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Meryl Streep as The Witch in INTO THE WOODS {Q & A and Video}

Meryl Streep as The Witch in INTO THE WOODS {Q & A and Video}

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We loved INTO THE WOODS and the girls are so excited to see it again!  It was released on Blu-ray and DVD yesterday (March 24, 2015) and we are hoping our copy arrives today so they can watch it after school.  They've been dancing along with all the music from the CD since we saw it in the theaters.  Well, not actually dancing but more reenacting the scenes.  One of my favorite characters in the film is the witch played by Meryl Streep.   She is also my little one's favorite charterers too! I think she's an amazing actress and have been a fan of hers for years!  She was perfect for this part and I knew it immediately when she first appeared on the screen.  This video below is a bit of Rob...

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Strange Magic is coming to DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand May 19, 2015

Strange Magic is coming to DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand May 19, 2015

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  Strange Magic is coming to DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand May 19, 2015.  This is a George Lucas story of a music-filled fairy tale about finding love in the unlikeliest of places.  This magical adventure features a host of colorful characters including a princess (voiced by Evan Rachel Wood) who has sworn off love, a dubious villain (voiced by Alan Cumming), a slightly nutty Sugar Plum Fairy (voiced by Kristin Chenoweth) and a knight who is no Prince Charming (voiced by Sam Palladio). Bonus features include a Musical Mash Up: Outtakes and more! We missed this in theaters and the girls are excited to see it.  As am I!  Not sure what I'll do when they grow up and they aren't...

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Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend K-cups only $11.99

Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend K-cups only $11.99

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Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend K-cups only $11.99 Cross Country Cafe is my favorite K-Cup store.   They have great coffee deals every single week.  This week you can grab some Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend K-cups for only $11.99 for a box of 24!!! About Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend Light, fruity blend that has a slightly nutty finish from the famous coffee house that we have all come to know and love! Shipping is FREE When you spend $59 or more so grab a friend and do some shopping together! Sale ends 4/31/15 or while supplies last.  Grab yours now before they sell out!

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Easter Basket DVD Giveaway – Peppa Pig, Zack & Quack and Guess How Much I love You {Giveaway}

Easter Basket DVD Giveaway – Peppa Pig, Zack & Quack and Guess How Much I love You {Giveaway}

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 This post is Sponsored by kaboom! Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! I don't like to fill my kids Easter Baskets with just candy.  I like to add a few movies, books and even small toys that they like.   A basket full of candy just equals a crazy sugar high filled week for me, which I don't want!  But the books, movies and toys go a long way. HOP, POP and JUMP into Easter with kaboom! Entertainment with these 3 titles for your little one's Easter Basket: On March 10th Peppa Pig, the lovable little piggy, was back and up to her usual activities in her newest release Peppa Pig: Muddy Puddles. This new DVD is filled with 10 fantastic “peppisodes” that include all the kindness,...

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Get White Teeth in 3 days with Colgate Optic White Platinum Express White Toothpaste

Get White Teeth in 3 days with Colgate Optic White Platinum Express White Toothpaste

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 This post is Sponsored by Colgate Palmolive but my opinions are 100% my own! Get White Teeth in 3 days with Colgate Optic White Platinum Express White Toothpaste I have a fascination with teeth.  In the past couple of years, I had a lot of dental work done and spent a lot of money on my mouth.   In the process, my teeth were also straightened and I love my smile more than I never did before!  It's not perfect because an absolute perfect smile would mean a lot more dental work, minor surgery and metal braces and at almost 42, I am not putting metal in my mouth.  We'll be doing that with the kids in just a few years.  But with a short time using Invisalign, my smile is straighter and...

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Safety Tips For Your Laundry From Tide and Gain for National Poison Prevention Week

Safety Tips For Your Laundry From Tide and Gain for National Poison Prevention Week

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  March 15th - 21st is National Poison Prevention Week and being the mother of young children and a puppy, this is something that has always scared me.  There are so many things that we use on a daily basis, that are poisonous to our children and our pets!   This week is a great reminder for you to conduct a safety check around your home to ensure all dangerous items are stored out of reach children.   Did you know that 90% of poisonings occur in the home?  Tide and Gain have partnered with parenting & lifestyle Expert, Rosie Pope, best known for her Bravo reality show Pregnant in Heels, to help parents across the country create safe (homes and) laundry rooms. Safety Tips For Your...

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Kidz Bop 28 in Stores March 24, 2015

Kidz Bop 28 in Stores March 24, 2015

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This post is Sponsored by Kidz Bop but my opinions are 100% my own! This post is Sponsored by Kidz Bop but my opinions are 100% my own! If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know my kids are huge Kidz Bop fans!  They would love to see them in concert and ask me all the time!  And whenever there is a new CD about to come out, they are all over me asking when we will get it.   So wouldn't you know, the other day they said to me "Kidz Bop 28 is coming out this month, can we get it?".  Little did they know, I already had it and was just waiting for the perfect moment to tell them. What I love about Kidz Bop is it's all of today's hit music so I get to hear the songs I like too, only...

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Libby’s® Vegetable and Fruit Cups {Giveaway}

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This post is Sponsored by Libby's but my opinions are 100% my own! It's important to me that my family eats right and being the one in charge of most of the shopping and cooking, it means I don't have any more excuses for how they eat.  One of my goals this year is to get more veggies on the table for my family.   They all like different things so sometimes I don't even bother because it's so much work to make 10 different things at dinner.  Quick and Easy wins a lot in my house. Fruit isn't a problem.  They love fresh fruit and Libby’s® fruit cups are perfect for their lunches.  They don't realize how much it means to me when they have fruit with their lunches because they just enjoy it!...

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Green Mountain Regular Roast Variety K-Cup Pack only $11.99 for 22 Count Box

Green Mountain Regular Roast Variety K-Cup Pack only $11.99 for 22 Count Box

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  Green Mountain Regular Roast Variety K-Cup Pack This week at Cross Country Cafe you can grab the Green Mountain Regular Roast Variety K-Cup Pack for only $11.99 for a 22 Count Box! It includes the following k-cups: 6 x Breakfast Blend A rich taste with medium acidity. Our favorite way to start the day 6 x Vermont Country Blend® Smooth and rich. A blend of light and dark roasts 6 x Dark Magic® Extra Bold Sweet, toasty, rich. A dark roast 4 x French Roast Our darkest roast—smoky and sweet Check out the sale... HERE.  And when you spend $59 or more shipping is FREE!  So grab a friend and place an order! This sale ends 3/24/15 so SHOP NOW!

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Get Immune Support with EsterC #24HourEsterC #Ad

Get Immune Support with EsterC #24HourEsterC #Ad

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its Advertiser. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone and should not be construed as medical advice. #24HourEsterC #CollectiveBias I don’t know about you, but I am always on the go! As blogger, mom of two girls, active in the PTA and caregiver to my (ill) husband, that does not leave any time in my hectic schedule for me. Supporting my immune system is one way I can help keep up with my busy lifestyle. Ester-C is a great choice for me because of the many benefits it provides: ● My immune system is supported for up to 24-hours* ● Stays in your white blood cells longer than regular vitamin C* ● Free of wheat, gluten, and...

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Great Savings on RO*TEL at Walmart #JustAddRotel

Great Savings on RO*TEL at Walmart #JustAddRotel

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JustAddRotel #CollectiveBias Great Savings on Ro*tel at Walmart! I'm all about quick, easy and yummy when I get together with friends.   Are you creating a big snacking spread for the Big Tournament? Looking for ways to spice up game day and save money at the same time? #JustAddRotel is the perfect way to spice up your favorite recipes. From guacamole to pot roast sliders, adding a can of RO*TEL makes a traditional game day recipe into something extraordinary. Click this link to print a Walmart coupon where you buy 3 cans of RO*TEL, you will get 1 can free! Hurry, this coupon expires...

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Get Coca-Cola NCAA® Final Four Packs at Walmart #FinalFourPack

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FinalFourPack #CollectiveBias Get Coca-Cola NCAA® Final Four Packs at Walmart Getting ready for the NCAA® March Madness tournament? Coca-Cola is the perfect solution to all your game day festivities with their new #FinalFourPack deal at Walmart. Visit the in-store NCAA® Coca-Cola March Madness display in Walmart featuring 4/$5 or 2/$3 4-Pack Coca-Cola Cans. Choose Four 4-packs (total of 16 cans) of canned Cherry Coke, Vanilla Coke, and/or Coke Zero for only $5. This is a perfect way to get a variety of flavors to share with your friends and family during all the NCAA® March Madness...

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