SARAH'S BLOG OF FUN: March 2015

Friday, March 27, 2015

5 Ways To Utilize Twitter!!

5 Ways to Use Twitter to Market Your Charitable Cause for Free

Twitter is more than just a free app that lets you stay in touch with celebrities and friends. It can be a powerful tool to spread the message regarding virtually any charitable cause. As millions of users browse through messages on a daily basis, you can potentially connect to a large number of these people without spending a single dime. You also don't need a vast collection of followers in order to have your messages noticed.

Hashtags

Hashtags are how messages become grouped within a conversation in Twitter. You can create your own or use one that is already populated. Since you only have 140 characters in twitter to share your message, it's best if you try to use the hashtag within the material itself and not afterwards. For example, "I like to drink #Coffee in the morning." would be a better use of available space than "I like to drink coffee in the morning. #coffee"

Mentions

Don't be afraid to mention a popular brand, product or company by its Twitter handle. If your comment is favorable, the operator of that account could retweet or favorite your comment which will allow others to see the material. This could quickly spread your message across the followers of that account. For instance, you can use "@CocaColaCo" within your message and possibly have your content shared among the 300,000+ followers of The Coca-Cola Company. This has great potential for starting a conversation and allowing your charity to become viral on Twitter.

Links to Your Blog

If you operate a blog for your charity, adding the link could help increase its exposure. Because Twitter is restrictive on the number of characters you can use in a single message, there are many online tools that can help you condense the link to make it fit within your message. Buffer, Ow.ly, WordPress and more can shrink those links for free. It can help create awareness of your cause while informing others of current events.

Join Conversations

An effective way to get your charity noticed is by joining other conversations. The more active your account becomes, the more interest it will generate. However, you don't want to make it look like you're advertising your charity. A casual mention of it may suffice as long as its within the topic. For instance, you don't want to advertise your charity for breast cancer awareness within the hashtag "#kidztoys" unless you're selling toys for the benefit of cancer facilities.

Don't Buy Followers

Some companies on the Internet guarantee a certain number of followers for a specific price. This is a terrible practice as not all of the followers are real people. It doesn't matter how many users follow as long as you maintain your account on a daily basis. It'll be the hashtags and mentions that will be the most productive for your charity.

Social media can put you in touch with people you never thought possible. Nearly anyone is capable of seeing your message in Twitter, and using the site wisely can help you connect with potentially thousands of individuals. People like Marc Shmuger use the service to share information with others in order to inspire and draw attention to various causes. Utilize the free tools and social sites available to you and the charity may get a considerable amount of attention regardless of its size.



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New Coupons 3/27/15

$2.00 off ANY 2 package of Purina Beggin Dog Snack $1.00 off 3 packages Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats $5.00 off one (1) Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy $3.00 off any one (1) Mederma Scar Product$1.00 off select K-Cup pods $0.50 off any 1 Gerber Juice 


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Friday Giveaway Link Up 3/27/15

Have a great weekend everyone!!



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Thursday, March 26, 2015

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Be sure to look for RO*TEL in either the Pasta or Hispanic aisle in Walmart!



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

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Strange Magic On DVD May 19th!! #StrangeMagic


George Lucas brings you the story of a music-filled fairy tale about finding love in the unlikeliest of places in Strange Magic on DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand May 19th!This magical adventure features a host of colorful characters including a princess (voiced by Evan Rachel Wood) who has sworn off love, a dubious villain (voiced by Alan Cumming), a slightly nutty Sugar Plum Fairy (voiced by Kristin Chenoweth) and a knight who is no Prince Charming (voiced by Sam Palladio). Bonus features include a Musical Mash Up: Outtakes and more! 

A Music-filled Fairy Tale About Finding Love in the Unlikeliest of Places

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Everyone Deserves to be Loved

On DVD and Digital May 19th.


SYNOPSIS:                      “Strange Magic” is a music-filled fairy tale about finding true love in the unlikeliest of places. This magical adventure features a host of colorful characters including a princess who has sworn off love, a dubious villain, a slightly nutty Sugar Plum Fairy, a tenacious elf, a mischievous imp, and a knight who is no Prince Charming. Bring home the enchanting tale the whole family can enjoy today! 

VOICE TALENT:            Evan Rachel Wood (“The Wrestler,” “Across The Universe”) as Marianne, Kristin Chenoweth (“Rio 2,” “Bewitched”) as Sugar Plum Fairy, Alan Cumming (TV’s “The Good Wife,” “X-Men 2”) as Bog King, Maya Rudolf (“Bridesmaids,” “Grown Ups 2”) as Griselda.
DIRECTOR:                        Gary Rydstrom (Pixar’s Lifted and Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation)

STORY BY:                          George Lucas (“Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”)

RELEASE DATE:                 May 19, 2015

BONUS FEATURES:           Magical Mash Up: Outtakes, Test and Melodies
                                             Creating the Magic

PRODUCT INFO:               DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand

GENRE:                                Animation
RATINGS:                             PG
FEATURE RUN TIME:         100 minutes
ASPECT RATIO:                   2.35:1
AUDIO:                                5.1 Dolby
LANGUAGES:                      English
SUBTITLES:                          English, Spanish, French

SOCIAL MEDIA:                  Website: http://strangemagicmovie.com/ - home
                                                      Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StrangeMagicMovie
                                                      Twitter: twitter.com/strangemagic @strangemagic
                                                      Tumblr: strangemagicmovie.tumblr.com
                                                      Instagram: instagram.com/strangemagicmovie
                                                      YouTube www.youtube.com:user:TouchstonePictures
                                                      Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/Strange_Magic/
                                                      Google Plus: plus.google.com/+TouchstonePictures/videos
                                                      Hashtags: #StrangeMagic


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Maya The Bee Movie In Select Theaters March 29th!!



SHOUT! FACTORY KIDS AND STUDIO MOVIE GRILL
TEAM UP TO BRING HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ANIMATED FEATURE
“MAYA THE BEE MOVIE” TO CINEMAS

Coco Jack Gillies, Academy Award® Nominee Jacki Weaver, Miriam Margolyes,
 Richard Roxburgh, Noah Taylor, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Justine Clarke
Lead All-Star Voice Cast

SPECIAL IN-THEATER ENGAGEMENTS START MARCH 2015
AT SELECT STUDIO MOVIE GRILL LOCATIONS

Los Angeles, California and Dallas, Texas (January 14, 2015) – Shout! Factory Kids and Studio Movie Grill invite families and kids to discover the enchanting story of a little bee named Maya and join her on an exciting voyage of fantastical fun and self-discovery when “Maya the Bee Movie” debuts in select U.S. theaters for a limited engagement beginning March 8, 2015. Already a great box office success in much of the world, “Maya the Bee” Movie, based on the well-known children’s novel, offers an immersive cinematic adventure into a spectacular macroscopic world. This feature-length movie delivers wholesome family entertainment— emphasizing the importance of friendship, freedom and courage.

Directed by Alexs Stadermann (Bambi II) and produced by Studio 100 Media and Buzz Studios in association with Flying Bark Productions“Maya the Bee Movie” features the acclaimed voice talent of Coco Jack Gillies, Academy Award® nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal KingdomSilver Linings Playbook),  Miriam Margolyes (Harry PotterBabe), Richard Roxburgh (Mission: Impossible II), Noah Taylor (Game of ThronesCharlie and the Chocolate Factory), Kodi Smit-McPhee (ParaNormanRise of the Planet of the Apes) and  Justine Clarke (Home and Away).

Watch the trailer for “Maya The Bee Movie”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN3_2In883Q

“Maya The Bee Movie” is rated G and has a run time of 79 minutes.
For more information about “Maya The Bee  Movie”, please visit www.MayaTheBeeMovie.net
Studio Movie Grill will be presenting “Maya The Bee Movie” at select theaters at
3 pm on Sunday, March 8th and Sunday, March 29th.  Special Ticketing at $3.00.For more information about the screenings, please visit StudioMovieGrill.com


Synopsis
Maya is a little bee with a big heart. She dreams of an exciting life of freedom, fun and adventure – the world is simply far too interesting to stay inside a hive! Her funny attempts to fit in bring her into trouble with the Queen’s narrow-minded royal advisor, Buzzlina. With her best friend Willy, Maya buzzes out into the meadow on an exhilarating adventure of self-discovery.

While most bees believe that other insects should be feared, Maya can’t help but make friends with Flip the charismatic and eccentric grasshopper, Kurt the dung beetle and even Sting, a young hornet. But when the Queen’s royal jelly is stolen, it will take Maya and all of her bug buddies to figure out who did it and how to save the day!

One of the best-known and beloved children’s brands of all-time, the stories of Maya The Bee have been passed down among generations of families for years. Originally a German children’s novel by Waldemar Bonsels, The Adventures of Maya the Bee was published over a hundred years ago in 1912. Since the original publishing, the book has been translated into many other languages and enjoyed by children all over the world. In addition to the book, Maya The Bee is also a comic book series, appeared in various iterations as animated series and now a major animated feature film.

Studio Movie Grill Locations for “Maya the Bee” Movie
 Alpharetta           2880 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30022
Arena Grand       175 W. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215
Arlington               225 Merchants Row, Arlington, TX 76018
City Centre          822 Town & Country Blvd Ste 200 Houston, TX 77024
Colleyville            5655 Colleyville Blvd. Ste: 300 Colleyville, TX 76034
Copperfield         8580 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77095
Dallas,                    11170 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243      
Dallas,                    10110 Technology Blvd. Dallas, TX 75220
Dallas                     Spring Valley, 13933 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243
Duluth                    3850 Venture Drive, Duluth, GA 30096
Indianapolis       3535 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, IN 46268
Lewisville             1600 S. StemmonsFwy, Lewisville, TX 75067  
Plano                       4721 W. Park Blvd Ste 100, Plano, TX 75093
Rocklin                   5140 Commons Dr.  Rocklin, CA 95677
Scottsdale           15515 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tampa     12332 University Mall Ct.Tampa, FL 33612
Wheaton              301 Rice Lake Square Wheaton, IL 60189                        




About Studio Movie Grill:
Studio Movie Grill modernized the traditional movie-going experience by combining first-run movies with in-theater dining and is characterized in the market today by its continued ability to innovate and maximize movie and menu offerings. Considered the industry leader in its rapidly growing segment, SMG now has 19 locations in 9 states with more expansion on the way. For additional information, please visit www.studiomoviegrill.com.

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform mediacompany devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials in lavish packages crammed with extras.  Shout’s audio division boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, Broadway cast albums, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations.  In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America.  Shout! Factory also owns and operates Timeless Media Group, Biograph Records, Majordomo Records, HighTone Records and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.  Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com



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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

"Curious George Swings Into Spring" Special Airs March 30th!! #PBSKids



Curious George kicks off the start of spring with the one-hour “Curious George Swings into Spring” special, followed by two new episode premieres later in the week.

In these new adventures, George does everything from mending a broken costume for Chinese New Year to exploring the great Amazon!

Building on the series’ curricular focus, the episodes integrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts into George’s discoveries in intuitive and fun ways that kids will enjoy. To extend the fun, parents can access a variety of engaging and educational resources, including outdoors-themed games like “
ZOOmazing,” and “Animal Scrapbook” and a variety of special activities, printables, and videos on pbskids.org/curiousgeorge.

Episode Airdates and Descriptions (check local listings for air times and more details)

CURIOUS GEORGE Swings Into Spring – Airs March 30 and April 3, 2015
In CURIOUS GEORGE Swings Into Spring, George has a case of spring fever and wants nothing more than to play outside with his best dog pal, Hundley. However, serious “lobby” dogs like Hundley have no time for spring. When misfortune strikes and their building is flooded, Hundley accepts George’s invitation to visit the country. George tries to share the joy of spring with him, but then Hundley gets lost! Will George be able to rescue Hundley -- and will they finally get to enjoy spring together?
 
George’s Curious Dragon Dance / Bowling for Bobolinks” – Premieres March 31, 2015
George’s Curious Dragon Dance: George and Marco are excited to help their new friend Lily practice the dragon dance for the Chinese New Year parade!  But when they accidentally ruin the nose on the dragon costume, it’s a race against the clock to fix it in time. Can this monkey mend a dragon or will this New Year be out of luck?


Bowling for Bobolinks: Monkeys LOVE bowling, especially when high scores raise money for their favorite songbird – the bobolink!  But when George finds himself dodging runaway balls and flying shoes, he worries the charity event will be a bust.  Could mixed-up bowling shoes be causing the chaos?

“Curious George’s Amazon Adventure / Monkey Senses” – Premieres April 1, 2015
Curious George’s Amazon Adventure: To raise awareness for the rainforest, Professor Wiseman enlists George and the Man with the Yellow Hat to help make a movie about the different plants, animals, and insects that call it home.  But when a frisky tamarin monkey runs off with their camera, the chase is on!  Will George’s jungle instincts lead him to the camera or is the movie over before the big premiere?


Monkey Senses: When George, Gnocchi, Hundley and Steve get stuck in the back of a delivery truck and end up lost, what's the one thing they have in common?  Their senses!  George’s eyes, Gnocchi’s nose, and Hundley’s ears provide the memory clues they need to figure out the way back.  And with the help of Steve's brain, home is just hop, skip and boat ride away!



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

New Coupons 3/24/15


$4.00 off Purina Purpose brand cat litter $0.75 off any two Horizon Mac and Cheese Products $0.50 off ONE Kellogg's NEW Special K Brownies$0.50 off any ONE Kellogg's Special K Bar$1.00 off any TWO Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bars
$0.25 off ONE Gain Dishwashing Liquid$1.00 off ONE Tide Detergent 40 oz or larger$2.00 off 2 Kellogg's SPK Protein Meal Bars/Shakes $0.50 off any ONE Kellogg's Special K Cereal$1.00 off 4.4lb or larger bag of Purina Puppy Chow 
$1.00 off any 4 boxes of Barilla Blue Box Pasta $1.00 off 3 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries $1.00 off 1 Kellogg's SPK Protein Cinnamon Cereal $0.50 off ONE (1) Rave Hairspray product$1.50 off Excedrin PM Headache 24 count
$0.50 off ONE (1) Sargento Shredded Cheese $2.00 off ONE Dreft Detergent $0.75 off any 1 Gerber Juice $0.75 off TWO Betty Crocker FrostingBuy 1 Any Horizon Snack Crackers and get 1 free
$1.50 off any 1 Bronkaid Product $1.00 off any Glad Food Protection Item$1.00 off Neo-Synephrine nasal spray$1.00 off any Glad OdorShield Trash Bag$1.25 off any one Farm Rich Snack 16 oz or larger
$0.75 off ONE Tampax Radiant Tampon Product $2.00 off TWO Tampax Radiant Tampon Products$1.00 off any ONE (1) Windex product$3.00 off any OPTI-FREE or Clear Care Solution



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