Having fun in a train.
James and the Giant Peach Blu-ray combo pack Review & GiveawayCLOSED
After the daring rescue of a spider, a young boy named James gains possession of some magic
crocodile tongues. When James spills them in the garden, out sprouts an enormous peach!
Climbing inside, he meets an astonishing cast of characters and embarks on a magical odyssey
full of thrills and adventure. Voiced by an all-star cast, including legendary actors Richard
Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, Simon Callow and Jane Leeves, and featuring the celebrated music of
Randy Newman, this classic story is delicious entertainment for the whole family!
Special features:
- making of the film
- Good News music video
- spike the aunts game
**** If you could see everything I own you would know I am a big Tim Burton fan (My favorite is Nightmare Before Christmas). This movie is no different. He makes a classic storybook a daring adventure. My kids love the bugs and how James becomes a cartoon when entering the peach. This movie was made(part of it) by stop-motion animation, and it’s so fascinating to see how they do it. (another movie stop motion Corpse Bride, another all time favorite. This is a definite must see.
Release date: August 3, 2010
Retail:$39.99 for combo pack
Running time:79 minutes
My rating:10
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Contest closes-8/5/10
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, I will be receiving a product for review from Disney, who also provided the giveaway
Aquafresh Iso Active Toothpaste
Aquafresh Iso-Active Whitening doesn’t look like an ordinary toothpaste, and it doesn’t act like one, either! Given that 40 percent of your tooth surface is hidden between your teeth, getting your mouth healthy and clean can be a challenge. But Iso-Active’s revolutionary gel activates the moment you start brushing, transforming into a micro-fine foam. This active foam penetrates hard-to-reach places around your mouth, protecting between your teeth and giving you a whole-mouth clean.
****This toothpaste is very mild. It actually kind of burns my mouth, which is not actually bad. i think the more mild(burns) the more its actually cleaning your teeth. I really like the shape of the cannister too, no more tubes with toothpaste all over the outside.
Retail:$4.79
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. products were provided by Aquafresh for my review.
Nickelodeon Your Stay At The Marriott
I’ll admit it I dread going on trips with my kids, I have a 2,4, and 5 year old, it can get pretty crazy. We usually pack way to much to ensure they will be preoccupied.
Nickelodeon and the Marriott Hotel have teamed together to “Nickelodeon Your Stay” at over 2000 locations. All kids will receive free activity book and bracelet with a code for free games at www.nick.com. You can upgrade your package for $10-$20 dollars(depending on hotel) to also have the package include Spongebob activity bag, splash ball, Nickelodeon sunglasses, and a build your own Spongebob. Also kids who eat at the restaurant hotel will also receive a Nickelodeon character placemat. visit www.nickelodeonyourstay.com to start booking.
****The pack is so fun for my kids. The buildyour own Spongebob hands and eyes wiggle, and even comes with Gary the snail. The splash ball is fun for the pool or beach. This will definitly keep your kids at play for at least a little while.
“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Marriott and received a Nickelodeon gift pack to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
Breyers Smooth and Dreamy Ice Cream8/15
It’s been so hot even here in New York, tempuratures have reached in the triple digets.It’s always nice to cool down with some ice cream. Breyers has 6 new bars and sandwiches that are so delicious. The flavors are Chocolate Caramel Brownie, Vanilla Caramel Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Vanilla Fudge Brownie, and Triple Chocolate Chip. With 6 grams of fat per serving and 160 calories or less, these are a great treat
****These are good, The best would have to be Cookie Dough sandwiches. It’s like having two chocolate chip cookies with cookie dough ice cream in the middle.My only complaint is that they are very small ice cream sandwiches, and here in NY they are $4.49 for a box of six.
I have 3 coupons for Breyers smooth and Dreamy bars/sandwiches to giveaway
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Contest ends 8/15
“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Breyers and received products necessary to facilitate my review. In addition, I received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
New Toy Story 3 Games Review
I was able to review some new Toy Story 3 games just in time for Toy Story 3 release(I am a little late).
Description: Buzz Light Year Space Shooter Game where you can BE Buzz Light Year! Fire your blaster across the board and free the toys. This fast paced target game has rapid motorized firing action! Includes Targets, game board and 10 foam discs.
****This game is a blast, Jessie, and all the Toy Story gang are locked up and it’s your job to blast them out. My kids had so much fun playing with the blaster and freeing all the characters. It has now become one of there favorite games. They want to play it all the time.
- Description: Join Buzz, Woody, Mr. Potato Head, and more for game night fun! Includes a shaker, dice, and everything you’ll need! Be a winner with Buzz and Woody! This great new version of Yahtzee Jr. includes images from Toy Story 3 and all your favorite characters. Make a match, roll the dice, and win!
- ****My daughter is still learning how to play Yahtzee, but so far she said she likes it. The funnest part for her would be mixing the dice in the cup. I’ve always loved that sound! Yahtzee is so much with the Toy Story 3 characters.
- Retail: Yatzee-$19.99, Space shooter-$21.99
- Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. A product was received from Hasbro for my review.
Headshots self made
so funny to just open my camera and see these!
Back to school Blogging Event
I will be out most of the afternoon today. I am heading to NYC for the Staples Back To School Blogging event. I will let everyone know the details, and I will even have giveaways. Check back for more details!
Contests 7-14-10
Moms Focus Online-VTech Mobi Go/7/15/10
Mom Knows It All-Chicken soup for the soul true love/7/16/10
Val’s Kitchen-Krafts foods whats new basket/7/18/10
Life with 4 Boys-Orglamix mineral makeup/7/19/10
Here and There-Jack and the beanstalk dvds/7/23/10
Moms Focus Online-Marble Racers/7/26/10
Silver Lining Herbs-$100 gift certificate/7/27/10
Life with 4 boys-silver charm factory bracelet/7/27/10
My Wee View-Little Tikes fire truck/7/30/10
Summer Recipes with Duncan Hines
Although the 4th of july has already passed, a flag cake would make a fun dessert for any summer party.
- 1 pkg Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Classic White Cake Mix
- 1 3 oz pkg red flavor gelatin
- 1 8 oz container whipped topping
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 pint strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- aluminum foil/fancy foil – color of your choice
- star shaped stickers
- miniature American candy flags
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease and flour a 13×9-inch pan.
- Prepare, bake and cool cake according to package directions.
- Use a large fork to make holes in the cake about every 1/2-inch.
- Pour gelatin into a large bowl. Add boiling water and mix until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour gelatin over the cake allowing it to run into the holes.
- Refrigerate cake for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
- Cover a cake tray with aluminum foil then place on tray to decorate.
- Frost the sides and top with whipped topping. Then arrange strawberries, blueberries and marshmallows on the cake to create a ‘stars & stripes’ pattern. Use the blueberries to create a blue background in the upper left hand corner.
- Take your foil stars and miniature American flags and decorate the sides of the cake. Once you have finished decorating the cake, place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.
****I think this flag is so cute, i love that the recipe uses fruit instead of a lot of candy. I didn’t get to finish the entire cake, due to lack of products needed, but it was ok. Marshmallows and fruit don’t really go together, but it tasted sweet.
For more recipes visit www.duncanhines.com
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. A coupon was received for product.