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Well Well! Maleficent Is Amazing!

- brandy3 3 Comments

Disclosure: I was invited to a screening in my local area to see the movie. No compensation was provided other than free tickets.

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I was a little skeptical about this movie just hearing about it because honestly I’ve never really been a fan of Angelina Jolie and the movie just did not sound interesting to me. Another take on a Disney Fairytale is all I thought.

My kids really wanted to see it and since it was my daughters birthday I thought okay we will go. I rarely do this but I will admit I was wrong. The movie was totally AMAZING!!!!! Angelina Jolie was the perfect person for the part.

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In the beginning you see the magical wonders of the Moore where Maleficent lives with all the fairy tale creatures. She soon meets a human boy Stephen and becomes smitten. They keep meeting, but he starts to become greedy. The king also hears about Maleficent’s power and starts a attack to destroy her, so he will be the only one powerful.
He fails and falls ill, he announces his successor will be the one who defeats Maleficent. He comes back and pretends to be in love with Maleficent, but one night while she is asleep, he tries to kill her but can’t so cuts off her wings instead.
Fast forward to him being king and announcing the birth of his daughter.
From there it is much like the fairy tale sleeping beauty. She curses the baby and the 3 fairies hide in the woods until she is almost 16 and she escapes, pricks her finger and falls into a deep sleep.
She does awaken by true loves kiss but it’s not what you think. I am going to stop there and if you want to know the rest you will have to see the movie.
Like all Disney movies it all works out in the end!!

I will say there are a lot of parts with fighting and a bit of dark magic, but it’s all in good taste. So some kids under 5 may be scared. My kids 6, 8, and 9 all loved it.

Disney’s Maleficent flys into theaters this friday May 30, 2014.

Amazon Studios Presents Tumble Leaf #MC #Sponsored

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Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Amazon Studios. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and promotional item to thank me for participating.

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Amazon Studios was launched in 2010 as a way to view films and program series. It works in 2 ways.

  • Amazon Studios is an open door for creators. There are a lot of great ideas inHollywood, but not everyone can be there or get their work into the right hands.Amazon Studios is open to ideas from around the world. We are proud to haverecognized talented writers and filmmakers in the US, Canada, the UK, China,Zimbabwe, the Dominican Republic and other countries. Great ideas are out there.
  • Amazon Studios invites the audience in early. Amazon Studios seeks feedback aboutprojects and ideas, even in their earliest stages. And to reach the most people, we try toshape stories into a form that is short, or visual, or both. We will test premises,storyboards, posters, videos, test movies, pilots, promos, and other formats to see what people think.

They are launching a new pre-school series just for kids.

The series is called Tumble Leaf! Each episode will feature Fig, a blue fox who lives in a shipwrecked schooner ship by the sea. Fig is accompanied by his best friend Stick, a caterpillar who lives in a basket strapped to Fig’s forearm. Together they discover friendship, adventure and love all around.

The series will teach valuable lessons:

  • Learning to count
  • Value of Friendship
  • and so much more

The series will launch on Amazon Prime Instant Video on May 23, 2014

*** The series is so cute and informative. My kids really enjoyed it, although I think it is more for the younger crowd. The animation is great, but it is a little similar to other animation.

You can watch the pilot episode for Tumble Leaf and other Amazon series here.

Chuggington: Explorer KoKo DVD GiveawayClosed

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On May 6 Anchbor Bay Entertainment will release Chuggington Explorer KoKo on dvd.

Everyone’s best friend Koko is chosen to carry the King of Buffertonia and his dignitaries on a special tour of Chuggington. The new release also follows Koko as she gets hooked on a computer game trying to beat Hodge’s high score and finds herself in a heap of trouble when her net shooter fails on the tracks! In these six fast-paced and fun-filled episodes, Brewster, Wilson and Koko discover the importance of teamwork, leadership and more. The new DVD also comes complete with Chugger Spotlights, a bonus Badge Quest Episode and adorable coloring sheets!

Episodes:

  • Explorer KoKo
  • Runaway KoKo
  • Fearless Wilson
  • KoKo’s Game
  • Hodge’s Secret
  • Inspector Emery

Bonus Features:

  • Badge Quest Episode “Knowing Where You Are”
  • Character Montages: Irving and Chatsworth
  • Coloring and activity sheets.

I am giving away a dvd copy to one lucky reader.

To enter: Tell me your favorite Chuggington character?

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Easter Fun: Monster High Dolls Basket Ideas #MonsterHigh

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Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post at all. Products were bought by me.

Monster High is one of the biggest selling doll collections in the last year. We didn’t get into the fad the first year so we missed out on a lot of fun original dolls. I thought they were kind of weird and wanted to stick with happy pink Barbie, but after while Monster High’s message got out. It’s okay to be different and fabulous.

My daunters started playing with Monster High and it’s now their favorite toy.
I have learned the hard way now that dolls are so hard to find, and if you can find them it’s usually on Ebay for 3 times the retail price.

You can find the Jackson Jekyll 2 pack at Toys R Us.

You can find Slo Mo on Toys R Us Or Walmart.

Easter Fun: MLP Rarity and Cutie mark Crusaders at Build a Bear Workshop

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Build A Bear Workshop has just introduced their newest editions to the My Little Pony Collection.
Rarity:

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Cutie Mark Crusaders:

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These are a must for any My Little Pony fan, they re so soft and cuddly!

Rarity retails for $25
2 pc. cape $13.50
Shoes: $7.50 2 pack
Sound:$7.00

Cutie Mark Crusaders: $15.00 (pre-made)
With Tutu $20.00

Find them in store or online at Build A Bear Workshop.

Zarbee’s Naturals For Your Seasonal Congestion

- brandy3

Disclosure: “I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zarbee’s Naturals. I received a promotional item and a product sample as a thank you for participating.”

Every year around spring time we go through the sniffles, sneezing, headaches. It’s the worst, specially for my kids. I send them to school and then everyone thinks they are sick, even though it is just congestion from the season.

We have tried multiple products to help with seasonal congestion, but most products make my kids drowsy. You can’t send them to school when they are drowsy, thats for sure.

I was recently introduced to Zarbee’s Naturals for seasonal relief. Although my kids are still a bit to young to take it. It’s intended for children 12 years and older. It’s been a great solution for seasonal relief for my husband and I.

Some great info about Zarbees:

  • Physician developed and recommended
  • No side affects
  •  Made with natural Butterbur to help combat congestion
  • Free of drugs, gluten, dyes and alcohol

To help people breathe easier, Zarbee’s has launched the Seasonal Relief Project.  The project is designed to help you get wellness tips, educational information and even request free samples to try yourself.

Right now when you sign up for the Seasonal Relief Project Website, Zarbee’s will donate to 1 of 4 causes promoting exposure and protection of fresh air.   Plus you can get a $3 off coupon exclusively to buy Zarbee’s at CVS.

Zarbee’s Naturals can be bought over the counter t Target and CVS. Please remember that this product is intended for adults and children ages 12 and up.

“These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.”

How does seasonal congestion affect you and your family?  What are your natural remedies?

 

 

Common Core math Testing

- brandy3 3 Comments

We are on Spring break right now, but as soon as we go back to school on Monday my 3rd grader will begin preparing for the Math testing required for 3rd graders. I know a lot of people have been opting out, but I decided to leave it up to her. She wanted to do the testing.

The language arts test went okay, and they were rewarded by the teachers after with ice pops.
My biggest concern is going to be the math testing, because most of the homework can be confusing for even me.
My 3rd grader has even said that her teacher told her she didn’t learn it until 5th grade.

I think they need to stop making testing required for those that didn’t learn it beforehand. For example. They started common core this year, so everything they have learned up until nowise changing.
Why not start it in Kindergarten and then go from there.
When I was in High school (12 years ago) they started requiring high school students to pass certain tests to graduate. That bombed as so many kids failed and skipped school. So they put it off a couple years. Thank goodness, or I wouldn’t of graduated.

Anyways

I am very nervous about this Math testing, so I have been preparing her at home with some reviews the teacher has given and some great apps. I have found.

IXL Math Practice

Math Core

Common Core Standards

Are you getting your child prepared for the state testing?

Dragons Defenders Of Berk Part 1 DVD GiveawayClosed

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Dragons: Defenders Of Berk Part 1 follows Hiccup and his fellow dragon trainers as they battle to protect their island home. The young Vikings must put their dragon training skills to the test to defeat dangerous and surprising new enemies.

DVD features:

  • Dragon Tracker Part 3
  • Evolution Of Screaming Death
  • Sneak Peek
  • “Super Fly” Dragon mash Up.

When you purchase this dvd, you will receive a digital HD ultraviolet  code for the movie and an offer for exclusive battle gear and one month’s free subscription to School of Dragons, the online game from JumpStart based on DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise.

I am giving away 1 copy to  lucky No Time Mommy reader

To Enter: Tell me your favorite dragon?

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Fairway Solitaire Blast Is So Much Fun. #FSBlast

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My life is very hectic and busy, especially during the school year. Running kids, around, cooking, cleaning, working. I spread myself very thin. I have found a solution for myself. It’s sounds kind of crazy, but when ever I get frustrated or mad I play games. I don’t know what it is about it, but games seem to calm me down.

My newest craze is Fairway Solitaire Blast by Big Fish. It’s nothing like regular solitaire. You pick the cards that that would match higher or lower to the card displayed, but there are secret cards that will blow other cards away.

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Key Features:

  • Fairway Solitaire is the top grossing solitaire app on iOS.
  • Fairway Solitaire Blast adds power ups for card clearing mayhem
  • Invite friends to request lives or own them on the leader board

    • This game really puts a spin on the regular boring game of solitaire.  The game goes fast, and you the more points you get the more stars. Each level is different. Right now I am stuck at level 6, because I can’t get enough points. It will definitely be the new addictive game for everyone. Plus it’s free.

    Fairway Solitaire blast is available on Apple iPhone or iPad, Android for Google Play, and Amazon for Kindle Fire. Download the game here.

Pirate booty Snacks Celebrates Rio 2 with a Trip To The Bahamas GiveawayClosed

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Rio 2 is coming to theaters on April 11, 2014 and Pirate’s Booty is celebrating by putting the characters on their products.

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The Limited Edition Rio 2 7-ounce package is for Pirate’s Booty’s best-selling product – Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar. Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar is a deliciously baked snack made from puffed rice corn and blended with real aged white cheddar cheese. Pirate’s Booty has half the fat and fewer calories than regular fried potato chips, so it is a snack that kids and parents agree on. Pirate’s Booty contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and is also trans-fat, gluten, peanut and tree nut free. The Limited Edition Rio 2 7-ounce package will be available at retailers nationwide now through the end of May 2014.

WIN: Pirate’s Booty is giving away a trip for a “Bahamas Adventure Cruise”. All you have to do to win is make a video of your family shaking their booty. Seriously, show your best moves and then enter on Pirate’s Booty Facebook page.

I am giving away a case of Pirate’s Booty snacks. (A case is 12 bags)

To enter: Tell me what character you are most excited about seeing in Rio 2?

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