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September 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Polly Pocket Playtime Pet Shop Play Set and Friends Finish First DVD Product Review
September 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Polly Pocket Playtime Pet Shop is a fun playset with lots to do. It features a new slightly larger size Polly Pocket figure as well as all sorts of animals such a cat, dog, rabbit, and more. Children can have their pet figures swing on one of several swings. They can also have Polly Pocket and the animals slide down the slide or ride on the elevator. Is your pet dirty? Polly Pocket can give the pets a pretend bath. There is even a surprise trap door and a working “treat” dispenser.
We love that Polly Pocket figures and playsets are portable. The weekend that we were planning on trying out the playset we ended up having to stay at my father’s house because our A/C broke. We were easily able to pack up the Polly Pocket Playtime Pet Shop set and take it back and forth between our houses. My younger daughter LOVES Polly Pocket figures and always has one in her hand no matter where we are going. I love that she is able to use her imagination when she plays with them.
So much to do!
Lots of adorable animals!
Spinning Carousel
Swing! Bath!
I LOVE how this playset was in an easy open package. It made it much easier to open it quickly for my excited, waiting daughter!
Lots to do and play with!
Polly Pocket Friends Finish First was a cute movie that featured Polly Pocket and her friends. In the movie Polly and her friends were in a skating contest and in the end Polly learned that it is more important to have fun with your friends than to try to beat them. The movie taught a great message and my girls enjoyed it.
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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Mattel Polly Pocket. I received a product samples and a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.
Hearts For Hearts Girls Product Review- #HeartsforHeartsGirls
September 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
There are so many toys out there as any parent knows. So it’s not often that a toy comes along that my children not only want to play with but we all love the toy’s message and purpose. Add on that when you purchase this doll a donation is automatically made to World Vision (a charity that helps children around the world) to help children in the country that the doll represents.
I was so excited to be chosen to be a part of the Hearts For Hearts Girls campaign through Mom Select Mommy Parties. Hearts For Hearts Girls are dolls that each represent a different country from the United States of America to Brazil, India, Mexico, and more. Each doll is dressed in the typical clothes that a girl in that country would wear. It comes with a little story book about the girl, her country, and what her life is like in that country. Each one also includes a friendship bracelet for the girl.
We received 2 dolls, Zelia from Brazil and Nahji from India. Zelia was dressed in the typical colors of Brazil and Naji was dressed in beautiful tunic from India. She even has the traditional nose piercing and henna tattoo on her hand. They are each 14 inches, have poseable vinyl bodies, and high-quality rooted hair. I just love the attention to detail in these dolls’ styling. The quality of these dolls is great and so is the price. They retail for around $29.99 and you can purchase additional outfits for around $12.99. 
Learning about life in other countries really opened my daughters’ eyes to the world outside of our little community. My daughters learned about protecting the Rain Forrest in Brazil and how young girls in India often get married and start families very young. You will see from our video how these dolls have inspired my daughters to get active and involved in change in our home and community.
Close up view of face and nose piercing
Close up of henna hand tattoo
Want to learn more about Hearts For Hearts Girls? Check them out:
Hearts For Hearts Girls Website
Hearts For Hearts Girls on Facebook
Shop For Hearts For Hearts Girls on Amazon.com
Shop For Hearts For Hearts Girls on Target.com
I was selected to be a MommyParties host as part of a promotional program with MomSelect. All opinions are my own.
What Age Is It Appropriate To Tell Your Daughter The Details Of How A Baby Is Created?
September 16, 2012 By 4 Comments
At what age did you/will you tell your son/daughter how babies are made INCLUDING how the Daddy plants the “seed” in the Mommy? I have told my almost 9 year old (and my almost 7 year old) that the Daddy puts a “seed” in the Mommy and it grows into a baby inside the Mommy’s stomach. They know that the baby comes out of the vagina expect in their case they know they both came out via C-section.
They know about the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and sperm thanks to the plush uterus I received at BlogHer and the plush sperm cell and plush egg cell someone sent me. But today my almost 9 year old asked HOW the Daddy gets the “seed” in the Mommy. She is very bright and I have never given her “fake” answers for things.
She knows that girls have vaginas, a uterus, vulva, etc. and then boys have a penis and testicles (we have a boy kitten and she asked about his “butt cheeks” so I explained all about testicles). But I don’t know what age is appropriate for her to know about SEX. I’d love for you to weigh in on this! Please be respectful of all opinions! Thanks!
On a side note- My daughter is actually starting her own blog to write about 9 year old topics like school, friends, sports, and like Mommy, product reviews. I can only imagine her posting the 9 year old view on how babies are made on her blog! LOL I don’t think THAT will be happening since I am the one actually submitting what she types onto her blog. Her new blog is The Sassy Little Blogger. We just got it up this weekend and it is still being designed but bookmark it if you have daughters or sons that might want to read the perspective on things from a girl their age. She will be having contests, etc. too. Parents will have to be the ones to enter of course (18 years or older). Come join the fun!
Think You Know Walt Disney World? Take This Fun FREE Quiz!
September 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Think you know Walt Disney World?
Take this Fun, FREE Walt Disney World Quiz and find out how much you know!
Disney On Ice’s Worlds of Fantasy Show- This Weekend in Miami, FL
September 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Looking for some fun, family entertainment? Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy! This show is great because it combines four favorite Disney stories in one show- Cars, The Little Mermaid, Disney Fairies with Tinkerbell, and Toy Story.
It is sure to delight young and old with songs, dancing, and skating.
My daughter and I took our friends with us and it was so cute to see our two little girls talking to each other about the characters, the stories, and the show. They were so excited as they recognized each character. My favorite characters were the aliens from Toy Story but I loved seeing all the Fairies, too. My daughter’s favorite characters were Ariel and Eric from the Little Mermaid. I love how this show has something for everyone. Tickets are still available for the shows this weekend at The American Airlines Arena in Miami so don’t miss out.
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS WORLDS OF FANTASY TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
(Miami, Fla. July 27, 2012) Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy will be making its way to South Florida, for a one-of-a-kind production in Miami beginning Thursday, September 13 at the AmericanAirlines Arena.
Get ready for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy comes to your hometown! Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney•Pixar’s Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever!
From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.
Show Times for the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami:
Thursday, September 13, 2012 _______________________7:00PM
Friday, September 14, 2012__________________________ 7:00PM
Satursday, September 15, 2012 _______________________11:00AM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM
Sunday, September 16, 2012 _________________________1:00PM, 5:00PM.
Tickets on sale now. Ticket Prices: $50.00 (Front row) / $40.00 (VIP) / $30.00 / $25.00 / $18.00 All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, visiting www.ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information, call 866-248-8740.
To learn more about Disney On Ice, produced by Feld Entertainment, visit www.disneyonice.com.
About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!
WRECK-IT RALPH Trailer! #DisneyMoviesEvent
September 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I can’t wait for my trip to LA in LESS THAN 2 WEEKS to see Wreck-it Ralph!
I am so excited to meet with 24 other bloggers for this amazing experience!
Check out the trailer to see a little more about this movie and stay tuned for my posts on my upcoming trip.
WRECK-IT RALPH (In Disney Digital 3D™)
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U.S. Release Date: November 2, 2012
Voice Cast: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch
Director: Rich Moore
Producer: Clark Spencer
Screenplay by: TBA
From Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore comes “Wreck-It Ralph,” a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping adventure. For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has been overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, Jr. (voice of Jack McBrayer), the good-guy star of their game who always gets to save the day. Tired of playing the role of a bad guy, Ralph takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a journey across the arcade through multiple generations of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero.
On his quest, Ralph meets tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch) from the first-person action game Hero’s Duty, and feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, who may just be his first real friend. But everything changes when a deadly enemy is unleashed, threatening the entire arcade and Vanellope herself. Ralph finally gets his chance to save the day—but can he do it in time? “Wreck-It Ralph” crashes onto the big screen on November 2, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.
LINCOLN- Coming to Theaters November 9th!
September 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LINCOLN
DREAMWORKS PICTURES/TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX in association with PARTICIPANT MEDIA
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Genre: Drama
U.S. Release date: November 9, 2012 (exclusive); November 16, 2012 (expansion)
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook and Tommy Lee Jones
Director: Steven Spielberg
Producers: Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy
Executive Producers: Daniel Lupi, Jeff Skoll, Jonathan King
Screenplay by: Tony Kushner
Based in part on the book: “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis in “Lincoln,” a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
During President Lincoln’s tumultuous final months in office, he pursues a course of action to end the Civil War, unite the country and abolish slavery.
Disney’s FRANKENWEENIE – Family Activity Sheets!!!
September 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
FREE Diabetic Recipe Book
September 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Get FREE Diabetic Recipes with this Diabetic Recipes Book.
Great for diabetics and their caregivers!
Do you have a loved one with diabetes and you’re not sure what to cook for them. This recipe book might help.
