Nickelodeon RUGRATS Seasons 1 & 2 Available on DVD May 2nd!! Review & Giveaway

April 23, 2017 By Marijean

NICKELODEON’S ICONIC BABIES ARRIVE ON DVD

IN THESE SPECIAL FULL-SEASON COLLECTIONS

RUGRATS: SEASON 1

&

RUGRATS: SEASON 2

Each Season Available on DVD May 2, 2017

A baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do in the all-new DVD releases of Rugrats: Season 1 & Rugrats: Season 2. Told from the perspective of a group of adventurous and imaginative toddlers, Rugrats transformed the most mundane activities into unforgettable adventures. Led by fearless leader Tommy Pickles, the gang can turn an ordinary trip to the park into a journey across the Sahara in search of water, a visit to the plant nursery into a jungle trek to find a cure for “jungle beaver,” or a search for cookies into a prehistoric fantasy. Together, there’s no adventure too big and no problem they can’t solve… or at least nothing that a good nap won’t help.

Rugrats premiered on Nickelodeon in 1991 and is beloved by millennials as one of their favorite childhood TV shows. With heartfelt and adventurous stories, Rugrats: Season 1 & Rugrats: Season 2 are sure to fill the nostalgic hearts of fans who grew up with the show as well as bring new joy and excitement to a younger generation. Episodes of Rugrats currently air on Nickelodeon’s daily ’90s programming TV block, “The Splat,” from 10pm-6am (ET/PT) on TeenNick.

Rugrats: Season 1 & Rugrats: Season 2 will be available individually on May 2 from Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution. Rugrats: Season 1 contains 25 episodes on two discs and Rugrats: Season 2 contains 51 episodes – over ten hours – on four discs. At the price of $14.99 and $19.99 respectively, Rugrats: Season 1 & Rugrats: Season 2 will be a welcome addition to any family looking for a little throwback fun and adventure.

Rugrats: Season 1 includes the following episodes:

DISC 1:

Tommy’s First Birthday

Barbeque Story

Waiter, There’s A Baby In My Soup

At The Movies

Slumber Party

Baby Commercial

Little Dude

Beauty Contest

Baseball

Ruthless Tommy

Moose Country

Grandpa’s Teeth

Momma Trauma

DISC 2:

Real Or Robots?

Special Delivery

Candy Bar Creep Show

Monster In The Garage

Weaning Tommy

Incident In Aisle Seven

Touch-Down Tommy

The Trial

Fluffy vs. Spike

Reptar’s Revenge

Graham Canyon

Stu-Maker’s Elves

Rugrats: Season 2 includes the following episodes:

DISC 1:

Toy Palace

Sand Ho!

Chuckie Versus The Potty

Together At Last

The Big House

The Shot

Showdown At Teeter-Totter Gulch

Mirrorland

Angelica’s In Love

Ice Cream Mountain

Regarding Stuie

Garage Sale

Let There Be Light

The Bank Trick

DISC 2:

Family Reunion

Grandpa’s Date

No Bones About It

Beach Blanket Babies

Reptar On Ice

Family Feud

Superhero Chuckie

The Dog Broomer

Aunt Miriam

The Inside Story

A Visit From Lipschitz

What The Big People Do

The Santa Experience

DISC 3:

Visitors From Outer Space

The Case Of The Missing Rugrat

Chuckie Loses His Glasses

Chuckie Gets Skunked

Rebel Without A Teddy Bear

Angelica The Magnificent

Meet The Carmichaels

The Box

Down The Drain

Let Them Eat Cake

The Seven Voyages Of Cynthia

My Friend Barney

DISC 4:

Feeding Hubert

Spike The Wonder Dog

The Slide

The Big Flush

King Ten Pin

Runaway Angelica

Game Show Didi

Toys In The Attic

Driving Miss Angelica

Susie vs. Angelica

Tooth Or Dare

Party Animals

Rugrats: Season 1 Fast Facts:

Street Date: May 2, 2017

Catalogue: 59186621000 (US); 59186622000 (CAN)

S.R.P.: $14.99

DVD Running Time: 316 minutes

Rugrats: Season 2 Fast Facts:

Street Date: May 2, 2017

Catalogue: 59186623000 (US); 59186624000 (CAN)

S.R.P.: $19.99

DVD Running Time: 657 minutes

I still remember when I was little watching Rugrats! It was one of my favorite shows on tv to watch. My all time favorite character is Angelica! I am so excited that Seasons 1 and 2 have been released on DVD! The graphics are amazing, much better than I can remember on tv! Now my 8 and 5 year old can enjoy Rugrats at home and in the car when we travel! Your children will love these episodes as much as you did when you were a child.

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About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

About Paramount Home Media Distribution

Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The PHMD division oversees PPC’s home entertainment, digital and television distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHMD additionally manages global licensing of studio content and distribution across worldwide digital and television distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

Marijean

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

Young Living Essential Oils Giveaway

April 2, 2017 By Marijean

I have always been interested in trying Essential Oils. I have many friends who swear by them, and that essential oils can help everyday issues such as stress, headaches, stomach issues and much more. I am for anything natural that can help. I was recently contacted by a An independent distributor for Young Living Essential Oils. Her name is Nicolle Schwartz, and she has offered a giveaway for my readers. Below you will find information all about Young Living Essential Oils.

About Young Living:

Young Living was started by Gary Young over 20 years ago. He and his wife Mary still run, own and operate the company. Young Living owns all of their own farms and distilleries all over the globe.

Young Living has developed their own “Seed to Seal” promise that ensures that they have inspected the purity of the oil from the planting of the seed to the sealing of the bottle.

Because of the Seed to Seal promise, they are what we call, “beyond organic”. When Young Living buys land for a new farm they even check the history of that land to ensure there has never been any pesticides or herbicides used on it that could leak into the crop.Young Living Essential Oils don’t have any additives in them and are complete pure. This makes them safe for Ingestion.

Stroll through a lavender field or a pine forest, and your senses are instantly awakened—from the energizing aromas that envelop you to the sense of well-being that they evoke. At Young Living, we celebrate this harmony between nature, body, mind, and soul, and we infuse it into everything we make.

What are Essential Oils?

Young Living Essential Oils are a pure, therapeutic grade and work with your body to assist your health. Within 20 minutes of applying an oil, they can be found in every cell of your body. These types of pure oils are steam distilled from plants and contain the hormones, immunity, scents and essence of each one. They can be used aromatically (through diffusing, putting a couple of drops in your hands and smelling or just smelling from the bottle), topically (the feet is the best place to start as they are the least sensitive) or some oils are FDA approved to be ingested as well.

In addition to essential oils, Young Living also provides chemical free cleaning products, a kids line, beauty products, and other products to supplement a healthy lifestyle.

Here is some information about what you need to get started with Essential Oils!

Premium Starter Kit:

Includes a diffuser, 11 oils, samples, literature, access to member wholesale prices and an amazing community that offers workshops and resources to help you make the most of your kit. The PSK usually costs $160 but I will offer it for $135 to your readers. There are 11 oils that come in the starter kit to get you started. The 11 that come in the kit are:

* Lavender –
Calming. Soothing. Great for skin. Perfect before bedtime. Add into coconut oil for your skin care routine. Use when battling spring seasonal issues.

* Lemon –

Cleansing. Use while cleaning sticky surfaces. Use while cleaning crayon off the wall. Add to water for a cleansing boost. Supportive of respiratory health.

* Peppermint –

Hot/Icy feeling. Keep away from eyes. Great to use across head and neck for head tension. Diffuse while working. Supports the intestinal system. Use after a big meal.

* Frankincense –

The #1 oil for skin care. Add to coconut oil for your skin care routine. Great for youthful looking skin. Key ingredient in an oil blend called, “Brain Power”. Research is being done on this powerful oil and it’s properties for health. Look into the research on this one!

* Thieves –

One of Young Living’s most popular blends. Great to diffuse during the winter when germs are entering your house. Supports healthy immune function. It has a warm, Christmas scent.

* Copaiba –

Promotes wellness. Supports the body’s natural response to injury and irritation. Add to a hot tea for a soothing throat drink.

* Digize –

Use after a big meal. Supportive of the digestive system. Add to water or take in a capsule.

* Purification –

Cleansing. Diffuse to clean and freshen air. Apply to skin to enjoy the outdoors annoyance free.

* Panaway –

Hot/Icy Feeling. Apply topically after exercise to muscles. Apply to neck and back while experiencing head tension.

* RC –

Unique blend of 3 types of Eucalyptus. Supportive of the respiratory system. Apply to chest or diffuse.

* Stress Away –

A blend of vanilla and lime. Use to combat every day stresses.

This kit retails for $160, however Nicolle is willing to offer it to my readers for a $25 discount making the kit only $135.

To purchase a kit, readers can click on the below link. Please contact Nicolle Schwartz at nicolle.schwartz@gmail.com to receive your discount.

http://bit.ly/Myessentialobsession

Connect with Nicolle Schwartz: Facebook Instagram

If you currently love essential oils, and want to learn more about the business side of Young Living, please contact Nicolle and she will answer all of your questions!

GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader will win a Stress Away Roller! It is a lovely mix of vanilla, lime, copaiba and cedarwood. Roll it on your wrists during a hectic day at work, on your feet before bedtime, or on kids before they go to school. It is great to keep in your purse. U.S. residents only, giveaway ends on 4/17/2017.

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*No compensation was given to me for this review.

Marijean

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

If your Child Loves Animals They Will Love a Subscription to Zoobooks! Review and Giveaway

March 25, 2017 By Marijean

I remember as a child I loved reading Zoobooks. I did not have a subscription, but I can remember going to the dentist’s office and reading them in the waiting room. Honestly, I had no idea these books were still around until I was contacted by the marketing manager of Zoobooks. I was very excited because my two children absolutely love animals and learning about them!

About Zoobooks:

Zoobooks is the everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-where-to-look children’s resource for animals. Each Zoobooks explores the anatomy, habitat, socialization, and ecological role of a single animal or animal group in a vibrant, easy-to-understand way. The Zoobooks trademark design combines stunning photography with beautiful life-like illustration and captivating text that kids just love – guaranteed!

Zoobooks is published by Wildlife Education, Ltd., established in 1980 to provide wild learning fun for children of all ages. Since then, the Wildlife Education family of award-winning publications has grown to include:

Zootles, for younger readers 3 to 6 years old, launched in 2005

Zoobies, for the littlest learners 0 to 3 years old, launched in 2008

Critters Up Close, durable board books about animals for young explorers 0 to 6 years old.

Millions of young readers have grown up with award-winning Zoobooks, Zootles and Zoobies, developing key learning skills while having fun reading about something they love – animals, animals and more animals. And the learning goes beyond the page with:

digital subscriptions

a Secret Jungle website with just-for-kids animal games, puzzles and quizzes

e-Safari email adventures that trek to the best animal sites on the web

It’s been over 30 years since John Wexo hatched the idea for Zoobooks while standing in front of a primate enclosure at the zoo. His idea was simple: to create a colorful, concise, informative series of animal books to share with children that could be purchased at zoos through vending machines. The vending machine gave way to subscription sales, and Zoobooks was soon being shipped to hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the world. To meet the clamoring demand of librarians, the first hardcover editions of Zoobooks were produced in 1983.

Now you can find Zoobooks, Zootles and Zoobies in homes, schools and libraries around the world. You can buy them by subscription or by single editions in the Zoobooks web store, in select bookstores and in finer zoo, museum, aquarium and park gift shops and specialty retailers around the country.

Zoobooks offers many different subscriptions for kids of all ages. I have an 8 and 5 year old so I reviewed all of the offered subscriptions. Zoobies for ages 0-3, Zootles for ages 3-6, Zoodinos for ages 5 and up and Zoobooks for ages 6-12. Each issue is themed around a specific animal or group of animals, discussing habits and habitat in depth so the reader gains a thorough understanding. Each book also comes ad free, each page is filled with information about the animals.

Zoobies and Zootles are perfect for my 5 year old who is learning to read. He is enjoying learning facts about Alligators, as well as sounding out the words and reading! My 8 year old loves Zoodinos and Zoobooks. She is a BIG animal lover, so she was so excited to receive these. While she was reading she would look over to me and tell me all of the great facts she was learning about Elephants! The books are illustrated with beautiful photos and drawings. I love how each subscription comes with games, activities, animal questions, stickers, posters and coloring sheets! The Elephant book received even came with really cool fact cards about different animals!

With each subscription, you will receive a hard copy and a digital copy! This is great for airplane trips and for road trips! These subscriptions would also make great gifts for any animal lover you know! Click here to order!

Connect with Zoobooks: Website Facebook Instagram

*I received complimentary samples of the magazines. All opinions are my own.

GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader will win a subscription of their choice to either Zoobooks, Zootles, Zoobies or Zoodinos! Offer valid to U.S. residents only. Giveaway ends on 4/10/2017.

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Marijean

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

Dress Up is Fun with Little Adventures! Review and Giveaway #littleadventures #redefiningprincess

March 20, 2017 By Marijean

I have 2 children that absolutely love playing dress up! My 8.5 year old daughter loves to dress up on princess dresses or cowgirl outfits. My 5 year old son loves dressing up as Super heroes or Star Wars characters. I was contacted by a company called Little Adventures to review a couple of their dress up outfits. I chose 2 outfits and an accessory for my son.

Litte Adventures offers a variety of dress up clothes and accessories for boys, girls and adults! All of the clothes are comfortable and not itchy. All items are made with quality fabrics and trims that are comfortable, washable and guaranteed!

The Little Adventures® Story
In 2002, when two moms discovered the lack of clothing-quality dress-ups and princess costumes available for their children, they decided take action. Jenny Harrison, mother of ten, and Heather Granata, mother of five, began their own little adventure by sewing and selling their very own dress-ups at local craft fairs. They made them soft and machine washable! They engineered them for everyday, all-day adventure! It didn’t take long for Jenny and Heather to realize the potential of their little endeavor. During their first year in business, they sewed over 2,000 dresses in Jenny’s basement…and with that, the Little Adventures brand was born.
“The kids played, and we sewed until we were deliriously tired,” Jenny said. “That was the start of a series of wonderful memories and an adventure that will never be forgotten.”
Today, Little Adventures is recognized as a leading provider of quality dress-ups in the specialty toy market throughout the world.

The Little Adventures® Promise
At Little Adventures we have a 100% quality guarantee! This guarantee begins with our brilliantly sewn dresses, and extends throughout our entire line of dress ups.
Our dresses feature a variety of fullness options such as organza overskirts, hip puffs, and peplums. Our stretch velvet is soft, and accommodates a variety of sizes.
Many of our dresses feature wrapped seams on the inside of the dress to prevent any itchy, scratchy or uncomfortable seams from irritating a child’s sensitive skin. Bodices are adorned with fancy trims and fabrics add to the elegance of the dress.
Our apparel-grade fabrics and construction, including finished seams and edges, provide optimum comfort to the child.
Our dresses are made using soft, durable, and snag resistant fabrics, keeping our dress-ups looking new at all times. We promise that your child will love them!

My son took a look at their site and basically wanted everything offered under the “Adventure Play” tab! I told him to choose 2 outfits and an accessory. He chose the Galactic Warrior Cloak along with the Galactic Laser Sword in color green. He also chose the Dragon Cloak in Green/Gold color.

Galactic Warrior: Our Galactic Warrior Cloak will help transform your child into the otherworldly warrior of their dreams! This newly designed cloak is made of knit fabric with a fully lined hood. The adjustable foam knit belt has a velcro closure and adorned with an out of this world metal decorative buckle. Features: Machine washable. $27.99 sizes 1 year to 9 years.

Galactic Laser Sword: These galactic weapons of a more civilized age are made of sturdy, durable foam that allows hours of safe play. Your little warrior can pretend to cut through blast doors or enemies alike. The bright white stripe down the middle creates a lighting effect that your warrior can pretend to predict and deflect incoming blasts and bolts. Features: High quality dense foam construction. Safe for play; made to last. $9.99.

Dragon Cloak: Our new Dragon Cloaks are sleek and edgy! This green cloak features a black dragon scale print and gold soft foam spikes along the spine of the hood and back. With Velcro and a frog closure these are easy for kids to put on and take off. Kids can wear it over their regular clothes and transform into a mystical dragon in a matter of seconds. Grab the matching cloaks in 3 other colors to complete the set. $29.99 size 3-8 years.

My son was beaming with happiness once this package arrived. He immediately wanted to try each on and start playing. I love how high quality these dress up clothes are and how they are super soft and machine washable! Now I don’t have to worry about my son wearing them in the backyard climbing around and getting them dirty! I did wash both costumes so I could let y’all know how they came out afterwords. I am HIGHLY impressed! They wash so well! Per washing instructions that come on tag, I washed in cold water and then line dried. Both dried with no wrinkles and are still super soft.

With also offering girls dress up clothes and accessories, and adult dress up…they also offer Doll Dresses for your daughter’s 18 inch doll (American Girl or American Girl type dolls). They are all super cute!!

In conclusion: These costumes are durable, super soft, high quality and the best part is that they are washable without falling apart! My son absolutely loves them, and I will be ordering a few for my daughter as well. These would make great birthday or holiday gifts!!

Here is a special discount code just for my readers! 15% off promo code: lapromo-mhtw Expires on 4/19/2017.

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GIVEAWAY

Little Adventures is kind enough to give my readers a chance to win a $30 credit to the website! One lucky reader will win! Please enter below, and good luck! Valid for US residents only. Giveaway ends on 4/4/2017.

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*I received dress up clothes in exchange for this review. All opinions 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.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Super Shredder – out 3/21! #Giveaway

February 13, 2017 By Marijean

THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE TURTLES

TO PUT

THEIR TRAINING

TO THE TEST AND FACE

THEIR BIGGEST FOE EVER!

TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT

NINJA TURTLES SUPER SHREDDER

Available on DVD March 21, 2017

The Turtles are pushed to their limits in the new Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Super Shredder DVD collection, featuring episodes from season four and five, available March 21. Using all of their skills, the Turtles’ training is put to the test as they face their biggest enemy yet – the Super Shredder. With 11 thrilling episodes on two-discs, the Turtles prepare to battle Shredder, meet mysterious new enemies with superhuman speed, face an old enemy Don Vizioso and protect the world from Kavaxas in this new DVD collection. Join Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo, along with April and Master Splinter, as they embark on epic adventures and more to protect their planet.

Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Super Shredder will be available on DVD March 21, for the suggested retail price of $16.99.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Super Shreddercontains the following episodes:

The Super Shredder – For the first time, the Turtles encounter something they cannot defeat – the Super Shredder!
Darkest Plight – The Turtle team hunts for their Sensei, but soon realize they are being hunted as well.
The Power Inside Her – A concerned Donnie tests April to discover her psychic abilities are rapidly growing in power.
Tokka vs. the World – Raph’s bonding with little Chompy is interrupted by the invasion of Tokka, who has come to Earth searching for him.
Tale of the Tiger Claw – A mysterious new enemy with superhuman speed is on the hunt for Tiger Claw, and will take out whoever stands in her way.
Requiem – Splinter must lead the Turtles and the Mighty Mutanimals on the hunt to defeat his old enemy.
Owari – The Turtles realize they must stop Shredder… and end this conflict once and for all.
Scroll of the Demodragon – The Turtles believe they have defeated their old enemies, but they soon discover a new evil is rising.
The Forgotten Swordsman – Karai searches for the Kuro Kabuto, claiming to be the rightful heir to the Foot Clan, when she encounters an old rival.
Heart of Evil – Donnie’s grudge against Don Vizioso threatens the Turtles’ mission.
End Times – The Turtles must defeat Kavaxas and prevent him from destroying the world.