Family Board Games Just Got More Fun with Bill Me Later! (A Huge Chance to Win!)

******* Congrats to Cindy (WindyCindy), who will be receiving the $250 Drugstore.com gift card AND a $500 donation to her local children's hospital! We hope you have fun spending that money, Cindy!

We are board game junkies at my house. Sadly, with all the age ranges that we contend with (tweens, elementary, preschool, and toddlers), it can be hard to get everyone together playing one fun game. That’s why we found it best to have an assortment of high-quality, entertaining, and educational games on hand. We have even converted one of our pantry cabinets into a board game storage unit!

Each season brings even more fun games to buy and play. What would the holiday dinner at Grandma’s be without them? We love games from big companies and those made by small makers. They just have to be fun.

Thanks to an exciting promotion that Bill Me Later is having, you can also have the chance to stock your board game cupboards (or buy a cupboard, if you don’t have one.) What’s the scoop? You’re gonna love it!

On December 8, Bill Me Later is hosting “Toy Tuesday”. Visit Toy Tuesday to find great deals on the holiday’s most wanted toys and gifts from leading retailers such as Toys “R” Us, Walmart.com, Step 2, Little Tikes, eToys, drugstore.com, FAO Schwarz, HP, Overstock.com, MacMall, Mercantila and more.

Not only can you choose to shop great online stores for the best deals on board games, you can enter to win a $250 gift certificate from drugstore.com AND a $500 donation to a local charity of your choice!!

Wanna Win? To celebrate Toy Tuesday, and be entered to win the $250 prize and charity component, you just need to comment on this post with your favorite board game to play with family or friends. It’s that easy! This giveaway is happening for today ONLY, so get going. (And remember that tomorrow is another chance to win at GoodNCrazy.)

Giveaway is subject to Bill Me Later’s official rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!

Good luck, happy shopping, and don’t forget to visit Carissa over at GoodNCrazy for tomorrow’s chance to win!

*Bill Me Later gave me a gift card to thank me for my participation in this promotion.

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas Giveaway!

Christmas. Monkeys. What about my two favorite things couldn't you like?

Our favorite monkey friend (Curious George) is starring in a new video: A Very Monkey Christmas. We have a chance for you to win great prizes in celebration! Here's what we're offering to one lucky winner:

• Curious George "Christmas Countdown" book
• "Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas" CD soundtrack
• Curious George Live ticket voucher

That's a bunch of monkeying around this holiday!

In addition to our great giveaway, Universal is offering their own isntant-win promotion:

Enter the “All I Want This Holiday” $100,000 instant win game, where one lucky grand prize winner will get $100,000 to create their own "Family Fund." This can mean investing in a college tuition fund, paying for a new home or even taking a year off to spend more time with the kids. Also, more than 200 additional prizes will be awarded, including HDTVs, Netbooks, Blu-ray™ players. Enter and see official rules here: www.universalstudios.com/curiousgeorgeinstantwin

Wanna win? Just comment on this post with your favorite Curious George memory or what you like about him. We'll randomly pick one winner at the end of the promotion to get the goodies! You have until December 4th at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!

Kellogg's Apple Jacks and Froot Loops - Now With More Fiber?

Fiber often equals "yech", so when we were told that fave cereals Apple Jacks and Froot Loops were now with more fiber (3 grams, to be exact) , I was a bit concerned it would affect the flavor.

I shouldn't have worried.

My kids (and my hubby) couldn't tell the difference in our side-by-side comparison of the Froot Loops. I may have only imagined that they were a bit more crunchy in milk ... but maybe not. The flavor was identical. Since cereal is really a treat at my house, I can feel a little bit better about allowing our family to indulge. (And perhaps, with the extra fiber, I'll only eat one bowl, instead of two?)

If you're looking for a way to "sneak" in more fiber without sounding like a nag, these improved cereals are a good way to go!

Find out more information about Kellogg's Nutritional offerings (including resources for parents, teachers, and more) at www.kelloggsnutrition.com

"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Kellogg’s and received boxes of Froot Loops and Apple Jacks and a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate."

OxFam America Unwrapped for Unique, Charitable Giving

Does sending cash to a large, unknown charity seem a bit impersonal? Maybe you want to know what your money will go to, and how it will directly affect the person receiving it. I just found out about a wonderful charity called OxFam America Unwrapped, and it was right in line with my family's holiday giving goals.Here's the scoop on OxFam America Unwrapped:

• Gifts can be purchased to help local or world charities. You can decide which communities are directly affected by your giving.
• Items cost as little as $12! This means that you can send something of value to someone in need, and you don't have to pay to ship it.
• Looking for a charity in a specific giving area? Choose between animal gifts, green gifts, or emergency essentials (among others.) You can make an impact in an area that means the most to you.

Looking at the site, there were many things that caught my eye. My kids even have some money set aside for giving, and they enjoyed looking at the site and seeing some of the items that they could buy. They included:

• Soap ($12) - This gift provides a community with 20 pounds of multipurpose soap!
• A dozen chicks ($40) - As farmers, I can't tell you how special this gift is! An HIV/AIDS affected household will get their own starter flock (for eggs and food.)
• Train a midwife ($150) - This is a beautiful gift that keeps on giving, when a midwife is trained to delivery babies safely.
  

Check out the OxFam America Unwrapped site for more information. It just feels good!

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Oxfam America Unwrapped and received a credit for a gift on the Oxfam site.”

Major Crib Recall!

Many of you have already heard about this on the news, but we wanted to include it here for our archives and for easy access later on:

Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs

"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in Canada."

The full press release can be seen at the official CPSC website.

Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro Gas Ranges Recalled

Please see this important recall involving carbon monoxide hazards. Full details on these stoves can be found at the official CPSC website.

There is also another drawstring recall involving boys warm up sets sold at Burlington Coat Factory. All the information you need to read is also at the CPSC site.

Stay Safe!

Review of The Young Scientist Club Magic School Bus Diving into Slime Kit

I have three little boys and one brave daughter. So things get icky, sticky, and a bit gooey at my house -- that's just the nature of the business. When I gave them permission recently to make their own slimy substances, I was the BEST MOM EVER!

Welcome to the wonder of The Young Scientist Kits. They are clever, easy-to-use science kits, designed for all ages of children and ready to go in a moment's notice. We opened up the Magic School Bus Diving into Slime Kit and were talking all about polymers and whatnot with my kids. Even my 4 year old was engaged!

These kits contain everything you need for an afternoon (or two) of science fun, and the clean up is really a breeze. My children love this kit, and I can see us picking up different themes to go along with our homeschool or summer school curriculum.

From The Young Scientist Club website:

About The Young Scientists Club
Esther Novis, a mother of five and a former Harvard-trained biologist, started The Young Scientists Club a decade ago as a summer science camp for her then 5-year-old son. Friends from other parts of the country told Novis they felt cheated that their kids couldn’t go, so she naturally packaged the experiments and sent them off. The idea for a science subscription service was born! The subscription kits are now mailed monthly to thousands of children around the world and the company’s retail kits are sold in hundreds of specialty stores.

Cool, huh? Visit http://www.kidsciencekits.com/ to learn more!

Wanna win? We have your choice of kit to giveaway to one lucky reader (ARV $19.99 - $29.99) Just visit the sponsor's website and let us know which of these three kits you want to win:

• Science on a Gardening Adventure
• Magic Schoolbus Diving into Slime, Gel, and Goop
• Magic Schoolbus Going Green

You have until November 29th at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!

*Sample was received for this review.

El Tacodor Giveaway!

We love taco night at the Knerl house (even more than pizza night!) With the dinner kits from Old El Paso, everything is included (besides fresh stuff) to get the party started. Our faves? The Gordito dinner kit (it comes with a yummy, spicy ranch sauce) and the Hard and Soft Shell Dinner Kit (we like making Double Decker tacos with this kit.)

Just add some lettuce, tomatoes (canned work well if you don't have any fresh), shredded cheese, and chopped green onions for a delicious meal that's very affordable! You can even liven it up with the El Tacodor meal game from the Old El Paso website. Just pick one of the 5 fun games:

• Crunch Time - Beat the Clock Play
• Meat-N-Greet - Family Fun Play
• Lettuce Play - Pantomime Play
  
• In the Lime Light - Performance Play
• Say Cheese - Wordplay

In addition to getting what you need to play the games, you can get valuable coupons and enter to win prizes!

We recently got dinner for free, thanks to the folks at My Blog Spark. You can celebrate with your own complimentary El Tacodor meal, too. Just enter our giveaway below:

Wanna Win? We are giving one lucky winner a prize pack like we received (includes 2 coupons for an Old El Paso product/dinner kit and a $10 gift card to get fresh toppings for your meal.) To be entered to win, just comment on this post with your favorite way to eat tacos. You have until November 28th at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!

*Old El Paso and MyBlogSpark provided the sample and prizes for this review.

Bid on Free Stuff with Listia

What do people do when they want a convenient way to get rid of their stuff -- for free? They use the new service from Listia.com. A place where members can bid on free stuff using points, it's like most auction-style bidding sites, but you don't have to spend any cash! Some cool features of the site, include:

• All kinds of items: current items include software, jewelry, and an umbrella!
• 300 credits for those who sign up and list their first item
• A convenient way to recycle electronics, phones, and anything you don't really need -- let someone who could really want it get their chance to own it!

Have you used Listia?

*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

Review of Stay with Me Socks

"Hey, your kid lost a sock."

I can't tell you how many times I'd be carrying my new little one through a store or shopping mall, when a total stranger would come up to me and tell me this. *sigh* I've just acquired another matchless sock to have to deal with in the laundry.

The neat new product called Stay with Me Socks, however, solves this problem in a cute, comfortable, and practical way. The Adjustable baby socks (which come in blue/white, green/white, pink/white, solid pink, and solid blue), stay on little tykes feet, no matter how squirmy or kicky they get. They are easy to use, and even easier to wash. (Plus the loop and wash design lets you match them up BEFORE you wash and dry them -- keeping them together from one wearing to the next.)

The socks work well, using a strap that velcros around the baby's ankles to help you adjust them to just the right size to be comfortable but snug. Since they work on the outside of the sock, they don't irritate baby's skin, and there are no extra accessories needed to keep track of. This all-in-one solution is adorable!

These socks are affordable (around $4.50 for a pair), and are available at stores like Target this fall! Visit www.staywithmesocks.com for full details!

Wanna win? We have a set of 2 pairs of Stay with Me Socks (newborn size, one pink and one blue) to give away to one lucky reader! To be entered to win, just comment on this post with any story, idea, or tips regarding lost baby socks, and we'll pick one winner randomly to win. You have until November 27th at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!

*Sample was received for this review.

Merry Madagascar Giveaway is Here!

Woohoo! You can read about how much we loved previewing the holiday special in yesterday's post, but now is the time for some winning! We have an amazing prize pack to give to one lucky reader, compliments of Walmart and Dreamworks. Here is what you can expect to receive if you win:

• 2 Plush toys (these are good-sized, too!)
• 1 Game
• 1 Fuzzy Throw
• Recipes
• A bag of Fritos
• A Package of Velveeta single-serve macaroni cups
• A box of Rice Krispies Treats
• A package of Chips Ahoy Cookies
• A $25 Walmart Gift Card!
  

Wanna Win? Just comment on this thread with your favorite Madagascar character OR your favorite holiday snack food. You have until November 23rd at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!

*Walmart and Dreamworks provided me with a similar prize pack as part of the 11Moms program.

Merry Madagascar Airs Tonight!

My kids were thrilled to get a screener of tonight's holiday special "Merry Madagascar", featuring the characters that we all know and love from the Madagascar movies. This fun, half-hour feature was a riot, and totally appropriate for the whole family!

Our only complaint? My oldest son claimed he got "robbed." Upset that it was 30 minutes, and not a full-length movie, he was enjoying himself so much when it ended. He didn't want it to stop! I guess we'll have to watch it tonight at 7 CST on NBC and AGAIN next week on Saturday, November 28th at the same time. (Maybe he'll get his fill?)

Check out our Merry Madagascar giveaway, starting tomorrow. We'll have fun Merry Madagascar prizes for the whole family!




*Screener was received as part of the Walmart 11Moms program.

Elefun & Friends Make Games Fun for Little Kids!

Maybe you've seen the sale ads for the hottest Christmas toys coming out this season. If you have, you may have noticed two new games for younger kids from Elefun & Friends! We got to try out two games, in particular, and here's what we thought of them:


Giraffalaff Limbo is a cute version of traditional limbo. With just a few minutes to assemble (and batteries, of course), this game is ready to go for all preschoolers. They spin the spinner to figure out how they need to go under the limbo pole (which is adorned by the laughing giraffe). When the music starts, kids can crab walk, crawl, or just scoot under to avoid knocking that mocking giraffe from his place. It's a hoot, and my kids loved the tropical music and the giggles that came from all of the players.

Scatterpillar Scramble is for a bit older children. It features a wiggling caterpillar and some funky music. Kids try to place 8 plastic marbles in the hands of the Caterpillar, but it takes steady hands! This is even a challenge for adults, and is a fun family game night addition for families of various age groups. (Note: These marbles are little! Be sure to keep them away from tiny kids. I recommend playing this game on the ground instead of a table, since marbles will definitely be dropped during play.)

Take your family fun online, with the special code that comes inside each Elefun & Friends game box. By visiting www.elefunandfriends.com, you can get access to a special animated short and play exclusive games. These are games that keep on giving!

Wanna Win? We have one Elefun & Friends gift set (which includes both games) to give away to a lucky reader! To be entered to win, just comment with which game you think you'd enjoy most. You have until November 27th at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!


*Hasbro and MyBlogSpark provided the sample and prizes for this review.

A Chance to Win with Bonnie's Fan-Tastic Voyage Sweepstakes!

Hey guys! Do any of you watch the Bonnie Hunt Show? It is one of my favorite shows right now, and they are having a special promotion going on just for you!

Watch The Bonnie Hunt Show every day for your chance to win a 7-night cruise for you and 9 of your Facebook friends on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship! Air travel provided by Southwest Airlines. Simply tune-in to The Bonnie Hunt Show, watch for the word of the day, and then enter online at www.bonniehunt.com/fantasticvoyage.

Each correct entry will be eligible to win the Grand Prize, as well as one of ten Bonnie Prize Packs that will be given away daily. Entry is limited to one per person per day during the promotion period (November 9 - 20, 2009).

As an added bonus, anyone who becomes a fan of The Bonnie Hunt Show on Facebook and shares the FAN-TASTIC Voyage Sweepstakes with their friends will be automatically entered to win a trip to Los Angeles to see a taping of the show.

I bet you can think of 9 friends to take with you :)

Review of Babalu's FeltTales Story Board

Those of you with homeschools or daycares understand how expensive it can be to equip your home with high-quality, educational items that are also very fun to play with. I can remember spending hours playing with my school's felt boards, and when I went to research how much they would cost to use in my own home -- I almost passed out!

There is a more affordable and practical alternative, and it comes from a company called Babalu. Their FeltTales Story Boards are of the same fun felt that you remember as a kid, but cost way less (around $20!) With at least 19 pieces per play set, there is lots to do.

Recommended for ages 3 and up, these are great to take along to church, in the car, or just when you need some quiet activities for the kids to do. We tested out the Dinosaur one, and my youngest son spent almost 2 hours rearranging the felt pieces in different ways on the sturdy board with convenient carrying handle.

Various pieces included dinosaurs, plants, rocks, and lava. How much more cool can a play set be?


We're not the only ones who see the value in these story boards. The FeltTales series has gotten such awards as two iParenting Media Awards, the Canadian Toy Testing Council 3 Stars, Creative Child Seal of Excellence and Preferred Choice Awards, Dr. Boy Best Vacation Toy Award, and a National Parenting Center Seal of Approval -- Whew! That's a mouthful :)

With several varieties to choose from you can look forward to themes like: Pretty Princess, Busy Day at the Farm, Pirates at Shipwreck Cove, and Let's Go to the Ballet.

Babalu’s FeltTales can be found at specialty stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.roundtabletoys.com. For more information visit www.babaluinc.com


Wanna Win? You can win your choice of FeltTales Story Board from Babalu! Just comment on this post with your choice of story board (visit the store for all the offerings). You have until November 26th at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!


*Sample was received for this review.

Win Winter's Tail for Nintendo DS!

We haven't reviewed this one yet (it doesn't come out until Nov. 24th), but you can enter to win NOW! From the #1 New York Times Best Selling Authors of Owen & Mzee, it's based on real life events, filled with fish facts, whale words, exciting microgames, and a storybook editor (complete with paint an color mode.) That's hours of educational entertainment for your Nintendo DS!

"Take an exciting journey on your Nintendo DS and learn about the real-life story of Winter, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin who overcame incredible odds. Including fun mini-games and a fully interactive storybook based on the Scholastic Book Winter's Tail, read by the authors Juliana, Isabella and Craig Hatkoff. The release date is set for November 24^th. Rated E for Everyone!"

See trailer below:



For more information, visit the website at http://www.winterstail.com/

Wanna Win? We have 2 copies of this game to give away to our readers! To enter, just comment below on why you want to win! We'll randomly pick 2 entries to get a copy sent to their door. You will have until November 24th at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!

Mclaren Stroller Recall (Children's Fingers at Risk!)

Oh my! This recall is scary (and very important.) Please read it in its entirety at the CPSC official website.) There have been a total of 15 incident reported, 12 of them resulting in partial fingertip amputations from getting them in the stroller! This affects the following models of strollers from Mclaren USA:

"This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word “Maclaren” is printed on the stroller. The affected models included Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller."

Please contact Mclaren immediately for a free repair kit! www.maclaren.us/recall

Stay safe!

What Flavor Are You Today?

Since finding out that a new baby is on the way (yeah!), I've been more conscious about my coffee intake. This means that it is helpful to make my coffee one cup at a time, instead of by the pot. I was fortunate to sample a whole new variety of coffee singles from Nescafe and Taster's Choice last month, giving me the perfect opportunity to figure out what my favorite flavor is!

Here are the varities that were available to me:

• Original Blend - Smooth, caffeinated and delicious. This tastes much like my typical morning roast, but is ready in seconds!
• Decaf - My favorite at the moment. I love to stick a few single-servings of this in my purse for when I head out to shop or do errands. I can order up a cup of hot water at my favorite restaurant, and I'm guaranteed fresh, decaf coffee that I know I will love.
• Hazelnut - Perfect for indulgent occasions, this coffee has a nutty, sweet flavor that makes it feel a little like dessert!
• Vanilla - My least favorite, this is actually VERY sweet. Great for someone who likes a little sugar in their coffee :)

Since I'm only allowed a cup or two a day now, I've really come to appreciate how easy it is to boil a kettle of water, and add the instant coffee directly to my cup. Fresh coffee anytime, anywhere. Now who doesn't like THAT idea?

For more information on Taster's Choice offerings, see their website at www.tasterschoice.com


*I received a coffee lover's kit and samples to thank me for my time in reviewing this product.

Have "The Talk" With Your Kids!

Do you struggle with what you should say to your kids regarding underage drinking? Do you worry that drinking and driving may be an occurrence that is common for kids your children's age? As someone who has lost family to the tragedy of drinking and driving, I can't tell you how much this conversation needs to take place -- no matter how awkward or difficult.

Thanks to a new website -- www.thepowerofparents.org -- there is a whole new world of information at your fingertips, readily available for parents to use when looking for ways to have "the talk" with their kids. Some of the things I especially love about this site and the places it links to include:

• Parents Blog - while new, it's off to a great start, with statistics and ideas for engaging kids early and keeping them safe.
• Ask the Expert - get answers to your questions NOW!
• Videos - these eye-opening quick clips will have you thinking and your kids talking.
  

Right now, the site is a little fresh, which means that most of the information will apply to H.S. students. But don't worry! There are resources for younger kids coming soon!

*I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of MADD. A donation was made to MADD in my name to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Review of "Aliens in the Attic" on DVD

Whew! What a ride!

That's what we kept saying after watching that rather odd, but very funny Aliens in the Attic, which was just released on Nov. 3rd! We had the wonderful opportunity to do a sneak peek of the film, and we have watched it no less than 6 times since we received it! (No kidding!)

Here's what we LOVED about the film:

• The creatures, while a bit evil, weren't too scary. (In fact, one was lovable and even became a friend of the kids.)
• The action scenes weren't too violent. There were a few "slapstick"moments that actually had me in tears, it was so funny. But nothing that would leave a kid scared.
• There was some romantic banter between leading lady Ashley Tisdale and her over-aged boyfriend that was obvious to adults that it was a bit ill-intentioned. The brothers step in and keep it clean, however, as this film continually enforced family values between the kids and encouraged team work.

Was there anything we would have done differently? Not really. Outside of one or two personal injuries (which were really deserved, believe me) and a swimsuit shot, this was a pretty clean film and deserving of a PG rating. Kids as young as 4 can follow along and laugh, and adults (while they may find it reminiscent of Gremlins meets Batteries Not Included), will have some fun, too.

And the fact that the kids and parents end up closer in the end? Priceless.

Wanna Win? We have 5 copies of this fabulous film from Twentieth Century Fox to give away to our readers! To enter, just comment below with whether you've seen it or why you want to! We'll randomly pick 5 entries to get a copy sent to their door.

You will have until November 13th at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in, and you can enter every day! (Just comment as directed for your first entry, and for each entry after that, type "Today's Entry!")

Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveaways!

*Sample was received for this review.

Backyard Playset and Art Easel Recalls!

These art easels by MacPherson's have been recalled due to a lead hazard. (See details here.)

Several Adventure brand playsets have been recalled. (See the details here.)

Stay safe!

On Our Way...

After what seems like forever, we'll be back to posting regularly, starting tomorrow! We've been battling the flu at our house (as have so many others we've talked to), and thankfully, are expected to make a full recovery!

What does this mean for you? Expect more reviews, giveaways, and freebies than usual, as we work to catch up! (And prepare for our extra-special holiday gift guide, too!)

Stay healthy! We're glad to be back :)