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"Tickety Toc: Spring Chicks Time" DVD

Synopsis:

Young viewers and their families all across the country will chirp with laughter as they embark on six engaging spring-themed escapades in “Spring Chicks Time,” the newest title in the popular Tickety Toc DVD series. All the high-flying fun from the hit Nick Jr.^® TV series springs to life this Easter in the  all-new release, “Spring Chicks Time,” available on DVD, Digital and Video on Demand, now from Anchor Bay Entertainment.  In “Spring Chicks Time” ($14.98), the adorable duo, Tommy and Tallulah, celebrate the season with a town picnic, a nature hike and a kite-flying contest! When the mischievous Spring Chicks fly off in one of the kites, the town must save them just in the nick of chime time! In these fair-weather and fun-packed episodes, the Tickety Town team, along with preschool viewers, will learn the importance of teamwork, community and social responsibility.

Episodes include:

• “Spring Chicks Time”

• “Nature Trail Time”

• “Picnic Time”

• “Watermelon Time”

• “Veggie Time”

• “Bug Time”

DVD Bonus Features: Coloring and Activity Sheets.

To help celebrate the release of “Spring Chicks Time,” Anchor Bay has scooped-up an exciting national cross-promotion with Joy Cone. From April 1 through December 31, for $2.50 shipping & handling, consumers who purchase a Joy Cone product and any Tickety Toc DVD can receive two free Tickety Toc books from Scholastic. Color box art from the “Spring Chicks Time” DVD will be featured on 1 million boxes of Joy Cone product as part of the “tick tocktastic” promotion.

Win it:  One lucky reader will win a "Tickety Toc: Spring Chicks Time" DVD and Coupon for a Free Box of Joy Ice Cream Cones. This giveaway will end April 11th at 12:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.
a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure:  Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor I was provided with this product for the purpose of my personal review. This blog post is not a paid post and the honest opinions stated are my own. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, entry via Facebook like is completely optional. Please allow 4-6 weeks for prize delivery from the sponsor.

Flipp App Review & $25 VISA Gift Card #Giveaway - Ends 4-9

Do you like to look at the sales ads but don't want to spend the extra money on a newspaper when it's not full of money saving coupons to make it worth the cost? I know I do and that's why I was excited when I heard about the Flipp app. With Flipp you can browse sale flyers at your convenience anytime, anywhere.

Flipp has so many great features. I'll share some of them with you, then you can watch the video below to see for yourself.
• Great digital color flyers that are easy to browse.
• The ability to "clip" items to your shopping list right from the ads.
• The discount slider - search for the best deals by sales ad.
• Favorites - add the stores you shop often to your favorites for quick access. (One of my favorite features.)
•  Search - You can type in an item to see who has it on sale.

Spring is about to (finally!) begin, and, in many homes, that means it’s time to switch over closets, clean out the cabinets and begin planting and gardening! With the official start of the season only a few weeks away, we wanted to share with you this handy list of free iPhone/Android apps to help give your readers some fun and practical ways to get a jumpstart on their spring cleaning routines.

The Flipp app is perfect for helping you save time and money. And now that spring has finally arrived it's time to stock up on cleaning supplies to storage bins and much more!

“5 Free Apps to Help Kick-Start Spring Cleaning (and Savings)!”

• Flipp iTunes and Android – Save valuable time and money and find the best deals on all the things needed to store/organize, garden and clean

• Hometalk – Home design tips and advice.

• Spring Cleaning Checklist – Helpful tips/ lists of what/how to clean and organize.

• Gardening Guide – Advice and tricks to help plant a garden.

• My Things – Keep track of household items for easy access and organization.

Win it:  One lucky reader will win a $25 VISA Gift Card. This giveaway will end April 10th at 12:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.

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Disclosure:  Thanks to Wishabi and Flipp I was provided with the opportunity to offer this giveaway. This blog post is not a paid post and the honest opinions stated are my own. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, entry via Facebook like is completely optional.

Walking with Dinosaurs DVD/Blu-ray #WalkingwithDinosDVD #Giveaway - Ends 4-8

Dino fans of all ages will be ‘herding” to get their own copy of Walking With Dinosaurs The Movie, out on Blu-ray™ and DVD TODAY!  Hailed by viewers for its explosive visual achievements, Walking With Dinosaurs is “Jurassic Park meets The Lion King” (The Today Show) and “…too good a visual treat to miss” (Philadelphia Inquirer).

Experience the spectacular story that brings dinosaurs to life and the viewer back in time. Directed by Barry Cook (Mulan, Arthur Christmas) and Neil Nightingale (Meerkats: The Movie) and the writer behind the hit film Happy Feet, Walking With Dinosaurs The Movie features heart-warming performances from an incredible ensemble of Hollywood’s biggest stars including: John Leguizamo (Ice Age, Rio 2), Justin Long (Alvin and the Chipmunks, Dodgeball) and Karl Urban (Star Trek).

You can read my review post from my M-Go experience as well as see a clip from the movie on my previous post here.

In the meantime here are some awesome Walking with Dinosaurs themed activities and printables for you to enjoy. Just click on the photo to enlarge and print.

Win it:  One lucky reader will win a Walking with Dinosaurs DVD/Blu-ray. This giveaway will end April 9th at 12:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.
a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure:  Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor I was provided with this product(s) for the purpose of my personal review. This blog post is not a paid post and the honest opinions stated are my own. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, entry via Facebook like is completely optional. Please allow 4-6 weeks for prize delivery from the sponsor.

Every home deserves to be Homejoy happy

At Homejoy they believe that everyone deserves a happy home. And because of this belief they have started a movement to make cleaning services available to everyone. Not just a luxury for the rich, but an affordable option for everyone that would like a little help keeping their homes in order.  And thanks to this movement they have also created thousands of work opportunities for those that have a love for cleaning. Really it's a win/win for everyone involved with Homejoy.

Homejoy’s Story
Founded by sister and brother Adora and Aaron Cheung in July 2012, Homejoy started because the duo was unable to find a convenient and affordable cleaning service for their own home. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Homejoy has now grown to over 30 cities across the US and Canada. Whether you are a parent or a student Homejoy is a easy solution to help out with your household chores.

I don't know about you, but I could use a little extra time in my week. And having someone come clean my home would definitely do just that. I know the thought of a stranger in your home might make you a little uneasy but as you can read right on their website they screen and certify each cleaner in-person. Plus the cleaners must pass numerous background and reference checks. And on top of that they take it one step further and all cleanings are bonded and insured, and frequently checked for quality. Knowing they go through that much to make sure your home is being cleaned by someone that's trustworthy and will go above and beyond to make sure your home receives a professional cleaning makes it a little less scary.

You can book, cancel, and reschedule cleanings directly on the Homejoy website. It's a simple three-step process. 1. Enter your zip code and a few details about your home, 2. Choose a time that’s convenient for you, 3. Provide your payment information and book!

If you need a cleaning once a year, once a month, or twice a week, Homejoy will fit to your schedule and is affordable at $20 an hour! Book now at Homejoy.com!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Homejoy. However all thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by the sponsorship.

NCAA Tournament 2014 Catch It All with Best Buy!

Can you believe that it's March Madness time? I know for me it seems like everything is just blowing by so fast. It seems like just yesterday it was the start of the new year. Every day I wake up and wonder just how I'm going to fit it all in and still have time left to sit down relax and and enjoy a game on TV.

Do you live a busy lifestyle? Heck, who am I kidding? We all live a busy lifestyle. Thankfully there are so many great devices out there from Best Buy that can help us with our busy lives. Take your cell phone for instance, you can use it for so much more than to just make phone calls. You can keep up with all the latest scores, comment on social networks during the game, see when the next big game is on, heck you can even watch the game right on your phone. And of course now you can even use your phone just like a remote for your television. I know I've done that a few times when we couldn't find the real remote. What a lifesaver, I don't think I could live without my phone. Thankfully my phone teamed up with my television I'm set to make it through the March Madness season.

Best Buy helps keep you connected to the excitement with the devices and connectivity that make it possible. Brought to life by the brand promise of the latest devices and services, all in one place.

How do you keep up with everything and #CatchItAll?

Disclosure: Reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Nickelodeon Catalog DVD Roundup: Spring Break DVD #Giveaway - Ends 4-8

CATCH UP WITH TMNT, KORRA & SPONGEBOB OVER BREAK!

NICKELODEON CATALOG DVD ROUNDUP: SPRING BREAK!

Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution offer up these action-packed DVDs this Spring Break. All of these adventure-filled DVDs featuring some of Nickelodeon’s most beloved characters are now available at retailers! Don’t miss out on this supercharged springtime with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rise of the Turtles; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Ultimate Showdown; Legend of Korra Book One: Air; and SpongeBob and Friends: Patrick SquarePants.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutagen Mayhem
The first six episodes from season two of Nickelodeon’s CGI-animated hit series pack this all-new DVD. The Turtles face real danger from villains all over the city, including some who bring the fight directly to their doorstep. Don’t miss over two hours of non-stop turtle entertainment! DVD SRP: $14.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rise of the Turtles
Join everyone’s favorite ninja brothers as they emerge from their hidden lair in the sewers of New York City for the very first time!  This debut DVD from the hit series is a great start to an adventurous Spring Break. DVD SRP: $14.99

Special Features:
• 6 “making of” Animatics
• Theme Song: Karaoke Music Video

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder
Every turn yields a new enemy!  Get ready for non-stop battles against Kraang-droid, mechanical Mousers, a mutant alligator and even the evil Shredder himself! DVD SRP: $14.99

Special Features:

• Animated Comic Books

• Tales from the Turtle Lair, Part One

• Tales from the Turtle Lair, Part Two

• The Mutation of a Scene: “New Girl in Town”

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Ultimate Showdown
It’s nonstop ninja action as the Turtles face off against the Rat King, Cockroach, Baxter Stockman and more.  This two-disc set features the final twelve episodes of the first season! DVD SRP: $19.99

Special Features:

Disc One:

• The Mutation of a Scene

• “The Pulverizer”

• “TCRI”

• “Cockroach Terminator”

• “Baxter’s Gambit”

Disc Two:

• Animated Comic Books

• Tales from the Turtle Lair, Part Three

• Tales from the Turtle Lair, Part Four

• Tales from the Turtle Lair, Part Five

• Tales from the Turtle Lair, Part Six

Legend of Korra Book One: Air
Follow the headstrong and rebellious Korra as she begins her quest to become a fully realized Avatar in a world where benders are under attack!  This first DVD addition to the series follows the events of the beloved animated franchise Avatar: The Last Airbender. DVD SRP: $19.99

Special Features:
• The Legend of Puppetbender Presents "The Making of a Legend: The Untold Story" Part One (original short)
• Audio Commentaries from series creators, cast and crew on select episodes

SpongeBob and Friends: Patrick SquarePants
Join best friends SpongeBob and Patrick through their typical wacky adventures across 14 episodes!  This collection includes an episode titled Karate Star, in which Patrick learns just enough karate to wreak havoc in Bikini Bottom.  HIYA! DVD SRP: $14.99

Win it:  One lucky reader will win each of the 6 DVD's listed above. This giveaway will end April 9th at 12:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.
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Walking with Dinosaurs on M-Go #WalkingwithDinosDVD

Have you ever heard of M-Go? If not let me tell you a little bit about it and how much we enjoyed our complementary experience watching Walking with Dinosaurs using the service. Through the M-Go service you can "rent" or purchase movies and watch them through your smart TV, tablet, media player, computer, and even your mobile phone. I have a box hooked up to my TV where I accessed the M-Go service. It was super easy to use and find the movie I had redeemed on my computer. Most movies have the option to watch them in SD or Digital HD. I highly recommend the Digital HD if you plan to watch it on your home TV, the quality is just like being in the theater.



Here's a little clip from the movie we watched. It was a great family friendly movie and we all really enjoyed the storyline and the little bits of educational information that were given through out the movie. It wasn't just my kids that learned something new either. I was very impressed with the information given about the different animals that I'd never heard about before. They were good at putting the information in a just the right place too so it didn't take away from the movie and kept your interest.

Even though Walking With Dinosaurs the movie, isn't releasing on Blu-ray™ and DVD until March 25 you can watch it on M-Go today!

Stay tuned for my next post about Walking With Dinosaurs where I'll be sharing some Easter cards, fun activity sheets, and giving away a copy of the movie!

Disclosure:  Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor I was provided a free M-Go redemption code in exchange for my posting about the movie and M-Go.  Any thoughts or opinions expressed are my own. No other form of compensation was exchanged.

Ozeri Green Earth Food Storage Container Set

Features: 

• Instant vacuum freshness without pumps, motors or confusing parts. Simply press down on the center of the lid and air is forced out through the one-way valve. Requires minimal effort.
• Patented valve easily removes excess air so growth of naturally occurring bacteria is greatly reduced, and food stays fresh longer. Also features a release valve that prevents spills, splatters, and bursting when used in microwaves.
• Wave pattern on bottom of each container keeps cut fruit and vegetables elevated from water and juices.
• Handy date dial allows you to record when food was first stored and monitor days kept in the refrigerator.
• BPA-free, stain-resistant, shatter-proof, and as transparent as glass. Freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe. Satisfaction guaranteed.

I was so excited when this set of storage containers arrived. Check out how compactly they store one inside of the other. From the top view you can see each container is just a little smaller than the first. And from the side you can see the unique snap down side handles. These are great because they not only give you something to grab onto, but they make opening and closing the lids very simple. Each set comes in 3 cups, 6.3 cups, 12.7 cups and 21 cup sizes.

This photo shows you what each piece of the individual containers looks like.  You can see the ridges in the bottom of the container that keeps leftovers like fruits and vegetables from sitting in their juices and getting soggy. On the lid you can see all four snap-n-seal handles, the release valve, and date dial. All great tools for keeping your food safe and fresh.

Buy it: You can purchase the Ozeri Green Earth Food Storage Container Set online at Amazon.

Disclosure: Thanks to the sponsor for providing me with the above mentioned product.  This blog post is not a paid post and the honest opinions stated are my own.

Teaser Trailer for Peanuts in 3D

Check out the teaser trailer for 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studio's upcoming film PEANUTS! Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang are back!



For the first time ever, Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang we know and love from Charles Schulz's timeless "Peanuts" comic strip will be making their big-screen debut; like they've never been seen before in a CG-Animated Feature film in 3D. Release: November 6, 2015 

Disclosure:  Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor for this press release information. I was in no way compensated for this post all information is being shared only for your knowledge.

Against the Wild DVD

TOGETHER THEY WILL FIND A WAY.

AGAINST THE WILD BRINGS THE UNFORGETTABLE WILDERNESS ADVENTURE OF TWO SIBLINGS TO AUDIENCES ON DVD AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

The action-packed feature film tells the dramatic tale of two siblings and their Alaskan Malamute, who must make an emergency landing when their small plane has engine problems. They find themselves in a beautiful but potentially dangerous natural environment that they must overcome together.

A gripping adventure for the whole family, Against the Wild (SRP $24.98) begins with siblings Zach (Adams) and Hannah (Pitt) traveling by seaplane with Chinook, their Alaskan Malamute, to visit their father (Ted Whittall of “Beauty & The Beast”) for the weekend. When their plane encounters engine trouble, the pilot is forced to make an emergency landing in the woods in the middle of nowhere. As they travel on foot to seek help, Zach, Hannah and their loyal companion come face-to-face with the challenges of the wilds – from wolves and grizzly bears to forest fires. Using all the wilderness skills they know – and with some help from Chinook, the siblings must work together to overcome each obstacle and conquer the ultimate goal – returning home again.

DVD Special Features: Outtakes and the Music of Against the Wild.

My Take:
My kids have always been drawn to movies that feature animals as part of the main storyline. As soon as they saw me pull this one out of the box with the dogs picture on the cover they immediately they started asking when we could watch it. I first showed them the YouTube trailer above and they got even more excited, and I started to get excited too. It looked like a great family friendly movie so I was on board. I was very pleased with the storyline and that it was truly family friendly from start to finish. My kids liked that it was mostly centered around the two children in the movie and their dog. Overall it was a good movie with a good (believable) storyline that I'd recommend for a great family night treat.

Win it:  One lucky reader will win an Against the Wild DVD. This giveaway will end April 2nd at 12:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.
a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure:  Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor I was provided with this product(s) for the purpose of my personal review. This blog post is not a paid post and the honest opinions stated are my own. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, entry via Facebook like is completely optional. Please allow 4-6 weeks for prize delivery from the sponsor.

Homemade Pretzels Thanks to America's Farmers #AmericasFarmers

Before joining in a partnership with America's Farmers I really had not thought a whole lot about all of the products not just produced by farmers, but also all that is made possible by those crops and animals. In case you missed my previous post about one of America's Farmers you can still check it out here. Thanks to America's Farmers and their production of crops like wheat we were able to make the awesome homemade pretzels I'm about to show you below.

Jazz up your movie night with Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasonings #KernelSeasons

Are you looking for a way to jazz up your ordinary movie nights at home? Or maybe even adding a little zest to some foods that are just too plain on their own? Well thanks to the awesome package I received from Kernel Season's I now have a bunch of ways to do just that. I love adding seasonings to my popcorn, I've just never been much for it plain. Now that I have all these great new flavors I'll be happy for quite some time.

Inside my package were eight different seasonings flavors. WOW was my first impression when checking them all out. I just kept running all sorts of great uses and recipe ideas through my mind. A few that quickly came to mind (besides popcorn of course) was on homemade pretzels, baked potatoes, french fries, veggies, fruit (the caramel is great for this), and corn on the cob (much less messy).

My daughter wanted to make homemade pretzels for her birthday a few weeks ago so we took the opportunity to try out several of the seasonings. The kids made their shaped pretzels and after they were done baking I brushed them all with butter and we put a different seasoning on each one then shared them. You can find additional recipe ideas on the Kernel Season's website.

You can purchase Kernel Season's locally or online (where they have great deals like buy 4 get one free!) Right now I've got my eye on their Microwave Popcorn Bowl (I've always wanted to see if these really work or not) and the Butter Spritzer. Don't forget Easter is just around the corner the set I got would also make the perfect surprise gift for anyone! I know I'd be happy if I got this instead of a basket full of sugar filled candy.

TravelWise Packing Cube System

When I got the TravelWise Packing Cube System 3 Piece Weekender Set I immediately began thinking of all the different ways I could use them. I don't do a lot of long term traveling but when we go on weekend trips with the kids I try to take as few pieces of luggage as possible so it all fits into the trunk of the car.  Of course there is always a struggle between my kids when I have them share luggage. Someone has always inevitably "taken/stole/moved" the others clothes. This three-piece set is the perfect solution for that problem. I actually am planning on ordering a second set in the silver so each of my kids have their own color when we travel. Then when we arrive at a hotel and they open the suitcase they can each take out their set and unpack into the hotel dresser if they want to. And if you're like me and don't travel often you can even use them to organize at home. You can use the larger pieces for alternating spring and winter clothes. And the smaller piece would be a great place to store a bathing suit. I don't know how many times I've had to dig through my drawer looking for my bathing suit. And if it's packed in the smaller cube you can just toss it right into whatever bag you're taking to the pool. Right now I'm actually using the small cube to hold a knitting project. It's great because it keeps my needles and yarn all safely together with the scarf I'm working on. Honestly the ways you can use these are endless.

Product Info:
The TravelWise Packing Cube System is a travel essential that allows clothes to stay folded and neat when packed in their own "small drawers". The cubes are fantastic for staying organized on both short and long travels and help you avoid over packing. Constructed of lightweight, durable nylon, these multi-sized cubes allow you to compartmentalize similar items such as shirts, pants, undies and electronic accessories and streamline packing.
The open mesh panel affords breathability and visibility--no more digging through luggage to find that elusive sock. Suitcase security checks are less daunting since screeners can easily view contents through the mesh insert without causing suitcase havoc.

Bag Dimensions:
Small Size: 11.5" x 6.75" x 3.75"
Medium Size: 13.75" x 9.75" x 3.75"
Large Size: 17.5" x 12.75" x 4"

Available in purple or silver each set includes a small, medium and large cube to organize different sized items when traveling. 

You can purchase the TravelWise Durable 3 Piece Packing Cube System through Amazon and get FREE Shipping on orders over $35.

Disclosure: Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor for providing me with the above mentioned product(s).  This blog post is not a paid post and the honest opinions stated are my own.

Make it a Warner Bros. Cartooon weekend! 2 DVD #Giveaway - Ends 3-21

THE DELIGHTFULLY MISCHIEVOUS DUO IS BACK!
Two-Disc Set is Comprised of a Lively Mix of Classic and Contemporary Shorts Featuring 30 Rip-Roaring Cartoons for Over 3-Hours of Animated Fun!

The pursuit of laughter and fun continues with the release of Tom and Jerry:  Mouse Trouble, available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. (WBHE). This rollicking new collection features 30 cartoons totaling over three hours of animated cat and mouse antics the whole family will enjoy together. Tom and Jerry: Mouse Trouble retails for $19.97 SRP.  

Join the favorite cat and mouse duo in Tom and Jerry: Mouse Trouble, a collection of shorts comprised of some of the funniest episodes from Tom and Jerry Tales and classic, theatrical Tom and Jerry shorts. Each cartoon is filled with fur-flying, action-packed chases, schemes and pranks that will delight kids and their parents time and time again. Look at what the cat and mouse dragged in! Included in this all-new, expansive collection is the Academy Award®–winning (Best Short Subject: Cartoon)Mouse Trouble, which has Tom following the ill-fated advice of a book on how to catch mice.  Get ready for a rowdy reunion when Jerry’s Uncle Pecos comes to visit in Cry Uncle. Cat got your tongue? Maybe it’s Cat Got Your Luggage?, the short which has Tom working as a bellhop in a fancy hotel and Jerry is a guest that is sure to overstay his welcome. Then Jerry helps an escaped circus lion in Jerry and the Lion. Tom presents Jerry as a gift to his beautiful feline girlfriend, Toodles Galore in Love Me, Love My Mouse.  These and several other hilarious cartoons are featured on this must-own set. So sit back, relax and hide the frying pans and mousetraps, this one is going to be a laugh riot!

YABBA DABBA DOO!

2-Disc DVD Set Features 10 Cartoons for Over 5 Hours of Animated Fun!

Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty are kids and Dino is just a pup in The Flintstone Kids: Rockin’ in Bedrock, available March 11, 2014, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE). Follow the delightful adventures of the whole pre-historic Flintstone gang and their friends — when they were just children — in this entertaining set of 10 fun-filled cartoons from the popular ’80s cartoon series.The Flintstone Kids: Rockin’ in Bedrock will retail for $19.97. 

The Flintstone Kids: Rockin’ in Bedrock features 10 captivating episodes from the adorable animated series. In Curse of the Gemstone Diamond, Fred’s lookalike steals Dreamchip Gemstone’s precious diamond. Fred and Barney become babysitters on Dusty Disappears. In Freddy’s First Crush, Fred develops a crush on a substitute teacher in school. In The Bad News Brontos, the gang forms a baseball team. When the father and son picnic comes up, Fred loans his grandfather to Barney when his own father is unavailable in Grandpa for Loan. In The Rock Concert That Rocked Freddy, Fred promises tickets to a big rock concert but fails to deliver. These and other entertaining adventures are included on the release.

My Take:

You know you're in for some good laughs when it comes to Tom and Jerry and The Flinstones. These are cartoons I grew up watching as a child. And I just love that they are back for my kids to enjoy too. Yes they are different, but so is this generation so it fits right in. They've given them a twist to keep up with the way our kids now days are always on the move and full of energy.

Win it:  One lucky reader will win 2 Warner Bros. Cartoon DVD's. This giveaway will end March 22nd at 12:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US.

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Target now has NEW Big G Cereal Flavors #HelloCerealLovers

Have you seen the new General Mills cereals that are now on the market? They are Chocolate Toast Crunch, Fiber One Protein, and Multigrain Cheerios Dark Chocolate Crunch. Yes that's right even more great chocolaty flavor to enjoy and love! I always get secretly excited when I see new cereals out that are made with chocolate. I try to steer clear of eating a lot of candy with chocolate so to me this is a special treat. I like to eat cereal not just in the mornings, but also as a healthy snack through out the day.  Sometimes I even sprinkle some cereals over my vanilla yogurt to give it some extra flavor and pizazz.

Save now!
You can print coupons online through any of the General Mills brand websites. You can find out more information at GeneralMills.com. And if you can pair them up with the awesome sales at Target you can save even more!

A bit little about each new cereal:
Multigrain Cheerios Dark Chocolate Crunch: Dark chocolate flavored O’s and clusters coming together to make wholesome Multi Grain Cheerios even more delicious!

Fiber One Protein: The powerful combination of Protein and Fiber in a delicious granola cereal that helps you feel full!
 
Chocolate Toast Crunch: The irresistible squares you love now with the delicious taste of Chocolate!

Disclosure: General Mills sent me this information and these new Big Cereals through their Platefull Co-op program.

Dark Chocolate Multigrain Cheerios Review #Cheerios #PlatefullCoOp #spon

With a touch of rich dark chocolate taste in every bite, new Dark Chocolate Multigrain Cheerios® cereal offers a perfect balance of multigrain goodness and a delicious touch of chocolate taste in every bite.

When this box arrived on my door step I was kind of excited. I mean really who doesn't get excited over anything covered in chocolate? To me it screamed out snack time delight. Of course my kids had a whole other idea. I was lucky to even get the one handful of the cereal I did. My kids literally went through this box of cereal in two days. I always buy cereal that I think my kids will like, but is also healthy for them too. I try to steer clear of the sugar coated cereals. I want to send them off to school feeling good and I want it to last longer than the time it takes a sugar rush to wear off. Needless to say I was only a little surprised at how well they liked the new Cheerios cereal. I knew they would be excited to try it since they saw the word chocolate on the box. But I also knew they weren't really big fans of plain Cheerios so I wasn't sure if they'd even try it since it contained those also. I am glad they did though because this is going to be a new staple in our house. It not only tasted great, but it's also good for them (and me) both for breakfast and a snack.

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Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

CampusBookRentals.com can save you time and money

Have you ever heard of CampusBookRentals.com? It's a very simple way to save money on the text books you need, and is super easy to use. You can enter the book title, ISBN, author, or just keywords to search for the book you need. And the part that's even better is the shipping is FREE both to your door, and back.

Some of the perks are:
• Save 40-90% off of bookstore prices
• Free shipping both ways
• Can highlight in the textbooks
• Flexible renting periods
• They donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rented



NEW! CampusBookRentals.com now has a new program called RentBack. RentBack is new initiative that allows students to rent the textbooks they own - to other students... which is awesome because it makes them 2-4x more money compared to what they'd make through traditional buyback options! You simply ship your book (for FREE) to CampusBookRentals.com then they put the book into their online inventory. Then when another student rents your book you get paid! Then when they are done they send it back and it goes back through the same cycle over and over again as long as the book is in demand. So you could potentially earn back more than what you originally paid for your books. Sounds like a win-win option to me!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of CampusBookRentals.com. However all thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by the sponsorship.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutagen Mayhem Out on DVD 3-11

THE TURTLES EMERGE FROM THE SEWERS FOR AN ALL-NEW DVD!

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTAGEN MAYHEM

The first six episodes from season two of Nickelodeon’s CGI-animated hit series pack the all-new DVD, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutagen Mayhem, full of crime fighting adventure.  The Turtles face real danger from villains all over the city, including some who bring the fight directly to their doorstep. Don’t miss over two hours of non-stop turtle entertainment! Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutagen Mayhem is available on DVD March 11, 2014 for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutagen Mayhem Episode Synopses:
The Mutation Situation
When Shredder teams with the Kraang to receive a batch of mutagen, the Turtles’ problems only get worse—even putting their friendship with April at stake.

Follow the Leader
When the Turtles face Shredder’s newest threat, an army of Robot Foot Soldiers, Karai captures Leonardo and forces him to do battle with these new and improved ninjas that can adapt to his every move.

Invasion of the Squirrelanoids
While tracking mutagen, the Turtles bring a mutated squirrel back to the lair. When it starts multiplying, the Turtles must hunt the squirrel mutants and prevent them escaping into the city.

Mutagen Man Unleashed
Donatello obsessively experiments with mutagen in a bid to find a cure for April’s mutated father. Unfortunately this puts April in danger from a new threat—Mutagen Man!

Mikey Gets Shellacne
Michelangelo is tired of being the “runt of the litter.”  But when he fools around with some mutagen, he gets a dangerous infection that is mutating out of control.

Target: April O’Neil
April tries to resume a normal teenage life, but when Karai starts hunting her again, April realizes she may have put her new friend Casey Jones in danger as well.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutagen Mayhem Fast Facts:                                
Running Time: Approximately 135 Minutes
Special Features:

• The Mutation of a Scene

• “The Mutation Situation”

• “Follow the Leader”

• “Invasion of the Squirrelanoids”

• “Mutagen Man Unleashed”

• “Mike Gets Shellacne”

• “Target: April O’Neil”

• Channel 6 News Special Report: Creatures of the Night

Disclosure:  Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor I was provided a copy of this DVD in exchange for my posting about the DVD.  Any thoughts or opinions expressed are my own. No other form of compensation was exchanged.

Flappy Bird for PC

Did you hear all about the Flappy Bird craze and how upset people were when they found out it could no longer be downloaded to their phones and tablets?  Well, guess what? It's back. And now you can download Flappy Bird for yourself right now for free and play it on your PC whenever you like.

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Dora the Explorer: Dora In Wonderland and Bubble Guppies: Animals Everywhere! Coming This March! DVD #Giveaway - Ends 3-17

EXPLORE WONDERLAND AND OTHER MAGICAL STORYBOOK WORLDS

WITH PRESCHOOLERS’ FAVORITE NICKELODEON DUO DORA AND BOOTS!

Get ready for new magical adventures with Dora and Boots in Dora the Explorer: Dora in Wonderland.  First, join Dora and Boots in a double-length special based on the classic tale, Alice in Wonderland.  When Abuela’s kitties run through a magic mirror, Dora, Boots and all their friends travel through the magical, mixed-up world of Wonderland to catch up to them. Then, in another never-before-released on DVD episode, Dora and Boots lend a hand to friends like Peter Pan, Dorothy and Little Red Riding Hood.  And as an added bonus, the DVD will include a Dora the Explorer Paper Doll with different clothes inside for a limited time only. 
Dora The Explorer: Dora in Wonderland will be released on DVD on March 4, 2014. DVD Running Time: Approximately 69 minutes.

MAKE NEW ANIMAL FRIENDS WITH THE BUBBLE GUPPIES!

BUBBLE GUPPIES: ANIMALS EVERYWHERE!

Dive into six swimmingly exciting field trips this spring with the Bubble Guppies in Bubble Guppies: Animals Everywhere! Tag along with Molly, Gil, Bubble Puppy and the class as they make new animal friends and learn exciting lessons along the way. This DVD is jam-packed with dogs, ducks, squirrels, rhinos, elephants and a class of really “cool” Arctic animals. 
Bubble Guppies: Animals Everywhere! arrives on DVD on March 11, 2014 for the suggested retail price of $16.99. DVD Running Time: Approximately 138 Minutes.

Bubble Guppies: Animals Everywhere! Synopses:
  • Puppy Love!Bubble Puppy’s got a cold! While the vet takes care of him, the Guppies spend their day thinking about dogs – and how to get Bubble Puppy feeling better too!
  • Ducks in a Row!Join the Bubble Guppies' marching band, discover different musical instruments and help Nonny figure out how to lead it when a duck blocks the way!
  • Boy Meets Squirrel!A friendly squirrel gives Nonny an acorn that will someday grow into a tree!  Join the Bubble Guppies as they learn all about trees and the animals who live in them.
  • The Lonely RhinoMeet Monty – the loneliest (and only-est) rhino in the zoo. He needs a friend and the Guppies are determined to help while learning all about animal habitats!
  • The Elephant Trunk-A-Dunk!Gil’s searching for elephants, and he and the Guppies find them at the Trunk-A-Dunk, a basketball game played by pachyderms, including the littlest elephant, Pinochle!
  • The Arctic Life!Brrrr! The Guppies get a cool treat when they explore the animals that live in the Arctic. Join them as well as Gil's icy expedition to the North Pole! 

My Take:
My daughter is getting older, but she still likes to watch Dora and the Bubble Guppies. And to be honest I'm glad to hear it. I like that she is still innocent at heart and enjoys watching cartoons that don't fill her head with useless junk. Both Dora and the Bubble Guppies have positive story lines and teach younger children important life lessons.

Win it:  One lucky reader will win Dora the Explorer: Dora In Wonderland and Bubble Guppies: Animals Everywhere! DVD's. This giveaway will end March 18th at 12:00 AM EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If no response, a new winner will be chosen. Open to residents of the US.

Entry Method:  Please use Rafflecopter form to enter.
a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure:  Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor I was provided with this product(s) for the purpose of my personal review. This blog post is not a paid post and the honest opinions stated are my own. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, entry via Facebook like is completely optional. Please allow 4-6 weeks for prize delivery from the sponsor