Synopsis: A classic love story unfolds in the best Disney tradition as a lovely young pedigreed cocker spaniel named Lady, who lives a pampered life, finds herself falling romantically for Tramp, an amorous street-smart pooch without prospects. Although they have fun together on several dates, including a sentimental spaghetti dinner by moonlight at Tony’s restaurant, their relationship is strained not only by Lady’s loyalty to her human family and their newborn baby, but by Tramp’s devil-may-care attitude that eventually gets Lady in trouble and tossed into the dog pound. However, good-hearted Tramp redeems himself by saving the baby from potential harm and thus wins Lady’s love and the affection of her human family.

Share this timeless Disney Classic with your family as Walt Disney’s beloved classic,  Lady and the Tramp, finally releases from the Disney Vault for the first time ever on Blu-ray. This heartwarming tale now charms a new generation of families and fans with its exquisite animation and unforgettable songs in one of the greatest love stories of all time.  Featuring high definition sound and immersive bonus features your family can enjoy together, Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition is a must own addition to your Disney collection.   

Blu-ray Bonus: 

•  Disney Second Screen: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings
• Audio Commentary: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings
• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
•  Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
• Never Recorded Song: “I’m Free as the Breeze” 

Classic DVD Bonus: 

• Lady’s Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp
• Finding Lady: The Art of the Storyboard
•  Original 1943 Storyboard Version of the Film
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs
• “The Siamese Cat Song,” Finding a Voice for the Cats
• “Bella Notte” Music Video
• Trailers
• Excerpts from “Disneyland” TV Shows 

DVD Bonus:  

• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs 

Digital Bonus: 

• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
• Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs

My take:  This is one of the sweetest movies I have seen in a long time.  The kids learned a valuable lesson in taking care of the pets especially when a new family member comes along (like we will have in July) and the importance of friendship.  Everyone had a different “favorite” scene.  My youngest liked when Tramp defended Lady against the stay dogs who were chasing her, the 5 year old liked the “date night” Lady and Tramp had and I enjoyed Lady and Tramp’s puppies.

The kids also loved the never before seen deleted scenes while I found Diane Disney Miller’s Remembering Dad segment very informative.

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I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I did a receive free product samples to keep for my testing purposes. I was under no obligation to write a positive review or host a giveaway in return for the product. Receiving the product for free did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. My views are solely my own opinions.

Roses & Rye, the San Francisco-based luxury shoe company, is pleased to announce their premier collection of innovative designs featuring supple leather and patent pending technology, for the Mom on the go. The inaugural The Town collection will feature two styles, The Marina and The Laurel, both available for purchase at www.RosesandRye.com.

 Founded by husband and wife team Patricia Calfee and Ian Picache, Roses & Rye was created in the fall of 2011 at their design studio in San Francisco. Awed by the experience of becoming a mother, Patricia realized that her much loved shoe collection would not take her comfortably – and beautifully – into her new busy life.  Together, they worked with expert podiatrists and award winning cobblers to create a luxurious shoe that protected her feet. The Marina and The Laurel styles will retail for $235 and are available in camel, red, black and pewter with sizing from 5 ½ to 10 ½.

 Roses & Rye’s patent pending  technology boasts a combination of seven unique features designed specifically to protect women’s feet during the active years of raising young children. The collection features:

• Angled Mid-Sole: The patent pending angled mid-sole is designed to alleviate stress on your arches and take the constant pressure of a busy day.
• Arch Support: To protect against overpronation, fallen arches and plantar faciitis (ugly, painful conditions) they included additional arch support in the insole.
• Slip Resistant Outsole: In key areas across the leather outsole, they’ve strategically injected traction control to prevent slipping, tripping or falling.
• Spacious Toe Box: They walked a fine line here by keeping the toe box wide enough to comfortably house the front of the foot while maintaining the shoe’s elegant design.
• Shock Absorbing Insole: While R&R’s insoles are soft enough to wear through a long day, they’re strong enough to cushion thousands of pavement-pounding strides.  
• Partial d’Orsay: The Marina style is a partial d’Orsay design, built to accommodate any foot swelling that may occur.  
• Supple Kid Leather: Made with the softest leather available,  their shoes provide that luxurious feeling of a comfortable, favorite glove.

I chose to review the Laurel in Camel.

A wardrobe staple, The Laurel adds that quintessential Audrey Hepburn polish to straight leg pants and knee length skirts. Designed with our seven point patent pending technology, The Laurel is bench-made and framed with supple kid leather and subtle toe stitching. Whether running after kids or running your own business, this shoe does it all.

Retails for $235.00

You can find Roses & Rye on Facebook and Twitter:  @Rosesandrye.

My take:  Several words come to mind when describing this shoe:  gorgeous, elegant, stylish, durable, professional and most importantly comfortable.  From the minute that I slip these shoes on until I take them off late at night they are comfortable, which is saying quite a bit since I have 4 months pregnant and constantly on the run.  As a physical therapist, I admire the arch support and the top-notch quality of these shoes.  These shoes pair great with slacks, jeans and skirts.

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I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I did a receive free product samples to keep for my testing purposes. I was under no obligation to write a positive review or host a giveaway in return for the product. Receiving the product for free did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. My views are solely my own opinions.

Toys can entertain and stimulate young minds and foster an interest in a particular area, such as music, photography, math, arts and crafts, or language. Playing helps to develop a child’s social, emotional, language, intellectual, and problem-solving skills. When choosing toys, consider safety and age-appropriateness.

Playing helps to develop a baby’s social, emotional, language, intellectual, and problem-solving skills. Batting at a mobile, giving a musical ball a shove, or transferring a rattle from one hand to another helps babies to learn about the world. Such play also helps them to connect sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to objects, to recognize shapes, patterns, and colors, develop hand-eye coordination and memory, and to bond with you and others.

When you choose toys and activities that enhance your child’s development, you’re speaking your baby’s language and helping her to foster cognitive and social skills that she can build on. But don’t give toys all the credit. You’re a key player. The most important toy is the parent and other caregivers because babies crave one-on-one social interaction and need the security it provides. The right toy, though, can make key developmental stages more fun—for your child and for you.

This month we were able to review two great products:

Flower Match Garden Patch:

Kids will love playing in our garden as they match up flower petals and stems using the easy to follow laminated pattern guides! Self-propping board with pegs and Velcro elements hold their selections securely in place as they follow the patterns or crate their own flowers! Comes in attractive wood storage case that doubles as the game board/ play area. AGES 3+.

Retails for $40.00.

Animal Train Sort and Match:

An award-winning educational tool for teaching color-matching, shape-matching and pattern-recognition in a fun, game-like setting. Animal Train Sort and Match includes six double-sided pattern cards, 43 animal and train pieces, a wooden storage case, and a self-propping board with pegs and metal backing to help guide the parts into place. AGES 3+.

Retails for $45.00

My take:  I LOVE these matching products simply because they are so easy to use.   No assembly, everything is ready to go.  Simply slide the wooden top off and you are set!

Initially you will have to remove the packaging that separates all of the pieces.  Once everything is laid out there is a slot to place the main whiteboard so the children can start matching.

Each set comes with 6 two-sided guides for the children to match.

Then the real fun of matching begins:

Mom perspective:  I am all about nice tidy organization (or try to be) and I love how everything is self-contained in each set.  My 5 year old flies through the matches so fast if makes my head spin while my 3 year old easily gets stumped by different shapes and sizes which I love because he then learns to find the correct match.  These are great sets to learn colors and shapes.  My only complaint is that the stem of the flowers did not hold very easily onto the white board, the magnets kept slipping down to the very bottom.

Physical therapist:  The fine motor coordination required  to fit the pieces exactly so leads to increased finger dexterity, better hand-eye coordination and improved spatial awareness.  I also like how the main whiteboard is tilted and elevated to allow for better body positioning.

Want to win both of these great matching activity sets?  Head on over to Mommy Moment!

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I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I did a receive free product samples to keep for my testing purposes. I was under no obligation to write a positive review or host a giveaway in return for the product. Receiving the product for free did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. My views are solely my own opinions.

Ready to rescue!  The Sodor Search and Rescue Team is racing to the rescue – Bertie’s stuck on Shake Shake Bridge, Gordon’s derailed, and Thomas’ firebox is on fire!  In these exciting episodes, your favorite engines brave the rails to rescue their friends Discover that being heroic is more than having speed and strength; it’s about teamwork and a big heart – which puts every Really Useful Engine on the right track.

     Come aboard for edge-of-your-seat-excitement as Thomas and his new fire engine friend, Flynn, race to the rescue on the Island of Sodor in the all-new Thomas & Friends™: Rescue on the Rails on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Enjoy new adventures with Thomas and his engine friends in four heroic tales featuring stunning CG animation and never-before-seen content!

     Thomas & Friends continues to teach timeless life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation, inviting children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story.

• Fiery Flynn
• James to the Rescue
• Edward the Hero
• Stop that Bus!

Bonus:

•  Who’s Pulling Into the Station? Game
• Thomas, You’re the Leader Karaoke Music Video Featuring Activities and fun with Driver Perkins

My take:  The boys enjoyed learning more about Flynn and have always been tickled by Driver Perkins.

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I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I did a receive free product samples to keep for my testing purposes. I was under no obligation to write a positive review or host a giveaway in return for the product. Receiving the product for free did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. My views are solely my own opinions.

Hold on tight for more fast-action fun with your pal Timmy and his preschool classmates! Enjoy the ride as Timmy speeds off in a brand new go-kart and runs into a big smelly problem. Then it’s off to the races at the nursery’s Sports Day, helping Otus with football and learning that winning isn’t everything. Surprises and laughter shift into high gear in these five delightful adventures the whole family will love!

My take:  Of course the boys are now begging for go-karts of their own since seeing all the fun Timmy had.  It amazes me how each and every episode has a great meaning with no words being exchanged!

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I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I did a receive free product samples to keep for my testing purposes. I was under no obligation to write a positive review or host a giveaway in return for the product. Receiving the product for free did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. My views are solely my own opinions.

I was given the chance to review the Aerosoles Mystique:

Enjoy the easy style and comfort of an ankle cowboy bootie.  Rustic tumbled leather and stacked 1¾” heel give a cool look and tabs at the top pull on with ease. The cushioned footbed cushions every step. Shaft Height – 5 ¼” Shaft Circumference – 12″

Our Price: $140.00  
NOW: $59.99-$79.99

My take:  As soon as I took these boots out of the box I knew they were keepers.  They are stylish, easy to don/doff and most importantly super comfortable.  They look great with dress pants and jeans and will become a permanent staple for my wardrobe.  The price is amazing as well!

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I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I did a receive free product samples to keep for my testing purposes. I was under no obligation to write a positive review or host a giveaway in return for the product. Receiving the product for free did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. My views are solely my own opinions.

 TruMoo Chocolate Milk: Good nutrition, great taste, no debate. It’s a nutritious snack that satisfies moms and kids alike. Because TruMoo is made with real, fresh white milk, it has essential nutrients your kids need: calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin and vitamins A, D and B12. TruMoo is made with table sugar, not high fructose corn syrup. And our chocolate milk is produced with pure cocoa, so you know your kids will love the taste of this nutritious treat that you can feel good giving your kids every day. To find TruMoo at a retailer near you, visit www.TruMoo.com. Also find us on Facebook and Twitter as @TruMooMilk

Have you ever heard of TruMoo Milk? Chances are you haven’t, but you should get to know it. Imagine how many kids are going to love the name alone! It sounds fun! Even I giggled as I called my local Wendy’s to see if they had any “TruMoo” milk in stock for the kids meals. How often do you get to make that call.

The only difference in this milk from other dairy is that it has less sugar and made from pure coco. It tastes and looks creamier and thicker. My girls didn’t make any notion of not drinking it and believe me, as soy lovers, they are picky on milk. I have poured a few brands down my drain after trying everything to get them to drink it, so this wins with us.

TruMoo will run you a little higher (depending on areas), around $4, but they do have milk coupons on their site. They do have more flavors such as strawberry and coffee. See if they have TruMoo in your area, if not, they may actually have it at your local Wendy’s.

So what is my final verdict? I say, if you can get coupons for TruMoo, or if its around the same price, you might as well give your child a better alternative. Less sugar and better ingredients is always best. There has to be a reason it won the PTPA Award.

Win It! (Double your chances! Enter over at PTPA for the same prizes)

Five (5) winners:

• 2 Winners for the GRAND Prize Pack: A TruMoo branded apron, lunch bag and grocery tote AND a TruMoo branded 4GB mino HD Flip video camera
• 3 Winners for the Basic Prize Pack: A TruMoo branded apron, lunch bag and grocery tote.

 

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I am a PTPA Blogger. I received products to review. 

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My 4yr old has this obsession with not wearing socks…ever. She insists that socks “hurt” her feet too much. I could buy her a brand new pair straight out of the package and she would still say they are “bad” and “hurt”. Half the time, mom is bent over forcing on a pair of perfectly fit socks, fighting a toddler. Ugh. I gave up.

Then these super cool socks came called EZ Sox. They sent me enough sizes that I even gave my niece and nephew some. Ariel thought they were great. I felt like was finally stressfree on the whole idea of socks. She tried them on, and the look on her face was priceless. I really think the process of putting them on easy with handles herself is what she liked the most. But, she said these socks were “the no hurt kind”. Hey I will take that and run!

She wanted to wear the same frog design for days but I had to pry them off her and switch them out. I think I might have to ask EZ Sox to create sizes large enough to get her through high school. ;- )

Here is a great EZ Sox video:

Overall: This pair of Ez sox are $9.99 for a 2 pair pack (2 pairs of fun animal designs in each pack) and if you have new learners or just stubborn ones like mine, go for Ez Sox! Cute and easy, these are perfect for toddlers! My mother in law said my niece and nephew both enjoyed putting the socks on themselves too, and left them on throughout the day. And from what I know about them…. that’s a plus! lol

-They do carry sizes for older kids and I just seen they have adult sizes too! I am kinda excited about that in Ariels case haaa. But on a serious note, these are great for anyone with immobile needs or those who really want to have some sort of Independence. Its a positive product!

I received product to review.

Our patented cozy curved body pillow, aka “The Mum Pillow” as seen on “The Doctors“, will have your toddler (and you) sleeping soundly through the night! Unlike most body pillows it is suited for every size, age, body type and sleeping style. Mumoocie retains body heat and scent to give you the most soothing and snuggly sleep you’ve ever experienced and is the perfect solution for breaking your child’s co-sleeping habit.

Parents – Men – Women – Girls – Boys
You haven’t experienced sleep as sound as you will with Mumoocie…

Place Mumoocie behind your neck, under your legs, or behind your back to relieve stress – or cuddle with it in front of you as a spooning body pillow and feel like your loved one is sleeping soundly right beside you! It’s perfect for easing the separation anxiety experienced by so many youngsters.

Mumoocie comes in two different styles; fiber filled and high quality memory foam. Both are designed for comfort and support with a slightly different feel. It also has a removable, washable cover for easy laundering. We also have an optional voice recorder in a hidden compartment so you can record a special message to keep your loved one comfortable while they rest. It’s also a perfect sleeping aid while you or a loved one is traveling.

My take:  I chose to review the High Quality Memory Foam Pillow.  As soon as it came I noticed that both of the boys tended to grab this pillow first when laying on the floor to watch a video.  I quickly claimed it as my own once the  morning sickness struck.  This pillow allows me to lay elevated, be comfortable in the car during long trips and is a must have when sitting on the couch.  We haven’t used the voice recorder but if I had a child suffering from separation anxiety this would be perfect.

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 I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I did a receive free product samples to keep for my testing purposes. I was under no obligation to write a positive review or host a giveaway in return for the product. Receiving the product for free did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. My views are solely my own opinions.

PrimaBella™, the only FDA cleared prescription non-invasive medical device intended for treatment of nausea and vomiting due to pregnancy (NVP). PrimaBella is an innovative prescription neuromodulation device worn on the underside of the wrist to reduce nausea and vomiting symptoms during pregnancy.

 I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I did a receive free product samples to keep for my testing purposes. I was under no obligation to write a positive review or host a giveaway in return for the product. Receiving the product for free did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. My views are solely my own opinions.