Looking to upgrade your work from home life or to get full use of your Microsoft device or programs? Then use one of these tips from Microso...
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The Wishbone family are back for a new monstrous adventure in Viva Kids Films "Monster Family 2 : Nobody's Perfect" now availa...
The Wishbone family are back for a new monstrous adventure in Viva Kids Films "Monster Family 2 : Nobody's Perfect" now available everywhere On Digital and On Demand.
Note: This posted was written in partnership with Viva Kids Films. However, any personal views expressed are always 100% my own
My Review
If your family enjoyed watching the first Monster Family movie, then you're in for a treat with this sequel. My family and I enjoyed visiting with the Wishbone transformed into spooky creatures again but with a twist this time. It's not just about the family learning to get along, but also helping others.
And for us that was the real charm of Monster Family 2, the lesson of helping others, whether it's a family member or new friend. I don't want to give it all away, by this is a great lesson for families to be reminded of by the end of the movie.
Besides the "being helpful and supportive" lesson, Monster Family 2 also has other reasons families will enjoy watching it.
So, I'm sharing 3 reasons you should watch Monster Family 2: Nobody's Perfect!
3 Reasons to Watch Monster Family 2
The Wishbone Family
It's nice to visit with the Wishbone family again. While lots have changed since the first movie, the family still has some quirks to figure out and it's fun to watch them fuss with each other.
The teen daughter trying to find herself, the middle school son not fitting in with friends and parents just trying to love and support their kids. The personal issues facing each character will be relatable to families watching the film.
Moments of Humor
While the main story is about the Wishbone family trying to save Monster being kidnapped by a mysterious monster hunter, the whole film isn't just scary doom. The film gives moments of fun an humor for families to share a giggle and enjoy a silly moment. There's a scene where a dance spell back fires that had me and my son laughing out loud.
Tech Savvy Female Villain
This might not be a big deal for some, but I loved seeing a young girl knowing how to use technology, and fight against larger "foes" while being smart and witty. While she is a villain in the movie, there was no doubt that she amazing and can hold her own again the Monster Family and all the Monster's she was sent to kidnap.
Little girls are smart, capable and can be the one to save the "boy". It's nice to see more of that in movies.
SYNOPSIS
MONSTER FAMILY 2: NOBODY'S PERFECT - Official Trailer
The Wishbones are a happy family – but not all is perfect. Max and Fay are struggling with the pressures of growing up, while Mom and Dad have the demands of work and parenting; but their hum-drum life is about to change.
Mila Starr, a monster hunter, has made it her mission to capture all spooky creatures including the Wishbone’s friends King Conga, The Loch Ness Monster, and The Yeti. In order to save their friends, the Wishbone’s must transform into monsters themselves.
Together as a Vampire, Mummy, Werewolf, and Frankenstein, the family take off on the most monst-umental adventure of their lives.
Did you know that picking the right pillow can help lead to better sleep? This was the amazing data discovered from a recent study done by S...
Did you know that picking the right pillow can help lead to better sleep? This was the amazing data discovered from a recent study done by SleepScore Labs in partnership with Mattress Firm's pillow fitting process.
Note: This posted was written in partnership with SleepScore. However, any personal views expressed are always 100% my own
The study analyzed more than 750 total nights of objective and self-reported sleep data.
The study measured sleep before and after customers participated in Mattress Firm's in-store pillow fitting process and found that participants slept 487 more minutes per month on average (or 8.1 hours) when using the new, fitted pillow compared to when using their original pillow.
Data was collected objectively using SleepScore Max, a non-contact monitor that unobtrusively and objectively measures sleep at home. Participants also completed daily questionnaires about their sleep.
The most significant learning from this research is that the study found that fitting a pillow to participants based on their unique sleeping habits boosts sleep quality and duration.
Do you know which pillow height is best for you? It depends on how you sleep!
When compared to their sleep on the pillow they were using previously, participants who experienced in-store pillow fitting spent more time in bed, slept longer, and spent 10% more time in deep sleep, the stage of sleep that supports immune system functioning and metabolism, helps clear toxins from the brain, and repairs tissue damage.
That's exciting news based on finding the right pillow for sleep!
Colin Lawlor CEO, SleepScore Labs, shared "There are hundreds of thousands of products and services which promise to improve sleep, but very few with any real science or data behind them. This study shows that sleep expertise and data combine to help people find the right pillow for them and that can make a significant difference to sleep quality"
Mattress Firm's in-store pillow fitting process is designed to promote better sleep quality by considering each customers' unique body and sleeping position to match them with a pillow that best fits their body type and sleep preferences.
In tandem with SleepScore's objective data, participants' questionnaire data showed that those sleeping with a new, fitted pillow reported better overall sleep quality (27% increase), improved ability to sleep through the night (36% increase), and felt more well-rested in the mornings (24% increase) compared to when using their original pillow.
All of that sounds like great news to me. I confess I do have a preference for pillow types and noticed I sleep better with a certain type of pillow. Seems I'm not the only one.
Sleep.com mobile app
But this isn't the only time SleepScore Labs and Mattress Firm has partnered to help those seeking more and better sleep. A few weeks back they announced the launch of the Sleep.com mobile app (www.sleep.com/sleep-app) for iOS and Android devices.
With an embedded sleep tracker, the Sleep.com app unlocks personalized insights, recommendations, Sleep.com content and more, helping people improve their sleep and well-being.
FREE FEATURES
• Sleep Tracker — non-contact, accurate sleep tracker provides a detailed analysis of your sleep cycle
• Daily SleepScore™ — easy to understand score based on the quality of your sleep
• Personalized Recommendations — tips to improve your sleep from world-leading science experts
• Smart Alarm — designed to gently wake you in the morning at the ideal time in your sleep cycle
• Sleep Goals — set goals like fall asleep easier, wake up less, sleep longer, & more
• Sleep History – 7 rolling nights of sleep history
PREMIUM FEATURES
• Sleep Coach — personalized sleep insights & advice informed by top Sleep Experts™
• Sleep Challenges — participate to change small behaviors for sleep improvement
• Doctor Report — comprehensive 30-day sleep report and screener results for sleep concerns to share with your doctor
• Data Visualization — trend & correlation charts based on your sleep patterns & lifestyle analysis
• Sleep History — lifetime sleep history, trends, & sleep cycle analysis (instead of only prior 7 nights)
With a Sleep.com app Premium account, consumers get the added benefits of features such as, Personalized Sleep Improvement Plan, Lifetime Sleep History and CheckUp, a sleep screener that identifies concerning sleep patterns and a Sleep Report that can be shared with healthcare providers.
The app is powered by technology from SleepScore Labs, Mattress Firm’s strategic partner and the industry-leading sleep science and improvement company.
As you can see this partnership aims to find ways to get you better sleep! Good night!
For more information, visit - www.sleep.com
For more information, visit - www.mattressfirm.com
“The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild,” an all-new animated adventure featuring the return of the beloved characters from the “Ice Age” franc...
“The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild,” an all-new animated adventure featuring the return of the beloved characters from the “Ice Age” franchise, will premiere exclusively on Disney+.
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild | Official Trailer | Disney+
“The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” continues the hilarious escapades of the sub-zero heroes as they create more prehistoric pandemonium. The “Ice Age” collection (five films and two television specials) is currently available on Disney+.
Eager for a little independence, the thrill-seeking possum brothers Crash and Eddie set out to find a place of their own but soon find themselves trapped beneath the ice in a massive cave inhabited by dinosaurs. They are rescued by the one-eyed, adventure-loving weasel Buck Wild, and together, with the help of some new friends, embark on a mission to save the Lost World from dinosaur domination.
Featuring the voices of Simon Pegg (“Mission: Impossible – Fallout”), Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Free Guy”), Justina Machado (“One Day at a Time”), Vincent Tong (“Ninjago”) and Aaron Harris.
Directed by John C. Donkin (“Ice Age: Continental Drift” producer), written by Jim Hecht (“Ice Age: The Meltdown”), Ray DeLaurentis (“Fairly Odd Parents”) and Will Schifrin (“Bunsen is a Beast”) from a story by Jim Hecht, with Lori Forte (the “Ice Age” franchise) serving as executive producer.