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The “Buzz” at Kohl’s This Summer + Giveaway (Closed)
Hey Peeps! Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3 premieres in June, but Woody and Buzz are already making their debut at Kohl’s Department Stores with exclusive Toy Story books and plush toys for just $5 each. You can feel good about buying these great books and plush characters through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids program because 100 percent of the net profit goes to children’s health and education initiatives nationwide. This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the program. Since its inception Kohl’s Cares for Kids has raised more than $150 million.
Kohl’s Cares for Kids earmarks net profits for initiatives such as injury prevention, immunizations and education programs for diabetes, asthma and childhood obesity, among others. The program was created as a commitment to the communities we serve. Every day, Kohl’s directs time, effort and funding toward children’s health and education. In fact, 100% of the net profits from the sale of Kohl’s Cares for Kids merchandise will be donated to support children’s health and education initiatives nationwide.
Snuggle up for story time with this Disney’s “Toy Story” characters in plush form with Buzz Lightyear, Rex, and Woody! You can also snag Toy Story and Toy Story 2 and get set to travel to infinity and beyond! Your little one will love these Disney story books.
In addition to the Toy Story merchandise, Top Secret Restaurant Recipes is also available at Kohl’s now for only $5 through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids program. Enjoy that famous food from a select restaurant and make a positive difference in the lives of children.
The plush toys are very well made and have held up from all the rough-housing with our two young boys. They are a pretty good size for just $5! The books are hardback which make them perfect for the younger guys. Our older daughter is just finishing the first grade and reading really well and she enjoys reading the books.
Giveaway
I will be giving away a prize pack containing :
- Buzz
- Woody
- Rex
- Toy Story Books
- Top Secret Restaurant Recipes book
How to Enter
Just leave me a comment telling me your favorite Toy Story character!
Extra Entries Available
After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for additional entries. Make sure you leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Each counts as one extra entry unless noted otherwise.
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This giveaway will end on June 12th 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.
StarStruck Giveaway (Closed)
Hey Peeps! On June 8th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment releases STARSTRUCK: EXTENDED EDITION on DVD! Pop star Christopher Wilde (Sterling Knight, “Sonny With a Chance”) makes quite the impression on Jessica Olson (Danielle Campbell, “Prison Break”) and her older sister Sara during a routine family vacation. Brandon Mychal Smith (“Sonny With a Chance”) and Chelsea Staub (“JONAS”) also star in this rockin’ DC Original Movie!
StarStruck, a music and adventure-filled romp that hits all the right notes for kids and tweens, tells the story of Jessica Olson (Danielle Campbell, Prison Break) and her older sister Sara (Maggie Castle, Time Traveler’s Wife), who are heading to Hollywood from Kalamazoo, Michigan, on a family trip to visit their grandmother. Sara is obsessed with pop star Christopher Wilde (Sterling Knight, Sonny with a Chance) and hopes to track him down while in California, but Jessica could care less about the stuck-up star and would rather go sightseeing. When the sisters arrive in L.A. Sara takes Jessica on a hunt to find Christopher and a chance meeting with the star sets off a series of comic adventures that feature many of L.A.’s landmark locations. As the sisters sightsee and spend time together, Jessica gets to know the real Christopher and soon their friendship grows. Ultimately Christopher must decide what is more important — being himself or becoming a movie star. Disney Channel stars Brandon Mychal Smith (Sonny With a Chance) and Chelsea Staub (JONAS) also star as Christopher’s loyal best friend and fame- hungry girlfriend, respectively.
Giveaway
I will be giving away (1) copy of StarStruck on DVD!
How to Enter
Just tell me a person you have been Star Struck over!
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This giveaway will end on June 8th 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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Quiznos Kids Eat Free and Gift Card Giveaway (Closed)
I can never choose between the Chicken Carbonara or the Prime Rib and Peppercorn. Mmmmmm… Quiznos. Think all sub sandwiches are equal? Not a chance! Toasting is a wake up call for flavor! Quiznos has been sandwich-toasting fanatics since the first day they opened their doors. Everything — even the Flatbread for their Salads — gets toasty at Quiznos. Their signature toasting style gets you crisp edges, melted cheese, sizzling meat, and warm bread. Heck, if it doesn’t come from Quiznos, it’s gonna leave you cold!
Quiznos recently announced that you can receive one free Quiznos Kidz Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée (Sub, Toasty Torpedo, Chopped Salad or Choose 2) all day, every day!
- Kidz Meals include Kidz Subs, Sammies & Pizzas
- Offer is valid for children ages 12 and under (child must be present)
Here is a picture of the menu that shows the items that your kiddos can chomp on. Just forget about the price though
Giveaway
I will be giving away (3) $15 gift cards to 3 different winners!
How to Enter
Just leave a comment telling me what your favorite menu item is over at Quiznos.
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This giveaway will end on May 31st 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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Motor Oil Matters (Closed)
Most people say that change is good. Well, I can at least say that changing your oil in your engine is very good. Did you know that in the United States the average age of cars and light trucks on the roads today has reached a record high of 9.4 years? That means it´s more important than ever to take proper care of your vehicle.
With the informative Web site www.MotorOilMatters.org (created by the maker of industry-leading brands Pennzoil and Quaker State) you can easily locate key information about how quality motor oils can help prolong your engine´s life and improve overall efficiency, as well as help answer other questions you may have about motor oil. In addition, the site offers a fun, educational game for you to play called “M.O.M. Knows Best” where you can put your motor mind to the test with an interactive quiz.
Did you know?
- According to a recent survey from the Automotive Service Association, more than 54 percent of customers who take their vehicles for service and repair are women
- Using a high-quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy
- Low-quality oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer´s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle´s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer´s warranty
- Another reason to look to a high-quality motor oil – like Pennzoil and Quaker State – is that it is designed to meet the demands of today´s engines
Giveaway
I will be giving away (1) $35 Jiffy Lube gift card for one lucky winner!
How to Enter
Tell me what you found most interesting at the Motor Oil Matter site.
Extra Entries Available
After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for additional entries. Make sure you leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Each counts as one extra entry unless noted otherwise.
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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 May 22th 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. MotorOilMatters.org and Shell Lubricants provided a gift card and information through MyBlogSpark, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
Mother’s Day at Marshalls and T.J.Maxx
I usually have an extremely hard time finding my wife something from the kids and I on Mother’s Day. This year the great people at Marshalls and T.J.Maxx have come to our rescue! Marshalls and T.J.Maxx are the places to find the same designer merchandise as department and specialty stores but for up to 60% less other retail stores.
I went ahead and took my wife on over to Marshalls and then to T.J. Maxx so she could look around and find some things that she really wanted and that she had all the time in the world to find them. My wife is the hardest person to buy for but, I do love being able to get her stuff she really likes. Usually she is also so worried about spending alot of money on things that she likes. Thank goodness that at Marshalls and T.J. Maxx she can find the same designer merchandise but pay the “off-price”. This should be really awesome for every different mother out there.
Here are some of the things that she picked up for Mother’s Day!
Here are some gorgeous shirts she picked up.
I know, I know, but she really likes corn on the grill!
Here’s some great idea’s for every mother on your list!
- For the “Fashion Forward” Mom: If mom is a self-declared fashionista, buy her a new outfit to usher in the spring season. Create a look that highlights some of the great spring trends like a floral-printed dress topped off with blush toned cardigan. If your mom is really cutting edge, tap into the rocker chic look by purchasing a bomber jacket paired with boyfriend jeans. Or, sneak into her closet, find her shoe size and pick up a great pair of designer shoes she won’t be able to resist.
- For the “Home maker”: For the mom who loves to decorate, cook and garden shower her with home staples in the season’s best colors. Be creative by purchasing a decorative frame with your picture already placed inside of it. Table centerpieces and vases are also great gifts. Try a stylish new apron, or a basket full of gourmet foods, oils and spices. Or, pick up a set of colorful gardening tools or decorative watering can and oversized hats for her days in the garden!
- For the “Fitness Fanatic”: For the mom who loves a good work out, high-quality, stylish and low-priced work out gear will be sure to make her both look and feel good while running, doing yoga or even playing tennis. Create a special gift package by pairing the outfit with a pair of sneakers or a yoga mat.
- For the “Mom Who Has Everything”: If Mom is a tricky person to shop for, focus on this season’s hottest item – jewelry. A must have this spring are clear Lucite pieces like rings and bracelets. Cocktail rings or a mixed metal lariat necklaces, are also a great gift if you are stumped on what to get mom. Or, just get her a gift card….so she can spend the day shopping and picking out her favorite things!
I hope some of these ideas will help some of you out with the Mother in your life. If not before, then as an “I’m sorry gift” afterward!
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.
NextDayFlyers.com Giveaway (Closed)
We all need stuff in our lives that the majority of us have no idea how to make them such as business cards, menus, greeting cards, post cards, flyers, and even posters. Good thing that the folks at Next Dat Flyers know their stuff and know it well!
About
Next Day Flyers is an online printing company that delivers top-quality printed marketing materials with one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. We specialize in full color printing of custom business cards, brochures, greeting cards, postcards, as well as specialty die cuts and other marketing materials. We believe all businesses, no matter their size, deserve easy access to custom promotional and direct mail material.
Giveaway
The people at Next Day Flyers will be offering (1) winner a $25 printing credit good for anything they offer at www.NextDayFlyers.com
How to Enter
Just leave me a comment telling me what you would use the credit on over at www.NextDayFlyers.com
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This giveaway will end on May 18th 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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Avatar Review
Oh, Avatar. How you have been talked about this year. Some people were excited and yet some people were dreading you. I was one who had been looking forward to you but, did not venture out to the theaters to see you. After hearing about the initial buzz from general movie goers and hardcore critics alike, I felt like I made a good decision about not getting involved with you. When I was notified that I was going to be reviewing you on Blu-Ray, I was worried that I wasn’t going to be able to do you justice. For all the time it had taken to make you, to generate your special effects, create this extravagant world, I started to feel bad that you had spent all of this time to make yourself so awesome and I wouldn’t even give you the time of day. So, I decided to open my heart and let down this wall of stone that had kept us apart and decided to give you that one chance….
After all that was said about the movie, I felt like most of the comments were negative towards it. “Too long”, “unoriginal”, “stupid”, “too racy”, “just like any other movie”, “predictable”, “exactly like that other movie named ______”. In response to these comments after watching the movie on Bluray and, ummmmmm….No. You are all silly. If you think this movie is any of those then I feel sorry for not being able to let go of enough and just enjoy a really great movie. The overall look of the movie is fantastic. There are plants, creatures, animals, surrounding, landscapes, even the atmosphere that just seem to actually take you off-world. Next you have the interesting amount of characters and how each are key to the past, present, and future of the whole world of Pandora. This movie had me so wrapped up in the story that I was on the edge of my recliner pretty much the whole time. Language is a factor in this movie for little ears. Some sort of nudity is present but, it’s not really what you might think.
Ryan’s Rating: 10 out of 10!!
Pros: A great thrilling tale with exquisite characters and a breathtaking environment. Visual stunning.
Cons: All the haters who are trying to ruin the movie experience for you!
Buy It
You can snag your copy of Avatar 
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The 39 Clues Book Giveaway (Closed)
Hey everyone! I have something pretty neat-o to get the kiddos that read in and around your house geared up for some adventure during the summer.
The 39 Clues is a series of adventure books, combining reading, online gaming, and card collecting. Published by Scholastic, the main part of the series consists of ten books about the adventures of siblings Amy and Dan Cahill. They agree to the challenge in their grandmother Grace Cahill’s will and search for 39 clues scattered around the world.
Head on over and check out the video for Book 8 here .
A video has just surfaced that shows reporter William Michaels in an exclusive interview with Gordon Korman, author of Book 8: The Emperor’s Code. Gordon reveals extraordinary information: There are vital hints concealed in the artwork on the cover of Book 8 that could expose the location of the next Clue! Examine the artwork carefully, and your family could find out where the Book 8 Clue is hidden! http://www.the39clues.com/
Giveaway
I will be running a giveaway of the first two books of the series in commemoration of the release of book 8 that came out on April 6, 2010. It will be up to you to catch up but, at least I can giveaway the first two!
- (2) winners will receive (2) autographed book sets for Book #1 The Maze of Bones & Book #2 One False Note
How to Enter
Leave a comment on who these books would be for in your life!
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This giveaway will end on May 13th 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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The Great Mouse Detective
I’m just going to say it now. One of my definite choices in my top 5 Disney movies of all time is the Great Mouse Detective. Growing up, Basil of Baker Street was my first introduction into the world of the detective genre. I knew of Basil before I had even ever heard of Sherlock Holmes. This movie was also set in England and I was always very intrigued of how all of the characters sounded and acted.
When talented toymaker Hiram Flaversham is mousenapped, his winsome daughter Olivia turns to the most famous mouse detective of them all, Basil of Baker Street. Accompanied by his assistant and confidante, Dr. David Q. Dawson, Basil uncovers a villainous plot by the “slimy, contemptible sewer rat” Dr. Ratigan to replace Moustoria, Queen of Mice, with a look-alike robot and take control of the entire rodent population of London. Based on Eve Titus’s book Basil of Baker Street, The Great Mouse Detective channels the spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous creation into a richly animated, Sherlock Holmsian tale set in Victorian-era London’s underground mouse kingdom.
I was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of The Great Mouse Detective: Mystery in the Mist Edition on DVD. When I put this movie in the kids were really caught off guard. The movie starts off with a bang and sets up the rest of the movie with kind of a scary intro with a kidnapping. My 4 year old, who generally doesn’t sit still for anything, sat through the whole movie and then asked to watch it again at bedtime. The only real time that they got a little worried and a tad bit freaked out was when the Vincent Price voice acted “Ratigan” shows his true despicable vermin side.
Features
- So You Think You Can Sleuth? — An animated look at the history of detective work, complete with a crime-solving puzzle for the entire family.
- The Making Of “The Great Mouse Detective”
- “The World’s Greatest Criminal Mind” Sing-Along Song
Ryan’s Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: One of the greatest villains of all time is in this film. I love the evil transition of refined professor to an enraged alley RAT!
Cons: I just wish they would have released it on Blu-Ray!
Buy It
Get your copy of The Great Mouse Detective (Mystery in the Mist Edition)
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Review
Usually re-makes or new adaptations of older shows or movies make me cringe in fear and squirm in embarrassed discomfort. What is even worse than a bad take on a show? THE SEQUEL to that re-launch! I admit that when I heard years ago that there was going to be a CG film about Alvin and the Chipmunks I got worried. I thought that it would kill the decades of history that these rodents had established as them being some top-notch entertainers in the music realm. I finally saw Alvin and the Chipmunks and I really enjoyed the movie immensely. From the familiarity of the characters, the solid story elements, and the music this movie settled up all warm and cozy in a little rodent section of my heart.
Years later, along came Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. I was really hesitant about this one. I didn’t know what direction they were going to head with the franchise to keep my attention, let alone millions of others. After watching it though, several things were done right to keep the squeak alive. New family members, new environment, old friends, new songs, The Chipettes, old enemies! Everything was here to have a successful follow-up to a very successful franchise!
For more Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel fun, go to www.MunkYourself.com now to create your own munk! The website will include many new updates that are sure to make you party like a munk-star, including 2 brand-new games — “Dance to the Beat” and “Munk Mic” — as well as the ability to generate a munked audio-recording of your voice which can be downloaded as a ringtone.
Features
Disc One:
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Blu-ray
- Munking History: 50 Years of Chipmunk Mischief, Mayhem & Music
- Munk Music Machine
- Meet the Chipettes
- Rockin’ Rising Stars
- Music Mania
- Meet the Stuffies
- Shake Your Groove Thing! with Rosero
- Music Videos & Sing-Alongs “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” “We Are Family,” “Shake Your Groove Thing”
- Music Videos: (“You Really Got Me” featuring Honor Society & “The Song” featuring Queensberry)
- A-l-v-i-n-n-n-n!!! Album Maker
- Live Lookup
- Music In A Nutshell: Song Trivia
- The Chipmunks: Behind the Squeaking
- A-NUT-omy of a Scene
Disc Two
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel feature film
Disc Three
Digital Copy
Ryan’s Rating 7.5 out of 10
Pros: Great sequel, great new characters, good storyline.
Cons: Not enough Dave!
Buy It
You can pick up your copy of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 
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