Judith Lee from Wire Nut Designs and Accessories creates affordable, unique pieces of jewelry as well as custom designs. She really welcomes custom orders and can usually have them done very quickly and at an affordable price. All of the items she uses to create her jewelry are carefully selected. Her Etsy store is constantly growing and new pieces are added all the time. She recently sent me three pairs of earrings for review. They are very well made and really pretty. I cannot believe how affordable her jewelry is and it makes it really easy to have several unique pieces to wear with different outfits and looks. If you are looking for some great jewelry that will stand out and not break the bank, check out Wire Nut Designs on Etsy.
Hatched Egg’rs has a line of multifunctional, whimsical, children’s chairs and easy to apply wall art that Scott “Egg’r” Anderson designed to make little ones giggle. Hatched Egg’rs products are handmade in Olympia, Washington with eco-friendly touches lke FSC-certified wood and compostable packaging. Scott’s original illustrated characters decorate the Melville chairs and are featured on the wall art. We recently had the chance to review a Melville Chair. The multifunctional chair has many uses, it can be a table, stool, or a chair. combine a few to make a little desk or three for a table and chairs set. Kids will love the characters and parents will love that the chair arrives fully assembled and is quality made. The chair is very sturdy and solid but light enough for a child to carry it from room to room. Luke loved this little chair and it was so easy for him to carry with the little hole cut outs in the sides. Easy enough for him to pick up and put by the kitchen sink when he wants a drink or to wash his hands. We are quite impressed with the sturdy little chair and we just love the monkey design!
Melville Chair – Monkey
This one goes out to all the little monkeys in the world.
The Melville Chair is the simplest and greatest kids chair in the universe ( we are very humble).
Kids love to use all sides of any object, and with this lightweight multifunctional chair they most definitely will. You’ll find it one moment in the living room being used as a seat for some reading, and the next, flipped on its end for a coloring table. Soon you will see your little one carrying it into the kitchen to use it as a stool (probably to reach something their not supposed to), and then their action figures will be using it as a base for launching an attack.
All our Melville Chairs are hand-made in Olympia Washington which makes them awesome. What makes them even awesome-er is that they are made with FSC certified Maple plywood that is formaldehyde free, and then finished with a non toxic low VOC coating.
We ship them fully assembled and ready for action – and these chairs will see action!
Measurements are 11.75″x11.75″x11.75″
All this and it has a Monkey on it too!
Hatched Egg’rs Inc., is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win the Melville Chair of their choice (subject to availability). Thank you Hatched Egg’rs Inc., for the review chair and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.
I recently had the opportunity to review some flip-flops or as they call them, flop flips, from Little Miss Matched, they are called LMM Sliderz. These fun sandals have guides on the thongs that allow you to slip in thin plastic inserts. They have 6 different packages of reversible Sliderz, each designer pack has it’s own theme, like Tropical Mix, Wild Things, and Rock it! You can mix and match the Siderz in hundreds of combinations to create your very own style every day! The Sliderz inserts are very easy to slip in and out of the guides, and come in perforated plastic baggies so you won’t lose them. The LMM Sliderz start in girls size 3-4 (their adult size XS) and go up to size 9-10 in adult sizes, so a girl can be a girl as long as they want!
The flip flops come in four different colors, and two styles, the LMM Platform flop flips come in black/green and pink, and the regular LMM Flop Flips come in blue/purple and green/pink. The sole of the sandals are made of a comfy foam material and have LMM embossed in many different fonts on the top, creating a unique design that almost gives you a foot massage as you walk!
Little Miss Matched was created to inspire girls to show off their creativity in a fun way that celebrates self-expression! They started out with their colorful, fun and funky socks that they sold in odd numbers to allow a girl to mix it up and create her own Miss Matched style. They have now grown to include a wider variety of accessories for the girls who enjoy their funky mismatched way of thinking! After trying out their fun, customizable, Sliderz flip flops, I really recommend checking out Little Miss Mismatched if you have a young girl that loves to create her own colorful style! Little Miss Matched makes being mismatched cool!
Legendary Academy Award®-Winning Motion Picture Director/Producer
Steven Spielberg Presents The Critically Acclaimed Epic Adventure
War Horse
On Blu-Ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, April 3, 2012
“‘War Horse’ is a don’t-miss Spielberg classic that reaches true perfection.”
––Rex Reed, New York Observer
Legendary Academy Award®-winning motion picture director/producer Steven Spielberg presents the critically acclaimed and multi Academy Award®-nominated epic adventure “War Horse” on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand. This newest home entertainment release not only enthralls viewers once again with its visually stunning and emotionally heartwarming story on the Blu-ray, but also offers an unprecedented look into the making of the film by Spielberg himself.
The extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen through the eyes of one unforgettable horse named Joey and his miraculous journey to find his way back home, “War Horse” is a must own contemporary classic for everyone’s home entertainment collection. Spielberg’s renowned creative passion and artistry not only shine throughout the film but are also evident in all the fascinating bonus features included exclusively on the Blu-ray disc.
The premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack in particular allows viewers to explore the filmmaking process and storytelling adventure though a special 60 minute documentary (named “A Filmmaking Journey”), created by Spielberg, that offers a never-before-seen inside look into the making of “War Horse.” Additional bonus features include a behind the scenes look at Spielberg’s Award-Winning “Dream Team” – the film’s scoring session with five-time Oscar-winning composer John Williams, the editing room with three-time Academy Award winning film editor Michael Kahn, the sound room with seven time Oscar-winning sound designer Gary Rydstrom, and a look through Producer Kathleen Kennedy‘s lens as she shares photos she took during the filming and recounts her discovery of “WarHorse.”
Film Synopsis
“War Horse,” the Academy Award®-nominated Best Picture, is a story of incredible friendship, loyalty, courage, hope and tenacity. Based on the Tony Award®-winning play, and set against the sweeping canvas of World War I, this deeply heartfelt tale begins with the remarkable friendship between a feisty colt named Joey and his young trainer Albert (Jeremy Irvine). When they’re forced apart by war, the film follows Joey’s extraordinary journey as he changes and inspires the lives of everyone he meets. No matter where they go or what they experience both boy and horse keep forging ahead, driven by devotion and the hope of returning home. Filled with spectacularly rich visuals, “War Horse” is one of the most powerful and moving stories of friendship and love ever filmed.
About DreamWorks Studios:
DreamWorks Studios is a motion picture company formed in 2009 and led by Steven Spielberg and Stacey Snider in partnership with The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. The company recently released “The Help,” which has been nominated for 4 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. Upcoming releases include Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln.” DreamWorks Studios can be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DreamWorksStudios and on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/dwstudios.
“War Horse,” which received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing, will be available to own and for in-home viewing as follows:
4-Disc Combo Pack (2-Disc Blu-ray + 1 Disc DVD + Digital Copy )
Includes:
· A Filmmaking Journey – Academy Award®-winning Director/Producer Steven Spielberg provides a unique and unprecedented look into the making and filming of “War Horse.”
· Editing & Scoring – Multi-Oscar® winners Michael Kahn (film editor) and John Williams (composer) discuss specific aspects of editing the film and composing music for “WarHorse,” as well as the secret to their long and successful collaborations with Steven Spielberg.
· The Sounds of “War Horse” – Seven-time Academy Award®-winning sound designer Gary Rydstrom takes us through the sophisticated sound design he created for “War Horse.”
· Through The Producer’s Lens – Producer Kathleen Kennedy shares the photos she took during filming and recounts how she discovered the source material, as well as her appreciation of Steven Spielberg’s vision, the team that sounds him, and why “War Horse” appealed to her.
· “War Horse”: The Look – Director/Producer Steven Spielberg introduces us to his creative team of production designer Rick Carter, costume designer Joanna Johnston and director of photography JanuszKaminski, who discuss what it took to design the look for the film.
· An Extra’s Point of View – Film extra Martin Dew explains how and why he was brought in––along with a hundred other men––to be featured alternately as both German and British soldiers.
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We were lucky to receive a 4 disc combo pack of this great movie. If you are looking for a great movie to share with your whole family, War Horse is definitely a great choice. This movie will just tug at you when you see the extraordinary relationship between Joey and Albert. Joey will steal your heart as he does make an impression on everyone he crosses paths with. So share an uplifting movie with your family today and make a date to watch War Horse together, you will all be glad you did.
DreamWorks Studios is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win the 4 disc War Horse Combo Pack. Thank you DreamWorks Studios for the review combo pack and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review a Zoobies, Storytime Pal. My little ones love the Llama Llama series of books and we have a plush Llama Llama in his trademark red pajamas, so when I saw the Llama Llama Storytime Pal, I chose that. They do have so many great other choices that it was hard to choose because there are so many favorite storybook characters like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Olivia, Corduroy, Spot, Curious George and more.
When our Llama Llama arrived my son Luke was thrilled and he had no idea that this was a 3 in 1 pal. Luke is a blanket baby all the way and everyone knows he is our Linus. He is a very talented blanket reviewer who has the highest of taste and knows instinctively if a blanket lives up to his high standards. Well, when I showed him that Llama Llama had a surprise and inside he was hiding a large, super-soft coral fleece blanket with the patchwork pattern he immediately recognized from his book, he was stoked. Then the test, was it soft enough, cuddly enough, how did it rate? I am happy to report the plush, soft, blanket was a huge hit and took up residence right away in his crib.
What a great pal to take on a trip and of course to always have in bed. Cuddling up with their storytime pal and soft blanket and listening to a favorite story where their cuddly friend is the main character would delight just about any child. If you are looking for a great gift you should really check out Zoobies. Zoobie Storytime Pals are a plush friend, a pillow when you loosen the plush velcro straps and when you want a cuddly blanket just unzip. The blanket fully detaches so it makes washing a breeze.
Llama Llama Red Pajama™
Large, super-soft coral fleece blanket zipped inside: 44″ x 34″
L: 24.8″ x W: 6.3″ x H: 9.1″
100% polyester (additional materials)
Washing-Blanket: Machine wash, tumble dry. Blanket zips off for easy washing.
Washing-Outer pouch: Spot wash (if machine washed, using a laundry bag designed for delicates is recommended).
Two bottom hook-and-loop Velcro tabs gather Blanket Pet™ into animal shape.
Recommended for ages 3 and up, but safely tested for all ages.
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Recently, I had the opportunity to pick a pair of Sven Clogs for review. I worked with Lisa who was just so helpful and when she found out this would be the first time I had ever tried a pair of Sven Clogs, she wanted to make sure we got the correct fit. In our communication she said she also wanted to send a review pair for my daughter. Lisa had us trace our feet and mail the tracings in so the right fitting clogs could be made for us. There are a lot of choices of clogs and even when you settle on a style there are still more choices. You can pick what color you want the base to be, what color and kind of leather you would like and whether you want a bendable or non bendable base. After Lisa reviewed our tracings she sent my daughter the T-Strap Clog with the 2 and 3/4 inch heel that she choose with the natural non bendable base and constructed of the black, smooth leather that she had selected. My daughter loves these clogs, she wears them all the time and gets complements like crazy on them. They are very comfortable and they are very versatile and she wears them with a multitude of outfits and styles of clothing.
I chose the Biker Strap Clog with the low heal non bendable base in black. They are constructed of the black Nu Buc leather. They are very comfortable and well made. I really like the style and the height is just right for me to wear them with jeans or pants and they really look sharp.
If you are looking for great looking, great fitting, quality clogs for the whole family, then you have to take a look at Sven Clogs.
I am thrilled to let you know that Sven Clogs is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a pair of clogs of their choice (subject to availability). Thank you to Lisa and Sven Clogs for the review clogs and for this terrific giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.
Some young girls love to be pretty, to wear girly dresses to school or church. But it is to be expected that they won’t always act ladylike, after all, they are still kids! Mothers might cringe as they see their little lady twirling and tumbling and climbing, blissfully unaware that her knickers peek out from under her hem from time to time. Well, the makers of Over Undies would like to solve this age-old problem, with their product. Over Undies are shorts that keep underwear covered under dresses.
The stretchy material is 92% cotton, 8% spandex, thin and breathable, but not see-through, with a longer length so they won‘t ride up. They are form-fitting, and pretty much undetectable under dresses with no noticeable lines. Over Undies shorts are tagless for no-itch comfort, and come in a variety of 8 colors and 4 fashion trim styles, making it easier to find ones to match all your girls’ different dress colors. They are even packaged in cute little plastic totes that a girl can reuse for holding her little treasures. Over Undies are made in the USA by parents, for parents, who make it their goal to make their product the best it can be!
My lucky niece was the one that got to try out these shorts for review, and she found them comfortable, and decided to keep wearing them after trying them on. I watched as she ran around and played, knowing that through all her spirited playing, her undergarments would be safely covered. The fabric is soft, smooth, and flexible, they are very well made and I am confidant that they will last a long time.
I am excited to inform you that Over Undies is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win a pair of shorts in their choice of size, color and trim style! Thank you Over Undies for these quality review shorts and fantastic giveaway!! Be sure to check out their website and Facebook page to check out their products and sales! Thank you Over Undies for the review product and for sponsoring this clever giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.
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I recently had the chance to review some great night lights with revolving shades from Spin Shades. I was very intrigued as I have never seen anything like this product. When I was picking out the review shades, I was very impressed at the selection. They literally have shades to match every decor as well as seasonal shades. The shade rotates from the warmth of the light bulb as there is a special type spindle that fits over the bulb and allows the shade to rotate. The unit runs on regular 7 watt light bulbs and the spindle fits right over the bulb and then the shade balances nicely on the tip of spindle. This is such a neat little night light and makes a great gift. If you are looking for a night light you can easily change the look of with lots of available shades, check out the Spin Shades Collection of Night Lights.
Spin Shades: Revolving Shades and Night Lights
Spin Shades – A friendly light , day or night, with a happily spinning shade!
Spin Shades Night Lights are so unique they have a patent and therefore are only available through this company or their dealers.
Spin Shades Night Lights and shades have passed the rigorous Underwriters Laboratory testing for safety and are all UL approved.
To see the Spin Shade Night Light in action, click HERE.
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The Pop Ups, a hip, Brooklyn based musical duo that the Wall Street Journal called “the goofiest garage band” who “reflect the creativity percolating on the independent children’s music scene,” will release their second CD, Radio Jungle,in time for spring. This ready-for-primetime collection of wildly imaginative and catchy tunes debuts on April 3rd from iTunes, CDBaby and other retailers.
The Pop Ups (Jason Rabinowitz and Jacob Stein) have won critical acclaim for their stage show “PASTA: A Pop Ups Puppet Musical,” which has enjoyed successful runs in New York and Los Angeles, as well as the fall 2011 Yo Gabba Gabba Live Tour. PASTA! is an educational and comic musical adventure through the magical land of Brooklyn. With the audience’s help, The Pop Ups search for the ingredients to make the best (locally sourced) pasta sauce ever. The kid and adult-friendly show features colorful puppetry (created by puppeteers from The Muppet Show, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Dinosaur Rock).
The Pop Ups’ first release Outside Voices took the “kindie rock” world by surprise when it was released in 2010. Critics raved, Sirius-XM Kids Place Live added songs in heavy rotation, and the disc was recognized with a National Association of Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) for best music, was on the ballot to be nominated for a GRAMMY, and made the Top Ten of 2010 lists from The Washington Post, Time Out New York Kids, The Fids and Kamily critics’ poll, kids’ entertainment bloggers Out with The Kids and Zooglobble, and more. Radio Jungle is an even more polished, sonically cohesive and approachable collection of songs, with themes ranging from where “Bananas” come from, to the artistic potential presented by a “Box of Crayons.” Teachable moments abound, as in the phonemic “Elephants” and the bouncy counting song “Math Rock.” Clearly, The Pop Ups have not forgotten the wonder and sheer excitement of childhood, as evident in their song “Connect the Stars,” and their exuberance and musical prowess shine with every track. Sirius-XM’s Kids Place Live and other kids’ radio shows across the nation have already started spinning these songs in heavy rotation. The Pop Ups are scheduling a busy spring and summer concert tour, and they’re in the midst of producing their next puppet musical which they’re designing to be a comedic, ecological scavenger hunt in search of color.
I was lucky enough to receive this CD for review on Mommy Ramblings. My kids love music and this music is fun, entertaining and has a great rhythm that has kids dancing and singing along with. Great to play and sing along with on car rides or for listening to while having some free playtime because it will get you grooving right along. If you have not heard of The Pop Ups you can listen to a sample HERE!
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CHIPMUNKS AND CHIPETTES REUNITE FOR THE GREATEST ADVENTURE EVER
Also Available in an “Island Adventure” Edition with Additional Fun Features Including Sing-Alongs, Games andMore!
Everyone’s favorite chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore, and their female companions, The Chipettes, have the time of their lives during a family vacation they’ll never forget in ALVIN ANDTHE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download on March 27 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The hilarious live-action comedy will also be available as an exciting “Island Adventure” edition on Blu-ray and 2-Disc DVD, filled with tons of fun for the whole family to enjoy.
The Chipmunks, Chipettes and their caretaker Dave Seville (Jason Lee; “My Name is Earl”) embark on a trip of a lifetime aboard the Carnival Dream cruise ship. Seeking fun and excitement, the Chipmunks turn the luxury cruise liner into their own personal playground. But the ultimate vacation quickly becomes a disaster when the Chipmunks, Dave and Carnival cruise pelican mascot, who turns out to be the chipmunks’ old manager, Ian Hawke (David Cross; Megamind), accidentally fall overboard and find themselves ‘chipwrecked’ on a remote island. Stuck in an unfamiliar territory, the six furry castaways are separated from Dave and must figure out a way to survive on their own for the first time in their lives.
Written and produced by husband and wife duo Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. and Janice Karman, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKEDfeatures a star-studded voice cast with Justin Long (Dodgeball) as Alvin, Matthew Gray Gubler (“Criminal Minds”) as Simon, Jesse McCartney (Horton Hears a Who!) as Theodore, Christina Applegate (“Up All Night”) as Brittany, Anna Faris (What’s Your Number?) as Jeanette, and Amy Poehler (“Parks and Recreation”) as Eleanor.
Alvin and the Chipmunks began as an American animated music group in 1958 that was developed by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. who created a one-of-a-kind singing trio consisting of three animated chipmunks, Alvin, Simon and Theodore. Nearly six decades later, the franchise boasts an impressive collection of music albums, children’s books, video games, Television shows, Television specials, and animated and live-action feature films. In addition, Alvin and the Chipmunks has received several awards including five Grammy Awards®, two Kids Choice Awards®, and an American Music Award®, among others, and continues to entertain families with lovable characters as shown in its latest live-action film installment, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED.
Showcasing a variety of popular songs from Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” to LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” fans can get munked with the Munk Music & Dance Machine special feature on the ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED Blu-ray and DVD. Additional special features on the Blu-ray and DVD include sing-a-long music videos, behind-the-scenes featurettes, extended scenes, andmore. Fans can also enjoy an exciting Chipwrecked: Coloring with The Chipmunks App, featured exclusively on the Blu-ray Disc. The film will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for an average retail price of $39.99 and $29.98 respectively, and the two-disc Island Adventure edition will be available for $34.98.
We received the Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy, Island Adventure combo pack of this latest Chipmunk movie. My little boys were captivated and laughing like crazy with this family friendly movie. Whether your kids are seasoned Chipmunk fans or first time viewers this fun-filled adventure will have them glued to the screen. Sit down and enjoy it with the whole family tonight.
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