The Secret World of Arrietty ~ See It Now In Theaters!

Arrietty (Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty 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 (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.

I LOVE Studio Ghibli films. I have seen them all and personally own a majority of them. My personal favorites are Howl’s Moving Castle and Kiki’s Delivery Service. From the first moment I heard about The Secret World of Arrietty, I knew I would be going.

This movie was fantastic and definitely lived up to my expectations. I am a fan of traditional hand-drawn animation. I love the new developed computer animation but I prefer the traditional 2D animation. This is an area that Studion Ghibli excels in. The animation is literally a work of art and it is a joy to watch. It is amazing to me how talented some people in the world are.

The story is a familiar one that has been told before. This movie is based on the story The Borrowers. It is about little people that live in regular houses and ‘borrow’ small objects that the bigger people ‘beings’ won’t miss. It was fun to see Hayao Miyazaki’s (the ‘brain’ behind Studio Ghibli and the screenwriter of this film) version of the story. I love how creative they were in the tools that the Borrowers use to get the things they are going after.

The voice-over performances were fabulous in this film. All of the cast did a great job. My favorite was Amy Poehler’s performance as Homily (the mother of the Borrower family). Her performance was hilarious and added so much more to her character. Bridget Mendler (she is on Disney’s Good Luck Charlie, which I love) was great as the title character of Arrietty. She brought depth and personality to the title character. You really connected with her.

I loved The Secret World of Arrietty. The animation alone is enough to see it but it is a fabulous movie in all aspects. Do not miss this movie!

The Secret World of Arrietty gets bragging rights!

The Secret World of Arrietty is now in theaters and it is rated G. For more information you can visit the film’s official website.

Nicole February 17, 2012 child, dad, entertainment, family, mommy, movie, review, teen, tween

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Film Review~ Now in Theaters!

In this follow-up to the 2008 worldwide hit Journey to the Center of the Earth, the new 3D family adventure Journey 2: The Mysterious Island begins when young Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson, reprising his role from the first film) receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist. It’s a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret. Unable to stop him from going, Sean’s new stepfather, Hank (Dwayne Johnson), joins the quest. Together with a helicopter pilot (Luis Guzman) and his beautiful, strong-willed daughter (Vanessa Hudgens), they set out to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant and escape before seismic shockwaves force the island under the sea and bury its treasures forever.

If your family loves fun, adventure movies this is a movie for you to see! I really enjoyed Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. It is a great movie for the whole family.

There were many things that I liked about this movie. I really liked the cast a lot. I am a big fan of Michael Caine and Dwayne Johnson (to me, he will always be ‘The Rock’). All the actors in the movie really appeared to be having so much fun. I would like to add that as many times as I saw the trailer, the ‘pec dance of love’ still made me laugh!

I really liked how they brought different mythologies into the film. They talk about Atlantis and Captain Nemo as they are on the island. I am a book geek and love this little tie-ins.

I was pretty impressed with the 3D in this movie. I am not a huge fan of 3D film but this one was actual fun. They used the 3D effects in a meaningful way. It was not just ‘throw in’ to make it more marketable.

If you have not seen the first movie, do not worry. There is not much of a connection to the first film. You will not be lost or confused.

For a fun family movie night out, go to Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. It is a fabulous choice!

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island gets bragging rights!

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is now in theaters. You can see it in 3D or 2D theaters. It is rated PG. For more information about Journey 2, you can go to the movie’s official website.

Nicole February 10, 2012 boy, child, dad, entertainment, family, girl, mommy, movie, review, tween

The Natural Solution for Teething Pain ~ Hazelaid Review and $25 GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

I came across Hazelaid when E was a baby. He had some issues with reflux, and I was looking for some natural solutions to help ease his discomfort. I found that Hazelwood might be a good alternative to the medicine he was prescribed. I didn’t end up buying a necklace but Hazelaid recently sent me one and I am so excited to have it!! I am worried that this next baby will have some sort of reflux and if it is anything like my sons…I will definitely be pulling out our Hazelaid necklace! They are also a great natural solution for teething pain, and every baby has to go through that!!

“Hazelwood products help to create an alkaline environment in your body which may help prevent and appease many of the symptoms caused by acidosis (being too acidic).

The use of hazelwood jewelry originated long ago when Aboriginal people discovered that they could put hazelwood chips on their babies’ necks to soothe teething pains. This lost art was revived only a decade ago when a few companies in Quebec, Canada (where the hazelwood trees grow indigenously) rediscovered the unique properties of hazelwood. Since then hazelwood has grown in popularity as more and more people have experienced its benefits. Most notably, Hazelwood has been able to help many people with skin issues such as eczema, providing a natural alternative to many of the more expensive, intensive, and messy treatments.”

“Hazelaid was born when our family was introduced to the amazing healing properties of hazelwood products. These necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry made with pieces of wood from the hazelnut tree have the unique property of absorbing the excess acid produced in our bodies when it is in contact with our skin.”

I always like to try a natural approach to any ailment especially when it comes to my kids. These Hazelaid necklaces are safe and that makes me feel good about letting my child wear them. I received the Milk & Butter Necklace from Hazelaid. It is a combination of Hazelwood and Amber. Amber is a natural remedy for pain relief so this necklace does double duty!! It is 11 inches long (perfect for a little neck) and it has silver plated nickel ‘lobster claw’ style clasps. It would look great on a boy or a girl.

Of course, Hazelaid Necklaces aren’t just for children. They also have adult sizes. There are some really pretty colors available and they are totally something I would wear everyday. You can also get bracelets if that is more your style. These necklaces can help with digestion, constipation, eczema, migraines, acid reflux, heart burn, nausea, arthritis, skin problems, etc. I really want to try one for my migraines. It would be so much better than my medication that gives me crazy side effects!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Great for children & adults
Necklaces come in 11 inches, 13.5 inches, 16 inches, 18 inches, 20 inches, and 22 inches.
Helps with a variety of ailments
Safe & natural
Great for teething
Looks great too!

Hazelaid gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

If you think Hazelaid jewelry would be helpful for you or your child, right now you can get 10% off a purchase, use code: ‘bragging10’ at checkout.

Hazelaid is generously giving away a $25 Gift Card to one lucky reader!!

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Hazelaid and tell us something else you learned on their website (it is full of great information!)

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

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10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy and @hazelaid in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 16th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Kim February 2, 2012 baby, boy, child, dad, girl, giveaway, health, jewelry, mommy, review, teen, toddler, tween

Rockboard Scooter Review and Giveaway ($199 Value) [CLOSED]

“Propulsion is achieved with each rock, wasting zero energy
and allowing the scooter to reach speeds up to 10mph.
The patented Rockboard Scooter comes fully assembled and
can be folded to a compact size for storage.”-Rockboard

Rock Mode: As you rock the scooter moves forward.

Kick Mode: Use like a traditional scooter using your foot to move it forward.

Folded: Folds compactly so it’s easy store and carry when not in use.

12 year old C has been having a blast riding his Rockboard Scooter. He says: “It is such a fun scooter to ride, I love the rock mode, but it is also really cool that I can use it like a regular scooter too. I have kids asking me a lot where I got the scooter cause they want one too.”

I am really impressed by the quality of the scooter as well as how much fun it has been for C. I love that it comes fully assembled (makes my life easier) and ready to ride. Since it can hold up to 200 lbs. I was able to give it a try as well. It is really fun! I can see why the kids love it so much. The Rockboard Original is for kids ages 8+ (can hold 200 lbs.) and they also have a Rockboard Mini for kids ages 5+ (holds up to 90 lbs.). Whichever you choose, I know your kids will have a blast on their Rockboard Scooter!

You can see additional info as well as where to purchase by visiting www.rockboard.com.

Rockboard Scooter gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a White Rockboard Scooter ($199 Value)!

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How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Rockboard and tell us something you saw or learned there.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

5 entries- “Like” Rockboard on Facebook.
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3 entries- Subscribe to the Rockboard Scooter YouTube Channel.
2 entries- Watch the video above and tell us why you like the Rockboard Scooter.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
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1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and Rockboard.com. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway, you can use this:

#Win a Rockboard Scooter #giveaway ($199 Value!) from @rbscooter & @braggingmommy! / http://tinyurl.com/8y57sz9 / {ends 2/15}

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 15th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi February 1, 2012 child, giveaway, outdoor, review, teen, toy, tween

New App Tweens Will Love! Totally Amp’d Available on iTunes Today

“Featuring 10 live-action appisodes starring Cristine Prosperi from Degrassi and Ashley Leggat from Life with Derek, Totally Amp’d tells the story of five talented teenagers who come together to take their shot at stardom. When XMP! Music announces a contest for a band to win a spot as the opening act for pop star Charlie Fever, the label’s savvy receptionist, Zoe (Ashley Leggat), taps a group of teens to form the band Totally Amp’d in order to bring home the prize. Through the course of the series, Zoe and her handpicked crew navigate the rocky – and often hilarious – road to fame while trying to make their dreams come true.

With each Totally Amp’d episode, interactive content is unlocked that turns your device into fun Music, Movie and Design Studios. Join Totally Amp’d by singing and remixing songs, directing music videos, customizing the band’s look, designing posters and album covers, and much more!”

★★★ Music Studio ★★★
“The music studio features an amazing karaoke style feature that lets you sing and record your favourite Totally Amp’d songs! Start training your voice, and get ready to sing along to such hit songs as "Round and Round" and "It’s Not a Dream." There is also a great music mixer that allows you to control all the instruments, and create your own unique version of each of the songs.

★★★ Movie Studio ★★★
Have you ever wanted to help direct and edit a music video? Well here’s your chance! Choose the final cuts and help sequence the music videos for your favourite songs from Totally Amp’d! Put your director’s cap on and get ready to call all the shots!

★★★ Design Studio ★★★
If you consider yourself a fashionista or love design, then this will be your favorite part of the App. You can design clothing and dress up the characters from the show! You can also design posters and other marketing materials to help out Totally Amp’d on their way to stardom.

This is the world’s first sitcom exclusively for smart phones and tablets that lets you get involved and experience what it’s like to become a superstar.”

It’s time to get Totally Amp’d!

I am loving the Totally Amp’d app and so are my kids. The appisodes are so cute and fun and we were immediately pulled into the story just from watching the first one. The activities are really fun, my kids love that they can record themselves singing (and I had fun with it too) and remix songs. They also enjoy making music videos and designing fashions for the characters.

You can download the app. for Free on iTunes, this gives you access to the first appisode and activities. Then you can purchase the full app (while in the app) for just $4.99 and this gives you complete access to all 10 appisodes and all activities.

This is an app unlike any other! It is innovative, creative and fun!

This app is going to be a huge hit with kids and tweens! Download it for your kids today, they will love it like mine do!

I absolutely LOVE the music in this app. It has great beats and catchy lyrics. Listen to a couple of the songs below:

You can also check out Totally Amp’d on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for updates and behind the scenes footage.

Visit www.TotallyAmpd.com to get to know the cast, watch videos, and of course download the Totally Amp’d app for FREE on iTunes!

Totally Amp’d gets Bragging Rights!

How would you guys like to win the dress that Christine is wearing during the show and in this video? Yes, this very dress is up for grabs.

Here’s how to enter:

On launch day the 26th of January 2012, grab yourself a copy of the app. Then take a picture of yourself, with the app running on your iPad, iPod or iPhone.

Post the picture over on the Totally Amp’d Facebook page.

We will randomly grab one winner out of all entries submitted.

The fine print: You need to be 13 years or older to enter this contest. The prize consists of the dress worn by Cristine Prosperi in the above video – no alternatives or sizing options are offered. The contest closes at midnight, January 26th, 2012. Contest is hosted by Totally Amp’d and is not associated with TheBraggingMommy.com.

Heidi January 26, 2012 app, child, entertainment, review, teen, tv show, tween

Think Geek Retro Duo NES/SNES Game System Review

8 and 16 Bit Gaming… Back from the Dead

“If you put your hand far enough into the crack of your couch in the basement you’re likely to find an old SNES game cartridge… reach a little further and out comes a pop rock encrusted NES cartridge. Problem is, no matter how far you burrow, you’ll never come up with a full Nintendo classic game system… and you’ll never ever find a system that plays both NES and SNES games. Well luckily the Retro Duo NES/SNES Game System is here to solve all your 8 and 16 bit gaming needs. Two top loading cartridge slots, one for NES the other for SNES, ensure full compatibility with all your old games… and it’s completely couch lint free! Controllers are included of course, or you can plug in your own original SNES controllers for 100% accurate gaming nostalgia.”-Think Geek

Important Note:
The Retro Duo does not come with any cartridges or a built in game. You need to provide your own SNES or NES game cartridges. Don’t have any? Try eBay.

Product Features

Game Console Plays Old Nintendo SNES and NES Games
Two slots allow you to plug in an SNES or NES cartridge
Switch chooses from NES (8 Bit) or SNES (16 Bit) mode
Connects to your TV via standard composite video out or s-video out
Stereo sound (depending on game)
Comes with two SNES style controllers
Plug compatible with original SNES controllers
Plays most Japanese import games
Main console measures a compact 16cm x 17cm x 4.5cm high

I remember Christmas morning as a little girl when we got our first Nintendo. We were so excited! We had a blast playing it as kids and in my mind no other system or games can compare. Ahhhh Nostalgia…So when I saw the Retro Duo NES/SNES Game System from Think Geek I knew I had to have it. I had a few old NES games stored in my garage, I know crazy right?! and I also order a few more on eBay. We have had a blast playing the old NES and SNES games on this system. Super Mario 3, Dr. Mario, Monopoly, Tetris, Paper Boy, just to name a few of my favorites. So fun. retro_duo_nes_snes_game_system

Even my 4 year old is enjoying the games. I think it’s quite funny actually, give my 4 year old a Galaxy Tablet and he has no problem, needs no instruction. Give him the Retro Duo system & an NES game and he is like “How do I do this?” LOL We are raising a complex generation. It’s too funny!

I highly recommend this game system to send you back to the 80’s & 90’s with some simple and entertaining game play. I like that it is a small console so it doesn’t take up much space. It is also really nice being able to play both Nintendo & Super Nintendo games on one system.

See this and all the fun and unique items available at www.ThinkGeek.com!

Retro Duo NES/SNES Game System from Think Geek gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi January 19, 2012 child, dad, electronics, family, games, mommy, review, teen, toy, tween

Shoes With a Removeable Wheel in the Heel ~ Heely’s Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“Heelys are shoes with a single or double wheel in the heel and they allow the wearer to go from walking to rolling simply by shifting their weight to their heels. When the wheels are removed, the shoe performs just like any other shoe. You can remove the wheels faster than you can tie a shoe!”-Heelys

I’m sure you have heard of Heelys by now, or at least seen kids skating around it was appears to be regular shoes. Heelys are shoes with a removable wheel on the bottom. Kids, tweens and teens love Heelys. This creative and smart design has ‘fun’ in mind, perfectly suited for the kid in everybody. I was sent a pair of Heelys to review and I am really impressed with the quality. I got a pair for my younger brother who is 14. He loves his new Heelys! They look super cool and he enjoys skating around in them. It is great that he can easily remove the wheels when he needs to (like in school). Heelys are super fun and cool skate shoes, if your child doesn’t already have some I recommend getting them some, they will love them!

Hx2- Now learning to skate with Heelys is easier than ever! The new HX2 comes with two removable wheels in each shoe to get you up and rolling in no time. Launched in 2010.

Heelys- Heelys is the only shoe with a stealth removable wheel in the heel that lets you walk, run or roll whenever you feel like it.

Nano- Nano is a first-of-its-kind Inline Foot Board that works with Heelys to allow you to skate farther, faster and longer than ever before. Launched in 2010.

You can purchase them at the Heelys Online Shop or at many nationwide retailers.

Heelys get Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win any pair of Heelys their choice!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit www.heelys.com and tell us which pair of Heelys you will choose if you win.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

3 entries- Like Heelys on Facebook.
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3 entries- Subscribe to the Heelys Worldwide Channel on You Tube.
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry per- Enter another giveaway on our site, tell us which (no limit).
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, @heelysworldwide & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 27 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi January 13, 2012 child, giveaway, review, shoes, teen, tween

Free Chore Chart to Teach Kids Responsibility ~ GoalForIt.com Review

Goalforit.com is an excellent online resource that provides a variety of free solutions for personal success that are easy to use and can help bring more focus, balance and fulfillment into everyday living. We especially love their simple-to-use Chore Chart, which can help children of all ages learn essential skills in a fun and rewarding way.

This FREE Chore Chart can help teach kids, tweens & teens many important lessons, including:

Responsibility; A Chore Chart is an ideal way to help your kids feel like they are making a contribution to their family by doing their part around the house.
Understanding right from wrong; Setting behavior goals is an important way to help children strengthen their character and judgment.
Healthy Habits; Teaching good habits involving nutrition and physical activity are the cornerstone of prevent obesity in children and adolescents.
Money Matters; The optional point system teaches children three important lessons for managing money; earning, spending and saving.

I have been loving goalforit.com and have been using it with 12 year old C and 4 year old Bug. Each child was excited to set up their chart. They have really fun designs for the charts that you can customize for your child, tween or teen so that they will be excited about it.

We got to pick a fun theme for each boy, then we choose the behavior, responsibilities, and goals for each child. I love that there are so many choices and I was easily able to find the best goals and responsibilities for each child that were age appropriate.

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The kids love being able to check off (or get stickers) for each item they accomplish. Probably their favorite thing is the Moolah. Moolah is an option where you give your child points for each item they complete. Then the moolah is stored in a moolah bank (or rewards section for the older kids) and they can spend it on rewards that you set up for them. Since using these charts and rewards systems I have seen a huge improvement in both kids.

I have even been using the To Do List for myself and it has helped me to stay on track and get a lot more accomplished each week.

I love that it is all so easy to use. I highly recommend using GoalForIt.com with your kids and for yourself! Sign up for your FREE account today and start seeing the benefits!

GoalForIt.com gets Bragging Rights!

*I wrote this post on behalf of GoalForit.com through Mom Select. All opinions are my own. This is a sponsored post.

Heidi January 12, 2012 child, family, mommy, organization, review, teen, tween

Wall Decals for Kid’s Room Decoration ~ Leo Wall Stickers Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

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I think it is so much fun decorating my house. Probably my favorite rooms to decorate are kids rooms. Recently we did a little mini makeover on Bug’s jungle room and when I saw these Wall Decals for kids room decoration at Leo Wall Stickers I knew they would be the perfect addition to Bug’s room. I immediately fell in love with the jungle themed stickers and they are perfect for his decor.

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First I want to show you the before and after pictures of his room. (Then I will talk about applying them). The stickers have made his room so much fun! They are bright and crisp images that look fantastic against his lime green walls. Especially the monkeys, they are so adorable above his loft bed.

Putting the stickers up was easier than I thought it would be. They send a great little flyer with really good instructions as well as a Leo Squeegee application tool. Here is how easy it is to apply the small stickers:

First you want to make sure your wall surface is clean and dry. Then you peel off the backing paper slowly, making sure the sticker stays on the sticky side.

Next you stick it on the wall where you want it to be.

Use the Leo Squeegee application tool that was included in your shipment to press the sticker to the wall.

Then you slowly remove the sticky paper at an angle making sure the sticker stays on the wall.

Press down on the sticker with your hand to make sure it is all sticking to the wall.

For larger stickers the process is slightly different:

First you have to place the whole thing (with backing paper) on the wall where you want it. Then place tape across the middle.

Peel the top half off of the backing paper.

Cut the backing paper away.

Stick the top half of the sticker on the wall.

Repeat the same process for the bottom half.

Use the Leo Squeegee to flatten it all to the wall.

Remove the sticky paper slowly at an angle.

Press down on the sticker with your hand to make sure it is all sticking to the wall.

Like I said I found the process easy but it was time consuming so make sure you have plenty of time set aside to do it. I am loving how Bug’s room looks now that he has these Leo Stickers and he LOVES it even more than I do. He said “Wow, my room looks cool!”

Leo Wall Stickers have so many fun wall stickers for kids bedrooms. I know you will find the perfect stickers for your child’s room!

Visit www.LeoWallStickers.com to see them all!

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Leo Stickers get Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Spring Minikit! Kit Includes: 1 Sky-blue Flower (L 7” x H 11”), 1 Sleeping Snail (L 5” x H 6”), and 1 brown snail (L 5” x H 6”).

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Leo Wall Stickers and tell us your favorite Wall sticker they have.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

3 entries- Subscribe to the Leo Stickers Newsletter.
1 entry- Tell us your favorite Leo room theme (see them here).
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry per- Enter another giveaway on our site, tell us which (no limit).
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 23 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi January 9, 2012 baby, child, decor, giveaway, home, review, toddler, tween

Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob’s Frozen Face-Off Available on DVD Now

IT’S A RACE TO THE SOUTH POLE IN SPONGEBOB’S LATEST DVD ADVENTURE!

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: SPONGEBOB’S FROZEN FACE-OFF

Available on DVD Now!

“Start the New Year with America’s favorite sponge and enjoy wintery fun in this all-new DVD, SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob’s Frozen Face-Off. In “Frozen Face-Off,” while everyone in Bikini Bottom participates in a race to the South Pole, Plankton makes another attempt to get his hands on the secret formula and end the Krusty Krab’s fast-food supremacy for good. In addition to this epic battle, enjoy six other episodes from the current eighth season of SpongeBob SquarePants. As an added treat, enjoy four bonus episodes from Nickelodeon’s hit series, T.U.F.F. Puppy and Fanboy and Chum Chum.”-Nickelodeon

SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob’s Frozen Face-Off Episode List:

Frozen Face-Off
Everyone in Bikini Bottom is participating in a worm-sled race to the South Pole. The big prize: one million clams! Will SpongeBob and the gang make it to the frosty finish line in one piece?

Accidents Will Happen
When Squidward gets hurt on the job, he threatens to take legal action unless Mr. Krabs agrees to wait on him hand and foot.

The Other Patty
Mr. Krabs and Plankton find a common enemy in the popular new “Flabby Patty” restaurant.

Drive Thru
Instead of paying to patch up a hole in the wall of the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs decides to use it to make more money by turning it into a drive-thru window.

The Hot Shot
Tony Fast, Jr., the son of a famous racecar driver, teaches SpongeBob how to drive.

A Friendly Game
SpongeBob and Patrick build an indoor miniature golf course in SpongeBob’s house.

Sentimental Sponge
SpongeBob has trouble throwing anything away when he realizes how many memories are attached to all his possessions.

4 year old Bug loves Spongebob Squarepants and this DVD is a great addition to his Spongebob collection. A must have for Spongebob fans!

Available online and in stores now!

Get these episodes and more of SpongeBob SquarePants on iTunes at iTunes.com/SpongeBob.

Spongebob’s Frozen Face-Off gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi January 5, 2012 child, dvd, entertainment, toddler, tv show, tween

A Must See Family Movie ~ The Adventures of Tintin 3D Movie Review ~ Now In Theaters!

“Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures Present a 3D Motion Capture Film The Adventures of Tintin directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish. Starring Jamie Bell as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig as the nefarious Red Rackham.”

The previews for The Adventures of Tintin looked exciting and we couldn’t wait to see it. My husband, myself, 12 year old C, and Bug went to see it at an advanced screening. The kids were beyond thrilled. Then when we arrived and found out it was in 3D they were even more excited.

12 year old C’s review:

“I thought The Adventures of Tintin was a great movie with a lot of action mystery and a really cute dog. The 3D was really great, you should see it in 3D. My favorite part was when snowy tripped over the box and then the guys trip. I laughed a lot and thought the detectives were really funny, they are not very smart and it’s funny to watch. I really liked the motorcycle part where they are riding down the hill through the town. It was awesome! It was a 10/10 movie for me. Actually the best movie EVER!”

4 year old Bug’s review:

“I love it. I like when he says “Nobody takes my ship”. I like when they swing the car around, it’s cool. I like when they fight. I like the pirate ship parts. I liked wearing glasses at the movie (referring to the 3D glasses). I liked eating popcorn while I watched the movie. I really want to buy it when it comes out.”

Both kids loved the movie. My 4 year old was glued and watched the whole movie, which is a big deal for him. My husband and I also really enjoyed the film. We both agree that the 3D and animation is AMAZING! There were times when it looked so real to me that I actually forgot that it was animated. They looked like real people. I was in awe because of this. It is the BEST 3D and animated film I have ever seen. It was packed with action and adventure as well as had a good story line that keeps your interest the whole time. This is the must see family film of the year. In fact I say it’s the best animated film of 2011, hands down. If you see any movie this over the holiday break make sure it’s The Adventures of Tintin. And be sure to see it in 3D, it’s incredible.

Rated PG. For more info visit: www.tintin.com

The Adventures of Tintin gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi December 21, 2011 child, dad, entertainment, family, mommy, movie, review, teen, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Simon Flash Game Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“It’s four SIMON games in one! The WONDER-LINK technology lets the cubes know where you shuffle them, when you win and what you scored. The yellow game is SIMON Lights Off: Can you quickly line up the cubes in just the right order to turn off all the lights? The red game is SIMON Shuffle: When the cube colors scramble, can you line them up in their original order? The blue game is SIMON Secret Color: There’s only one order that will show the same color on all four cubes. How fast can you unlock the code? The green game is SIMON Classic: Stop shuffling. Start pressing! Can you remember and repeat a longer and longer sequence of colors? Challenge your friends or tune up your skills on your own!”

Includes 4 electronic cubes, game case, rules and quick-play card.

Includes 8 “AAA” batteries.

For 1 or more players.

Ages 8 and up. simon4

We love playing games at our house and try to play as a family as much as we can. So we get excited about new Hasbro game releases. The most recent we got to test out is the new Simon Flash Game. It has cubes (similar to Scrabble Flash) that you line up to play 4 different versions of the Simon game. I’m a big Simon fan and have loved playing it since I was a kid. So it has been a real blast playing 4 different versions of the game. I love that it comes with a case to hold the tiles. It is perfect for to use during the Simon classic game since it keeps all the tiles lined up and you can travel with it. It’s fun that you can play alone or with people. This is a great family game and the perfect last minute Christmas gift idea!

Simon Flash is available online at Hasbro Toy Shop or in stores now!

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Heidi December 20, 2011 child, dad, family, games, giveaway, mommy, review, teen, travel, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Protect Your Kids Online Chatman Review

I’m Chatman – your smart and funny friend. Just plug me into your computer and everything you do online becomes more fun! Chat with me and I’ll respond. I can move, talk, and even help you with your homework. We can also play games and watch videos together. I’ll always be there to make you laugh – even when you chat with friends. When you get bored, just go to www.mychatman.com and download more cool personalities, apps, and other cool stuff.

Chatman is the first artificially intelligent friend, designed to make chat sessions, web surfing or gaming more creative and fun. Chatman talks, moves his eyes, hands and ears and has a unique animated LED mouth. Chatman intuitively understands language, context and mood. His personality is so real it feels like he’s alive! Load the amazing feature-packed software, connect Chatman to a USB port and open a whole new dimension of activity as Chatman tells you all about what he can do. A safe friend and companion, Chatman will alert your child when inappropriate or dangerous content is encountered during a chat session.

Getting started is easy! All you need to do is connect Chatman to your USB port and follow the easy steps to install. Once your installation is complete, Chatman will introduce himself and ask you a few questions. You can customize your Chatman by choosing a personality and name for him, then view a brief tutorial where you’ll learn how to use Chatman and what you can do with him.

My girls love playing on my computer. As they get older, I am sure they will be spending more and more time online. I want to create a safe, but fun internet experience for them, and the Chatman is helping me do just that! Chatman is a really cool little gadget that can do a lot of fun things! For instance, you can chat with Chatman and he will chat back to you! You can customize him (or make it a ‘her’) and choose a name and personality for it. The best part of Chatman is that he will alert my kids when they are encountering dangerous or inappropriate content. I can even customize what Chatman recognizes as inappropriate. It’s a great way to protect your kids online.

Right now, my girls stick to websites that are safe for children their age to use. But as time goes on, they will learn to navigate the web much better and they will probably begin using it to stay connected to friends. That is where I start to get worried and having the Chatman, the online friend for children will be a life-saver for when my girls are tweens! This is definitely a Christmas gift that and child who spends time on the internet needs (and their parents too!). It is perfect friend to help with kids internet safety!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Customizable
A safe computer companion
Understand language, context, and mood
Chatman listens to chat on social networks and chat software such as Facebook, Skype and MSN Messenger and alerts kids if inappropriate content, such as sex, drugs, and swearing is encountered
Allows kids to perform safe web searches and alerts if improper searches are requested
Helps kids keep their calendar and can even wake them up in the morning
Responds to questions he doesn’t know by automatically running safe web searches

Chatman gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

Chatman is available at Toys R Us!!

Visit www.mychatman.com for more information on Chatman. Like Chatman on Facebook for news of special promotions, new product introductions and more.

Kim December 20, 2011 child, electronics, review, technology, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Zillionz Real-Money Talking Cash Register Review

“It talks, it counts, it’s the 3 Language Talking Cash Register. It even teaches your child to count in three languages: English, Spanish and French. Use the handheld scanner to read barcode stickers (included) or call up a price check over the loudspeaker microphone. The talking keypad announces your entries and totals while the digital display shows them. The included credit card and play money will help you get started. When you’re tired of play money, use the cash drawer to store real bills and coins!”

Bug loves to play “store” with me so we have been having a lot of fun with his new Zillionz Real-Money Talking Cash Register. Right off we were both impressed by all the fun features. It has a real working calculator that talks as you use it. It is great for helping bug learn his numbers and math problems. The scanner actually scans! It comes with a big sheet of stickers you can put on items (we put them on some of Bug’s toys) and then you can scan them in like they are being purchased. The register will even add all the scans and tell you a total.

It comes with play money and that is what we have been using for now. It is made to fit real money so your kids can store their real money in it. What a fun little bank! It also comes with a plastic credit card and their is a spot to swipe the card and it says “Credit Approved”. Very cute!

Bug’s favorite part of the register is the real working microphone. You push the MIC button and hold it as you speak in the mic. We have lots of fun using this: “Attention shoppers, their is a sale on all toys today.” Bug can’t get enough of it, he thinks it is a blast to use.

Another great feature is the language options for Spanish and French as well as English. This is a great way for Bug to learn numbers in other languages. I also like that the batteries come included, that is nice for a change

This kids cash register toy really makes our time playing “store” much more fun. Bug also enjoys playing with it by himself. This makes a great Christmas gift for kids, I highly recommend it!

Zillionz Real-Money Talking Cash Register gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi December 19, 2011 child, christmas, educational, review, toy, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Think Geek Air Swimmers Flying R/C Sea Life Review

Heeeeeere kitty kitty kitty…

“We’ll admit it. We saw that viral video of the kitty getting spooked by the RC flying shark and we went scrambling to get the digits of the folks who made them. Lo and behold, we found they made a Clownfish too! RC flying sea creatures are perfect for doling out justice to fish-stalking kitties or just scaring the pants off the guy in the next cube over. (If you wear headphones and have your backs to us, you’re just asking to get pranked.)

The AirSwimmers RC flying sea creatures stalk through the air with incredibly smooth and life-like motion. Fill your AirSwimmer with helium at the nearest party store, florist shop, or grocery store that carries balloons. (Or use the helium tank in your friendly mad scientist’s lab.) The AirSwimmer’s body is made from a high-quality, durable nylon material that will stay inflated for weeks and can be refilled over and over again. Grab the infra-red remote and you can guide the shark or clownfish up, down, and 360 degrees around.”-Think Geek

Product Specifications

For Ages 3 Years and Up
RC flying inflatable AirSwimmer toy
Hours of flying sea creature fun for the whole family
Durable, high-quality nylon material will stay inflated for weeks
Simply refill with new helium when the AirSwimmer doesn’t fly anymore
Remote functions: Climb, descend, and tail fin control for turning
Range: Up to 40 feet
Includes Shark or Clownfish and infra-red controller
Requires 4AAA batteries (not included)
Requires helium (not included, find it anywhere that sells balloons)
Length (with tail): 57 inches
Height (with fins): 36 inches
Note: Not to be used outdoors

My 4 year old squealed in delight when this package arrived at our house! We are lucky enough to have a relative who has a helium tank in his garage for his business so we took it over to his house and filled it with helium. If you don’t have a relative with helium, just take it to any store that fills balloons. Along with needing helium it also needs 4 AAA batteries so be sure to have those on hand. I chose the Clownfish cause I was a little worried about 4 year old Bug being scared of the shark (letting him watch Soul Surfer with me was probably not the best idea I’ve ever had). Once it was filled I was impressed by the size of the fish, it’s the real deal. Controlling it is a little tricky at first but once you get the hang of it, it’s not to bad. I love it really looks like it is swimming through the air. Super cool! Probably the best thing about it is that the whole family enjoys it and we have all spent time playing with it. Even our dogs are amused/intimidated by it, which is very entertaining I love that it is long lasting, we have had it filled for 2 weeks and it is still floating. Best of all once the helium runs out you can refill it with more. Nice.

This is a must have Christmas gift for your family this year!

You can purchase Air Swimmers and other unique gifts at www.ThinkGeek.com!

Think Geek Air Swimmers get Bragging Rights!

Heidi December 16, 2011 child, christmas, electronics, fashion, teen, toy, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Modify Watches Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“Modify Watches, the leading interchangeable watch brand uniting accessible fashion with unique personality, unveiled today its sophomore collection of time telling wristwear. Created with the same hip attitude of its original, but in two sizes “Big” and “Bigger,” Modify’s new line offers a sleek, streamlined design, a slimmer face and water resistance capabilities.

A modern take on those swappable bands of the 90’s, Modify Watches are created for the under-the-radar fashion enthusiast looking to make a bold statement in one go-with-anything accessory. Offered in a variety of colors and patterns that can be mixed and matched to the wearers liking—Modify Watches focuses on the expression of individuality and personal creativity. For those looking to bring some flavor into their wardrobe without making their own combination, Modify provides a number of pre-matched sets like ‘Bar Fight’ Black and Blue and ‘Big Pimp-kin’ Orange and White. Modify watches are attainably priced at just $40/combination.”

I was so excited when I came across Modify Watches, I love that you can swap out different faces and straps to create a completely unique watch! I ordered a watch for my little brother who is 14. I chose the black face and two colored straps. When it arrived I was very impressed by how good looking the watch is, with both straps. My brother LOVES his watch and says that his friends at school are all asking where they can get one. He is quite the trend setter now He loves that he can swap out the straps and he is excited to order more and other faces. He said he really likes how comfortable it is to wear and loves the feeling of the straps on this arm while he is wearing the watch. He also loves that it is water proof so he never has to worry about ruining it with water.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Every face can be put into every strap. 3 faces and 3 straps create 9 watches! We call them factorials of fun.
With two size options, you choose the amount of attention you want. Either way: you have chosen…wisely.
Enjoy a swim in your infinity pool or shower in style. Modify Watches are now water-resistant!

Modify Watches make an excellent gift for this Christmas! Visit www.ModifyWatches.com to order!

Modify Watches get Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Modify Watch in their size preference with 1 Face and 2 Straps of their Choice!

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You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 2nd @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi December 12, 2011 child, christmas, dad, giveaway, mommy, review, teen, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Fun Locker Decor, LockerLookz Chandelier Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Remember when you finally got to have your own locker in school? I do! I also remember decorating it with all kinds of fun things. Although, back then, I kind of had to get creative since there weren’t really a lot of specific decorations for lockers. Now your girls can have the coolest locker around. LockerLookz has some pretty chic locker decorations that will transform any locker into something FABULOUS!

“Transform your school locker from basic to beautiful with high-fashion locker decorations that make it easy for you to have an amazing locker in no time! Only LockerLookz gives you the power to express yourself through our unique mix-and-match locker design collections of locker wallpaper for girls, accessories, flowers and rugs.”

Create the locker look that’s just right for you!

I was sent the black locker chandelier and I love it! It is so cute. It is magnetic at the top so it is easy to put into a locker, and it really lights up! It measures 5” in diameter so it won’t get in the way of putting books away, but it really adds a darling look to locker space! Middle school girls would go crazy over these cute things!!

If she wants a different look for her locker, then consider the Locker Lamps. They are also magnetic, and come in 3 different styles. With the motion sensor light, your tween won’t have to worry about remembering to turn it off when she closes her locker! Don’t stop at lights though! With LockerLookz, you can get wallpaper in 8 different patterns…something to fit every personality. And don’t forget the mirrors and dry erase boards to match!! These locker accessories would make such a fun Christmas gift for girls. Get her one of everything so she can have the locker everyone else envy’s Smile .

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Perfect for tween girls
Fun way to dress up a boring locker
All products are locker friendly with no adhesives (just magnets)
Magnets are strong enough to hold
Fits Most Standard Size School Lockers (12” x 18” x 36”)

LockerLookz gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!

LockerLookz is generously giving away a Locker Lamp or Chandelier (winner’s choice)!!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit LockerLookz and tell us another item you like besides the lamp & chandelier.

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You can enter this giveaway until December 14th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Kim November 30, 2011 christmas, girl, giveaway, review, school, teen, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Battle Machines R/C Laser Combat Air vs. Land Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

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“Infra-red laser combat between gun turret and attack helicopter. Gun Turret features 360 degree rotation and reciprocating cannons. Attack Helicopter features 3 channel, gyro stabilization for precise maneuverability. Exploding sound effects when hits are taken and light patterns indicate shield level.

Infra-red laser combat between gun turret and attack helicopter
Gun Turret features 360 degree rotation and reciprocating cannons
Attack Helicopter features 3 channel, gyro stabilization for precise maneuverability
Exploding sound effects when hits are taken and light patterns indicate shield level”

My boys LOVE the Battle Machines R/C Laser Combat Air vs. Land. They couldn’t wait to start playing with it once it arrived. It has gotten a lot of play time since then. It is great that they can both play and take turns being the remote control helicopter or the gun. It is a great toy with an awesome wow factor. I highly recommend it.

It comes with a Helicopter, Gun Tower, 2 Controllers and an Extra “blade” (small propeller). It does not include the batteries and it requires 11 AA batteries so be sure to have those on hand.

If you are looking for a remote control toy for your kids for Christmas this year, look no further. They will love this!

Battle Machines Laser Combat Air vs. Land gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Battle Machines Laser Combat Air vs. Land!

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You can enter this giveaway until December 13th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi November 29, 2011 boy, child, christmas, giveaway, review, teen, toy, tween

Disney’s The Muppets Film Review~ Opens in Theaters Today!

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate.

I would like to start out that I am a HUGE Muppets fan. I have seen all of the movies and watched the Muppet Babies cartoon when I was little. I know my Muppets. It has been several years since a decent Muppet movie has been made. I was excited to see if this film would be the Muppets’ comeback.

I was SO happy watching this movie. I had a big grin on my face the whole film. With its corny songs and typical Muppet humor, this film will please Muppet fans of all ages and hopefully the Muppets will gain a few more fans.

The human performances in this movie were great! Jason Segal (who also helped write the screenplay) is fabulous as Gary. You can tell that Segal has a true love for the Muppets. He is having the time of his life during this movie. You can tell. Amy Adams is also great as his girlfriend Mary. She is just as cute in this as she was in Enchanted. I have to say that I really enjoy Chris Cooper as the villain, Tex Richman. Cooper actually raps in this movie. It is awesome!

There were also so many celebrity cameos in this movie. I was excited to see what celebrity would show up in each scene. By far my favorite was the celebrity that showed up during the “Man or Muppet” song. I am going to be spoiler free but this song was awesome and by far my favorite moment in the film.

So to put it simply, go see the Muppets! You will be happy!

The Muppets gets bragging rights!

The Muppets is rated PG and is now in theaters. For more information about the movie, go to the film’s Official Website.

Nicole November 23, 2011 child, dad, entertainment, family, mommy, movie, review, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Moxie Girlz Horse Riding Club Horse Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Both of my girls LOVE anything that involves horses! They are always begging for me to buy them every horse toy that they see in the store and unfortunately, I just can’t. A lot of times I just don’t want to spend so much money on a little toy that doesn’t even do anything….but the Moxie Girlz Horse Riding Club Horse is not that toy! This horse actually walks on it’s own!

We received Cricket, the palomino horse and she is darling. She stands about a foot tall so she is pretty good size and her mane is long & silky…perfect for hours of brushing and braiding if your girls are like mine Winking smile . Cricket walks with the push of a button and I am pretty impressed. Her walk is a bit choppy, and she sometimes falls over, but I still can’t think of another horse that my girls would like better. Cricket walks and this makes her the coolest horse ever! If you want a darker color of horse, you can get Bingo. She is brown in color and her hair is a bit darker than her body. They are both really cute and would be perfect for you horse-loving child for Christmas!

Cricket and Bingo each have a saddle that is meant to hold their Moxie Doll riders, but I think you could use several different dolls as long as they are the correct size. Of course, the Moxie Girlz are dressed in the perfect riding outfits so they are ready for action!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Comes in two different colors
Has long hair that is fun for brushing (even comes with it’s own brush)
Walks with the push of a button
Has a saddle so it can hold dolls (Moxie Girlz sold separately)
Is perfect for any child who loves horses

Moxie Girlz Horse Riding Club Horses get BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

I say these Moxie Girlz Horse Riding Club Horses are perfect for little girls, but I must admit my son is a huge fan of them too! He has so much fun pushing the button and watching Cricket walk around. He was entertained for such a long time! I think I may need to purchase a horse for each one of my kids just so they don’t argue over who gets to play with it!

One lucky reader is going to win a Moxie Girlz Horse Riding Club Horse of their very own!!

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You can enter this giveaway until December 6th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Kim November 22, 2011 child, girl, giveaway, review, toy, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Shake It Up Tween Fashion Clothing & Accessories Review

My girls love getting new clothes! They especially love getting new clothes that are super girly & stylish. They love skirts, leggings, sparkles, sequins, and everything else that you would imagine a young girl would love! The Shake It Up Clothing & Accessories line is the perfect style to fit my girls personalities!

“The latest “D-Signed” collection at Target® debuts just in time for holiday parties and gift giving. Based on fashions worn by the characters CeCe and Rocky (played by actresses Bella Thorne and Zendaya) from the hit Disney Channel series Shake it Up these clothes and accessories do not feature the character’s face on it, but fun, fashion-forward looks that CeCe & Rocky are known for. The 35-piece collection pulls in the latest fashion trends this holiday season including faux fur, sparkle and fun layers.”

This clothing line is full of fun & exciting pieces that you can layer together to make several different outfits!! If you have seen the Disney Channel series Shake it Up, you know the characters, Cece & Rocky, are always dressed in the cutest tween styles. They are perfectly girly, but also suit the ‘not-so-fancy’ personality as well! My favorite part about these clothes (besides being really cute) is that they don’t have any characters on them. That is a must in my girls wardrobes because I don’t care to see TV shows on my kids clothes.

What kind of style will you find in the Shake It up Tween Fashion Clothing line?

· Fur: Faux of course! From fur vests to leggings with attached fur leg warmers this trend is a must-have this season and the CeCe & Rocky Holiday Collection has plenty of it.

· Sparkle: Shine this holiday season. Whether it’s an accent on a blazer, detailing on a tee or a full out sequined tank, sparkle is present throughout the collection in bold and subtle ways. Adding the perfect amount of glitz to those gloomy winter months!

· Layers: A continuing fun and easy to create trend this holiday season is layering. The CeCe & Rocky Holiday Collection can be mixed, matched and layered, creating effortless fashionable statements while keeping comfort and practicality in mind.

We received 2 outfits including: Black Leggings with Silver Sequin Leg warmers attached to them, a sweet little conversation T-shirt, a Tulle Ballet Skirt that is black & purple, and a purple shirt that says ‘Dance’ on the front. The clothes are so cute & I can’t wait for my girls to wear them. They will definitely be stylin’ at school!

Shake It Up Tween Fashion Clothing comes in sizes 4-16 and also has shoes to match the outfits! And don’t forget the accessories! With Headbands, Bows, & Purses, you can give your child a full ensemble this Christmas!!

The mix and match pieces of Shake It Up clothing & Accessories allows young girls to express their fashion sense with quality, mom-approved clothing at budget friendly prices. You can’t go wrong!! Find this clothing line at Target!!

Kim November 21, 2011 clothing, fashion, girl, review, tween

Happy Feet Two Film Review~ Opens Today in Theaters

Happy Feet Two returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in superb 3D. Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven-a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father’s “guts and grit” as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures-from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals to put things right.

During the summer, I worked a lot at a movie theater. Whenever I started Harry Potter, I would see the trailer for Happy Feet Two. The music always made me happy (especially the cute baby penguins). I was excited to see Happy Feet Two.

My favorite part of Happy Feet Two were the musical numbers. Just like the previous movie, the music numbers are so fun to watch. With the great voice talent and the great penguin dancing, most of the numbers are true showstoppers. Plus, the baby penguins are SO cute!!

I was again impressed with the voice cast. I would say that my two favorite characters in this film were the two Krills named Will and Bill (voiced by Brad Pitt and Matt Damon). Some of the funniest and most memorable lines are said by these two characters. Hearing Brad Pitt singing “We Are the Champions” made me laugh.

If you are looking for a fun family movie this weekend, Happy Feet Two is a great choice!

Happy Feet Two opens today in theaters and is rated PG. For more information about the film, check out its Official Website!

Nicole November 18, 2011 child, dad, entertainment, family, mommy, movie, review, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Moxie Girlz Nintendo DS Game Review

Create. Dream. Imagine. Play! GameMill Entertainment, an independent publisher of entertaining mass-market video games, announced today its plans to release Moxie Girlz™ for Nintendo DS™, a fun-filled imagination video game based on the popular Moxie Girlz™ brand of fashion dolls. With positive messages like “never give up on your dreams” and “be true to yourself,” Moxie Girlz offers fun and inspirational messages for all young girls. Moxie Girlz for Nintendo DS is set to hit store shelves this Holiday.

Moxie Girlz for Nintendo DS provides hours of fun with thousands of art options and creations awaiting your personal touch! Customize your Moxie Girlz character and express your creativity in Fashion Play mode with dozens of hair styles, accessories and more. Share your deepest secrets and get lost in Journal and Diary Modes, or have fun with friends as you take the Moxie Girlz quizzes to find out which of the Moxie Girlz you and your friends resemble the most. Whether playing alone or with others, Moxie Girlz provides an interactive and encouraging environment where young girls can be whatever they want to be. Be true! Be you!

Moxie Girlz is rated E for everyone.

Additional Moxie Girlz video game features:

· Customization: Pick which Moxie Girlz character you want to be or upload pictures of yourself.

· Variety of Modes: Art Play, Fashion Play, Games and more!

· Personality Quizzes: Discover the Moxie Girlz character that resembles you!

· Picture Fun: Use DSi functionality for picture taking and puzzle games – mix and match!

· Positive Message: All modes and gameplay focus on the positive Moxie Girlz message- Be true! Be you!

My little sister is a big fan of Moxie Girlz and was so excited to get the Moxie Girlz Nintendo DS Game to review. She has been having a blast playing and says she absolutely loves the game. Her favorite part of the game is the quizzes and creating your own character. I love the message of the game: Be true! Be You! A great message for young girls. This is a great Christmas mas gift for girls this year!

This Moxie Girlz Nintendo DS Game is available online and in stores now!

Moxie Girlz for Nintendo DS gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi November 17, 2011 child, christmas, games, girl, review, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Air Zone Quickfire Auto Fed Belt Blaster Review

I love Christmas shopping for boys. They have some really fun toys available so I was excited when I was introduced to the Air Zone Quickfire Auto Fed Belt Blaster.

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“This battery-operated blaster uses a rotating belt for the ultimate firepower, sending darts flying indoors or out. Load the darts into the belt, insert the nozzle and load the belt into the breech. This Toys “R” Us exclusive includes 25 foam darts.”

Bug has a small dart gun which he enjoys playing with. Man you should have seen his eyes light up when this arrived at our front door to review. It was priceless. He of course said, I want to shoot it!!! It requires 6 AA batteries which are not included so make sure you have them on hand Christmas morning Once we got the batteries in we put the ammo belt in place and filled it with darts.

It has an on off switch on one of the sides which is easy for Bug to turn it on and off. I couldn’t believe how fast he could shoot the darts. It is so fun watching him and it is easily his new favorite toy. Another great feature is that the end of the gun can come off so it can be long or shorter. It’s perfect for Bug since he is smaller it makes it easier for him to hold. This toy is recommended for kids ages 6+.