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Back To School with Gomu
Discover fun collectable surprises in every Gomu pack! Each time you open a Pack you have a chance at finding 1 of the Ultra rare Gold or Silver Key erasers. There is over 100 to collect, swap, and play! Hangten with your surf gear or get fashion forward with accessories, theres a Gomu for whatever you’re into! Collect them all and show off the coolest Gomu collection ever!
**** I had no idea what Gomu’s were when my kids kept asking for them, my kids kept telling me they were erasers. When the opportunity came up to review them , I was excited. They really are cute, the erasers come in all different shapes and sizes. My kids immediately chose their favorites. My son chose a school bus, Kenzie chose a tube of lipstick (it actually opens), and Alex chose a bunny. My surprise Gomus were a Drum Set and record player. My husband even thought they were cool, and that is something that rarely happens.
You can find Gomus at all major retailers or on Amazon
for $5.49 (6Pack)
Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided for review. All opinions are my own.
Cars 2 Is Coming To DVD and Blu-ray On November 1, 2011
Disney has made the announcemet that Cars 2 will be available on dvd, blu-ray and combo pack on November 1, 2011.
I am thrilled, we have been waiting for this announcement. We missed seeing Cars 2 in the theatres, as they pulled it early for Harry potter.
Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile and the stunning rookie field spy Holley Shiftwell. Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors.
Here is a never before seen bonus clip Air Mater
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Vampire Diaries Second Season Coming To DVD
The Vampire Diaries follows the life of Elena Gilbert, who falls for a century-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore. Their lives grow more and more complicated as Stefan’s vicious brother Damon returns to town with a vendetta against his brother. The series is set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, a town charged with supernatural history. Other storylines revolve around the other inhabitants of the town, most notably Elena’s younger brother Jeremy, Elena’s friend Bonnie Bennett, who discovers that she is a witch, and their insecure friend Caroline Forbes, who is turned into a vampire.
My favorite couple in season 2 would have to be Caroline and Matt, but I started to realize that maybe Matt would not be the best for her.
A couple I would love to see together: Jeremy and Tyler, Jeremy has had a lot of girlfriends but I have never really liked any and thought they weren’t good for him. Bonnie is kind of the shy, never had a boyfriend type and perfect for Jeremy. I think they make a great couple and I hope they last.
Pre-order your copy of The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season on DVD/Blu-Ray here today: http://bit.ly/mkiZtx !
Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season on DVD/Blu-Ray.
Fashion on Season 4 of Gossip Girl
One of the biggest reasons i love Gossip Girl is the clothes. Now I am nowhere near a fashionista but I love to try. My favorite characters fashions are Serena, she doesn’y put much effort into it, but always looks great. She can pull off almost anything, no fancy stylist or anything
Step on the runway of style with the fabulous 4th season of Gossip Girl on DVD http://bit.ly/r4GTe8!
Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote Gossip Girl Season 4 on DVD.
Fox and the Hound/Fox and the Hound 2 on Blu-ray
When Tod, an orphaned fox cub meets Copper, a coonhound puppy, they make a pledge to be lifelong friends, not realizing that Copper is being groomed to hunt wild animals, including foxes. Copper spends the winter with his owner, Slade, and an older dog, Chief, tracking animals at a remote cabin. When they return, a lonely Tod eagerly greets his old playmate but is stunned when a reluctant Copper joins Slade and Chief to chase Tod through the forest. During the pursuit, Tod escapes but Chief is seriously injured. Seeking revenge, Copper hunts down Tod only to find himself confronting an even bigger enemy, which he and Tod must face together.
Fox and the Hound 2- music takes centerstage as Tod contemplates joining up with “The Singin’ Strays,” a group of harmonizing dogs appearing at the local county fair but dreaming of hitting the big time at the Grand OleOpry. While Tod does his best to fit in with his new friends, Copper finds himself relegated to “roadie,” a position he begins to resent. With the encouragement of Dixie, the “diva” of “The Singin” Strays,” Copper manages to sabotage an important audition. The next day, their differences forgotten, Copper and Tod team up and, using Copper’s superior tracking skills, they locate the Grand Ole Opry talent scout who signs “The Singin’ Strays” (minus Tod, who chooses his friendship with Copper over fame) on the spot.
***** The Fox and the Hound is a great story of friendship, I got the whole family to sit and watch this movie together. The quality didn’t seem as good as some of the New restored Disney movies I have, but the movies were still good. My kids loved the Fox and the Hound and seeing that friends can come from anywhere, even when you are not suppost to be friends with someone. The Fox and the Hound 2 was a just as good as the first, proving friendship has its up and downs but always comes through.
It’s so great that they put the movies together in one case instead of having to different movies!
Retail:$39.99 but you can get on Amazon
Release date: August 9, 2011
Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided by Disney. All opinions are my own.
Barbie Princess Charm School Review and giveawayClosed
Blair Willow, played by Barbie, is an ordinary girl from Gardania who is chosen to attend Princess Charm School to learn princess training. In the school, she makes friends with Hadley and Isla. Dame Devin, one of the teachers, does not like Blair because she looks like the missing Princess Sophia. Dame Devin wants her own daughter, Delancy, to be the royal heir. Blair and her friends must get the enchanted crown to prove that Blair is the real princess.
**** Barbie movies just get better and better! My kids and I loved this movie, yes that right I am almost 27 and I enjoyed a Barbie movie. LOL! Blair is taking care of her family when a great opportunity arrises to attend Princess Charm school. While she is there she learns of secrets of the Royal family, the queen and her family were in a car crash but not everyone died (Princess Sophia was abandoned on a doorstep). While searching the castle they discover a portrait of Blair, but they discover it is actually queen Isabella at ahe 18. They look so much alike! With the help of her friends and even someone who doesn’t really like her. They find the magic crown and learn Blair is the true princess.
This movie is a little like Barbie and the Island Princess, a little of the same plot. It was still good, my daughter had mentioned that it’s not as funny as the other Barbie movies.
We also received two dolls from the new movie. Blair doll does three outfit changes, you can clip on her school top, make her dress short for a party dress, then turn her dress into a ball gown.
The Delancy doll Features a beautiful purple gown with matching purse, neckalace and Tiara.
(Just a note Thats a ring pop in my sons mouth, not a paci.)
My girls loved the dolls, these were the only pictures I could get before they hid from me.
I have 1 Barbie Princess Charm school dvd and doll to giveaway to one US reader
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Contest closes on 10/15/11
Release date: This movie will be released on September 13, 2011
Retail:$19.98 but you can find Barbie: Princess Charm School
on Amazon for $14.99
Disclosure: no compensation was received, a screener copy along with dolls were provided for my review. All thoughts are my own.
Wordless Wednesday August 17,2011
They love the tire swing! I haven’t seen one in years.
Back To School with Dinosaur Train
We are preparing For Kindergarten again this year, as my middle child will now be entering Kindergarten. I am a little nervous since my daughter has never been to preschool or anything, and she is very shy.
Dinosaur Train and Henson has passed along some tips to help get ready for Kindergarten.
- Practice Reading and Speaking- go over the alphabet with your child, letter sounds and more.
- Learn about Color- teach about primary colors and what colors make when you mix them together.
- Develop Fine Motor Skills- work with your child on cutting, buttoning zipping, and more to prepare them for being on their own in school.
- Practice Gross Motor Skills- running, jumping will help get them ready for play, and throwing the ball can help with getting ready for physical education.
Dinosaur Train is introducing lots of products to get your child excited about school like books, color wonder sets, Megabloks, and my favorite Dinosaur Train outfits.
We received a Dinosaur Train outfit to review. It was so adorable on my son. The outfit comes with shorts and a short sleeve top featuring Buddy. It also came with a buttoned up shirt, for those casual affairs. LOL! Unfortunately my son hates button down shirts, i am not sure why but every time I put them on him, he rips them off. He agreed to wear the Dinosaur Train shirt for a little while though.
I actually really like the regular outfit with no button down shirt, It makes him look like an outdoors man.
You can find these outfits at Kohls and Kmart this August and September.
Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, products were provided by the company. All thoughts are my own.
Preparing For School
School starts for us in 23 days, I am counting down the days of being almost child free for a few hours. Alex will be starting Kindergarten and Kenzie first grade. I am excited but nervous, because I am not sure how this year will work out. They are starting half day Kindergarten this year and honestly I will barely have anytime to rest. I will be having to wait for the bus three times a day, every three hours. 8:30, 11:45 and 3:00.
My kids are excited though and that is really all that matters! I’ve spent the last week getting backpacks ready.
Alex’s Gear for school
Kenzie’s Gear:
Disclosure: No compensation was received of any kind, everything in the pictures I paid for. Just sharing some thoughts.