Don't Miss the Premiere of All My Children and One Life to Live on Hulu!

*Disclaimer - I am participating in a campaign from One2One Network and The Online Network. I have not received payment for this post. My participation makes me eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated are my own

The shows you grew up with are back and better than ever!

Starting at midnight, April 29th, Hulu is offering 30-minute daily episodes with a recap on Friday. You can also catch them on-the-go with Hulu+ and iTunes. Plus catch fun guest appearances by Snoop Lion, Riff Raff, and Nervo.

Soap operas have long been loved for afternoon entertainment and we all hate to see the family's we have come to love and hate go away. These are off-network now so the gloves are coming off, is that even possible? and their content will be more mature and not suitable for children. I see these as being a great after hours guilty pleasure for busy moms.

New to these classic soaps? Here is the dirt on All My Children:

All My Children revolves around the lives of the residents of fictional Pine Valley. For nearly forty years, this town has seen the trials and tribulations of its dynamic families. Now your favorite stories are back, and more dramatic than ever!

Plot outline
Since 1970, the residents of All My Children's Pine Valley, PA -- including its most famous citizen, Erica Kane (Susan Lucci) have seen their fair share of scandalous hookups, feuds, and devastating murders. Pine Valley luminaries include resident hero Ryan Lavery (Cameron Mathison), Fusion Cosmetics maven Greenlee du Pres (Rebecca Budig), perpetual troublemaker David Hayward (Vincent Irizarry), funnyman Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight), and the unforgettable romantic duo of Angie and Jesse Hubbard (Debbi Morgan and Darnell Williams).

All My Children actors include returning actors Debbie Morgan as Dr Angie Hubbard, Julie Barr as Brooke English,Sal Stowers as Cassandra Foster, Eric Nelson as AJ Chandler, Denyse Tontz as Miranda Montgomery, Jordan Lane Price as Celia Fitzgerald, Ryan Bittle as JR Chandler, Eden Riegel as Bianca Montgomery, Cady McClain as Dixie Cooney, Ray MacDonnell as Dr. Joe Martin, David Canary as Adam Chandler, Heather Roop as Jane McIntyre, and Francesca James as Evelyn Johnson will be returning once the soap moves online.

Connect with All My Children on twitter and Instagram.

Check out the All My Children season preview:

Check out the dish on One Life to Live:

One Life to Live follows the complicated lives of three main families: the wealthy Lords, the powerful Buchanans and the strong-willed Cramers. The quiet simplicity of small town living is often interrupted by the drama between them yet despite the struggles, strong family bonds keep them united.

Plot outline

The good people of Llanview, Pennsylvania, lead complicated lives. In a town of questionable marriage ethics, teenagers grow up fast and fall in love quickly. The quiet simplicity of small-town living on the Llantano River is frequently upset by an over-abundance of multiple personalities who disturb the peace. Despite the jealousy, betrayal, and occasional baby-swapping, Llanview is where the Buchanan, Lord, and Cramer families struggle to retain the strong family ties that have always united them.

One Life to Live actors include Corbin Bleu as Jeffery King as well as returning actors Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord Buchanan, Robin Strasser as Dorian Lord, Tuc Watkins as David Vickers, Robert S. Woods as Bo Buchanan, Kassie DePaiva as Blair Cramer, Jerry verDorn as Clint Buchanan, Florencia Lozano as Tea Delgado, Melissa Archer as Natalie Buchanan Banks, Hillary B. Smith as Nora Buchanan, Kelley Missal as Danielle Manning, Josh Kelly as Cutter Wentworth, and Andrew Trischitta as Jack Manning. Recurring actors include: Sean Ringgold as Shaun Evans, Shenaz Treasury as Rama Patel, and Nick Choksi as Vimal Patel.

Connect with One Life to Live on twitter and Instagram.

Check out the One Life to Live season preview:

Here are the network links to catch your first episodes starting tonight! 

The Online Network - www.theonlinenetwork.com

AMC on Hulu - www.hulu.com/all-my-children

OLTL on Hulu - www.hulu.com/one-life-to-live

Sarah McLachlan is Back!

I feel so fortunate to have been given the opportunity by the One2One Network & Sarah McLachlan Project to preview the upcoming release by Sarah McLachlan, Laws of Illusions available in stores June 15th.

Are you a fan? I am. Sara McLachlan has such a beautiful and haunting voice. I have listened to her emotional ballads on more than one occasion for a good cry. I also have to admit that she would be my first choice for a good old fashioned shower sing-along. I first started listening to her in high school and you can find them on my IPod today.

I was sent 4 of the upcoming songs to preview and I have been playing them all evening. This is Sara's first studio album in 7 years and she is still on top! I will be curious to see what the buzz is around the blogisphere as others get a listen. I will have to enjoy these until I can get a copy of the full album. I promise to let you all know about it when it comes. I can't wait!

I was sent the songs; Illusions of Bliss, Loving You is Easy, Forgiveness & Heartbreak. I think Forgiveness reminded me the most of some of my classic favorites such as Angel & Building a Mystery. I just love how her ballads evoke such strong emotions. I found Loving You is Easy (the album's first single) to be upbeat and catchy. I am sure this song will be a new favorite of mine, too. What can I say, I enjoyed them all.

So, if you are a Sarah McLachlan fan, and even if you aren't you will want to check out Laws of Illusion later this month. Check it out in stores or on ITunes June 15th. Stay tuned for another review when my CD arrives. I can't wait.

If you want a taste, Sarah will be hosting a listening party on her Facebook page beginning June 7th at 10 am, so be sure to "like" her on Facebook and get your own advanced listen to the new album.

*Disclaimer: I received 4 songs for download to write a fair & informed review. No monetary compensation took place. All opinions expressed are my own.

Blockbuster Express - My Hero!

How many times in your life has a DVD saved the day? From entertaining fidgety kids on long trips to curing the rainy day blues, I think we can all agree that renting a DVD can be a busy Mom's secret weapon. ...'Cause we need all the help we can get, right?

As a busy Mom, I know that there isn't always time to even rent a DVD. Taking the whole family down to your local movie rental store can end up being an hour long ordeal. By the time you get home you're too tired to even watch the movie and what seemed like a great idea ended up being quite a chore. Luckily, I've found the perfect solution!

Here is your newest secret weapon: BLOCKBUSTER Express™ kiosks. They make renting DVDs fast, easy, and affordable! You can rent DVDs online for only $1 per night at blockbusterexpress.com and you don't even need a membership to do it.

Through the rent online feature at blockbusterexpress.com, you can create a favorites list, browse available movies at your preferred kiosk, complete the rental of up to three movies at once online and then pick up the DVDs from the kiosk at your convenience. Now you can spend less time renting and more time enjoying your DVDs with your family.




Start planning your next movie night tonight! BLOCKBUSTER Express has offered a special Rent One Get One Free coupon code. The coupon code is 555G13B.

When you rent a movie at the regular price using the code in the banner above*, you'll receive the first night's rental on the second movie FREE. This offer expires on 3/31 so hurry and choose your movies!

*Code is valid thru 3/31/2010. When you rent a movie at the regular price, you'll receive the first night's rental on the second movie FREE. Extra night charges and taxes apply. Limit one per customer. May not be combined with any other offer. Rental terms and conditions apply. Not valid at Blockbuster store locations.

**Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a $250 Visa Gift Card in exchange for this post. No monetary exchange took place.