At the Fence

*Review Hey neighbors! I do not often review what I would label secular movies.  The main reason for this is that I am often disappointed by what they actually think is acceptable for viewing.  So, when I received the opportunity to review Alex and Me, I was slightly hesitant.  Alex and Me released on DVD/Blu-ray June 19th.  It is rated G, and I still wondered if I would have issues. So, you may just be wondering what I thought about Alex and Me.  I was impressed.  Yes, there is music in it, that I personally would not listen too, and one scene where a coach has a soccer ball thrown at him and he gets hit below the waist, which I think was unnecessary.  Overall though I was amazingly impressed with the movie. The storyline centers around 13 year old Reagan and her family.  She has a dream of playing soccer and she sort of gets lost in the shuffle of family life for awhile.  In the meantime, she ends up hitting her head and awakening to her soccer hero Alex Morgan, who has sud

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As one ages, the skin often begins to show signs of its age sooner than you might think. Years of smiling and laughing, frowning and grimacing take their toll on the delicate facial skin, and the sun also gives the skin a beating. Lines and wrinkles appear on even the most delicate skin around the eyes, and deeper wrinkles form around the nose and the mouth. Age spots crop up where freckles once were. Old acne scars become even more visible, and the overall tone and glow of the skin gradually decreases. All of this can make the individual feel older than he or she looks. This can lead to embarrassment, discouragement and low self-esteem in public and private situations. However, the right skin care products can turn many of these concerns around and infuse the skin with new life and the psyche with confidence and pleasure in one’s looks. At Jeunesse, the overall goal is to help individuals age well as well as to also experience improved longevity. The focus with all of the products f

Kids, partners, pets, and family life all bring a lot of joy to any mom; however, they’ll certainly keep you busy, and at times, give you no time to rest. There’s always something to do around the house, or something to prepare so that everyone is fed, looked-after, and happy (for the majority of the time). You’ll get plenty of fulfilment from what you give to your family; however, you need to ensure that you’re also taking care of yourself and your needs too. It can be easy to get stressed and suffer with fatigue if you don’t give yourself enough room to breathe each day and time out to relax and unwind. A well-rested mom will be able to tackle the many challenges that are thrown her way throughout the week. Therefore, it’s worth spending some time thinking about how you can create a serene and calm environment, where you can switch off and rest, before drifting off to sleep. Your bed  room space might be the last place you’re thinking of redecorating. There will be many more rooms li

One of the most important things in life is making sure that we are as healthy and happy as possible. However, some people aren’t as fortunate as others and have a wide range of ailments that they have to deal with every day. Regardless of whether your illness is physical or mental, it can be emotionally draining when you’re dealing with something every day of your life. However, have you ever considered a career that could in fact, help you with your ailments? Many people have found peace and clarity with their illnesses by going into a profession to help others as well as themselves. Take a look at these careers that could totally change your life and help your overall health! Photo by Hunters Race on Unsplash Become a Personal Trainer Personal trainers are usually extremely fit and healthy people, so I bet you’re wondering how this is going to be possible, especially if you’ve got a physical ailment. Getting your body to those kinds of levels of fitness could eliminate most if not

This Father's Day, it's time to skip the boring old tie and pocket square set, the new dress shirt, or crazy socks. I mean, think about it. Who wants to get the same old gift every Father's Day, especially the rather mundane gifts like that? What dad wouldn't prefer, say, a snazzy knife from SOG Knives ?! I was able to review two products from SOG recently. First up, the Fielder Assisted Knife. This is a very elegant, very classy knife that any guy would appreciate having in his pocket. Even for the men who don't normally carry a pocketknife, the style and appearance of this one make it fit into any wardrobe or style. Just take a look at this sweet, stylish thing! As you can see, the Fielder Assisted is indeed perfect for any guy, whether his style is jeans and a  t-shirt, khakis and a polo, or even a suit and tie (goes great with that Father's Day gift from last year!). After a couple weeks of testing, I can tell you that the locking mechanism is ver

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Lime Crime Continues Their Venus Series; Releases Venus 3 Lime Crime, a vegan and no-cruelty make up manufacturer has revealed its newest pallet. It is a part of the Venus palette series and is being called Venus 3. Originally, Lime Crime teased consumers with a clear see-through pink container in front of a pink a purple sky. They continued their promotion by opening up the container but hiding the specific colors in a shadow caused by the top lid. When fans of Lime Crime finally got to see what colors, the new palette included they were treated to a wide variety of bright shades. There are two shades of pink, a very dark purple, and a couple of darker shades with more pink undertones. Dreamy, Beam, Heavenly, Rapture, Ecstasy, Paradise, Bliss, and Beloved are the names of the shades. A lover of pink can pick up the new palette for only $38. The product comes in a pink packaging with the same image of a woman from previous editions of the Venus line. The woman is standing in