DVD - Mickey's Storybook Surprises

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Storybook Surprises

Label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Genre: Preschool
Suggested Retail Price: US 19.99, Canada 24.99
Running Time: Approximately 96 Minutes
MPAA Rating: TV-G
Sound: Dolby Digital Sound
Language: English, Spanish, French audio

Synopsis: The stars in this latest DVD from hit Playhouse Disney are none other than Mickey and his pals Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Pluto.  This fun-loving gang takes on some classic fairytales, giving each their own individual twist.  From enchanted spells and 100-year sleeps to magical frogs, the ingredients are all there for a thrilling journey through your very own storybook.

Bonus Features:

   1. “Tales from Toodles” interactive story telling
   2. Never-before-seen episode of “Minnie’s Mystery

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DVD - HUNDRED ACRE WOOD HAUNT

My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood Haunt

Label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Genre: Preschool
Suggested Retail Price: US 19.99, Canada 24.99
Running Time: Approximately 88 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated, TV-G
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Language: English, Spanish, French audio


Synopsis: No case is too hard for the Super Sleuths this spooky season!  From scary thunderstorms to the quest for the perfect pumpkin, Tigger and Pooh and the gang are ready for action.  With four Halloween-inspired stories and a bonus Halloween Disney Handy Manny episode, Hundred Acre Wood haunt is the perfect gift for all little trick-or-treaters this Fall.

Bonus Features: Bonus Super Sleuth Fall Harvest Festival


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Clean Safely with Spot Shot

One of the biggest chores in my household is cleaning the carpet. I really hate this particular chore. That's because often times it feels like all my back-breaking labor results in a big fat zero. Zero elimination of unexpected stains, that is. After spending hours on my hands and knees, scrubbing, inhaling undoubtedly toxic fumes, I expect that pink (blue, brown, black - name your color) stain that appeared overnight (do I have stain poltergeists?!) to disappear. But they don't!

It's really frustrating, as I'm sure anyone who has ever cleaned a carpet, knows. Which is why I was excited when Mom Central came about with a new tour that fitted my needs exactly! It's for Spot Shot - the new NON-TOXIC, certified biodegradable and powerful carpet cleaner and odor eliminator created by that trusted name, WD-40. 

We all recognize WD-40 Company as a name we can trust (who hasn't grabbed a can of WD-40 to fix a squeaky door hinge or get gum out of long hair?). Spot Shot continues this long tradition of superior product performance by permanently eliminating old and new stains, neutralizing smells through dual-odor eliminators, and incorporating anti-resoiling agents into your carpet to help prevent stains from returning. The newly reformulated Spot Shot is also non-toxic and is environmentally friendly - easy to appreciate, as more Moms want powerful but environmentally safe products that work.

WD-40 Company is also introducing Spot Shot Pet, formulated specifically for the safe, permanent removal of the most difficult pet stains and odors.  Non-toxic and biodegradable, Spot Shot Pet can safely treat carpets everywhere kids play and pets roam.

I got sent a demo kit to try out. It worked wonders on my carpet! Even stubborn stains that no other cleaning product had eliminated, faded almost out of sight when I used Spot Shot on them. Mind you, they didn't disappear completely (I doubt if even dynamite could do that!). But they did fade noticeably, or rather... they aren't as noticeable now! And unlike other carpet cleaners, it didn't leave behind it's own brand of smell or rather stink, on the carpet.

Most importantly, I can use it freely without worrying about me or my family coming in contact with a potentially deadly chemical. Now that's something I LOVE and I'm sure you will too!

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My New Giveaway

Just wanted to let you all know of a great giveaway I've got going on over at my other blog, Mommy Reviewed!  

Note - You have to go there and enter. No entries will be accepted at this blog, A Bookworm(Mom)'s Diary.

Here are some details :

The Sponsor has kindly offered to send a prize package that includes 2 Huru Humis and a t-shirt to one lucky reader!

For those of you who, like me, were unaware of what a Huru Humi is, here's the short description :

Huru Humis, which means  

Who Are You (Hu r u), 

Who Am I (Hu m I).

Huru Humi™ is the very first line of artificial friend featuring high school characters from Huru High™, who possess distinct identities, voices, pasts, personalities, interests, styles and facial expressions. Not only can HURU HUMIs™ talk to their “Gurus” (owners) and to each other, they can have conversations in groups of up to four HURU HUMIs™ at the same time!

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Since this giveaway is happening over at "Mommy Reviewed", please go there and enter.

Again - No entries or comments will be accepted here at A Bookworm(Mom)'s Diary. This applies to even those entries that are sent via the contact form or the email address listed here at A Bookworm(Mom)'s Diary.

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Candle Giveaway Winner

Before I announce the lucky winner, I'd like to thank you all for participating so enthusiastically in my Candles by Victoria Giveaway!

I'd also like to remind you that the easiest way to keep updated of all the news, reviews, giveaways and giveaway winners is to Subscribe by Email and have new posts sent directly to your inbox. That way you won't fail to see when your name pops up as the lucky winner!

Now, without further ado, the lucky winner as chosen by Random.org is :

mamamy26@gmail.com  

who said: the candles sound delicious...candy corn & carmel apple are what Im in the mood for...yummm

Congratulations! I've already emailed you. Please reply within the next 3 days with your full name and address to claim your prize. After that, an alternate winner will be chosen. The winner will receive their prize directly from the Sponsor.


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DVD: 3-2-1 Penguins! Save The Planets!

3-2-1 Penguins
Buy New: $12.99

Produced by Big Idea, the creators of the award-winning VeggieTales® series, 3-2-1 Penguins!® follows the galactic adventures of two young kids and four space-traveling penguins dedicated to responding to distress calls from across the galaxy and learning important life lessons and values along the way.

Synopsis

When twins Jason and Michelle move in with their Grandmother for the summer, they discover four out-of-this-world penguins! Together they explore the galaxy and learn important lessons and values along the way. Includes 3 lesson-teaching episodes: More is More - A lesson in over-indulgence: The Penguins are sent to Planet Gutt to investigate its gravitational field and find that the entire planet has become addicted to Sugar Frosted Black Holes. The Green-Eyed Monsters - A Lesson in envy/jelousy: The Penguins visit a small planet divided by a picket fence populated by two factions of sheep. Give and Let Give - A lesson in sharing: The crew heads to a planet of Garden Gnomes and Pink Flamingos who are feuding over water rights on their draught-stricken world.

Bonus Features

     ● Pearls of Wisdom
     ● Make Your Own Planet
     ● Animation Progression
     ● Video Trivia
     ● Studio Commentary
     ● Discussion Guide
     ● Fun Games: How to Draw Kevin and Chancellor Gutt, DVD-Rom Fun

Trailer :
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DVD - Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare

Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare
Buy New: $16.99

Once again, the highly respected Jim Henson Company, Prana Animation Studios and Flame Ventures, bring together the third CGI animated film in the charming “Unstable Fables” collection.

Synopsis

Clever and quick-witted, UNSTABLE FABLES: TORTOISE VS. HARE boasts edgy humor that appeals to adults and children alike.  It’s been 15 years since the illustrious race between Walter the Tortoise (Glover) and Murray the Hare (Leno) but the passing of time hasn’t tempered their bitter rivalry.  When they hear about the upcoming Mt. Impossible Nature Adventure Race, they can’t resist the opportunity to challenge each other to a rematch!  This time they enlist their children to be their teammates, but the kids don’t share their parents’ competitive nature.  When Walter and Murray get separated from their kids, the two dads must team up to find them and learn there are far more important matters than winning a race!

Special Features :

•          The Voices Of Tortoise vs. Hare

•          How To Draw A Character With Director Howard E. Baker

•          Sneak Peek At The Next Unstable Fables Title – The Goldilocks and the Three Bears Show

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

One of my fondest memories as a child was going to the circus. Being under the big top, seeing the soaring high tent ceiling, unable to sit still anticipating a variety of tricks and finally ... the ringmaster snapping his whip and then ushering in the fantastic acts, one after the other - elephants, horses, bears, jugglers, jokers, trapeze artists, etc etc! The music, the fanfare, the theatricality of it all - just unforgettable!

As a parent there are many things that I want to share with my child. Visiting the circus is an event near the top of a Long list. Attending a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus with my family will be a dream come true!

It provides more than just a night out. It creates a memory that lasts a lifetime and a tradition that can be carried on from year to year and generation to generation. The circus has had such an influence on us as Moms, in fact, that in a recent Mom Central survey, 88% of Moms regard it as a "not to be missed" childhood experience.

So, don't miss a chance to this magnificent circus in your city!
To further tempt you, here's a 20% discount code for Ringling Bros. Circus. Code: MCC 

The code is valid for the circus shows in the following cities:

Indianapolis, IN - Sept. 4-7, 2008
Kansas City, MO - Sept. 10-14, 2008
Grand Rapids, MI - Sept. 18-21, 2008
Denver, CO - Oct. 2-13, 2008
Boston, MA – Oct. 8-13, 2008
Cleveland, OH - Oct. 24 - Nov. 2
Chicago, IL - Nov. 6 - 30, 2008
St. Louis, MO - Nov. 6-9, 2008
Auburn Hills, MI - Nov. 12 - 16, 2008
Highland Heights, KY - Feb 27 - Mar. 1, 2009
Cincinnati, OH - Mar. 4 - 8, 2008

As one mom said, the circus is "worth every smile and mesmerized stare." From the laughs that come at the clowns' expense, the gasps of delight at seeing a motorcycle making its way across the high wire, and the huge grins that come from seeing elephants and tigers up close, the circus truly feels synonymous with childhood.

I'm as excited as any child to go see the circus again! Are you?

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Avatar Book 3 Complete Box Set

Avatar - The Last Airbender

Synopsis:

Having survived the terrible battle with Azula, Aang faces new challenges as he and his brave friends secretly enter the Fire Nation.

Their quest is to find and defeat Firelord Ozai. Along the way, they discover that Ozai has plans of his own. The leader of the Fire Nation intends to use the massive power of Sozin’s Comet to spread his dominion permanently across the four nations.

Short on time, Aang has a lot of bending to learn and no master to help him learn it. However, his friends are there to help, and he finds unexpected allies deep in the heart of the Fire Nation.

In the spectacular four-part conclusion, Aang must fulfill his destiny and become a fully realized Avatar, or watch the world go up in smoke.

5 Discs - Total Runtime: 519 min.
All 21 Episodes!

Bonus Materials:

-          Inside Sozin’s Comet: Exclusive Four-Part Audio Commentary by Creators

-          The Women of Avatar: The Last Airbender

-          Book 3 Finale Pencil Test Animation

-          Into the Fire Nation at San Diego Comic-Con

Destination URL: www.avatarondvd.com

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Friday Night Movie - Twilight

Stephanie Meyer's Twilight is one of the most anticipated movies of the season.

TWILIGHT is an action-packed, modern day love story between a vampire and a human. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has always been a little bit different, never caring about fitting in with the trendy girls at her Phoenix high school. When her mother remarries and sends Bella to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she doesn’t expect much of anything to change. Then she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a boy unlike any she’s ever met. Intelligent and witty, he sees straight into her soul. Soon, Bella and Edward are swept up in a passionate and decidedly unorthodox romance.

Edward can run faster than a mountain lion, he can stop a moving car with his bare hands – and he hasn’t aged since 1918. Like all vampires, he’s immortal. But he doesn’t have fangs, and he doesn’t drink human blood; Edward and his family are unique among vampires in their lifestyle choice. To Edward, Bella is that thing he has waited 90 years for – a soul mate. But the closer they get, the more Edward must struggle to resist the primal pull of her scent, which could send him into an uncontrollable frenzy. But what will Edward & Bella do when James (Cam Gigandet), Laurent (Edi Gathegi) and Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre), the Cullens’ mortal vampire enemies, come to town, looking for her?

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Organizational Help from Qlubb.com

As I recently wrote, I'd been in school-searching and enrollment hell. Not that the process itself was so painful - not at all. But the path of realization towards it certainly was. It's only pre (pre-) School, but the list of things to bring, events forthcoming, supplies, volunteering, driving etc etc already has my time so tied up that I worry how I'll cope as Kiddo goes to higher classes and the activities and events only multiply.

Enter Qlubb.com, which makes organizing your homeroom parent meetings, playgroups or book clubs incredibly easy. Qlubb is a web-based service that helps organize your real-life groups online, providing all the functions needed to easily and actively participate within a group. Qlubb allows you to connect, plan meetings, assign responsibilities and share pictures with all of the members of your group at once. Features include an event calendar, sign-up sheets, member rosters, a task reminder service, and bulletin boards, which every member of your community can access and update from their home computers.

Accessing and using the site is incredibly easy for even the least computer-savvy members. Qlubb's secure sign-in protects group information, so only members of your group have access. However, participants don't have to individually register and can simply sign in using the group password.

I don't know about you, but I think I'm going to be using and telling others a lot about Qlubb.com. Check it out yourself and I'm sure you will find it really useful in coordinating and collating information and events.

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Giveaways for 4 September 08

Here are some fabulous giveaways - Good luck! If you want to submit your contest/giveaway, click the Submit Contest button in the menu up top.

Sharyn is running a FAME contest on her blog, through September 15.  All you have to do is visit her site, FeeFiFoto.com, and then click to her blog and leave a comment on the contest post telling which item from her site you'd like to see your favorite picture on.  The winner will have his or her photo displayed in a graphic on FeeFiFoto's home page throughout autumn.

At Chefdruck Musings, enter to win a copy of the latest Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD, Storybook Surprises. The contest is open until Monday, September 15 when a winner will be selected at random.  To enter to win, post a comment with your favorite Disney character.  For extra chances to win, subscribe to  feed and/or link to the contest.

Blog:  3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires
Blog URL:  http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/
Prize:  "Bloggy Love Tote Bag" from Sillymonkeez.com
Contest URL:  http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/2008/08/giveaway-bloggy-love-tote-bag.html
Ends:  Friday, September 5th, 2008 11:59pm EST

Blog:  A Blog of Goodies
Blog URL:  http://ablogofgoodies.blogspot.com/
Prize:  "Future Occupation Infant/Toddler Tee" from My Baby Bump Maternity
Contest URL:  http://ablogofgoodies.blogspot.com/2008/08/abog-giveaway-future-occupations-tee.html

Blog:  A Blog of Goodies
URL:  http://ablogofgoodies.blogspot.com/
Prize:  Handcrafted Grocery Tote from Mimsi Bags
Contest URL:  http://ablogofgoodies.blogspot.com/2008/09/abog-giveaway-handcrafted-grocery-tote.html
Ends:  September 5th, 2008 11:59pm EST
U.S. & Canada only

Site - The Chocolistas
From: September 1 - 13
First Prize:  Hot Chocolate Dress from Emberlish
Second Prize:  Orange Chocolate Lil Grubby Cake Candle from The Soap Maker's Shop
URL - http://www.thechocolistas.com/2008/09/name-that-chocolate-dessert-fifth.html

Blog:  A Blog of Goodies
URL:  http://ablogofgoodies.blogspot.com/
Prize:  1000 Entrecard Credits & 1 Month's Free Ad Space
Contest URL:  http://ablogofgoodies.blogspot.com/2008/09/abog-giveaway-entrecard-credits-1.html
Ends:  September 5th, 2008 11:59pm EST
Open to all

Blog:  A Blog of Goodies
URL:  http://ablogofgoodies.blogspot.com/
Prize:  Future Sport Star Bib
Contest URL:  http://ablogofgoodies.blogspot.com/2008/09/abog-giveaway-sport-star-bib.html
Deadline:  September 5th, 2008
U.S. Only

Site : Life is like Champagne
Contest URL : http://www.lifeislikechampagneblog.com/2008/09/shirts-with-personal-touch.html
Prize : your choice of T shirt.  They are very cute, and not something you would find in Old Navy!
Deadline : Contest ends midnight 9/9/08
US only

Site : Life is like Champagne
Contest URL : http://www.lifeislikechampagneblog.com/2008/09/accessorize-that-dull-backpack.html
Prize : win four PakNaks for 3 winners
Deadline : Contest ends midnight 9/8/08
US only

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Candles by Victoria - Review and Giveaway!

Dear Readers, I hope those in US & Canada had a wonderful long weekend, despite the hurricanes, weather-wise, political etc.

I'm still not over the holiday daze. But I suspect it's more due to the fact that I'm still aglow in the SPICED APPLE PIE scented atmosphere created by lighting Candles by Victoria! Victoria has been making her own high-quality candles ever since 1999 when she got disillusioned with even upper end candle companies whose products promised much but delivered less.

In Victoria's own words:

"Candles by Victoria is my dream and my passion, I put my entire heart and soul into this business. I make each and every candle by hand in my store. I personally pour each candle, advertise the business, create and maintain the entire website, including 99% of all the graphics you see on it.

Candles by Victoria is my full time job, and my #1 priority is producing a high quality, 100% handmade candle that burns and smells amazing! Customer service is very important to me as well and we will go beyond the normal call of duty to make sure EVERY customer is satisfied with their order and the service they receive.

The biggest and most important thing is that I LOVE what I do and I think that shows in every candle that I make."

And it shows - I can personally vouch for that! Victoria kindly sent me a Spiced Apple Pie candle to try out that has filled my home with a warm fragrance that's reminiscent of the holidays and has created an atmosphere that's at once intriguing, interesting and irresistible.

But that's not all you can buy at Candles by Victoria! You can also try out their Tarts & Tart Melters, Electric Candle and Tart warmer in one (the kind that plugs into the outlet, releasing a pleasing scent all day long), votives, tea lights, reed diffusers, essential oils, Aroma buds, and many others, all in a variety of choices and fragrances. If you're dazed by their 502 scent choices - that's right, 502!! - then just Buy Scent Samples and discover your personal favorite.

But if you're the kind of person who likes surprises, don't forget to try out their SURPRISE CANDLES which contain 5 or more fragrance and come unmarked to the customer's surprise and delight. No wonder they're a best-seller! You can also create your own signature scents!

I must say browsing the candles at Candles by Victoria gave me serious candle envy, particularly the ones that looked good enough to eat (note - they're not edible, they just look like it!).

GIVEAWAY -

Speaking of tasty-looking candles, take a look at this beauty on the left - which one lucky commenter of this blog will WIN!

Victoria has kindly offered to giveaway one of her new comfort candles, the Espresso Brownie - a rich dark chocolate brownie infused with Espresso, loaded with chocolate chunks, all finished with thick dark chocolate. Yummy! (Again, don't eat it, please, no matter how tempted you are!)

To Enter  - 

Visit Candles by Victoria. Then come back to this post and leave a comment with your email address and saying - other than the specific products mentioned in this post, which particular product at Candles by Victoria is a must-have for you.

Comments without an email address will be automatically disqualified. Just leave it in the format abc AT xyz.com to discourage spammers.

For Extra Entries: To earn more entries, you may do one or all of the following (but remember to do the above first). Each one counts as an extra entry. Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry.

• Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Candles by Victoria. Leave a separate comment with the link to your post.
• Subscribe to my feed. Leave a separate comment saying you've done so. Existing subscribers (thanks!) may leave a comment to that effect.
• Add my button to your blog/sidebar (somewhere near the top during the duration of this giveaway) and leave me a comment letting me know where it can be found (if you already have it up, please comment and let me know)

Deadline - Midnight CST of September 17th.

Eligibility - Only US

Good luck!
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