The Gruffalo The Wiggles Kids Movie

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Now in Theaters Plus DVD Toy Giveaway

Weekends in March Kidtoons Family Matinees presents the children's family-friendly movie The Gruffalo at select local theaters nationwide.

MBE partnered with Kidtoons for this review and giveaway

The Storyline

This is the sweet animated story of a mouse who goes into the dark forest where he soon encounters a fox, owl and snake. The mouse tells this trio of creatures that he's here to visit The Gruffalo, a scary and ugly beast with giant tusks and a poisonous wart on his nose. Good thing there isn't really any such thing as The Gruffalo because the mouse has made this whole character up in his little mouse mind.

Giveaway details below - FIVE (5) Prize packages to be awarded

To celebrate another month's quality family entertainment theater program Kidtoon Films is providing a fun, huge prize package that includes The Gruffalo book, DVD, rhyming game and official theatrical poster from the movie to one lucky reader. I'm betting you won't have to think very hard to come up with a least one kids who wouldn't be thrilled if you won this for them.

Enter Our Giveaway

Now, before you go to see the animated family friendly film, you're invited to enter the giveaway contest below.

The Gruffalo

Prize Package Giveaway

**5 Winners Get Everything Pictured**

 

Each of 5 Prize Package winners receive

• 1 The Gruffalo Book
• 1 The Gruffalo DVD
• 1 The Gruffalo Rhyming Game
• 1 The Gruffalo Kidtoons Movie Poster

How to Enter Giveaway

Just leave a comment(s) below this post. Contest ends April 3, 2012 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. FIVE (5) winners will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email.

Required (Mandatory) Entry

Simply leave a comment below this blogpost saying why you want to win this prize. Don't forget to include your email address, Facebook and/or Twitter contact info in the comment section so the winner can be contacted.

Optional Extra Entries 
Earn extra entries to win for doing one or more of the easy options listed below. Just be sure to return to MommyBlogExpert (MBE) to leave an additional comment after each individual extra action you do to confirm so we can record all your additional chances to win.

1. Follow @mommyblogexpert on Twitter

2. Like @mommyblogexpert on Facebook

3. Follow @kidtoonsfilms on Twitter

4. Like @kidtoonsfilms on Facebook

***Bonus Entries***

You can earn even MORE chances to win each time you TWEET the message below, up to 3 times each day. Don't forget to return to leave a comment on this post with the direct link right after every Tweet you do so you'll receive an entry for each of your RTs.

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Mommy Blog Expert is excited to be one of the few blogs to be hosting Kidtoons family friendly monthly movie giveaways in connection with screenings for children in selected theaters across the U.S.

Past Kidtoons Movie Giveaways

Past Kidtoons movie giveaways on MBE include: Spookley Square Pumpkin  Care Bears: Share Bear Shines, Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas, Barbie A Fairy Secret,  Little Engine That Could,  Strawberry Shortcake: Sky's the Limit, Olivia and the Great Outdoors,  Thomas and Friends: Hero of the Rails, Babar and the Adventures of Badou: Swing Into Summer, Candy Land The Great Lollipop Adventure, Sid the Science Kid, Spookley Square Pumpkin 2011, Thomas and Friends Day of Diesels, Olivia Wintertime Cheer, Dino Dan, and Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2.

Each Kidtoons giveaway is unique, based on the monthly movie offering. But, they're always family friendly and wholesome for children, so don't miss out on entering the current giveaway as well as subscribing to MommyBlogExpert, so you'll be the first to know when next month's giveaway is announced.

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Nordstrom Rack Orange Fashion Bloggers Tweetup Event Celebrates Store Grand Opening March 1st

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All photos in post by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Mini MommyBlogExpert in Fedora with Michael Kors Trench Jackets

My fashionista daughter, AKA Mini MommyBlogExpert, and I had the time of our lives at the awesome shopping spree #RackOpening Tweetup we were invited to attend.  This was a private hosted event just for a small group of fashion bloggers including us last night at the Nordstrom Rack store in Orange, California ahead of the Grand Opening to the public, tomorrow March 1. You can get more details by following us on Twitter @MommyBlogExpert and @OutletsatOrange as well as liking both Nordstrom Rack Orange and MommyBlogExpert on Facebook for more information about the grand opening celebration.

Special Sweets Served to Us Bloggers Matched the Juicy Handbags!

Juicy Couture Bags...

and Juicy Couture Sweat Pants & Jackets

This was a truly memorable evening with Orange Blossom Drinks, fancy sweets, and all kinds of sushi and other appetizers served by waiters while we shopped. Talk about feeling pampered! But, as you might imagine, shopping with a teen girl can still be challenging and downright not fun. At the same time it can also be a real opportunity for you to bond with your big girl.

Luxe & Edgy Betsey Johnson Jacket

And bond we did -- with my 14 year-old daughter filling in as my personal shopper and fashion consultant we picked out a stunning dress for me in the official MommyBlogExpert color: spring green. Then my daughter found some really hip separates for herself as well as picked out a skirt and some tops for her triplet sister who had to stay home and study. For sure, we both agree, that the colors and textures are bright and bold this season and you can find them all at the Nordstrom Rack at Orange.

Calvin Klein Suede Flat Shoes

All the photos above and below are just a sampling of all that's currently available at the new store. With the Rack's ample and colorful stock for spring, you'll likely find something to suit everyone's taste in your family. Watch for a separate post soon with the three of us modeling all the gorgeous finds we brought home from this fab shopping spree.

Men's Dress Shirts from Many Popular Designers

I've lived in L.A. many years and am a huge Nordstrom fan. However, this was my first time in a Nordstrom Rack. In case you didn't already know they're an off-price chain offering many well-known and coveted designers including names like Juicy Couture, Marc Jacob, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Coach and many more that we all love.

Tutus for Little Girls in Cheery Colors for Spring

The Nordstrom Rack we shopped has clothes, accessories and shoes for women, men and kids. Truly, we were impressed with the wide selection for teens and women. The men's section -- typically lacking at stores like this that sell designer brands for less -- wowed us too.

Mini MommyBlogExpert Walks out of Store Loaded With Great Finds

Nordstrom Rack at Outlets in Orange - Grand Opening March 1, 2012

FTC Disclosure: My two daughters and I each received gift cards to purchase the clothes and accessories of our choice as well as a goody bag for attending this Tweetup. This blog did not receive any 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.

Pet Deal 75% Off Dog ID QR Tag With GPS Notification Service, Limited Quantity, Ends March 5

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As a dog loving mommy blogger who writes about everything from Healthy and Gourmet Dog and Cat Pet Treats  to Doggie Pajamas I'm always glad to pass on great deals for pet owners that enhance relationships with our four-legged animals while also saving you money big time. What could be more important than their safety and finding your canine or feline if he or she runs away, gets lost or goes missing? In that vein, here's a GroupOn deal you won't want to miss for 75% off the Red Dingo Id Tag with GPS Notification Service.

This very hip identification Red Dingo Pet Adventure QR Pet Tag powered by PetHub -- chosen by Dog Fancy magazine as Best New Dog Product for 2010 -- includes a unique QR scan code on the back. This special code, when scanned, links to an online account that stores a pet's information. It also allows you to track your beloved pet with smartphone GPS.

Our miniature pinscher makes a habit of running away almost every time we open the front door.  So, I know I could really use one of these tag and GPS service combos for our darling Dexter.

Regularly valued at $56 with this GroupOn deal you can buy it right now for just $14 which includes your choice of blue tag with bone logo or red tag with paw print and a One Year Silver PetHub subscription. They also have another great deal right now for $23 that makes it possible to receive the same tag and a PetHub Annual Gold subscription. Shipping is normally $1.95 but they're offering it free to make this deal even sweeter.

Hurry this special savings opportunity is being offered on GroupOn only till March 5, 2012. Available in limited quantities with a limit of one ID dog tag per person. So if I were you I'd grab yours now while you still can get one at this unbelievably low price.

How about you. Do you have problems with your dog or cat disappearing? Do you think a product like PetHub's would help you if your pet gets lost? Leave a comment and share your stories of your favorite pet.

FTC Disclosure: I disclose that I'm a dog loving mommy blogger. This blog 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.