Despicable Me 3 – The Official Coloring Book! Insight Editions

 Despicable Me 3

   Who else is excited that our favorite charters are back.  When I saw the Despicable Me movie was coming out me and little guy were so excited.    I was even more excited that I got the chance to give this great coloring book from Insight Editions to my little guy.

Despicable Me

   As most kid’s the minions are his favorite and he had such a blast coloring them.  I love that this book gives your kids their own chance to color the favorite charters from the new movie.

Despicable Me 3

   This is a pretty big coloring book.  Your kids will not be done in one day.  They have some really cute pictures to colors.  If you have a Despicable Me fan then the new coloring book is a must.  I loved that it keep my son busy for a little while and gave me a few mommy minutes.

I got this free in exchange for an honest review.

Cars Giveaway

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Is anyone else as excited for this movie and game as I am.  Cars is a must have movie in our house.

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My little Pony- Friendship Is Magic Movie Review and Giveaway

My little Pony

We all know My Little Pony is a great cartoon for our little ones.  I love that they are not only cute but each show teaches our kids a lesson.  My son is not always the best at making friends it’s not that he is mean to anyone, but he is one of those kids that is ok just sitting by himself.  I love that these episodes not only were cute but also helped give him a few tips that were useful in making friends at school and how to keep them.

My Little Pony

 

MY LITTLE PONY – FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC:

TWILIGHT AND STARLIGHT

COMING TO DVD May 30, 2017

 

 

Los Angeles, CA –Everypony knows the best gift is the gift of friendship! My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic: Twilight and Starlightis coming to DVD on May 30 in the U.S. and Canada from Shout! Kids in collaboration with Hasbro Studios. 

 

Now that she’s fully reformed, Starlight Glimmer still has a lot to learn about friendship.  And who better to teach her all about friendship than the studious pony who once had to learn the valuable lesson herself: Twilight Sparkle? Join Twilight and her best friends — Spike, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy — as they embark on the quest to give Starlight the most powerful magic of all… friendship.

 

My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic: Twilight and Starlight carries a suggested list price of $14.98 and is now available for pre-order atamazon.com, amazon.ca, and shoutkids.com.

 

Episodes Include:

No Second Prances

To Where and Back Again, Part 1

To Where and Back Again, Part 2

Celestial Advice

All Bottled Up

 

Bonus Feature:

Sing-Along

I got this free in exchange for an honest review

My little Pony- Friendship Is Magic Movie

June Adore Box Review

Adore Box

    Have you checked out Adore Box yet?  I get so excited when this shows up every month.  I get to discover new great beauty products every month for one low price.  Normally for the price of one item I get 5 products.  A lot of them are full size and a few trial sizes to try out.  I love that I am not paying big prices to find products that I will love.

  In this month’s box, I got a beautiful Josie Maran Argan Natural Lip gloss.  It had a beautiful color and went on smoothly.  I loved that it was not sticky at all.  This one is definitely a keeper.  I also go to try the Bioaque Collagen Nourish Lips Membrane.  I had been dying to try these for a while now.  I know for a lot of us besides lip gloss or chap stick we all forget to take care of our lips.

  That’s not all there was more in the box the Dermalogica Active Moist it was a great light weight moisturizer.  It went on smoothly and soaked right into my skin.  I also got a great color of nail polish from Law beauty Essentials.  This box was fantastic and I really did love everything I got to try.

  If you are looking for a great beauty box every month that will not break the bank Adore Box is a must.

  I got this free to try in exchange for an honest review.

The Octonauts on DVD

Octonauts

That is right all no more taping 20 episodes on your DVR just to have on hand.  The Octonauts have made it to DVD now you can just put the disk in and leave the room on your DVR for other shows.  I know as a mom of a little one I love when his favorite shows come out on DVD if not I have DVR filled with his shows and I am rushing to watch mine to make room.  Octonauts is a great cartoon that will teach your little one about all the wonders of the ocean.  My son has been a fan since the first episode.  As most moms, I don’t want him to be watching TV all day long, but I also know the need for a little quiet time.  The Octonauts entertains him and I love that he is learning at the same time.  This great DVD comes with 12 rescue missions to keep your kids entertained.

Octonauts

The Octonauts: 12 Rescue Missions
Release Date: 05/02/2017
Dive into adventure with your favorite underwater explorers, the Octonauts! Join brave Captain Barnacles, daredevil ex-pirate, Kwazii and medic Peso Penguin, along with the other Octonauts as they explore the world’s oceans, rescue the creatures who live there and protect their habitats – above and below the waves!
On this exciting DVD, join the Octonauts as they embark on not one, not two, but TWELVE rescue missions! From attempting to dive deep into the abyssal zone to encountering a school of toothy barracudas to Barnacles seeking guidance from a mysterious sea turtle. It’s time to sound the Octo-alert!

I got this free from NCIRCLE in exchange for an honest review.

The Cat In The Hat Knows A lot About Camping

The Cat In The Hat

That is right all the Cat In the Hat is back at it again.  This is a childhood favorite for many of us that silly Cat in the Hat is always up to something.  Now you get to go along with the Cat in the Hat on a camping adventure.   I saved this one till little guys last day of school.  In the movie that Cat in the Hat goes on an adventure on the first day of Summer Vacation.   With Nick Sally and the fish all your favorites are along for the adventure.   My son had always loved the Cat in the Hat and this movie was no different.  He loved watching the little cats getting into trouble and the fish who hates to get dirty.  If you are looking for a fun movie for your little ones this summer make sure to grab The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Camping.

The Cat In The Hat

It’s the first day of Summer Vacation and The Cat in the Hat whisks Nick, Sally and Fish off on the greatest great outdoor camping adventure ever! Our gang gets back to nature as they hike through the Fickle Fern Forest, camp out overnight, trek over Mt. Weewobble and canoe down the Tickle Drop River….just in time for Fish to meet up with his family for a grand reunion. Along for the ride are Little Cats A, B and C, who discover there’s wonder in nature once their electronic devices are powered off!

Nick and Sally help keep the Little Cats out of trouble, while Fish tries to keep his jacket pressed and the mud out of his fancy fishbowl…all while getting up close to some of nature’s most awesome sights, and learning how best to respect them. After being lulled to sleep under the stars by a chorus of animals, the morning brings fresh adventure with a spectacular race up Mt. Weewobble, complete with a cliffhanger ending! It’s a slippery ride down the slope and into the Tickle Drop River, where a harrowing raft ride finally delivers them to the shores of Fish’s family reunion.

The Cat in the Hat and his loveable Little Cat cousins, Nick, Sally, Fish and all his family, gather together in a great Suessian-style musical finale… in which Fish and the gang are celebrated as true adventurers. Everyone agrees it really has been the Greatest Great Outdoors Adventure ever!

 

I got this free in exchange from Ncircle for an honest review.

KUU KUU HARAJUKU Movie Review and Giveaway

I had no idea what this great kid’s movie was when I got the chance to review it.  When I saw that it was Co-Created by Gwen Stefani I knew it had to be awesome.  My son loves movie with music he can dance to.  When it’s a cartoon that also keeps his attention in between dancing it’s even better.  This is a great cartoon about 5 girls who are in a band, but right before they are about to preform something crazy always happens.  I love that the cartoon is not only written well but the graphics are so cute.  If you have a little one that loves music and adventure this is a great DVD to add to your collection.

 

SHOUT! FACTORY ANNOUNCES DVD RELEASE FOR

GWEN STEFANI’S ANIMATED SERIES

KUU KUU HARAJUKU

AS SEEN ON NICKELODEON

 

THE SUPER KAWAII

KUU KUU HARAJUKU: MUSIC, BABY!

HEADS TO DVD JUNE 13, 2017

 

 

Los Angeles, CA – Superstar Gwen Stefani’s animated series KUU KUU HARAJUKU will be coming to DVD in North America from Shout! Factory in collaboration with DHX Media. The first installment, KUU KUU HARAJUKU: MUSIC, BABY!, contains 14 episodes from Season Oneand will be available on DVD on June 13th 2017. Initial shipments of the DVD contain a code to download the KUU KUU HARAJUKU theme song (while supplies last). KUU KUU HARAJUKU: MUSIC, BABY! is available now for pre-order at Amazon.com and ShoutFactory.com. The 2D-animated series currently airs on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and on Family Channel in Canada.

 

The animated series KUU KUU HARAJUKU follows the fun-filled adventures of the band HJ5 – Love, Angel, Music, Baby and G – through their super kawaii (cute) world of music, fashion and style. The inspiration for this popular animated series came from Grammy® Award-winning musician Stefani who wanted to create an animated series for girls that encourages and celebrates creative self-expression, imagination and individuality.  The show’s setting is inspired by the exuberant street fashion and creative youth culture of the Harajuku district but it takes place in a magical fantasy world like nothing you’ve ever seen before. 

 

G is the lead singer of HJ5. She’s a natural leader and an amazing friend. She’s positive and enthusiastic, and fond of saying “Tick tock, time to rock!” Love is a fashionista, a great dancer, and cute as a button. She’s also a genius who often saves the day with her inventions. Angel is super chic, fun and enthusiastic. This fashionista has 325 pairs of shoes, and even her accessories have accessories! Music has a tough girl attitude, and is brutally honest. She brings a hint of edge and attitude to the group, and is fiercely protective of her friends. Baby sees the kawaii in all things: babies, puppies, rattlesnakes… She sees the good in everything, and also knows how to take care of herself. As G says, “Baby can charm the fire out of a dragon.”

 

Then, there is Rudie Rhodes, HJ5’s well-meaning but semi-incompetent manager. He books the band on all sorts of gigs, and they are happy to play anywhere, but dealing with villains, aliens and general Harajuku weirdness makes it impossible for them to ever finish a concert!

 

KUU KUU HARAJUKU is co-created and produced by Moody Street Kids (Australia), Vision Animation (Malaysia) and Gwen Stefani and commissioned by Network Ten with investment funding from Film Victoria (Australia) and MyCreative Ventures (Malaysia). DHX Media handles international distribution for the series, and licensed the series to Shout! Factory.

 

KUU KUU HARAJUKU™ and device are trademarks of Harajuku Lovers, LLC. Authorised users Vision Animation Sdn Bhd and Moody Street Kids Pty Ltd

 

Episodes Include:

Totally Teen Genie / Angel’s Flight

Music, Baby / Wanted Audience

Game Over / Phony Ponies

Hello Puppy / G, This Is Awfully Deep

Baby’s Birthday / Labor Of Love

Bad Boy and Little Girl / Yummy Bear Nado

Drums of Doom / Adventures In Housesitting

 I got this free in exchange for an honest review

  Want even better news they have offered one lucky U.S reader their very own copy.

KUU KUU HARAJUKU Movie Review and Giveaway

Winning Moves Games Review and Giveaway

Winning Moves

We love a great family game night at our house.  Finding the right games for the whole family can be hard.  With Winning Moves, they have a great selection for the whole family.  I have always found great games to play with our little one and great games for the adults after he goes to sleep.  I love that they also have original games.  I have found games here that I have never seen before.

Winning Moves           Winning Moves

They also have a great selection of games that are not only fun, but will also help your little one learn.  There is nothing like having fun while learning with your little one.  One of our favorite this time is the Rubik’s Bear.  Can you believe how cute he is?   The Rubik’s bear is also a great fidget toy for not only my little one but also me. He is cute and keeps your mind and head busy. This is a whole new twist on an old favorite.   The Game Of States was one of those great learning ones.  We had a blast playing it and little guy was learning as we played.

Winning Moves      Winning Moves

Nibbled is a great game for my little one.  It is not only fun to play but no reading required.  I love playing all games with him, but let’s be honest after a while I don’t want to read everything to him.  Sometimes things are just for fun and don’t have to be a learning experience.   Sunk was a game for kids that are 10 and older, but even little guy had a blast playing.  I also want to throw out there if you are without kids for the night and hanging out with a few friends having a few drinks this game could not be more fun.  It had different was to drip the water in and after a few drinks it just gets hilarious.

Winning Moves      Winning Moves

Now for even better news who wants to in these games for their home? They have offered our US readers a chance to win this fantastic set.

 

I got this free to try in exchange for an honest review.

Winning Moves

SmartSign Tabbys Pantry

You know all those cute signs you see everywhere?  From the kids at play to the cute ones you can hang on your wall you can have them made just for you.  When I got the chance to work with SmartSign I knew I had to have a Tabbys Pantry sign made.  For me this could be cute on my pictures in the background and I love that it can hang in my office.  After all it is a Tabbys Pantry Office.  I sent over my picture that I wanted made into a sign and let them pick which one to do.  It turned out perfect.  It is a perfect size to have in my background and it looks cute.   They really can make just about anything.  The shipping was pretty quick and it showed up in perfect condition.  When I had no idea what I really wanted to do the customer service was a great help and very sweet. They helped me pick the perfect sign.

This was a sponsored post with SmartSign.

 

SmartSign blogger challenge a chance to win :

I absolutely love my custom SmartSign, and I’m so happy to be able to share the opportunity for you to win your own custom sign, plus a $500 Amazon voucher.

 

To be in with a chance of winning this awesome prize, all you have to do is write and share a blog post explaining what your custom sign would look like, and why.

 

We’d also like you to include an image of your proposed sign design in your post. Feel free to be as creative as you like in your design – if you can think it, SmartSign can make it!

 

Your design can be a photo of a sketch, or something you’ve created using an online tool – it’s completely up to you.

 

Some tips on what to include in your post:

 

  • What words and images would be on your sign? Would it be your blog logo? A favorite quote? A warning sign for your neighborhood?
  • What shape and materials would you use? Do you love specific colors because they remind you of something special?
  • Where would you like the sign to be displayed? Is it for your home office, outside your home, or in a neighborhood building?

 

How to Enter

 

  • We’d like you to publish your competition entry before 22 June 2017. Your post must include the statement: “This post is an entry into the #MyCustomSign www.smartsign.com blogger challenge”
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  • Make sure your post is live, and you’ve added a link to the Linky at the bottom of this post no later than 26 July 2017
  • One winner selected by SmartSign at the end of the competition will win a $500 voucher and their custom sign. One runner-up will also win a custom sign design.

 

 

Swapping indoor workouts for outdoor #Switch2BODYARMOR

This post was sponsored by  BodyArmor. All opinions are my own.  I am part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network 

It’s that time of year.  Its warming up and if you are anything like me you are ready to get outside.  For most of the winter my workouts are inside, it’s way too cold to be outside.  Now that its warming up I am swapping indoor workouts for outdoor.  I have always found outside workouts so much more fun than stuck inside. Don’t get me wrong I still like working out inside, but when I’m inside it feels more like a workout.  When I am outside it feels more like fun.  I love the smell of fresh air and the feel of the sun on my face.

Our winters are cold and snowy here in Colorado.  When spring finally hits it’s a whole new world for me.

Bike Riding

Picture Credit 

A few good ways to swap indoors to outdoors

  1. Inside I would be riding a stationary bike, Now I can go on a bike ride through the woods.
  2. Instead of walking around the house I can go on a hike or go fishing.
  3. walking to the mail box ever day to get mail. Does not seem like much but I really feel accomplished when I do this every day.
  4. Walking to the store daily to get what I need to cook for the day. There is nothing like walking to the store for fresh vegetables and meat every day.
  5. Start gardening, not only will the outside of your house look better but it’s a great workout.
  6. A walk on the beach or in the sand is not only a great workout, but also easy on the knees.

 

With the warmer weather, there are also a few more precautions to take.

 

BodyArmor

  1. Make sure to stay hydrated, If you have your kids with you make sure you are stocked up on BodyArmor Lyte with only 20/cal per serving, Naturally Sweetened, Contains coconut water, electrolytes and vitamins. See list for retailers below. 
  2. Know where you are at all times.  Don’t go for a hike in the woods and not know how to get back.
  3. If you do like to work out after dusk, make sure to bring a friend and wear reflective gear.
  4.  Please always make sure to always let someone know where you are going.  If you get hurt its good to have someone know where you are at just in case.
  5. One last thing if your area gets high heat during the day consider working out in the early morning or after dusk when it cools down.

As long as you are safe moving outside can be fun and invigorating.  Changing up your workout also helps in losing weight and gaining muscle tone.  Everything you do that is new will work different mussels, which will help you get fitter and toner. Get outside have some fun and when you are done, don’t forget to relax a little.

Retailers for Major Markets for BODYARMOUR 

BodyArmor

New York:

  • Metro/Suburbs: Stop & Shop, Shop Rite
  • Rochester: Wegmans, Tops
  • Buffalo: Tops, Wegmans
  • Syracuse: Price Chopper, Tops

     Boston: Stop & Shop,

DC/Baltimore – Safeway, Wegmans, Target

Philly – Wegmans, Target

Chicago: Jewel-Osco, Mariano’s

Detroit: Kroger, Meijer

Ohio:

  • Cincinnati: Kroger, Meijer
  • Cleveland: Kroger, Giant Eagle

     Atlanta: Kroger & Publix

Florida major cities:

  • Miami- Publix
  • Orlando- Publix
  • Tampa- Publix
  • Jacksonville – Winn Dixie and Publix
  • San Fran: Safeway, Target, Lucky’s and Raley’sLos Angeles: Ralphs, Stater Bros, Vons , TargetSan Diego: Stater Bros, Vons, TargetSeattle: Safeway/Albertson’s, Fred Meyer, and then QFC

    Texas:

    • Dallas: Kroger
    • Houston: HEB
    • San Antonio: HEB
    • Austin: HEB

This was a sponsored post with all opinions are my own.