Monthly Archives: May 2012

May 31, 2012 · 12:50 am

Disney’s, “John Carter” on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Review & Giveaway!!!

 

A Warrior On Earth Becomes a Hero On Mars

 

 

New On Disney Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D™, HD Digital, DVD,

and On-Demand June 5th

 

“A Visual Marvel”

 

Steven Weintraub, Collider.com

Disney brings to life an iconic hero, John Carter, in a visually stunning new world with heart-pounding action. The heroic epic adventure “John Carter” arrives on Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D™, HD Digital, DVD and On-Demand June 5, 2012, just in time for Father’s Day!  

As a warrior lost on Earth, John Carter is magically transported to Mars, where the fate of the planet and its people ultimately rest in his hands.  With surprising new powers, and epic battles, he rises to become the man he is meant to be and the hero he truly is.

From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton (Best Animated Film, WALL•E, 2008) “John Carter” is a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who’s inexplicably transported to Mars and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It’s a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. Stunning special effects, great characters and villains — and complete with extraordinary bonus features — “John Carter” is a heroic and inspirational adventure that will thrill audiences beyond imagination.

This ambitious and unforgettable screen adaptation of the classic novel “A Princess of Mars” by Edgar Rice Burroughs, stars heart-throb Taylor Kitsch (“Friday Night Lights,” “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) in the title role, Lynn Collins (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “The Number 23”) as Dejah Thoris, Willem Dafoe (“The English Patient,” “Spider Man”) as Tars Tarkas, and Dominic West (“300,” “The Wire”) as Sab Than. The screenplay is written by Stanton, Mark Andrews and Michael Chabon.

 


 

Our Thoughts:

I don’t know who was more excited to see the John Carter Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack that we received for review, my husband or my kids.  From a glance at the box cover they were captivated.  It was quickly passed around and they could not wait to view it.  I will admit It even looked appealing to me and I am not a big science fiction fan.  The movie is full of very cool special effects and is an epic adventure filled with acts of bravery and great discovery, feats of love and compassion, and plenty of mystery that had us all captivated.

John is thrust into conflict on Barsoom, Mars and it has all the elements you want in a great adventure film like this.  He has the country of Helium to save, evil to battle by the name of Sab Than, love to discover with a Mars Princess, Dejah of Helium and aliens called Tharks who become his friends and help him to save Helium.  After defeating evil he finds himself back on Earth where he spends years and his wealth trying to get back to Mars and to reunite with his wife.  I won’t spoil the end for you by telling you what happens because I would be pretty annoyed if someone did that to me.  So you will just have to watch for yourself.

2-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD)

Suggested Retail Prices:                 

2-Disc Combo Pack = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada               

Feature Run Time:  132 minutes

Ratings: U.S.: PG-13 / Canada: PG (bonus material is not rated)

The Giveaway:

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May 29, 2012 · 10:34 pm

PBS, WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power DVD Review & Giveaway!!!

WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power DVD

Description

WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power, also includes A World Without WordGirl

  • WordGirl and her sidekick Captain Huggy Face fight the good fight against dastardly villains and bad vocabulary in this thrilling collection!WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power – There’s a new super hero in town! Miss Power has come to the city along with her sidekick, Colonel Giggle Cheeks. But is Miss Power really a super hero–or a super villain? She uses mean words against others and is a certified bully! Will WordGirl be able to defeat Miss Power without sinking to her level and save the city?A World Without WordGirl – When Becky’s most amazing birthday party ever gets interrupted one too many times, she wishes for a WordGirl-free world. But then, she realizes her wish has come true. What has she done–!

    Learning Elements… This DVD introduces 16 new vocabulary words and reinforces their meanings in a variety of fun and interesting contexts. Words featured include obligation, enchanted, unusual, ploy and more! WordGirl enriches vocabulary skills, fosters better reading comprehension and instills a love of language in all children.

    Special Features include…
    – Interactive Games
    – Video Shorts
    – Coloring Pages

    This DVD features subtitles in English (SDH)

 

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· 1:20 am

Blast Zone, Ultra Croc Inflatable Water Park Review!!! Exclusive Discount Codes!!!

You may remember our review of the Blast Zone Hang Ten we did a few months ago.  We love that inflatable so when we had the chance to review the huge Ultra Croc Inflatable Water Park we were ecstatic.  It arrived quickly and was very easy to unpack and set up.  All we had to do was unroll the inflatable and then hook the blower up, plug the blower in and voila, we were up and ready to attach the water hoses and sprayers.  It was pretty easy for my husband to attach them and they have multiple velcro fasteners to hold the hose and sprayer heads on securely.  We were also able to just leave them attached and deflate and inflate time and again.  We have used in multiple times in the few days we have had it.  I like that the hose tubing is clear so you can see that it is clean and if there was ever an obstruction.

This inflatable has three separate pools, 3 slides, a climbing wall and that all equals a tremendous amount of fun on a hot day.  My three-year old climbs the wall no problem and there are lots of safety handles for him to use.  They have a blast with this inflatable and we have to literally drag them out when the sun starts going down and they start shivering.  Even then they don’t want to get out.  We never hear that they are tired of it or don’t want to go in.  We simply set it up and start the water in the morning and they are in for the majority of the day.

The quality is great, and we are so glad it has so many commercial features because it is going to hold up very well to the tremendous amount of use it is going to receive.  If you are looking for something super fun to keep the kids active and cool this summer, check out the Blast Zone Ultra Croc Inflatable Water Park or any one of their other great inflatables.  A big thank you to Blast Zone for this incredibly generous and fun review!!!

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The Ultra Croc 13-in-1 Inflatable Water Park takes the Rockin Croc to a new level of Splashing, Sliding, Crawling, Climbing fun! This enormous Water Park Offers fun for kids of all ages. The inflatable beast includes 3 commercial vinyl Slides, 3 commercial vinyl Splash Pools, 2 commercial vinyl Spray Tunnels, and a commercial vinyl Climbing wall!

Adventurers scale this monster inflatable by climbing the back ramp, complete with safety handles, foot holes and a safety platform. From the top, kids choose any of 3 raging water slides to race down:  The 8-foot-long Snout-Slide, The 9.5-foot-long leg-slide, or the 17-foot-long Tail Slide (w/pool).

The most daring explorers will have a blast crawling underneath the Ultra Croc’s Belly, through either of the 2 spray tunnels. Each tunnel is soaked by an overhead sprayer assembly (included), which rains down like a car wash! Parents: There is no longer any need to fight your kids to bathe: The Croc-Wash will clean them for you!

For those who want to chill-out in the 2 Croc Lagoons, these 2 mini swamps are approximately 50 (left) and 75 (right) square feet of  maximal chill-zone!  Inflates in under 2 minutes.  Keeps kids splashing for hours!

Features:

  • 3 Commercial Vinyl Slides
  • 3 Commercial Vinyl Splash Pools
  • 2 Commercial Vinyl Spray Tunnels4 Water Sprayers
  • Commercial Vinyl Climbing Wall
  • Included Fan with GFCI
  • Carrying Case

Dimensions and Capacity:

  • Total Footprint: 21′ Deep x 21′ Wide x 8.25′ High
  • Length of tail slide from top of slide to bottom of slide: 8′
  • Length of tail slide from top of slide to end of tail pool: 17.5′
  • Length of Nose Slide From top of Slide to bottom of slide: 8′
  • Height of slides: Approx 5′
  • Length of foot slide: 9.5′
  • General measurements of 2 splash pools:  Left :9′ x 8.25;   Right 9′ x 5.25′
  • Diameter of tunnels: 28″
  • 4 in Splash Pools
  • 1 Per Slide
  • 1 on Climbing Wall
  • 100 Lbs Per user

About The Blast Zone “Ultra” Line

The Blast Zone line of Ultra inflatables takes our most popular Home-Use inflatables to the Next level. Each Blast Zone Ultra Inflatable is based on inflatables that have proven themselves with years of fun, safety, durability and quality. We have taken these inflatables and made them BIGGER and BETTER, adding additional features, designs, reinforcement and more commercial grade materials.

What do I get?

Each Blast Zone inflatable includes the inflatable unit, a UL approved blower a carrying case, stakes for the blower and stakes for the bouncer. The inflatable unit rolls up to about the size of a medium to large sleeping bag (depending on bouncer). Most of our inflatable toys ship via UPS in one box that includes everything. To set up the bouncer, just unroll it, hook the inflation tube to the blower, turn on the blower and stake it down. The blower runs continuously while kids play, and air escapes through the seams and fabric.

 

 


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May 28, 2012 · 3:03 pm

“The Jungle Bunch,The Movie” DVD Review & Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

MADAGASCAR MEETS HAPPY FEET IN THIS WILDLY ENTERTAINING

JUNGLE ADVENTURE!!!

THE JUNGLE BUNCH

THE MOVIE

AVAILABLE MAY 29, 2012 Exclusively at Wal-Mart
AVAILABLE ON DVD & DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

OVERVIEW:  The Jungle Bunch is a delightful movie about a cute and loveable penguin named Maurice, voiced by Golden Globe® and Emmy®-award winner andNew York Times best-selling children’s author John Lithgow, debuting on DVD & Digital Download on May 29, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

The Jungle Bunch movie is the incredible story of how a Penguin’s egg fell off an Antarctic ice floe and somehow ended up in the jungle.  Adopted and raised by an affectionate tigress, Maurice is totally convinced that he is actually a tiger!  He divides his time between hunting, re-painting his stripes and teaching his own adopted son, Junior the Tiger Fish, his own special brand of hunting techniques.  Maurice, Junior and all their jungle buddies form a happy, go-lucky but rather dysfunctional family.

Ping and Pong, two penguins from Maurice’s native Antarctic village, are in search of “The Great Tiger Warrior” to save their village from an oppressive group of walruses. Their search leads them to Maurice’s jungle home, where they tell him of their plight.  Determined to help, Maurice, joined by Fred, a warthog convinced he lives in a musical; Batricia, the only bat afraid of the dark; Miguel, a more than primate gorilla; and Gilbert, a tarsier afraid to leave his limb, form a team and embark on an adventure they will never forget!

We received The Jungle Bunch, The Movie DVD for review and this movie is great fun for the whole family to watch.  My little ones love the hysterical characters like Maurice, the penguin tiger.  His adorable team of misfit jungle friends provide lots of laughs that will tickle the whole family.  There are 26 funny shorts from “Behind the Scenes” of the Jungle for added entertainment.  If you are looking for a fun, family movie this jungle adventure is a perfect choice!!!

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· 12:01 am

Happy Memorial Day Weekend Everyone and Thank You to our Veterans Past and Present!!!

Hi Everyone!!!  Sorry I have been slacking with the reviews and giveaways but I will make up for it by working to get a lot on this coming week.  I have some great stuff coming up so please be patient with me.  I have been very busy this weekend enjoying family and doing a lot of yard work.  We have so many projects going on here and the threat of rain is putting quite the damper on our outdoor painting and staining projects.  This afternoon I went and picked up all the plants for the garden.  Multiple kinds of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, snap peas, green beans, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, pumpkins, butternut squash, Italian parsley, sweet basil, cilantro, rosemary, Greek oregano, lots of perennials to add to our flower beds, seeds for radishes, and I think that is about it.  I have tons of spearmint, peppermint and lemon balm as they come up every year and lemon balm is impossible to get rid of and spreads like crazy.  Hoping to get everything planted tomorrow if the weather cooperates.

I love going into the garden every day and seeing everything growing and showing the little ones how are vegetables grow.  They came with me tonight and it was so cute because they each had to have a cart and they wanted to help with everything.  Ethan was so cute helping me load all the plants and trays in the car and when we got home in the dark, he was so cute unloading the car with the older boys and making sure all the little plants were safely on the deck until we can plant them.  Luke had to tell everyone he had flowers and plants for Mommy and comment on their carts filled with plants and flowers.

 

I hope you are all enjoying the weekend and the unofficial start of summer.  Remember to take some time and remember the meaning of this holiday weekend.  God Bless all our troops and keep them safe, thank you to all our veterans, and thank you to the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  Happy Memorial Day from Mommy Ramblings!!!


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May 26, 2012 · 12:51 am

Rosie’s How to Sew Doll Clothes Course Review and Giveaway!!!

Thanks to Rosie at Rosie’s Doll Clothes Patterns, I had the amazing opportunity to take her class  on sewing doll clothes for a review on Mommy Ramblings! The class consists of over 120 short video tutorials and 8 free doll clothes patterns that are made to fit the popular 18 inch American Girl dolls.

The video tutorials are super easy to understand for a novice seamstress, they are short and explain pretty much everything you need to know about sewing doll clothes. The provided patterns are straightforward and also easy to use, with video instructions for each pattern that are included free in the class. The free outfit patterns are so cute and fun, not to mention very easy to make, but still giving you that professionally finished look. Using Rosie’s tips, I was able to make some of the outfits fit my smaller Cabbage Patch Kid doll as well as the 18 inch doll. Rosie makes her videos relaxed and slow-paced as she educates you on many techniques and shortcuts for sewing, everything is explained in detail and very thorough so you don’t miss a thing! With the immediate access online class, you have full access to all of the video tutorials on the website for 12 months, giving you plenty of time to learn and review everything at your own pace. All of the videos are divided up into weekly lessons to keep it from being overwhelming. If everything at once is too much, you can sign up for the weekly emails, where new lessons will be emailed to you each week so you can take things slowly. Coming soon there will also be an option to get the whole class sent to you on DVD. What I love about this class, is that if for some reason you didn’t catch something, or don’t remember it later, you can go back and review the video. The quality of the videos was superb, and I never had any problems or glitches from streaming them. You can also make the videos full screen to get a closer look at what she is doing, which can be extremely helpful at times like when the object of the video is small.

This class is great for someone who has never sewn before, who just wants to start simple and sew her own doll clothes, or even an intermediate sewer who wants to learn some cool techniques. I will even admit that a more experienced seamstress like myself can benefit greatly from this course! I haven’t made doll clothes before, and this was a great opportunity for me to learn the aspects that make it differ from sewing adult or kid clothes. I actually learned many skills and shortcuts that I had never dreamt of. I loved how I was able to skip some of the tutorials of things I already knew and go straight to the refreshers and shortcuts I benefited from learning. If you have a daughter who loves her dolls and getting new clothes, this course gives you the opportunity to save so much money by doing it yourself, Rosie makes sewing doll clothes so easy that you’ll wonder why you ever forked over so much money for pre-made doll clothes! With her class, Rosie shows you that anyone can make their own doll clothes, and have fun while doing it! The class would actually be a fantastic gift for an older girl who is interested in sewing and wanting to start small. There are many other cute patterns for sale on the website, even after buying the pattern and fabric, making your own doll clothes is still saving you money on doll clothes!

So I am excited to let you know that Rosie’s Doll Clothes Patterns is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win the entire “How to Sew Doll Clothes” course in their choice of Immediate access or the course delivered by email over 6 weeks. Thank you Rosie’s Doll Clothes Patterns for sponsoring this amazing review and giveaway!!!

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May 25, 2012 · 1:56 am

Lugz, ZROCS-DX Oxford Sneaker Review & Giveaway!!!

We have worked with Lugz before and were thrilled to be able to review another pair of their awesome shoes.  This time my teenage son was the recipient of the review shoes.  We choose the Lugz, ZROCS-DX, they are a casual, sporty oxford sneaker and come in great colors.  My son liked the black, so that’s what we went with.  When they came, he was very happy and really liked them.  He had a few of his friends over and they all remarked that they were really great looking sneakers.  They actually used some different language than that but I am not sure if it is spelled Sic or Sick, either way it meant what I said previously.  They fit great and my son said they were really comfortable.  They are very high quality and features a metallic inset “L” logo on side panel, stylish shoe lace metal hardware and cushioned insole, padded tongue and collar.

ABOUT LUGZ

Lugz the brand Built for the Street has always been an innovator and leader in urban footwear, Lugz first made a name for itself in October of 1993, bringing its first line of boots to market.  Soon Lugz was endorsed by key players from the world of hip hop and has continued to do so through out the years by creating trendsetting styles beyond boots, adding casual shoes and athletics to the mix.  In the fall of 2008 Lugz shot on to the Mixed Martial Arts scene signing its first two MMA fighters, Lyoto Machida and Houston Alexander as endorsers. Machida captured the title of UFC Light Heavyweight Champion as he represented Lugz. Shortly after,  Lugz signed Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.  In 2010 Cain Velasquez became the newest endorser of Lugz; immediately after signing, Cain fought to become UFC World Heavyweight Champion.  Today, 2011,  Lugzcontinues to grow its Team – signing UFC Welterweight Josh Koscheck and UFC Light Heavyweight Phil Davis.

Lugz: Built for the Streets….Your Street our Shoes

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May 23, 2012 · 10:41 pm

The Pout-Pout Fish Book & CD Set Review and Giveaway!!!

Some of you may know that one of the other hats I wear professionally is as a staff writer for a baby and children’s industry trade publication.  I think it compliments my blog very well because we are often the first to get a peek at all the new looks, trends and products well before they are set to launch. Usually we are writing about products or clothing collections that are so new and always a season ahead at least that there is no actual product but look books and the designers photos to work with.  When we review books though, well it is necessary to have them in hand for a thorough review.  Recently I was sent a copy of The Pout-Pout Fish Book & CD Set for an article I was writing.  While I was writing up the book review, I thought this book set would be perfect to share with you and so I contacted the publishers and asked if they would mind me also sharing it with you on our blog and doing a giveaway.  They were all for it, so let’s get on with it shall we?

Little Orphan Annie reminded us that we’re never fully dressed without a smile.  What a great message for children to remember.  A smile goes a long way and is quite contagious.  Gloominess can be contagious too!  It’s no fun to be around someone who is grumpy and frowny all the time.  The Pout- Pout Fish Book & CD Set by Deborah Diesen , is a delightful children’s story about a gloomy pout-pout fish and his cheerful ocean friends who try their hardest to turn his frown upside down.  Dan Hanna’s  vivid illustrations of the frowning fish and his well-meaning friends, really give life to the pages of this inspiring story. The CD is narrated by the very talented Alexander Gould, who was the voice of Nemo in Disney’s iconic Finding Nemo.  The CD also features a read- along track with an underwater tone that lets children know when it is time to turn the page.

Deep in the water, Mr. Fish swims about with his fish face stuck in a permanent pout.  Can his pals cheer him up? Will his pout ever end?  Is there something he can learn from an unexpected friend? 

Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that glum isn’t really his destiny.  Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this fun fish story that is sure to bring smiles and eradicate frowns.  One by one, pout-pout fish is approached by his sea pals to try to do something other than frown.  Ms. Clam tries to give him a pearl of advice and suggests he try smiling  but pout-pout fish gives his standard reply.  “I’m a pout-pout fish with a pout-pout face.  So I spread dreary-wearies all over the place.”  He then slumps down as low as he can go with a Blub, Bluuuub, Bluuuuub  and his infamous frown.  A jellyfish tries and pleads his best but pout-pout fish is the first to confess, he would like to be friendlier but he hasn’t a choice.  With the same old answer he glumly explains that his pout-pout face is for spreading dreary-wearies all over the place.  A squid and an octopus have no luck either in their quest to set the sulking fish straight.  He just gives them the same old answer and sinks slowly to ocean floor.

While pout-pout fish wallows in the dreariness he is sure is his destiny, he sees a fish coming toward him that he has never seen before.  She comes  upon him  in a silent silver shimmer and is a bright and brilliant swimmer.  She approaches Mr. Fish but instead of saying hey, she plants a kiss upon his pout and quickly swims away.  Mr. Fish is astounded in fact he’s aghast and after a blink he speaks at last. “My friends,” says Mr. Fish, “I should have known it all along.  I thought that I was pouty, but it turns out I was wrong.  I’m a kiss-kiss fish with a kiss-kiss face for spreading cheery-cheeries all over the place!” What a wonderful message for children to hear, that sometimes a kiss is all it takes to turn things around.

Deborah Diesen is the bestselling author of The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark.  She has worked as a bookseller and a librarian and now works for a small nonprofit organization, but her greatest joy comes from writing for children.  She lives with her family in Michigan.

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May 22, 2012 · 10:40 pm

OBLO Puzzle Sphere Review & Giveaway!!!

The OBLO is both a tactile and mental toy. As children construct and deconstruct its parts, the OBLO develops motor skills and hand-eye coordination as well as engaging children’s curiousity. As they use both of their hands to manipulate the OBLO, it is also a great preparation for learning to write and draw.

OBLO is the award-winning 3D spherical puzzle that challenges and inspires kids of all ages. OBLO is also an engaging, didactic puzzle ideal for growing minds. It’s a colorful layer of spheres that creates a compelling 3D puzzle.

The initial discovery of its parts happens when the puzzle is taken apart. The challenge is putting the spherical elements back together.

I was so thrilled to be able to review OBLO.  I love puzzles and so does my whole family.  OBLO is so colorful and is so fun.  When my 5-year-old saw it, he happily declared it had to be his because it was green and that is his favorite color.  The object of OBLO is to put the pieces back in a spherical shape after it is taken apart.  It will really keep you working to figure out how to do it.  Fun for everyone!!!

About the Inventor:

Marko Pavlovic was born in 1981 in Zagreb, Croatia. Marko graduated from the University of Zagreb in the Faculty of Architecture, School of Design.

Marko graduated with highest marks as a product designer and is currently working as an industrial designer for a variety of industries. Marko sees the future full of exciting design challenges, par- ticularly in the realm of toys, furniture and interior design.
Marko’s OBLO design has been recognized by several international design juries, one of which honored him with the most prestigious IDEA Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America.

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May 21, 2012 · 8:16 pm

Pacific Pillows, Pillowtex ® Triple Core White Duck Down and Feather Pillow Review & Giveaway!!!

 

The people at Pillowtex ® know how difficult it is to feel rested when waking up with aches and pains even after a full night of sleeping, so they created a product that can help. The Pillowtex ® Triple Core White Duck Down and Feather Pillow not only provides comfort but will also support your head, helping to prevent those aches and pains. This support not only prevents those pains, but also helps you sleep more comfortably and therefore get more rest. I was lucky enough to receive one of these pillows from Pacific Pillows for review.  It is so comfortable and feels so nice to sleep on.  I really appreciate good pillows that support my head and neck while I am sleeping.  It is just awful to wake up with a stiff neck and feeling achy, because you just did not have the right support and  slept in a funny position.  Instead of feeling rested and ready to face the day ahead, you are in pain and it just sets you up for a miserable day.  Treat yourself to a supportive pillow and start waking feeling more rested and without aches and pains from poor support when sleeping.

Pillowtex ® Triple Core White Duck Down and Feather Standard Size Pillow

 

Pillowtex ® Triple Core White Duck Down and Feather Standard Size Pillow

Pillowtex ® Triple Core White Duck Down and Feather Standard Size Pillow

Pillowtex ® Triple Core White Duck Down and Feather Standard Size Pillow

Pacific Pillows is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky winner will win a standard size Pillowtex ® Triple Core White Duck Down and Feather Pillow.  Thank you Pacific Pillows for the review pillow and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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