 Like many people around the country, when I heard about little Noah Chamberlin being lost in the rough, western Tennessee woods, I became emotionally invested in the massive manhunt to bring him home.
2 year old Noah was lost for a week in Pinson, TN. He was on a Nature Walk with his Grandma and sister, and like many rambunctious toddlers do, he took off running....He was out of sight in the moment it took for the Grandma to attend to the little girl. She turned around, and little Noah was gone. All it takes is a second, as most parents know. Curious children often have no fear, and will go taking off any time they can. Usually, incidents like these don't end in tragedy. Sure, the adults have a mini-heart attack, but wandering kiddos are typically found rather quickly. I am the mother of small children myself, so the thought of this tow-headed, blue-eyed boy being cold, alone, and hungry was too painful to bear. I sat glued to the computer hoping for updates, and I shed countless tears each night as I tucked my children into their warm, soft beds. Noah didn't have any warmth out there in the woods, and knowing this tore me apart. It hurt me to the core. I wanted nothing more than to see him home safe and in his terrified Mother's arms. After a long, emotional week full of endless searching by law enforcement and volunteers from all over the nation, Noah's tiny body was found in a clearing, very close to where he was last seen.
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 Air Bud Entertainment, the creators of the beloved ‘Air Bud’ and ‘Air Buddies’ films is proud to debut an all-new family movie, MONKEY UP, on Digital HD January 19, 2106 and DVD February 2, 2016. This is a hilarious and heartwarming movie for the whole family. Meet Monty -- a precocious actor, spokesperson and… a talking Capuchin Monkey! He’s the face of the energy drink, ‘Monkey Up,’ but he dreams of becoming the first award-winning monkey movie star. When the greedy owner of Monkey Up has other plans for Monty, the chase is on! He escapes with the help of his new family, the Andrews, and his hilarious primate siblings, Mort, Mooner, and Melody in an uproarious chase that proves Monty really is the ‘fast and the furriest’. Together they help Monty discover that fame and fortune come and go, but family is forever!  Marking the first time Crystal the monkey has landed a starring role, the film has been rated ‘Family Friendly’ by The Dove Foundation. This recognition is awarded to movies, DVDs, made for TV movies and specials, books and other entertainment products that portray and encourage positive values. The creative force behind the #1 live-action, direct-to-video movies in the family category for decades, MONKEY UP is produced by Air Bud Entertainment, the production team that has entertained generations with their hugely popular Air Bud and Air Buddies movies. MONKEY UP will be released through Air Bud Entertainment’s partnership with Alchemy, the leading independent film and television distributor.  Joining MONKEY UP primate star Crystal, are John Ratzenberger (TV’s Cheers, all Pixar films), David Milchard (YouTube sensation Convos with my 2-Year Old), Danny Woodburn (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2), Erin Allin O’Reilly (Dumb and Dumber to), Jonathan Mangum (House at the end of the Drive) and Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect 2) who lends his voice to Crystal the monkey in her role as ‘Monty.’ MONKEY UP is directed by Robert Vince, written by Robert Vince, Anna McRoberts, Kirsten Hansen and Mary Pocrnic & Produced by Anna McRoberts. MONKEY UP is rated ‘PG’ by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Check out the trailer below! Ready to check out this fun new film for the whole family? You can purchase it by digital download on starting today January 19 and it will be available on DVD February 2, will be showing in AMC theaters January 22 - 31! So don't miss out. Stay connected with the latest news and information on MONKEY UP and ‘Air Bud Entertainment’ at http://www.airbud.com
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Looking for something better than candy to give to your children this Valentine's Day? Educational Insights has tons of fun games and toys to keep them entertained. Here are a few of our top picks. 
Players take turns playing one of their game pieces. Connect your game piece to your previous one. If you can't move, you are out of the game. Last player to play a legal move is the winner. For 2 to 4 players. Ages 8+. Includes 88 Playing pieces (4 colors, 22 of each color), and game board 12" x 12". 
Blurt! Word race game by Educational Insights, This world-famous word game that has sold over 1,000,000 copies. After being sold by the original publisher, Blurt. has been off the market for several years. Now it's back and better than ever with a cool new look and the classic game play that made it a platinum best seller. Think fast. What word means '' a partially dried grape'' ? Be the first to say '' raisin,'' and you're on your way to winning this riotous game of rapid word recall. Players take turns reading clues aloud, competing to blurt out the correct answer first and move ahead on the board. The first person or team to circle the board wins. Sounds simple, right? But as the race for the right word heats up, and the blurting gets boisterous, it's easy to get tongue-tied. Blurt is a great vocabulary builder for kids, a hilarious addition to adult parties, and a must for family game night for 3 to 12 players. 
Make learning fun with Educational Insights. Triple-rhyming family-friendly card game. For 3 or more players aged 10 to adult. Includes 600 questions and 2 levels. Race to shout 3 correct rhyming responses. Fun for the whole family, includes cards. The Giveaway One lucky winner is going to receive all three of the games/toys listed above! To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will 2/2/16 and is open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Educational Insights for offering this fantastic prize. 
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One thing any parent can tell you about having a baby is that those adorable, squirmy little people don't come with instructions. And just like every pregnancy is different, each baby is different, too! I know all 3 of my kids had very different personalities when they were babies, and things that worked like a charm to calm and soothe my oldest didn't necessarily work so well when my younger kids came along.
So what is a parent to do? Well, first off, throw away any so-called instruction books. You know your baby better than anyone else, and only you provide that magic touch that seems to heal all boo-boos and makes everything better. It's also a good idea for new parents to do their research when it comes to choosing the safest, gentlest products for their baby. There are so many different options in baby care products, and we all just want what's best for our babies. Some products are chock-full of chemicals that can be irritating to sensitive skin, especially when it comes to diapers and baby wipes. We actually chose to cloth-diaper for the most part, but we did keep disposables on hand for babysitters or to use while we were on the road. Some diapers and wipes did the job, while others caused redness and irritation. It was truly a game of trial and error, but eventually, we found products that worked well for our babies' needs.  American Girl has unveiled their 2016 Girl of the Year Lea. Lea, the 2016 Girl of the Year, is a talented photographer with an adventurous spirit. In her story, Lea discovers a wide world of possibilities when she embarks on a faraway adventure to Brazil.  The 18”Lea doll has warm hazel eyes, medium skin, and long wavy hair. Lea arrives in a colorful dress with braided trim, underwear, and sandals with crisscrossed laces. Also included are her colorful canvas messenger bag, a pretend compass necklace, and the Lea Dives In paperback book by Lisa Yee. The Lea collection is available through American Girl’s catalogue; at americangirl.com; at all American Girl retail locations nationwide; and at American Girl specialty boutiques at select Indigo™ and Chapters™ in Canada and El Palacio de Hierro locations in Mexico City. The Lea books can also be purchased through retail and online booksellers. Available for only one year, Lea’s collection includes a beautiful 18-inch Lea™ doll featuring long wavy hair and warm hazel eyes, plus several tropical-inspired outfits, accessories, and toys that reflect her Brazilian travels—including Lea’s Rainforest House with over 30 pieces! To further expand Lea’s world for girls, an all-new, action-adventure film will debut on DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment in summer 2016.  Written by award-winning author Lisa Yee, the 2016 Girl of the Year books--Lea Dives In, Lea Leads the Way, and Lea and Camila—introduce girls to a curious ten-year-old girl with an adventurous spirit. On a family trip to Brazil to visit her older brother, Zac, who is studying the Amazon rainforest, Lea is excited to capture everything she sees with her camera. Soon Lea makes some incredible discoveries, but she also faces unexpected challenges, including a fear of the ocean, tension with Zac, and finding a baby sloth that has been gravely injured. With the help of her family, her new Brazilian friend, Camila, and her late grandmother’s guiding inspiration, Lea finds the inner strength and confidence to live her new adventures to the fullest.  Giving Back with Lea To show girls that, together, they can make a difference in helping protect animals and their habitats, American Girl has created Wild at Art, a year-long fund-raising campaign in support of World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Starting January 1, American Girl is encouraging girls to use their artistic abilities to host an art sale and donate the proceeds to WWF. To launch the campaign, American Girl has made a $50,000 donation to WWF and also invites customers to contribute at American Girl retail stores and americangirl.com. Parents can visit americangirl.com/wildatart to learn more and register for Wild at Art, plus get animal-themed craft ideas, and be entered into a sweepstakes for the chance to win one of 17 Lea prize packages. In addition, from January 1 through December 31, 2016, for every purchase of one of the three plush animals in Lea’s collection—the margay, sea turtle, or sloth—American Girl will donate $1 (up to a maximum of $100,000) to WWF. Other Lea-related initiatives being held throughout the year include the following:
 The Amazing people at American Girl Want you to experience the adventure with Lea. One lucky winner will have the chance to win this gorgeous doll and go on their own adventures with her. Giveaway is open to US only and ends on 1/19 at 11:59pm EST.Must be 18 years old to enter.
Disclosure: All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network.All opinions and experiences are Conservamom‘s. Open to US residents only , must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted through email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom
HALO Innovations is excited to announce a new arrival to its family of safe sleep products – the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper LUXE and LUXE PLUS. Available in Lemondrop print with a white base, the HALO Bassinest LUXE Series includes a soothing center with night light, 3 lullabies, 3 soothing sounds, 2 levels of vibration, a nursing timer and a coordinating storage caddy that provides additional space to keep baby’s essentials right at your fingertips. It also features a new floor light to help you see without disturbing your baby or your partner - ideal for helping you see the floor when getting in and out of bed.
 The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has a unique dual-swivel design, which allows baby to sleep as close as Mom wants - even right next to her in bed. It is the only bassinet that moves to bring baby to Mom. It allows baby to sleep in his own separate sleep area, reducing the risks associated with bed-sharing.It makes night-time easier for Mom too. Not only does the HALO Bassinest move easily to allow mom to get out of bed (especially important for those who have delivered via c-section), but it also supports nursing mothers. With its patented retractable wall, baby can be brought to breast without getting out of bed, and a unique nursing timer alerts mom when it's time to change sides or return baby to his own sleeping space. The HALO Bassinest LUXE PLUS has all the same great features of the LUXE Series, but also includes an extra fitted sheet and a mattress pad. It's available for purchase at select specialty stores.  New to market with the HALO Bassinest LUXE Series are 3 additional accessories: -Mobile - Sleepy Owl or Whimsical Bird designs - Organic Cotton Mattress - Waterproof Mattress Pad -Bassinest Storage Caddy  The Wonderful people at HALO are excited to offer you the chance to win your own HALO Bassinest LUXE giveaway package,containing all the HALO products you need to practice safe sleep with your baby from the start. The package which retails at $427.98 includes: -HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper – LUXE Series -HALO Bassinest Mobile -HALO Bassinest Organic Mattress -HALO Bassinest Waterproof Mattress Pad and Fitted Sheet -HALO SwaddleSure Adjustable Swaddling Pouch SwaddleSure is HALO's latest Swaddle product, featuring a three-point fastening system that resists “breakouts” for superior, more secure swaddling. Its generously-sized leg pouch help baby’s hips stay in the correct, frog-like position which ensures healthy hip development and allows easy access to baby’s diaper for diaper changes.  Be sure to follow @HaloSleepSack onFacebook,Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. The HALO Bassinest LUXE Series is now available at BuyBuyBaby.com. Visit HaloSleep.com to purchase SwaddleSure and other safe sleep products by HALO. Head Below for your chance to win!
Disclosure: All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network.All opinions and experiences are Conservamom‘s. Open to US residents only , must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted through email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom
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