As the season turns to Fall, it's time to "dress" things up, including your doorway. Carpet One Floor & Home has beautifully designed 2’x3’ rubber-backed washable "welcome mats" that will look great in-front any home.

In October, Carpet One Floor & Home will debut five new globally inspired micro collections to their website.

African Collection

Note: I received product sample for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

Bold graphic patterns, exotic animal prints and vibrant colors make this collection ideal for the individual who wants to take their style for a walk on the wild side. Inspired by safari sightings and African cultures, these mats are perfect for world explorers in any neighborhood.

Asian Collection

From the calming images of lush bamboo and water to ancient symbols of happiness and good fortune, this collection is bound to bring a bit of Zen to your doorstep and positive energy to your décor.

British Collection

For those who look to the future but respect the past, our British collection mats evoke the warmth and welcome of a comforting cup of tea by a peat fire. The plaid pattern evokes the serenity of an English cottage garden as seen when peeking through lace cloth curtains, giving just the right amount of proper and whimsy to any entryway.

Mediterranean Collection

An indigo blue sky, citrus yellow lemon groves, and olive leaves – a range of warm and inviting images from the beautiful Mediterranean region. This collection brings the perfect island summer day right to your doorstep. These mats will have you dreaming of days in the sun and relaxed summer evenings.

Scandinavian Collection

Simple, stylish, and modern, our Scandinavian collection will add an element of warmth and well-being to your home, starting right at your doorstep. The inspiration draws on the Danish concept of “hygge “– a trend toward coziness and comfort – effectively reminding us that simple joys are often the most important.

These collections will be available all-year (hint: holiday hostess gift), and with each purchase 25% of each $29.99 mat, will go to support the leading breast cancer research organization – Breast Cancer Research Fund (bcrf.org).

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Be prepared: Disney’s “The Lion King,” the worldwide phenomenon that brought the Pride Lands’ iconic characters to life in a whole new way, arrives on Digital in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere Oct.11 and physically on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD Oct. 22.


Directed by Jon Favreau, the summer blockbuster, which reigned supreme with audiences worldwide, journeys home with all-new bonus features, music videos and an exclusive extra for Digital consumers.

In-home audiences will trek behind the scenes and to the African savanna through “The Journey to ‘The Lion King,’” a three-part documentary that explores the film’s creation. It features visits to the Playa Vista production facility where talent, including Donald Glover (voice of Simba) honor and elevate the animated classic’s iconic music; discussions with Favreau and team who used cutting-edge technology to create photorealistic animals and environments; and filmmaker and cast reflections on the timeless tale that has moved generations.

Extras also include “More to Be Scene,” layer-by-layer progressions of some of the film’s most iconic moments; lyric video for “Never Too Late” by Elton John and music video for “Spirit” by Beyoncé; sing-alongs to the film’s unforgettable songs; and a feature on the “Protect the Pride” campaign, which focuses on protecting and revitalizing the lion population.

Synopsis

In “The Lion King,” pioneering filmmaking techniques bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way.

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own.

The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon.


Bonus features include*:
PRE-SELL BONUS:

• Perfecting the Pride – Join the filmmakers on their research trip to Africa as they immerse themselves in the real world of “The Lion King.” From the animals in the pride, to the smallest of insects and the grasslands in the savanna, experience the attention to detail that brought the film to life.

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE:

• Pride Lands Pedia --Dung beetle shares the importance of his “roll” in the African Savanna in a fun, bug’s eye view of the land and its inhabitants.

BLU-RAY & DIGITAL BONUS:

• The Journey to “The Lion King” -
• The Music - Go inside the studio with the cast and crew as they work to honor and elevate The Lion King’s beloved music.
• The Magic - Discover how the filmmakers blended the traditional filmmaking techniques with virtual reality technology to create amazing movie magic.
• The Timeless Tale - Filmmakers and cast reflect on the story that has moved generations and share how this Lion King carries a proud legacy forward.

• More to Be Scene - Recording studio and layer-by-layer progressions of some of most iconic moments in “The Lion King.”
• “Circle of Life” – Peel back the layers of effects and go behind the scenes of this iconic musical moment from the film
• “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” – See all the effects, talent and fun that went into creating this vibrant version of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” for the movie
• “Hakuna Matata” – Join Donald Glover (Simba), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa) and Billy Eichner (Timon) in the studio for the making of this memorable scene.

• Music Videos
• “Never Too Late” (lyric video) by Elton John
• “Spirit” performed by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

• Filmmaker Introduction 
• Audio Commentary – By Director Jon Favreau. 
• Song Selection
• “Circle of Life”
• “I Just Can’t Wait to be King”
• “Be Prepared”
• “Hakuna Matata”
• “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”
• “Spirit”
• “Never Too Late”

• Protect the Pride –Director Jon Favreau, the Lion Recovery Fund and conservationists highlight efforts to protect the majestic lions and their home.

“The Lion King” will be packaged and released in several different formats, ensuring each member of your family can view the film on a variety of different devices with no worries. Viewers can watch the film in Digital 4K Ultra HD, HD and SD, and bring home a physical copy of the film which will be released as an Ultimate Collector’s Edition (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital Code), a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Code) and a single DVD.

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Just in time for the upcoming animated film, The Addams Family and Addams Family Values arrives on DVD, Blu-ray and in a 2-Movie Collection from Paramount Home Entertainment.


THE ADDAMS FAMILY Synopsis

When long-lost Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) reappears after 25 years in the Bermuda Triangle, Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston) plan a celebration to wake the dead. But Wednesday (Christina Ricci) barely has time to warm up her electric chair before Thing points out Fester's uncommonly "normal" behavior. Could this Fester be a fake, part of an evil scheme to raid the Addams fortune?


ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES Synopsis

It's love at first fright when Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston) welcome a new addition to the Addams household -- Pubert, their soft, cuddly, mustachioed baby boy. As Fester (Christopher Lloyd) falls hard for voluptuous nanny Debbie Jilinksy (Joan Cusack), Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) discover she's a black-widow murderess who plans to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands. ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES is debuting on Blu-ray for the first time.

Get ready for the most hilarious scarefest of the season with THE ADDAMS FAMILY and ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES on DVD and Blu-ray either individually or in 2-Movie DVD or Blu-ray Collections.

Arriving on October 1, 2019 — just in time for the new upcoming animated feature film in theaters on October 11th — the kooky, spooky and all-together ooky adventures of the Addams Family are sure to have you screaming...with laughter.

Just in time for the upcoming animated film, The Addams Family and Addams Family Values arrives on DVD, Blu-ray and in a 2-Movie Collection ...

Disney's animated classic Aladdin has joined the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection is now available on Digital, and on Blu-ray. To celebrate the release, TinkerLab has created a simple science experiment where you can make your own magic carpet, inspired by the film!


Note: I received product sample for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.


Take a look at the DIY instructions for the Magnetic Flying Carpet, and try out the experiment with your families!


Click here and download Magnetic Flying Carpet printable template and instructions.

Then enjoy watching Disney's Aladdin on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD at home.

The Animated Classic “Aladdin” joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere, as well as 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray.



The Signature Collection Edition invites every member of the family to join Genie, Aladdin and Jasmine to belt out the unforgettable songs from “Aladdin” — such as “A Whole New World,” “Friend Like Me” and “Prince Ali” — through a new sing-along version.

Other fresh features include a walk down memory lane with Scott Weinger (speaking voice of Aladdin) as he reflects on his personal journey portraying the diamond in the rough and meeting with the original cast and filmmakers, and one jump into the recording booth during the original recording sessions.

Digital exclusive features legendary animator Eric Goldberg reminiscing about drawing Genie. Also included are hours of classic bonus gems, from hilarious outtakes with the legendary Robin Williams (voice of Genie) to an in-depth discussion with directors John Musker and Ron Clements.

“Aladdin” is the 10th title to join the Walt Disney Signature Collection, which includes groundbreaking films created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring timeless stories and characters that have touched generations. The film takes its place alongside “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pinocchio,” “Bambi,” “The Lion King,” “Lady and the Tramp,” “Peter Pan,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Cinderella.”



BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY & DIGITAL: *

NEW BONUS

• Sing Along With the Movie – Sing along to your favorite tunes as you watch the film. With magical on-screen lyrics.
• Aladdin on Aladdin – Join the speaking voice of Aladdin, Scott Weinger (“Fuller House”), as he reflects on almost 30 years of being Aladdin.
• “Let’s Not Be Too Hasty”: The Voices of “Aladdin” – Take your seat in the recording booth and watch as the voice actors of “Aladdin” work their microphone magic.
• Alternate Endings – Enter the realm of “what if” and see just how differently the movie could have ended.

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE

• Drawing Genie – Join prolific animator Eric Goldberg as he draws and reminices about the Genie.

CLASSIC BONUS – Revisit over 40 exciting bonus features from previous releases including:

• The Genie Outtakes
• “Aladdin”: Creating Broadway Magic
• Unboxing “Aladdin”

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ADVENTURES OF DALLY & SPANKY is now available on DVD and Digital from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. In celebration of its release, check out an all-new, never-before-seen clip from the movie!


Based on the true animal friendship that inspired millions, watch as the real Dally and Spanky perform amazing tricks at the big talent show, but you'll have to watch the movie to see if they win!

ADVENTURES OF DALLY AND SPANKY Clip - "Big Moment" on DVD & Digital




SYNOPSIS



Inspired by the true animal friendship of a Jack Russell Terrier and a rescued miniature horse, the story of Dally & Spanky’s bond has captivated audiences. This sensational duo has generated millions of video views and is now the inspiration for this brand-new feature film!

Addy and Ella are teenaged half-sisters with little in common. When 17-year-old Addy loses her father, she retreats from her family and struggles to deal with his loss. Ella, with her dog Dally, reaches out to create a bond with Addy and Spanky, the miniature horse she’s just inherited from her father. Not only do the animals get along, but they quickly become a dynamic duo thanks to Addy and Ella’s training.

Their act quickly goes viral and wins their high school talent show, bringing the girls closer! Unfortunately, the family realizes that the cost to keep Spanky is too high and they’ll have to send him away. But Addy gets an idea and submits their routine to a popular TV talent show. Now, it’s all or nothing...and ANYTHING can happen!


Brenna D’Amico (TV’s “Descendants”), whose father is played by country music superstar Trace Adkins, and Reylynn Caster (TV’s “American Housewife”) star as half-sisters who prove that anything is possible when their two animal companions form an unlikely bond that sends their family on an amazing, inspirational journey.

Also staring Elaine Hendrix (The Parent Trap) and Denise Richards (Starship Troopers).

Directed by Camille Stochitch, ADVENTURES OF DALLY & SPANKY was written and produced by Tyler W. Konney with Barbara Greaves, Bobby Hillis and Stochitch as executive producers.

ADVENTURES OF DALLY & SPANKY has a run time of approximately 84 minutes and is rated PG for brief language.

ADVENTURES OF DALLY & SPANKY is now available on DVD and Digital from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. In celebration of its release, c...

Between my nieces, nephews and my own son, I'm surrounded by kids seeking an education from preschool all the way to high school. While each child has a different learning environment, all "my" kids needs to feel confident in their learning ability.


I'm sure many families feel the same as I do. But how can we support and encourage our kids while they learn?

To get some advice I turned to LEGO Education's president, Esben Jørgensen, who I met during a new product launch event. More on that later. But during that event, I learned that Esben has a strong belief in building confidence in students.

As an expert in STEAM education and a parent himself to two sons, he has found ways to help parents understood how to build confidence in their children this school year.

And here are Esben "Tips to Help Kids Build Confidence in Learning"

1. Stay connected and involved

This looks different for every family, but there are many ways parents can be involved in their child’s learning. Whether you volunteer and help out, attend PTA meetings or ask your child open-ended questions about what they’re learning, parent engagement can play a key role in supporting learning inside and outside the classroom.

While it’s easy to focus on the grade or result, it’s important to help kids feel confident regardless of the outcome, knowing they will be equipped with the skills they need for lifelong success.

2. Help them find the freedom in failure

Failure is essential to learning – without failure no one would ever learn what doesn’t work to know what does. The idea of “failing fast” to innovate has become popular in the business world, but in education we often still hear failure as a negative word – in fact, 47% of students avoid subjects where they have failed before.

Yet 90% of teachers agree that students need to learn to fail to become more confident and succeed in school. Confidence is having the belief in your ability to learn, to accomplish something with what you know. It’s being comfortable trying something you’ve never done before without worrying about a right answer.

Make sure you’re teaching your kids it’s okay to not get it right the first time. Try sharing an experience with your student of a time you failed and how your confidence helped you overcome a challenge.

3. Sign up for STEAM and robotics teams

Similar to team sports, after-school STEAM or robotic programs can be a great way to help students build confidence and camaraderie, while also developing their skills for the jobs of the future. There are various STEAM and robotics teams around the world that give kids from kindergarten through high school the opportunity to work in teams, learn to code and even compete in national competitions.

With a real-world STEAM problem to solve, these after-school programs teach technical and academic skills, as well as critical soft skills that kids will need throughout their lives. Find a program near you or get involved and start your own team as a coach or mentor.

4. Get them hands-on

Over 90% of teachers agree that hands-on learning builds students’ confidence and encourages them to learn new things, and students say they tend to remember topics longer when they learn through hands-on projects. Yet few schools make time for it regularly.

Use your voice to advocate for more hands-on learning in your child’s school. With a variety of hands-on learning solutions and lesson plans that are designed and aligned with standards, your student can get the best of both.

5. Don’t be a fixer for everything

When kids face a roadblock, such as a math problem they can’t solve, parents naturally want to jump in and find a solution. Only 57% of parents globally say they let their child fail before intervening.

Instead, use these moments to help them develop real-world skills such as creative thinking and effective communications, in addition to new academic skills. These are crucial learning that will follow them beyond childhood and set them up for lifelong success.


I hope these tips help you find various ways to build confidence in your kids so they can enjoy learning.

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Oprah’s "2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus" presented by Weight Watchers Reimagined, will bring a full day wellness event to nine U.S. cities beginning January 2020.


Joined by high profile guests, Oprah will help motivate audiences across the country to make 2020 the year of renewal and celebrate all we are meant to be.

On each stop, attendees will spend the day with Oprah as she shares the personal ups and downs of her wellness journey and guides them to develop their own 2020 action plan through motivating conversations, the latest in wellness research and insightful interactive workbook exercises.

WW Presents "Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus" Tour | Oprah Winfrey Network



“What I know for sure is we can all come together to support a stronger, healthier, more abundant life - focused on what makes us feel energized, connected and empowered,” said Oprah Winfrey. “As I travel the country, my hope for this experience is to motivate others to let 2020 be the year of transformation and triumph - beginning first and foremost with what makes us well. This is the year to move forward, let’s make it happen in 2020!”

Every city will feature a different lineup of high-profile guests, experiences, talks as well as highlight inspiring individuals who took charge of their lives and created lasting change. Each tour stop will also feature a signature Oprah interview as she sits down for an intimate one-on-one conversation with some of the biggest celebrities, headline-makers and game-changers.


The tour will be produced by Live Nation in conjunction with Women Nation, the newly formed division dedicated to women-led and women driven live events.

Exclusive presale access for the WW community begins Monday, September 9 at 10am local time. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, September 10 at 10am local time through Thursday, September 12 at 10pm local time.

Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, September 13 at 10am local time at ticketmaster.com.

For more information, visit www.weightwatchers.com/us/Oprah

Oprah’s "2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus" presented by Weight Watchers Reimagined, will bring a full day wellness event to nine U....