Sunday, September 27, 2015

Find Out About Fall Film Releases From Walt Disney Studios

As you know we are BIG DISNEY FANS! Here's a list to plan your trips to the movies this fall!
 
 
 
 
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES CANADA
THEATRICAL RELEASES FOR FALL 2015
BRIDGE OF SPIES
DREAMWORKS
Release Date: October 16, 2015
Cast:
Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Scott Shepherd, Amy Ryan, Sebastian Koch, Alan Alda
Director:
Steven Spielberg
A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, DreamWorks Pictures/Fox 2000 Pictures’ “Bridge of Spies” is the story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. Screenwriters Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen have woven this remarkable experience in Donovan’s life into a story inspired by true events that captures the essence of a man who risked everything and vividly brings his personal journey to life.
Directed by three-time Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg, “Bridge of Spies” stars: two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks as James Donovan; three-time Tony Award® winner Mark Rylance as Rudolf Abel, a KGB agent defended by Donovan; Scott Shepherd as CIA operative Hoffman; Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan as James’ wife, Mary; Sebastian Koch as East German lawyer Vogel; and Academy Award nominee Alan Alda as Thomas Watters, a partner at Donovan’s law firm. The film is produced by Spielberg, Marc Platt and Kristie Macosko Krieger with Adam Somner, Daniel Lupi, Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Matt Charman and three-time Academy Award winners Ethan Coen & Joel Coen. “Bridge of Spies” will be released in theatres on October 16, 2015.
THE GOOD DINOSAUR
DISNEY*PIXAR
Release Date: November 25, 2015
Voice Cast:
Raymond Ochoa, Jeffrey Wright, Steve Zahn, AJ Buckley, Anna Paquin, Sam Elliott, Frances McDormand, Marcus Scribner, Jack Bright
Director:
Peter Sohn
"The Good Dinosaur" asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
LUCASFILM
Release Date: December 18, 2015
Cast:
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow
Director:
J.J. Abrams
Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as “Star Wars” returns to the big screen with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by J.J. Abrams & Lawrence Kasdan. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” releases in theatres on December 18, 2015.


For upcoming Marvel films check out our  post WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE MARVEL MOVIES.
Looking for tips about saving money when going to the movies? We have a post for Movie Ticket Discounts too!

Movember Kids KW - Nov 7th 2015






Bring On The Movember Fun


Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo and the Kitchener Farmers Market Present
Movember Kids KW. A ***FREE*** Family Event from 10am-Noon In The Upper Marketplace Kitchen!
Confirmed for the event so far
*Moustache Cookie Baking and Decorating by Little Magic Parties
*Facepainting by Bre Creative
*Activity Sheets from Sportco Source for Sports
*Craft by Art Innovators Waterloo Region
*Photo Booth by Gary's Lens Photography

*Moustache Nail Art, Finger Nail Polishing by VIPS Very Important Party and Spa
*MOVE by Movember special guests from PWA Canada​
*Activity by Our Place Early Years Centre


There will be lots more Movember Theme Fun added in the next few weeks, so be sure to visit our FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE for the up to date information!

For More Information About Movember, head to mosista.co/LisaMcDonald





Thursday, September 24, 2015

Get Your #GirlsDayOut DISCOUNT CODE And Enter To Win Passes To The National Women's Show In Toronto

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive a complimentary passes to this year's event, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance at a ADMISSION TOO! Enter the contest at the end of this post!




Ready For The Ultimate Girl's Day Out?

We are thrilled to be chosen once again as Official Bloggers For The National Women's Show!
 
This is great news for our readers! It means we are able to offer a DISCOUNT CODE for tickets to the 2015 National Women's Show happening in October 2015 in Toronto Ontario Canada.

Discount Code   FOR THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S SHOW in Toronto


If you visit the NationalWomen's Show website, click BUY TICKETS image and enter the code 2girls you'll save $3! Please note this is for online tickets only.(You must have an updated browser to access the link).

What You Can Expect At The National Women's Show

There are tons of fun experiences at the event. Be sure to visit our recap  post of last year's Toronto National Women's Show to see all the fun we had.

This year's event has us very excited as we really thrilled with the speaker line up! 
TV Personalities include
  • Soap Opera Star Christian Le Blanc
  • ET Canada Host Cheryl Hickey
  • Big Brother Canada Houseguest Naeha Sareen
Plus healthly living specialists, beauty consultants, corporate consultants and TORONTO FIREFIGHTERS!

Be sure to visit the Special Guest Appearances page to for the full list.

Plus there are vendors from all types of businesses on the show floor. From health and beauty products to fun size food samples, there of lots things to see and do at the show.

Show Information

October 16, 17 and 18, 2015
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
South Building, 222 Bremner Blvd.
M5V 2W6

  • Friday, October 16, 2015 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday, October 17, 2015 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday, October 18, 2015 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Enter To Win

    Make sure to enter our contest for a pair of passes to The National Women's Show 2015 In Toronto! The contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form) is for tickets only.  You must provide your own transportation.  Be sure to leave a comment of who you would bring with you to this year's event!


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    Sunday, September 20, 2015

    Stripping Down Marriage In Mid-Life With Sexy Laundry

    This summer Drayton Entertainment took us through the stages of romantic relationships.

    The journey began with the difficulties of dating in LOOKING, then went on to explain the pressures of getting married in Last Chance Romance and explains what happens when the passion begins to fade in their latest production SEXY LAUNDRY.





    PARENTS' NIGHT OUT

    While this two person play is billed as a comedy, the play itself is filled with a lot of heartfelt emotions. It's purspose is to make you laugh, but it also would strike a cord with audience members experiencing their own mid-life marriage crisis.  It shines a light on what actually happens behind closed doors in comparison to what should be taking place in the bedroom.  In this stage performance the couple attempt to create a romantic weekend with help from a Sex For Dummies manual.  While they agree that they are not as passionate as they once were, they to come to see how marriage, work, bills, and kids take a toll on their love life. The characters in Sexy Laundry will resonate with many and will make you feel as if you're laughing at your own circumstances.

    Sexy Laundry promises all of the wit and whimsy of your typical romantic comedy, but also adds an underlying sense of tension, desire, and compassion that will immediately connect with audiences. 
     
    Regular performance tickets are$42.00 for adults; $25.00 for youth under 20 years of age and groups of 20 or more are $34.00. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.
    Sexy Laundry runs September 8th to December 20th. Tickets can be purchased in person at the
    St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre, online at
    www.draytonentertainment.com or by calling the
    Box Office toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).


    Sunday, September 13, 2015

    See What Happened At #CNE2015 The Canadian National Exhibition

    Lets Go To The Ex

    As summer winds down the Canadian National Exhibition heats things up! We attended the 2015 CNE last weekend and it looks like we were not the only ones.  According to their latest press release attendance increased by 10 percent in 2015. We are always looking for events our readers should attend and we think deciding to Lets Go To The EX is a great choice for a #SundayFunday.

    What To See And Do At The CNE

    Yes there is the excitement of the midway but we enjoy all the sights at the CNE.  We tend to begin our day with a tram ride to get the lay of the land. Then it was time to meet with our friend Hollie aka www.CommoncentsMom.com


    We always plan our day around the ICE SHOW at the Ricoh Coliseum.  It is included in your admission the CNE and it is a great opportunity to see Canadian talent.  This year's Bon Voyage! Aerial Acrobatic & Ice Skating Show performance featured Olympic skaters Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue.  Here's just a clip of their routine.



    In addition to the skating perfomances there were trampoline routines and aerial showstoppers.

    We also took in this year's Art Alley exhibit all about Sherlock Holmes. The Game is Afoot: Consulting Sherlock Holmes
    I was very impressed by the moustache.




    Remember it's time to start your MOVEMBER page! Mine is up at mosista.co/LisaMcDonald

    After that we took to the food building to fuel up for the afternoon.  Our meal of choice happened to be POUTINE BALLS!


    Then we headed to the Arts and Crafts area to find THE BIG BANG THEORY: The International Art Exhibit.

    We decided it was time for a break so we grab some refreshments and say cheers to summer one more time as Hollie was headed to see Dallas Smith and we were headed to the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre.


    While we starting to make our way to the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre we noticed that the RUSH Parkour show was about to begin.  We quickly grabbed a great spot and we cheered the perfomers of this great show!

    Oh and I almost forgot to mention, the AIR SHOW was going on the whole time during our visit.

    Off To See Amy Schumer At Oddball Fest

    While the shows at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre are an additional cost, for out of towners like us it is a great opportunity to make the trip to Toronto a full day event (with only having to park once for the full day).  This year we took in Funny or Die's ODDBALL COMEDY AND CURIOSTIY FESTIVAL Featuring Amy Schumer and Aziz Ansari.

    As you can see by the lineup we had a ton of laughs that evening! 

    You know what's nice? Canadians. You know what else is nice? The set times for #OddballFest in Toronto this weekend. Aw.

    Posted by Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival on Sunday, September 6, 2015


    As the summer of 2015 turns to fall we would love to hear your summer memories in the comments below.  For more pictures of this year's trip click on the collage image below.


    Here's a quick photo recap of our trip to #CNE2015. Stay tuned for our post about the it

    Posted by Those2Girls - Six Degrees of Us! on Tuesday, September 8, 2015


    Food Revolution KW Wants To Send You To The FARMERS DINNER @ #KitchenerMarket


    Last month we gave you a preview of the FALL FUN HAPPENING AT THE KITCHENER MARKET and it was a very popular post!  We want to send off a reminder that many of the Kitchener Market events require you to pre-register so be sure to head to their SPECIAL EVENTS page and COOKING CLASSES page to get signed up!

    We also want to ensure you don't miss the ANNUAL FARMERS DINNER that is happening Wednesday September 23, 2015 at 6:30pm. You find the registration info here http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=2292ddff-90b0-4340-a3c1-cd2dbf85a3c8

    Plus there's a chance to enter to win dinner for two at the FARMERS DINNER at the end of this post!

    What To Expect At The Farmers Dinner

    Wondering what to expect at the Farmers Dinner? Well you never know exactly what to expect! Each year it's a different experience, but here's the description for this year's event!




     
    CALLING ALL farmers, foodies, AND Friends!
    Everyone is invited to this special cooking class featuring Charles Quality
    Meats, Southern Pride Chicken and Wegner and Fekete Vegetable Gardens.
    This Dinner will connect you with the faces and people behind
    the products that you can buy at the Kitchener Market.
    Enjoy a farm-fresh meal created by local chefs, served family style
     
    Being the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Ambassadors for Kitchener Waterloo, we love taking part in the events that happen at the Kitchener Market and we hope you'll join us!  Be sure to grab your Farmers Dinner tickets before they are gone!
     
     
     

    Enter To Win

     
    Enter the contest below for a chance for dinner for two at this year's FARMERS DINNER @ the Kitchener Market!
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    Thursday, September 10, 2015

    Disney's Cinderella Kindness Campaign

    Disney’s “Cinderella" is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack September 15. In support of the release, they are launching a very special Cinderella Kindness Campaign, encouraging people to post their words of kindness on a special microsite, and then share with their friends and family.

    Have Courage And Be Kind




    Have courage and be kind is a running theme in Disney's Cinderella.  In the video above the film's star encourages you to post your own words of kindness, so that's exactly what I did.



    Be sure to leave a comment below with what your words of kindness are! 
    For more information about the movie be sure to visit our post on Cinderella and Frozen Fever



    and check out these Disney websites
    Like Walt Disney Studios Canada on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaltDisneyStudiosCanada
    Follow Walt Disney Studios Canada on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DisneyStudiosCA
     
     



    Tuesday, September 8, 2015

    #GuidingStarsCA Wants To Reward You When You #EatMoreStars #PCStars


     


    Take Your Grocery Cart To The Next Level


    Many of our readers have been following our journey this summer with GUIDINGSTARS.CA.
    It began with us learning how to participate in the FREE Guiding Stars program.



    Next we learned who to ask if we need assistance with our shopping list.


    Then we received some recipe ideas for our 3 Star items.


    Well now it's time for some next level offers!

    Level 5 - Guiding Stars Program

    For those who are MARVEL fans like me, you know that Level 5 is up there when it comes to S.H.I.E.L.D. security clearance. I am proud to say that for the Guiding Stars program I have reached the program's top level.  Now it's up to me to ensure I maintain that level of healthy eating.

    My #GuidingStarsCA numbers are on the rise! #PCStars

    Posted by Lisa McDonald on Friday, August 21, 2015


    Our audience has let us know that they are glad to learn about these offerings at their local Loblaws affiliated store and some readers have followed in our footsteps (or grocery cart tracks).


    Well friends it's time to be rewarded for you efforts!

    The Guiding Stars program is offering BONUS PC Plus offers this month! That means more points for your PC Plus account!

    How The Guiding Stars Bonus Offers Work

    Many of you are already familiar with the PC Plus Points offers that are sent to you weekly.  Now you have the opportunity to load up on even more points! 

    Follow these steps

    • Head to GuidingStars.ca
    • Pick your local Loblaws store
    • Login with your PC Plus account info
    • Grab the BONUS GUIDING STARS offer
    Need a visual? Check the images below





    Plus You'll Also Receive


    • 10 pts for each 1 star rated product
    • 30 pts for each 2 star rated product
    • 60 pts for each 3 star rated product

    This means you will reap the rewards of both healthy eating and PC Plus points!

    Do you think you have what it takes to take your grocery cart to the next level? Let us know about it! Leave a comment below.