$500 Halloween Spooktacular Giveaway from Oriental Trading

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It is no surprise that I am a huge Oriental Trading fan!  I mean they have such a huge assortment of crafts and gift ideas and just so much more than you can imagine.  Right now they have an awesome new giveaway going on; check out the details below...

$500 Halloween Spooktacular Giveaway from Oriental Trading 
From 8/25/13 through 10/19/13, enter to win $500 in Halloween products of your choice from Oriental Trading. Plus, we’re giving away a $25 Oriental Trading gift card every day! Find more details and to enter HERE ! 


It literally took me like five seconds to enter and then I also scored an extra entry by sharing on Facebook so be sure to enter today for an opportunity at a sweet grand prize!  So if you haven't entered yet go now and if you are not familiar with Oriental Trading - check em out after you enter!

HEART OF THE COUNTRY dvd review

* I received the below mentioned product solely for review purposes.  The below mentioned opinions are completely honest and completely my own.

Based on the novel by Rene Gutteridge and John Ward, Heart of the Country is a love story starring country music singer Jana Kramer (“One Tree Hill”), Randy Wayne (“True Blood”), and Gerald McRaney (“Major Dad”). Faith (Kramer) and Luke (Wayne) have it all. Faith is a beautiful singer and Luke is an up-and- coming businessman. When their life together is shattered and she is forced to return home to the family she turned her back on years ago she must find the strength to love again.

MY THOUGHTS


I am a huge country music fan so I was excited to get the opportunity to review Heart of the Country with Jana Kramer in it.  I was really wondering how she would do in her first movie role and I have to say that she did a really good job!  

Gerald McRaney did an excellent job as Jana's dad in the movie and it was good to see him in it.  The movie is a feel good one that moms will enjoy and that they can watch while the kids are in the room too.  My fiancee and I both enjoyed the movie, but of course I did more ( it is a chick flick kinda! ).  

The dvd is available now and also features a first time look at the music video - "First Time and Last Time" featuring Jana Kramer.  I definitely recommend this movie and think it would make a great girls' night movie for sure.  So be sure to grab a copy today and enjoy one of country music's hottest new stars - Jana Kramer!

SUPER BUDDIES blu-ray/dvd review

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Watch the fur fly as a new breed of super hero is born in Disney's fun-filled epic adventure. An ordinary day at Fernfield Farms turns extraordinary when Budderball, Mudbud, B-Dawg, Buddha, and Rosebud discover mysterious rings that grant them each a unique super power. Before you can say, "Buddies, assemble," the pups unleash their amazing abilities and race to the rescue when a shape-shifting bully from outer space threatens the planet. But can they succeed in kicking major tail without revealing their new secret identities? A must-own movie event packed with laughter, action, and incredible new characters, Super Buddies proves when you use your wits and work together, you don't need super powers to be a super hero!

MY THOUGHTS

MY kiddos are big fans of the Buddies so they were really excited to hear that the Buddies were now going to be Superheroes.  I have to admit I also like the Buddies as well.  They are great family movies for our weekly Family Movie Nights.

My daughters loved all the animals in the movie and of course they simply adored the Buddies in their Superheroes costumes.  The great thing with the movie is my tween son also really enjoyed the movie as well.  This movie had a lot of laugh out loud scenes and the whole family enjoyed it thoroughly.  

I highly recommend it for any family's collection and especially if you are a Buddies fan.  The dvd is available now where dvds are sold nationwide and at online retailers like Amazon.  Right now the blu-ray/dvd combo is only $ 22.99.  So be sure to grab a copy today .  It would make a great gift especially with the Holiday season fast approaching!

SNEAK PEEK of SHREK THE MUSICAL'S TRAILER

My whole family loves Shrek.  I mean how could you not love a story about an Ogre, a singing Donkey, a Skilled fighting Princess, and of course Puss N Boots!  Well, fans of Shrek have a new movie to enjoy.  Shrek the Musical is coming to blu-ray, dvd, and digital HD on October 15th for those who have missed Shrek and especially love a good musical!!!

Featuring a fantastic score of 17 all-new songs, Shrek The Musical was filmed on stage to capture the magic of a Broadway performance and stars an amazing celebrated cast including Brian d’Arcy James (Shrek), Sutton Foster (Fiona), Daniel Breaker (Donkey), Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad), and John Tartaglia (Pinocchio). The film was shot live on Broadway with 10 cameras and directed by Michael Warren. Now you can bring the magic of Broadway to your home and get the best seat in the house when the Deluxe Edition Blu-ray™ and DVD arrives on October 15th! Fans can join in on the performance with sing along Shrek-tastic songs on the Deluxe Edition Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital HD™ or single-disc DVD. And the Deluxe Edition Blu-ray™ goes even deeper into the fairytale’s journey, taking viewers behind-the-scenes to see how the show became a smash hit that “will make your heart dance.” (Cindy Adams, The New York Post). 

Shrek The Musical tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren’t only found in fairy tales. 


Now here's a peek at the trailer for the dvd...ENJOY!!!!

Looks like a great movie for the whole family showing a family classic in a new way!

BACK TO SCHOOL with WILSON JONES review and giveaway

* I received the below mentioned products solely for review purposes.  The below mentioned opinions are completely honest and completely my own.

About WILSON JONES...

Wilson Jones was founded in 1893 and is the inventor of the three ring binder. The Wilson Jones mission is to help you manage life, make the most of your time and accomplish your goals. Our products facilitate organization and include binders, dividers, sheet protectors, filing products, business essentials, accounting supplies and report covers.

With over 100 years in business, the Wilson Jones team has talked to thousands of people and knows how to build organizational tools that are flexible - flexible enough to let you build the system that works best for YOU.  In 2013, WJ successfully reinvented the binder to create a more durable and more stylish solution for organizing paperwork. Our new Ultra Duty and Heavy Duty Binders, in addition to our existing assortment of products, are designed with ideas from around the world to help you do what you do better - whether you’re at work, school, home or anywhere in between.

Back to School is in full swing at my household which has meant back to school shopping.  This year 2 of my 3 kiddos had to have binders and dividers to start the school year.  Now last year my son only had to have one binder, but this year he had to have 2 binders and 2 sets of dividers.  Add to that my oldest daughter needing a binder too.  Now I knew I needed a sturdy binder for my kiddos since they would be using these everyday.  SO I started doing my research and learned that Wilson Jones had new Ultra and Heavy Duty Binders - perfect for my kiddos.  Wilson Jones sent me a nice assortment of products ( shown above)...

I received four binders and two sets of binder dividers.  I received two binders that were 1.5 inch binders and two 1 inch binders.  Two of the binders have a 5 year guarantee and the other two have a 1 year guarantee which is perfect for my kiddos' needs.  I love how the binders have a guarantee since a lot of the binders out there don't.  Trust me I have had my share of binders that do not make it through a school year more less for 5 years.  So I am excited to see if my binders last even longer.  

Now my oldest daughter quickly grabbed up the pink binder which is her fav color and it also has the clear front on it that she needed for school so the teacher can put a personalized cover sheet in. Also it features the Single Touch Release making it super easy for my daughter to open.  ( I have to say I love the single release which is basically just one easy button to click open the binder rings ).  My son picked out the red binder since that is his fav color and needed a 1.5 binder for all his classes.  He also had to use the binder dividers which I really loved since you do not actually write on the tabs like most.  Rather they have instructions on how to print out a sheet you personalize that slides in which means the dividers can be changed frequently if needed.  I love that feature so that they can be used more than once!

Wilson Jones also has a feature to help you select the best binder for you here.  So if you are not sure what size or kind of binder you need, they can help find the perfect fit!  You can find Wilson Jones products at several locations nationwide and online here .  Now I have been lucky enough to have hte opportunity to host a giveaway featuring some awesome Wilson Jones products ( check out the prize pack below) !

·         2 Ultra Duty Binders 

·         2 Heavy Duty Binders 

·         4 Binder IDs 

·         2 Tabbed Envelopes 

·         2 Zip Pouches 

·         4 Snapper Folders 

·         1 set of 8 tab View-Tab Dividers 

You can click on any of the products above to find out more information on them.  To enter for the chance to win this sweet prize pack, just enter the Rafflecopter form below.  And as always,  GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

MY LITTLE PONY : EQUESTRIA GIRLS dvd review

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Join Twilight Sparkle And Her New Canterlot High Friends In This Brand-New Animated Feature! 


When her crown is stolen from the Crystal Empire, Twilight pursues the thief, Sunset Shimmer, into an alternate world where she finds herself turned into…a teenage girl! To regain her crown and return to Equestria, Twilight must learn how to fit into this strange new world and defeat Sunset Shimmer in a competition to become crowned Princess of the Fall Formal at Canterlot High. Luckily, she’ll have the assistance of Spike and five teenage girls who remind her of a certain group of ponies back home.

MY THOUGHTS

Now in my household, My Little Pony is a huge hit with my daughters especially my oldest ( who would literally watch the show all day ).  So when I showed them the trailer of the movie, they were so excited.  Now we had wanted to go to the theater, but we never go the chance so I was excited to get the chance to review the dvd.

My daughters squealed with delight and were so excited to get the chance to watch it as part of our Mommy and Girls day.  They literally were squirming with anticipation ( it was so cute!).  For the length of the movie, they were mesmerized by Twilight becoming a girl.  They thought the girls who resembled the ponies were so pretty and of course are now begging for the dolls from the movie.  ( Which I have to admit are very pretty to me as well.)  

I have to say this movie did not disappoint my girls which I worried about with the whole pony becoming human part.  Instead it has quickly become a new favorite of theirs.  I definitely recommend this dvd for My Little Pony fans or any little girl for that matter.  

The dvd is available now nationwide where dvds are sold and also at online retailers like Amazon ,  who currently has it for $ 11.69.  So with the Holidays fast approaching, be sure to grab a copy today ( It would make a great stocking stuffer!!!)  

ACTIVITIES featuring SUPER BUDDIES ( out on release August 27th)

If you have kiddos like mine who love the "Buddies" Disney movies then they are in luck!.. On August 27th, a new Buddies is coming to dvd - SUPER BUDDIES!  Here is a little info about the latest movie...

An ordinary day at Fernfield Farms turns extraordinary when Budderball, Mudbud, B-Dawg, Buddha and Rosebud discover mysterious rings that grant them each a unique super power. Before you can say, “Buddies, assemble,” the pups unleash their amazing abilities and race to the rescue when a shape-shifting bully from outer space threatens the planet. But can they succeed in kicking major tail without revealing their new secret identities?

SO while the kiddos are waiting for the movie to come out, here are some fun activities they can enjoy!