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The Blue Umbrella [Short Film] & Interview w/ Director Saschka Unseld #MonstersUEvent

June 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Review of The Blue Umbrella w/ Interview with Director Saschka Unseld…

If not for any other reason (aside from the fact that it’s shown just before with Monsters University), you must go to the theater to see The Blue Umbrella. This is a beautifully rendered short film that will both digitally impress you and emotionally touch you. I absolutely LOVED it!!!

The Blue Umbrella Disney Pixar Animated Short Film Shown with Monsters University, directed by Saschka Unseld

This sweet story follows a bright blue umbrella that adores the rain. As he enjoys the cool drops falling on him, he notices an equally happy red umbrella, a female one. Yes, it’s a love story of two umbrellas and the city, which came alive in the rain, that wants to help nurture their love. All does not go smoothly as the umbrella owners start walking in opposite directions.

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The Swedish Secret is Out – Jabu’she Skincare is Here, #Giveaway Ends 6/23

June 14, 2013 By 20 Comments

Jabu’she Swedish Facial Skincare Line, Product Provided…

When I was younger, I used to pinch the skin on my mom’s hand and compare how slowly it went down with how fast mine did. With age, skin loses it’s elasticity and healthful texture. Now, my daughter does the pinching thing to me. At age 34, I can no longer deny the need of a good skincare regimen as I see my face changing.

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Lilo & Stitch, The Emperor’s New Groove, and Atlantis: The Lost Empire [DVD/Blu-ray]

June 12, 2013 By 24 Comments

Lilo & Stitch, The Emperor’s New Groove, and Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Product Provided…

With summer here, it’s nice to kick back and have some fun family flicks to watch! Three 2-Movie Collections are now available on Blu-ray from Disney – Lilo & Stitch, The Emperor’s New Groove, and Atlantis: The Lost Empire.

Disney 2-Movie Collections of Lilo & Stich, The Emperor's New Groove, and Atlantis: The Lost Empire on Blu-ray

This is a good chance to see some of your favorite films and their sequels in new high-definition. We just had the chance to watch The Emperor’s New Groove for the first time – it cracked us up! Here’s one of my favorite clips from it:

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Let Your Tween’s Inner Fashionista Out w/ FPgirl

June 9, 2013 By 34 Comments

FPgirl by FashionPlaytes Tween Fashionista Clothing Design, Product Provided…

My daughter has never been a ‘girly girl’, let alone a fashionista. However, she does enjoy coming up with her own clothing designs and has a sketchbook full of them. The coolest thing for any young designer is wearing clothes they made. That’s what FPgirl by FashionPlaytes is all about.

Tweens can customize their own apparel with various trims, prints, embellishments, and more and it will arrive at their doorstep about two weeks later. My daughter decided to make a shirt and a pajama set. She had so much fun choosing all the details. The FP Design Studio was pretty self-explanatory. I could just sit back and let Munchkin at it. There’s also an additional set of items for younger ones to choose from in the Junior Design Studio.

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My NOO Go-To ShOOs – OOfos Review of Clogs & Sandals, #Giveaway Ends 6/16 #FeeltheOO

June 4, 2013 By 103 Comments

OOfos Review of OOcloog clog & OOriginal thong, Product Provided For Review…

A good pair of shoes is nothing to shake a stick at. It’s so hard to find ones that fit well and feel good. OOfos goes one step further by making their shoes actually good FOR you. I received the OOcloog clogs and OOriginal thongs for a rounded OOfos review and to see if I could really “feel the OO” as promised.

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Spa Sonic Skin Care System Face & Body Polisher

June 2, 2013 By 30 Comments

Spa Sonic Skin Care System Face & Body Polisher, Product Provided…

Last month, I told you about the Spa Sonic Skin Care System Face & Body Polisher and one reader even won a set of her own. It took longer than expected but I had the chance to try the system out for myself. While I generally use it in the shower, there’s no way I was going to show you a photo of that – this is a family-friendly site after all!

Spa Sonic Skin Care System Facial and Body Brush and Pumice Stone Spa Sonic Skin Care System Facial and Body Brush and Pumice Stone

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