December Hacks by @Those2Girls - A REELS Series on Instagram

 

December can be a busy time for many.  This December I want to give you some of my hacks that make the month a whole lot easier.  From holiday shopping, events and entertaining, I am sharing my simple December Hacks on Instagram @Those2Girls and hope they lend a helping hand. 

Get Ready for the December Hacks Series!

The holiday season is just around the corner, and I'm excited to announce our upcoming December Hacks Series! 🎄✨ This month, I will be sharing a variety of tips, tricks, and life hacks to help you navigate the busy holiday season with ease and style.

What to Expect from Our December Hacks Series

Gift Wrapping Hacks

Cooking Tips.

Gift Ideas

Holiday Hairstyles

Festive Outfits

Last Minute Gifts

December Self-Care

Community Support

Festive Activities

I might try some of your hacks too!

Why You Should Follow the December Hacks Series

Save Time and Money: Our hacks are designed to help you save both time and money, making the holiday season more enjoyable.

Stay Organized: Keep track of your holiday to-do list with our organizational tips and tricks.

Add Festive Fun: We'll be sharing fun and festive ideas to make your holidays even more special.

Creating Community: Join our community of readers who are all in this together, sharing their own tips and experiences.

Stay tuned for my (almost) daily posts throughout December, and get ready to make this holiday season the best one yet! 🎁🎅

You can find the December Hacks Series at https://www.instagram.com/those2girls beginning December 1st

Disney's Tangled Before Ever After Arrives On DVD - Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive a complimentary DVD, but this just means we're able to giveaway one too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

We saw how Rapunzel and Flynn met. In fact we even saw them act it out on ice in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
 

 

 

Then we saw them get married in Tangled Ever After

Now we get to find out what happened in between!

Tangled Before Ever After

After all those years stuck in a tower, everyone’s favorite “barefoot princess” (Mandy Moore) yearns to make up for lost time. With the help of her true love Eugene (Zachary Levi), pals Pascal and Maximus and daring new friend Cassandra, Rapunzel postpones her wedding and royal duties to defy danger and boldly explore life beyond Corona’s walls. Sparkling with fun, adventure and music from the legendary Alan Menken, Tangled Before Ever After is a magical movie event!!

With the popularity of Tangled:The Series, Disney has released the film Tangled Before Ever After on DVD  and we are thrilled to giveaway a copy of this cute movie to one of our readers!Whether you have watched Rapunzel, Flynn and their friends on the big screen, the small screen or on ice we want to know which Tangled Character you like best.

Enter To Win

We are giving away a Disney Tangled Before Ever After DVD! Just enter the Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of this post with which Tangled character you like the best.

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LEGO StarWars The Freemaker Adventures Season 1 On #BluRay – Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive complimentary Blu Ray, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win one too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

 

Are Still Looking For That Perfect Gift For The Whole Family?

With Christmas right around the corner, we know many parents are looking for a gift that the whole family can enjoy.  We suggest grabbing a copy of LEGO STAR WARS The Freemaker Adventures now that it’s available on Blu Ray.  If you are not familiar with the LEGO movies they take stories and reimagine them in LEGO form and add family friendly humour to the mix.  This makes it a perfect gift for families to enjoy after the Christmas hustle and bustle. We think your family will have a great time over the holidays with Season One of Lego Star Wars The Freemaker Adventures.

The Lego Star Wars Freemaker Story

If your family is familiar with the Star Wars movies then you can be sure they will want to see this series

The adventure begins after the events of The Empire Strikes Back and before Return of the Jedi and follows a family of scavengers who build and sell starships from battle debris strewn through the galaxy. When their youngest discovers a natural connection with the Force through an ancient artifact – the Kyber Saber – his world is turned upside down, and he and his family are thrown into an epic struggle against the Empire to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy. The Freemakers explore new worlds, meet new and familiar characters, and learn the meaning of family.

Take a look at the videos below to see how the story begins to unfold and learn about the characters in this series.

 

If you think this adventure series would keep your family “building” together, be sure to pick up a copy of the LEGO STAR WARS THE FREEMAKERE ADVENTURES today! We even have a chance for you to win a copy of Season One on Blu Ray.  Enter the contest below.

Enter To Win

We are giving away a LEGO STAR WARS THE FREEMAKER ADVENTURES -SEASON ONE ON BLU RAY! Just enter the Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of this post with why you are excited about this prize.

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What's Next For The Marvel Movies

 

 

 

More Marvel Movies

As you know from the post on about Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy the Marvel movies are amazing! Today big news came from Marvel! I was watching the #MarvelEvent hashtag and they released their movie titles and film release dates for the next five years!

If you missed the big announcement, here's the lowdown

MARVEL STUDIOS UNVEILS PHASE 3 OF MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE

This morning, during a special event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed the films that will make up Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring a mix of fan-favorite characters and several heroes who will be making their big-screen debuts.

The next two films to be released by Marvel are AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON on May 1, 2015, and ANT-MAN on July 17, 2015. Marvel revealed the dates and titles of nine additional films through 2019, including upcoming Captain America, Thor, Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy installments, along with films featuring Black Panther – who, Feige announced, will be played by Chadwick Boseman – Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, and the Inhumans.

The announced films are as follows:

· 5/1/15 – AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

· 7/17/15 – ANT-MAN

· 5/6/16 – CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

· 11/4/16 – DOCTOR STRANGE

· 5/5/17 – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 (previously dated 7/28/17)

· 7/28/17 – THOR: RAGNAROK

· 11/3/17 – BLACK PANTHER

· 5/4/18 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART I

· 7/6/18 – CAPTAIN MARVEL

· 11/2/18 – INHUMANS

· 5/3/19 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART II

Ten films have already been released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with 2008’s IRON MAN. All 10 films opened at #1 domestically and have collectively grossed over $7.1 billion globally.

Two of these films, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS and IRON MAN 3, set records as the #1 and #2 domestic openings of all time with $207.4 million and $174.1 million respectively. MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS went on to become the third biggest film of all time worldwide, while Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 ranks as the sixth biggest film ever. They are the two highest grossing Super Hero films of all time.

Earlier this year, Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, which broke the April opening domestic record with $95 million, earned $714 million worldwide and is the #5 film of 2014. Most recently, Marvel’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY crossed $757 million globally after opening with a domestic August record of $94.3 million and setting an October debut record in China, where it has now grossed nearly $90 million. It’s the #1 film of the year domestically and the #3 film worldwide.

 

Enter To Win Tickets To The Man Who Planted Trees At Centre In The Square

For Young Audiences Series

Enter To Win

This year, The Centre In The Square is offering three productions for young audiences in the Studio.We believe in giving kids the opportunity to experience exceptional theatre, and we hope this will inspire a passion that will last a lifetime – or at the very least, fill a Saturday for moms and dads with something interesting and memorable.

Tickets: $5 (Child) $10 (Adult) $25 (Family of 5)

The Man Who Planted Trees

Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11AM and 2PM

CENTRE DEBUT

This multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono's environmental classic tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland. As much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet show, The Man Who Planted Trees shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world. Puppet State Theatre Company is based in Edinburgh, specializing in live theatre with puppetry, storytelling and a dash of improvisation.

The show runs approximately 65 minutes and is suitable for adults and children over 7.

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To learn more about these performances please visit our post Affordable Family Activities

 

We have a pair of tickets to giveaway to the 11am showing of The Man Who Planted Trees on Saturday February 8 2014. Enter to win by filling out our Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load). One of the bonus questions is what does your family do to help with the environment.

 

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