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Cars 2, Pixar Animation Studios’ big summer blockbuster, is now available on DVD, Blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray for home viewing.

All the world’s a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe’s fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new installment of the “Cars” saga.  Mater and McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe.

If you know a gum chewer or someone with a sweet tooth, then Extra Dessert Delights makes a great Stocking Stuffer. Inspired by real desserts, the indulgent flavors offer an irresistible treat for only 5 calories. The mouth-watering Dessert Delights lineup includes Orange Crème Pop, Apple Pie, Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Shortcake and Key Lime Pie. There’s a new sweet flavor on the way and that’s where you come in! Let’s meet the candidates.

Cracked, dry skin is a problem in winter, and if you know someone that uses a lot of lotions and creams, Essentials All Purpose Creme by Stanley Home Products might make a good gift for the holidays.

We were first introduced to Apples to Apples at a friend’s house about 9 years ago.  It was the junior version of the game, but the adults had just as much fun playing it as the kids did.

Soon after that we bought it for our own home, and we’ve spent many fun evenings around the table with this game.  I’ve never seen a time where people aren’t splitting their sides laughing when playing Apples to Apples.

Math Blaster is a learning-based virtual world where kids can create avatars called Blasters as they become the newest cadets at Blaster Academy. After completing arcade-style math challenges and racing through high-speed missions, they become members of the Intergalactic Space Patrol and explore a futuristic world, voyage to strange new planets and discover wacky alien races, all while practicing their math skills.

I can’t believe it is November 1st!  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and I’m starting my Christmas Gift Guide today!  From now until December 14th you’ll find gift ideas for everyone.  Some I’ve been sent to review, others are just things my family has that I love, and others will have giveaways too!  But to kick off the season how about a post with some Christmas Quotes?!

This is undoubtedly the most delicious Monkey Bread I have ever had.  This Monkey Bread recipe made such an impression, that the bloggers that went to BlogEats last year, were talking about it the night before already!

This structural bin has a dry erase panel on the front exterior, providing the flexibility in labeling for a person, category or the bin contents.  It has 2 hand holes for easy portability and the shape allows you stack the bins when they are not in use.  The bin measures 12” wide, 9.5” high and 12.5” in depth, and has an SRP of $15.99.

I generally don’t go all out for breakfast in our home.  I did make Pecan Sticky Buns and Banana Bread last week, but that’s unusual.  It’s every man for himself for that meal, and usually for me that means cereal or toast.

At the BlogEats Conference the Kraft Innovation Kitchen served up a number of dishes for us, using their product lines

We’ve partied with Pirates on the High Seas many times.  We’ve danced and eaten at Pirates IN the Caribbean parties, a Pirates in the Mediterranean party, a Pirates in Alaska party (although no one told the Pirates at the last two that we weren’t in the Caribbean…).  We’ve even had our picture taken with a few famous pirates…