Yuletide In July Sale at The Whimiscal Pixie!

The Whimsical Pixie is one of my favorite Etsy shops for all things witchy.  Paula, the artist who runs the shop, never ceases to amaze me with her beautiful pagan themed designs. For Yule, she has come up with unique tree ornaments, hard to find Yule cards, and lots of fun gift ideas that can be customized. Why I am mentioning Yule in July?  Because the Whimsical Pixie is celebrating Yuletide in July with an amazing sale!  Today only (7/31/12), you can save 25% by using the coupon code YULETIDEJULY .  Find a great gift for a friend or something for your own altar. If you need a little magic in your life, check out the Whimsical Pixie today!

Night School:Vampire Hunter Bk.1 (Angel) by Michelle Cornwell-Jordan Review

Fifteen year old Dasheen Bellamy’s world is turned upside down, when she is accused of killing her father and godmother. Dasheen cannot remember the events of the night her world was destroyed, but she feels inside that she is innocent; due to lack of evidence against her and with no other family; Dasheen and her younger brother Jordan, are sent to the elusive and mysterious Ame’ Academy ; a residential school where all is not what it appears.

There all goes well, until Jordan, begins to become distant and behave strangely as if he is afraid of something or someone. Jordan is transferred to Ame’ Academy’s Night School track, which is usually only open to special cases.

In order to discover what is happening with her brother, Dasheen is finally allowed to also transfer, attending classes in the evening while the rest of the world sleeps.

Soon Dasheen’s world changes again as she discovers that things out of fairytales and horror stories exist, that she has ancient powers and is the major player in a mystical prophecy; and then she falls in love with a boy, whose mission is to see that she is destroyed before her destiny is fulfilled…

About the Author

Bio: Michelle Cornwell-Jordan is a book lover, with YA paranormal adventures as her favorite genre, although she can be a glutton for any young adult title. Michelle’s other love is writing, Michelle has been writing about as long as she has been a bibliophile! Losing herself in a fantasy world that she or others have created is how she loves spending her spare time...

One last thing about Michelle, she believes that she has her own secret powers:)

My Thoughts (Five Stars)

With all the vampire books coming out in the last few years, its nice to find one that is unique and original, and Night School fits that bill. The novella tells the tale of a teenager who has mysteriously lost her family. Right before they disappeared, leaving only a pool of blood behind, Dasheen sees a terrifying little girl who continues to haunt her. Now she is in an orphanage of sorts that has a special group of kids who attend school at night. At first, everything seems kosher, even though there are a few teachers and students who are strangely beautiful. But as time goes by, she realizes that night school is there for a reason. She is attacked by rogue vampires and her vampire hunting powers emerge, powers stronger than an other hunter in history.  When she confronts other students and teachers about what happened, she learns that the whole school is a cover for the paranormally gifted. There are natural born vampires, hunters, and Djin, all attending Night School with Dasheen, including the handsome and mysterious golden eyed hunter who seems to have a past life connection with her. But all is not well in the school, the rogue vampires who targeted Dasheen are also after her little brother, the only family she last left, and Dasheen will need to find  way to save him.

Night School: Vampire Hunter is a quick fun read that both kids and adults can enjoy. The action is non-stop, and every chapter will leave you wanting more. One of the things I thought was really unique about this book, is that it is written as a series of blog posts. As someone who blogs as my profession, I found this delightful. It didn't take away from the story at all. In fact, in made it seem much more realistic and personal. Its like you are following Dasheen's life as she's living it, and experiencing it right along with her. Of course, I also appreciate that Dasheen is a strong female  heroine. You can feel her pain over the loss of her family and her worry for her brother, but you never see her as meek or vulnerable. This is a girl that will kick butt and ask questions later.  I would recommend this short book to both young and old alike. I can't wait for the next installment, because the cliff hanger ending really left me wanting more.

Gabby's Thoughts- (My 12 yr old's view of the of this book) Five Stars

This book was super cool. I loved Dasheen and the way she stood up for little brother.  I felt bad for her losing her parents and never knowing her mom. The little monster girl that keeps popping up kind of creeped me out, but in good, spooky book kind of way. I can't wait for the next one so I can see if Dasheen saves her brother and what happens with the hot hunter Rafael she is already kind of in love with.

Guest Post by Michelle Cornwell-Jordan

Character Interview: Dasheen Bellamy (Angel) Night School: Vampire Hunter.  Angel

Bio: Michelle Cornwell-Jordan is a book lover, with YA paranormal adventures as her favorite genre, although she can be a glutton for any young adult title. Michelle’s other love is writing, Michelle has been writing about as long as she has been a bibliophile! Losing herself in a fantasy world that she or others have created is how she loves spending her spare time...

One last thing about Michelle, she believes that she has her own secret powers:)

Interview by Michelle Cornwell-Jordan

I have conducted interviews and now it’s my turn in the hot seat! I am to be interviewed now, that my book Night School: Vampire Hunter is on tour… I will say I am nervous by all of this! So to help me out, Angel, from Night School Vampire Hunter says she will show me how it’s done:) So, why don’t we go see what she has to say! Thanks all for joining us:)

Interview

Me: Angel, I am so glad that you are joining me and helping me out today:)

Angel: Oh, no problem:)

Me: I wanted to first start with the question, how does it feel to have an entire book written about you and your experiences? Now that the book’s going on tour, that will be even more eyes on you?

Angel: It was weird at first, so many people talking about well… I don’t know my life. I mean… I was just trying to keep myself and my brother alive, (you know…Vamps can be hazardous…); trying to be a normal kid, when all of a sudden, I have an audience! But its okay, everyone has been pretty cool, so I’m getting used to it.

Me: I can only imagine…wow...okay, next question…Have you always known that you were this phenomenal, wicked, Vamp Hunter, and that with your special essence, it’s believed, you are destined to change the human and supernatural world forever!..(Um, take your time with that one:)

Angel: Okay, wow…you just put that one right out there huh? Um, no… I didn’t know that I was to be the key in some type of apocalyptic, battle with mankind…thought I was just a normal kid that had luck that sucks…But the perks are awesome!…now that I am trained, I’m getting faster and stronger and learning more moves…I can even take on Ismet..

Me: For our readers, now who is Ismet again? And also how do you get along with the other girls?

Angel: Ismet is one kick butt Jinn (Genie), she’s not from some bottle that crosses her arms and blinks on command; She is from an old race of beings that evolved from Fire…they are the protectors of the Divide…

Me: The Divide?

Angel: Yep, I just learned about all of this too…the Divide is the barrier between the supernatural world (unseen to us) and ours. Ismet was one of the greatest warriors amongst her people...

Me:How did she end up at Ame’ Academy? There must have been a great threat to warrant such a fighter to be here???

Angel: It was. Me.

Me: Oh…okay…well, how about my second question, do you get along with the other girls? I believe you all have made somewhat of a team, correct?

Angel: We’re a team now, but at first…I wasn’t sure… I’ve always liked Elin (she’s half Vampire/half Human) the sweetest kid you’ll ever meet, unless you threatened someone she loves…then wow, she’s scary…and I already told you about Ismet, I have much respect for her mad skills:)

Me: And?

Angel: (Sigh)…and yep, there’s Belladonna, a stuck up Natural- Born Vamp that I am surprised I haven’t staked yet!

Me: Is it the fact you’re a Hunter and she’s a Vampire? Even though, the Natural-Born Vamps pose no threat to Humans?

Angel: No, it’s from the fact she’s a snob, and always trying to give me a makeover!

Me: Lol….well, I’m sure ALL of you make a great team, you are really cleaning up Kincaid Texas:)…but aren’t you’re leaving out someone….Rafael? What IS your relationship with him?

 

Angel:O-o-o-kay…didn’t think you would bring HIM up! Well, he’s just RAF…he’s my friend...He sort of just showed up at Ame, and well that’s when things got really weird! Then things got really bad…dark, and when I didn’t think I had anyone, well Raf was there…

Me: Alright:) What is Rafael? His mad skills?:)

Angel:Um, I rather not say…he just is…:)

Me:Fair enough, thanks for the interview!

Angel: See, not so bad right? Even though, you threw in some tough questions!

Me:Lol, well, you’re a good sport! I guess will wrap this up…see you around Ame’ Academy:)

Angel: Yep, me and all the other creatures of the night!:) Lol!

A to Z Stores Turbo Bar Stools Giveaway!

Welcome to the Zuo Turbo Bar Stool Giveaway sponsored by AtoZStores.com and hosted by Children Teaching Mama. The giveaway winner will receive 4 beautiful Zuo Turbo Bar Stools that retail at $1600! 

The Turbo stool has a cozy seat molded from ABS plastic, and sits on a sturdy chrome steel tube frame. These are perfect for commercial or residential use! 

Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter & let them know New Age Mama referred you to enter! There are several daily entry options, so be sure to come back each day to get those entries! The giveaway will end at 11:59pm on Wednesday, August 15th and is open to United States residents 18+! 

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Book Spotlight - The Reaper by Jamie Woodhead

Tobias Peters was human until the day he died, trying to save his best friend. Upon the moment of his death, an angel appeared and asked him a favor from God.

“Become the Angel of Death.”

So begins Tobias's long journey through time until the day he falls in love with a mortal. They have a son together, but Tobias's wife is burnt at the stake for the crime of witchcraft and his son goes missing, lost in Time itself.

Tobias is drawn to a young man named Harvey White. Together, they quickly discover that all is not well with the world. The Demons are trying to free Evuhl from its Seal, to bring chaos and destruction to the world. It is up to the Angel of Death to make sure that doesn't happen.

Jamie Woodhead was a reader and a writer from a very young age. He wrote The Reaper, his first novel, as a teenager. The imaginative fantasy novel was released by Oaklight Publishing. Jamie currently resides in Sheffield, England, and is working on his next novel.


 My Thoughts:

The Reaper is the story of the Angel of Death, told unlike any other version you will ever read. In this book, Death is humanized at the same time that he is immortalized. Born a regular man, Tobias chooses to take on the roll of the Angel of Death when his best friend is the first mortal to die. He survives for countless years, but still manages to cling to his humanity. He falls in love and has a child, both of which are lost to him around the time of the witchcraft trials.  In the present time, he still searches for his son and grieves for the wife he lost even as he fulfills he daily duties of severing souls. Strangely enough, Tobias finds himself drawn to a job as a high school teacher, and there he begins to find clues to the family that he lost. But it may be too late for a family reunion, because Demons are on the prowl. They intend to release Evuhl from captivity and bring about an early Armageddon. Only The Angel of Death has the power to defeat the demons, but will his family and friends pay the ultimate price.

While I was reading The Reaper, I was amazed at how many elements of mythology and religion the author was able to blend into this novel. You will learn about pagan magic, meet archangels, encounter ancient deities, travel through time, see heroes achieve immortality, and so much more.  The story is fast paced and exciting with surprises around every corner, and a cliff hanger ending that will leave you wanting more. This is a wonderful novel and a fun read. When you consider that the author was only a teenager when this book was penned, you can only expect the next book in the series to be even better.

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Fathead Wall Graphics Giveaway

 Fathead LLC is the Real.Big. brand of officially licensed sports and entertainment graphic products. Fathead gives fans the opportunity to bring their favorite passion or inspiration to life. Fathead wall graphics include the flagship "Real.Big." the life-size, high definition wall graphics of professional athletes, animated heroes, entertainment characters, team helmets, stadiums and logos. Fathead products also feature Fathead Street Grips and Fathead Customs, available in Mounted Canvas and patented Vinyl with a choice of classic Fathead die-cut or mural style.  

Fathead recently launched Art and Décor graphics comprised of contemporary, photographic and fine art by SM/ART.  Fathead Corporate Solutions provides unique signage and décor alternatives for companies seeking flexible and creative marketing solutions by utilizing Fathead innovation to create any shape, size or design for visually stimulating, high impact results.  Also check out their new Disney wall graphics and the rest of our Kids & Entertainment    to make sure child's room a one of a kind.

Fathead is the Real Big leader in officially licensed sports and entertainment graphics.  Fathead offers a wide range of stunning images that gives fans the opportunity to bring their favorite passion or inspiration to life. Fatheads are Real.Big. movable, reusable wall-graphics that feature an exclusive combination of high-quality vinyl and low tack adhesive that enables them to be moved from wall to wall with no surface damage.  Go Big.  Real Big at Fathead.com

 Fathead is manufactured in the USA and based in Detroit, Michigan.  Fathead carries thousands of images and maintains over 500 license agreements with leading consumer brands across many industries and professional sports leagues.   For more information, visit www.fathead.com. Connect with Fathead on facebook and twitter.

One lucky winner is going to receive one wall decal of their choice valued at $100 or less. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below.  This giveaway will end on 8/20/12. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Simply Potatoes for offering this fantastic prize.




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KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer Giveaway Event!

Mom Blog Society Presents the KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer Giveaway Event!

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They are the family with their priorities straight (and that's a direct quote from them). Their #1 priority is rewarding American families for the things you do everyday because they think you deserve it! You can play games, print recipes, take quizzes, share stuff with friends and earn points while you're doing it! With your points you can enter for prizes like gift cards, electronics and so much more! Even when you enter the sweepstakes you earn more points, yes seriously you earn points for entering for prizes, wow! It's free to join American Family and if you sign up to join them through this event you will also receive a free e-book filled with yummy Summer Dessert recipes!

The Prize:

This KitchenAid Classic Plus 4.5Q stand mixer in white. Like so many have you ever wanted a KitchenAid stand mixer? Well now is your chance to enter to win one of your very own!

• Locking tilt-head design offers easy access to the bowl and beaters.
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Enter now for your chance at this fabulous KitchenAid stand mixer and join American Family, have fun, earn points and prizes what more could you ask for? No entries are mandatory however the more you do the better your chances of winning.

 

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OLD JACOB (The "Old" Adventures of Hailey and Jared Series 1)

The copper smell was overwhelming, then it hit me, blood smelled like copper. Behind me I heard a crazy high-pitched laugh!

It was the last day of summer before school started. Hailey and her best friend Jared wanted it to be a day to be remembered but when they went on their new adventure to Old Jacob's mine it ended up being a day they would want to forget!

Even though Hailey is a girl, you'd have to call her a tomboy as she loves adventures with her best friend Jared and has no problem getting in and out of spooky situations! She, Jared and her beloved bike Blue manage to keep their lives pretty exciting and sometimes they are not sure whether it's ghosts or just their imagination. You'll just have to decide which one it ends up being!

 

 

You can get this fantastic middle grade book for FREE on Amazon today!  My nine year old son loves these series! Don't miss you chance to check it out for free.

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From You Flowers Review & Giveaway

Last week was my mom's birthday, and her gifts wouldn't be complete without some beautiful flowers. What woman doesn't love to get flowers?  But I don't always have time to run out and pick them up, so I turn to online delivery services like FromYouFlowers.com. What makes this website a little different than your typical online ordering site, is that the flowers didn't arrive at my door from UPS or FedEx, half dead from the heat. They were personally delivered by one of my town's local flower shops. This means that I get all the convenience of internet shopping, but still support the local mom and pop shops that I love. Its the best of both worlds!

I was lucky enough to receive a mixed bouquet of flowers to review, and they definitely lived up to my expectations. They arrived complete with a bright orange bow and a lovely purple vase that can be reused again and again. The arrangement was beautiful. The colors complimented each other, and the flowers lasted for just over a week before they finally started to wilt.  They are definitely an excellent investment and would make any mom, wife, or girlfriend smile.

One of the other great features with this company, is that you can get your order in only twenty four hours. For all the men out there who tend to forget anniversaries, this is a wonderful feature that might save you a night on the sofa. In addition to flowers, you can also browse their selection of gift baskets and balloons for all occasions including birthdays, get well, sympathy and so much more. All of which are available for every day low prices.  If you are looking for a wonderful company to place orders for flower deliveries, From You Flowers is the perfect choice. While you're there, be sure to enter their giveaway for a chance to win a $100 GC.

 One lucky winner is going to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers of their own. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below.  This giveaway will end on 8/17/12. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to From You Flowers for offering this fantastic prize.



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Simply Potatoes Review & Giveaway

I am a little lazy when it comes to cooking. Must be why I married not one but two chefs in my life. But this time of year, our restaurant is opening, and my husband is too busy cooking for other people to cook for the family.  But the kids still have to eat, so what is a mom who burns water supposed to do? Well, for my side dishes, I turn to Simply Potatoes. If you want something quick and easy, but that tastes like it was home made, they are a great place to start.

For my review, I tried out two varieties of the Simply Potatoes. The  garlic mashed potatoes and the mashed sweet potatoes.  I couldn't believe how good they were. There were no big lumps, so it was smooth and satisfying. The garlic flavor made it taste like a gourmet meal. This isn't like the instant potatoes in a box. They taste like the ones my grandmother used to make. Probably because they use real potatoes, milk and butter to bring out that creamy perfection.  The best part is that is is hassle free. I'm trying to juggle my career as a novelist, my blogging, four kids, helping with the our restaurant, and dozens of school activities.  I don't have time to spend hours slicing and dicing and cooking potatoes. With Simply Potatoes, I can just toss them in the microwave for a few minutes and that gives me more quality time to spend with my family.

There are only a few examples of the products you can find at Simply Potatoes. They also have hash browns, potato wedges, macaroni and cheese and more.  If you would like to learn more about all the great products available at Simply Potatoes, you can visit their website. They have tons of great recipe ideas to try out to go along with their amazing potatoes. They are also hosting an exciting contest where you can win a year supply of Simply Potatoes. If you want to get your chance to win, just check visit their website here.

One lucky winner is going to receive a coupon for a free package of Simply Potatoes to try for themselves. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below.  This giveaway will end on 8/17/12. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Simply Potatoes for offering this fantastic prize.


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NEW GUND Girls for Your Little Fashionista!

School  out for the summer, what a better way to start the summer than with new friends! GUND Girls are the perfect pals for some fun in the sun!  GUND Girls each have unique personalities and signature styles…

·         Brooklyn is a shopper

·         Emma loves to paint

·         Deedee is adventurous

·         Sloan is a California girl. 

There’s a friend for every little girl!GUND Girls are perfect for summer road trips, beach days, and camp.  Summer memories are always the best when your friends are around!

Gund Girls

·         Ages 3 & Up

·         Suggested Retail Value $30

·         Come with one removable outfit for dress-up play

Meet Brooklyn

·         She’s a big city girl!

·         Her style is super girly!

·         She loves to shop with her friends!

Meet Sloan

·         She loves hanging out on the beach with her friends!

·         Her style is hippie California chic.

Meet Emma

•              She loves having dance parties with her friends!

•              She also loves painting and anything with stripes!

Meet Deedee

·         She loves traveling and having adventures with her friends!

·         Her favorite color is violet like her eyes!

For more information or to purchase a GUND Girl for your little one, go to the Gund wenbsite. And be sure to follow GUND on  facebook, twitter, and piniterst  for the latest news and information:

Our Thoughts

For our review, we received the Sloan doll who matches my little Willow in style and personality.  Even their outfit matches! Sloan is a girly beach bum, and fits in perfectly here at the Jersey shore. Of course, anything that comes from Gund is going to be top quality, and Sloan is no different.  This little doll is perfect for toddlers and younger girls. The eyes are embroidered so there are no small pieces that can be a choking hazard. She is extra soft and with adorable yarn hair that little girls will love to brush and braid. Willow loves playing with her. She has been carrying her with us every where we go, and she has been sleeping along side her in her bed every night since she arrived. We choose Sloan because she had brown hair like Willow, but there are several dolls in the GUND Girls collection so you can choose the perfect one for your little girl.


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Kidtoons Presents: Thomas Blue Mountain Mystery #BMMystery

This month Kidtoons presents: Thomas Blue Mountain Mystery

When trouble strikes at the Blue Mountain Quarry, Thomas is sent to help his Narrow Gauge engine friends. While shunting and hauling, he discovers a little green engine hiding in the tunnels. Thomas is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery but discovering the truth is harder than he imagined!  Will Thomas be able to help his new friend? Or will the little engine be sent away from Sodor forever? Find out in Thomas’ most mysterious adventure yet, a movie the whole family will love!

Kidtoons is  happy to offer my readers a Kidtoons BOGO that is good at any of our theaters nationwide.  (Good for one per family.) Check all the details here : http://www.kidtoonfilms.com/Promotion/FREE_KidtoonsTicket.pdf

Leverage Season 4 DVD Review

TNT’s high-octane original series, LEVERAGE delivers more thrills when Season Four arrives on DVD July 17 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.  Everyone’s favorite gang of thieves, grifters and con artists is back and ready to help innocent victims by catching the bad guys.  Featuring a superb ensemble cast including Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf and Aldis Hodge, LEVERAGE Season Four is a must-own on DVD, loaded with tons of explosive extras and never-before-seen footage.

 

In Season Four of LEVERAGE, the team faces bigger challenges than ever before.  Along with navigating Nate’s struggle with his inner demons, the team must deal with an overzealous public relations expert (guest star Michael Gladis); a millionaire who pays to have himself moved up on a heart-transplant waiting list; a woman who profits from people’s grief through a funeral scam; a corrupt agriculture corporation out to bury potato farmers; and a group trying to kill a World War II veteran (guest star Danny Glover). With the addition of their nemesis, insurance-investigator-turned-InterPOL-agent Jim Sterling (guest star Mark Sheppard) and an unknown spy who could unravel their whole operation, the team must tread carefully to complete their most difficult jobs.
 

 LEVERAGE premiered in 2008 and has become one of cable’s biggest hits. The show’s fourth season averaged 4.3 million viewers, with 1.7 million adults 18-49 and 1.6 million adults 25-54.
 

LEVERAGE is executive-produced by Dean Devlin (Independence Day, TNT’s The Librarian movie series) and creators John Rogers (Transformers) and Chris Downey (The King of Queens). The series is produced for TNT by Devlin’s Electric Entertainment.

 

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Audio Commentaries on All Episodes
• Behind the Scenes of The Long Job Down
• Writers' Room Job
• Deleted Scenes from
  • “The Long Job Down”
  • “The Grave Danger Job”
  • “The Experimental Job”
  • “The Girls' Night Out Job”
  • “The Boys' Night Out Job”
  • “The Last Dam Job”
• Gag Reel

 Where to Buy

You can order Leverage Season Four in stores nationwide., You can also find it online at Amazon for only $30.27.

Our Thoughts

Leverage is one of my favorite TV series. Its fast paced, realistic, and filled with action.. This season I laughed, I cried, and I chewed my fingernails to the stubs more than once. From undercover stings to reveal corruption to a search for a lost Van Gogh, there is always excitement waiting.  Each episode is stand alone, so you don't have to see the other seasons to follow, but to get the full effect of the chemistry between the characters, it is best to watch them in order. This is one series that just keeps improving over time. You just can't go wrong with this DVD set.

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***

Americam Reunion Blu-ray DVD Combo Pack Review

 The entire cast of American Pie returns to East Great Falls for their high-school reunion in the outrageous comedy American Reunion, available on Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack, DVD, and On Demand, with a never-before-seen unrated version, on July 10, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  In one long-overdue weekend, old friends will reconnect, old flames re-ignite and everyone will rediscover just how much fun you can pack into one hilarious weekend.

It was summer 1999 when four small-town Michigan boys began a quest to lose their virginity.  In the years that have passed, Jim (Jason Biggs, Life Happens, “Mad Love”) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan, “How I Met Your Mother”) got married while Stifler (Seann William Scott, Role Models) still refuses to grow up. Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas, Please Give) and Vicky (Tara Reid, “Scrubs”) said goodbye while Oz (Chris Klein, American Dreamz) and Heather (Mena Suvari, “American Horror Story”) grew apart.  Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas, “How to Make It in America”) still longs for Stifler’s mom (Jennifer Coolidge, Legally Blonde) and Jim’s dad (Eugene Levy, Best in Show) is learning to date.  The hormonal teens who launched a comedy legend return as American Reunion brings this beloved franchise back with “flat out hilarious, raunchy fun” (Pete Hammond, Box Office Magazine).

The American Reunion Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack delivers the film in perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.  The Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack also includes UltraViolet^™, a DVD and a Digital Copy of the film – so consumers can truly enjoy the movie anytime, anywhere, on the device of their choice!   UltraViolet^™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows and put them in the cloud.  From there, they can download and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones.  In addition, consumers can redeem a Digital Copy of the film from a variety of retail partners, who offer many viewing options including iTunes^®, iPad^®, iPhone^®, iPod^™ touch, Android, connected televisions, Blu-ray player apps and more!

BLU-RAY^TM and DVD BONUS FEATURES:

• 7 DELETED SCENES
• GAG REEL
• THE “REUNION” REUNION:  RE-LAUNCHING THE SERIES: Go behind the scenes with Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, and the rest of the original cast.  They’ll reveal some of the unique challenges in reuniting the group, and reflect on moments from making the film.
• JIM’S DAD: From tweezing his infamous eyebrows to online dating, Jim’s dad slowly enters the singles’ scene with some help from Jim and Michelle.
• OUCH! MY BALLS!: While on set, Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, and many other members of the male cast started the unique hobby of “crotch-blasting”.  See the spark of this unusual craze and its ensuing, widespread popularity.  
• FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH CO-DIRECTORS/CO-WRITERS JON HURWITZ & HAYDEN SCHLOSSBERG (available on both rated and unrated versions)

BLU-RAY^TM Exclusive BONUS FEATURES:  Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.

• 13 EXTENDED SCENES
• ALTERNATE TAKES
• THE “OUT OF CONTROL” TRACK: Throughout the film, Jason Biggs, Sean William Scott, Alyson Hannigan and other cast members pop up on-screen to laugh at, comment and even cut on their fellow cast members.
• THE BEST OF BIGGS - HANGIN’ WITH JASON B.: A funny snapshot of life on the American Reunion set as cast and crew reflect on the hilarious experiences they have had working with Jason Biggs.
• LAKE BAKE: Facing scorching heat, page-after-page of script, and yes, even jet-ski stunts, a “day” at the beach stood as one of the production’s biggest challenges.  
• DANCING WITH THE OZ: Go behind the scenes of Oz’s memorable appearance on Celebrity Dance-off!  Chris Klein discusses his killer moves, slick sweat suit, and what it took to realize this funny moment from the movie.  
• AMERICAN GONAD-IATORS:  THE FIGHT SCENE: One of the many ways American Reunion ups the ante is with a goofball throw down as the old dogs (Jim, Oz, and company) and the young bucks (AJ and his crew) go toe-to-toe in Great Falls.  The filmmakers take us through what started as a simple line in the script – A fight ensues and the police show up – on to storyboards, crazy choreography, and a half-naked Jason Biggs.  
• AMERICAN REUNION YEARBOOK: An interactive yearbook of all of your favorite characters from the American Pie franchise. Select a character and get an overview of that character from the films with “Where Are They Now,” cast discussions about the characters, their most embarrassing moment and their favorite activities. A virtual yearbook of who’s who, what’s what and, most importantly, who did what to who!
• UltraViolet™:  The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smart phones, currently available in the United States only.
• Digital Copy:  Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronic and portable devices
• BD-LIVE™:  Access the BD-Live^™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
• pocket BLU™ app:   The groundbreaking pocket BLU^™ app uses iPad^®, iPhone^®, iPod^®  touch,  Android^™, PC and Mac^®  to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player.  Plus iPad^® and Android^™ tablet  owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU^™ made especially to take advantage of the tablets’ larger screen and high resolution display.  Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray^™ content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before.  pocket BLU^™ offers advanced features such as:
  • ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL:  A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray^™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live^™ functions with ease.
  • VIDEO TIMELINE:  Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
  • MOBILE-TO-GO:  Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray^™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
  • BROWSE TITLES:  Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU^™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray^™ Hi-Def.  They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
  • KEYBOARD:  Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
• uHEAR^™:  Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray^™ disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.

  Where to Buy

American Reunion is available in stores nationwide on both Blu Ray and DVD. Get the Combo pack right now on Amazon for only $24.96.

 Our Thoughts:

I have been a fan of the American Pie series every since the original release back in 1999. As it has progressed, I have grown up right along with the characters. And while my own life may not be quite as silly, there is certainly a lot I can relate to.  In this installment, the entire original cast has reunited for their class reunion. Most of the characters have grown and matured, some getting married and starting families. But Stifler hasn't changed a bit. The movie is full of laughs and is a great slapstick comedy to watch after the kids go to bed. It will make parents laugh and remind them that they are all still young at heart.


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***