Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5 STARS!!!
Release Date: February 12, 2010
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Director: Garry Marshall
Cast: Ashton Kutcher, George Lopez, Hector Elizondo, Shirley MacLaine, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Carter Jenkins, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah, Taylor Lautner, Emma Roberts, Bryce Robinson, Taylor Swift, Matthew Walker, and more.
Valentine's Day is an enjoyable movie that entertains you and brings laughter into your day. There are many storylines going on at the same time but are woven well together. Valentine's Day explores all the various love relationships - senior citizens that are still in love years after meeting, new budding love on the horizon, a child/parent love, and many more. Gather a group of women and men alike and go see this film. Enjoy!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Amazing Jakes - Plano, TX - Family Entertainment Review
Rating: 4 out of 5 STARS!!!
Amazing Jake's
831 N. Central Expway
Plano, TX 75075
972-509-JAKE (5253)
http://www.amazingjakes.com/
Amazing Jake's is an all-you-can-eat-buffet restaurant and indoor entertainment place for all ages. Here you will find rides like go-karts, bumper cars, carousel, train, and more. Also housed in this amusement space are fun activities like putt-putt golf, laser tag, a rock climbing wall, and an arcade area with games like mini-bowling, skee-ball, air-hockey, basketball, jump rope, and many more fun games for toddlers as well as the bigger kids.
Amazing Jake's is a fantastic place to beat the heat in the summer or freezing temps outside in the winter and still be able to enjoy the activities--only INDOORS!!! There is enough inside to keep the entire family busy and happy for several hours. This is a newer facility and everything is clean and organized. The buffet offers salad, soups, pastas, baked potatoes, pizza, desserts, and drinks. I found the salad, pasta, baked potato, and most of the desserts to be good. I found the pizza to be improved over the last time we went. My family and I enjoyed the movie dining room. It contains 4 Big Screen TV's and glow in the dark walls. You will also find a Sports dining room with a few smaller TV's as well and quite a few larger dining areas throughout. This is on the pricey side but you can get an unlimited pass that includes the food, all rides and activities, and it also gives you 20 points on your playcard toward arcade games as well per person - for 3 hours! There are tickets given for each game played and can be traded in for prizes. I highly recommend Amazing Jake's for a family day out or for an amazing birthday celebration!
FYI: In order to participate on the rock climbing wall, you must be wearing closed-toe shoes. Save on the expense if you print off online coupons. Another way to save some money would be to purchase unlimited passes for the kids only. I do not recommend paying individually for every activity as it will exceed the unlimited pass price.
Amazing Jake's
831 N. Central Expway
Plano, TX 75075
972-509-JAKE (5253)
http://www.amazingjakes.com/
Amazing Jake's is an all-you-can-eat-buffet restaurant and indoor entertainment place for all ages. Here you will find rides like go-karts, bumper cars, carousel, train, and more. Also housed in this amusement space are fun activities like putt-putt golf, laser tag, a rock climbing wall, and an arcade area with games like mini-bowling, skee-ball, air-hockey, basketball, jump rope, and many more fun games for toddlers as well as the bigger kids.
Amazing Jake's is a fantastic place to beat the heat in the summer or freezing temps outside in the winter and still be able to enjoy the activities--only INDOORS!!! There is enough inside to keep the entire family busy and happy for several hours. This is a newer facility and everything is clean and organized. The buffet offers salad, soups, pastas, baked potatoes, pizza, desserts, and drinks. I found the salad, pasta, baked potato, and most of the desserts to be good. I found the pizza to be improved over the last time we went. My family and I enjoyed the movie dining room. It contains 4 Big Screen TV's and glow in the dark walls. You will also find a Sports dining room with a few smaller TV's as well and quite a few larger dining areas throughout. This is on the pricey side but you can get an unlimited pass that includes the food, all rides and activities, and it also gives you 20 points on your playcard toward arcade games as well per person - for 3 hours! There are tickets given for each game played and can be traded in for prizes. I highly recommend Amazing Jake's for a family day out or for an amazing birthday celebration!
FYI: In order to participate on the rock climbing wall, you must be wearing closed-toe shoes. Save on the expense if you print off online coupons. Another way to save some money would be to purchase unlimited passes for the kids only. I do not recommend paying individually for every activity as it will exceed the unlimited pass price.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Custom Royal Roofing - Business Review
Custom Royal Roofing - 5 out of 5 STARS!!!
1234 Chippewa
Richardson, TX 75080
972-235-6029
www.customroyalroofing.com
A friend recommended Royal Roofing and its owner, Mike Amyx, to take care of our roofing needs after a hail storm. We spoke with the owner on the phone and at length in person during the estimate process. He is a very friendly Texan, hard working, and an honest man that you can trust and feel comfortable with. I believe he has your best interest at heart and will give you a fair price, monitor the crew, and go above and beyond to make sure that you are well taken care of and that your home will be secure with a new roof that he and his company lays down for you.
He will take care of filing the insurance claim for you and follows up with phone calls, walk-throughs, etc. I am pleased with the roof and the clean-up efforts that were done, both by the owner and crew, to ensure that no nails or debris were left behind for my kiddos to find in the yard.
Royal Roofing has been in business for almost 20 years and is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. I highly recommend this company for your roofing needs.
1234 Chippewa
Richardson, TX 75080
972-235-6029
www.customroyalroofing.com
A friend recommended Royal Roofing and its owner, Mike Amyx, to take care of our roofing needs after a hail storm. We spoke with the owner on the phone and at length in person during the estimate process. He is a very friendly Texan, hard working, and an honest man that you can trust and feel comfortable with. I believe he has your best interest at heart and will give you a fair price, monitor the crew, and go above and beyond to make sure that you are well taken care of and that your home will be secure with a new roof that he and his company lays down for you.
He will take care of filing the insurance claim for you and follows up with phone calls, walk-throughs, etc. I am pleased with the roof and the clean-up efforts that were done, both by the owner and crew, to ensure that no nails or debris were left behind for my kiddos to find in the yard.
Royal Roofing has been in business for almost 20 years and is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. I highly recommend this company for your roofing needs.
All Pro Door Repair - Business Review
All Pro Door Repair - 5 out of 5 STARS!!!
P.O. Box 794275
Dallas, TX 75379
972-624-1515
http://www.allprodoor.com/
I called All Pro Door Repair today to come out and fix my garage door that came off the track due to a popped wheel and cable wire. The person I spoke with on the phone was nice, answered questions I had, gave me an estimate over the phone, and offered to send someone over within the hour that was in my area.
Craig, the technician that arrived, was very friendly and informative about my options. He did an outstanding job and gave me a fair price, even lower than the phone estimate quoted. I am completely satisfied and highly recommend this company for your residential or commercial needs.
P.O. Box 794275
Dallas, TX 75379
972-624-1515
http://www.allprodoor.com/
I called All Pro Door Repair today to come out and fix my garage door that came off the track due to a popped wheel and cable wire. The person I spoke with on the phone was nice, answered questions I had, gave me an estimate over the phone, and offered to send someone over within the hour that was in my area.
Craig, the technician that arrived, was very friendly and informative about my options. He did an outstanding job and gave me a fair price, even lower than the phone estimate quoted. I am completely satisfied and highly recommend this company for your residential or commercial needs.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Blind Side Movie Review
Rating: PG-13 - 5 out of 5 STARS!!!
Release Date: November 20, 2009
Genre: Drama/Biography/Sport
Director: John Lee Hancock
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, Lily Collins, Ray McKinnon, Kim Dickens, Kathy Bates, and more.
FYI: Bring tissues as it will tug on your heartstrings!
Warning: Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug, and sexual references.
Release Date: November 20, 2009
Genre: Drama/Biography/Sport
Director: John Lee Hancock
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, Lily Collins, Ray McKinnon, Kim Dickens, Kathy Bates, and more.
The Blind Side is a very poignant story that will resonate with everyone. It tells of divides that exist but that love and compassion can conquer unconditionally. You will leave the theater feeling inspired to live a better, more meaningful life. I highly recommend you see The Blind Side.
Sandra Bullock was brilliant in this role and her performance was flawless. She deserves to win an Oscar for her portrayal in this film. This elevates her career to a whole new level of excellence. She embodied the character completely and you no longer saw the nuances of Sandra in this part. Child actor, Jae Head, gives a breakout performance as well on screen. Accolades!!
FYI: Bring tissues as it will tug on your heartstrings!
Warning: Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug, and sexual references.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Dear John Movie Review
Rating: PG-13 - 4 out of 5 STARS!!!
Release Date: February 5, 2010
Genre: Romance/Drama/War
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Cast: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas, and more.
Dear John is an endearing film about an improbable romance between two people from different worlds. You will experience many emotions when investing in this story that tells of two great loves; that of a father and son, and a new found love that tries to go the distance during war time while facing the challenges that presents.
Richard Jenkins delivers an outstanding performance in his supporting role. Dear John does not have the same appeal as The Notebook but does offer old-fashioned charm and romance and makes for a great date movie. Enjoy!
FYI: Bring tissue and wear waterproof mascara ladies.
Warning: Rated PG-13 for some sensuality and violence.
Release Date: February 5, 2010
Genre: Romance/Drama/War
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Cast: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas, and more.
Dear John is an endearing film about an improbable romance between two people from different worlds. You will experience many emotions when investing in this story that tells of two great loves; that of a father and son, and a new found love that tries to go the distance during war time while facing the challenges that presents.
Richard Jenkins delivers an outstanding performance in his supporting role. Dear John does not have the same appeal as The Notebook but does offer old-fashioned charm and romance and makes for a great date movie. Enjoy!
FYI: Bring tissue and wear waterproof mascara ladies.
Warning: Rated PG-13 for some sensuality and violence.
Great Wall Super Buffet - Frisco, TX - Restaurant Review
4 out of 5 STARS!!!
Great Wall Super Buffet
2750 Preston Rd.
Frisco, TX 75034
214-705-0200
I drove by the area in the afternoon and found it to finally be open with a Grand Opening Banner on display and immediately decided on it for dinner. We have been looking forward to another buffet in Frisco. Upon our arrival at 6:45 pm, we took a number and were told it would be a 30 minute wait. Pleasantly surprised, it only took 15 minutes to be seated.
The restaurant is draped in grandiose fashion with lovely chandeliers, art work, and niceties. It is inviting, spacious, and well organized. The buffet was clean and stocked often. I am not a fan of seafood but there was a large selection of sushi, oysters, shrimp, and crawfish if you enjoy these foods. You will find a nice soup, salad, fruit, and dessert bar as well. It was refreshing to find many items that even the pickiest kids will eat which makes for a more enjoyable dining experience. I sampled almost all of the dishes and found them to be delicious. My children said their food was good too and we plan on returning.
A couple of disappointments were the dinner price buffet for my daughter, she was charged the adult price of $12.95 for her buffet and the waitstaff did not speak or understand much English so communication is difficult when asking questions.
Overall, the staff were friendly and attentive to refills and the food was good. I recommend the newly opened Great Wall Super Buffet in Frisco, TX even though I have seen a few negative reviews. Go check it out for yourself!
Great Wall Super Buffet
2750 Preston Rd.
Frisco, TX 75034
214-705-0200
I drove by the area in the afternoon and found it to finally be open with a Grand Opening Banner on display and immediately decided on it for dinner. We have been looking forward to another buffet in Frisco. Upon our arrival at 6:45 pm, we took a number and were told it would be a 30 minute wait. Pleasantly surprised, it only took 15 minutes to be seated.
The restaurant is draped in grandiose fashion with lovely chandeliers, art work, and niceties. It is inviting, spacious, and well organized. The buffet was clean and stocked often. I am not a fan of seafood but there was a large selection of sushi, oysters, shrimp, and crawfish if you enjoy these foods. You will find a nice soup, salad, fruit, and dessert bar as well. It was refreshing to find many items that even the pickiest kids will eat which makes for a more enjoyable dining experience. I sampled almost all of the dishes and found them to be delicious. My children said their food was good too and we plan on returning.
A couple of disappointments were the dinner price buffet for my daughter, she was charged the adult price of $12.95 for her buffet and the waitstaff did not speak or understand much English so communication is difficult when asking questions.
Overall, the staff were friendly and attentive to refills and the food was good. I recommend the newly opened Great Wall Super Buffet in Frisco, TX even though I have seen a few negative reviews. Go check it out for yourself!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Jump'N Land - McKinney, TX - Family Entertainment Review
Rating: 3 out of 5 STARS!!!
Jump'N Land
2040 Redbud Blvd. #100
McKinney, TX 75069
972-540-0800
http://www.jumpnland.com/
The best thing about this place is its free play hours. Jump'N Land is open 7 days a week and no prior reservation is needed. Most indoor bounce houses cater to only birthday parties on the weekends. Here you will find 5 inflatables to enjoy. These provide you with the opportunity to climb, jump, bounce, slide, and shoot baskets.
Also in the play area, you will find a plastic tunnel with soft pads, a plastic jungle-gym slide set, and a few plastic rocking toys. A mini-arcade, snack bar, and stuff-an-animal are located in the lobby.
The primary audience is for ages 7 and under. On your next rainy day or when you are looking for a spur-of-the-moment kind of place to take the kiddos, stop by and explore!
Weekends $10.00 per child (all day pass)
Mon-Th 10 am-3 pm; Friday 10 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm; Sun 12:30 pm-6 pm
Jump'N Land
2040 Redbud Blvd. #100
McKinney, TX 75069
972-540-0800
http://www.jumpnland.com/
The best thing about this place is its free play hours. Jump'N Land is open 7 days a week and no prior reservation is needed. Most indoor bounce houses cater to only birthday parties on the weekends. Here you will find 5 inflatables to enjoy. These provide you with the opportunity to climb, jump, bounce, slide, and shoot baskets.
Also in the play area, you will find a plastic tunnel with soft pads, a plastic jungle-gym slide set, and a few plastic rocking toys. A mini-arcade, snack bar, and stuff-an-animal are located in the lobby.
The primary audience is for ages 7 and under. On your next rainy day or when you are looking for a spur-of-the-moment kind of place to take the kiddos, stop by and explore!
FYI: Don't forget your socks!
Weekdays $8.00 per child (all day pass)Weekends $10.00 per child (all day pass)
Mon-Th 10 am-3 pm; Friday 10 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm; Sun 12:30 pm-6 pm
Thursday, February 4, 2010
www.PimpMyContainer.com - Business Review
See www.pimpmycontainer.com Affordable housing for the masses that is Green and takes half the time to build and set up your home. Perfect also for disaster victims like in Haiti and around the world. Check out this website. This CAN and WILL make a difference in the lives of others.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Cafe Brazil - Dallas/Addison, TX - Restaurant Review
Rating: 4 out of 5 STARS!!!
Cafe Brazil - Addison
4930 Beltline Rd. #100
Dallas, TX 75254
972-386-7966
cafebrazil.com
Cafe Brazil is located near many of Addison's entertainment venues and serves patrons 24 hours a day on Fridays and Saturdays. I dined on the BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger and fries. This was one of the best burgers that I have experienced. All of the ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. Our waiter was friendly and attentive to the table and prices were affordable. I recommend Cafe Brazil when in the area.
Cafe Brazil - Addison
4930 Beltline Rd. #100
Dallas, TX 75254
972-386-7966
cafebrazil.com
Cafe Brazil is located near many of Addison's entertainment venues and serves patrons 24 hours a day on Fridays and Saturdays. I dined on the BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger and fries. This was one of the best burgers that I have experienced. All of the ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. Our waiter was friendly and attentive to the table and prices were affordable. I recommend Cafe Brazil when in the area.
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