Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 GiveawayClosed

Everybody’s favorite talking Chihuahuas are back! The newlywed Chihuahua parents, Papi (voiced by George Lopez) and Chloe, are surrounded by their playful puppies. When they find out their human owners are in trouble they will stop at nothing to help them out and find themselves on a heroic adventure.  The combo pack includes the “This is My Paradise” music video, Blooper Faux Paws, an interactive game and much more! 

You can see a sneak peek here

I have 2 Blu-ray/dvd combo packs to giveaway

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Alice In Wonderland 60th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review and GiveawayClosed

Film Synopsis:  Alice In Wonderland is a story about a young girl who grows bored listening to her older sister read aloud from a history book about William I of England. While dozing off, she dreams about falling down a rabbit hole that is populated by a peculiar series of misadventures. The always sensible Alice whirls through a world of contradictions, imagination and surprises where she encounters amazing creatures, including the white rabbit, the Queen of Hearts and her playing card army, a Cheshire Cat with a  lingering smile, and the Madhatter, who test her sensibility and courage. In the end it’s all a dream, she is awakened by her sister’s voice.

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Bonus Features:

  • Through the keyhole- A Companion’s Guide to Wonderland – View the movie in this special mode and discover references to the original Lewis Carroll classic – introduced by the voice of Alice, Kathryn Beaumont.
  • Disney View – Watch the movie in this expanded viewing experience with new Disney art in the wings of the screen
  •  Painting the Roses Red game – Help paint the roses red in the Queen’s garden. Careful, or someone could lose their head
  • Walt Disney color TV introduction (1959) – A never-before-seen color TV intro by Walt
  •  Reference Footage: Alice and the Doorknob – Kathryn Beaumont provides an introduction to this newly discovered reference footage of Alice talking to the doorknob
  • Pencil Test: Alice Shrinks – Kathryn Beaumont introduces a newly discovered pencil test of Alice shrinking
  • Reflections on Alice
  •  Operation Wonderland (now in hi-def)
  •  “I’m Odd” newly discovered Cheshire Cat song and intro
  •  Thru the Mirror Mickey Mouse animated short (now in hi-def)
  •  One-hour in Wonderland
  •  An Alice Comedy: Alice’s Wonderland
  • Original theatrical trailers (1951 & 1974)
  • Art Gallery (new designs and images)
  • The Fred Waring Show (Excerpt)
  • Deleted Scenes

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**** I haven’t seen this version of Alice in Wonderland in a very long time, in fact my children have never seen this version. My kids are used to Tim Burton’s version, so when I showed them this movie they got really excited and said “Alice in Wonderland when she was a little girl”. Our favorite characters were the White Rabbit and the Madhatter, they are so funny.  We really enjoyed watching this movie and my son now prefers this movie over Time Burton’s version. He said it’s not as scary.  The extras are always fun to watch. We always get a laugh out of the deleted scenes, and the pencil test was very interesting. This is a great classic to watch with the family.

Release Date: February 1, 2011

Running Time: 75 minutes

Retail: $39.99 But you can find on Amazon for $27.99

My rating:9

I have one Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack of Alice in Wonderland to giveaway.

US only

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Bagel Thins Recipes and Tips

Thomas Bagel Thins come in four different variety including plain, everything, cinnamon raisin, and 100% whole wheat.  They are all low in fat and contain 110 calories.

Keri Glassman has shared some tips ans recipes with me to help get your mornings in 2011 of to a right start.

  1. Don’t Skimp On Sleep–  It’s important to get a good night’s sleep to feel well-rested – ready to take on the day! Most adults need about seven to eight hours of sleep each night, and studies have shown that those who get less have impaired memory and physical performance. Not getting enough sleep can also make concentration difficult, and leave you feeling drowsy all day. So aim to get enough sleep each night.  It’ll boost your immune system, help your nervous system work properly, and leave you feeling energized all day!
  2. Have A Healthy Breakfast–  While sleeping each night, your body is in a fasting mode, so within an hour of rising, you need to break that fast by eating a healthy breakfast. It gives your body the fuel it needs to meet your busy schedule and skipping breakfast decreases your metabolism, and increases your cravings throughout the day! Studies have also shown consuming breakfast improves cognition and memory in children and adolescents making them able to concentrate and be more attentive in school.
  3. Eat Empowered–  Every morning when you sit down to breakfast (and every meal!), remember that each meal is an opportunity to get back in the game and stay on course. You should feel empowered by making the right choices. There are always healthier alternatives to the high-fat, high-calorie, nutrient-less options that we all tend to go for.
  4. Start Your Day With A Glass Of Lemon Water–  Drinking enough h2o throughout the day helps with weight loss in several ways. First, there’s an emotional component; it will make you feel empowered and will help spur you to make good choices for the rest of the day. Second, researchers have long known that dieters who replace sweetened drinks with water lose weight more quickly that those who don’t. Finally, many people overeat because they are actually thirsty and just can’t tell the difference between thirst and hunger. Also, when you’re adequately hydrated, your metabolism functions at its best.
  5. Exercise Steady– Aside  from burning calories, exercise is important because it causes your body to release endorphins, making you feel good, and motivating you to eat well, do your job well, and simply be happy! I love exercising in the early am, and eating breakfast when I’m done, and typically, people who work out in the morning are more likely to stick to their routine, than those who squeeze it in later. If you’re averse to starting your day with more rigorous exercises like running, try a lower-impact activity like yoga. Just do something!

Here are some healthy Recipes:

Easy Cheesy Eggwich 

  • 1 Everything Thomas’® Bagel Thins™ bagel
  •  1 hard-boiled omega-3 fortified egg
  • 2 slices reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:

  • Toast the bagel thins bagel
  • peel and slice egg
  • Layer cheese and egg slices then sprinkle with basil.

**** I received the everything bagel. My family ate the whole bag before I was able to get one, I managed to snag two bites from my daughters bagel. My kids weren’t to thrilled about making an egg sandwich, so we stuck to bagels with cream cheese and jelly. They loved it!  I’m happy knowing that its healthy for them. The only thing I wasn’t to thrilled about was the everything bagel has seeds, and they kept getting stuck in little teeth.

Retail: $3.29-$3.69

My rating: 8

Disclosure:  No Compensation was received for this post. A product was provided by the company.

Great Kobo Reader Deal

Borders has extended its huge markdown on the Kobo eReader to $99 (that’s $40 off) through Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. View the great discount here Valid in stores and online. You must be a Borders Rewards member (joining is free) to get the discount.
 

How Do You Tam-Tam Contest and Giveaway2/18

One of America’s favorite snack crackers are now in a bigger pack size and better than ever debuting vibrant new packaging along with 20% more crackers for the same price in Original, Everything, Garlic, Onion, Unsalted, and the new and latest— Sesame flavor! These crowd-pleasing Tam Tam crackers are even better for you with no Trans Fats and are now available in a larger 9.6 oz pack size. So whether you put out your favorite dip or eat them straight out of the box, you and your guests can enjoy snacking a lot longer.

To celebrate the relaunch now through Feb. 15, 2011 you can submit your favorite recipe using your favorite Tam Tam product.  Entering is easy! Simply log on to Their Facebook Page and upload your favorite Tam Tam recipe or usage idea along with a photo of yourself with that recipe.

The winner will receive $500 Amex gift card as well as a gift basket full of Manischewitz products. Nine other winners will receive a $50 gift card and basket of products.

In honor of this promotion I am giving away a box of Tam Tams.

To enter tell me if you have ever made a recipe with these crackers?

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Cleaning out My Desk GiveawayClosed

From time to time I will receive a gift card as compensation and put it in my desk and forget about it.  Well my workspace is getting crowded, so its time to clean out.

Now instead of spending the gift cards on myself, I want to share them with you.

1 Winner will receive

1 $10 Pizza Hut gift card

1 $10 Friendly’s gift card

1 $15 Olive Garden gift card

3 nights of no cooking for any mom. LOL!

To enter just tell me how you would use these? (special date, dinner, give as a gift etc.)

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Contests January 17, 2011

Moms Focus Online-Christmas in Canaan dvd set/1/18/11

Moms Focus Online-Betblade Vol. 1 /1/18/11

My Mom Shops-Lands End prize pack/1/23/11

Mom Knows It All-Madeline at the White house/1/25/11

Moms Focus Online-Eucerin calming creme and body wash/1/27/11

Mom Knows It All-Thermacare heatwrap prize pack/1/27/11

My Wee View-Yo Gabba gabba Visit the Doctor/1/28/11

My Wee View-Loveable labels/1/28/11

My Wee View-Rejuvenate Sooth creams/1/28/11 (Canada Only)

Moms Focus Online-Tribest Yogurt Maker/1/30/11

Moms Focus Online-Heeley’s Skate Shoe and footboard/2/14/11

Val’s Views-Bob The Builder Golden Hammer/?

New Episode Of Dinosaur Train Sneek Peak

On Monday January 17, 2011 PBS will air a new episode of Dinosaur Train titled The Good Mom Diamond Anniversary

Episode Description: Mrs. Pteranodon meets fellow mom Millie Maiasaura, who is a little too over-protective of her kids. The two moms share some time comparing mothering methods in a play date at the Big Pond.  And, Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon decide to surprise each other with gifts on their anniversary.

Did you know: Maiasaura meaning good mother lizard was a duck-billed dinosaur that lived in North America. Evidence has shown that they lived in large nesting colonies and parents diligently cared for their young( very interesting).

To get you little one ready for the new episode of Dinosaur Train, Kohl’s has prehistoric Dinosaur Train Footed pajamas available in sizes 2T to 5T. they retail for $26.99.

Disclosure: No compensation was received, information as well as footed pajamas were provided by the Henson company

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