Get excited to get to campus with these unique college must-haves! Below are items perfect for creating a cozy space in the dorms, helping y...

Get excited to get to campus with these unique college must-haves! Below are items perfect for creating a cozy space in the dorms, helping you make new friends and stay focused for those cram sessions!

Honeydew Scrumptious Side Sleeper Pillow - $99

The Scrumptious Side Sleeper pillow from Honeydew Sleep is perfect for in-between class naps! Designed to support a side sleeper’s spinal alignment and to reduce strain on your upper body, this pillow has been crafted to help you get a better sleep.

It even has a copper infused foam fill that has naturally antibacterial properties and keeps pillows fresh and cool night after night.

Available: Amazon and www.honeydewsleep.com

Anne Cate Toiletry Bags - Starting $22

Whether you're looking forward to embracing a new hometown, or want to keep a piece of home with you, Anne Cate offers home products with 160+ different skylines (including dozens of college towns), so you can be right at home, in a new hometown.

Available: www.annecate.com

TableTopics® Conversation Starters - Starting at $20

Skip awkward small talk and jump into conversation with new friends and TableTopics® Conversation Starters! They have editions for Friendship, What Would You Do, Happiness and Date Night + more! Ask the right question and you never know what you’ll discover with the help of TableTopics®.

Available: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Dillards and www.tabletopics.com

Puffer Hug - Starting at $39.99

Drafty dorm rooms and lecture halls are no match for Puffer Hug. Stay comfortable without lugging jackets. Durable puffer outside with super soft fleece inside. 

• Great for all travel, outdoor events, morning walks and more. 
• Oversized pockets for your hands, phone, keys, & more. 
• Wear it as a stylish scarf or draped under your outerwear.

Available: Amazon and www.originalpufferhug.com

J&L Naturals’ Self Care Kit

The Simple Self-Care Kit takes the guesswork out of skin + body care. The products are multi-use and everything uses all-natural, biodegradable ingredients.

Includes:

• Cleansing bar cleanses your face without stripping skin of moisture.
• Biodegradable bamboo toothbrush gently cleans the teeth, gums, and tongue.
• Face salve moisturizes, prevents breakouts, and nourishes skin with vitamins.

Available: www.jnlnaturals.com

This year add some personality and make getting school supplies more exciting by personalizing the essentials your child needs with Shutterf...

This year add some personality and make getting school supplies more exciting by personalizing the essentials your child needs with Shutterfly.

Note: I was invited as media to this event. However any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

There's many creative ways to personalized back to school supplies for kids, but here are a few ideas I saw while at a Shutterfly Products preview.


Notebooks

Jazz up plain notebooks by getting ones with customized covers. Kids can find a custom notebook design they love and make it their own by adding favorite quotes, sayings, and pictures to create their own one-of-a-kind back to school supplies.

Pencils

Kids won’t need to worry about getting their standard #2 pencils mixed up with someone else’s when they have their name or nickname put on them. Custom pencils are a great way to add style to your back to school supplies and get your kids excited to learn. With such stylish, personalized school supplies, there will be no room for guessing who they belong to.

Water Bottles

Create a one-of-a-kind water bottle your child will be excited to use every day. Personalize with their favorite designs, photos and/or their name for easy identification. Bottle is made of white-coated stainless steel with a gray straw top, designed to help prevent leaks.

Lunch Boxes

Carry your lunch in style with custom lunch boxes from Shutterfly. Upload your child’s photos or choose their favorite colors and characters to make them smile each time they reach for their lunch. Made to last with high-quality materials, Shutterfly’s custom lunch box collection features themes to make your child’s new lunch box a one-of-a-kind treasure.

Laptop Case

Protect their tech on the go with style and ease with personalized laptop case. Offered in two sizes, with front personalization they'll be sure to stand out!

Customizing with Shutterfly

The best part about designing custom school supplies with Shutterfly is that you can use the same designs on different products.

Customize the back to school supplies with their monogram, favorite colors and designs or unicorns to dinosaurs. You can even upload a favorite photo to feature on your designs, so all of your custom school supplies are instantly recognizable.

Personalized school gear makes the best kids gifts. From lunch boxes to laptop cases to water bottles, your kids can find both big and small ways to express themselves at school.

Learn more, visit - www.shutterfly.com

One of the appealing features about The Comfy®, —the world’s first truly wearable blanket, is it’s offered in three levels of warmth to keep...

One of the appealing features about The Comfy®, —the world’s first truly wearable blanket, is it’s offered in three levels of warmth to keep you cozy. Add on that you can wear one with your favorite Marvel character or Disney themed designs!

The Comfy® Original Characters Collection

The Comfy® Original Characters ($99.99)

The Comfy Original® wearable blanket’s has a huge, one-size-fits-all design that combines an ultrasoft microfiber exterior with a luxurious, sherpa-lined interior to make you think you’re being hugged by a cloud.

Other features:

• Huge Plush Hood: Keeps your head cozy and can even double as a pillow.
• Ginormous Pocket: The marsupial pocket—with its giant size and unique shape—keeps your hands warm and can store all your essentials. (Snacks, phone, pets—you name it
• Ribbed Cuffs and Oversized Sleeves: Roll ‘em up and they stay up! Plus, our oversized sleeves are designed so you can easily pull your arms in to cover yourself completely. Did someone say total coziness?

The Comfy Original Jr. Characters® ($79.99)

Kids dreams are sure to come true when wrapped in The Comfy® featuring Minnie Mouse, Disney Frozen, or Disney Princess. Super heroes and little Jedis™ unite with Marvel Spider-Man, Marvel Avengers or Star Wars: The Mandalorian™ Comfys.

Best for kids 10 and under, The Comfy Original Jr.®, comes in just one size with giant pocket to keep their belongings safe, and a huge hood that flips up for extra warmth.

It's perfect for any kid-friendly occasion, from lounging at home to long car rides to sleepovers to video games to, yes, even wearing to school!


What's The Comfy All About?



The Comfy® has become a staple in so many wardrobes with selections for sports enthusiasts, Disney, Lucas, and Marvel fans, and more. The OG brand created the category and always stays on top of trends with its designs.

The Comfy® Original ($49.99)

The one that started it all! The world’s first of its kind letting you stay warm and cozy whether you’re at home or on the go. The blanket’s huge, one-size-fits-all design combines an ultrasoft microfiber exterior with a luxurious, sherpa-lined interior to make you think you’re being hugged by a cloud.

The Comfy® Teddy Bear™ Full Zip ($79.99)

This is a wearable blanket in an amazing, soft, high-quality sherpa......and did we mention it's reversible? It features a front zip closure and huge side pockets that make it super easy to wear while out on errands or snuggled up in the house.

The Comfy ® Dream® ($49.99)

This is the brand’s lightest, softest, and most dreamlike wearable blanket yet. It’s a single layer of soft luscious microfiber that's perfect for those who run on the hotter side or live in warmer climates, yet still want to enjoy the buttery softness in a lighter coverage. Plus, its compact size makes it the ideal travel blanket!

The Comfy® College ($99.99)

Fans go wild for The Comfy Original® Quarter-Zip! The brand teams up with your favorite campus for its College series. Take pride in wearing your #1 college or university, letting athletes, students, alums, prospective students, and even proud parents supporting their college-bound kids rep the best in class!

The Comfy® Slipper Socks ($19.99)

These ultra-soft, sherpa-lined slipper socks are designed to wrap your feet in a cloud of soft sherpa - the same sherpa made famous from the wearable blankets! The cozy chenille yarn with cable stitch knit and shaped heel means they’ll keep their shape and stay in place.

The Comfy® products available online and in over 5,100 retail stores across the U.S.

Learn more, visit - www.thecomfy.com

To celebrate the digital release of Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, I'm sharing 3 reasons why families will enjoy this animated story ...

To celebrate the digital release of Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, I'm sharing 3 reasons why families will enjoy this animated story of an underdog who becomes top dog with the help of a cat!

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• Activity Sheets for Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

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3 Reasons Watch Paws Fury: The Legend Hank

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Friendship of Hank and Jimbo

By the end of the movie Hank and Jimbo have an amazing bond that helps make each of them better. But it sure didn't start that way. There was some real issues with bring Hank and Jimbo together. They both have problems being a "good" friend.

But it's enjoyable to watch how the friendship forms and how they learn to trust each other while fighting the "bad" guys.

Love-able Side Characters

While Hank might be the main character saving the day, the story is filled with so many characters you'll enjoy watching just as much as Hank.

From the adorable kitten Emiko who has so much heart and a samurai spirit to Ohga, who is the villains assistant but is hilarious and long suffering with his "bad" boss cat. So many fun personalities in the film.

The Off the Wall Humor

I have to be honest here, there's a few jokes and scenes that are more suited for older kids and adults. Like a farting scene. There was a whole scene about a farting army. And then there's a giant toilet. I wont even get into it.

But if you like this sort of wacky humor then it's a plus. Overall the film has some quirky but enjoyable funny moments throughout. Like the grandma cat who yells at everyone. We loved her.


Along with the Digital release, the upcoming Blu-ray and DVD releases October 18 from Paramount Home Entertainment, features fun-filled bonus content, including an introduction to the uproarious cast of characters, a character drawing tutorial with director Rob Minkoff, and a peek behind-the-scenes!

SYNOPSIS

PAWS OF FURY: The Legend of Hank delivers loads of laughs and heartfelt fun with an inspiring and hilarious tale of a hound who dreams of being a hero.

In this fun-filled family adventure, hard-on-his-luck hound named Hank (Michael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's (Ricky Gervais) evil plot to wipe their village off the map.

With help from a reluctant teacher (Samuel L. Jackson) to train him, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day. The only problem… cats hate dogs!

The film features all-star cast of voice talent, including Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Aasif Mandvi, Gabriel Iglesias, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh and Samuel L. Jackson.

PAWS OF FURY: The Legend of Hank Digital* & Blu-ray Bonus Content

• Cool Cats and One Hot Dog — Meet Hank (Michael Cera), Jimbo (Samuel L. Jackson) and their nemesis Ika Chu (Ricky Gervais) plus more hilarious characters!
• In the Drawing Room with Director Rob Minkoff —Learn to draw the characters with director Rob Minkoff.
• Giving Voice to PAWS OF FURY: The Legend of Hank – Voice cast Michael Cera, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ricky Gervais share behind-the-scenes fun and a sneak peek at what happens during voiceover sessions.

PAWS OF FURY: The Legend of Hank DVD

The DVD includes the feature film in standard definition and the “In the Drawing Room with Director Rob Minkoff” featurette listed above.

Learn more, visit - www.pawsoffurymovie.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/PawsofFuryMovie
Twitter - www.twitter.com/pawsoffurymovie
Instagram - www.instagram.com/pawsoffurymovie

ENTER TO WIN THIS GIVEAWAY!

• (1) Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank Digital Movie Codes

WAYS TO ENTER:

Entries must be made on or before 11:59 p.m. August 31, 2022.

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank Digital Movie Giveaway

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Winner will be selected by random.org. Giveaway main entry must be completed before extra entries will count. Winner will be contacted by email and must respond within 24 hours or a new winner will be selected. Open to residents of the U.S. with a valid email and street address.

Just in time for mosquito season, All Better Co. debuted "Don't Scratch That", a line of clean pens and patches designed for i...

Just in time for mosquito season, All Better Co. debuted "Don't Scratch That", a line of clean pens and patches designed for itchy and irritating bug bites, that are easy to apply and safe for daily use.

The Don't Scratch That Pen fits easily in your pocket or bag for mess free, convenient application on the go. With just a few clicks, the pen delivers a soothing formula of naturally derived ingredients like CBD, oat kernel, jojoba, and coconut oil to help reduce inflammation, ease itching, promote healing, and rehydrate the skin.

For bites or spots that require a little extra TLC, Don't Scratch That Patches are just the thing. They create an occlusive protective seal, keeping the area clean and covered for a targeted tea tree oil treatment. These simple, subtle, and self-adhesive hydrocolloid patches create an optimal environment for healing and are painless to apply and remove.

Don't Scratch That Patches are $17 for 12 individually wrapped patches, or $30 for 25 patches. The Pen is $15 for 4 ml.

For those that want to be totally covered when it comes to soothing the itch, you can purchase the Don't Scratch That Kit, featuring 12 patches and one pen for $30.

All Better Co. is a female-founded first aid brand offering plant-powered topical solutions formulated with the whole family in mind.

Learn more, vist - www.allbetterco.com

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Upcoming exhibit LAIKA: Life in Stop Motion will “take over” the animation section of the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) dynamic core exh...

Upcoming exhibit LAIKA: Life in Stop Motion will “take over” the animation section of the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) dynamic core exhibition Behind the Screen. It will include puppets, sets, and video clips from LAIKA’s first five films.

The new exhibit starts September 1, 2022, and will also feature 2-D LAIKA character figures and environments that visitors can use to create their own stop-motion animations at MoMI’s interactive stations, which the creator can share and post online.

LAIKA: Life in Stop Motion will be on view through August 27, 2023. It will be accompanied by screenings of LAIKA films in the Museum’s Redstone Theater.

Face masks (ages 2+) are required during screenings in the Museum’s theaters and recommended in other areas of the building.

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MoMI has presented numerous exhibitions devoted to animation. In addition, the Museum’s core exhibition Behind the Screen, which explores the many crafts and creative processes behind moving images, has a section devoted to animation and its link to the birth of cinema.

Creators of the Oscar®-nominated animated films Missing Link (2019), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), The Boxtrolls (2014), ParaNorman (2012), and Coraline (2009), LAIKA is credited with reviving the venerable cinematic technique of stop-motion animation by marrying it to the most cutting-edge technological advances in the filmmaking sector.

All of LAIKA’s films have been nominated for Best Animated Film Oscars.

Kubo and the Two Strings was also nominated for the Visual Effects Academy Award, only the second time in history that an animated film was recognized in this way. Kubo won the BAFTA Award; Missing Link received the Golden Globe in 2019, and LAIKA was awarded a Scientific and Technology Oscar in 2016 for its innovation in the use of 3-D printers in animated filmmaking.

Learn more, visit - www.movingimage.us