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)….

Extra Entries:

#2 – Follow me on Twitter – leave your user name in your comment. (1 extra entry)

#3 – Send a Tweet or Re-Tweet with Twitter @mommye (Leave a comment with link to tweet – 3 extra entries – leave a comment for each – Can be done 2x daily)

#4 – On Facebook, become a fan of Mom’s Blog @ Mommy Enterprises (2 extra entries – leave comment for each)

#5 – Like Ben 10 Galacic Racing on Facebook – leave your user name in your comment. (1 extra entry)

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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Isotoner smarTouch® Gloves Review and Giveaway (Ended)

November 23, 2011 By

The cold weather is definitely here! Lately, it has been the time to break out the scarfs and gloves, definitely in the mornings over in my area lately. One thing that is really handy are gloves when the weather is cold. If you are like me and have a Smartphone, sometimes you have to take your gloves off to use your phone.

Then came a pair of  ISOTONER smarTouch® Gloves and now I can do both. I can keep my hands warm with these gloves and use my phone at the same time too!   I can now officially play Angry Birds when it is cold!

These gloves are compatible with most touchscreen devices including smartphones, mp3 players, ATM’s, gas pumps and GPS devices. Both the thumb and index finger on the gloves are embroidered with a conductive thread that conveys an electrical impulse to the touchscreen. This unique patent pending construction gives these gloves exceptional performance, allowing for pinpoint accuracy. They are also water repellent!

These will make a great gift for the holidays, especially a great stocking stuffer!

You can find out more about these cool gloves and where to buy at: www.smartouchgloves.com.

Now For My smarTouch® Gloves Giveaway

 

One LUCKY Mom’s Blog reader is going to win a pair of these cool gloves 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)….

Extra Entries:

#2 – Follow me on Twitter – leave your user name in your comment. (1 extra entry)

#3 – Send a Tweet or Re-Tweet with Twitter @mommye (Leave a comment with link to tweet – 3 extra entries – leave a comment for each – Can be done 2x daily)

#4 – On Facebook, become a fan of Mom’s Blog @ Mommy Enterprises (2 extra entries – leave comment for each)

#5 – Like smarTouch Gloves on Facebook and leave a comment on one of their posts. (5 extra entries – leave comment for each)

This giveaway will end on November 30, 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 product sample 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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Tervis Tumbler Review

November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When I am at home, I can be picky on what cup I drink my beverages in. I don’t know why, but I just am.  This past month I received a set of tumblers from Tervis and I am in love. I think I have found my new FAVORITE kind of cup!

If you are like me, you probably hate when you go to grab a cup to take a sip and there is a bunch of condensation on your cup and your hands get wet. This has been always one of my pet peeves when it comes to drinking a beverage at my desk. In the past I have gotten my keyboard and mouse wet from cups I been drinking out of.

The Tervis Tumblers that I received are awesome! What makes them special to me is that they are insulated and keep my drinks both hot and cold. These cups come in a variety of sizes and designs. You will be impressed with just how many variations of these cups that they offer. I especially like the Tervis products for kids. The tumblers that we received have lids that close. For me, this saves on quite a few spills at my house with my son always running around with a cup of milk or water in his hand.

Here are some additional fun features about these cups:

  • Provide double insulation so there is no condensation
  • Keeps your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot
  • Virtually unbreakable

To make these even better, the Tervis tumblers come with a Lifetime Guarantee!  They are designed so they don’t break, melt, crack, chip or shatter. If for some reason you have a tumbler that breaks, you will be able to receive a replacement. Since I have a house that has a ton of tile, I think I am liking that these come with a guarantee!

For more information on Tervis, visit: http://www.tervis.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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The Littlest Angel DVD Review + Trailer + Free Activity Booklet

November 22, 2011 By 2 Comments

Since the kids are on vacation this week, I have been busy finding fun movies for them to watch to keep them entertained. We received a copy of The Littlest Angel on DVD to review and I have to say that this is such a cute movie for the younger children.  This is a story of a young boy who arrives in heaven before it is his time. He his home-sick, lonely and has to travel back to earth to retrieve a gift for The Baby Jesus.

“This is a story that has made so many people happy over the years,” says Lance Thompson, one of the producers of the film. “We’ve added some new elements to this production, but this is still The Littlest Angel everyone remembers from their childhood, and one that parents will enjoy introducing to their kids. I think Tazewell would enjoy knowing his work lives on.”

It’s a modern twist on the timeless tale of an Angel that discovers the greatest gifts in life are faith, friendship and doing the right thing. This new version of The Littlest Angel features wonderful animation and great vocal talent, including Ron Perlman (“Beauty and The Beast,” Tangled), and is sure to become a holiday favorite, much like the book it’s based on. The Littlest Angel is a motion picture that will put a smile on everyone’s face, and what better gift is there than that.

This movie just came out onto DVD on the 15th and would make for a great gift for the holidays. I love the animation in this movie and love that it is based on a best-selling children’s book! This DVD has so many cute scenes that made the kids and I giggle!

For some extra fun, download The Littlest Angel Activity Booklet here: http://mommyenterprises.com/moms-blog/littlest-angel-activity-book.pdf.

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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