This was a fun review and a first for me. I will be honest, I have not had Sangria since I was in my early 20’s. That is why I was excited when I was contacted to do this review. I am far from an expert, but Eppa Superfruit Sangria was a joy.

Eppa Superfruit Sangria IS Priced at only $11.99 per bottle, Eppa Superfruit Sangria is definitely a luxury in which everyone can indulge.  You can find it at your local WholeFoods or online at www.eppasangria.com.

Eppa is not only fuss-free and easy to serve, it is also the first certified organic sangria and only 120 calories per glass. Simply serve over ice in a wine glass or pour into an ice filled pitcher with fresh fruit slices. Eppa also boasts twice the antioxidants of red wine, the result of real, organic juices and premium Mendocino Cabernet and Syrah varietals.

Eppa recently scored 90 points from Tasting Panel Magazine. Wine critic Anthony Dias Blue described EPPA as: Deep ruby color; lush nose of berries and black fruit; smooth and rich with ripe, juicy fruits and a nice blend of wine and juices; harmonious with some sweetness and good acidity to balance it; natural, juicy and long with a lovely mellow finish; great over ice, with soda or even with a shot of gin; organic.

So if you are looking for an adult beverage that is great tasting and healthy, Eppa Superfruit Sangria is a great affordable option for you!

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The Creators of Eppa Superfruit Sangria

We began simply as a group of friends, and Eppa SuperFruit Sangria was born out of our love for good times and quality experiences with friends and family. At these gatherings at home, the beach or wherever there was fun, one of us became known as the “Sangria King” for his delicious mixtures of superior wine and real fruit. The idea of bottling the world’s first organic, SuperFruit sangria just made sense to us. For the first time, we wanted people to be able to simply pour and enjoy premium quality sangria.

Our Passion for Quality Sangria

We were excited to create Eppa SuperFruit Sangria because it was something we honestly wanted to drink ourselves. We know the “Sangria King” can’t be at every party, so we set out to share something with the world that we enjoyed drinking and even he would be proud to serve, right from the bottle.

We have taken great care in selecting superior ingredients – wines from Mendocino County, a part of California¹s North Coast wine growing region, and organic fruit juices. The real fruits help create the refreshing taste that is key to a good sangria, and ours includes pomegranate, blueberry, Mediterranean blood orange and açai. The recipe is blended for superior taste, just as every aspect of Eppa is focused on delivering a delicious sangria experience that will perfectly complement your social gatherings.

Warner Bros.  release of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island on DVD and Blu-Ray was June 5th 2012.

Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson, The Hunger Games) finds a hidden signal that he believes will lead him to his long lost grandfather (Michael Caine, Miss Congeniality).  With the help of his new step father (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, The Scorpion King), Sean finds a map and starts his adventure which leads him to Kailani (Vanessa Hudgens, High School Musical) and the island of Atlantis!  Sean and his friends battle giant bees, killer lizards, a volcano of gold, and electric eels to escape the lost city and make their way home!

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I know I have said this before but, I really can’t wait to see Finding Nemo 3D! I love this movie. It is a family favorite.

Dory, Marlin, Nemo, and their fishy friends are coming to theaters September 14th for the first time in 3D!  “‘Finding Nemo’ was originally shot in 3D,” said John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and the film’s executive producer. “At last, with today’s technological advances, this spectacular underwater world can be seen as it was intended—showcasing its eye-popping detail and breathtaking colors to both theatrical and in-home audiences and creating atruly immersive experience.”  

My girls are both looking forward to An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars coming to DVD.  American Girl is a great series of books, movies and dolls for girls.

McKenna is an energetic, determined girl who lives for gymnastics—at least she thinks she does, until an injury and a wise tutor help her see that there are other things that she cares about, too. She’s goal-driven and wants to make her family proud, which is why she’s so embarrassed when her grades start to slip. At the gym, McKenna is super competitive, but she puts that competitiveness aside to support her teammates. She makes mistakes sometimes, but she always strives to be a good student, gymnast, and friend.

 Toulane Thomas has been McKenna’s gymnastics teammate since the girls were three years old. A strong, competitive gymnast, Toulane pushes McKenna to stay on her game and do her best. Toulane is sometimes too competitive, though, and puts a lot of pressure on herself to succeed and to live up to her mother’s expectations. Like McKenna, Toulane needs to learn about life “balance” and remember how to just have fun.

 AN AMERICAN GIRL: MCKENNA SHOOTS FOR THE STARS arrives on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital Download on July 3, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

This is one DVD that really excites me. Since I first  saw Finding Nemo I thought it should have been in 3D. In all honesty there are times where it looks like it is in 3D already. I love Pixar movies, but this is the most beautiful of them all. Now, all I need to get is a 3D tv lol.

BURBANK, Calif. (June 1, 2012) — Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” dives back into theaters and homes this year in breathtaking Digital 3D™. The must-“sea,” must-own Oscar®-winning underwater adventure—featuring the unforgettable Marlin, his forgetful friend Dory and the lovable young Nemo—returns to the big screen in a spectacular 3D theatrical release beginning September 14, 2012, and then swims into living rooms for the first time ever in high-definition Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and Digital platforms on December 4, 2012.

 “‘Finding Nemo’ was originally shot in 3D,” said John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and the film’s executive producer. “At last, with today’s technological advances, this spectacular underwater world can be seen as it was intended—showcasing its eye-popping detail and breathtaking colors to both theatrical and in-home audiences and creating a truly immersive experience.”  

 “Finding Nemo,” first released in theaters in 2003, earned the Oscar® for Best Animated Feature Film and remains the fifth highest grossing animated film worldwide. In 2008, the American Film Institute named “Finding Nemo” among the top 10 greatest animated films ever made, and it is the second highest grossing Pixar film to date (behind “Toy Story 3”). 

 The Blu-ray 2D and 3D debuts mark the first time “Finding Nemo” has ever been available in these hi-def formats. Featuring pristine high definition picture and sound, the Blu-ray creates an incredible at-home experience with a host of interactive features and bonus features including 3D Virtual Aquariums, 2D Virtual Aquariums, CineExplorer, a Filmmaker Roundtable and more.

The real Milan ’54 players that inspired the film HOOSIERS, including: Ray Craft (Guard), Glen Butte, Rollin Cutter (Guard/Forward), Ken Wendelman (Center), Gene White (Center), Bob Plump (Guard), Clarence Kelly (Assistant Coach) and more were at a special advance screening to celebrate the 25th anniversary release on DVD.

From director David Anspaugh, one of the most legendary sports movies of all time is being released in an all-new Blu-ray to celebrate its 25^th anniversary from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment on June 5, 2012.

HOOSIERS has received abundant accolades, and can be found on the top film lists of over 100 movie critics. It has been highly ranked on movie lists created by AFI, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated, and was also chosen by the Library of Congress to be preserved in the United States National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant”.

DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX will arrive on Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (both sets featuring DVD, Digital Copy and UltraViolet™) on August 7, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Years ago I worked for a local photographer. I have always been fascinated with photography. I remember taking my first camera, one my dad bought in a kids meal for me at Burger King, to my first field trip. I was in first grade and I still have the pictures. I have improved my photography skills a bit since then though 🙂

Easy Canvas Prints contacted me and asked me if I would like to review one if their products. I was more than happy to do so 🙂 Not only because I love Photos on Canvas Prints but they are local too! They are located right here in Austin Texas.

At EasyCanvasPrints.com the ordering process is really simple. Select the size, upload your image, and select the thickness! It’s that simple. They tell you how much each option will cost as you go and you can see your print as you are doing this so you have an idea of what it will look like. There is no guessing to the process.

I received a 8×10 custom canvas photo. I selected a picture of my family from my brother’s wedding. The canvas came in a sturdy cardboard box with plenty of padding and the canvas was in a cellophane envelope to protect it. I was really impressed in the packaging.

The colors were bright and vibrant. I chose a black border but you can select to stretch the image around the corners or a mirror image. Mine came with a .75 border wrap.

The canvas was put in the frame very well. There is no warping or wrinkles at all.

In the end I am very please with the ordering process and the 8×10 custom canvas photo that i received from EasyCanvasPrints.com and will be ordering from them again very soon!

They Easy Canvas Prints also has a website dedicated to making custom signs too http://www.buildasign.com

Disclosure / Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was obtained for this post. I received a complimentary product to facilitate this review. The opinions expressed here are mine and may differ from yours.

I am looking forward to this one! My children and I love Finding Nemo 🙂 

FINDING NEMO is coming to theaters in 3D this Fall!

All the Bonds.  All the girls.  All the action.  All in high-definition.  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment mark James Bond’s monumental golden anniversary with the release of BOND 50, the complete Bond experience showcasing all 22 classic films on Blu-ray together for the first time ever, neatly packaged into one cool, sleek collectable box-set.  The collection will be available beginning September 24 in the United Kingdom and September 25 in North America with additional international markets to follow that week.  BOND 50 marks the debut of nine James Bond films previously unavailable in high definition Blu-ray and comes with a dossier of more than 122 hours of bonus features.

 Set for release just prior to the theatrical premiere of SKYFALL, BOND 50 will offer a look at the latest Bond film through videoblogs shot with the cast and crew.  The BOND 50 collection also provides two all-new pieces that spotlight the history of 007.  “The World of Bond” takes a look at the style and attitude that is signature to Bond; pulling together the cars, the women, the villains and the music that have been a staple of these films for the past 50 years.  “Being Bond” profiles the six distinguished actors that have had the honor of portraying 007.

 Additional bonus content in the BOND 50 collection includes cast and crew commentaries, the behind-the-scenes making of each film, in-depth interviews with every actor that played Bond, a closer look at the exotic locations as shot on-the-set, the women of Bond, the villains of Bond, Bond’s cars and gadgets, music videos and much, much more!

LA PORTE – On the opening weekend of the Hollywood blockbuster “Battleship” come be a part of history as we celebrate the centennial of the launching of the nation’s oldest battleship.

Battleship TEXAS was launched May 18, 1912 and will be celebrating 100 years afloat with a cake cutting ceremony on May 19 at 2 p.m. aboard the ship in La Porte. The crew asks visitors to confirm their attendance by calling the ship at 281-479-2431.

“We are so proud to celebrate this monumental occasion,” said Andy Smith, ship manager.

No other battleship has celebrated their centennial, and we hope our dedication to preserving this national treasure will honor the memories and stories of the men who served aboard this vessel.”

The ceremony will be about half an hour and will feature a cake cutting by Emma Ward, the great-great granddaughter of the original woman to christen the first battleship and a keynotes speech on veterans and their families by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.

After the 30 minute ceremony the Texas Army will give a munitions salute with three cannons onboard the ship and an artillery piece and muskets on shore.

“Memorials like the Battleship TEXAS remind us of the great sacrifices and extraordinary lengths that generations of our heroes went to defend our freedom and safety,” said Lt. Gov. Dewhurst. “Battleship TEXAS is not just a ship; it is a valuable piece of American history. I am honored, humbled and proud to have been invited to the centennial of her christening.”

The Battleship TEXAS served the country in both World War I and World War II and was the only battleship to serve in all theaters during the last world war. After her lengthy active military service she became the first battleship memorial museum in the nation. She was presented to the State of Texas and commissioned as the flagship of the Texas Navy on San Jacinto Day, 1948 and retired on the site of the San Jacinto Battleground, the state’s most significant victory. She has served as a museum memorial since 1948 and is anchored on the Buffalo Bayou and the Houston Ship Channel.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department became the steward of the ship in 1983. The ship is  a part of the department’s 1,200 acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, which holds the battleground, battleground monument and the battleship.

In her retirement she has welcomed millions of visitors and has been designated a National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.  As folks walk the wooden decks surrounded by heavy steel they are reminded of the flesh and blood crew that served aboard her and that the price for Liberty and Freedom is never completely paid. Join as we honor the ship and the crew that served aboard her.

Paul Schubert, author of “Come on Texas,” famously wrote of the vessel “she was a ship – the smartest man o’ war afloat, and the best.  A hard, tough, salty, shootin’, steamin’, fool.  A trophy grabber, a fighter and a he-man battlewagon.”

The ship was featured in the movie “Pearl Harbor,” and most of the naval scenes were shot on her decks. Today the ship’s crew joke to tourists by pointing out a random bench and declaring it to be the very bench Ben Affleck sat on.

Information about current restoration and preservation plans for Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site can be found at http://www.dryberthTEXAS.com.

Pay just $5 per person for a ticket to the Austin Auto Show at the Austin Convention Center. See Michael Schumacher’s award winning Ferrari F1 car, or hang out with Captain America from Marvel’s latest superhero film. See some truly stunning cars like the Lotus special edition Grand Prix Replica, a Rolls Royce Ghost and the superb Aston Martin Virage Volante. Whether you’re a car fanatic, first time buyer or looking to spend the weekend with your family, the Austin Auto Show will provide great entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

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