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August 30, 2012 · 2:18 pm

Free Canvas Prints, Free Mugs, Free Placemats, Free Photobooks From Canvas People, Ink Garden and Shutterfly!!!

Wow, what a great way to kick off the almost Labor Day Weekend!!!  Look at these great deals and as much as I hate to admit it, Christmas is closer than we think!!!

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Zulily is once again has teamed up with Shutterfly to offer a free 8×8 photobook.  Just pay shipping.
Zulily is fabulous! It’s a new online store offering daily sales events on top-quality apparel, gear and other goodies for moms, babies and kids.  We carry the best brands at the lowest prices.  Members enjoy savings of up to 90% off retail prices.  Zulily loves to find deals on favorite styles, and we love introducing our members to exciting new brands, too.

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· 2:18 am

Katie & Co, Fine Children’s Clothing Review and Giveaway!!!

Katie & Co. is a manufacturer of fine children’s clothing, offering classic styling, premium fabrics, and quality craftmanship. Their clothing can be found in better department stores and specialty children’s boutiques.  I love to dress my kids up,  with five kids I have had lots of opportunity to do that and so when I recently had the chance to do a review for Kate & Co. I was thrilled.  I chose 2 adorable matching 2 piece sailor suits that are portrait perfect and the perfect attire for that summer wedding or other affair.  The sailor suits arrived and they were just beautiful and so well made and very high quality.  Katie & Co. specializes in brother and sister coordinates. Boy’s styles are sized in 3 months to 7 years. Girl’s styles are sized 3 months to 14 years.  Katie & Co. is please to offer a wide range of special occasion styles in white silk that they stock year round.

Timeless nautical themes in a soft linen/cotton blend. Anchor buttons, collars trimmed with contrasting braid and double-breasted styling.
A favorite for family portraits, nautical themed events or practically any occasion.  After ten years of offering this look our customers still agree that  “Katie & Co./Gordon & Co. sailor outfits are simply the best available”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katie & Co is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One Giveaway will be for the dress shown below in a size 6 and the other for the boys shortall (choice of  12M, 24M or 4T) shown below.   Thank you Katie & Co for the review sailor suits and for sponsoring these great giveaways!!!  Open to US residents.

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August 29, 2012 · 10:36 pm

Wittlebee Kids Clothing Club Review!!!

I was contacted in the beginning of the summer to see if I would like to do a review of   Wittlebee Kids Clothing Club.  Wittlebee’s aim is to keep parents well stocked with amazing kids clothes. They create custom packages for their members based on their child’s age, color preferences, geographic location and more.  The monthly membership is $39 and you will speak with or email a stylist who will gather some information on your child and what type of colors he or she likes, sizes, and other preferences then you will be shipped a box of clothes for your child.  The box will contain clothing valued at about $100 and include brands like tea, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Small Paul, Baby Lulu, American Apparel, Laughing Giraffe and more.

I received a box shortly after agreeing to the review and it was filled with tops and shorts for my sons.  Some of the brands in my box were Carters, Small Paul, Reaction and The Children’s Place sizes were 3T which I requested and 4T.   The clothing was good quality and coordinated nicely for mix and match ease.  Below you will see a video that explains more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wittlebee Kids Clothing Club

Take a look and see what you think.  If you have used the service please comment and let me know what you think.  If you have not heard of Wittlebee before, take a look and leave us a comment.  You can visit and Like Wittlebee on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.  You can also find them on Pinterest and follow them there as well.


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August 28, 2012 · 3:08 pm

Random House, “Duck & Goose Find A Pumpkin” Book Review and Giveaway!!!

Being a book loving family, it’s no wonder that even my youngest is a huge book lover who loves to bring books in his crib with him at bedtime.  He was thrilled when we recently received, the “Duck & Goose Find A Pumpkin” book for review.  When we read it at bedtime he laughed at Duck and Goose’s antics on their search for a pumpkin and was so happy when they finally found one in the pumpkin patch.  The large board book is sturdy, can be wiped clean and stands up to even the youngest readers who may be a little rough at times.  This book is great for introducing even the youngest children to the Fall season and one of the great treasures it brings.

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to find a big, beautiful pumpkin in this sturdy, large-sized board book. Duck & Goose look everywhere for a pumpkin–in the apple tree, in the leaf pile, inside a hollow log. . . . Where will they find one?

The large size of this edition makes it a perfect book for sharing during storytime or lap time.

TAD HILLS is the author and illustrator of the ALA Notable BookDuck & Goose–called “expressive and adorable” in a starred review from Kirkus Reviews–and Duck, Duck, Goose, both New York Times bestsellers. His Duck & Goose board books include the ALA Notable Book, What’s Up Duck?, and the Indie bestseller, Duck & Goose: It’s Time for Christmas! He is also the author-illustrator of How Rocket Learned to Read, a New York Times bestseller and a Parents’ Choice Award Winner, and Rocket Writes a Story.

Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of “Duck & Goose Find A Pumpkin.”  Thank you Random House for the review book and for sponsoring this honking good giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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August 26, 2012 · 5:23 pm

NINJA TURTLES: THE NEXT MUTATION, VOLUME 1 2-DVD Set Review & Giveaway!!!

 

Cowabunga, Dude! 

Fan Favorite Live-Action Pop Culture Series Debuts for the First Time on DVD

 

NINJA TURTLES: THE NEXT MUTATION, VOLUME 1  

HITS HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES EVERYWHERE

OWN THIS COLLECTIBLE 2-DVD SET SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

 


Four green turtles, heard the news? Changed to mutants by an ooze. Found on the floor and raised by a rat. Now they’re ninjas, how about that? Check it out, another one found made her way to Chinatown. With the rest, now that makes five. Ninja Turtles are alive!

 

Cowabunga! Get ready to relive the live-action TV adventures of Saban’s Ninja Turtles when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Saban Brands, will unleash the Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Volume 1 DVD set on September 4, 2012. Delivering fun-filled family entertainment for all ages, this highly anticipated 2-DVD set features the first 13 action-packed episodes of the memorable 90s pop culture series. A must-have for Ninja Turtles fans, collectors and pop culture enthusiasts, the 2-DVD set of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Volume 1 is priced to own at $19.93 SRP. This DVD is now available for preorder at Amazon.com

The memorable live-action adventure series Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation debuted in 1997. The series continued the fun-filled saga of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo, four genetically mutated turtles who have transformed into human sized, ninja-powered crime fighters living in the sewers of New York City. Soon the Ninja Turtles’ world that they have come to know and love will change. If you thought Shredder was bad, wait until you meet their newest foe–Dragon Skull! It will take all the power of our four reptile heroes to combat this new villain, including the help from a new ninja turtle named Venus De Milo!

Technical Information

Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Volume 1 2-DVD set

Street Date: September 4, 2012

Running Time: +/ – 260 minutes

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Full Frame

Audio: stereo

I don’t know who was more excited to see this DVD set arrive, my husband or my boys.  My little guys have never seen the turtles as they were way before their time so I was anxious to get their thoughts as I showed them the DVD.  They were immediately captivated  just by the cover.  It has been wonderful to have this set of the first 13 episodes for them to watch and I can just tell this is going to be a real favorite whenever we have TV time.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as a subsidiary of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company’s experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands.  SB applies a strategic transmedia management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages.  The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions.  SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in licensing, marketing and finance. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com

 

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com

Shout Factory is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Volume 1 2-DVD Set.  Thank you Shout Factory for the review DVD and for this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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August 25, 2012 · 11:29 pm

Playmates Toys, Waterbabies Dream to Be Doll Review and Giveaway!!! 2 Winners!!!

Playmates Toys is delighted to introduce the relaunch of their classic Waterbabies brand baby doll that has sold over 20 million dolls since their debut in 1991!
I was excited to find myself reviewing a Waterbabies Dream to Be Doll. I have fond memories of playing with the older versions of Waterbabies when I was a child. Now I didn’t have one of my own, but a friend or cousin of mine had one, and they were memorable playthings. This new Dream to Be baby doll has all the charm of the dolls I remember, plus she is up to date with colorful facial detailing and an adorable fairy outfit complete with antennae and wings! With her silky soft skin and pliable arms and legs, she feels so realistic, and when you fill it with warm water, it has an amazing effect of a making her feel more like a real baby than the average doll. My niece loved this doll, she wanted to hold it right away and did not want to give it up for anything!

PRODUCT DETAILS

Simply fill your Waterbabies® doll with warm water and she looks and feels like a real baby. All soft and cuddly, she dreams of growing up to be someone special just like you. What could be more magical than nurturing a baby fairy? Our Waterbabies “Dream To Be” Fairy doll wears a purple onesie trimmed in green satin and shimmery gauze with a silver-toned butterfly. Matching green headband has purple fairy antennae. Gauzy green wings are ready to flit into a little girl’s heart and dreams. Includes easy-fill funnel.

  • Manufactured by: Playmates Toys

 

 

Playmates Toys is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  2 lucky blog winners will win their own Waterbabies Dream to Be Doll!!!  Than you Playmates Toys for the lovely review doll and for sponsoring this exciting giveaway!!!  Open to US residents.

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August 24, 2012 · 2:05 am

Wonderworld, Wonder Croquet Set Review and Giveaway!!!

 

Wonderworld is a strong advocate of our environment’s protection, creating Eco Friendly wooden toys for over 25 years. They insist on primarily using Rubberwood, a replenishable source that is widely accepted throughout the world as environmentally friendly material. Moreover, Wonderworld’s “Tree Plus” program plants two trees for every one that is cut down during the production of their toys.  The more toys they make, the more trees they plant.

I was recently sent the adorable Wonderworld, Wonder Croquet Set.  This set promises lots of active fun indoors and out.  The set comes with an adjustable height mallet, so the whole family can play.  The set features whimsical painted animal characters using only non-toxic paints, dyes, lacquers and formaldehyde free glue.  The packaging is made from at least 70% recycled paper.

The set was sturdy and easy to set up and the kids had a blast.  This set encourages active family play, taking turns, motor skills, coordination, and lots of fun!!!  If you are looking for a fun active toy that will be great outside or a welcome outlet for winter energy played indoors then check out Wonderworld, Wonder Croquet Set.

Wonderworld is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a Wonder Croquet Set.  Thank you Wonderworld for the review croquet set and for sponsoring such a fun-filled giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to residents of the lower 48 contiguous United States.

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August 23, 2012 · 12:02 am

Education Outdoors S’mores Card Game Review & Giveaway!!!

If you are looking for a family game for ages 6 and up that is very easy to play with multi-lever players you should check out S’mores.  Education Outdoors S’mores card game incorporates both strategy and just plain fun. The object of the game is to build an edible s’more before your opponents do.  Players earn a higher point value based on the quality of the s’more ingredients.  Be the first to collect all 4 ingredient cards and call out “S’More!”, wins.  We received this card game for review and it is great fun to sit around the table and play on a summer evening after which of course you all need to go out by the fire and make real s’mores!  The S’more card game includes 70  3×5″ sturdy playing cards that are printed with soy based ink on recycled paper.

Education Outdoors is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own S’mores card game.  Thank you Education Outdoors for the review game and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
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August 22, 2012 · 1:46 am

Disneynature’s, Chimpanzee BLU-RAY/DVD Combo Pack Review & Giveaway!!!

Experience the Spectacular Imagery and Stunning High-Definition Visuals on Disney Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital & On-Demand August 21, 2012

 

Disneynature Will Donate a Portion of First-Week Sales to the Jane Goodall Institute Through the “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees” Conservation Program

On August 21, 2012, Disneynature’s most unforgettable and heartwarming adventure yet, “Chimpanzee,” debuts as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD), Digital and On-Demand viewing. The inspiring film follows the True-Life Adventure of Oscar, a young chimpanzee whose curiosity and zest for life showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom.

To celebrate the in-home debut of “Chimpanzee,” Disneynature is proud to continue the “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees” conservation program initiated with the film’s theatrical release. For every purchase of the movie through August 27, 2012, Disneynature will make a donation through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) to conserve chimpanzee habitat, educate the next generation, and provide care for orphaned chimpanzees.

 The conservation program tied to the theatrical release will help protect 129,236 acres (202 square miles) of wild chimpanzee habitat through infrastructure investments in the expanded Tchimpounga Nature Reserve in the Republic of Congo (Congo); educate 60,000 schoolchildren about chimpanzee conservation; and provide food and medicine for nearly all of the orphaned chimpanzees at JGI’s Tchimpounga chimpanzee sanctuary for at least the next year.

In addition to the remarkable story filmed in the depths of the African forest, the “Chimpanzee” Blu-ray Combo Pack is filled with spectacular bonus features, including in-depth behind-the-scenes footage showcasing the filmmakers’ amazing efforts to document the making of the film; a music video for the song “Rise,” written and performed by McClain Sisters; a feature on Disney’s conservation legacy; and much more.

Film Synopsis:

 From Disneynature, the studio that brought you “Earth,” “Oceans,” and “African Cats,” comes “Chimpanzee” — a remarkable story of individual triumph and family bonds. Journey deep into the African forest and meet Oscar, an adorable young chimp with an entertaining approach to life. The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimps who love creating mayhem. His playful curiosity and zest for discovery showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. Stunning hi-definition images bring you up close and personal as Oscar and his family navigate the complex territory of the forest. It’s an inspiring and life-changing adventure that overflows with courage and charm. And it will capture your heart.

Bonus Features

DVD:“See Chimpanzee, Save Chimpanzees”- This feature details the “See Chimpanzee, Save Chimpanzees” conservation program and how for every copy of the film purchased until August 27, 2012, Disneynature will make a donation to JGI to protect chimpanzees today and tomorrow. The feature also includes an interview with Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace.

Disney’s Friends for Change- This feature highlights Disney’s Friends for Change, a program that showcases steps that kids and families can take to make a positive on the world and the people and animals that live there.

Disney’s Conservation Legacy- This feature provides a look at the conservation efforts that Disney sponsors around the world.

BLU-RAY:Everything on DVD, plus:

On Location: The Making of Chimpanzee is a series of exciting short features that delve further into the incredible lengths of filmmakers went to tell the story of Oscar and his chimpanzee family.

30 Years in the making The story of the team of researchers who have been observing chimpanzees in the Ivory Coast for 30 years.

The Heart of the Chimpanzee- A behind-the-scenes look at how and why the film was made.

Piece of the Puzzle- A cameraman’s two-hour daily trek through the forest to get to the chimpanzees.

Don’t Blame the Tool- An observation of the chimpanzee’s daily lives and how they use rocks as tools to prepare their food.

Scar’s Army- An inside look at the struggles between the film’s two rival chimpanzee groups who share the same forest home.

Camp Invaders- A featurette on all the creepy, crawly creatures found at the filmmakers’ forest camp.

Forest of Bees- A feature detailing how the crew spent two days wading through a sea of bees that inhabited their filming location in order to capture 20 seconds of footage.

“Rise” Music Video- A music video featuring Hollywood Records recording artists McClain Sisters who wrote and performed the inspirational song that plays during the film’s end credits.

Behind the Scenes of “Rise”- An inside look at McClain Sisters music video shoot.

My Thoughts:

I remember from the time we were watching the previews for Chimpanzee that my little boys were entranced with the scenes.  Even as toddlers they knew that this creature was very human like and told me where his Daddy was and that he was playing with him and then snuggling up and sleeping on him.  The preview clips stirred my anticipation for the release as well.  I was stoked to find our review BLU-RAY/DVD Combo Pack of Chimpanzee in the mail recently.  This movie is the true story of a three-year old chimp named Oscar who found himself lost and alone and the bond that formed when an adult chimp knew what he had to do and raised him as his own.  The love, learning, and strong bond that grows as he grows is a pure joy to watch.  This movie shows that family bonds run deep in the animal kingdom.  Oscar is an inquisitive little chimp with the African rain forest as his playground.  His mischievous antics had our whole family laughing and the heartwarming love bonds will have you feeling warm and fuzzy.  This movie let’s you get so close and see not only the charm of these creatures but the courage and it will truly capture your heart.  If you are looking for a great movie to watch with you whole family then you should check out Chimpanzee on BLU-RAY and DVD.

 Giveaway:

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August 21, 2012 · 1:11 am

Random House, Little Golden Book Classics Review & Giveaway!!!

 

We are big readers in this house, from the smallest to the tallest, books are a huge part of our lives.  Little Golden Books have been a part of my life since my first memory.  I had hundreds as a child and I still have many of my childhood Little Golden Books, as well as many that my older children had as kids and now my little ones have too.  They bring back such memories and the authors and illustrations that I grew up with are so nice to share with generation after generation.  I recently received two Golden Book Classics to review.  Mr. Noah And His Family and The Cow Went Over The Mountain, immediately made me smile as I unpacked them. I could not wait to read these to my little ones and always  marvel how these books have stood the test of time as they delight children as much today as when they were first introduced.

 

 

This classic Little Golden Book features adorable artwork of a child playing with her toy Noah’s Ark set, accompanied by a sweet rhyme that preschoolers will love to hear as they identify the animals. Illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen, who brought The Color Kittens and The Fuzzy Duckling to life for Golden Books.

JANE WERNER was one of the first editors of the Little Golden Book line. She wrote many of them over the years, including the bestselling classic My Little Golden Book About God.

Caldecott medalists ALICE and MARTIN PROVENSEN began to illustrate books together in 1946, many of them for Golden Books. Their Little Golden Book The Color Kittens, written by Margaret Wise Brown, is a beloved classic.

Little Cow thinks life will be better on the “other mountain,” and convinces a few animals that the grass will be munchier, the bugs crunchier, the water sploshier, the mud sloshier . . . but when they get there, they find that the grass isn’t really greener on the other side. This simple, witty tale, brought to life by Caldecott medalist Feodor Rojankovsky, was originally published in 1963 and is now back in print as a Little Golden Book Classic.

Born in Russia, FEODOR ROJANKOVSKY (1891-1970) immigrated to the United States in 1941. He immediately began working on books for his friend Georges Duplaix’s company, Artists and Writers Guild, which had just begun to produce a new line of titles called Little Golden Books. Rojankovsky went on to become one of the most prolific illustrators of Golden Books. In 1956, he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Frog Went A-Courtin’(Harcourt).

 

Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win both Little Golden Books.  Than you Random House for the review books and for sponsoring this timeless giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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