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Classic Kids’ Toys That Stand The Test Of Time-#HolidayGiftGuide Giveaway!

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When you think about children’s toys, there are the flash in the pan, flavor of the week toys and there are the classic toys that thrill kids from generation to generation. Parents embrace classic toys because they remind them of their childhood and they know they are a wise investment that will provide their child with years of fun. One of those classics is blocks. Blocks are so great because they are never the same toy twice and the possibilities are limited only by one’s own imagination.

Recently I had the chance to take a look at Lakeshore Learning’s Castle Blocks. These enchanting hardwood blocks let kids create a fascinating fortress, spacious palace & more! The durable, stackable blocks come in 12 unique shapes & are printed on every side with a fun medieval theme—so kids can construct castles from all directions! They come in a set of  60 blocks.

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My kids loved them and have been playing with them since they arrived. Every day there is a different adventure that awaits them, new castles to build and conquer and battles to be won. This is the kind of creative play I like to see in my child, one that has them really thinking about what they are doing. I think with all the technology today, children need a balance or they will miss out on challenging their brains in a creative way.

The blocks are gorgeous, solid wood and decorated beautifully on all sides. They are a true heirloom toy to be handed down from generation to generation.

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Lakeshore Learning has so many toys and games that challenge, teach and entertain kids while they have fun. Right now you can save 20% at Lakeshore Learning. Click HERE  to get a 20% off coupon you can use in-store or online.  Oh and since we think the Castle Blocks from Lakeshore Learning are so great, we are adding them to our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

Do you want a chance to win a set of Castle Blocks? If so just read on to the giveaway below.

Lakeshore Learning is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win their own set of Castle Blocks  . Thank you to Lakeshore Learning for the review product and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

 

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Enjoy Cocoa, Cookies & Christmas Carols As You Cruise Through The City The Never Sleeps!

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If you are looking for a fun way to take in the sites of New York City and celebrate the holidays, you have to hear this! How does a warm and cozy cruise tailored for friends and family sound? Step inside Manhattan’s toasty solarium which is decked out in holiday decor for a 90 minute cruise to see the lights of New York City! Of course delicious hot cocoa, cookies and treats for all guests are included. Then join in on 20 to 30 minutes of live holiday carols or enjoy 2 live Jazz Trio Sets!

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Aboard the 1920’s style yacht, you can relax on the heated back deck salon to enjoy the gorgeous view of the island. Take in picturesque views from the glassed-in observatory.

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Along the way you will see:

The Yacht Manhattan in Full Holiday Decor!
Cocoa, Cookies & some sing-along Holiday Carols or live Holiday Jazz!
Battery Park, South Street Seaport & the Financial District
Governor’s Island, The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Parts of Brooklyn & Queens & the NYC skyline
The Williamsburg, Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridges of the East River

A complimentary beer, wine, spiked hot cocoa or champagne from the bar is offered on all trips. Mixed drinks are available for purchase. For more information to see cruise schedule please click HERE!  Receive 15% off each ticket purchased at www.sail-nyc.com using ONLINE promo code 15COCOA – Valid for any Cocoa & Carols Cruise aboard Yacht Manhattan II!


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Stay Comfortable During Holiday Travel

The busiest travel day of the year is almost upon us. As people make plans to take trains, plains and automobiles to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving, I thought I would share a product I recently found that might make your trip a little more comfy.  If you have a long journey then the Enzo Comfort Travel Pillow will be your best friend. enzo travel pillow stock

This travel pillow comes in its own travel bag and since it is memory foam it can be squished and fit in tight places and emerge from the travel bag as good as new. This pillow is contoured and very substantial so it will support your head and neck helping to alleviate pain and stiffness if you have to take a nap during your journey. The memory foam will allow it to fit to your needs for maximum comfort.

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This travel pillow has a luxurious velour red cover that is so comfy and soft. The cover unzips and is removable so you can wash it. The unique design of this pillow gives you the maximum lower neck support which is so important. There is a snap closure on the front that keeps the pillow securely in place. It is a nice memory foam with cooling gel so you will not get sweaty or uncomfortable wearing it.

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You can purchase this pillow right on Amazon.  It comes with a money back guarantee and a 2 year warranty. I know mine is going with me when I travel.

 

I received a Enzo Travel Pillow to facilitate my review. As always my words and opinions are 100% my own. pmee59edb1290ec2ae2dd85a795ae9e8f4


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How Three Wishes Can Change Everything

Discover How Three Wishes Can Change Everything in Disney’s Timeless Adventure
for the Whole Family Available for the First Time on Blu-ray™ and Digital HD
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Enjoy This Magic Carpet Ride of Non-Stop Comedy on  
Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) and Blu-ray Combo Pack
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My oldest three children loved this movie! I am so glad to be able to share this new Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo pack with my youngest children now. How wonderful to see them watch this for the first time and relive those memories I shared with my older children.
Disney’s beloved masterpiece will make your heart race and your spirit soar. Experience the laughter, adventure and Academy Award®-winning music (1992: Best Music, Original Song, “A Whole New World,” Original Score) for the first time on Blu-ray and Digital HD. And now Aladdin shines even brighter with never-before-seen tributes to the enchanting talent of Robin Williams, the “Genius behind the Genie”. Click HERE to watch the trailer!
Voice Cast:  Robin Williams (Jumanji, Night at the Museum) as The Genie, Scott Weinger (TV’s “Full House”) as Aladdin, Linda Larkinas Jasmine, Gilbert Gottfried (TV’s “Saturday Night Live”) as Iago, Jonathan Freeman (Aladdin: the Musical on Broadway) as Jafar, Douglas Seale (Rescuers Down Under, For Love or Money) as Sultan and Frank Welker (Mulan, The Smurfs 2) as Abu.
Producers/                  John Musker and Ron Clements  (Moana, The Little Mermaid, Hercules)
Directors:                   
                       
Writers:                       Ron Clements and John Musker (Moana, The Little Mermaid, Hercules)
Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio (Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean 1-4)
 
Music & Lyrics:           Alan Menken – Music (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Howard Ashman – Lyrics (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), Tim Rice – Lyrics (The Lion King, Evita)
 
Blu-ray & Digital        The Genie Outtakes – Robin Williams’ Genie outtakes are magically
Bonus Features:          brought to life.
 
Genie 101 – Our host, Scott Weinger (the voice of Aladdin), takes us through the various transformations of the famous (and formerly famous) celebrity references of the Genie.
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Ron & John: You Ain’t Never Had a Friend Like Me – Directors John Musker & Ron Clements sit down and discuss the experiences of their long-running partnership together at Disney.
 
Aladdin: Creating Broadway Magic – Join host Darren Criss as we take “a new fantastic point of view” at the story of how Aladdin went from a classic Disney animated film to become Broadway’s smash hit with Composer Alan Menken and others.
 
Unboxing Aladdin – Our host, Joey Bragg from Disney Channel’s Liv & Maddy, explore the Easter eggs and hidden secrets of Aladdin in this unboxing video.
 
Classic Bonus – ALL classic bonus from the original DVD release
 
DMA Exclusive:          Deleted Song – “My Finest Hour” – Jafar takes the stage in this never-
Bonus Features:          before-seen deleted song. Includes intro from Ron & John. (DMA exclusive)
 
DVD Bonus Features: Select Classic Bonus, including:
·      Deleted Song / “Proud Of Your Boy” (Original Demo Recording)
·      Deleted Song / “You Can Count On Me”
·      Deleted Song / “Humiliate The Boy”
·      Deleted Song / “Why Me”
·      Deleted Scene / “Aladdin & Jasmine’s First Meeting”
·      Deleted Scene / “Aladdin in the Lap of Luxury”
 
 
Ratings:                       G in US & Canada (bonus materials are not rated)
Feature Run Time:      Approximately 91 Minutes
Aspect Ratio:              1:85:1
Audio:                          Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital. DVD: English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital.
Languages:                  English, French and Spanish
Subtitles:                     English (ESL/SDH), French and Spanish
SOCIAL MEDIA:          
DMA App:
ABOUT DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE (DMA):
Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is an engaging and family-friendly cloud-based digital movie service that makes it simple to buy your favorite Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies once and watch them anywhere.  With DMA you can explore Disney’s library of over 400 eligible digital movies, discover hours of new and exclusive short-form content, and watch your digital movies from the comfort of the living room or across multiple mobile devices.   In addition, you can redeem Digital Copy codes found in Disney, Pixar and Marvel Blu-rays and DVDs, as well as earn Disney Movie Rewards points with every digital purchase.  Sign up and access Disney Movies Anywhere for free on DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com and through the Disney Movies Anywhere iOS and Android apps. Users can then simply connect their iTunes, Google Play and/or VUDU at VUDU.com/DMA accounts to begin enjoying their Disney, Pixar, and Marvel digital movie collections across platforms and devices.
ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS:
For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!
WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS
Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, Walt Disney Animation Studios is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. Located in Burbank, WDAS continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, stretching from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to 2013’s Academy Award®-winning Frozen, the biggest animated film of all time. Among the studio’s timeless creations are Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Tangled and the Oscar®-winning Big Hero 6.


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DC Kids Amazon $100 Gift Card Giveaway!

When you think of super heroes, the iconic Batman must always come to your mind. Classic character who we all grew up with and keeps on entertaining generation after generation.  Big news, DC Kids has released the animated Batman Unlimited series!

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This series shows how Batman and his crime fighting squad battle it out against the cyber robotic animals to keep Gotham City safe. The DC Kids YouTube channel makes it easy for our kids to watch their favorite DC characters, on-demand, and from any device. For even more fun, there is an extended online experience on the DC Kids website where kids can play games, download free printable activities, read comic books, and more.

 

DC Kids is giving away $100 for Amazon, which makes it a great time to check it all out.

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Macy’s Men’s Designer Event! Herald Square, November 5th at 6 pm! Fashion, Food & Music!

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I think it is true what the classic ZZ Top song says, “Every girl’s crazy about a sharp dressed man.” Men’s fashion is hot! When the air turns crisp and the leaves are falling to the ground, a man in a sharp suit can really get heads turning! If you love shopping with your man or for your man, I have great news! Macy’s is kicking off their semi-annual Men’s Style Event with fresh looks, refreshments and great music. You can receive 25% off your purchase of $75 or more when you shop for the newest fall trends.

Oh and how great is this? Old blue eyes, chairman of the board, Mr. Frank Sinatra is celebrating his 100th birthday this year and to honor that, when you spend $100 in men’s fashion, take home the new 5 -Film Collection of his. This collection features five classic movies on Blu-ray, this collection includes newly re-mastered releases of Anchors Aweigh, On the Town and Robin and the 7 Hoods on Blu-ray and Digital HD along with favorites Ocean’s 11 and Guys and Dolls.

So if you need that perfect outfit for your husband, boyfriend, significant other or son  for the Christmas photo, holiday party, Thanksgiving dinner or other event head on down to Macy’s because the  Men’s style and designer event is sure to help your man look better than ever! Alexandra from Mommy Ramblings will be covering this extravaganza of Men’s fashion and live tweeting and Instagraming from the event. Join us Thursday, November 5th at Macy’s Herald Square in the city that doesn’t sleep New York, NY at 6pm. As Frank would say, “I wanna be a part of it!” For more information visit http://bit.ly/MensDesigner15.

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“This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.“


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