Princess Emmy DVD #Giveaway

Princess Emmy is perfect, for any little girl's stocking. It's a movie that goes back to classic animation.

Princess Emmy of the Kingdom of Kandis has a secret talent, she can speak to horses. I wish I had that talent. The young princess uses her gift to help maintain peace in the land when her scheming cousin attempts to cause trouble.

Win a Copy of Princess Emmy! 

This is a giveaway for people within the US. No P.O. Boxes please. You must be over the age of 18 to enter. You will have 48 hours to get back to me if you have in fact won. If you don't get back to me, I sadly have to pick another winner. 

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Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase Now Available on Digital, Blu-ray | DVD #giveaway

**“Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.”**

Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase is heading home on Digital March 26, 2019 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD on April 2, 2019. Pick up your copy today!

Based on the Bestselling Book!

The iconic mystery solving teenager from the classic Nancy Drew books is back with an all-new feature length film that will keep you guessing until the very end! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase on Digital starting March 26, 2019 and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD on April 2, 2019. Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres, the film stars Sophia Lillis (IT and “Sharp Objects”), Sam Trammell (“True Blood” and “This is Us”), and Linda Lavin (“The Good Wife” and“Alice”) and follows Nancy Drew in her new town, making new friends and on a mission to solve the case! The film carries a suggested retail price of $19.99 for the Digital, $19.98 for the DVD and $28.98 for the Blu-ray Combo Pack.

After the death of his wife, Carson Drew decides to leave Chicago behind and make a fresh start with his daughter in River Heights. But for 16-year-old Nancy Drew, life in a small town is mighty dull. She longs for excitement, adventure, and the chance to make a difference. Nancy gets that opportunity when she is asked to help solve the ghostly activity at the Twin Elms mansion. Can she help explain the creaking footsteps, exploding lightbulbs and the ominous creature? Is it the handiwork of high-school bully Derek Barnes? Or is it possible that the ghost of original owner Malcolm Colfax is back for revenge? Recruiting her best friends George and Bess, along with local “mean girl” Helen, Nancy Drew is on the case!

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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Escape Room & Mystery Match Blog App: 

• Welcome to the Interactive Nancy Drew Escape Room - to escape, you must solve riddles and find items to uncover the three numbers needed to open to door. Good Luck!

• In the Mystery Match Video Puzzle, use your mouse to click + drag puzzle pieces to unlock clips from the film.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner:

There will be one winner from An Apel a Day to win Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase on Blu-ray. The giveaway is open to residents of the US, age 18 and up, no P.O. Boxes please, will run through 4/12/19. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to winning email before a new winner is selected. Please enter on the giveaway widget below. *Please note that there is one win across all blog giveaways per person. If you win this Blu-ray from another blog, you will be ineligible to win again here.

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Alex and Me Blu-ray #Giveaway

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I wrote about in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.


Get ready to fall in love with Alex & Me!

It is an inspirational tale for the whole family!

About the Film:

Soccer superstar Alex Morgan scores her movie debut with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in the full-length feature film Alex & Me on Blu-ray™ & DVD June 19, 2018. Also featuring Nickelodeon star Siena Agudong (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and the upcoming Star Falls), the film follows the uplifting story of a young female athlete who learns how you need passion, determination and self-worth to make all your dreams come true.

Teenager Reagan Willis (Agudong) has one dream – to play soccer like her hero, Alex Morgan. Her bedroom is a shrine to all things Alex, including a life-size poster of the Olympic gold medalist. Yet in the Willis house, Reagan lives in the shadow of her prep football superstar brother, Logan. When Reagan fails to make the cut of the premiere local soccer club team and is humiliated by her rival Claire, she’s certain her ship has sailed. But after accidentally hitting her head, Reagan’s poster of Alex Morgan suddenly comes to life and everything changes!

An Olympic Gold Medalist and FIFA Women’s World Cup champion with a penchant for goal scoring, Alex Morgan is one of the top soccer players on the planet, currently playing forward for the United States Women's National Team and the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League. Away from the field, Morgan is also an accomplished author of “The Kicks” series, a collection of chapter books filled with wonderful messages of empowerment for young girls. The first The Kicks book, “Saving the Team,” debuted at No. 7 on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Who's in the Film:

Eric Champnella (Thunderstruck, Mr. 3000, Eddie) wrote the Alex & Me screenplay and is also making his full-length feature debut as the film’s director. Alex Morgan serves as co-producer. Producers are Mike Karz (Blended) and William Bindley (Mother’s Day). Todd Williams (The Illusionist) is the executive producer.

Jerry Trainor (iCarly) also stars as Nigel, a less-than-reliable youth soccer coach, alongside Matt Cornett (Bella and the Bulldogs) as Reagan’s brother, Logan; Colin Critchley (Legends of the Hidden Temple) as Reagan’s soccer-playing pal, Ben; Chuiti Tiu (Nashville) as Reagan’s mother, Ann Wills; and Jim Klock (True Detective, Scream Queens) as Reagan’s father (and biggest fan), Joe Wills. Jessica Treska (HBO’s upcoming Sharp Objects) plays Reagan’s arch-rival, Claire.

Cost:

Alex & Me will be available on Blu-ray (SRP $24.98), DVD (SRP $19.98) and Digital (SRP $14.99).

Win It!

The giveaway will run through 6/30/18. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning email or a new winner will be selected.

*This is a Rafflecopter giveaway open to residents of the USA. Each household is only eligible to win Alex & Me Blu-ray 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.*

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MAX 2: White House Hero Blu-ray Giveaway! Plus Exclusive Run Game!

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The All-New Original Movie MAX 2: White House Hero Is Available on DVD, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack On May 23, 2017 & Digital HD Now.

About MAX 2: White House Hero:

In the brand new original family film, Max has a new assignment that brings him to Washington D.C. where he’s on a highly-sensitive mission that will push Max’s specialized skills, intelligence and loyalty to the test.

Duty calls again, and our hero dog Max returns to action in Max 2: White House Hero. His new assignment brings him to Washington, D.C. to serve on the U.S. president's Secret Service detail. When a foreign leader arrives with his precocious daughter Alex (Francesca Capaldi), tensions arise between both countries. First Son TJ (Zane Austin), along with Max and Alex, uncover a dangerous plot that puts both kids and both nations in jeopardy. A highly-sensitive mission will push Max’s specialized skills, intelligence and loyalty to the test.

It’s an adorable film that the whole family will love!

Max 2: White House Hero RUN GAME Blog App:

• Help Max save TJ and Alex! 
• Click anywhere on the game screen to jump over obstacles and make your best time. 
• Watch the trailer and buy Max 2: White House Hero on DVD & Blu-ray May 23.

To celebrate the release of Max 2: White House Hero, we’ve created an amazing game where you can help Max save TJ and Alex! Click on the game screen via the app to jump over obstacles and make your best time.

ask your readers to play the RUN GAME and post their results in the comment section! We will give you a copy of Max 2: White House Hero on Blu-ray to giveaway to one lucky reader as well as one for yourself!

WIN! 

Now it's your chance to win Max 2: White House Hero! *Note: Only open to US readers and no PO Boxes. This giveaway ends 6.2.17 You must claim your prize after 48 hours of my email. After that I email a different winner.

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The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today DVD Giveaway

At one point in my life I wished I had girls. Don't get me wrong I love my boys. I had sisters growing up, my mom has sisters, and Travis has a sister. I just thought I'd carry on that tradition. We'd play dress up, have tea parties, play with dolls, do hair, and watch princess movies.

My boys are a blast. They are active, funny, and keep everyday interesting. 

The Swan Princess: Princess: Tomorrow, Pirate Today is out on DVD September 6 from Sony Home Entertainment! 

In the brand new original animated film, Princess Alise (that's kind of like my name) is training to be the perfect royal, but in her heart all she wants to do is sail the seven seas as a swashbuckling pirate! After setting sail, Princess Alise is shipwrecked and washes ashore on an island where she meets Lucas, a young boy who has been living there by herself. They have to work together to survive and get back to civilization!

Are You A Princess Or A Pirate?

Take the Quiz to find out.

 

Buy it: The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!
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Giveaway: One of my readers (you) will win a copy of The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today on DVD.
Rules: Each household is only eligible to win The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today! DVD 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. No PO Boxes.

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The Vampire Diaries: The Complete 6th Season & The Originals: The Complete 2nd Season Giveaway #TVD #TheOriginals

I have to admit I've never watched The Vampire Diaries. I really don't watch anything vampire related. They are HUGE with young adults though. I've heard many of my students talk about vampire shows for the last 5 years. If you are into vampires, or know someone that is, this post is for you!

This is a a great giveaway for you CW fans!  

There are 4 blogger exclusive interviews with the creator of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, Julie Plec.  

These super fan videos feature Julie confessing her favorite moments & top 5 episodes from the recent seasons of both The Vampire Diaries The Complete Sixth Season and The Originals The Complete Second Season.

This is a “Viewing Party Eats: Recipes to Satisfy Friends & Enemies” Downloadable PDF. 

It's sure to impress your guests. With index card recipes and party-ready place cards included, we’ve made it easy to prep some snacks to satisfy during your marathon watch-party.

About The Vampire Diaries The Complete Sixth Season

 

The Vampire Diaries continues its sixth season with more delicious drama to sink your teeth into. In season five, after a passionate summer with Damon, Elena headed to Whitmore College with Caroline, not knowing Bonnie sacrificed her life for Jeremy’s. Meanwhile, Stefan and Caroline’s friendship deepened as they stood up to the Travelers, a nomadic witch tribe driven to strip Mystic Falls of magic and cast out its supernatural residents. In the shocking season finale, Damon, fearing he would lose his loved ones on the crumbling Other Side, made a huge sacrifice to bring them all back — with catastrophic and heartbreaking results. Season six follows the characters’ journey back to each other as they explore the duality of good versus evil inside themselves. Matt Davis reprises his role as Alaric Saltzman, recently returned from The Other Side. Plus, the season will make you misty-eyed as the departure of a major character will turn lives upside down and leave us asking what happened to Mystic Falls.

Contains All 22 Episodes From The Sixth Season Plus Two Featurettes, An Audio Commentary, The 2014 Comic-Con Panel, Deleted Scenes, And A Gag Reel

The Vampire Diaries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevampirediaries The Vampire Diaries on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwtvd

About The Originals The Complete Second Season  

As Original vampire-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson returned to the vibrant, supernaturally charged city of New Orleans in season one, he was stunned to learn — along with his siblings Elijah and Rebekah — that Hayley, a werewolf, was pregnant with his child, and his vampire protégé, Marcel, whom the Original siblings had thought long dead, was ruling the French Quarter. Soon, a bloody war escalated between vampires and witches — the stakes raised by powerful teenage witch Davina and by Klaus’s bond with Cami, a student with a painful past — and a ruthless pack of wolves seized the opportunity to stage a violent coup. Now, in season two, a new status quo must be adjusted to, as the newly empowered werewolves control the city. Klaus struggles with weaknesses as Elijah desperately tries to save Hayley — now a hybrid — from a vicious spiral of self-destruction. Meanwhile, with the re-emergence of several Mikaelsons, “family is power” takes on new meaning.

Own The Originals The Complete Second Season on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD September 1, 2015

This contains All 22 Episodes From The Second Season Plus Never-Before-Seen Featurettes and much more! 

The Originals on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cworiginals
Ask The Originals on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cworiginals

This blog app has some fun features!

• Take the "Are you Fit for Vampire Life?" Quiz to find out if you have what it takes to be a creature of the night.
• On September 1st come back to take a new "Could You Be a Supernatural Being?" Quiz - the app will be automatically updated with a new quiz experience, so be sure to take both!
• Scroll through all the images from the shows and come back every week for new unlocked content.

Win it!

Each US or Canadian household is only eligible to win (1) The Vampire Diaries Season 6 or The Originals Season 2 chosen at random 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.

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#TheHobbit The Battle of The Five Armies Blu-ray + DVD #Giveaway

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world.

I've never watched The Hobbit. I just don't have the patients for really long movies. As I say that - I do like The Sound of Music. I have a feeling that Mica will like the series.

Own it on Digital HD NOW. Check it out here and here. 

Own it on Blu-ray March 24

Are You Battle Ready? Take the Quiz to Uncover Your Middle-Earth Weapon of Choice.

Mouse over the Interactive Map to learn fun facts about Middle-Earth. Watch the official trailer & click the box art to bring the film home today! 

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Win it: 

It's your chance to win The Hobbit The Battle of The Five Armies on Blu-ray + DVD!
 
Each household is only eligible to win One (1) Digital Download Coupon for The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies 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. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize. This giveaway is open to US and Canada. The prize will be sent via FedEx or USPS. No P.O. Boxes please.

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Fit Evolution Steel Strong DVD Review

It's difficult this time of year to get motivated to exercise. Just a month ago I was hiking. Now it's cold, and snowy.

I love DVDs that the whole family, or just I can work out to. Fit Evolution Steel Strong is a perfect DVD to get moving to.

About Fit Evolution Steel Strong:

• The actor and director is Reaghan Hayden.  

• I love that this DVD can be done anywhere, and anytime.

• There is no equipment needed. There is no excuses to not exercise. 

• It's a 6 week program. I haven't done them all.

• There are 12 workouts all less than 15 minutes. Since I'm a mom I don't always have tons of time to workout. This is ideal for busy schedules. 

• It's $39.99 on Amazon. 

I've had a chance to work out to Fit Evolution Strong a handful of times. I look nothing like Reaghan Hayden. I'm hoping to get more fit by keeping up the DVD. 

It's hard getting good photos this time of year. It's dark when I leave in the morning, and dark when I get home. This weekend snowed, so it was dark all weekend to. 

There's jumping jacks, crunches, squats, and more exercises to keep you going.

The boys were doing exercises to. Mica tells Isaak, "No you're not doing it right." I'm sure I'll get corrected at times to.

Here's a sneak peak of the DVD:

I love that anyone can workout to this DVD. It's for beginners to more advanced fit. There is motivational quotes to keep you moving.

What are you waiting for get fit!

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Rock N Learn is Featured on Zulily

As many of you know I have a Rock N Learn DVD, or CD giveaway going on here {winner's choice}.

Zulily is featuring many of the DVDs today. Some are sold in sets, and others are sold individually.

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Head on over to cheek out their merchandise. Any of their DVDs would make great stocking stuffers.

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Rock N Learn DVD #Giveaway

I'm so lucky to get Rock N Learn Multiplication RAP DVD to review. This is a $19.99 value.

I didn't know what to expect. I've reviewed 2 of their Sight Word DVD's before. They were geared towards younger children. Multiplication RAP DVD is for grades 3 and up. It has catchy tunes that make math fun, and easy to learn math facts.

Mica loves reading, but he's been struggling with math. I learned from his teacher that Mica is not alone. His class just got switched to Common Core this year. I think once he gets it, he'll be fine. Any time you introduce something new to the curriculum, it's going to take a bit of an adjustment. His teacher says that Mica actually does really well with math in the classroom, so it's just a matter of getting it down when it comes to his homework.

Mica starts learning multiplication and cursive soon. I jumped at the chance to have Mica watch Multiplication RAP DVD. It does follow the Common Core State State Standards.

Rock N Learn alone has won over 150 awards. I know their videos are a great way to jump start kids with learning. They are wonderful for homeschooling to. Yes we send our kids to school, but we do a lot of learning in our home as well.

What I wasn't expecting is that Isaak - who is 6, would sit in, and listen to the DVD as well. In fact Isaak got out a piece of paper, and started taking notes. He loves math, and wanted to figure out multiplication. Isaak's only in first grade. I was worried about the DVD confusing him. He's only covered addition and subtraction. When products say a certain age, or grade and up it's usually wise to wait.

It may look like chicken scratch, but he was trying to learn it. He filled the back of his paper with notes to. He seemed so eager to learn. Isaak always love numbers. He isn't as into reading though.

Both my boys loved Rock N Learn Multiplication RAP DVD! It kept them entertained. The raps were catchy, and not annoying. I give it 4 stars out of 4 stars.

Rock N Learn sells many DVDs and CDs for all different ages. Their products go from preschool age to 8th grade. Many of their DVDs for the upper grades are for 5th to 8th grade. 

Mica was looking at their other DVD options and said he wants Earth Science. He's really into learning about weather. A stocking stuffer idea. It's great that each kid is into something different. 

Win it!

One of my US readers are going to win their choice of DVD, or CD from Rock N Learn.
*Just a reminder they have products that go from preschool all the way up to 8th grade. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize. The giveaway will end on October 2.

Here is a coupon code KR8822 to receive 25% off any of their products.

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Warner Bros. Valentine's Day #Giveaway

I always thought Valentines Day is a fun holiday. Even if you don't get into the holiday, I'm sure you got into it at one time in your life. My kids love handing out something, and receiving something back.

February is the one month of the year where everyone has love on their minds. It don't have to be romantic. It can be for your children, or parents, friends, or partner. Whomever you share your life with.

I love to curl up on the couches with my boys and watch a movie during Valentines Day. Warner Bros. has you covered with some amazing DVDs that are perfect for the whole family! There's a Peanuts Collection for the love lorn poet, there's the Looney Tunes Pepe Le Rew Collection if you want to smother your significant other with kisses, and if you want to solve a madcap mystery, Scooby-Doo might be for you.


Have fun this Valentines by writing a poem.

Make some tasty treats with these recipes:

After your fun poem is written, and you've made your snack, it's time to cuddle up for a good movie.

Who is your cartoon crush? - Everyone has had one at some point in time in their lives. Find out who your crush is. Is it Scooby-Doo, Charlie Brown, or possibly Bugs Bunny? Find out with the app below who you would best be paired up with. I know it's silly, but it's also fun.

It's giveaway time. 

One lucky reader is going to win a Warner Bros. Valentines DVD, chosen at random for the sponsor. The giveaway is open to residents in the US that are over the age of 18. No PO Boxes please. Each household is only eligible to win 1 Valentines Day DVD. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again.

• Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Deluxe Edition  
• A Charlie Brown Valentine 
• Bugs Bunny’s Cupid Capers 
• Happiness is... Peanuts: Friends Forever 
• Elmo Loves You 
• Looney Tunes Pepe Le Pew Collection  
• Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales: For The Love Of Snack

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Whistlefritz, French for Kids {DVD Review}

One thing that my kids do not have in school is a foreign language. I know learning languages is best when kids are younger. In other countries it's common for them to know more than one language. Here in the US we're lucky if we know our own language. I'm trying to help our kids learn Spanish and French.

I have the wonderful opportunity to introduce to you the award winning Whistlefritz's new DVD. It's called: French for Kids: Dedans et Dehors (Inside and Out).

It's for ages 2 to 7. I tell you our 8 year old Mica is glued to the TV when it's on. He likes Whistlefritz! Mica likes it just as much as Isaak, who is 5 years old. We have one of their Spanish DVDs to. We got the Spanish one when Mica was about Isaak's age.

This is Mica's drawn version of Fritzi when he was 5 years old.

I can understand why they like it so much. Their company has won 49 awards! It's used in schools and purchased by many homeschool families.

A few things that their DVDs include:

• Cool Actions
• Animation
• Lively Music
• Tons of Fun

About French for Kids: Dedans et Dehors (Inside and Out)

Fritzi’s in the house!  But où est Fritzi?

Finding the mischievous mouse Fritzi is just part of the fun in this lively language learning program from Whistlefritz, the award-winning producers of the Spanish for Kids series of DVDs and CDs.

This French immersion DVD welcomes you to Fritzi’s house, where up or down, inside or out, there is lots to learn and plenty to do.

It allows kids to explore every area of Fritzi’s house, from la chambre (the bedroom) and la salle de bain (the bathroom) to le salon (the living room) and la cuisine (the kitchen).

It's an engaging interactive format teaches children basic greetings, positional words, food, daily activities, numbers, and more.  But that’s not all! Nous allons chanter et danser!  (We’re going to sing and dance!)

This DVD will have children on their feet dancing along to upbeat rhythms.  Dedans et Dehors is an engaging blend of colorful backgrounds, charming animation and live-action that kids will want to revisit again and again.

This DVD includes an easy-to-use translation guide for parents and teachers, who are first time learners of French, as well as French subtitles.

Designed for children ages 2-7, Dedans et Dehors is fun for all ages!

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Mica and Isaak liked this DVD just as much, if not better than the Spanish one we already have. I'm glad we have something educational to pop in when we're busy making meals. That seems to be a good time to have them watch their movies.

Disclaimer: The opinions on the post are my personal take on the product. This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review. I did get products to help with the review.  
 

 

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