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August 8, 2018 · 3:54 am

“Dog Days” Unleashed In Theaters Today & Dog Days Gift Pack Giveaway

Unleash the love! DOG DAYS hits theaters everywhere Wednesday, August 8th!

Dog Days is a hilarious and heartfelt ensemble comedy that follows the lives of multiple dog owners and their beloved fluffy pals.

Check out the official trailer below:

Dog Days is  directed by Ken Marino, stars Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, Adam Pally, Eva Longoria, Finn Wolfahard and more!

Giveaway:

Enter below for your chance to win a Dog Days Gift Pack. 

Dog Days Giveaway includes:

  • Collapsible Dog Bowl (color may vary)
  • Doggy Bag Dispenser (color may vary)
  • Dog Bandana (color may vary) 
  • Adopt Love T-Shirt (size & color may vary)
  • $50 Fandango Gift Card to take your family to see DOG DAYS in theaters

 

I am working with a PR company representing LD Entertainment and they are sponsoring this giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. As always my words and views are 100% my own.


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August 7, 2018 · 10:16 pm

“How To Be A Lion” Book Giveaway

I want to introduce you to a new picture book by the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Max the Brave comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies, Ed Vere. How To Be A Lion shows kids that you don’t have to roar to be heard.

Leonard is a lion who has a duck named Marianne, as his best friend. One day the lion bullies come around, and tell Leonard they understand he is different, he likes writing poetry and being gentle, but not chomping a duck is going too far.

Leonard and Marianne find a way to show the lion bullies that there is more than one way to be a lion. In the end, the words Marianne and Leonard put together, show the bullies that they should worry about being themselves and let Leonard be who he is. 

The story reinforces the importance of accepting people for who they are and to stop using stereotypes of the way they should act. It is an important lesson that is conveyed beautifully on the pages.

Ed Vere’s new book is part of trend in children’s literature – books meant to empower boys to think independently, engage with their emotions, and not conform to traditional gender roles.

In a recent interview about the topic, Vere said: “Too often strength and sensitivity are presented as mutually exclusive. We need to teach compassion, respect and empathy at an early, foundational age. If we can teach this to boys at around five, and demonstrate that being gentle, sensitive or emotionally engaged isn’t a weakness, but part of being a fully rounded grown up man, then we’re getting the message through to them before toxic attitudes have a chance to solidify.”

Ed’s book, HOW TO BE A LION, is being praised for successfully conveying this important message.

  • “Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job.” – Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
  • “Vere’s fable makes a watertight—and charming—case for ignoring the pressures of conformity.” – Publishers Weekly
  • “Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength and self-awareness. Thoughtful and provocative words to live by.” – School Library Journal

Listen as I read the book in the video below:

Giveaway

Penguin Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win their own hardcover copy of How To Be A Lion! Thank you to Penguin Random House for  review book and this king of a giveaway. Open to U.S. Residents.

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August 6, 2018 · 3:39 pm

Baby Code! Board Book Set Giveaway

Do you know Baby Code? If not, you can learn with this set of four new adorable board books. The Baby Code! board books by Sandra Horning are illustrated by Melissa Crowton.

Perfect for the littlest hands, the BABY CODE! board books show the youngest readers that coding is all around them, and how they can take part in it. Making use of experiences common in a baby’s world, like holding a teddy bear or playing with an electric train, these charming board books full of bright, colorful illustrations are the perfect introduction to coding in many different forms.

The first book, BABY CODE! introduces coding in relation to everyday objects like a dog or phone, while BABY CODE! ART, BABY CODE! MUSIC, and BABY CODE! PLAY tie in the earliest experiences—like hearing a melody or playing on a swing. The sweet board books also feature real code, encouraging parents and children alike to be actively involved in technology from the very youngest

These books are so cute and fun to read to little ones. You don’t need to fear ripped pages from overzealous little hands, because the sturdy board book pages stand up to even not-so-gentle babies and toddlers. Great to take along in a diaper bag to entertain while eating out or traveling.

Giveaway:

Penguin Young Readers is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win their own Baby Code! Set of Board Books! Thank you To Penguin Young Readers for the review set and for sponsoring this amazing giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! Open to U.S. Residents.

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August 2, 2018 · 12:03 pm

“The Girl With A Mind For Math:The Story of Raye Montague” Book Review & Giveaway

The message in The Girl With A Mind For Math:The Story of Raye Montague is, if there is something you want, you need to focus your mind on it. Your dream may seem out of reach, people may tell you that you can’t do it, but you need to keep going, and you will succeed,  like one bold engineer named Raye Montague.

This is a story of a woman who realized her dream when basically everything was against her. Being born a girl of color in the south where segregated schools were the norm, Raye was met with negativity at nearly every turn, when she talked about becoming an engineer who designs ships.

Raye was lucky to have the support of her family, they told her to keep going no matter what. Raye was resourceful, when the schools did not teach what she wanted to learn, she learned it on her own. She was a voracious reader, and even when she found out engineering was not offered to her in college. she took business instead.

Raye went to Washington, D.C. after graduating college with honors and landed a position as a typist for the Navy. There she not only did her job, but learned all she could from the ship designing engineers. At night she went to school to learn computers.

It all paid off even though Raye faced discrimination for being black and being a woman. She never let that stop her, and pushed through the barriers she needed to. A stroke of luck got her promoted when she got to show off all she knew. Learning computers helped her design a special system to design a ship for the president in just 18 hours.

This is a book about rising above all the odds. It is inspirational and educational. Great to read to your kids, grandkids or use in the classroom. The end of the book has pages about Raye’s real life, advice from her and a timeline of all she achieved. The book is written by Julia Finley Mosca and is illustrated by Daniel Rieley.

Giveaway:

Innovation Press is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win their own hardcover copy of The Girl With A Mind For Math: The Story of Raye Montague! Thanks to Innovation Press for the review book and sponsoring this inspiring giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! Open to US residents.

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August 1, 2018 · 1:30 pm

“The Boxcar Children-Surprise Island” Arriving on DVD & Giveaway

Do you remember The Boxcar Children Books? If you do, you might be surprised to learn that it’s the 75th anniversary of the beloved book series. To celebrate, a new animated feature The Boxcar Children – Surprise Island, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD August 7th.

The new film is based on one of the books from the beloved series by Gertrude Chandler Warner and is family-friendly for all ages, with a recommendation for children ages 3-13.

Small island. Big adventure! THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND, the highly anticipated movie adaption of the popular children’s book of the same name.

The animated film stars Golden Globe®-winning actor Martin Sheen (The West Wing) as James Alden, Oscar®-winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) as Dr. Moore, Dane DeHaan (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets) as the mysterious Joe, Joey King (Independence Day: Resurgence) as Jesse Alden, Carter Sand (Frozen) as Benny Alden, Gil Birmingham (Twilight) as Lonan Browning, Griffin Gluck (Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life) as Henry Alden, Stephen Stanton (Star Wars Rebels) as Capt. Daniel and Talitha Bateman (Love, Simon) as Violet.

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND follows the adventures of the orphaned Boxcar Children as they spend an entire summer living on their Grandfather’s small, nearly uninhabited island. There they meet Joe, who is friendly and helpful, and inexplicably living on their island. Does their new friend have a secret?

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND is fun for the whole family, and is Dove approved for all ages. It is directed by Dan Chuba and Mark Dippé, and is produced by Legacy Classics and co-produced by Shout! Factory, Albert Whitman & Company and Blueberry Pictures. THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND is the first of three new animated features to be adapted from the “The Boxcar Children” book series, as part of a partnership between Shout! Kids and Legacy Classics.

“The Boxcar Children” by Gertrude Chandler Warner is one of the best-selling children’s book series of all time. Having just marked its 75th anniversary, over 70 million books have sold world-wide. There are 150 books in the series, and over 1 million kids read the books in schools across North America every year.

Giveaway:

Shout! Factory is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! Three lucky blog readers will each win The Box Children – Surprise Island on DVD! Thank you to Shout! Factory for the review film and for sponsoring this amazing giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. Open to US Residents.

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July 13, 2018 · 1:35 pm

“Rusty Rivets” Debuts July 31st on DVD-Giveaway

GIZMOS AND GADGETS BECOME CREATIVE CONTRAPTIONS 

IN NICKELODEON’S RUSTY RIVETS

I am excited to share with you that Rusty Rivets makes his DVD debut on July 31st! No problem is too big for Rusty Rivets, Nickelodeon’s inventive 10-year-old hero.

The DVD  is a collection of eight episodes and introduces Rusty, a creative young boy, who with the help of his imagination and incredible resourcefulness, is able to invent his way out of every jam by repurposing spare parts and found objects.

Fans can follow along with Rusty and his best friends as they team up to fix a runaway remote control airplane, maneuver around a sinkhole, create a rocket to return some lost penguins and more.

Inspired by the DIY culture of the maker movement, each Rusty Rivets adventure encourages preschoolers to use their creativity to solve problems. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, the Rusty Rivets DVD will include a never-before-released PAW Patrol episode, “Pups Save a Robo-Saurus” and will be available on DVD July 31, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

Rusty Rivets contains the following episodes: 

  • Rusty’s Rex Rescue – When Liam and his stuffed dinosaur get trapped atop a tall stack of junk, Rusty and his team design a dino-mite rescue.
  • Rusty’s Park ‘N Fly – When Mr. Higgins’ remote control plane won’t land, Rusty and his friends try different ways to get it down.
  • Rusty’s Ski Trip Blip – A ski trip to Planner’s Peak comes to a halt after a sinkhole blocks Rusty and his friends path.
  • Rusty’s Penguin Problem – On a hot day, Rusty gets a delivery of… penguins! He and his friends must figure out how to keep the penguins cool on the way back to the Animal Park.
  • Ruby Rocks – Right before the Sparkton Hills Talent Show, Ruby gets stage fright so Rusty and the Bits band together to help her.
  • Rusty’s Balloon Blast – After Liam hops into a giant helium balloon and floats away, Rusty and Ruby have to design a solution to bring him back down to earth.
  • Rusty Dives In – After Ruby’s tablet sinks to the bottom of the lake, Rusty and the Bits work together to get it back.
  • Rusty Marks the Spot – When Rusty finds a pirate map made by his great-great-granddad, the gang must combine and design the clues to find the treasure.
  • BONUS EPISODE: PAW Patrol: Pups Save a Robo-Saurus –When a Robotic Dino named Earl comes to life, the pups must find him and bring him home.

Giveaway:

Paramount Home Media Distribution is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win their own Rusty Rivets DVD! Thank you to PHMD for the review DVD and for sponsoring this amazing giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! Open to US Residents.

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July 12, 2018 · 1:59 pm

“Mia and the Rocket Ship Tree” Book Giveaway

Mia and the Rocket Ship Tree is an exciting book by Boaz Gavish, filled with vibrant and colorful illustrations. Mia is a young girl with a vivid imagination, an imagination so powerful it can turn a tree in the park into a rocket ship soaring through space.

Mia loves adventure, but her friends don’t always share her passion. Mia does not sulk when they don’t want to join her, instead, she embarks on adventure with her trusty robot, Koalabo.

They board their rocket ship tree and blast off into space. They fly past exciting sights, colorful planets and meet new friends. The Space Ticklers are new friends that like Mia so much, they don’t want her to leave. Thank goodness for Koalabo who is able to free Mia, so they can take off and return to Earth where Mia’s friends are waiting to play.

Mia and the Rocket Ship Tree is a delightful picture book that will spark the imagination of young children. Kids will delight not only in the story, but will be dazzled by the bright and colorful hand paintings on every page.

Check out our video below including a reading of this great book:

Let me know what you think of this book, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win an author autographed copy of this great picture book!

Giveaway

The author, Boaz Gavish is generously sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win an author autographed copy of Mia and the Rocket Ship Tree Book! Thank you Boaz Gavish for the review book and treats and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! Open to US residents.

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June 18, 2018 · 11:31 pm

“Women Athletes Who Rule!” Book #Giveaway

My kids love fun factoid books like, the Guinness Book of World Records and World Almanacs. The Sports Illustrated Kids Big Book of Who Series is a big favorite of theirs and the fifth title in this series is dedicated to women athletes.

Women Athletes Who Rule! profiles 101 extraordinary female athletes, both past and present, who shaped the narratives of their sports. Content is divided into several easy-to-digest sections for young readers: Superstars (who reinvented what it means to be a sports celebrity), Wonder Women (who transcend sports and created seismic shifts in our culture), Trail Blazers (who broke barriers and paved the way for others to follow), Record Breakers (who set new standards for excellence), and the Champions (who showed heart and gumption as winners).

Women Athletes Who Rule! is perfect to bring along on summer road trips and to add to your child’s summer reading list. They will love learning all about these amazing women athletes.  All of their stories bring excellence in women’s sports to readers hungry for empowering stories for kids—girls and boys alike.

Giveaway 

SI Kids is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of Women Athletes Who Rule! Thank you to SI Kids for the review book and for sponsoring this amazing giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! Open to US residents.

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June 14, 2018 · 1:45 pm

“Alex & Me” Is An Inspirational Family Film #AlexandMe #AlexMorgan #Giveaway

Get ready to fall in love with Alex & Me!

It’s an inspirational tale for the whole family!

Soccer superstar Alex Morgan scores her movie debut with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in the full-length feature film Alex & Me on Blu-ray™ & DVD June 19, 2018. Also featuring Nickelodeon star Siena Agudong (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and the upcoming Star Falls), the film follows the uplifting story of a young female athlete who learns how you need passion, determination and self-worth to make all your dreams come true.


Teenager Reagan Willis (Agudong) has one dream – to play soccer like her hero, Alex Morgan. Her bedroom is a shrine to all things Alex, including a life-size poster of the Olympic gold medalist. Yet in the Willis house, Reagan lives in the shadow of her prep football superstar brother, Logan. When Reagan fails to make the cut of the premiere local soccer club team and is humiliated by her rival Claire, she’s certain her ship has sailed. But after accidentally hitting her head, Reagan’s poster of Alex Morgan suddenly comes to life and everything changes!

An Olympic Gold Medalist and FIFA Women’s World Cup champion with a penchant for goal scoring, Alex Morgan is one of the top soccer players on the planet, currently playing forward for the United States Women’s National Team and the Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League. Away from the field, Morgan is also an accomplished author of “The Kicks” series, a collection of chapter books filled with wonderful messages of empowerment for young girls. The first The Kicks book, “Saving the Team,” debuted at No. 7 on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Eric Champnella (Thunderstruck, Mr. 3000, Eddie) wrote the Alex & Me screenplay and is also making his full-length feature debut as the film’s director. Alex Morgan serves as co-producer. Producers are Mike Karz (Blended) and William Bindley (Mother’s Day). Todd Williams (The Illusionist) is the executive producer.

Jerry Trainor (iCarly) also stars as Nigel, a less-than-reliable youth soccer coach, alongside Matt Cornett (Bella and the Bulldogs) as Reagan’s brother, Logan; Colin Critchley (Legends of the Hidden Temple) as Reagan’s soccer-playing pal, Ben; Chuiti Tiu (Nashville) as Reagan’s mother, Ann Wills; and Jim Klock (True Detective, Scream Queens) as Reagan’s father (and biggest fan), Joe Wills. Jessica Treska (HBO’s upcoming Sharp Objects) plays Reagan’s arch-rival, Claire.

Alex & Me will be available on Blu-ray (SRP $24.98), DVD (SRP $19.98) and Digital (SRP $14.99).

BONUS FEATURES

• Getting to Know Alex
• Aspire to Inspire: Success in Hard Work
• Soccer, Script to Set: A Playbook on Alex & Me
• Outtakes

Alex & Me Soccer Emoji Creator Blog App:

• Create your own Soccer Emoji and share it with the world! Pick your player’s look, signature move, and fun tagline.
• Setting goals is key to success, and the sooner your kids learn that the better they’ll be prepared for life. Download the Family Goal Chart and have your kids set and mark off goals.

Giveaway:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog winner will win an Alex & Me Blu-ray! Thank you to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment for the review movie and for sponsoring this kicking giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! Open to US Residents.

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June 8, 2018 · 2:36 pm

“DuckTales: Destination Adventure” Released on Disney DVD #Giveaway

Starting this week, you can bring home over 2 hours of DuckTales fun because DuckTales: Destination Adventure is available on Disney DVD!

Join Huey, Dewey, Louie and Webby on Their Global Adventures!

 

An ancient tomb in Toth-Ra, the mountain peak of Mt. Neverrest, a vacation island for Greek gods…global expeditions await! Thanks to Huey, Dewey, Louie and Webby, trillionaire Scrooge McDuck is back in action, leading the way to death-defying exploits stretching all the way from Duckburg to legendary destinations around the world. Let the greatest family adventures begin!

My older kids loved DuckTales and I cannot wait to watch this with our younger kids! I just know they are going to love it!

Voice Cast: David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck; Danny Pudi as Huey Duck; Ben Schwartz as Dewey      Duck; Bobby Moynihan as Louie Duck; Kate Micucci as Webbigail (Webby) Vanderquack; Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack; Toks Olagundoye as Mrs. Beakley; and Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck

Guest Voice Cast:            Lin-Manuel Miranda as Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera aka Gizmoduck (featured in one episode*)

Episodes:

  • The Beagle Birthday Breakout!
  • The Living Mummies of Toth-Ra!
  • The Impossible Summit of Mt. Neverrest!
  • The Spear of Selene!
  • The Missing Links of Moorshire!
  • Beware the B.U.D.D.Y. System!*

Bonus:

  • 2 Classic DuckTales Episode
  • New Gizmo-Kids on the Block
  • Ducky Mountain High

Ratings:                                TV-Y7 (US); G (CE/CF)

Run Time:                           176 minutes (including bonus)

Enjoy these free download and print DuckTales: Destination Adventure Activity Sheets:

Giveaway:

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