I'm Still Here!

 This is my usual face of frustration with Desmond when I ask him to take a picture and he takes  1,000 and most of them are when you aren't ready...Of course Shareka is always ready. However I have used the picture to show my frustration with blogging in general. It is not easy. I mean yes it some sense it is because you can post whatever you want whenever you want BUT becoming a popular blog is hard work. I won't lie I have wanted to quit numerous times but to no avail I keep chugging on. Which is why I have taken a little break to revamp and reboot. Not saying I won't be posting at all in the next coming weeks but if you don't hear from me for some time don't worry I haven't run off and joined the cast of Keeping up with the Kardashians just yet. (They called but we couldn't settle on a dollar amount) Either way I am thinking up some sweet ideas and working on other projects, so this post is just to say don't forget about me and I won't forget about you as we journey into 2015! 

P.S. Just to ensure you we did get a good shot. Thanks Desmond for this one and only one.

 

Until Next Time...

Christmas Specials for the week of December 1-7

Monday, December 1

CMA Country Christmas: ABC 8 PM

 

 Tuesday, December 2

A Charlie Brown Christmas: ABC 8 PM

 

Toy Story: That Time Forgot: ABC 8:30 PM 

ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas!

It's finally December and the Christmas shows, movies, and specials are in full swing! Take a look at this years line-up for ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas! First a calendar with all the Christmas movies and then a longer list with day by day showings.

Movie Monday! 12-1

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 2 and new releases in theaters Friday, December 5!

New Release Tuesday! 12-2

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Caesar leads a growing population of Apes who are being threatened by humans. A war breaks out after peace doesn't prevail, questioning who is Earth's dominant species.

Starring: Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, and Andy Serkis

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 130 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 91%

The Hundred-Foot Journey

A family opening a new restaurant clash with another owner of a French restaurant near by, until she decides to coach the families young chef.

Starring: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, and Manish Dayal

Rated: PG

Running Time: 122 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 67%

As Above/So Below

A group of seekers seek to explore the crypts below Paris only to uncover overcast secrets hidden beneath this city of dead.

Staring: Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, and Edwin Hodge

Rated: R

Running Time: 93 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 27%


The Hundred-Foot Journey can be found in the redbox© Tuesday for $1 a night plus tax. All other titles can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend at the Movies! 12-5 

Wild

The story of a woman's journey during a 1000+ journey hike across the Pacific Crest Trail.

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Michiel Huisman, and Gaby Hoffmann

Rated: R

Running Time: 115 min


 
Photos courtesy of imdb.com 

Tueday Treasures! (A day late sorry!)

Things I'm loving right now...

I tried this Salmon in a Bag recipe last week and not only was it delicious but also super easy. The only ingredients you need are salmon, lemon, butter, salt and pepper and walaaa! A meal fit for a queen.

With a new year about to roll around I wanted to give my budgeting a revamp. It is always nice when you can find ways to save a little extra money and why not do it in style. I found these free printables at Thirty Handmade Days and of course they are awesome because they are free but they look nice and are sure to keep you organized for 2015.

 

Black Friday is its own holiday to me. I love it! Even though these days it is more like Thanksgiving/Black Thursday... but that's none of my business. However if you are an avid Black Fridian like myself then this app is a must have. It shows you when stores have released ads, you can also view the ads right in the app, and it notifies you when ads or stores are updated. You can even create a shopping list. Oh Yeah!

Arnold Sandwich Thins have become my new favorite. They taste delicious and they are good for you. At only 100 calories they make any sandwich taste scrumptious even though you aren't using the traditional sandwich bread. And of course the price is reasonable.

Until Next Time....

RHOA: A New House, A Liar, and 2 Crybabies

These women... I just can't. I don't usually do post like these (although maybe I should because I watch an ungodly amount of TV) but with the episode that aired last night I had too.

1. Why does Momma Joyce need a 7 bedroom house?

I mean I get it. If I had money I would buy my mom a house too. BUT she wouldn't have turned down a house I wanted to give her that was just as nice AND she wouldn't need 7 bedrooms for just her. Plus why does she need to be right around the corner from Kandi when she doesn't even like Todd to begin with? I just feel like Momma Joyce has the upper hand when it comes to Kandi and she continues to show that. Plus it seems like it was a decision that Kandi made on her own without Todd and that isn't fair. I mean buying a new pair of boots without saying anything is one thing (sorry Desmond) but a house....

2. Kenya was not attacked. She was given a dose of her own medicine.

 Like everyone else that has spoken on this issue I do not condone violence. But there comes a time with some people when you just can't take it anymore. When you provoke someone you can't expect them to not retaliate. And when they do please don't act like your life is falling apart at the seams all because someone yanked your weave. Get up smooth down your track and keep it moving. Kenya needs to let it go and stop throwing herself a pity party every episode. 

3. Cynthia! Stop blaming NeNe for your life turn around.

I am so tired of Cynthia making it seem like now she has more time for Peter since she isn't friends with NeNe. Now she is happier because she isn't friends with NeNe. Girl bye! That's on you that you weren't spending enough time with your man. And everyone knows that you make you happy first. Sometimes yes we do need to cut dead weight out of our lives but how long that weight is there, how much it impacts us, and when we get rid of it is up to ourselves. Not NeNe Leakes.

4. Apollo is a dirty dog.

Really Apollo really? I mean I don't like Kenya, for the record; but to lie on someone like that is just wrong. And then to admit you lied but not really show any remorse, that's dead wrong. Like Kandi said he had everyone rooting for him and looking at Kenya side-eyed when really she never did anything wrong. And that everyone includes the viewers. Not only that but you have told everyone else that you lied but not your wife? And another thing. Stop trying to throw Phaedra under the bus because she has chosen not to have your back for your second go around to jail. How much support do you want before you decide not to tear your family apart. Jerk.

I will give props where props are due so KUDOS to:

Ayden who is the cutest thing and so smart. The best thing about last nights episode.

Kandi standing up for Porsha to Kenya and the rest of the gang.

A Claudia's joke about the social security card because lets admit at first it was look ooo but then it was like yeah that was funny.  

Until next time...

Photos courtesy of bravotv.com

Movie Monday! 11-17

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 18 and new releases in theaters Thursday, November 20 !

New Release Tuesday! 11-18

Into the Storm

The town of Silverton gets hit with never before seen, out of this world tornadoes, a storm like no other.

Starring: Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, and Matt Walsh

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 89 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 21%


If I Stay

Mia is placed in a coma after a horrible car accident. She must decide to go or stay and lead a life she never imagined.

Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley, and Joshua Leonard

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 106 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 36%


Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Sin Citys most elite citizens come in contact with some of it's scorned dwellers.

Starring: Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, Josh Brolin, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Rated: R

Running Time: 102 mins

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 44%


22 Jump Street

Schmidt and Jenko return to go undercover as college students.

Starring: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, and Ice Cube

Rated: R

Running Time: 112 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 84%


22 Jump Street and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For can be found in the redbox© Tuesday for $1 a night plus tax. All other titles can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.


Weekend at the Movies! 11-20

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

 

After defying the games once again Katniss is in Distict 13 working to rescue Peeta and save a nation.

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 123 min

Photos courtesy of imdb.com

Movie Monday! 11-10

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 11 and new releases in theaters Friday, November 14 !

New Release Tuesday! 11-11

How To Train Your Dragon 2

Toothless and Hiccup find a secret ice cave with tons of new dragons, but all those new dragons bring a little trouble.

Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, and Gerard Butler

Rated: PG

Running Time: 102 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 92%


Let's Be Cops

Two pals dress up as cops for a costume party but after being a hit in the neighborhood they take things a little too far.

Starring: Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., and Rob Riggle

Rated: R

Running Time: 104 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 19%


Tammy

After being fired and discovering her husband has cheated a woman decides to take a trip with her crazy grandmother.

Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, and Dan Aykroyd

Rated: R

Running Time: 96 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 24%


Jersey Boys

Four young men from the opposite side of the tracks come together to form the 1960's group The Four Seasons in New Jersey.

Starring: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergon, and Michael Lomenda

Rated: R

Running Time: 134 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 53%



No titles are available in the redbox© this week but can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend at the Movies! 11-14

Dumb and Dumber To

20 years down the line Harry and Lloyd go on an adventure to find Harry's adopted daughter.

Starring: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, and Rob Riggle

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 110 min


Beyond the Lights

A young singer is slowly rising to fame and learning to cope under the pressure.

Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, and Minnie Driver

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 116 min



Photos courtesy of imdb.com

My Top Ten Favorite Movies for Halloween

No Halloween is legit without a scary movie, or two, or five. There is so many too choose from and so much candy to eat while watching it can be pretty overwhelming. Alas I am to the rescue with a tiny list to make your decision tomorrow night a little easier. Most old but a couple new movies to keep you all night after the ghouls and goblins have retired until next year. On the bright side you'll get that extra hour of sleep Sunday. Holla!

I remember my grandma taking me to see this in theaters. Of course my eyes remained covered for half the movie. But now this is a Halloween classic. It is a must on Halloween or any other time you just want to relish in the amazement that is Bette Midler.

 

 Possessed doll doesn't get any more well played than Chucky. Wouldn't exactly call him a friend til the end or see the other thousand sequels but the original is the bomb.

 

 Videotapes and phone calls have never been so creepy. Or wells for that matter. Or little girls with long dark hair. Let's just say it's all creepy cause it is.

 

 Playing with life after death in any scenario can be tricky and well in this movie it's just bad. Evil cats are one thing evil humans are another. As they say in the movie, "sometimes dead is better. "

The title is Halloween itself that should pretty much seal the deal...

 

  One, two, Freddy's coming for you. / Three, four, better lock your door. / Five, six, grab your crucifix. / Seven, eight, gonna stay up late. / Nine, ten, never sleep again. 

 

 Summer camp has never been so scary. Well except for the snakes and spiders but you catch my drift.

I'm not sure why I love this movie so much. Maybe because you would have to be crazy to spend the night in a haunted house for any type of reward. The things people do for money...

Five friends in the middle of the woods is freaky enough. Add a Book of the Dead and well lets just say things can only go down from there.

One chilling tale may do you in but four? Yeah just prepare yourself before watching.

 Hope you enjoy and have a freakishly fun and frightening Halloween!

Movie Monday 10-27

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, October 28 and new releases in theaters Friday, October 31 !

New Release Tuesday! 10-28

Deliver Us From Evil

A New York City police officer seeks the help from a priest who specializes in exorcisms to investigate and stop possessions overtaking the city. 

Starring: Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez, and Olivia Munn

Rated: R

Running Time: 118 min


Deliver Us From Evil can be found in the redbox© Tuesday for $1 a night plus tax. All other titles can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend at the Movies! 10-31

Nightcrawler

A young man gets entwined in LA underground freelance crime journalism.

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, and Michael Papajohn

Rated: R

Running Time: 117 min


Before I Go To Sleep

A woman wakes up not remembering anything every day due to a troubling accident that happened long ago. Now she is beginning to question herself as well as those around her.

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong

Rated: R

Running Time: 92 min

Photos courtesy of imdb.com

Movie Monday! 10-20

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, October 21 and new releases in theaters Friday, October 24 !

Earth to Echo

A group of friends start a journey to help an alien in need.

Starring: Teo Halm, Astro, Reese Hartwig, and Ella Wahlestedt

Rated: PG

Running Time: 91 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 48%

Sex Tape

A couple makes a sex tape only to discover the morning after it is missing.

Starring: Jason Segel, Cameron Diaz, and Rob Corddry

Rated: R

Running Time: 90 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 18%

The Purge: Anarchy

 A young couple struggle to survive on the streets when their car breaks down at the beginning of the annual purge.

Starring: Frank Grillo, Carmen Ejogo, and Zach Gilford

Rated: R

Running Time: 103 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 57%

Sex Tape can be found in the redbox© Tuesday for $1 a night plus tax. All other titles can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend at the Movies! 10-24

Ouija

 A group of friends summon some dark forces after playing with the mystery board game.

Starring: Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, and Daren Kagasoff

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 89 min


John Wick

An Ex-hitman comes out of retirement to seek revenge on those that ruined his life.

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen

Rated: R

Running Time: 101 min


Photos courtesy of imdb.com