Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween...

We love Halloween at our house! This year we are going to pass out take-out containers with custom fortune cookies, candy and stickers. We thought these are perfect to match our costumes. It was fun putting all of them together...
We're excited and can't wait to see all the cute costumes. Hope you have a safe and very Happy Halloween! 
With Lots of Love, Shauna

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Trotters Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Trotters I got to review some of their awesome products! I love shoes and can't wait to share this great brand with you...

First I got the black micro Ash shoes...
Designed with goring on the inside and outside for a great fit every time. Features a new toe shape and updated stacked heel. 
  • 5 widths, Slims to Wide Wides (stock dependent)
  • Double Elastic Side Goring
  • Split Suede Leather Heel Counter
  • Neutral Tricot Fabric Upper Linings
  • Neutral PU / Leather Like Foot Bed Lining
  • Up to size 13 (stock dependent)
  • Slip Resistant Rubber Flexible Unit Bottom
  • 1" Heel
These look great with my new black dress slacks!  I love how comfortable they are. These would also be good to take when I travel and plan on walking a lot.

I also got these super cute dark red Jolie boots...
The Jolie's height is perfect for slacks or skirts. The Jolie has soft seamless leather upper with an inside zipper and a walking heel shape with a slip-resistant light-weight flexible rubberized sole.
  • Cushioned man-made footbed
  • Zipper
  • Slip-resistant lightweight flexible rubberized sole
  • 2 1/4" Leawood stacked heel
  • Elastic Goring
  • 5 widths, SS, N, M, W, WW (stock dependent)
  • Up to size 12 (stock dependent)
  • Color coordinating antimicrobial tricot fabric upper lining with foam backing.
These are my new favorite boots! The color is so fun. I have a sweater the same color that looks amazing with them. They are also very comfy!
From its very beginning in 1935, Trotters has been dedicated to creating high-quality women's footwear with appealing looks and exceptional comfort. The Trotters name has always stood for the finest in quality, fit and style. All of their shoes are handcrafted using the finest leathers from around the world, with special detail given to quality and softness.

We are very impressed with this company! Make sure and check out all the great products they have. Both of the shoes I got are awesome and well made. Thanks Trotters for the wonderful products!


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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides Review and Pirate Halloween Party...

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™.
Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure. Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica (Penélope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. 
When she forces him aboard the “Queen Anne’s Revenge,” the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past. The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the vengeful Captain Hector Barbossa and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack’s longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid.
My hubby and I watched this movie for a date night. We love all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies and part four is just as good as the other three. We loved seeing this in 3D! There are plenty of laughs, action and romance which is what we like in a movie. I like the mermaids in this one. They act nice at first and then they turn mean and attack the pirates. 

I loved each time they showed the Black Pearl in the jar, it had the little monkey from the last movie still attached to it. There are tons of special features on the Blu-ray. You can see the making of the movie. Extended and deleted scenes. In search for the fountain and plenty more. This is a fun movie the whole family will enjoy.

In celebration of the Oct. 18th release of this movie we got to have a pirate themed Halloween party!

First we carved pumpkins...
Then we got to break open the pirates chest pinata...
Next we got to have yummy pirate themed snacks...
Then we went on a treasure hunt. After that we had fun decorating the maps and miniature chests...
Now it's time to sit down relax, and watch the movie...
Yo ho, it's a pirates life for us! 

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Monday, October 24, 2011

CARS 2 Review...

The #1 Animated Film of the Year Races Home!

Hits The Streets November 1, 2011

On Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and Movie Download
Features Exclusive All-New Pixar Animated Short “Air Mater”

Disney•Pixar’s fast-action summer hit “Cars 2” comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, Movie Download and DVD -- November 1, 2011.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios, the high octane in-home release invites families and fans of all ages to come along on a journey around the world with the #1 animated film of the year and introduces an exclusive all-new animated short “Air Mater,” featuring the fan favorite character spinning his tales in an exciting adventure high above Radiator Springs.  The must-own animated release also includes fascinating commentary from award-winning director John Lasseter and “Hawaiian Vacation,” the delightful animated short that accompanied the film in theatres.

The immersive “Cars 2” bonus features include an one-of-a-kind interactive “World Tour” map that takes viewers through nine different locations, including those featured in the film and more.  A global thrill-ride, it allows viewers to go behind-the-scenes with the Pixar artists and filmmakers as they circle the globe finding inspiration for the most international of all Pixar films to date.  “Cars 2” is also the first Pixar film to be released in spectacular Blu-ray 3D. 

RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011
Feature Run Time: 106 minutes
Rating: U.S.: G/Canadian: G (Bonus Material Not Rated)

Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car.  But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.  Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile and the stunning rookie field spy Holley Shiftwell.  Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world.  The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors.

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We were excited to watch Cars 2 since we loved the first one! This movie is hilarious and gave us lots of good laughs. We like how Mater sticks up for Lightning McQueen when he hears a Grand Prix driver talking bad about him. It was pretty funny also when Mater eats a big plate of wasabi thinking it's ice cream and he screams, then drives around fast looking for water. There are so many funny parts in this movie we can't name them all. It was so cool watching this in 3D since it's full of action. We love movies with comedy, action and a little romance all in one. This one doesn't disappoint. It's a must see for all ages!

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Saturday, October 22, 2011

TOY STORY 1, 2 & 3 Review...

Disney•Pixar’sTOY STORY,” “TOY STORY 2,” and “TOY STORY 3”
Unveiled For The First Time Ever on Blu-ray 3D™ November 1, 2011


            TOY STORY
Set in a world where toys come to life when people are not present, meet two rival toys – Woody, a pull-string talking cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, a superhero space action-figure. The comically-mismatched duo eventually learn to put aside their differences when circumstances separate them from their owner, Andy, and they find themselves on a hilarious adventure-filled mission where the only way they can survive is to form an uneasy alliance. 

TOY STORY 2
While Andy is away at cowboy camp, Woody is toynapped by Al McWhiggin, a greedy collector who needs Andy's favorite toy to complete his “Woody’s Roundup” collection. Together with Jessie, Bullseye and the Prospector, Woody is on his way to a museum where he'll spend the rest of his life behind glass. It's up to Buzz, Mr. Potato Head, Hamm, Rex and Slinky Dog to rescue their friend and remind him what being a toy is all about.

TOY STORY 3
Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. When a mix-up lands them at Sunnyside Daycare, the untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. More than a few new faces – some plastic, some plush – join the adventure, including Barbie’s counterpart, Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants, and a strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear.

Release Date: November 1, 2011 (Direct Prebook: September 6, 2011; Distributor Prebook: September 20, 2011)

Feature Run Times: TOY STORY = 81 minutes
    “TOY STORY 2” = 92 minutes
    “TOY STORY 3” = 103 minutes

Rated: G for general audiences in U.S. and Canada (bonus material not rated)
Bonus Features: TOY STORY - Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: Blast Off, three Animated Studio Stories, Buzz Takes Manhattan, Deleted Scenes, and over 90 minutes more bonus

TOY STORY 2” - Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: International Space Station, three Animated Studio Stories, Pixar’s Zoetrope, Toy Box: Outtakes and Alternate Scenes, Deleted Scenes and more

TOY STORY 3” -  “Day & Night” Theatrical Short, Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure, Toy Story Trivia Dash – Interactive Game, Cine-Explorer with Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla Anderson, Bonnie’s Playtime – a story roundtable with director Lee Unkrich, Paths to Pixar: Editorial, three Studio Stories, and more 

It's great that we own the whole set of these Toy Story movies now and to top it off they are all in 3D! 

We first get introduced to Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story. They don't get along and try to out do each other but when Buzz falls into the neighbors yard, the toys go on a mission to save him and the comedy ensues. 

Then in Toy Story 2 Woody gets toynapped because Al McWiggin wants him for his collection. Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang won't stand for that so they come up with a plan to rescue him. There are some pretty funny lines in this movie like when Hamm losses his cork and all his coins fall out, he said nobody look until I get my cork back.

In Toy Story 3 we felt bad for all the toys when they got accidentally donated to a daycare. At first they thought it was going to be great since there were kids that would play with them, but then all the kids come in and start destroying all of them and tearing them apart. It's fun to see how everything seems to workout for the good at the end of all three movies.We like the fact that all of these movies are rated G so they are family friendly

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Winnie the Pooh Review...

“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.”   A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

On October 14, 1926 A.A. Milne published Winnie-the-Poohthe first volume of stories featuring the beloved bear and his Hundred Acre Wood inhabiting pals! In honor of this momentous occasion here's the trailer from the upcoming 10/25 release of Disney's WINNIE THE POOH on Blu-ray & DVD and themed Activity Pages, Coloring Sheets, and DIY Character Masks!

Commemorate this timeless classic with fun and games in celebration of 85 years of Pooh!

Download Printable Games and Activities!
Download Printable Coloring Pages!
Download Printable Play Masks!

WINNIE THE POOH is Available on Blu-ray & DVD 10/25!



Journey back to the 100 Acre Wood for a heart-warming adventure with Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, Eeyore and Christopher Robin! Bonus material includes the EXCLUSIVE short "Mini-Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Balloon," deleted scenes and more!

We've always loved Winnie the Pooh! My hubby thinks Eeyore is really funny. It was fun watching the gang try to find a tail for him. Pooh is always hungry and looking for honey. I love Tigger because he's always bouncing and a he's wild and crazy like me. This is a classic movie that everyone will enjoy and we love that it is on Blu-ray now. There are lots of special features on the Blu-ray including a sing along and much more.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Today's Winners...

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And today's winners are...

zCush Baby Nap Mat...
Terra H. 

Dumbo Combo Pack... 
Becca Ann

$100 Karen Kane Gift Card...
Mary

$25 and a Filtration Water Bottle... 
Ted 

Nick Chavez Advanced Volume Line... 
Shel
Nina T.
Gladys M
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BumbleBeeLane

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Friday, October 14, 2011

Monte Carlo DVD Giveaway...

GO ON AN ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME
WITH TEEN SENSATIONS SELENA GOMEZ,
LEIGHTON MEESTER AND KATIE CASSIDY

Monte Carlo Sashays onto Blu-ray and DVD October 18th

Bon Voyage! Take a journey across the ocean with a trio of friends who make front page headlines when a dream trip turns into a hilarious case of mistaken identity. The delightful jet-setting comedy MONTE CARLO arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on October 18th. Produced by Academy Award®-winner Nicole Kidman* (Moulin RougeThe Stepford Wives), MONTE CARLO will take you on a fanciful ride through the picturesque sights of Europe - with three charming girls in tow!

Actress and pop sensation Selena Gomez (Ramona and Beezus, “Wizards of Waverly Place”) lights up the screen as Grace, a high-spirited high school graduate looking forward to a vacation in Paris with her best friend Emma (Katie Cassidy, “Melrose Place”), and stepsister Meg (Leighton Meester, “Gossip Girl”). Just as the girls think their trip is ruined when their hyperactive tour guide leaves them behind, Grace is mistaken for a wealthy socialite and the trio is whisked away to Monte Carlo for a thrilling week of glitz, glam, and unforgettable fun. 

MONTE CARLO features supporting performances by Cory Monteith (“Glee”), Pierre Boulanger (Monsieur Ibrahim), Luke Bracey (Home And Away), and Andie McDowell (Groundhog Day).
MONTE CARLO DVD 
  • Feature Film
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Meet Madame Valery
    • Pont Des Arts Bridge
    • Try on the Dior
    • Owen Plays Soccer
    • Owen at Sacre-Coeur
    • Alicia Confronts Cordelia
    • Cordelia’s Fate
  • Monte Carlo Match Up
  • Ding-Dang Delicious: The Boys of Monte Carlo
  • Backstage Pass
  • Theatrical Trailer
MONTE CARLO DVD
Release Date: October 18, 2011
U.S. Rating: PG 
Total Run Time: 2 hours, 16 minutes 

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Alphabet Pop Top Review

Bright Starts has some amazing toys for kids! They make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, or even just because. Kids love them!

I have an baby girl that is six months old and a toddler girl who is almost 2 years old. Both of my girls LOVE the Alphabet Pop Top! 

The two of them will laugh and laugh when one of the toys pops out.  My younger daughter loves to watch the lights. My older girl pushes the top down for both of them to enjoy.

This toy has been a huge hit at my house!

The "Having a Ball" line of toys from Bright Starts has several toys that kids would love.  The "Get Rollin Activity Table" and "Swirl and Roll Truck" are some other favorites that boys and girls would love.

They toys are very high quality--I love everything that comes from Bright Starts.  The colors are great as well.  I feel comfortable letting my older or younger children play with these.

Check out Bright Starts on facebook HERE! 

These great products are available at Amazon.com, Walmart, Target and www.brightstarts.com.

We want to thank Bright Starts for the high quality products and awesome customer service! 

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Saturday, October 8, 2011

IWorlds Space Center Review

Last week my family had the amazing opportunity to attend the IWorlds Space Center at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah.  We had SO MUCH FUN.

IWorlds in an interactive  "Space Camp" experience. It is for ages 8 and up.  Each mission lasts two hours.  We were each assigned a job to do on board the spaceship.  My husband was the Captain, I was Damage Control Officer, other family members were Pilots, Security Officers, or Engineers.  There are a total of 16 different jobs (and people per mission).

During October they are doing "Thrills and Chills."  These are brand new missions specifically for Halloween.  They have multiple missions so you can come a number of times.  We had Aliens board our ship--it was definitely heart pounding!  Good thing those security officers were skilled with laser guns.

I think you could go to IWorlds over and over and have a different and amazing experience each time.

IWorld has missions Thursday-Saturday with special appointments during the week.  They even book corporate events during the day!  There is also a date night special. Pretty sure this would be the best date ever.  Birthday party? IWorlds would be talked about as the best birthday party of the year!

My family came as a group of adults and we did a mission with a group of 12 year olds for a birthday party.  We had a great time together...the mission works well for all ages!

If you are vacationing Utah (like us), or live there, then be sure to book a trip!  We had an amazing time.

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Friday, October 7, 2011

Dearfoams Slippers Review and Giveaway...


Thanks to Dearfoams we got to review some of their awesome new slippers out!

First my hubby got a pair of the Microsuede Terry Moc...
  • Upper: Microsuede
  • Lining and Insole: Terry
  • Heavy stitch along vamp
  • DriComfort moisture management
  • Indulgent foam cushioning with memory foam
  • High profile, side-stitch TPR rubber outsole with skid and abrasion resistance
  • Machine washable
These microsuede closed back men’s slippers are great! My hubby says they are very comfy. We love that Dearfoams DriComfortTM technology wicks away moisture to keep feet dry and comfortable. It's also wonderful that we can wash them!

Next I got the new Tall Pile Boot in black...
These show stopping knee-high, faux fur, slouch boot slippers are the fashionista’s alternative to traditional women’s slippers. Wear them tall, cuffed, or slouched – but definitely wear them with SWAGGER!
  • Upper: Pile
  • Lining: Pile and Flannel
  • Insole: Flannel
  • Wear 3 ways: Tall, Cuffed, Slouched
  • Indulgent foam cushioning
  • TPR rubber outsole with skid and abrasion resistance
  • Machine washable 
These are so dang cute, I love them! They are way comfy and keep my feet and legs really warm. I like that I can wear them 3 different ways. Tall, Cuffed, or Slouched all look great. It's awesome Dearfoams has so many new fun styles out!

Also check out these cute Tweed Boots...
Dearfoams tweed boots featuring a unique faux fur coyote cuff redefine trend-setting and jet-setting at home or on the go. Luxuriously indulgent and fabulously fierce, these boot slippers are a must have for every pamper-loving fashionista!
  • Upper: Tweed
  • Lining and Insole: Flannel
  • Frosted faux coyote fur
  • Perfect foam cushioning
  • High profile, ultra light-weight EVA outsole
  • Machine washable
Thanks Dearfoams for the awesome products and customer service!


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