At the Fence

Hey neighbors!! I received the new Ripley's Believe It or Not! Beyond the Bizarre .  This new book is over 200 pages of unique, bizarre and just plain weird information!!  My children have always loved looking through these books!! The book is broken into chapters - Believe It, World, Animals, Pop Culture, People and Beyond Belief.   There is a short intro about Robert Ripley and who he was.  He started out as a newspaper cartoonist.  In 1918 he added a new themed panel that eventually became the Believe It or Not cartoon.  He traveled the to 201 countries in 35 years collecting exotic artifacts.  We will be visiting one of the Ripley's Museums in September when we visit Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. I am going to share a few of the oddities found in the book, but I encourage you if you or your children enjoy odd and strange facts to share with others, you should definitely pick up this book.  If you are like me, you will not read it through start to finish, but wil

 I've previously had the opportunity to interview many of the talented people behind (as well as in) When Hope Calls, and today I want to introduce you all to Drew Nelson who is portraying the character of Daniel Olsen.  It was an absolute privilege to interview this multi-talented actor so with out further ado... Mercy:  Can you share a little bit about yourself?    Drew:  Well, I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. I've been in the entertainment biz for many years now and have had some wonderful experiences so far. I'm really close with my family and my tight knit group of friends. I'm a huge fan of music, art, street art/graffiti, photography, playing golf and I love to travel when I have the opportunity. I've been as far away as South Africa and will be heading to Austin, Texas for the first time in the fall.  Mercy:  What started your interest in acting?  Drew:  Apart from watching movies and tv, I was a pretty goofy kid growing up who was actually quite sh

Hi neighbors!! Guess what is available on Blu-ray and DVD?  It's The Secret Life of Pets 2 !!  This film begins where the first one ended.  Max and his friend Duke are living with Katie, who is now married and has a son Liam.  While they go off on a family trip Gidget loses Max's favorite toy in an apartment filled with cats.  You will see all your old friends in this new release, including Snowball who thinks he is a superhero. Universal City, California, July 18, 2019  – The perfect movie for everyone arrives home this summer with the irreverent yet heartfelt sequel to the blockbuster sensation in  The Secret Life of Pets 2 ,  debuting on Digital August 13, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray ™ , DVD and On Demand August 27, 2019.  From Illumination, the studio that brought you the original  Despicable Me, Minions  and  Sing  franchises, the highly anticipated follow up to the hit animated film led by a star-studded comedic cast reunites all of our favorite Pets and thei

Hey neighbors!! Here's one for the youngsters in your life!! T.O.T.S. Tiny Ones Transport, Bringing This Baby Home.  Pip and Freddy, delivery birds, deliver adorable baby animals to their forever families!!  There are 7, 22 minute episodes on this DVD.  Plus you get 6 music videos. Pip the penguin works with Freddy the flamingo to deliver babies to their new parents.  They are the first ever flamingo/penguin delivery fliers.  They learn lessons throughout their deliveries like, no matter what feathers you wear it is what is inside that matters. Little children are going to enjoy the cute characters and the music that goes along.  They even sing in several of the videos. Episodes: You've Gotta Be Kitten Me/Whale, Hello There Panda Excess/A Stinky Situation Cheetah Chase?Training Daze Nursery Schooling/Bunny Bunanaza The Purrfect Little Helper/The Colorful Chameleon Stripe Out/A Splashy Delivery Night Flight/Slippery When Wet T.O.T.S. is brought to you by Dis

Hey all! Most of our readers have probably already seen the epic movie Avengers Endgame that was just recently released on DVD. Our family is a fan of the Avengers, and we have followed the MCU through the many phases and were very excited about this next (and final, at least for the original Avengers) installment. We had heard mixed reviews, although most were positive, so we were hoping for the best when we finally got to see it. Without giving away spoilers (just in case somebody still hasn't seen the movie), the plot line picks up immediately after the events of Infinity War, with half of the world's population dusted. Iron Man and Nebula do make it back to earth (surprise, right?) and the remaining team members travel to fight Thanos. Needless to say, this fight doesn't result in the hoped-for outcome, which leads to a five year gap and we pick the story back up as the team has scattered to various places. The rest of the movie is the reassembling of the surviv

Hey neighbors!! My family loves movies from the Kendrick brothers!! And we are so excited to be able to participate in announcing the release of their newest movie, Overcomer to theaters on August 23rd!! Be sure to watch the trailer below.  This movie looks so interesting and we personally can't wait to see it!! Synopsis: Life changes overnight for coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team’s state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down and hundreds of families begin moving away, John must come to grips with the challenges facing his family and his team. Urged by the school’s principal to fill-in and coach a sport he doesn’t know or like, John is frustrated and questioning his worth ... until he crosses paths with a student struggling with her own journey. Filled with a powerful mix of faith, a twist of humor, and a ton of heart, the Kendrick Brothers return

Hey Neighbors!! We have the August Gramma in a Box !! This is a family favorite!!  This month's theme was Beach Party Treats!!  Super fun to make. As always Gramma in a Box comes prepared for you to jump right in and create some amazing treats.  I love that she includes the recipe cards, as well as a general information card. The first card gives you general information, including what treats you will be making, and the other items you will need to complete the projects.  The actual recipe cards have step by step instructions to make your special treat.  On the back of the card is a list of ingredients with possible allergens, such as wheat and soy for example. PROJECT ONE The first project this month was Goldfish Bowls.  This was a really cute idea.  We melted our chocolates, dipped marshmallows into the blue chocolate, dipped the bottom of the marshmallows into crushed graham crackers for sand, and then added colorful Goldfish Crackers to the side.  Pret

Hey neighbors!! I am sure many of you have seen The Secret Life of Pets 2 in theaters, but today it released digitally and August 27th it will release on Blu-ray and DVD.  Be sure to add it to your collection. The Secret Life of Pets 2  explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between them, the families that love them and answers the question: What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home? Terrier Max (Patton Oswalt) is coping with major life changes after Katie’s marriage and the arrival of a toddler, Liam. Meanwhile, Gidget (Jenny Slate) tries to rescue Max’s favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment with a little help from her feline friend, Chloe (Lake Bell), who has discovered the joys of catnip. And Snowball (Kevin Hart) believes, despite the other pets’ teasing, that he’s a superhero after his owner starts dressing him in superhero pajamas. But when Daisy (Tiffany Haddish), a fearless Shih Tzu, shows up to ask for Snowball’s help on a dangerous mi

Modesty and fashion are often seen as being at odds with one another. Many people think dressing modestly means you can't be stylish and vice versa. Our family has always held modesty as being of the utmost importance, and we love finding companies that offer modest options that are cute and feminine as well. One such company that we discovered years ago is Kosher Casual , and they have become one of our favorites for skirts that are feminine, beautiful, and stylish without sacrificing the modesty we desire! I recently received the Long Flowing Skirt for review, and this quickly became one of my go-to wardrobe pieces. This skirt can literally be worn for any and every occasion! I'm not actually sure what my favorite aspect of the skirt is...the pockets, the versatility, the a-line style, the fabric, or the fact that you can toss it in the washing machine/dryer and it comes out wrinkle free and ready to wear! Seriously, this skirt will become your go-to for everyday wear, r