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FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.   The approach of Halloween means that the weather is getting cooler and it’s the perfect time of year for family movie nights on the couch at home. All of the scary movies being shown on TV aren’t exactly family friendly, so as a parent you may be finding it difficult to come up with things to watch with your little ones. Luckily for you, DreamWorks is releasing three fantastic films on DVD this month! Below, you can find out more about the characters to be watching in these family-friendly titles this Halloween.   Shrek the Musical   The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life as never before in DreamWorks’　Shrek The Musical, the highly acclaimed Broadway production based on the smash-h...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.   If you are looking for a great couple of movies to add to your library collection this holiday season, look no further!   DreamWorks has released three new movies for you... Now, the hard part is deciding... Save them as gifts for the holidays... or go ahead and enjoy a few movie nights with the ones you love... I am not sure about where you are... but it is getting chilly here... you know what that means? Perfect snuggle weather...   Movie Nights!!!!   Check out a few movies that a lucky reader will be winning soon!!!!     Kung Fu Panda : Legends of Awesomeness: The Scorpion Sting Get ready for more high-kicking action and fur-flying fun in this awesome anima...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I am not sure if you have seen the hype over the latest in the Shrek Installments.... Shrek the Musical!  Yes!!!!   Check out the You Tube Video Here... (Then come back later today to win a copy for your house!) Meet the Shrek bunch!     Bryan D’arcy James – Bryan plays the role of our beloved ogre Shrek . While he’s sure to win you over in his green role he’s definitely not new to the stage. Mr. Darcy will be star opposite Ethan Hawke in the Lincoln Center Theatre production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The talented artist is also notable on the screen too, most recently for his role as Frank Houston on NBC’s Broadway themed drama ‘Smash’.   You’re probably wondering if he si...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Broxton never ceases to amaze me...  A couple of months ago, he came home talking about wanting the "Angry Birds Telepods" so we set out to find them..  We looked at all the different stores and looked online... Come to find out, they were not available yet... So, Mr. NOT VERY PATIENT had to learn about waiting... and waiting... and waiting...  Then, I became the cool mom on the block, as we were sent the Telepods for review!!! Yes, I got to hear "You are the BEST MOM EVER!!!"  over and over again... no complaints from me, so I was all smiles!  ANGRY BIRDS TM   STAR WARS®   TELEPODS TM  VEHICLE PACKS (Approximate Retail Price: $19.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available Now)...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I was sent the book, Born from the Heart .  This is a great book for those that have adopted a child, or are looking to adopt.  I thought it was great that it was a different take on how families are made... Granted, you aren't a "biological" child, but the love can sometimes be stronger this way... If you know someone who is adopting, or has adopted, I would highly recommend this book!  A mother's love comes from the heart, from the desire to embrace and nurture a child—whether or not she gave birth to that baby. This poetic and magical parable celebrates the richness of family as Rose and Charlie embark on the search for the child they so desperately want. As Rose's dream gets closer t...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Image from their website I do not know many kids that are not fans of goldfish... I am not saying that all kids love them, but for the majority, all kids I know do!  Also, I do not think I have ever met a kid that was not a fan of macaroni and cheese.  As soon as I saw that Pepperidge Farm had released macaroni and cheese goldfish, I was sure it could not get much better and that Broxton was going to be in heaven!!! Except, it wasn't meant to be.  He was not a fan...  He did love the cartoons on the back and the shapes, but that was about it... I thought they were okay. Have you seen them? The goldfish macaroni and cheese is available in four different flavors: Cheddar, Cheesy Pizza, Butter ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Introducing...   The "Mack Daddy"  We were sent the SNUGLI Booster Seat for review and as soon as I opened it ... I knew Broxton was going to be in heaven with it...  Besides the safety that made me love it, I knew the camo print was going to have him talking about it... Let me try and show you some of the things I am now in love with:   The seat as a whole... It has a back (which basically all friends/ family recommended)  It has 2 cup holders.  5 point harness.  It is a 2 in 1.  Meaning you can use it as a forward facing car seat 22-65 lbs.  but then you can use it as a booster seat with your cars seat belt from 40 - 110 lbs.   I love the fabric... ...