Thursday, April 14, 2011

Strawberry Shortcake - Sky's The Limit Kidtoons Family Movie GIVEAWAY



Giveaway details below, Ends 5/3/11

 Image provided by Kidtoon Films

Since last October MommyBlogExpert has been thrilled to be among the chosen few blogs to host some really great family friendly monthly Kidtoons movie giveaways. These include Spookley Square Pumpkin, Care Bears: Share Bear Shines, Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas, Barbie Fairy Secret, and Little Engine That Could  in conjunction with their monthly screenings just for children in theaters nationwide.

Kidtoons giveaways are different every month depending on the movie.  But, they're always fun and wholesome for children, so don't miss out on entering the current giveaway as well as subscribing to MommyBlogExpert.com so you will be among the first to know when next month's giveaway is announced.

In Theaters Weekends in April
For the entire month of April it's Kidtoons' Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the Limit, showing in select theaters nationwide with recently reduced ticket prices at many locations.


Strawberry Shortcake: Sky's the Limit - The Plot
When a heavy storm plunks an even heavier boulder into a nearby stream, it stops the flow of water into Berry Bitty City!  So, with help from long-winded Mr. Longface, the girls set out to find the legendary "geyser rock," which creates water from the ground!  Their journey is rocky, and the story about the rock may not be very solid.  But with teamwork, a careful plan and lots of girl power, the friends just might get their creativity - and water - flowing again!

Strawberry Shortcake: Sky's the Limit
GIVEAWAY CONTEST
Ends 5/3/2011

To help Kidtoons celebrate this month's feature we're giving away a multi-prize package to one lucky family.

Image provided by Kidtoon Films

The Prize Pack Features
  • The Official Movie Poster
  • Strawberry Shortcake Doll
  • Strawberry Shortcake Playset
HOW TO ENTER
Leave one or more comments below this post. Contest ends May 3, 2011 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only.

For the Required (Mandatory) Entry
Simply leave a comment below this blogpost with your email address, Facebook or Twitter contact info so we may contact the winner. In the event that you are the lucky one, MommyBlogExpert will contact you for your shipping address.

For Additional Chances to Win
Get extra entries for following MommyBlogExpert and/or Kidtoons on Twitter and/or Facebook and for subscribing to this blog. Remember: Be sure to return to MommyBlogExpert to leave an additional comment after each individual action you do to confirm them so we can record all your extra chances to win.

Follow MommyBlogExpert (1 or 2 extra entries)

Kidtoon Films (1 or 2 extra entries)

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In ADDITION to doing any or all of the extra entries above, you can earn one extra entry each time you Tweet the message exactly in the paragraph immediately below (limit 3 separate tweets for 3 extra entries per day). Don't forget to return to leave a comment on this post with the direct link to right after every Tweet you do so you'll receive an entry for all your RTs.

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Kidtoons mission is to showcase fun and affordable family-centric movies at participating theaters. Every month a different entertaining children's film is screened at well over 100 neighborhood theaters across the U.S. So, be sure to check where this is showing because more big screens where you can take your child to see this have been added recently .

This concept 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. 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 here. See more information on the Kidtoons concept and find the theater location nearest you where this cute film is showing, as well as see the movie's trailer here.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Family Vacation Travel Discounts Savings Deals at National Parks for National Park Week, April 16 - 24



National Parks

My family at Old Faithful in Yellowstone Park, 1966
That's me next to my mom in this vintage photo taken by my Dad

Everyone in my family is a huge fan of U.S. National Parks.  As a baby boomer myself, I grew up going on road trips to many of America's greatest natural jewels.  

Now, that I'm a mom with kids of my own I'm making sure that my children have the same opportunity to experience as many National Parks as possible as I did.

They didn't have these kinds of savings back when I was a kid.  But, the good news is that starting this Saturday through Easter Sunday, there will be dozens of discounts, offers and deals valid during National Park Week (Apr. 16 – 24) for everyone to take advantage of thanks to  the National Parks Promotion Council

Old Faithful is but one of 100s of geysers at Yellowstone National Park
Pictured:  Three of my kids in foreground with me in back row
1998 vintage photo by MommyBlogExpert's Hubbie

Just a few of the deals from National Park businesses you'll find
  • Angler's Inn, Jackson, Wyoming, $45 Dollars Per Night (Grand Teton)
  • Buy one adult ticket for West Rim Sunset Tour at full price, get another seat on the same tour for FREE (Grand Canyon)
  • Save 20% discount on Grizzly Bear Wolf Safaris, Day Hiking, Snowshoeing, Day Tours, and other activities (Yellowstone)
  • Stay at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Kanab, UT for 3 or more nights and they'll buy your National Parks Pass, an $80 value (Zion)
  • Plus many more deals at other National Parks

The offers above – made by park businesses and organizations – are in addition to free admission to all national parks provided by the National Park Service (NPS) on Fee-Free Days in 2011. 

NPS Fee-Free Days in 2011 include
  • National Park Week in April 
  • The first day of summer, June 21
  • Public Lands Day, Sept. 24
  • Veteran’s Day weekend, Nov. 11 – 13
What parks did you visit as a kid and which ones have you taken your own children to?  Leave a comment and share your favorite family vacation memories.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

FREE Premium Ice Cream Cones TODAY & May 10th - Ben & Jerry's and Haagen-Dazs



Ice Cream Giveaways

Photo from Dreamstime.com

I scream, you scream.  As a matter of fact, all kids and adults scream for ice cream!  Don't they? 

I know my kids and I love just about any flavor and Ben & Jerry's and Haagen-Dazs are two of our all-time fave brands.  So, when I heard about these two freebies, I wanted to pass them on to MommyBlogExpert's faithful readers.

It's actually free cone day today.  This means that all Ben & Jerry's shops are passing out FREE ice cream cones April 12, from noon to 8 p.m., from coast to coast.  

Miss today's Ben & Jerry's giveaway?  Not to worry because Haagen-Dazs shops will be giving away their ice cream cones on May 10th.  Visit their site to sign up for their Ice Cream Club also follow Haagen Dazs on Facebook to stay in the loop.

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