I'm not crying, I just have something in my eye

Ok, you know those people who are moved to tears by hallmark commercials?...

Let me say right now that I am not one of those people.

And yet, every time I see this Target commercial I get a little misty eyed. It's just so freaking adorable. It's an amazing look at a family who loves one another and has fun together. I think it makes me emotional because it is a reminder of the important role our families have and why the family unit of one man and one woman, is so essential. Not to mention the fact that it totally makes me appreciate my family even more and it makes me want to settle down and start a family of my own.

In different seasons of our lives we some times wonder about why we are here or if life has some deeper meaning. But deep down I think we all know that we are hear to love and be loved.

Another amazing thing about this ad is that the fun activities are based around the home. Only one of the activities is not at home, when the kids are playing soccer. It's so easy to get caught up in "join this group", "sign up for this league", "make sure the kids are involved in x, y and z and they will grow up to be successful adults". But honestly, all kids really need is their parents to spend time with them.

Note: They are a married couple. I noticed the wife is wearing a wedding ring in the poker table scene.

Thank you, Target.
Essentials September 2009: Meet Linda

Oh Snap!!!

So the other day I turned on the TV and an infomercial was on for a product called the Flavor Wave Oven… a revolutionary infrared oven that is restaurant quality but available now for a three easy payments of... blah blah blah I was about to change the channel when the host turns and says, “Mr. T why don’t you come over here and let me show you this...” WHAT!?! Nooo way! And suddenly there he was. THE Mr. T!! From the A-Team and Rocky! Holy Crap!!! Where do I begin?... First of all, Mr. T is still alive? Where in the blazes has he been the past decade? This is too much. Please tell me Mr. T did not come out of retirement to do an infomercial.

I was enthralled. I seriously sat down and watched the entire thing. There he was with his trademark hair style and looking just as intense and ready to beat somebody up as ever. I kept waiting for him to say “I pity the fool who doesn’t buy the flavor wave” and then it happened. The host made Mr. T a birthday cake which was odd since it wasn’t his birthday. (his words) But since she made it with the flavor wave he said, “I pity the fool who turns this down.” Brilliant. I almost want to buy one. Almost.

Honestly, you can go to the website and buy your own flavor wave if you don't believe me.

Stay healthy America and call now...