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I don't know what it is about Cheerios, but a big bowl of Cheerios with ice cold milk in the morning just makes my day so much better. When I was younger one of the only cereals my parents would buy my siblings and I was Cheerios, and now as a mommy of two little boys, I love to serve them Cheerios.

As an avid BJ's wholesale shopper, I was excited to find out about 2 box Cheerios. I have bought cereal at bulk before but don't like how there is no easy way to pour or store them. Each 2 box Cheerios contains two individual boxes, which making them easier to store and easier to pour!

2 box Cheerios Features:

• By reducing the amount of air in each individual bag, these enhanced containers fit 10% more cereal than before and use less packaging
• While each box contains more cereal, packaging material has been reduced by over 200,000 lbs, saving 1,000 trees and taking 130 Cheerios trucks of the road, decreasing CO2 emissions

Buy It: The 2 box Cheerios are now available at Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s nationwide.

Jacob and Tyler both take after their daddy and is his love for the outdoors. During the spring and summer months the love to go hiking & fishing and love to spend time in their tent that their grandpa bought them. They enjoy toys that have to do with the outdoors so when I came across the Ryan’s Road Trip from WOW toys, I knew the boys would love it.



We’re pretty much obsessed with creating super cute, super tough toys for your little ones to love …and all with no batteries required! Our passionate toy designers, based at WOW HQ in Hammersmith, London, spend each day thinking about ever more magical ways to delight tots the world over.

While browsing the WOW website I was instantly drawn to their play sets, especially Ryan’s Road Trip and Coastguard Carl sets. Not only are the sets super cute but they require no batteries and inspire endless amounts of imagination. The toys could be played with one child, and a number of the sets come with more then one person figure so more then one child could play which is great with 2 boys.


We received Ryan’s Road Trip and Mario’s Pizzeria. Jacob was a huge fan of Ryan's Road Trip and couldn't wait to open it, while Tyler preferred Mario's Pizzeria especially since he spotted the motorcycle in it, he loves bikes. I was really impressed with the durability of the sets, they were designed with little kids hands in mind. While the people characters are small, they are well made and one piece so you don't have to worry about hands, or a head breaking off.


Jacob loved pretending that he was driving the truck up into the woods, when he got there he would detach the tent and set up his campsite. Junior and Henry, the characters, and their dog, Indiana, would explore the woods all day, then go back to the campsite and roast marshmallows at night. When camping was over, the fire and the tent would pack up into the trailer for a smooth ride home.


Mario's Pizzeria, comes with two different characters, Mario and Marco, along with a push-along pizza delivery trike. It features a magic oven with push-to-bake button, and three pizzas with different toppings. Tyler loved cooking up a few pizza's then placing one on the trike to deliver it to Jacob's playset out in the woods.

Buy It:

• Mario's Pizzera is available to purchase for $39.99. Amazon.com currently has it on sale for $28.53.
• Ryan's Road Trip is $39.99 but is available at Amazon.com right now for $34.40.

Head on over to the DiGiorno Facebook Page, and "like" them to score a Save $1/1 DiGiorno Pizza Dipping Strips coupon

 It's finally here.... the Dad's Backyard Oasis Father's Day giveaway event!

WOW YOUR DAD ON FATHER'S DAY!

This year, Black & Decker is making Father's Day extra special for one lucky dad by offering an amazing prize pack full of everything dad will need to create an oasis in his own backyard for summer-long grilling, entertaining and just plain, good ole relaxing. AHH!

PRIZES:

• 20V MAX Lithium Drill/Driver -- MSRP: $122
• 2-speed Quick Clean Sprayer -- MSRP: $100
• 36V Lithium High Performance String Trimmer with Power Command -- MSRP: $170
• Garden IQ Hand Tools Series — including pruners, hedge shears, steel trowel, culti-hoe, heavy duty hose nozzle, water hand hose attachment, and miscellaneous safety items -- MSRP: $108 (includes work gloves)
• Work gloves

TOTAL VALUE: $500+

EVENT DATES:

This event will run from May 20th at 12:01 pm. EST to June 3rd at 11:59 pm. EST

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsor... BLACK & DECKER for offering these amazing  prizes!

Cant wait to win these fabulous prizes? Black & Decker is offering all entrants a special 10% discount + FREE shipping on the purchase of items included in the Black  & Decker's Father's Day Gift Guide. So get your orders in for dad, and be ahead of the game when Father's Day rolls around. Use code: FATHER10 at checkout.

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Last week I was able to watch an sneak preview of the movie Mighty Fine through Mom Central. Mighty Fine is an independent film directed and written by Debbie Goodstein. Debbie Goodstein uses memories of her childhood in the storyline, her father had anger issues and everyday was a rollercoaster. Mighty Fine portrays the life of the Fine family, Joe Fine, the father, who is played by Chazz Palminteri moves his family from New York to a huge house in New Orleans. He seems caring and loving but as the movie progresses his anger shows. Joe's actions clearly show that abuse doesn't need to be physical to cause harm, this movie portrays the harm that can from from emotional abuse.

Joe spoils his family to make up for his anger issues and depression but things keep getting worse and worse. Although he loves his family, he has underlying mental issues which causes rage. His oldest daughter Maddie (played by Rainey Qualley) starts to stand up for herself, she feels that it is her duty to protect her mom Stella (played by Andie MacDowell), and younger sister. Natalie (played by Jodelle Ferland) is the youngest daughter, she is more quiet and turns to poetry to help her express her feelings and emotions.



Throughout the movie I was on my toes wondering what would happen next, what Joe Fine would do the next time he got angry and if his wife would ever have the strength and courage to seek safety for herself and her daughters. The scenes from the movie can hit close to home especially if you have experienced anger or mental health issues, and left me emotional at times.

I highly recommend seeing Mighty Fine when it premiers in select theaters on May 25, Chazz Palminteri as well as Andie MacDowell, Jodelle Ferland and Rainey Qualley did a great job acting and portraying the characters, I would have never guessed that this was Rainey Qualley's first film. Mighty Fine gives hope and shows that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and things can get better.


At the end of the sneak preview, I was able to chat with Chazz Palminteri and Rainey Qualley. Chazz and Rainey responded via webcam to questions that they were asked. It was interesting to see how Chazz prepared for the film and how he researched mental illness to better understand his character and to make sure he portrayed the character correctly. Through the chat I was surprised to learn that Andie MacDowell (Stella) is actually Rainey Qualley's (Maddie) mother in real life.

You can view a list of select theaters on the Mighty Fine website and can also connect with Mighty Fine on Facebook.


Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Mighty Fine and the distributor. I received access to an online showing of the film and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

There are a few things that are a must have with little ones, shampoo, baby lotion, and diaper ointment. With two active little boys bath time is their time to wind down the day, and to get cleaned up and ready for bed. I was recently introduced to Live Clean Baby which is a line of of eco-friendly baby products.

Live Clean Baby is a unique collection of eco-friendly baby care products designed with your baby and the environment in mind. Live Clean Baby promises performance with natural, gentle ingredients - caring for baby's delicate skin using plant based formulations enriched with certified organic botanicals that are safe for baby and safe for the earth.

 
We were sent Live Clean Baby Baby Bath, Shampoo & Wash, Baby Lotion , Diaper Ointment, Non-Petroleum Jelly and Bar Soap. Of course when the boys saw all of their new bath time products they wanted to take a bath, the boys love bath time, Tyler would live in the shower/bath all day if I let him. He especially loved the logo on the products, an attractive blue ducky.

I was a little hesitant at first with the shampoo and wash being "tearless" since we have tried a number of products that said they were but with shrieks and screams were obviously not. Tyler got some of the wash in his eyes since he always has to wash his hair himself and it didn't phase him one bit, he just continued to pour water over his head to finish cleaning himself.

I have really enjoyed using the baby bath along with the shampoo and wash, which are both 98% plant derived. All of the Live Clean Baby products are safe and not only good for baby but they are good for the environment as well. They boys are left smelling fresh and clean, and were happy after their baths, and when the boys are happy, mommy is happy. We end every day by using the baby lotion which helps to moisturize their delicate skin, while calming them down to get ready for bed.

To learn more about Live Clean Baby to to find a local retailer, please visit http://www.live-clean.com.

Buy It: Live Clean Baby products are available in store at Walgreens as well as online at Walgreens.com for $7.99 each.

Walt Disney Studios and the legendary Studio Ghibli (“Ponyo” & “Spirited Away”) proudly open the doors to “The Secret World of Arrietty” on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, on May 22, 2012. This visually stunning animated masterpiece stars an illustrious voice cast that includes Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Bridgit Mendler, Moises Arias, David Henrie and the iconic and much beloved Carol Burnett.

Based on the acclaimed children’s book series “The Borrowers,” by Mary Norton, “The Secret World of Arrietty” is an imaginative tale of “little people” living furtively among us, and the unlikely friendship that forms when their hidden world is discovered. The heartwarming family adventure features beautiful, stylized animation and timeless themes of friendship, courage and determination.

In addition to the stunning Blu-ray hi-definition picture and digital sound, the 2-Disc Combo Pack includes an array of bonus features that will fascinate animation fans, including a storyboard version of the film and the original Japanese trailers and TV commercials. Additional features include music videos for the songs “Summertime” performed by Disney Channel star Bridgit Mendler, who is the speaking voice of Arrietty; and the movie’s theme song “Arrietty’s Song” performed by French singer/songwriter Cécile Corbel.An enthralling story, with the English language version directed by 7-time Academy Award®-winner Gary Rydstrom, “The Secret World of Arrietty” is a remarkable filmmaking achievement that families will want to add to their home entertainment collections and enjoy over and over.


Bonus Features:

• Storyboard presentation of the film
• Original Japanese Trailers and Television Commercials
• “Summertime” Music Video – Performed by Bridgit Mendler, the speaking voice of Arrietty.
• The Making Of “Summertime” Behind the Scenes – Bridgit Mendler hosts a look at the making of the music video.
• “Arrietty’s Song” Music Video – Experience the movie’s theme song, performed by innovative singer and harpist Cécile Corbel, who also wrote the lyrics.

Buy It: The Secret World of Arrietty is available on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack on May 22 for $39.99.

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