Home On DVD/Bluray And Digital Copy Party Edition Review

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Through a series of comic adventures with Tip, Oh comes to understand that being different and making mistakes is all part of being human, and together they discover the true meaning of the word HOME.

When a misfit alien named Oh (voiced by Jim Parsons) crash lands on Earth, he forms an unlikely friendship with Tip (voiced by Rihanna), an adventurous but untrusting girl. Together they form an odd couple friendship and embark on a global road trip while on the run from Oh's own alien species. Their wild trip and growing bond of friendship plays a vital role in intergalactic relations.

MY THOUGHTS

I absolutely love this movie that will interest children and adults.  It is cute, hilarious and very well done.   

I think this is one that children will watch again and again in the future. I think this is a fantastic movie to give as a Christmas gift.

I give this 5 out of 5. 

You can now purchase this movie in stores and online. 

The Secret Life of Pets Will Be Out In Theaters July 8, 2016

For their fifth fully-animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day.

Comedy superstars Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet and Kevin Hart make their animated feature-film debuts in The Secret Life of Pets, which co-stars Steve Coogan, Ellie Kemper, Bobby Moynihan, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Jenny Slate and Albert Brooks.  Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborator Janet Healy produce the film directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2), co-directed by Yarrow Cheney and written by Brian Lynch and Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio. 

Santa’s Little Helper DVD/Digital HD Review

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Ho-ho-hold on tight for holiday hijinks in this hilarious family comedy starring WWE® Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin®, WWE Diva Paige™ and AnnaLynne McCord. After losing his job, a slick-talking businessman is given the chance of a lifetime—to be Santa’s second-in-command. But to earn the coveted position, he’ll have to wage an outrageous battle against a scheming elf who wants the gig for herself!

The SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER DVD is stocked full of behind-the-scenes featurettes that are sure to bring holiday cheer. In the Ho Ho Ho, cast and crew members give their own accounts of the job of Santa’s official helper and what goes on behind-the-scenes in his workshop. Other featurettes offer fans a profile on WWE Diva Paige as well as additional interviews with the cast and crew as they discuss what the holidays mean to them and the greatest gifts they ever received.

MY THOUGHTS

As a WWE fan and as someone who loves Christmas movies I just couldn't wait to get my hands on Santa's Little Helper.  

I watched this yesterday and I enjoyed the movie very much.  It is funny and it did keep me entertained .

I give this 4 out of 5

Santa's Little Helper is now available online and in stores near you. 

High Quality Premium Dog And Cat Food #SubZeroDifference @PetSmart #Sponsored

This post is sponsored by Nutrience, PetSmart, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the launch of Nutrience Subzero in PetSmart Canada but Geeky Girl Reviews only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Nutrience and PetSmart are not responsible for the content of this article.

Meeloo (cat) and Azrael (dog)

I do try to buy high quality dog and cat food for my fur-babies because I love them and I want them to be in my life and healthy for a long time. Azrael (my dog) has food allergy and sometimes finding food that is good for him and that he will love can be difficult at times. Meeloo (my cat) is 12 years old and she can be picky at times when it comes to food and treats so I often have a hard time finding something healthy . Yes there are many dog and cat foods out there (some good and some bad) but I always want to find high quality premium food that is best for my dog and cat because I want them to live long healthy lives. I am so happy that Nutrience came up with Nutrience Grain Free Subzero™.

About SubZero (Available for dogs and cats)

Nutrience Grain Free Subzero™ is made in British Columbia Canada and it is produced in small batches . The bags are resealable to keep the food fresh.

Each bag contains grain-free kibble, freeze-dried raw protein, and Nutriboost.

The Nutrience SubZero product range comes in 3 regionally inspired formulations:

Canadian Pacific: Fresh wild -caught Pacific salmon, herring, hake, sole, cod and Arrowtooth flounder

Fraser Valley: fresh deboned chicken,turkey, wild-caught Pacific salmon, herring and cod.

Prairie Red: fresh beef, wild boar, bison,wild-caught Pacific salmon, herring and cod

There are 4 key ingredients that make up Nutriboost: 

Green-Lipped Mussels – A natural anti-inflammatory

to support joint health

Pacific Cod Liver- A rich source of omega-3 fatty acids for a healthy skin & coat

Pumpkin - A good source of dietary fiber to support digestion

Acadian Kelp - A variety of seaweed loaded with natural antioxidants to support a healthy immune system

I love the fact that these foods do not contain corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavour, artificial colouring and no preservatives so there isn't anything bad for them at all. That is just perfect for my fur-babies.

Want to try Nutrience SubZero for free?

Visit your local PetSmart® on Saturday November 28^th for a National demo. Also bring in an empty bag of a competitor's product on the chart below (click on photo to enlarge)  and you will get a free bag of Nutrience SubZero in exchange. That is cool, right?

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Gay Lea Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese Review

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I admit I do love cheese but I am not a fan of cottage cheese . I decided to try  Gay Lea Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese anyway because I am always willing to try new foods.

Some info:

• 10 grams of protein per serving

• Only 110 calories

• 15% of your recommended daily intake of calcium

• Gluten-free

• Unimaginably smooth, delicious taste

• Can be enjoyed on its own or as a part

of your favourite smoothie

And best of all... No lumpy texture.  

Gay Lea Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese comes in 2 flavours -salted caramel and vanilla bean.

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE:

$3.99-$4.99 (4x100g cups)

AVAILABLE AT:

Metro, Food Basics, Sobeys, Freshco, Foodland,

Loblaws, Zehrs, Your Independent Grocer,

Real Canadian Super Store, Longo’s, Farm Boy,

Coppa, Highland Farms, Vince’s and more.

MY THOUGHTS

First my husband and I tried the salted caramel one and we have to say that we were very much impressed and we both absolutely loved it. I find it tastes more like cream cheese than cottage cheese.   Both my husband and I decided we will be getting these for snacks again in the future. 

We both tried the vanilla bean ones as well and we did like it we didn't like it as much as the salted caramel one. It is good but I  just prefer caramel. 

October Japan Yum Subscription Box Review

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As you all know I love subscription boxes and I do love snack food so I was so excited to review Japan Yum and let you all know what I think .

For one month box it is $25.00 per month, 3 months is $24 per month, for 6 months it is $23.33 per month and for 12 months it is $22.92. Shipping is free in the U.S. but shipping is $7.99 to Canada and $13.99 worldwide.

Japan Yum ship from the U.S. so you don't have to wait weeks for your subscription every month.

You get 8 to 10 snacks and candy each month.  You get exclusive seasonal candy and snacks only found in Japan.

Here is what was in October's box:

Marukyo Seika- Bean Cake.  I have never had bean cake before but I have to say that I liked it.

Eiwa- Chocolate Marshmellow.  I had one and my husband had one and we both loved it. 

KitKat- Pumpkin Pudding is a Halloween exclusive with a creamy pumpkin pudding coating.
I didn't find it had much pumkin flavour to it but it was very good. I wish we could get these here in Canada.

Nestle Aero Mini.  This one has blueberry filling. I liked it. 

Clico- Caplico Stick This is a ice cream cone shaped wafer with creamy filling.  It was so yummy. 

Lotte- Koala's March are cute koala shaped cookies filled with strawberry cream filling.
My husband and I liked those. 

Glico- Almond Peak are almonds encased in white chocolate. These were so good that I didn't want to share.

Hyakei- Junia Boro. These egg buiscuits are good but not my favourite in the box.  My husband
liked them more than I did.

What do I think?  I really did enjoy this box and I find the price is good.  I highly recommend Japan Yum.

Telltale Games' Minecraft :Story Mode Review And Giveaway

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Minecraft: Story Mode is like a playable television show based on your favorite game, where YOU are the star, and your choices and actions decide how the story is told.

You are Jesse, and you and your friends are thrown into an adventure to save the world. While visiting EnderCon, your gang stumbles on something dreadful. Terror is unleashed and your only hope is to track down the “Order of the Stone”, a fabled group of adventurers who slew the legendary Ender Dragon.  In a race against time, you will travel across the over-world, through the Nether, to The End, and beyond.

Telltale Games' Minecraft :Story Mode is available for PC,Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4 .

MY THOUGHTS

Ok I admit that I have never played Minecraft before but I have plays a few Telltale games (Back To The Future, The Walking Dead and Sam &Max) and loved them so I was excited to review this new game. 

I found episode one to be good and pretty easy. I finished it in one sitting but unfortunately I couldn't play the next episode right away because I had to wait until it was available to download in PSN store . Even if you have the game on disc you still need to download the seasons and the seasons do not all come out right away. That is really my only complaint about the game.

I downloaded episde two on the weekend and I can't wait to have the time to play it.

I highly recommend this game. 

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Pretty Good Monthly Subscription Box Review

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Pretty Good Monthly is a soap subscription box starting at $12.99 per month. They ship to Canada and the U.S.  The box contains two or more soaps (depending on your plan) that are handmade soaps They have a box of soaps for women and a box for men.

They believe in recycled materials and using as few chemicals as possible. They give you a list of ingredients for all the soaps in their box so you know exactly what they use.

I received their October box .

The information sheet is in a plastic bag to prevent the oils from the soap from ruining it.

As soon as you open the box you can very well smell the soaps. Heck I could smell it before I even opened the box.

Blackberry Sea Clay and Cocoa Butter Soap is the first one I tried and I absolutely love it. It is my favourite from this box.

Apple Ale Soap  I like that one as well.

Cranberry Fig Soap I don't like the smell but that is because I have never been a cranberry fan.

My THOUGHTS

I very much liked this box. I didn't like the smell of the Cranberry Fig one but like I said I never have been a fan of cranberry's taste or smell but I am going to keep this one for company that is coming in a few days but other than that I like the soaps. The price isn't so bad either.  

I highly recommend Pretty Good Monthly.

BVS Solitaire Collection Review

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I like to play solitaire on my laptop or on my phone or my iPad when I am bored so I was very happy to review this on my iPad.

It includes all your favourite variations  like Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, Klondike, Tri-Peaks, Scorpion, Accordion, Russian Solitaire, Monte Carlo, Forty Thieves, Flower Garden, German Patience, Golf, Cruel, Yukon ... It also includes over 100 unique variations that you will not find anywhere else.

Plus, you can easily modify rules of any game, creating your own unique variations.

BVS Solitaire Collection features:

attractive smoothly scalable playing cards 

excellent high quality backgrounds and card backs

"Show Next Move" command

multi-level undo/redo

support for both Drag-and-Drop and Point-and-Click to move playing cards and more...

I have not tried out all the difference solitaire games in this app but I am very impress that there are over 100 in it so you can play more challenging ones . I really like that you can choose different card sets, card backs and backgrounds.

BVS Solitaire Collection is available on Windows PC, Mac and iOS.

 I do highly recommend this.

I give this 5 out of 5

The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies Extended Edition Review

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“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventure of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. 

As he succumbs to dragon-sickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, sacrifices friendship and honor in search for the legendary Arkenstone. Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead. An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. 

As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war.  

Own The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies Extended Edition on Blu-ray and DVD on November 17 or Own It Early on Digital HD now!

MY THOUGHTS

We saw this one in theaters when it came out and I just watched this extended edition on Blu-Ray.  

I very much enjoyed this movie . I had never read The Hobbit so I have no idea if it is just like the book but after watching all three movies I do want to read the book.  

Anyway, It is very well done . Story was good enough to keep me watching up to the end.  

Not sure if die hard The Hobbit fans will like this one but personally I really enjoyed it.

I give this 4 out of 5

Whispering Willows For Wii U Review

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Whispering Willows is a horror themed side-scrolling adventure where players take on the role of Elena, a young girl determined to solve the mystery behind her missing father. Using a unique amulet gifted from her father, Elena possesses the extraordinary ability to project her spirit outside of her body. While in this spectral form, she can interact with the benevolent spirits and wicked wraiths that used to dwell within the walls of the sinister Willows Mansion. Help Elena use her astral projection to solve puzzles, help lost spirits, and uncover the mysteries behind her missing father.

This game is available on other systems.  If you are interested in the game go to Whispering Willows site to find out where you can purchase the game

MY THOUGHTS

I really do enjoy this game even though it takes a bit of time to load up when you go in different doors in the game  but other than that I have no complaints. 

I love the game's puzzles.  The game isn't very difficult but I have "died" a few times so it is a little bit challenging.

I give this game 3 1/3 out of 5. 

Inside Out on BluRay, DVD and Digital Copy Review

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From the imaginative minds of Disney•Pixar comes a major “emotion” picture beyond compare. Experience the hilarious and heartwarming film Peter Travers of Rolling Stone calls “a burst of pure imagination”. Do you ever look at someone and wonder what’s going on inside their head? Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out, takes a rollicking journey into the mind to find the answer. Based in Headquarters, the control center of 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy. She strives to make sure Riley stays happy as she operates alongside fellow emotions Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. It’s “an instant classic,” raves Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times. Experience it like never before on Disney Blu-ray!

MY THOUGHTS

Well I had heard of this movie but never saw it in theaters so I was very happy to received this one to review.  

I thought it is very well done and it is one for the entire family to enjoy watching together.  The story line is good and does keep adults and children entertained. The graphics are fantastic as per usual.  

If you are a Disney fan or someone in your family (young and old) are fans then I think they very well like this movie.  

I give this 5 out of 5

Inside Out is now available in stores