Nickelodeon’s Shimmer And Shine DVD Review And Giveaway #nickelodeon

January 22, 2016 By Marijean

SHIMMER AND SHINE MAKE THEIR STANDALONE DVD DEBUT

WITH AN EXCITING SEVEN-EPISODE DVD

Nick’s newest and most magical twin sisters sparkle their

way to DVD on February 2, 2016

Nickelodeon’s (mis)adventurous and magical twin sisters come to DVD on Shimmer and Shine. In its standalone DVD debut, fans can join Shimmer, Shine, Leah and her friend Zac in the magical worlds of genies, dinosaurs and more. Despite any obstacles, the power of teamwork and friendship help to make their adventures turn out great! In addition to over 2 ½ hours of magical content, this DVD comes with a set of four hair ties as a fun gift with purchase! Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Shimmer and Shine is available for the first time on DVD February 2, 2016 for the price of $14.99.

About Shimmer and Shine:

Twin sisters Shimmer and Shine are Leah’s secret genies-in-training! Leah always has some dilemma that she needs her magical friends’ help with, and the genies are happy to grant her three wishes a day. As genies-in-training, they sometimes misinterpret what Leah wishes for, and often times they’ll accidentally grant her wishes she didn’t even mean to make. Each wrong wish quickly compounds into a crazy adventure. Ultimately, through teamwork, the genies and Leah find a way to fix the problem without the use of wishes.

Shimmer and Shine airs on Nickelodeon, weekdays at 11:30am ET/PT.

I received a copy of this DVD to review, my daughter loves this series. She loves watching and finding out what magical adventures the genies, Shimmer and Shine, are up to next with their friend Leah. This show premiered on Nickelodeon in August 2015. The episodes are so cute and will surely have your little one want to keep watching to see what happens next. Definitely check this DVD out, your children will love it!

Shimmer and Shine includes the following episodes:

Genie Treehouse – Leah and Zac try building a treehouse but find themselves in over their heads. Leah asks her genies for a treehouse and is thrown for a loop when Shimmer and Shine turn her house into a house of trees.
Ahoy, Genies! – When Leah’s bucket full of beach treasures floats into the vast ocean, Leah summons Shimmer and Shine to help her retrieve the loot. With the genies’ assistance, a typical day at the beach quickly escalates into a magical beach treasure hunt, complete with a treasure map, pirate ship, and a talking parrot.
The Sweetest Thing – When Leah wishes for help making cupcakes for her school bake sale, she and the genies find themselves stuck with a giant birthday cake, some farm animals and a river of cupcake batter. How in the world will Leah finish her cupcakes without any wishes left, or worse, explain all this craziness to her curious (and hungry) neighbor Zac?
Lights! Camera! Genies! – When it looks like Movie Night will be a no-go, Leah asks Shimmer and Shine for some movie magic help. But when they accidentally wish the movie to life, they turn Leah into a medieval princess with a flying dragon to tame in her own backyard.
What a Pig Mess – When Leah’s party food accidentally gets run over by Zac in his battery-operated car, Leah needs to figure out what else to bring fast. Leah asks her genies for more Pigs in a Blanket, but the genies give her real pigs wrapped in a blanket. It’s up to Leah and the girls to catch the fast little pigs and find a way to fix this hog-sized mistake.
Abraca-Genie – Leah notices Zac the Magician’s magic tricks aren’t going quite so well, so she calls on her genies for some real magic assistance. But Shimmer and Shine aren’t getting the tricks right either and suddenly more than a rabbit pops out of Zac’s hat – a whole zoo of animals. The girls have to find a way to fix the magical mess before Zac’s big performance.
Dino Mite! – After searching endlessly for Zac’s missing dinosaur toy, Leah asks her genies to wish up a replacement and gets stuck with a real live Apatosaurus. Now Leah, Shimmer and Shine have to figure out a way to fix this behemoth mistake before Zac finds out – and it all starts with a little bit of dino training.

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Would your little one like a copy of this DVD? One lucky reader will win! Giveaway ends 1/29/2016!

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

LEGO FRIENDS: Girlz 4 Life Blu-ray And Lego Set Giveaway #Girlz4Life

January 18, 2016 By Marijean

**Warner Bros. Home Video provided me with some of the materials I used in this Blog Post/Giveaway. The opinions I share are my own.**

Check out the awesome LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE DVD and Lego Set that are out now, and enter to win!

The new movie, LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE, is all about friendship, trusting yourself and standing up for what’s right no matter what the cost. All set to an awesome rock soundtrack you’re going to love! Join Olivia, Stephanie, Emma, Mia and Andrea as they learn that fame isn’t important, it’s your friends that count! Own LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE on digital HD 1/19 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD 2/2.

The LEGO® Friends Pop Star Dressing Room allows children to role-play and become their favorite popstar. The set opens up to create different areas with a mirrored vanity and unique accessories to play dress up. Includes Emma and Livi mini-dolls, dressing room with swivel chair, sofa, dog with his bed and much more.

Be sure to visit the official L2M website to stay updated with all things L2M!
www.L2MOfficial.com

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Make sure to check out the LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE blog app, and then enter the giveaway! Download the “Girlz 4 Life” Activity Pack and comment with which activity you enjoyed doing at home with your daughters the most. Winner will be picked on 1/26/2016.

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Each household is only eligible to win LEGO FRIENDS: Girlz 4 Life Blu-ray & LEGO FRIENDS: Pop Star Dressing Room Kit via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

**Warner Bros. Home Video provided me with some of the materials I used in this Blog Post/Giveaway. The opinions I share are my own.**

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey in Jacksonville, FL Jan 21-24 Giveaway

January 16, 2016 By Marijean

BELIEVE IN THE UNBELIEVABLE!
TICKETS FOR

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY® PRESENTS LEGENDS RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY® PRESENTS LEGENDS
ON SALE NOW FOR JACKSONVILLE SHOW JANUARY 21-24, 2016

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDS unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages. Legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder. Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena from January 21-24, 2016.

Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson guides Paulo the Legend Seeker on a quest to discover real, living legends from around the world. Audiences will experience Alexander Lacey and his enduring bond with his lions, majestic leopard and tigers during one of the most captivating acts. The Solar Hawks, a dream team of acrobats, come together to amaze by attempting four consecutive triple somersaults on a one-of-a-kind double-wide trapeze specifically designed for The Greatest Show On Earth®. The Riders of the Wind, Cossack trick-riders will thrill as they thunder into the arena on the backs of thoroughbred horses stealing your breath with their daring stunts. Experience and learn about the special relationship between trainers and treasured Ringling Bros.® Asian Elephants as each trainer shows off individual elephant’s natural skills and abilities.

Free to all ticketholders, the All Access Pre-show starts an hour before the show. Come down to the arena floor and meet the performers of The Greatest Show On Earth, get autographs, take photos and enter to win a one-of-a-kind pachyderm painting.

Ticketholders can purchase an upgrade and go backstage with a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. The backstage experience includes an insider look at props and wardrobe, an up close and personal encounter with the animals and a chance to meet stars from the show. Fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures and learn educational fun facts. To take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, just log on to ringlingbros.expapp.com from your iPhone or Android smartphone, and provide your name, e-mail and phone number to become a VIP circus insider.
For more information visit Ringling.com.

Performance Schedule: Thursday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 22 at 7:30; Saturday, January 23 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 24 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS start at $15. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by visiting www.ringling.com or calling 800-745-3000. For group rates and information, call 866-248-8740.

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 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Nuclear Cowboyz®, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney Live! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.FeldEntertainment.com.

For more information, and to purchase your tickets, please click here.

GIVEAWAY

Would you like to win tickets to the circus? I will be picking 3 winners for a family 4 pack of tickets good for opening night, January 21st at 7:30pm! To enter, please comment below with an answer to the following question: Have you ever been to the Circus? Giveaway ends 1/19.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Purr-Packs Monthly Subscription Box Review and Giveaway @purrpacks

January 16, 2016 By Marijean

Purr-Packs is a monthly subscription box for your cats. They offer several subscription levels, from basic plans for one cat through deluxe plans for multiple cats. Purr-Packs offers 1, 3 or 6 month subscription service, all of which include name brand products for your sweet kitty, you can even choose your preferred cat snack flavor. My sweet cat Scarlet was very happy to receive a box!

Here are the different plans you can choose from:

Teaser Pack: $24.99 per month

FREE Shipping
Billed on the 1st of every month
Ships the 1st of each month
5-7 items per pack
Approx. retail value $35-$40
Includes toys, treats & surprises
Gift-ready with personal message
10% donation
Mostly green, recyclable packaging

Fun & Love Pack: $29.99 per month

FREE Shipping
Billed on the 1st of every month
Ships the 1st of each month
7-9 items per pack
Approx. retail value $39-$45
Includes toys, treats & surprises
Customizable flavors, colors & more
Gift-ready with personal message
10% donation
Mostly green, recyclable packaging

Multi-Cat Mega Pack: $39.99 per month

FREE Shipping
Billed on the 1st of every month
Ships the 1st of each month
9+ items per pack
Approx. retail value $49-$55
Includes toys, treats & surprises
Customizable flavors, colors & more
Gift-ready with personal message
10% donation
Mostly green, recyclable packaging

Scarlet received the “Fun & Love” Pack. It was filled with all kinds of goodies for her!

Here is what was in her box:

Yeowww! Brand Pollock Fish Toy
Kitty Paw Car Magnet
CanCor Original Crinkle Ball
Petstages Go Buggy
Flea Catnip Toy
Mouse Toy
Soft Toy Ball
Two full size treats
Scratching pad with catnip

As you can see, Scarlet loves her goodies! She loves to play with toys, and loves treats, so this monthly subscription is perfect for her. It was like Christmas for her when we received the box. Once I brought it inside and put it on the floor, she came right over and was sniffing it. They even sprinkle catnip inside the box! The items in the box were of high quality, and definitely not cheap. I love how the cat treats are made of all natural ingredients, so I can feel good giving them to my precious kitty. What I love about this company is Purr-Packs donates at least 10% of all retail subscription profits to local and national rescue and/or adoption programs! We rescued Scarlett, so this cause is near and dear to my heart. It is exciting to look forward to see what she will receive each month.

To find out more information, and order your monthly subscription, click here.

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GIVEAWAY

Do you have a kitty who would love Purr-Packs? Enter to win a box for your furry friend! Giveaway ends 1/24/2016

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Love With Food, A Monthly Healthy Snack Subscription Box Review And Giveaway @lovewithfood

January 9, 2016 By Marijean

Happy New Year!! It is 2016, a brand new year, and my one and only resolution is to start eating healthier and try to stop eating snacks filled with high calories and fats. Not an easy process since I am a junk food lover! I figured to start with healthier snack options for myself. When I heard about Love With Food, I thought this would be a great start to eating healthier.

Let me tell you a little bit about Love With Food. Love With Food is a monthly snack and food sampling subscription box. They only send natural and organic food and snacks, and for every box shipped they donate a meal to charity (LOVE THIS!!). They offer 3 different monthly home plans to choose from.

Tasting Box, as low as $7.99 per month

8+ new & surprise snacks each month
Each box donates 1 meal to hungry children in America
At least 10 points each month
Snacks are either organic or all-natural, GMO-free, gluten-free or free of artificial junk
Free shipping to US and territories. (for some plans)
Cancel anytime

Deluxe Box (as pictured), as low as $16.50 per month

16-20 new & surprise snacks each month
Each box donates 2 meals to hungry children in America
Receive 20 points each month
Snacks are either organic or all-natural, GMO-free, gluten-free or free of artificial junk
Free shipping to US and territories.
Cancel anytime

Gluten Free Box, as low as $19.99 per month

10-15 surprise gluten-free snacks each month
Each box donates 2 meals to hungry children in America
Receive 20 points each month
Snacks will be totally gluten-free and also organic or all-natural, with no artificial junk
Free shipping to US and territories
Cancel anytime

What I received in my Deluxe box:

2 Luna Minis bars (Chocolate peppermint stick flavor)
The Good Bean crispy Chickpeas snack (2.5 oz)
Bark Thins (Dark chocolate Almond with sea salt, 4.7 oz)
I Bet You’ve Never Tasted This (Premium cocoa snack, all natural 2.5 oz)
CheeCha Puffs (gluten free, sea salt and spiced pepper flavor. Snack sized bag)
2 (0.85 oz) bags of PB2 powdered peanut butter
Beanitos (black bean chips 1.5 oz)
2 (1 oz) packages of You Love Veggies (Carrot & Chia seed handmade veggie leather)
Midnight Brownie Goodie Girl Cookies (gluten free 1 oz)
2 Liquicroc Caramels by Maison Pecou
2 Britt Chocolates (Vanilla Cappuccino flavor)
Love With Food Chapstick
2 Numi Organic Tea samples
Various coupons to purchase more of these items
Lazy Susan’s Cranberry Almond Granola (1.5 oz)

I received a total of 20 items. I am excited to try all of them, they all look and sound so good! I love that some of the items I would never think of buying, but when I tried them I really liked them. My 2 children are even snacking on what is in the box. If you are trying to lose weight or maintain your weight, or do what I am doing and just try to eat better, this subscription service would be perfect for you. I think this is a great deal for so many items, and they really do provide a variety of different snack options. If you are looking to snack healthier this new year, please give Love With Food a try!

Click here to receive 40% off your first box!!

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One lucky reader will win a Deluxe box! Giveaway ends on 1/17/16

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.