Win a Stay at the George Washington Inn in DC!

May 20, 2016 by 6 Comments

Have you read about what a great time we had staying at the George Washington Inn in DC recently?  If not, please head over and check out the review now.

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One of you can win aone night stay* at the George Washington Inn in D*Certain restrictions apply. This award is not combinable with other offers and is non-transferable. The award must be consumed by June 30, 2017 and is subject to availability. Black out dates apply.

Please use the RC form below in order to enter- good luck!  Ends June 23, 2016.
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#CuriousGeorgeonHulu (And WIN a Prize Package!)

April 27, 2016 by 56 Comments

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Your favorite monkey is swinging into your home. All 9 seasons of Curious George, as well as the animated film Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, are now streaming only on Hulu. As with all Kids programming on Hulu, Curious George streams commercial-free.

Hulu is THE streaming destination for the best of TV, and a great selection of films! Plus, you can stream almost anywhere, on any device, including gaming consoles, set-top boxes, tablets, mobile phones, and more. Visit Hulu.com to start a free 1-month trial which is only available for a limited time.

Series Synopsis

Curious George is an animated series based on the popular books by Margret and H.A. Rey. Aimed at preschool viewers (ages three to five), the goal of the series is to inspire children to explore science, engineering, and math in the world around them. And what better guide is there for this kind of exploration than the world’s most curious monkey?

About Curious George

All nine seasons of “Curious George” starring the sweet but mischievous monkey — more than 100 episodes in all — are now available only on Hulu.

For nearly 65 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Now George is ready for his next big adventure! Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H.A. Rey, the series expands George’s world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each of the half-hour episodes includes two animated stories followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math, and engineering in the world around them.

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One (1) winner receives:

  • 6-month Hulu gift subscription
  • Curious George Youth Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

Please feel free to enter using the RC form below.  Good luck!  Ends May 16, 2016.
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#PeanutsMovieNight with @FHEInsiders and WIN The Movie! @FoxHomeEnt #PeanutsInsiders

April 11, 2016 by 41 Comments

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What better way to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip and the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas, then with a new Peanuts movie?  This movie was released on Nov 6, 2015 and is a wonderful entry in the Peanuts movie catalogue.

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The Peanuts movie is a 3D computer animated film which follows the story of Charlie Brown and his perpetual bad luck- especially with females, in particular the Little Red Haired Girl.  Throughout the movie, Charlie Brown tries in vain to be the best and does anything to gain her attention from magic tricks to dancing and even academics.  But in the end, the Little Red Haired Girl sees Charlie Brown as the selfless, caring boy he is. Instead of silly attempts to gain her attention, all he had to do was be himself.

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As the story of Charlie Brown progresses, there is of course a story of Snoopy and Woodstock as they go through their imaginary fighting of the Red Baron, and Snoopy’s own love interest, Fifi.  The two stories weave together nicely, bringing the whole crew of Peanuts characters into the mix nicely as well.  My son liked this movie very much, and has watched it more then a few times now.  The animation style was new and modern, while still keeping the same Peanuts feel we all know and love as well.

We had a great time watching the movie as a family, and we know you will love it as well.

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One of you can win your own DVD gift box set- feel free to enter using the RC form below. Ends April 19, 2016.  Good luck!
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WIN Adorable NAOT Shoes or Boots

January 21, 2016 by 88 Comments

With the weather outside quite frightening- and good grief, it’s freezing!- you want shoes that are warm and comfortable, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want to look cute as well.   NAOT makes some adorable shoes, boots, and warm-weather-wear like sandals ( I know, can you even remember warm weather right now?) for anything Mother Nature might throw your way, or what climate you might happen to live in or travel to.

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I’ve recently been sent the NAOT VISTOSO, and I have to say I really like them.  Here is what I had to say from my review-

“When you are ready to head indoors, and need something a little less “outdoorsy” but still ready for winter festivities, the NAOT VISTOSO will be your go to boot. Zipping up the side, this ankle boot is too cute with a little bow across it (ready for the holidays!) It is padded for extra comfort, and has a memory foam footbed. As you wear it, the bottom bed and microfiber molds to your foot, making it more and more comfortable as you go along. The heel is sturdy, the sole is flexible, and you won’t feel like you are doing a balancing act all evening. These are boots you won’t feel the need to kick off quickly. Get them at http://naot.com or Amazon for about $200.”

Want to get a pair of your own?  I suggest you do, right away.  You can also enter to win a pair here, your options should you win are listed below-

http://www.simonsshoes.com/products/naot-vistoso

Please feel free to enter using the RC form below.  A winner will be chosen at random on Feb. 17, 2016.  Good luck!

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Win Kung Fu Panda and Kung Fu Panda 2 on Blu Ray #PandaInsiders

January 15, 2016 by 42 Comments

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Relive the awesomeness of everyone’s favorite martial artsloving panda and the Furious Five in Kung Fu Panda and Kung Fu Panda 2, from the studio that brought you How To Train Your Dragon and Home. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release the two films with new extras on Digital HD December 15 and Blu-ray™ and DVD January 5 with a bonus disc of new content.

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In DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda, Jack Black is perfect as the voice of Po, a noodleslurping dreamer who must embrace his true self – fuzzy flaws and all – in order to become the Dragon Warrior. With groundbreaking animation and high-kicking humor, the Oscar-nominated Kung Fu Panda is delightful entertainment for the whole family.

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Black reprises his role as Po in Kung Fu Panda 2, the fiercely funny Academy Awardnominated sequel. In his biggest challenge since becoming the Dragon Warrior, Po must lead his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five, on a mission of epic proportions to defeat his most threatening rival yet!

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The Kung Fu Panda franchise features the all-star voice talents of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Michelle Yeoh, Danny McBride and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

The re-release of these films will include exciting new bonus features for the whole family to enjoy, including an all-new 22 minute animated adventure, “Secret of the Scroll,” and an exclusive sneak peek of DreamWorks Animation Kung Fu Panda 3.

One of you can win these 2 movies.  Just use the RC form at the bottom if you’d like to enter.  Good luck- ends Feb 14, 2016. Good luck!
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WIN Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Blu-ray #ScorchInsiders

December 5, 2015 by 49 Comments

Disclosure- I am a member of the Fox Home Insiders. I will receive the same DVD.  All info was provided to me, all opinions are my own. For more information, see “I Disclose”.

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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

The Maze was just the beginning. After the harrowing adventure of escaping the maze, the Gladers find themselves right in the center of an epic mystery in MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS. There’s more action, more excitement and more spectacular effects in this thrilling new chapter of the epic Maze Runner saga by James Dashner.

They may have escaped from the Maze, but Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers now face a greater challenge: searching for clues about the secret organization known as WCKD. Their journey leads them to the Scorch, a desolate wasteland filled with unimaginable dangers. The mystery deepens at every turn as the Gladers work together to discover their purpose and battle to survive in this must-see, electrifying adventure!

Real Gladers are in line for the greatest of presents this winter, as the MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS Ultimate Fan Edition on Blu-ray includes an exclusive, 24-page printed comic-book with two new prequel stories from BOOM! Comics. In addition, two hours of thrilling bonus content, including deleted and extended scenes will take fans further behind-the-scenes of the suspense and action-packed journey through the Scorch and more!

Check out this fun game to play while you watch-

pic5One of you can win your own copy, feel free to enter using the RC form below.  Good luck!  Ends Dec. 30, 2015.
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Win an iPad Mini Pre Loaded with @FlareKids app

October 10, 2015 by 103 Comments

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One of you can win a great prize- an iPad mini, pre-loaded with the fun and family friendly Flare Kids app. If you haven’t read my review on the app, please do so here.  It’s a fun app that lets kids watch movies and shows, without mom and dad needing to worry about them getting into trouble with it.

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Please feel free to enter the giveaway, using the RC form below.  In order to enter, you will need to answer a question from the review, so make sure you read it before you enter.  Ends Oct. 31, 2015. Good luck!

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Win MUTTS Prize Pack

September 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment

The treasured characters in the MUTTS comics have a special charm to kids and adults of all ages. The friendship, warmth, and humor between characters that are seemingly unlikely matches create a special dynamic that will warm your heart. The graphic novel style collection of the MUTTS diaries introduces some of the cast members through a variety of their most popular comic strips.

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With winter on the way, there could not have been a better time to open up this book, so I was very excited to get my hands on a copy of The Mutts Winter Diaries, the second Mutts collection for kids! If you are a fan of MUTTS, you will love this collection. It, of course, has all of our favorite characters – Shtinky Puddin’, Sourpuss, Guard Dog, Bip and Bop, and even Crabby. The strips that McDonnell uses for this collection are quirky and thought provoking, perfect for inspiring children to care for animals and their environment.

Patrick McDonnell created the comic strip MUTTS, which now appears in over 700 newspapers in 20 countries. MUTTS has been described by Peanuts creator Charles Schulz as “One of the best comic strips of all time.” McDonnell has received numerous awards for this strip, including the National Cartoonists Society’s highest honor, The Reuben, for Cartoonist of the Year.

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MUTTS also won awards for its environmental and animal advocacy: two Genesis Awards from The Ark Trust, The HSUS Hollywood Genesis Award for Ongoing Commitment, the PETA Humanitarian Award, and a Sierra Club award, all for good reason. We love the awareness the author brings to shelter animals and animals that are tied up outdoors. It is such a great life lesson and the MUTTS diaries make it an easy transition into teaching our kids about how to treat animals.

McDonnell’s website, MUTTScomics.com, promotes his animal- and earth-friendly philosophy. Consistent with McDonnell’s concern for the environment, all of the MUTTS books are printed on recycled paper. So not only do you get a great, heart-warming book, but you get to feel great about it too!

We think that you will love The Mutts Winter Diaries as much as we did, and we want to give you a chance to get your very own copy of the book, as well as a special Comics sleepshirt.

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