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Spy Kids 4 On dvd November 22, 2011

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Wow, Spy Kids 4 is still in theaters here, but they already announced it’s release date for Blu-ray and dvd. It will be released November 22, 2011

The action packed franchise is back…with the next generation of Spy Kids!  Marissa Cortez Wilson has it all: married to a famous spy-hunting television reporter, with a new baby and intelligent twin step kids, Rebecca and Cecil.  When the maniacal Timekeeper  disrupts her domestic bliss—threatening to take over the planet—Marissa comes out of retirement as a top secret agent.  With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action!  With a little help from some familiar Spy Kids friends, Carmen, Juni , their faithful dog Argonaut  and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world!

Spy Kids 4 Will be released on Blu-ray + dvd +Digital Copy + Bonus 3D Blu-ray combo pack on November 22, 2011 for $39.99

Regular dvd will also be released for $29.98 (even though we always find it cheaper).

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Lion King Blu-ray Combo Pack GiveawayClosed

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Even though Lion King 3D is in theaters now, It’s coming to dvd on October 4, 2011.

An unforgettable story, breathtaking animation, beloved characters and award-winning music sets the stage for “The Lion King”, a Disney classic that follows the adventures of Simba, the feisty lion cub who “just can’t wait to be king.” But his envious Uncle Scar has plans for his own ascent to the throne, and he forces Simba’s exile from the kingdom. Alone and adrift, Simba soon joins the escapades of a hilarious meerkat named Timon and his warmhearted warthog pal, Pumbaa. Adopting their carefree lifestyle of “Hakuna Matata,” Simba ignores his real responsibilities until he realizes his destiny and returns to the Pride Lands to claim his place in the “Circle of Life.” The all-star vocal talents—including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Whoopi Goldberg, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Ernie Sabella, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Robert Guillaume, Cheech Marin and Moira Kelly—rip-roaring comedy and uplifting messages of courage, loyalty and hope make this a timeless tale for all ages.

I have one copy to giveaway to a US reader.
1 reader will receive the Lion King Blu-ray + DVD combo pack.

To enter: Tell me your favorite part of the Lion King?

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Contest closes 10/29/11

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Quest For Zhu DVD Review and Giveaway Closed

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The heartwarming tale of four lively young teens (who just happen to be hamsters) on a quest to find the Palace of Zhu, where they believe all their dreams will come true. Join the feisty and lovable Pipsqueak as she gets swept away to the other side of the Zhuniverse. On her adventure, she befriends Chunk, Num Nums and Mr. Squiggles, and when they arrive at the Palace of Zhu, they realize it is just the beginning of their remarkable journey. A mean-spirited and controlling reptilian creature, Mezhula, tries to stand in the way of making all of their dreams come true but, by working together, our true Zhu heroes save the day! Pipsqueak realizes she already had everything she ever dreamed of and all she really wants is to find a way back home.

**** Quest for Zhu was a bit different of a movie than I was expecting. I was expecting a movie that would go along with the Zhu Zhu playlets and such, even though I don’t know where that would go.  After Pipsqueak runs away from her owner she meets up with all the other Zhu Zhu and they head for palace of Zhu. When they arrive they find the palace has been taken over and have a bigger adventure to come and save the palace.

My kids loved this movie and even acted out the parts with their own little Zhu Zhu action figures.

Release date: September 27, 2011

I have 1 copy of Quest For Zhu to giveaway to a lucky US reader

To enter: Tell me your favorite Zhu Zhu Pet?

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Giveaway ends 10/20
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Share a smile with Build A Bear

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When I was a little girl I had a stuffed animal that I loved, it wasn’t a teddy bear but more of a bunny. It was my mothers and she handed it down to me, I called it nitey nite and it glowed in the dark. I slept with it every night until I was 19 (seriously). After I had kids I handed it down to my daughter, he loves it.

Just thinking about how a stuffed aimal or bear can make a child feel so special is a great feeling and that is why I love Build A Bear. Right now there is so much going on in the world that every child needs a smile and you can share your smile at www.LoveHugsSmile.com

Build a bear sent me 2 bears one to keep so my kids will smile and another to make someone else smile.  I chose to send the other in the mail to family. I haven’t seen my niece in 6 years and decided that sending her a bear would be a smile for both of us, since I haven’t seen her in forever.

I just sent it, so I am still waiting for pics to come back with her holding it. I will update when I have them.

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, product was provided by the company.

Halloween costumes From Just Kid Costumes

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JustKidCostumes.com offers the largest selection of children’s costumes online at great prices. With over 3,000 costumes and accessories to choose from including superheroes and Disney Princesses, you can shop with your children for a variety of great costumes without the fear of seeing costumes that may be inappropriate for youngsters, like sexy kittens and bloody ghouls.

I was able to review a costume from www.justkidcostumes.com for Halloween. I chose a Cars 2 costume for my son, he absolutely loved it.   The costume is Lightning McQueen with muscles, costumes are always big on my so, but this costume fit perfectly. I really have to say that my son is just so cute in this costume.

This picture is his muscle face. LOL

The costume came with a body suit with a padded chest and arms, and a matching hat.

Just For Kids Costumes has a really cool dress up app, just upload your pictures to the app and see what they look like in their favorite costume.  It’s a great way to find the right costume without ever having to leave the house. Plus you can even share the photos on Facebook.

Instructions:
1. Click the “upload a photo” button in the bottom left-hand corner.
2. Select a photo from your computer.
3. Arrange the photo so your entire face is centered in the oval. (You may scale and rotate the photo if needed by placing your cursor on the square in the bottom right-hand corner)
4. Once arranged in the oval, select a costume on the right to try it on. (You can re-position the costume to better fit your face)
5. Click the appropriate button on the bottom to save, print or share on Facebook.

 

 

You can save 10% at www.justkidcostumes.com by using BLOGGER10 at checkout.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, a product was provided by the company through Mom Select.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pampers Cruisers With 3 Way Fit GiveawayCLOSED

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Pampers invited me to a great event this coming weekend in NYC with Christina Millian, but I will not be able to attend. School being in session all events on weekdays are on hold for me. Luckily for you the lovely people at Pampers, have given me the opportunity to giveaway what would be my gift bag.

The event is all about the new Pampers Cruisers 3 way fit give baby the freedom to play their way with outstanding three-way fit that adapts to their waists, legs and bottoms. The diapers have been enhanced with a longer absorbent area and new soft quilted backsheet, like our Swaddlers diapers. Available now in sizes 3, 4, and 5 and coming very soon in sizes 6 and 7.

Starting September 30 Pampers Facebook page will launch 30 Days Of Play and Giveaways.  Visit the special “Cruisers Sweeps” tab located on the left side of the screen, and participate in daily Sesame Street trivia for a chance at exciting prizes. Each day a new question and set of prizes will be offered giving you, your family, friends and readers a few chances at winning a pack of newly improved Pampers Cruisers with 3-Way Fit alongside cool Sesame Street items– like furniture and toys, and event tickets to Sesame Place… even a chance at winning a year’s supply of diapers and an all-inclusive, four-day/three night vacation for two adults and two children (age 15 or under) to any of the four Beaches Resort’s “Sesame Street Caribbean Adventure” in Turks & Caicos or Jamaica!

So now what you have been waiting for:

The giveaway is open to US readers only

1 reader will receive

  •  Pampers Cruisers 3 way fit with new Sesame Street Designs (size 3)
  • Reusable Sesame Street tote bag
  • Sesame Street reusable water bottle
  • Sesame Street Beanie
  • Sesame Street coffee mug
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Quagmire Kids Color Fusion Shirt Review

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Quagmire Kids – full line of stylin’ threads for the skate park, surf camp, the golf course or detention – has a core focus on the heat-sensitive, color-changing ColorFusion shirts. A throwback to the Hypercolor fad from the early ‘90s, it blows the minds of a whole new 21st century generation with various styles of tees and polos that transform from orange to yellow, purple to pink, blue to white and green to yellow. ColorFusion changes colors when the temperature – not the sunlight – hits 20° Celsius (that’s 68° Fahrenheit for Quagmire’s friends in the USA ).  

 

*** We received the cutie purple shirt for review, this shirt when in the sun or touched with heat turns pink.  My daughter couldn’t wait to wear this shirt to school. It’s cold day today but since the sun is out the shirt is still changing, and my daughter thinks it’s hilarious.

 

When she came home forms school it was completely pink, and I took an ice pack and rubbed it on the shirt it turned Purple again. My daughter is having way to much fun playing with this shirt.

You can find these shirts at www.quagmirekids.com, Dicks sporting Goods, and The Bay at Queen Street in Toronto.

Retail:$25-$39

Disclosure:No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided for review. All opinions are my own.

National Play-Doh Day With Pizza Play-Doh

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Today is national Play-Doh day, so why not get out all the play-doh and lets the kids go crazy!

In honor of National Play-doh Day, Play-Doh sent me their new Twirl-N-Top Pizza Shop set.

PLAY-DOH TWIRL 'N TOP PIZZA SHOP

 

Whip up some delicious fun with this pizzeria set! Mold the perfect “crust” in the “oven,” grate “cheese” with the cheese sprinkler tool and then use the molds to create tons of “toppings.” Pile your “pizza” high, serve it and slice it ? then start all over again! How many different kinds of “pizza” will your pizzeria serve up?

Includes oven, cheese sprinkler, sprinkler handle, dish, server, cutter, pan, instructions and 3 two-ounce cans and 1 five-ounce can of PLAY-DOH Brand Modeling Compound.

***My kids were so excited to be able to play with this set and immediately started taking my order. First I wanted to show them how to use it, so I made a pizza with pepperoni and broccoli.

It is very easy to set and simple to use. You put the Play-Doh on the plate and put it in the “oven” with flattens it to a crust like shape. The place it under the cheese grater for cheese topping. The shape and add any additional toppings you would like.  It even comes with a cute little pizza cutter.

 

You can visit www.PlayDoh.com to find monthly play date themes, and September’s theme is pizza!  You can visit the site for step-by-step instructions on how to make pizza shop Play-Doh creations, arts ‘n crafts activities and even a real snack recipe to top off your play date.

Twirl-N-Top Pizza Play-Doh set retails for $14.99 at Hasbro and retailers nationwide.

Disclosure: No compensation was received a product was provided bu the company. All thoughts are my own.

 

Chuck E Cheese New Birthday Party

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Chuck E Cheese has revamped their birthday party packages by adding on a few things.

Chuck E Cheese is the funniest place to have a party for kids (depending on your location). They have a 2 hour party time for Friday through Sunday and no time limit during the week.

They offer a lot of features for the birthday party, such as 20 tokens, ticket blaster experience, food and so much more. The newest editions to the birthday party is a Chuck E Airwalk balloon.  When we had our party last year, we received a Chuck E head balloon. The new Airwalk balloon is Chuck E whole body.

To sign up for a party or find out more visit www.chuckecheese.com

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Back To School With Disney’s Shake It Up

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Disney is back with another addition to the D-signed clothing line, this time they are featuring outfits from the show Shake It Up.

The CeCe and Rocky collection does not feature the characters face on it like so many other franchises do, instead the designs are influenced by both girls styles. Indie  rock with an urban dance feel, the collection features uber-trendy pieces mixing pattern and fabric, creating a fun and fearless look.  Ultra-cool rebel blacks are punched up with electric green, fuchsia and deep purple. Sequins, grommets and studs accent animal prints  and dark mottled tie dye to bring together  a perfect, dance-ready look!

We received the 2-fer striped short sleeve boxer tee in Multicolor for review.  I was a little uncomfortable at first because it’s just not really the type of thing my children wear, layering clothes and short tops. It was very cute though and my daughter loved it! You can wear the tank top as a regular shirt or add the short top over it for a layering effect.  It;s very light weight, so it won’t be to hot in the summer. We also received a pink Sequin pattern scarf with glitter, my daughter instantly fell in love with the scarf. The pink scarf is covered in glitter and is a great accessory to any outfit.

available now only at Target Stores  and online at www.Target.com in sizes 4-16

You can get the 2-fer at Target for $16.99 and the scarf for$9.99

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, products were provided by Disney. All thoughts are 100% my own.

 

 

 

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