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Be a Goddess with Yoplait Greek Yogurt Giveaway

- brandy3 213 Comments

Yoplait has come out with new Greek Yogurt, which has a unique thick and creamy texture with the taste expected from Yoplait. New Yoplait Greek Yogurt wants to encourage women to nourish their inner goddess.  It comes in Strawberry, Blueberry, Honey Vanilla and Plain.

I Got to try out the Strawberry and Blueberry flavor. They were very good and creamy. I even shared it with my kids and they loved it.   I would definitely start eating this all the time.

I have a Nourish Your Inner Goddess Prize Pack, which includes a towel, slippers, loofah, coupons and more to giveaway to one winner.

To enter tell me what flavor you’d like to try?

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Please note: This coupon offer for a free cup of Yoplait Greek yogurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, and Tennessee

Disney’s Old Dogs DVD/Blu-Ray Review

- brandy3

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Description:John Travolta and Robin Williams star in Old Dogs, the hilarious family comedy that will have you howling. Two best friends have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of seven-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The clueless bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the children, leading to one debacle after another, with a gorilla and some pecking penguins — and perhaps to a newfound understanding of what’s really important in life. Featuring a riotously funny supporting cast including Seth Green, Kelly Preston, Matt Dillon and Lori Laughlin, Old Dogs is a laugh-a-minute comedy filled with heart.

Bonus Features:

  • Bloopers and deleted scenes
  • Audio commentary
  • Every little step- music video by John and Ella Bleu Travolta

Bonus on Blu -ray

  • you’ve been a friend to me-music video
  • Young dogs learn old tricks

****I didn’t think that this movie would be that funny, but it is, It has it’s boring parts too. The gorilla enclosure scene is hilarious, and i think Seth Green did a great job in that part. I also liked when Robin Williams and Kelly Preston were having dinner and he totally has the wrong idea of the conversation, just to be hit with a bomb shell.  I really like that me and hubby can enjoy a funny movie without having to worry about the kids walking around the corner and seeing or hearing  something inappropriate. This movie is for the whole family and is only rated PG.

Retail:single disc $29.99 and Blu-ray $39.99

Release date: March 9, 2010

Running time:88 minute

My rating:8

Disclosure: I received a product at no cost to me from Disney in exchange for my review, no other compensation was received. All opinions are my own.

3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp Candy Bar Review

- brandy3 6 Comments

I absolutely love 3 Musketeers candy bars. They are so good and I was so excited to find out that they were coming out with 3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp.

Description: Three Musketeers Truffle Crisp delivers a unique experience through twin bars of rich whipped truffle and elegant airy crisp, wrapped in real milk chocolate.

About 3 Musketeers brand-For the past 75 years, 3 MUSKETEERS has provided chocolate lovers a light and fluffy chocolate treat, with 45% less fat than the average leading chocolate brands.

**** To me the new Truffle Crisp doesn’t taste anything like the original 3 Musketeers.  You taste more of the chocolate and airy crisp, then the whipped truffle, which is my favorite part.  It is still very good and a great snack for those stressed out mom moments, or any other snack time. My kids loved it, in fact I left it out and they snuck a bar in their room and ate it.    

here is a video of my kids first reactions

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For more information visit www.3musketeers.com

3 Musketeers are available at retailers nationwide for 79 cents

Disclosure: I received a product sample for my review from the company, no other compensation was received.

Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy book,cd, and video review

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Description: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy is about a boy named Jimmy who finds a special sea shell on the beach that talks to him.  His family likes the shell but they do not hear it talk. Jimmy is allowed to take the green and white shell home with him, and that’s when the excitement begins. Jimmy finds out his shell is home to a green dragon named Danny who bears red shoes and a yellow backpack. Danny also introduces his navigator Skipper who also crawls out of the shell. The family invites the to stay for dinner and then the night.  Danny tells Jimmy he can shrink if sprayed with water, so he is able to sleep in his shell. As they are ready for bed Jimmy asks where Danny has been in all his travels. Danny says goodnight, i’ll tell you some other time!

There are three great ways to share this book with your child.  You can read it aloud to them, read long with  the book on CD, or read along with the book on dvd. The book on Cd also has 10 classical songs for you to enjoy. The book on dvd features pictures and Sign language for the hearing impaired.

I was send a bunch of goodys for this book. I received the Danny the Dragon meets Jimmy book, Danny the Dragon Dreams CD, Danny the dragon meets Jimmy DVD, a Danny the Dragon pencil, Danny the Dragon bookmark, a Danny the Dragon Door hanger, and a Danny the dragon sticker. My kids loved this book, and were in anticipation to see what was in the shell. My 4 yr old really love following along with the book as the CD and DVD read along with her. I love the fact that it also uses sign language, great way to include the hearing impaired. This book is a great addition to any home library.

Retail:$8.95-$18.95 for book and cd on www.dannythedragon.com

Disclosure: I received a product pack from the author for my review. No other compensation was provided.

Hurray For Huckle DVD Review

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Cover Image - Hurray for Huckle!: The Best Outside Fun Ever
There are plenty of mysteries to keep the Busytown friends very busy! Missing playground items, a mysterious note at the Busytown Bank, an empty swimming hole and a flying saucer are only the beginning of the mysteries Huckle and the Busytown friends try to solve with some outdoor fun!
****Growing up I loved to read Richard Scarry books. My favorite characters were Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat, now I can share it with my kids on DVD. They thought the mysteries were so much fun and even pretended on their own. This dvd features 6 mysteries for you and your child to enjoy.  It was nice to be able to Busytown, something I grew up with with my children.
Release date:2/9/2010
Retail:$9.99
Running time:66 minutes
My rating:
Disclosure; I received a review copy through my patnership with N Circle Entertainment.

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey Review

- brandy3
Synopsis: Curious George:Follow That Monkey, the fun-filled sequel to the hit animated movie. Join Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat as they set out on a cross-country adventure to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. The trio faces all types of comic calamities and colorful characters, and in the end learn that with family, friends and determination you can achieve anything.
Featuring the voices of Tim Curry, Matt Lauer, Jamie Kennedy, and Jerry Lewis.
Bonus features:
  • Two never before seen episodes-From the new season 6 months before it airs.
  • Curious George Cross Country caper game- puzzles lead George and Kayla from New york to California.
  • Hold On Here We Go music video
  • Coloring pages and wallpaper

**** My children love Curious George and think he is so hilarious. Curious George 2 is jam-packed full of adventure. George meets tons of new friends and helps Kayla the elephant get back home. My kids laughed through this movie, and my 4 yr old quoted “this movie is so funny.” We really liked this movie!

Retail:$19.99

Release date: March 2, 2010

Running time:81 minutes

My rating:9

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this review, I did receive a product from the company for my review.

Hannah Montana: Miley says goodbye dvd review & giveaway3/14CLOSED

- brandy3 22 Comments

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Synopsis:Be the first to see the entire groundbreaking premiere of the pivotal Hanna Montana Season Three Finale! In Miley Says Goodbye? watch as Miley struggles with her biggest decision yet! Will she leave her rock-star life in Malibu to return home to her Tennessee roots to be with her favorite horse, Blue Jeans?  The finale Miley decides she needs to start controlling her own life.

This dvd includes 6 episodes, 5 which have already aired on the Disney Channel.

Bonus Material:

  • He could be the one alternate ending
  • Hannah’s Highlights: You never give me my money
  • Sister secrets-Miley’s real-life sister reveals another side of Miley

****This is not the end of Hannah Montana, there is still one season left. So of course from that you can figure she doesn’t go to Tennessee. The episode was kind of a disappointment to me. There was no mention of Hannah Montana that I can recall, and the whole episode was just sappy, no funny parts. Well except for Jackson who decides to move out on his own, and moves into an apartment that keeps falling apart.  Miley brings her horse to California thinking that would make her feel better, which it doesn’t. Then she decides she wants to move back to Tennessee, which makes all her friends sad. Since Lilly just moved in with her she is glad she still has Oliver, but he is going on tour with a band for 6 months. In the end, her dad buys a ranch in Ca., so they can stay.

Retail:$19.99

Release date: March 9, 2009

Running time:134 minutes long

My rating: 6 

I have one dvd to giveaway

To enter tell me your fav. Hannah Montana song. (not Miley Cyrus)

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Barbie and A Mermaids Tale DVD Review

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Synopsis:Barbie plays Merliah in this movie, A surfing champion from Malibu. One minute she is a normal teenager and the next she learns a shocking family secret:She is a mermaid!  Merliah and her dolphin friend Zuma set off on an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.  Merliah and her new mermaid friends save the ocean kingdom. In the end, she discovers what makes you different can also be your greatest strength.

Bonus features on this dvd:

  • Queen of the waves music video
  • Outtakes
  • I can be a surfer-featuring Stephanie Gilmore, the #1 female surfer and Teen Choice award winner.

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****I just received this movie and I’ve watched it 3 times already. This is a really good movie, and my kids loved it. It’s kind of like the thirteenth year. Barbie is half human and half mermaid. Her Mother gives her to her grandfather when she is a baby. When she turns 16 she starts going through changes and realizes she is a mermaid.  I love that it teaches kids not to be ashamed of who they are, it’s okay to be different. 

Retail:$19.99

Release date: March 9, 2010

Running Time:75 minutes

My rating:10

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, I did receive a product from the company for my review.

Black Cozy Winter Hat Review and Giveaway

- brandy3 47 Comments

www.haircoverings.com  sells a complete array of Hair Accessories and head covering for women,  girls and children. From the Pre Tied Bandanas to the hairbands there are many to choose for each style and taste.

***I was sent the Black Cozy winter Hat for review.  It’s made from 80% angora, 10% wool, and 10% nylon. I think this hat is so adorable and with a great addition to my winter wardrobe.  It can even be worn in other seasons too!  I hate pull on hats they are not comfortable for me at all, so this is a great alternative.

This hat is one size fits all

Retail:$19.99 but is on sale for $17.99 at Haircoverings.com

Haircoverings is giving away a $25 hair surprise box. ($25 worth of hair accessories)

To enter visit www.haircoverings.com and tell me an item you like?

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Leapfrog Math Adventure To The Moon Review

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Join Tad and Lilly as they blast off on an exciting educational adventure! Tad and Lilly need a collection of things to take to school for their math assignment. They decide to get moon rocks, but have to figure out how to get them. With some magical help from their firefly friend Edison, they board a rocket ship to start their quest. Soon the twins learn math is everywhere, even in outerspace!Watch as they use their skills in counting, sorting, skip counting and recognizing patterns to overcome obstacles, find new friends, and make the trip back to earth.

Special features:

  • The sorting game
  • Four sing a long songs
  • Alphabet song from lets go to school

Here are some math tips you can try:

  1. Next time you’re in a waiting room with your child, scan the room (or the magazines on the tables) for evidence of “math.”  Advise your child to find as much math as possible, and you can give clues if you need to.  Numbers, patterns, shapes, categories, and measuring devices (e.g., ruler, scales), are just a few examples of some of the math you might see all around you!
  2.   Make patterns using standard household objects.  For example line up repeated objects–sock, stuffed animal, sock, stuffed animal, and so on.   Next, ask your child to continue the pattern to figure out the “secret code.”  You can vary the difficulty of the pattern to suit your child’s ability–banana, banana, pear, banana, banana, pear.  You can also make deliberate errors that your child needs to find–pear, apple, banana, pear, apple, banana, pear, pear, banana.
  3. Take a deck of cards, and discuss with your child all the ways you can sort the cards.  They can be sorted by color (red versus black), suit (spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs), numbers (2’s, 3’s, etc.), royalty versus numbers (jacks, queens, and kings versus the numbers), odd versus even numbers, etc.  Sky is the limit!  You can play the sorting game with many collections of things around the house, such as socks and building  blocks.  


    ****This movie is fun and a great learning adventure for the kids. All about math and numbers. My children really got into it. My 4-year-old even told me she learned about even numbers and proceeded to say 2,4,6,8,10 etc. This is great learning tool for preschoolers to get interested in math.

Release Date:2/23/10

Retail:$14.98

Running time:38 minutes

My rating:10

Disclosure: I received a product for my review. no other compensation was received.

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