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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Anniversary Edition DVD

valmg — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:50:28 +0000

GIFT IDEA - IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Anniversary Edition DVD

Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: November 3, 2009
Run Time: 120 minutes
Price varies - $14.99 - $24.99 - Available to purchase online

This would make a great gift for both people that love this movie and those who have never seen it. The color is terrific!

From the studio -

Fans everywhere will be dreaming of a White Christmas when the holiday classic celebrates its 55th anniversary with a new, two-disc DVD on November 3, 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Starring legendary performers Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney and featuring music by Irving Berlin, the beloved musical celebration is ad delightful and entertaining today as it was when it first premiered in 1954 and became the top-grossing film of that year. The story follows a pair of army buddies who set out to save the inn run by their former commanding officer by putting on their hig Broadway show. The film features memorable songs including “Snow”, “Sisters”, “The Old Man”, “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing” and, of course, “White Christmas”.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Anniversary Edition two-disc DVD makes an ideal holiday gift with a host of rich and engaging new bonus features including a touching look at Bing Crosby by his family members and film historians, a tribute to Danny Kaye who was not only a celebrated entertainer, but also a humanitarian, an exclusive tour of Rosemary Clooney’s Kentucky home, backstage stories from the making of the film, a fascinating look at the titular song revealing why it remains the best-selling single in American history and more. The DVD also includes previously released bonus material including commentary by rosemary Clooney and a look back at the film with the actress.

New bonus features include:

Bing Crosby: Christmas Crooner
Danny Kaye: Joy to the World
Rosemary’s Old Kentucky Home
Backstage Stories from White Christmas
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
White Christmas: From Page to Stage

Previously released bonus materials include:

Commentary by Rosemary Clooney
White Christmas A Look Back with Rosemary Clooney
Original Theatrical Trailer
Theatrical Re-Release Trailer

Fans of the movie will surely love the Tony award nominated hit musical Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, a new stage adaptation of the movie that’s beginning a national tour this month. Visit http://www.whitechristmasthemusical.com/ to learn more.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - A Christmas Carol Special Edition By Charles Dickens, Edited By Stephen Skelton

valmg — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:07:49 +0000

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA - A CHRISTMAS CAROL SPECIAL EDITION

A Christmas Carol Special Edition - The Charles Dickens Classic with Christian Insights and Discussion Questions for Groups and Families

By Charles Dickens, edited by Stephen Skelton

ISBN # 978-0-7847-2391-3
Published by Standard Publishing
September 2009
$7.99 - available to purchase online

From the publisher

Since its publication in 1843, the tale of a miserly old man and the ghosts who visit him has been bringing the true spirit of Christmas into hearts and homes. Whether you’ve read the story a thousand times or have only seen the movie, A Christmas Carol Special Edition will enrich your enjoyment of this holiday favorite with:

The complete text of the Charles Dickens classic.
Annotations offering interesting insight into the story’s biblical allusions, the author’s faith, and compelling Christian themes throughout.
Discussion questions designed to engage and promote dialogue among readers of all ages on such subjects as regret, repentance, and redemption.
A list of related resources to enhance your study.

Enjoy A Christmas Carol Special Edition in your home, study group, book group, or Advent celebration and learn how to say with Scrooge:

“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”

Author Bio

Charles Dickens has held the title of the world’s most celebrated nineteenth-century novelist for more than two centuries. Incredibly, his popularity continues to grow today. In addtion to A Christmas Carol, his legendary literary works include Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities,and Great Expectations.

Stephen Skelton is the producer of a best-selling video-based Bible study series, which includes The Mayberry Bible Study and The Beverly Hillbillies Bible Study. He lives with his family in Nashville, Tennessee.

I received a copy of this book. Having never read A Christmas Carol I found it interesting. No matter which adaptation of it you’ve watched on television or in the movies you’ll find it interesting to read the original that started it all. The book is full of explanations about the story that are very interesting. The only thing I wish is that the book was a little larger - there’s a lot of information in there besides the book and a larger size would make it easier to read.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - The Green Year by Jodi Helmer

valmg — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:56:41 +0000

GIFT IDEA - THE GREEN YEAR BY JODI HELMER

The Green Year by Jodi Helmer (Charlotte, NC)

ISBN: 9781592578290
Alpha Books
Published December 2008
$14.95 - available to purchase on Amazon

From the publisher

Every day truly can be greener than the last. In Green Year, author Jodi Helmer offers practical, daily ideas to make anyone’s everyday choices environmentally friendly. Any lifestyle can accommodate simple green ideas like:

Take a mug to the coffee shop, to decrease the number of paper cups that are thrown away

Scrape dirty dishes instead of rinsing them- if every household did this it would save 1 billion gallons of water- in one night

Switch to powdered laundry detergent and dish soap, to save water

Park in the shade, which will decrease the gas that evaporates and the amount of air conditioning needed

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TWO winners will each receive a copy of the book The Green Year.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - Bang The Keys by Jill Dearman

valmg — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:43:07 +0000

GIFT IDEA - Bang the Keys: Four Steps to a Lifelong Writing Process by Jill Dearman

Bang The Keys
ISBN: 9781592579143
Published August 2009
$16.95 - available to purchase online

From the publisher

From those looking to begin a writing career or those simply hoping to reenergize one, author and writing coach, Jill Dearman, offers guidance. Bang the Keys includes practical direction to get any writing project off the ground including:

Tips to find the right plot so they can identify and start “the right project”
Exercises to focus and stay motivated
Organizing strategies to carry the work through to the final deadline

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TWO winners will each receive a copy of the book Bang The Keys.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - Bamboo FurBuster - With Giveaway

valmg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:15:17 +0000

Meet my cat Romeo.

He’s a 4 year old Himalayan cat - the only breed of cat I’ve had for years. They have very long hair and they sure can shed. When we moved furniture last week even I was shocked at the amount of cat hair that was under the furniture. It looked like this, times about a thousand.

It suddenly became clear why even when we had no cat we kept finding cat hair everywhere. To have this type of cat groomed professionally costs $35 - $75, depending on where you go. That kind of money doesn’t come easily these days so we’ll be handling the grooming ourselves. By doing the grooming ourselves pet owners like me can save lots of money. The FurBuster by Bamboo is a pet grooming tool that has interchangeable blades.

I received a The interchangable blades on the FurBuster are a great feature for anyone with multiple breeds or multiple pets. Rather than buying one tool for each you just buy the blade. Changing the blade is easy, it clicks into place. The FurBuster has a sturdy, thick plastic handle and fits comfortably in the hand. I used it on Romeo and within minutes his fur felt smoother and I had a small pile of dead hair in front of me. Plus he enjoyed the one on one contact.

I like the Furbuster. It helped remove dead hair right away. With regular use I think it will cut down on the hair shed all over the house and that mats that sometimes get in the fur. The only suggestion I have for it is that it would be helpful to include the size on the handle somewhere during the manufacturing process, to make remembering what size blades to buy later easier. The FurBuster is available for purchase in retail stores nationwide and online. Pricing varies depending on which size you buy but expect to spend between $15 and $25 depending on where you;re buyng. It would make a great gift or stocking stuffer for your favorite pet lover.

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ONE winner will receive a FurBuster of their own!

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2009 Mom Knows It All Holiday Gift Guide

valmg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00:39 +0000

Mom Knows It All Holiday Gift Guide has just launched with the hopes of helping families to get ready for the holiday season. The guide will contain family friendly gift ideas for all ages and all budget ranges. Products will come from all categories and price points. Visit often because the gift guide will be a fluid one, meaning that items will be listed individually and in one central location on the gift guide page. A number of companies have generously offered to sponsor giveaways as well.

Have a product you think should be included in the guide?

I still have room for items in several categories including toy, game, gadget and household. Visit the gift guide page to learn how to submit an item for consideration.

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Pledge To Fight Germs, Get A Wet Ones Coupon And Help Kids In Need

valmg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:57:44 +0000

This flu season, the Wet Ones® brand is asking you to visit www.WetOnes.com to pledge to help stop the spread of germs in your community. Using Wet Ones® Antibacterial Wipes are proven to clean hands and kill 99.99% of germs.

Starting today, the first 100,000 pledges at www.WetOnes.com will generate a donation of one Wet Ones® Antibacterial Wipes travel pack to the Kids In Need Foundation, a national organization that provides school supplies to children in thousands of schools across the country.

Upon signing the pledge, you will also receive a downloadable coupon redeemable for $1.50 off a Wet Ones® product purchase, along with valuable information on how to help keep your family healthy this season, including a simple and effective Flu Prevention Plan developed by renowned pediatrician Dr. William Sears, M.D.

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