October 30 is Mega Mobile Swag Bucks Day

Have you heard about the new Swagbucks mobile app on iOS and Android? Well did you know that this app is your ticket to bonus SBs or even a $100 Best Buy gift card?

Join in on Mega mobile Swag Bucks Day tomorrow, Oct 30. From noon to 5pm PT, Swagbucks will give you 10 bonus SBs for your mobile search wins. All you have to do is tweet a screenshot of your mobile search win with your swagname and #MmSBD. It's a quick and easy way to earn even more SB on the go.

Once you have the Swagbucks app on your mobile device, you're also automatically entered to win a $100 Best Buy gift card -- one of twenty they're awarding. The contest is for US Swagbucks members only, but a new winner is announced every weekday until Nov 15th. Don't have the app yet? It's free, so search for Swagbucks in the iTunes or Google Play store. Then get ready to earn Swag Bucks on the go AND get a chance to win $100 towards the latest electronics just in time for the holidays.

Still haven't signed up for Swagbucks? Well now is a great time to sign up here and get free gift cards. It's how I paid for tons of toys and gifts and how you can pay for your holiday gifts and more.

Click here to sign up for Swagbucks today.

Everybody's Brother by @CeeLoGreen Book Review

He inspires awe with his colorful costumes and helps ordinary people find a Voice. With vocals so effective (in fact, they're almost otherworldly), he turned a four-letter word into a global phenomenon. Without a doubt, CeeLo Green is a superhero of soul-and every superhero has an original story.

This story begins in The Dirty South, where South Atlanta's native son transformed himself into the Abominable SHOWman. Along the way, innocence was lost; farther down the path, his parents passed on. Yet he still found family at the Dungeon with the likes of Goodie Mob, Outkast, L.A. Reid, and Lauryn Hill. Then one day he teamed up with Danger Mouse and everything went "Crazy."

Everybody's Brother is the untold story of CeeLo Green's rise from the streets of Atlanta to the top of the charts-a story so cool, so complex that his brother-from-another-mother, Big Gipp, couldn't help but chime in. Now CeeLo gives his fans what they've been waiting for: an all-access pass into his perfectly imperfect piece of mind.

My Thoughts:  I wouldn't necessarily describe myself as a fan of CeeLo Green prior to reading Everybody's Brother,but after reading the book I found out there was so much about his life that we didn't know.  Losing both parents at a young age .  Everybody's Brother features CeeLo and one of his long time friends and fellow bandmates, Big Gipp.  Each reflects on their varied upbringing in the the streets of ATL in a whimsically-funkadelic style that is 100% CeeLo Green.  You'll laugh.  You'll cry.  You'll marvel in how someone who lost so much at such a young age managed to persevere and keep moving forward.  

His story is an inspirational one.  

I would love to hear the audio version of Everybody's Brother narrated by CeeLo Green himself.  I can just imagine hearing CeeLo share his story in his own words in his own voice in his own style.

Overall, a great read.       

Buy It:  Everybody's Brother is available at bookstores and online retailers nationwide.  Click here to locate a retailer near you. 

Disclosure: Many thanks to the the Hatchette Book Group for providing me a copy of this book for review. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: \'Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Find the Perfect Dress at Dress First

The invitations to the holiday parties are flowing in and I am in the market for that PERFECT dress.  I have two requirements, it must reflect my style and secondly, it must be affordable.  Hey, with three growing boys and a little old lady, this fab momma doesn't have cash to waste on a fancy-schmancy gown I'll probably wear one or two times.  I need fashion on a budget.

Fortunately, that's where Dress First comes in.  Dress First offers cocktail dresses, stylish evening dresses and gowns at a price that meets my budget.  Plus, if you're in the market for a prom, homecoming, wedding dress or any dress for that special occasion, Dress First is worth visiting.  

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Check out this Oscar worthy evening gown.  The one shoulder, princess silhouette is absolutely gorgeous, isn't it?  The embellishments on the shoulder and waist only accentuate the beauty of this delicate, chiffon gown.

Don't like the color?  Well, Dress First offers this dress in 28, that's right twenty-eight colors so there's bound to be a color that's perfect for your evening.  In fact, Dress First offers many of their dresses in nearly 30 colors and even offers free shipping.  In addition to dresses, Dress First also has accessories to complete your outfit.  Whether it's the perfect pair of shoes, handbags, jewelry, Dress First has it.

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While perusing the website, I came across another haute little number that me and some of my fellow Divas in Training fell in love with.  Check out this stylish number.  Ba-da-bing, ba-da-bing.  The detail on the intricately-beaded bodice left me speechless.  I love the uniquely-designed, scalloped neckline of the bodice.

The asymmetrical bodice exudes beauty and the thigh high split with the perfect pair of stilettos is sure to make you the envy of the party.  In fact, any of the dresses found at Dress First will have others wondering where you found your dress.  

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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Dress First.  Opinions expressed above are mine.  

Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff

Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff is available now in North America. Based on the top-rated Emmy Award-winning hit series, Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff brings outrageous fun and adventure to the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii U™ system, Wii™ system, Nintendo DS™ hand-held system and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system.

Majesco will also release Agent P Doofendash, a unique Phineas and Ferb smartphone and tablet game, later this fall. Featuring Agent P and the top agents of the O.W.C.A. (Organization Without a Cool Acronym), our teal-toned hero must save the Tri-State Area once again from the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.



Join the clever stepbrothers, Phineas and Ferb, as they travel to out-of-this-world places in their latest invention, the A.T.T. (All-Terrain Transformatron). The A.T.T. is an upgradeable, customizable, super-cool amphibious ride that brings the boys to temples, caverns and even the moon in their hunt for lost loot to display in their backyard Museum of Cool. Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff features many of the fan-favorite characters from the hit TV show, including Perry the Platypus, aka secret Agent P, Candace, Isabella, Buford, Baljeet, and the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz, who is determined to unleash his latest creation, the “get-rid-of-cool-stuff-inator” on the Tri-State Area.

Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff Features Include:

• Multiple Gameplay Modes:
• ​Exploration Mode: Switch on-the-fly between ambitious innovator Phineas and silent, but stoic “Man of Action” Ferb, as they explore an ancient lost temple, underwater caverns and more in search of treasure!
• Build, upgrade and customize the A.T.T. (All-Terrain Transformatron), then take it on treasure-seeking adventures around the world.
• Action Mode: Transform Perry from mild-mannered pet to super-secret Agent P, and battle to save the Tri-State Area from the bumbling Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
• Original Storyline: Experience four intertwining episodes filled with witty humor and wacky adventures.
• Museum of Cool: View the loot collected inside including the lost Atlantis hieroglyph, caveman’s first stone wheel, floating baby head, and much more.

Developed by Behaviour Interactive, Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff is rated E and now available for a suggested retail price of $39.99 on Xbox 360 and Wii U, and $29.99 on Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS. 

To watch the trailer and find out more, please visit www.QuestForCoolStuff.com.

POWER THOUGHTS DEVOTIONAL by Joyce Meyer Book Review

Based on Joyce Meyer's New York Times bestseller Power Thoughts, this devotional includes 365 opportunities to tap into God's power in your daily life by thinking and speaking His way. The POWER THOUGHTS DEVOTIONAL will provide you with life-changing declarations of truth, directly from God's Word, to think and speak over your life every day of the year.

Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." Simply put, words are containers for power--positive or negative, creative or destructive. Therefore, it is imperative that you learn to think and speak on purpose, using the life-giving wisdom in God's Word. When you do, your life will never be the same!

If you struggle with being negative, critical, or judgmental of people and situations, don't be discouraged. God wants to help you renew your mind to think and speak as He would. It won't happen overnight--but each day you will make progress as you choose power thoughts to be more like Jesus.

It's time for you to experience and enjoy the life God created you to live, and Joyce wants to help you get there. You can do it with this devotional by learning how to think and speak power thoughts daily.

My Thoughts:  As a fan of Meyer's book, Power Thoughts, I have been hoping she would bless us with an accompanying devotional and finally Power Thoughts Devotional is here.  I love devotionals.  They are a wonderful way to stay encouraged despite the challenges of the day.  The easy to read format of Meyer's devotional is akin to others in that it begins with a scripture, follows with a brief analysis of the scripture and closes with a central thought.  Readers will be blessed with 365 days of power-filled thinking!

Buy It:  Power Thoughts Devotional by Joyce Meyer is available wherever books are sold and can also be found online.  Click here to locate an online retailer.

Disclosure: Many thanks to the the Hatchette Book Group for providing me a copy of this book for review. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: \'Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Adventure Bible Handbook A Wild Ride Through the Bible Review

Book Description

A fun and exciting journey through the Bible told in comic book style for kids ages 9-12. Companion to the bestselling Adventure Bible.

Kids (ages 9-12) and parents who love the bestselling Adventure Bible and want a fun and engaging supplement to their biblical study need look no further. The Adventure Bible Handbook leads tween boys and girls across the Holy Land and back in time on an entertaining, educational, and inspirational quest to find their missing father.

Four siblings travel with their archaeologist father to the Holy Land, where he is conducting an expedition in search of scientific truth. When he disappears, the children try to find him by joining an offbeat tour group organized by two zany guides whose mission, they eventually discover, is to lead kids on a fun, exciting, and life-changing quest for ultimate truth. Soon the group is visiting ancient cities, important geographical sites, and experiencing biblical times firsthand—traveling back in time with the help of some RSPs (Really Smart Phones) and all sorts of wacky modes of transportation.

It’s a fast, fun, eyewitness adventure around the world and through some of the greatest Bible stories to learn what life is really all about.

Our Thoughts:
Adventure Bible Handbook A Wild Ride Through the Bible was a hit with Los Tres Amigos.  Each loved the comic book like graphics of the book.  Me?  Well, I loved the way the book presents Biblical tales with a modern twist.  The Reading Guide to the Bible feature provided a quick reference to Bible tales, but it was the breakdown of the Apostle's Creed that proved to be my favorite feature of this book.

Understand Adventure Bible Handbook A Wild Ride Through the Bible is not a Bible but a book featuring Bible tales.  

Buy It:
Adventure Bible Handbook A Wild Ride Through the Bible is available at bookstores nationwide and also available at Zondervan online, Amazon and many other book resellers.





Disclosure:  Many thanks to Booksneeze for the opportunity to review Adventure Bible Handbook:  A Wild Ride Through the Bible.    I received a complimentary copy of this book for purposes of facilitating this review.

Green Giant "Raise a Giant" $25 Gift Card Giveaway #MyBlogSpark #Spons

Dear Mom and Dad, do YOU have what it takes to

Green Giant® knows it takes a lot more to raise a healthy child then just getting them to eat their vegetables. Kids these days live in a world that is bigger and scarier than the world we grew up in, and they need help and encouragement to navigate that world with confidence and pride. Unfortunately one of the hardest things kids have to deal with is bullying. When a child is bullied by a peer it can turn his or her life into a daily gauntlet of fear and anxiety. That’s why Green Giant® is partnering with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and We Day Minnesota to help parents Raise A Giant and put a stop to bullying in their community.

My son was a victim of bullying when he was in the 1st grade.  One of Los Tres Amigos suffered from a severe speech deficit when he was younger and there was one child who repeatedly teased my son.  Hubby and I followed all the proper channels when our child brought the teasing to our attention.  We met with the teacher.  We offered to meet with the child's parents but they never attended any of the meetings.  One day, I received a call from the school saying my child was in the nurses' office.  The little boy who had been teasing my son punched my child in his mouth knocking his tooth out.  You cannot imagine the rage I felt knowing I was unable to protect my precious 6-year old child.  

Our story, albeit a sad one, actually turned out to the catapulting force in changing our lives forever.  Long story, short version, we were forced to change schools and have never had another bullying incident.  Hubby and I became more active in our children's school.  We've gone on every field trip, joined PTA, helped out at school when needed and stay in touch frequently with our children's teachers.  

We've also encouraged our chlildren to speak up when they see someone being teased...even when no one else does.  I'm unsure if my child's experience led him to be the child who now speaks up whenever he witnesses other children being bullied or teased.  Yet I am proud mommy because I know it takes courage he shows to do the RIGHT thing and be a giant.

Being a giant isn’t about being the biggest or the best. Being a giant means standing up for others. It means lending a hand to those who are in trouble and speaking up for those who sometimes find it hard to speak up for themselves. Studies show that an effective way to stop bullying is for kids to simply speak up and say, “That’s not okay” when they see bullying happening. But asking kids to have the courage to stand up to bullying is a tall order and that’s why they need our help.

Green Giant®, MyBlogSpark and Three Boys and an Old Lady blog are asking parents to write a letter to their kids telling them how special they are and encouraging them to be part of the bullying prevention solution by being a giant. 

To get started visit RaiseAGiant.com and read the letters others have written.  

A donation was made on my behalf to the Pacer's Center for Bully Prevention courtesy of General Mills in exchange for this post.  How awesome is that? 

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Thanks to General Mills and MyBlogSpark, one lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will win a $25 gift card.

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All Is Lost Movie Ticket Giveaway #AllIsLost

Academy Award® winner Robert Redford stars in All Is Lost, an open-water thriller about one man’s battle for survival against the elements after his sailboat is destroyed at sea. But with the sun unrelenting, sharks circling and his meager supplies dwindling, the ever-resourceful sailor soon finds himself staring his mortality in the face.

Continue reading to enter giveaway to win 2 movie tickets...



Written and directed by Academy Award nominee J.C. Chandor (Margin Call) with a musical score by Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros), All Is Lost is a gripping, visceral and powerfully moving tribute to ingenuity and resilience. 

All Is Lost opens in NY and LA October 18, nationwide October 25th. 

“OFF THE SCALE BRILLIANT” - Emma Pritchard Jones. THE HUFFINGTON POST

"ROBERT REDFORD DELIVERS A TOUR DE FORCE PERFORMANCE” - Pete Hammond. DEADLINE

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A Dinosaur Size Review and Giveaway from Craigmore Creations

For some reason, my children were fascinated with stories of dinosaurs when they were young.  Now, Los Tres Amigos enjoy sharing dinosaur tales with the Littlest One.  The Littlest One loves to go to the bookshelf and pull out the book of his choosing.  Couple a book with a character from the book and he's in Heaven.

Reading to my children has proven to be a wonderful means of fostering their love of reading much as my mom reading to me made me the voracious reader that I am today.  

Keep reading for info on how to enter this prize pack for your little one...

Craigmore Creations presents Bronto, a lovable brontosaurus who is always helping others, in two books:  Bronto and the Pterodactyl Eggs and Bronto, Friend of Ceratops.

Bronto and the Pterodactyl Eggs: Amid the leafy branches of a Jurassic tree, one kind-herted Apatosaurus comes upon a nest of pterodactyl eggs. He looks all around, but their momma is nowhere to be seen. Bronto is compelled to protect these new fledglings when disaster strikes. In this tale of caring and camaraderie, join the world’s bravest Bronto on his quest to help little wings take flight! 

Bronto, Friend of Ceratops:  Bronto, the big-hearted gentle giant, is back after the volcanic eruption in the Jurassic. Now, in the changing landscape of the Cretaceous, his devotion to his dinosaur friends is momentous. The Sauropods take to the hills and the Pterosaurs take flight, but one Ceratops herd has taken to the forests. When the forests become perilous, heroic Bronto rises to the occasion to aid his comrades. However, he finds he needs some help in his pursuit!

Our Thoughts:  I try to keep books for little ones on our bookshelf for visitors like the Littlest One, but he was quite insistent on taking one of the books home, along with his new friend, Bronto, the stuffed dino.  He keeps Bronto and his book in his backpack and ready to share with anyone who will read to him.  His vocabulary is full of multi-syllabic words courtesy of his expanding dinosaur knowledge and we love it.

Learn more:

• Visit www.craigmorecreations.com to learn more about Bronto or any of the other books offered by Craigmore Creations.
• Buy It:  Bronto and the Pterodactyl Eggs and Bronto, Friend of Ceratops are available at http://store.craigmorecreations.com/ and online book retailers such as Amazon.
• Like Craigmore Creations on Facebook: CraigmoreCreations 
• Follow Craigmore Creations on Twitter:  @CraigmoreCreate 

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One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will win a prize pack featuring both books and a stuffed Bronto.

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Disclosure: Many thanks to the the PR firm for providing me with the information to share with my Three Boys and an Old Lady blog readers. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: \'Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Bronx Zoo: Boo at the Zoo 2013

Celebrate a New York Halloween tradition! Come visit THE Halloween destination for Metro New York families and one of New York’s favorite Halloween celebrations! Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo is a fun-filled, animal-themed, kid-friendly, not-so scary, Halloween experience. This celebration combines this fun holiday with the Bronx Zoo’s mission of connecting people to nature. October weekends at the zoo feature hay mazes, costume parades, musical theater, magic, and more. Don’t forget to embark on a trip back in time as you ride our Dinosaur Safari! 

Coming up this weekend (October 26 & 27) Goosebumps Most Wanted are on the loose…at the Bronx Zoo! Catch a chance at a FREE copy of Goosebumps Most Wanted: Dr. Maniac Will See You Now—after all, books make the best treats! After you’ve picked up your book, don’t forget to take a frightful Goosebumps photo. Presented by Scholastic from 11am – 4pm. 

Cinderella from the Broadway musical Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA recently appeared for an exclusive meet & greet and musical performance! After the show, attendees marched alongside Cinderella in a costume parade. Here’s an adorable photo! 

On the weekend of 11/2-11/3 it will be last weekend of Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo and things will be spookier than ever! Go see professional pumpkin carvers demonstrate their skill as they carve intricate pumpkin carvings that will blow you away. From classic movie monsters to giant insects and dinosaurs, their carvers will delight audiences with their remarkable creations. Also don’t miss the last weekend of Dinosaur Safari, extended through November 3rd by popular demand! Catch this amazing prehistoric adventure before it goes extinct. 

Visit http://apps.bronxzoo.com/boo/ for more information!




Disclosure: Many thanks to the the PR firm for providing me with the information to share with my Three Boys and an Old Lady blog readers.  Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: \'Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Have You Tried @McDonalds Mighty Wings Yet? Flash Giveaway

As a member of McDonald's Family Arches community, I often have the opportunity to learn of all things McDonald's. So when I was selected to receive coupons to try the new Mighty Wings, I just had to share them with the Three Boys and an Old Lady blog community.



A hint of spice, McDonald's Mighty Wings are huge and pretty tasty and perfect for tailgating or as an alternative to burger and fries.  

To thank YOU for being a follower of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog, I am hosting my first flash giveaway.

One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will receive (2) coupons for a 3-pack of new McDonald's Mighty Wings.

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Rules are simple, leave a comment to let me know you follow.  

• If you subscribe via email, leave a comment
• Have you liked the Three Boys and an Old Lady on Facebook 
• Do you follow @3Boys_OldLady on Twitter
• Are you following us on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/3boysoldlady/boards/
• Have you checked out our Google + page

Wow!  If you follow this blog in every single way listed above and leave a comment below, you can earn up to five (5) entries in this giveaway scheduled to end at 12:01 AM (CST) Saturday, October 26.  Good luck!

Disclosure: Many thanks to the Family Arches for providing me with coupons for the giveaway. These are coupons provided to me which I am sharing with one lucky blog reader.  Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: \'Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.  

Boo WAT-AAH! Halloween Gift Pack Giveaway

Just in time for Halloween, "WAT-AAH! BOO" just introduced a limited edition bottle to celebrate Halloween and to promote healthy hydration in support of the Partnership For A Healthier America's (PHA) initiative, whose honorary chair is the First Lady Michelle Obama. On the label, the brand's familiar character, the WAT-AAH! Boy, is portrayed mysteriously in silhouette and screaming, "BOO!" to surprise its audience. He is surrounded by familiar Halloween imagery such as a witch, ghost, haunted house, pumpkin and full moon, each drawn using simple graphic lines. In the spirit of the holiday, a fun and unexpected treatment of PHA's "Drink Up" logo is also featured; it defines the body of a black spider crawling up the web, which serves as a background for the entire scene.


Check out this WAT-AAH! Drink Up Spider video for a secret entry in this fab giveaway.

 

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Prize pack contains:
WAT-AAH! bottles, t-shirts, sweatshirts, stickers and more (see pic at header of post)

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Bumbo Step Stool and Toilet Trainer Review and Giveaway

Kids grow so fast!  We recently celebrated "The Littlest One's " birthday and everyone including his big sis were on hand to celebrate.  Bumbo has been a Three Boys and an Old Lady fave for many years.  Bumbo offers safe, stylish and affordable products for babies and toddlers.  

We received the Bumbo Step Stool and Toilet Trainer for review.  

The Bumbo Step Stool proved to be a favorite with big sis.  She's in preschool now and becoming more independent, often wanting to reach things just a tad beyond her reach like the bathroom mirror.  Every school day begins with brushing our hair and teeth and lifting her so she can see herself in the bathroom mirror.  The Bumbo Step Stool lifts her just enough so she can see herself.  She loves brushing her hair and teeth and even helping out in the kitchen.  

I love the slip resistant top and base and the Bumbo Step Stool is so lightweight she can move it wherever she likes.  Plus, the step stool lifts her just about 6.5" inches which is just right.  

Check out the little princess as she preps for a busy day at school.  She loves standing in front of the mirror brushing her hair or singing and dancing along to one of her favorite songs.    

Bumbo products consistently rank among our fave baby shower and birthday gifts as their products are safe, ergonomic, widely available and very affordable.  The Bumbo Step Stool retails for under $20 and comes in three stylish colors: 

            *  Black / White
            *  Blue / White
            *  Pink / White

We also received the Bumbo Toilet Trainer.  Potty Training is way easier thanks to Bumbo's contoured shape.  Love this!  The Bumbo Toilet Trainer fits securely on our toilets and gone are the worries of our little one falling in.  Look at this beautiful smile, a far cry from tears and fears of days when mommies had to hold tight to little ones to prevent them from falling into the toilet.  

Our little guy fit perfectly and the Bumbo Toilet Trainer is easy breezy to clean.  A quick, sudsy rinse and voila, it's clean.  The Bumbo Toilet Trainer reminds me of the Bumbo Floor Seats but with a much short back support.  

Besides being ergonomic for kids and affordable, Bumbo products are available at so many stores.  Whether you shop at one of the popular baby retailers, a mega superstore, or a specialty kids' store, you're sure to find Bumbo products.

Three Boys and an Old Lady takes pride in supporting businesses that support our community and Bumbo is one such company.  Bumbo, through its Bumbo Cares program, donates a portion of every single purchase to support children in Prettoria, South Africa where Bumbo began.  Through Bumbo Cares, Bumbo has donated over $10,000,000 to needy persons and continues to do more.  

Connect with Bumbo 

Website: http://www.bumbousa.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumbousa 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumbousa 
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bumbousa 

Where to Buy Bumbo Products: http://www.bumbousa.com//buy.php 

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One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will win a Bumbo product of their choice.  Winner can choose form the Toilet Trainer, Step Stool, Booster Seat or the Floor Seat and Tray.  What will you choose if you win?

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Disclosure: Many thanks to the sponsor for providing this prize for the giveaway. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: \'Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Chicago Fire on NBC

Did you watch this week's episode of Chicago Fire on NBC.  Be sure to click the link to find out all the drama that unfolded this week.

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular! DVD

Lace up because Dora is gliding back to stores with three new-to-DVD adventures in Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Ice Skating Spectacular!. Join Dora and Boots as they skate to the rescue of the Snow Princess, Snow Fairy, and all their Snowy Forest friends! Plus, enjoy two extra adventures as Dora catches a runaway train and races to rescue Boots with her puppy and Scooter. 

Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Ice Skating Spectacular! will be released on DVD on November 5, 2013 for the suggested retail price of $14.99. 


Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Ice Skating Spectacular! Episode 

Synopses: 
Dora’s Ice Skating SpectacularIt's up to Dora to help the Snow Princess and the Snowy Forest creatures get their ice skates back from the Ice Witch so everyone can enjoy ice skating again. 

Catch that Shape Train!Dora and Boots are making a Shape Train in Boots' sticker book, but the train goes rolling down the track without Círculo the steering wheel. 

Dora and Perrito to the RescueIt’s a barking big rescue when Dora hops aboard her talking Scooter and sets out with her brave puppy Perrito to fish Boots out of the Big River before he goes over a waterfall. 

Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Ice Skating Spectacular! Fast Facts: 

• Street Date: November 5, 2013 
• Catalogue: 805214 
• DVD SRP: $14.99 
• DVD Running Time: Approximately 69 minutes

LEGO KidsFest Coming to a City Near You

Ready your building skills! 

The LEGO KidsFest, a nationally-traveling giant LEGO expo, is coming to a city near you! This interactive LEGO extravaganza brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in an activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. 

Among the many LEGO attractions, families will find: 
LEGO Model Gallery: dozens of life-sized models made entirely from LEGO bricks

LEGO Master Builders: live demonstrations and activities from the crew who get paid to play Creation Nation: build your own creation to add to a custom map of the U.S. (in U.S. Markets only) 
Race Ramps: build your own custom car, then race it down the ramp against friends and family 
Construction Zones: creative free build, play and display areas 
LEGO DUPLO®: younger visitors can explore imagination through building 
LEGO Retail and KidsFest Marketplace: purchase LEGO and official KidsFest tour merchandise 
Brick Pile: a gigantic pile full of LEGO bricks for creative play and enjoyment 
Monochromatic Builds: bricks of a single color to foster group creativity 
Brickscapes: fantastic displays that combine lots of LEGO and DUPLO sets LEGO 
CHIMA: choose your tribe and test your Speedor battling skills 
And much more, covering over 150,000+ square feet of space 

On tour since 2009, nearly 420,000 have attended a LEGO KidsFest. Previous tour stops include Minneapolis, Boston, Austin, Cincinnati, Denver, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Hartford, Milwaukee, San Jose, Phoenix, Louisville, Cleveland and Raleigh. Tickets for many cities have sold out with 27,000 to 30,000 visitors in attendance at each venue. Based on sell-out attendance in previous markets, advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. 

Tickets for all 2014 tour stops are on sale at www.LEGOkidsfest.com. 
Five sessions - all identical and 4 1/2 hours each - are available for the each tour stop. 

For full details, visit the website at www.LEGOKidsFest.com.

Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi: Into the Snow We Go! DVD Review

Celebrate this holiday season with Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi in Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi: Into the Snow We Go!

Join the Guppies for a festive special as they work together to share the joy of the holiday season with their neighbor, Mr. Grumpfish. As a holiday bonus, enjoy two special Team Umizoomi episodes! It’s going to be a fin-tastic holiday with Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi in these three holiday episodes! Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi: Into the Snow We Go! arrives on DVD on October 15, 2013 for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi: Into the Snow We Go! Synopses: Bubble Guppies: Happy Holidays, Mr. Grumpfish! Everyone is getting ready for the holidays … everyone except Mr. Grumpfish. The Guppies do their festive best to show a grumpy neighbor the joy of the holiday season.

Team Umizoomi: A Sledding Snow Day The Team’s friend Sanjay is desperate to go sledding, but there’s a problem: he doesn’t have a sled! Milli, Geo and Bot must embark on a snowy journey through Umi City to bring a super-sled to Sanjay.

Team Umizoomi: City of Lost Penguins The Team is at the Zoo to see the new exhibit - 50 adorable baby penguins! But when the TroubleMakers set the penguins loose all over Umi City, Milli, Geo and Bot must collect all 50 penguins and return them to their home.

Our Thoughts:  Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi: Into the Snow We Go! was a hit with the Little Old Lady and the Littlest One.  Both are huge fans of Bubble Guppies.  They're too young to watch an entire DVD all the way through but each episodes is approximately 15-20 minutes and keeps them glued the whole time.  I absolutely adore listening to them giggle as they watch their favorite characters on our big screen tv. 

Fast Facts: Street Date: October 15, 2013
MSRP: $14.99
DVD Running Time: Approximately 69 Minutes

Buy It:  Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi: Into the Snow We Go! is available wherever Nickelodeon DVDs are sold inlcuding Walmart, Amazon, and Shop.Nick.com. We found them at our local Walmart for $16.99. What a deal!!! 





Disclosure: Many thanks to the sponsor for providing these DVDs for my family and I to review. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Holiday Gifts from Nickelodeon On Sale Now

 

Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution have prepared the perfect holiday re-release for some of their most popular DVD releases. These merry gift sets are filled with plenty of activities including a 16-page coloring book, crayons, stickers and a poster. Children are guaranteed to be entertained for hours this season! These gift sets will be released on October 15, 2013 for the suggested retail price of $19.99 each.

Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Christmas Carol Celebrate the past, present and future of Christmas with Dora in this holiday classic filled with original songs and exclusive extra scenes. Catalogue: 7913983 DVD Running Time: Approximately 52 minutes

SpongeBob SquarePants: It’s A SpongeBob Christmas Jingle the bells, put up some mistletoe and make a cup of cocoa with Nickelodeon’s first-ever full-length stop-animation special.

Inspired by the classic Rankin/Bass specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, this new holiday classic is perfect for the entire family! Catalogue: 7913982 DVD Running Time: Approximately 22 minutes

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rise of the Turtles Join Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo in this action-packed DVD as they emerge from their hidden lair in the sewers of New York City for the very first time.  Catalogue: 7913981 DVD Running Time: Approximately 145 minutes

Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom Movie Feel the magic with the fairies of Alfea College in their first DVD! Bloom and her best friends Stella, Flora, Tecna, Musa and Aisha make up the Winx Club. Join them as they star in their first CGI full-length movie and seven bonus episodes from the Winx Club TV series. Catalogue: 7913985 DVD Running Time: · The Secret of the Lost Kingdom Movie: Approximately 86 minutes · Bonus seven episodes from Winx Club TV Series: Approximately 168 minutes 



Our Thoughts:  Nickelodeon DVDs are always a hit in the Three Boys and an Old Lady household and these gift sets complete with the coloring book, crayons, posters and stickers quickly won my kids over.  The bonus features in each DVD really rocked.  The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rise of the Turtles gift set featured a karaoke version of the theme song which has been the goodnight song of choice here as of late.  I found some inexpensive picture frames at a local store and hung the posters in each of the kids' rooms.  The kids LOVE it!  I picked up a couple of extra frames in case the kids decided to frame any of their coloring sheets.

These DVD holiday gifts from Nickelodeon would make great stocking stuffers.

Buy It:  These fab videos are available wherever Nickelodeon DVDs are sold including Walmart, Amazon, and Shop.Nick.com.  We found them at our local Walmart for $16.99.  What a deal!!! 





Disclosure: Many thanks to the sponsor for providing these DVDs for my family and I to review. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens, NIV Book Review

Many teens today feel uncertain about their world and are wondering about their future during this time of economic upheaval and spiritual confusion. Combine this with normal adolescent struggles, and today’s teens are trying to find solid ground. Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens provides a firm foundation with features that show God is unchanging. Teens will be reassured that they too can be unshaken and have hope for what the future holds.

• Rock Solid TRUTHS-Examines Christian beliefs and explorations of other religions 
• Rock Solid PRINCIPLES-Applies the Bible to daily choices and challenges 
• Rock Solid PROMISES-Calls out God's promises, and what aren't. 
• Rock Solid PLANS-Explores God's plans for the reader. 
• Unshaken PEOPLE-Provides Biblical examples to overcome. 
• Unshaken GOD: Points out God's never-changing attributes 
• Reading plans Color maps Book introductions 

My Thoughts:  Rock Solid Faith Study Bible for Teens is perfect for teens.  Written in easy to comprehend NIV the Bible offers great references, tools and contains plenty of cartoon like images sure to keep readers engaged.  Each Bible chapter encourages the reader to delve deeper into God's word and does so in a very creative manner.  I really enjoyed the stories of Unshaken People throughout and how each story was presented.  Overall a GREAT read.

Buy It:  Rock Solid Faith Study Bible is available at http://zondervan.com/9780310723301 




Disclosure: Many thanks to the Zondervan and the PR firm for the opportunity to review this book. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.