Disney Treasure Buddies Now On DVD & Blu-ray Movie Review

Oh how we love the Buddies! My son adores these cute and adventurous pups. We have seen all the Buddies movies and Treasure Buddies is as good as the rest. As a lover of archeology and a fascination with ancient Egypt I thought this was a cool movie too. It was a fun movie to watch with my son. The story line was simple enough for kids and kept adults interested as well. The story is about the Buddies traveling to Egypt to stop an evil cat from trying to find the ancient cats eye necklace that will band dogs from being mans best friend. The movie is a a cute dog vs cats with the story about a cat's desire for power.

Treasure Buddies Story Plot:
Canine superstars Rosebud, B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha and Mudbud, as the pup pack journeys to mysterious Egypt in search of the greatest treasure known to animalkind, the legendary Cat’s Eye jewel, from the lost treasure of Cleocatra! Danger lurks around every secret sphinx, cryptic crypt and puzzling pyramid as Ubasti, a devious cat, schemes to possess the mystical jewel and use its powerful energy to rid the planet of all dogs! With help from new lovable friends Cammy, a baby camel - and a mischievous monkey named Babi - the gang and their new friends avoid booby traps, solve puzzles and explore a mysterious tomb in their most exciting and challenging adventure yet.












We are fans of the Disney Buddies on facebook so we can stay up to date on all the latest Buddies news. You can play some fun games on the Treasure Buddies website including a decoder game with Egyptian hieroglyphics.



*I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine and may vary from other opinions. I was provided for free a copy for my review. 

Road Trip! Destination Nowhere

Today we got in the car and drove up the freeway for about 30 or so minutes and got off to drive around. We were not going anywhere just out driving around. We saw all sorts of stuff, a small town full of historical buildings and stores ( we are planning to go back and get out of the car next time!) farms with horses, cows and chickens, lots of small wineries and wide open spaces. It was awesome! I love seeing houses and front yards to get decorating ideas for my own home. It reminds me of how my Mom would take us to walk around the bumpy sidewalks of old Pasadena when we were kids. I loved those walks. We would get ice cream cones and just enjoy the beautiful old neighborhoods filled with huge oak trees as we walked to a park to play.

Today our plan was to drive to no where and find our way back home. We saw things that are close by and would not have known if not for our mini adventure. We found a great place to access a local lake and we are planning a sandwich picnic to go back there very soon.

Even though it was a road trip that did not stop I had a wonderful time!

The Price Is Right Decades by Ubisoft for Wii Video Game Review

I enjoy watching games shows. They are fun and I always shout out what I think the answer is. Price is Right is one of those games where I always say I could do better than them. Now I can test my Game Show skills on the new The Price is Right Decades. This game is tons of fin since you can play in the items and prices of other decades. I played in the 2000s, then the 80s and 90s. Its crazy how the prices of things has changed so much! I plan on playing this against my MIL next time she comes over. I enjoy beating her in video games lol but she might have the upper hand since she shopped in the decades I have not.

Can you see my Mii its a brown haired girl with a pony tail, typical me!

My Mii playing a game! Id love to be on the real PIR

I spun the wheel and did not win a chance at the show case show down. I will try again!

"Come On Down"

Game info from Ubisoft:
The Price Is Right® Decades game brings all the excitement of the show to your home. Feel the thrill of being called to “COME ON DOWN!” Players participate in Contestant’s Row and through challenges of pricing games, including Plinko, Cliff Hangers and Punch-A-Bunch. Spin the Wheel for the chance at a pay-off at the Showdown! The Price Is Right Decades allows players to experience over 40 pricing games from all four decades of the show: 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s, and thousands of items up for bid. The new game includes rare pricing games taken from The Price Is Right TV show vault, and new games not included in any previous The Price Is Right video game. And for the first time ever, play pricing games simultaneously with up to 4 players in both multiplayer modes.

Features
2 Game modes: Single Player, Multiplayer local. For the first time ever, play pricing games simultaneously with up to 4 players in multiplayer mode.

Over 40 pricing games from all 4 decades of the show: 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s, and thousands of items up for bid.

Includes rare pricing games taken from The Price Is Right TV show vault, and new games not included in any previous The Price Is Right video game.

Pricing games now in 3D for stunning visual effects.

Authentic show music and game sounds for a true-to-TV game play experience.

Unlock pricing games and bonus “funniest moments” video from the show

*I was not paid for our review. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others. I was provided the game in this post to review for free from the PR company that represents them.

Gift Cards Rock $50 Applebees Giveaway

Gift Cards Rock! is an online community for people who love to give and receive gift cards. It is an online community where you express your love for gift cards and share great deals and exciting gift-giving tips. Gift cards make a perfect gift. You can give a gift card for any occasion knowing the recipient will be able to shop or dine at their convenience. The facebook and twitter pages of Gift Card Rock list giveaways and contests for Gift Cards so you can enter to win. As a sweeper myself I find it helpful to find giveaways listed in one place.

To help raise awareness for the community of Gift Cards Rock they are offering one of our readers the chance to win an Appelebees gift card.


GIVEAWAY

Win $50 Applebees Gift Card


To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

Who would you take to dinner with you gift card?

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts February 2 , 2012 and ends on February 20th , 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

MK Totem Brown Leather Hobo Bag Review

If you crave something luxurious, beautiful and unique, MK Totem has a collection of handbags that is just right for you. Weather you would like to treat yourself this Valentine's Day or someone you care about, these bags are an investment in quality and beauty that will last for years to come.

The large brown leather Hobo bag is made of soft lamb skin. It features antique brass hardware rings on the handle and decorative brass studs on the bag's bottom. It is so spacious that not only will it easily carry all of your everyday needed items, but you can even toss in enough things for an overnight trip with ease.

The bag feels beautifully luxurious but is practical as well. I love how it stays up on your shoulder, freeing your hands, and doesn't slide down the way other bags tend to do. The combination of butter soft leather and antique brass lend it a bohemian vintage feel.

Business partners Maya Yogev and Keira Guez have come together to create a company that offers truly beautiful handbags for today's fashion conscious woman. Visit their website at mktotem.com to see the full collection of bags available.



*I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. I was provided the products pictured to review for this post by the Company / PR Company.

I See Me My Very Own Name Book Review and Giveaway

I love personalized items! I think its a fun and special way to give a gift and to also get one that has your child's name in it. As a kid my Mom bought Sam and I personalized items. One of my favorites was a box I used for my sticker collection. My son loves books. He loves to have me read a story then him "read" it back back to me. Its precious time spent cuddled up reading books. We recently have been trying to get my son to say his name. He likes to call himself baby but we want him to know his name.

When we had the chance to review a book from I See Me that would have my sons name in it I was thrilled. The book is My Very Own Name Story. Its a sweet book about how the animals of the world help pick the name of your child letter by letter to make the perfect name. You can include the date of your child's birthday in the book as well as a personalized dedication. I made his dedicated in honor of Valentines Day from Mommy and Daddy.

My son adores animals! The first page of My Very Own Name Story is filled with them and we spent at least 10 minutes pointing to each one and him saying what it is and making the sounds. Some of them he did not know and I was glad to tell him who they were and the sound they make.

I See Me makes all sorts of great personalized books for children. They are sweet and special. One book that I found on the site would be perfect for Sam's little girl, My Very Own Fairytale Story.

GIVEAWAY

Win a Personalized My Very Own Name Book

 To Enter This Giveaway:

Who would you win this personalized book for?

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts February 3 , 2012 and ends on February 20th , 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize

ABBA You Can Dance by Ubisoft for Wii Video Game Review

I knew this game was going to be fun since it is from the creators of Just Dance, a favorite for me! At first I thought who is ABBA? As soon as I heard some of the songs that I recognized I thought oh hey thats so famous. Funny how you can know the lyrics to a song and have no clue who sings it. Well now I do! 

I had fun dancing along to ABBA You Can Dance to the songs like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and Take a Chance on Me.  I wish my sisters and Mom were here to play this one with me, it would be epic! Maybe this summer we can have a dance off! This game was great since it had three different playing modes. For the Karaoke Mode you need a Wii microphone that we dont have but it really makes me want to get one. Karaoke sounds so fun!

You Can Dance
Unleash your inner dancing queen and play for fun or to set a new top score to challenge yourself and others. Play any way you want with up to four friends.

Mini-Musical
Perform a story through the music of ABBA! Experience the magic as you play a role in a mini-musical of ABBA’s songs.

Karaoke Mode
Up to two additional friends can join in on vocals. Simply follow along with the on-screen lyrics.

*I was not paid for our review. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others. I was provided the game in this post to review for free from the PR company that represents them.

Online Contest

I LOVE to enter contest. I think its because I am an optimistic person and tell myself I will totally win. I like the attitude of Charlie in the Willy Wonka movie, someone has to win so why not me! I found a few online contests I wanted to share.

America's Cutest Green Baby Contest by Kiwi Magazine

This one is a facebook contest. I like to enter some of them for the smaller companies. I win often too!

Fig Foods Co. win a box of soup or beans. Grand prize a bog box full of products.

Another facebook contest. This one is from Carter's. You can win a Gift Basket Values at $150.

Gortons Seafood Grill Your Way To Gorgeous Contest and Blog Giveaway

As Gorton's Seafood fans in our family we are always eager to try the new products they make. The grilled seafood is amazing. This year I have told myself to do a few simple things to cut calories and be more healthy. Eating grilled instead of breaded is a simple way to do that. I enjoy Tilapia fish so I tried the grilled one made by Gorton's. It was really good. I enjoy white fish and the grilled enhanced the delicious flavor. My son is a Salmon kid, thankfully so, and I picked out the grilled Salmon and served it with green beans and rice. He ate part of it but I think he was being picky that night. The next day I put it in a wrap with lettuce and it was great!

My son does LOVE the fish sticks. My boy would eat them almost daily if I would let him. He even asks me for it he says "Fish Mama!" So cute. He even eats fish sticks while watching Nemo or Sharktale. This week we were watching Sharktale and he pointed to the screen and his food delightfully declaring FISH! Hes sooooo cute! 

 

Gorton's Seafood Grill Your Way To Gorgeous Contest

Right now there is a contest underway on the Gorton's Seafood website. There is only a few days left to enter so hurry over there and enter for a chance to win. Personally I find it to be good luck to enter towards the end of a contest. Just my contest superstitions lol

Grill Your Way to Gorgeous is for a chance to win a $1,000 Wardrobe Makeover Grand Prize! 1,000 first place winners will win one FREE Gorton’s Grilled Product Coupon!
Enter to win January 4, 2012 through February 9, 2012

In honor of the Gorton's Seafood Grill Your Way to Gorgeous contest I am hosting on our blog a giveaway for 2 Gorton's Seafood for a FREE Product coupon. There will be 3 winners each getting a set of 2.

GIVEAWAY on this Blog:


Enter to win 2 FREE Product Coupons by mail. There will be 3 winners!

To Enter This Giveaway:

What Gorton’s Seafood recipe is your favorite? 

 

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts February 2, 2012 and ends on February 20, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provide the item in this review for free by the company or PR firm representing them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice cream!!

A little treat just because...Love these boys of mine :)

P.S. What a ham that JJ is!

Pacifica Pillar Candles Review and Giveaway

Pacifica is a company that sells beautiful candles, bath and body products, perfumes and more. With fragrance names like Brazilian Mango Grapefruit, Indian Coconut Nectar, and Mexican Cocoa, I would love to try them all.

For our review I was sent pillar candles in Tahitian Gardenia fragrance and Sandalwood fragrance. Their candles are hand poured made with parafin wax and lead-free wicks. The Tahitian Gardenia candle was heavenly. It scented my whole bedroom without overpowering it, like some scented candles can do. The site describes it as "sweet, smooth and slightly citrusy aroma is reminiscent of Jasmine, Sweet Orange and Tea Leaves".

The Sandalwood fragrance candle was also wonderful, smelling woodsy and earthy. I love having scented candles throughout the house and these are definitely very nice. The site describes it as "woody blend, tempered by slightly sweet top notes of Tangerine, Sweet Orange and Mandarin".

Pacifica offers gift sets, value sets, and very handy e-gift certificates. The packaging on all of their products is very attractive and would make a great Valentine's Day gift. If you are looking for something special for yourself, for your home or that person who is your own Valentine, visit the Pacifica website at Pacifica.com.

 GIVEAWAY

Two Pacifica Pillar Candles

To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

 What scent from Pacifica would you like to have?

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#Win Scented Pillar Candles from @ILovePacifica at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 02/20 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/02/pacifica-pillar-candles-review-and.html

*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts February 2 , 2012 and ends on February 20th , 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize

The Black Eyes Peas Experience by Ubisoft for Wii Video Game Review

Dancing games are a huge hit in my house. My son is a dancing machine! I love to dance but am not so good at it lol. Thats why games like The Black Eyed Peas Experience are so fun. You can dance along with the characters and actually make it seem like you have some good moves! I like the Black Eyed Peas music so this was a great game.

I really did have an absolute blast playing this game. My son was a bit like whatever mom your crazy and he went to play trains but of course its an teen to adult game. Once I got through a few songs he did come over and shake his booty a bit with me. This game would be perfect to put on for a family and friends get together. Everyone can have a blasting dancing and enjoying the fun.

About the game from Ubisoft website:

Get the party started in your living room with the world’s hottest group in the world’s hottest new dance game. The Black Eyed Peas Experience features chart-topping tracks from the Black Eyed Peas – including the biggest hits that transformed them into a global phenomenon. Perform iconic authentic dance moves designed exclusively for apl.de.ap, Fergie, Taboo and will.i.am. Take the party worldwide and experience all the energy and unforgettable venues inspired by their shows and music videos. The Black Eyed Peas Experience is the ultimate dance game and the ultimate way to keep the party rocking. 

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*I was not paid for this review. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others. I was provided the game in this post to review for free from the PR company that represents them.

What's keeping me busy these days

 These 3 are the center of my world right now.

And I would not have it any other way :)

Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Movie Prize Pack Giveaway

Barbie will always hold a special place in my heart. My sister and I spend countless hours together playing Barbie. We loved our playing with them by dressing them up and even cutting their hair! When we were little they did not have cool Barbie movies like they do now. Each time I see a Barbie in the store I think of my niece Ashley and how she will have Barbies to play with one day. I think its great for little girls to have Barbie to play with. I was delighted when we had the opportunity to host a giveaway for one Barbie Mermaid Tale 2 doll to help promote the upcoming movie.

Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Synopsis
Surf’s up for Barbie™ as she returns as Merliah™, the fun and fashionable surfing champion who’s also a magical mermaid princess!　In this exciting sea-quel™, Merliah™ makes a splash when she heads to Australia for the ultimate surfing competition. When the evil mermaid Eris escapes from her whirlpool with plans to take over the throne of Oceana, Merliah™ and her sea friends dive in to stop her.  It's a fresh new adventure where Merliah™ learns that anything is possible and she really can have the best of both worlds!

GIVEAWAY

One "Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2" Doll  

One "Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2" Theatrical Poster 

To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

Who in your life loves Barbie?

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts February 1 , 2012 and ends on February 20th , 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.