If you aren’t watching Greek on ABC Family, you are missing out on a well-written, well-acted comedy-slash-drama featuring great storylines and terrific actors. While it’s called Chapter Four, these episodes were actually the second half of season 2, and the tensions and romance don’t let up for a minute.

Sorority leader Casey (Spencer Grammer) finds herself torn between solid and decent Max (Michael Rady) and the slacker, live-for-the-moment Cappie (Scott Michael Foster). Rusty (Jacob Zachar), Casey’s geeky younger brother, falls for transfer student Jordan (Johanna Braddy), but she hooks up with new Kappa Tau pledge Andy (Jesse McCartney). Ashleigh (Amber Stevens) unsteadily wears the crown of ZBZ president, while nemesis Frannie (Tiffany Dupont) steps up her efforts to undermine her former sorority house. Evan (Jake McDorman) gives up his multimillion-dollar trust fund, while fundamentalist purity pledger Dale (Clark Duke) finds himself the object of a cougar realtor’s lust.  Dale and Calvin (Paul James)  become friends, and Cappie and Evan are  both recruited to join the school’s secret society.  And, Janeane Garafalo and Dan Castellaneta guest star as CRU professors.  Whew!

DVD Bonus Features:

• “At World’s End” -  The cast and the writers and producers talk about the episode and reveal how they would spend their last 24 hours on Earth.  Clark Duke and Paul James steal the segment with a presumably obscene(and  bleeped out) response to the question of what they would do, it apparently involves cast member Dilshad Vadsaria (Rebecca).
• Blooper Reel
• Music Video: “How Do You Sleep?” By Jesse  McCartney

Here’s a clip of Casey asking Rebecca for advice on whether they should let some former sorority members rejoin:

You can watch all the episodes of Greek for free on Hulu, at http://www.hulu.com/greek.  Pick up the DVD for $26.99 on Amazon.com.

disclosure: ABC Family provided me with a copy of this DVD to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received.

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Do you read entertainment magazines or websites? I do, because I love getting a glimpse into how celebrities live. I’ve been subscribing to Entertainment Weekly for almost 20 years!  I also keep a bookmarked list of entertainment sites to browse when I need a break from working.  One of my recent discoveries is iVillage Entertainment, which has one great feature other entertainment websites don’t have.

On iVillage Entertainment, the main page of the site shows a slideshow of the top 5 stories of the day. To freeze the slideshow, you just move your house over the page. Then, on the right side, you can “Chime In” on the story with your own comment. What’s unique about that is that you don’t have to register for the site or log-in, you just type your comment, click “share your opinion”, and there it is!   Here’s a screenshot of one of today’s top stories with the “Chime In” on the side:

I answered the question by saying yes, I do believe he cheated, and he’s an idiot for doing it.  I couldn’t believe it when I read that she cancelled her appearance at the London premiere of The Blind Side because of this.  Way to ruin her big moment, dude.

iVillage Entertainment also has a Photos page – I LOVE the photo of Padma Lakshmi (“Top Chef”) holding her new baby – as well as sections devoted to Movies, TV, and entertainment news that appeals to Kids (Joe Jonas is dating Demi Lovato! Apparently that’s a big huge deal).  It also has a Games section, but these aren’t your typical online games. Take a break from work by playing “Celebrity Matchmaker” – match the star with the amount of time they spent in jail, for example.

So, tell me in a comment – what are some of your favorite entertainment sites? It’s okay to leave a link, but any obvious spam will be deleted. I know I’m not the only one who likes them!

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I signed up through MomCentral to participate in a blog tour for a new line of frozen entrées from Healthy Choice. I first received a box with two frozen meals in it, but FedEx had damaged the original package, scooped everything up and threw it in a new box, then delivered it anyway-yuck. Matt from MomCentral came to my rescue by sending me two coupons to purchase new ones!

Last month, Healthy Choice introduced 11 new entrées to its Café Steamers, All Natural Entrées, and Select Entrées product lines. Nutrient-rich and preservative-free, the new entrées provide even more options for those busy days when you don’t have time to prepare a meal from scratch but still want something that’s delicious AND good for you.

In a time crunch but still want to eat healthy? Try one of the new Healthy Choice Mediterranean Inspired Café Steamers. With varieties like Grilled Vegetables Mediterranean, Balsamic Garlic Chicken and Lemon Garlic Chicken & Shrimp I feel confident knowing Healthy Choice is the only major brand in its category FDA-approved to call its products “healthy.” This means each meal must have low fat, low saturated fat, controlled sodium and 10% of the daily value of three beneficial nutrients. For more information about these new entrées, visit www.HealthyChoice.com.

With my coupons, I bought Balsamic Garlic Chicken and Lemon Garlic Chicken and Shrimp. In a word – YUM. I always wish there was more chicken in frozen meals, but I think the meat is more of a flavoring than the main focus. Here’s the description of the two meals:

I’ll definitely buy these again, especially if I see them on sale. Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers should retail for around $3.00 at grocery and discount stores like Kroger, Meijer, and Target. Visit the Healthy Choice website for more information.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Healthy Choice and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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In honor of the 40th birthday of Sesame Street, Children’s Television Workshop has released an incredible DVD collection called “Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days”. Featuring favorite moments from the show, this amazing collection will take parents on a trip down memory lane and introduce children to the Sesame Street their parents loved as kids. This Two-Disc set has over 5 hours of iconic moments, favorite songs, celebrity segments and exclusive never-before-seen backstage footage.

I was born in 1967, so Sesame Street was the first TV show I remember watching. I still get excited when I see the Pinball Number Counting Sketch (1 2 3 4 5, 6 7 8 9 10, 11 12!) or hear the Purple Two-Headed Monster discovering the telephone. Other great skits in this collection include the Rubber Duckie song, Ladybug Picnic, appearances by celebrities like Fonzie from Happy Days and Diana Ross, as well as newer skits like Law & Order: Special Letters Unit and the introduction of Elmo and Abby Cadabby.

I’d like to caution parents that the episode that dealt with the death of Mr. Hooper is included in this collection. If you haven’t talked about death with your children first, it might be upsetting or confusing to them. Just so you know.

Whether you grew up watching Sesame Street or not, this DVD is a wonderful educational addition to any DVD collection. The list price is $29.93, it’s $19.99 on Amazon. I think you’ll like it as much as your kids do!

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Description:
The LEGO® toy brand comes to life in an all-new feature-length DVD movie released on 2/23 entitled LEGO®: The Adventures of Clutch Powers. Meet Clutch Powers, the best builder and explorer in the LEGO universe as he heads off on his most dangerous mission yet. Join Clutch and his team of LEGO experts as their adventure leads them from LEGO City to the Space Police prison planet to the medieval world of Ashlar where they must help the rightful heir to the King’s throne find the courage to regain the kingdom from the evil wizard Mallock the Malign. Their brick-building skills will be put to the ultimate test as they face off against Mallock’s skeleton army. Get ready for an action-packed adventure like nothing you have ever seen before, The Adventures of Clutch Powers!

See a Clip:

My Review:
I hope this DVD is just the first of a new franchise for LEGO! Watching this DVD refreshed our love of LEGOS and all the cool things you can build with them. My boys grumbled when I said “hey, come watch this DVD with me!”, but they both watched it all the way through and at the end, admitted it was “pretty cool”, which is high praise coming from 11 and 13 year old boys It didn’t hold my 4 year old daughter’s attention for very long, but I bet if LEGO came out with a Princess movie, she would definitely watch it!

For fans of LEGO, The Adventures of Clutch Powers is an entertaining, family-friendly DVD. Don’t be surprised if your kids ask to get some new LEGOS after you watch it!

Available on Amazon.com and at retailers.

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This is such an amazing giveaway! One lucky winner will receive all three of these fantastic prizes!

Prize #1: Le Baby Hair Gel is a styling gel free of harsh chemicals meant to define wispy curls and tackle unruly after-nap hair. While the concept of baby hairstyling products might seem a little child-beauty-pageant to some, for many moms and dads it’s a must-have diaper bag accessory. From taming those wild fly-aways to smoothing frizzies, Le Baby hair gel works on all hair types and is hypoallergenic for sensitive skin. Whatever your child’s hair type,
Le Baby will make combing and styling a cinch. The unique formulas leave hair shiny, healthy looking and more manageable.

The 411 On Le Baby Hair Gel:

Hypoallergenic No harsh chemicals
No parabens No sulfates
Not tested on animals Fragrance-free
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Moisturizes Softly holds curls
Keeps hairstyles in place Never leaves hair stiff or sticky

Price: $9.95 www.lebabyinc.com

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Price: $19.99 www.powerhouseperformancecoaching.com

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Price: $26 www.sothys-usa.com

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