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Saturday Giveaway Link Up

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:12:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (Jamie-Michelle) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:59:00 +0000

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Starbucks Bonus!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jamie-Michelle) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:28:00 +0000

If you are a Starbucks-o-holic like me, then you want to take advantage of everything that they shell out to their customers ...(you can thank me later for this deal!!)

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Review: Wuggle Pets

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:32:00 +0000

It is so much more fun to play with a stuffed animal when you have made it yourself. Wuggle Pets made the task of making a stuffed animal fun, simple, and tremendously easy. My 3 year old had seen the informercial for Wuggle Pets and was definite fan even before she had tried making one or playing with one.

We received 2 Wuggle Pets to review. One adorable blue puppy, and a cute unicorn. Each Kit came with a cute unfilled wuggle pet, white cotton stuffing,”magical” stars, and stuffer machine. My daughter already thought the unfilled animals were adorable and wanted to start playing with them as is. Once she saw that we could make them cute and fluffy, she couldn’t wait to help me fill the stuffing machine with the white cotton and magical stars.

The blue puppy became her favorite stuffed animal, she wanted to take it everywhere with her, to the store, to school and everywhere that she visited. I love it because it is small and not bulky and easy to carry around.

Wuggle Pets Starter Pack which includes the blue puppy and unicorn is available for $19.99 plus s&h.

Disclosure: I received a free product for this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.

Saturday Giveaway Link Up

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:46:00 +0000

Llee's Touch Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Jamie-Michelle) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:27:00 +0000

Loralee Hanson of Llee's Touch definitely has an edge over typical Brick and Mortar stores that carry the ever so popular beanies that everyone wants these days. I have to say that I have never seen anyone's work more talented and detailed than Loralee's. She truly is inspired and always expanding her designs. She has created everything from Pac-Man and Monsters to Dinosaurs and everything in-between. I had her make me up a few designs and I was left wanting more. You will not be left disappointed. Her workmanship is detailed and these make the greatest and one of a kind gifts. You dream it and she can custom create it. Or you can order one of her already created designs (my favorite is the 3-eyed monster beanie) They beanies come in different sizes and are really affordable. I would love to get a family picture with matching beanies on everyone's heads or my hubby as the Pac-Man and the kids and I as the ghosts!

When asked why she likes to create and make unique gifts, she answers, " knowing I made something that someone will appreciate for time to come, makes it all worth it".

You can find her at: http://www.lleestouch.com or http://www.facebook.com/pages/LleesTouch/174297225960491

Exclusively for Mint Green with Envy readers- from Now until February 10th, Llee's Touch will throw in a free gift with every purchased beanie. All you need to do is place an order through the above links and let her know that you heard about her through Mint Green with Envy.

She is also doing a giveaway: One free Custom Beanie (you must reside in the U.S to participate)

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Giveaway: $25 Amazon.com E-Gift Card Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:44:00 +0000

$25 Amazon.com E-Gift Card Giveaway!

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Product Review: Caribou Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:23:00 +0000

Review Written by: Patience Poast-Armienta

Who doesn’t love the smell of Coffee in the morning? I honestly don’t know a single person who doesn’t. So, when I was handed this sample of Caribou Coffee’s Reindeer Blend to test, I could not wait to try it! I am notorious for inviting the other School-Moms over to my house for a cup of coffee. So, I did.

First I will tell you that the Christmas theme went over well with my guests … Caribou (aka: Reindeer) … catchy! Especially since my house was still decorated for the holidays. Then a friend joked, “Doesn’t Caribou poop look like coffee beans?” We all got a good laugh over the thought of drinking poop-coffee. But don’t worry, it tastes nothing like I imagine poop would. LOL! The 16-ounce package is adorable with the nostalgic sweater pattern printed on it. So very festive.

Then opening … ahhhh, there is that smell!!! Yumm! Time to dig out the coffee grinder, give it a few twirls, and scoop it into the coffee maker. Presto! The tantalizing smell is now dancing in the air, finding my nose. If I could float on a smell, I would have been. Once the brew was ready, it was time to pour. There is not much nicer to a housewife than visiting with friends and sipping a nice cup of coffee. And that is just what this was, the perfect coffee for sitting and chatting with friends. It was not too bold, and certainly not weak. And was able to satisfy all of us women and our differing palettes. Some took cream, milk or sugar, and it was all around appreciated.

Now, just so you know, I am NOT a fan of the overpriced and over-caffinated brands out there. I do not frequent the coffeehouse chains. I LOVE to nestle at home with a good cup or two while relaxing with my favorite books. So, for that, this is a perfect choice. I have enjoyed this blend several times since sharing it with my friends. And I will revisit it again and again. I have even taken it to the classrooms with me on my volunteer days, adorable 20-ounce (matching) travel cup w/knitted sleeve and all. And I am happy to say, that it did not upset my tummy like some coffee’s can. I will definitely keep this in my cupboard for future tastings. And would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, smooth cup of Java.

My only note on the negative (if you want to call it that) is that this did require the use of a coffee grinder. And these days, they are getting harder to find and quite messy to keep. Given how today’s coffee drinkers are into instant gratification, an instant-crystals, “tea-bag”, or individual servings option might be a great avenue to investigate. I would hate to think the marketing be limited to the few that like the old-school technology of a coffee-grinder.

Disclosure: I received a free product for this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.

5 Reasons Why You Should Enter to Win the HGTV Dream Home 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:24:00 +0000

If your like me, HGTV's Dream home sweepstakes brings excitement and the possiblity of owning one of the best designed houses in the nation. It is spectacular how the design of each element in the home is carefully created with great detail. Here are 5 reasons you should enter to win the HGTV Dream Home 2012:

This Years HGTV Dream Home is Worth $2 Million Dollars and is Located in Midway, Utah.|
How fun to live right by the famous Sundance Film Festival, 3 world class ski resorts, and amazing scenery all around you. With a population of only 2,121 you get a small town feel with all the spectacular nightlife, shopping, and chance of running into a movie star or two.
The Chance to Win Other Fantastic Prizes!
As if the 4,000 sq. ft dream home was not enough,the winner will also receive a 2012 GMC® Terrain® and $500,000 cash. With the GMC Terrain you will now have room for all of your newly gained friends that can't wait to help you spend your $500,000 dollars. Also included with the house is the lot, landscaping, artwork and accessories.
Nature Lover's Will Find This Homes' Features a Dream Come True.
With 5 separate porches that are connected with a boardwalk, a fire pit, a fantastic grilling area and an outdoor hot tub, you may not see the inside of your home with much frequency. With all of those outdoor features this is also a entertainer's fantasy backyard.
If You Don't Like The House, You Can Choose to Receive $800,000 Instead.

Say the house just isn't your style, and you lean more towards the modern look and feel of a home. You can choose to receive the $800,000 dollars instead, plus the $500,000 and the GMC Terrain.This is a great option if you already are in love with the area you live and don't feel like relocating to another state or city. Although having a vacation home near Park City, Utah wouldn't be something I would whine about to my friends :)
You'll have plenty of space for a large gathering or a large family.

With 4,000 square feet of living space you won't be bumping elbows or be cramped for space in this luxurious home. Two bedroom suites will keep you and your guests cozy, each decorated in a different theme. One bedroom is Bed and Breakfast (one I would keep for the guests) and the second, an American Old West theme. Each room is decorated to keep you feeling in tune with nature. The combined dining room and kitchen make the home feel open and spacious and perfect for entertaining. A two level great room is a fantastic feature in this home. With a cozy fireplace that sprawls all the up to the vaulted ceilings, you have the perfect gathering place for friends and family

And if you feel the need to get away from all that space, this home also features a fisherman's changing area with a sauna. Good luck to all of you who enter!

Contest began on December 30, 2011 and HGTV Dream Home entries can be made twice daily until February 17, 2012.

Saturday Giveaway Link Up

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Lands' End Lunch Bags for $4 or $5 Dollars!

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Need a new lunch bag to start out the new year? Lands' End Lunch Bags on Sale now for $4 or $5 Dollars each. Regularly priced at $14.50 or $19.50.

Girls' Heart ClassMate® SmallHaul Lunch Sack $3.99

Girls' Print FeatherLight Lunch Box $4.99

Aquaphor Winter Sports Sweepstakes!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Miller) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:15:00 +0000

Interested in winning $3,000 worth of new ski/snowboard equipment? Visit the Aquaphor Facebook page and follow the instructions for a chance to win! It doesn't get much easier than that!

Dolphin Tale: A Great Holiday Movie!

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:35:00 +0000

Reviewed by Jamie Hackbarth

Dolphin Tale is a must buy movie for the holiday season. Even if you watched it while it was playing in the movie theater, it is something that you should have in your home library. It is a story of compassion and a brave dolphin who battles to survive. This is such an amazing true story and will bring tears to even the most toughest guy. To see the compassion and battles faced to save this dolphin's life tugs at your heart. Caught in a crab trap and severely damaging her tail, the dolphin's prognosis is bleak. But the bond of complete strangers coming together to rescue and help this dolphin survive is what makes the story a great teaching moment for all of mankind.

The dolphin named Winter herself in the movie. This movie is comparable in my book to "Soul Surfer" in which Bethany Hamilton also serves as a symbol of courage. It also shows that even disabled animals can lead a full life if people just have the will to take care of them.

This movie features Harry Connick Jr and Morgan Freeman and stars a boy named Nathan Gamble.

4 1/2 out of 5 star

Disclosure: I received a free product for this review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. The opinions above are my own. Others experience may vary.

Saturday Giveaway Link Up

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:17:00 +0000

Sonomax® sculpted eers™ Gift Prize Pack!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Miller) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:47:00 +0000

Sonomax® Technologies, Inc.®, innovator of sculpted eers™ award-winning custom earphones, is celebrating the spirit of the holiday season with the debut of their first-ever earphones giveaway: Get Fit with a Friend.

Fans can find “Get Fit with a Friend” Giveaway details and enter at http://bit.ly/ry8PP0 now through 01/01/12 at 12:01a.m. EST, for a chance to receive the ultimate holiday gift from Sonomax® and get a head start on their New Year’s Resolution to “get fit.”

In the spirit of the season, Sonomax® will be giving two fans the opportunity to win a “Get Fit with a Friend” prize pack. Each prize pack includes two 8GB iPod touch players and two pairs of sculpted eers™ PCS-100 custom molded earphones.

Named Best Headphones of 2012 at the CES Innovations Awards, sculpted eers™ custom-fitted earphones mold to the unique shape of an individual’s ear canal in just four minutes, providing maximum comfort, exceptional sound, and a secure fit even during vigorous activity.

Making a New Year’s resolution to “get fit” has never been easier thanks to the secure, custom-fit of sculpted eers™ custom earphones. To learn more about the multiple “Get Fit with a Friend” giveaway entry opportunities and to enter, visit http://bit.ly/ry8PP0.

Nawgan Facebook Sweepstakes!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Miller) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:02:00 +0000

How would you like a chance to win a brand new iPad 2? Well, here's your opportunity! Through January 31, 2012, Nawgan is offering a Facebook sweepstakes and the prize is an iPad 2 valued at $499! All you have to do is visit www.facebook.com/Nawgan, "Like" Nawgan, and upload your own creative photo!

25 Days of Giveaways! Day # 10: BotanicalBabe Giveaway: Sweet Orange and Vanilla Body Cream!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Miller) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:13:00 +0000

I am always looking for new moisturizing products in the winter time. My skin always feels dry and I don't have a lot of time to spend on going to the spa or getting oil treatments. I am so excited to have been introduced to Botanicalbabe's Sweet Orange and Vanilla Body Cream!

This cream has a great, refreshing scent. It has just the right amount of fragrance - not too light and not too strong. The texture has a whipped-cream feel to it. It goes on smooth and does not leave a greasy feeling. It also left my skin moisturized all day and I didn't have to keep reapplying it. A little goes a long way with this product. I would absolutely recommend it!

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25 Days of Giveaways! Day#9: Studio Seventy Five: $25 Shopping Spree!

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:42:00 +0000

$25 Shopping Spree to Studio Seventy Five!

*Deal*

40% off whole shop until the end of the year!

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Saturday Giveaway Link Up

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

25 Days of Giveaways! Day#8: Bayan Hippo: Sweetie Bag Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:14:00 +0000

Bayan Hippo Sweetie Bag Giveaway!

Description from the Bayan Hippo Etsy Site:

Sweety Bag in Dark Mustard

What a nice small messenger bag! Easily goes over your shoulder OR across your body for those days you need your hands free! A magnetic snap with mini flap closure keep your stuff tucked safely inside! And two open pockets on the inside to keep your stuff organized..

..Everybody needs a great messenger...

*Deal*

10% discount through the duration of the giveaway. Coupon code is " MGWEreaders "

25 Days of Giveaways! Day#7 Lychee Kiss Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:26:00 +0000

One winner will receive all 3 of these fabulous prizes!

Got A Penny Stud Earrings

Description from Lychee Kiss Etsy Shop:

Nope...but I have some penny stud earrings...will they help? These are adorable stud earrings that look like real copper coins. Made of antique copper brass and attached with sterling silver ear posts and earnuts, these cuties pay homage to one of our greatest Presidents. By the way, did you know Abraham Lincoln's birthday was Feb 12th?

Measurement: 6mm diameter, 11mm depth.

Seaside Coral Branch Bracelet

Description from Lychee Kiss Etsy Shop:

f you love under the sea marine scene, this item has the element of shore, sea, and foaming surf. Pearls and coral represent under the sea and breaking the surf. Light brown cord denotes the color of sand.

Materials:
1 - 24mm diameter matte silver-plated round coral branch charm.
1 - 3mm double-tied light brown waxed cotton cord.
5 - oval freshwater white pearls.
5 - round coral beads in salmon.
1 - aqua chalcedony faceted briolette
All components are matte silver brass-plated.

Total length: 7.5"
Measurement from Pearls to coral beads is about 60mm.

A mother sparrow guarding her clutch of eggs, this nature scene will please any bird enthusiast or nature lover. This is a bird's nest on a branch bracelet, fastened with grey waxed cotton cord. You can choose gold or silver.

Materials:
Double-tie waxed cotton cord in dark grey.
1- 30mm X 17mm matted 16K gold-plated bird on branch charm.
1- nest with 3 freshwater pearls upon gold wire.

Measurement is 7.5"

Saturday Giveaway Link Up

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

25 Days of Giveaways! Day#6 Gourmet Gift Basket

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:24:00 +0000

Gourmet Gift Basket Giveaway from Gourmetgiftbaskets.com

Details of the giveaway taken from their website

One of our most popular Christmas designs, the Christmas Gift Basket Classic is an excellent choice for the home or office. Why? Each Christmas Basket contains a variety of award-winning gourmet snacks that appeal to a wide variety of tastes. With gourmet snacks including a chocolate covered cherries, dark chocolate bar, chocolate chip cookies, almond clustered popcorn, raspberry honey mustard pretzel dip along with pretzels and so much more! So, if you want to send a gift that everyone will love, send one of these delicious Christmas Gift Baskets!

*Military Donation Option*

To participate, review their selection of Christmas Gifts, http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Christmas-Gift-Baskets.asp, on their Blog. The topic of the Blog Post should discuss our Christmas gift selection and how they can be a great gift for someone. We will donate two care packages for every Blog Post written about our Christmas Gifts selection.

If you are interested in this option please leave me a comment with the url of your blog post and I will send it over to gourmetgiftbaskets.com

An Interview with The Muppets

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:43:00 +0000

Not only did I get to see The Muppets before it was released, I also had a chance to go to the Press Junket, where the filmmakers and some of the cast were interviewed. It was great seeing Miss Piggy, Kermit, and Walter in person. It was so cute how they walked out on stage with no puppeteer in site.

It was also fun to see that they are they same in person as they are on the screen. It was so fun listening to their comments to each other as well their responses to the interview questions.

Here are some of my favorite moments from the Press Conference:

Interview with the Filmmakers:

PRESS: With the possible exception of David, none of you have known the world without the Muppets. What do you think the world would have been like if they were not here?

DAVID HOBERMAN: Am I supposed to resent that? I don’t know.

JAMES BOBIN: He’s my son. That’s a great question. I don’t know. I think it would be a sadder place without the Muppets. You know what I mean? I really do feel that they have this great optimistic vibe about them, which is irreplaceable. And I kind of think of things that have a similar feeling. It’s like a world without Jimmy Stewart in A Wonderful Life. It’s that sort of thing and about the great optimism that they have about themselves. Well, standing from my life, my childhood would have been a far sadder place without them. So yeah.

NICK STOLLER: I would have had no friends as a child.

JAMES BOBIN: Yeah.

NICK STOLLER: So there’s that.

JAMES BOBIN: And nothing else on in the afternoons either.

NICK STOLLER: Yeah.

JAMES BOBIN: Yeah, I know. Yes, it’s a very sad thought.

TODD LIEBERMAN: Yeah, it’s a hard one to really conceptualize with a world without them. But I can look at again going to my own children because they weren’t as familiar or maybe actually weren’t familiar at all with Kermit, the Muppets. And my older son is 6-1/2. So I saw the world through his eyes of there are no Muppets and then introducing the Muppets to him. And as these guys are saying, yes, it becomes a much nicer place when the Muppets are there and the big smile comes on the face.

NICK STOLLER: I also think from a practical standpoint I think there probably wouldn’t be the Simpsons. I think there probably wouldn’t be Pixar like some of the Pixar movies. I think that they started a kind of comedy that breaks the fourth wall. But it also is really heart felt and is really
witty, but also has like big slapstick things. I think that they really laid the groundwork really for a lot of comedy that is so popular.

JAMES BOBIN: But also important I think for a comedy to work for all age ranges that’s the amazing thing about Muppets. I think they were way ahead of their time, and that sort of idea there is a show that could work for four-year-olds and the 60-year-olds and 30-year-olds. Because when you watch it, you take different things from it. And that’s what is so clever about it. And I think what a lot of people have learned from that, the big people at Pixar who make such amazing movies these days.

NICK STOLLER: Yeah, that’s a great one.

JAMES BOBIN: The Muppets feel like a very early version of those kinds of movies.

NICK STOLLER: Also, this Muppet Movie wouldn’t exist.

JAMES BOBIN: Yeah, we wouldn’t be here would we?

Interview with the Cast:

WALTER: Oh, yeah, the whistling thing.

MODERATOR: Sorry.

WALTER: Yeah, no. In addition to the Muppets, I loved the old Andy Griffith Show, and it was always a childhood goal to try to whistle that catchy theme. And a lot of times I get mistaken for a tea kettle when I was first learning.

KERMIT: I think of you more as a muffin myself.

WALTER: Yeah, yeah. Actually, the worst thing that happened growing up someone mistook me for a piñata.

KERMIT: Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness.

WALTER: Now, I’m good.

MISS PIGGY: Did they get any candy out of you?

WALTER: Well, uh, actually it was just after Halloween and I had just had a bag full so yes.

KERMIT: Oh, TMI, my friend.

Interview with the cast:

PRESS: This is actually for Jason and Miss Piggy. As a writer, how did you conceptualize the story line or what was your inspiration? And when you got to Miss Piggy’s part how difficult was it to carry through or was she the editor of her part and how often did you have to send rewrites to her?

JASON SEGEL: Well, I’ll start at the first part of the question, because the second part is very delicate, frankly.

KERMIT: Yep, yep.

MISS PIGGY: Really?

JASON SEGEL: And we tend to get into trouble when I answer this question.

MISS PIGGY: Uh-huh.

JASON SEGEL: Well, coming up with the idea of the movie was actually fairly simple. What do the Muppets do best? They put on a show. So I knew ultimately the movie was going to be about putting on a show. That’s the real spirit of the Muppets. They always had a great villain. So we thought of Tex Richmond, the evil oil baron. Then once Chris Cooper came into our minds it was very simple. And then, what occurred to me was that it’s been 12 years since the Muppets were last on the big screen. And I wanted to acknowledge that this movie was bringing them back to the forefront of comedy where they belong. Because they should have been making movies this whole time, grand, big dance movies, song and dance numbers like the old MGM style of
musicals. So it was about getting the Muppets back together sort of as a metaphor of getting back onto the big screen where they belong. As for Piggy’s part, she wanted it bigger. I’m not going to lie to you. And she wanted a very strange credit sequence where we would all be introduced, and then it would say “And Miss Piggy” but then that would just say on throughout the entire movie.

MISS PIGGY: Huh, I see nothing wrong with that. But, yes. Well, you know what, I did not demand any rewrites. I want to go on the record for that, but that’s probably just because I didn’t really read the script.

JASON SEGEL: Yeah. You would just say what you wanted.

MISS PIGGY: I would just show up on the set and you know people say their lines, and then I say whatever comes into my head.

KERMIT: And I said the rewrites were basically around Piggy’s improvisations.

MISS PIGGY: I thought it turned out good, though. Yeah.

Interview with the cast:

PRESS: Hi, for Kermit and Miss Piggy I was wondering how was working on this film different than working in the past on television shows and other movies? And for Walter, Jason and Amy, what did you take away from this experience that was different from other movies that you’ve worked on?

KERMIT: How is different? Well, it’s a new year. There was new food. It was wonderful. You know, one of the great things about the work we’ve done over the years is that we get to work with wonderful celebrities and this time it was Jason and Amy and Chris and other stars. I always cherish those experiences. That’s what moves us forward. That’s the stuff we look back on as we move forward, and Walter is with us now. And I hope our fans like what we have out there.

WALTER: Yeah, for me it was actually my first experience. I’m hoping the first of many more, and I was just really amazed by the professionalism and just how incredibly crafted this whole … I mean, just speaking of the film as a piece of art, it’s just so deliberate and crafted and gone over with a fine tooth comb. And I think that speaks to the professionalism of everybody that worked on it and Jason and Amy.

KERMIT: Save it for the Academy.

WALTER: Did I just get played off?

MODERATOR: Thanks everybody and thank you cast.

PRESS: What about Amy and Jason and Miss Piggy?

AMY ADAMS: You want to go first?

MISS PIGGY: No, go on.

AMY ADAMS: Okay, thank you.

MISS PIGGY: What I was …

AMY ADAMS: You really can go first. That’s all right. For me, I think it was my first family film that I did after having a daughter, and it was really, really cool to work with the Muppets. They were a big part of my childhood. So everyday was sort of me reliving my childhood while I had a child, and that was really, really cool and really special. It’s just going to be fun to introduce her to these guys and to know that I have a relationship with them. And I’m just excited. I’m excited that she has a film that she can watch as well.

KERMIT: We were singing songs from Rocky Horror Picture Show between takes and it was wonderful.

AMY ADAMS: Yeah, I had a blast with these guys. They’re amazing.

MISS PIGGY: Oh, I can’t wait for the next movie to have the same experience as Amy. What do you think?

KERMIT: Hey, I think that’s just wonderful. Yeah. We’ll work on that.

JASON SEGEL: For me it was like, you know, there are a lot of reasons to choose what movie you’re going to do next, and nothing can ever beat doing something that you love. That was the lesson I took away from it. I was working with my childhood idols and with I think the best actress of our generation.

MISS PIGGY: Oh, thank you. (LAUGHS)

JASON SEGEL: And with Chris Cooper in these amazing cameos, and everyday was a joy. So that’s what I took away from it.

KERMIT: Yeah, we hope you guys like it. We really do. It means a lot to us.

The Muppet Movie.. A Fun, Heartwarming Holiday Movie!

noreply@blogger.com (Bridget Doshi) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Watching The Muppet Show as a child always held a sort of magic and entertainment value that I will always remember and treasure. I was so excited to have the opportunity to see the screening and attend the press conference for the movie The Muppets.

I have seen all The Muppet Movies and have always found them fun to watch and filled with loads of laughs. So, I was super excited to see the new movie The Muppets, especially since there has been a big break between movies.

I was not disappointed, this movie is the greatest of them all. I laughed through the entire movie, the story line held your attention and was a great way to introduce the world of The Muppets to those who are unfamiliar with them while bringing back the magic for those who grew up watching them.

I loved seeing Amy Adams and Jason Segal in this film. They characters were comedy in themselves. I loved watching them dance and sing and felt they brought so much warmth and fun to this movie. There were so many famous cameo appearances in this film also. It was great seeing so many famous stars pop up in small roles throughout the film.

The new Muppet Walter is so cute. You really feel for him and his excitement to meet The Muppets. His insecurities are endearing and his character is a great addition to The Muppets.

I was so happy to see the whole gang again. It brought back so many childhood memories.

The soundtrack for this movie was also very well put together. There were many new songs, and some of the old familiar Muppet songs we grew up listening to.

If you have not seen this film yet, what are you waiting for? You will not be disappointed.