Spongebob Truth or Square Review

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Product description: SpongeBob SquarePants has gotten himself into quite a predicament. After being entrusted by Mr. Krabs to keep the Krabby Patty formula safe, SpongeBob is overcome with grief for losing the recipe. He then relies on the help of the most unlikely companion, Plankton, who wants the secret Krabby Patty recipe for himself. With the help of his friends, SpongeBob must use Plankton’s memory machine to retrace the happiest moments of his life to find the Krabby Patty formula in time for the Krusty Krab’s Eleventy Seventh anniversary.

****This movie is hilarious. We loved the thought of Spongebob and Sandy getting married even though it would be really wierd.  This movie is a little different then the show, with Plankton and Spongebob coming together.  Spongebob finally gets his wish of knowing the secret ingredients to the Krabby Patty Formula. 

Retail price:$10.99 on Amazon.com

Release date: Nov. 10, 2009

Running time:108 minutes long

Rating: 9

Disclosure: I received this product from Nick Jr. PR in exchange for my review. This however does not affect my views on the product. All thought s are my own.

Holiday Gift Guide: The Christmas Magic Book Review

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Frozen Turkey

Product Description: Far, far North, when the nights are longest and the stars shine brightest, Santa begins to prepare for his big night of giving. He gathers his reindeer, feeds them parsnips and berries, and polishes his bells and his sled. Then lovingly, he chooses toys for every child in the world. For Santa loves them all, and he knows what each child at heart wants most. Then, with the thrum of magic that makes reindeer’s fly, he spreads the Christmas joy and warmth throughout the world–as he always has — and always will until the end of time.

The Author:LAUREN THOMPSON is the author of several New York Times bestselling childrenÂ’s books, including the much-beloved Little Quack and Little Mouse series and the award-winning picture book Polar Bear Night. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their son. Jon J MuthÂ’s highly acclaimed picture books are beloved around the world and have been translated into more than ten languages. His Caldecott Honor Book, Zen Shorts, and the sequel, Zen Ties, were both long-running New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife and four children in upstate New York.

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****This book is  very bright and colorful. The book is a little different from most christmas books. No mention of elf, Rudolph, or any of the reindeer by name.   It was a fun and interesting book. My kids really enjoyed it.

Retail price:  $11.99 on Amazon.com

Pages:40

hardcover

Reading age:4-8 yrs old

Rating:7

Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for my review, this however does not affect my views on this product.

Getting A Big Girl Bed

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I wrote a post not that long ago about my daughter finally getting potty trained at age 3. Well I got some scrutiny for waiting so long, when most people potty train at age 2.

We wait until our children are ready, i’m not a pushy parent and will never push anything including potty training on my children.  Did i try introducing her to the potty earlier. Yes and she didn’t want anything to do with it.

I think that when you push potty training, they are more likely to have accidents.

ANYWAYS:

We promised her when she was fully potty trained we would buy her a Tinker Bell bed. so Wednesday we had a bed delivered just for her and bought Tinker Bell sheets and comforter.

She is super excited

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Contests 11-13-09

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Wow i didn’t even realize today is friday the 13th!

Real tv addict-how the grinch stole christmas combo pack/11/13/09 12pm

A frugal friend-$50 to tiny prints/11/19/09

Here and there-Night at the smithsonian/11/19/09

My red apron-my sims agent (wii)/11/19/09

Everything up close-make your own stocking kit/11/20/09

Vals kitchen-cheez its/11/20/09

Here and there-uniliver beauty products/11/21/09

Melinda joy-$20 g.c. to abc neck ties/11/25/09

Melinda joy-alphabet photography art piece/11/27/09 12pm

Melinda joy-fragrant ball of foot pad set/11/27/09 12pm

Melinda joy-value rays warm mouse bag/12/5/09 12pm

Melinda joy-value rays mouse hand warmer/12/5/09 12pm

Green living tips my family follows

- brandy3

My family has been trying to be better about going green. Some of the things we have been doing is…

We recycle now, you couldn’t imagine how many things you use on a daily basis that are recycleable.

We have started using shoppong bags instead of pastic bags from the store, You have no idea how mad some clerks get,

We use greener products which are great phosphate free, and better for lakes and streams.

We shop at thrift stores, saves on budget and helps enviroment.

We’ve planted our own garden, growing our own veggies.

We rely more on opening blinds then using lights during the day.

Now thats it’s col we have been using our fireplace, rather than cranking the heat.

when it’s warm we open windows, instead of AC.

We donate our old clothes and toys to goodwill, so they don’t end up polluting a landfill.

My husband is a college student , and has started printing on both sides of the paper.

We refill ink cartridges or recycle the rather than trashing them.

We have upgraded to a energy star front load washer and dryer to save water and energy.

We limit shower time to conserve water

for more green tips visit www.LighterSaferGreener.com

Thanksgiving Tips I Would Like To Pass On To My Children

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I’ve been talking about Thanksgiving so much, I thought I’d share some of my family’s traditions i’d like to pass on.

One thing that my Grandmother is famous for is her Thanksgiving Fudge Recipe. Which has been passed down through generations, and I would pass that on to my children. It is the most thickest creamest, delicious fudge you’ve ever tasted.

Another tradition is eating at the table, Thanksgiving brings family and friends together. Growing up we always ate in the living room or somewhere else. Thanksgiving was the one time we ate together as a family. I want to ensure that in my children.(i eat with my children at the table everyday now).

Giving thanks, My family was not very religious growing up. We Still are not a religious family, but growing up I started a tradition that instead of praying before our meal. We would just say what we are thankful for and share stories. I would love for my kids to carry that tradition.

Thanksgiving to me has always been about family. Thats whats important, I want my kids to know that no matter what happens in a family, there is always ways to bring them together and something to be thankful for.

Target has teamed up with TwitterMoms for thanksgiving contest where you can win a $50 target gift card.

Monsters Inc is now on Blu-ray Review

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Product Description:Experience the film that captured the hearts of critics and fans around the world in a breathtaking new way. MONSTERS, INC. is visually dazzling, action-packed and hilarious, raves the Boston Herald. And now, with eye-popping, crystal-clear visuals and theater-quality sound, it’s even better on Disney Blu-ray Hi-Def! Lovable Sulley (John Goodman) and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it’s the monsters who are scared silly, and it’s up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home. Open the door to a fantastic world of fun and imagination that will have you screaming for more. Featuring never-before-seen bonus features, the original DVD and a DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie, MONSTERS, INC. is a sensational new experience on Disney Blu-ray.

Bonus features include:

  • ride and go seek
  •  Building Monstropolis In Japan Go Behind The Scenes Of The New Attraction In Tokyo Disneyland.
  • Filmmaker’s Round Table Filmmakers Reflect On The Creation Of The Film.
  • Audio Commentary
  • Pixar Fun Factory Tour
  • Banished Concepts

****This has always been one of my favorite Disney movies. I love sully and mike, and of course Boo. She is so cute and funny.  My favorite part is when Boo dresses up as a monster and runs around saying Mike Wazowski!  My kids love when she isn’t scared of Randal and she growls at him. This is a great movie and even better on Blu-ray. I really liked the Monstropolis in Japan, that was really interesting.

This DVD comes in a 4 disc set. movie on Blu-ray, extras, DVD of movie and digital copy.

Running time:92 minutes

release date: Nov. 10, 2009

SuggestedRetail:$39.99

Rating:10

Consumer Reports: Best Baby Products Giveaway(closed)

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Breast feeding is best for your baby, but it’s not always possible and mothers need to substitute formula.  Formula can be very expensive and it’s important for moms to get the best value for their dollar. 

According to the 10th edition Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, Store Brand formula is just as nutritious for babies as nationally advertised brands.

When my kids were baby’s I depended on WIC to help me with formula costs, But WIC is now cutting down and trying to promote breastfeeding, so more people will now have to pay for their formula.

To help you out Consumer Reports and Team Mom are offering my readers formula discount coupons,click the link to get them.

 one of you will win The Consumer Reports Best Baby Products(368 pages), For you to find the Best baby products.

To enter: Leave me a comment telling me if you breastfed your baby or had to use formula.

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contest closes 12/1/09

Thank to Team Mom for providing my readers with a fab giveaway.

Holiday Gift Guide: Build A Bear Frosty the Snowman(giveaway)

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At Build A Bear Workshop, their mission is to bring a teddy bear to life.  An American icon, the Teddy Bear brings to mind warm thoughts about our childhood, about friendship, about trust and comfort, and also about love. Build-A-Bear Workshop embodies those thoughts in how they run their business everyday.

Build A Bear has started a quick and easy way to get your holiday shopping done. Gifts on the go features an array of customized animals, stuffed, dressed and conveniently packaged. They range in price from $15-$40. Some stores will also feature a build a gift station, where you can purchase an animal already stuffed, then purchase clothing to go along with it.

This Holiday season  Build a Bear is introducing some new furry friends.

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Frosty The Snowman, Holly and Hal Moose return with there lighting antlers and cheeks.

Winter Hugs Bear-4 in the 2009 collection(I really want this bear!), and so much more.

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**I received a Frosty the Snowman to review. This guy is so adorable. He makes a little chime sound and his cheeks light up. Great Gift for the holiday season. He is so soft and cuddly and features a broom, hat, pipe and scarf.  Frosty is a great little friend that now gets to join Hal the Moose (reviewed last year)

Just for you: The great people at Build A Bear have offered one of my readers a Frosty the Snowman.

To enter:Visit www.buildabear.com and tell me your favorite animal

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Contest will close 12/4/09

Disclosure: Build A Bear provided me with a product to review at no cost to me, and one to giveaway to my readers.

Beauty Tip of the Day(giveaway) Closed

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My favorite tips are:

Having ponds wet wipes next to your bed or in your bathroom, an easy and convenient way to remove dirt and makeup.

Combining your last inch of lipstick with vaseline to create a lip gloss.

I was able to try out some great products to go along with this beauty widget like Dove hairspray, Q-tips, Vaseline, Ponds wet wipes and much more.

Want to win some of these great Unilever products.

One winner will be given products from ponds, Q-tips, vaseline, and Dove valued at $30.

To enter just tell me your favorite beauty tip

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