation. As part of this collaboration, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is the very first video content to be showcased in this new format for the Instagram community. Star Wars: The Force Awakens First Look On Instagram There has been an awakening... #StarWars #TheForceAwakens A video posted by Star Wars (@starwars)...

Green Mountain Dark Magic K-Cup Deal

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals | 0 Comments

Green Mountain Dark Magic K-Cup Deal Don't miss this weeks Cross Country Cafe Sale where you can get the Green Mountain Dark Magic K-cups for only $11.99 per box of 24. Check out the sale... HERE. And when you spend $59 or more shipping is FREE. So grab a friend and place an order! This sale is good through 9/1/15 so SHOP NOW!

Back To School With BJ’s Wholesale Club #BJsBTS

by Karen Mendes | Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

If you read my blog often, then you probably know that I'm a fan of shopping at BJ's Wholesale Club, especially when we are having a big gathering. While I don't buy in bulk all the time, there are certain things I always go to BJ's to purposely buy in bulk... like school snacks! Below are 6 reasons why you should be going Back To School With BJ's Wholesale Club. Back To School With BJ's Wholesale Club My kids take a couple of snacks to school each day plus they have peanut free classrooms because some of their friends have allergies. So I pay special attention to what goes into their lunch boxes for snacks in the classroom and in the cafeteria. I like shopping at BJ's because I can...

Save on Boiron Calendula Cream at CVS/Pharmacy starting 8/23/15

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals | 0 Comments

The sun has been hot the last few days. We haven't had a hot August in a few years and the sun is not disappointing us right now! We still have to watch out for sunburn because the sun is so hot. Our skin really can get a lot of wear and tear in the summertime. By the end of the season, it can look like a war zone. One product that can help your skin bounce back from the harsh summer and look refreshed is Boiron Calendula Cream and you can score a great deal on it at CVS starting Sunday! Boiron Calendula Cream Boiron Calendula Cream helps promote the healing of cuts, scrapes, chafing, minor burns and sunburn. The moisturizing texture of Calendula Cream makes it ideal for use...

Add Puffs Tissues to Your Back To School Shopping List

by Karen Mendes | Lunch Recipes, Product Review, TODAYS HOT POST | 0 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Puffs but my opinions are 100% my own! Back to School time means back to germs time. Seriously, that's one thing I look forward to at the end of the school year, no more passing germs around in school! Before my kids were in school we were hardly ever sick. Even the common cold was rare in our house. But once they hit elementary school, our immune systems got a work out. They bring EVERYTHING home. And if it's not them bringing it home, it's their friends since they are always at our house too. One thing I try to drill into my kids head is proper hand washing. If they always wash their hands, then they won't spread or get as many germs. It's been proven! ...

Walt Disney Short Films Collection Review

by Karen Mendes | Disney News, Entertainment | 0 Comments

I will admit that I look forward to seeing Disney movies because of the shorts. The girls do too. They've been talking about a few of them for a while now since we first saw them. That what is also exciting about owning a Disney movie on Blu-ray; they always include the shorts. But what about owning a blu-ray that had a collection of shorts in one place? Walt Disney Short Films Collection Walt Disney Short Films Collection is now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD and you can own all of their shorts in one place! This collection includes: Frozen Fever (2015) – Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, Peter Del Vecho, Aimee Scribner Feast (2014) – Academy Award® Winner, Patrick Osborne, Kristina...

Add Cinderella to your Home Movie Library in September

by Karen Mendes | Disney News, Entertainment | 0 Comments

I have been a huge Cinderella fan since I was a kid. If there's a Cinderella movie on, then I am there! So needless to say when Disney released Cinderella earlier this year, we were there opening weekend! And now I'm excited that we'll be able to own a copy of it soon in our Disney home library! Plus it includes the short Frozen Fever - which my girls LOVED!!! Add Cinderella to your Home Movie Library in September Disney’s beloved and empowering fairytale told in a new beautiful way, Cinderella, arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere September 15th! The bonus features includes over 12 minutes of additional scenes, the “ Frozen Fever” theatrical short and...

Twinings Earl Grey K-cup Deal

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, TODAYS HOT POST | 0 Comments

This week at Cross Country Cafe you can grab Twinings Earl Grey Keurig Kcup tea for $9.99 per box of 24! ! My husband is a huge Earl Grey tea drinker and this is the only brand he'll drink! About Twinings Earl Grey Tea When Earl Grey received a gift of delicious aromatic tea in 1834, he wanted more. Twinings was one of the tea companies he asked to recreate the recipe, and their Earl Grey Tea has been a much loved favorite ever since. Twinings Earl Grey Tea K-Cups contain a blend of several black teas and bergamot oil to create this distinctive and aromatic beverage. CLICK HERE to see how you can save $5 on your next purchase! When you spend $59 your entire order ships for FREE. Sale...

Best Buy Wish List and Gift Ideas Page makes Shopping Easier #GiftIdeas #WishList

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, Product Review | 0 Comments

Disclosure: I was compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card for sharing this information with you. Any opinions are 100% my own. I have a few people in my family I shop for throughout the year for different events, that are those 'hard to shop for people'. Either they have everything or I have no idea what they want or need. When you become an adult, you don't go around telling people what you want for your birthday or for Christmas as the holidays approach. That would be pretty funny if we did! So when companies make gift giving easy for me, I'm all for sharing about it. Best Buy is one of them. We all use electronics and there are consistently new items in the electronics...

Own Disney Pixar’s Inside Out this Fall

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

Own Disney Pixar Inside Out this Fall If your kids have been begging to go see Inside Out again, you'll be happy to know that in a couple of months you'll be able to watch it from home! From the imaginative minds of Disney-Pixar comes Inside Out on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere October 13th and on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Combo Pack and On-Demand November 3rd! Plus, along with the extensive line-up of bonus features including deleted scenes, the theatrical short film LAVA and “Paths to Pixar: The Women of Inside Out,” comes the all-new animated short “Riley’s First Date?” For a hilarious sneak peek of the brand-new short please view the in-home trailer below. Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out...

6 Alternative Transportation Options in West Hollywood

by Karen Mendes | General | 0 Comments

6 Alternative Transportation Options in West Hollywood One of the joys of traveling is experiencing the pace of life from different cities and locations. One particular area that offers visitors the chance to experience people watching, shopping, a bustling nightlife scene, and enough landmarks to fill a vacation is West Hollywood. West Hollywood hotels offer a number of different price ranges and amenities to fulfill the needs of every type of traveler. From the economy class of Best Western to the personality filled Le Montrose Suite Hotel, visitors can quickly and easily find their desired accommodations that meet their unique spending requirements. Better yet, once a hotel is selected...

On the Set of Liv and Maddie and Exclusive Look at Andy Grammer’s Special Appearance

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

Disclosure: I received an all expense paid trip to Los Angeles California for the #LiveAndMaddieEvent and #AntManEvent Press Junket. While in LA last month I had the chance to stop by the set of Liv and Maddie, one of my girl's favorite shows. I will admit, I've sat and watched the show a few times but I've probably 'heard' every episode in the background while doing other things. So you could say I'm very familiar with it. We watched a little bit of rehearsal, which was cool, and then had a quick interview with the cast. They were all hilarious and after talking to them, I loved the show even more! The Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie is about the Rooney Family and stars Dove Cameron...

Here’s How You Can Travel Like the Locals Do in Banff Canada

by Karen Mendes | Travel | 0 Comments

Banff is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Canada. Located in the mountainous area of Alberta, the outdoor attractions are varied and exciting, but what type of transportation do they have? How do the locals get around? There are two main modes of transportation that the locals use, and the following is a description of each of them. Here's How You Can Travel Like the Locals Do in Banff Canada Using a car or truck Of course, this is an important part of transportation in Banff, as is the case all over North America. However, if you are on vacation, there are a few things to consider. If you arrive by car, obviously you can use your vehicle while you stay in Banff, but if...

Caramel Vanilla Cream K-cup Deal

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, TODAYS HOT POST | 0 Comments

This week at Cross Country Cafe you can grab some Green Mountain Caramel Vanilla Cream K-cup's for $11.99 per box of 24! I bet this one is delicious!! About Green Mountain Caramel Vanilla Cream Coffee A light roast, flavored Kcup coffee with a traditional French Vanilla flavor taken up a notch by the addition of buttery caramel and hints of brown sugar! CLICK HERE to see how you can save $5 on your next purchase! When you spend $59 your entire order ships for FREE. Sale ends 8/18/15.

Kidz Bop 29 Review

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, TODAYS HOT POST | 0 Comments

We've been listening to Kidz Bop 29 for the past month and it has some great songs on it. We are huge Kidz Bop fans and their latest CD didn't disappoint the girls and I. I love how the music is all of the top songs on the radio but in a cleaned up version so my girls can listen to it. They love music but I really don't want to explain things to them any sooner than I have to. But not with Kidz Bop. The music is fun and clean! Kidz Bop 29 has a great line up of songs..... All of these songs have my girls up and dancing around at home and in their seats in the car. I love that they keep moving and have fun at the same time. Look for it in stores now or download it from...

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