Just wanted to let you know I have the “winner” according to Random.org. I’m just waiting now to be sure that the steps were followed for the first entry. As soon as I receive verification from BEARPAW, I’ll announce and contact the winner.
Thanks for your patience!! I’ll post the winner A.S.A.P.
First…a HUGE thanks goes out to Shoffee.com for sponsoring yet another wonderful giveaway here on my blog. I’m very proud to have the opportunity to introduce you to my readers.
Psst…go get some K-Cups on their site. They have wonderful deals all the time!
Second…please make sure that you follow the rules for the giveaways. I try to make it as simple as possible while also making sure to drive traffic to the sponsor. The original “winner” of the brewer did not follow these directions and I had to re-draw.
Now that I have that out of the way, I (and random.org) bring you the winner of the Keurig Elite B40 Brewer, 2 boxes of K-Cups, and two travel mugs. Congrats to…
I’ve contacted the winner and will wait 48 hours for the prize to be claimed before randomly selecting another winner.
Alex and I were recently able to review 2 of the newest DVDs from Disney. Their titles were Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo-Choo Express and Handy Manny: Motorcycle Adventure.
Mickey’s Choo-Choo Express is a full length feature about Mickey and his friends using an old train to bring snow that will never melt (made by Professor Von Drake) down from the mountain for some play time. Mickey plans a party for everyone and he makes sure to get to every train station on time so the party can begin. He and his friends even bump into Santa and Mrs. Claus on the way.
This DVD is adorable and even includes a bonus episode. Alex seems to enjoy this feature so he can choose which Mickey show he wants to watch.
Here is more information from the press release:
BONUS FEATURES
Bonus Episode
Mickey’s Big Job Willie the Giant is off to visit his Mama. Before he leaves he asks Mickey and his pals to house-sit his farm. The gang is eager to help, but Willie's "little list" of chores turns out to be a big hassle considering how small they are in the giant's home. With a big "can do" spirit, the Clubhouse gang set about the chores and all the jobs get done in time earning a mammoth thank you from Willie when he gets home.
* “Mickey’s Big Job includes 3 fun ways to watch and play using your remote control”
1. Fastplay mode – enjoy the movie without using your remote
2. Adventure mode 1 (ages 2-3) – as you watch the movie, use your remote to answer fun questions about colors, shapes and sizes.
3. Adventure mode 2 (ages 4-5) – move to a higher level with more challenging questions using your remote.Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo Choo Express is available for U.S. $26.99 (SRP), Canada
$29.99 (SRP) from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.STREET DATE: December 1, 2009
Handy Manny: Motorcycle Adventure is also a full-length feature that has been getting a lot of play time around here. Alex is crazy about this DVD.
In this story, Handy Manny is taking his tools to a family reunion. On the way, his tools learn that friends can be family while they face a few different adventures together.
This DVD also has a bonus episode that Alex watches as often as he’s allowed. It puts him right in the holiday mood as Handy Manny and his tools help their friends get ready to celebrate by making gifts and fixing things up.
Here’s the additional information from the press release:
BONUS FEATURES
Bonus Episode
A Very Handy Holiday It's the night of Kelly's Winter Holiday Party and Manny and the tools are finishing up their holiday gift making before they go. But when a series of emergency holiday repairs are needed all over town, their celebration plans are threatened and the tools learn that helping others is an even better way to celebrate the holidays.
*”A Very Handy Holiday” includes 3 fun ways to watch and play using your remote control”
1. Fastplay mode – enjoy the movie without using your remote
2. Adventure mode 1 (ages 2-3) – as you watch the movie, use your remote to answer fun questions about colors, shapes and sizes.
3. Adventure mode 2 (ages 4-5) – move to a higher level with more challenging questions using your remote.Handy Manny: Manny’s Motorcycle Adventure is available for U.S. $26.99 (SRP), Canada $29.99 (SRP) from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
STREET DATE: December 1, 2009
Both DVDs get our stamp of approval. These would make great stocking stuffers! Check them out today!
**This review is based strictly on my experience with the item and my opinion of that experience. I was not compensated for my review beyond receiving a sample item. Please see my disclosure policy at the bottom of my blog page.**
I have some winners to announce! (sorry for the delay on a couple of them)
First up is the winner of the set from The Body Shop. Congrats to…
Next is the winner of the Wii Fit Plus Bundle from Sports Authority! Congrats to…
Finally, the 2 winners of the $30 Gift Card from Walmart are…
CONGRATS, EVERYONE!! Grab your “Coffee To Go” button off the sidebar for your blog, if you’ve won. :)
More Giveaways coming right up!
Last night, I was given the opportunity to review the new production of Little House on the Prairie The Musical on its opening night in Detroit, MI. I was excited to see Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls on the TV series, playing the role of “Ma”. Not to mention, I was intrigued to see how this story would be put to a musical score.
At the raising of the curtain, I was immediately drawn into the melody and movement of the great move “out west”. I felt the excitement of the Ingalls family as they packed their belongings and headed out on their wagon. It was neat to see how the cast was able to make me feel like I was traveling with them while they rocked with the movement of the “wagons”.
The set for the play was enough to give me a feel for their home or the prairie without taking away from the acting on stage. In fact, the flow from one scene to another was flawless and smooth as I followed the story’s moving from one character to another.
Melissa Gilbert was beautiful and charming; just the way I remember “Ma” being on the series. I really enjoyed watching her in this role and can not imagine what this production has meant to her. She should be incredibly proud of her history with this story and should know that although Kara Lindsay (who played the role of Laura Ingalls) was fantastic, there will never be another quite like her.
Speaking of Kara Lindsay, I was captivated with her from the moment she took the stage. Her performance was moving and her voice was out of this world. She had a commanding presence on the stage and drew me in to her story and her family right from the start.
Kara sparkled with spunk and took her viewers through each stage of her life; from being a young girl to being a woman and a wife. And although I know her story very well, I felt myself relating to and rooting for her all over again.
I also greatly enjoyed the 
performance of Kate Loprest who played Nellie Oleson. She perfectly embodied the kind of person anyone would love to hate while making the audience burst with laughter at her antics. She was the perfect “enemy” and quickly became a person I looked forward to seeing again and again as the plot unfolded. She even reminded me a bit of Kristin Chenoweth in Wicked.
This is something that is perfect for the whole family to see. I would encourage everyone to check it out. You’ll enjoy seeing Melissa Gilbert share this loving story one more time in a new way.
Little House on the Prairie The Musical is on tour now so be sure to find out when it will roll into a town near you.
P.S. I was able to briefly see Melissa Gilbert after the show. She was tired and busy but gracious enough to sign a few autographs for some young girls. Who knows? Maybe one of them will be the next Laura Ingalls. Personally, I was just honored to have seen her long enough to say “Thank you”.
The Fine Print
*Credit to the Little House on the Prairie The Musical website for all graphics used in this review.
*Thanks to Type A Marketing for the review opportunity.
**This review is based strictly on my experience at the production and my opinion of that experience. I was not compensated for my review beyond receiving tickets to the performance. Please see my disclosure policy at the bottom of my blog page.**
One of my favorite things in the world would be…
when the hubster randomly brings me flowers. Isn’t he sweet?
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