The Dragon Pearl Kids Movie Review Now on VOD View on Demand, DVD and Blu-ray

Movies

What happens when two kids -- a boy and a girl from two different cultures who think they're destined for a boring vacation -- meet up with each other on a trip to an archaeology dig in China with each of their parents? That's the premise of The Dragon Pearl (2011), a family adventure mystery just released on VOD View on Demand and DVD and Blu-ray exclusively available now at Walmart with broader availability on DVD/Blu-ray on August 20, 2013.

Viewers will quickly learn this film turns out to be anything but an unexciting ho-hum sojourn. From Ketchup Entertainment, this picture stars Irish actor Sam Neill who Jurassic Park fans will likely recognize. The girl (Ling) and boy (Josh) are played by Li Lin Jin and Louis Corbett, respectively. 

As the adventure unfolds the two curious young teens find themselves in a mystical temple. According to an ancient legend this mythical Chinese dragon needs its life force, emanating by a sacred pearl hidden somewhere deep inside a dark and secret chamer. It's up to the youngsters, against the better judgement of their parents, to fight evil to find regain control over the magical pearl and then return it to who it really belongs to.

Watch this clip to see why this film is so enchanting and magical...

 

The Dragon Pearl has a run time of 94 minutes and is rated PG; in English with Closed Captions. Parental Guidance is suggested since this movie involves adventure adventure and perio that may not be suitable for younger children. Now on Blu-ray and DVD + Vudu, exclusively at Walmart instore and online for $14.96 (List price $26.99).  For more information visit Ketchup Entertainment.

FTC Disclosure: I received the movie featured to facilitate this review. I did not receive any payment or other compensation 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.

Teenager Summer Bucket List Teen Tuesday Post by Rebecca Elspas

Teen Tuesday

by Rebecca Elspas, Teen Blogger

We all know that one day every student looks forward to, counts down, and cannot wait to happen. THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Mine, June 11^th, was the best day ever, walking out of my crazy hard chemistry final screaming “I’m done! No more pencils no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks!” (Creds to Alice Cooper).

Me celebrating school's out, MommyBlogExpert.com

I said my goodbyes and hit the road to an entire two months of freedom, waking up whenever, going wherever I want with my friends, and finally getting a chance to do stuff I’ve always wanted to. So I let my inner OCD choose how to organize my summer. (I’m not the most organized person normally).

Recalling the movie The Bucket List from 2007, I felt like it was such a good idea to make one, but for summer, that I got to work right away. Pinterest helped me here. I finally made a board in my empty Pinterest account, naming it Summer 2013 Bucket List. You can check it out here.

With things like shop at a flea market, make a rainbow cake, get super flexible, have a glitter fight, a campfire cookout, and hiking somewhere really far up, just to name a few, I am steadily repining more and more fun ideas. I actually am so determined to do all of them! Already got a couple down.

Crushed it.

Shoutout to Kim Kardashian’s newborn!

Like my seaweed hairdo?, MommyBlogExpert.com

Comment & Connect
Have a question for me? Want to share what's on your own bucket list this summer? Please leave a comment -- I look forward to hearing from you. You're invited to stay in touch with me, too, by following me on Twitter @RebElspas and on Pinterest.

FTC Disclosure: No payment or other compensation was exchanged in association 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.

Rebecca Elspas, Daughter of MommyBlogExpert, to Write Weekly Teen Tuesday Column

Staff Addition

I'm so excited to announce that my daughter Rebecca has joined me here at Mommy Blog Expert as Teen Tuesday Columnist. Beginning today you can look forward to an entertaining weekly blogpost -- unedited by her Mom -- geared toward teenagers straight from the laptop of this promising and talented teen blogger every Tuesday. 

Please join me in welcoming her as a regular contributor to this blog!

Mom & Daughter at a recent charity event, MommyBlogExpert.com

FTC Disclosure: No payment or other compensation was exchanged in association 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.

GreenPan Fry Pan Eco Cookware Review

Housewares

GreenPan Eco-Friendly Pan

Reacting to consumer concerns over pots, pans and other cookware made with toxic materials GreenPan launched a new product concept in 2007. Today, the company offers an extensive line of cookware, bakeware and small electrical appliances that are eco-friendly and free of harmful chemicals such as PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), PFOA (Perflueoroctoanoic acid also known as C8) and lead.

Frying Talapia Fish in my GreenPan

MBE partnered with GreenPan, post contains affiliate links

I've owned a GreenPan Signature Edition Fry Pan for more than a year and cook with it often including when developing new recipes like Talapia Mexican Fiesta for this blog. So I have first-hand experience cooking with this quality product designed in Belgium which features a truly nonstick surface.  What's more is that all the company's offerings are manufactured from 100 percent up-cycled aluminum and steel which is really important to me since I'm striving to attain as green a lifestyle as possible for my family.

So, when the brand offered MommyBlogExpert the opportunity to host a Lima GreenPan Fry Pan Giveaway it was easy to say yes. Read on for details on the prize up for grabs and how you can enter to win it just by leaving a comment on this post.

8" Lima GreenPan Fry Pan
GIVEAWAY

$19.99 Value
Ends 7/17/13

Image provided by GreenPan

This quality eco-friendly 8" GreenPan fry pan features

• Thermolon non-stick mineral based interior
• Heat resistant up to 450 degrees F
• Upcycled aluminum pan and upcycled stainless steel handle
• PTFE and PFOA free
• Hand washable
• Made in China

How To Enter

Just leave a comment(s) below this post and you're entered. Contest ends July 17, 2013 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. One winner will receive the 8" Lima GreenPan Fry Pan described. Winner will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize. 

Required (Mandatory) Entry

Simply leave a comment below this blogpost saying why you'd like 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 @mommyblogexpert on Pinterest

4. Follow @GreenPan on Twitter

5. Like @GreenPan on Facebook
6. Follow @GreenPan on Pinterest

***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.

Tweet to copy and paste:

I entered to WIN the GreenPan Fry Pan Giveaway - You can too until 7/17 #eco #safe #cooking http://tinyurl.com/n52u5bk

More Family-Friendly
Mommy Blog Expert Giveaways

We participate in Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that allows our site to earn a bit of compensation for including referral links (at no extra cost to consumers) within our posts to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

FTC Disclosure: GreenPan is providing the prize and shipping for this giveaway. MommyBlogExpert received no payment or other compensation for this post and thoughts 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.

Father's Day Remembering My Late Daddy With Fond Memories Of His Tomato Garden

Celebrations

This morning I was working out in my organic garden staking my tomato plants. It prompted me to think back and remember how I used to help my own father with his vegetable patch back in the 1960s. In fact, when I was a little girl I "helped" my dad by weeding his garden...turned out I'd pulled up all the tomato plants he had transplanted earlier that day! Luckily my Daddy forgave me. As I grew up, I have many fond memories of working beside him to tend his precious tomato plants and harvesting the ripe red fruit.

My Daddy & us kids (Janis in Green Suit), MommyBlogExpert.com

Even now as a mom with a husband and children of my own, it's overpowering. If there's one thing that brings back the memory of my Daddy more than anything else: it's the strong scent of the tomato plant leaves that remains on your hands after working with them. Those of you who also grow vegetables will know that familiar smell I'm talking about.

Tomato Plant & Cherry Tomatoes, MommyBlogExpert.com

My father passed away years ago -- and not a day goes by when I don't miss him. Yet, today I also am able to reap some joy prompted by that familiar tomato vine fragrance, remembering and honoring my beloved Dad through sharing in a hobby that I know he also loved.

Each of has a father now or had one who is now in heaven and today's the perfect day to show how much he has enhanced your life. What special memories do you have of your own Daddy? Please share by leaving a comment below this post.

Happy Father's Day

to Every Father

FTC Disclosure: I 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.