Sunday, October 10, 2010

Spookley the Square Pumpkin to Big Screen

Kidtoons Brings Spookley to Theaters

In celebration of fall, Halloween, and most importantly affordable family-friendly entertainment, Kidtoon Films is presenting the animated film Spookley the Square Pumpkin on the big screen.  Spookley's message acknowledges that every child is different, promoting better understanding of others, especially those with special needs.


Spookley Pumpkin Movie Giveaway

MBE partnered with Kidtoon Films for this post 

Spookley matinees are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday this month at more than 100 neighborhood theaters across the U.S.  See more information on the Kidtoons concept and to find the theater location nearest you where this is now showing, as well as see the movie's trailer at KidtoonFilms.com

Kidtoons Birthday Club - Everyone is a Winner!

Everyone can get a FREE movie pass to a Kidtoon Films showing in your neighborhood on your child's birthday.  Sign up your kid(s) for the Birthday Club on the KidtoonsFilms site

Giveaway

Plus...be sure to Enter MommyBlogExpert's
Spookley Party in a Box 
GRAND GIVEAWAY

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Spookley the Pumpkin Plush Movie Book


To help Kidtoons celebrate, we're giving away a major prize package of Spookley licensed merchandise.  That's right.  MommyBlogExpert is hosting a very special sweepstakes in partnership with Kidtoon Films.  This features an avalanche of goodies for the whole family or -- if you choose -- to use all the prizes you win to throw your own Spookley Halloween Party for up to 10 kids at home.  Prizes are pictured above, quantities of each prize the grand winner gets are below.

The Giant Prize Package one lucky family will receive includes
  • 1 Spookley Plush Doll
  • 1 Spookley DVD
  • 4 Spookley Lite Chaster Flashlights
  • 10 Spookley Coloring Sheets
  • 2 Spookley Books

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Contest ends October 25, 2010 at 12 midnite PST for legal residents of the U.S. only.

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    About Kidtoon Films

    Kidtoons mission is to showcase fun and affordable family-centric movies at participating theaters.  Every month a different entertaining film is screened.  This brings parents and children together to enjoy kid-friendly characters, cartoons, music videos and sing-a-longs as well as giveaways for the kid audience members like stickers, activity books or toys after every film.

    Don't miss MommyBlogExpert's Other Fun & Creative Halloween Posts Crafty Ideas and Giveaway Contests
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    Friday, October 8, 2010

    FREE Family-Centric Halloween Activities & Events Nationwide Throughout October

    Readers: Don't forget to bookmark this page NOW, then keep checking back as events will be added to this list as MommyBlogExpert becomes aware of them.  If you know of a FREE Halloween-related event not listed, definitely add it to this list by leaving brief info and a link (if you have one) in the comment box below.

    Yes, ALL Events Listed Below are FREE!!!

    Halloween may officially be October 31, but in cities and towns across the U.S., fall and Halloween events take place every year during the whole month leading up to pumpkin day. Even better is that many of these activities are FREE and suitable for families with children.

    Here are just a few of the places you can take the kids for some Halloween fun without spending a dime.  All events take place nationwide, unless otherwise indicated.  Just click on the link with each for more information.
    October 9 - 10, 1-5 pm, Nationwide
    Harry and David Stores from coast to coast have tasting events each Saturday and Sunday in October.  But, if you love the season of ghouls, don't miss H&D's Halloween Tasting Party for free samples of many of the season's yummiest sweets and treats.  Click to find the closest Harry and David Store here


    October 10, 9 pm, Nationwide
    Tune in to The Martha Stewart Show Halloween Special on the Hallmark Channel for all kinds of crafty ideas, from clever holiday cookies and cupcakes, plus other wild concoctions to make your celebration fun. See this ultimate scary show's preview here


    October 16, 1-3 pm, Nationwide
    Wilton Halloween Decorating Sweet Treats Demo - Cupcakes and More at Michaels Stores. Click for details here


    October 17 - 23, Times May Vary, Nationwide
    Williams-Sonoma is scheduled to offer a Week of Free Halloween Themed Cooking Demonstrations from  featuring holiday cookie and cupcake baking & decorating and lots more. Schedules and demos likely will vary by store, so check with your local W-S for details in your area.

    October 23, 2-4 pm, Nationwide 
    Make and Take Halloween Crayola Glow Explosion Creepy Eye Craft at Michaels Stores for ages 3 and up.  Get the details here

    October 23, 10 am-3 pm, Great Park, Irvine, California
    An afternoon of family fall activities, including pumpkin picking & decorating (1 pumpkin/child while supplies last), kids games and activities, mini hay maze, costume parade, Halloween treats,petting zoo, and more. Details here


    October 25, 6-8 pm, Nationwide
    Make and Take Halloween Crayola Glow Explosion Creepy Eyes Craft at Michaels Stores for kids ages 3 and up.  Get the details here

    October 28, 6-8 pm, Nationwide
    Make and Take Halloween Mask Workshop at Michaels. Details here

    October 30, 10 am - 2 pm, Nationwide
    Family Halloween Event.  Details here


    Don't miss MommyBlogExpert's
    Other Fun & Creative Halloween Posts
    Crafty Ideas and Giveaway Contests
    Want to suggest an event to add to this post's list? Please leave a comment with link to details. If appropriate, we will be happy to spread the word for you.


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    All Mommy Bloggers Invited to a Cocktail Party Meet Up Hosted by TwitterMoms During BlogWorld

    TwitterMoms.com is inviting all Mommy Bloggers attending BlogWorld in Las Vegas next week to a get-together.  This is an informal must-attend live happy hour cocktail party/meet-up that every mom who blogs should make every effort to participate in.
    Pictured: Janis Brett Elspas of MommyBlogExpert & Megan Calhoun of TwitterMoms at another blogging event launching The Internet Mommy Book by Kimberley Clayton Blaine  in Santa Monica earlier this year

    Enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail (on TwitterMoms) while you meet Megan Calhoun and the rest of the members of the TwitterMoms team and get to know other TwitterMoms who are attending BlogWorld this year.

    Friday, October 15, 2010 
    5 - 7 pm
    The American Fish at the Aria Hotel
    3730 Las Vegas Boulevard
    Las Vegas
    Hosted by TwitterMoms

    More information on this mom blogging network event here

    FTC Disclosure:  I disclose that I am a TwitterMoms Elite Member, however this does not influence this blogpost.  In addition, MommyBlogExpert did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post.  See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.