Oh. My. Goodness. My kids are so excited about Disney's upcoming movie, PLANES. They loved the Cars movies, so naturally, the idea of skyrocketing airplanes really got their engines revved up! (Especially after I printed out some cool activity sheets for them!) Xander, my 2 year old, is already begging for Dusty pajamas. Sadly, I haven't seen these in stores yet...But I am sure that eventually, they'll pop up, and I will be able to make his day! I can't say I blame them for their excitement, though. This movie looks like tons of fun! I know that I will be taking my family to see it when it soars into theaters this August! Even my teen is looking forward to this action packed, animated film. About PLANES: From above the world of “Cars” comes “Disney’s Planes,” an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty’s not exactly built for racing—and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar. “Disney’s Planes” takes off in theaters on Aug. 9, 2013. For more information, check out Disney.com/Planes, like us on Facebook: facebook.com/DisneyPlanes and follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DisneyPictures. In the meantime, check out this exciting new spot, direct from the folks at Disney. It features music by the film's super-talented composer, Mark Mancina.
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***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.*** Before I had my 2 youngest babies, I worked in the public school system. It was amazing to me how most young children steered away from toys with all the bells and whistles, and tended to choose toys that allowed them to engage in creative play. Whether it be wooden blocks, dolls, dress-up clothing, or simple arts and crafts, kids love getting hands on and allowing the power of imagination to take over. Batteries and flashing lights were certainly not a requirement. Sometimes, simpler really is better, especially in today's super-digital world! So when Dan and I made the decision to expand our family, we decided that while the kids would have some electronic toys, we would focus more on the classics and allowing our children to enjoy being creative, discovering the world through hands-on play, and well...just allowing them to be kids! For this reason, I have been a longtime fan of the amazing children's manufacturer, HABA. They make high-quality children's toys that stimulate the mind, the senses and imagination. They carry toys not only for infants and toddlers, but for school-aged children as well. And all of their products are lovingly designed by experts who believe that developing a child's mind through play can be fun. In the US, the company’s ecommerce site sells its own products and those of companies it distributes at www.habausa.com. Since HABA is comprised of mainly German and European branded toys, you won't find them in mass retailers. These items are sold online, as well as at hundreds of selected boutiques throughout the country. Recently, I received a press release with exciting news about one of my favorite children's companies, HABA. It said: "Direct from the land of little wonders, HABA is proud to be the exclusive US distributor of Lilliputiens, the land of little wonders. And like the proud Belgian mothers who created this delightful line of small, fairytale rattles, puppets and squeakers, HABA is equally proud to re-introduce this beloved line to North American babies and toddlers." Now what exactly are Lilliputiens? (Don't worry...I hadn't heard of this line either!) Here is a bit of info about this enchanting brand : Today many people choose to watch TV shows online. In fact, it is one of the most popular ways to watch television. If you have not tired it, you really should. Here is why watching TV shows on your computer is far superior to your television.
TV show marathons: One of the best ways to get into a series is to watch multiple show episodes back to back to back to back. Waiting for a new episode to show up each week is the thing of the past. After all, who can wait a full week to find out what happens to their favourite characters? Additionally, who can remember what even happened a week ago on the episode? By watching TV online, you can watch television without the wait. Portability: This mostly applies if you watch TV shows online on your laptop computer. Let’s face it there are many dreary tasks in our day to day lives, such as cooking or sorting laundry. Life is made so much better when you can watch TV while doing dishes. No, you do not need a TV in your kitchen, just bring in your laptop and place it on the counter and watch away. The convenience: In the past we were all reliant on the television schedule of the networks. Things got trickier if both of your favourite shows were on at the same time on the same night. You would have to make the impossible choice of your favourite and then hope someone would tape the other one for you. Besides, who can guarantee to be at the same place at the same time every week? Television schedules are not convenient for the busy people. Limited commercial interruption: Did you ever wonder why a hour long show has over 20 min of commercials? In the past you had to diligently sit through them or make mad dashes to the bathroom or for a snack if you wanted to catch your show. By watching TV online there is very limited commercial interruption. You may not know what to do with all the extra time that has now been magically handed to you. Better yet, you can pause your online show, if you need to answer that phone call or grab a quick snack-something you could never do with live TV. With the excellent quality of todays’ computers watching TV online is a more convenient option. ***Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** When you have a baby, you can never be too careful when it comes to their safety and well-being. When you have 2 toddlers and a sneaky teen like me? Well, let's just say there are times I really do wish I had a pair of eyes on the back of my head and that walls could talk.
You see, my toddlers are partners in crime and always looking for creative ways to be mischievous. Or they're trying to kill each other. True story. My teenager is...well...a teen. He wants to pull the wool over our eyes whenever he can, because of course my husband and I hail from the Stone Age and couldn't ever possibly be on to his antics. (Thank God he's a really good kid, and the extent of our worries is that he might be slacking on his chores and hiding dirty dishes under his bed, or trying to watch TV at 2:00AM when he should be asleep!) One of the things I have always relied on to help me keep my sanity and peace of mind is a baby monitor. When my teen was a baby, we had an old-school, static-filled audio monitor that was basically useless. It was really horrible, because every little crackle made me shoot out of bed, convinced that there was something terribly wrong with my little man. Sophie and Xander came along a decade later, and boy, how things had changed by then! We had the luxury of video baby monitors, and this innovation kept us from rushing out of the warmth of our beds at every peep, since we could physically see our babies. A noise didn't mean the babies were choking to death or suffocating, and no intruders were trying to snag them in the middle of the night. And of course, I could clearly see that they were breathing. Yes, I am one of "those" Moms that will actually poke my babies to make them move if they're sleeping a bit too soundly. Don't judge...Admit it...Lots of you have done it too! Anyway, video monitors are amazing. They allowed us to stay relatively sane and well-rested, and for that we're very thankful. (Gotta love technology!) 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If you have any questions please contact Rika at thedealmatchmaker@gmail.com ***Disclosure: As a Tidy Books Brand Ambassador, I have received complimentary samples to facilitate my reviews. No other compensation is provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** As the mother of 3 kids, I have a lot of children's books. And I do mean a lot...Probably close to a thousand. (No, that's not even an exaggeration!) You see, I developed a great love for reading at a very early age, and I want my children to learn to appreciate the magic in reading, too. In this day in age, too many kids rely on the television of video games rather than reading. Sure, these things have their place, but nothing can compare to settling down with some milk and cookies and a good book. We have limited TV time in my home, and we also have reading time on a daily basis. Reading is something that many take for granted. We all learn how to do it, and we all need this skill to thrive. Teaching kids to have a love for books early is so important, in my humble opinion. Not only does it help with creativity and imagination, it also helps with language, both written and spoken, as well as school readiness. Kids who start learning to read during the preschool years have quite the advantage over those who don't have regular reading time. Plus, let's face it: Reading can be great fun! I want my kids to be able to escape into worlds full of princesses and fairies, dinosaurs, and maybe even a spooky, haunted house. I want them to learn about the world around them through reading....Whether it be science and nature, mysteries in history, or exploring exotic places and ancient civilizations, I would much prefer my kids reach for a book rather than Google. That's why when my friends at Tidy Books asked me to become a brand ambassador, I was not only honored, I was truly excited! I have worked with this wonderful company in the past, and I love everything that they stand for. The folks at Tidy Books have a child-centered approach towards reading. They offer attractive, functional products that allow kids to have more independence when it comes to story time. These great bookcases, book boxes, and bunk bed shelves keep kids' books organized and readily accessible to curious little ones. At MONSTERS UNIVERSITY, it takes a lot to fuel a day of scaring and nothing scares up successful days more than a breakfast with milk. A glass of milk – with 8 grams of high-quality protein in each 8 oz serving – can help power your monster days! 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