The Muppet Christmas Carol For the Very First Time on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand November 6, 2012!!

I remember growing up as a child, watching the wonderful Muppets every time they were on t.v.! Oh the memories they bring back for me!! All of my siblings and me would sit in front of our tiny t.v. and eat popcorn and watch the Muppets! Loved those times!

Now, The Muppet Christmas Carol, for the VERY first time, will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand tomorrow, November 6th!!! Super cool!!

We received a copy to check out, not that we have not seen it before, but heavens, we have never seen it like this! My kids and I got that popcorn out and turned this on for a night filled with memories and those hilarious and friendly Muppets I grew up with! The kids loved this movie and so did I, all over again!

 Bonus Features!!!

Blu-ray Bonus Features:  Disney Intermission—An all-new bonus feature. When the film is paused, fans can watch and “cluck-a-long” to five classic holiday-themed songs performed by the Muppets Chickens and chums.
Audio CommentaryAll-new audio commentary with fan-favorite characters, Kermit, Rizzo, Gonzo, and more, all reflecting on their experience making “The Muppet Christmas Carol.”


Frogs, Pigs and Humbug: Unwrapping a New Holiday Classic. A Behind the Scenes Look—Hosted by director Brian Henson, Gonzo and Rizzo fans go behind-the-scenes of the making of “The Muppet Christmas Carol.”

Blooper Reel: “On the Set” Bloopers from the set of the film

 Pepe Profiles Gonzo:  “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo”—A Special look at the man, the myth, the legend the Great Gonzo, hosted by the one and only Pepe the King Prawn.

 Christmas Around the World—Gonzo and Rizzo take a look at how Christmas is celebrated all over the planet.

 

DVD Bonus Features:                         

Audio Commentary with Brian Henson Blooper Reel Pepe Profiles Presents “Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo.” Christmas Around the World

Buy

You can purchase your copy of  The Muppet Christmas Carol on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand online at Amazon.com.

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I was sent product to check out, all memories and opinions are my own. The Amazon link is my personal affiliate link, thanks!

Totsy Toy Thursday Event: Ride The Rails With Chuggington! Up To 71% Off (Giveaway Time!)

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Alex Liz Robinson #53!!

Shopping at Totsy is always a fun time for me. They always have great deals and quality products! I signed up with Totsy a while ago and have never regretted it.

Guess what else?! The Toy Thursday is back at Totsy.com!!! With the holidays rolling around here pretty quickly, you can grab up some Christmas presents for a good deal or two!!

Now through Thanksgiving, Totsy will host a weekly boutique featuring your favorite brands in kids toys and books. This week will feature items up to 71% off from Chuggington, and other great gifts from Madame Alexander, One Step Ahead, Schoenhut, Small World & Playful Chef! Can’t wait to check them out. Why not start Christmas shopping early this year? It ALWAYS pays off for me! I have already bought and stored some Christmas gifts for my kids!

 Toy Thursday sales will go live every Thursday and last until Tuesday of the following week.  Gobs of fun items at amazing prices, so you can buy all the gifts you need without breaking the bank. Get ready for the holidays…shop early & save more! Plus …Free Shipping on orders over $75.00!!

Are you signed up for Totsy yet? If not, you really should be. Don’t miss out on great deals this holiday season!

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One very lucky person is going to win $50 Totsy Credits!!

How?

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My Family’s Holiday Traditions

Do you and your family have a holiday tradition that you do every year? Me and my family do! And the kids absolutely love it!

Every year my family has a pre-Christmas get-to-gether. We get the family together (grandparents, cousins, etc..) and we will either go to dinner, go Christmas shopping, go see a movie or just hang out at each others homes. This is a great opportunity to get together before the actual holidays and talk about our year we had, our hopes and dreams for the following year and more.

We play board games, eat finger foods, watch holiday movies and just hang out. My kids love this, because they have so many cousins to play with, that they do not get to see a lot during the year! They get to be together, play and just have fun!

After we have the whole family get to gether, me and my kids will then have a night of baking Christmas cookies! I get out ingredients for chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies and all the goodies to decorate the sugar cookies with. We have such fun baking and creating our cookies, together!

After we bake the cookies, me and the kids will read Christmas stories, their favorite is (of course!) “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and then we will either watch a Christmas movie or play a board game!

 

I try to make the holidays super fun for my family by doing something fun and magical each year. It is very important to me to do these things with my kids. I want them to grow up and remember all of the fond times we had as a family! Nothing is more important than family!

 What are your holiday traditions?

 

Win A Pillow Pet and A Copy of The Pillow Pets Nintendo DS Game!

CONTEST OVER CONGRATS TO

Desiree Glaze #895!!

 

 

One very lucky individual is going to win a plush, lovable Pillow Pets character and a copy of the Pillow Pets Nintendo DS game! Save it for Christmas! Woot!

Alright, here is the lowdown…

America’s Favorite plush characters are coming to Nintendo DS with the fun and adorable Pillow Pets game from GameMill Entertainment which is coming to you, during the holidays!!!

Now you or your kids can explore the world of Dreamland, collect and accessorize your favorite Pillow Pets characters, win tokens and unlock rewards, in this fun adventure game great for kids of all ages!

My son really loves this game. He can play if for a long time if I let him! Hard to pull him away from it! He loves the loveable pillow pet characters and that you can name them! He loves unlocking the fun rewards and winning tokens too! The graphics are cute and cartoonish and cheerful for little ones. My son is 5 and he can play this game pretty easily. I might have to read some things for him at times though.

Pair that super fun and adventurous game with the actual, American loved Pillow Pets and you got yourself a super cool Christmas gift for someone!

Since 2003, Pillow Pets brand products have been hugged and loved by kids around the US! The concept of Pillow Pets came from a mommy of two kids, who had grown tired of picking up stuffed animals that were strewn all over her kids rooms. What began as a simple goal of transforming the stuffed animal into a functional item for kids, has grown tremendously. Now, there is an amazing jungle of these Pillow Pets

 Buy

You can purchase My Pillow Pets and the new Nintendo DS Pillow Pets game online at Amazon.com!

Win!

One person is going to win a plush, lovable Pillow Pets character and Nintendo DS Pillow Pets Game!! Woot!

How?

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Toys R Us: A Great Source for Last Minute Halloween Items ($50 GC Giveaway Too)

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Sonya Morris #374!!

 

Can you believe it?! Halloween is this coming Monday! Oh my heavens. Didn’t school just start again? Next thing we know, Thanksgiving than Christmas will be here in mere seconds!

Whoosh! Too much to think about, so I will just stick with Halloween for now! Much easier.. So, do you have your child’s Halloween costume yet? If not, Toys R Us is a great source for those last-minute Halloween items! From costumes to decor, Toy R Us can help you out. Plus, Toys R Us is the biggest toy store ever, so just visiting the place, is super fun for you and your kids! Make an afternoon of it, for heavens sakes! Be a kid again!

Shopping at Toys R Us is super-duper fun, I have to admit, but did you know that you can get Toys R Us coupons on ShopRunner? Yep, you can!

Just visit the ShopRunner’s marketplace and you have a bunch of options! You can shop  Toys R Us and grab up tons of awesome and money saving coupons! On the Toys R Us page on ShopRunner, you will see a list of coupon codes that you can use, at checkout. Simple and saves you time and money!

A Bit About ShopRunner…

ShopRunner, a members-only online shopping service that offers consumers unlimited, free two-day shipping with no minimum order size, and free shipping on returns!  ShopRunner has partnered with more than 40 popular retailers including Lord & Taylor, Calvin Klein, Toys “R” Us, American Eagle Outfitters, FAO Schwarz, NFL Shop and Beauty.com! Members will also receive access to exclusive deals from retail partners. Get in on the action and sigh up for FREE 30-day trial!

Save time AND money using ShopRunner!

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One person is going to win a $50 Gift Card to Toys R Us! Woot!

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10 Holiday Planning Tips

How do YOU plan for the holidays? Do you make a list of everything you need to do and mark it off as you accomplish something? Do you use a computer to plan your holiday outings?

Or, are you like me and just do things as they come along? I am easy peasy when it comes to things like planning for the holidays. Afterall, it is a time to enjoy one another, right?

But, to make things a bit easier, I have typed out a few things for you below! Feel free to add your planning tips in the comments section below!

1.) Definitely get that family picture taken before things get too rushed. We like to take our holiday pictures in July! Yep, you heard me right. The sooner it is done the better and then I can order my stylish holiday cards early!!

2.) Grab up those coupons! You can find them online or in your local newspaper. I recommend clipping them and using them! They do help, trust me!

3.) Take advantage of online shopping and FREE shipping! Last year I did this and bought the same stuff online for the same prices AND got free shipping! I bypassed the HUGE holiday rush and got my shopping done in no time and delivered to my door!

4.) Do your grocery shopping at NIGHT, for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I kid you not, you will miss the big crowds of people if you can shop at night. Best time at night? 10pm!

5.) Have a pre holiday party and invite over some close friends and family. Hand them some holiday lights and decorations and start decorating! Serve them a nice meal and when they leave, they will leave full and happy and your home will be decorated for the holidays! Ha!

6.) Start holiday shopping in January when the sales are the BEST. Stock up and stick the gifts in your closet. I do this every January and by the time Christmas is here, ya, I am good to go and then some!!! My family gets spoiled! And we do donate a lot too.

7.) Plan a time when you and your family can visit a rest home. Trust me, the old people in the rest homes appreciate it soooo much. They long to be hugged and talked to. It really makes my holiday brighter doing this with my kids and my sisters kids each year!

8.) Have a craft day with your kids and their friends. Have them make holiday ornaments for the tree and garland too! I buy supplies at the local dollar store and the kids have so much fun doing this! You will have such a festive and fun home, after your kids are done! Makes for cheap decorations (and special ones!) too!

9.) When people come over for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, have them each bring one or two dishes. Make it into a potluck where everyone pitches in or brings a dish. That way everyone has something that they like to eat, so you never have to feel badly for someone not liking something you made!

10.) Lastly, send everyone home with leftovers! I know everyone loves holiday leftovers, but not for 1 week in a row, am I right?! Send home some of those leftovers with other family members! That way nothing is wasted and you don’t have to feel bad for wasting when people are starving somewhere in the world.

Those are my 10 holiday tips! I hope they were helpful to you or will be!

Kim

Feel free to visit Storkie.com for great ideas and styles for your holiday cards!

Disclosure:

I wrote this blog post while participating in the Storkie holiday blogging program. I received compensation for my participation. All opinions are 100% mine.

Gourmet Gift Baskets Giveaway!!

CONTEST IS OVER! CONGRATS TO

Jessica A #267!!

 

Tis the season to be jolly! Tired of looking around for the same old gifts each and every year? Can’t find that one perfect gift for a loved one? Look no further then Gourmet Gift Baskets!

Give something that they will enjoy! Everyone has to eat, right? Well, give them the gift with variety, good eats and treats. With Gourmet Gift Baskets, you have such a wonderful variety of it all. There is sure to be something for everyone on your list.

Look at this luscious gift basket… It is called “The Nutcracker Drum Christmas Gift Basket“…

And there are soo many more to choose from, you will just have to browse their site!

A Bit About Gourmet Gift Baskets (taken from their site):

Perfect for the home, or sharing at the office! Unlike most places you can purchase gift baskets, they make every basket that they sell! The result is a basket that is unique with authentic, gourmet foods at excellent prices, not half empty boxes or baskets. Shop Christmas Gift Baskets now, starting at only $19.99!

Buy Them!

You can purchase one (or four) of these gift baskets by visiting Gourmet Gift Baskets

Win It!

One person is going to win their own Gourmet Gift Basket, the one pictured above!!!

How?

Easy! Just visit Gourmet Gift Baskets and browse around, then come back here and let me know what other gift basket catches your eye!! MANDATORY ENTRY!!

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*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US and Canada and will end on December 15, 10PM, PST.One person will be chosen using random.org to win the Gourmet Gift Basket seen above!!!!! Winner will have only 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck!*

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VoiceQuilt Review & Giveaway!

CONTEST IS OVER! CONGRATS TO

Paula Wyatt #38!

VoiceQuilt is a totally unique gift, for the VERY hard to buy for, for the sentimental, for the person who has everything. VoiceQuilt is a Keepsake filled with the loving voices of friends and family! VoiceQuilt is a one-of-a-kind, meaningful
gift that only gets more valuable over time… It’s fun & easy to create a VoiceQuilt! And I got to make one for my parents for their Anniversary!

First, you get to choose what you want your VoiceQuilt to be in. A keepsake wooden box (like I received that can also be engraved!!), and when you open it, the voices of your loved ones with sweet messages ONLY for you, will fill the room. Or you can choose a cd to record your messages on for your loved ones to listen to anytime anywhere. And there are many more options to choose from, just take a look on their site to see what I mean.

Next, I got to record a message to explain to everyone calling in, what this was for and what they needed to do. Then, I received a phone number and code that everyone who calls in to leave a message, can use. They record their messages and then I am sent an email when they recorded their messages. When everyone that I emailed has called in and recorded a message, I then can go through and listen to the messages and put them in order, delete or keep them! After that is done, I order it and it is sent to me! So simple to do, the only hard part was getting EVERY ONE to do their part and call in and record a message! I had to email my family several times and threaten them at one point, LOL! But, everyone did it and now it is complete!

My parents will receive this on their Anniversary which is on December 27th. I will let you know their reactions, when I give it to them. I did, however, get to take a peek at it, and it is absolutely beautiful! Talk about a neat idea for a gift for that special someone or grandparents that don’t get to see your kids very often!

Buy It!

You can purchase the VoiceQuilt online at http://www.voicequilt.com/index.php. There you can choose from a variety of products to host your voices! Check them out! This was seen on the Todays Show and CNN!!! Check out the holiday ideas here!!

Win It!

One lucky person is going to win a VoiceQuilt Audio Christmas CD + 3 Days Unlimited Messages!!!

How?

Easy! Just visit VoiceQuilt and browse around, then come back here with something that you learned, in a comment below! Mandatory entry!

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*Lots of great ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US and will end on December 10th 10PM, PST. 1 person will be chosen by using random.org. to win the VoiceQuilt Audio Christmas CD + 3 Days Unlimited Messages!!!!! Winner will have 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck and follow the rules!*

Disclosure:

I was sent product for this review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!

The Search For Santa Paws Review and Giveaway!

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

JAKE B #115!!!


“Someone once told me that the spirit of Christmas is embodied in the hearts of children, untouched as of yet by the doubts, fears and disappointments of the adult world.”

–Santa Claus in “The Search for Santa Paws”

If you are searching for a heartwarming story about the power of giving and the true meaning of Christmas, you MUST watch “The Search For Santa Paws“. It is truly an adorable movie and something for the whole family to enjoy and watch.

I received a copy of “The Search For Santa Paws” and found it to be absolutely adorable. My kids love this movie and love the puppy in this movie. The story is so sweet and magical! My favorite part is all the singing and magical moments, my kids favorite parts are of course, Santa Claus and his reindeer! They make everything look so real! I also love that  all the animals can talk, and only those that believe can hear them! This movie makes you sad, happy and also makes you laugh! How could a movie with a warm fuzzy puppy AND Santa Claus, not be a special movie for all to love?!? We watch this movie AT LEAST once a day. This is not a movie that gets on your nerves or you want to hide it, because you don’t want the kids to put it on one more time. I WANT to watch this movie. I absolutely love Christmastime, so maybe that is why I love it so much!

Bonus Features!

Bonus Features Include: Sing Along To Christmas Carols With The Buddies, Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town Music Video!

More…

Blu-ray BONUS FEATURES:

  • 1.78:1/1080p HD
  • French & Spanish Tracks
  • Animated Pop-Up Book. Santa Paws reads our new holiday story to the Buddies
  • Music Video with DC Talent Singing a the new Santa Paws Song
  • Bloopers and Deleted Scenes

About the Movie (taken from the press release):

In the movie, when Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it’s up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn (America’s Got Talent’s Kaitlyn Maher), her new friend Will (The Game Plan’s Madison Pettis) and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about. Do
you believe in Santa Paws? Experiencing this sure‐to‐be holiday classic, full of fun, adventure and a carrying the timeless messages of the holidays, with surely delight the entire family!

The 11/23 release of THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS on Blu-ray & DVD would make a wonderful holiday gift for your child or family!

Buy It!

You can purchase this online on November 23rd or pre-order it online at Amazon.com!

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Win It!

One lucky person is going to win their own copy of “The Search For Puppy Paws”on Blu-ray & DVD!

How?

Easy! Just visit my Holiday Gift Guide and browse around, then come back here and let me know what product you  love best from it, in a comment below! MANDATORY ENTRY!!

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*Lots of fabulous ways to enter, so be sure to use them all up! Contest is open to US and will end on November 28th, 10pm, PST. One person will be chosen using random.org, to win “The Search For Santa Paws” on Blu-ray & DVD! Winner will have only 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen! Good luck and please follow my rules!!*

Disclosure:

I was sent the Search For Puppy Paws in exchange for this review. The above Amazon link is my own personal affiliate link, thanks!

Wendell August Santa Snack Plate & Tumbler Review/Giveaway!

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Sarah Matos #157

Wendell August has some very elegant pieces on their site. The quality and look of everything I saw intrigued me. I really liked everything. I wanted everything! I was able to pick out a product that I really liked, and I chose the Wendell August Santa Snack Plate & Tumbler. Oh it is so cute!

I picked this, because we don’t have a Santa plate for Santa’s goodies and I thought, when the kids get older, they can use this for their kids! So, the Santa Snack Plate and Tumbler arrived pretty quickly and out of the box it came to look at. The tray is metal and the glass is a red mug. On the metal snack plate, there is a round spot to put the mug into. There is also a picture of Santa on it and it says “For Santa With Love”!! Oh this is truly a great piece and my kids are so excited to put cookies on the plate and add milk to that cup! You can also personalize this plate!! How neat is that?!

Size: 7 X 9 1/4 and it retails for only $38.99!!

A Bit About Wendell August (taken from their site):

The heritage art of Wendell August Forge is preserved by the company’s artisans and craftsmen, who use the original eight-step process to produce every heirloom piece in aluminum, bronze, pewter, sterling silver, and other metals.

Wendell August Forge Craftsman Polishing

This process includes Die Engraving by a master engraver, Material Selection and Cutting, Repousse (Hammering), Surface Anvilling, Edging, Carbon Coloring, a three step polishing process, and Forming. Company artisans create new motifs and designs, while some motifs – like the ever-popular Dogwood – have endured for decades.

Buy It!

You can purchase this adorable Wendell August Santa Snack Plate & Tumbler online at https://www.wendellaugust.com

You also MUST check out Wendell August‘s other wonderful products! They are so beautiful and would make any house more of a home! I LOVE the Christmas Store!!

Win It!

One person is going to win the adorable Wendell August Santa Snack Plate & Tumbler! Just in time for Santa’s yearly visit!!!!

How?

Easy! Just visit Wendell August, and browse around. Then come back here and let me know what other product you just LOVE from their online store! MANDATORY ENTRY!!

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*Lots of great ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US and will end on November 28th, 10PM, PST. 1 person will be chosen by using random.org. to win the adorable Santa Plate & Tumbler Set!!!! Winner will have 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck and follow the rules!*

Disclosure:

I was sent the Santa Plate & Tumbler set to review and keep. These are my own honest opinions about this product, thanks!