No Tivo? Try Fancast!

Before my husband and I had children, we didn’t even think about whether or not we would be home or available to watch Ugly Betty or So You Think You Can Dance.  These days, we’re fortunate if we get to watch episodes in the same season!  Just when the good shows are starting, we’re bathing our little boy, reading books, and tucking him in for bed.  After that we head downstairs to clean up from dinner.  By that time, we’re exhausted!

Fortunately, you can stay current with a new site called Fancast.  Here is a little more information from the site:

Fancast gives fans instant access to an extensive video collection of television shows, movies, trailers and clips, so they can tune-in, catch-up and critique their favorite television programming. Fancast also offers comprehensive editorial and blog coverage with in-depth recaps and analysis on what’s hot and happening everyday in the world of television and entertainment.

To be honest, I was quite impressed with their selection of full length television episodes and movies.  I also like the fact that the site is free (just like television).  I will say that if you have a DVR, you probably record your favorite shows (as we do).  But sometimes there is more than one show on at the same time and we aren’t able to record both so this is a really nice fallback.  

Another great thing about the site…minimal or no commercials…so a one hour show is really only about 45 minutes.  Plus, I can watch it when my husband wants to watch The Office or Iron Chef!  

You won’t find EVERY show on the site, but you will find many.  They’re offered in chronological order and you can even catch up on past seasons.  I know there was a time when my son was first born that I watched little to no television for weeks.  

So if you’ve missed the latest Glee or Dancing With the Stars episode, check out Fancast!  

Profuse thanks to One2One who provided the information for this post.

How About a Night Out At the Movies? *Giveaway*

This giveaway is now closed.  Thanks for stopping by.  The winner is  CMC.  Congrats!

I have a vague recollection of the last movie my husband and I saw (except I can’t remember what it was!).  Pretty soon it’s about to get even more difficult since we’re about to have a baby!  However, for those of you who aren’t about to have a baby, and would like a night out at the movies, you may want to consider a new promotion that General Mills is offering.

Going to the movies is expensive.  Right?  I remember when it was $5.00 to see a movie (and I’m not even that old!).  It’s not uncommon to find tickets upwards of $10-12.  Yikes!  No wonder we don’t go to the movies as often.  Between the 2 of us and dinner, that’s one very expensive night (and we don’t even have to pay for a babysitter!).

Starting in November, you can receive a free movie ticket when you buy 2 specially marked packages of General Mills’ Cereals.  Once you’ve made your purchase, visit http://new.emoviecash.com/gmills/ and enter the code found inside each box of cereal.  Then print your free movie certificate (good for admission to any movie at participating theaters).

The brands participating in this promotion include select sizes of Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Trix, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Puffs.  If your family eats any of these, it really isn’t much effort to get your free movie ticket.  You simply do what you normally do.  I for one LOVE Honey Nut Cheerios!  Easy right?

To find a participating theater, just log onto http://emoviecash.com/dis_locator/

Win It! One of you will win a “Movie Moment” prize pack that will include 4 e-movie cash certificates ($12 each) and one (1) free coupon for a General Mills cereal (ARV $54).  Simply leave me a comment with your favorite movie moment.  Comments will close on November 12, 2009 at 10 PM PST.  One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one.

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