Real Steel On Blu-Ray & DVD This Month

January 19, 2012 By 3 Comments

One of my all time FAVORITE movies last year was Reel Steel. It was one of those movies that I couldn’t wait to watch again before I even got home from the theater. My husband and I were able to attend a screening of the movie last year and it was a total hit with both of us. We both have been anxiously awaiting for this film to come out on Blu-Ray so we can watch it with the kids. Now that we have a review copy on hand, we have watched it again a couple times. To me, this movie is that good!

For those that have not seen this movie, take a peek at the trailer.

 

DreamWorks Studios’ REAL STEEL, starring Hugh Jackman will be available on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand on January 24, 2012.

This movie has some nice eye candy too! Hugh Jackman is so CUTE!

This visually stunning action-adventure filled with heart and soul is a “must-add” to every home movie collection, delivering a premium in-home experience complete with knockout bonus materials that include deleted and extended scenes, bloopers and more!

Not only is this a fun film for the family, it also can be somewhat of a tear jerker too! I seen my husband shed a tear during this movie and I am sure he wasn’t the only one….

Be sure to visit the Real Steel website for a coupon to SAVE $5.00 OFF when buying this movie.

Disclosure – I received a review copy of this game to provide you with this review. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

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Pillow Pets DS Game Review

December 18, 2011 By 9 Comments

My youngest two just LOVE the Pillow Pets. Every time we see them at the store, they want mom to buy them another one. If you have a Pillow Pets fan on your shopping list that has a Nintendo DS, you might want to grab them a copy of the Pillow Pets DS game to add in their stocking. :)

The Pillow Pets game is a cute interactive game that has characters that are based on the popular Pillow Pets toys. In the game, you take a journey through Dreamland that is the place that happens to be the place that the Pillow Pets go when children go to sleep. Your mission in the game is to find Pillow Pets that are stuck in Dreamland.

Fun features of the game:

  • Players can unlock and collect up to 16 Pillow Pets for play
  • Characters have cute and funny animations
  • 16 expansion levels
  • Colorful graphics

I think this is a totally cute game for my youngest two children, even though I know I will find the other two playing it too. My three daughters love video games and this was something fun to add to their collection.

Right now you can purchase Pillow Pets for DS at Amazon on sale for only $16.99.

Disclosure – I received a review copy of this game to provide you with this review. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

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ABC Family’s Switched At Birth DVD Review

December 16, 2011 By 1 Comment

I have found a TV series that I can watch with my daughters. This past week I have been watching the first series of Switched At Birth on DVD. I have some episodes left, but plan to be caught up before the new series airs next month. I actually plan to be caught up on the whole series by the end of this weekend.

From the studio that brought you “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” comes a groundbreaking new drama about the upheaval that two teen girls experience when they discover that they were accidentally switched at birth.

Bay Kennish, a talented graffiti artist with an edgy streak, grew up in a wealthy family with happily married parents and an older brother. Daphne Vasquez, an athletic teenager who lost her hearing at an early age, grew up with a single mother in a working class neighborhood. When the girls’ worlds collide, family bonds are tested, new romances are sparked, and they start to learn that it’s who they are inside that matters, not where they grew up.

Being a mom, I really have enjoyed watching this show with my daughters. When there is a little bit of quiet time, when their is no chaos, me and the girls are watching each of these episodes without missing a minute. I have to say it has brought tears more than a couple times too!

Take a sneak peek here:

 

Relive the girls’ journey and catch up before the premiere with “Switched At Birth: Volume 1.” that includes all 10 episodes. In this two-disk DVD set, you will all receive exclusive collectible Switched At Birth iPod skins.

Right now you can purchased Switched At Birth at Amazon for only $19.99 (regularly $29.99).

Disclosure – I received a review copy of this DVD to provide you with this review. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

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Spy Kids: All the Time in the World DVD Review + Activities

December 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Got a Spy Kids fan on your shopping list? Last month the Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. My daughter Hannah is 7 and is a huge fan of the previous Spy Kids movies. She has the other movies in her DVD collection and was excited to see that mom had a new Spy Kids DVD that she had not seen yet. She watched it this weekend and asked if she could keep the DVD in her room because she really liked it and wants to watch it again.

The action packed franchise is back…with the next generation of Spy Kids! Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all: married to a famous spy-hunting television reporter (Joel McHale), with a new baby and intelligent twin step kids, Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook). When the maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) disrupts her domestic bliss—threatening to take over the planet—Marissa comes out of retirement as a top secret agent. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action! With a little help from some familiar Spy Kids friends, Carmen (Alexa Vega), Juni (Daryl Sabara), their faithful dog Argonaut (Ricky Gervais) and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world!

My favorite part of this Spy Kids DVD is that Jessica Alba is one of the stars. I think she is an awesome actress and was happy to see that she was involved with such a cute movie.

I almost forgot to mention the cool bonus materials that are included with the DVD we received.  The bonus features include an interview with director Robert Rodriguez, a Spy Gadgets Clip, deleted scenes and more!

Right now Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World is available on DVD at Amazon for only $14.99!

Disclosure – I received a review copy of this DVD to provide you with this review. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

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Ben 10 Galactic Racing For Wii Giveaway

December 2, 2011 By

I have been a fan of video games every since I was a kid. Last year I asked Santa to bring me a Nintendo Wii and I got my wishes. So this year I have been having too much fun playing all different kinds of games for the Wii with my kids. The past few weeks I have had the opportunity to play (and review) Ben 10 Galactic Racing for the Wii. This game is also available for the DS, 3DS,  PS3, PSVITA and XBox360.

Ben 10 Galactic Racing is actually based on the popular Ben 10 TV series on the Cartoon Network. In this game you can choose to be either Ben, Kevin or one of the 13 different aliens. Once you choose your character, you will then be up for a race where every characters has a special ability that they can utilize on the racetrack, even Ben who can transform himself into different aliens while racing.

Here are some fun features of the game:

  • Race in over 30 different karts in 25 exhilarating and challenging grand prix tracks spread across 5 environmental planets from the Ben 10 universe.
  • 15 characters for players to race as, including heroes like Ben, Kevin and 10 of Ben’s most popular alien forms.
  • An “Ultimate” power move unleashes a super charged, race changing boost of speed and power themed to each character’s abilities.
  • Drifting and mid-air stunts that both add to the excitement of the race and charge up character-specific attacks and defenses
  • The game is rated “E” (“Everyone – Comic Mischief and Mild Cartoon Violence”) by the ESRB.

You can currently buy this game at Amazon for only $29.99 and ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping!

Now For My Ben 10 Galactic Racing For Wii Giveaway

THREE (3) Lucky Mom’s Blog readers is going to receive a copy of Ben 10 Galactic Racing for Wii too!

1) To enter this giveaway, please subscribe to my blog by email. Leave me a comment letting me know you have so. (This entry is MANDATORY)….

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This giveaway will end on December 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM PST. The winner will be chosen at random using “And The Winner Is” plugin from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only ages 18 years or older.

Disclosure – I received a copy of this game by the manufacturer or representing PR agency in exchange for this post. These opinions expressed are my own opinions and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

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California Wine Club Review – Great Gift Idea

November 28, 2011 By 2 Comments

This year I discovered that I like wine. I have also had fun trying different types and flavors of wine this year and determined that I am a fan of the white wines. Don’t get me wrong, there are some good red wines, but if asked which one I prefer out of the two, I would have to go with something white and fruity.

A fun way that I have been able to try some of the different wines available is through my Premier Membership at the California Wine Club. With having a membership to this club, I receive two different wines to try each month. There are different levels of membership too, depending on what types of wines that you want delivered.

In last month’s shipment, I received the Castoro Cellars 2010 “Blind Faith” Paso Robles Pinot Noir. I have to say that this wine had taste that I enjoyed and something I would order again. Right now this is available on the California Wine website for only $13.99 per bottle (regularly $26.00).

Savor the concentrated fruit aromas that are a hallmark of Castoro’s “Blind Faith” Pinot Noir. On the palate, you’ll find black cherry and tea notes, toasty, smoky flavors and every reason to take another sip!

If you have someone on your shopping list that is a fan of wine, a Premier Club Membership to the California Wine Club might make for a great gift idea.

Mom’s Blog readers can save 10% off your purchase by using the promo code: Mommyenterprises. For more information, visit: http://www.cawineclub.com.

Disclosure – I received product samples by the manufacturer or representing PR agency in exchange for this post. These opinions expressed are my own opinions and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

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Disney’s Prep & Landing

November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When you have children and the topic of Santa Claus comes up, you might get asked some questions that you don’t necessarily know how to answer. One of those questions I had when I was little was “just how does Santa go to millions of home to deliver presents all in one night?”. Of course we are going to tell our children about Santa’s little elves, but will they really believe us?

I just watched Disney’s Prep & Landing and this is perfect to watch with those with little curious minds.

Prep & Landing is an adorable holiday story about a high-tech team of elves who ensure homes around the world are properly prepared for their visit from Santa. After working for a tireless 227 years, an elf named Wayne (voiced by Dave Foley) is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion. Instead he is partnered with an idealistic rookie elf named Lanny (voiced by Derek Richardson) to execute a special Christmas Eve mission. While on their journey, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits and ultimately threaten Christmas for children around the world. But in the end, these two elves work together to guide Santa through a raging snowstorm in order to save Christmas.

Take a peek at the elves below…

 

My youngest two watched Prep & Landing yesterday and then I watched it again with them today. Normally I don’t watch the Bonus Features on our movies, but this one has some really cute bonus features that your children will enjoy.

You can buy Prep & Landing right now on Amazon for only $13.99.

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