THE IDENTICAL Original Motion Picture DVD Review andgiveaway #theidentical

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Drexel Hemsley played by Blake Rayne, rises like a star and changes the music world forever. Meanwhile, his adopted brother Ryan Wade struggles to find a purpose for his life.  It is cool because Blake Rayne plays both characters. Ryan struggles to please his adopted father Reverend Wade.  The Reverend is loving but eternally controlling. Reverend Wade is sure his son Ryan has been called into the ministry. Ryan eventually marries Jenny, played by Erin Cottrell.  Jenny and Ryan's friends encourage him to follow his musical dreams. His two lifelong friends Dino and Avi, played by Seth Green and Joe Pantoliano  are so supportive. Both twins have amazing voices. The Identical spans five decades from the 1930's through the 1970's. It is a fascinating look at the restoration and the reconciliation of a family broken apart by cultural changes, religion and tradition. It is a lesson of love, hope, and redemption that speaks to people of all ages. 

Featuring 23 original songs by father/son co-writing team Jerry & Yochanan Marcellino, The Identical is a must-see late summer blockbuster now on DVD for fans of both classic Rock and Roll, Motown and R+B! Seasoned music industry professional Jerry Marcellino, who has worked with chart-topping acts like Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson, brings his and his son's distinct writing style and breadth of experience to The Identical. 

THE IDENTICAL tells the compelling story of twin brothers separated at birth during the time of the Great Depression. In 1936, William and Helen Hemsley played by Brian Geraghty and Amanda Crew welcome identical twin boys into the world. They realize they can never give these children any kind of a life beyond the desperate poverty that haunted them and so many others in the midst of the Great Depression? An opportunity presents when evangelist Reece Wade played by Ray Liotta reveals that he and his wife Louise, played by Ashley Judd are unable to have children. The Lord prompts William to give them one of the twin boys. Both brothers are born with passion, drive and awesome musical talent, but take very separate paths which eventually converge. The movie takes an interesting turn when the separated twins destinies collide.  I don't want to give away the ending so I am not going to say too much more! I will tell you that Ryan discovers Drexel is more than just his inspiration...he is his identical twin brother that was separated from hiat birth. Ryan question's everything he's ever believed about his family, his dream and his true destiny. 

The Identical, starring Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd, Seth Green, and Blake Rayne is a redemptive movie about a young man, the son of a preacher, who rejects his father’s desire for him to join the ministry and instead embarks on a career as a rock singer. As he struggles to pursue his dream and rise to stardom, he finds love, pain, success, failure and ultimately uncovers a hidden family secret that reveals who he really us. The Identical is a captivating story about a family restored and a life discovered that lifts your soul and warms your heart.

Click here for the official website to learn more. Click here to view and share the trailer with your friends and family!  Take a peek at this special offer from Family Christian http://www.familychristian.com/catalog/product/view/id/291528/ Purchasing the DVD from this link comes with The Identity Series DVD (more info on THE IDENTICAL website)

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Nutritional Yeast from Sari Foods for good health #nutritionalyeast

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I love to use ingredients that taste good but add flavor and still keep me eating healthy.  It is not always easy to find these kinds of options. Years ago I discovered nutritional yeast but I didn't know there were options that were actually healthier for you like the Nutritional Yeast from Sari Foods. I love that it is Non-GMO. One thing I didn't know was that nutritional yeast is actually an ancient Egyptian Superfood. I just think of it as a great way to add some zip to salads, grain salads and other dishes where I want a cheesy flavor but don't want all the calories and fat. Sari Foods Nutritional Yeast gives me that and more with vitamins.  I really like that Sari Foods Nutritional Yeast is all natural and contains no synthetic vitamins to increase the nutritional count. Sari Foods Company really is devoted to making the best products for consumers and that belief includes the understanding that synthetic, man-made vitamins are unnecessary and not healthy for our body.  I think there is already enough stress placed on the kidneys and liver to work overtime in general with all the stuff in the environment so I am glad that this Nutritional Yeast has clean ingredients for my good health.

Sari Foods Nutritional Yeast has an abundance of vitamins and nutrients naturally. If you have never tried it, you will love delicious cheese flavor.  It is the perfect topping for hot popcorn....I found that out years ago in college. Salads, rice, grain salads and more too. Nutritional Yeast adds a boost of flavor and vitamins to makes whatever you are eating more healthy and yummy.  There are tons of healthy nutrients that are naturally present in this molasses-grown nutritional yeast.  What could be better than a supplement like this with no synthetic ingredients, just as nature intended it to be?

If you never tried it, you are in for a little bit of a surprise. Nutritional Yeast is naturally comprised of 50% protein (a complete, bio-available and vegan source) and over 20% fiber.  It contains all 18 amino acids and 15 different minerals (including iron, selenium and zinc) as well as a natural vitamin B-complex and Beta-glucans (known for their extreme immune enhancing properties plus their ability to support cholesterol levels, a healthy heart and other benefits. Plus it tastes great and is easy to add to tons of recipes. Nutritional yeast is a delicious salty, creamy, nutty, cheese-tasting Superfood that can be sprinkled on just about everything you eat. It's naturally very low in sodium and fat and is dairy and gluten free so it is great for almost any diet.  It tastes great on vegetables, tacos, pasta and popcorn. You can add it to soup, baked potatoes, dips and even sprinkle it on salads.

It contains highly absorbable amounts of nucleotides which are the building blocks of DNA & RNA. These ingredients help Nutritional Yeast to support cellular repair and regeneration. Nutritional Yeast also has two antioxidants--glutathione and selenium, these Nutritional Yeast Flakes create a special enzyme called glutathione peroxidase that provides additional immune support.

This nutritional yeast is replete with B vitamins, which is so important. I never realized that 15-40% of Americans are deficient in B vitamins.  Some people show fatigue, brain fog, irritability, depression, and even insomnia from this deficiency. The body depends on B6 to make the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine, which affect both mood and feelings of happiness. Improved Vitamin B intake regulates sleep and helps to balance hormones as well.

It is one of my healthy clean eating diet secrets. It is easy to enjoy guilt-free deliciousness with a quick sprinkle.  I love it on popcorn and I add it to soups and salads all the time. It tastes great and adds an energy boost for me. In addition to being extremely low in calories, fat and sodium, it is dairy free, gluten free, MSG free and chocked full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein. For cooking inspiration, Sari Foods even sends you a free Nutritional Yeast Recipe Ebook with over 50 yummy recipes after you purchase this on Amazon.

You can find this healthy Nutritional Yeast right on Amazon for easy shopping day or night. I used to have a hard time finding it so I am happy it is simple now. 

San-J helps you give a tamari twist to Thanksgiving or Chrismas dinner

A Tamari Twist for a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Meal
From Cranberry Orange Baked Brie to Cherry Chocolate Cake, San-J’s new Asian inspired Recipes Surprise All

It can be a challenge to cook and bake gluten-free meals.  Even more of a challenge when you are considering the holidays. San-J, with their premium gluten-free Tamari soy sauce and Asian inspired cooking sauces has options to make it easier.  They want to wish you a Happy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas by making the task easier with a fun menu.  They crafted a complete new menu of healthy, easy to make, Asian-inspired, gluten-free dishes just for you.  From appetizers to dessert, each unique tasting dish will satisfy everyone this holiday. 

 
San-J partnered with the well known gluten-free chef Carol Kicinski to create 6 new recipes.  Carol used San-J’s line of gluten-free sauces to create dishes include sweet, tangy and Tamari flavors with Pumpkin Coconut Soup, Roasted Cornish Hens and Szechuan Noodles.  For a real Tamari twist, the Cherry Chocolate Cake and Tamari flavored ice cream will impress anyone on your guest list. 

NEW! Holiday Recipes for a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Dinner:

APPETIZER - Cranberry Orange Baked Brie: Baked brie topped with San-J Orange Sauce and cranberry sauce, decorated with chopped pistachios and served with San-J’s gluten-free crackers.
SALAD -  Persimmon Goat Cheese Salad: Tossed green salad with San-J Tamari Ginger Salad Dressing, topped with persimmons, goat cheese, walnuts and pomegranate seeds.
SOUP - Pumpkin Coconut Soup with Thai Peanut: Blended pumpkin with coconut milk simmered with San-J Thai Peanut Sauce.
MAIN - Roasted Cornish Hens with Orange Teriyaki: Cornish hens marinated in San-J Teriyaki Sauce, orange juice, garlic and ginger, roasted to perfection.
SIDE - Szechaun Noodles: Chopped red peppers, onions and cabbage tossed in San-J’s Szechuan Sauce and sesame seeds.
DESSERT - Cherry Chocolate Cake: A delightful dairy free and gluten-free cherry chocolate cake flavored with San-J Tamari Soy Sauce, served with your choice of ice cream.

Are you ready to make it all?  You are one Thanksgiving Mama! That is a major undertaking but it looks totally delicious...I think it would be just fine if you did what I did and choose one or two of these delicious recipes featuring San-J and make that one. You can always save the post or pin any of the recipes to make on another day.  Do what works for you but let me know how the recipes turn out....San-J makes it easy and tasty every time.

SpartanFive Premium Stroller Organizer

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I like to stay very organized. It makes me so much more relaxed and I can enjoy my time at work or with the kids. One of the ways I have found to make it easier to enjoy going out with the baby was by picking up the SpartanFive Premium Stroller Organizer. This is something you can always rely on regardless of where you are heading on any given day. It can fit everything you and the baby need while keeping everything safe and secure. This premium stroller organizer has a tons of storage too including pockets. 

I experience less worries, because I can actually bring extra items just in case of any emergency. This amazing little stroller organzier will help you find exactly what you need, when you or your little one needs it. This baby bag carries everything and more. It has a bunch of useful features and lots of great storage space too.  It makes traveling with your baby and toddlers so much more fun....exactly how it should be.

Some of the great features include 2 extra large cup holders for coffee, baby bottles, water bottles so everyone can stay hydrated. Three extra pockets with velcro fasteners are in the large center compartment. This is a perfect spot to store diapers, wipes, purse or other needs. The top center has a mesh zipped pocket great for pacifiers or small items. The front mesh pocket is great for keys, cell phone, camera or other needs.  

This is well constructed to last for a long time.  It is easy to clean and wipe down. I put it up in a flash and it actually stores flat. It has strong velcro straps to fit almost any stroller. 

You can pick this great stroller organizer up on Amazon for easy shopping anytime.