Thursday, July 27, 2017

The Emoji Movie World Premiere Family Event + Film Collectibles Giveaway


Movies





I was a guest of Sony Pictures at the World Premiere

Enter To WIN this Movie Giveaway

It's been a whirlwind of a week for the upcoming The Emoji Movie (Sony Pictures) which opens in theaters nationwide July 27th. On Sunday, I learned first hand that bright stars really do come out during the day -- not just during a total solar eclipse -- when I attended the pre-party, red carpet and world premiere of The Emoji Movie. On hand were many of Hollywood's recognizable celebrities ranging from the entire cast including singer Christina Aguilera as well as TJ Miller, pictured here. 



In addition to real-life mom Christina bringing her whole family and boyfriend to walk to red carpet (or I should say, blue carpet), recognizable entertainment families who came out to celebrate the family-friendly release of this new animated picture for kids, entertainment industry families like Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott and four of their five kids joined in the fun carnival atmosphere.

HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY

Enter to WIN this awesome 16-piece prize pack of movie collectibles I received at the World Premiere. Lots of fun official Emoji Movie stuff, you can't buy anywhere. As a souvenir, I'm even throwing in my pair of used, but mint condition The Emoji Movie World Premiere tickets for the lucky winner.



Prize pack includes:
  • 2 Movie T-shirts (L)
  • 4 emoji face mask photo props
  • 1 Poop Beach Ball
  • 1 Gene Beach Ball
  • 2 Emoji Movie paperback books
  • 2 light up emoji headbands
  • 2 plush emoji headbands 
  • Souvenir World Premiere Tickets 
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Don't miss MommyBlogExpert's The Emoji Movie review why Moms and Dads should consider taking the kids to see this movie now showing in theaters nationwide. 

FTC Disclosure: I was hosted by Sony Pictures for The Emoji Movie pre-party, red carpet and World Premiere and was gifted everything pictured to be given away in the associated giveaway. Opinions here are MBE's own. See complete FTC Disclosure that appears at the bottom of MBE's home page and at the bottom of every individual post including this one.

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Twinkle Just Dance Kids Music Video Review

Music


Don't Miss the Kid Friendly Video Below


Moms and Dads: Heard all the buzz about singer Twinkle? Raising young children now, looking for a refreshing up and coming family-friendly musical act which is hip and fun, as well as inspiring and wholesome for the generation growing up right now? Then Twinkle Time And Friends might
just be what you've been searching for. 


Twinkle Time Kids Music Video


High energy and colorful vocalist Twinkle, AKA Alitzah is no newbie, she has been singing and entertaining since she was eight-years old. You may even remember her from the sitcoms Sanchez of Bel Air (USA Network) and My 2 Dads (NBC). Formerly a member of Nobody's Angel, she opened along with her group for Britney Spears and The Backstreet Boys. She also has sung on popular music soundtracks for movies such as Parent Trap, Pokemon, The Wedding Planner, 102 Dalmatians, and Princess Diaries -- the latter film for which the ensemble won a gold record for two songs.

It's an exciting time right now with the current concert tour promoting Twinkle's upcoming family and children's album. A series of seven summer concerts are scheduled starting July 30, 2017 in California as well as at the charming Sweetwater County Fair in Rock Springs, Wyoming (see schedule below). The upcoming Twinkle Just Dance album, set for release September 15, is self-described as a highly charged rhythmic collection of dance hits kids and families will enjoy. 



After listening to her Just Dance cover song myself now, I couldn't agree more with that self-assessment. It's easy to see how much Twinkle has embraced a wonderful fusion of Peruvian traditional and American pop culture through her bilingual Spanish-English educational and entertaining material. It's why her multi-generational appeal to US family and kid's audiences appears to be on the rise, too. The highly anticipated Spanish version of Just Dance follows soon after and is scheduled for release spring 2018.

See the Just Dance video NOW...


But, don't just take my word for it. Get a peek at what's going to be on the new album and see this diva in sing and dance. Watch her perform the just-released album cover Just Dance in this music video and see if you agree. Then, once you've approved of the music video, I encourage you to enjoy it again (maybe even more than once) with your kids.





Twinkle Time 
Performance Highlights
Summer 2017

July 30 - Levitt Pavilion, Los Angeles
Aug. 1-5 - Sweetwater County Fair, Rock Springs, WY
Aug. 10 Balboa Library, San Diego
Aug. 15 - Logan Heights Library, San Diego
Aug. 24 - The Grove, Los Angeles
Sept. 6-10 - San Benito County Fair, Tres Pinos, CA
Sept. 21 - The Grove, Los Angeles

2017 Complete Event Schedule


About Twinkle

Learn more by visiting Twinkle's official website, as well as following Twinkle Time and Friends on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

FTC Disclosure: No compensation was exchanged in association with this post. Opinions here are MBE's own. See complete FTC Disclosure that appears at the bottom of MBE's home page and at the bottom of every individual post including this one.

Monday, July 24, 2017

BBQ Automatic Grill Cleaning Robot Review

Outdoor Living


 Automatically Cleans While You Relax



Like many MBE readers, having more leisure time with family and friends, combined with grilling food on the backyard barbecue, is one of my favorite things about summer. You might even be imagining the delicious smell of a BBQ cooking something right now. I know I sure was as I was writing this post today! 


hot dogs corn peppers on outdoor BBQ


MBE partnered with Grillbot, post contains Amazon affiliate links


An American Love Affair With Barbeque


Whether you're a carnivore, vegetarian or vegan, all of us who like to BBQ agree that delicious grilled food and enjoying the outdoors are two of the season's most pleasurable pastimes. Apparently we are in good company: according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association 75% of Americans own outdoor grills. For sure, for many of us nothing compares to food cooked on an outdoor grill and enjoying it with friends and family

Who Hates to Clean the Grill?


But what about that grimy grill? I thought so. If you are the BBQ chef at your house (and/or designated grill scrubber) I bet there's something else we can agree on: cleaning the barbecue is one of the least favorite chores of summer. 

Yet, it's a necessity that no one should ever skip, since preparing meat, fish and produce on a clean grill is essential to our families' health. So why let this annoying task ruin your love of barbecuing when there's a trusty robot who can do the dirty work while you relax? 


How to Have the Best BBQ


Let a Robot Scrub Your BBQ for You


Meet Grillbot (ARV $99.95), the world's first automatic grill cleaning robot. This is consumer technology at its best, when a product like does the grungy work for us automatically, freeing us for more time to enjoy life's special moments with family and friends. Not to mention all that heavenly grilled food.


US Flag with Grillbot Grill Cleaning Robot


Grillbot Automatic Grill Cleaning Robot



A fully-automated grill cleaning device, the Grillbot is as easy to use as pushing a single button to start the robotic scrubbing process. Thanks to its computerized brain (CPU), the speed and direction of the scrubbing operates automatically. The cool gadget works well on virtually all BBQ styles, sizes and shapes  and can be used on hot or cold grills up to 250 degrees F.

The grill cleaning robot's built-in LCD alarm and timer makes it possible to set cleaning time for 10, 20 or 30 minutes, depending on how much scrubbing is needed. No need to worry about overdoing it, either. The alarm sounds and the unit shuts off automatically if it accidentally gets too hot. 

Another plus is the removable, dishwasher safe brass bristles which come pre-installed in this wonder cleaning gadget. Stainless steel and nylon brushe options are also available for deeper or more gentle cleaning. But do be especially careful when removing these bristles for cleaning as they can be sharp. Also remember: this is a tool, not a toy, so it should not be left where children have access to it, even when it is not being used to clean your grill.



Grillbot Grill Robot


Available in four colors, black (like the featured product received to facilitate this review), red, orange and blue, the Grillbot comes with a rechargeable lithium battery with AC adapter. So, you won't have to make an unscheduled stop at the store to by fresh traditional batteries.


Makes a Thoughtful All-Ocassion Gift


The Grillbot, widely available in-store and on Amazon, would make a great gift for the BBQ king or queen in your life. It's also a great present to give as a house warming gift, for birthdays, Mother's and Father's Day, Graduation, and even the holidays since many BBQ enthusiasts now like to grill outside year-round, even when there's snow on the ground.




About Grillbot


Grillbot is the innovation of Ethan Woods who was frustrated with cleaning his stubborn barbecue grill. So he took out a power drill, attached a brush and cleaned the grill grates with ease. Then he put together a design team to turn that makeshift drill into the computer-driven Grillbot which has sold more than 100,000 units to date in the US as well as is now being marketed abroad in Russia, Australia, Canada and Brazil. In addition to the Grillbot, other products available include the Grillbot Pro, an even more advanced grill cleaning robot; the Grillbot carrying case; brass, stainless and nylon replacement brushes and more. Learn all about what this grill cleaning robot can do for you by visiting the brand's official site, as well as following them on social media.

MBE participates in the Amazon affiliate program and we receive a bit of compensation when a purchase is made on Amazon, at no extra cost to the buyer

FTC Disclosure: The brand provided MommyBlogExpert with the featured Grillbot to facilitate this review. However, opinions here are MBE's own. See complete FTC Disclosure that appears at the bottom of MBE's home page and at the bottom of every individual post including this one.