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How to Create a Cinderella Princess Party – #DisneyPrincessWMT

“Oh, that clock! Old killjoy. I hear you. ‘Come on, get up, you say, Time to start another day.’ Even he orders me around. Well, there’s one thing. They can’t order me to stop dreaming.” – Cinderella… I loved Cinderella as a little girl, but we only had it on an old VHS, so Abby hadn’t seen it yet. Which means that you know I was ALL over it when I heard that it was being released on BluRay, and started planning a fun party to get some of Abby’s friends over to watch it. If you’ve been reading here for awhile, you probably remember that a few months ago Abby had a seizure. It was the scariest thing that I’d ever been through in my entire life. Ever. Full-on Grand Mal seizure, and she wasn’t even two yet. They had hoped that it was just a febrile seizure – related to a fever. Well, I haven’t posted about it here yet, but I’ve talked to some of you on Facebook about it… She’s had more. We’ve been driving a few hours both ways to Seattle Children’s Hospital for appointments, since the doctors here in town aren’t sure what’s wrong. So – saying that life has been a little stressful is an understatement. And it also means that we were in definite need of some fun times. So momma got to work putting a Cinderella party together to help Abby shake things off and have a fun day!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on October 15, 2012 Filed Under: Celebrations | 4 Comments

Your Little Princess Can Party with Cinderella – Learn How #DisneyPrincessWMT

“A dream is a wish your heart makes when you’re fast asleep.” – Cinderella… I bet you sang that as you read it, didn’t you? Yep, Cinderella is one of those movies that is such a wonderful classic. One of my very favorites as a little girl. Well, heck, I guess almost all of my favorite movies as a kid were Disney Princess movies! Which is why I’m ashamed to admit… I’ve just recently introduced Abby to the princesses. She’s two. Why didn’t I do this sooner? We just always let her watch whatever new kids movies were available on our On Demand… I’ve actually purchased very few DVD’s for her. But we recently hosted a Fisher Price Houseparty, and Abby got a chance to play with the new Little People Disney Princess Castle – and she plays with it EVERY day! She loves to sing along with the “sin-sesses.” So, I realized it was time to have her get to know all of my faves a little better – starting with Cinderella!

“A letter from the prince…he’s having a ball…and all eligible maiden’s are to attend… why that would mean me too!” – Cinderella

How sweet is this set, right? A pretty dress for my pretty little princess – and a matching Cinderella tiara too of course. Why Cinderella? Well, in addition to being the very first princess movie that I watched as a little girl – on October 2, Disney is releasing it again on an updated and upgraded Blu-Ray/DVD with bonus content. Very cool. The only other princess that Abby has watched is Rapunzel from Tangled {whom she simply adores.} So we’re going to celebrate the launch of the movie with a super cool event coming up at Walmart, and host a princess-perfect party for the little girls we know too. I am seriously pretty darn excited about it all. Like, I want a Cinderella dress too…..

“Bippity Boppity Boo!” – Cinderella

Walmart is going all out to help celebrate this great re-release of Cinderella – You’ll find amazing displays around the store, filled with new toys, dresses and accessories, and even a super clever pumpkin display in the produce section. Love it. If you head down to check it out – make sure to visit your store’s Halloween section too – there’s where I found the majority of the dress up gear. The regular kids section had a limited selection, but is filled with the prettiest new toys and playsets for little girls…

“If you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true.” – Cinderella

I love that there is a whole section in the kids toy department devoted just to Cinderella. There are big displays and great signage… It just makes it all feel a little more “special” – more magical. {That must be the little girl in me talking….} And you’ll also find more than just Cinderella, there are also great sets featuring the other princesses. I mean, every princess needs some girls to pal around with, right? {You can see more of the selection in my Cinderella shopping trip on Google+, or visit the Disney Princess page on Walmart.com.}

“Cinderelly, Cinderelly – Night and day it’s Cinderelly!” – Cinderella

Remember I told you that we’re also going to be hosting a movie party too? Well, that of course means that I needed to stock up on party supplies. And Walmart did not let me down – they have a huge selection of Cinderella party gear too! We stocked up on favors, plates and napkins, and those cute reusable cups that are less than a buck a piece. I also saw a big Disney Princess castle pinata, that I’m really debating going back for.

Disney Princess Retailtainment Event at a Walmart Near You!

Ok – this is the awesome in-store event that I mentioned. I seriously think it is going to be a blast – On October 6, between 11-3, select Walmart stores across the country are inviting Cinderella lovers of all ages to visit the store for an afternoon of fun. Dress as your favorite Disney princess {Abby will be wearing her new dress and accessories!} and join them for pumpkin decorating, coloring sheets, games, and other interactive activities. Abby is going to LOVE seeing all of the other little girls dressed up too. And make sure to download the new Disney Princess Royal Ball app – for iPhone or get the Android version here. This wasn’t live yet when we shopped – but it is now. Use it to scan the Augmented Reality markers on Disney Princess items around the store to access tons of cool stuff. You’ll love it!

“One shoe can change your life.” – Cinderella

Stocked up and ready to plan our party! I can’t wait to share pics with you guys soon – You can keep an eye on Twitter for hashtag #DisneyPrincessWMT – That’s where I’ll be sharing photos on the 6th of Abby partying in her dress during the in-store event. And then I’ll get to work on gathering up all of my creative ideas for the party – We’re also going to be inviting some little Princes too, so I need to get some boy goodie bags put together. Stay tuned – in a few weeks I’ll share party pics with you… Think cupcakes and candy and lots of sparkles. Ahhh…. All of my favorite things!

Follow Disney on Twitter, and Cinderella and the other Disney Princesses on Facebook – to stay updated on new products and promotions!

Tell me – will you be visiting Walmart for the Disney Princess Party? Who’s your favorite princess?

{Disclaimer: I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Disney Consumer Products, Inc. #CBias #SocialFabric.}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 30, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping, Fun Stuff | 2 Comments

Family Movie Night: Win the Complete 8 Film Harry Potter Collection on Bluray!

Mommy Bear Media is all about good, clean movies for kids and families!

They carefully examine all movies and TV shows and only sell the best family-friendly movies. They also specialize in Christian movies and the best new movies on DVD and Blu-ray. Mommy Bear Media has partnered with Mom Powered Media to bring one super lucky reader the complete 8 Film Harry Potter Collection on Bluray!

This amazing 8 disk set includes:

Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secret
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban
Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Don’t want to wait?

You can purchase the Complete Harry Potter Set on Bluray from Mommy Bear Media for 99.99. And you can win one right here! Mommy Bear Media has offered one super lucky reader their own set! Please make sure you read the Giveaway Rules before you enter! This giveaway is brought to you by Mommy Bear Media and Mom Powered Media. Sunshine and Sippy Cups is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Have fun & Good luck!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 18, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | No Comments

For Everyone Who Ever Needed a Restart on Life

Wreck-It Ralph smashes into theaters everywhere on November 2nd…. Have you heard about this very cute new film from Disney? I love movies with a great message – and I’m really excited to watch this when it comes out, and talk to the kids about the ideas and emotions going on in this movie. It’s all about Ralph, who’s struggling with being stereotyped as a “Bad Guy” – when he just doesn’t feel like a bad guy. So he goes on a journey to try and discover who he really is – Not just who everyone else TELLS him he is. I think that this is an awesome message for kids – to not let outside voices make your choices for you. To always strive to be YOU. Love it. And – it’s totally silly and adorable as it tells the story. Get a peek here…

About Wreck-It Ralph

From Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore comes “Wreck-It Ralph,” a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping adventure. For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has been overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, Jr. (voice of Jack McBrayer), the good-guy star of their game who always gets to save the day.

Tired of playing the role of a bad guy, Ralph takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a journey across the arcade through multiple generations of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero.

On his quest, Ralph meets tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch) from the first-person action game Hero’s Duty, and feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, who may just be his first real friend. But everything changes when a deadly enemy is unleashed, threatening the entire arcade and Vanellope herself. Ralph finally gets his chance to save the day—but can he do it in time? “Wreck-It Ralph” crashes onto the big screen on November 2, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

What do you think?

Have you ever struggled a bit with figuring out who you are, want you want, and where you fit into the world? I’m sure just about every kid goes through this as they grow up. But a lot of us go through this again as we become moms…. Maybe everyone expected you to become a stay at home mom, but you missed your previous identity at work. Or maybe you’re like me – I went from running retail stores, doing displays and merchandising displays, working hard and playing hard. I was well known locally, and recruited several times to come in and help save struggling stores. Then, I suddenly found myself at home, changing diapers, caring for my live-in nephews… And not really feeling very “important” anymore. I missed getting dressed in the newest fashions – You know, things that weren’t covered in baby spit up. But just like Ralph, I realized that with a little soul-searching, I could make a new identity for myself, that felt right, and made me happy. {Does this all seem like too deep of thinking for a cartoon? Lol.}

“Like” WRECK-IT RALPH on Facebook and”Follow” WRECK-IT Ralph on Twitter – to stay updated on new promotions and news. And check out the #WreckitRalph hashtag for more fun sneak peeks at the movie before it smashes into theaters everywhere on November 2nd! And enter the Play & Win Sweepstakes! Complete missions, earn coins, and get the chance to win a hero’s journey from Adventures by Disney: http://di.sn/k3h. Good luck!

{Disclaimer: I received no compensation for this post. I’m on the Disney Blogger list, and get fun updates to share. I love Disney, and love to share the inside scoop on the best new films for families – Hope you enjoy getting a peek at upcoming movies too!}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 13, 2012 Filed Under: Fun Stuff | 1 Comment

New Oogieloves Movie – The Big Balloon Adventure – Six Prize Packs!

THE OOGIELOVES IN THE BIG BALLOON ADVENTURE is a simple story of a loving friendship, a surprise birthday party and a BIG adventure… The release date is August 29, 2012, and it features some of your fave celebs, like Toni Braxton, Cloris Leachman, Christopher Lloyd, Chazz Palminteri, Cary Elwes and Jaime Pressly. {I just adore Jaime Pressly – and anything with Christopher Lloyd in it… Well, you know it’s going to be good!} To celebrate the launch of this super fun new family film, I’m giving SIX of my fab readers a prize pack featuring Oogiloves movie-themed goodies. Love being able to send you guys fun stuff! Keep reading to learn more about the movie – and learn what’s in the prize packs some of you lucky readers are going to get….

About Oogieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure

It’s a beautiful day in Lovelyloveville. It’s Schluufy’s birthday and the Oogieloves (Goobie, Zoozie, and Toofie) along with their friends J. Edgar, Windy Window and Ruffy, are organizing a party (Ssshh! It’s a secret). Everything is going along just perfectly until J.Edgar trips and loses the last five magical balloons in all of Lovelyloveville – OH NO!!! The Oogieloves immediately take action and set out to find the magical balloons in time to save their friend’s party. Along the way the they meet some very interesting characters indeed, including Dotty Rounder (Cloris Leachman); Bobby Wobbly (Carey Elwes); Milky Marvin(Chazz Palminteri), Rosalie Rosebud (Toni Braxton) and Lola and Lero Sombrero (Christopher Lloyd and Jaime Pressly). Can these new friends help them recover the magical balloons and get back to the cottage in time to celebrate Schluufy’s surprise birthday?

Oogieloves Big Balloon Adventure Prize Packs

As I mentioned – I have enough goodies to send SIX of you guys a fun Oogiloves prize package. I love being able to give you guys free stuff – makes my day. Each prize pack includes all these fun movie-themed pieces:

Oogiloves Movie Poster
Super Fun Frisbee and inflatable Beach Ball
Oogieloves Stickers
Awesome Glitter Stencil Tattoo Kits

This would make a great rainy-day or after school fun kit, right? Sure to make any kiddo smile! So – if you’ve got Oogiloves lovers in YOUR home, enter to win today. All you have to do is complete as many – or as few – of the entries on the Rafflecoper form as you’d like. The more you complete, the more chances you have to win – so remember to bookmark this page so you can come back daily for the bonus tweet entry! This will only run for one week – So get your entries in today!

Feelin’ lucky? Make sure to scroll down my sidebar, and enter to win all of the other prizes I’m giving away this month too. Good luck!

And – if you love free stuff {who doesn’t, right?} check out the sweet new program I found – listed right under the entry form!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 23, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 26 Comments

Movies On Demand Summer Schedule + Giveaway!!

This summer – stay cool with family movie nights!… I love, love, LOVE family movie night here in our house. Every other week I pick a new movie we’re excited to see, put together a fun themed dinner and snacks menu, then save time and money by renting it that night, right when we’re ready to watch it, through Movies On Demand! It’s a simple and inexpensive way to make regular weeknights a little more fun for me and the kids. Plus – I’m a big fan of On Demand for most of my other movie watchin’ needs too – I’m one of those people who has a tough time with places where you pick movies to be mailed to you. I’m never in the same mood when they arrive, they sit there for a week, then I send ’em back and get more that I’m not really in the mood for either, lol. So being able to pick my movies right when I want to watch them is a much better solution for me!

There are loads of great movies available right now in Movies On Demand – like John Carter, Mirror Mirror, and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. And one that looks totally hilarious – featuring one of my fave funny guys Jason Segel – is available to view until 9/29… And you can WIN a party pack to have your own movie night with friends too!

The hilarious and critically-acclaimed film Jeff, Who Lives At Home is available from On Demand from 6/15 – 9/29!

To make your experience of this laugh-out-loud comedy even more awesome, we’ve got everything you need to throw your very own “You Don’t Have To Leave Your House-Party!” This at-home viewing kit includes a branded backpack and koozie, bags of candy, potato chips, a t-shirt that says “The first step to finding your destiny is leaving your mother’s basement”, “Hello, My name is Kevin” nametags and wood glue (trust us, the last two will make sense when you see the movie). So fire up the big screen and invite your friends over—you might even get inspired to leave the house.

Want to win it??

Of course you do! So use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to get your entries in. You can do as few – or as many! – as you want to do. The more of the entries you complete, the more chances you have to win. And what will you win?? Check it out my friends – one lucky winner gets ALL of this:

A $25 Visa Gift Card for movie night supplies
Sweet Jeff, Who Lives at Home Prize Pack, which includes:
Branded backpack
Wood Glue
T-shirt
Candy & Snacks for movie night munchin’!

So – get your entries in today, share this giveaway with your friends online too, and make sure to catch Jeff, Who Lives at Home, and the other great summer movies in the Movies On Demand line up this month. {Get the whole Movies On Demand schedule on their site!}

Have fun & Good Luck!

{Disclosure: This sponsored post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. I was compensated for my time investment and work on this campaign. Thoughts are my own. All prizing for MSM giveaways is handled by a third party unless otherwise noted. For this reason prize fulfillment can take up to 90 days after the winners information is received.}
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Posted by Meagan Paullin on July 16, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 27 Comments

Who was the Wizard of Oz, Really? Find out in Oz the Great and Powerful

Oz the Great and Powerful… Ok, I’m not usually much of a fan of my favorite childhood classics being remade, or new movies based off of the original stories. As a child, you grow so attached to the characters, that it’s hard sometimes to watch any new imaginings of them, you know? But this new film – from the producer of “Alice in Wonderland”, and the director of the “Spiderman” trilogy, doesn’t remake anything – what it does is give us a background story of one of the more elusive characters in the original movie – the Wizard of Oz himself.

“Oz The Great and Powerful” opens in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2013

Here’s a little hint of what’s to come… “Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.” Want to see a sneak peek? Check it out:

How awesome is this?

I can remember watching cartoons on a black and white TV when I was a little girl. We grew up pretty darn poor, and it was awhile before my mom was able to upgrade us from our fuzzy little black and white box to a big full sized color TV. I remember one of the first movies that we watched on it was Wizard of Oz… I was SO mad when it started out in black and white! Heck, we just got a color TV, I didn’t want to watch movies that were black and white on purpose! But my mom told me to just hold on, be patient, and to keep watching, and that I’d be happy I did. And like mothers always are – she was right. When Dorothy arrived in Oz, and everything suddenly brightened into vivid color – I knew just how she felt, finally seeing things in color like that :)

So – I am just super excited to see this when it arrives in theaters!

I spent hours as a little girl reading my Wizard of Oz books, playing with the Dorothy and Glinda the Good Witch dolls that mom had sewed for me, and dreaming about a wonderful world of Oz. And it’s now one of Abby’s favorite movies too! She watched it for the first time months ago with Grandma and I – she cried “Oh no!!! Come back!!!” when Toto runs away, when he’s scared of the storm. She was frightened of the witch and the flying monkeys, and simply delighted by the singing munchkins and the funny scarecrow. It was seriously wonderful to watch it with both of them, and relive that feeling of being a kid. I can’t wait to see how this new story, telling how the Wizard of Oz came to be, brings more depth to my old favorite. This is going right onto my serious MUST-WATCH list!