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Okay, so how many speed-freaks do I have out here? Who loves fast cars and adventure? My husband has a definite case of lead-foot-itis, and loves to race. One day I would love to get him one of those experience gifts that allows him to drive a race car on a track. Hopefully that will help him get his need for speed under control. Speaking of speed, did you know that DreamWorks Pictures will be releasing "NEED FOR SPEED" on March 14, 2014?  This movie is sure to be a blockbuster hit, and will definitely be a must-see for all gear-heads and race fans alike! There is a brand new clip available, and it's called "Driving School...Again. This clip features the amazing Dominic Cooper (“Captain America,” “Mamma Mia!”) who plays the wealthy and arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster in the film. 
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 So who was watching the Grammys the other night? I fully admit, I watched the show mainly because I am more than a little obsessed with Bruno Mars. No, really...I probably need a 12 step program! And while he didn't perform, I swooned when he accepted his award and felt a little twinge of jealousy when he said "I love you, Jessica" to his oh-so-pretty girlfriend. Sigh. Anyway, Bruno wasn't the only highlight of the show. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Queen Latifah, Madonna, and Mary Lambert brought me to tears with their beautiful performance of "Same Love". I was so moved by this song, and loved seeing all the happy couples celebrating their love live on TV. Also, I have to admit, the commercials were really amazing, too. My favorite? The sneak peek of Disney's "MALEFICENT", of course! A never-before-heard Lana Del Rey rendition of “Once Upon a Dream” was unveiled as part of a 90-second sneak peek of Disney’s “Maleficent” during the 56th Annual Grammy Awards® on Sunday, January 26. “Maleficent” releases in U.S. theaters on May 30, 2014. Award-winning, American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has recorded a unique reimagining of the renowned fairy-tale tune from Disney’s classic animated film “Sleeping Beauty,” which will feature in the end credits of the upcoming Disney film. Lana Del Rey’s “Once Upon a Dream” is free for a limited time, only on Google Play, Google’s online store offering digital music, movies, books, games and more. The song was made available as a free download today and will be available exclusively on Google Play through Monday, February 3rd [http://smarturl.it/ldrgps1]. “Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty" and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.   ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Here it is, 2014, and we are definitely living in a digital age...It seems that the cassette tapes and even CD's I grew up with are just about obsolete, and even becoming a thing of the past. I can't say I am surprised though. Digital media is so much more convenient and even more cost-effective, since you can download your favorite music by the album or even by the song! In my home, we have tons of devices that support digital downloads. I have a MacBook Pro as well as a Windows based laptop, and we also have iPods, Zunes, and a PlayMG. So of course, we don't want to be restricted to wearing earbuds constantly when we're jamming out to some awesome tunes. This is where a wireless speaker comes in handy! Wireless speakers allow you to share the music you love with those around you at parties, during a romantic evening at home, or well, anywhere! So when I got the chance to check out the amazing DECK Wireless Speaker from SOL REPUBLIC, I was beyond excited. SOL REPUBLIC is a brand I have heard wonderful things about, since they are known for their high quality, stylish audio gear.   ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** While I have cut-back on my regular soda consumption, my husband has not. He enjoys drinking plenty of soda, and we were spending TONS of money at the grocery store on 2Liter sodas. I'm talking up to 8 of them per trip. That's a lot of money, and a LOT of waste. He also purchases 2-3 20oz sodas when he's at work. Every single day. That's why I was so excited when I first discovered a revolutionary at-home soda maker that produces great tasting beverages and helps reduce my family's carbon footprint. Not to mention, the SodaStream is also extremely economical. The flavor refills are VERY inexpensive, and one bottle makes several liters of soda! There are TONS of different flavors to choose from... With Soda Stream, you will find all your favorite varieties, like Cola, Lemon-Lime,and Dr. Pete (tastes just like Dr. Pepper) as well as unique flavors like Black Currant Pear and Cranberry Raspberry. There are even energy drinks, lemonades, teas, and even green tea and sparkling water varieties! I happen to LOVE the sparkling waters, by the way.
I have had the pleasure of trying several varieties, and they are all refreshing and very tasty! And since these sodas are made on-demand, you will never have to worry about flat soda or an abundance of empty bottles again! Did you know that plastic bottles are a MAJOR environmental hazard? It's a known fact that the vast majority of plastic bottles are not recycled and wind up in landfills.  Welcome to the Caffeinate My Day Giveaway Organized by Budget Earth Co-Hosted by Rude Mom Sponsored by BuyDig.com Do you have problems getting up in the morning? Are you the type that can’t do without a cup of coffee? Make your coffee experience even better with a brand new coffee pot - the Cuisinart Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew. This high end coffee pot has a built-in burr coffee grinder and a variety of programmable features to make brewing and enjoying your morning or afternoon coffee the best experience possible! To learn more about this awesome coffee pot, make sure to check out Budget Earth’s Cuisinart Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Review. Would you love to win this awesome prize? We are excited to be working with BuyDig on this awesome giveaway! One of our lucky readers will win a brand new Cuisinart Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew, which will be shipped directly to them by BuyDig.com. To learn more, make sure to read the rules and then enter via Rafflecopter form below! Caffeinate My Day Giveaway
Disclosure: This blog did not receive compensation for this giveaway. Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest are in no way associated with this sweepstakes. Prize fulfillment will be handled by sponsor. Would you like to have your products featured on Budget Earth in a review or a giveaway event? Want to increase your social media exposure? Contact susan.l.bewley@gmail.com to see what we can do for your company!  ***Disclosure: This information is provided through a #NaturalSmiles paid partnership. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Did you know that February 2014 is National Children's Dental Health Month? It's a great time to not only teach kids the importance of daily brushing and flossing, but also make those appointments for cleanings and exams. My kids absolutely HATE the dentist, so I am always looking for ways to make dental visits more fun. Whether it's singing silly songs, brushing their dollies' teeth, or reading storybooks about the dentist, we try and show our little ones that good oral health is important and nothing to be afraid of. (Which is hard, since I have a huge phobia regarding dentists! Of course I'd never admit that to the kiddos!) Starting January 21, the awesome folks at Tom's of Maine have teamed up with OHA to offer kids a way to express their creativity, learn about oral health, and even help those in need. How cool is that?! On January 21, Tom’s of Maine announced a free coloring and activity book called “Brushing Fun,” which supports Oral Health America, a national nonprofit dedicated to oral care and prevention. With each free coloring book download, Tom’s of Maine will donate 10 tubes of its Wicked Cool! natural toothpaste (up to 200,000 tubes) to children in OHA’s Smiles Across America program. Now I think that is wicked awesome, don't you agree?  
***Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for STAINMASTER. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”*** Okay, if you're a pet owner, you are well aware that while fur-babies bring tons of joy and love to the home, they also bring tons of stinky, disgusting messes. We have cats and dogs, so we have a whole bevy of messes to combat. Hairballs, "cat gak", pee and poop...We deal with it all, and on a more regular basis than I'd like to admit. 
 On January 28, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the Nicholas Sparks Limited Edition DVD Collection. Available for the first time in one collection, the giftset features seven films based on the best-selling author’s novels, including Safe Haven, The Lucky One, Dear John,Nights in Rodanthe, A Walk to Remember, Message in a Bottle and The Notebook. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world’s most renowned storytellers as well as a social media phenomenon whose books, movies and personal pages combine to make him one of the most popular people on all of Facebook. All 17 of his novels have been New York Times bestsellers, published in more than 50 languages, with more than 90 million copies in print worldwide, including more than 60 million copies in the United States alone. The Nicholas Sparks Limited Edition DVD Collection, which includes a special postcard set with images from each film and a letter from Nicholas Sparks, will sell for $69.97 SRP. About the Films: Safe Haven (2013) This deeply moving romantic thriller tells the story of a young woman's struggle to find love again after she arrives in a small North Carolina town. When a mysterious young woman (Julianne Hough, Rock of Ages) arrives in Southport, her reluctance to join the tight-knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex (Josh Duhamel, Transformers franchise), a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and finds she must rely on the power of love. The film is directed by Oscar®-nominated Lasse Hallström[i] (The Cider House Rules), based on the novel by Sparks from a screenplay by Dana Stevens and Gage Lansky. Cobie Smulders (The Avengers) and David Lyons (TV’s “Revolution”) also star. Special Features:
The Lucky One (2012) Zac Efron (17 Again) stars with Taylor Schilling (TV's "Orange is the New Black") and Blythe Danner (Meet the Parents franchise) in this romantic drama directed by Academy Award®-nominated writer/director Scott Hicks (Shine, 1996). U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Efron) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq with the one thing he credits for keeping him alive -- a photograph he found of a woman he doesn't even know. Learning her name is Beth (Schilling) and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family-run local kennel. Despite her initial mistrust and the complications in her life, a romance develops between them, giving Logan hope that Beth could be much more than his good luck charm. Special Features:
 Dear John (2010) Directed by Lasse Halström, Dear John tells the story of John Tyree (Channing Tatum, Magic Mike), a young soldier home on leave, and Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried, Les Miserables), the idealistic college student he falls in love with during her spring vacation. Over the next seven tumultuous years, the couple is separated by John’s increasingly dangerous deployments. While meeting only sporadically, they stay in touch by sending a stream of love letters which eventually triggers fateful consequences. Special Features:
Nights in Rodanthe (2008) This rich tale of hearts awakening stars Richard Gere (Arbitrage) and Diane Lane (Secretariat). Gere is Paul, a surgeon who long ago unwittingly traded family for career. Lane is Adrienne, a devoted mother trying to move on after her husband's infidelity and struggling with his desire to return to their marriage. At a remote inn on the Outer Banks, both separately expect to do some serious soul-searching. But an approaching storm forces each to turn to the other for strength, setting the stage for a life-resonating romance. Special Features:
The Notebook (2004) The Notebook is a story of lost chances, growing up, and the power of enduring love. Spanning six decades, the romantic story focuses on two teenagers from opposite sides of the tracks (Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams) who fall in love during one summer but are tragically forced apart. When they reunite seven years later, their passionate romance is rekindled, forcing one of them to choose between true love and class order. Directed by Nick Cassavetes, the film stars Rachel McAdams (Midnight in Paris) and Academy Award® nominees Ryan Gosling (Half Nelson, 2006), James Garner (TV’s “The Rockford Files”), Gena Rowlands (Taking Lives), Sam Shepard (The Right Stuff) and Joan Allen (The Bourne Legacy). James Marsden (X-Men series) and Kevin Connolly (TV’s “Entourage”) also star. Special Features:
A Walk to Remember (2002) The inspiring coming-of-age story about first love, A Walk to Remember is about two very different North Carolina teenagers: Landon Carter (Shane West, TV’s “ER”), a troubled, unmotivated but very popular student, and Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore, Tangled), the serious and conservative daughter of a preacher. As love pulls them closer, peer pressure and lifestyles seek to break them apart. Directed by Adam Shankman (Rock of Ages), A Walk to Remember co-stars Peter Coyote (Erin Brockovich) and Daryl Hannah (Kill Bill Vols. 1 + 2). Special Features:
Message in a Bottle (1999) In this tale of love lost and found, grieving widower Garret Blake (Kevin Costner, Dances with Wolves) may know how to build boats, but cannot rebuild his life. Theresa (Robin Wright, TV’s “House of Cards”), a lonely divorcee and researcher for the Chicago Tribune, comes to his North Carolina village to find him, knowing that Garret is the author of the message she found inside a bottle on a Cape Cod beach. And she knows the message spoke to her in a way that profoundly touched her heart. Directed by Luis Mandoki (When a Man Loves a Woman), the film co-stars Paul Newman as Garret’s father. Special Features:
 The Giveaway One very lucky winner is going to receive the whole Nicholas Sparks Collection! This giveaway will end on 2/5/14. Open to the US only. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: Hosts are not responsible for prize delivery. Pinterest, face book, and twitter and not affiliated with this giveaway.
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