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Madeline’s Christmas & Other Wintery Tales
By the middle of the month of December the kiddos have pretty much seen every Holiday movie out there. Some are the same ol’ ones and some are just way too over played. Luckily this year we stumbled across Madeline’s Christmas & Other Wintery Tales. Inspired by the beloved classic books that introduced us to a dozen delightful girls who live in an old house in Paris covered with vines, Madeline’s Christmas & Other Wintery Tales is full of spirited seasonal fun.
Snow! Santa! And holidays galore! From Ludwig Bemelmans best-selling childrens books comes little Madeline and her wintery adventures with her dog Genevieve, her loyal friends from Miss Clavels class and next-door neighbor Pepito!
Five Brilliantly Fun Adventures, Including:
- Madelines Winter Vacation
- Madeline And Santa
- Madeline At The North Pole
- Madelines Holiday With Mr. Grump
- Madeline And The Ice Skates
Ryan’s Rating: 7 out of 10!!
Pros: This movie kept my kids quiet and intrigued for 2 1/2 hours!
Cons: You talk with a french accent afterwards for 2 1/2 hours.
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Jimmy Stone’s Ghost Town Giveaway
Listen to the Scott Neumyer Interview
It’s not too often that I actually have the time to sit down in a big comfy chair, grab a warm beverage, enjoy the quiet, and dive into a new novel. I have three freakin’ kids and I usually can’t even go to the bathroom without being bombarded by questions, wants, or refills. So, it is good that we can now get books on the go. One novel that was brought to my attention was “Jimmy Stone’s Ghost Town” by Scott Neumyer. An intriguing yet mysterical romp into the world of Jimmy Stone. (You like that new word?) Here is a little more about the book and it’s author.
About the Book
For Jimmy Stone, life in “Boredsylvania” has been pretty tough. His mom’s died, his dad’s completely checked out, and he spends his days running from the Coogan Boys, the local bullies. It isn’t long, however, before “Boredsylvania” gets a lot more exciting. With his new friend, David and his dog, Trex, by his side, Jimmy discovers that the woods beyond his backyard hold the key to a world he could never even imagine. Soon, he ends up in Ghost Town, where he’s greeted by his ghost guide, Gasp, and receives an ominous prophecy.
One thing for each day.
Seven things you must find.
Or else they all will pay!
Suddenly Ghost Town becomes as scary as it sounds, and Jimmy Stone realizes that he’s in way over his head.
About the Author
Scott Neumyer currently lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter. He is a writer, publicist, and photographer who has over ten years experience in online PR & marketing. He also worked three years as a Media Buyer for a major national film distributor. Scott has appeared in Wanted Undead or Alive: Vampire Hunters and Other Kick-Ass Enemies of Evil (Citadel Press August 2010). He has also been published online and in print in presitigious magazines such as McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Pindeldyboz, and Hobart Pulp. He is a pop culture geek through and through and loves all things bacon. Find him online atwww.scottwrites.com and www.whoisjimmystone.com. You can reach him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/scottneumyer and Facebook at www.facebook.com/scott.neumyer
Where to buy
Jimmy Stone’s Ghost Town is available now on Amazon.com (http://amzn.to/jimmystone) where readers can download the novel for the Amazon Kindle, as well as on all available Kindle apps on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and many other mobile devices. It is also available to download on B&N’s nook (http://bit.ly/jimmystonebn), as well as in many other formats on Smashwords.com (http://bit.ly/jimmystoneonsmashwords).
Giveaway
Three (3) winners will receive
- A copy of Jimmy Stone’s Ghost Town via Amazon
How to Enter
Tell me a character in a story that really creeped you out.
Extra Entries Available
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This giveaway will end on January 4th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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Winners!
Two giveaways have ended and the winners are….
The winner of the Tassimo T20 is….
#173 Angela Winesburg!
The winner of the Powermat set is…
#9 Stephen
Congrats to all of the winners and thank you all for entering!
Love Those Little Fockers Giveaway (Closed)
If the first movie “Meet the Parents” wasn’t enough, a couple of years later “Meet the Fockers” came out and I thought that these two very uncomfortable comedies could not get any better. The way Ben Stiller made so many mistakes to try to impress Robert Deniro in these movies. My wife has a hard time watching this series, but does smile when I mention their names. Now, all of the cast return in “Little Fockers” and it is going to be a hoot. I think we may enjoy this movie even more because of the arrival of children into their family and see what all transpires between all of these zany characters. Little Fockers comes out in theaters on December 22.
Synopsis
The test of wills between Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) and Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) escalates to new heights of comedy in the third installment of the blockbuster series—Little Fockers. Laura Dern, Jessica Alba and Harvey Keitel join the returning all-star cast for a new chapter of the worldwide hit franchise.
Synopsis
It has taken 10 years, two little Fockers with wife Pam (Polo) and countless hurdles for Greg to finally get “in” with his tightly wound father-in-law, Jack. After the cash-strapped dad takes a job moonlighting for a drug company, however, Jack’s suspicions about his favorite male nurse come roaring back.
When Greg and Pam’s entire clan—including Pam’s lovelorn ex, Kevin (Owen Wilson)—descends for the twins’ birthday party, Greg must prove to the skeptical Jack that he’s fully capable as the man of the house. But with all the misunderstandings, spying and covert missions, will Greg pass Jack’s final test and become the family’s next patriarch…or will the circle of trust be broken for good?
Giveaway
Three (3) winners will receive
- Little Fockers Prize Pack
- T-shirt
- Hat
- Fleece Blanket
- “Little Focker” Baby Onesie (not pictured)
- Umbrella
How to Enter
Tell me which character you are rooting for Greg or Jack.
Extra Entries Available
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- Subscribe to Daddy Digest by reader or email.
- Like me on my Facebook Fan Page.
- Follow Daddy Digest on Twitter AND Tweet about the giveaway. Leave the URL to the Tweet in your comment. You can tweet once a day, but remember to leave the URL to each tweet.
This giveaway will end on December 29th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.
Thomas the Tank Engine Giveaway (Closed)
Thomas the Tank Engine has been a part of my kids lives in the past couple of years in the form of the television series. They aren’t too obsessed to the point where that they have to have every incarnation of these famous tank engines, but they really love the show. I think it is a great property that teaches many values and lessons in ways that that the kiddos can relate too…not that they are trains…but with the situations that occur.
About
Thomas & Friends has been making tracks to great destinations for over 65 years with classic stories of adventures from the railways on the Island of Sodor. The #1 blue engine and his friends invite children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. As children embark for fun and excitement with their engine friends, adventures unfold that lead to timeless life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation.
Thomas the Tank is one of six properties nominated for the award that honors a property that had the greatest success in spreading its brand throughout the industry. The 2011 winner will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held before the start of American International Toy Fair on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. This is the first time voting for TIA’s “Toy of the Year” categories will be open to the public.
If you guys could do Thomas a favor and head on over to the Toy of the Year site and choo-choose him as the property of the year I bet he would really appreciate it.
Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a Thomas prize pack that includes: a small Thomas toy, a Thomas DVD and book, and a Thomas viewfinder!
How to Enter
Tell me what your favorite childhood TV show was.
Extra Entries Available
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- Follow Daddy Digest on Twitter AND Tweet about the giveaway. Leave the URL to the Tweet in your comment. You can tweet once a day, but remember to leave the URL to each tweet.
This giveaway will end on December 28th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.
The Sims 3
Are you still scrambling to get the perfect game for that special gamer on your shopping list? I’m going to let you all in on a title that I have been into for almost a decade now..The Sims. I started playing The Sims in my younger years and have played pretty much every incarnation of the series since then. I have enjoyed the most of them (one of them not so much), but I truly dig the Sims 3.
It might seem crazy to play a game that simulates life. Most people ask those of us that play them “why do you play a simulation game? Can’t you just live your life and experience all of that stuff?” Look…I can’t become a rockstar in a matter of days, I can’t become a mayor by holding a hot dog party at the local community garden, and I can’t turn a whole slew of ghosts on someone’s house and scare the living urination out of them. I really do think this game is a good fit for someone who is a casual player that would want to pick it up and have fun in a different world than their own.
In The Sims 3 players create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires, and control their lives within a living gameworld. To a large extent this has been the case in previous console based The Sims games, but things are taken several steps further in this release. The Sims 3 features Sim creation functionality that is essentially the same as players enjoy on the PC platform, with the only appreciable difference being that the interface is optimized for game controller use. Players also enjoy improved and easy movement throughout the game by way of the standard controller layout, using the analog stick to move your Sims and the D-Pad for motions in the up/down directions in 3D space. Additional features include the ability to connect to the Sims Store and the greater online Sims community to share your creations and download content from other players around the world, without leaving your game, and the inclusion of life cycles and lifetime wishes, that can lead to ultimate happiness for Sims, if fulfilled.
Another major addition to the series in this release is the inclusion of the concept of Karma. The Sims 3 allows players can unlock all-new Karma Powers and unleash them on your Sims. These can be used to help your Sims get lucky with the power of “rapid romance”, bless them with “instant beauty” or at the opposite end of things, curse them with the “instant enemy.” Use these powers wisely, because they may have unexpected results. Either way, as you guide your Sims through life The Sims 3 allows you to complete opportunities to unlock items and rewards like never before.
- Create any Sim you can imagine and give them unique personalities! Fine-tune your Sims’ appearances and create millions of different personalities. Make them evil, romantic, paranoid, kleptomaniacs, or a mix of something completely different.
- Build and Customize! Build the ultimate home for your Sims, improve your town with building upgrades, and more.
- Unlock all-new Karma Powers. Wield the ultimate control over your Sims, giving them wealth, beauty, and love, or take it all away with the click of a button.
- Control your Sims’ destinies. Choose whether or not to fulfill your Sims’ destinies by making their wishes come true or letting their dreams die. Will your Sims be rock stars, world leaders, or expert thieves? It’s up to you.
- Build and share online! Connect to share your creations and download content from other players around the world, without ever leaving your game.
- Complete Challenges to earn rewards. Face short and long term challenges and reap rewards. Connect and share your achievements with your friends.
Ryan’s Rating: 9.5 out of 10!!
Pros: Jump in and do all of the stuff you can’t do in real life.
Cons: The game doesn’t start you off with a billion dollars.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
Astonishing X-Men: Gifted Motion Comic
Here is something for that geek that you have on your list that your not sure what to get them. I have read the entire run of the series in trade paperback form and seeing the pages of the story that I read come to life is really gnarly. Remaining true to the heritage of panel-by-panel graphic storytelling, boasting groundbreaking graphics, sensational soundscapes and, of course, the explosiveness of the Mighty Marvel Universe, here comes the all-new, all-awesome Marvel Knights animation series.
Dream-team creators Joss Whedon (TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and John Cassaday (Planetary, Captain America) present the explosive, all-new flagship X-Men series – marking a return to classic greatness and the beginning of a brand-new era for the X-Men! Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of “astonishing” the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the “mutant cure” reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally – and some unexpected adversaries – tipping the scales!
Gifted is the first 6 episodes of the Astonishing X-Men – Gifted 3-part series and you can snag Astonishing X-Men – Gifted
Ryan’s Rating: 7 out of 10!!
Pros: Easy access and good introductory way to introduce someone to the comic realm.
Cons: You gotta wait for the continuation of the story arc.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
Holiday Gift Guide – Atari’s Greatest Hits
I know a huge bunch of you out there have kids big and small to still buy for this holiday season. It seems like everything my kids want for Christmas has to do with video games.This is another chance to give them something that is fun and retro at the same time. Like I have said before I never played an Atari system growing up. My parental units were not big fans of the video games and when I finally got my paws on a system it was in the Nintendo family. So, it is really good to experience these games finally.
Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 delivers 50 iconic Atari games to the Nintendo DS. The compilation game simply gives you the best of Atari’s arcade and 2600 games. With 50 all-time favorites including Pong, Asteroids, Centipede and Missile Command and available single cartridge multiplayer, the fun never ends. For those who love the classic gaming experience, this handheld breakthrough is sure to guarantee hours of fun on the go.
- 50 games including 3 Atari 2600 games never before seen in a compilation
- Multiplayer available for all head-to-head games using both single and multi-card
- Original box, cabinet art
- Hours of all your favorite classic games
- Play anywhere, any time on the DS
- Test your video game knowledge with the Atari trivia test! Also check out the original arcade cabinets, game manuals, advertisements, and other memorabilia!
- Play the actual military training prototype commissioned by the US Army, never before released to the public!
Ryan’s Rating: 6 out of 10!!
Pros: Classic games with classic controls.
Cons: The games are fricken hard to me though.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
Winners!
I have the names of more winners…….
The winners of the Millennium Falcon owners manual are…..
#36 Kimberly, #19 Angie, and #47 Nicole L !
The winners of the Opposite Day giveaway are…..
#39 Shawna, #19 LadyFidza, #27 lilshuga2001!
All winners have 48 hours to respond and thanks to all that entered!
Tassimo T20 Brewbot Giveaway
Just in time for the Holiday’s the amazing peeps over at Bosch are letting me give to you a Tassimo T20 Brewbot. This sweet little number makes coffee, tea, cappuccino, latte, crema, esspresso and hot cocoa. Makes drinks in about 1 minute. Includes and exclusive flow–through water heater for faster, quieter, brewing so you won’t wake anyone up and they come drink all of your goodies.
Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a Tassimo T20 Brewbot valued at $129.99!
How to Enter
Tell me which brand of T Discs you would most likely get from this page.
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- Like Tassimo on their Facebook Fan Page.
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This giveaway will end on December 15th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.
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