Saturday, December 28, 2013

Sleeping well as a #NewYearsResolution #NSAmbassador


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Nature's Sleep
I have all sorts of things on my New Year's Resolution list this year. It includes many of the usuals: losing weight, staying fit, getting defined abs, not working myself to death, but one thing important ties all my resolutions together...getting good sleep!

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

When #puppies try to sabotage the #holidays -@KarinaDresses #Frockstar Almost #WordlessWednesdays


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Karina Dresses
It's been a while since I've done a Wordless Wednesday but with the holiday season here, it's so hard to resist. As you know though, it's practically impossible to do Wordless Wednesday. I've always got something to say so let's call it an almost Wordless Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Infiltrating ABC to get the inside scoop on #TheNeighbors & #Marvel's #AgentsofSHIELD


Disclaimer: I was invited to a Disney/Marvel/DreamWorks #ThorDarkWorldEvent, #DeliveryManEvent, and #DisneyPlanesBloggers press trip. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

Who's a fan of ABC shows? Modern Family is definitely a favorite in our household...and Once Upon a Time is my new addiction (I caught up to Season 3 in less than a week!) but now I've picked up a couple new shows. I was lucky enough to get to screen an episode of "The Neighbors" and "Agents of Shield".

Monday, December 23, 2013

The best gift is a loving home - #Adopt! Spreading #holiday cheer as a #Nutrish #Ambassador Part II @Nutrish


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Rachel Ray Nutrish Ambassador
The holiday season is here and amongst the hustle and bustle, have you stopped to pay it forward this holiday season? I recently posted about visiting and helping out at the Animal Relief Fund Adoption Event. Since we visited a smaller scale adoption run, we decided to check out one of the bigger sites as well.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Spreading fluffy #holiday cheer as a #Nutrish #Ambassador Part I @Nutrish


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Rachel Ray Nutrish Ambassador
Having adopted JR, adoption is a topic very close to my heart. So as a Nutrish® Ambassador, I was more than happy to extract some time out of my busy schedule to do some good, just in time for the holiday season! We made a series of two visits, wherein we visited a couple of shelters, helped out and donated some Nutrish coupons for hopeful adoptees.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Justice rides in the form of #Disney's The #LoneRanger #holidaygiftguide


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
In the cold of winter, isn't it nice to watch films that take you away from the cold? Action-packed, old, western style gun fights, saloons, and adventure...such is Disney's The Lone Ranger.

Family #Movie Night with #UniversalStudios #DespicableMe2 recipe & activities #holidaygiftguide


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
Who doesn't love themselves a little Minion? Ha, they're so ridiculously adorable that it's hard to resist them this holiday season. Gru, his girls and the minions are back on an all new adventure.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious #MaryPoppins and the truth behind #SavingMrBanks #holidaygiftguide


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
"Mary Poppins", a classic 1964 movie and winner of five Academy Awards®, including Best Actress (Julie Andrews), Best Song (“Chim Chim Cher-ee”) and Best Visual Effects is back on Blu-ray Combo Pack! Who hasn't heard of Mary Poppins? The 50th Anniversary Edition has been digitally restored to bring this beautiful story into our homes once again.


2013 Holiday Gift Guide #HolidayGiftGuide


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
It's that time of year again! Where has the summer gone? It's getting chilly and with that, blows in the 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. has kicked off with our very first review and giveaway already. Make sure to come check back for what else is new and for gift ideas sorted by category. Just click to find out more and if there's a giveaway going on.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Comfy, warm #fashion in the #Frockstar #HolidayGiftGuide


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
Got a fashion lover on your Christmas list this year? I always love the comfort, fit, and feel of Karina Dresses. Made for women of all shapes and sizes, they're meant to bring out the confidence and beauty in each and every woman.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Chatting with the head of #Marvel TV about #IronMan & #Hulk: Heroes United #ThorDarkWorldEvent @Marvel

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So while we were on our #ThorDarkWorldEvent, #DeliveryManEvent and #DisneyPlanesBloggers press trip, we were lucky enough to enjoy a sneak peak of Marvel’s new In-Home release IRON MAN & HULK: HEROES UNITED (available 12/03/2013). We even got to chat with Jeph Loeb, head of Marvel TV.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Holiday Choices and Great @BestBuy Coupons #BestBuyWOLF @BestBuyWOLF #bbyHoliday13 #ad #holidaygiftguide


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Some of my favorite fashion tech items come from Best Buy including my Frends Headphones and my Misfit Shine. So it's no wonder I think Best Buy is a great fit for my Holiday Gift Guide. It offers huge selections of technology and appliances for all your gifting needs this holiday.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Nature's Sleep Glacier Gel Foam Mattress revisited #NSAmbassador @Natures_Sleep


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Nature's Sleep
Remember when I first got my Nature' Sleep Glacier Gel Memory Foam Mattress? That was an adventure in itself. I promised you my awkward unboxing video, didn't I? Well, here it is.

Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores + Zact together for the better #tech #BestBuyWolf


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Best Buy Mobile
These days, who still has a landline? I know I don't, I've transitioned everything to just having a cell phone. However, it's still not a great price. Sure, I have the family plan discounts but it's still a hefty bill each month.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Jazzing it up with #Jenga #Tetris #GameNight #holidaygiftguide #games #toys


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
Who's a huge fan of family and friends game night? Me! We used to play games with our family and then our friends. It was a great time. One of my favorite games from my childhood was Jenga. The simple game of stacking and removing blocks always guaranteed hours of fun. They just updated Jenga...with Tetris®.

Cobie Smulders & Chris Pratt Q&A from #DeliveryManMovie #DeliveryManEvent


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I was lucky enough to have an interview with Vince Vaughn again but I never thought that I'd be lucky enough to interview Cobie Smulders (Emma, David's pregnant girlfriend) again too. This time though, there was a new guest in the form of Chris Pratt who plays David's best friend/lawyer in Delivery Man, Brett.

5 #Tips for Even More #CyberMondaySales Savings #spon


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Cyber Monday is one of my favorite shopping days of the year. I work Black Friday most of the time and well, I can think of better things to do than get trampled by crazed shoppers. That's why Cyber Monday sales are so much better and funner. From the safety of my own home, I can shop and get great deals at my own leisure.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Heartwarming and Hilarious #DeliveryManMovie #Review #DeliveryManEvent


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When I screened Delivery Man prior to my #DeliveryManEvent trip, I had heard doubts about the movie right after coming out. Doubts that were completely overturned! As I exited the screening, I was surprised to hear that many thought Delivery Man was so much better than they expected. I expected nothing but the excessive humor that we all know Vince Vaughn is capable of. Then add on Cobie Smulders from "How I met your mother" and you know it'll be an epic comedy.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

How to Draw Dusty from #DisneyPlanes & #DisneyPlanesBloggers chat with #Disney artists

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The life of a Disney story artist is definitely more complicated than it appears. That's what I learnt when I met with Dan Abraham (head of story/art) and Art Hernandez (lead storyboard artist) for Disney Planes. It all started over 2 years ago when they finally received the story that Klay wanted it to be at.

Styling with Best Buy & #Shine -a #health & #fitness #holidaygiftguide item #BestBuyWOLF


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
This next holiday gift guide item appeals to a wide genre of fashion and fitness lovers. Misfit has come out with a new elegant wearable tracker called Shine. Shine functions as an activity monitor that tracks sports (swimming, biking, tennis, and more), sleep, calories, distance, and steps. Misfit hopes that this fashionable accessory will empower people to take their personal health into their own hands.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Vince Vaughn talks #DeliveryManMovie & 533 kids #DeliveryManEvent


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Many of you are Vince Vaughn fans. I've always found his movies funny to watch. Can you guess what's coming up? Yes, it's my Vince Vaughn interview! I'm one lucky blogger to have met Vince for the second time now. The first was when I visited the Delivery Man set in New York and watched Vince and Cobie film one of their scenes. I had the opportunity then to interview Vince Vaughn, Cobie Smulders, and Ken Scott.

Making Date Night easy with quick and delish Mexican meals #MyBlogSpark


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It's the holiday season. We're all super busy. How are you keeping your relationship alive and new? Do you still do date nights? Now, with everyone being so tired from work and kids, time is always such an issue. So, I love that Old El Paso has come up with new premium, handcrafted, Old El Paso Frozen entrees for two in the freezer aisle.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

High-flying #DisneyPlanes Soars into our homes #DisneyPlanesBloggers #holidaygiftguide


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
It's finally here today! The long awaited Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand arrival of Disney Planes (~91 minutes, "PG" in US, "G" in Canada). Don't let your fears stop you from going after your dreams!

Get your holiday premium tableware from @MyChinet US 11/22 #MissionGiveaway #PayIt4ward


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Mission Giveaway
It's time to meet and greet the guests! The holiday season is upon us and that means gatherings  with friends and family. What better Mission Giveaway than one that helps you to serve many with premium disposable tableware!

Monday, November 18, 2013

Meet Thor at #Disneyland's new Treasures of Asgard Exhibit #ThorDarkWorldEvent #Travel


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It's been years and years since I've been to Disneyland, not since California Adventure first opened. Just being there gave me warm fuzzies as it brought back memories of when my family went. That whole morning, I was brimming with excitement.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

This #Frockstar enjoys a home #massage from @HoMedics after a long day #holidaygiftguide


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
After a long day of work, I am beat, no matter how comfy my Karina Dresses are. They help me throughout the day simply because they're comfy and gorgeous as you'll see with my new Purple Plaid Penelope dress but it's just so much nicer if someone would just massage my back when I get home.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Pleasing the techie with extra long battery life and sleek looks from @MyChargePower #holidaygiftguide


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
I love my tech products but even moreso is how much I hate it when my batteries crash in the middle of a trip or even my day. There's nothing more annoying. I've gotten in the habit of carrying around a bunch of external battery chargers any time I go somewhere but it gets bulky. This changes today...at least for my brother since I've gotten him a great new item.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Fandral aka @ZacharyLevi talks about #ThorDarkWorld #ThorDarkWorldEvent


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This was somewhat of a surprise character because you really couldn't recognize Zachary Levi in this role. Most were shocked when they realized he played Fandral since he simply looked so different! Plus it was different from his usual geeky roles.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

The inspiration behind #DisneyPlanes with Klay Hall & Traci Balthazor-Flynn #DisneyPlanesBloggers


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Another lovely treat during our #DisneyPlanesBloggers press day included an interview with director Klay Hall and producer Traci Balthazor-Flynn. These two are responsible for much of what transpired behind the scenes for Planes, on DVD 11/19/2013.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Strong, beautiful & a hell of a warrior - @JaimieAlexander as Sif #ThorDarkWorldEvent #ThorDarkWorld

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During our #ThorDarkWorldEvent, I also had the opportunity to interview Jaimie Alexander (Sif), the lone female warrior in the movie. That to me is H-O-T. As you know, I love strong women. Great female characters that promote independence and strength and hey, they can still look gorgeous too. Apparently, she also quite likes the role.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Salute National Aviation Month with #DisneyPlanes Pre-Vis #DisneyPlanesBloggers


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During our #DisneyPlanesBloggers press day, we visited Disney Toon Studios and certainly were given quite the treat. Last time I was there, John Lasseter himself came to say hi. This time, in celebration of National Aviation History Month and the launch of Planes on DVD 11/19/2013, we met a lot of folks that had a hand in beautifully creating the world of Planes. For our first of several posts, we chat about Pre-Vis development with Jason McKinley and Thomas Leavitt.

Gorgeous upcycled @MaggieBags US 11/15 #MissionGiveaway #PayIt4ward

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Mission Giveaway
Have you ever put a special note in your loved one's lunch? When I'm so busy with work, I've learnt that little notes from my loved ones perks up my day. Especially if they're the nice positive ones. That brings us to this week's Mission Giveaway!

Monday, November 11, 2013

What #Loki has in his fridge? More in our exclusive #ThorDarkWorldEvent @TWHiddleston Q&A #ThorDarkWorld


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Despite having an avid love for super heroes, I never really ever understood the legions of #LokisLadies. What exactly was it that attracted everyone to Loki. Then I saw some really random clips of Tom Hiddleston being a goofball and well, that made him likeable. Then we interviewed him for the #ThorDarkWorldEvent and met him in person and realized that this guy was actually super sweet and interesting. Plus, he stayed longer on his own will just to answer all our questions, so bonus marks for him!

Friday, November 8, 2013

Styling on the #ThorDarkWorldEvent #RedCarpet at #ElCapitan, #ThorDarkWorld #Review #movies


Disclaimer: I was invited to a Disney/Marvel/DreamWorks #ThorDarkWorldEvent, #DeliveryManEvent, and #DisneyPlanesBloggers press trip. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

Can you believe we did two red carpet events in 2 days? I, myself, am still in a little bit of shock over it. The day after the #DeliveryManEvent premiere, we were hitting the red carpet again at the El Capitan Theatre for the #ThorDarkWorldEvent red carpet premiere. I had been particularly looking forward to seeing Jeremy Renner and Stan Lee but it was not meant to me.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

DreamWorks #DeliveryManMovie #RedCarpet Premiere at the #ElCapitan #DeliveryManEvent


I was invited to a Disney/Marvel/DreamWorks #ThorDarkWorldEvent, #DeliveryManEvent, and #DisneyPlanesBloggers press trip. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

The last time I walked at a red carpet premiere, it was more of a "white" carpet premiere, so the #DeliveryManEvent red carpet premiere at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre was the first time I had walked a red carpet. The star studded cast and guests came out to support DreamWorks' Delivery Man, including some of the 533 kids.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Have you seen #Disney put New twists on old favorites? #movies


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Coming in the 2014 and 2015 are a few neat movies from Disney. Have you heard about the craziness they've come up with? Well, it's good crazy.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Treats for #Halloween -Hot news from the #ThorDarkWorldEvent #DeliveryManEvent #DisneyPlanesBloggers #CaptainAmerica

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I still haven't yet packed for my #ThorDarkWorldEvent, #DeliveryManEvent, and #DisneyPlanesBloggers trip that's now only 2 days away but I had to share my updated itinerary and excitement with you. Plus, I know have a list of who's already RSVP'd to the Thor: The Dark World Premiere!

Happy #Halloween! Monstrous impact for the #holidaygiftguide & activities from my favorite #MonstersU gang


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In my hands, I have a piece of Disney-Pixar history...The adorable little Mike Wazowski has fallen into my hands on this spooky day.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

How to get #RedCarpet Ready on a full schedule #Tips #fashion #style #ThorDarkWorldEvent #DeliveryManEvent


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Heading on an epic #adventure with Disney, Marvel, and DreamWorks for the #ThorDarkWorldEvent and #DeliveryManEvent
Okay, so if you're anything busy like me, I've had minimal time to get ready for some crazy fantastical, out-of-this-realm experiences. Remember I told you I was going on the #ThorDarkWorldEvent and #DeliveryManEvent from Nov 2-Nov 5 and would be walking the red carpet for the Thor Dark World Premiere? Well, things just got a hell of a lot more exciting, as if it wasn't exciting enough in the first place. Because guess what, we are now walking TWO red carpet events, one after the other. We'll also be walking the red carpet with Vince Vaughn, Cobie Smulders, and Chris Pratt. Yes, we are going to the Delivery Man premiere! Let me know if you have any questions for the Thor cast (Tom Hiddleston, Jaimie Alexander, Zachary Levi) and Delivery Man cast (Vince Vaughn, Cobie Smulders, Chris Pratt) and I'll try my best to ask.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Encouraging #language smarts with #LittlePim #holidaygiftguide #spon


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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
I am multilingual and love it. As a kid, I loved my languages. I found foreign languages not only romantic but also useful. As a career woman, I wish I remembered more of my languages so that I can communicate with more people. I still love learning from others and picking tidbits of other languages here and there. So when it comes to holiday gift guide ideas, there's a great one out there that's been popular with a lot of my friends' kids...Little Pim.

Melting this #Frockstar's heart with #puppy #love #KarinaNation #fall #fashion


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Karina Dresses
As the days get longer and it gets colder outside, the more I seem to be at work, whether it's because the days are simply longer or I'm just getting to the point where I start to feel burnt out. I do my best to get my sleep in and most days, I love my Karina dresses for that. I can get ready in a matter of minutes because it's so quick to slip into a dress. Trust me, every minute counts.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Hungry for #ZeroGrain Goodness from Rachel Ray #Nutrish #dogs #pets #ambassador #food #hypoallergenic #spon

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Rachel Ray Nutrish Ambassador
JR & BabyPom: *BOL!* Have you heard? We're Nutrish ambassadors. Mmhmm, we're pretty important pups. Last month, we were sent Rachel Ray Nutrish® Zero Grain™ formula to test out so we did our best to give a proper review. Here goes!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Pet Friendly #Car #Travel #Tips #pets #dogs @Just4MyPet #holidaygiftguide #spon

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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
Of course, I'm going to start with my favorite furry friends. This year, they're getting their holiday gifts early. Do you drive to the relatives for the holidays? When we're home, we do a lot of car travel. Even when it's not a holiday, road trips are a favorite. Kids you can seatbelt in but what about your pets?

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Did you know #PersonalShopper's are #free and you could even earn #money? #ad



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As the holiday season approaches, how are you handling everything? Are things going crazy for you? Or is your home or technology device stuck in the ‘90s? Could you use a personal shopper? A personal shopper sounds nice, doesn't it? Someone to help you out? Did you know Shop Your Way Members at Sears and Kmart have access to personal shopping experts in the fields of technology, interior design, fashion and more?

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Gotta #love #affordable #unique #fashion #accessories #9thandElmIntro US/CAN 10/30 #ad


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I love my accessories but most of the time, that's limited to hats, shoes, purses, and earrings. Don't ask why I'm not much for bracelets and rings. It's just not always my thing. I like them but they're a smaller portion of my accessories collection. This time, I ended up picking up 4 bracelets.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Winners List 2013



It's the 2013 winner's list! While you're here, don't forget to check out our current and upcoming reviews and giveaways.

Brand new Nature's Sleep #MemoryFoam Topper and #Pillows -#Sleep Better US 11/17 #NSAmbassador


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The Vitex Gel Memory Foam Pillow ($195) is Nature's Sleep newest revolutionary pillow with the perfect marriage of coolness and comfort. Offering a combination of Memory Foam and a Gel Layer, this pillow will keep you sleeping throughout the night at a comfortable temperature and perfect support in preparation for you to wake up refreshed and energized the next day.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Guess what? #Marvel #ThorDarkWorld wants to send you to #Disneyland! #ThorDarkWorldEvent US/CAN #ThorsDay


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Thor Disneyland Sweepstakes #ThorDarkWorld #ThorDarkWorldEvent #ThorsDay
This is too good not to share! For 24 hours, beginning at 9AM PST/12PM EST today and ending at 8:59AM PST/11:59AM EST 10/11/13, Marvel will be launching a really exciting sweepstakes in anticipation of the release of Marvel's THOR: THE DARK WORLD! Best of all, it's not only limited to the US. It is open to both US & Canada. Great way to celebrate #ThorsDay, don't ya agree?

A child's very own #tablet -#win an #innotab3S from #VTech 10/17


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I love Vtech goodies, I used to have Vtech toys myself. How would you like to win a Vtech Innotab 3S ($99.99 value)?

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Midweek break for the #kids! #Free #Activities and upcoming #movie fun


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Alright, so I've been busy and I know you've missed out on a lot of new entertainment updates and free downloadable activity sheets. Since, it's mid-week and we all need to get through to the weekend...here's a bunch of great activities and upcoming kids entertainment that'll keep them occupied for the second half of the week!