Yeah!… its spring time again and that means that we get to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and lots of chocolates of course! Hershey has been known to whip out some sweet delights for “kids” of all ages and once again they did not disappoint us with this year’s selection. No, you don’t have to be a kid but you will certainly act like one rushing for the delights whether they are on an Easter candy platter, a gift basket or during an Easter egg hunt. Watch out kids, your parents are gonna grab your candy! Here is just a sample of what Hershey’s has in stores for you.



Hershey’s York Peppermint Patties Eggs – Easter or not, the York Peppermint candy is a cool and smooth delight to any taste bud. For Easter, this peppermint center candy covered with rich yummy chocolate comes in Easter egg shapes. These candy were a big hit especially with the older kids. And since they are individually wrapped in seasonal Easter colors, it will make a great addition to any Easter basket.

Cadbury Easter Creme Egg - I don’t know about you, but I have always been a great fan of Cadbury chocolates. Mmmmm…. It is so so yummy with thick milk chocolate on the outside and milk filling on the inside. So, what better way to celebrate than to load up the Easter candy platter or candy basket with the Cadbury Easter Crème Eggs.

REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Egg -- For all you fans of Reese’s, how can you live without these cool fun Easter egg shaped with the perfect combination of milk chocolate and peanut butter to satisfy all your sweet cravings. Warning! You may not be satisfied with one so grab a basket and fill them up. They conveniently come in a package of six. Jolly Rancher Sours Bunnies – For those of you that crave chewy, sweet and sour all bundled up in one bite, this candy is for you. Especially great for kids since it comes in orange, cherry, apple and watermelon flavors. A perfect candy for any Easter egg hunt!

 Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans – Another yummy candy for the Easter egg hunt. They come in an array of original fruit flavors such as strawberry, watermelon, orange, grape blue raspberry and apple that will complete any Easter basket.

Hershey’s Solid Milk Chocolate Bunny with Kisses – Hey how about double the pleasure all in one box. Yup, this would be it! The great taste of Hershey’s Kisses in a shape of a bunny! Umm…. a pretty good size bunny that it! And if that is not enough, the box also comes with colorful Kisses milk chocolates in pastel foils. New from Hershey’s, I am sure this little bundle of joy is going to bring a big smile to many kids this Easter. So, make this sweet bunny part of your center piece Easter celebration. You will be loved and remembered for a long long time!  

Well, until we have another sweet moment again, Happy Easter from all of us here a Mint Green with Envy!

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Return to Nim’s Island premiering on Hallmark Channel March 15th 2013 at 7/8C!

 Return to Nim’s Island, the sequel to Walden Media’s 2008 box office hit Nim’'s Island, picks up the story a few years later with 14-year-old Nim (Bindi Irwin) more determined than ever to protect her island and the animals that call it home. With ruthless resort developers and greedy wildlife poachers threatening the existence she loves, Nim realizes she and her animal pals can’t defend their home alone. To save her island, she is forced to combine forces with an outsider: Edmund, a runaway from the mainland. Only with his help does she stand a chance of stopping the villains from dismantling her world.

 Return to Nim'’s Island marks the debut of Walden Family Theater, presented by Walmart and P&G. The new destination for family entertainment, exclusively on Hallmark Channel.





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 J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an amazing quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers.

 From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.


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Oz The Great and Powerful was showing at the El Capitan on March 4th for a Special Screening.  My friend and I were lucky enough to attend this fun event.  The wizard of Oz has always been a one of my favorite movies so I was excited to see this movie.  The characters the story line and the all around charm that was found in The Wizard of Oz was also found in Oz the Great and Powerful.

We watched the movie in amazing 3D.  Although I don't usually like watching movies in 3D, this movie was an exception.  Their were so many moments that my friend and I jumped at different elements that seem to come out of the screen.  

The characters in this movie were fun and charming.  Especially the monkey named Finley and the China Girl.  They gave this film an extra umph with their witty and funny dialogue.

The graphics in this movie were awe inspiring.  An extreme close up of the china girl and fantastic visual effects really made this move.  

The wicked witches (Mila Kuna and Rachel Weisz) could have been portrayed with more dynamics in my opinion as well as James Franco, who play Oz.  Their really was nothing that magical about their characters that added to this film.  However, I feel the story line was a good one and the scenery and costumes were outstanding.  

I definitely feel that this movie would be too much for the little ones.  My 4 year old really wanted to see this movie after watching the previews and watching the original "The Wizard of Oz".  Unfortunately, the witches and some other scenes that take place would be far too scary for her.

This movie was entertaining and fun to watch, I would recommend it those who liked "The Wizard of Oz" and other fantasy films like it.

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Finding the right beauty products can sometimes be challenging.  Luckily companies like Make My Yours make finding the right beauty products a piece of cake.  I was sent 5 beauty products from their line to try and was pleasantly surprised with the results.   The Transformation Night Cream (pictured above) was my favorite from their line.  Applying this to my face at night was a treat.  I felt like I was really pampering my skin.  

Great Benefits of this Product:

• Supports natural collagen and skin renewal
• Restores the vitality and radiance of youthful skin
• Hydrates and protects against environmental attack

Did this product do as the company claimed?

I definitely felt a more radiant glow to my skin.  My skin felt softer and my age lines looked a little less noticeable.

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The Skin Recovery Formula is also a great product from the Make My Yours Line.  None of their products have a strong fragrance, but a very unnoticeable, light and pleasant scent.  

Benefits: 

• Brightens and evens skin tone for a radiant look 
• Promotes skin firmness and resilience 
• Diminishes the appearance of age spots, acne marks, and wrinkles 
• Soothes redness and inflammation

Did this product live up to it's expectations?  

I definitely felt this product made my skin more firm.  My age spots seemed to have become a little less noticeable.  Redness and inflammation, which is a problem I experience a lot, improved while using this product.

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After using the Dynamic Lifting Serum, I was pleased with the results.  Did you know that each product from the Make My Yours skin care line is contained in a unique airless package?  This protects the ingredients from external contaminants.  It's nice to know that I am putting fresh and uncontaminated products on my skin.

Benefits of the Dynamic Lifting Serum:

• Provides immediate and long-term firming benefits 
• Delivers a contoured, lifted, and toned appearance 
• Softens and smooths skin texture

The results are in:

More Firm? Yes

Toned Appearance? My skin seemed more clear and toned

Softer and Smoother? Definitely

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Oooh, I love this mattifying moisturizer.  Mattifying moisturizers have been on my must have list for a while.  This one is at the top of this list as one of my favs.  

Benefits of the Multi-Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer:

• Provides optimal and long-lasting hydration 
• Softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles 
• Imparts a lit-from-within glow 
• Performs superbly under makeup

This product performed well under my foundation.  My shine was under control and my makeup application went on without a hitch.

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The Weightless Eye cream was fantastic!   It is multi-purpose because it depuffs and gets rid of those dark circles underneath your eyes.

Benefits:

• Revitalizes tired-looking eyes 
• Lightens dark circles and relieves puffiness 
• Reduces the look of fine lines, deep wrinkles, and crow’s feet

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From Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett comes The Bible — an epic 10-part miniseries retelling stories from the Scriptures for a whole new generation. Breathtaking in scope and scale, The Bible features powerful performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. This historic television event is sure to entertain and inspire the whole family! Where will YOU be 3.3.13?




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Ever wonder how Factories and Industrial Businesses keep their equipment clean? I use to work at a Dental Equipment facility that made dental chairs, air compressors, and vacuums for dental offices. It is not easy task keeping everything in good working order and keeping their products and their production equipment squeaky clean.

 Special cleaners must be used on certain materials or they may run the risk of rust, or erosion and other factors. Using a dry ice blasting rental or other special cleaning products help with this tedious task.

 As technology improves so should the process of cleaning equipment and work areas. Using special cleaning products such as the one mentioned above could help improve production.

 How you may ask? The method of dry ice blasting does not use glass, sand, or plastic as an abrasive agent. Dry ice vaporizes instantly when it reaches a surface. No residues or other chemicals are left behind. No waste products, how great is that?

 Another plus side, is that you can clean your equipment while it's still in use. This allows for no slow down in production times! Want to clean soft aluminum, nickel, or chromium? This product is so gentle that it leaves no scratches or damage when cleaning. No more having to use scrapers and steel brushes which are a thing of the past. All you need is a dry ice blasting machine.

 Environmentally conscience companies that are looking for a product that is non-toxic and produces no hazardous fumes should look no further. Did you know that high pressure cleaners create polluted drain water? With dry ice you get no polluted water because it vaporizes on contact.

 I love learning about new environmentally friendly products. After reading about this dry ice blasting method I hope more companies will take the time, Have a look and send in your comments.


 

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Check out this amazing 15 DIY Ideas for the Ultimate Oz Party.

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So looking forward to Monday, when I get to go to the special screening at El Capitan!

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My 7-year-old son recently saw a preview for Monster's University and now he can't stop talking about it!  I've got to admit, I'm looking forward to it myself!  

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer.  The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.

Screaming with laughter and oozing with heart, Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”), produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”) and features music from future Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Fame–inductee and award winning composer Randy Newman (“Monsters, Inc.,” “Toy Story 3”). The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

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 Looking forward to seeing this movie at El Capitan in Hollywood! I'll keep you posted on what I think of the movie.

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