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VeggieTales Twas the Night Before Easter Plus Giveaway

April 10, 2011 by Jennifer 39 Comments

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For the first time in 7 years, VeggieTales has released a new Easter show – “Twas The Night Before Easter.” As you all may know, we are huge fans of VeggieTales around here. My girls have grew up with VeggieTales and were so excited about the new DVD. As soon as it came in the mail, we had to pop it in the dvd player right then. Over the past few weeks, the DVD has been on constant replay in our car dvd players.

It’s Easter time in Crisper County and cable news reporter Marlee Meade (Petunia Rhubarb) is hunting for a way to help others. On a tip that the old town theater will be shut down, Marlee cooks up a plan to save the stage and make a difference through the power of musical theater. With a cast of costume-clad townies, massive props and a 20-foot robot rabbit – “Up With Bunnies” is hatched! There’s only one thing missing – the star of the show! When news spreads that singing sensation Cassie Cassava (Melinda Doolittle) is arriving to perform in her hometown church’s Easter service, Marlee gets worried. Concerned about the competition, she schemes to steal the starlet for her own pageant! But when things go haywire, will it be curtains for Marlee’s dreams – or will she discover the true meaning of Easter and what helping others is really all about?

The girls were very excited about the new character Cassie. Cassie Cassava, inspired by the cassava root, which is a primary source of food for developing nations in Africa and South America. This vegetable was suggested by World Vision, and it’s been fun to see Cassie come to life! Her character is a singing sensation with a golden heart, who returns to her hometown to perform at an Easter service, but instead ends up getting roped into all sorts of veggie silliness and antics. You’ll have to watch the DVD to find out what happens!

I asked my girls what were their favorite parts – in their words:

M: “Larry makes a big bunny and he pushes the red button. The big bunny carries the bus over the big snow hill”

L: “The VeggieTales rising up on the stage. I loved the songs too as I keep singing along to them all now.”

What did the DVD teach you?

M: “Mommy, the DVD taught me that I shouldn’t just care about chocolate bunnies but more about Jesus.”

L: “I learned that Easter is about Jesus and not just the Easter Bunny.”

Do you know how much this warms my heart? I was smiling ear to ear and I couldn’t be more proud. This is what the DVD is all about thanks to World Vision. The show is dedicated to showing the children the real meaning of Easter and how to help others. VeggieTales partnered with World Vision on the release of this DVD. In the extra features section you can find all-new animation featuring Bob and Larry encouraging child sponsorship through World Vision! Will you help please?

WalMart has the “Twas the Night Before Easter” on sale in stores now for $11.96.

We have also been jamming out in the car to the VeggieTales Hosanna! The girls and I sing as loud as we can to this DVD every time we get in the car. Shhh… I play it when the girls are not even in the car with me too and still sing loudly. The songs are just so inspiring and uplifting to me even as an adult.

The Hosanna! CD includes ten all new easy-to-sing worship favorites made popular by some of today’s top worship artists – sung by beloved VeggieTales characters and kids just for kids! Amy Grant sings the title track, “Hosanna,” and lead vocalist Mark Hall of Casting Crowns, named Billboard’s No. 1 Top-selling Christian Band of 2010, lends his voice on the group’s No. 1 radio hit, “Who Am I.” Also included are Veggie arrangements of Israel Houghton’s upbeat “Just Wanna Say,” Chris Tomlin’s “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone,”) Hillsong LIVE’s “Mighty To Save” and Brenton Brown’s “Everlasting God,” to name a few.

WIN BOTH!

That is right, my friends. Thanks to VeggieTales, I am able to offer two luck readers a VeggieTales Easter Giftpack including the “Twas the Night Before Easter” and a CD of VeggieTales “Hosanna.”

To Enter:

1. Leave a comment on who you would gift this awesome gift pack too.

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Contest ends April 13, 2011 at 11:59pm ET so I can ship it to you in time for Easter!

Disclosure: VeggieTales provided copies of the DVD and CD. All thoughts and opinions are of our own.

Moms Are You Addicted To Your Smartphone

April 6, 2011 by Jennifer 4 Comments

The word is out on the street and it has been confirmed that moms are addicted to their smartphones. I knew that I could not be the only one with this addiction. I was getting worried as I combed google to find an addiction support group and could not find one in my area at all.

moms and smartphones — Photo Courtesy of Janice Croze from 5MinutesforMom.com

According to BabyCenter.com, 76% of moms sleep with their smartphone by the bed; nearly half have fallen asleep cradling it. Hanging head in shame. My beloved Droid is right by my side each and every night. Yes, I have awoken in the middle of the night just to check my phone. It’s an addiction, I’m telling you. 45% of moms say their smartphone decreases their stress levels; 27% feel a sense of calm after using it. My phone is a huge support to me and if I don’t have my phone by my side, then I get all anxious.

I held out for the longest time of upgrading my simple cell phone to a smart phone because I was afraid that I would become addicted. I was right, as soon as I upgraded, I was hooked. Life has not been the same ever since. It’s a shame, I tell you. BabyCenter.com goes on to say that 43% of moms bring their phone into the bathroom with them — the only place in the house where a mom can find privacy. Stop it! BabyCenter is really stepping onto my toes. I am totally one of those 43%. I even lock the door and go into the bathroom to escape for quietness for a few minutes.

The survey says that 75% of moms let their children play with their smartphone and nearly 25% of the apps they download are specifically for their kids. Guilty! The girls are always playing with my Droid and have become quite the Angry Birds players. It keeps them quiet in doctor offices, long car rides, and even letting me grocery shop in peace. What have I done? What am I creating? This is really eye opening, seriously!

My phone is my lifeline to the world and I think it will take a lot of counseling to break this addiction. I am just glad that I am not alone in this addiction. 62% of moms say they love their smartphone because it’s their lifeline to the world beyond their kids.

Thank you BabyCenter.com for making me feel like I am not a black sheep in the mommy world. Now where is my Droid? 🙂

Read more on BabyCenter’s Mobile Mom Report: A Smart Phone is a Mom’s Best Friend

Pillow Pets Kid Friendly Review Plus Giveaway & Discount Code

April 4, 2011 by Jennifer 147 Comments

Congratulations to comment #68 for winning via Random.org!

Pillow Pets are all the rave here in this household. Since, we take multiple road trips through out the year, the pillow pets have been our lifesaver. I am beginning to believe they love road trips just as much as we do. My girls will not sleep without their pillow pets and once they wake in the mornings, their pillow pets always come with them into the living room.

The flexibility is just what the doctor ordered for parents. Pillow pets give comfort to the kids and also serve as a playmate. I could talk about pillow pets all day and I do a lot of recommends to other people, but I thought it would be great to hear from the true owners yourself. Listen in as our very own kid reporters give you the real review of the pillow pets. Then, I will tell you how you can save 40% off of pillow pets.

Now, you cannot ask for a more real review than going to the source itself right? Pillow Pets come in so many different animals but specifically these 8 animals, you are able to save 40% right now until April 10, 2011.

Right now all of these 8 products are on sale 20% off – at $19.99. But since you are a loyal reader of One Moms World, I am able to give you a promo code for 20% off the sale price (40% off the original price of $24.99) so your price at check-out on any of these specific items would be $14.99. The promo code is BLOGGER. This is valid from today through 4/10/11.

WIN IT:

Choose 1 of the 8 pillow pet selections above and leave a comment below on who you would gift the pillow pet to!

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Contest ends April 10, 2011 at 11:59pm ET.

Disclosure: Pillow Pets provided us with the pillow pets for review. All opinions and comments are of our own.

Lifetime Presents Southern Womens Show Raleigh NC

March 28, 2011 by Jennifer 14 Comments

I am so excited to fill you all in on this phenomenal Southern Women’s Show brought to us here in Raleigh, NC by the Lifetime’s Network The Balancing Act.

This fun show is being sponsored by Your Baby Can, which as we have all seen the commercials, is an early childhood development system that includes Your Baby Can Read!, Your Baby Can Learn! and Your Baby Can Speak!

The Balance Your Life Tour – Southern Women’s Show, will feature a variety of speakers including Karen Farmer from Your Baby Can. The day will be filled with expert advice on food, fashion, health, beauty, and lifestyle. This is my first time attending the show, but from reading their website, this is one event that is not too be missed. It is a perfect time to grab your best friend, your sister, your mom or any other close person and just enjoy the fashion runways, the cooking classes, the celebrity guests and all the amazing speakers such as Karen Farmer.

Location:

North Carolina State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607

Show Hours:

– April 8, 2011 10:00am – 8:00pm
– April 9, 2011 10:00am – 7:00pm
– April 10, 2011 11:00am – 5:00pm

Karen from Your Baby Can will be speaking throughout the weekend.

– April 8, 2011 at 12:30pm
– April 9, 2011 at 12:30pm
– April 10, 2011 at 1:00pm

I will be doing full reports here on the blog while I am there to share with everyone all across the globe. I would love for all my local friends to join me though and since this is a perfect show to take company with you, I am able to do a HUGE giveaway. I am going to giveaway 10 tickets which allow you to bring a guest as well. So let’s go have some wonderful fun!

To enter:

Leave a comment below on who you would bring as your guest. The contest will stay open till Thursday at 12:00pm ET. I will use Random.org to pick 10 winners. Good Luck!

Tide Stain Release Challenge – 100,000 Free Samples and Prizes

March 27, 2011 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

One of America’s favorite brands (Tide) is having a huge challenge for everyone in America with their Tide Stain Release product. I was able to actually put the Tide Stain Release to test on our recent trip to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. Since it was a 10 hour road trip, I knew we would have some kind of spill. Sure enough, M dropped her hot chocolate all over her the very first thing when we got on the road. Never fear as we brought out the tide stain release as soon as we made it to Florida and had her shirt back to awesome condition before any huge tears broke out.

It is your turn to put it to the test.

Starting tonight at 9pm ET March 28, 2011, visit the Tide Stain Release Challenge tab on Tide’s Facebook page and click the “Take the Challenge” button. The first 100,000 registered participants will get a free sample for themselves, as well as three extras to share with Facebook friends, so they too can take the Challenge. Any registrants thereafter will receive a coupon for Tide Stain Release.

There are more prizes involved as well. ALL participants are automatically entered to win:

* One of the weekly giveaways of a year’s supply of Tide Stain Release and Tide detergent

AND

* A Grand Prize of a washer and dryer set awarded at the end of the contest (total of 10 Grand Prizes available!)

Increase your odds of winning by sharing feedback (good or bad) about Tide Stain Release on the Challenge page, once you have tried it. Also you can increase your chances of winning even more by taking a poll about Tide Stain Release on the Challenge page.

Let the fun begin. Go take the challenge. I cannot wait to here how you put the Tide Stain Release to the test!

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