Saturday, July 30, 2011

The Help: Opening August 10th....Giveaway!

As I have mentioned before I am so, so excited to get out and see The Help on August 10th when it arrives in theaters.  I am almost done with the books (which I LOVE!!) and I think the movie looks fantastic.  In case you have not read the book or heard about the upcoming movie here is what will have your rushing to the theaters...



Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, “The Help” stars Emma Stone (“Easy A”) as Skeeter, Academy Award®–nominated Viola Davis (“Doubt”) as Aibileen and Octavia Spencer as Minny—three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s, who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. From their improbable alliance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lines that define them, and the realization that sometimes those lines are made to be crossed—even if it means bringing everyone in town face-to-face with the changing times.


Deeply moving, filled with poignancy, humor and hope, “The Help” is a timeless and universal story about the ability to create change.

Doesn't this look so good??  To celebrate the release of what is sure to be a hit, DreamWorks is giving one lucky RBM reader a prize pack full of goodies from The Help....


- THE HELP t-shirt in adult female sizes of S, M, L, XL
- THE HELP pocket jotter & pen
- THE HELP fan
- THE HELP nail file/mirror

What a great prize...thanks so much to the sponsor and good luck to you, readers!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment below telling me if yo have already read this book and if you plan on seeing The Help on the big screen.  You must complete this entry for all extras to be counted.

For Extra Entries:

1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry
2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry
3.  Like The Help on Facebook=1 entry
4.  Enter one of my other giveaways & let me know you have done so = 1 entry per additional giveaway entered.
5.  Follow The Help on Twitter= 1 entry
6.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
7.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it (each can be done once per day) = 1 entry per each
8.  Comment on one of my non giveaway posts and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
9.  Put my button on your blog and let me know where I can find it = 3 entries
10.  Leave a comment below telling me where you heard about this giveaway or about my site = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on August 20th.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on August 21st and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.
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Friday, July 29, 2011

The Muppets....Coming November 23rd!

I have been a fan of the Muppets for as long as I can remember.  I used to watch them on TV and fondly remember seeing the movies with my parents at the theater.  I am thrilled that there is a new Muppets movie coming this November.  Take a look...

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. With secret, signature, celebrity cameos, “The Muppets” hits the big screen Nov. 23, 2011. 


How fun does this look?? I am so excited to take the kids to see this one.  You can keep track of the latest Muppet news by following the gang on Facebook!  I wonder what Beaker has been up to lately?  He is my favorite Muppet...who is yours? Pin It

Clue: The World of Harry Potter....Review!

If you are like most people, you or someone you love is a Harry Potter fan.  My kids are too little to watch so, in our household it is me who is the current super fan.  I adored the books and the movies and I can't wait until the kids are old enough for me to introduce the magical world of Harry and his friends to them.  I have been especially excited about the final movie (which I still have not been to see!!) so when Hasbro sent over Clue:  The World of Harry Potter for me to review I was SO excited.

Clue was a game that my parents played with me all the time growing up.  I was an only child and my parents and I would have big game marathons and Clue was a staple of this beloved family time.  I could not wait to see how a favorite game would mix with a favorite movie.  Here is the scoop...

A classic game meets a classic story! In Clue World of Harry Potter there are Dark Forces at work. A friend has vanished and its up to you to rescue them before its too late. Playing as Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Luna or Neville, you must try to discover who did it, what spell or item they used and where the student was attacked. Was it Fenrir Greyback with a Cursed Necklace in the Forbidden Forest?
Use the Floo Network to travel faster through the wizarding world -- but watch out for unlit fireplaces! When you're sure of your facts, return to the Burrow to make your final accusations and win the game!


My take?  An old favorite with a fun twist!!  The basics of the game are the same but the movements around the board are different thanks to that handy floo powder.  The rooms are different as well with places like Gringott's, Hogwarts and The Burrow which makes it so much for Harry Potter fans (me!!).  This game would be an absolute hit for any Harry Potter fan (the game recommendation is 9 and up but I think it would be suitable for slightly younger ages as well) and is still enjoyable for non fans although they might not "get" all the spells and characters.  Hooray for Harry Potter and Clue....a fantastic match up!  You can pick up this game today on Amazon...

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MalibuBright...Review & Giveaway!

I have a great product to tell you about today....MalibuBright!  MalibuBright is a fabulous tooth whitening system that I had the opportunity to try out (actually I shared it with my husband!) and it had really great results.  Here is the scoop on MalibuBright...


MalibuBright™ is the only 3-step tooth whitening system that delivers both immediate and long-term guaranteed results without bleach, pain or a trip to the dentist’s office.  In fact, you will see a visible difference in how much whiter your teeth are the first day you use MalibuBright™.  And you don’t need to take any more time out of your day to experience these results…you simply can replace your current tooth bush, tooth paste and mouth wash.   

What separates MalibuBright™ from any other product is our patented and clinically proven active ingredient: Poly(P) which was developed over years of research by doctors at Stanford University. 


Unlike other products that simply bleach and lighten teeth unevenly, this revolutionary multi-action ingredient works in three ways:
***LIFTS:  Poly(P) adheres to teeth on a microscopic level, by actually going under the surface of the stains to lift them evenly from the teeth.  It permanently breaks the stain down and removes years of build up from staining substances like plaque, foods, tea, coffee, cigarettes and more.  
***PREVENTS & PROTECTS:  Each use of Poly(P) will leave a protective coating over teeth that will prevent the accumulation of stains throughout the day.
***BRIGHTENS & FRESHENS:  Once stains are lifted, the MalibuBright™ Poly(P) products continue working to keep your teeth healthy and to gently reveal your best, whitest & brightest smile.   They also keep your breathe fresh by continually removing organic material and bacteria that cause bad breath.    
The science is simple: the bond between Poly(P) and a tooth’s surface is much stronger than that of any stain. Once applied, this “mesh-type polyphosphate” adheres strongly to your teeth, lifting out existing stains, forming a protective coating for several hours, and preventing new stain deposits.
Say goodbye to using messy strips or bleaching trays that can take up to an hour out of your day and only give you short-term whitening results and can cause sensitivity and pain.  With MalibuBright™, you can whiten your teeth anytime, anywhere and in just minutes….
Poly(P) is 100% natural and contains NO bleaching agents, making it the only teeth whitening ingredient that produces superior results and is safe for daily use.   With MalibuBright™ you will benefit from both the immediate and long-term guaranteed whitening results that leave you with a more attractive smile every day.   

Sounds pretty great, right?  Well, it is.  First of all, my husband is very sensitive to traditional whitening products (even the rinses bother him) so something gentler is definitely better for him. You could also tell right away, after the first use how well this product worked.  His teeth immediately looked whiter and sparkly.  Hello movie star!  I have used several different brands of tooth whiteners myself (Crest, Target Brand) and have never noticed instant results like that.  The MalibuBright system has only continued to make his smiler whiter as he has used it...with no irritation to his mouth.   The people at MalibuBright are so confident in their product that they back it up with this guaranty...


I think it says so much when a company offers a guaranty like this....they know it works!  I know it works too which is why I am going to get a system for me too!  You can order your own MalibuBright kit today and start blinding people with your movie star smile!  Click below to order...

I am so pleased to tell you that the people at MalibuBright are giving one lucky RBM reader a MalibuBright Kit! Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Visit Malibu Bright's website and tell me something you learned about this product. You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
1. Follow this Blog = 1 entry

2. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
3. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
4.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry per each additional entered
5.  Tweet or Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it ( each can be done once per day) = 1 entry per each.
6.  Leave a comment on one of my non-giveaway posts = 1 entry
7.  Leave a comment below telling me how you found this giveaway = 1 entry


Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to US residents and will close on August 10th at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on August 11th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.   The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

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Giveaways Galore!!

Happy Friday Everyone!  I hope you all have some fun plans for the weekend.  It is so hard to believe it is the last weekend of July.  Summer is just flying by!  I wanted to remind you all to get your entries in for all of my current giveaways.  I have 17 giveaways going on right now and most of them have under 100 entries and they all have many different ways to enter.  I am also planning on being busy, busy, busy over the next few days getting up some fun new giveaways so be sure to check back often.  Check out all of the giveaways below and get those entries in.  Good luck and I hope you have a great day!

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Barney 123 Learn...Review & Giveaway!

Everyone's favorite dinosaur has a new DVD out (July 12th) that is perfect for getting little ones in the back-to-school mode...Barney:  123 Learning is a great way to help teach kids the basics like colors, shapes and numbers.  Here is the scoop...

Come along with Barney and his friends for a Tee-riffic adventure filled with shapes, numbers and letters! Join Baby Bop as she discovers that counting can lead to hidden treasures and that there’s a carnival of shapes and colors for all to enjoy. And BJ uses the alphabet to help Riff get ready for his music concert in the park. Barney can’t wait to show you that shapes, numbers and letters are the ticket to fun and friendship!


Baby R is really into Barney and this new collection did not disappoint her.  She was laughing and dancing while she learned about counting and the ABC's.  Perfect!  Barney never fails to entertain and teach and is a staple in our television watching.  You can pick up a copy today on Amazon...


Thanks to Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment, one lucky RBM reader will win a copy of Barney 123 Learn.  Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment telling me who you are trying to win this DVD for.  You must complete this entry for all extras to be counted.

For Extra Entries:


1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry
2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry
3.  Like HIT Entertainment on Facebook=1 entry
4.  Enter one of my other giveaways & let me know you have done so = 1 entry per additional giveaway entered.
5.  Follow HIT Entertainment on Twitter= 1 entry
6.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
7.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it (each can be done once per day) = 1 entry per each
8.  Comment on one of my non giveaway posts and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
9.  Put my button on your blog and let me know where I can find it = 3 entries
10.  Leave a comment below telling me where you heard about this giveaway or about my site = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on August 9th.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on August 10th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned DVD for purpose of review.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.
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Lucille Ball RKO Comedy Collection Volume One...Giveaway!

Just in time for Lucy's 100th birthday, there is a hilarious DVD collection hitting the shelves....Lucille Ball RKO Comedy Collection Volume One will be available for August 2nd.  Here is the scoop on this upcoming release...



What a great memento to celebrate Lucy's birthday! This would make a great addition to your own collection or a super gift for a Lucy fan.  You can pre-order today for just $24.95 by clicking HERE.

Warner Bros is giving one lucky RBM reader the Lucille Ball RKO Comedy Collection Volume One!  Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: It is Lucy's 100th birthday!  What would you have given Lucy for a birthday present?  Leave a comment below.  You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
1. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
2. Follow Warner Bros on Twitter = 1 entry
3. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
4. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
5.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry per each additional entered
6.  Tweet or Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it ( each can be done once per day) = 1 entry per each.
8.  Leave a comment on one of my non-giveaway posts = 1 entry
9.  Leave a comment below telling me how you found this giveaway = 1 entry
10.  Like Warner Bros on Facebook = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to US residents and will close on August 6th at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on August 7th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.   The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Celebrating RIO (out 8/2) and Friendship Day....Giveaway!

I am so excited to see the RIO when it comes out August 2nd!  I guess I am still a kid at heart!  Here is the scoop from this upcoming release...

HANG OUT WITH THE HOTTEST BIRDS IN TOWN
THE RIO PARTY COMES HOME WHEN THE MUSIC AND DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA RIO COMES TO BLU-RAY & DVD ON AUGUST 2ND


BRING HOME OVER AN HOUR OF EXCITING INTERACTIVE FEATURES AND EXCLUSIVE BONUS LEVELS OF ANGRY BIRDS RIO® WITH BLU-RAY PURCHASE


Summary: LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (June 14, 2011) - As summer heats up, spread your wings and celebrate with the funniest birds in town! The all-new comedy-adventure RIO comes to Blu-ray and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. RIO brings together vivid characters and colorful backdrops amidst energizing Latin and contemporary tunes, creating the ultimate family-friendly music and dance experience for audiences of all ages. In addition to more than one hour of special bonus features and materials, consumers will have access to all-new exclusive levels of the smash video game hit Angry Birds Rio® that showcase your favorite characters from the film!


Captured as a young bird from the wild, Blu (Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network) is a domesticated Spix Macaw living thousands of miles away from his homeland, Brazil. When his human owner Linda (Leslie Mann, 17 Again) discovers that he is the last male of his kind, they head south to Rio de Janeiro to meet the only other female. But it's far from love at first sight between the socially-awkward, flight-challenged Blu and the fiercely independent, high-flying female, Jewel (Anne Hathaway, The Princess Diaries). Shortly after Blu's arrival, the two rare birds are captured by greedy animal smugglers and find themselves lost in the Brazilian rainforest. Unexpectedly thrown together, they embark on a hilarious and clumsy adventure where they learn about friendship, love, courage and spreading one's wings to fly.


The creators of ICE AGE bring audiences a whole new tropical adventure in RIO featuring the most colorful cast of characters south of the Equator, including George Lopez (Beverly Hills Chihuahua), Tracy Morgan ("30 Rock"), Jemaine Clement (Despicable Me), Rodrigo Santoro (Che), will.i.am (Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa), Jamie Foxx (Dreamgirls), Jane Lynch "Glee"), & Wanda Sykes(Over The Hedge).


Sounds great, right??  In addition to the upcoming release there is also something else to be excited about...a RIO Mall Invasion to celebrate the new release and Friendship Day!  Read on...


Your Summer Shopping Experience Soars to New Heights as
RIO: The Movie Invades the Mall starting July 23rd!


What:                  In celebration of the RIO Blu-ray and DVD launch on August 2nd, your favorite furry friends take ‘flight’ at your local mall. Before its release, get an exclusive sneak peek at the RIO Coloring App (available through iTunes and Android) by stopping by the huge, life-sized iPad kiosks in New York City or Los Angeles. It’s fun for the whole family when Blu, Jewel, and the entire cast of RIO creates a rainbow of colors on a giant iPad—right at the touch of your fingertips!

                                RIO will be available on 3-Disc Party Edition, featuring the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy; as well as in a 2-Disc DVD Party Edition on August 2nd. Use your exclusive Blu-ray code to unlock all 12 characters and backgrounds on the RIO Coloring App within your own personal iPad, iPhone, iTouch, or Android!

Dates:                 Mall Promotion Dates: Saturday, July 23rd until Sunday, August 20th (approx.)
                                Blu-ray & DVD Date: Tuesday, August 2nd

Locations:        New York City Area:                                                   
                                RIO Coloring App Experience                                 
                                @ Roosevelt Field Mall                                                
                                630 Old Country Road                                                 
                                Garden City, NY 11530                                                

                              Los Angeles Area:
                            Rio Coloring App Experience
                             @ Santa Monica Place Mall
                            395 Santa Monica Place
                            Santa Monica, CA   90401

In celebration of all these fun RIO happenings, one lucky Reviewed By Mom reader will win a DVD copy of RIO!!  Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment below telling me who you plan to watch RIO with.  I will be tuning in with A&W and Baby R of course!   You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
1. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
2. Follow Twentieth Century Fox Entertainment on Twitter = 1 entry
3. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
4. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
5.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
6.  Tweet or Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it (can be done once per day) = 1 entry per each.
8.  Leave a comment on one of my non-giveaway posts = 1 entry
9.  Leave a comment below telling me how you found this giveaway = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to US residents and will close on August 6th at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on August 7th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.   The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.


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Early Lingo...Review & Giveaway!

I know I have told you all before that I am decidedly NOT skilled in languages.  I always struggled with foreign languages in high school much to the dismay of Sister Francis Claire (tres sorry Madame!).  I think a big part of my problem was that I was not exposed to a foreign language until I was a teenager.  My parents only spoke English and no foreign language classes were offered to me until high school.  I really, really wish I could speak at least one other language and I am a big advocate for exposing children to other languages from a very early age.  I think introducing other languages early on will only open more days later and create better opportunities to communicate with others.  When I was approached to try out a DVD put out by Early Lingo I was very excited.  This one looked like just the sort of teaching tool I like to use for the kids.  Here is the scoop...



Caryn AntoniniCaryn Antonini, graduate of the Georgetown University School of Languages and Linguistics, has created the new, innovative learning tool – EARLY LINGO. It was at the University that Caryn cultivated her understanding of a child’s acquisition of language and the relationship to their cognitive development. As a new mother, Caryn wanted to give her child the advantages of learning a foreign language as an infant and all the subsequent benefits it would bring to her child later in life, but was unable to find anything on the market that would accomplish this effectively.

ABOUT THE SERIES

  • Early Lingo is a playful approach to learning.
  • The interactive program allows young children to become familiar with a foreign language through immersive and repetitive learning techniques.
  • The use of playful animation and live-action video create a stimulating visual context.
  • The Early Lingo Series is the first of its kind, offering a solid foundation in learning foreign languages. With frequent exposure any child will be able to speak with no accent and familiarity.
  • Early Lingo uses the Total Immersion Method, a method that immerses the child immediately into the target language with no use of translation.
  • Early Lingo uses native speakers who articulate, speak slowly and use comprehensible words and phrases that are easy for the child to understand.
  • Children can learn a foreign language in their own home at any given time, an easy and convenient learning experience for all.
When the kids and I sat down to watch I was so impressed by the quality of the video....the one we reviewed was Early Lingo Opposites at the Beach (French addition).  All three of my children were taken by the real scenery coupled with the animated characters.  I was a little dubious about the total immersion method but my kids did not seem put off by it at all.  The real life imagery paired with the French word was all the guidance they needed.  The narrator spoke slowly and clearly making it easy for the kids to understand and to repeat if they wished.  Here is taste of the video we are all learning so much from...


  What a great tool for introducing children to a foreign language!  The kids really enjoy the mix of animation and real life pictures and I think it helps them to associate the French word with the meaning.  This gets a big thumbs up from our entire family! It is also the winner of the highly coveted PTPA award so I am definitely not alone in my impression of this fantastic product!

You can pick up the video we reviewed on Amazon...
Visit the Early Lingo Website for their full line of videos here.  Don't miss the opportunity to expose the children in your life to the wonderful world of language.  It opens so many doors them and it makes out world just a little smaller (in a good way!).

Great news, readers!  Thanks to Early Lingo, one RBM reader will receive an Early Lingo DVD of their choosing!  Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...


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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Laurie Berkner Band Party Day DVD: OUT TODAY....Review & Giveaway!

Great news for all you Laurie Berkner fans (isn't that everyone??  We are super fans over here and I can't imagine we are alone!)....there is a brand new DVD out today...Laurie Berkner Band:  Party Day!  Here is the scoop...

The party starts July 26th! Children’s music superstars and Nick Jr. channel favorites The Laurie Berkner Band will appear in a brand-new music video collection on DVD, Party Day! (Two Tomatoes Records/Razor & Tie). Party Day! is the long-awaited follow-up to the band’s 2006 quadruple platinum-selling DVD We are . . . The Laurie Berkner Band and features 12 original videos of both brand-new songs and fan favorites from the band’s best-selling CDs.

The DVD is also accompanied by a five-track bonus CD, which includes a new, acoustic version of the band’s hit song “My Family.” The song was written for one of the band’s Nick Jr. videos (which premiered in 2009 and is still in rotation on the channel) but has not previously been available on any CD. The band has received tremendous feedback from parents and caregivers for whom the all-inclusive song resonates.

Party Day! features Laurie (lead vocals, guitar), Susie Lampert (keyboards), Adam Bernstein (bass) and Bobby Golden (drums/percussion) in a musical adventure as they travel to a costume party, a birthday party and finally a pajama party. Kids can dance, sing and play along as the band tries on different costumes, hunts for the birthday cake and jumps around in Pillowland. It’s a fun-filled trip from beginning ‘till bedtime!

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Pocoyo & Langer's Juice Team Up To Keep Kid's Active....Giveaway!

Summertime challenges even the most creative parents with how to keep the kids entertained, active and limit all day snacking.  

Pocoyo and Langers Juice may have the ideal solution!   

Beginning August 1 through August 31, parents can receive an all-new Pocoyo DVD – Dance Pocoyo Dance!–with the purchase of 10 Langers Juices (plus $1.99 shipping and handling), while supplies last.  

The Dance Pocoyo Dance! DVD, based on the Pocoyo animated television series, will encourage kids to get up and dance, jump and have fun for hours.  The music provides high-energy participation, and Pocoyo and his animal friends, Elly the elephant, Pato the duck, and Loula the dog, add to the excitement.  It’s a good workout for Mom and Dad, too.  Kids can quench their thirst with Langers Juice after dancing with Pocoyo while watching Dance Pocoyo Dance!.
 
The multi-award-winning animated television series Pocoyo is now featured in a new half-hour timeslot during the weekends on Nick Jr., on Saturday’s and Sunday’s at 1.00pm ET/10am PT, complementing the current weekday broadcasts at 4:25 pm Eastern/1:25 pm Pacific. Pocoyo also airs on Univision’s Planeta U on Saturday mornings at 8:30 am; and on select PBS stations nationwide(check local listings).  Additionally, Pocoyo toys are available at Toys”R”Us and amazon.com

Langers Juice, in kid-friendly juice flavors like orange, red grape, white grape, grape with vitamin C, and pineapple, are available nationwide at retailers including WalMart, Albertsons, Econo Foods, Food 4 Less, Lucky, Market Basket, Miners, Ralphs, Smart & Final, Sprouts, and Staters, among others.
 
And as the temperatures soar, Moms and their kids can use Langers Juice to create their own healthy and refreshing fruit juice popsicles!  Simply pour 4 oz of juice into a paper cup and pop it into the freezer.  When the juice freezes, kids can eat the frozen treat with a spoon, or simply lick the cold concoction, peeling back the paper cup as needed.

Parents know that sodas, sports drinks, sweetened juice or fruit-juice cocktails have too much sugar, too many calories or too many additives.  That’s why Langers 100% fruit juice is the smart choice for parents and their kids.

To celebrate this partnership, one lucky Reviewed by Mom reader will win a copy of Dance, Pocoyo, Dance!  Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...


Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment below telling me how you help to keep the kids in your life active. You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
1. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
2. Follow Pocoyo on Twitter = 1 entry
3. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
4. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
5. Like Pocoyo on Facebook and tell them Reviewed By Mom sent you w/ a link to this giveaway = 3 entries
6.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
7.  Tweet or Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it (can be done once per day) = 1 entry per each.
8.  Leave a comment on one of my non-giveaway posts = 1 entry
9.  Blog about this giveaway and  link back to RBM = 5 entries

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to residents of US and Canada over 18 years old and will close on August 31st at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on September 1st and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!


Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.   The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize. Pin It

Monday, July 25, 2011

DNA EGF Renewal Sunscreen...Review!

Like many moms, I am outside all the time.  I typically have the kids outside all day long in the summer.  Here in Maine our winters are so long that as soon as summer hits we are all desperate to get outside and enjoy the sunshine....safely, of course!   When I was approached to do a review of DNA EGF Renewal Sunscreen I jumped at the chance.  I had already been lucky enough to review their Night Renewal product (love it...read more HERE) and I was very impressed by that product so I figured the sunscreen would be great too.  Here are the details...


DNA Defense SPF 30+ is a fast absorbing, non-greasy lotion that protects skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays.  It delivers a sheer (non-whitening) high- performance dispersion of micro-fine zinc to reflect and scatter harmful UV light.
DNA Defense SPF 30+ is clinically proven for advanced UVA protection and offers anti-oxidant activity with Vitamin A and E and is ideal for daily use all skin types.

INGREDIENTS
Zinc Oxide: Micro-fine physical sunscreen that easily disperses and absorbs into skin to provide sheer (no whitening), high-performance protection from harmful UVA & UVB light.

Vitamin E & Vitamin A: These vitamins provide the skin with additional antioxidant protection against damage from free radicals.

Price:  $45
DNA EGF can be purchased via www.dnaegfrenewal.com

My thoughts?   I was not disappointed!  Dr. Ron Moy sure has a winner on his hands with this skin care line.  This sunscreen is super light and right away was absorbed into my skin.  I loved that is was not greasy and did not leave me all "shiny" or cause me to break out like other sunscreens have a tendency to do. It also protected my skin as I was out frolicking with the kids in the kiddie pool.  Take that age spots and wrinkles!  I will say that the price tag is a little steep but if you are only using this on the face and neck, a bottle will last quite some time.  If you are on the market for a quality, facial sunscreen look no further than DNA EGF Renewal Sunscreen.  Pick up yours today by clicking here.
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Conan the Adventurer...Review!

Tomorrow there is new release that all you children of the 80's and 90's will definitely want in your DVD collection...Conan the Adventurer!  Remember this one??  I just love it when a show from my younger years is available to watch again.  Here is the scoop on what you can expect from this hit cartoon...




By Crom! Let the acolytes of Conan rejoice as the fiercest Barbarian to ever roam the Earth arrives in this complete Season One DVD release!  Join in the fray as Conan and his  fellow adventurers — Jezmine, Snagg, Needle, Greywolf and Zula — quest to rescue Conan’s family from an evil spell cast by the Serpent Man wizard Wrath-Amon.  Armed with a powerful sword forged from Star Metal and faith in his god Crom, Conan will not stop until his family is safe and the evil wizard is reimprisoned in the mystical Abyss!

On July 26, 2011, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., will unleash Conan The Adventurer: Season One in a 2-DVD set, featuring all 13 action-packed episodes. Featuring the legendary warrior well-known from books, comics and movies, Conan The Adventurer: Season One is a must-have. This DVD set promises to keep you on the edge of your seat with exciting exploits and is priced to own at $19.93 SRP.

Produced by Sunbow, the 1980s animation giant behind Hasbro’s Transformers and G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, Conan The Adventurer originally aired in Saturday morning syndication beginning in 1992 transitioning to a daily airing throughout 1993 in the second season.

Season One Episode List:


Disc 1
The Night Of Fiery Tears
Blood Brother
Star Of Shadizar
Conan The Gladiator
The Heart Of Rakkir
Men Of Stone
The Terrible Torrinon

Disc 2
Greywolf Of Xanthus
Shadow Walkers
The Claw Of Heaven
The Serpent Riders Of Set
Windfang’s Eyrie
Seven Against Stygia

This one is sure to be a hit with cartoon fans.  Aren't we all a little nostalgic for the shows we watched when we were younger?  I know I love sharing my favorites with my kiddos and in a few years (they are a little young for this one yet) I am sure they will be into the action packed series of Conan.  Right now my husband gets a kick out of watching it as I am sure lots of adults will.  You can pre-order this title today at a 25% discount from Amazon so get your orders in today!

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Thomas In Charge...Review & Giveaway!

Hop on board everyone.  Much to the delight of little conductors everywhere there is a brand new DVD out from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment....Thomas In Charge (just out July 12th!).  Here is the scoop...

Clickity-Clack, Thomas is back in exciting, engine-packed adventures! Thomas and his friends are preparing for the Railway Inspector’s visit to Knapford Station. But when the coal trucks crash, covering Gordon in soot, can Thomas take charge and help straighten out the mess? Find out as Thomas charges full steam ahead into fun!

Episodes Included:
• "Thomas in Charge"
• "Henry's Good Deeds"
• O The Indignity"
• "A Blooming Mess"
• Thomas Bonus Episode: Buzzy Bees 


As always, Thomas delivers fun and positive messages about teamwork, cooperation, friendship and doing the right thing.  The animation is really spectacular with vivid colors and sharp characters.  A&W still adore Thomas (in fact Thomas is everywhere in our house...toys, DVD's, books...you name it and we have it!) and Baby R is starting to enjoy it as well.  When she hears the  familiar theme song she dances about and says "choo-choo".   This new DVD is a must-have for the Thomas fan in your life (all pre-schoolers love Thomas as far as I know!).  You can pick it up today on Amazon for just  $10.99 (bargain!!)....



Great news, readers!  Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment are giving one lucky Reviewed By Mom reader a copy of Thomas & Friends:  Thomas In Charge.  Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Visit Thomas & Friends and leave a comment below to tell me who is your child's favorite character.

For Extra Entries:
1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry
2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry
3.  Like Thomas & Friends on Facebook =1 entry
4.  Like HIT Entertainment on Facebook=1 entry
5.  Comment on one of my non-giveaway posts and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
6.  Enter one of my other giveaways & let me know you have done so = 1 entry per giveaway entered.
7.  Follow HIT Entertainment on Twitter= 1 entry
8.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
9.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it (each can be done once per day) = 1 entry per each

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on August 4th    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on August 5th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the mentioned DVD for purpose of review.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Happy Monday! Blog Hops, Giveaway Linky's and Prizes...Oh My!

Happy Monday Everyone!  I hope you all had a fantastic weekend.  We had a trip to the lake and the spent the rest of the time hanging out at home crossing some things off the "to-do" list....what a good feeling that is! 

I love Monday's here at Reviewed By Mom.  First of all I have a great place to link up giveaways called MOM's Giveaway Monday's.  If you have a giveaway going on please feel free to post your giveaway (I try and enter as many as I can!).  This is a great spot to find great giveaways (besides mine of course!) to enter on the web.  Click HERE to check it out.

Another reason why I love Monday's is that I am a co-host to a great blog hop called Making Friends Monday.  I have found some of my most favorite blogs here.  If you have a blog, link up and if you don't be sure to check out the people linking...there are so many great sites to be discovered.

Lastly, I love Monday's because I typically have a TON of giveaways going on and this week is no exception.  Please be sure to enter these fun giveaways and stay tuned for a big week of even more giveaways.  I have quite a list going up this week so be sure to check back often.

Have a great day and thanks, as always, for being a Reviewed By Mom reader.  I love feedback so if you have any questions/comments/ideas I would love to hear from you.


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    Making Friends Monday...Join My Blog Hop!

    Welcome To Making Friends Monday Blog Hop - July 25th 2011
    This Blog Hop is hosted by Living on Love and Cents, The Thrifty Things, Reviewed By Mom , and Coupons are Great.
    MFM
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    Saturday, July 23, 2011

    Shaws Deals....Wowza!!

    When I saw the Shaws ad this week my heart did a little flip flop.  There are some serious savings to be found this week.  There are a bunch of great sales and also opportunities for a bunch of catalinas (those fun coupons that print off at the end of your order!) for $$$ off your next visit.  Ahh....love, love, love a good sales week at Shaws.  Check out some of these Freebies...



    (2) Oral-B Indicator Toothbrushes 2/$3.00
    - $2.00/2 in the 7/3 Proctor and Gamble
    Pay $1.00
    Receive $1.00 off your next order
    2 FREE

    (2) Baileys Coffee Creamers 2/$3.00
    - (2) $1.00/1 in the 6/19 Smart Source or by printing here.
    Pay $1.00
    Receive $1.00 off your next order
    2 FREE

    (2) Crest Regular, Tarter Control or Fresh Expressions Toothpaste 2/$3.00
    - (2) $ .75/1 Crest Toothpaste in the 7/3 Proctor and Gamble
    - Receive $1.00 off your next order
    FREE + $1.00 money maker!

    Holy cow!!  This is only the beginning too!  There are buy one get one free deals on boneless chicken, Thomas English muffins and Lay's Potato Chips.  Don't even get me started on all the other deals that I have coupons for! 

    I get lots of great Shaw's tips from Money Saving Maineac so if you haven't taken a look there yet be sure you do! Pin It

    Ecomom...Review & Giveaway!

    About a year ago I discovered a fabulous company called EcoMom.   EcoMom makes eco-conscious living easy, affordable and rewarding for families.  The website has everything from food to beauty products to wellness aides to clothing and so much more.  If you need it, EcoMom has it!  EcoMom also has this really great program called EcoPass.  This program allows members to receive a 15% discount on every order, free shipping (with no minimum order amount) as well as exclusive offers and promotions.  The annual membership fee is $99.


    I typically buy beauty products and supplements from EcoMom but they also have an impressive selection of  toys (I told you they have everything!!).  Their selection of Eco Friendly playthings is amazing.  The people over at EcoMom sent me over the Melissa & Doug Basic Skills Board to try with the kids and they were all thrilled when this arrived...
    This wooden bear is always smiling, but he's happiest when fully dressed! Getting dressed won't be such a puzzle once zipping, buckling, snapping, lacing and tying, and other dressing skills are mastered. Each skill is contained on a separate, wooden puzzle piece for easy practice. Develop fine motor and life skills with this great activity.
    Dimensions: 0.5" x 11.5" x 15" Assembled
    Recommended Ages: 3+ years

    This fast become fun for all three of my children!  First of all, it is a puzzle which (at least for my kiddos) is always a hit.  Secondly, it is helping to teach the kids basic skills of getting dressed in one spot. I have never seen a puzzle form of this activity.  We actually have a stuffed doll which is supposed to teach these skills but the kids are not really interested in it...they much prefer this Melissa & Doug puzzle from EcoMom.  The quality and craftmanship is outstanding and what I can always count on when I order from EcoMom...they really only have the best of the best!

    I love that I can visit EcoMom and order not only my vitamins (the kids are obsessed with SmartyPants Vitamins!!) and eco friendly cleaning products but quality toys as well.  Talk about one stop shopping!  Visit EcoMom today and check out their amazing selection of, well, everything!

    I am so pleased to tell you that EcoMom is giving one lucky Reviewed by Mom reader a $20 gift certificate to spend at www.ecomom.com!  Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...


    To Enter (this one is mandatory): Visit EcoMom and comment with something you would like to try.

    For extra entries:
    1.Subscribe to EcoMom's Newsletter = 1 entry
    2. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
    3. Follow EcoMomCEO on Twitter = 1 entry
    4. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
    5. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=2 entries
    6. Like EcoMom on Facebook and tell them I sent you = 2 entries
    7.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry per each additional giveaway entered.
    8.  Tweet or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it  (each can be done once per day)= 1 entry per each

    Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to residents of US and Canada over 18 years old and will close on August 3rd at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on August 4th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!


    Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned products for purpose of review. The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize. Pin It

    Free Freschetta by the Slice Event Coming August 4th!!

    I am lucky enough to be a Freschetta Fresh Connection Blogger which gives me the inside scoop on new products and upcoming events and the ability to share all that with you!

    I am so excited to tell you that on August 4th FRESCHETTA® will be giving away thousands of slices of their delicious By The Slice pizza in a special live online event. The FRESCHETTA® By The Slice pizza will be given away in 5,000 increments every half hour. There will also be fun, interactive contests where you can win additional coupons.

    On Thursday July 28th, 2011 the website www.FreeFreschetta.com will be available for people to sign up for a reminder email and view a preview of the events to come with host Mike Rylander. On August 4th the reminder email will be sent to those that signed up, and the event will be live at 11 AM on this day for all to sign up! This event is a great way to try out FRESCHETTA® By The Slice and get to do so for FREE! On the day of the event there will also be fun, interactive contests where additional coupons will be awarded.

    Be sure to go on over and sign up!!  What a fun contest and so many chances to win.  I know I will be heading over on the 28th for my reminder e-mail and I hope you do too.  Enjoy! Pin It

    The Smurfs: A Magical Smurf Adventure...Review & Giveaway!

    There is a new must have DVD available now from Warner Bros...The Smurfs:  A Magical Smurf Adventure (just out 7/19).  Here is the scoop....

    Synopsis:  Get your Smurf on with this 2-disc set of 10 Smurftacular Episodes! In a hidden village dwells a clan of magical creatures, living in mushroom houses and taking showers with dewdrops. They’re those international celebrities known far and wide as the Smurfs -- and they’re back on DVD. This itty-bitty powder-blue crew, including Brainy, Lazy, Vanity and Smurfette, is led by the wise, gentle and 542-year-old Papa Smurf. Gargamel, the local evil wizard, is forever scheming against the tiny team but our little friends outsmurf him every time! The Smurfs may only be three apples high, but they left miles of smiles on the faces of Saturday morning cartoon fans from 1981 to 1989!  Smurf it up again with this colorful collection of superior Smurftainment!


    The Smurfs were a big favorite of mine growing up. I loved watching these little blue creatures battle it out with the evil Gargamel.  I of course loved Smurfette!  I got a kick out of sharing an old favorite of mine with A&W.  They really enjoyed watching the antics of the Smurfs and especially relished the "naughtiness" of Gargamel. They are SO into good guys VS bad guys right now so they loved this aspect.  The Smurfs were a hit 30 years ago (gulp!!) and they still are today!  Take a trip down memory lane with the kids (or without....) today with The Smurfs:  A Magical Smurf Adventure...



    Warner Bros is giving one lucky RBM reader a copy of The Smurfs: A Magical Smurf Adventure! Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...

    Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment telling me who your favorite Smurf is. You must complete this entry for all extras to be counted.

    For Extra Entries:

    1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry
    2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry
    3.  Like Warner Bros on Facebook=1 entry
    4.  Enter one of my other giveaways & let me know you have done so = 1 entry per additional giveaway entered.
    5.  Follow Warner Bros. on Twitter= 1 entry
    6.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
    7.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it (each can be done once per day) = 1 entry per each

    Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on August 2nd.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on August 3rd and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!

    Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned DVD for purpose of review.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.
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