Kiss InstaWave ~ #Review

I can't believe Christmas has come and gone and now it is time to get ready for New Years. I can't remember when the last time I have gotten ready going out for a New Years Eve party. I believe it is always the time to go all out and play up your looks. I have always loved to have wavy hair. I have Asian super flat, thick, heavy, straight long hair. I use curlers and flat irons all the time. This time I was testing Kiss InstaWave.

Cetaphil DermaControl ~ #Giveaway Winners

The winners to the Cetaphil DermaControl giveaway are

Debbie F.
Jeannie L.
Silvia D.
Jenn E.
Glogirl
Vesper
Cheryl C.
Paresh P.
Stephanie L.
Sarah S.
Amy C.
Ivy P.
Anna W.
Erika B.
Angela M.
Susanne S.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Vichy, January 24, CAN

Maybelline, Jan 20, CAN

MLP: Equestria Girls: Rainbow Dash, Jan 13, CAN/US

I Love..., Jan 19, CAN

Montagne Jeunesse, Jan 2, CAN

Real Techniques, Jan 15, CAN

The Body Shop Olive Premium, Jan 12, CAN

Garnier Dark Spot Mask & Hand Cream, Jan 11, CAN

Slugterra DVD, Jan 1, CAN/US  <--ENDING

Hush Puppies, Jan 6, CAN

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Jan 3, CAN

Congrats to the Winners ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to the Murad giveaway is

Anne T.

and

The winner to the Pangea Organics giveaway is

Gizele F.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Vichy, January 24, CAN

Maybelline, Jan 20, CAN

MLP: Equestria Girls: Rainbow Dash, Jan 13, CAN/US

I Love..., Jan 19, CAN

Montagne Jeunesse, Jan 2, CAN

Real Techniques, Jan 15, CAN

The Body Shop Olive Premium, Jan 12, CAN

Garnier Dark Spot Mask & Hand Cream, Jan 11, CAN

Slugterra DVD, Jan 1, CAN/US

Hush Puppies, Jan 6, CAN

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Jan 3, CAN

Cetaphil DermaControl Sample Kit, Dec 30, CAN <--ENDING

Lovable Labels Boxing Week Blowout! ~ #PR

Now that Christmas is over, it is now Boxing Week!  The week that I am most excited each year to grab what I need or didn't get at Christmas at some crazy discounts/sales.  Your kids may receive new clothes or stuff that needs labeling.  Guess What!  It is the perfect time to order some labels.

Lovable Labels is having their Boxing Week Blowout Sale featuring 4 fantastic deals you should not pass up.

These deals last all weekend long:
Deal #1 - 50% off Split Packs, now $25
Deal #2 - 50% off Holly Jolly Gift Packs, now $12.50
Deal #3 - 50% off Gift Seals & Address Labels, now $4.95
Deal #4 - 50% off Holiday Fun Stickies, now $4.95
Bonus! Webcrashers!  The first 100 customers to spend $50 will save $10 off their order.  Use Code: WEBCRASH14

Sale runs from Friday, December 26, 2014 to Wednesday December 31, 2014

Don't forget, you can save an additional 10% if you use my Love Bug coupon code during check out (after you have entered your mailing information) - CeciliaLB2

*Disclosure - I will be receiving my choice of  multi-purpose label for promoting Lovable Label program.   All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Vichy is a Great Gift for this Holiday Season ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide #Giveaway

This is the season where I have been out partying for the past couple of weeks. I have attended a few Christmas parties and a birthday party too. I bet some of you will be attending a New Year Bash that will be going on forever until early morning the next day. Even if I was not celebrating, long days at work and a few late nights could make the same effects on my face and eyes looking tired and worn out. I hate to drag myself in the morning into the office looking like zombie apocalypse is upon us. Vichy has a great few products that I use to help my skin and eyes looking more alive than dead.

Dove Men +Care ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to the Dove Men +Care giveaway is

Chandra C.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Maybelline, Jan 20, CAN

MLP: Equestria Girls: Rainbow Dash, Jan 13, CAN/US

I Love..., Jan 19, CAN

Montagne Jeunesse, Jan 2, CAN

Real Techniques, Jan 15, CAN

The Body Shop Olive Premium, Jan 12, CAN

Garnier Dark Spot Mask & Hand Cream, Jan 11, CAN

Slugterra DVD, Jan 1, CAN/US

Hush Puppies, Jan 6, CAN

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Jan 3, CAN

Cetaphil DermaControl Sample Kit, Dec 30, CAN

Murad, Dec 26, CAN

Pangea Organic, Dec 24, CAN <--ENDING

Vichy Christmas Gift Sets ~ #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

Vichy Homme Sensi-Balm Gift Set, $29 CDN

Because he needs great skin too, right?!
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Aqualia Thermal Gift Set, $38.50 CDN

Ideal for the person looking for a boost of hydration

Vichy LiftActiv Serum 10 Gift Set, $57 CDN

Wrinkles?! Pffft, not if she has this set!

ProEVEN Gift Set, $57.50 CDN

Looking to even out the skin tone, and get rid of those pesky dark spots? Try this!

Neovadiol Gift Set, $55 CDN

A soothing combination of the best products for mature skin

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Maybelline is Here For Your Holiday Look ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide #Giveaway

I love wearing lip stick since it provides the dark shades that I like. When I was at Shoppers Drug Mart and the Sales Assistance asked me what lip stick I was wearing because she loved what I was wearing. At that time I was wearing Maybelline Colour Sensational #410 Blissful Berry and I love how dark it is. I love the texture of the lip stick and excited that Maybelline expanded their line by adding matte lipstick.

Maybelline Baby Lips Crystal ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

This is the season for lip balms. It is still only December and we have at least 3 more months left of terrible cold weather. In the past I used to have dry lips during the winter but now it is all year round. For a few years, I have fallen in love using Maybelline Baby Lips products. This year, they launched their Baby Lips Crystal which is lip balm with shimmer, the perfect product to wear during the holidays and even all year round.

My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks ~ #Review #Giveaway #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

My daughters and I have been watching My LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS: RAINBOW ROCKS multiple of times every since we received the DVD since last month.  This movie was a limited edition showing in 400 cinemas across Canada and U.S,  You can read my review here.  I had the opportunity to receive a copy of My LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS (the first movie).  I enjoyed Rainbow Rocks without watching the first movie.  However, it is more enjoyable to watch them together.  After watching the first movie, I now understand a few comments made in the second.

All I want for Christmas is...Urban Decay ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

I am a huge makeup junkie and if you are shopping for someone like me and have no clue what to get the person for Christmas, remember two words- Urban Decay. Yes, they are the same brand that has the infamous Naked Palette. It is most likely that the person you are shopping for might already have Naked,1, 2, and 3. If not, get it for them, because every makeup junkie should own at least one of the pallets. If they have all three, check out Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder for face and body.

I Love... (cosmetics) ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide #Giveaway

Coconut has been my weakness. If there are choices to be made, anything with coconut will most likely be my top choice. I crave the taste and the smell. One time I was in the subway and someone was wearing coconut scented lotion or body spray and I wanted to find what she was wearing.  I was tempted to follow her but that would be too creepy.  After searching high and low and I believe I have found it. I think she was wearing I Love...(Cosmetics) coconut scented body butter or the body spritzer.

#HallmarkPressPause ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to the #HallmarkPressPause giveaway is

Betty H.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Montagne Jeunesse, Jan 2, CAN

Real Techniques, Jan 15, CAN

The Body Shop Olive Premium, Jan 12, CAN

Garnier Dark Spot Mask & Hand Cream, Jan 11, CAN

Slugterra DVD, Jan 1, CAN/US

Hush Puppies, Jan 6, CAN

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Jan 3, CAN

Cetaphil DermaControl Sample Kit, Dec 30, CAN

Murad, Dec 26, CAN

Pangea Organic, Dec 24, CAN

Dove Men +Care, Dec 23, CAN  <--ENDING

Give Montagne Jeunesse as Stocking Stuffers ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide #Giveaway

Stocking Stuffers are always fun to fill. I like them to contain many little items from Chocolates to gift cards. This year, think of adding face masks into the stockings. I think it would be a fun new tradition to start to do on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve, if your tradition is to open your stockings the day before. Face masks could be both used by men and women, unless the guys in your life won’t touch the stuff, might as well skip their stockings. Check out Montagne Jeunesse collection because they have a huge selection to choose from for any skin types.

The Winner to my Live Clean (Fresh Face) ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to the Live Clean (Face Fresh) giveaway is

Huguette E.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Montagne Jeunesse, Jan 2, CAN

Real Techniques, Jan 15, CAN

The Body Shop Olive Premium, Jan 12, CAN

Garnier Dark Spot Mask & Hand Cream, Jan 11, CAN

#HallmarkPressPause Dec 21, CAN  <--ENDING

Slugterra DVD, Jan 1, CAN/US

Hush Puppies, Jan 6, CAN

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Jan 3, CAN

Cetaphil DermaControl Sample Kit, Dec 30, CAN

Murad, Dec 26, CAN

Pangea Organic, Dec 24, CAN

Dove Men +Care, Dec 23, CAN

Holiday Makeup and Skincare at Yves Rocher ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

I have been an Yves Rocher customer for years. My mom introduced me to their products when I was younger. She loves going into their store and purchasing products for herself and me. There are less than 7 days left until Christmas so don’t forget to pop into Yves Rocher to see what great products they have in store.

Real Techniques for Christmas ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide #Giveaway

Last month I was very fortunate to meet the Pixiwoo Sisters, Nic and Sam, during their Road Show. They are two successful makeup artists in London. They started way back in 2008 when they posted their first YouTube makeup tutorial. 6 years later, they have become YouTube sensations with over 1.7 Million subscribers. Back in 2011, they launched their own makeup brush line known as Real Techniques. When I was first introduced them I was amazed how much I loved their brushes. I have tried a few brands but I really love using my Real Technique brushes.

Christmas at The Body Shop ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide #Giveaway

I am so behind this year that I am shocked. I did start early by putting a tree up on the first weekend of November but everything else I am so behind on. There are only 12 more days left until Christmas and if you are still shopping, check out The Body Shop. I have been The Body Shop’s customer for years. One birthday, I received nothing but products from The Body Shop. I wouldn’t mind if all my Christmas present were from The Body Shop. This year they have launched so many great gift items.

Garnier Dark Spot Treatment Mask & Hand Cream ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide #Giveaway

There are many evil things in the world and one of them is called dark spots. They are one of my worst enemies and one of my main priorities is to prevent them from happening. Sometimes life sucks and they have breached my defences so I need to take some actions to remove them as soon as possible. I hate to look older than I want to so I have been using Garnier dark spot face mask and dark spots hand cream.

Hallmark #Northpole1820 ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to the Hallmark #Northpole1820 giveaway is

Seham M.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
#HallmarkPressPause Dec 21, CAN

Slugterra DVD, Jan 1, CAN/US

Hush Puppies, Jan 6, CAN

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Jan 3, CAN

Cetaphil DermaControl Sample Kit, Dec 30, CAN

Murad, Dec 26, CAN

Pangea Organic, Dec 24, CAN

Dove Men +Care, Dec 23, CAN

Live Clean (Fresh Face) Dec 18, CAN <--ENDING

Plan Your Parties with President's Choice ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

Are you hosting a Christmas party and/or New Year party? One of the hardest parts of the party is planning what to serve. It gets even more complicated if there are kids coming. President’s Choice has many great tasting foods that everyone can enjoy. They have anything and everything you need to entertain your guests. I consider them to be one of the most affordable with so many choices to choose from. This holiday season, you should look into these great President Choice’s products for your entertaining needs.

More Christmas Ideas at Hallmark ~ #HallmarkPressPause #Review #Giveaway #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

Just when I thought I saw everything at Hallmark for this Christmas, they surprised me with more items.  They have so many great gift ideas I would love to share with you.  There is something for everyone.  I was just at my local Hallmark store the other day and my daughter could not wait to step inside.  She went ahead of me and and tried to look at everything at once.  The best idea was taking their itty bittys characters and hang them on the Christmas tree.  What a brilliant idea!  They have so many different itty bittys, from Mickey Mouse to Wizard of Oz.  This season they released Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer 50th Anniversary Collector set ($29.95) itty bittys plush and Marvel Superheroes.  itty bittys are sold separately for $6.95 each and they are perfect to add with a greeting card or in a holiday stocking stuffers.

Vitabath Holiday Set ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to the Vitabath Holiday Set giveaway is

Shari D.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
#HallmarkPressPause Dec 21, CAN

Slugterra DVD, Jan 1, CAN/US

Hush Puppies, Jan 6, CAN

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Jan 3, CAN

Cetaphil DermaControl Sample Kit, Dec 30, CAN

Hallmark #Northpole1820 Dec 13, CAN  <--ENDING

Murad, Dec 26, CAN

Pangea Organic, Dec 24, CAN

Dove Men +Care, Dec 23, CAN

Live Clean (Fresh Face) Dec 18, CAN

Slugterra: Ghoul from Beyond ~ #Giveaway #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

I received a copy of Slugterra: Ghoul from Beyond which is the first Slugterra Movie.  I have never heard of the TV show until now.  It is a short movie and it is great for all ages.  It is an action flick CGI animation movie.  This would be a great stocking stuffer or an added bonus to a child's gift haul.

Join the Shane Gang in Slugterra: Ghoul from Beyond, the first feature-length Slugterra adventure! Based on the hit animated television series, Slugterra: Ghoul from Beyond continues the epic sci-fi comedy adventures set deep underground, where the ammo’s alive and only the quick survive! In this luminous, high-tech, underground world, every cavern holds a new adventure, a new battle and weird little slugs to be discovered.  Available on DVD June 10^th, 2014 from Shout! Factory in collaboration with Nerd Corps Entertainment, this exciting animated movie also includes a bonus ‘slugisode’ and has a suggested retail price of $14.97. Fans can pre-order their copy by visiting

ShoutFactory.com.

Just when the evil Dr. Blakk has been defeated and it seems like Eli Shane’s duties as protector of Slugterra are getting easier, a new danger emerges from beyond the 99 caverns. Eli and the Shane Gang rush to the rescue, but nothing can prepare them for what they encounter: a slug that can do something no one in Slugterra has ever seen — or heard — a slug do before! Traditional slugslinging no longer applies. Eli will have to engage in a very different kind of duel to save Slugterra…and himself!

GIVEAWAY!

Hello Kitty at Sephora ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

I have been a big fan of Hello Kitty since I was young. I loved to visit at my local Japanese store when I was younger to check out Hello Kitty items. I remember seeing things from stuff toys to toasters. Lately when I think of Hello Kitty it reminds me of one of my daughter’s favourite song by Avril Lavigne, Hello Kitty, “Come, come, kitty, kitty, you’re so pretty, pretty. Don’t go kitty, kitty, stay with me. “Both my daughters know who is Hello Kitty and they like anything that has Hello Kitty on it. Can you believe that Hello Kitty turned 40 this year? She was created back in 1974 and became a global icon. If you know any dye hard Hello Kitty fan, I bet they would love the Hello Kitty products from Sephora.

Congrats Winners!! ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to the 10 Softlips CUBE giveaway is

Belinda M.

and

The winner to the NCircle Entertainment Holiday giveaway is

Cheryl C.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Hush Puppies $150, Jan 6, CAN

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Jan 3, CAN

Cetaphil DermaControl Sample Kit, Dec 30, CAN

Hallmark #Northpole1820 Dec 13, CAN

Murad, Dec 26, CAN

Pangea Organic, Dec 24, CAN

Dove Men +Care, Dec 23, CAN

Live Clean (Fresh Face) Dec 18, CAN

Vitabath Holiday Set, Dec 11, CAN/US  <--ENDING

Fall in Love with Hush Puppies ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide #Giveaway

I love shoes. If it was possible I would have a room full of nothing but shoes. Something like what Carrie from Sex in the City had. Unfortunately, my feet are very picky of what I can wear. I usually pick shoes that are comfortable at a reasonable price. If I am at a mall, I am always trying out shoes. The two popular types of shoes I love to get are ballet shoes and boots. With our winter so long, I need good quality comfortable boots this year. One brand I always turn to is Hush Puppies because they are known to carry comfortable shoes.

Plan Canada ~ #PR #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

This Year - Think Outside the Gift Box

Whether you’re trying to find a gift for the person who has everything, or you’re choosing to forego traditional presents this year, Plan Canada’s Gifts of Hope catalogue is filled with meaningful and unique gift ideas. Charitable gifts continue to gain momentum and popularity because the holidays are also about giving back and helping families and communities in need.

"Plan Canada’s Gifts of Hope support real projects that change real lives and create a unique opportunity to turn holiday gift-giving into support for families in developing countries,” says Jeff Cornett, Vice-President of Donor Marketing at Plan Canada. “We have great gift ideas for every person on your list; from the Quinoa project for the foodie in your life, to the Stack of books for the reader, to the Mom shop for the entrepreneur.”

This year’s catalogue also includes an added option, the Help prevent the spread of Ebola gift that will help fight the spread of the deadly virus in West Africa. This gift will help to get lifesaving information and supplies to children and families and will help train health workers and volunteers on hygiene and infection control procedures.

Celebrate Christmas with Kiehl's ~ #Review #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

Not to cause any panic or stress but there are 19 days left until Christmas. Not to worry, there is plenty of time to shop or place orders online to have it deliver on time. Have you come across when you are shopping that you will end up getting something for yourself amd that you end up keeping it instead of giving it? Shhh...I won’t tell. Your secret is safe with me. Sometimes it is best to purchase two of the same item so you can keep one and give one away. Unless you plan to keep both of them, maybe you might need to purchase three of them. Kiehl’s has many great gift sets that would be the perfect Christmas gift that anyone would love this year.

Christmas at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Store ~ #Review #Giveaway #2014ChristmasGiftGuide

I was so happy when the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory opened a few locations in Toronto so I could always go there to get my chocolate fix. I like to give out good quality chocolate to friends and family as Christmas gifts. Some people like me like to stock up on chocolate for those emergency gift giving occasions. Anything could happen like the last minute party invite or an extra person attending your Christmas party. This Christmas, check out their wide selection of chocolates that is made for anyone who loves chocolate.

Congrats Winners! ~ #Giveaway Winners

The winner to the Disney's Big Hero 6 #SUBWAYandaMovie giveaway is

Lori JB

and

The winner to the Oxy Emergency Acne Vanishing Treatment Wipes giveaway is

Missbobloblaw

and

The winner to the Alokozay's Tea: Spice & All That Nice Pack giveaway is

Jenn E

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Jan 3, CAN

Cetaphil DermaControl Sample Kit, Dec 30, CAN

Hallmark #Northpole1820 Dec 13, CAN

Murad, Dec 26, CAN

Pangea Organic, Dec 24, CAN

Dove Men +Care, Dec 23, CAN

NCircle Entertainment, Dec 8, CAN/US

Live Clean (Fresh Face) Dec 18, CAN

Vitabath Holiday Set, Dec 11, CAN/US

10 (ten) Softlips CUBE, Dec 8, CAN  <--ENDING

2014 Christmas Gift Guide from Shout! Factory's: All 2014 Kids & Family Releases

January 28, 2014                    Danny Phantom: The Complete Series              SRP $29.93, 10-DVD set

Find out how an average kid became part ghost-and all ghost hunter! With the extraordinary ability to turn himself into a super-heroic apparition, Danny Fenton must track down and defeat ghastly ghouls, while keeping his identity a secret!

All three seasons of Danny Phantom will be available in one gleefully ghoulish package when Shout! Factory releases Danny Phantom: The Complete Series on DVD January 28^th, 2014. Get ready to take a trip to the other side with this 10-DVD set featuring all 53 original episodes of the hit Nickelodeon series.

And you thought the hassles of everyday high school life were bad! Meet Danny Fenton, a good-natured, ordinary 14-year-old kid with extraordinary powers. After an accident involving ‘Ghost Zone’ portal of his two highly eccentric ghost-hunting parents, Danny now has the half-ectoplasmic DNA of a ghost, giving him the ability to fight off the horrible spooks, specters and vengeful ghost hunters threatening our world! But before Danny can defeat anything, he must first learn to control his newfound powers with the help of his best friends, tech-head Tucker and self-proclaimed goth Sam.

March 11, 2014                Transformers Armada: The Complete Series           SRP $44.99, 8-DVD set

On March 11, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will unleash Transformers Armada: The Complete Series on home entertainment shelves everywhere. For the first time ever, the entire series is collected in one deluxe 8-DVD set, featuring all 52 memorable episodes.

Brace yourself to relive some of the most astonishing Transformers battles between the Autobots and the Decepticons through the complete series release of Transformers Armada, first introduced to fans in 2002. This is the unforgettable chapter of Transformers lore and the first part of the rare Unicorn Trilogy – consisting of Armada, Energon and Cybertron. Optimus Prime, his team of Autobots and their human friends stepped up the fight against Megatrom and his Decepticons for control of the universe and the power-enhancing Mini-cons, a lost race of Transformers. Valor, deception and unexpected twists unfolded in these captivating adventures, leading to an unlikely alliance between natural enemies in the face of a genuine evil known as Unicorn.

May 6, 2014                  Transformers Energon: The Complete Series              SRP $44.99, 7- DVD set

This spring, get ready to relive some of the most exciting classic action battles of the Autobots through the complete series release of Transformers Energon. On May 6, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release Transformers Energon: The Complete Series on home entertainment shelves, featuring all 51 unforgettable episodes collected in one deluxe 7-DVD set. Whether discovering this series for the first time or reliving the childhood memory, this collectible DVD set is a must-have for every fan and collectors to complete their Transformers home entertainment library.

In 2004, Transformers fans were introduced to the animated series Transformers Energon, the second part of the rare Unicron Trilogy – consisting ofArmada, Energon and Cybertron. The heroic Optimus Prime, his legions of Autobots and their human friends are in search of the valuable substance Energon, which they find on Earth. A mysterious force has discovered the Energon as well and will stop at nothing to gain control all of it. It’s up to the Autobots to save the fate of mankind and planet Earth from total destruction.

June 10, 2014               Transformers Animated: The Complete Series             SRP $34.99, 6-DVD set

The long-awaited third season of Transformers Animated is finally available on DVD! Fans of the popular Transformers classic animated adventures can relive the excitement and action of Optimus Prime and his team of Autobots through the complete Transformers Animated series, including the never-before-released Season Three DVD, in one exciting home entertainment collection. From 2007-2009, Transformers fans and kids were introduced to this high-octane action adventure series, which chronicles the brave Autobots as they seek to protect the Allspark, their new adopted home Earth and their human friends from the Earth-bound super villains.

On June 10, 2014, Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release Transformers Animated: The Complete Series on home entertainment shelves. This highly anticipated complete series box set, featuring all 42 entertaining episodes with special bonus content, finally arrives exclusively to Amazon.com in a collectible 6-DVD box set.  Whether reliving the childhood memory or discovering this series for the first time, this collectible DVD set is a must-have for collectors and fans to complete their TRANSFORMERS home entertainment library.

July 29, 2014          My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: The Keys of Friendship        SRP $14.97 DVD

Ponies make the best friends! With that in mind, My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: The Keys Of Friendship is coming to DVD on July 29 in the U.S. and Canada from Shout! Factory Kids in collaboration with Hasbro Studios.  The 5 episodes include “Rarity Takes Manhattan,” “Pinkie Apple Pie,” “It Ain’t Easy Being Breezies,” “Twilight’s Kingdom, Part 1,” and “Twilight’s Kingdom, Part 2.” A fun sing-along is included as a bonus feature.

Since her arrival in Ponyville, Twilight Sparkle has learned the true meaning and value of friendship. With her very best friends — Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Fluttershy and, of course, Spike — Twilight goes on the greatest of adventures and comes back with even more lessons. All of this has earned Twilight her wings and the crown of a Princess and now you can learn what Princess Twilight Sparkle has learned and take with you The Keys Of Friendship.

August 5, 2014               Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series          RP $44.99, 7-DVD set

This summer, relive some of the most astonishing classic action battles of Robots in Disguise and complete your home entertainment collection of the rare Unicron Trilogy. On August 5, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series, featuring all action-packed episodes collected in one deluxe 7-DVD box set. Whether reliving the childhood memory or discovering this series for the first time, this is an essential home collection for fans, collectors and the entire family to complete their Transformers home entertainment library. This complete series 7-DVD set is priced to own at $44.99 SRP.

In 2005, Transformers fans were introduced to the animated series Transformers Cybertron, the third installment of the rare Unicron Trilogy – consisting of Armada, Energon and Cybertron. Unicron has been defeated, but his destruction has created a black hole, which is threatening the Autobots’ home world of Cybertron. It’s up to Optimus Prime, his team of heroic Autobots and their new human friends — Coby, Lori and Bud — to secure the four mystical Cyber Planet Keys, in order to destroy the black hole. Unfortunately, Megatron and the Decepticons are always lurking. And if the Cyber Planet Keys fall into their hands, it could mean the end of life as we know it. The race is on!

August 19, 2014                        Hey Arnold!: The Complete Series                    SRP $29.93, 16-DVD set

Your favorite football head and all his pals are here with enough fun and laughs to cover several city blocks!  On August 19^th, 2014, Shout! Factory will release Hey Arnold! The Complete Series, in a 16-DVD box set featuring all 99 big-city adventures from the classic animated series.

Life in the big city is one big adventure for Arnold. Living with his grandparents, who run the Sunset Arms boarding house, Arnold shares a roof with a diverse and unusual menagerie of characters (including his pet pig!). But as any fourth grader knows, some of the most memorable people you’ll ever meet are in school. With friends like Arnold’s (including storyteller Gerald, class jinx Eugene, sometime-bully Harold, and the tomboy Helga, who harbors a secret crush on our hero), you can be sure that he’s got some funny exploits to share with you!

September 2, 2014      Transformers Beast Machines: The Complete Series      SRP $29.93, 4- DVD set

This fall, fans of the highly popular Transformers classic animated adventures can relive the high-octane action of Optimus Primal and the Maximals through the complete series release of Transformers: Beast Machines.  In 1999, Transformers fans and kids were introduced to the television seriesTransformers: Beast Machines. This is the unforgettable chapter which Optimus Primal and his legions of Maximals must battle the powerful Megatron and his new army of Vehicons.

On September 2, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release Transformers Beast Machines: The Complete Series on home entertainment shelves.  This highly anticipated complete series set features all 26 visually stunning episodes with special bonus content in a deluxe 4-DVD set. Whether reliving the childhood memory or discovering this series for the first time, this is an essential home collection for every fan, collectors and entire family to complete their Transformers home entertainment library, and priced to own at $29.93 SRP.

September 2, 2014    My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Spooktacular Pony Tales  SRP $14.97 DVD

Now 20% spookier! Halloween is just around the corner (boo!), and so is My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic: Spooktacular Pony Tales! Coming to DVD on September 9, 2014 in the U.S. and Canada from Shout! Factory Kids in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, Spooktacular Pony Tales features 6 episodes and a sing-along. The DVD also comes packed with spooky fun including My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic pumpkin carving stencils and a color Halloween poster perfect for seasonal decorating.

Everypony loves Halloween… the candy, the pumpkins, the costumes, the friends! Join your favorite residents of Ponyville — Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie and, of course, Spike — as they take on some of the spookiest adventures Equestria’s ever seen! Time to gather around and hold on tight, because these six exciting tales are a chillingly good romp.

September 16, 2014                    Slugterra: Return Of The Elementals                       SRP $14.97 DVD

The big screen adventure Slugterra: Return of the Elementals is coming to DVD! On September 16, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Nerd Corps Entertainment, will release the epic sci-fi comedy adventure feature Slugterra: Return of the Elementals on DVD.  The DVD has a MSRP of $14.97, and also includes a bonus “Slugisode” as a special feature.

Continuing the story from the hit TV series currently airing worldwide on Disney XD, Return of the Elementals welcomes a new member to the Shane Gang: Junjie, a master of the mysterious art of Slug Fu.  But even with the power of five slugslingers working together, the Shane Gang find themselves in over their heads as they race to protect the ancient Elemental Slugs, the ancestors of all slugs found in Slugterra today. In the wrong hands, they could bring Slugterra to the brink of destruction. So when an evil alliance starts hunting down the Elementals, Eli and his friends take off in pursuit of the greatest threat their world has ever faced.

September 30, 2014       My Little Pony: The Complete Series (Original)        SRP $29.93, 4-DVD set

Get ready for lots of sunshine, rainbows, and happiness, pony-style! The original TV series that started the My Little Pony phenomenon is finally coming to DVD in its entirety. My Little Pony The Complete Series features all 65 episodes, and will be available September 30 in the U.S. and Canada from Shout! Factory Kids in collaboration with Hasbro Studios. 

You’re invited to return to Ponyland, the home of all your favorite classic Little Ponies, including the Earth Ponies, Unicorns, Pegasus Ponies, Flutter Ponies, Sea Ponies, Baby Sea Ponies, their human friends Megan, Danny and Molly and, of course, their dragon friend, Spike! Together, they live a life of games, songs and harmony with allies like the Bushwoolies and Furbobs. But, occasionally, there are problems in Ponyland and the Little Ponies of Paradise Estate must face evil witches, goblins, Stone Backs, Grundles and more! Now you can join in the fun and adventure with My Little Pony: The Complete Series!

September 30, 2014                Thunder And The House Of Magic              SRP $24.97 BD/$16.97 DVD

On September 30^th, 2014, Shout! Factory will release highly anticipated animated feature Thunder and the House of Magic on Blu-ray and DVD. This home entertainment release marks the North American debut of this movie.  The film recently released theatrically in overseas territories under the nameHouse of Magic.

Directed by renowned 3D filmmakers Ben Stassen (Fly Me to the Moon, Sammy's Adventures: Escape from Paradise) and Jeremie Degruson (A Turtles Tale: Sammy’s Adventure), with original music by Ramin Djawadi (Pacific Rim, Game of Thrones), Thunder And The House Of Magic is a whimsical animated family adventure, bringing to life a unique story with a great sense of humor, positive values and universal appeal. Brimming with spectacular CG animation and endearing characters, this internationally acclaimed motion picture delivers a fun and highly entertaining movie experience for kids and the entire family.

Thunder And The House Of Magic tells the story of Thunder, an abandoned young cat who stumbles into an old mansion operated by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos. Owned by a kindly retired magician, the house is occupied by an assortment of his wacky assistants who don't all welcome the new houseguest. But when the magician lands in hospital and his scheming nephew puts the mansion up for sale, our young hero and his new friends join forces to save their magical home.

October 7, 2014                    Jack And The Cuckoo-Clock Heart                 SRP $24.97 BD/$16.97 DVD

A whimsical and visually opulent animated fairy tale set in an exciting period full of fabulous inventions, Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is full of unforgettable characters, enchanting music and fantastic adventures. Directed by Mathias Malzieu and Stéphane Berla, with an adaptation by Mathias Malzieu from his own bestselling novel and the gold-selling album by his band Dionysos, Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is On October 7, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp, will unleash the critically acclaimed animated feature Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart.

With an English voice cast featuring Orlando Seale (Pride and Prejudice), Samantha Barks (Les Misérables ),  Stéphane Cornicard (Saving Private Ryan), Jessie Buckley (I’ll Do Anything), Michelle Fairley (Game of Thrones) and Richard Riddings (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), this acclaimed animated adventure had its American premiere at the 2014 New York International Children’s Film Festival, and following a theatrical run in select cities nationwide, will hit home entertainment platforms on October 7, 2014.

October 14, 2014                Marvel Knights: The Wolverine Collection               SRP $29.93, 5-DVD set

On October 14, 2014, Shout! Factory is proud to present Marvel Knights: The Wolverine Collection, with five complete Marvel Knights Animation releases, together in one collection for the first time. The 5-DVD set features Wolverine: Origin, Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk, Wolverine vs. Sabretooth, Wolverine vs. Sabretooth: Reborn and Wolverine Weapon X: Tomorrow Dies Today, brought together to tell the story of one of the most significant characters in the Marvel Universe.

Marvel Knights Animation remains true to the heritage of panel-by-panel graphic storytelling, boasting groundbreaking illustrations, sensational soundscapes, and of course, the explosiveness of the Mighty Marvel Universe. Behind every image and every word lies the genius of Marvel’s celebrated creators.

October 21, 2014                 Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series Blu-ray™ Set, SRP $149.99, 8-BD set

Experience Pee-wee’s Playhouse like never before! All 45 wacky episodes, plus the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special, have been meticulously remastered from the original film elements — and now you can see this ground-breaking series for the first time in beautiful high-definition! 

Scream along to the secret word with Pee-wee Herman and his pals: Jambi the Genie, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, Reba the mail lady, Captain Carl, Magic Screen, Conky, Globey, Chairry, Pterri, Randy and all the rest. Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series Blu-ray box set, with special bonus content, debuts on home entertainment shelves October 21, 2014 from Shout! Factory.  

Mecka-lecka hi, Mecka-hiney ho!

Winner of an amazing 22 Emmy® Awards, Pee-wee’s Playhouse is a cultural touchstone for a generation, and its visually dynamic design and offbeat sense of humor were a genuine phenomenon.  Whether reliving childhood memories or introducing this beloved series to a new generation, the newly re-mastered Pee-wee’s Playhouse will take you back to being a kid.  This is an essential Blu-ray collection for loyal fans and collectors.

TV Guide named Pee-wee’s Playhouse #10 on their list of THE TOP 25 CULT TELEVISION SHOWS EVER!  For over 25 years, the enormously popular Pee-wee Herman and innovative television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse, created by, and starring Paul Reubens, has captured a special place in the hearts of millions of viewers, young and old.  Since its initial premiere on CBS in 1986, this highly acclaimed children’s program became Saturday morning appointment viewing for kids in the ‘80s and ‘90s and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist ever since.

October 10, 2014                             CatDog: The Complete Series                   SRP $29.93, 12-DVD set

So you think you have trouble dealing with your sibling? Then you’ll howl with laughter and meow for more watching the madcap misadventures of the feline and canine brothers who bring a whole new meaning to the idea of “family bonding” in CatDog: The Complete Series.

On October 14^th, Shout! Factory will release all 68 episodes of this fan-favorite series as a complete series DVD for the first time, exclusively at Wal-mart.

Brothers Cat and Dog couldn’t be more different — Cat is clever and cultured, while Dog is a naïve but lovable goofball. But they definitely share one thing in common: a body! This crazy set of conjoined twins find themselves in all sorts of silly adventures, but through them all, the two misfits stick together…whether they like it or not!

October 28, 2014       My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks    SRP $24.97 BD/16.97 DVD

There’s a brand new feature film in the popular My Little Pony canon. Following a theatrical run in the fall of 2014, where the film opened with enthusiastic reviews to packed crowds in over 400 theaters, My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks will be released October 28 in the U.S. and Canada from Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, as a single-disc DVD, and in a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo. Bonus features include an Audio Commentary, 8 Prequel Shorts and Sing-Alongs.

In My Little Pony Equestria Girls, released in fall 2013, Twilight Sparkle’s crown was stolen from the Crystal Empire, and she pursued the thief, Sunset Shimmer, into an alternate world where she finds herself turned into…a teenage girl! To regain her crown and return to Equestria, Twilight had to learn how to fit into this strange, new world and defeat Sunset Shimmer in a competition to become crowned Princess of the Fall Formal at Canterlot High.

Now, the girls of Canterlot High are back, and this time they’re rocking guitars! In My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks, Canterlot High (CHS) is hosting a musical showcase, and Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Fluttershy are going to be performing with their new band, The Rainbooms. But when The Dazzlings, a new girl group, arrive at CHS and convince everyone to turn the friendly showcase into a Battle of the Bands, tensions mount between the competing musical acts. A now-reformed Sunset Shimmer realizes that The Dazzlings may not be ordinary girls and are after something far more sinister than just being named Best Band at Canterlot High. The Rainbooms call on Princess Twilight to restore harmony to their world to help them perform a musical counter-spell so that they can win a battle that now determines the fate of the entire school.

*Disclosure - The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.