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Wednesday, February 29

Try All Natural Kidfresh Review & Giveaway

How many times during the month do you find yourself wondering what to fix your picky eater for lunch.... It is always great to have options that we can feel good about serving our kiddos! Kidfresh recently introduced healthy frozen means for kids. Currently Kidfresh is available in 1500 stores in the East and Southeast including Costco and Whole Foods. No artificial ingredients, flavors, colors or preservatives. Never ever. Meets USDA and FDA federal requirements for “all-natural”. No compromise, as simple as that. And no more battles or headaches at mealtime with your little ones because we bring a fresh twist to vegetables: it is as if they were not there…although some of their meals offer up to 33% of child’s daily vegetable requirement!  Look at the two I got for my little man...Mac + Cheese, and Cheesy Quesadillas (what can i say, he loves cheese!) He gobbled them up which he hasn't done much of lately..and I feel good knowing that he got his veggie serving that he has been missing!



They work hard to ensure that their products exceed the most stringent standards of health and safety so you don’t need to worry about it. For example, they selected BPA-free and Phthalate-free bowls to make sure you can use them safely at home. Kidfresh takes the greatest care to source our foods and packaging to offer the very best possible products to the kid community and your family. They use sustainable, 100% recyclable packaging to reduce their carbon footprint and their boxes are made from 100% recycled cardboard.


As I Mom with 3 Boys I love that these meals are 100% natural, contain no high fructose corn syrup, have hidden veggies, and are packed in BPA-free and Phthalate-free packaging.   These meals are like something I would cook at home ….. with the addition of those hidden veggies (i have to learn how they do that!!).    Plus the price tag of under $4 means this is cheaper than almost all of the healthier fast food options! Add to all of this that there is a printable $1.00 coupon available from their facebook page and there is no reason not to try!  

Two Mom of 3 Boys readers will receive free product coupons for Kidfresh meals.  Remember, Kidfresh is sold at 1500 stores and they may not be in your area yet.  Be sure to use their store locator before entering!

Win It

Prize: Two FREE Kidsfresh Product Coupon (valid through July 31, 2012 with a max value of $4.00)
Number of Winners: 2 (1 per winner)
Giveaway End Date: March 15th, 2012 at 11:59:59 PM ET

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Go Classic, Buy Brio ~ Review

My little man's favorite thing to play is cars...and what little boys isn't, in mud, on mom, in the bath....lol...we recently received a package in the mail from Hello Baby, and little man was so excited when he saw what i pulled out! We got a Brio Classic Wooden Car in Red and I couldn't get the package open fast enough! While he can't quite take this care in the mud or the bath, it has become his favorite new car! He drives that thing all around the house, it drives so smoothly over the carpet because of its larger wheels. Brio's classic wooden race car is easy to grasp and to play with. Even children who cannot stand can sit and push the car. By stretching and reaching for moving objects, children improve their coordination and learn to explore the world around them. It reminds me of my childhood, and the simple toys that made us all happy...none of these electronic toys that make loads of noise (no wonder our kids don't hear us talk..lol). We are both extreamly happy with the Brio Classic Wooden Car!  My older kids even try and play with this car...I say try, because when little man catches them, it's on!



 About Brio

Based in Sweden, Brio is the world's largest manufacturer of wooden toys. Wooden BRIO toys are characterised by quality and durability, and are often handed down from generation to generation.
A Brio toy is not only educational, but also a joy to play with. As all good toys should be.

Tuesday, February 28

MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS ON APPLE

***TUNE IN tomorrow at 9AM PST to see MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS new trailer on Apple: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/***





No More Store Brand Motrin...


Children's Advil
My family has been a long time user of Children's Advil, but with the recent economy we have gone to the store brands...With that said...I was recently lucky enough to be chosen by Smiley360.com to test and review a bottle of Children's Advil thank's to Pfizer and #ChildrensAdvil!  I say lucky, because the very next day (or rather that night) my youngest came down with a fever (come to find out it was croup) and we right away gave him the Children's Advil which helped him feel soooo much better...enough to run around and reak havic..lol...I love Children's Advil and will "splurge to get the best brand!

Click here for a $1.00 coupon: http://bit.ly/yB9U8q

Children’s Advil® is the #1 Selling Children’s Fever Brand. ** Nothing reduces a fever faster* or keeps it down longer than Children’s Advil®. You can feel confident knowing that Children’s Advil® is both safe and effective when used as directed.


    It is important to remember:

  • Always read and keep the cartons for complete warnings and information on Infants’ Advil® and Children’s Advil® products
  • Only use the dosing device that comes packaged with the medicine
  • Use as directed

    Infants’ Advil® Concentrated Drops:

  • Ages 6-23 months
  • Reduces fever, relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, headaches, and toothaches

    Children’s Advil® Suspension Liquid:

  • Ages 2-11 years
  • Fever reducer, relives minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headaches, and toothaches

Purchase additional Infants’ Advil® or Children’s Advil® at your local retail store.
  • Click here for complete drug facts, uses, warnings, dosing chart and active ingredients.
  • 'Like' Children’s Advil® on Facebook
  • For more information visit www.childrensadvil.com

Questions or comments regarding any Advil® products call toll free 1-800-88ADVIL or 1-800-882-3845 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST or ask your pharmacist, doctor or health care professional.

*Based on reducing fever below 100 degrees F
**Among OTC Brands based on 52 weeks ending 10/2/11
†Among leading OTC pain relievers/fever reducers



Disclosure:  I received a product from Smiley360, Pfizer and #ChildrensAdvil for review purposes only, however all opinions are mine own!  View my full disclosure policy here.




Saturday, February 25

Take a SneakPeeq and find what you Love!



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Friday, February 24

Los Angeles Premiere of JOHN CARTER






Genre:                                      Action-Adventure
Rating:                                      PG-13              
Release Date:                           March 9, 2012
Running Time:                           131 minutes
Cast:                                        Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds,
                                                Dominic West, James Purefoy, Bryan Cranston, Polly Walker, Daryl Sabara,
                                                with Thomas Haden Church and Willem Dafoe
Director:                                   Andrew Stanton
Producers:                                Jim Morris, Lindsey Collins, Colin Wilson
Screenplay by:                          Andrew Stanton & Mark Andrews and Michael Chabon
Based on the story “A Princess of Mars” by:       Edgar Rice Burroughs

From Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”—a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. 
The Los Angeles Premiere of JOHN CARTER was Feb 22.  Here a a few photos from the event!  Enjoy!



"Like" JOHN CARTER on Facebook: and visit the official site


Free Sample – Gud (from Burts Bee) Body Lotion

Gud Lotion Free Sample
Get a FREE sample of Gud Body Lotion on their Facebook page. Gud is a line of products from Burts Bee. You can choose between three scents: Orange Petalooza, Vanilla Flame, and Floral Cherrynova. When you submit your info, it looks like you will get a coupon as well! Limit one per household while supplies last. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.




K5 Learning

K5 Learning has an online reading and math program for kindergarten to grade 5 students.  I've been given a 6 week free trial to test and write a review of their program.  If you are a blogger, you may want to check out their  open invitation to write an online learning review of their program.



EBONY Parent Sweep

Are you trying to get back into shape? What a better way to start than running! Enter to win this Fab Jogging Stroller from EBONY Parent!  GOOD LUCK!





Thursday, February 23

Join Toluna and win!

Are you on Toluna Yet?  Here's a great reason to join!!  Join earn points...use points to enter Sweepstakes!


The irresistible PS Vita Sweepstakes is officially starting now!

4 PS Vitas are up for grabs from Toluna!

Until March 31st, 2012, you have the chance to get your hands on the new PS Vita.

It’s simple: convert points into Sweepstakes tickets!

Buy as many sweepstakes tickets as you wish with your points (1000 points per entry) and after the Special Sweepstakes closes we will select 3 lucky winners.  The more tickets you buy, the better your chance of claiming one of these great portable gaming consoles!  As an added incentive to our most dedicated members, we’ll be offering the 4th, and final, PS Vita to the member who purchases the most tickets!

Don’t hesitate to get your tickets now and get your hands on one of these great consoles that will revolutionize the gaming experience with dual analog sticks, front and rear multi-touch pads, motion sensors, and front and rear cameras.  You will discover completely new ways to play.

To view the sweepstakes rules, click here.

See you soon on Toluna.com!



Disney's Frankenweenie


Genre:                                    Animated comedy
Rating:                                   TBD
U.S. Release date:                  October 5, 2012

Voice Cast:                                           
Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell

Director:                                 Tim Burton
Producers:                              Tim Burton, 
                                              Allison Abbate
Executive Producer:                 Don Hahn
Screenplay by:                        John August
Based on an original idea by:    Tim Burton                   



 From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience.

In Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.

NOTES:

  • When Tim Burton originally conceived the idea for “Frankenweenie,” he envisioned it as a full-length, stop-motion animated film. Due to budget constraints, he instead directed it as a live-action short, released in 1984. 
  • “Frankenweenie” follows in the footsteps of Tim Burton’s other stop-motion animated films “Corpse Bride” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas”—both of which were nominated for Academy Awards®.
  • Over 200 puppets and sets were created for the film.
  • The voice cast includes four actors who worked with Burton on previous films: Winona Ryder (“Beetlejuice,” “Edward Scissorhands”), Catherine O’Hara (“Beetlejuice,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas”), Martin Short (“Mars Attacks!”) and Martin Landau (“Ed Wood,” Sleepy Hollow”).
  • Several of the character names—Victor, Elsa Van Helsing, Edgar “E” Gore and Mr. Burgemeister— were inspired by classic horror films.



"Like" Frankenweenie on Facebook 
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84th Annual Academy Awards


The 84th Annual Academy Awards are this coming Sunday, so what better time to look back and reflect on some of the biggest nomination surprises for this year? While choosing nominees for each of the categories is a hard and dubious process, and everyone deserving of a nomination can’t receive one. It seems that every year the Academy overlooks some obvious nominee choices.

Who would you have picked? Do you agree with the line up for Best Picture?  Actor? Actress?  Who do you think will get it?



Best Picture: The Artist, The Descendants, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Help, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, The Tree of Life and War Horse.



  
Actor in a Leading Role nods went to  George ClooneyThe Descendants, Brad PittMoneyball, Demian Bichir - A Better Life, Gary OldmanTinker, Tailor, Soldier, SpyJean DujardinThe Artist.


Actress in a Leading Role nominees are Viola DavisThe Help, Glenn Close - Albert Nobbs, Rooney MaraThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Meryl Streep - The Iron Lady, Michelle WilliamsMy Week with Marilyn.






Wednesday, February 22

New Oceanhouse Media Releases...

This week's omBook (Oceanhouse Media digital book) releases focus on dinosaurs and polar bears from two of their popular educational series for young and older readers.

Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? the second omBook in their The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series, is available for the special introductory price of $3.99 for Apple devices. Join the Cat in the Hat on an expedition millions of years back in time to find dinosaur fossils. Then travel to the modern day Super Dino Museum to discover amazing dinosaur facts and stunning visuals. As older readers explore this animated omBook, they'll learn interesting facts about the dinosaurs and details of their prehistoric lives. They can search each page for hidden information cards from Thing One and Thing Two, tap images to extend a ladder or measure the length of a Brachiosaurus, and access an instant glossary by tapping on special bold words. Simply tap the dinosaur name on any page to uncover information like this:

"Ankylosaurus: This 30-foot-long dinosaur had an armor-covered body and a club tail it could swing from side to side. A well-placed blow with its tail could break the leg of a T. rex!"


For younger readers, Polar Bear Horizon, the fifth omBook from their Smithsonian series, is offered for the special introductory price of 99 cents for Apple and Android devices. It's early spring at the top of the world and snow stretches to the horizon and beyond. Polar Bear and her two cubs are growing hungry after spending the cold winter months in their den. When they emerge, Polar Bear checks for danger and waits for the cubs to acclimate to the ice. Learn about their long and dangerous journey to sea as this arctic adventure unfolds. How will Polar Bear find food and protect her hungry cubs? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Polar Bear Horizon is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. This omBook also includes a glossary and polar bear fact section.

HAPPY READING!! :)



Molding ambient light

Molding ambient light - I really love photography, especially taking picks of my boys! But sometimes it's so hard to get the right light when you don't have all the "photographer" equipment...I found this article that helps out so much my explaining how to mold the ambient light to work for you!

"To create a pleasing image in full shade, we need to create some directionality to our light. For this shot, I had Natalie pose in my garage, in full shade, just on the edge of the direct sunlight (a couple steps toward the camera and she would have been in direct sun).

The only light for this photo came in from the direction of the garage door, directly behind the camera (in front of Natalie). The walls of the garage subtracted light from the sides and back of the image. A lighting diagram for this scenario can be seen below. The softbox in this diagram represents the reflection from the surrounding environment in direct sunlight, and the black reflectors represent the walls of the garage."


If you would love to learn more click on the link above!



Tuesday, February 21

Spring Into Summer Blogger SignUps

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Spring into Summer Giveaway Hop 

Blogger signups are opening up for the Spring into Summer Giveaway Hop! Interested in joining in the fun and increasing your readership? Keep reading below for more details and learn more about how this event will work. This is going to be an excellent opportunity for you to start thinking about keeping your kids busy this summer!

WHAT: Spring into Summer Hop
HOSTED BY: Mom of 3 Boys
WHEN: May 13th @ 12:01 AM (EST) until May 31st @ 11:59PM (EST)
HOW: There is NO FEE to Participate!

The Spring into Summer Giveaway Hop is going to run from May 13-31, 2012.
  • All participating blogs will host it's own giveaway...&...will post a giveaway on May 13th (12:01 AM EST) with a $25.00 minimum value.
WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
  1. Fill out the linky form.
  2. Grab the event button and place it on your sidebar and/or giveaway hop events page {see below for the button code}
  3. Share on your blog ... You can just copy and Paste.....


I will be sending emails periodically to update all participants as this event unfolds and new sponsors are secured. Don’t worry, this will be very infrequently and we will not harass! We want to make sure everyone is up to date with any news we receive.
Please join our Facebook group for more info, contact us if you have any questions, and get ready for an amazing event in May!

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Saturday, February 18

Plum Life Makes Your Life Easy!

The scoop on Events   IMAGINE!!  How wonderful would it be to create an event in your smart calendar, allowing you to send email notifications to attendees, drivers or even a sitter in one easy step!  No longer will you need to make endless phone calls to confirm the details of your event. By now you may have had an opportunity to set up an event.  If not, check out this link http://www.plumlife.com/faq/item/create-a-new-event/ for more details to help walk you through this process.
Road map to Event Planning
  • Tasks - ability to list tasks associated to an event, so you only have to handle it once.
  • Notes - allows you to add specific details to your calendar so everything is one place.
  • Sitter or Driver - add a sitter or driver, receive confirmation via email so there is no more back and forth.
  • Invite a Calendar - more than one family member attending the event? Add their calendars as Required Attendees.

Need to know more?!

Click on this link to view more detail on there Primary PlumLife Calendar and what it can do for you!



Friday, February 17

Win An Exhale Membership Worth $3000!

She Finds is a free fashion email for women. The busy career woman doesn’t have time to shop. She doesn’t even have time to browse the web much less paw through endless piles of cashmere sweaters at the mall. But she still wants to look good and stay on top of the trends. Enter She Finds, the source on everything that is hot - trends, finds, sales plus we let you know where you can find it - all for free. All you have to do is sign up! Signup for Shefinds.com and enter to win a 1 Year global membership at Exhale worth $3000!



LOVIN The Milk & Truffle GHIRARDELLI SQUARES

I LOVE CHOCOLATE, and although I've been working out in an effort to better myself and lose weight (as you've seen in my previous post and in my other blog 2be-fit), I never really deprive myself of something in order to lose weight, i just watch my calorie intake...With that being said, I was very excited to be invited to participate in the latest SheSpeaks campaign from the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company.

The day after Valentine's Day, I received a bag of Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate with Truffle Filling SQUARES™. (my husband didn't buy anything knowing that I've been working so hard to loose)...But I always find room for chocolate!

These Milk Chocolate and Truffle are very decadent.  This isn't the type of chocolate that I would sit down and eat the entire bag in one sitting...I think I ate two and was done... :) ... The chocolate and truffle combination is perfect, not too much chocolate or truffle...it's just right, and they dance on your taste buds with every bite!  They are the high quality, and premium taste that you've come to know from Ghirardelli and are made right here in the USA from the highest quality cocoa beans.

Even though Valentine's Day is over, Easter is coming up and we all need to think about those Easter Baskets for the kiddos and the family get togethers.  Wouldn't this be a great treat to give someone in their Easter basket? Something different from the hollowed out bunny or peeps....

Ghirardelli SQUARES™ are available in solid and filled varieties.  You can purchase them online, or at stores such as Target, WalMart, or Walgreens.


Disclosure; I received a full size bag of Ghirardelli Milk & Truffle Squares from SheSpeaks & Ghirardelli.   No monetary compensation was received, and all opinions & photos are my own. 



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