Living Mi Vida Loca

"Be Immortal" - Immortals National Campus Blood Drive! #immortalsblood

2012-02-25T07:30:00.000-08:00

To celebrate the Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD release of the epic film IMMORTALS on March 6^th, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and America’s Blood Centers are organizing blood drives at 30 select universities across the country starting this week and continuing through March 9^th. Students and participants will experience Director Tarsem Singh’s visually stunning film, pick up exclusive IMMORTALS premium items, while donating blood at their local college campus.

Inspired by the sacrifice that Theseus made of himself to save mankind, the IMMORTALS blood drive event will help support the work of America’s Blood Centers to fulfill their mission to help those who are in need as well as encourage others to give.

Written by Charles Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides and Directed by visionary filmmaker Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall), the IMMORTALS Blu-ray is packed with must-see bonus features including an alternate beginning, two alternate endings, deleted scenes and an amazing graphic novel, creating the ultimate fan viewing experience.

Dates / Participating University & Colleges

· Feb. 21 – University of Delaware

· Feb. 21 - Feb. 22 – Mesa Community College

· Feb. 21 - Feb. 22 – University of San Diego

· Feb. 21 - Feb. 23 – Cal Poly SLO - Poly Canyon Village

· Feb. 21 - Feb. 24 – University of Central Florida

· Feb. 21, Mar. 2, Mar. 5 – University of Washington

· Feb. 21, Feb. 27, Mar. 7 – University at Buffalo

· Feb. 22 – Salisbury University

· Feb. 22 - Feb. 23 – University of Oregon

· Feb. 22 – Feb. 24 – Arizona State University

· Feb. 23 – Beloit College

· Feb. 27 - Feb. 28 – Billings & Rocky Mountain College

· Feb. 27 - Feb. 29 – Del Mar College

· Feb. 27 - Mar. 1 – University of Miami

· Feb. 28 – San Diego State University

· Feb. 28 – Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

· Feb. 28 - Feb. 29 – Louisiana State University

· Feb. 28 - Feb. 29 – University of Wyoming in Laramie

· Feb. 29 – Century College

· Mar. 1 – Case Western Reserve University

· Mar. 1 – University of Minnesota Bailey Hall

· Mar. 1 – University of the Pacific

· Mar. 5 – Montana State University

· Mar. 5 - Mar. 8 – Miami Dade College-Kendall Campus

· Mar. 6 - University of Florida

· Mar. 6 - Mar. 8 – Northwestern State University

· Mar. 7 – University of Minnesota Middlebrook Hall

For full details regarding these blood drives and participating center information, including images and campus drive updates, please visit the Fox Connect Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FoxConnect.

El Lórax {GIVEAWAY}

2012-02-24T23:24:00.000-08:00

Hola!

Let's practice our Spanish today by checking out this fun El Lórax trailer with Spanish subtitles:

Cute, right? I love the colors, the comedy and best of all, the meaning of the story. I've seen the vintage cartoon and I can't wait to take our kids to watch this new one.

While we wait for the movie to come out in theaters, we'll be checking out these Lorax-themed activities. I've found that it's fun to hype up the movie before we go watch it. It makes watching a movie feel more like an event.

And now for the good stuff:

- GIVEAWAY -

Mandatory Entry

Living Mi Vida Loca has been provided a goodie bag full of El Lórax merchandise to give away!

Living Mi Vida Loca esta regalando una blosa llena de mercansia de El Lórax.

One Gardening bag (3 tools inside)
2 truffula pencils
1 poster
1 adult large
1 youth medium
2 seedlings
2 grocery bag
1 mug

To enter, simply leave a comment letting me know what you're most looking forward to in this movie.

Solo deje un commentario diciendo que es lo que quiere ver mas en esta pelicula.

Get more entries by doing any of these items below - please leave a separate comment for each entry. Contest entry MUST be done first.

Additional Entries

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Tweet about this giveaway using the button on this post. Post the link to the tweet on a separate comment in this post.

The fine print

Contest open to U.S. Residents over 18 years of age
Contest will end on Tuesday, March 6th at 8pm PST.
I will use random.org to pick the winner.
Contest winner will be notified via email. If winner fails to reply within 48 hours with mailing information, a new winner will be chosen using the same method as above.
Prize will be shipped by the product provider.

This is not a paid post. My thoughts and opinions were not compromised in any way. I was (or will be) given a goody bag similar to the one pictures above.

I'm a finalist! Now I need YOU to help me get there.

2012-02-23T13:32:00.000-08:00

Woohoo! Okay gals and guys, I made the cut. I'm one of five

All Access Sponsorship Finalists!

But it's not enough. I want to be the last one standing and for that... I need your vote. Please hop on over to Latina Mom Bloggers and vote for me - Living Mi Vida Loca. What do you get in return? Some extra good karma tossed your way and my never ending gratitude.

p.s. Voting closes on February 29th. You can vote everyday!

Little Angels Screening Party Recap #LittleAngels

2012-02-22T22:38:00.000-08:00

I was given the opportunity to host a Little Angels screening party for 10 kids. Well word got around and a waiting list for this very *exclusive* soiree had to be drawn up. I should note that there are many, many kids in my mom's apartment complex and I felt horrible about not being able to accommodate all of them.

This fiesta ended up being the talk of the complex thanks to all the wonderful goodies that were provided: angel wings and halos, wall decals, three movies, coloring pages and a craft activity. On top of all of that, we had some delicious kid food and prizes for correct answers to our trivia questions (given in between flicks).

All three movies were watched. Yup, it was a loooong party. The kids didn't want to leave and kept asking if there was going to be more things to do (a sign that the movies were good, right?). The characters in Little Angels are bright, colorful and have a way of teaching kids practical skills while mixing in some Bible stories. We had a great time and the kids left asking for an invite to our next party.

About Little Angels
From executive producer Roma Downey, who many will recognize from the hit show "Touched by an Angel", Little Angels will provide your family with real practical skills such as learning their ABC's and 123's. It also will teach them core family values, such as the importance of being kind and sharing, of being truthful and honest and of showing gratitude and love. The angels also offer your kids a glimpse into the world of the Bible by whisking Zoe and Alex (pre-school twins) back in time to some favorite Biblical stories. Along the way we meet Noah, Jonah, and Joshua, and of course, we witness Jesus teaching and healing.

The kids coloring their Little Angels sheets

The guests

Waiting for the movie to start

Little Angels brought out the sweet side in these girls

Even boys can be angels!

Thank goodness for the popcorn maker - we went through a lot!

Little Angels Online
Website: http://www.LittleAngels.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RomasLittleAngels
Twitter: http://twitter.com/RealRomaDowney

I was provided with Little Angels-branded goodies and a gift card to facilitate this event.

Simon Malls celebrates Dr. Seuss and 75 Years of Imagination #ShopWestminster

2012-02-22T08:59:00.000-08:00

LA Event - Aquarium of the Pacific hosts African-American Festival (2/26 - 2/26) #AOTP

2012-02-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

The always popular Aquarium of the Pacific will host its 10th African-American Festival this Saturday and Sunday. It's free with paid entrance to the aquarium. However, they have released a coupon for $5 off adult admission that you can use making it even more affordable! Download and print the coupon to receive $5 off adult admission during the festival.

The Deets:

Saturday and Sunday, February 25-26, 2012

African-American Festival – 10th Anniversary

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its tenth annual African-American Festival, celebrating the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures. The weekend will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic food, and more. Festival performers include hip hop and break dancers, tap dancers, gospel singers, Mardi Gras second line dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circles, West African dancers, and storytellers. On Sunday at 1:40 p.m. the Aquarium will honor Frank D. Godden with the Heritage Award for his community service.

Cost: General Admission--$24.95 adult (12+), $21.95 senior (62+), $13.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members.

Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life DVD Review and {GIVEAWAY} #JeremyFink #Phase4Films

2012-02-21T09:24:00.000-08:00

Available on March 6, 2012

Based on the beloved children’s novel by Wendy Mass, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life is a family-friendly adventure film starring Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino and Emmy Award® winner Joe Pantoliano. It will be hitting store shelves on DVD, on demand and in digital release, on March 6th.

Synposis
In the movie, 12-year-old Jeremy Fink receives a mysterious wooden box with the words “The Meaning of Life – for Jeremy Fink to open on his 13 birthday.” The box has four locks, but the keys are lost. In order to find out what secrets lie within the box, it’s up to Jeremy and his best friend Lizzy to search high and low throughout Manhattan for clues to the keys.

The adventure takes them from flea markets to science museums, and the duo meet an assortment of wacky and interesting characters along the way. Each encounter unlocks a clue, bringing them closer to finding out just what’s in the box – and ultimately the greatest secret of them all!

Review
We had a chance of previewing this movie and though my four year old didn't enjoy it as much, I sure did. It's quirky and fun and if I were younger (maybe pre-teen/early teens?), it would be one of my favorite movies. It has a great story line, and they do these collage-like scenes that are fun to watch. The characters are adventurous, the colors are bright and the writing is well done. The soundtrack is upbeat and the songs don't seem to be mainstream (which I like because I think it expands their music repertoire). It reminds me of a Napoleon Dynamite/Juno-type of movie - but with dialogue that is more appropriate for the younger crowd. It was also a treat to see Mira Sorvino (she plays the mom) in a movie... I haven't seen her in ages.

All in all, if you have kids between ages 7 and 15, I'd say this would be a hit at home. Major bonus points to the mom that also buys the book!

Take a look at the trailer here:

The DVD is loaded with special features, including cast interviews, deleted scenes, bloopers, a limited edition embossed o-card with glitter spotting, and a downloadable audio reading by author Wendy Mass of the book’s first chapter.

Phase 4 Films will release JEREMY FINK AND THE MEANING OF LIFE on DVD at all major retailers for a $29.99 SRP in the U.S. and a $32.99 SRP in Canada. The film will also be available on demand and digital outlets.

For more information about Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, please visit www.Phase4Films.com, www.facebook.com/phase4films or @Phase4Films.

- GIVEAWAY -

Mandatory Entry

Living Mi Vida Loca has been provided a copy of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life to give away! To enter, simply leave a comment letting me know who you would watch this movie with.

Living Mi Vida Loca esta regalando una copia de Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life. Solo deje un commentario diciendo con quien viera esta pelicula.

Get more entries by doing any of these items below - please leave a separate comment for each entry. Contest entry MUST be done first.

Additional Entries

Become a fan of Living Mi Vida Loca on Facebook.

Become a public follower of Living Mi Vida Loca via Google Friend Connect.

Follow Living Mi Vida Loca on Twitter. Tweet about this giveaway and include a link to this post and @PattieCordova. Post the link to the tweet on a separate comment in this post.

Share the news about this giveaway in a blog post and leave a comment here with a link.

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The fine print

This is not a paid post. My thoughts and opinions were not compromised in any way. I was given a copy of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life to facilitate my review.

Get me to Hispanicize 2012!

2012-02-19T20:45:00.000-08:00

2012 is a year of change for me. I am expanding myself by blogging more, getting out there, grabbing more opportunities, and finally... jumping head first into becoming a professional blogger. But chicas... I need help. I need the expertise of everyone out there who already does this for a living. I need more information, guidance and support. This is why I need to get my butt to Hispanicize (full disclosure: I will also be dragging my infant with me).

Getting to Hispanicize means that I have planted myself in the middle of all other Latino/a bloggers and confirmed that this is the year of change and growth. I will use all the knowledge that I will gain to propel Living Mi Vida Loca into a higher status.

I realize that my numbers aren't astronomical like other Latina bloggers are... I also realize that I don't have the heavy blogging experience that others do... but this is precisely why I want to go to this great conference. I want to be up there with all the other mera meras!

So here I am, asking for a chance to let me show you what I got by getting a ticket to Hispanicize from Latina Mom Bloggers.

p.s. I solemnly promise to tweet, write blog posts, update status and share the knowledge that I gain throughout the conference. I also promise to put everything that I learn into action and use the contacts that I make to the full extent in order to bring about more goodness to my readers and to this blog.

p.p.s. I promise to keep my infant nice and clean so that y'all don't smell anything funky coming from him.

p.p.p.s. Yes... I will steep as low as to ask my four year old to *mildly* beg on my behalf:

This is my entry to win an All Access sponsorship to the Hispanicize 2012 blog conference!

LA Event - Discover the Arts in Los Angeles 2012 #DiscoverTheArts

2012-02-17T06:53:00.000-08:00

Now in its fourth year, the Wells Fargo-sponsored Discover the Arts program offers discounts of up to 50% off on admissions, gift store items and more at 50 cultural institutions across Los Angeles. The City's longest and largest arts campaign is to make the arts accessible to all. You can go here to read more about the museums that are participating.

I was invited to partake in the festivities last week and I had such a blast. We started the day with a press conference featuring Mayor Villaraigosa, a giant puppet from the National History Museum and Ozomatli.

Mayor Villaraigosa

Mayor Villaraigosa with the giant puppet

With Ozomatli

We then took a tour of some local museums located around Placita Olvera. It was my first time there and I was instantly enamored by the culture and vibe of the streets.

For those of you not familiar with Plaza Olvera, it's located at North Main St. and West Cesar E Chavez Ave. in Los Angeles. Known as the birthplace of the City of Los Angeles (in 1781), it's resembles a Mexican-style plaza filled with many shops who offer authentic Mexican souvenirs. It has huge paid parking lots across the street from it and it's located about one block from Chinatown. It's also right across the street from Union Station and with bus stops all around the placita, it's a high-traffic kind of a place.

Local museum guides gave us a great personalized tours and I came to find out that they offer these services for FREE! If you get a chance to go down to Plaza Olvera, I highly recommend that you take advantage of this service. You'll appreciate the plaza and its history a lot more.

We stopped by the Pico House for refreshments (provided by El Paseo Inn). A couple of delicious Jamaicas later we were given the history of the place. I learned that the Pico House was the first three story building constructed in Los Angeles. The inside is BEAUTIFUL. It really takes you back in time and I couldn't help but think how many people had passed through there (well actually, I was wondering if there were any "spirits" in the place).


Pico House - Copyright © Kathleen Fry

We walked across the street to the Chinese American Museum where we learned more about their new exhibit: Breaking Ground: Chinese American Architects in Los Angeles (1945-1980).

We then took a short stroll to the first firehouse constructed in Los Angeles. It was built in 1884 and served as a firehouse until 1997. It is here that I saw the oldest fire engine... so old that it has the reins where it was pulled once by horses!

We finished off our tour with a scrumptious lunch at El Paseo Inn. It's located in the Plaza Olvera - where it was also once a winery. Greeted by a group of musicians, we found a place to sit in the back of the restaurant and munched on delicious tapas and more of their aguas frescas.

We walked through another historic landmark and ended our day at Cafe de Camacho. I had my first taste of Cafe de Olla which is black coffee with a touch of piloncillo (Mexican unrefined brown sugar). Sooo good. I also had this mocha-type coffee with a shot of espresso. I'm a humungous coffee lover and their coffee was so tasty that I was honestly felt like I was in coffee heaven. It was a perfect ending to a great day.

If you get a chance to come down to the Olvera Street, I HIGHLY recommend you stop and visit the places I visited above. They were nothing but gracious hosts and I learned so much from them! Questions are welcomed and I now have a deeper understanding and appreciation for this little part of town.

Also, please take advantage of Discover the Arts going on right now in LA. There are so many great deals for museums and museum shops right now. Go here to find out more and to see which of the many museums in LA are participating. If you do visit a new (or favorite) museum, please share! I would love to hear about your experience.

This is not a sponsored post. I was invited to the press conference and then for some tapas afterwards. It turned into this wonderful afternoon and I want to thank everyone for making it such a pleasure to discover this part of town.

Use Bertolli's Meal Soups for a fabulous Vday dinner #BertolliMealSoup

2012-02-11T23:25:00.000-08:00

Sometimes it gets a little crazy trying to get the entire family to the table at the same time. I have a four year old and an 8 month old, but I also have a husband who is going to school and the oldest boy has karate class just about every day of the week. It is hectic trying to get a healthy meal on the table and I'm sure most of you deal with this same issue week after week. Enter... Bertolli's Meal Soups!

Bertolli Meal Soups

Bertolli has created soups that are hearty and fresh-tasting with vegetables, meats, pasta and herbs individually flash frozen at the peak of freshness. They're available in the freezer aisle making them ready to enjoy at home in minutes. All you have to do is mix the frozen soup with one cup of water and heat it up (over the stove top is suggested).

With robust flavors and rich textures, new Bertolli Frozen Meal Soups are available in four varieties: Chicken Minestrone, Roasted Chicken & Rotini Pasta, Tomato Florentine & Tortellini with Chicken, and Tuscan-Style Beef with Vegetables.

I was given the opportunity to try out one of these new Bertolli Meal Soups... unfortunately, we are vegetarian and Bertolli does not offer a vegetarian option. So what we did instead is offer the soups to our mothers as part of their Valentine's Day gift! It was a super idea.

We coupled the soup with some freshly-baked Italian bread (per the suggestion on the Bertolli Meal Soup package), Martinelli's Sparkling Cider and Ferrero Rocher chocolates. We heated up the soup and included special touches like napkin-wrapped spoons with cute little felt flower stickers. An I Love You balloon let them know that we would be thinking of them on Valentine's Day. Add some candles, lively Italian music and some fresh flowers and it's "Italy, served!" It was a truly affordable meal and could very easily be prepared in under one hour.

Roasted Chicken and Rotini Pasta

p.s. I purchased the soup at my local Albertson's. They were on sale for $7.49 (down from $8.99).

Learn more about Bertolli Meal Soups:
Facebook: facebook.com/Bertolli
Twitter: twitter.com/Bertolli
Website: villabertolli.com

This is a paid post thanks to Bertolli as part of their Weeknight Meal Special Challenge. I received a Bertolli Meal Soup to facilitate this review.

Chatting with Bridgit Mendler #Arrietty

2012-02-10T12:11:00.000-08:00

I had the opportunity to attend a junket where I met with the talented Bridgit Mendler. We were a small group of about 10 moms and our daughters/nieces. We discussed Bridgit's newest movie, The Secret World of Arrietty, her burgeoning career and what's it like to be an up-and-coming star. Here's some of the questions that we asked, and what she had to say.

Q : What was your favorite part of playing Arrietty?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : I think she’s a fun character. I think she’s pretty spunky, she’s pretty cool. I like that she has her heart in the right place. So, [it] felt like she was giving some good messages.

Q : Can you relate to her?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : I think I was pretty adventurous when I was younger. And I liked exploring outside and I was- I was into climbing trees and rocks and all that stuff.

Q : Being famous, is it harder to go places like shopping?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : I do have trouble with that sometimes. And, and so sometimes I try and wear a hat or sunglasses and a lot of times people are respectful. But sometimes they get really excited and you can’t blame them for like wanting to say hi. And I'm so happy to meet the fans of the show. And it's really flattering. But, I'm not always looking my finest

Q : Do you ever miss not being famous, being able to go out without paparazzi?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : I haven’t had to worry about paparazzi. I don't consider myself quite famous. I think I'm like a kind of a familiar face. But they really don't give me too hard of a time with it. I do think it would sometimes be easier if I didn't have to worry about hiding, because I can definitely tell when somebody notices me and I kind of like start to try to hide a little bit.

Q : What was the funnest part of the process?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : I think it was fun because I kind of got into this story. As I was recording, I really felt like I was, in the movie. I was in the story. And each time I went, I felt like I was just watching a movie, so it was always really fun to do.

Q : During the adventure scene, were you ad-libbing?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : Well they wanted us to adlib for that part. So, for that part I kind of just had to watch the scene and then just try and go for it.

Q : What was the hardest part?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : Those adlib bits where I have to make a grunt or a heavy breathing at some point. And [LAUGHTER] you just have to pick the moments do it a little bit more exaggerated than what you’d actually do, because if you think about it, if you're actually doing that, you might make some noises. But not as much as they kind of need to hear when you're in an animated movie. It's a challenging thing [LAUGHS] because you're not actually doing the motions.

Q : What would you tell girls, a suggestion related to pursuing careers?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : I think a great thing about Arrietty is she has a really pure curiosity for the world? She just wants to see things and she wants to meet people. But she has really great intentions, and she meets this boy, Shawn, who is kind of having a rough time. And she’s able to be a really good friend for him. And so I think it's a great message of friendship and adventure. And I think it's good. I think all girls should feel empowered like they can go out and conquer the world. I think it's important.

Q : When you were younger, what other careers did you want?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : You know, I was a kid who wanted to do everything. I wanted to be a chef, a gymnast, the President, a lawyer, I wanted to be everything. So through my job, I can do a lot of different things.

Q : What other projects are you working on?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : I'm working on Good Luck Charlie and I'm working on the album right now. And those are my two main projects at the moment.

Q : Are you steering yourself towards being a musician or an actress?
BRIDGIT MENDLER : I feel like I really want to devote enough time to both of them. But I, I haven’t really had time to get music off its feet so well. So I'm kind of hoping to focus more on that this year, just with the upcoming release.

About The Secret World of Arrietty

Residing quietly beneath the floorboards are little people who live undetected in a secret world to be discovered, where the smallest may stand tallest of all. From the legendary Studio Ghibli ("Spirited Away," "Ponyo") comes "The Secret World of Arrietty," an animated adventure based on Mary Norton's acclaimed children's book series "The Borrowers."

Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (voice of Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to "borrow" scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn (voice of David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty's family from the home and straight into danger. The English language version of "The Secret World of Arrietty" was executive produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, and directed by Gary Rydstrom. The film hits theaters Feb. 17, 2012.

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post. I was invited to attend a press junket for the film as a member of the media. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Roma Downey's Little Angels DVD Pre-Release Party (part 1 of 2) #LittleAngels

2012-02-09T07:17:00.000-08:00

I have a four year old boy who chooses what he wants to watch via our Netflix app on the iPad (where he watches most of his shows). He's done pretty good so far, doesn't choose anything inappropriate but unfortunately, he really doesn't choose anything with substance either (think Phineas & Ferb). This is why I was really excited to hear about Roma Downey's Little Angels.

From executive producer Roma Downey, who many will recognize from the hit show "Touched by an Angel", Little Angels will provide your family with real practical skills such as learning their ABC's and 123's. It also will teach them core family values, such as the importance of being kind and sharing, of being truthful and honest and of showing gratitude and love. The angels also offer your kids a glimpse into the world of the Bible by whisking Zoe and Alex (pre-school twins) back in time to some favorite Biblical stories. Along the way we meet Noah, Jonah, and Joshua, and of course, we witness Jesus teaching and healing.

I will get the opportunity to pre-screen these DVDs with my kid and 9 others at a pre-screening party. We'll be hosting all these little munchkins and serving up some kid-friendly foods like movie-style popcorn, hot dogs, juice and a couple of other snacks. I'll also be giving trivia questions in between movies just to make sure they're paying attention. I was provided angel wings and crafts from Little Angels and I can already tell that this is going to be a GREAT party.

After-party post will be coming soon because we are hosting the party this Friday! Meanwhile, if you want to learn more about Little Angels, visit their website, download their app via iTunes or watch the trailer below. I'm sure you'll get hooked on it like I hope my son does.

Website: http://www.LittleAngels.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RomasLittleAngels
Twitter: http://twitter.com/RealRomaDowney

FREE bagels at Bruegger's Bagels tomorrow, Feb. 9th

2012-02-08T13:27:00.000-08:00

Head over to your local Bruegger’s Bagels as they celebrate National Bagel Day and its 29th birthday with three FREE bagels. Offer is available tomorrow, February 9th from open to 2pm!

You will need to print and bring the coupon from the “Birthday Bash” tab on Bruegger’s Facebook page, or show it on your smart phone.

OC Events - February Events at Pretend City #PretendCity

2012-02-08T12:27:00.000-08:00

Pretend City has a lot of great events planned for the month of February. I hope you get to take advantage of them because this really is a really cool place for kids... plus, there's a 2-for-1 coupon linked to this post that makes it uber-affordable! Join Pretend City during this “heartastic” month as they delve into the secrets of the heart not only from the organic way but the symbolic way while celebrating Valentine’s Day – the day of love!

Daily Valentine Themed Art Activities- All Month Long

This month in the art studio do something for the little one in your life by allowing them to creatively express themselves through artistic creation. Choose the day that will best suit your little ones developmental level:

Tuesdays – Young Toddler (12 – 24 months), Toddler (2-3 years): Close to My Heart – These special art projects are designed as keepsakes that you will keep close to your heart forever.
Wednesdays - Preschool (4-5 years): Paper Party – Today your preschooler will have a paper party while using recycled paper to create heartastic projects!
Thursday - School Ages (6 years and up): Hearty Holidays – As your children enter school they become more aware of the calendar and all of the special days within the year. On Thursdays, let’s focus on all of those special holidays in February by creating works of art!
Fridays- Kindergartners (5-6 years): Heart Art – Hearts not only keep your bodies moving, but in a symbolic form are an expression of love and poetically refer to one’s soul. Using these meanings and this symbol, your child will work to create their very own heart art.

Valentine’s Day Celebration- Tuesday, February 14^th

Fun activities all day long, including:

Sensational Story Time: The Kissing Hand – What better way to celebrate the day than with a story about the love of family!
Poetry Play: Love Poem – Poetry is another language used to express love and it only needs a few words. By 2 years of age your child can express themselves in simple words. Use these words to create a love poem to remind you of these special times.
Symbols in a Second: Hearts, Cupids, and Roses – oh my! During this holiday many symbols are seen in the community that represents Valentine’s Day and so much more. Today is your chance to learn more about these symbols and what they represent.
Good to Go Game: Pin the Arrow on the Heart – Watch your child turn into cupid as they try to pin the arrow on the heart!

Print out your 2-for-1 coupon and come in on February 14th to celebrate Valentine's Day at Pretend City!

Other February Activities at Pretend City:

Way to Play Day: A Package of Learning! - Friday Feb 10^th(10am-3pm)

Prepare your child for playgroups, preschool and even kindergarten! Learn to understand your children’s developmental progress and successfully prepare them for the world.

Developmental Check-ups from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.: Assesses speech, motor, cognitive and social areas (first come, first served; limited spaces available)
Story times, tips for learning at home and a chance to spin the wheel for a take home prize!

Baby Steps through Pretend City! - Monday, Feb 13^th (2-3:30pm)

Share your love of Pretend City with even the littlest of learners. Pretend City has amazing learning opportunities for every age, even infants! Your infant’s heart will go out to you as you explore Pretend City in a way that was designed with them in mind. This exclusive, infant only hour engages your infant in age-appropriate facilitated activities, which will teach you about your baby’s developmental milestones. Don’t forget to pick up a free Ages & Stages Questionnaire!* to ensure your little one is developing on track! They're FREE, fast and easy! * Available for Orange County residents only

RSVP: Required at http://pretendcity.org/education/classes/; max 150

Fee: $11 per adult, infants and Pretend City Members are FREE!

Connect With Your Child Through Play- Thursday, Feb 16^th (9-10am)

Did you know that children learn best through their play? Discover the connections between learning and play during this hands-on seminar. Learn why play is important and how to play with your child while fostering attachment, development, language and social skills, all while having fun! In addition, receive an introduction to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which places an emphasis on improving the quality of your parent-child relationship and parent-child interaction patterns. Learn more about the PCIT here (link http://www.cgcoc.org/nbc_tv_video_clip.php) and keep an eye out for therapy sessions at Pretend City!

RSVP: http://pretendcity.org/education/upcoming; max 25; min 5 or subject to cancelation

Fee: $10 per adult (price includes children)

Family Autism Event- Monday, Feb 27^th (5-7:30pm)

This special evening is an opportunity for children and their parents/siblings/caretakers to have some fun in an autism-friendly environment along with other families. Many of our community partners who specialize in supporting children on the Autism Spectrum or with Pervasive Developmental Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) will be on-hand to enrich your family’s play experience with their welcoming smiles and practical support.

RSVP: Please call 949.428.3900 extension 233 or visit: http://pretendcity.org/education/classes/; max 80 families (1 ticket per family of up to 5 people); only those families who have a reservation and a confirmation number will be admitted.

Fee: This event is FREE thanks to the OC Register and The Festival of Children’s Season of Caring, Possible Dream Grant.

OC Event - "Twogether is Better" at Knott's Berry Farm #LoveKnotts

2012-02-08T07:30:00.000-08:00

Knott's Berry Farm has a fabulous theme going on this month - "Twogether is Better." They have an assortment of deals and special events going on. We were invited to partake these specialties last Saturday and we had a BLAST!

First up, we had a delicious breakfast at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant. It was my first time eating there and boy, was it delicious. They served all kinds of cute little heart-shaped foods like pancakes and egg sandwiches, but my favorites were the pastries.

We were served mini-versions of the goodies that they sell on-site. All the pastries tasted homemade (I admit, I had more than ~~one~~ two!)

After breakfast, we walked into Camp Snoopy for the new “Love Is In the Air, Charlie Brown!” The gang did their own renditions of popular love songs. My fav was "You're the One that I Want." I'm a big Grease fan and that song and dance really hit the spot.

We walked around the park afterwards and enjoyed all the special events like the Chocolate Dipping Station in Ghost Town and the Cupid’s Craft Corner - where children 11 and under can create special tokens for the ones they love.

It was a wonderful Knott's visit and I hope that if you're in the OC area, that you too will come out and enjoy their "Twogether is Better" events. Knott's will even make it more affordable for you to visit with discounted admission. Find out more here.

You can see more pictures and read about others' experiences at Knott's this weekend through Twitter when you search #LoveKnotts.

I received complimentary admission, parking and brunch from Knott's Berry Farm to facilitate this review. All the thoughts and opinions remain my own.

Build-A-Bear Workshop makes #FriendsCount

2012-02-06T11:23:00.000-08:00

In 2012, Build-A-Bear Workshop will celebrate two major milestones. The first milestone is their 15th birthday! Since the company opened its doors in St. Louis Galleria on October 27, 1997 it has grown to become a global brand while being recognized as a company with heart. The second milestone is the celebration of selling their 100 millionth furry friend. Sounds like 2012 will be a great year for Build-A-Bear Workshop!

In celebration of their milestones, Build-A-Bear Workshop has asked me to share a story on a friend that counts. For me, that's my friend Justine. I've known her since our kids were a year and a half. Now that they're four, we've had lots of fun and lots of craziness watching them grow up. We've had each other to talk to when it got to be out of control, when we reached milestones like getting them potty trained and best of all, we've discovered new places and enjoyed all kinds of fun events together. It's really great to have another mom to share the ups and downs of motherhood and I'm grateful to my friend for that.

By publishing this post, I was entered to win a gift card as part of a promotional offer from MomSelect and Build-A-Bear Workshop. All opinions are my own.

Swagbucks' Collector's Bills

2012-02-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

Swagbucks is releasing a new set of Collector's Bills just in time for Valentine's Day - 5 romantic reminders worth different amounts of reward points. Collect them all and get 14 Bonus Swag Bucks to use towards your free stuff! The bills come out at midnight PT on Monday and will be available only through Search until 11:59pm PT on Valentine's Day. Good luck!

p.s. Read about how I use Swagbucks to purchase household needs.

Love Letter Challenge hosted by Grammarly

2012-02-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

I was given a challenge by Grammarly to write a love letter to my husband. I say challenge because it's nearly impossible for me to write down how I feel about him and not go on and on. I did my best and then I checked the grammar using the Grammarly site. It found 17 mistakes. Holy smokes! I didn't realize that my writing needed that much work.

Original Letter
I sit here writing this letter to you, my beloved and adoring husband, after the kids have gone to bed, after the dishes have been washed and after you have retired for the night. It is now that I can take a moment to breathe and truly think about how grateful and lucky I am to have you as a supportive husband and partner. It is because of your hard work, thoughtfulness and overall dedication, that I have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom. It is something that I have always wanted to do and which I can now enjoy simply because I married a man who was willing to do everything and anything to ensure that our family has everything that we need and want.

From the moment that I first saw you almost fourteen years ago, you have seen to it that I am always happy. You have been there when I needed you the most – when my father passed away, when I felt like graduation day was never going to come, and when I gave birth to our two sons. Your unwavering support and love has been the pillar that I have come to rely on. I look forward with anticipation to you walking through our door and seeing your handsome face. The kids and I eagerly wait for you to return so that we can share with you our day and hear about yours. This ritual may seem redundant to some, but to me it means stability.

You, Alexander, are my life. I love you with all my heart and soul and though I will never truly find the words to let you know how much you mean to me, I hope that you know just how much you complete me.

Revised Letter
I sit here writing this letter to my beloved and adoring husband, after the kids have gone to bed, after I have washed the dishes and after you have retired for the night. It is now that I can take a moment to breathe and reflect on how grateful and lucky I am to have you as a supportive husband and partner. It is because of your hard work, thoughtfulness and overall dedication that I have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom. It is something that I have always wanted to do and which I now enjoy because I married a man like you.

From the moment that I first saw you almost fourteen years ago, you have seen to it that I am always happy. You had been there when I needed you the most – when my father passed away, when I felt like graduation day was never going to come, and when I gave birth to our two sons. Your unwavering support and love has been the pillar that I have come to rely on each day. I look forward with anticipation to you walking through our door and seeing your handsome face. The kids and I eagerly wait for you to return so that we can share with you our day and hear about yours. This ritual may seem redundant to some, but to me, it means stability.

You, Alexander, are my life. I love you with all my heart and soul. Though I will never truly find the words to let you know how much you mean to me, I hope that you know just how much you complete me.

Expressing your love for someone is an important undertaking. The Valentine's Love Letter Campaign hosted by Grammarly grammar checker allows bloggers to share this love with the world.

Twogether Is Better at Knott's #LoveKnotts

2012-01-31T09:00:00.000-08:00

Twogether is Better starts February 1st

Starting February 1st-28th, Knott’s Berry Farm will be celebrating the season of love with special events for families, teens and kids as well as discounted pricing when you bring a friend!

Discounted Admission:
Starting February 1 - 28 purchase online admission for only $34.99 each!

Season Pass holders can also bring-a-friend* for just $24.99 all month long! *Offer can only be redeemed once per day.

Leap Day Special:
One day only- February 29, 2012 everyone gets in for $29.00!

Weekends in February:
Cupid’s Craft Corner where children 11 and under can create special tokens for the ones they love, and a special Peanut’s Hugging Booth all of which take place in Camp Snoopy.

All Month Long:
“Twogether is Better” includes a brand new stage show, “Love Is In the Air, Charlie Brown!” This musical show is filled with tales of unrequited love and enduring friendships.

Knott’s Berry Farm will also be teaming up with the American Heart Association for “Knott’s Has Heart”. When purchasing their tickets, guests will be asked if they would like to send a special Valentine to Charlie Brown for an additional $1, $5 or $10 donation. Proceeds from this special Valentine will go directly to the Orange County American Heart Association.

Dates to remember:
February 12 1pm-3pm. K-Earth 101 will invite their listeners to get remarried at Knott’s Berry Farm’s Church of Reflection. 25 lucky couples will be re-hitched and enjoy a special reception. Visit www.kearth101.radio.com for more information.

February 18 5pm* Midnight Red, Chi-Town Finest Breakers, Tamara Malleck and Savannah Robinson will rock Calico Square Stage with their electrifying dance moves and sensational music!

February 25 1:30pm-3:30pm* Anaheim Duck’s Wild Winger Kids Club end of the year party in Calico Square Stage. Autograph session and a Q&A session with Wild Winger Kid’s Club Captain, George Parros and several other Anaheim Duck’s players.

*Both events are included with single day park admission

Food Specials:
“Twogether is Better” food deals including “Double Dawg Love” at Pink’s and a chocolate dipping station in Ghost Town.

Knott’s Sunday Brunch served from 9:30am to 2:00pm offers dozens of menu options including a carving station, pasta station and omelet station. Reservations for Knott’s Sunday Brunch can be made by calling (714) 220-5055.

“Marvel's The Avengers" Assemble on Twitter #Avengers

2012-01-31T08:00:00.000-08:00

Marvel Studios is sponsoring a Global Twitter Chat on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11 a.m. (PST) with cast members and the director of their highly anticipated action-adventure “Marvel’s The Avengers,” opening in theaters on May 4, 2012. The 30-minute live tweeting event features writer/director Joss Whedon and cast members Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Tom Hiddleston (Loki) and Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson).

Fans around the world will be able to participate in the Q&A on Twitter by using the @Avengers handle and the #Avengers hashtag. Participating fans will have the opportunity to see a 10-second tease of the 30-second Super Bowl spot that will air during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5 on NBC. They will also have a chance to answer “Avengers” trivia for a chance to win “Avengers” prize packs.

International fans will be able to submit questions for the talent in their native language through a global translation tool provided by Ortsbo.com. The chat will be moderated by Marvel’s @Agent_M.

[CLOSED] Treasure Buddies {GIVEAWAY / SORTEO} and Coupon

2012-01-30T14:29:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Jenny - comment #8.

Treasure Buddies is available on January 31st

Disney's irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them halfway across the world to the ruins of ancient Egypt. With the help of some exotic new friends, this epic adventure is a treasure trove of pure Buddy fun. In a race against a devious cat, the Buddies and their new friends, Cammy and Babi, must avoid booby traps, solve puzzles and explore a mysterious tomb - all in search of the greatest treasure known to animal-kind. Packed with action, heart and a wealth of bonus material, "Treasure Buddies" unleashes a celebration of teamwork and friendship your family will enjoy again and again.

My four-year old has been watching this time and time again. He loves all these "buddies" movies and he constantly quotes them. If you have young children at home, then I recommend you add this movie to your collection. They'll get hooked on the little perritos too.

Este 6º film de la franquicia de los Buddies está protagonizado por los favoritos de todos, las súper estrellas caninas parlantes Rosebud, B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha y Mudbud. La banda de cachorros se embarca en un viaje al misterioso Egipto en busca del mayor tesoro del mundo animal, la legendaria joya Ojo de Gato del tesoro perdido de Cleocatra. ¡El peligro acecha en cada esfinge secreta, cripta críptica y pirámides misteriosas ya que Ubasti, un gato malvado, planea apoderarse de la mítica joya y usar su poderosa energía para eliminar a los perros del planeta! Con la ayuda de sus nuevos y adorables amigos, un bebé de camello y un pícaro mono llamado Babi, la pandilla y sus nuevos amigos eluden trampas, resuelven rompecabezas y exploran una misteriosa tumba en la expedición más excitante y desafiante que han vivido hasta ahora.

Mi hijo de cuatro años, ha estado mirando esta y otra vez. Él ama a todos estos "buddies" de las películas y que constantemente cita. Si usted tiene niños pequeños en casa, entonces te recomiendo agregar esta película a su colección. Ellos se engancharan a estos perritos también.

Coupon
Disney is offering a $5 off Treasure Buddies coupon here. Don't forget to submit your Disney Rewards points after you purchase this movie. You can redeem the points for all kinds of great Disney products.

- GIVEAWAY -

Mandatory Entry

Living Mi Vida Loca has been provided a Treasure Buddies Blu-ray/DVD combo pack to give away! To enter, simply leave a comment letting me know who you would watch this movie with.

Living Mi Vida Loca esta regalando un Treasure Buddies Blu-ray/DVD paquete. Solo deje un commentario diciendo con quien viera esta pelicula.

Get more entries by doing any of these items below - please leave a separate comment for each entry. Contest entry MUST be done first.

Additional Entries

The fine print

Contest open to U.S. Residents over 18 years of age
Contest will end on Monday, February 13th at 8pm PST.
I will use random.org to pick the winner.
Contest winner will be notified via email. If winner fails to reply within 48 hours with mailing information, a new winner will be chosen using the same method as above.
Prize will be shipped by me.

This is not a paid post. My thoughts and opinions were not compromised in any way. I was given a copy of Treasure Buddies to facilitate my review.

PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest - Calling All Young Minds!

2012-01-30T12:53:00.000-08:00

Do you have a young Charles Dickens in your home? A child who loves to read and write? PBS KIDS is launching a contest perfect for the young creative minds – it’s the annual PBS KIDS GO! Writer’s Contest, a national initiative designed to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands-on, active learning.

The contest encourages children grades K-3 in communities across the country to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their own original work.

Children will be encouraged to write and illustrate stories and submit them to their local stations, which will select winners and award prizes. These winners will then be entered into the national level of the Contest where a panel of judges will select the winners. National winners will be announced and prizes, including tablets, e-readers and MP3 players will be awarded during summer 2012.

It’s easy to submit, and can be done right on your computer. And every participant who uploads digitally will receive a free animated digital book of their story that they can share with others, including parents who can purchase bound copies of the entry as a keepsake for years to come.

More information on participating local stations, general entry rules and contest resources can be found on www.PBSKIDS.org/writerscontest.

¡La mayor aventura de los Muppets llega a casa!

2012-01-26T08:55:00.000-08:00

Una de las comedias familiares más queridas y con mejores críticas de 2011, "The Muppets" de Disney, protagonizada por Jason Segel, la nominada al Premio de la Academia Amy Adams y la pareja de celebridades favorita Kermit the Frog y Miss Piggy debuta el 20 de marzo en Blu-ray Combo Pack ™, DVD, Digital Download y formatos On-Demand. Una película que no puedes dejar de tener para que disfrute toda la familia, el lanzamiento para uso doméstico de "The Muppets" de Disney incluye el DVD y la banda de sonido en una presentación, y también otra presentación especial, un 'Wocka-Wocka Value Pack', que incluye la película en Blu-ray de alta definición, DVD y Digital Copy (tres discos), además de una tarjeta para descarga que le permite a los fans hacerse con todas las canciones de la popular banda de sonido de la película.

El Blu-ray Combo Pack de "The Muppets" de Disney, con su imagen inmaculada y sonido perfecto, viene con una gran cantidad de contenidos adicionales, incluyendo el hilarante "The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History - We Think)", con tomas falsas y bloopers. El gran lanzamiento también incluye la divertida pieza "A Little Screen Test on the Way to the Read Through", que sigue a Jason Segel, Kermit, The Great Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy y a otros personajes mientras se preparan para su primer día de rodaje, además de muchas otras cosas divertidas.

Los divertidos contenidos adicionales en el Blu-ray de "The Muppets" de Disney incluyen algo nunca antes visto, "Disney Intermission", una hilarante nueva función que le permite a los espectadores apretar pausa en su control remoto y ver cómo los Muppets se apoderan de la pantalla y entretienen hasta que la película vuelva a ponerse en marcha. Además, el lanzamiento incluye "Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song", una versión extendida del rap del villano Tex Richman (Chris Cooper, ganador del Premio de la Academia) que cuenta la historia de por qué odia a los Muppets. También se incluyen comentarios con el guionista y protagonista Jason Segel, el director James Bobin y el guionista Nicholas Stoller.

Mantente al tanto de las últimas noticias e información sobre "The Muppets" de Disney. Ve emocionantes trailers, juegos, clips de video y más en www.Disney.com/Muppets. Haz click en "me gusta" en Facebook en www.Facebook.com/Muppets. Síguenlos en Twitter @MuppetsStudio.

The Biggest Muppet Adventure Ever Comes Home!

2012-01-26T08:49:00.000-08:00

One of the year's best-loved family comedies and among the best reviewed films of 2011, Disney's "The Muppets," starring Jason Segel, Academy Award-nominee Amy Adams, and favorite celebrity couple Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy -- debuts March 20 on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand formats. A must-own movie the entire family can enjoy, Disney's "The Muppets" in-home release includes the DVD and digital soundtrack packaged together and also offered as the ultimate Muppets experience, a 'Wocka-Wocka Value Pack,' which contains the movie on Blu-ray high definition, DVD and Digital Copy (three discs), plus a download card which allows fans to own all the songs from the film's hugely popular soundtrack from Walt Disney Records.

Disney's "The Muppets" Blu-ray Combo Pack, with its flawless picture and pitch perfect sound, comes with a fantastic slate of bonus content including the laugh out loud "The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History--We Think)." The exciting release also includes the hilarious featurette "A Little Screen Test on the Way to the Read Through," which follows Jason Segel, Kermit, The Great Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy and others as they get ready for the first day of production, and much more fun.

Additional fun-filled features on Disney's "The Muppets" Blu-ray include a groundbreaking industry first -- 'Disney Intermission,' a hilarious all-new feature that allows viewers to press Pause on their remote control and watch as the Muppets take over the screen and entertain until the movie resumes playing. The release also includes "Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song," an extended version of the rollicking rap song by villain Tex Richman (Academy Award® winner Chris Cooper) who provides the hilarious backstory of why he hates the Muppets. The extended version of the song is included on the digital soundtrack and features Disney Music Group Tenor, Nathan Pacheco. Audio commentaries with screenwriter and star Jason Segel, director James Bobin and screenwriter Nicholas Stoller are also included.

Stay connected with the latest news and information on Disney's "The Muppets." View exciting trailers, games, video clips and more at www.Disney.com/Muppets. Like them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Muppets and follow via Twitter @MuppetsStudio.

Paranormal Activity 3 is out on Blu-ray/DVD today!

2012-01-24T11:26:00.000-08:00

I'll take a scary movie over any other genre any day. There's just something about getting spooked that gets my blood pumping. This weekend, my mom was over for the night so we set up shop and watched Paranormal Activity 1 and 3. We finished Paranormal Activity 2 the following morning. Though I've watched all of them before, they were still just as creepy as though I had watched them for the first time. So if you're out and about today, make sure to grab your copy of Paranormal Activity 3 as it makes it out onto the shelves TODAY!

By the way, we watched Paranormal Activity 3 on Blu-ray with the Spanish audio on. It's a great way to practice your Spanish! Also, Paranormal Activity 1 and 2 are available for streaming via Netflix ($7.99/month)

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
Arriving on January 24th, the PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes both the theatrical version of the film and an unrated version with footage not seen in theaters, as well as Lost Tapes that reveal more footage not seen in the film. In addition, all Blu-ray and DVD releases available for purchase will be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can easily add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – safely and securely – to a variety of devices.

And, in a first, all three films in the franchise will be available for Digital Download prior to the Blu-ray/DVD debut. This unique experience, called Paranormal Activity: The Chronology, presents the films in chronological order as a seamless marathon.

The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack breakdown is as follows:
Blu-ray:

Original Theatrical Version of the Film
Unrated Version of the Film
Lost Tapes

DVD:

Unrated Version of the Film
Digital Copy of Unrated Version—Compatible with iTunes® and Windows Media

A trilogy DVD set will also be available on January 24th exclusively at Walmart, which includes the theatrical and unrated versions of all three films plus all previously released bonus material.

In case you forgot what Paranormal Activity 3 was about, or if you haven't watched it, here's a trailer:

This is not a compensated post. I was given a copy of Paranormal Activity 3 to enjoy.