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The Three Stooges Out on DVD NOW!

2012-07-30T09:51:00.001-05:00

The Three Stooges

Available on DVD: July 17th
Rated: PG

Synopsis: The Farrelly Bros. (There’s Something About Mary, Dumb & Dumber) bring back a beloved classic comedy act with THE THREE STOOGES, a contemporary take on America’s favorite trio of boneheads coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download July 17 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”), Chris Diamantopoulos (“24”) and Will Sasso (“MADTV”) portray the troika of knuckleheads in three hysterical misadventures.

Left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, newborns Moe (Diamantopoulos), Larry (Hayes), and Curly (Sasso) grow up finger-poking, nyuk-nyuk-nyuking and woo-wooing their way to uncharted levels of knuckleheaded misadventure. Now, out to save their childhood home, only The Three Stooges could become embroiled with an oddball murder plot…while stumbling into starring roles in a phenomenally successful TV reality show.

My husband is a HUGE fan of the 3 Stooges, so when I heard about the movie, I HAD TO HAVE IT! My DVD is loaded with old 3 Stooges episodes because whenever there's a show on, he tapes it. My daughter even gets a kick out of watching them with him!

Personally, the movie was a bit much for me to take in as I, too, was a huge fan of the Three Stooges. It was an iconic show what will go down in history as the Kings of Slapstick comedy. The Farrelly Bros had big shoes to fill taking on this movie, which I think they did a decent job in doing. I had no idea what to expect, but with a supporting crew that included Larry David (“Seinfeld”), Jane Lynch (“Glee”), Sofia Vergara (“Modern Family”) and Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls), could they really go wrong???

It was a good take on The Three Stooges modernized...it was funny and clever. I still can't tell you which Stooge I like more, but it was an entertaining movie that brought back the outrageous stunts and essence of the humor of the Three Stooges!

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I received the DVD for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here.

Try the NEW Carmex Sticks-Pomegranate Flavor...It's a Giveaway!!

2012-07-27T18:35:00.000-05:00

Carmex, a brand you’ve come to trust with keeping your lips nice and moist for over 70 years has done it again… they are now making your skin happy! Keep your lips nice and smooth with Carmex Sticks! Made with an ultra-moisturizing formula w/SPF-15 Water Resistant Sunscreen, the Carmex Sticks come in 6 different flavors: Original, Cherry, Strawberrry, Vanilla, Lime Twist, and...

with summer upon us, what better time that to try out a NEW Carmex product! They are now introducing a Pomegranate Flavor! We had the opportunity to try the NEW Pomegranate Flavor out (as well as our usual favorites). While my husband may not be into the "fruity" flavors... I SURE AM...as well as my little "mini me" daughter! We liked the NEW Pomegranate flavor and put that as one of our favorites (as well as Strawberry and Cherry)! My 3 year old was more concerned about trying to lick it, lol as he knew it was supposed to go on your lips, but he just couldn't stop trying to lick the Carmex stick!

WIN IT NOW- 1 lucky The King’s Court IV reader will win a Carmex Prize pack {includes a cute Carmex Tote Bag, and each of the 6 flavors of Carmex Sticks- Original, Cherry, Strawberry, Vanilla, Lime Twist and Pomegranate}.

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This giveaway ends 10:00pm CST on Saturday, August 4, 2012. I'll use Random.org to select the winners, who will be notified by email and listed on this site. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. US residents only.

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this giveaway. I received the products for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items.

Winner-Disney Junior Subscription

2012-07-26T10:00:00.000-05:00

Our winner for the Disney Junior Subscription Giveaway!
is...

Charity and John Primabee@

Congratulations!!

If any of the winners do not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.

What's Cooking Wednesday {7/25/12}

2012-07-24T18:00:00.000-05:00

The King's Court IV and Turning The Clock Back have teamed up to create…What's Cooking Wednesday (feel free to grab the button from my right sidebar!) Please join me in welcoming our NEW co-host Confessions of an Overworked Mom!!!

This is your chance to showcase your recipes each and every week! Just to make things even sweeter— each week, post your fabulous recipes for the opportunity to have your recipe featured on What's Cooking Wednesday the following week!!

Our Featured Recipe This Week is:

Fresh Strawberry Jam(by The Mandatory Mooch)— stop by and say hello!

We encourage you to stop by other blogs and their recipes! Feel free to leave comments for your fellow bloggers too… we just love comments! Also, please DO NOT post your main blog page here, POST RECIPE LINKS ONLY!

What Fun...It's a Cadbury Ice Cream Bars High Tea Party!

2012-07-24T08:59:00.001-05:00

Over the weekend, we had the opportunity to hose a wonderful "High Tea" party! Some of the girls in the family got together and had a cute time playing dress up in hats, while enjoying some DELICIOUS ice cream! Our party pack included: Cadbury Ice Cream Bars by Blue Bunny, coupons, cute little Tea Sets, and gorgeous Fascinator Hats!!!

I must admit, it was hard as heck keeping both the kids and myself out of the ice cream while waiting for the party date to arrive! Those Carmello Bars had my name written all over them!

Check out these cute tea sets...

Here are some of us out posing in our cute hats...

And the highlight of the party...

Check out the various flavors available...
Cadbury Double Chocolate Ice Cream Bars- Creamy Blue Bunny chocolate ice cream dipped in thick, rich Cadbury milk chocolaty coating. 8 bars per box.

Cadbury Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bars- Creamy Blue Bunny vanilla ice cream dipped in a thick, rich Cadbury milk chocolaty coating with almond pieces. 8 bars per box.

Cadbury Caramello Ice Cream Bars- Creamy Blue Bunny vanilla ice cream swirled with caramel sauce all dipped in thick, rich Cadbury milk chocolaty coating. 8 bars per box.

Cadbury Vanilla Chocolate Ice Cream Bars- Creamy Blue Bunny vanilla ice cream dipped in a thick rich Cadbury milk chocolaty coating. 8 bars per box.

Cadbury Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bar- Creamy Blue Bunny vanilla ice cream dipped in thick, rich Cadbury milk chocolaty coating and almond pieces.

Here is a fun craft that you could also do with the kids... decorate her own Fascinator Hat! Here are the directions...

Create Your Own Fascinator

Feathers
Construction Paper
Scissors
Glue
Jewels
String
Package of Barrettes
Hot Glue Gun

Take a barrette and using the craft supplies, create your own over the top, crazy hat using the hot glue gun!!

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I received a party pack for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here.

Follow My NEW Site King-Size Savings on Facebook & Enter to Win a $15 Target Gift Card-ENDS SATURDAY!

2012-07-24T08:57:00.003-05:00

Don't MISS a DEAL! Be sure to follow along and like my NEW site along at King-Size Savings on Facebook!

Also, while you're there, enter to WIN a $15 Target Gift Card (4 WINNERS)! HURRY as this giveaway ends Saturday, July 28th!

Check Out the NEW Series: Captain McFinn and Friends #AntiBullying

2012-07-20T12:36:00.001-05:00

Bullying has become a huge epidemic across the country and is an important topic that should be discussed in every household. Treating each other with respect and having the courage to stand up to people when they are doing wrong are values that are lacking in society. It's important that we start teaching our children at a young age the signs of bullying and how to react to such behavior. Parental involvement and structure can help kids enormously. If we know better, we do better. That's where Captain McFinn and Friends come in handy...

Hot off the presses...

Meet Captain McFinn and Friends, an original, innovative, and educational book series designed to promote kindness and friendship for children ages 4-8. Children, parents, teachers, school administrators, and camp staff will all enjoy and benefit from this collection of books and activities which includes 3 hard and soft cover books, an activity book, sing-a-long music CD composed by award-winning songwriter Terry Sampson, and educational materials for teachers, parents and the classroom. eBooks for NOOK, iBook, Kindle and mobile and tablet applications for Android and Apple’s iOS platforms will also be available for back-to-school.

‘Be a Buddy, Not a Bully’ is the underlying theme of this book series. According to the National Association of Elementary School Principals, bullying has become a national epidemic with an estimated 18 million children in the U.S. being bulliedeach year; negative feelings from being bullied account for 3 million student absences each month. Educators agree it is critical to educate kids about anti-bullying when they are young to discourage this negative trend.

The entire Captain McFinn and Friends series is available online at www.captainmcfinn.com, and also at the major online retailers www.amazon.com andwww.barnesandnoble.com. The retail prices for the hard cover books are $17.99 and the soft cover books are priced at $9.99. The music CD retail price is $9.99 and the activity book costs $5.99.

And it gets even better...

Beginning in the fall, Captain McFinn will introduce S.H.A.R.K. Patrol, an anti-bullying educational program for teachers to educate K-3 students how to recognize bullying, and protect themselves and others against it. S.H.A.R.K. (Students Help Achieve Respect and Kindness) Patrol was developed by accredited educators to prevent bullying by reinforcing positive behavior. The program offers educators tools for themselves, students and parents, such as storybooks, complete lesson plans, puppets, sing-a-long CD, posters, stickers and more. Items will be sold as a complete kit or separately; perfect for any district or classroom budget.

I had the opportunity to check out Captain McFinn and Friends! I received the...Come Along with The Friend-Ship Band CD with 14 cute and fun songs, the books: The Rock, Coral Rose and The Legend of Captain McFinn and Friends, PLUS the Finn-tastic Activity Book (w/stickers)! The kids really enjoyed these books... they have bright and fun colors, cute characters, and a great message. My daughter got a kick out of reading the books to my son (although we read them in parts... my 3 year old can't sit still too long). The best part about the books (besides the lessons in helping people and being nice to people), was that at the end of each book, they include some fun and educational facts. They enjoyed the activity book and stickers too. Their favorite book? It was... ROCK! Be sure to check out the Captain McFinn and Friends series for yourself, it makes a great gift for kids of all ages!

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I received the book set for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure DVD

2012-07-18T09:37:00.002-05:00

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure DVD

Available on DVD: July 31st

¡Vámonos! It's time for a Fantastic Gymnastics adventure with Dora, plus two other journeys too! First, when Dora receives a special Rainbow Ribbon, she learns that she is going to start the Big Gymnastics Show! But when Swiper swipes her special ribbon, Dora and Boots need your help on a gymnastics-filled adventure to get it back! Help them balance-beam walk over Crocodile Lake, trampoline jump through the Flowery Garden, and swing on rings to make it to the gym in time to start the show! The adventures continue when Dora, Boots and you help Pinto the Pony in a Big Horse Show and Swiper get his favorite things back. It's a DVD full of excellent adventures! ¡Fantástico!

Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure Episode Synopses:

Dora’s Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure: Dora and Boots are practicing for the Fantastic Gymnastics Show when Dora gets a special delivery – a beautiful rainbow ribbon. This means Dora gets to start the Big Gymnastics Show with her ribbon dance! But Swiper comes in and steals the ribbon soDora and Boots set out on an adventure to get the ribbon back in time for the show.

A Ribbon for Pinto: Pinto is really excited about the Big Horse Show and he’d like to win his very first blue prize ribbon. Dora, Boots, and Pinto are taking a train to the show, but the train breaks down and they worry they won’t be able to make it!

Swiper’s Favorite Things: Swiper is packing all of his favorite things for a sleepover at his Grandma’s House — his pajama trunk, his favorite puppy book, and his very special funny bunny. Just as he is about to leave, a big wind gust comes in and blows everything away! Dora and Swiper journey to Crocodile Lake, through the Jumbled Trees, and race to Strawberry Hill to get Swiper’s favorite things back.

Dora is a classic television show... an oldie but goodie. It's a television show that seems to never get boring... Dora continues to entertain children with great lessons, catchy music, and offers lots of places to explore! My 3 year old son seems to be fascinated with Swiper... even calls my daughter Swiper when she sometimes takes things from him (go figure!), so needless to say, the Swiper's Favorite Things episode was my son's favorite!

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure DVD will be available in stores nationwide including Target and Walmart, as well as online at Amazon.

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I received the DVD for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here.

What's Cooking Wednesday {7/18/12}

2012-07-17T22:05:00.001-05:00

Our Featured Recipe This Week is:

Apricot Jam (by MJ's Kitchen)— stop by and say hello!

Winner-Crayola Summer Fun Gift Pack

2012-07-17T09:24:00.000-05:00

Our winner for the Crayola Summer Fun Gift Pack Giveaway!
is...

Madeline Brubaker madelinebrubaker @

Congratulations!!

If any of the winners do not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.

Disney Junior Magazine Review & Giveaway!

2012-07-14T10:32:00.000-05:00

Disney Junior Magazine

Target Age: Kids ages 3 – 5

Subscription Price: 8 issues for $29.92 at www.disneymags.com

Cover Price: $4.99

Disney Junior magazine is full of magical stories and activities that are all about friendship. With 42
pages featuring Mickey, Handy Manny, and many other familiar Disney pals, children can play games,
solve puzzles, and learn about helping, celebrating, and sharing!

The following are featured in the magazine: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Little Einsteins, Special Agent Oso and Jungle Junction!

What kid doesn't watch Disney Junior? It's a trusted brand, that can be considered a family-favorite across the world. With age-appropriate material, as parents, we can always depend on Disney Junior to provide our children with wholesome and educational material. Now you kids can see their favorite characters both on screen and off in the Disney Junior Magazine! Filled with lots of activities and fun, your kids to enjoy. This is definitely a great addition to any parents artillery of fun and educational tools to use with your children!

WIN IT NOW- 1 lucky The King's Court IV reader will win a 1–year subscription to Disney Junior magazine (8 issues)!

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This giveaway ends 10:00pm CST on Saturday, July 21, 2012. US only entries. I'll use Random.org to select the winners, who will be notified by email and listed on this site. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected.

"Disclosure: I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I received the magazines for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here.

iCarly: The Complete 4th Season Available on DVD NOW!

2012-07-14T10:25:00.000-05:00

iCarly: The Complete 4th Season

Available on DVD: NOW (released on 7/10)

If your child is an iCarly fan, this one's for them! Enjoy episode after episode of iCarly's 4th Season! It's over 200 minutes of pure iCarly, lol!

iCarly: The Complete 4th Season Episode Synopses:
Disc 1:
iDate Sam & Freddie Carly steps in to resolve an argument for Sam and Freddie. Soon Freddie and Sam are coming to Carly for help with every single fight. Now that she’s involved, how can Carly remove herself?

iLost My Mind Carly discovers that Sam has checked herself into a mental hospital, thinking she’s crazy for liking Freddie. Unable to check herself out, how can the gang free Sam before they have to film iCarly?

iCan’t Take It Mrs. Benson discovers Sam and Freddie’s relationship after Gibby, now the subject of Sam’s abuse, concocts a plan to split them up. Will Carly fight for Sam and Freddie, or help Gibby break them up?

iLove You Carly tells Sam and Freddie to try each other’s favorite hobbies. Meanwhile, Spencer bumps into his old babysitter and asks her to dinner. After reverting to their old roles, will they stay together?

iQ Carly tries to impress a new boyfriend by trying to look smarter than she is. Meanwhile, the gang tries to find T-Bo a new place to live after he gets kicked out of the Groovy Smoothie.

iMeet The First Lady A high-level government agency starts to inquire into the iCarly gang after they hack into a secure network to throw Carly’s dad an online birthday party.

iStill Psycho (Two-Part Episode)
Part 1: After receiving word that Nora Dershlit is going to be released from jail, the iCarly kids see what they can do to keep their old captor behind bars. Meanwhile, Mrs. Benson discovers the real T-Bo.
Part 2: The iCarly gang has to find a way to escape from Nora and her crazy parents. When Freddie figures out how to send a message to his mom, will Mrs. Benson get there in time?

Disc 2:
iToe Fat Cakes The gang, minus Carly, takes Sam to the Canadian Fat Cake factory, only to find Sam can’t get back into America. Meanwhile, Carly has trouble in the tub while getting ready for a date.

iBalls After being snubbed in an interview about iCarly, Freddie tries to show his creative side by webcasting iCarly in 3D. Spencer hires an assistant he can’t afford to pay.

iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo Christopher Cane, the actor who plays Rex on Victorious, returns to host an in-depth interview with the stars of iCarly and to show their hilarious bloopers/outtakes.

My daughter LOVE iCarly... she's a huge fan and was so excited to see this on DVD. The DVD was actually pretty funny and I most enjoyed the iBloop2 episode featuring crazy bloopers. My daughter, on the other hand, couldn't narrow down just one episode that she liked... she narrowed down THREE! Her favorites were: iMeet The First Lady ... why else, the First Lady was on there!, iToe Fat Cakes the mere idea of smuggling fat cakes to her was simply HILARIOUS!, and lastly iStill Psycho while the name slightly concerns me, lol, she loved the sword fight... enough said!

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I received the DVD for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here.

What's Cooking Wednesday {7/11/12}

2012-07-10T18:00:00.000-05:00

Our Featured Recipe This Week is:

Basic Deviled Eggs (by Architecture of a Mom)— stop by and say hello!

Crayola Summer Fun Prize Pack Giveaway!

2012-07-08T16:28:00.000-05:00

The entire world is a canvas-especially when you´re a kid! Now, little ones can let their creativity shine as they capture their summer vacation in works of art. Crayola is helping young artists take their imagination on the road this summer with products that are designed to be entertaining and inspiring.

As Crayola helps keep your kids occupied in the backseat this summer, you can enjoy the ride because Crayola Color Wonder products are made to let kids express themselves without making a mess.

With over 10 feet of coloring, the compact Color Wonder On the Go Tiny Tube lets kids tear off a perforated activity page for magical coloring fun at home or on the road. The tube fits in the cup holder of a car and can store the included markers inside, making it a perfect on-the-go activity. Adhesive-backing allows paper to stay in place while coloring so kids can easily create anything imaginable.

Bring your friends on the road with the Disney and Barbie Crayola Color Wonder Mini Coloring Pad and Markers. With more pages than ever, kids will enjoy coloring a variety of pictures featuring some of their favorite characters. These fun coloring pads are also available in mini sizes that are perfect for tucking into a bag and bring them with you wherever you go.
Get back to basics and allow kids to draw what they see outside their car window or daydream and draw whatever they imagine with the Color Wonder Coloring Pad. Kids will be entertained in the back seat with 5 sheets of Color Wonder paper and 2 Color Wonder Markers that only leave a mark on special Color Wonder paper.

Create, erase, and create again with Crayola Dry Erase products that allow kids to unleash their inner artist over and over without carrying around hundreds of sheets of paper.

You’ll be all packed up and ready to go with the Crayola Dry Erase Travel Pack that features a dry erase surface, along with dry erase crayons, an eraser and a sharpener to help sustain hours of fun. Take out the game and activity templates and let kids challenge each other to different games using vibrant, washable markers.
Everyone can get in the game with the Crayola Dry Erase Zany Play that comes with four bullet tip dry erase markers and boards that your family can use to play games like tic-tac-toe, the dot game and mazes.

WIN IT NOW- 1 lucky the King's Court IV reader will win a Crayola Summer Fun Pack {includes: Crayola Color Wonder On the Go Tiny Tubes, Color Wonder Coloring Pad, Color Wonder Barbie Mini Coloring Pad and Markers, Color Wonder Drawing Pad and Markers, Dry Erase Travel Pack, Dry Erase Zany Play, and Princess and the Frog Mess Free Color Wonder Activity Sets}

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This giveaway ends 10:00pm CST on Saturday, July 14, 2012. I'll use Random.org to select the winners, who will be notified by email and listed on this site. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected.

"Disclosure: The Prize pack, information and giveaway have been provided by Crayola through MyBlogSpark." I received the prize pack for participation and review. Disclaimer here.

July Is National Hot Dog Month... Celebrate with French's!

2012-07-06T18:36:00.002-05:00

July Is National Hot Dog Month!!!

Celebrate America’s Birthday with Hot Dogs and America’s #1 Mustard

Did you know that hot dogs and mustard were both introduced in 1904 at the St. Louis Worlds Fair? Ever since that time, hot dogs along with Mustard have been an integral part of America’s family summer celebrations – from ballgames and backyard barbeques to picnics and state fairs. In 1915, French’s Mustard made baseball a permanent part of its heritage by incorporating its name into the iconic red pennant we know today.

Check out these Fun Facts about Hot Dogs and Mustard*:

2.3 billion hot dogs are consumed during National Hot Dog Month which occurs in July
During hot dog season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 7 billion hot dogs are consumed which translates to 818 hot dogs every second during that time period
Mustard is the number one hot-dog topping in America
On July 4th, Americans will enjoy 155 million hot dogs—enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. over five times
Every year, Americans eat an average of 60 hot dogs each
Classic Yellow mustard is 100% natural with zero calories, making it one of the healthiest condiment

Now, check out some fabulous recipes...

KIELBASA & KRAUT HEROES

For barbecues, place this mixture into a heavy foil pan. Cover and heat on grill 15 minutes. Spoon on heroes just before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minute

KIELBASA & KRAUT HEROES
1 tbsp vegetable oil

2 large, red onions, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced

2lbs kielbasa, thickly sliced

2 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained

1 can (12 ounces) beer or non-alcoholic malt beverage

1/2 cup FRENCH’S® Spicy Brown Mustard orFRENCH’S® Horseradish Mustard

1 tbsp. caraway seeds

8 hot dog or hero-style buns

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook 5 minutes or just until tender, stirring often. Remove from skillet.

Add kielbasa to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain off fat. Stir in onions, sauerkraut, beer, mustard and caraway seeds. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Serve in buns. Makes 8 servings

HOT DOG BURRITOS

A quick, easy meal for back-to-school days. To serve for lunch, spoon bean mixture into Thermos®-style containers. Great for serving at picnics, too!

Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 5 min.

HOT DOG BURRITOS

1 (16 oz.) can baked beans

8 frankfurters, sliced

1/3 cup ketchup

2 tbsp. FRENCH’S® Classic Yellow® Mustard

2 tbsp. brown sugar

8 (8 inch) flour tortillas, heated

COMBINE beans, sliced frankfurters, ketchup, mustard and sugar in medium saucepan. Simmer about 5 min. to heat through.

SPOON mixture into tortillas, dividing evenly. Roll up jelly-roll style. Makes 8 servings

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I received coupons for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here.

MIRROR MIRROR on DVD NOW!

2012-07-03T18:30:00.001-05:00

Directed by visionary filmmaker Tarsem Singh (Immortals), MIRROR MIRROR is a visually-spectacular, fresh and funny retelling of the classic Snow White legend. This family comedy features a star-studded cast including Academy Award®-winner Julia Roberts as the evil Queen, breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side)as Snow White, Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as the Prince, and Golden Globe® nominee Nathan Lane as the hapless bungling servant to the Queen. The film also stars Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) as the King and Mare Winningham (Brothers) as Baker Margaret and showcases the stunning costumes from Academy Award®-winning designer Eiko Ishioka (Dracula).

The Blu-ray includes sparkling extras including a behind-the-scenes featurette, a toe-tapping dance-along to the reworked Nina Hart song “I Believe in Love” performed by the film’s Collins that plays over the end credits, interactive digital storybook, deleted scenes and much more.

MIRROR MIRROR tells the story of Snow White (Collins), a princess in exile and the evil Queen (Roberts) who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win her Prince in this magical comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over. The film is produced by Bernie Goldmann (300), Relativity’s Ryan Kavanaugh (The Fighter) and Brett Ratner (Rush Hour franchise). MIRROR MIRROR’S screen story was written by Melisa Wallack, and the screenplay was written by Marc Klein and Jason Keller.

MIRROR MIRROR tells the story of Snow White (Collins), a princess in exile and the evil Queen (Roberts) who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win her Prince in this magical comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over. The film is produced by Bernie Goldmann (300), Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh (The Fighter) and Brett Ratner (Rush Hour franchise). MIRROR MIRROR'S screen story was written by Melisa Wallack, and the screenplay was written by Marc Klein and Jason Keller.

My daughter couldn't wait to see this movie! It's just something about a good/classic fairy tale that gets at any young girl's heart.

Also, check out these cool beauty tips...

One of the world’s most beloved fairy tales takes a hilarious turn in this fresh, exciting film starring Oscar® Winner Julia Roberts. After she spends all her money, an evil enchantress queen (Roberts) schemes to marry a handsome, wealthy prince (The Social Network’s Armie Hammer). There’s just one problem – he’s in love with a beautiful princess, Snow White (Lily Collins, The Blind Side). So, the sinister queen banishes Snow White from her own kingdom! Now, joined by seven rebellious dwarves, Snow White launches an epic battle of good vs. snarky in this funny, magical movie that the whole family will love.

In Mirror Mirror, Queen Clementianna suffers from physical insecurity and takes it upon herself to conjure up different potions to erase the “crinkles” on her face. In this feature, we will suggest different homemade beauty remedies that you can find in your own kitchen cabinet to treat yourself at the comfort of your own home, such as using grapes for those darn wrinkles, green tea for puffy eyes, and a mayonnaise/ banana mix treatment for your hair.

Reduce Those Evil Wrinkles

The queen hated her “crinkles” so she turned to home remedies to help minimize them. We suggest cutting seedless grapes, then crushing them to apply to face and neck. Repeat daily. The antioxidant properties of the grapes remove pesky ‘crinkles!’

Snow White Eyes

Green tea contains antioxidants and placing a damp green tea under each eye can sooth tired eyes and reduce bags and dark circles. Adding cucumber slices or grated potatoes over closed eyes will also reduce puffy-looking skin. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and poof, magically, clear and whiter eyes!

Whiter Teeth
Green tea contains antioxidants and placing a damp green tea under each eye can sooth tired eyes and reduce bags and dark circles. Adding cucumber slices or grated potatoes over closed eyes will also reduce puffy-looking skin. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and poof, magically, clear and whiter eyes!

Shiny Hair

To get Snow White’s shiny and smooth hair, condition your hair by heating a ½ cup of mayonnaise and a mushed banana in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Apply to dry hair and cover with a plastic bag. Leave the mixture on your hair for 20 minutes. Remove the plastic bag and rinse your hair with warm water then shampoo as normal.

Cleansing

Skimmed milk powder makes a great face wash as it gently exfoliates your skin and leaves it soft. This is suitable for all skin types and is likely Snow White’s favorite cleansing method!

What's Cooking Wednesday {7/3/12}

2012-07-03T18:00:00.000-05:00

Happy 4th of July!!!

Our Featured Recipe This Week is:

Red, White, and Blue Gumdrops (by Don't Waste the Crumbs)— stop by and say hello!

Winner- $50 Hard Rock Cafe Gift Card!

2012-07-02T15:01:00.001-05:00

Our winner for the $50 Hard Rock Cafe Gift Card Giveaway!
is...

Erin Cook cookster77@

Congratulations!!

If any of the winners do not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.

“Where Are Mike and Ike?”

2012-06-30T12:22:00.000-05:00

Just Born, Inc., makers of Mike and Ike, need your help to find Mike and Ike and reunite the delicious candy making duo.“Where Are Mike and Ike?” is a social media based contest where participants will be asked a question about the location or activities of Mike or Ike. Participants will be given a link to one of the Mike and Ike social media pages to get a clue that will help them answer their question. Each Tuesday and Friday, a new question will appear on the contest page.

Participants can earn points by answering the questions correctly, sending tweets about the contest, liking the Mike and Ike Facebook page and emailing up to five (5) friends per day requesting that they enter the contest (points are awarded only after the friend participates).

During the contest, participants can view a leader board to see which three players have the highest number of points. After July 11^th, the one (1) participant with the highest number of points will receive an Apple iPod Touch. Four (4) second prize winners will each receive an Apple iPod Shuffle. Fifteen (15) third prize winners will each receive a box of twenty four (24) 1.8 oz bags of Mike and Ike Original Fruits™ and a Mike and Ike t-shirt. In addition, each week there will be a random drawing that will award any of the participants a Mike and Ike t-shirt and a box of twenty four (24) 1.8 oz bags of Mike and Ike Original Fruits.

To Enter: Participants can enter the contest by visiting the Mike and Ike Tumblr page at http://mikeandikebrand.tumblr.com/.

In addition, Mike (formerly of Mike and Ike) also released a hilarious video called Strawberry or Die here.

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I received Mike & Ike candy for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here.

It's a $50 Hard Rock Cafe Gift Card Giveaway!

2012-06-27T19:37:00.001-05:00

Ready to amp it up? Dare your taste buds to dance with the tongue-tantalizing new menu items at HardRock International. Symphonies of new flavors are joining classic fan favorites and "greatest hits" asHard Rock rolls out its rockin´ flavor menu. The new menu, based on three main concepts-fresh is first, legendary is king and "smoking" is back-will treat your palate to a true jam session, Hard Rock style.

Fresh - High-quality, earth-friendly ingredients strike a chord with Hard Rock chefs who are committed to serving the freshest produce and hand-made dressings for every salad, steaks that are nothing less than center-cut, corn-fed and aged for 21 days, and salmon from the immaculate fjords of Norway.

Legendary - Just like the rockers who once owned the memorabilia lining Hard Rock’s walls, the burgers that the Hard Rock serves are nothing short of “legendary”; now, you can enhance your experience and substitute grilled chicken breast for any Legendary Experience menu item.

Smokehouse - Reminiscent of good old-fashioned Southern barbeque, new smokin’ menu items offer unique flavors from a variety of regional Bar-B-Que styles, from the classic pulled pork to the exotic Asian-style “Shang Hi” sandwich.

Get jazzed about a mouthwatering selection of new dishes that have been personally created by Hard Rock’s top chefs and will leave you singing for more!

Feeling fresh ...
Cajun Shrimp & Poached Pear Salad - Spring mix greens tossed with goat cheese crumbles, chopped seasoned bacon and a sweet Dijon pear dressing. Topped with poached pear segments, spicy pecans and grilled sweet Cajun shrimp.

Goat Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwich - Poached chicken with celery and green onions, in a light citrus mayo dressing with Dijon mustard and dill. Served on a toasted hoagie roll topped with spring mix, dried cranberries and goat cheese crumbles.

Shock Top Battered Fish & Chips -Fish battered with a Belgian-style wheat beer with citrus and coriander flavors then served with fries, a citrus spiked tartar sauce and homemade coleslaw.

A little bit smokey ...
Shang Hi Smokehouse Sandwich - Award-winning Asian 5-spice Bar-B-Que sauce with homemade Asian style pickled cucumbers and sriracha mayonnaise drizzle.

South Carolina Smokehouse Sandwich - Tangy, homemade, South Carolina-style mustard Bar-B-Que sauce with crispy slaw and crunchy cayenne onions.

The Texan Smokehouse Sandwich - Chipotle and Hickory Bar-B-Que sauce, cheddar cheese, crispy jalapenos and crunchy onions.

Smokehouse Chop Salad - Freshly chopped mixed field greens with diced smoked chicken, spicy bacon, pecans, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo. Topped with a smoky citrus vinaigrette and fresh sliced avocado.

Sweet dreams ...
Mojito Yogurt with Seasonal Fresh Fruit - Creamy, thick Greek yogurt with fresh lime and mint served over fresh seasonal fruit served Island style in a margarita glass.

Sounds yummy? I be it does! Well you're in luck! Kick off the 4th of July the right way!

WIN IT NOW- 1 lucky The King's Court IV reader will win a $50 Gift Certificate to Hard Rock Cafe!

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This giveaway ends 10:00pm CST on Saturday, June 30, 2012. I'll use Random.org to select the winners, who will be notified by email and listed on this site. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected.

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What's Cooking Wednesday {6/27/12}

2012-06-26T18:00:00.000-05:00

Our Featured Recipe This Week is:

Potato Buttermilk Bread (by Don't Waste the Crumbs)— stop by and say hello!

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Rescue in Mermaid Kingdom

2012-06-25T17:23:00.000-05:00

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Rescue in Mermaid Kingdom

Available on DVD: June 26

Nickelodeon invites kids to join Dora and Boots on an exciting aquatic adventure in the brand-new DVD featuring Latina superstar Thalia as the voice of a mermaid. The DVD features the title episode and additional episodes from Dora the Explorer’s current seventh season.” Emmy Award-winning Dora the Explorer is an international phenomenon and one of the top preschool shows on TV after almost 12 years on the air.

Dora's Rescue in Mermaid Kingdom: Dora and Boots are at the beach when they find Maribel, a little lost mermaid, who needs to get back to her mommy (voiced by Thalia) in the Mermaid Kingdom. Dora uses her mermaid charm necklace to transform into a mermaid and turn Boots into a sea monkey. Together the three set off on an underwater adventure through the octopus’s garden, past the ocean rocks to Mermaid Cove where Maribel will have to sing to bring all the mermaids together so she can find her mommy.

Benny the Castaway: Dora and Boots are getting ready to have a beach picnic with all of their friends when suddenly a bottle rolls in with a wave. Inside the bottle, Dora and Boots find a note from Benny. His balloon ran out of air on the way to the picnic and he’s stuck on Coconut Island. It’s Dora and Boots to the rescue!

Dora’s Moonlight Adventure: Dora’s taking care of Abuela’s three kitties: Pico, Mónica and Lucky. At Dora’s house, Mami reads Dora and the kitties a story and they all cuddle around their ball of string and fall asleep. When the ball of string rolls out the window and Lucky chases after it, the kitties wake Dora up so she can help find Lucky.

Dora's back and this time it's in her hit Dora The Explorer: Dora's Rescue in Mermaid Kingdom. This sure-to-be family favorite hits the shelves June 26th with a running time of 69 minutes. Be sure to be on the lookout for it next time you're out and about. My family loved it and I'm sure yours would too... it's Dora for goodness sakes! Retail value $16.99.

*Disclaimer- I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. I received the DVD for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are my own honest opinions and were in no way affected by having received these items. Disclaimer here.

Winner- Journey 2 DVD Giveaway

2012-06-20T09:11:00.000-05:00

Our winner for the Journey 2 DVD Giveaway!
is...

rubynreba pbclark @

Congratulations!!

If any of the winners do not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be selected.

What's Cooking Wednesday {6/20/12}

2012-06-19T18:00:00.000-05:00

The King's Court IV and Turning The Clock Back have teamed up to create…What's Cooking Wednesday (feel free to grab the button from my right sidebar!)

Our Featured Recipe This Week is:

Zuppa Toscana Soup (by Love Bakes Good)— stop by and say hello!

Road Trip with eatbetteramerica: Check Out STL's Green Bean Salads!

2012-06-16T13:30:00.000-05:00

Recently, eatbetteramerica.com showed that dining out doesn´t have to be an obstacle to healthy eating with its first-ever "Healthy Restaurant Road Trip."

Alli and Andy from eatbetteramerica reviewed hundreds of suggestions from across the U.S. and mapped out a four-city road trip with tasty and healthier restaurant stops.

Local healthy hotspot Green Bean Salads was included on the route!

Chicago - Freshii, Karyn's on Green
Kansas City - Eden Alley Café
Minneapolis - Mill Valley Kitchen, Common Roots Cafe
****St. Louis - Green Bean Salads****

Located in the Central West End neighborhood, Green Bean Salads is devoted to providing seasonal ingredients for its salads. Green Bean not only cares about nourishing customers' bodies, but also working with local farms to ensure the freshest possible ingredients go into all meals.

Come along for the ride with Alli and Andy with these videos from the "Healthy Restaurant Road Trip."

Also check out Alli and Andy's blog, tips such as Top 10 Road Trip Snacks, and delicious recipes inspired by the St. Louis road trip stop including Pink Grapefruit and Ginger Salad Wraps.

Since we're reppin' the STL, I HAD to highlight Green Bean Salads for ya:

Green Bean Salads

232 N. Euclid Ave

St. Louis, MO

314-361-4444

"Disclosure: The information was provided by eatbetteramerica through MyBlogSpark." Disclaimer here.

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