Kung Fu Panda 2 Dreamworks GIFT BAG Review

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Kung Fu Panda 2 Gift Bag Contents

MBE partnered with DreamWorks Animation for this post

My kids and I (with a group of about 20 other select mom bloggers and a few dads and our kids) were invited to DreamWorks Burbank campus in California last week for a sneak peak at the company's newest animated feature as well as a behind the scenes tour of the studio's lot.

We had much to celebrate with Kung Fu Panda 2 opening in theaters May 26. So watch for a separate post with my review of this movie later this week.

DreamWorks Studio Store Giftbag

Giveaway details below, Ends 6/7/11

Right now, though, I'd like to share with you the contents of the awesome DreamWorks goodie bag we each received, loaded with all kinds of fun kid-friendly licensed Kung Fu Panda 2 merchandise.  

My own kids were most excited about the flash drive press kit that I received and the 2 DVDs the studio tucked in our bag, Kung Fu Panda and Secrets of The Furious Five.  Movie merchandise from Mattel included two big talking Po toys and poseable figurines. In addition, there were three licensed T-shirts from the film, plus an official Kung Fu Panda 2 coloring book, several packs of 6 collectible cards from the movie with pop-up cards and tattoos for kids, and some specially-marked Kung Fu Panda 2 bottles of Hint water.

MBE's Daughter Rebecca with some film art 

The good news is that Mommy Blog Expert is giving most of the movie-themed goodies away that DreamWorks gave us in one grand giveaway to one lucky reader of this blog. 

Read on to enter and WIN! 

Kung Fu Panda 2

GIVEAWAY CONTEST

Ends 6/7/2011

ONE Grand Prize Winner

Gets EVERYTHING 

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Kung Fu Panda 2 Giveaway Prize Package

• 1 Giant Talking Fierce Fighting Po Toy
• 1 Po Panda Poseable Figurine
• 1 Wolf Poseable Figurine
• 1 Kung Fu Panda 2 T-shirt
• 2 "Do Not Become My Obstacle" T-shirts 
• 1 Kung Fu Panda 2 Coloring Book
• 2 Six Collectible Card Fun Packs w/ Movie Tatoos
• 17 Additional Cards from the film
• 1 Extra Kung Fu Panda 2 Tatoo

Plus, MommyBlogExpert is throwing in a few extra goodies:

• 1 Coupon for a FREE McDonald's 12 oz Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
• 1 Savings Coupon for a McDonald's Frappe or Fruit Smoothie
• 4 Glow in the Dark Bracelets (small parts, not for kids under 3 years old)

HOW TO ENTER

Leave one or more comments below this post. Contest ends June 7, 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, DreamWorks, and Kung Fu Panda 2 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.

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In ADDITION to doing any or all of the extra entries above, you can earn one more 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 every Tweet you do so you'll receive extra entries for all your RTs.

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FTC Disclosure: In addition to a special screening of Kung Fu Panda 2 and a Mom Blogger Day at DreamWorks, the studio and/or Mattel provided both the gift bag items reviewed and most of the prizes for the giveaway, except as indicated. 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.

How to Find Conference Sponsorship Mommy Blogger Twitter Party - THIS Tues 5/17

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Mom Blog Sponsorship 101

Tiffany Noth of Bloggy Moms has just posted a blogpost about a free Twitter party this week.  The online event takes place  on Tuesday, May 17, at 9-11 p.m. EST and is intended for mommy bloggers who are seeking conference sponsorship from some successful moms who blog.

This Twitter party features @bloggymoms as host with panelists @Girlfriendology, @MaryMac, @CityChicOnAFarm, and @saramomof2 

One lucky attendee of the Tweetup will win a Bloggy Mom Conference pass -- an event scheduled for this July that is included on the 2011-2012 Master Calendar of Women and Mom Blogging Conferences and Events.  However, mommy and women bloggers (beginners to seasoned) who would like to get ideas on how to find sponsoring brands to connect with for just about any blogger conference will benefit from this discussion.

RSVP is required and you should use hash tag #Bloggycon when Tweeting about this both before and during the Twitter party on Tuesday.  More info

FTC Disclosure:  MommyBlogExpert publishes the free online Master Calendar of Women and Mom Blogging Conferences and Events as a community service to fellow women and moms who blog and the brands that target us.  I did not receive any payment or other compensation related to 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.

Amazing Mommy Blogger Event at DreamWorks for Kung Fu Panda 2 Screening

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Hollywood Behind the Scenes

The Iconic DreamWorks Logo Sculpted Completely With Hedges & Plants
DreamWorks Campus, Glendale, Calif.
iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Attended a wonderful mommy blogger event today on the gorgeous campus of DreamWorks in Glendale, California that my kids and I were invited to.  This was in advance of the release of Kung Fu Panda 2 , the latest movie dreamed up by DreamWorks.

My Kids w/ the Iconic DreamWorks Logo Hedge
DreamWorks Campus, Glendale, Calif.
iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

I'll be giving you all the deets next week about what was in the awesome goodie bag we received and all about the behind the scenes tour we had there including the healthy and luxe kid-friendly lunch that was served this afternoon. Will also be posting a review of the movie which will be in theaters nationwide next weekend, so subscribe to MommyBlogExpert.com now -- if you don't already get notified when new posts go up -- so you'll be the first to know when those posts go live.

FTC Disclosure: I attended this event at the invitation of DreamWorks to screen Kung Fu Panda 2 for an upcoming movie review. My family and I also received a lovely lunch, behind the scenes tour of the DreamWorks campus and a goodie bag.  However, 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.

Olivia The Pig Kids Movie Review Giveaway

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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, Littl Engine That Could, and Strawberry Shortcake: Sky's the Limit, in conjunction with their monthly screenings just for children in theaters nationwide.

MBE partnered with Kidtoons for this post

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 Movie Theaters Weekends in May

For the entire month of May it's Kidtoons' showing of Olivia and the Great Outdoors animated film is in select theaters nationwide with recently reduced ticket prices at many locations.

Olivia and the Great Outdoors - The Plot 

There are adventures, then there are Olivia adventures! Join Olivia and enjoy great outdoors in a way only she can. From treasure hunts, to camping trips to soccer games and more, one thing is clear, with Olivia on the scene, you’re bound to have a creative, special, fun-filled experience. 

OLIVIA and the Great Outdoors

GIVEAWAY CONTEST
Ends 5/31/2011 

To help Kidtoons celebrate this month's feature we're giving away a multi-prize package to THREE lucky families! 

EACH of 3 Winners gets EVERYTHING in the Prize Pack

• 1 Olivia Poster
• 1 Book This is Olivia 
• 1 Book Olivia Opens a Lemonade Stand 
• 1 Olivia Tin Lunch Box (various designs) 
• 1 Olivia DVD (various titles) 
• 1 Olivia sticker sheet 
• 1 Olivia Kaleidoscope

HOW TO ENTER

Leave one or more comments below this post.   Contest ends May 31, 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.

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Olivia the Pig @KidtoonFilms #GIVEAWAY http://tinyurl.com/3cld3eo #kids #movie #family #olivia #pig #toys #books #DVD RT 2 #WIN

About Kidtoons.com 

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 theater locations near you 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. 

FTC Disclosure: Kidtoon Films has provided the prizes for this giveaway.  However, 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.

CyberDefender LiveTech Fully-Loaded PC GIVEAWAY Contest for Busy Parents - Ends 5/31/11

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Details below, Contest Ends 5/31/2011

MommyBlogExpert posts about family and hi tech appear on this blog frequently, including everything from Parent Guide to Help Kids Get the Most out of Technology to What My Kids Did to my Computer for April Fool's Day, and most recently, Tech Gadgets Gift Trend for Mothers Day. 

Nowadays, it seems we just can't get enough of technology, either us parents or our children.  Problem is, I know a lot of moms and dads like me who are getting pretty lax about using the very technology we depend on without properly maintaining it.  For sure I’m expert about procrastinating on things like updating my software whenever new versions come out and making sure that my virus protection is renewed in a timely fashion before it expires.  
My son has loved computers since he was a toddler-- he's now a teen
1999 Vintage Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

I hate to admit it, but I’m even lazy about doing something as simple as backing up my hard drive regularly.  In fact, I’ve spent over a thousand dollars professionally recovering data and precious personal photos just for the last two times my computer has crashed!

If you’re like me and you permit your kids to use the home computer, you’ve probably also noticed that things tend to get even more aggravating.  As soon as the children start downloading like crazy, in the blink of an eye that once speedy family PC is crawling like a tortoise across the desert.  Even if you have security software installed, your personal computer is running so slow that you feel like screaming at it.

Good thing there’s a new contest that can actually help you vent all this annoying computer stuff plus possibly win a really great prize that any mom or dad, can really use -- a brand new laptop loaded with CyberDefender security software that includes expert help from their LiveTech service to set it up when it arrives.  

How To Enter

To enter this contest, just visit the CyberDefender Facebook page and tell them your technology frustration story. Write about anything you feel like, such as problems setting up, downloading images or figuring out how to use your new iPad.  Alternately, you can tell it your story visually by snapping some digital pictures of you and your kids with your old tired and infected PC and posting them. Be creative, be funny and your chances of winning are even better.  Contest results are final, must be over 18 to enter. Please see terms and conditions before entering.

CyberDefender is a one-stop solution for multi-tasking moms  and dads with PC problems. The company’s remote tech support service, LiveTech, can help with any PC-related issues, home networks or connected devices, from system slowdown to malware removal or even helping sync data and music between computers and smartphones.

Finally, an end to all that tech frustration so you can enjoy more quality family time with your kids!  What have you got to lose? Enter this contest, already!

Click HERE to WIN a New Laptop

Good Luck!

FTC Disclosure:  I disclose that I earned a gift card from CyberDefender for writing about this giveaway.  However, the opinions expressed are my own.  I did not receive any other compensation related to 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.