Daddy Daughter Days: 4th of July

 Ah 4th of July. The day we celebrate our freedom through fireworks, water balloon fights, parties, and more. My family and I usually don't do anything special or anything. I'll just be celebrating my 4th with my online friends as we do our little video calls and so on and so forth. Besides 4th of July is kind overrated in my opinion. 

Maybe me and my dad can crack open a game of Joking Hazard while the Missus is at work this evening?

Set It All Free (Sing AMV) (Part of Daddy Daughter Days: Curb Picking and Easy Thrifting)

 I literally JUST woke up right now! So uh, hey! Last night we went to a friend's house for dinner where I brought my handy dandy DVD player with me to watch some Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies (not the fourth one since we don't own a physical copy of it....yet....) But on our way there, my dad was driving a few block away from our house when  OH MY GOD! HE SPOTTED SOME SHELVES ON THE CURB! My mind quickly went to "Oh Lord I'm never gonna hear the end of this" which was half true as when we got home the shelves were still there (I was pretty shocked lol) so when I woke up this morning to see my dad, he informed me that he did in fact drive up to the curb to get those shelves. So I'll be heading to the Salvation Army with my dad in a few minutes (once he's done doing some yardwork outside) and I'll update you guys then :)

Oh btw if you can, feel free to check out this edit I made yesterday (I might remake it since I wanna touch up on a few bits and pieces...) 

Update: Didn't find much at SA sadly. I did find a Freddy Fazbear plush and a Webkinz carrying case. BUT on the bright side, I'm ordering an Ash plush off ebay for $9.99 plush $7.30 shipping. The seller won't be back until Wednesday so there SHOULD be a delay in shipping and other updates. I might share photos when I get her in the mail! See you guys later! -Mariel

Well, I found a decent pair of Levis. Since everything in the store was 50% ya boy scored said blue jeans for $3.50! (Insert DJ air horn sound effect.)

Daddy Daughter Quickie: Happy July!

 Looks like we're approaching a new month! Though tonight still feels like Pride Month to be honest. 

Daddy Daughter Days: $99.95?!?

 

So I was just doing some online browsing while looking for an Ash plushie from Sing. And low and behold I stumble upon THIS! 

Take a look at the price for a second..... 

Some sicko is asking almost $100 for 6-14 inch plush toys that aren't even that old yet! I mean if they were like....high collectible items then yes that would be fine but we're talking 5 year old plush toys. I didn't know looking for an affordable stuffed porcupine would be so difficult. 

Thankfully I settled on this one for only $13 plus.... well idk what the shipping cost will be since its calculated. 

That is.....unless I don't find anything at Salvation Army!

Daddy Daughter Days: Sing 2 Trailer Review

 

Eyo world! Mariel here! So I finally got to sit down and view the trailer for "Sing 2" that's supposedly coming to theaters December 22nd of this year. Prior to me watching the trailer, all  I knew was "Ok so we're making a sequel to Sing" and this lemur character singing Billie Eilish 

(Not gonna lie... this is a really cute design choice.)

So the movie (from how I see it) is that there's an audition for some huge gig of sorts. And all of our favorite characters from the last movie are back and getting ready to perform, but this time they need to be a little more experienced (i.e. taking dance classes and various other concert related stuff....) and apparently a famous singer known as "Calloway" (I forgot his first name, my apologies) who hasn't been in the music business for over 15 years. The Sing crew want him to perform with them for their show. I really won't spoil the rest of it but that's just a good fraction of what the sequel has to offer and I'm excited to have an excuse to go to a movie theater again.

I plan on watching the trailer with my dad when he gets home from work tonight so he can give his 2 cents on this post. In the meantime...

Time to do some Ash hunting!

(I'll hopefully be heading to the Salvation Army over the weekend so I might have some luck there too.)

Clay Calloway is being voice by U2's Bono Vox. How about that?

Also, Brooklyn Nine-Nine alumnus, Chelsea Peretti, is in the mix, so, yeah, I'm in.

Here's more information plus the trailer courtesy of animation scoop!

Daddy Daughter Days: Dreams of Getting a home Movies Box Set

 

So my dad and I bought a portable DVD player at a yard sale yesterday for $2 (what a deal) and I've been busy watching movies and shows on it. I just watched some episodes of "Home Movies" with my dad this morning. 

I plan on getting the other three seasons on DVD at some point but..... I want to get them in the most DIFFICULT way possible....

This is what I'm on the hunt for. A Home Movies boxset released in 2009 in honor of the show's 10th anniversary. (I'm a bit salty they did remake these 2 years ago for the 20th anniversary) this boxset came with the 4 seasons on DVD while complimented with a soundtrack CD, clapperboard, and the almighty Coach MCGuirk totebag. As of now, I already have the season 4 DVD set (which also came with a complimentary CD) but this set would definitely be something fun to add to my collection! And the totebag would give my arms a break from carrying my children. 

(These children, please don't judge)

So, I'll be going through Ebay hoping to find this holy grail. Until then, time to get seasons 1-3 on DVD. (which probably won't be any time soon since its yard sale season and I SUCK at saving money during this time hahahah)

Getting the individual seasons shouldn't be too hard (or expensive), but, with you, it's all about the swag!

Maybe if you save birthday and Christmas money..?

Garage Sale Update!

 My dad and I made out good today! I got a few new\duplicate Webkinz as well as a portable DVD player for $2. 

Live footage of Alvin watching some movie trailers 

(Oh yeah by the way I got another Alvin.)

My dad was most thrilled to get this game by one of his favorite YouTubers

(Joking Hazard Game)

(Unfortunately, there were no game play instructions included, so I guess we'll have to search the web.)

We also got a Simpsons themed Clue game for $2:

(WHAT A DEAL!!!)

By now I'm gonna kick back and relax cuz damn all that walking made me tired. 

Folks, Mariel's been wanting one of these portable DVD players for a while, now.  They'd pop up on eBay or the local craigslist, but would be beyond current budget limitations.  We walked up a driveway at a yard sale and there was a box with the player and all the accessories sitting right there! AND! AND! It was only two bucks!

I asked the guy sitting at the patio table if it worked.

"It worked when I put it in the box," he replied.

"So," I mused, "As long as we don't take it out of the box, it'll work."

It took Mr. Paddy O'Table a beat to figure out I was making one of my famously-hilarious Dad jokes. Then he laughed, so... SOLD!