SARAH'S BLOG OF FUN: December 2012

Friday, December 28, 2012

Friday Giveaway Link Up

I hope everyone has had a terrific week and a great Christmas.  I took some time off to spend with my boys.  Don't worry, I have some terrific posts coming!!!

Have a great weekend!!



 
This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Monday, December 24, 2012

Make Me Laugh Monday 12/24/12

Be careful when you use coupons. Sometimes your total is a little more then you expected!!


I went to my local supermarket yesterday to get Christmas breakfast, and when the clerk scanned my last coupon, the total went from $84 to that!!!  They had never seen a total bill be that high before.  

We all had a good laugh, except my Husband who is trying to figure out how to pay for it!!!

 
This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Friday, December 21, 2012

Friday Giveaway Link Up

Only 4 more days till Christmas. I hope you have your shopping done!!!

In case today is the last day of the world, I want you all to know it has been a pleasure knowing you!!!



This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

3D Interactive Alphabet Cards #CypherKidsClub




Ben Jr is very smart and I am not just saying that because he is my own Child.  He was reading and saying his letters at a very early age.

Now his partner in crime, (I mean Brother) is learning his letters.  Doug is really good at it.  He knows most of them, and can even read a little!!  We are very proud of them both.

When I was given the chance to review the Cypher Kids 3D Interactive Learning cards, I knew my boys would be giddy!!  It combines two of their favorite things, reading and electronics!!




Those two are whizzes at iPads and all other Apple products.  They know more about my iPhone then I do!!!

I sat them down at the table, downloaded Cypher Entertainments App (there are a couple!!) and handed it to the kids.  




Using the cards is really easy.  All you have to do is scan the QR Code on the back of the card with the app, and watch the 3D images come to life.  They sing, they dance, and they keep the kids entertained while learning!!








Check out my quick video below to see the app in action.  It's really  cute.




The Cypher Kids Augmented Reality apps and cards would make perfect gifts for kids this Holiday Season.  If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer for the kids, head to Target and pick up one of the card sets today.  


Keep up on all the latest news about Cypher by following them on Twitter and Facebook.

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  Cypher Kids Club #CBias #SocialFabric



This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Zumba Fitness For A Cause


GET MOVIN’ FOR A CAUSE WITH THE INSPIRING ZUMBA® INSTRUCTORS FEATURED AS IN-GAME AVATARS INZUMBA®FITNESS CORE
Meet the Five Heroes Who are Making a Difference

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market and makers of the best-selling Zumba®Fitness video game franchise, is showcasing five extraordinary Zumba® instructors who appear as in-game avatars within the new Zumba® Fitness Core video game. United by their passion for Zumba and committed to causes that have very personal meaning for each of them, these Zumba® instructors are true heroes who are helping to make a difference for the larger community: 
  • Beth Hochstein is a Zumba instructor with Parkinson’s Disease who teaches Zumba® classes for people with Parkinson's Disease;
  • Diana Walton is a Zumba instructor and breast cancer survivor who regularly hosts Party in Pink™ Zumbathon™ charity events to raise money for breast cancer research;
  • Michael Bertrand is a Zumba instructor with Asperger’s Syndrome who regularly hosts Zumbathon™ charity events to raise money for Autism research;
  • Annie Gurrola is a full-time active duty soldier in the United States Army and volunteers her time teaching Zumba classes to soldiers and their spouses;
  • Shelly Ruch is a Zumba instructor and breast cancer survivor who hosts Party in Pink™ fundraising events for breast cancer research and teaches Zumba classes that include other cancer survivors.
Meet these inspiring Zumba instructors and find out more about their stories by watching the trailer here or downloading it here [click on “Instructor Heroes Video”]. 
“We were incredibly moved by these uplifting stories that demonstrate a tremendous strength of character to triumph over adversity,” said Liz Buckley, General Manager of the Zumba® Fitness video game franchise, Majesco Entertainment. “What’s even more inspiring is that these instructors have drawn strength and support from the remarkable Zumba community and in turn consistently given back to others. It has been an honor to feature these Zumba instructors in Zumba® Fitness Core and help bring attention to their causes.”  

In support of these courageous Zumba instructors, Majesco is now offering a Party in Pink™ avatar outfit that can be purchased through the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 240 Microsoft Points. For a period of six months from October 2, 2012 to April 2, 2013, Majesco will donate 100% of your purchase of the specially marked Party in Pink™ Zumba® Wear Avatar outfit to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. To buy the Party in Pink™ outfit, please click here.

Zumba® Fitness Core is the newest iteration in the hit Zumba® Fitness video game franchise that has sold more than eight million copies worldwide. The first and only video game designed to sculpt your abs, Zumba® Fitness Core is packed with an array of features including 40 new songs and routines, 33 international dance styles from around the world and hot new choreography designed to give you flat, sexy abs through an exhilarating total body workout. PARTY YOUR ABS OFF™ as celebrity Zumba instructors guide you through routines set to a range of current chart-topping hits, era classics, exclusive re-records and genre-blending fusion tracks from artists Sean Paul, Enrique Iglesias, Karmin, Don Omar and many more. Choose from 45 different pre-set classes or customize your workout to suit your preference. New fitness features include nutrition and lifestyle tips plus personal goals to keep you motivated. Multiplayer support for up to four on Wii™ and online connectivity with Kinect™ for Xbox 360 unites players with the wider Zumba® community. Skip the crunches and dance your way to tight, toned abs with this engaging new interactive fitness experience!

Zumba® Fitness Core is now available on the Wii™ system from Nintendo and Kinect for Xbox 360. A free playable demo is also available for download here from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360. Watch the launch trailer and find out more at ZumbaFitnessGame.com.
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ABOUT ZUMBA® FITNESS, LLC:
Zumba® Fitness is a global lifestyle brand that fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-party workout. Coined “fitness-parties,” Zumba® classes blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, which provide effective, total-body workouts. Founded in 2001, the company is now the largest branded fitness program in the world -- reporting more than 14 million weekly class participants, in over 140,000 locations, across more than 150 countries. In addition to its original Zumba® program, the company also offers a range of specialty classes, including Zumba Gold® (for active older adults), Zumba® Toning (body-sculpting class that uses maraca-like Toning Sticks), Aqua Zumba® (the ultimate “pool party” workout), Zumbatomic® (Zumba routines for kids), Zumba Sentao™ (chair-based Zumba® class that strengthens, balances and stabilizes the core) and Zumba® in the Circuit (a 30-minute workout that combines signature Zumba® moves with circuit training at timed intervals). The Zumba® fitness lifestyle is rounded out by the company’s many consumer product offerings, including DVD sets, music collections, multi-seasonal apparel and footwear, video games, Fitness-Concert™ events and a lifestyle magazine. For more information about Zumba® Fitness programs and products, or to find a live class, visit zumba.com and find us on Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY: 
Majesco Entertainment Company is a leading developer and publisher of video games for the mass market.  Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on all leading console and handheld platforms as well as online, social networks and mobile devices.  Product highlights include Zumba® Fitness, Cooking Mama™ and NBA Baller Beats™. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL.  Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ with offices in San Francisco, CA, Brockhamptom, UK, and a social games development studio in Foxboro, MA.  More info can be found online at majescoent.com or on Twitter.

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This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Peter Pan Diamond Edition On DVD 2/5





 Dreams Around The Globe Will Once Again Take Flight!

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Disney’s Classic Adventure
As It Soars to New Heights for the First Time on Disney Blu-ray™

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Available For Purchase on February 5, 2013

New Digital Restoration and Unparalleled High Definition Picture and Sound!

BURBANK, California, November 2, 2012 –– On February 5, 2013, The Walt Disney Studios celebrates the 60thAnniversary release of Walt Disney’s classic, “Peter Pan,” as it soars to all-new heights – with a new digital restoration and high definition picture and sound - for the first time on Blu-ray™. The classic tale that taught us all “to believe” and first introduced us to the Darling children – Wendy, John and Michael - as they flew with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell past the second star to the right and straight on ‘till morning to the enchanted world of Never Land. Rediscover the magical adventure and relive childhood memories of this great bedtime story. 

The “Peter Pan” Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy & Storybook App) is a “must-own” addition to everyone’s home entertainment collection, filled with high-flying bonus features for all ages that includes - the groundbreaking feature Disney Intermission, Growing up with Nine Old Men short film, never-before-seen Deleted Scenes and a never-before-heard Deleted Song.

“Peter Pan” is a timeless classic from Disney’s Golden Age of animation.  The film is one of three to boast all nine ofWalt’s famous “Nine Old Men” as Directing Animators, and is a revered audience favorite.  “Peter Pan” Diamond Edition 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack will be available for a limited time only for the suggested retail price of $44.99 (US) and $51.99 (Canada) fromWalt Disney Studios.

About “Peter Pan” Filmmakers & Cast:
Peter Pan” was executive produced by Walt Disney (Sleeping Beauty, SnowWhite, Alice in Wonderland) and directed by Clyde Geronimi (101 Dalmatians, Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp), Wilfred Jackson (Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella) and Hamilton Luske (101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp). The character were voiced by Bobby Driscoll (Treasure Island, Song of the South) as Peter Pan, Kathryn Beaumont (Alice in Wonderland, TV’s “The Walt Disney Christmas Show”) as Wendy Darling, Paul Collins (Evan Almighty, Mother) as John Darling, Tommy Luske (TV’s “The Walt Disney Christmas Show”) as Michael Darling, Hans Conried (TV’s The Hobbit,” TV’s “Horton Hears A Who!”) as Captain Hook/Mr. Darling, Bill Thompson (Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland) Mr. Smee/Other Pirates, Heather Angel (Alice in Wonderland, Suspicion), Tom Conway (101 Dalmatians, Cat People) as the narrator.

To learn more and keep informed on this release:
·       “Like” the Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/PeterPan
·       Follow us on Twitter at @DisneyPictures
·       View videos at www.YouTube.com/DisneyMovies

Disc Specifications:
Release Date:                      February 5, 2013 (Direct Pre-book: 12/11; Distributor Pre-book:  12/25)
Suggested Retail 3-DiscBlu-ray Combo Pack (BD, DVD, Digital Copy & Storybook App) = $44.99 U.S. / $51.99 Canada; 
2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (BD & DVD) = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada; 
Digital & On-Demand = please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing
Bonus Features: DisneyIntermission (new), Growing up with Nine Old Men (new), Disney View (new), Introduction by Diane Disney Miller (new), 
Deleted Songs & Scenes , You Can Fly: The Making of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell: A Fairy’s Tale, Disney Song Selections, Audio Commentary Hosted 
by Roy Disney, Music Videos & More!
Rating:                                     G (bonus material not rated)
Feature Run Time:        77 minutes
Aspect Ratio:                       1.33:1
Audio:                                       Blu-ray: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (English); 5.1 Dolby Digital (French and Spanish)
Languages:                          English, French and Spanish
Subtitles:                               English SDH, French and Spanish

About Disney’s Blu-ray Diamond Collection:

About The Walt Disney Studios:
For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney MusicGroup encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.
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This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Fun Holiday Recipes From Parental Guidance




20th Century Fox’s upcoming release PARENTAL GUIDANCE, starring Billy Crystal and Bette Midler is opening this Christmas!

Below are holiday recipes from the PARENTAL GUIDANCE cast and director!


BAILEE MADISON
Momma's Chicken a la King

What dish makes you feel right at home? A fluffy biscuit topped with cream sauce piled high with chicken, mushrooms and  bell peppers. It's a dish that my entire family loves! When mom's in the kitchen making it, we all insist on being her "taste testers"! I hope this dish warms your holidays just like it's done for us:) 

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, plus 3 tablespoons
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups pulled, cooked chicken
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoons dry Sherry (or more, to taste)

Instructions:
1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook bell peppers and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until soft.

2. Meanwhile in a separate stockpot, melt remaining 1/2 cup butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth; remove
from heat. Stir in broth, milk and heavy cream. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.

3. Stir in bell peppers, mushrooms, chicken, pimientos, and Sherry. Cook until hot. Serve over puff pastry or toast. 


JOSHUA RUSH
Auntie Carol’s Cranberry/Pear Sauce

Auntie Carol, who I call "Carrie," is a great cook. She has us over to her house for the holidays when I'm in Connecticut visiting, and she always makes her amazing cranberry sauce. It's like candy, but you get away with it because you eat it with your turkey! This recipe is one that Carrie got from my great grandmother (Grammy) and then added her own ingredients to make it extra yummy. Grammy is 90 and is not in the best health now, so it's especially delicious, knowing that it was a recipe passed down from her.

12-16oz.fresh cranberries (rinsed)
23 medium ripe pears (Bosc or Bartlett)
1 orange
1 lime
1 cup sugar
1 cup liquid (orange juice, lime juice, water)

Use a fine grater to collect the zest of the orange and the lime, and set zest aside.
Squeeze the juice of the orange and lime into a 1 cup  measure. Top off with water.
Peel and core pears, and cut into ½ Inch pieces.
Add the sugar and liquid to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add rinsed cranberries and orange and lime zest, and bring back to a boil, then lower heat to simmer. (Be careful, as the cranberries explode as they cook.)
Add the pears to the cranberries mixture.
Simmer until all the cranberries have popped and the pears are tender.
Stir frequently but gently.
Transfer to a bowl, cool, and refrigerate several hours before serving.


ANDY FICKMAN – Director
My Mom - Ruth's Famous Holiday Snickerdoodles!

My first time away from home over the holidays, I wanted to impress my girlfriend at the time with my mom's famous Snickerdoodles. My intention was to make up a batch and wrap them up and put them in her Christmas stocking. I was running short on time and thought I could scrimp on some of the ingredients, so it was more like 70% my mom's recipe and 30% my brilliant improvisational ingredients. I made the batch, so proud of myself, and decided to indulge with a few cookies to treat myself for all of my hard work and to savor the sweet taste of success only to discover perhaps the worst tasting cookie on the planet. In a panic, I called my mother back home in Texas who made up a batch and FedExed them to me and I was able to get them into my girlfriend's Christmas stocking in the Jolly ole' nick of time. Lesson learned: Never mess with perfection. Mama knows best.

SNICKERDOODLES
1 cup soft shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 2/3 cups sifted flour
2 teas Cream of Tartar
1 teas. baking soda
1/3 teas salt
Mixture of 2 teas cinnamon & 2 tbsp sugar
Blend shortening, sugar and eggs.  Combine flour, cream of tartar, soda & salt in a sifter & sift into shortening mixture. Mix well. Shape into small balls, then roll into cinn. and sugar mixture.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet, and bake at 400 degress 10-12 minutes.   5 dozen




This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Make A Family Tree With Timothy Green


Honor your family tree this Christmas!



Family is one of the most important elements of the holidays! Honor the generations that came before you with your kids by creating a Family Christmas Tree inspired by The Odd Life of Timothy Green! Gather small frames that have been converted into ornaments with the help of some ribbon and place photos of family members in the frames. Arrange them to reflect the different generations of your family.

Disney's The Odd Life of Timothy Green is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Platforms.

Download Odd Life Family Tree


This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Finding Nemo Holiday Cards




Here's a great and fun activity to do with the kids this week!!

Download Holiday Cards!

Finding Nemo 3D is now available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Hi-def, DVD and Digital Platforms.





This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Three Rain Video Games On Sale Up To 70% Off Ends 12/17


ROAR ACROSS THE FINISH LINE WITH RAIN DIGITAL GAMES’ NEW ADDITIONS WRC 2 AND MUD LAUCHING AT SALE PRICES

 Shadows on the Vatican: Episode 1 Rounds Out the Thrills With Political and Religious Intrigue

Twain Harte, CA – December 10, 2012 – Rain Digital Games, a newly launched portal for independent video game content, is pleased to announce this week’s additions of WRC 2MUD, and the mysterious Shadows on the Vatican: Episode 1. It has never been better to take part in the Rain experience.
Don’t believe us? In addition to introducing WRC 2 and MUD to Rain, these two titles are going on sale for up to 70 percent off! Also joining them in a 24-hour sale is the charming puzzle-platformer PID. It’s better than ever to get in on these games!
WEEKLY GAME LAUNCH
Monday, December 10:
  • WRC 2 – Plug In Digital/Milestone S.r.l. –$39.99 (On sale for 70 percent off from 12/10-12/17) – The FIA World Rally Championships are back, fully updated to the contents of the 2011 Official Championship and with brand-new contents and game modes. Live the life of a real rally driver through the career mode of WRC 2. Start from scratch by creating your own racing team, win prestigious victories to increase your funds and improve your reputation. Become champion of the world in one of the most thrilling rally ever. More info
  • MUD –Plug In Digital/Milestone S.r.l. - $39.99 (on sale for 50 percent off from 12/10-12/17) –Two wheels are often better than four! Jump into the only video game to feature the MX1 and MX2 motocross championships. With all teams represented and each of the world-renowned bikers, MUDbrings players a true motocross experience across three championships, 12 locations, 32 official teams and 84 real riders. More info
  • Shadows on the Vatican: Episode 1- KISS Digital - $6.99- In this four-part episodic series, a blood-red sky surrounds the city of Rome in a surreal, never-ending twilight. Under the shadow of St. Peter, an American ex-priest investigates a series of events that exposes a deeper, more complex web of political and religious intrigue than he ever could have imagined. More info
WEEKLY SALE
Monday, December 10 - Monday, December 17:
Wednesday, December 12 – “Rain’s 86,400 Seconds of Pure Discount!”  
  • PID – Might and Delight – 40 percent off $9.99 – Now it’s better than ever to jump into Pid, a unique, retro-flavored platform adventure game that will turn everything you know about 2D gameplay upside down. Take on the role of a young boy that gets stranded on an old remote planet who must shed light on a huge conspiracy that keeps the planet mesmerized and prevents him from ever reaching home.Purchase it here
For more information about Rain Digital Games, please visit http://raindg.com/
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ABOUT RAIN DIGITAL GAMES
Rain Digital Games was created for publishers and developers to swiftly and effectively deliver independent video game content directly to consumers. The site provides its partners with the tools necessary to distribute, market, and aggregate news and assets directly to the video game industry while providing an easy, reliable and secure method for downloading gaming content. For more information, please visit www.raindg.com/about.



This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Today Is Free Shipping Day!! 12/17


If you are a last minute shopper (like myself) then you should take advantage!!  A lot of stores are offering Free Shipping today only.

Here are a list of some of my favorites.  I hope this helps you!!  


Carters  - Great Gifts Sale from Carter's! Favorite Gifts Starting at $5!  
Exp. 12/18/2012
Plus 5.0% Cash Back

Shari's Berries  - 15% off $29+ Gourmet Berries and Treats for the Holidays order.
Exp. 12/22/2012
Plus 6.0% Cash Back
                                               
ProFlowers - It's officially last minute! Save 20% on Flowers & Gifts for the Holidays (min $39)  *Last Minute Gift!
Exp. 12/23/2012
Plus 16.0% Cash Back
                                               
Levi's  - 30% off Sitewide plus Free Shipping on all orders at Levi.com!  Code SHOP30. Valid today only!
Exp. 12/17/2012
Plus 4.0% Cash Back

Click the picture below for even more stores and deals!!






This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Sunday, December 16, 2012

California Wine Club Review #2




Since 1990, club owners Bruce and Pam Boring have traveled California's wine country searching for limited-production wines from small, family-owned wineries dedicated to the art of making fine wine. Whether for yourself or a gift, CWC membership is an adventure in wine tasting that will not be experienced anywhere else.

They journey not only to Napa and Sonoma, but to less-explored wine regions like Santa Barbara, Monterey, the Sierra Foothills and beyond.

Membership costs nothing, you can cancel anytime, and every wine is 100% guaranteed.

More than three-quarters of California's 3,500+ wineries are small, boutique, mom-and-pop operations whose wines never travel beyond their local markets and private customer lists. Come discover them with us!

With Christmas right around the corner, I know a lot of you are still trying to find that perfect gift.  If you have wine lovers on your list, you should really consider The California Wine Club.

I received two shipments of wine to review.  My second shipment consisted of a 2009 Merlot and a 2011 Chenin Blanc.




Now I will never claim to be a wine connoisseur, but my years working at the Olive Garden and pairing wines with food gave me some knowledge!!

The Merlot has a complex blend of cranberry, blueberry and black cherry flavors.  It is a silky wine that should be drunk as a appetizer because it is so smooth.

The Chenin Blanc has a peach or pear (its hard to tell) and honey taste to it.  To me this is a desert wine that I would pair with something creamy like an ice cream.

Both wines were very tasty.  We enjoyed sipping them with our meals.  It was a nice treat.

If you have a family member that enjoys wine, for the holidays give the California Wine Club as a gift.

As a member you get these great benefits-

  • Discovering smaller, award-winning wineries whose wines are not typically found in local stores or wine shops. Click here to read about recently featured wineries and the families behind their award-winning wines!
  • A fun and easy way to learn about wine and California's wine scene with our informative and beautiful 12-page, full color newsletter, Uncorked.
  • Convenient, "to your door" delivery.
  • No more guessing, no hassle and no more bad wine.
  • Your wines can be delivered monthly, every other month or even quarterly.
  • No bulk, closeout or private label wines... ever!
  • Three and four bottle shipments are available, and we'll pay the extra cost of shipping.
  • Winery Direct means no distributor, no middleman and the best choice of wine at the lowest possible price.
  • Savings of up to 50% off normal retail when you reorder your favorites.
  • Experienced wine consultants to assist you with your wine choices and questions.
  • Wine Country Travel Experts...let us help you plan your next wine country getaway.



There are four different memberships you can choose from-



The California Wine Club is also hosting a terrific giveaway right now.  You can enter to win-

1) One of four, Three Month Wine Club membership (A $150 value you can give as a gift, or keep for yourself)
2) One of 50 handy Two Bottle Wine Totes ($25 value)
3) One of 50 Red Tulip Music wine country CD's ($15 value)


Good luck entering.  I hope one of you win!!!

**All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not compensated for this post.  I was given the above wines for this review thanks to Mom Spark Media.**


This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.

Monsters Inc In 3D Wednesday- Activity Sheets


Monsters Inc in 3D comes out this Wednesday!!!








MONSTERS, INC. (In Disney Digital 3D™)
DISNEY•PIXAR
Twitter: Twitter.com/DisneyPixar

Genre:                                      Animation/Comedy/Adventure
Rating:                                      G
U.S. Release Date:                    December 19, 2012
Voice Talent:                             John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn, Jennifer Tilly, Bob Peterson, John Ratzenberger, Frank Oz, Bonnie Hunt
Director:                                   Pete Docter
Co-Directors:                            Lee Unkrich, David Silverman
Producer:                                  Darla K. Anderson        
Executive Producers:                 John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton                                    
Original Story by:                      Pete Docter, Jill Culton, Jeff Pidgeon, Ralph Eggleston
Screenplay by:                          Andrew Stanton, Daniel Gerson                        
Music by:                                  Randy Newman                                    

“Monsters, Inc.,” one of Disney•Pixar’s most beloved and visually imaginative feature films ever, returns to the big screen to delight a whole new generation of audiences and fans alike, this time in stunning 3D. The now-classic Academy Award®-winning animated comedy adventure “Monsters, Inc.” is set in Monstropolis, a thriving company town where monsters of all shapes and sizes reside. Lovable Sulley (voiced by John Goodman) and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the largest scream-processing factory. The main power source in the monster world is the collected screams of human children—and at Monsters, Inc., an elite team of scarers is responsible for gathering those precious natural resources. Believed by monsters to be toxic, children are strictly forbidden from entering Monstropolis. But when a little girl named Boo (voiced by Mary Gibbs) accidentally follows Sulley back into his world, he finds his career in jeopardy and his life in utter chaos. So pals Mike and Sulley plot to rectify the mistake and return Boo to her home. But when the trio encounters an unexpected series of complications, they become embroiled in a cover-up catapulting them into a mystery beyond their wildest dreams.

Directed by Oscar®-winner Pete Docter (“Up”) and produced by Oscar nominee Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), “Monsters, Inc.” is in theaters—again—December 19, 2013, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

The Academy Award®-winning animated comedy adventure “Monsters, Inc.” returns to the big screen—now in 3D—with lovable Sulley (voiced by John Goodman) and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) as they struggle to help a little girl named Boo (voiced by Mary Gibbs) find her way home from Monstropolis in the midst of a wild and mysterious cover-up.

Notes:
·       “Monsters, Inc.,” originally released on November 2, 2001, was the highest grossing animated film at the global box office in 2001.
·       After 15 previous Academy Award® nominations, Randy Newman finally won his first Oscar® for the “Monsters, Inc.” original song “If I Didn’t Have You.”
·       “Monsters, Inc.” and director Pete Docter were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in the first year that category was established. The film was also Oscar nominated for Best Original Score and Best Sound Editing.
·       Director Pete Docter went on to win an Oscar for Best Animated Feature for “Up” in 2009 and has also been nominated for Best Original Screenplay three times: “Up” (2009), “WALL•E” (2008) and “Toy Story” (1995).
·       Co-Director Lee Unkrich made his solo directorial debut with “Toy Story 3,” for which he won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2011.
·       Producer Darla K. Anderson also produced “A Bug’s Life,” “Cars” and “Toy Story 3,” for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture in 2010.
·       On June 21, 2013, Disney•Pixar will unlock the door to a prequel, “Monsters University,” that tells the story of how Mike and Sulley met in college, overcame their differences and became the best of friends.

OFFICIAL BOILERPLATE:
“Monsters, Inc.,” one of Disney•Pixar’s most beloved and visually imaginative feature films ever, returns to the big screen to delight a whole new generation of audiences and fans alike, this time in stunning 3D. The now-classic Academy Award®-winning animated comedy adventure “Monsters, Inc.” is set in Monstropolis, a thriving company town where monsters of all shapes and sizes reside. Lovable Sulley (voiced by John Goodman) and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the largest scream-processing factory. The main power source in the monster world is the collected screams of human children—and at Monsters, Inc., an elite team of scarers is responsible for gathering those precious natural resources. Believed by monsters to be toxic, children are strictly forbidden from entering Monstropolis. But when a little girl named Boo (voiced by Mary Gibbs) accidentally follows Sulley back into his world, he finds his career in jeopardy and his life in utter chaos. So pals Mike and Sulley plot to rectify the mistake and return Boo to her home. But when the trio encounters an unexpected series of complications, they become embroiled in a cover-up catapulting them into a mystery beyond their wildest dreams. Directed by Oscar®-winner Pete Docter (“Up”) and produced by Oscar nominee Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), “Monsters, Inc.” features a screenplay by Andrew Stanton and Daniel Gerson and music by Randy Newman. Rated G by the MPAA, the film is in theaters—again—December 19, 2013, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D® in select theaters.




This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England.
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