Samantha, Author at Have Sippy Will Travel

TRANSFORMERS: Robots in Disguise Special Primetime Premiere Airs Saturday, March 14 on Cartoon Network

March 14, 2015 by Samantha 1 Comment

Bumblebee Takes the Spotlight in an All-New Animated Series from Hasbro Studios

Cartoon Network will unleash TRANSFORMERS: Robots in Disguise on Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. (ET/PT) with a special one-hour premiere event. The latest installment in the iconic franchise features an all new animation style, and builds upon the lore of the iconic Transformers franchise filled with great humor and lots of fun adventure for fans of all ages.

The new series begins as Bumblebee must step up to be a leader in the years after we left the Autobots in Transformers Prime. Summoned by Optimus Prime to save Earth from a new Decepticon threat, Bumblebee puts his light-hearted mettle to the test after assembling a rogue team of young Autobot action heroes. Bumblebee must balance his job fighting off evil with being equal parts squad leader and coach to a rascally band that needs constant coaxing to learn how to work together. The results are comical when the cool rebel Sideswipe, elite guard cadet Strongarm, bombastic dinobot Grimlock and overly-excited mini-con Fixit must balance keeping the team together with chasing and capturing their new enemies in every episode packed full of action, fun and adventure.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: entertainment Tagged With: tv

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB Activities

March 12, 2015 by Samantha 2 Comments

To celebrate the release of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment’s NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD, how about hosting a Family Movie Night this weekend?

Bring your family together to enjoy this hysterical third and final installment in the franchise. Ben Stiller leads an all-star comedy cast, including Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Rebel Wilson and Ricky Gervais, for one final, fun-filled Night at the Museum. This time, Larry Daley (Stiller) and his heroic friends embark on their greatest adventure yet as they travel to London in order to save the magic that brings the museum exhibits to life. Click Here for activities, apps, and more.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: entertainment, movie

New Tech for You and Yours

March 11, 2015 by Samantha 3 Comments

Not that we are all about the plugging in (in fact, quite the opposite) but there is a time and a place for everything. When you are looking to upgrade, here are some ideas that can make your next trip that much easier.

Tiggly develops interactive apps for toddlers and preschoolers, as it has been shown through research that manipulating physical objects helps develop key skills in early childhood development. Tiggly Counts is an award-winning math learning toy aimed at ages 18 months- 6 years old. The goals of Tiggly is to help children develop spatial reasoning, motor skills, language, and creativity. They have another product in this line available as well, Tiggly Shapes. When you buy the Tiggly Counts package, you receive the counting objects, that children use to interact with the 3 included apps Tiggly Cardtoons, Tiggly Addventure, and Tiggly Chef . Kids can use the apps with mom and dad to help, or on their own. They are pretty proud when they accomplish a task “all by themselves”, and the app and counting objects help them learn counting as well. Available for $30 on http://get.tiggly.com/counts, works with iPhone/iPad and androids.

Painting Lulu is part coloring book, part app. Kids can color in the activity book, then scan the page into their tablet using the included free Painting Lulu app. The art shows up an the screen, where they can keep coloring, retouching, and changing it up as they would like. They can also start with blank pages and go from there. The pages can easily be printed, saved, and shared with parents as well. It comes with the coloring book, app, and digital crayon (stylus) for $9.99 on www.paintinglulu.com. Works with apple and android devices.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: electronics, technology Tagged With: kids, review

Transformers Robots in Disguise New TV Show

March 10, 2015 by Samantha 8 Comments

There is a new kids TV show coming out called Transformers Robots in Disguise, a new take on a classic show. The premiere is Saturday, March 14 at 6pm. Following the premiere, new episodes will be seen every Saturday starting on March 21st at 6:30am on Cartoon Network.

With every fun show comes a great toy line- and since Transformers is already so established (my husband and brothers played with them- and my husband still does- back in the 80’s, and my son loves them now) with great toys that transform as well as blockbuster movies and television shows spanning decades, you know this will be a hit. We watched the first two episodes of “Transformers Robots in Disguise”, and my son loved them and is excited for the new show. I won’t divulge too much information, but the show had a Japanese animation feel (think Pokemon-ish) to the art, and BumbleBee takes the lead from what we saw. This was just fine by my son, who likes the Bee the best. You will see some of your favorites as well as be introduced to many new characters, both human and “bot”. The first two episodes also leave some large questions unanswered, so we ourselves will be tuning in to see what’s going on.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: entertainment, kids, review, toys Tagged With: event, kids app, review, toys, TV show

STRANGE MAGIC – “Creatures & Cast” Featurette

March 9, 2015 by Samantha Leave a Comment

“Strange Magic,” a new animated film from Lucasfilm Ltd., is a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their hilarious misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion. Lucasfilm Animation Singapore and Industrial Light & Magic bring to life the fanciful forest turned upside down with world-class animation and visual effects. Directed by Gary Rydstrom (“Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation,” “Lifted”) from a story by George Lucas.

Filed Under: disney, entertainment

McFARLAND, USA Trailer

March 8, 2015 by Samantha 1 Comment

Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: disney, entertainment

Three Things To Look For In A Garage Part Company

March 7, 2015 by Samantha 1 Comment

In this contemporary era, both commercial business leaders and homeowners find themselves in need of garage parts. Whether you’re in search of great car lifts or a high quality air compressor, the key to success is finding an absolutely amazing garage part company from which to make the purchase. To ensure that you attain exceptional service from a high quality product provider, look for the following things:

1. A Good Better Business Bureau (BBB) Rating.

Before you start purchasing garage parts from a company, you need to know that you’re dealing with a reputable business that operates in integrity and makes ethical market decisions that benefit the consumer. You can learn all about a garage company’s reputation by visiting the BBB website. There, you’ll be able to access information regarding the company’s accreditation and rating with the BBB. If a garage part company has a score lower than an A, try to find a different dealer to do business with. Garage Appeal is a forward thinking, progressive company that has earned an A+ ranking with the BBB. Consider this type of company when you’re ready to get absolutely amazing products.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: Uncategorized