In addition to the great new Chicken Soup for teens that I told you about over the weekend there is another new Chicken Soup for the Soul book to celebrate....Chicken Soup for the Soul: Preteens. Here is the scoop...
101 Stories of Inspiration and Support for Tweens
Being a preteen is harder than it looks! School is more challenging, bodies are changing, relationships with parents are different, and new issues arise with friends. But preteens can find encouragement and inspiration in this collection of stories by other preteens, just like them, about the problems and issues they face every day. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Preteens will help readers as they navigate those tough preteen years from ages 9 to 12 with its stories from others just like them, about the highs and lows of life as a preteen. It's a support group they carry in their backpack!
Two uniquely adorable children's DVD's were released today, August 30th. Castle Farm and Happy Valley from Organa kids will be available for purchase and you won't want to miss it! Here is the scoop...
Children’s animated stories are brought to life in the launch of two new, delightful animated DVDs series – Castle Farm and Happy Valley, which reach out to preschool children to engage their imaginations, amuse and entertain and at the same time teach lessons to last a lifetime by relating to them on their own level. The first volumes of each title settle onto DVD August 30, 2011 from Organa Kids, a company dedicated to bringing the very best in children’s animation and television from around the world to U.S. audiences on DVD and digital download.
Like a child’s drawing brought to life, Castle Farm is a gentle series from England full of color and colorful characters. Join Farm Girl, Piggy, Leonard, Farmer and all the barnyard animals as they solve mysteries, fix things, get chores done, play games and learn lessons about friendship, responsibility and having fun. Each vignette is filled with its own tiny adventure that will engage youngsters again and again.
Castle FarmVolume 1 includes the episodes “Snails,” “The Carrot Thief,” “Ball Games,” “A Windy Day,” “Amber,” “The Prickly Flower,” “Bubbles,” “Trophy” and “Waiting for Winnie.” Volume 2 includes “Muddy Farm,” “Little Bo Lost,” “Stinging Nettles,” “The Twirly Spinner,” “Talking Trouble,” “Woodlice,” “Pumpkin on the Loose,” “Blackberries” and “Eight Legs.”
Happy Valley, a charming series also from England, is set in a beautiful countryside by the sea. Using traditional and contemporary nursery rhymes and songs, each episode tells a story about the children who live in the valley as they learn about the world around them. Whether taking a school trip, visiting grandparents, or a simple walk in nature, the tales are endearing and captivating and appeal to even the youngest of viewers. Happy ValleyVolume 1 contains the episodes “Rain is Tumbling,” “There You Are, Blackbird,” “Tree on the Hill,” “Where Are You Hiding?,” “Autumn Leaves,” Gee Up Little Horsie,” Wakey, Wakey!,” “Far, Far Away” and Little Donkey.” Volume 2 contains the episodes “Cosy Little House,” “Have You Ever Been Sailing?,” “Robin Redbreast,” “Going to See the Doctor,” “Scarecrow,” “Cars,” “Shopping,” “Valley Farm” and “Sun Cream.”
Tomorrow a new DVD is coming out from Fox Entertainment....Strawberry Shortcake: Growing Up Dreams! I loved Strawberry Shortcake when I was young and I can't wait to introduce her to Baby R. Here is the scoop on what is sure to be a sweet new release....
Imaginations Will Soar With Strawberry Shortcake: Growing Up Dreams
The All-New DVD Adventure Arrives August 30 From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment And American Greetings
Summary: Strawberry Shortcake™ and all of her friends take summer fun to new heights in the fabulous new adventure Strawberry Shortcake: Growing Up Dreams, arriving on DVD August 30 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and American Greetings Properties.
Strawberry Shortcake and her friends can’t wait to grow up, and they wonder what they’ll become some day. It’s all berry exciting as imaginations soar and Strawberry and her friends see what it’s like to be busy career girls! But when Peppermint Fizz becomes Mayor and gets berry, berry bossy, trouble strikes in Strawberryland. Growing Up Dreams is all about getting along, working together, and believing in your dreams. Plus, no matter how big you get...you should never outgrow being nice!
I love stationary. When I send something of I want it to be fun and funky and guaranteed to make someone smile. I want something out of the ordinary! When I came across the company Paperflavor I knew I had hit the jackpot. Paperflavor features absolutely adorable designs for every one of your stationary needs. They have thank you cards, invitations for all of your events (even wedding!) and the most adorable baby announcement cards. Here are a few of my favorites...
Something I also like is that you can buy individual cards for lots of occasions. I have not seen this a lot and I like that feature. I do not need a set of 20 Wedding or Get Well cards on hand but I do like to have a few. How cute is this one for the bride and groom??
I am so ready for fall. I am ready for crisp air, fresh apples and HALLOWEEN! At our house we go a little bananas over Halloween. My husband and the boys decorate the house. I am not talking a few spider webs strung about...no sir! We have lights, spooky music, a skeleton on the porch and all kinds of things that go bump in the night. Yes, I told you, bananas! This, naturally, extends to our costumes and the boys have been thinking about it since November 1st.
I have found many costumes to be of sub par quality. They are not durable enough to withstand marathon trick or treating and that will just no do! When I find a company who has great costumes I get really excited which is why I am thrilled to tell you about Anytime Costumes. Anytime Costumes has a massive selection of costumes for the entire family...even the family pet! They have anything you or your child could ever imagine being. The selection is staggering! I was lucky enough for Anytime Costumes to send me one of their costumes so I could check out the quality. "A" had decided he was going to be a police officer for Halloween this year so we chose this costume....
Earlier this month an oldie but goodie Nickelodeon television show was released to DVD....Hey Arnold! The first season made its' way to stores on August 9th much to the delight of Nick fans from the 90's. Here is the scoop...
Hey Arnold!, one of the most beloved animated Nickelodeon series from the 1990s, arrives in stores nationwide for the first time on August 9, 2011, from Shout! Factory. Featuring all 20 hilarious episodes, Hey Arnold!: Season One follows the adventures of Arnold, the original football-headed boy’s life in the big city alongside his Grandpa, Grandma, Abner the pig and a host of other friends and neighbors. Long anticipated by fans, Hey Arnold!: Season One has not been available in stores until now. The four-disc DVD set has a suggested retail price of $29.93.
Like all of Nickelodeon’s classic shows, Hey Arnold!: Season One boasts an all-star voice cast which includes Toran Caudell (7th Heaven), Dan Castellaneta (The Simpsons, Futurama), Tress MacNeille (The Simpsons, Futurama), Jamil Walker Smith (Shark Tale) and Francesca Smith.
A favorite with viewers and critics alike, Hey Arnold! stars Arnold, a fourth grader who lives with his grandparents Phil and Gertrude, owners of the Sunset Arms boarding house. Each episode finds Arnold in a new, sticky situation, whether it’s helping out a schoolmate with their problems or dealing with his own. Unfortunately, Arnold’s predicaments are often started by Helga, a schoolmate who picks on Arnold and constantly bullies him. However, Helga only pretends to dislike Arnold to hide the fact that she is secretly in love with him!
Created by Craig Bartlett as a comic in 1986,Hey Arnold!debuted as an animated short for the Nickelodeon film Harriet the Spy in 1996. Hey Arnold! went on to air on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2001. The show also aired on "Nick on CBS" from 2002 until 2004.
I never saw Hey Arnold! until the kids and I were sent the first season for review. What an adorable show! This one is so funny and charming that I can't believe it is still not running on TV! A&W really enjoyed the predicaments of Arnold and had plenty of laugh out loud moments. I found the show to be completely watchable (some children's shows are a bit of an ahem...struggle to sit through) and I liked how Arnold uses problem solving skills....lots of positive messages in this show. Hey Arnold Season One would be a great addition to your DVD collection. This one would be great for a nostalgic fan or for new fans to be! Pick up your copy today on Amazon for just $19.99 (a steal!!)...
*Disclaimer: I was given a copy of the above mentioned DVD for purpose of review but received no compensation. The views expressed are 100% honest and my own.
I can't believe summer is coming to a close. I have mixed feelings...I am so sad to see summer go but I am also excited about the arrival of my favorite season to arrive. I love the fall with its' crisp evenings, back to school shopping and falling leaves. It also brings with it darker skies earlier in the evening (hooray for no more-"I know the sun is still shining sweetie but it IS bedtime"!). I was recently sent a product to review that is the perfect companion on those darker, back to school evenings....the Bike Glow! Here is the scoop...
Description: A bike safety light product, the brightly colored BikeGlow™ Safety Light will dramatically increase your bike's side visibility when it's wrapped around your frame.
10 ft. flexible light tube uses electroluminescent technology and features bright colors for increased visibility from side
Choose between steady, slow flashing, and fast flashing modes
3-1/2" x 1-1/4" power unit attaches to bike with included strap; unit weighs less than 2 oz.
Light attaches by wrapping around frame tubing and secures tightly with included attachment ties or tape
BikeGlow™ is lightweight and secure enough to be left on your bike so you have safety lighting always at the ready
Waterproof battery housing (pictured below)
Batteries not included
1 year full-warranty
Patent pending waterproof design
The Bike Glow is such a fun product. A&W loved seeing their bikes glowing and flashing...they think they are pretty hot stuff with their bikes all aglow! Even more important that the fun factor is the safety factor. The Bike Glow makes your child super visible in low light conditions which is so important. When the kiddos are out and about on their bikes we want them to be safe which, in the evening, makes the Bike Glow a no brainer! Let your kids appreciate the fun factor while you breathe a little easier as they are out riding. By the way-the Bike Glow is NOT just for kids. I am thinking of getting one for me and my Pee Wee Herman style pink bike...now THAT is cool! Buy the Bike Glow by clicking HERE. Happy Riding!
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I have been lucky enough to share several Chicken Soup for the Soul books with you all this spring and summer. I am a big fan of these books. The stories are inspiring and just the balm for what ails you at any given time in your life. They make you laugh, cry and provide insight and advice. The Chicken Soup books never disappoint! Today I am pleased to tell you about a brand new title in the series...Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Teenagers. Here is the scoop...
101 Stories of Inspiration and Support for Teens
Teenage years are tough, but this book will help teens as they journey through the ups and downs of adolescence. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Teenagers provides support and inspiration for teenagers as they grow up, reminding them they are not alone, as they read stories from teens just like themselves about the problems and issues they face every day. The stories in this book serve as a guide on topics from the daily pressures of life and school to love, friendships, parents, and much more. This collection will encourage, inspire, and amuse teens, showing that, as tough as things can get, they are not alone!
Earlier this month a brand new book was released by Harper Collins....The Call: A Novel by Yannick Murphy. Last night I was up burning the midnight oil (well....not quite midnight but late for me!) because I couldn't put this one down until I finished it. Here is the scoop...
The daily rhythm of a veterinarian’s family in rural New England is shaken when a hunting accident leaves their eldest son in a coma. With the lives of his loved ones unhinged, the veterinarian struggles to maintain stability while searching for the man responsible. But in the midst of their great trial an unexpected visitor arrives, requesting a favor that will have profound consequences—testing a loving father’s patience, humor, and resolve and forcing husband and wife to come to terms with what “family” truly means.
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Earlier in the week a wonderful CD was released and I am so excited to tell you about it. My Name is Handel by Maestro Classics is one for the whole family! Maestro Classics produces Stories for Children which is an award winning (45 and counting!) series featuring well loved stories and classical music. I just think this concept if so fun and innovative and a great way to get children involved in classical pieces. Here is the scoop...
My Name is Handel transports listeners to early 18th century London, where George Frideric Handel, the brilliant young German composer, has established residence. Handel’s erstwhile employer, the Elector of Hanover, has just succeeded to the throne of England to become King George I. As a true showman’sresponse to the announcement of a royal boat trip on the River Thames, Handel composes a suite of dances, hires a boat and 50 musicians, and heads down the river to surprise the King. The music Handel wrote for this occasion has become known as "Water Music," one of the composer’s best-loved works. The story of this tuneful adventure serves as the engaging backdrop for a multifaceted exploration of Handel’s career and a musical response to the question, “How did a German become England’s most famous composer?” With eminent conductor Stephen Simon directing the London Philharmonic Orchestra, renowned Baroque soprano Julianne Baird and baritone James Shaffran, narration by Yadu (a.k.a. Dr. Konrad Czynski), and intriguing observationsby Maestro Classics co-founder Bonnie Ward Simon, My Name is Handel is much more than your typical “classical music for kids” CD.
You all know how much I love Ecomom. They have a huge variety of healthy snacks, supplements, earth friendly toys and clothes....if you need it they have it! In celebration of back to school, Ecomom is giving everyone free shipping on all orders! This is a super deal so hurry over to www.ecomom.com so you don't miss it. Happy Shopping!
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After reading my last post, you know I am a gal who likes to look fashionable as I chase after the kiddos. I am not talking about a fancy, perfect outfit that costs a bundle and that will make me cry when finger prints get on it but I do like clothes that are fashionable and functional. When I was given the opportunity from Free Spirit Apparel to check out one of their custom made skirts I couldn't wait!
Free Spirit Apparel is run by the very talented Teri and Deb who make you a skirt to your complete specifications. You provide your measurements and select the material and then choose from one of several different styles. There are long skirts, swish skirts and even a style called "rags to riches" which takes your old jeans and fashions them into a cute skirt....what a fun idea! After much thought, I finally decided on the pocket skirt. Within a week of the whole process my skirt arrived....the customer service and speediness is remarkable! Here is my custom made skirt...
I don't usually do this but I am posting a picture of me in the skirt so you can get a feel for the fit and cut...
Disregarding the pile of (clean at least!) dishes, lack of make-up and lack of flat iron use...doesn't this skirt look great? It is so well made, it fits me perfectly and it is super comfy! I love that it has two pockets for me to to fill with the usual ramdomness throughout the day....matchbox cars, pennies, cheerios, dandelions and pennies were in there at last check!
You all know I am always looking for deals and ways for my family to save. I just heard about the Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel and I am heading over there now to sign up. Check out the scoop...
Join Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel - Earn valuable points, which are redeemable for electronics, household items, jewelry, toy, gift cards, and more. If they are accepting panelists in your area, you'll receive a price gun that you scan your groceries and coupons to earn points. This is a fun activity for kids to do while you're putting groceries away and the longer you're a panelist, the better the prizes get.
How much fun does this sound?? I desperately want that scanner to play with!! You can sign up too by clicking the banner below. Happy Scanning!
I am always on the hunt for clothes for myself that are fun and flattering. I may be a stay-at-home mom but I still want to look put together at the park or when I am peeling a tantruming toddler off the grocery store floor. I have found a great new site that has fabulous women's clothing and is the home of my new favorite shirt....Impel Clothing. Here is a company overview...
Impel Clothing is a modest women’s boutique specializing in basic, yet fashionable layering tees and vintage inspired modest clothing for women. Our modestly fitted cap-sleeve, long-sleeve, and v-neck tees have become known for their quality and durability, as have our essential camis. We truly hope that you love Impel as much as we do. Check out our extremely cute and trendy "New" Vintage inspired line, it's going to knock your socks off. We combine today's stylish designs and modest fashion to create layered clothing that you will love wearing. The arrival of our new vintage inspired line of modest womens sweaters, cardigans, lace tops, coats, dresses, skirts, and accessories is only the beginning though, come back often and see our newest and most desired modest clothes.
Ok....if you are thinking modest is code for frumpy you are way off the mark. Impel has some fabulously stylish items. What I particularly love are the staple wardrobe pieces like the cami's and t-shirts.
I love the look of jeans and a t-shirt but I want the t-shirt to be cute....not shapeless and boxy. I was sent the long sleeve t-shirt from Impel and I love it. I mean it....I really, really LOVE it! I have never had a t-shirt fit me so flatteringly. It has some stretch to it (has a bit of spandex) so it is fitted and it is cute with a women's body in mind...no shapeless frock here! It is also a bit longer in the sleeves and length which makes it super flattering. I like this t so much that I will not go back to any other brand....they are that good! I really want to try their jeans next. At only $49 they look super stylish and if the quality is on par with my t it will surely make them a favorite too!
I am so excited to tell you that Impel Clothing is giving one lucky RBM reader a $20 gift certificate! Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...
Our family is on a house hunt. We are buying locally but still the prospect is daunting. We are looking for an multi-family unit in so we can have an apartment for my mother. It will be a great move for us all but the hunt and the prep work is more than a little stressful. We actually looked at an apartment building over the weekend and while it was enormous (hooray for lots of space!!), it needed a lot of love....more than we could tackle I am afraid. The current owners had let renters turn it into a shambles with filthy carpets and hardwood floors a mildew and smoke smell throughout. Yuck! It was perfect timing when I received word about http://www.thesteamteam.com/ .
The Steam Team has all your cleaning needs covered. From carpet, drape and upholstery cleaning to stone, tile and marble cleaning, the can tackle it. They have special treatments to rid fibers of pet odors and cigarette smoke. They are also specialists in removing water and smoke damage from fire catastrophes. This company means business. The only draw back for me? The are in Austin, Texas! If The Steam Team could have magically appeared in Maine and worked their cleaning magic on this apartment I might have been able to see things in a different light. Alas, I will have to just tell you all in the Texas area about this spic and span company! If you are in The Steam Team area and are looking for home rug cleaning Austin or any other type of cleaning for that matter, be sure to contact The Steam Team. They have you covered!
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Over the past month or so I have had a great little gadget accompanying me and the kiddos to the beach...the Toweligator. Here is the scoop on what helps keep us together while we hit the sand and surf...
Conceptualized during a windy beach trip, DiMart, LLC. has invented the must-have beach accessory for the summer - the Toweligator®.
At some point, every beachgoer has experienced trouble with the wind ripping away their beach towel or struggled with trying to hang that wet suit or beach towel up to dry on less-than ideal surfaces.
Originally designed to hold your beach towel securely in place, either in the sand or on your beach chair, the Toweligator’s practical uses are endless (beach, pool, boat, etc).
The Toweligator is a bendable alligator beach clamp that grips tightly with its mouth onto a beach towel or accessory and wraps firmly with its tail to secure it down into the
sand or to a chair.
Unlike common one-use towel holders, because of the distinctive and patented bendable tail design, you can also stick it straight into the beach to keep cell phones, reading glasses, or ipods safe from the sand. The strong gator-grip jaws ensure your belongings stay where you put them.
The Toweligator is the newest and best solution for all that frustration at the beach….and everywhere in between. They will help you stay organized at the beach with your kids.
This is a fun AND handy little gadget. I have been using it mostly for the beach to keep my towels down but I have also been using it on my jogger. I use it to clip my purse onto the bar of the jogger...love it! The kids also love that it is a cute little gator so it is a great toy stand in! I am a big fan of things that are fun AND functional and the Toweligator fits the bill! Pick yours up today for just $14.95 for a two pack. Click HERE to order.
Vistaprint is giving out FREE PHOTO Calendars today (you only pay shipping!). This is a great deal and one I will definitely be snagging! These make for great Christmas gifts and I plan to shop (and save!) early. Click the banner below to get started...
Are we all in back to school mode yet? I know some schools have already started and I know most college kids have left the nest, ready to be on their own for the semester. When I think about sending my kiddos off to college (I know, a little loopy since it is so far off but they are my babies!!) I get all nerved up. I know it is a natural progression into adulthood but being a grownup can be overwhelming and more than a little lonely at times. When I was approached by ACARE Box about doing a review of their Freshman Survival Gift Basket I was excited about it. I love the idea of a basket making its' way to a kid just starting off on a new adventure...such a sweet idea!
When the basket arrived it was so well done. It was all packed in a black metal trash can and filled with all the things you could ever need for your dorm room...paper, pencils and sharpeners, hand sanitizer, reusable bowls, a laundry stain stick, a first aid kit and even goodies like microwavable chicken noodle soup and some candy. This trash can (love the usefulness of the actual basket!!) was bursting with good ideas which would make any kid on their own feel more comfortable and at home. I have to say it....I wish I was this creative but I am not. Even if I was it would take me forever to gather all these thoughtful items with A,W&R in tow! This basket retails for just $40 and to me that is a steal! A basket (err...trash can!) filled with everything your kiddo away from home needs not to mention a sweet and thoughtful reminder that they are being thought of...for only $40!
ACARE Box has a big variety of baskets for purchase and they are all $40. Some of my favorites are Welcome Home (housewarming) and Troop Carrier (made especially for troops away from home!)....
Every single basket is made to order with special thought going into every single one. There is nothing generic in any of these baskets. When you place the order, you give the age range of the recipient and the gender and there is space to add any notes or specifications. The company is willing to work with you to create any type of basket you are in need of. This is the ACARE Box motto (which I LOVE)...
"Completely Customized, Personalized, Individualized, Specialized, Patricularized, Unique-icized, CARE Boxes for the One You Love".
I have had the pleasure of working directly with Lei, the president of ACARE Box and who is also the person who puts the the baskets together. She starting basket making in high school with her mom when they would create Freshman Care Packages for members of their church. This is a passion of hers and it truly shows in her creations and in speaking with her, I just knew she was doing this from her heart. ACARE Box is a company I feel makes a quality product and I also feel good about the company overall. There is a person behind the business and the person loves what they do...for me, it does not get any better than that!
We all want to know our loved ones are thinking of us and we don't always have the time or creative juices (me!me!me!) to put something thoughtful together. Work with ACARE Box to create something special for any occasion and let your loved one know they are on your mind.
Discount Alert: Lei from ACARE Box is offering a $10 discount to Reviewed By Mom readers. To get your discount visit www.acarebox.com and look around. E-mail Lei at lei@acarebox.com to give her your feedback and she will give you a discount code. OR visit the ACARE Box blog and leave a comment on any of her posts along with your e-mail and she will get you a code. This is a great deal so don't miss out!!
I am so pleased to tell you that one lucky RBM reader will win an ACARE Box of their choice! Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...
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School is starting soon and for many that means life is about to get busy, busy, busy with tending to the social schedules of the kiddos. Parties, dances, and school fundraisers are all around! Uprinting.com which has a huge selection of printable items including magnets, labels, envelopes, and business cards also has flyers which would make for great party flyers or save the date's! UPrinting's selection of print flyers really does serve all your announcement needs. I am thinking about nabbing some for an auction announcement at A&W's pre-school!
The flyers come with a bunch of choices too so you can get exactly what you need. Here is the scoop...
Hello again! In case you all wanted to do mom a little favor (pretty, pretty please?), you can grab the Rafflecopter Only Linky button for your website by clicking below...
I will likely have some giveaways coming up (Rafflecopter of course!) that will allow for extra entries if you have the above linky so be sure to grab it to increase your chances for wins!
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As you all have probably noticed, I have started to use Rafflecopter for almost all of my giveaways. The feedback I have received is FANTASTIC! I am hearing that it is easier for you all to enter contests and I think that is great news. I want it to be easy to win here at Reviewed By Mom!
I have partnered up with some other wonderful blogs to provide you all with a Rafflecopter ONLY Giveaway Linky! This is a great place to find some great and easy to enter contests as well as promote your own Rafflecopter giveaways! You will be able to find it as a permenant fixture here on RBM by visiting the tab at the top of my page entitled Rafflecopter ONLY Giveaway Linky. Good luck and please let me know if you end up a winner of one of these great Rafflecopter giveaways!
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I have a great sweepstakes to tell you about today....Totino's: Learn a Ton When School is Fun! Here is the scoop on this sweepstakes which can help make your child's school an even more fun place to be:
This school year, Totino’s is advocating for learning through fun with its “Learn a Ton When School is Fun” sweepstakes, which will award four lucky schools $25,000 each in the form of 250,000 Bonus Box Tops for Education.
“We see the correlation between fun and learning every day through our in-school tutoring programs and sponsored field trips,” said Gerald Richards, CEO of 826 National – a nationally-recognized nonprofit whose model encourages collaboration and creativity in the learning process – and spokesperson for Totino’s. “826 National and Totino’s share the goal of helping to make America’s schools and the learning process more engaging. Programs like Box Tops for Education can help bring a lot of excitement into schools and 826 National is thrilled to join in this effort.”
Through the Box Tops for Education (BTFE) program, Totino’s is giving away one million Bonus Box Tops this school year with its “Learn a Ton When School is Fun” sweepstakes, bringing four fun projects to life across the country. BTFE has helped America’s schools earn more than $400 million in funding since its founding in 1996 and through the Totino’s sweeps, the support continues:
·Now through October 3, 2011, consumers can visit www.BTFE.com/Totinosto enter daily for the chance to win 250,000 Bonus Box Tops, the equivalent of $25,000, for the school of their choice.
·The program will re-launch during the return-to-school timeframe in early 2012 to award the remaining 500,000 Bonus Box Tops to two more schools.
· Totino’s is encouraging winners to use their funds to support enriching school activities, such as music programs, afterschool activities, field trips and art classes.
· As added motivation, Totino’s will be offering double Box Tops on specially marked packages of Totino’s® Pizza Rolls® and Party Pizza® product
How great is this?? In our home we clip box tops even though A,W & R are not yet in school. We either drop them off at the local school or put them in the receptacle our local library has. I am so excited Totino's is sponsoring this sweepstakes which gives our schools a chance to really thrive! Make sure to clip those box tops and to visitwww.BTFE.com/Totinos daily for a chance to score those extra box tops for you school!
By now you all know I love a good deal. Buy one get one free's are amongst my favorite deals. One for me, one for you...perfect! Today you can get the Slice-O-Matic for $19.99 and it is BOGO! This means you get two of these nifty gadgets for less than $20. Can you say, Merry Christmas?? I have seen this on TV and am always sucked in....you should see how fast you can slice potatoes! One for me and one for? I will have to think on that one! ClickHERE to get your BOGO deal on the Slice-O-Matic today!
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Swagbucks knows how valuable your reward points are to you, and they've introduced a line of Limited Entry Gift Card Swagstakes that give you a low price for entries, improved odds of winning, and a way for you to get free stuff without paying a high price. If you've never entered a Swagstakes before, they're drawings where you buy an entry/multiple entries for a relatively small amount of Swag Bucks with the chance to win a larger prize.
They have a $25 Restaurant.com Giftcard - 25 Entries per giveaway, and each entry is only 40 Swagbucks. To celebrate these new cards, Swagbucks is going to be running a special promotion all next week - every day, they're rolling out an AWESOME Limited Entry Gift Card AND giving you the opportunity to help you build a GIGANTIC Swag Code to be released on the 29th. For more details tune in to the Swagbucks blog on Monday at 10am PDT, when they'll reveal the first card!
I have been watching my Swag Bucks accumulate and think some entries in the Swagstakes might just be in order! I have been purchasing gift cards here and there to use for Christmas but it would be even better to win them! If you don't use Swag Bucks make sure to check them out....you get bucks just for doing things you already do like searching the web. Free money! Pin It
There is a new release coming up on August 23rd which I am so excited about...Win Win! Here is the scoop...
Laugh, cry and win when WIN WIN comes to Blu-ray and DVD on August 23, 2011 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. WIN WIN is not just another sports movie; the unconventionally uplifting film combines action on the mat with the hilarious highs and heartbreaking lows of a new kind of family. Indie film writer-director Tom McCarthy (The Visitor) guides a celebrated cast including Academy Award® nominees Paul Giamatti (Sideways, “John Adams”), Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) and high school wrestling star and newcomer Alex Shaffer in this quirky coming-of-age tale.
Academy Award® Nominee Paul Giamatti* stars as a lovable yet long-suffering lawyer and high-school wrestling coach who takes us on a brilliantly heartfelt journey through the game of life...where you can't lose ’em all. When Mike Flaherty (Giamatti) comes across a teenage runaway who also happens to be a champion wrestler, Mike’s luck turns around in spectacular fashion. But his win-win situation soon becomes more complicated than he ever imagined when the boy’s family affairs come into play. Co-starring Oscar® Nominee Amy Ryan** and directed by Oscar® Nominee Tom McCarthy†, this touching and funny comedy will leave you cheering.
WIN WIN also highlights the critically-acclaimed performances of Bobby Cannavale (Sex and the City, “Third Watch”), Burt Young (Rocky), and Jeffrey Tambor (“Arrested Development,” The Hangover).
WIN WIN Blu-ray and DVD Features:
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Deleted Scenes
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Mike Meets with Mrs. Tedesco
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Family and Leo Drive to Courthouse
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Tom McCarthy and Joe Tiboni discuss WIN WIN
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David Thompson at Sundance 2011
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In Conversation with Tom McCarthy and Paul Giamatti at Sundance 2011
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Family
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“Think You Can Wait” Music Video by The National
About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (TCFHE) is a recognized global industry leader and a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. Representing 75 years of innovative and award-winning filmmaking from Twentieth Century Fox, TCFHE is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming, acquisitions and original productions on DVD, Blu-ray Disc Digital Copy, Video On Demand and Digital Download. The company also releases all products globally for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world.
To celebrate the August 23rd release of Win Win, you can print off your own Win Win grocery list for your runs. It’s a fun checklist that can be filled in but also gives some nutritional suggestions for each section of the food pyramid. In the movie, Jackie Flaherty (Amy Ryan) takes Kyle (Alex Shaffer) to the grocery store so he can pick up some items for his grandpa. This outing also bonded the two a little closer as Kyle had never had a real mother figure in his life until then. Fun, right? Happy Shopping!
Stay tuned for my upcoming review of this movie...I can't wait to see it! I am also so pleased to tell you that one lucky RBM reader will win a copy of Win Win! Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...
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.
I know I am not the only one who fears germs. I don't have an irrational fear (I can still leave the house!) but I definitely cringe over shopping carts, public restrooms and play food at the museum. I feel like I can just see germs crawling just waiting to get my kiddos sick with the next bug that is floating around. Blech! When I was approached to review The Pocket Purifier by Purely Products, I knew this one was for me. Here's why...
While the majority of us simply try not to think about it, the reality is that we touch hundreds of surfaces every day that are crawling with germs and bacteria. Airplane restrooms, hotel remotes, door handles, the bottom purses, the soles of shoes – the list of places we encounter hidden germs without washing our hands is endless. Traditionally these surfaces are not easy sanitize, but The Pocket Purifier is revolutionizing the way America cleans by providing a simple and effective way to eliminate germs and bacteria from any surface in seconds.
A compact germicidal light from Purely Products, the Pocket Purifier uses the same UV-C light used to sterilize surgical instruments to eliminate 99.9% of germs that cause colds, and flu, plus e-coli, salmonella, mold, fungus and MRSA staph (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Whether you need to sterilize the changing station for your child in a public restroom, want to clean the handle of the grocery store shopping cart or need to sanitize your cutting board after slicing raw meat, the Pocket Purifier is easy to use and lightweight so you can bring it anywhere.
Have you all been to see The Help yet? I am hoping to get out this weekend to see it. I can't wait because I have only heard amazing things about it! Here is clip from the movie everyone is talking about...
Have you been to see it yet? Also, don't forget to win my The Help Prize pack which contains all kinds of fun goodies! Hurry though, it ends on August 20th. Click HEREto enter.
A&W are way into superheroes. We have dress-up clothes, action figures and they really enjoy watching television shows featuring superheroes. When Batman-The Brave and the Bold, Season 2, Part 1 made its' way into our mailbox the excitement from the boys was at about a level 1000! Here is the scoop on what had them jumping up and down at the mailbox...
Synopsis: Batman wings into an exciting new era, teaming with a mighty honor roll of DC Comics Super Heroes in this action-packed series. Through the show?s season two 12 Animated Adventures in this 2-Disc Collection, the Dark Knight allies with Aquaman, Plastic Man, Blue Beetle, Red Tornado, Green Arrow, Wildcat, Deadman, Bronze Tiger and Atom to take on an array of evildoers ranging from mad scientists to intergalactic crooks, from power-mad dictators to out-of-control teenagers.
I just received word of some hot new coupons available for printing. Be sure to print these off before you hit the stores. I am off to print them myself right now. Happy Savings!
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Later this month (August 23rd) a wonderful new book will be released from Harper Collins....Q: A Novel by Evan Mandery. Here is the scoop...
“Q, Quentina Elizabeth Deveril, is the love of my life.”
Shortly before his wedding, the unnamed hero of this uncommon romance is visited by a man who claims to be his future self and ominously admonishes him that he must not marry the love of his life, Q. At first the protagonist doubts this stranger, but in time he becomes convinced of the authenticity of the warning and leaves his fiancÉe. The resulting void in his life is impossible to fill. One after the other, future selves arrive urging him to marry someone else, divorce, attend law school, leave law school, travel, join a running club, stop running, study the guitar, the cello, Proust, Buddhism, and opera, and eliminate gluten from his diet. The only constants in this madcap quest for personal improvement are his love for his New York City home and for the irresistible Q.
My mother-in-law, The Queen Bee, got first dibs on this book and had this to say about it...
" You must not marry Q". Those were the words that set a whole lifetime full of regrets in motion for Mandery's character in this new novel. The person who delivered those words, sets this story in motion.
The reader never learns the name of the main character, as the story is told in the first person. But I didn't realize I didn't know his name, until I was ready to write this review. He was always "I". And that one letter/word becomes an important part of the story. I am sure this must all sound very "out there". And this book is kind of science fiction-y, but it doesn't feel that way. I am not a science fiction lover. BUT I loved this book.
The main character is a 20-something aspiring author /college professor hoping for tenure. He falls in love with Quentina Deveril. Q happens to be the love of his life. As they get into the final stages of wedding planning, the author is visited by a very sad looking 55 year old man, who happens to be his own 55 year old self ( I-55), transported back in time with the help of a time machine. "You must not marry Q".
Crazy, huh? Except it doesn't feel that way as you read along. This young man goes on a roller coaster ride through-out his life, the paths dictated by his older-selves (I-57, I-60,
I-80.....) coming back to visit and changing the coarse of his life over & over & over.
All because he didn't marry Q.
Long after you read this book, you will still be thinking about it, which is the gift of a good book.
After talking to the Queen Bee about this book I can't wait to read it!! Doesn't it sound so interesting and well done?? You can pick it up today on Amazon for pre-order...
Thanks to the publisher, Harper Perennial, one RBM reader will win a copy of Q: A Novel! Thanks so much to the sponsor. Here is how to enter...
Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment telling me what makes you want to read this book. You must complete this entry for all others to count.
7. Follow the guest reviewer, Queen Bee's blog= 3 entries
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 29th The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on August 30th 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.
