Dragons Riders of Berk Part 1 & 2 Fox Home Entertainment DVD Review & Giveaway

Movies

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Enter Dragons Riders of Berk: Parts 1 and 2 GIVEAWAY

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Prior to working on this review I must confess I'd never heard of Dragons: Riders of Berk from Fox Home Entertainment which was recently released this summer as a two part DVD series. But my video- and movie-loving son sure knew a whole lot about this saga based on How to Train Your Dragon, the hit movie from DreamWorks that was nominated for an Academy Award.

So, very quickly he brought me up to speed on these DVDs' story origins and who all the fascinating animal and human characters are that team up together for this 3D animated fantasy action adventure. Basically he gave me the complete Dragon Training 101 crash course.

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In July in San Diego, these new Dragons Riders of Berk DVDs and associated games received quite the kick-off by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and the game's developer, JumpStart, at world-famous Comic-Con. Fun activities to introduce the new entertainment offerings at the show included the opportunity for fans to take a Dreamworks School of Dragons test flight at the companies' booth and much more.

Directed by John Eng and featuring voice over talent like Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Zack Pearlman, and others, the separately boxed DVDs -- each including two discs -- is packed with multiple episodes and extras. An exclusive code inside each box is also included good for a free School of Dragons Battle Pack online/mobile game. For more information visit schoolofdragons.com.

Watch the official movie trailer now...

Dragons: Riders of Berk, Part 1 features

• Approx 299 minutes run time
• Eleven Episodes 1-11 
• Dragon Tracker Part 1
• Evolution of Thunderdrum
• "Heavy Metal" Dragon Mash-Up
• World of Dreamworks Animation

Dragons: Riders of Berk, Part 2 features

• Approximately 255 minutes run time
• Nine Episodes 12-20
• Dragon Tracker Part 2
• Evolution of Whispering Death
• "Fly High" Dragon Mash-Up
• World of Dreamworks Animation

Both Part 1 and Part 2 of Dragons: Riders of Berk are sold separately for $19.98 each and are widely available both in-store and online. To learn more about everything Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is doing visit Foxconnect.com or follow the company on Facebook and Twitter.

And great news -- Fox is making another giveaway possible. 

Dragons Riders of Berk: Part 1 & 2 
GIVEAWAY

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I disclose that I am a Fox Home Entertainment Insider brand ambassador and that I received the DVDs featured to facilitate this post. Fox is also providing the prizes and shipping for the associated giveaway. 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.

All-in-one Universal Audio/MIDI Interface for Musicians for iPhone, iPad, Mac Review

Technology

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Starting today music lovers can compose an entire song with vocals and instrumentals with the new iRig PRO. That's right, IK Multimedia today announced the release of its all-in-one universal audio/MIDI interface for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac.

Image by Raphael Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

This compact battery-operated device fits in your pocket and makes it possible for recording musicians to connect virtually every type of audio input such as microphones, guitars, keyboards, and line instruments and MIDI devices in the studio and on the go.

The iRig PRO comes with the brand's most popular universal apps and software including AmpliTube (for guitar and bass players), VocaLive (for singers), SampleTank and iGrand Piano (for keyboarders) and iRig Recorder (for recording engineers).

Below the iRig Pro is pictured in center...

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Here's How it Works




iRig PRO carries a list price of $149 and is available now from music and consumer electronics retailers online and instore. For more information visit IKMultimedia.com.

If you like this post, and love playing music as much as I do, you'll also enjoy the post I did on the iRig KEYS Universal Electric Keyboard this past spring.

FTC Disclosure: I will be receiving the product featured as compensation for this post, however opinions here are my own. 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.

Down Linens Down Comforter Review & Plush Perfect Gel Pillows Giveaway

Homekeeping

2nd in a Series of 3 Posts

The last time I wrote about Down Linens it was to tell all about the brand's cloud nine-like down pillows -- every night those pillows still feel as luxurious and lofty as the day they arrived. Then, just last month we took our family of six to spend nine glorious days in Iceland. I bring this up because after such a wonderful adventure what worried me most was how I was going sleep at home after quickly growing used to the light, cozy down comforters at every big hotel and little guest house where we stayed throughout the country.

Iceland: The bluest skies, the whitest clouds, MommyBlogExpert.com

After this vacation of a lifetime, lo and behold, I arrived home to find a brand new Down Linens queen size comforter on the doorstep to try out on our master bed at home!

The Down Linens All Season Down Comforter I received was heaven from the moment I tried it out on my first night back in the states. This is one of the company's staple products and it work well winter, spring, summer and fall.

Sleep has never been sweeter than with DownLinens, MommyBlogExpert.com

The blend of materials in the comforter blended with the innovative design of the product that is designed to keep you warm in winter and comfortable in summer makes this a great choice if you don't want to hassle with switching blankets for every season. All I need to do now is find a duvet to cover this comforter to add a little color and pizzazz as well as protect it and keep it nice and clean.

Down Linens Package on my Doorstep, MommyBlogExpert.com

Definitely a perfect match for those cloud nine Down Linens pillows that already grace our bedroom. Available exclusively online from DownLinens.com in three sizes: twin ($79.99), full/queen ($89.99) and king ($99.99).

Out of the box, down returns to full loft in a few hours, MommyBlogExpert.com

Among this comforter's features to love

• Light weight, great for every season
• 550 Fill Power White Down
• Downproof, 100% Cotton, 233 Thread Count Cover
• Double Stitch Box Design to Keep Down in Place
• 100% Hyo-Allergenic Down
• Free Shipping & 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

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Now I can have sweet dreams about Iceland with my Down Linens Down Pillows while sleeping under my new Down Linens All Season Comforter year-round, every night. Except for returning to the beautiful homeland of the Vikings for another visit, I can't imagine anything more indulgent.

Icebergs of Iceland, MommyBlogExpert.com

Special Mommy Blog Expert Reader Discount
But wait -- these quality products are too good for me to keep to myself. So I'm glad to have the opportunity to share a special 25% discount with you off the brand's already low prices that you may use on any purchases from DownLinens.com from now through Monday, September 30.  Be sure to use discount code when ordering: COMFORTERS4ALL

Down Linens

Pair of Plush Perfect Gel Pillows

GIVEAWAY

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How to Enter to Win
LIKE the DownLinens Facebook page for a chance to win a set of two Plush Perfect Gel Fiber Pillows, ARV $50 including shipping. In fact the more Likes they get, the more pillows they'll be giving away, so there will be a giveaway winner for every 100 likes received during the promotion. 

Watch for my next post about DownLinens soon as I'll be reviewing their featherbed to complete my master bedroom bedding. I'll also be telling you more about everything the company is doing as we move into the cooler months of fall.

About The Brand
DownLinens is a subsidiary of Allied Feather & Down, the world's largest supplier of raw material for the industry. The family-run company is focused on delivering the best possible online consumer shopping experience, offering simliar superior products to those found in high end bedding boutiques and better department stores, but at significantly lower prices.

Find more information at DownLinens.com about the entire line of bedding products which include not only pillows, but also comforters, bed toppers and feather beds, blankets and throws. You can also connect with them on Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date on the latest news and tips.

FTC Disclosure: Information in this blogpost is sourced from Down Linens, online resources and family traditions and the company is providing a discount opportunity for a limited time to my readers. In addition, I received the Downs Linens All Season Comforter featured to facilitate this review. However, I was not paid for this post and opinions are my own. 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.