Beach Towels Make Great Spring/Summer Gifts

Summer's coming and that likely means that at least one day a week you're breaking out the beach towels.  Whether it's the beach the pool or just your backyard, beach towels get a lot of use over summer.  Even if you don't go in the water (like me, lol!), you probably use one to lay down or sit on.  The reason why they make great gifts is because they come in all kinds of desings and of course because they're useful.

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Disneynature Presents OCEANS For Earth Day 2010

In 2009 Disneynature took you across the world with Earth.  Today for Earth Day 2010 they're taking you beneath the sea in OCEANS.

Yes, I'm still on the ship, and what a phenomenal way to see the new Disneynature film OCEANS than to be on the ocean while watching it!  Another perk to Disney Cruising, brand new Disney films are shown to those on board as a 'Prem-"ear" at Sea'.  Often when a new Disney movie comes out, Disney cruisers are the first to see them!

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The Last Song Movie

Okay the giveaways are a little light at the moment but I am enjoying my cruise, I promise you that!  I pre-scheduled all these posts so that you would (hopefully, lol!), still be visiting my little piece of real estate here in the blogosphere.

One of the things we try and do on sea days is catch the movies playing in the theater here on the ship.  I'm hoping that in the past week I got to see The Last Song, based upon the book by Nicholas Sparks.  Seeing that it is a Touchstone Picture which is a Disney Company, and new movies by Disney companies are shown on the ship, I likely got to see it.  I'll let you know when I get back ☺.

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Public Invited to Free Concert for NASCAR Hall of Fame Grand Opening

It's all about NASCAR today on my blog!

Race fans, tourists, Charlotte residents: All are invited to a full day of free fun May 11, 2010 outside the NASCAR Hall of Fame in uptown Charlotte, N.C., to celebrate its grand opening.

One of the highlights of the daylong event will be a free concert that evening on the Ceremonial Plaza headlined by country music trio Love And Theft.

Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame says: This is a monumental day in NASCAR and Charlotte history, and it is our privilege to have such a talented trio join us.

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Alice in Wonderland for the Nintendo DS and Wii

Ready to take a trip down the rabbit hole to play one of Disney's newest game?  That's right, Tim Burton's film 'Alice in Wonderland' has brought two new games to the table - one for the DS and one for the Wii.

Guest posting today's review, is my 13 year old daughter Amber, who is far more qualified than I am to do video game reviews.  You could say it's a subject she excels at, lol!  So on to what Amber has to say:

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Label Daddy Review & Giveaway

It's almost cruise time, and that means packing and unpacking and packing again!  With all the little things we'll need, I want to be sure that should we lose misplace them, and a kind soul finds them, we'll get them back.  This is where the handiness of Label Daddy comes in.

I make encourage Amber to label the things that she takes with her places for two reasons.  1. Many of her friends have the same things she does (iPod, Nintendo DS etc) in the same colors and 2. If it does make its way to the lost and found hopefully someone will see the name on it and return it.

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Handy Manny Big Race

Handy Manny is a hot show among the pre-school crowd.  Probably because Handy Manny is just the kind of guy you'd like to be pals with.  He's friendly, his neighborhood is great, and he can fix anything (hence his name).  Do your little ones like to pretend they are repairing things right along with Manny when they watch?

Guess what?  Handy Manny has an all new show coming up: "Handy Manny Big Race" this Saturday, March 20th, at 7PM/6C on The Disney Channel.

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Disney Family.com Beauty Must-Have Kit Giveaway

Between homeschooling, house cleaning, errand running, extra-curricular activities, the church nursery and blogging, I don't have much free time on my hands.  But I feel oh so much better when I do take some time out for myself.  I try and set aside an afternoon a week to do whatever I want, whether that's going for lunch with a friend, shopping by myself, or just curled up on the couch reading.  Just that little bit of time without "Mom can I...or Mom how do you.. or Mom, Mom, Mom", gets me ready for all the busy-ness again.

I am so excited to get that time away next month, when I board the Disney Magic for 14 nights of relaxation.  I know I am blessed to take as many vacations as we do, but it seems so long for me since our last one (it really hasn't been, it just feels that way lol!).  Being pampered Disney style is something I wish everyone could experience, it really is a treat!  I promise to share lots of pictures and stories when I come back though.  Year round, you can visit Disney Family.com for parenting advice, travel ideas, recipes and more.

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Allstar Weekend Debuts Their Video on Disney Channel

If you haven't heard of Allstar Weekend, be prepared to in the near future, especially if you have a tween or teen in your home.

This young group of 4 have talent and their first single "A Different Side of Me" will be premiering tonight Sunday, February 21st on Disney Channel! The music video will air after a new episode of Hannah Monatana! 

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Kraft Singles Searches for the “Single Best Town” in America

America is home to baseball, state fairs, country music, cheeseburgers and of course, American cheese.  Now America’s favorite brand of American cheese – KRAFT Singles – has partnered with Disney ABC to discover America’s “Single Best Town,” inviting people across the country to share the single best thing about their town.  From a unique monument to a charming local festival, KRAFT Singles is searching for the one-of-a-kind features that make America’s towns special and uniquely American!  

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Disney's StarStruck Soundtrack

Disney's StarStruck is going to be big.  Sterling Knight is Christopher Wilde in this new Disney Channel Original Movie.  If the music is any indication, Disney has yet another hit.

Amber and I have been boppin' around and have played the tracks over and over again.

The StarStruck soundtrack was released on Tuesday, February 9th and is now available to purchase or download.

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Reading with the Mouse and Disney Digital Books

And I'm just not talking about Mickey Mouse, I'm talking about a computer mouse too!  Disney Digital Books provides a whole library of Disney books for readers of all levels, that will help keep (or learn!) a love for reading.

Amber has always been a reluctant reader. She reads well, but finding content that interests her is always a chore.  Disney Digital books however, has kept her busy the last couple of weeks for her required homeschool reading.  She has discovered the Jack Sparrow books and is reading longer than I require her, because she is liking them so much.

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Beyond the Attractions - Disney World With Preschoolers (Giveaway)

I can hardly wait for our Disney Magic Transatlantic Cruise this April.  Usually we tack on a few days at Disney World when we cruise, but because this one is a two week cruise as it is, we have to forego visiting the parks this time around.

Our first trip to Disney World as a family was when Amber was 2 1/2, and I wish I would have had Lisa Battista's "Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers" at the time.

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Disney Pillowcase Art

What child is not familiar with the popular Disney characters? Especially the younger ones, who adore having their special space decked out with their favorite movie pals.

When Amber was 5 she went through a Buzz Lightyear phase, and she wanted everything in her room to show that Buzz was "the" best thing in inner and outer space!

Which brings us back to the Disney characters and where your child lays their head.  Janlynn has wonderfully fun (and practical) Pillowcase Art kits featuring your kids' favorite Disney movies and characters.  Hannah Montana, Disney Princesses and Cars are just a few of the options available.

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Win Free Tickets to The Princess & The Frog From Hint Water

 Disney's new hit The Princess and the Frog is in theaters now!  HINT water recently launched a limited edition The Princess and the Frog bottle for one of its most popular flavors, Blackberry, to memorialize the groundbreaking movie.

 In honor of the movie, HINT is hosting a promo on their site, http://www.drinkhint.com/ where you can enter for a chance to win free tickets to the movie through December 28th.  One winner will be announced each day and rewarded with two tickets to see the film at a local theater.