Been missing your favorite episodes of Friends? #OwnFriendsTV

On September 22, 1994 the first episode of Friends aired on NBC, and since then the series, characters and its infamous taglines have become a global phenomenon. After 236 episodes and its ten season run on-air, the beloved series went into syndication episodes on a number of networks, and in 2015 Netflix acquired the exclusive rights to stream the series; eventually becoming one of most watched shows on the platform, until the close of 2019!

Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player Lets You "Cut the Cable" Forever

If you're like my family you have shows that you can’t wait to watch each week. With the Google Chromecast you can stream your favorite shows right on your TV. And you can and even use voice commands to do it! Honestly it can't get much easier than that, right? Just say what you want to watch from compatible apps and control your TV hands-free. It's kind of like Siri for your television. You can even still use your phone while streaming your favorite shows so there's no interruption in phone service.

Getting started is honestly just as easy as actually working a Chromecast Media Player. Just hop on over to your local Best Buy (or visit BestBuy.com), pick up a Google Chromecast Media Player, next plug it into the HDMI port on your TV and to a power supply, and finally launch and use the Chromecast with a compatible app on your phone.

Features:

All together now
Watch movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, and photos streaming on your TV from all your family's devices.¹

Stream from your phone to TV
Plug Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV and to power and stream your favorite entertainment right from your phone with just a tap. Watch shows, listen to playlists, and more. And while streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do.

Works with the streaming apps you know and love
Enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from over 2000 apps like Netflix, YouTube, YouTube TV, and HBO NOW. Find more at g.co/chromecast/¹

Start streaming with just your voice
Just say what you want to watch from compatible apps and control your TV hands-free, with Chromecast and Google Home working seamlessly together.²

“Ok Google, play Stranger Things from Netflix on my living room TV.” ¹

Upgrade your TV for less
Expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV. It's so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house.

High-speed wireless connectivity
Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi connects to the Internet through your wireless home network (wireless router required and sold separately).

Compatible with your existing HDTV
Easily connects to high-definition televisions with HDMI connectivity.

¹ Subscriptions are required to view some content.
² Google Home, Chromecast, and compatible content required to cast to a TV using Google Home.

Making Dreams a Reality with Vera Bradly & Girl Starter

I've always been a big supporter of shows that support us ladies. I know everyone wants to believe it's a fair world out there and we have the same opportunities that men have, but lets be honest it doesn't always work that way. So when I heard about he new series Girl Starter I was pretty excited about checking it out. The first episode aired on 5-19 and I have to say it was everything I anticipated and more! Now I can't wait to see the next episodes to see how it all turns out.

Vera Bradley partners with the NEW TLC reality competition series Girl Starter, described as a blend of reality hits such as “Shark Tank,” “The Apprentice,” “Project Runway” and “American Idol,” produced by Al Roker’s production company (AL Roker Entertainment), the show is aimed at empowering young female entrepreneurs ages 18-24 and those interested in supporting their dreams.

The competition follows six steps of early phase business building, from ideation through pitch and features entertaining challenges, vibrant guest stars and a grand price of $100,000 in funding and services. The Girl Starter x Vera Bradley episodes will air (Fridays at 7pm EST on TLC) and features Vera Bradley Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard as a guest judge.

If you caught the first episode and would like to shop for the winning bags you can do it online now! But you better hurry they are anticipated to sell out fast!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the above mentioned brand. I received product in exchange for my honest and unbiased thoughts. All thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by my partnership with mentioned brands.

How about some classic TV shows for the long weekend?

I don't know about you, but shows now days just aren't the same as they were when I was growing up. That's why I get so excited when I see old TV shows come out on DVD. Especially when it's the whole season, or multiple seasons. One of the shows I recently found was Quantum Leap. It's something I can enjoy with my kids and not have to worry about their being offensive scenes and profanity. Plus it's a combo pack that has two whole seasons all together!

Seasons 1 & 2 - All 31 Episodes

What if you had a second chance to put things right? Take a trip through time with the daring Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula, TV's Enterprise and NCIS: New Orleans) and his hilarious hologram guide, Al (Dean Stockwell), in 31 extraordinary, groundbreaking episodes of the Emmy® winning series QUANTUM LEAP.

Journey along as Sam leaps into the bodies and lives of people throughout history to "put right what once went wrong." Twisting the hands of fate, he hopes to find some insight into the jump that will finally take him home. Don't miss a minute of the adventure in this combo pack with Seasons 1 & 2.

Another that was actually one of my all time favorites was Knight Rider. To watch David Hasselhoff and Kit on their adventures was so much fun. And now I can share that with my kids so they know exactly what I'm talking about when I refer to "Kit the talking car". Looks like I have plenty of entertainment for the family when the next spell of rain hits!

Season 1
Gear up for action with superstar David Hasselhoff and his supercar, K.I.T.T., as they throttle crime in every high-octane episode from the first season of Knight Rider. The series follows the thrilling adventures of Michael Knight, a detective thought to be dead, who's been given a new face and identity. His assignment: to fight crime with the help of an artificially intelligent, talking car named K.I.T.T., a high-speed, futuristic weapon outfitted with high-tech gadgets and a personality of its own.

Season 2
Ride shotgun with mysterious crime fighter Michael Knight (David Hasselhoff) and the hottest car on four wheels, K.I.T.T., as they chase elusive criminals in each action-packed episode. The heart-pounding second season of Knight Rider packs in even more thrills, more high-speed chases, and more full-throttle excitement with dynamic duo Michael Knight and K.I.T.T. in the action series that left all others in the dust.

Buy it: You can find these and other titles on the Mill Creek Entertainment website.

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Treat dad to a day of movies and relaxation!

Sometimes going out to a movie isn't an option when your budget doesn't allow it, even when you want to celebrate. Fortunately there are ways to celebrate and watch a good movie right at home and it won't break the bank.

Introducing the gift of free TV brought to you by the Mohu antenna, which offers unlimited access to free, over-the-air (OTA) broadcast TV (including ABC, NBC,CBS, FOX, etc) for a budget friendly, one-time fee. This means you can watch your favorite movies and shows in HD without a costly cable or satellite subscription that runs for about $99.10 per month.

Mohu offers different HDTV antennas depending on your needs and location:

The most popular is the Mohu Leaf ($39.99 - $69.99) - a 30 or 50 mile radius, paper-thin, economical design that can be hung and painted to match your room décor.

The Mohu Curve ($49.99 - $79.99) has a chic, arched design and the ability to access broadcasts up to 30 - 50 miles away. It’s perfect to put on display yet powerful enough to give you the shows you want in 1080 HDTV.

Mohu Leaf Metro ($19.95) has a 25 mile radius with a thin, durable HD antenna that's easy on the wallet and perfect for a city resident. Like the Mohu Leaf, the reversible black and white design can also be painted to match any room in the house or apartment.

Since we live in the country just on the outskirts of town the best option for us is the Mohu Leaf 50. It offers me a 50 mile radius to pick up signal from other towns larger than ours.

Now we can sit at home and watch a movie together and enjoy snacks made by the kids with dad for Father's Day! 

Connect with Mohu:
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Have a movie night in with your sweetie Mohu Curve style!

If you're like my husband and I making time and going out to the movies can be difficult. So we tend to stay home and watch movies instead. Plus we really can't see spending the money it costs to go out to the movies either. After tickets, popcorn, other snacks, and drinks you are easily headed toward a $50 (or more) date. Plus what's better than snuggling up on the couch and binge-watching romance movies on TV together? Well watching them for free of course! With a Mohu HDTV antenna offer you can get unlimited access to free, over-the-air (OTA) broadcast TV networks (like ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX) for a budget friendly, one-time fee.

Give the gift of free TV with Mohu

Introducing the gift of free TV brought to you by the Mohu antenna, which offers unlimited access to free, over-the-air (OTA) broadcast TV (including ABC, NBC,CBS, FOX, etc) for a budget friendly, one-time fee.

This means you can watch your favorite holiday movies and shows in HD without a costly cable or satellite subscription that runs for about $99.10 per month. On average, Americans are spending more than $231 per year just on cable box rental fees alone. For that price, you could buy yourself and 10 family members free TV for a lifetime this Holiday!

Mohu offers different HDTV antennas depending on the user’s needs and location:

The most popular is the Mohu Leaf ($39.99 - $69.99) - a 30 or 50 mile radius, paper-thin, economical design that can be hung and painted to match your room décor.

The Mohu Curve ($49.99 - $79.99) has a chic, arched design and the ability to access broadcasts up to 30 - 50 miles away. It’s perfect to put on display yet powerful enough to give you the shows you want in 1080 HDTV.

Mohu Leaf Metro ($19.95) has a 25 mile radius with a thin, durable HD antenna that's easy on the wallet and perfect for a city resident. Like the Mohu Leaf, the reversible black and white design can also be painted to match any room in the house or apartment.

Since we live in the country just on the outskirts of town I opted for the Mohu Leaf 50. It offers me a 50 mile radius to pick up signal. We had been talking for awhile about shutting off our cable but so far had only downgraded to basic because we still wanted access to our local channels for news and sports. Now that we have our Mohu antenna we will probably go ahead and make that final leap and just turn it off completely!

Connect with Mohu:
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Celebrate Father's Day with a gift subscription to Fandor!

Fandor, the premiere streaming service for award winning indie, international, documentary and classic films. They are like Netflix but for diehard cinephiles who love Criterion Collection films, as well as obscure documentaries and hard to find foreign films.

Subscribe: Act NOW and get 50% off gift subscriptions for 6/12-6/23.
• 3 Months for $15 (typically $30)
• 12 Months for $45 (typically $90)

Don't miss the premier of The Dovekeepers on CBS 3/31 & 4/1

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of The Dovekeepers book and DVD in exchange for my review. All images/videos are provided Courtesy of CBS Television Network.

Before receiving this sneak-peek opportunity I had never heard about The Dovekeepers. But when I read about it I knew I wanted to check it out for myself. I received a copy of the book as well as a DVD of the even series for my reviewing. I'm not a quick reader so I opted to watch the DVD first and am currently still reading the book. I don't want to reveal all of the details of the show before you have a chance to watch it, but I will say it's one of those that you'll want to devote your attention to. It's a great story about the women whose lives intersect in a fight for survival at the siege of Masada. The part I like most is that it's based on the true events it's not just another made-up film about one's opinions. It's based off of the historical novel by Alice Hoffman.

The Dovekeepers is a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett that will be broadcast Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 2015 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

While you're waiting on the premier check out this video.

About the film:

Based on Alice Hoffman’s Bestselling Historical Novel About a Group of Extraordinary Women Whose Lives Intersect In a Fight for Survival at the Siege of Masada in 70 C.E.

The project stars Cote de Pablo, Rachel Brosnahan and Kathryn Prescott in the title dovekeeper roles, Sam Neill as first-century Jewish scholar and historian Josephus, and Diego Boneta as a star warrior of the Jewish army at Masada. The series is based on Alice Hoffman’s bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel about a group of extraordinary women whose lives intersect in a fight for survival at the siege of Masada.

Set in ancient Israel, The Dovekeepers is based on the true events at Masada in 70 C.E. After being forced out of their home in Jerusalem by the Romans, 900 Jews were ensconced in a fortress at Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. Besieged at Masada, the Jews held out for months against the vast Roman armies. The project will recount the events from the perspective of a few extraordinary women who arrive at Masada with unique backstories, but a common bond for survival. Additionally, these women, who work together daily as dovekeepers, are all concealing substantial secrets.

Hoffman’s novel was published in 2011 by Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, earning the New York Times’ bestseller status and widespread critical acclaim, including being hailed by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison as “a major contribution to 21st century literature.”

Best Buy is #HintingSeason with the new LG OLED TV #OLEDatBestBuy

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Do you usually get a "family gift" at Christmas time? We try to always get something that will benefit the whole family each year. We've done a flat screen TV, a Playstation, a pool table, and various other things over the years. Basically we try to find something that we can all use and something we actually need too. Plus it gives me the chance to update the technology through out the house. We all enjoy watching movies together and playing video games so having a quality TV is important to us. That's why the OLED TV first caught my eye. I could just imagine us sitting in front of it playing one of our dance games, or watching a movie and eating popcorn.

About the LG  55EC9300 SKU# 7846019 – OLED TV:
• Infinite contrast ratio and stunning color - delivers more natural, lifelike viewing.
• 4 Color Pixel technology enhances color range and accuracy.
• Super thin design (consider how to show visually)
• Find content faster with webOS

What is OLED TV?
The stunning design of LG OLED TV is only 0.21" thick at its thinnest point. Picture quality is spectacular, with Infinite Contrast that ranges from the most blazing whites to the deepest blacks. And, LG's exclusive 4 Color Pixel technology delivers bright, vibrant colors. Learn more here: LGOLEDatBestbuy.com

Your first kiss. A baby's first steps. The majesty of a desert sunset. Some things in life defy all explanation and must be experienced to be believed. Such is the case with LG's latest display technology. With deeper and richer colors, stunning contrast and ingeniously curved screens, it is unlike any technology you've ever seen, and it delivers a picture that exceeds your wildest imagination.

Buy it: Because they want to give you the "Best" price you can get the LG OLED TV for $3,499.99 (a $500 savings) everyday!

Mark Your Calendar!
Best Buy is hosting an LG OLED Twitter Party on Thursday December 4th at 7PM CST. Join the party for a chance to win Best Buy gift cards and other great prizes. Tweet #HintingSeason with your top gifts that you want this Holiday from Best Buy.

How Movies & TV Shows bring us Together

Check out this awesome video that shows how movies and TV shows bring us together.

What we watch doesn't just entertain us, it inspires and moves us. It's the show that gave you the chills. The scene that left you crying from laughing so hard. The movie you watch when you are having a bad day. The things that drive you to be fearless. Make you get up and dance. The movie that makes you ask, "what would Ferris do?" Where the underdogs always come back on top. The storylines that redefine your own life experience. What we watch doesn't just entertain us. It changes us, helps us believe, and overcome any challenge life throws our way. This is the anthem that runs through the core of WhereToWatch.com. Visit the site and find the content you already love.

Feeln Movie Subscription Service & Prize Pack #Giveaway (5 winners) - Ends 11-14

I've owned a Roku box for awhile now and have checked out a few different subscriptions services for watching movies and television shows. I've found some that I removed after the free intro period was over, and I've found a few I'm still using. One of them I have that I've really enjoyed is Feeln. It's full of family friendly movies that we can all enjoy together. The first movie I noticed that was available was Ferris Bueller's Day Off - a great movie in my book. Then I saw The Karate Kid, Grease, Free Willy, and the list goes on. I however ended up starting with the movie Click with Adam Sandler because I remembered it being good for some laughs. It had both of my kids, and even my husband laughing in no time. That to me says a good family movie night. I am so glad that I've had the opportunity to check out Feeln and plan to keep using it with my family. This weekend we plan to check out some of the Feeln originals to see what they are like.

About:
Feeln is a movie subscription service featuring films that entertain, inspire and delight audiences of all ages. Subscribers can enjoy a broad range of movies, including Hollywood blockbusters, critically acclaimed Oscar winners, Feeln Originals, and classic favorites.

Try it now:
You can sign up for a FREE 1-week subscription to try out Feeln for yourself. Feeln can be activated on Roku, XBox, Google TV products, your computer, and on your Apple or Android tablet or phone with their easy to use app.

Win it:
5 lucky readers will each win a 1-year Subscription to Feeln.com and promo prize pack. This giveaway will end November 15th at 12:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Check out Signed, Sealed, Delivered on Hallmark

I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of the Hallmark channel and all of the great movies they have on. So I was pretty excited when I heard about the Hallmark television series Signed, Sealed, Delivered created and Executive Produced by Martha Williamson. I remembered the producer from Touched By An Angel so I figured it was worth checking out.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered 

The new original series "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" is a wonderful combination of romance, comedy and drama that follows the lives of four postal detectives who transform themselves into a team of detectives to track down intended recipients of undeliverable mail. Their missions take them out of the office where redirected letters and packages can save lives, solve crimes, reunite old loves and change futures by arriving late but somehow always on time. The team includes charming Oliver O’Toole (Eric Mabius), the group's leader is a man of faith who prayerfully approaches his work with the goal of making a difference in people's lives; new team member, Shane McInerney (Kristin Booth), a technophile who brings 21st century sensibility to the group; free-spirited, “girl next door” Rita Haywith (Crystal Lowe) who has a photographic memory; and lovable Norman Dorman (Geoff Gustafson), a master in conventional research methods.

The show airs SUNDAYS, 8/7c on Hallmark

This incredible series even incorporates scripture in its themes and in the conversations between characters. In FACT, The American Bible Society has built a Bible study to go with the series. A seven-day Bible reading experience to dig deeper into the meaningful biblical themes revealed in each episode of Signed, Sealed, Delivered.

So far I've only seen the first episode and I'm already hooked. Right off it had me intrigued as to where the first letter that was found would take them. It was one of those things that hooks you as soon as the letter is revealed. It's a really interesting journey to watch, and the characters in the series keep you entertained along the way. I can't wait to check out the Bible study that goes along with the series and watch the next episode next Sunday night!

You can keep up with all the latest from Signed, Sealed, Delivered and the producer here:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered Website

Signed, Sealed, Delivered on Facebook

Facebook for Martha Williamson

Hulu Plus and Hulu Kids for the holidays!

Just in time for Christmas break, Hulu Kids is bolstering its family viewing offerings with beloved titles like "Sesame Street," "Thomas and Friends," and "Bob the Builder," along with Spanish-language titles "Plaza Sesamo," and "El Mundo de Elmo."

Hulu Plus and exploring their new Kids Hub

Hulu launched Hulu Kids -- a one-stop shop for kids to enjoy premium TV content whenever and wherever they want through Hulu Plus.

With the growing library of kids content on Hulu Plus, from Nickelodeon and PBS shows to Lionsgate Kids titles, Hulu Kids on Hulu Plus makes it easy for little ones to watch their favorite shows in a safe, commercial-free environment.

  

The hub is now available on the Sony Playstation 3 and to Hulu Plus subscribers logged in on the Hulu website. Find Hulu Kids at http://www.hulu.com/kids. Also available on these devices.

Hulu Kids Features:

• Recommended Content: Kids can browse through recommendations by age group or interests such as "Dino Time," a category made just for dinosaur lovers and "Cartoon Favorites," featuring popular animated shows like "Arthur" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." 
• Educational Shows: Proving that learning can be fun, Hulu Kids also offers educational children's programming like "Super Why!," "Word World," and others. 
• Secure Browsing: Recommended programming is limited to commercial-free shows within Hulu Kids, so young viewers can securely discover new shows or jump to their favorites like "iCarly," "Spongebob Square Pants," "Caillou," "Thomas and Friends," "VICTORiOUS" and much more.  
• Ad Free: All content on Hulu Kids will be available without advertising.  

My Take:
I was given a 3-month trial of Hulu Plus so my family could check it out first hand. I have to say it almost has me convinced to give up cable. (Something I've actually been thinking about for a long time.) It has pretty much all the shows my kids love to watch all in one simple place.  And if they miss an episode they can always go back and watch it anytime it's convenient for them.  Did I mention you can watch it anywhere! I love that they can access their favorite shows any where my iPad can pick up a WiFi signal through Hulu online. And now that most places (including doctors offices) have free WiFi it's a GREAT way to keep them busy while you're taking care of other things.

Do you think you would enjoy Hulu Plus? Join Hulu Plus now and will get 2 weeks free to try it out!

Disclosure: I was provided with a free trial of Hulu Plus in exchange for my honest opinions. No other form of compensation was received and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Get Game-Day-Ready With New Super Bowl XLVII Teasers from Hulu AdZone

GET GAME-DAY-READY WITH NEW

SUPER BOWL XLVII TEASERS AND ADS ON HULU ADZONE

On Feb 3rd, Check-in to the Super Bowl on GetGlue and

Get A FREE Month of Hulu Plus 

WHAT: Cheerful Jamaican accents, a cheetah foot race, an ambitious prom night and Kate Upton! On Hulu AdZone, fans can now catch an sneak peek of the most-talked-about upcoming commercials airing during Super Bowl XLVII. Hulu AdZone, presented by Toyota, is the only destination where viewers can get a first look at leaked Super Bowl teaser ads of 2013 all in one place. Fans getting ahead of the game can enjoy the newest leaked ads and teasers, right now, from Toyota,Audi, Skechers, Hyundai, Walt Disney Pictures, Kia, Cars.com, GoDaddy.com.

In addition to getting a first look at the entertaining teasers and ads (check back as we add more leaked ads between now and the big game), users will get access to the following features:

• Free Month of Hulu Plus: On February 3^rd, fans that check in to the Super Bowl on GetGlue earn a Hulu AdZone sticker and a FREE month of Hulu Plus.

• Pick The Winner: Fans can watch, share, and vote for their favorite Super Bowl ads on game day. (You'll just need a Facebook account to cast your vote). As soon as one team wins the Super Bowl, Hulu will tally the votes and announce your pick for the best ads of Super Bowl 2013 and share our picks for best celebrity cameos, cutest critters and more.  

• Mobile Access & Xbox 360: For the first time, fans can receive content not only on their iOS and Android supported mobile devices, but on their Xbox 360 via the Internet Explorer browser on the Xbox 360 (no Hulu Plus subscription required). Simply go to www.hulu.com/adzone to enjoy the complete Hulu AdZone experience on your phone, tablet and Xbox 360.

WHEN: Now! In addition to the teaser ads launching today, we will continue to add more new and leaked ads to HuluAdZone between now and game day. Voting for the best Super Bowl ads opens on February 3rd at kick-off and closes at the end of the game. Votes will be tallied and results will be shared after the big game.

WHERE:  HuluAdZone on Hulu and Hulu Plus: http://www.hulu.com/adzone.