And So It Goes - Movie Screening

I am a member of Gofobo.com, a site that offers it's users the opportunity to screen films prior to their release and requests reviews in return.

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I was not really excited for this film before going and didn't do much in terms of research on the film either. I suppose I was not disappointing by the film either but I really wasn't wooed by this retirement-age romance film.

The title of the film, “And So It Goes” seems to be a much intended hat tip to the inevitable detours and potholes of life, and the movie all but surrenders — to the kind of geriatric burlesque that seems to be the only game in town for stars of "Social Security age".

When we first meet him, Oren (Michael Douglas) is trying to unload his own estate before retiring — something that would please no one more than the fellow tenants of the lakeside fourplex where Oren lives. Among the residents is widowed lounge singer Leah (Diane Keaton.)

Orens own troubled relationship with son Cameron gives him an estranged adult son (Scott Shepherd), who turns up out of the blue on the eve of a nine-month prison sentence and asks Oren to take care of 10-year-old Sarah (Sterling Jerins), the granddaughter he didn’t know he had. And from there, you can imagine the rest of the film, Oren’s shriveled-up heart enlarges by the requisite two sizes, etc.

Watching “And So It Goes,” it's not hard to become bored with the film and it's easily replicated themes. Whenever the film feels like it might be on the verge of such a turn, it reliably opts for the cheap punch line or easy pathos. In all of the films 93 minutes, you never feel anything significant is at stake for anyone.

Cottonelle’s Summer Clean Care

Earlier this month I received a Cottonelle sample including:

• 3 on-the-go samples of their bum wipes
• 3 one dollar off coupons for Cottonelle products
• A four pack of their Clean Care toilet paper
• A full sized sample of their Cottonelle Fresh Care bum wipes

These samples came from Crowdtap, a user testing, review, and input site that I am a member of.  I was really excited to receive this sample and share opportunity because Cottonelle is a brand that I trust and I love their new #LetsTalkBums adverts and I was hoping to create my own buzz around the topic of clean bums. 

New sampling from Cowdtap and Cottonelle! My Instagram

In this sample and share opportunity, users were given these samples and asked to share the the on-the-go sized packs with two friends. Of course, being the savy sampler that I am I shared all three of the on-the-go packs with friends on the condition that they share their experiences with me. Why do I need to keep one for me when I get the real deal?

After having an opportunity to sample this amazing duo, I'm convinced. How could anything else work so well together? My bum has never felt so clean! I really liked that they leave you feeling much cleaner than just toilet paper.

These freshening cloths are an essential to any bathroom, as sometimes, toilet paper is simply not enough. These cloths are soft and wet and easy to use and even flushable -- with limits. It's recommended that you only flush one or two at a time. These cloths have chemicals as most products do these days but they have not irritated my bum and they are non-toxic.

Keeping it under the sink My Instagram

I love having this duo in my bathroom! The wipes have a great container that make it so only one comes out and make me feel very fresh down there. It's also nice that they are flushable, so they don't just sit in the bathroom trash can. I've even had guests comment on how great they are which seems like the ultimate good review!


These wipes are unlike other products that can be as dry and abrasive as twigs and leaves, Cottonelle moist wipes left me fresh, refreshed, and wanting for nothing! They're thicker, they're better cleaning, and they don't have the same tendency to break up while using them. From the bottom of my, well my bottom, I can't thank Cottonelle enough!

How do you feel about the Cottonelle clean care routine for clean bums? Post about them in the comments!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from Crowdtap.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  

Kleenex brand tissues on-the-go packs

Earlier this week I received a sample of Kleenex brand tissues on-the-go packs from Crowdtap, a user testing, review, and input site. I was really excited to receive this sample and share opportunity because Kleenex is already a brand that I use and enjoy, so why not create more buzz for this great brand?

My Instagram

In this sample and share opportunity, users were given either a full box of Kleenex or an on-the-go pack, like I received and we were asked to make it a part of our home. So here's a picture of that first, but really.. Wouldn't it be so much more at home in somewhere that it can be on the go with me?

These tissues are in the perfect sized packaging to keep in your purse, pocket, bathroom, car, stroller, diaper bag, backpack, boat, really the possibilities are endless. 

The first tissue that you remove from the package can be a bit difficult to get out but, unlike the packaging of other brands or types of pocket packets of tissues, the fact that the package closes so well means that tissues won't fall out!

Not only does the durable plastic packaging and resealable flap keep the tissues clean and moisture out, the tissues do the same with your nose! 

Each flexible plastic package has fun designs on it, mine was a city scape but you can find them with patterns to fit any style!  Favorite color blue? There's designs in blue. Favorite pattern zig-zags? There's designs for that.

What else can I really say about Kleenex? They are the best, they are easy to put in your pocket or purse and are soft, reliable and just great. All-in-all I love this product and would highly recommended it to anyone who is on-the-go regularly, or isn't but loves cute packaging and could sometimes use a tissue!

Do you have uses for Kleenex other than blowing your nose? Cleaning your mirrors? Washing / drying your face? Removing makeup? Crafts? Post about them in the comments!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from Crowdtap.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.