Kre-O Cityville Invasion Review

We were selected to sample and share the new Kre-O Cityville Invasion set through BzzAgent and Owen and I both were super excited.  I had seen the Kre-O sets before, but we had never tried them.

O couldn't wait to open it.  When he did, we noticed that a lot of the pieces were already separated together in little baggies.  O quickly found the instruction booklet and went to work putting it together.

He played with this for hours/days - he loves it.  Once you get it put together and add a few batteries - you now have a play set with moving pieces and sounds.  O loved that the shark "swam" all by himself.

This did take him a bit longer to put together than his other building sets and the pieces seemed to be a bit smaller, but overall I really like this set.  It helps spark imagination/creativity in more ways than one.

The box that these come in turns into a nice carrying case (if you don't open it like I do) so you know exactly what to do with all those pieces when it is time to clean up.

Disclaimer: I received this product to review and share with my readers and friends.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

National Coffee Day w/Gevalia - Review & Giveaway

Today, September 29, 2013 is National Coffee Day....and I splurged with a Gevalia Caramel Macchiato...

It was wonderful....not only did it taste great, but it made the house smell great also!!  Even Troy commented on how good it smelt!

I will definately be buying more of these soon!

Gevalia makes these high end coffees so simply to use with your Keurig!!  All you do is empty the froth packing into your mug, then brew your coffee in your Keurig as you would, and at the end, you have a nice frothy Macchiato, Cappuccino, or Latte in the comfort of your own home!!

Just in time for National Coffee Day on Sunday, Sept. 29, Gevalia is giving coffee lovers another reason to wake up and savor the taste of rich, never bitter coffee without ever leaving their homes. For those who love starting cozy fall mornings with a warm Cappuccino, Caramel Macchiato or Mocha Latte, Gevalia Coffee’s new K-Cups deliver three premium coffee flavors in-home, made with real milk and topped with a velvety layer of foam!

Available in stores now, shoppers can purchase Gevalia’s new two-step, single-serve Keurig K-Cups*. For coffee aficionados, this new product offering delivers the coffee shop taste in the comfort of home.

Visit FoamAtHome.Gevalia.com for more information, and join the online conversation using hashtag #FoamAtHome.

Check back to FoamAtHome.Gevalia.com for a free sample of Gevalia Mocha Latte starting on September 29!

One lucky BOAT reader will win their own sampler pack which includes all three great flavors, Caramel Macchiato, Mocha Latte, and Cappuccino!  Make sure to enter using the Rafflecopter below:

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Disclaimer: I was provided a sample for my review, all opinions are my own.

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!

Disclosure - This is a sponsored post.  I may be compensated with product for posting.  All opinions are my own.

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.