And the Winner is...

First off, I apologize for not announcing the winner, of the Epic Movie DVD/Blue Ray combo, yesterday as promised.  We didn't get our internet installed until this morning and yesterday being that it was  a holiday I was unable to get to my local coffee shop with kids in tow.  But the installer just left.  Super hooray!

Now with no further ado...

The winner is:

CONGRATULATIONS!

Please contact me ASAP with your mailing address.

Have a great week everyone!

Epic: Review and Giveaway

I did not received any compensation aside from a copy of the movie for review purposes.  All words and opinions are my own. 

Yes, oh yes, do I have a nice little giveaway for you, but before that let me update you a bit on what has been going on around here.

We moved.  Yes, we are officially residents of Texas.  We are still trying to sell our lovely home in VA, (crossing fingers!) and unpacking like crazy.  Unpacking can seem like such an unending task, especially moving from such a large home/property to an apartment (our temporary home until we find the house of our dreams.)  So you can just imagine how crazy our lives have been, that and getting the kids ready for school and making sure they are safe.  (More on that later.)  The important thing is that they started school Monday and they are loving it.  I'm still a bit nervous, but I know the school (and us) have done everything possible to keep my little guy safe from having any anaphalactic reactions to food that may harm him. 

So on to that review shall we.

Have you seen the movie Epic yet?  Oh boy, we did when it first came out in theaters and the kids and I loved it!  And then again before the release of the movie on DVD/Blue Ray.  We fell in love with it all over again! 

 Epic Trailer

It's the perfect family movie.  There's plenty of action for the boys in the family, silliness to keep you laughing, and a whole lot of awesome girl power.  I like it when females are portrayed as strong and independent.  Which is the case of the main character, the forest Queen, and the young flower.  All portrayed strong willed, yet feminine.  If you look closely at some of the battle scenes you can also see some female warriors (now that is cool!  Not that I like war or anything of the sort.  But the truth is there are women warriors.  Just think of our military.)  Exactly the types of movies I like to show my kids.  I also like that, although it is a fantasy, the ending is a bit unexpected (and somewhat realistic.)   

Needless to say you need to get your hands on that movie!

What was that?  What about that giveaway?  Well, that's right.  If you would like to win a DVD/Blue Ray combo courtesy of Fox Home Entertainment, leave a comment telling me what values do you instill in your child to raise her to be a strong independent female and if you have a boy to teach them to respect females? That's it! One comment please.  Make sure to include your name and an email address where I can contact you with.  Giveaway closes on Friday midnight.  Winner will be announced Monday Morning.

On the meantime how about a fun games for your little one?

Epic Bird Race (who can make the fastest folding bird?)

Can You Match That (Epic matching game)

Good luck!

Curious Goerge ­® Swings into Spring: Movie Review

Okay, you all know we love that curious little monkey named George, around here.  He's definitely curious and full of wonder.  My kids love him, I love him, who doesn't love him?! 

I'm super excited a new DVD movie releases today, March 12th:  Curious George ® Swings into Spring.

What a cute movie.  My kids (5 & 7 years old) sat through out the entire movie.  They really enjoyed how George tried to get his friend Hundley (a dog) to get spring fever.  Through out many trials and misses, Hundley finally finds it in the least expected place. 

This is definitely a movie I recommend.  Fun for the entire family.  We watched it during movie night, with popcorn in hand.  Yum.  And my littlest one just announced she wants to watch it again for the next movie night.  Now that says a lot. 

A perfect movie that teaches perseverance- George never gave up in helping his friend Hundley find the spirit of spring fever, nature awareness- a city dog in the country, seasons- spring, and competition and fairness- both through the apartment bellman spring cleaning competition and through the organization of the hot air balloons.

You can purchase the movie just about anywhere.  I've seen it advertised at Target and other major retail stores.  You can also purchase it online.   

Here are a few fun clips from the movie. Enjoy: 

Fly Your Kite

When It's All Brand New

Disclaimer:  I received a DVD movie from H & M Communications for review, that's it.  All opinions are %100 my own. 

Wishing you a great week!

The Lorax: Review & Giveaway

It is amazing to me that even though we own many (and I mean many) Dr. Seuss' books, we do not own The Lorax.  How is that even possible?  If you think that's bad, when the movie came out in theaters I had plans to take the kids.  It never happened.  Sad, I know.  Then I received an email asking if I wanted to review the movie.  Well...YEA! 

Oh am I glad we did.  I loved the movie, the kids loved the movie, we all LOVED the movie!  It arrived at the most perfect time too, the day before we headed out on our one week vacation on a lovely resort up in the mountains.  Two mamas and four kids.  Yup, I sure took that DVD with us.  It came out on one of those night when the kids had had enough and so had we (to be honest).  We popped some popcorn and hit play.

The original intent was for the kids to watch it while we caught up on some vacation planing and a bit of relaxation without the kids driving us crazy, but both my friend an I ended up watching the movie along with the kids.  Keeping away from that screen was hard.  The story is a beautiful one, the message even better. 

A kid with big dreams (and not a very nice family) begins to cut tree after tree.  Driven by ambition and push of his selfish family he then clears every single tree.  All gone.  In the mean time the Lorax, a cute big mustached creature, appears to him when he cuts the first tree warning him and reminding him of the importance of keeping the trees alive. The Lorax's warning and tricks don't seem to work.  Finally, after all the trees are cut, the Lorax and all the animals leave to find a new home.  Then other things begin to happen and there is a turn of events.  But I won't tell the rest, because then how fun would it be if I shared with you the entire movie? A must see really.

What was that?  You want to see it now?  I don't blame you. 

Well here is a chance for you to win one of two The Lorax DVDs and activity bags, with some fun kits included.  How fun is that?!

 DVD/ Blue-Ray includes three fun mini movies.

Gift bag includes:
 - 2 grocery bags (a large one for mama, and a small one for kiddos)
 - 2 pencils
 - 2 sticker sheets
 - 3 activity sheets with mazes, cut out mustache, and more!
 - 1 beach ball

 Contest Rules:

To win please leave a comment sharing with me what are the things you and your family do to make this world we live in bit greener.  Make sure to include your name and email address so I can contact you as soon as possible. Only one comment per person.  If you make a mistake make sure to delete previous entry.  

Contest ends this Wednesday August 15th midnight Eastern Time!  Winners will be announced this Thursday August 16th. 
 
That means only two days to pass the word around.  So what are you waiting for?!!  Tell your friends, tell your family.  Share. Share. Share!

¡Buena Suerte!

Disclosure:  I was sent a DVD/Blue-Ray and gift bag for review from H + M Communications.  That's it.  All  comments, thoughts and experiences are my own.