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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: I Heart Minnie DVD & Digital Copy Combo Pack Review and Giveaway!!!

On February 7th, join Mickey Mouse and the Clubhouse gang for a special celebration of Minnie Mouse’s birthday! Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: I Heart Minnie is packed with five fun-filled episodes as well as an all new bonus feature “You’re Invited to Minnie’s Birthday Party!” 

MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: I HEART MINNIE

Available On DVD with Digital Copy, February 7, 2012

 

The Digital Copy Allows Parents To Easily, Quickly Download The Episodes Onto A Computer

Or Secondary Handheld Device For On-The-Go Access

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: I Description: Macintosh HD:Users:rjordan:Desktop:220px-Heart_corazón.svg.png Minnie has been packaged to include five, fun-filled episodes – each underlining the themes of friendship, teamwork, sharing and problem solving – and an all new bonus feature “You’re Invited to Minnie’s Birthday Party.” 

The five classic episodes include:

·       Minnie & Daisy’s Flower Shower (All-New, Never-Before-Seen) – The botanical highlight of the year is in trouble, unless Minnie and Daisy can get their flowers to bloom! Together, they board the glove balloon to help coax the clouds to sprinkle much-needed rain.

·       Daisy’s Dance – Clap your hands and tap your feet! Join Daisy, as she gets ready for one of the most important events of her life––performing in the big talent show!

·       Daisy’s Pet Project – The Pet Parade is almost here and Daisy needs to find the perfect animal for which she can love and care. But it’s not as easy as she thinks and soon she has three new friends: an elephant named Bubbles, a giraffe called Longfellow and a bunny called Captain Jumps-a-lot!

·       Minnie’s Rainbow – After a brightly colored rainbow appears over the clubhouse, Minnie searches for the pot of gold that’s supposed to be at its end. Along the way, she meets a leprechaun and discovers that not all treasure turns out to be as she expected!

·       Minnie’s Birthday – Today is Minnie’s birthday, but the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse friends need to set up her birthday party.

 

I received this DVD and Digital Copy Combo pack to review.  When I was looking over the cover, my three-year old came up to me and asked, “Can we watch that Mickey Mouse, Mommy?”  How could I say no to such a sweet little one.  My kids love Mickey, Minnie and all their friends so I knew it would be a hit.  I was not wrong, each episode is cuter than the last and all have very important messages that show helping each other and friendship are very important.  If you have little ones in your home that love Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy, Donald and Pluto, they will really like this Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD Combo Pack.  Mickey is a great narrator taking the kids through the different episodes and interacting with his audience.  My kids love when Mickey is asking them things and including them in the fun.  Minnie’s Birthday was an episode they especially loved because they thought it was so fun how all the gang was helping baking a cake, decorating and preparing to have a party for Minnie.  Luke loved when the elephant was inflating the balloons with Mickey and Daisy counting them.

 

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GelaSkins Laptop Skin Review and $25 Gift Code Giveaway for 2 Winners!!!

At GelaSkins, they’re passionate about great design. That’s why you’ll find some of world’s most creative minds gracing their pages. Since 2005, they’ve built their reputation on devoting  their efforts to curating a gallery of art by award-winning illustrators, old masters, up-and-coming artists and charitable organizations. A portion of each skin, case or print sold goes directly to the creator, helping to support and promote independent artists everywhere. From their headquarters in Toronto, they’re fostering global creativity.

Express your individual style and customize your digital devices with interchangeable, protective art prints that go anywhere. GelaSkins has made it possible for you to be the artist and design your own. Make something one-of-a-kind, just like you. From scratch-resistant skins for any device, to the sturdy HardCase for iPhone, GelaSkins has got you covered.

I recently connected with GelaSkins  and had the opportunity to pick something from their site to review.  I choose the 17″ Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A laptop skin from National Geographic for my husband’s laptop. This super thin skin provides  ultimate scratch protection.  It was so easy to apply and will remove easily too, leaving no residue behind.  It took us literally 20 seconds to peel and apply this to the laptop.  The colors are so vibrant and it is an easy way to give a boring laptop an exciting new look.  Besides being nice to look at, it protects the laptop from scratches which is a big plus.  GelaSkins  has a huge selection of skins from tons of artists, or you can design your own for a unique one of a kind skin.  If you are looking for an easy way to personalize your laptop and make it stand out, you need to take a look at GelaSkins  as you are sure to find a lot of inspiration.

I have great news; GelaSkins is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Two lucky blog readers are each going to win a $25 gift code to use on any GelaSkins purchase.  Thank you GelaSkins for this great review skin and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Rambling!!!  Open to US residents.

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Kensington, KeyFolio™ Bluetooth® Keyboard Case For iPad and iPad 2 Review & Giveaway!!!

The Kensington, KeyFolio™ Bluetooth keyboard case is easy to set-up with tactile rubberized and spill-proof keys. The durable case protects the edges of your iPad® from wear and scratches and includes a camera opening for FaceTime use. An adjustable stand offers multiple positions for viewing in landscape mode and the compact, lightweight design is optimized for travel. iPad and iPad 2 compatible.

I was thrilled when I had the chance to review the Kensington KeyFolio Bluetooth keyboard case for my iPad 2.  I am really enjoying my iPad 2 more than I ever thought I would and having a good case to protect it, is absolutely necessary.  It really appealed to me that this case has a Bluetooth keyboard as well, because I find it so much easier to use a keyboard to type.  The case is quite impressive and quality made.  The keyboard is spillproof which is great with my little monkeys around.  It is super easy to just slide the iPad 2 in the KeyFolio right into my diaper bag or tote and it is safe and easy to access.  The adjustable stand gives me lots of viewing and typing options.  It is a smart-looking, classy case that is secure and offers superior protection for your iPad or iPad 2 with the versatility of the keyboard, it really has all you need and then some.  The case allows access to all your ports and camera opening.  The keyboard is wireless and is easy to charge.  If you are looking for a full feature case with keyboard for your iPad or iPad 2, check out the Kensington, KeyFolio™ Bluetooth® Keyboard Case.

  • Durable synthetic leather cover protects your iPad® in style
  • Provides easy port access to all iPad controls and 30-pin connector
  • Tactile rubberized keys are spill-proof and also protect iPad screen from scratching when closed
  • Bluetooth keyboard with iPad specific-keys delivers wireless operation and is flexible and easy to set-up
  • Camera opening allows for FaceTime® use
  • Adjustable stand securely holds your iPad in landscape mode
  • Bluetooth: V 2.0 standard
  • Working time: 90 hours
  • Standby time: 100 days
  • Battery capacity: Minimum 430 mAh, Battery life: 3 years
  • Charging time: up to 4.5 hours
  • KeyFolio™ Bluetooth® Keyboard Case is backed by the Kensington 2-Year warranty
Giveaway:
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THE ADVENTURES OF CHUCK & FRIENDS: Friends to the Finish on DVD, Review & Giveaway!!!

THE ADVENTURES OF CHUCK & FRIENDS: FRIENDS TO THE FINISH  DVD

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 14 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

POPULAR KIDS SHOW MAKES ITS DVD DEBUT!

Drivers, prepare to buckle up! The Adventures of Chuck & Friends: Friends To The Finish will arrive on DVD on February 14, 2012, from Shout! Factory in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc. Featuring 10 exhilarating episodes, The Adventures of Chuck & Friends also touts a color-your- own-cover activity.
Follow CHUCK THE DUMP TRUCK character and his incredible cast of friends in this delightfully fast-paced, song-filled, high-energy series for preschoolers. Every visitor to the truck stop where CHUCK lives fuels his exciting fantasies, and he enlists his pals Digger, Boomer, Rowdy, Soku, Biggs and Handy to turn those fantasies into reality.
The Adventures of Chuck & Friends: Friends To The Finish is priced at $12.99.
Episodes:
Race To the Race
The Best
Chuck’s Big Break
Game On
Revving Up Rally
Grandpa Treadwell
Chuck Backs Up
Need For Speed
Vertie’s Stunt School
Dancing Wheels
Bonus: Color your very own cover! (see reverse of DVD wrap)
We received this DVD for review and when my little guys saw it, their eyes lit up.  They love the Chuck trucks and have almost all of them.  It was a real treat for them to see them come to life on TV.  They watched with their eyes glued to the screen calling out the trucks they had.  Game On and Vertie’s Stunt School were favorite episodes but they thoroughly enjoyed the whole DVD and quickly started playing with their Chuck series trucks and acting out the episodes they had just watched. If you have Chuck fans in your house, you should think about getting them this DVD, because it is more than a truckload of fun!
I am thrilled to let you know that Hasbro and Shout! Factory are sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of The Adventures of Chuck & Friends: Friends To The Finish on DVD.  Thank you to them for the review copy and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
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The Pretty Peacock, Silver, Sweet Fortune Cookie Pendant Review & Giveaway!!! Bonus Exclusive Discount and Free Shipping Code!!!

I recently connected with The Pretty Peacock, and was asked to do a review of their Silver, Sweet Fortune Cookie Pendant.  The idea behind this pendant is that  you write your own wish, dream, or desire on a small slip of paper.  You then carefully fold it up and slide it inside of the cookie. Then you sit back, and watch it all come true.

Each cookie has a gorgeous, ornate pattern embedded into the silver – true to Pretty Peacock style – which creates an elegant piece of unforgettable jewelry! The cookie measures roughly 3/4″ wide and 3/4″ tall (since each are handmade, the size can vary slightly). Each cookie is HAND FORMED just like a real fortune cookie out of 99.9% pure silver (fine silver) and is eco-friendly by nature.  A sterling chain is included and is fully adjustable to 18″.  Each pendant is packaged in a drawstring Pretty Peacock bag with a few slips of paper to get you started.  There is also a card insert included explaining how to use the magic cookie.  Everything is placed inside a cute, little take-out box to complete the ensemble.

This pendant is gorgeous and I love the idea of keeping a special message in it.  I think it would be wonderful to give to a daughter or granddaughter with a special fortune, letting them know how special they are, and how much you love them.  Great when girls are away from home for camp, boarding school, college, and events.  They will always have a message close to their heart that tells them they are loved.

Great gift for bridesmaids, friends, graduates, birthdays, and so much more.  A wonderful way for a daughter to tell her mother she is going to be a grandmother, with a special message tucked inside.  If you are looking for a unique, special and beautiful gift, then check out The Pretty Peacock, Silver Sweet Fortune Cookie Pendant on Sterling Silver Chain.

Exclusive Discount Code:

The Pretty Peacock is giving Mommy Rambling’s blog readers an exclusive discount code to use until Feb 29th for 10% off and free shipping.  The code is: RAMBLINGS2012 

The Pretty Peacock is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a Silver Sweet Fortune Cookie Pendant and Chain of their own.  Thank you to The Pretty Peacock, for the beautiful review jewelry and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Me Giant, Kid’s Cute and Funny, Cotton Shirts Review & Giveaway!!!

What is Me Giant?

me – me, myself and I ( especially in the mind of a child)
giant – a person or thing of unusually great size, power or importance.

Hence, Me Giant – Me, Me, Me…sure to melt heart and test your patience.

We believe that even the smallest of things can encompass giant style and that children are no exception when it comes to great design, sophisticated decor and chic apparel. “Me” Beliefs:

  • Life is too short
  • Laughter is the best medicine
  • Kids make life better (not easier, but better)
  • Being giant on the inside is more important than being giant on the outside
  • Boys are made of snips, snails and puppy dogs tails

Me Giant is committed to high-quality design, safe products, exceptional customer care and small things with giant style.

Me Giant is a team of illustrators, cartoonist, graphic artist, order takers, order shippers, floor sweepers and joke makers that are lead by chief keeper upper Shelia Butler.

After spending seven-year successfully co-owning and running Aidan Gray Home, Inc., a wholesale decor and furniture business, Butler made the decision to change paths and focus on Children’s design and decor. This decision was not surprising as through the gift of adoption, her home welcomed 2 little giants within an 11 month period. Talk about a change of lifestyle.

The only thing Butler desires more than a full night of uninterrupted sleep is happy customers which Me Giant strives to provide by offering products that are fun, simple, quirky, different and sometime old (she love vintage finds). She and her team are committed to exceptional customer service, safe products and pursuit of happy little giants.

Our Review:

We were generously sent 2 long sleeve shirts from Me Giant to review.  Luke got  an “ants in my pants” long sleeve cotton tee and Ethan received a “Peanut” long sleeve cotton tee.  Each was packed in an adorable lunch box style tin that the boys just love to keep special things in.  The first thing you notice about the shirts is how soft they are.  My kids call these kind of shirts “comfies” because they are so comfortable and cozy.  Luke liked the little ants on the back of his shirt and he told everyone to look out, because they bite!  These shirts are perfect for layering on days when the temperature fluctuates and they are so easy to pair with just about anything for a casual look that kids and parents love.  There are so many cute shirts with funny sayings at Me Giant and they make such  great gifts for little ones.  They also carry creepers, hats and bibs so you can mix and match or outfit all your little ones to coordinate.

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Incredibeds, Plush Kid’s Bed Review & Giveaway!!! Bonus Exclusive Coupon Code For $30 Off Purchase!!!

 

About Incredibeds:

Incredibeds plush kids bed frames are helping parents get their kids to sleep in their own bed. Their plush bed frames are unique charismatic characters that bring friendships, sweet dreams for children to grow up with and safety that parents can rely on. They built them out of the need for an alternative type of transition bed that accomplishes these things:

  • To allow parents to safely transition their toddlers directly into a standard twin size mattress set and have the ability to accommodate a child’s growth.
  • To bring a new friendship into a child’s life to encourage imaginative play and help with a child’s fear of sleeping alone.

Incredibed’s mission is to provide fun and safe sleep environments for toddlers, children and all people young at heart. The strive to bring new creative elements into a child’s bedroom inspiring kids to explore, create and most importantly sleep in their own room. They promise never to lose focus of the impact we will have on those tiny little hands that will cross our path.

Our Thoughts:

We recently connected with Incredibeds and were asked to pick a bed to review.  My 4-year-old’s favorite color is green so I choose the T-Rex Incredibed for the review.  Now my youngest still sleeps in a crib and my 4-year-old has a full size bed.  Since this was a twin size, and the only twin size bed we have right now is a twin trundle, we used that mattress for the foundation. With just the one mattress, the bed was obviously very close to the floor and many parents do like this when transitioning their child from a crib to a bed.  We also tried with both trundle mattresses which we thought would show what a mattress and box spring would be like.  I prefer the bed with a mattress and box spring because I think it makes assembling the bed easier and more secure and I like the look better.

We received a large box that contained a space like bag filled with the stuffing pillows and the T-Rex pieces.  The first step was to unseal the bag and fluff the pillows.  Then it was a matter placing the bed material on the mattress and securing the zippers and then attaching the arms and feet with zippers to the body that was secured on the mattress and securing the head, attaching the eyes, zippering the top sheet on and fluffing a bit to get it just right.  When all that was done we put the included blanket on top and added our kids to test it out.

It was a huge hit and although we had set it up in a guest room for the review, my 4-year-old begged us to put it in his room.  The top sheet just zippers off for easy cleaning and the entire bed is machine washable making it easy to clean.  I know my kids love their plush pals and they take so many to bed with them every night.  This bed takes into account that kids love snuggly plush pals to sleep with and goes beyond that to make the entire bed a plush, cozy friend.  This bed will also appeal to little ones who are having a hard time sleeping in their own bed.  With a bed this cute and fun they will want to sleep in their bed and that will make everyone happy.  Incredibeds has a great selection of friendly characters to appeal to boys and girls so that every child will find the perfect bed.  If you are looking for a bed that will make the transition easy and fun for your child, you need to take a look at Incredibeds.

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Timeless Elements, “Show Us Your Living Room” Photo Competition!!!

Mommy Ramblings is thrilled to be working with timeless elements to promote their, “Show Us Your Living Room” Photo Competition.  It is super easy to enter and there are very low entries right now so your odds are good.  2 Lucky winners will each win a Firesense Stainless Steel Patio Heater.  It is super easy to enter, just go to the timeless elements Facebook page and follow the easy instructions to enter.  Good Luck Everyone!!!

Grand Prize

2 x Firesense Stainless Steel Patio Heater to be won by the 2 living rooms with the most likes!

Second Place Prize

10 x Runner-up Prizes – Timeless Elements $10 coupons

Contest Instructions

Like our Facebook “SHOW US YOUR LIVING ROOM COMPETITION” Fan page along with your:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Photo of your living room
  • Date of Birth
  • PHASE ONE Submit Your Entry Jan 16 – Feb 14
  • PHASE TWO Public Vote Jan 16 – Feb 28
  • PHASE THREE Winners Announced Feb 28 – Mar 06


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Lelli Kelly, Hand-Beaded, Mary Jane Shoes Review!!!

About Lelli Kelly:

Lelli Kelly shoes were designed in Italy by Attilio Attilieni, chairman of Lelli Kelly and his wife Mariella in 1992. Their idea came from the consideration that there were no brand of footwear that was dedicated exclusively to girls, which they would like and want to wear. The name “Lelli Kelly” was born when their six-year-old son thought of the name Kelly Kelly, when he was asked what his girl school friends would think was an attractive name. Kelly Kelly became “Lelli Kelly”, and this excellent idea took off and became increasingly popular all over Europe in Italy, Germany, Spain, France, the Untied Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Lelli Kelly shoes are among the best on the market, with the combination of unique design/fashion and good quality. They are anti-transpirant, due to a patented technique which was perfected in their facilities using a Latex Foam material. Under a soft leather perforated insole of your Lelli Kelly shoes,there is a layer of Lelli Kelly LATEX FOAM or Dryz. The soft leather perforated insole wicks away respiration from the foot. These antibacterial agents in the layer of Lelli Kelly LATEX FOAM and in the Dryz attack odor-causing bacteria, by absorbing wetness and pulling it into a gel away from the foot. The wetness trapped in the gel escapes through holes in the sole throughout the day, and evaporates completely after the shoes are removed. Lelli Kelly’s patented LATEX FOAM inserted under the perforated leather insole, will keep your daughter’s feet dry, comfortable, and fresh in all-weather conditions.

Lelli Kelly shoes are the result of an intensive study of girls’ environment and their quality demands as they grow. All the components of your girl’s Lelli Kelly shoes follow the high European quality standards. The inner sole is made of real perforated leather; the outersole is light and antiskid. Each and every one of the beads and sequins are hand sewn and single stitched. Your daughter will love these adorable highly adorned fashionable shoes, almost as much as her parents do, knowing she is wearing the latest fashion and good quality shoe!

Our Thoughts:

Most young children are very independent and insist on putting their shoes on by themselves. More often than not, they get them on the wrong feet! At young ages, most children do not know their right from left. I’m sure many parents would agree that there are few if any products available, that allow their children to tell the difference between right and left shoes. Recently we had the opportunity to do a review for Lelli Kelly’s Zoo shoes, and think they may just have something here! I am excited to offer you one of the first ever previews of Lelli Kelly’s Zoo shoes which are designed to stimulate girl’s creativity! The Zoo shoes make it possible to distinguish the right foot from the left according to the little girl’s liking! Unlike usual pairs of shoes which come two in a box, Lelli Kelly’s Zoo shoes only come one per box, right or left. There are four different designs, each shoe had either an elephant, giraffe, pelican or zebra on the toe.

The girls were excited to be able to choose which animal they wanted for each foot. Having different animals made it easy to remember which was the left or right shoe.  One chose a zebra for her right shoe and a giraffe for her left, another had a pelican for her right and zebra for her left. I coached them on how they can tell which animal shoe goes on which foot, and which is right and left.
These shoes were a hit with all the girls,  even the older girls, who already know right from left, still loved these shoes because they were so pretty with all of their favorite colors and so comfortable.  Some of the girls were so excited about their shoes that they made up a new dance. After wearing the shoes for a few weeks, my 4-year-old niece proudly showed me what she had learned and remembered, showing me which animal went on which foot!
These shoes are very good quality, and I can see them lasting a long time! The inner sole is made of natural perforated leather, the outside material is white canvas, covered with colorful, sparkly, sequins and beads! The outer sole is pretty pink, antiskid rubber. They are bright and colorful, perfect for spring and summer!
Lelli Kelly shoes are available at major retailers and upscale children’s boutiques.

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