Now is the perfect time to shop for your family for those upcoming summer vacations and family reunions. Tea Collection has the most adorable and unique outfits for kids that are perfect for summer! The Starling Batik Playdress and the Jaya Peak Playdress are sure to have the little girls in your life running around showing off their new look. The Ticking Stripe Shorts and the Roll Up Safari Shirt are too cute for words and are perfect for boys playing on the beach or in the backyard.
Now through May 3, you can receive an extra 20% off already-marked down sale items with promo code EXTRA20!
Dole Real Fruit Bites, made from real dried fruit, offer a healthy alternative to snacking for both you and your kids and are ideal for packing in purses, lunch boxes and beach bag. Dole Real Fruit Bites are available in three delicious flavors – pineapple, apple and mango – with only 90 calories per pack.
The Dole Real Fruit Bites sure sound delicious - made from real fruit and covered in yogurt and whole grain oats. They would make such a delicious and easy snack - perfect for playdates, after games, a day at the beach - just about anywhere!
To celebrate these little bite-sized pieces of fruit bliss, Dole recently launched the new Dole Real Fruit Bites Facebook sweepstakes, “3 Steps to True Bliss.” In just three simple steps, your can enter to win a dream destination getaway by choosing a dream escape, packing a virtual bag and sharing a postcard with friends.
Head to www.facebook.com/Dole to enter for the chance to win a dream destination getaway and indulge yourself in true bliss!
Win: One lucky winner will receive a one-month supply of Dole Real Fruit Bites!
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In The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Hugh Grant stars in his first animated role as the luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain – a boundlessly enthusiastic, if somewhat less-than-successful, terror of the High Seas. With a rag-tag crew at his side (Martin Freeman, Brendan Gleeson, Russell Tovey, and Ashley Jensen), and seemingly blind to the impossible odds stacked against him, the Captain has one dream: to beat his bitter rivals Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) and Cutlass Liz (Salma Hayek) to the much coveted Pirate Of The Year Award. It’s a quest that takes our heroes from the shores of exotic Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. Along the way they battle a diabolical queen (Imelda Staunton) and team up with a haplessly smitten young scientist (David Tennant), but never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: adventure!
The Pirates! Band of Misfits was an entertaining stop-motion animation film that our entire family enjoyed.
We're introduced to a pirate crew full of amusing characters, led by the Pirate Captain, who yearns to one day be Pirate of the Year.
Unfortunately, Pirate Captain is not a very good pirate at all - he can't even steal booty!
However, he does not give up, and during his quest to achieve the somewhat unattainable goal of Pirate of the Year, he and his crew end up on a zany and dangerous journey in which they meet Charles Darwin, Mister Bobo (a Man-panzee), and Queen Victoria.
The Captain will stop at nothing to become Pirate of the Year, and despite always getting sensible advice from Pirate with a Scarf (whom he refers to as Number 2), he ends up doing the unthinkable simply to obtain what it takes to win the coveted award.
And to the astonishment of many, he actually wins the award, but it is soon stripped away because of a technicality, and he realizes he must right the wrongs that resulted in him being left with nothing.
Eventually Captain realizes that he doesn't need to be Pirate of the Year, nor does he need a lot of loot, in order to be a happy, fulfilled pirate.
The Pirates! was very amusing - there were many comedic scenes, and Smiley's favorite part of the movie was when the Pirate Captain was trying to rescue Polly, his "big-boned parrot," from Queen Victoria, who was in a hot-air balloon. He kept rooting for the Pirate Captain and was hoping he and his bird wouldn't get hurt!
Musician's favorite part of the movie was when the pirate crew ended up in a wild ride in a bathtub!
Not only was The Pirates! highly entertaining, but it was also actually quite educational as well, as we learned a lot about nature and science (such as what happens when you combine vinegar with baking soda).
In terms of the 3D - I personally didn't think the 3D effects were that outstanding, but I know my boys thought the effects were pretty cool (Smiley got really scared during a few fight scenes).
As for the characters, they were all special and quirky in their own way, and my personal favorite was the Pirate Captain. Hugh Grant is one of my favorite actors and he really made the Pirate Captain endearing and fun to watch.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits definitely had us "laughing our booty off" in some scenes, and overall it's an enjoyable and entertaining family film.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits opens today, April 27, in theaters nationwide.
Thank you to the sponsor for providing tickets to the advance screening. I received no monetary compensation for this post.
RURALLY SCREWED: My Life Off the Grid with the Cowboy I Love is the true story of a woman who ditches everything she’s ever known and wanted— job security, money, her professional network, access to decent Thai food— to live off the grid with her true love (and dogs and horses and chickens). Is it worth it? The answer comes amid war, bible clubs, and moonshine.
Author Jessie Knadler was a New York City girl, through and through. An editor for a splashy women’s magazine, she splurged on Miu Miu, partied hard, and dated a man-boy whose complexion was creamier than her own. Circling the drain both professionally and personally, Jessie definitely wouldn’t have described herself as “happy;” more like caustically content. Until one day she was assigned a story about an annual rodeo in the badlands of Eastern Montana, and her life would never be the same. On that fateful assignment in Montana, Knadler meets a bullrider named Jake. He voted Republican and read Commercial Truck Trader. He listened to Garth Brooks, and he owns guns. And Jessie suddenly found herself blindsided by something with which she was painfully unfamiliar: a genuinely lovable disposition. In fact, Jake radiated such optimism and old-school gentlemanliness that Jessie is completely swept off her feet, ditching Manhattan for an authentic experience with an authentic man, moving to a chicken farm in Virginia.
Inspired by Knadler’s blog of the same name, RURALLY SCREWED tackles both the day-to-day issues in Knadler’s life and the larger ones, including raising their daughter while Jake serves his country in Afghanistan (Jake returned last week).
Knadler is a writer whose articles have appeared in publications ranging from the Wall Street Journal to Glamour. She is the co-author of the preserving cookbook Tart and Sweet. Her blog, RurallyScrewed.com, has been featured in Newsweek, French Elle and Jezebel.com. She lives with her husband, daughter, and a bunch of chickens in Lexington, Virginia. Visit her website at www.jessieknadler.com, and blog at www.rurallyscrewed.com. Shop: You can purchase Rurally Screwed at various retailers online and nationwide (SRP $24.95).
Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy of Rurally Screwed!
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Mother's Day is less than three weeks away and moms everywhere deserve to be pampered on their special day. Stella & Dot allows you to lavish mom with boutique style jewelry and accessories that she is bound to love without exceeding your budget. You can easily find gifts for under $50, and in addition Stella & Dot is offering 25% off their La Coco Collection in honor of Mother's Day.
Here are a few gift ideas for Mother's Day:
The Signature Mom Charm is engraved with the word "mom" and is available in silver or gold and can hang from a necklace or bangle. Celebrate the bond between child and mother with the various Birthstone Charms, which are sure to render her speechless. Every mom deserves a night out on the town. Give her a reason to go out with friends wearing the elegant Sofia Pearl Necklace.
Whether you're treating yourself or looking for the perfect gift for your mom, check out Stella & Dot! Enjoy!
Can you believe it? Marvel's the Avengers opens next week, May 4!
Until then, here's a new clip you can check out - Captain & Thor Battle:
Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers”—the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston, with Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, directed by Joss Whedon, from a story by Zak Penn and Joss Whedon with screenplay by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in summer 2012.
In “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Super Heroes team up to pull the world back from the brink of disaster when an unexpected enemy threatens global security.
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Have you kept any of your New Year's resolutions? Or are you like me and gave up after the first month?
Well, whether or not you've been sticking to them or already broke them, the New Year's Eve Resolution Rest Blog App, out just in time for the release of New Year's Eve on DVD, has some practical tips on how to keep on sticking to them, or how to set realistic resolutions and stick to them next time you make them.
To find practical tips and take a fun reset quiz, check out the blog app below!
Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of the hit romantic comedy New Year’s Eve on DVD and Blu Ray May 1st! This all star comedy stars Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Katherine Heigl, Sofia Vergara, Hilary Swank, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zac Efron, Jon Bon Jovi, and Josh Duhamel!
Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy of the New Year's Eve DVD!
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From DreamWorks Pictures comes “People Like Us,” a drama/comedy about family, inspired by true events, starring Chris Pine (“Star Trek”) as Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, where he must put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father's last wishes, Sam uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down: He has a 30-year-old sister Frankie whom he never knew about (Elizabeth Banks). As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about this family—and re-examine his own life choices in the process.
In a story inspired by true events, Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, is tasked with fulfilling his estranged father’s last wishes—delivering an inheritance to a sister he never knew he had.
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Tea Collection, which is committed to designing distinctive fashion collections for children inspired by different cultures around the world, has been awarded with the 2012 "Stylish Tot" Cribsie Award!
I think it's so awesome that the Tea Collection has been awarded one of the most coveted awards in the Baby Industry!
Tea Collection was one of 6 nominees up for the award with popular brands such as Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney Kids, J. Crew, Splendid Littles, and Appaman.
Visit Tea Collection today and view their new summer collection. Perfect for those upcoming family vacations.
Aspiring engineers will thrill at over 20 favorite Thomas & Friends® episodes on two DVD discs when Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends, comes to DVD, Digital Download and On Demand May 15, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Thomas, Toby, Percy and more favorite engine friends take you back to first meetings, learn about cooperation and discovery and realize the best adventures of all are the ones you can share with friends. Thomas fans won’t want to miss this timeless collection of Sodor’s finest moments of friendship on the tracks.
DVD SYNOPSIS
All aboard for some of the most memorable stories of friendship from the Island of Sodor! Join Thomas and his friends and learn how the Steam Team first came together; how Percy became Thomas’ best friend, and how every engine tries to be Really Useful! The greatest destinations are often those closest to home…as long as you have your Engine Friends.
Episodes include:
· “Thomas and Bertie’s Great Race”
· “Trouble in the Shed”
· “Saved from Scrap”
· “A New Friend for Thomas”
· “Granpuff”
· “Sleeping Beauty”
· “Make Someone Happy”
· “A Bad Day for Harold”
· “Twin Trouble”
· “Edward the Really Useful Engine”
· “Rusty Saves the Day”
· “Emily's New Coaches”
· “Thomas and the Rainbow”
· “Thomas and the New Engine”
· “Thomas and the Statue”
· “Follow that Flour”
· “Toby's Afternoon Off”
· “Edward Strikes Out”
· “Hide and Peep”
· “Emily and the Garbage”
DVD/VOD BONUS FEATURES
· Sir Topham Hatt’s Scrapbook
· Picture Puzzle Fun
· Who Am I? Trivia Game
· Gordon’s Memory Game
· Which Island Picture is Different? Shop: You can purchase Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends at various retailers online and nationwide beginning May 15 (SRP $16.98)
Win: One lucky winner will win a copy of Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends!
***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***
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This Mother’s Day, Hallmark introduces gifts and cards that give Moms and Grandmas a moment in time — a moment they can hold onto and revisit even when their little ones aren’t so little anymore. Hallmark’s Mother’s Day Moment in Time gift pack includes a variety of gifts and cards that capture a child’s personality and help celebrate moms and mother figures on Mother’s Day and beyond.
·Kids have drawn pictures for moms for years, but Hallmark’s Recordable Artwork Canvas Art Kit takes a Mother’s Day drawing to the next level by capturing a child’s voice and the story behind his or her artwork. Equipped with a canvas panel, Crayola washable paints and a big imagination, kids can paint mom or grandma a masterpiece that is then inserted into a 9”x9” recordable frame.
·For a unique and final touch, kids record a 40-second special Mother’s Day message into the frame and share their unique story behind their art. With the Canvas Art Kit, a mom can play back her child’s precious little voice and experience his or her big imagination on Mother’s Day and any day.
·Available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and anywhere Hallmark products are sold for $14.95.
·Filled with open-ended questions that spark imaginative answers, “Mom and Me” and “Grandma and Me” Recordable Books capture the answers only a kid can give.
·Within the book, kids record themselves answering a variety of questions, such as “If you and mom were aliens, what would you look like and what would you name your planet?” Or, “What does Mom do to show she loves you?”
·Conversations to Keep: Recordable Books give Mom or Grandma a fun and easy way to capture the true personalities of her (grand) children so she can always remember that little voice and their time.
Mother’s Day Greetings (A variety of 3 Mother’s Day cards)
Hallmark is taking Mother’s Day cards to a new level with a variety of innovations, including light and animation, as well as pop-ups with mechanics so complex that a card designer works with a Hallmark paper engineer to design and construct it.
I was fortunate to receive a gift pack from Hallmark with all of the above-mentioned items.
The Hallmark's Mother's Day gifts are, as expected, innovative and touching at the same time. Any of the items would bring a smile to a mother's face, but my personal favorite is the Conversations to Keep: Recordable Book.
I recorded my conversations with Smiley, and it was so cute to see him think of answers to say whenever I asked him questions, and some of the answers he gave were quite surprising!
What a way to be able to capture sweet, innocent conversations between you and your child. It would make such a treasured gift that you can revisit year after year after year, reflecting (and laughing) at the answers and just cherishing such special conversations between you and your child.
For more information on these and other wonderful Mother's Day gifts, visit Hallmark.com.
Win: One lucky winner will receive a Hallmark Mother's Day Moment in Time Gift Pack which includes the following: Recordable Artwork: Canvas Art Kit, Conversations to Keep: Recordable Storybook, and a sampler of 3 Mother's Day Greeting Cards.
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Prize is not guaranteed to be delivered by Mother's Day.
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Living in Hawaii means we're fortunate to have summer-like weather just about all-year round, which also means dressing my kids in cool clothing, like the items found in Tea Collection's new Summer collection.
The cute tees and shorts in the Uluwatu Surf 5-Piece Set are perfect for a day at the beach, a playdate in the park, or even for school. The funky and fresh designs would look way cool on my boys!
And there's no shortage of great finds for girls. Super cute rompers and playdresses in several styles and patterns are available to choose from.
Summer is just around the corner, so check out Tea Collection's New Summer Collection for some stylish and functional pieces to add to your kids' wardrobes!
Disneynature takes moviegoers deep into the forests of Africa with “Chimpanzee,” a new True-Life Adventure introducing an adorable young chimp named Oscar and his entertaining approach to life in a remarkable story of family bonds and individual triumph. Oscar’s playful curiosity and zest for discovery showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. Working together, Oscar’s chimpanzee family—including his mom, Isha, and the group’s savvy leader, Freddy — navigates the complex territory of the forest.
The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimps, who’d rather make mayhem than join their parents for an afternoon nap. But when Oscar’s family is confronted by a rival band of chimps, he is left to fend for himself until a surprising ally steps in and changes his life forever.
When I hear the word "Disney," the first word that comes to mind is magic, and that's exactly what Disneynature's Chimpanzee is - magic.
Magic in the sense that the film reveals that magic can take place anytime, anywhere, when you least expect it, just as it happened during the filming of Chimpanzee, which is narrated by Tim Allen.
In the movie, we're introduced to a group of chimpanzees, which include Oscar, the adorable star of the film, Isha, his mom, and Freddy, the group's alpha male leader.
We watch as Oscar grows and learns how to do things he needs to survive, such as climb trees, forage for food, and crack open nuts.
We learn so many facts about Oscar and the other chimpanzees (it was so interesting to discover what kind of meat they consume!), but we also learn a lot about the African forest they live in, as well as other creatures that call the forest home.
In the forest the chimpanzees face many dangers, not only from predators, but also from rival chimpanzees, with which they battle over territory for food.
After one such battle with a rival group of chimps, Isha becomes hurt and eventually does not survive, leaving Oscar to fend for himself.
***Spoiler alert*** -- if you've seen the Chimpanzee trailer or watched any of the other Chimpanzee videos online, it's obvious who becomes Oscar's new parental figure, but if you haven't seen the trailer or any of the videos you may not want to read further.
He struggles to find food and his demise seems inevitable, but then the magic happens - the least powerful chimp, Oscar, is "adopted" by the most powerful chimp, Freddy.
The bond that is created between the two chimps is beyond what anyone ever expected to happen, and with Freddy's help, Oscar is able to thrive and grow.
Although there were a few skin-crawling scenes (think thousands - possibly millions of ants), and a few battles that startled Smiley, our entire family enjoyed the movie, especially the many lighthearted and humorous moments. Watching some of the chimps try to crack open nuts with rocks and branches was amusing, and watching them "play" with their food while chewing drew lots of laughs (Smiley loved watching how the chimps would eat their food - he kept saying "good eating!").
I thought Tim Allen was an interesting choice as narrator - he did a nice job, and his little reference to Home Improvement was quite funny.
Although I thought the film would focus a lot more on the bond between Freddy and Oscar, I found the movie very engrossing, as well as visually stunning and highly educational.
After the movie ends, be sure to stay back to see extra clips of the chimps and to see a bit of what the crew endured to document Oscar's journey.
Chimpanzee is a wonderful family movie. It touches upon so many subjects in a single movie, including perseverance, resourcefulness, and compassion, and it simply showcases and captures nature's beauty in a way that only Disney can.
Chimpanzee opens in theaters nationwide today, April 20, and if you purchase tickets during opening week (through April 26), Disneynature will make a donation to the Jane Goodall Institute to protect wild chimpanzees.
Thank you to the sponsor for providing the tickets to the advance screening for review purposes.
Did you know that simply drinking the leftover milk from cereal bowls may help kids work towards fulfilling their body´s daily dairy, calcium, and Vitamin D needs? And what better way to slurp down to the bottom of the bowl than with the new Curvy Straws, available in-pack of specially marked boxes of Big G cereal! With these collectible, connectable Curvy Straws, children of all ages can enjoy mixing and matching to build bigger, colorful straws all while helping them work towards stronger bones and muscles through increased calcium intake!
Be sure to collect all six different colorful straws featuring beloved Big G cereal characters
Participating Big G cereals include Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (17 oz.), Lucky Charms®(16 oz.), Reese´s® Puffs (18 oz.), Honey Nut Cheerios® (17 oz.), Trix®(14.8 oz) and Cocoa Puffs® (16.5 oz)
Made with more whole grain than any other ingredient, Big G cereal, combined with a ½ cup of milk, can help provide a great start to your family´s day
We were fortunate to receive a boxful of goodies from General Mills, which included a Lucky Charms Curvy Straw.
Whenever Smiley eats cereal, he has no problems slurping all the milk even after the cereal is gone, so even though I tried to get him to use the Curvy Straw to drink the remaining milk after eating his cereal one morning, he insisted on putting it in a cup instead.
He thought it was so much fun to drink out of his Curvy Straw!
It was so easy to put together, and it'll be even more fun when we can get more straws and connect them all!
What a fun way to finish breakfast (or a favorite drink!).
Savvy Savings: Visit this link for a printable coupon good for $1.25 off of the purchase of (2) boxes of participating Big G cereals!
Win: One lucky winner will receive a Big G Curvy Straw Prize Pack which includes: 1 box of a participating Big G cereal, 1 Curvy Straw, 1 `spilt´ milk bowl, 2 glow cups, 2 tangle toys.
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19 year old Jake Miller is taking the hip hop scene by storm with his brand new remix of B.o.B's "Beast Mode." The track originally appeared on B.o.B's No Genre mixtape, and was produced by multi-platinum, Grammy winning producer Infinity (Ludacris, R. Kelly, Lupe Fiasco). The remix (available for free download) finds Jake showing off his skills on the mic over the hard-hitting beat, while the music video has racked up over 8,000 views in less than a day.
Jake's single "What I Wouldn't Give (produced by The Fliptones and written by Jake himself) was recently featured as a Buzzworthy track on MTV.com, who proclaim, "Jake Miller's about to blow up." The South Florida rapper has already performed alongside the likes of Cee-Lo Green, Ne-Yo, Mac Miller, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston, and Jason Derulo.
Keep an eye on Jake's official site, Facebook, and Twitter for more of the latest news, and be sure to pick up "What I Wouldn't Give" now on iTunes.
Have you heard about the new personalized greeting card company, Treat? Treat is a new brand from the folks at Shutterfly and Tiny Prints that lets you create unique, personalized greeting cards. With more than 4,500 customized card designs at launch, the Treat service offers one of the industry’s largest selections from the best designers, including Hallmark. To ensure that you never miss an important date like a birthday or anniversary, Treat also offers an integrated service that will remind you of all those important events. A Treat calendar can be set up with reminders for anniversaries, events, family holidays and more. Plus, users can use Facebook Connect to link their Facebook and Treat accounts to import friends’ birthdays.
Treat is an easy and revolutionary new way to make personalized greetings in your own style and personality just in time for Mother's Day! Here is how it works:
When you checkout, get unlimited cards for $0.99 each through Mother’s Day. Use the code AFFTREAT to get this special deal. Or, you can also choose to get just one card for free. Use code FREETREAT for that. (Note: These offers are good for first time Treat customers only, so you have to pick one or the other. The good news is that this includes previous Tiny Prints customers). If you are ordering more than one card, the $.99 cent offer will save you the most as each card is normally $2.99.
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Let the Mom in your life know how much you care with Happy Mother's Day cards from Mixbook.com. Use their tools to make Mother's Day cards, and create a personalized message that she will treasure forever! Mixbook is offering 25% on all products for Mother's Day, don't miss out!
This offer is only valid with coupon code MOMGIFT25. This offer cannot be combined with other coupons, vouchers, Groupons, or applied after an order has been placed. Discount applies only to completed projects. No adjustments on previous purchases. Shipping and taxes will apply. Offer expires 04/25/2012 (11:59 pm PST).
Join the high commander, Dick Solomon (John Lithgow), decorated military officer, Sally (Kristen Johnston), seasoned intelligence specialist, Tommy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Harry (French Stewart), the extra seat, for their Emmy award-winning season. Watch as the naive aliens, dressed as humans, experience the peculiarities of earthlings in marriage, love, fear, doctors, jury duty and diets. This celebrated third season includes co-stars Jane Curtain, Wayne Knight, Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel and Jan Hooks as well as special guests Cindy Crawford, John Cleese and Roseanne!
“..We can be dirtier, we can be more outrageous, we can be more politically incorrect, we can be incorrect in every conceivable way, and … we didn’t know, don’t blame us, we didn’t know, we’re aliens!” – John Lithgow
Out-Of-This-World Bonus Features:
Season 3 Highlights
6 Audio Commentaries
Interviews with the Cast: The Superest Two-Part Episode Ever
French Stewart Interview Wild About Harry
Bloopers
Shop: You can purchase 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 3 at various retailers online and nationwide, including TVFlashbacks.com (SRP $9.98 each).
Savvy Savings: Use code PRIMETV25 upon checkout when shopping online at TVFlashbacks.com to get an additional 25% off 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 3; offer expires May 15, 2012!
Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy of 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 3 DVD!
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On May 8, Multi-talented actress, producer and writer Rita Wilson will make her solo album debut with the release of AM/FM.
AM/FM is an intimate, elegant and beautifully sung collection of classics from the ’60s and ’70s that together, make up the soundtrack to Rita’s life. “The song sequence on the album tells a story of a very innocent, idealized version of love in the ‘AM’ section, before it shifts to the ‘FM’ section and becomes more about the disillusionment that happens after you've had some heartbreaks,” Wilson says. Watchthe brand new music video for "All I Have To Do Is Dream," directed by Steven Sebring below.
Shop: You can pre-order AM/FM on Amazon; to be released May 8 (SRP $9.99).
Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy of AM/FM!
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For an original Mother’s Day activity that benefits a cause close to everyone’s heart, Gray Line New York, New York City’s premier and iconic RED double-decker buses, will be turning PINK. Gray Line New York (and you) will be supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® by donating $1 of all adult ticket sales toward helping to find a cure.
The Big Pink Sightseeing tour is fully-guided, entertaining and enlightening, allowing passengers to uncover the best Midtown and Downtown Manhattan landmarks while simultaneously giving back to a great cause.
While atop the best seat in the house, passengers will see and hear all about NYC’s most-famous sights including:
Times Square Fifth Avenue
Statue of Liberty
One World Trade center
Empire State Building
Central Park
Rockefeller Center (Top of the Rock)
The Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges
The New York Historical Society Museum
**The New York Historical Society will be honoring a buy one get one admission for mothers when guests show their PINK tour tickets for the week of Mother’s Day.
I don't know about you, but I'm excited for the Olympics even though it's still a few months away, and to help celebrate the way little ones play and get them into the Olympic spirit, Pampers has teamed up with Kerri Walsh, an Olympic Gold Medalist in Beach Volleyball, to introduce Pampers Limited Edition USA diapers and wipes!
Pampers, the world-renowned brand of baby diapers, continues its commitment to the littlest of athletes – babies.
From crawling and walking to balancing and tumbling, the efforts they go to in order to overcome everyday challenges are podium-topping in their determination. To celebrate this unique spirit of play, Pampers has partnered with two-time Olympic Games Gold medalist (Beach Volleyball) and Team USA Hopeful, Kerri Walsh, to help introduce Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes.
In celebration of these great products, Pampers will launch a Facebook sweepstakes of ‘podium-topping’ proportions. Beginning April 16th through May 19th, parents can visit the “Team USA Sweeps” tab on the Pampers Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/Pampers) and register for a chance to win the grand prize trip for a family of four to attend the London 2012 Olympic Games and attend the first ever Pampers Playground event alongside Team USA Hopeful, Kerri Walsh, and her husband and sons. The recipient of the grand prize trip to the London 2012 Olympic Games will be drawn on or around May 21st. Additionally, Pampers will be randomly selecting weekly winners between now and August 12th to receive a prize pack consisting of one month’s supply of Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes as well as a souvenir volleyball signed by Kerri Walsh.
The Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes combine utility and aesthetics, so little ones can explore and conquer their world through play, while also amping up team pride during the London 2012 Olympic Games. The diapers feature an adorable “USA” logo print combined with red, white and blue stars and stripe designs while the wipes packaging pays tribute to Team USA with a similar design. Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes designs will be available in mid-April while supplies last at select stores nationwide. The diapers are available in Cruisers sizes 3 through 5.
To learn more about the Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers, the London 2012 Olympic Games Facebook Sweepstakes and the new Pampers Playground, visit www.Facebook.com/Pamper. Win: One lucky winner will receive a Pampers Prize Pack which includes an economy box of Pampers Limited Edition USA Diapers in size 3 and 1 pack of wipes!
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Your favorite crew of the swinging '70s is back and funnier than ever. This season, Hyde (Danny Masterson) gets in trouble with the law and meets his Dad for the first time, Red (Kurtwood Smith) tries to be stricter with the kids, Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna's (Laura Prepon) relationship continues but for how long, Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) finally gets a girlfriend, who turns out crazy and Jackie (Mila Kunis) likes Hyde which drives Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) crazy. Tune in to see how it all unfolds.
Contains all 25 episodes from the Third season!
Also includes the bonus features: Season Three Featurette, Episode promos and six episodes with audio commentary
Boogie on down to the basement for another groovy season with our favorite friends from the 70s, Eric (Topher Grace), Donna (Laura Prepon), Fez (Wilmer Valderrama), Hyde (Danny Masterson), Jackie (Mila Kunis) and Kelso (Ashton Kutcher). Life in the '70s continues as the crew deals with the after effects of Eric and Donna's break-up and Eric doesn't want Donna in the basement anymore, Hyde moves back in with the Forman's, Kitty decides to re-do the basement and Donna decides to relocate to California.
Contains all 27 episodes from the Fourth season!
Also includes the bonus features: Season 4 in 4 Minutes, Making Company, Laura Prepon interview, Mila Kunis interview and three episodes with audio commentary.
Shop: You can purchase That '70s Show Season 3 and Season 4 at various retailers online and nationwide, including TVFlashbacks.com (SRP $14.98 each).
Savvy Savings: Use code PRIMETV25 upon checkout when shopping online at TVFlashbacks.com to get an additional 25% off That '70s Show Season 3 and Season 4 on DVD; offer expires May 15, 2012!
Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy each of That '70s Show 3 and 4 on DVD!
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The Conners - Roseanne (Roseanne Barr), Dan (John Goodman), Becky (Lecy Goranson), Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and DJ (Michael Fishman), are back for another hilarious season. Relive the life and times of this working class family as Roseanne gets a job as a waitress, Dan opens a motorcycle shop, Becky starts dating Mark Healy (Glenn Quinn), Crystal (Natalie West) is pregnant with Dan's father's (Ned Beatty) baby and Nana Mary (Shelley Winters) makes her first appearance.
Special Guest Stars:
Tom Arnold, Ned Beatty, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Garrett, Judy Gold, Alyson Hannigan, Tobey Maguire, Martin Mull, Estelle Parsons and Shelley Winters.
Contains all 25 episodes from the third season!
Also includes these bonus features: The Sister that Never Leaves, I Was a Teenaged Becky, The Best of Season Three
This season Becky (Lecy Goranson) asks for birth control, Dan (John Goodman) starts a new business, Rosanne (Roseanne Barr) develops a bingo addiction, Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) becomes a truck driver, Darlene (Sara Gilbert) turns into a sullen teenager and Arnie (Tom Arnold) is abducted by aliens. It's a can't miss season filled with the trials and tribulations of a working class American family.
Contains all 25 episodes from the fourth season!
Co-stars: Tom Arnold, Martin Mull, Bonnie Bramlett, Sandra Bernhard and Natalie West
Special Guest Stars
George Clooney, Bob Hope, Jena Malone, Wayne Newton, David Crosby, Neil Patrick Harris, Estelle Parsons and Rick Dees
Also includes these bonus features: Life Imitating Art, Life Imitating Roseanne, Interviews with Lecy Goranson and Michael Fischman, Video Commentary on "Trick Me Up, Trick Me Down & Thanksgiving 1991
Shop: You can purchase Roseanne Season 3 and Season 4 at various retailers online and nationwide, including TVFlashbacks.com (SRP $14.98 each).
Savvy Savings: Use code PRIMETV25 upon checkout when shopping online at TVFlashbacks.com to get an additional 25% off Roseanne Season 3 and Season 4 on DVD; offer expires May 15, 2012!
Win: One lucky winner will receive a copy each of Roseanne Seasons 3 and 4 on DVD!
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Imagine my surprise when last week I went to retrieve the mail and I opened up card after card after card of funny, inspiration, and simply sweet greetings from the wonderful folks from Hallmark's PR agency!
What are Card Showers? They are a great service that Hallmark now offers so you can shower a special person with cards to say "Happy Birthday," "Thank You!" or "Congratulations!"
·Invite friends and family through email or Facebook and specify the date you’d like the honoree to receive her shower of cards.
·Participants respond to the invitation, buy a card on Hallmark.com or in the store and send their cards. They also can invite additional contacts, increasing the size of the card shower.
·The honoree then receives a shower of cards!
What a fantastic way to show someone you care!
Win: One lucky winner will receive a $25 Hallmark Gold Crown Gift Card!
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Discover the joy of learning and friendship with Roma Downey’s Little Angels! After a successful debut on February 14, the first three volumes of the educational DVD series, LITTLE ANGELS ABC’s, LITTLE ANGELS ANIMALS, and LITTLE ANGELS 1,2,3’s, proved to be a hit with children and parents alike, providing fresh, fun and inspiring lessons the whole family could enjoy.
Roma Downey stated, "For many years I had the privilege of playing an angel on television, bringing a message of God's love to millions of Americans. As a mother, I have longed to be part of a project that would help to bring that same message to children by not only teaching them the foundations of education - but also providing strong examples of good behavior. Little Angels does just that. It offers critical learning skills through the lens of timeless and age appropriate Bible stories. I only wish this series had been available when my kids were younger!"
LITTLE ANGELS is an animated DVD series and has been created for pre-school aged children to teach practical learning skills like ABCs and numbers. The series is presented in a captivating and entertaining format that will help parents to teach their little angels a big love of learning while also providing hours of fun to enjoy together with exciting DVD extras.
Pre-school twins Alex and Zoe are blessed to have eight Little Angels watching over them – literally! These Little Angels live on the ceiling of their bedroom, painted there so they are the first things the kids see when they wake up in the morning and the last thing they see before they fall asleep at night. The angels come to life when the children need them most, helping guide them through the challenges of their young lives.
Featuring a great deal of interactive DVD extras including charming music videos and downloadable activity sheets, plus a downloadable bonus digital copy of each lesson that will allow for learning on the go, the LITTLE ANGELS ABC’s, LITTLE ANGELS ANIMALS, and LITTLE ANGELS 1, 2, 3’s DVDs are a great value moms can feel good about sharing with their little angels.
The Little Angels DVD series is an important part of a whole new franchise of fun, inspiring and educational products including CDs, books, apparel and App.
Shop: You can purchase Little Angels DVD at Walmart.com (SRP 14.98 each).
Win: One lucky winner will receive a Little Angels Prize Pack which consists of the DVDs LITTLE ANGELS ABC’s, LITTLE ANGELS ANIMALS, and LITTLE ANGELS 1,2,3’s, along with activity sheets, and popcorn!
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