Kids Movie Review Happy Feet 2

Movie Review

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Like other sequels to recently animated films for kids such as Kung Fu Panda 2 from DreamWorks and The Weinstein Company's Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil, Happy Feet Two, the latest family-friendly production now being offered on Blu-Ray and DVD from Warner Bros. tries hard to live up to its original predecessor.




Common to all three films this one succeeds with an engaging tale and double-story lines that connect moms and dads with our kids. Similar to the competing studios animated 3D features, animals take on human like personalities in Happy Feet Two to deal with people problems and real life challenges – and lessons that children can learn from.




Happy Feet Two picks up -- how else, but happily complete with tap dancing penguins -- where the first movie's lovable and funny characters of the black and white and two-footed persuasion left off. A cast of entertaining penguins along with other arctic creature voices return in the sequel with world-class talents like Robin Williams who needs practically no introduction to multiple generations of viewers giving his all in the role of convincing Ramon Lovelace.



To jazz things up and add to the fun for all ages in part two of this silly and chilly saga some other leading men have joined the Happy Feet acting troupe. These include none other than Brad Pitt and Matt Damon who are the voices of Will the Krill and sidekick Bill the Krill respectively. This was obviously a wise move on the studio's part to incorporate these two award-winning blockbuster actors into the picture's mix because they both resonate well with parents -- especially moms -- and some younger grandparents of today's youth.




Following the highly successful Oscar-winning cartoon original movie Happy Feet which grossed $42 million during its initial three days at the box office back in 2006, Happy Feet Two was released in theaters for the 2011 holidays. Now to the delight of families including mine, it has just been released on Blu-ray and DVD for home viewing. 

The new release as of March 13, 2012 is available online and in-store in three formats
  • Happy Feet Two UltraViolet Digital
  • Happy Feet Two Blu-ray  + UltraViolet Digital Combo
  • Happy Feet Two Blu-ray 3D + UltraViolet Digital Combo 
Additionally there is now a Happy Feet Two iTunes Movie App app that’s worth checking out and downloading, too.

The best news is that you should read on so that you can enter to win the Happy Feet Two Blu-ray 3D - DVD Combo that Mommy Blog Expert is giving away to one lucky winner!



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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Power of Youth Video Contest for Teens, 5 iPad Prizes - Ends April 27

Contest 
Teen Video Competition



I've written before about the importance of teen driving safety education and parental involvement with adolescents. Morally as a professional blogger and personally as a mother of four teens -- Girl, Girl, Boy Triplets plus a son just one year older who will be getting his driver's license soon -- I feel there's something else that is a true public service to share with every American family. All MBE readers who have teens are invited to join me in encouraging your teenage kids to enter the 2012 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Power of You(th) Video Contest.

My Teens Have Attitudes, Doesn't Every Kid at This Stage?
Like all concerned moms and dads, I can't agree more with MADD that underage drinking is not only not cool, it can be downright deadly.  That said, in alignment with this national nonprofit group, I am hoping that teens across America will actively engage in the conversation by participating in the organization's fun and equally informative video contest. 

"The Power of You(th) is the power you hold to save some of the 6,000 lives that are lost each year because of underage drinking," explains MADD. "We invite teens to take a stand and create a short video that encourages peers to avoid drinking alcohol and to never even get in a car as a passenger with someone who's been drinking."  

Great Prizes: An iPad Plus a Trip to Dallas For Each of 5 Finalists
Each of five finalists will win a new iPad. These winners also get an all-expense paid trip for themselves and one guardian to Dallas in June 2012 for the Teen Influencer Summit to help create a national initiative. As a member of MADD's National Teen Influencer Group comprised of young people from all over America they'll be part of a collective making a real difference by influencing their friends and making an impact in their schools, homes and communities.

The Grand Prize Winner will also receive an all-expense paid trip for himself/herself and one guardian to Washington D.C. for MADD’s National Conference in September 2012.

Join Me in Working Together To Help STOP Underage Drinking & Driving

MADD Power of You(th) 
Teen Video Contest
Submissions due by April 27, 2012
Entry Details  HERE
 
There's another opportunity for our kids to help counter the unfortunate reality that 1 in 5 teens indulge in binge drinking.

Teens -- even those not interested in entering the current video contest -- can also do something else very positive for themselves and their friends. How? Teens can easily take a stand by signing pledges via the MADD Power of You(th) Facebook Page to not drink before age 21 and to never ride in a car with someone who’s been drinking. Kids can also enter to win NFL prizes by drafting friends to follow their leads and also sign pledges on that page.

The Power of You(th) Teen community outreach program is orchestrated by nonprofit Mothers Against Drunk Driving and is made possible by national presenting sponsor State Farm


Madd.org
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Founded by Candy Lightner, a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver who had three prior drunk driving convictions, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. In addition to the important task of educating and influencing lawmakers, parents, teens and the general public, MADD is one of the largest victim services organizations in the U.S. providing support to drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and via their hotline at 877-MADD-HELP.  Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 877-ASK-MADD.

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Twitter Party List for This Week March 12-17 With Great Prizes for Women & Moms

Twitter Parties



Updated 3/16/12

Here's the list of Twitter parties for the week of March 12 - March 18 that might appeal to moms and women. Lots of Twitter parties are already on this week's calendar offering family-friendly prizes. Check back frequently so you don't miss updates and additions to this list as the week goes on. Be the first to know when next week's Twitter Party schedule comes out by subscribing to MommyBlogExpert.

Twitter Party Schedule This Week

THIS WEEK

All parties start on the date and time indicated and are one hour in duration unless otherwise indicated.

Monday, March 12

Mushroom Channel Twitter Party hosted by @ResourcefulMom at 8 pm EST. Nine winners will each receive a prize pack valued at $80, including a $50 Visa Gift Card for shopping.  RSVP

You're invited to attend the TCBY Frozen Yogurt Twitter Party at 8 pm EST. Prizes: 4 Walmart gift cards (2 valued at $25, 1 at $50 and 1 at $100). #TCBYGrocery #cbias  RSVP 

#NappingDay Twitter Party 9 pm EST hosted by @DelightfulToni and sponsored by @Protect_A_Bed. More than $300 worth of prizes to be given away. RSVP

9 pm EST #TMOMDisney Twitter Party to talk cruises at 9 pm EST. Hosted by @TravelingMoms Prizes: 2 surprise bags including a Disney Cruise Lines canvas tote bag, Mickey and Goofy pirate hats, a Disney Dream blanket, character beach towel, and more.


Tuesday, March 13

Don't miss the #GoGreenNGiggle Twitter Party that @notinsanemom is hosting at 1 pm EST. Prizes:  $25 Walmart gift cards (3 winners) and $100 Walmart GC (grand prize).
 
Join @MomItForward for @McDonalds #gno Twitter Party on nutritious fun at 9 pm EST #McDonalds. 5 “Happy Meal Chefs” Prize Packs valued at approx $50 each that include a $10 McDonald’s Arch Card, a McDonald’s apron and chef hat, an apple kitchen timer, and two McDonald’s 2012 London Olympics t-shirts.  RSVP

Join @ticlr and @AudreyMcClellan  for the first #ticlrparty Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Great prizes will be given away.


Attend the Brands to Bloggers #BlogWest Twitter Party at 10 pm EST/7 pm PST. Assorted family-friendly prizes including $450 beauty prize pack, Medela Breast Pump & BlogWest & ShesConnected Conference tix. RSVP

 
Wednesday, March 14

You're invited to the International Delight St. Patty's Twitter Party at 1 pm EST. To participate tweet #inluck & follow @indelight. Prizes.

Come to the #SaveYourClothes @MySmiley360 Twitter Party at 9 pm EST. Prizes to be given away: Four (4) $100 Amazon Gift Cards. RSVP

Join @MomItForward for the @PBSKids Girls' Night Out #gno Twitter Party on educational games on the go at 9 pm EST. Party favors: 10 lucky winners will receive a DVD, PBS KIDS totebag, DT collectible figurine, and assorted stickers #PBSKIDS RSVP


Thursday, March 15

Join this Colorful Twitter Party with Olympic Paint (@InspiredColor) and @TheMotherhood at 2 pm EST. FIVE (5) winners during party randomly selected from correct answers to trivia questions and will each receive a can of Olympic Paint in their choice of color #SpringColor Details


Indulge yourself at the @SmartmomTweets #smartmomsplurge Twitter Party at 8 pm EST. $1000 worth of Prizes: A Kindle Fire, Dooney & Bourke bag and more. RSVP

The #AllYouCFK Twitter Party at 9 pm EST to learn about giving back via coupons.
Prizes include three $25 Walmart Gift Cards & one $100 Walmart GC. RSVP


Friday, March 16

Chatting about smartphone shopping apps, mobile shopping and more with @theonlinemom and co-host @RobynsWorld at 3 pm EST. You'll have a chance to win a Spectrum LG Smartphone & $125 Verizon Gift Card or a Verizon Insider Swag Bag. #VZWbuzz RSVP

Join the @eyedews Twitter Party at 4 pm EST. Of course there will be multiple fab prizes like wine charms, fashion accessories and more. #DateWithEyedews Details


Coming Soon

Monday, March 19

Another Melissa and Doug Twitter Party at 9 pm EST with special guest Melissa. Sponsored by @MelissaandDoug with prizes. #mdparty RSVP

Join the #TravelinStyle Twitter party hosted by @BabyCargo, @CitrusLane, and @ThePeninsulaNYC and organized by @TrumpetingMedia 8:30 pm EST. RSVP


Tuesday, March 20
You're invited to the two hour @Freschetta Rally for Real Pizza #PizzaRally Twitter Party 7 – 9 pm EST.  @MomSpark is hosting and prizes include 35 giveaways including the 10 chances to win Freschetta Pizza for a Year #PizzaRally. There's also a week-long Twitter event going too for the chance to win even more. Details


Tuesday, March 27

Via @MamaSarahJane Midnight Velvet Fabulous Twitter Party w/PRIZES at 8 pm EST. RSVP by tweeting "RSVP @ShopMV #MVFabLooks Twitter Party"

Thursday, March 29

Join the Eggsciting @Smarties Easter Twitter Party at 7 pm EST with @LizatSmarties and hostess @SweepsMama. Prizes: Smarties candies for spring #HopOnSmarties  RSVP


Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. If you'd like to add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar please email janis at janiselspas dot com with Twitter Party in the subject line & including all the details and links in the body of your message. 

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2012 Woofstock 90210 - Free Beverly Hills Family Outdoor Dog Festival, Sunday March 11

Family Event

 

Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills, California will once again be going to the dogs on Sunday, March 11. That's because it's time for 2012 Woofstock 90210, a free and fun annual outdoor all day event. Best news of all: You're invited to bring your well-mannered dog along to enjoy all the festivities with you.
Celebrating Woofstock 90210 - Our beloved Boxer wearing the clown costume I made him
There will be a parade of dogs in costume. Also loads of booths (40+ according to official literature) selling dog merchandise, including some giving away dog treat and dog food samples and other canine goodies for our four legged friends. Plus food trucks will be selling food and drinks for hungry humans. Various groups will be offering pet adoptions on site, too. And, to top it all off, there will be pet related entertainment throughout the day.

My kids and I have been to this event in years past and we'll be there on Sunday. It really is a wonderful thing to do with children, especially animal loving kids. For sure, you and your kids will likely see more different breeds, sizes and colors of dogs than you ever imagined!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sunday, March 11
11 am - 4 pm
Roxbury Park, AKA "Wiggly Field"
471 Roxbury Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
FREE Admission

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Toyota Hosts Huge Giveaway of New Vehicles & Grants for U.S. Non-Profits, Submit Applications 3/12

Community


This past holiday season Toyota, a committed corporate giver, sponsored the highly successful Prius v Toys for Tots program. In their latest effort in continuing to give back to the community, this automaker is giving away 2012 cars, mini vans, and trucks to 501(c)(3) non-profits across America every day over the course of more than three months through it's 100 Cars for Good Facebook Page.

Thank You, Toyota for All You Do in Our Community
Qualified American charities are invited to submit applications starting March 12, 2012 for a chance to receive a Toyota vehicle. Ultimately, each of 100 deserving organizations will win the Toyota car or truck of their choice from those vehicles that are being offered. The other 400 runners up in the contest will each earn grants for their charitable groups.

If you know of a worthy non-profit, let them know about this opportunity right away. If you yourself represent a charity interested in this special Toyota program, it's highly recommended that you apply quickly on Monday, March 12 -- the sooner the better. That's because Toyota is only accepting a limited number of submissions before they stop accepting new applicants.

A new 2012 Prius v is one of the vehicles non-profits can win
From the pool of non-profits that apply, philanthropic experts will pick 500 finalists. Then, the public will have a chance to vote for one of five organizations daily to win a vehicle for 100 consecutive days. 

No finalist will go away empty handed as the other four daily runners up each will receive $1000 grants.  More information on how to apply and details on how the giveaway works can be found here.

I hope to see as many non-profit organizations participating in this Toyota community outreach program as possible.

Good Luck to All
Non-Profits Applying!


About Toyota and Community Engagement
Toyota is involved in a variety of way to give back to worthy communities across America. In addition to their charitable efforts, they are involved in other types of outreach programs such as supporting education for youth.


Toyota is involved in community in other ways such as supporting U.S. education
Comments Encouraged
If you apply to Toyota on behalf of your organization, please come back and leave a comment on this MommyBlogExpert post and feel free to leave a link to your non-profit so we can spread the word about the good your group is doing.

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