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March 8, 2014 · 11:22 pm

Adorable Mickey Mouse Theme Cookies & Cupcakes!!!

Having a Disney party?  Maybe a Mickey Mouse theme?  If so you may want to try these easy to make adorable party cookies and cupcakes.  You will need Oreos, red chocolate melts and white chocolate chips for the cookies and cupcakes, frosting, Oreo Minis, and colorful nonpareils  and sprinkles for the cupcakes.

For the cookies follow along with the pictures for the simple steps:

Your ingredients to make the cookies.

Your ingredients to make the cookies.

 

Melt the chocolate per the instructions on the package.

Melt the chocolate per the instructions on the package.

 

Dip half the oreo in the melted chocolate, and place on a silicone lined baking tray or parchment paper to harden.

Dip half the oreo in the melted chocolate, and place on a silicone lined baking tray or parchment paper to harden.

Put 2 white chocolate chips to look like buttons on the red chocolate while still wet.

Put 2 white chocolate chips to look like buttons on the red chocolate while still wet.

Then let the whole confection harden.

Then let the whole confection harden.

 

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When they have hardened, they are ready to serve to your Mouseketeers!!!

When they have hardened, they are ready to serve to your Mouseketeers!!!

 

Bake your favorite flavor cupcakes and use your favorite white frosting.  I make my own buttercream but you could use canned frosting if you want.  Frost your cupcakes and then add colorful nonpareils or sprinkles and two Mini Oreos for ears.  Super easy and super cute for all the clubhouse guests.

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Hope you enjoyed this and share with me if you try it!  I have more Mickey treats coming up.

 


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March 7, 2014 · 12:08 am

“Against The Wild” DVD, Great Family Film Review & Giveaway!!!

TOGETHER THEY WILL FIND A WAY.

AGAINST THE WILD BRINGS THE UNFORGETTABLE WILDERNESS ADVENTURE OF TWO SIBLINGS TO AUDIENCES ON DVD AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – MARCH 11, 2014

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Families from coast-to-coast will come along on a breathtaking and uplifting wilderness adventure when Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes Against the Wild on DVD and digital download for the first time. The action-packed feature film tells the dramatic tale of two siblings and their Alaskan Malamute, who must make an emergency landing when their small plane has engine problems. They find themselves in a beautiful but potentially dangerous natural environment that they must overcome together.

Written and directed by Richard Boddington, starring CJ Adams (The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Dan in Real Life), Erin Pitt (Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam and the upcoming American Girl: Isabelle Dances into the Spotlight) and Natasha Henstridge (“She Spies,” The Whole Nine Yards) and co-starring John Tench (Tooth Fairy), the film makes its national retail and digital debut on March 11, 2014.

 

A gripping adventure for the whole family, Against the Wild (SRP $24.98) begins with siblings Zach (Adams) and Hannah (Pitt) traveling by seaplane with Chinook, their Alaskan Malamute, to visit their father (Ted Whittall of “Beauty & The Beast”) for the weekend. When their plane encounters engine trouble, the pilot is forced to make an emergency landing in the woods in the middle of nowhere. As they travel on foot to seek help, Zach, Hannah and their loyal companion come face-to-face with the challenges of the wilds – from wolves and grizzly bears to forest fires. Using all the wilderness skills they know – and with some help from Chinook, the siblings must work together to overcome each obstacle and conquer the ultimate goal – returning home again.

An exciting, fast-paced adventure with beautiful cinematography and a stirring musical score performed by a live 65-piece orchestra in Prague, Against the Wild will keep the whole family on the edge of their seat from start to finish.

If you are looking for an all around great family film to enjoy for movie night, Against the Wild is my top pick!  Adventure that will keep the whole family entertained and excited is what you get when you pop this in your DVD player.  My kids love animals and watching a movie with lots of adventures and kids they could relate to kept the glued to the big screen. I know without a doubt this will be a movie they will request to see again and again.

DVD Special Features: Outtakes and the Music of Against the Wild.


Against the Wild has been approved for all ages by the Dove Foundation, which awarded the film with 5/5 Doves, and recommends it as “a terrific film for the entire family!.”

 

Against the Wild

Street Date:                  March 11, 2014

Pre-Book:                    Feb. 12, 2014

DVD Catalog #:           AF00335

DVD UPC #:                01313261667481

Audio:                         Dolby Digital 5.1
Aspect Ratio:               Anamorphic
Subtitles:                      English SDH, Spanish
Retail Price:                 $24.98
Genre:                          Action/Adventure, Family
Rating:                         PG for action and peril
Run Time:                    92 minutes
Year:                            2013

 

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March 4, 2014 · 11:15 pm

The Adventures of Mouse and Mole, Volume 2 DVD Giveaway!!!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Oranga

I want to tell you about a delightful kid’s DVD; The Adventures of Mouse and Mole Volume 2.  Adapted from Joyce Dunbar’s classic stories about practical Mouse and capricious Mole.  This opposite pair live in a cozy cottage in the country.  Mouse is cheerful and most practical in everything he does.  Mole gets into fights and needs guidance.  The everyday adventures of Mouse and Mole are fun for kids and adults to watch.  The charming stories show  the endearing friendship of these two rodents and the humor in all they do.  Kids love watching as they help each other through good times and bad.  Each story on the DVD explores the joys and complexities of friendship that your child will relate to. These timeless stories are a real treat for the whole family.

The Adventures of Mouse and Mole

VOL. 2 EPISODES:

  • Talk To Me
    Spectacles
    Pebbles
    Hip Dip Dip
    A Frisky Fluttery Ghost
    A Fresh Start
    The Secret Of Happiness
    Atishoo!
    A Sad Moment

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March 3, 2014 · 1:27 am

Vacu Vin Instant 2.5 L, Instant Marinater Review & Giveaway!!!

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Now days every minute counts.  We are rushing to get things done and dinner is one of those things that shortcuts really help with.  Marinating meats really helps to flavor and tenderize them but typical marinating takes a lot of time and it’s not something you can do the last minute.  From the company that brought me one of my favorite kitchen gadgets (the stainless steel pineapple slicer) comes an 2.5 L Instant Marinater that works in minutes instead of hours by using the power of a vacuum.

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The specialized container allows you to put your meat and marinade inside and then vacuum seal.  The power of the vacuum opens the pores and fibers of the meat allowing you to see the same results you would see after marinating for hours in a few minutes.

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Marinater

 

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The process is also great for tenderizing the food.  We used it for some beef and got the same results we normally get marinating overnight.  The meat was full of flavor and very juicy.  If you are looking to save time but not compromise taste, you should check out the Vacu Vin Instant 2.5 L Marinater.

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March 1, 2014 · 10:03 pm

HOLSTER Grande Pill Box Review!!!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

If you need to carry prescription medication or supplements with you, then you will really love the HOLSTER grande pill box.  A larger version of the HOLSTER pill box, this is for people who carry a larger number of pills or large size pills.Sabi Pill Holder Sabi Pill Holder 1

The HOLSTER grande will allow you to carry what you need in style.  The HOLSTER grande has three compartments that include a secret compartment under the cap and two compartments in the slide out cartridge.  The HOLSTER grande pill box is convenient and clips to anything – a bag, a briefcase, a pocket – so that pills of all sorts, from prescription drugs and vitamins to aspirin and sleeping pills, can be accessed quickly, easily, and shamelessly – on flights, on the road, or at a trendy little café.

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I received this pill box for review and can tell you it is unlike any pill box I have every seen.  Sleek and stylish this container has all the room you need for supplements, vitamins or prescription medication.  Perfect for travel or to use everyday!  The cartridge snaps in securely so you know your medication is safe.  If you need a pill box with room and style, check out the HOLSTER grande!  Purchase Sabi’s HOLSTER grande pill box at Amazon.com.

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February 28, 2014 · 2:08 pm

JenJenHouse.com is the Source For Made-To-Order Prom Dresses at Off-The-Rack Prices!!!

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At this time of the year, I get excited thinking about anything related to spring!  Whether it’s seeing displays in stores for patio furniture and gardening, racks filled with swim suits or Easter decorations, it puts a huge smile on my face.  To think about green grass, warm weather and blossoming flowers really helps my mood as we are in the midst of an Arctic Blast in the Northeast.  Springtime is also the time for proms.  Many girls and their moms will set out on a journey to find the perfect prom dress to celebrate that special, memory filled day.

I know shopping with my daughter, it seemed every store carried the same dresses and it was inevitable that at least 2 or 3 girls would be wearing the exact same dress at the prom.  We had to really go off the beaten path to find a store that carried a larger selection of dresses.  That’s why I am excited to tell you about JenJenHouse.com!

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JenJenHouse has a huge selection of prom dresses and what’s really wonderful, is that they have styles to fit all kinds of shapes and sizes.  Girls can choose from empire waist, A-Line, mermaid, sheath, strapless, one shoulder, halter, floor length, ankle length, knee-length and so much more in every color of the rainbow and beyond.  Parents will appreciate that the price tags on these dresses are very reasonable and likely much less than they would pay at a department store.

JenJenHouse Prom Dress

 

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JenJenHouse Accessories

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JenJenHouse Prom dresses are not only a super value but the are made to order for a low “off-the-rack” price.  Now your daughter can have a dress that is made to her exact measurements.  What a relief for girls who struggle with needing more room in the chest without having to get a larger size that’s too big everywhere else and other similar issues.  You can save even more with their weekly specials on dresses which are priced 55% less than the already low price!

JenJenHouse Prom Dress

JenJenHouse Prom Dress

JenJenHouse Accessories

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JenJenHouse also carries accessories to compliment the dress like hand bags, jewelry, shapewear and more.  It’s  really a one-stop-shop for the ultimate prom experience.  So if you have a daughter attending prom this spring, do yourself a favor and check out JenJenHouse and see how easy it is to find her dream prom dress.

Disclosure: This was a sponsored post for JensJensHouse but as always all words and opinions are 100% my own.

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· 12:51 am

Arctic Blasts, Cold Squirrels, Stupid Groundhogs and Things To Appreciate About Winter!!!

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I have to tell you, I have stopped looking or listening to the weather.  It seems old man winter does not want to loosen his vise grip on the Northeast.  The Arctic Blast we thought was gone is back with a vengeance, and from the little I do hear, it’s going to be days of bone-chilling cold followed by days of snow coming on the heels of the same.  Wow, with that to look forward too, I think we better make a list of things that we appreciate about this weather to get us through the next few days, weeks, but please don’t say months!!!  After all Spring is only 22 days away!!!

Things I appreciate about winter:

You can use your car as an extra freezer.

You never need to worry about frozen foods and ice cream melting like you do in summer.

The never-ending supply of snow for snow candy.

Burning calories naturally just trying to get warm.

Enjoying roaring fires in the fireplace.

The knowledge that it has to end sooner or later.

Taking lots of photos of our feathered and furry friends who are braving the same winter without coats, heat or down comforters.

The strong appreciation for the sun, spring and summer this weather puts in my heart.

Remembering it has to end.

Taking a hot shower and having warm cozy “feetie” pajamas to put on.

The ability to shop online even for my house hold necessities so I do not have to drive on black ice, freezing rain or blizzards.

Appreciating the beauty it does bring even if it overstays its welcome.

A central heating system that keeps us cozy even though the price of oil is outrageous.

Anytime seems like the perfect time to bake.

Knowing that its days are numbered and while March is coming in like that lion, it will be great to see it going out like a lamb!

Stay warm everyone!!!  Spring is only 22 days away, just keep repeating that!


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February 27, 2014 · 12:36 am

“My Dog The Champion” DVD Review & Giveaway!!!

The Heart of a Champion Never Dies

MY DOG THE CHAMPION BRINGS INSPIRING STORY OF A CITY GIRL AND HER FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND TO FAMILIES NATIONWIDE

My Dog Champion

New Feature Film – Starring Dora Madison Burge, Lance Henriksen
And Cody Linley–– Bounds onto DVD for the First Time from
Anchor Bay Entertainment – February 4, 2014

 We are a pet loving family and we especially love our 3 dogs, so my little ones were thrilled to see this DVD arrive.  Ironically we had just been watching some videos on dog agility training and talking about how our Westie would love to do some of that.  This is a great family movie that deals with all sorts of relationships.  It shows how love and faith can go a long way in healing past hurts and how the heart of a champion never dies.  If you are looking for a heartwarming, heart-string tugging movie you can enjoy with your whole family; My Dog The Champion should be at the top of your list!

LOS ANGELES, CA – From the city to the country, families from coast-to-coast will experience an uplifting coming-of-age adventure when Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes My Dog the Champion on DVD. The inspiring story of an unlikely friendship between a born-and-bred teenage city girl and a cattle dog, the new feature film starring Dora Madison Burge (“Dexter,” “Friday Night Lights,” Cowgirls ‘n Angels), Lance Henriksen (Aliens, The Terminator, Aliens vs. Predator) and Cody Linley (“Hannah Montana,” Cheaper by the Dozen) makes its national retail debut on February 4, 2014.

A moving and meaningful story for the whole family, My Dog the Champion (SRP $24.98) begins when Madison (Burge), a spoiled city teen, learns that her mother is being deployed to Afghanistan. She is suddenly forced to uproot to the country and live on her grandfather Billy’s (Henriksen) cattle ranch – in the middle of nowhere. Facing the hardships of farm life and her feelings of loneliness, she befriends Scout, the farm’s old and “useless” cattle dog. The new companions quickly form a special bond. And when the family farm becomes threatened, Madison, with some help from Eli (Linley), a teenage dog trainer, trains Scout to be an agility champion and together they compete with the hope of saving their home. Side by side, the determined duo proves the heart of a champion never dies.

 

My Dog the Champion, a story of friendship, love, teamwork, and challenges, is a must-have release for families nationwide. The film is executive produced by Arthur E. Benjamin, the founder of the American Dog Rescue, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that works to rescue and promote the health and well-being of dogs and other animals all across the world. In addition, Scout, the movie’s starring dog, is herself a rescue!

 

About Anchor Bay Entertainment

Anchor Bay Entertainment is a leading home entertainment company.  Anchor Bay acquires and distributes feature films, original television programming, including STARZ Original series, children’s entertainment, anime (Manga Entertainment), fitness (Anchor Bay Fitness), sports, and other filmed entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray™ formats.  The company has long-term distribution agreements in place for select programming with AMC Networks, RADiUS, and The Weinstein Company.  Headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA, Anchor Bay Entertainment has offices in Troy, MI, as well as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.  Anchor Bay Entertainment (www.anchorbayentertainment.com) is a Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) business,www.starz.com.

My Dog the Champion

 

Audio:                         Dolby Digital 5.1
Aspect Ratio:              Anamorphic
Subtitles:                     English SDH, Spanish
Retail Price:                 $24.98
Genre:                         Action/Adventure, Family
Rating:                        G
Run Time:                   87 Mins
Year:                           2013

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February 26, 2014 · 12:12 am

Tommee Tippee, Closer To Nature Pacifier Review & Giveaway!!!

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Not all my babies were pacifier compatible, but thankfully my new baby, Rand, loves them! It makes things easier for both of us.  He can self-soothe and I’m  able to get more things done. I was recently given a few sets of  new Tommee Tippee pacifiers in boy designs to  review. Their new, orthodontic shape is specially designed for baby acceptance from the first attempt, as it’s a similar design to their bottle nipples. They’re BPA and phthalate free silicone, and are dishwasher safe.
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I’m happy to report that Tommee Tippee’s designers did not waste their time designing them to be accepted by baby on the first try; My baby took it right away! He has different shaped pacifiers that he usually takes, but didn’t seem to have a problem with accepting the Tommee Tippee kind.  Truthfully, he took it on the second attempt, as he was hungry the first time and nothing would have pacified him then! My baby has been using these pacifiers for a couple of weeks now, and they have certainly become his favorite! They are just the right shape for him to hold in his mouth without losing grip on it.
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These remarkable pacifiers come in three sizes – 0-3M, 0-6M and 6-18M and offer girl, boy and gender neutral colors! You can find them at Target, Babies R Us and Buy Buy Baby.  They will also be available in air style which allows extra air flows between shield and cheeks, night-time style with glow in the dark handles, and fun style with bright and playful designs.
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February 25, 2014 · 12:13 am

One Year Subscription To iparent.tv Giveaway!!!

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What is iParent.TV? If your kids are awake, they’re probably on a smartphone, in front of a smart tv, downloading apps, or posting to social networks. And most likely you have no idea what they’re doing. iParent.TV will be a yearly, subscription-based website for teaching and informing parents on all things tech, mobile, devices, websites, and apps for kids so that you WILL know.

 

The Problem. Most parents don’t have an inside track to tech or social media dangers, let alone how to safeguard their kids against them.

58% of 10-12 year old kids believe they know how to hide their online activities from their parents.

46% of them said they would change their online behavior if they knew their parents were paying attention.

Introducing iParent.TV – keeping parents ahead of the tech curve. We believe we have the opportunity to help parents understand, get involved and safeguard their children in the ever-evolving tech World. iParent.TV educates parents with all the latest trends via Websites – Social Media – Apps – Devices

The idea. It started with a group of dads who felt like their 9-year-olds knew more about tech than they did. They were right. But their idea will help change that forever for all parents. Once launched, iParent.TV will have 100s of videos and product reviews that are very current, cutting edge and trending, keeping parents who subscribe ahead of the tech curve.

How it will work? The iParent.TV website will be a subscription-based site costing $49 per year for parents to access all the videos, reviews, how-tos, and live chat support. It will be the largest site on the net helping parents understand what’s safe and what’s not in the world of tech. – And we are offering it for only $29 on Indiegogo.

What you get? Articles, videos, reviews, tips, tools and expert advice on EVERYTHING like…
– Popular Apps
– Social Network Sites
– Major Websites
– Top Devices

To get started visit http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/iparent-tv

 

 

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