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July 12, 2018 · 1:14 pm

Make These Captain Underpants Sock Puppets

Do you have kids in your house that love the Epic Tales of Captain Underpants books? I sure do! That is why I am so excited to let you know that tomorrow, July 13th, DreamWorks The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants premiers on Netflix!

DreamWorks generously sent us a package filled with goodies to celebrate this great premier. In our package we had some craft supplies to create 2 sock puppets of the best friends Harold Hutchins and George Beard from Captain Underpants.

If you would like to make these sock puppets you will need:

1 Tan Sock
1 Brown Sock
1 Green/Blue Stripe Leg/Arm Warmer
1 White Leg/Arm Warmer
4″ by 6″ Piece of Red Craft Felt
4″ by 6″ Piece of Black Craft Felt
4 Black Buttons
4′ of Yellow Blanket Yarn
4′ of Black Blanket Yarn
Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Scissors

Check out our step-by-step video tutorial below:

You can adapt the above tutorial to make all kinds of sock puppets using whatever kind of socks and yarn you have in your house. It is a great way to entertain the kids on a rainy day. If you don’t have leg warmers, you can make some by cutting off the foot of a sock.

In our goodie bag my boys were thrilled to find the The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants Wedgie Power Handbook.

Let me know what you think and remember this new series is a great way to get your kids reading the Captain Underpants Books. Are you planning on watching The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants when it premieres on Netflix July 13th?

This post is sponsored by DreamWorks Animation.

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August 19, 2016 · 4:27 pm

Meet The Bottersnikes & Gumbles Today on Netflix #Bottersnikes

Do you have Netflix? We do and we love it. I don’t watch TV or even cable much, but Netflix is something I check out when I have time and I can always find a great documentary or original series or movie to watch. Netflix is the world’s largest internet TV service and it is not hard to understand why.

I want to share some great news! Netflix released their newest kid’s series, Bottersnikes & Gumbles Today!

This series is based on the beloved children’s books by S.A. Wakefield that were published in Australia and the UK between 1967 and 1989.

The setting for this series is a fantasy kingdom of rusting junk and abandoned things AKA junkyard. Bottersnikes & Gumbles is geared to boys and girls ages 6-9 and having 2 boys in that range, I can tell you they loved the advance premier we watched together.

The animated graphics are amazing and the characters are awesome! Tink, Willi Bounce, Happi, Merry, Float, Jolli and Toot are the Gumbles.

The Gumbles live on Junk Highway in a Gumble Tree with an old school bus on it.

As you might assume from their names, they are fun-loving creatures but they are also quite adventurous. Their bodies have the ability to be stretched or squashed just about any way they want to. The way they move around is called “gumbling” and their favorite snacks are grubs which you might expect are plentiful living on Junk Highway.

While all this sounds delightful in a Gumble sort of way the Bottersnikes are not. The Bottersnikes live in Snike Hill and are ruled by the most awful Bottersnike, King Bottersnike.

They are not fun-loving like the Gumbles, they are mean spirited and more than that, they are stinky, lazy, selfish and mostly evil creatures. They don’t look nice either, they have hard, scaly skin, sharp teeth, claws and ears that glow red-hot when angry, which is almost all of the time!

They enjoy a diet of rusty nails but their favorite treat is mattress stuffing. One thing they really don’t like is water, if they get wet they shrink! You can check out more on their website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This series is very entertaining, I hope you check it out with your kids and let me know what you think in the comments.

This review was made possible by iConnect and Bottlesnikes & Gumbles. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine.”

#VoyagersHQ-Voyagers-New Middle School Series-Giveaway For Book 1 Project Alpha!

I have some great news for fans of Star Wars, Rick Riordan, Spirit Animals, 39 Clues and Poptropica (so, for every person ever), I am thrilled to share a new multi-platform middle-grade series, VOYAGERS, blasting off NOW!

VOYAGERS: PROJECT ALPHA is the first in a six-book series. In this first book we are introduced to a world in danger. Without a renewable source of clean energy, the earth will be toast in less than a year. Only a spaceship piloted by children can reach the essential elements that are scattered throughout the galaxy. Equipped with a full online companion experience, the fun extends well beyond the page.

Each book in the series is written by a different blockbuster author! Every book contains nonstop adventure, cool graphics, and mysterious coded symbols.

The other books in the series (only available by pre-order now) are:

Book 2- Game Of Flames by Robin Wasserman
Book 3- Omega Rising by Patrick Carman
Book 4- Infinity Riders by Kekla Magoon
Book 5- Escape The Vortex by Jeanne DuPrau
Book 6- The Seventh Element by Wendy Mass

Visit the Voyager site for lots of cool activities and information on the series. You can also watch the trailer video.

Giveaway:

Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of Voyagers Book 1- Project Alpha! Thank you to Random House for the review book and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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November 24, 2013 · 9:43 pm

JFK: A New Word Order Commemorative Documentary Series Blu-Ray Combo Pack Giveaway!!!

JFK: A NEW WORLD ORDER

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COMMEMORATE THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF JFK WITH AN ALL NEW BLU-RAY + DVD COMBO DOCUMENTARY

Minneapolis, MN June 28, 2013 – To commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of the assassination of former president John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Mill Creek Entertainment is releasing an exclusive, historical documentary – JFK: A New World Order. This brand new eight – part commemorative documentary series, which also contains over three hours of bonus content, is available as a BD+DVD combo for $14.98 MSRP.

Insightful and comprehensive, this documentary series is an in-depth chronicle of John F. Kennedy’s life from barely surviving birth to the years leading up to his decision to enter politics to the tragic events in Dallas on November 22, 1963 to the legacy he created. Journey through the pivotal moments that created one of America s most beloved, influential and controversial figures through interviews with historians and archival footage that commemorate the man and the myth that is John F. Kennedy.

“This documentary was created to honor John F. Kennedy, his life and legacy. We recognize that their was a void in available content about JFK’s entire life, and are proud to release one of the most in depth-documentaries available about our 35^th president,” says Jeff Hayne, Vice President Content Acquisitions for Mill Creek Entertainment.

PRODUCT DETAILS

JFK – A NEW WORLD ORDER – Commemorative Documentary Series – Blu-ray/DVD Combo or DVD Edition

Over Six Hours Of The Myth And Memory of JFK The Man Who Captivated A Nation!

Fifty years after his death, President John F. Kennedy’s life and legacy continues to capture the hearts and minds of an entire nation. Experience the history all over again as a new generation of Americans is introduced to the compelling story of this unforgettable leader, and the political dynasty that he left behind. Insightful and concise, this eight – part documentary series covers the life of JFK, from his perilous birth to his dramatic assassination in 1963.

Technical Information:

BLU-RAY™

Running Time: 3 Hours, 35 Minutes

Aspect Ratio: 1080p 1.85:1 Widescreen

Language: English

Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0

DVD

Running Time: 3 Hours, 35 Minutes

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen

Language: English

Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0

CONTENTS:

Program 1: Early Years

John F. Kennedy’s life through his election as the 35th President of the United States.

Program 2: For All to See

The 1960 Presidential election and the many obstacles, including familial and religious, that Kennedy needed to overcome to win the United States Presidency.

Program 3: New Frontiers

The beginnings of John F. Kennedy’s presidency.

Program 4: Doomsday Averted

The Bay of Pigs and The Cuban Missile Crisis, to his proudest achievements, the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

Program 5: A Wall of Words

The origins of Soviet-American tensions in the divided city of Berlin from the final days of World War II up through the time of John F. Kennedy’s Presidency.

Program 6: War Within & Without Part 1
Civil Rights, from his record as a senator up though the transformation near the end of his life that would help inspire the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Program 7: War Within & Without Part 2

The events in Southeast Asia that eventually led to America’s war in Vietnam.

Program 8: Camelot And Beyond

His health and private life, marriage and family, the myth of Camelot, and finally, his assassination and legacy.

BONUS FEATURES:

Kennedy vs. Nixon Debate
Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Funeral Service of President John F. Kennedy

Mill Creek Entertainment is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win JFK: A New World Order on Blu-Ray Combo Pack! Thank you Mill Creek Entertainment for the review copy and for sponsoring this historical giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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September 8, 2013 · 12:26 am

Curb Appeal Previews!!! Updating Exterior Lights & Painting Vinyl Shutters!!!

We have been very busy power washing, painting, staining, cleaning, and updating. We are going to give you a sneak peek of a couple of the first Curb Appeal feature posts. First we are going to show you how easy it is to give your outdoor lighting fixtures a whole new look. I have 10 brass lights on my house so believe me I get to really explore this to bring you great tips that will get you stunning results. This update cost us a little under $3 a light so for $30 it really packs the bang for your buck! I cannot wait to bring you all the details and of course the great reveal of all the new hammered bronze lights.

Next we really wanted to give our poor tired blue vinyl shutters a big lift. I will tell you all about how we picked the paint and the color and lots of painting tips to make sure you get excellent results. I have so many shutters on my house I am just about halfway through or at least that is what I am telling myself.

So stay tuned for the full posts and reveal of the lights and the shutters and we have so much more we are going to be bringing you. Hope you are in the mood for a bit of spiffing up around the house. For reference all the Curb Appeal posts can be found on the Curb Appeal page of our blog.

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August 29, 2013 · 5:09 pm

Painting, Staining, Updating, Renovating and Tons of Projects To Be Featured In Mommy Ramblings’ New Series!!!

I am so excited to announce that Mommy Ramblings will be debuting a brand new series of posts. Our first one will be Curb Appeal. Curb Appeal is going to highlight great DIY projects big and small the homeowner can do to give their home a face-lift and increase its value.

Some projects we will be featuring in the series will be:

Painting tired, faded vinyl shutters
Painting and changing the look of brass exterior lighting
Painting and Staining projects
Landscaping

We will then have other series featuring interior fixes, decorating, painting, interior lighting upgrades and more. The posts will run with the main posts but will have their own page so they can be referenced easily. We hope you will enjoy this new addition to our blog and we will do our best to give you step by step instructions, full product information and more to help you recreate what you see.