Celebrating Mothers Anywhere - Happy Mother's Day from Disney Movies Any...

Being a mother is friggin' awesome… it really is.



And since I became a Mama, I find myself relating to the Moms in the movies I watch. I watch movies and put myself in their shoes, I cry along with them, I get frustrated along with them…



Disney did an amazing thing and put together this amazing video of mamas in their movies and they did it just to make me cry.



And cry I did.



And cry you will.



Happy (Early) Mother's Day from NYTM and Disney. :)

Sneak Peek: Marvel's Iron Man 3

Check out the latest clip from Iron Man 3!

Are you excited about this one?

Virtual Piggy Parent Account

As Roo gets older, I am trying to check all the boxes on my parental list of things girl needs to know.

It's a heavy responsibility to make sure your kids have all the knowledge they need in life and to make sure you are teaching them what they really need to know so that when they get older, they are on the right track.

Financial responsibility is an important part to me.

I grew up with a knowledge of money, I had chores and I got an allowance every week to buy a Barbie doll (back then Barbies were only $4!) or some candy for my sweet tooth.

When Roo turned five, we made the decision that she was old enough to start having small chores around the house and that she could earn her own allowance.

My husband went out and bought her a book about allowances and what the best way to spend, save and donate were.

So we explained everything to her and set up her jars. We didn't want to make it too complicated for her.

At the end of every week (or every two weeks), we sit down and talk about her chores and what she did. We hand her her money and asked how she would like to divide it up. 

She doesn't have to always split her money equally either. If one week she wants to put only a $1 in her savings and split the rest between the other two cups, that's fine. 

As parents, we are giving her choices and the only rule is that she has to put a little of something in each cup.

Sometimes she wants more spending money and other times she wants to donate more.

Virtual Piggy is a great online account that helps you teach your kids about saving money and the right way to spend it. There are budgeting tools, charts to help you analyze and most importantly: IT'S 100% FREE!

Yes, Free.

Here is a short video that tells you how to use Virtual Piggy. 

It's never too early to start them on the right path, huh?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post from Splash Creative Media on behalf of Virtual Piggy. All opinions are my own.  

It's Time to Order the Tiny Prints Christmas Cards!

Do you know that there are only 49 days until Christmas?

Seriously?!

Where does the time go?

With only 49 days left, that means I'm behind in my Christmas card ordering.

Seriously?!

Tiny Prints is a great place to hit up for everything relating to Christmas Cards.

There's tons of options to choose from. You can pick a more tradition card with reds and greens or go with a stylish photo card that you can customize with your kid's names.

Tiny Prints also offers great special offers so there are options for every budget.

Here's the latest video from Tiny Prints about their new premium double thick matte paper (swoon!).





Check out Tiny Prints' Facebook Page, follow them on Twitter and check out their blog for the latest.




I participated in a campaign with Tiny Prints. All opinions in this post are 100% my own. 

It's Monstrous! A Frankenweenie Monstrous Sweepstakes

You know my love of Disney. Everything Disney makes me happy, especially when a new movie hits the big screen (2nd is the theme parks). 

Frankenweenie is slated to come out on October 5th, 2012.

To celebrate, Disney is putting on a Monstrous Sweepstakes.

Check out the details (word for word, yo):

"Frankenweenie Monstrous Sweepstakes:

Enter the Frankenweenie Monstrous Sweepstakes for a chance to win a spooktacular vacation for four to experience all the fun of Halloween Time at the Disneyland® Resort. Plus, don’t miss The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibit only at the newly expanded Disney California Adventure Park, where you can get an up-close look at the amazing world of Frankenweenie through sets, puppets, props and more. And for a limited time Guests will be treated to a special 4D extended preview of the film at the Muppets Vision 3D Theater before Frankenweenie comes to theaters in 3D October 5th!

Visit www.disney.com/frankenweeniesweeps to enter the Monstrous sweepstakes and you could win Halloween Time at the Disneyland® Resort for some frightfully family-friendly fun!

Dates:

August 23 - October 7, 2012

Entries:

Online: www.disney.com/frankenweeniesweeps

Mobile – Text EDGAR to DISNEY (347639*) to enter for a chance to win. *Msg and data rates may apply. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.

Prizing:

One (1) Grand Prize – A 4 day/3 night vacation for four to Disneyland® Resort and Disney California Adventure Park to experience the world of Tim Burton and Frankenweenie during Halloween Time.

Five (5) First Prizes – An Autographed Frankenweenie movie poster

All press materials can be downloaded from http://media-file.net/WaltDisneyStudios/ or  http://media-file.net/2/frankenweenie/.

"Like" FRANKENWEENIE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Frankenweenie

FRANKENWEENIE arrives in theatres everywhere on October 5^th!"

No comprensation here, just sharing the love and the info! 

Discovery Cove & Sea World

It's practically summertime in Florida (it's already hot enough!), so it's time to start lining up fun things to do with the kids over their school break.

Here's the latest from Sea World and Discovery Cove.

From the press release:

"A Day at Discovery Cove now includes admission
to SeaWorld Orlando AND Aquatica

Orlando, Fla. (May 22, 2012) – Discovery Cove is offering the ultimate vacation for Orlando visitors with the introduction of a new, all-inclusive package: A day at Discovery Cove now includes unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark.

These three parks -- Discovery Cove, SeaWorld and Aquatica -- are now known collectively as SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando, the only place in the world that features unique adventures that connect families with animals, the sea and each other. It’s the one destination in Orlando where animals are the highlight and includes preferred hotel stays and exclusive benefits.

“This new offer is incredible for guests because it allows them to explore Discovery Cove for the day and also enjoy SeaWorld and Aquatica during their Orlando vacation, so they can experience the amazing animal connections that all of our parks deliver in their own way.” said Toni Caracciolo, Marketing Vice President for SeaWorld Parks & Resorts. “It also solidifies the Discovery Cove reservation as a true, all-inclusive package,” she added.

At Discovery Cove, guests can enjoy a perfect day swimming with dolphins, snorkeling with rays and tropical fish, hand-feeding exotic birds, and relaxing on pristine beaches … and that’s just the beginning.

Opening later this summer at Discovery Cove is Freshwater Oasis, where guests can wade, relax and come face-to-face with new animals -- playful otters and curious marmosets. Plus, with unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica for 14 consecutive days, guests have the ultimate flexibility to live the 3D 360 journey at TurtleTrek, SeaWorld’s newest attraction, and then cool off at Aquatica, a one-of-a-kind waterpark that immerses them in the playfulness of the sea.

Starting at $229, Dolphin Swim Day Resort Packages at Discovery Cove now include:

• Reserved dolphin experience
• Unlimited access to signature experiences including:  The Grand Reef, free-flight Explorer’s Aviary, Serenity Bay, Wind-Away River and coming soon Freshwater Oasis

• Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch plus snacks throughout the day
• Beverages all day long, including sodas, water and alcoholic drinks

• All swim gear (mask, snorkel, and swim vest or wetsuit), towels, locker, sunscreen and other first-class amenities

• All day self-parking at Discovery Cove

• A complimentary photo portrait of guest and their party upon entry to park

• A pass for 14 consecutive days of unlimited admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica in Orlando before, during or after Discovery Cove visit.

Guests that have already booked Discovery Cove reservations on or after May 22 and who have selected SeaWorld Orlando or Aquatica with their reservation will automatically have access to both parks during their vacation.  For reservations and to learn more, visit DiscoveryCove.com or call 1-877-434-7268."

Discovery Cove includes admission to Sea World Orlando

It's practically summertime in Florida (it's already hot enough!), so it's time to start lining up fun things to do with the kids over their school break.

Here's the latest from Sea World and Discovery Cove.

From the press release:

 

 

"A Day at Discovery Cove now includes admission
to SeaWorld Orlando AND Aquatica

 

Orlando, Fla. (May 22, 2012) – Discovery Cove is offering the ultimate vacation for Orlando visitors with the introduction of a new, all-inclusive package: A day at Discovery Cove now includes unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark.

 

These three parks -- Discovery Cove, SeaWorld and Aquatica -- are now known collectively as SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando, the only place in the world that features unique adventures that connect families with animals, the sea and each other. It’s the one destination in Orlando where animals are the highlight and includes preferred hotel stays and exclusive benefits.

 

“This new offer is incredible for guests because it allows them to explore Discovery Cove for the day and also enjoy SeaWorld and Aquatica during their Orlando vacation, so they can experience the amazing animal connections that all of our parks deliver in their own way.” said Toni Caracciolo, Marketing Vice President for SeaWorld Parks & Resorts. “It also solidifies the Discovery Cove reservation as a true, all-inclusive package,” she added.

 

At Discovery Cove, guests can enjoy a perfect day swimming with dolphins, snorkeling with rays and tropical fish, hand-feeding exotic birds, and relaxing on pristine beaches … and that’s just the beginning.

 

Opening later this summer at Discovery Cove is Freshwater Oasis, where guests can wade, relax and come face-to-face with new animals -- playful otters and curious marmosets. Plus, with unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica for 14 consecutive days, guests have the ultimate flexibility to live the 3D 360 journey at TurtleTrek, SeaWorld’s newest attraction, and then cool off at Aquatica, a one-of-a-kind waterpark that immerses them in the playfulness of the sea.

 

Starting at $229, Dolphin Swim Day Resort Packages at Discovery Cove now include:

 

• Reserved dolphin experience
• Unlimited access to signature experiences including:  The Grand Reef, free-flight Explorer’s Aviary, Serenity Bay, Wind-Away River and coming soon Freshwater Oasis

• Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch plus snacks throughout the day
• Beverages all day long, including sodas, water and alcoholic drinks

• All swim gear (mask, snorkel, and swim vest or wetsuit), towels, locker, sunscreen and other first-class amenities

• All day self-parking at Discovery Cove

• A complimentary photo portrait of guest and their party upon entry to park

• A pass for 14 consecutive days of unlimited admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica in Orlando before, during or after Discovery Cove visit.

 

Guests that have already booked Discovery Cove reservations on or after May 22 and who have selected SeaWorld Orlando or Aquatica with their reservation will automatically have access to both parks during their vacation.  For reservations and to learn more, visit DiscoveryCove.com or call 1-877-434-7268."