Coloring Pages: The Secret World of Arrietty

Residing quietly beneath the floorboards are little people who live undetected in a secret world to be discovered, where the smallest may stand tallest of all. From the legendary Studio Ghibli (“Spirited Away,” “Ponyo”) comes “The Secret World of Arrietty,” an animated adventure based on Mary Norton’s acclaimed children’s book series “The Borrowers.”

Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (voice of Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn (voice of David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty’s family from the home and straight into danger. The English language version of “The Secret World of Arrietty” was executive produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, and directed by Gary Rydstrom. The film hits theaters Feb. 17, 2012.

If your kids are anything like mine, they love coloring pages! I love printable coloring pages, they're such an easy project. Here are a few pages I'd like to share with you! (Just click on them to make them bigger and printable ;) )

Mr. Chewy Review & $25 GC #Giveaway

Since winter hit, I've become a huge online shopper. Really, the only thing I seem to physically go into the store and buy is food for us and stuff for the cats. It's cold, I don't like dragging the kids out, I hate being the only one carrying stuff back up the stairs and it's just..blah. I generally ask the help of a friend to help me haul the cat litter from my car trunk to the top of the stairs, becuase for some reason I can carry a 30 pound kid with no problem, but 35 pounds of litter is enough to make me almost fall backwards down the steps! Crazy.

I had NO idea that there was such a site as Mr. Chewy, where you can order all your pet needs online and have them delivered right to your door!  I'm so happy to have learned of this site, you guys have NO idea.  Having the "package man" haul the litter up the stairs for me?  Yes, please!

I have two crazy kitties, Curious (in the picture!) and Patches (who has shown up in several other posts, and I can't seem to find any recent pictures of!) 

Fortunately (well, unfortunately for me, but for you guys, fortunately!) I had the opportunity to deal with Mr. Chewy's outstanding customer service.  I had placed my order for litter (and some wet cat food and treats!) without reading the physical description.  Note to you all out there, don't do this.  I went by the picture and ordered the same kind I buy at the store.  I didn't notice, or didn't happen to read that the description said "Non clumping"  Oh dear.  When it all showed up, I STILL didn't seem to realize that I'd gotten bagged litter instead of the regular plastic container I'm used to seeing.  I didn't know Tidy Cat made non-clumping "Instant Action" litter and didn't think anything of it.  My mistake, but the Mr. Chewy customer service was SUPER helpful and had some new CLUMPING litter headed my way in no time at all!

OUTSTANDING!

The rest of my order was perfect, and my "replacement" litter arrived in no time at all.  Really, this is some of the fastest online shipping I've had come my way.  They also have a subscription service available, so you can set up an order of the things you need on a regular basis and have them automatically delivered to you.  No need to worry about running out of food, treats, litter, or whatever else your animal companion may need!

Mr. Chewy has more than 70 brands for your cat and/or dog and they're always adding new things to their site.  This makes it easy for you to find the brand you need for your pet.  I found the prices very comparable to a physical store and the shipping is free on orders over $49.  (That's huge when you look at how heavy some of this stuff can get.)

I really like that you can purchase Frontline.  Sometimes it's a pain to remember to call the vet, stop in, pick it up, etc.  Other websites seem to charge an arm and a leg and it's just not worth it.  With Mr. Chewy, to be able to order it online at a similar price is fabulous.  Your pet will thank you too!

Win It!

This giveaway has ended.  Congrats to the winner, comment #31!

Giveaway Prize: One (1) $25.00 gift certificate to Mr. Chewy!

Entries: I must be able to easily find an email address for the winner. If it isn't in your visible profile, please include it in your comment. If you're chosen and I can't find an email address, I'll be forced to choose another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.

This giveaway will run from today, January 27, 2012 until Friday, February 10, 2012.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

Mandatory:
1) Go to MrChewy.com and tell me what you would order!

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Disclaimer: This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. All prizing for MSM giveaways is handled by a third party unless otherwise noted. For this reason prize fulfillment can take up to 90 days after the winners information is received.

1st Brithday Wordless Wednesday!

Timmy Time™: Timmy Needs A Bath

Available On DVD January 24, 2012 

From Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment

Grab your rubber ducky and get ready to soak in some lamb-tastic good fun as preschool favorite Timmy Time™ returns for an all new family-friendly, good-hearted release, Timmy Time: Timmy Needs A Bath, available on DVD January 24, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.

With slapstick humor and not a single line of dialogue, Timmy Time follows a day in the life of barnyard preschoolers. With diverse animal characters along with a rich and colorful nursery school backdrop, Timmy and his friends learn life lessons that every preschooler needs to know. Whether fleeing bath time, becoming a walking collage, being bitten by the cleaning bug or engaging in a paint war, Timmy and his pals always bring joy, heart and a little silliness to any situation.

Timmy Time™ is part of Disney Channel’s Disney Junior programming for kids ages 2-7 and their families, which airs in more than 99 million U.S. homes. The show is created by Aardman Studios, the Academy Award®-winning creators of Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™.
 
DVD SYNOPSIS:
Enjoy some good clean fun with Timmy and his friends! Adventures with mud, glue and paint leave Timmy in some sticky situations. This clever little lamb uses his creativity to make tub-time fun and turn a paint fight into a masterfleece! Timmy cleans up and discovers the most fun of all is being with friends! Soak up the good times with Timmy…just don’t forget to wash behind your ears!

Episodes:
“Timmy Needs A Bath”
“Sticky Timmy”
“Tidy Timmy”
“Timmy Goes Camping”
“Timmy The Artist” 

What we thought:
I was surprised by this one! Talker Man LOVES it. He's been wanting to watch it multiple times a day and he retells the stories to me.  He especially loves Timmy and Harriet the Heron.  I honestly thought this would be more of a hit with Tiny Man, and while he seems to like it, he's not as attentive to it as Talker Man. A peaceful time frame that I can get transcription work done is fabulous, so while the babies are sleeping this one has proved effective for keeping Talker Man busy for a few minutes.

Buy It!
 
 

Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

Unique Clothing? Yes, please! @ThinkGeek

I've spent entirely too much time in maternity clothes the past few years, so now that I've shrunk back down to my normal, finding clothing that's unique and doesn't resemble a tent is proving to be fun! I've found several AWESOME new things available at ThinkGeek.  Check these out!

When I'm just hanging out around the house, I refuse to wear pajamas or raggedy clothing.  I don't mind sweats if they look decent, after all, they're comfy!  You never know if someone may stop by or the "package man" might show up.  When I saw this "LOL WUT" shirt, I honestly lol'd.  The meme is typical of texts I send AND receive.  It's well fitting and true to size, perfect for my lazy bum days and being comfortable without being slobby.  Love!  (Not to mention it brings to mind that big crazy looking pear!)

I also come upon this FABULOUS piece of unique awesomeness.

It's amazing, handmade and (even better) each one is made individually so no two are the same! NOBODY has the same hoodie as anyone else.  Amazing.  This tentacle hoodie is bleach stenciled, which is something I'd never seen in person.  Not sure, it looks like something that would be a lot of fun to try and if I ever mistakenly bleach something that shouldn't be, I may be trying it out for myself.  This wearable work of art is made possible by Raygun Robyn.  I checked out her site and she has so many unique things available there AND on ThinkGeek. 

Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

Low Entries! Ending Tonight!

Hey guys! The Looney Tunes DVD giveaway is ending tonight!  If you missed seeing it or you need to get in any last minute tweets, go get your entries in now!

Tommee Tippee Explora #Review

If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you may have seen previous Tommee Tippee related posts.   Since I nursed all the kids, we didn't use the brand much, though I have to say Tiny Man was a HUGE fan of the bottle when he weaned (early, at 10 months, thanks to pregnancy).  I had heard of the Explora line in passing, read a couple of reviews here and there that seemed to be full of praise.  When we were lucky enough to be allowed to review a few things from the Explora line, I was excited to really give Tommee Tippee a chance. 

REALLY, what rock was I living under for the past two kids??  The things we tried are absolutely amazing.

The "package man" arrived just as I was making dinner, so I let Little Miss Princess check out the goodies while I finished up.  As you can see, we got to check out the feeding spoons, weaning bowls and easi-mat.  To be honest, I wasn't sure how well the easi-mat would work.  We've tried similar products and the boys would just pick the bowl right up like there was nothing there.

I actually took this picture because she was yanking on it, trying to get it off the mat to throw it on the floor.  I love her look of pure concentration.  Right when I snapped it, you can see she managed to pull it off, lol.  I think this was a bit of a fluke because she hasn't done it since.  The packaging actually says to get each piece a little wet with water and it'll help with the suction.  I didn't do that when she pulled it off, but I've done it every time since and, like I said, she hasn't pulled it off any more.  I just fill her bowl with food, stick it in the freezer to cool (these bowls are microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe) and then get a little water on my fingers and rub the bottom of the bowl.  Works perfectly.  The easi-mat sticks to her tray and any other surface we've tried to stick it to.  Food doesn't stick, which is fabulous.  I just rinse it with soap and water after she eats and then I hang it over the handle of the stove to drip dry (not that it takes long) and to store it while her tray is in the dishwasher.

Before we got these bowls and the easi-mat, I would put her food directly on the highchair tray.  She would just throw her bowls on the floor before she'd even eaten anything.  Now she can't do that and she's eating in a much more civilized manner!  In the short time that we've been using this set, all of the kids have used the bowls and I finally have a bowl that I can give Tiny Man without worrying he's going to throw it off his highchair tray and break it.  The weaning bowls are made of a soft plastic that bends and moves (it's not flimsy by any means, but it's not hard plastic that gets thrown and cracks or breaks).  I can't tell you how many "break resistant" plates and bowls we've  gone through.  I REALLY wish I'd known about these a year ago when Tiny Man was first using dishes, it would have saved me a lot of frustration!

In checking around online, I see that they also have a divided plate that can be used with the easi-mat.  I think a trip to Babies R Us is in our future...for an easi-mat for Tiny Man, some plates and possible another set of bowls!  I'm assuming that the plates made of the same plastic as the bowls, so replacing our character plates may be in order--at least until all plate throwing is outgrown!

Buy It!

You can find all of these (and more Tommee Tippee products) at your local Toys R Us, Babies R Us and at their online stores. 
 
Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

Wordless Wednesday

Thomas & Friends™: Curious Cargo

Available On DVD, Digital Download And On Demand January 17, 2012

From Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment

Bunnies and birds and giraffes, oh my! Thomas and his railway pals are carrying some great and unusual freight in the all new release Thomas & Friends™: Curious Cargo, available on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand January 17, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Thomas and his engine friends embark on four fantastic adventures as they deliver the Wildlife Center’s newest, long-necked resident, make friends with local animals, chuff off in search of the perfect home for friend Bash and more!

DVD SYNOPSIS:
All aboard for a wild ride on the Island of Sodor as Thomas and his engine friends deliver some Curious Cargo – from giraffes and cows to birds and bunnies and more! Thomas meets a tall challenge while taking a giraffe to the Sodor Wildlife Center, Percy learns to be gentle with the animals of Sodor and Belle and Toby discover the importance of listening to others. Join Thomas on his wildest adventures yet!

Episodes:
“Thomas’ Tall Friend”
“Percy’s New Friends”
“Toby and Bash”
“Big Belle”

What we thought:
Tiny Man LOVES trains, so you better believe he's a Thomas and Friends fan!  He sat quietly with his snack and watched, LONG after his snack was gone.  I love that this is "auto play" so if it's on in their room and they're playing, it just restarts itself.  A boy can never have too much Thomas!


Buy It!



Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

BabyLegs Sale

$100 worth of BabyLegs for just $35?  Fabulous!  Not to mention, you could win an iPod! I'm still stuck in the wrong technologic century and I don't have one yet, so I think that's pretty awesome :)
 
Disclaimer: Not sponsored, just sharing because I love BabyLegs!

Brownie Bar Maker #Review @ThinkGeek

 Perfect for when you have that chocolate craving, but you don't want to heat up the whole house, this brownie bar maker (available at ThinkGeek!) is a AMAZING option!  I can only imagine how perfect this would be in a dorm room or anywhere else that has no oven access.  For our first time trying it, I used boxed mix, but the machine comes with a little recipe book too.  I think the sizing would be better if you use their recipes..I ended up with a little too much batter.  I also had to guess a little on the cook time since I used the box, but 15 minutes was perfect.

The Brownie Bar Factory is really easy to use.  You grease it up (I used Pam "Baking Spray") plug it in and wait for the little indicator light to turn off.  It actually heats up really fast, I was surprised.

While the machine was heating up, I thought I'd have plenty of time to mix up the brownie mix.  Like I said, it heated up really fast, but I think my two little helper boys made the batter mixing a little slower than usual.  It's okay, they had a blast.

Nom, nom, nom.  I used a cookie scoop to scoop out the batter.  It worked pretty well, except my cookie scoop holds too much (it's an extra large, ice cream sized almost, lol!).  It made it really easy to get the batter in though, and virtually messless (again, I had two boys helping!).

Since these were turtle brownies and had the caramel topping, I figured "Why not?"  And gave it a try as I had greased it up pretty nicely.  I thought giving it a possible challenge would see how it stood up to sticky messy brownies!

Um, hello, YUM!  The sizing was great for the kids (I may or may not have had two..)  Each brownie was perfectly chewy around the edges and amazing in the middle.

I also like how easy the brownies are to put away for later.  Pop them into a zip-loc bag and they stay fresh.  I couldn't say for how long, they only lasted a few hours here.  Cleanup was easy enough, no harder than a sandwich maker or other similar machine.  The crumbs wiped right out, no biggie.  I'm storing the machine itself in it's original box because of where I have to put it in this storage-less apartment, but it's super slim and would fit great standing up on end on a pantry shelf.

What we thought:

What's not to love? Fast, easy to make desserts, easy clean up, fabulous. 

Buy It!

Find it at ThinkGeek for $26.99!

Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

Save $1.00 on Yoplait!

Check out this fabulous high value Yoplait coupon available now!  Just visit http://www.myblogspark.com/uc/main/707b/ to download a printable *coupon for $1.00 off one package of Yoplait Frozen Smoothies. (This includes the brand new Chocolate Banana flavor!)

*This coupon offer is not valid in the following states: including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee.
 
Disclaimer: I was sent this information from Yoplait and MyBlogSpark.

Crazy 8 Sale and Free Shipping!

 
I love getting the kids clothes from Crazy 8! I think the prices are good and the quality is excellent. Since Talker Man's clothes generally get passed down to Tiny Man, I try to go for quality over price, but Crazy 8 hits both for me. A couple of weeks ago, my sister and I were wandering around the mall and caught a glimpse of the $11.99 and under EVERYTHING sign. You can bet that we made a beeline for the store!  I am BEYOND obsessed with their "Panda" line for Little Miss Princess.

I mean, really, does it get any cuter?  I got her this dress (regularly $18.95) and paired it with some black leggings.  Absolutely adorable and affordable since she can wear it without the leggings when it gets warmer!  It's an outfit that'll last more than one season and I love that.  When I was in the store, I tried to get her the bootcut fleece pants, but they were out of her size :(  I may have to take advantage of the free shipping (on orders over $50) and ongoing online sale! 

How about you all?  What's your favorite place to get your kid's clothing?

Disclaimer: Unsponsored post (though I wish it was!)  Just sharing the info with you all!

The Fat Boy Chronicles -DVD Review-

Inspired by a true story, overweight Jimmy Winterpock is subjected to cruel bullying from his high school classmates. Despite the constant teasing and torment, Jimmy's strength to never give up helps him focus on his goals to lose weight and win over the girl of his dreams.

Check out this quick clip:


What I thought:
This movie isn't age appropriate for my little ones, so I watched this one alone. I found it to be very emotional and there's no sugar-coating involved here.  The acting is a little "off" in some places, but the message is strong and I think it's a movie that should be watched and talked about between kids AND parents.

Buy It:

Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

Walgreens and Express Scripts? No more.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

For the past year, Walgreens and Express Scripts attempted to negotiate a new contract for the coming year.  These negotiations failed and as of January 1, 2012, Express Script customers can no longer get their medications filled at Walgreens locations. 

I am incredibly grateful we don't fall into this category.  I love how easy it is to drive up and grab our prescriptions, especially with 3 littles ones!  They can be sleeping away in the backseat and I can pull up and take care of getting the medication they need to get over whatever ailment they have going on at that particular time.  I also love that "our" Walgreens is right next door.  It really doesn't get any more convenient than that! It's saddening to know that so many people are going to have to change their pharmacies when some have been going to the same place for years and have developed relationships with their pharmacists.

If you are effected by the changes, Walgreens is trying to make the disruption as easy as possible.  During the month of January, individuals can join the Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens for only $5 ($10 for a family) and save money on thousands of medications, bot brand name and generic.  The regular price for membership is $20 per individual or $35 per family, so that's a fabulous savings!

To keep up on all things Walgreens "related" be sure to check out both Walgreens on Twitter and Walgreens on Facebook!

Are you the next Robeez Mom??

Stride Rite Children's Group has teamed up with idea-to-shelf product developer and online inventor community, Edison Nation, in a search to find "the next great baby shoe" to add to their line of pre-walker footwear, Robeez by Stride Rite.

Created by a mom with a desire to spend more time with her son, Robeez by Stride Rite has become a must-have for stylish new moms who want the best for their baby's little feet, and now Stride Rite is looking for the next "Robeez Mom" with innovative ideas to expand their footwear line. Those with chosen ideas will receive a $2,500 advance payment, a percentage of all future sales, and see their footwear innovation become a part of the Robeez by Stride Rite line.

Submissions to the search are accepted via Edison Nation's secure web platform found at www.EdisonNation.com/StrideRite. A free EdisonNation.com membership is required and it is just $25 to submit an idea. The Stride Rite Children's Group search will close on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:59PM (PST).

The Great bebePOD Exchange EXTENDED!

In case you haven't heard: The Great bebePOD Exchange has been extended until January 31, 2012! Any parent in the U.S. has until January 31st, 2012 to send their Bumbo in for a free exchange! You can get all the details on the Prince Lionheart Facebook page.  Let's keep our babies as safe as possible!

Purex Triple Action Laundry Detergent

I swear, I've tried just about every laundry detergent there is to try.  I've tried cheaper ones that don't work, more expensive ones that don't work as well as I think they should, and I always seem to go to the old standby in the orange bottle because it gets the stains out the first time.

That is, until I tried this new Purex Triple Action laundry detergent.  I can say that I haven't noticed a difference between it and my general favorite.  I love the smell of the "Mountain Breeze" scent we got to check out, and I love that it's gotten out all the stains we've thrown at it so far!  It has my towels smelling fresh (something that I've only really had longstanding luck with the other stuff, unfortunately for my wallet).  I'm SO happy to see a less expensive brand that can compete!  I've liked others that I've reviewed, but after long term usage, they seem to start flopping out on me.  I don't understand it, maybe it's a build up issue?  Whatever it is, we've used the entire bottle of Purex Triple Action and I'll be getting some more at the store, because it hasn't been a noticeable problem this time around.

Purex is rolling out new Triple Action formula across the entire liquid detergent line. This new and improved Triple Action formula delivers even better on Purex’s promise to leave your clothes bright, white, and clean, and as always, for half the price of the leading brand! 

Over the past year their R&D scientists have been working hard to create an even better Purex formula. And not just a better formula, but one that will continue to deliver the value that Purex stands for. We’re mindful of our consumers’ pocketbooks, and we’re committed to bringing them a great product at a great value. The new Purex Triple Action formula is just that. It’s an even better clean, for half the price of the leading brand. New Purex Triple Action leverages the best parts of our current formula, combined with new additions, to deliver great cleaning plus improved brightening power.

Just like all of their detergents currently on the market, the Triple Action formula is specifically formulated to work in both traditional and high efficiency washers.  No worries about whether you grabbed the "right" bottle for your machine!


Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

Rubbermaid: Win an Organization Makeover!

Disclaimer: Just sharing information.  This post is not compensated in any way!

Principessa Beauty- Now at EdenFantasys!

The following post is for adults. Images are kid-friendly, but the links are not. Please don't open them with little eyes watching :) 

Have you seen that the FABULOUS Principessa Beauty products are now available on EdenFantasys.com?  There are a bunch on there right now, I'm having fun checking them all out and thought I'd share some of my excitement with you all.  Well loved by celebs and us "regular" girls, there's something for everyone.  The prices are a little high, but these are quality products and you'll be able to tell the difference.

The Bellina box really caught my eye...

This super chic case contains all your favourite full-sized Principessa Beauty products. The case is recyclable and reusable and is perfect for storing make up brushes, cosmetics, nail polishes or anything else you want to organize in a pretty fashion.

I like that the case is reusable, it's cute (can't speak for the sturdiness, but I would assume it's reasonably well made since the specifically mention reusing it for organizing your products!).

Or how about the Belleza box?  It looks like the perfect way to test out the brand, with mini versions of many products!

Keep your eyes peeled for a review of Principessa Beauty products in the coming weeks.  I don't think I'm going to be able to resist these!

Disclaimer: This post has been compensated by EdenFantasys.com, an online sex toys retailer.

Beauty and the Beast 3D - January 13!

Céline Dion/“Beauty and the Beast” 3D Disney’s beloved Belle, and the Beast from “Beauty and the Beast,” flank internationally acclaimed singing superstar Céline Dion (center, left) and her family (center left to right) Nelson, René-Charles, Eddy, and husband René Angélil, backstage at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, on the occasion of The Walt Disney Studios’ Academy Award®-nominated classic animated feature being released for the first time in 3D on January 13. Céline Dion won a GRAMMY® Award (with Peabo Bryson) for her chart-topping recording of the title song. 

“©2012 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.” 

Photo credit: Jerry Metellus

@pedipedfootwear Rewards Program and Fundraising Sale!

pediped^® footwear launches the pediped® Rewards Program with

“Purchases with Purpose” Fundraising Sale

Henderson, NV (January 2012) — Beginning January 5 pediped^® footwear will host a Purchases with Purpose Sale to benefit the pediped foundation™.  During the fundraiser which will run through February 5, select styles available on pediped.com will be marked down as much as 50 percent.  Half of the sales from the selected styles will be donated to the pediped foundation™ to help children in need. 

In addition to kicking off the New Year with the “Purchases with Purpose” sale, pediped® announces the launch of the pediped® Rewards program.  Customers who make a purchase on www.pediped.com are automatically enrolled in the pediped® Rewards program, which allows for them to earn cumulative rewards for every purchase they make:

·         Level 1 (spend $100 or more) - At Level 1, customers will receive a $5 credit to use on a future order and they will continue to receive a $5 credit for each additional $100 spent. 

·         Level 2 (spend $150 or more) - At level 2, customers will receive free shipping on any order of $30 or more for the remainder of 2012.

·         Level 3 (spend $200 or more) - At level 3, customers will receive free return shipping for the remainder of 2012.

·         Level 4 (spend $250 or more) - At level 4, customers will have through December 31, 2013 to use all of the rewards they have earned.

"We are committed to giving back to the community and to our customers,” said Angela Edgeworth, President of pediped® footwear. “The ‘Purchases with Purpose’ fundraiser is the perfect time for shoppers to receive pediped® Rewards and make a difference in the life of a child at the same time. Our new pediped^® Rewards program allows us to thank our customers for their loyalty with some great shopping incentives including credits and free shipping."

Since the company’s inception in 2005, pediped® has been committed to bettering the lives of children and has donated nearly $1,500,000 in monetary and product donations to children's charities.

For more information on pediped® footwear or to make a purchase visit www.pediped.com.

About pediped®pediped^® footwear was founded in 2004 by Angela and Brian Edgeworth in their quest for the perfect soft-soled shoe for their first daughter. Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award winning company the fastest-growing children's footwear brand in the United States. pediped^® footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and preeminent orthopedic medical professionals, Dr. Mininder S. Kocher and Dr. Thomas W. Vorderer, deem pediped shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. In 2011 Earnshaw’s, the premier media resource serving the children’s market recognized pediped® with Earnshaw’s Earnie Awards for Company of the Year and Best Footwear.

pediped^® footwear is sold in over 3000 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 120  designs for boys and girls between their three lines, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. Originals® (soft-soled shoes for newborns to age 2), Grip ‘n’ Go™ (thin rubber-soled shoes for children ages 9 months to 3 years) and Flex® (rubber-soled shoes for children 1 to 8 years) are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 33. For more information, visit www.pediped.com or call 1-702-567-0311.

About the pediped foundation

Headquartered in Henderson, NV, the pediped foundation™ is the work of pediped® footwear’s founders and co-owners Brian and Angela Edgeworth and co-owner Rudy Glocker.   The mission of the pediped foundation™ is to enhance the lives of children through financial and product support to charities and organizations that are aligned with the foundation's mission.  

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The Looney Tunes Show: Season 1, Volume 2 #Giveaway

This half-hour animated comedy series starring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck is no longer confined to 7-minute shorts. Bugs and Daffy are out of the woods and living in the suburbs among such colorful neighbors as Yosemite Sam, Granny, Tweety and Sylvester. In addition to each episode’s main story, The Looney Tunes Show also features “cartoons within a cartoon.” The Tasmanian Devil, Speedy Gonzales, Marvin the Martian and other classic characters sing original songs in two-minute music videos called Merrie Melodies . The legendary Looney Tunes cartoons are getting a 21st century relaunch and a CGI overhaul for a new generation.

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Giveaway Prize: One (1) copy of The Looney Tunes Show: Season 1, Volume 2 on DVD.

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This giveaway will run from today, January 5, 2012 until Thursday, January 19, 2012.

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The Looney Tunes Show Season 1 Volume 2 #Review

This half-hour animated comedy series starring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck is no longer confined to 7-minute shorts. Bugs and Daffy are out of the woods and living in the suburbs among such colorful neighbors as Yosemite Sam, Granny, Tweety and Sylvester. In addition to each episode’s main story, The Looney Tunes Show also features “cartoons within a cartoon.” The Tasmanian Devil, Speedy Gonzales, Marvin the Martian and other classic characters sing original songs in two-minute music videos called Merrie Melodies . The legendary Looney Tunes cartoons are getting a 21st century relaunch and a CGI overhaul for a new generation.

What we thought!

The boys have watched this more times than I can count.  I love that all these "older" cartoons are coming back and that they're on DVD format so the kids can enjoy them!  I got rid of cable and sometimes they just want to sit and watch cartoons, especially when they're not feeling well, so this is a perfect solution.

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