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The Internship {Movie Review}

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The Internship is a comedy about two friends Billy (Vince Vaughn – from what feels like every “guy” comedy of the last 15 years from Swingers to Dodgeball) and Nick (Owen Wilson – best known to most parents as the voice of Lightning McQueen) who find themselves unemployed and seemingly unemployable fortysomethings after the watch company they work in sales for unexpectedly closes down. They decide to apply for, and eventually obtain, a position for an internship at Google, where they have to compete with recent college grads for a full-time position. Before we continue, I feel like I need … Continue reading →

The Internship {Movie #GIVEAWAY}

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Be sure to read hubby’s REVIEW of The Internship! He watched this movie one night while I was working away on the computer in the kitchen. I heard a few laughs from the family room, so I know he enjoyed it! IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! Prize: 1 Blu-ray copy of The InternshipOpen to: Canadian Residents and US Residents (must be age of majority in place of residence) Entry-Form

Turbo DVD/Blu-ray #GIVEAWAY #TurboFastFun

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The DVD/Blu-ray version of Turbo is hitting the store shelves on November 12th, just in time for holiday shopping! This would make an amazing movie choice for Family Movie Night, I cannot wait to watch it with the kids. When my son saw this movie, he immediately thought of cars and planes and said that this movie was a must see on his movie watch list! About TurboDirected by David Soren, Turbo is a comedy-adventure for the whole family to enjoy! Voice cast Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Michael Peña, Snoop Dog, Maya Rudolph, Michelle Rodriguez and Samuel L. Jackson each … Continue reading →

Disney Junior’s Princesses & Heroes #Contest #DisneyonIce

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Did you know that Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes show is coming to Rogers Centre in Toronto? Show Dates: December 20-29, 2013 My family absolutely LOVES attending the Disney on Ice shows! We are very blessed that we have had the opportunity to attend a few Disney on Ice shows and it has almost become a family tradition for us during the holidays. The shows are magical, exciting, entertaining and FUN for the whole family! Disney Junior is giving Disney fans a chance to travel to Toronto to experience Disney On Ice in person with their Princesses & … Continue reading →

Cool Wazoo – a Convenient Multiple Use Change Pad from @OyacoProducts

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My daughter Jade is seven months old now — old enough to sit up on her own or in a high chair or in the buggy at the grocery store or the swing at the park, which is great, because it makes life so much easier for me, until she starts tasting the buggy handle or teething on the swing.  When I saw the Cool Wazoo, I wanted to try it. The Cool Wazoo is a multi-purpose pad/cover that must have been designed by a mom.  It works as a diaper changing pad but can also be used to cover … Continue reading →

It’s a Fall #CASH Giveaway! Enter to WIN $185 USD {#FallCashGiveaway}

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We could all definitely use a little bit more money this time of year to help us out with our Holiday shopping and entertaining, right? Tales of a Ranting Ginger and This Lil Piglet, along with a few of my blogging buddies, have gathered up some resources and are offering a CASH GIVEAWAY! Good luck to everyone who enters! IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! Prize: $185 USD cash, paypable via paypal (winner must have a paypal account)Open to: Open Worldwide (must be age of majority in place of residence) Giveaway Starts: November 4, 2013 12:00amGiveaway Ends: November 18, 2013 12:00am Entry-Form

Enter to Win a Britax Baby Carrier from @BabiesRUScanada & a Playdough and My Little Pony Prize Pack {#GIVEAWAY}

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Are you interested in heading to the Toronto BabyTime Show? Feel free to enter my BabyTime Show Ticket Giveaway right now! Hurry because the giveaway ends on November 5th, 2013! At the BabyTime Show, there will be a special EXCLUSIVE Baby Shower Event on Friday November 8th (see below for details)! It’s a Baby Bump-A-Palooza!Babies“R”Us hosts Four Big Baby Showers at the Toronto Baby Time Show Craving a bowl of ice cream and pickles? On Friday, November 8, Babies“R”Us is treating 400 hundred soon-to-be and new moms to a luxurious baby shower complete with massages, crave food stations and giveaways. … Continue reading →