Even wonder how the studios make animated movies? If you do The Alchemy of Animation is a book you should read. This book explores the role of the directors, story artists, songwriters, and animators who each play role in the final product that we all see at the theater.  We get too see the digital techniques of filmmaking and behind-the-scenes work from many of the current Disney films.  We get to see scenes from Chicken Little, Meet the Robinsons, and Bolt.  We even get to see the stop-motion animation of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach.  I knew that a lot of work went in behind the scenes to make these movies as great as they are, but until now, I really never understood HOW much work.  There is just so much stuff that goes on behind the scenes until now.  If you are interested in animation or how these blockbuster cartoons are done, then you need to check out The Alchemy of Animation.  It is definitely a great book to look at and read.

One of the many things we need to do before we have family over for the holidays is clean.  Perfect Planet tries to make our lives with their new product called Squeeze and Clean Floor Cleaner.  It is as easy to use as the title implies.  You literally just need to squeeze the bottle onto your floor, mop with a damp mop, and let dry.  That’s it!  The best part is that this floor cleaner is ecofriendly.  It is made without using harsh petrochemicals, ammonia, VOC’s and phosphates.  You can use it on finished hardwood, linoleum, vinyl, laminate, ceramic tile, marble, grouted tile and non-porous hard surface flooring.

Perfect Planet’s Squeeze & Shine Floor Polish works in conjunction with the Floor Cleaner.  Using it can’t be easier.  Again, all you need to do squeeze it on your floor, spread with a damp mop, and wait 15 minutes for it to dry.  You will definitely notice a difference right after your first use. It will also make your floor more resistant to dirt, scuff marks, and scratches.  It contains no heavy metals, ammonia or formaldehyde.

If you read my post before this one, I have also reviewed some additional Weiman products you should also try out.  Now, I know that you would love to have some of these products in your home, so I have arranged a prize pack valued at $100 for one of my lucky readers.  In this prize pack, there will be:

• Wright’s Silver Polish
• Perfect Planet Floor Cleaner
• Weiman E-Tronic Wipes
• Weiman Leather Wipes
• Weiman Cook Top Wipes (a personal favorite of mine!)
• Wonder Mop
• WonderFiber Cloth

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Ever wonder what to get for the person who has everything? Jones Soda has the answer for you! How about a customized label on a few bottles of their soda (well, actually you order a 12 pack)?  This works not only for the person who you don’t know what to buy for but also for grandparents and other family members.  This also works great for other holidays and even bridal showers.  How awesome would it be to pick up a bottle of this soda at the rehearsal dinner at a wedding and see the bride and groom’s picture on there.

The process is really quite simple.  All you need to do is log into www.myjones.com.  You then submit the photo you want to use.  If you need some ideas, they have a photo gallery of other pictures people have submitted.  Then you pick which flavor of soda you’d like the picture to be one.  There have several flavors including Fufu Berry, Orange & Cream, Blue Bubblehum, and Ameri-cola.  Once ordered, your bottles will show up on your doorstep within 3 – 4 weeks.  A 12 pack sells for $29.99 plus shipping.