Battroborg Giveaway

After a great victory, comes a great party! Battroborg has been named to the Toys ''R'' Us "Hot Toy List," and we’re celebrating by giving away 100 Battroborg motion controlled battling robots. Join the party and enter for your chance to win this holiday's knock out toy! Hurry, the celebration won't last – the 100 Battroborg Battle 

Giveaway ends this Wednesday, Sept. 25.  Visit facebook.com/battroborg to enter. #TRUHotToyList

TOMY’s Battroborg motion controlled battling robots are built for combat and fueled by your own fists. The newest innovation in robot gaming technology puts players center ring, and transforms their quick jabs into their robot’s swift hits! You control the battle, you control the robot, you control your destiny. 

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Wordless Wednesday - Why We Have Crazy Kids

I've always wondered why our kids always seemed to be wild, crazy, and energetic.  Then I realized that the apple....well it doesn't fall too far from the tree...

And I can't even say that these pictures were taken away from the kids because O took every single picture by himself...I guess he got tired of us always taking his picture.  He even directed us....this one, he told us to sleep.

And this next one....yep, it's all me 100% unassisted....I probably have 409538457 pictures of me this same exact way.

They may be a bit out of focus - but for being 6 years old and 3 hours past his bedtime, I think O did a pretty good job! 

Oh, and yes, those are Cheslea jerseys....more to come on this soon!! ; )

THE LITTLE MERMAID Diamond Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray+DVD Combo Pack with Digital Copy Giveaway

This movie is the first thing on Brynnleigh's birthday wish list!!  She is in love with Ariel and has not even seen the movie yet. Brynnleigh's birthday is 10/4, and The Little Mermaid will be available to purchase starting 10/1/13 - pretty good coincidence if you ask me!

The Little Mermaid is actually one of my favorite Disney movies too.  I love everything about it, especially the music.

Straight from the Press Release:

This fall, The Walt Disney Studios invites families everywhere to rediscover the film that gave voice to a whole generation as “The Little Mermaid” splashes its way into homes for the first time ever on Blu-ray™ for a limited time only.  One of the most celebrated animated musical films of all time and

two-time Academy Award®-winner (Best Original Score and Best Original Song “Under the Sea,” 1989) “The Little Mermaid” tells the magical tale of the mermaid princess Ariel and her lovable underwater friends, Sebastian and Flounder. Now, viewers can experience Ariel’s adventures like never before with sparkling high definition picture and sound, then explore the making of this modern family classic with all-new bonus treasures.

 

Finally releasing from the Disney vault, “The Little Mermaid” makes it eagerly awaited debut on Diamond Edition Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray, Digital Copy and HD and SD Digital formats October 1, 2013. Creating the ultimate at-home viewing experience, Disney’s Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD+ Digital Copy) contains digitally restored picture and sound, a digital copy of the film, and a variety of never-before-seen bonus features, including the music video for Grammy®-nominated superstar Carly Rae Jepsen’s recording of the film’s beloved song, “Part of Your World.”

 

Bonus Features Include:

• “Part of Your World” Music Video” Performed by Carly Rae Jepsen
• @DISNEYANIMATION
• Disney Intermission (Crab-E-OKE Sing-Along)
• Deleted Character – Harold The Merman
• Under the Scene-The Art of Live-Action Reference
• Part of Her World: Jodi Benson’s Voyage to New Fantasyland
• Howard’s Lecture
• Classic DVD Bonus Features Include:

  Treasure’s Untold: The Making of the Little Mermaid, Storm Warning: The Little Mermaid Special Effects Unit, The Little Mermaid: The Story Behind The Story, Under The Sea Early Presentation Reel, Original Theatrical Trailer, Deleted Scenes with Introductions, Disney Song Selection, Audio Commentary with Ron Clements, John Musker and Alan Menken, “Kiss The Girl” Music Video Performed By Ashley Tisdale, The Little Match Girl With Intro, DisneyPedia: Life Under the Sea, Under The Sea Adventure: A Virtual Ride Inspired By Disney Imagineers . 

 

 I cannot wait to share this movie with Brynnleigh (and Owen)...I know they will love it just as much as I did!!

To find out more about the new release of The Little Mermaid please check out the Website.

 

Enter to win your very own LITTLE MERMAID Diamond Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray+DVD Combo Pack with Digital Copy using the Rafflecopter form below: (US & CAN only - you must be 18+ to enter!)

 

 

 

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Disclaimer:I received a copy of The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition set in exchange for this post.  All opinions are my own.

Lovable Labels Spooktacular Weekend Sale!!

Lovable Labels is having a Spooktacular Weekend Sale that starts tomorrow September 20, 2013 and you do not want to miss this!!!

Lovable Labels is your #1 source for durable personalized labels, tags, safety products and much more. By recognizing the unique personality in every child, Lovable Labels inspires children to take better care of their belongings. Our durable products withstand the dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, and the greatest test - your child!

I will definitely use this to pick up some Halloween Labels to put on the gift bags we make for the kids teachers.  This is also a great time to pick up some labels for back to school - like these Bag Tag Labels!

I have used these labels in the past (Crafty Mom Labels) and I would not use any others, great durability, design and so much more!

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Bash and The Pirate Pig Book Review & Giveaway!!

I love when I can include the kids in my reviews.  O loves books, and I knew Bash and The Pirate Pig would be a perfect book for us to read together!

About Bash and the Pirate Pig

Bash and the Pirate Pig, by Burton Cole, is the story of a cranky city kid named Raymond "Beamer" Boxby who must spend summer vacation at his younger cousin, Bash's, farm.

Beamer prefers air conditioning and video games. He can't see what good can come of this so-called country fun that includes riding cows, river rafting with a pig, or playing with skunks.

But hang tight, Beamer, because Bash's zany adventures with his "Fishin' and Farmin' book" (The Bible) just might lead to the coolest discovery of all.

About the Author

Burton Cole is a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist with thirty years of experience and more than fifty humor writing awards to his credit. He grew up on a farm in northeast Ohio and attended a small-town church with a slew of cousins and buddies. That same boyhood inspires his colorful stories today.

About the Illustrator

Tom Bancroft has more than twenty years of experience in the animation and illustration industry and worked with Disney on films including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Aladdin. Other clients have included DC Comics and Big Idea Productions.

 

My thoughts:

 

This book is targeted for boys ages 8-14.  O is 6, but he still has thoroughly enjoyed this book and I have enjoyed spending the time reading it with him.  It really is hard to find books targeted directly at boys that you want your kids to read! 

 

O loves to hear what Bash has come up with next, and I'm not going lie, I thought about sneaking the book into my room once O has gone to bed to continue reading to find out what happens next!  I hope this continues into a series of books (looks promising with a "sneak' of a future book at the end) that O and I can continue to read together.

 

I would recommend this book to all Mom's of boys!!  (And it really is okay if girls read it too!!)

 

If you want more info on this great book you can check it out on the B&H Kids Facebook Page, B&H Publishing Twitter account, and their website.

Bash and the Pirate Pig

Written by: Burton Cole

Illustrated by: Tom Bancroft

Publisher: B&H Kids

Hardcover: 224 pages

$12.99

So who's ready to win their own copy??  Just enter using the rafflecopter form below!

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Disclaimer - I received a copy of this book for my review - all opinions are my own.  The BOAT is not responsible for issuing the prize to the winner.

Wordless Wednesday - Football!!

O decided to play football this year, which is a HUGE change for this soccer family!  I'm glad he is trying out new sports, but football is a huge time commitment.  Before school started they had 4 practices a week, 2 hours long each.  Once school started they dropped down to 3 practices a week plus games on Saturdays (at either 9am, or 5 pm).

I do love the sport, but I must say that leaving the house at 7:15 AM and not getting home until after 8 PM is a bit rough!

O loves it though, and I guess that is all that matters.  B loves it too, I call it her social hour(s), she plays with all the sisters that are too young to be cheerleaders.  I've really seen her social skills blossom since football has started.

Here's O (and his side kick B) before his first game - we gave in and let him have a mohawk, which we promptly cut off Sunday evening before going back to school on Monday. 

The Ultimate Life Giveaway

Are you living THE ULTIMATE LIFE? Between the pressure of running a foundation started by his late grandfather, being sued by his greedy extended family, and seeing his beloved Alexia leave on an extended mission trip to Haiti, Jason Stevens' world is unraveling. But when Jason discovers a journal that his grandfather began as a Depression-era lad, his writings transport Jason on an incredible rags-to-riches ride. With everything he loves hanging in the balance, Jason hopes he can discover THE ULTIMATE LIFE. Opening in theaters September 6, THE ULTIMATE LIFE (the sequel to The Ultimate Gift) reminds us some things are worth more than money! With The Ultimate Life Blog App, take the quiz to find out if YOU are Living Life to the Fullest! Read six great ways to start living the ultimate life NOW, as written by Jim Stovall, author of The Ultimate Life book. And watch the official trailer for this inspiring movie! Why you will love The Ultimate Life Blog App: • Do YOU Live Life to the Fullest? QUIZ - Some things are worth more than money. Take the quiz to see if you are truly living your life, or merely spending it! • 6 Ways to Live The Ultimate Life PDF - Read Jim Stovall’s (author of The Ultimate Life book upon which the movie is based) insightful ways to live better!

 

Even better - one of The BOAT readers will win an Official Ultimate Life Prize Pack.  This pack contains:

• DVD of The Ultimate Gift
• The Ultimate Gift book by Jim Stovall
• The Ultimate Gift charm bracelet
• The Ultimate Life leather-bound journal

 



 

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below......Good luck!!

 

 

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