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GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, in conjunction with Sony Computer Entertainment America, announced plans to donate a PlayStation®4 (PS4™) gaming bundle to all Ronald McDonald Houses located in the United States.
GameStop and Sony Computer Entertainment America will provide PS4 bundles to the 180 U.S. Ronald McDonald Houses in the hopes of bringing some additional joy to families in need. The bundles will consist of a PS4, extra DualShock®4 Wireless Controller, and game titles including Little Big Planet 3, DRIVECLUB, and MLB® 15 The Show™ and more – all benefitting an estimated 500,000 families.
“When families come to a Ronald McDonald House, they are going through an extremely difficult, trying period,” said Chip McTighe, director of sales, Sony Computer Entertainment America. “Our hope is by teaming up with GameStop we can help add some fun to the homes and bring excitement and laughter to families when they need it most.”
Research has shown that having family close by when a child is in the hospital and going through treatment can help them cope better with the stress of illness. It also keeps families close and connected with medical staff to better adhere to treatment plans for children.

With INSIDE OUT opening everywhere tomorrow lets take a sneak peak with a new INSIDE OUT Featurette!
Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head? Disney•Pixar’s original new film “Inside Out” ventures inside the mind to find out.
Based in Headquarters, the control center inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five Emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), whose mission is to make sure Riley stays happy. Fear (voice of Bill Hader) heads up safety, Anger (voice of Lewis Black) ensures all is fair and Disgust (voice of Mindy Kaling) prevents Riley from getting poisoned—both physically and socially. Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith) isn’t exactly sure what her role is, and frankly, neither is anyone else.
When Riley’s family relocates to a scary new city, the Emotions are on the job, eager to help guide her through the difficult transition. But when Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches of Riley’s mind—taking some of her core memories with them—Fear, Anger and Disgust are left reluctantly in charge. Joy and Sadness must venture through unfamiliar places—Long Term Memory, Imagination Land, Abstract Thought and Dream Productions—in a desperate effort to get back to Headquarters, and Riley.
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INSIDE OUT opens in theatres everywhere this Friday, June 19th!

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We are a musical family…we love music whether we are just listening to it or playing it, it’s a big part of our lives. All my boys have an instrument…guitars, drums, keyboard & even a violin. This time of year, music often plays a bigger role in our lives than it does during the rest of the year. We attend school concerts, choir performances, seasonal community events, & enjoy listening to holiday songs playing on the radio — all are opportunities to take advantage of both the physical and emotional benefits that music can bring.
The magic of music shines brighter during the holidays. It is important to use the abundance of musical opportunities as a springboard for making music throughout the entire year. Shopping for new equipment is a great way to springboard into making music the rest of the year! Sweetwater makes it easy to shop online for quality instruments that would make fantastic gifts for the holidays.
My oldest has been a little bummed that he outgrew his 3/4 sized electric guitar that he’s had for years, even though he plays his dad’s acoustic often…so you know he was super excited to get a new one from Sweetwater! I’ve never purchased a guitar online, I usually like the boys to touch & hold and make sure it feels right & looks right. Then there is the worry about how it would arrive after being shipped…I’ve seen some of the packages I get..they aren’t always the best looking. But Sweetwater made sure my guitar arrived in great condition! This guitar was sent in the box below, which was also shipped in a larger box to ensure a safe shipment…
And also wrapped to ensure no movement for a safer ship.
The site was pretty easy to navigate, you choose your category and then can narrow down from there. We looked at electric, acoustic and some basses…they have some pretty awesome guitars to really make you feel like a rock star! We chose a Sunburst Acoustic, as we have plenty of electric guitars in the house.
This guitar fits right into our budget and looks great! To even sweeten the deal Sweetwater currently provides free shipping and free return shipping on guitars…which is nice..so no extra cost & relief just in case it comes in all beat up. Another reason Sweetwater eases my mind is they offers free tech support for your guitar and a 2 year warranty on all guitars they sell. As an extra “sweet” surprise, they included little bits of candy in the shipment! About a day or two after my order I received an email from my “personal account representative”:
I’ve have been in the music industry for over a decade, and have helped many people achieve their goals in music technology and recording. If you ever have any questions about products, applications, or pricing please contact me and I’m eager to help you. I look forward to working with you.
Such fantastic personal service!
Every guitar that comes into Sweetwater is unboxed and inspected by a professional who make sure everything is in perfect working order. They tune the guitar so that your child is ready to jam the moment they open the box. When you purchase from other retailers that don’t tune the guitar after receiving it they are leaving this step up to you. This can be a buzzkill after opening a sick new instrument – kind of like batteries not included!
Music can help on many levels. It has been proven to promote cognitive development in babies and young children and stimulates areas of the brain involved with motivation, & emotion. Music can also bond families across generations. Making or listening to music can result in increased levels of dopamine, increasing happiness.
Here are five reasons you should be making music with your family this holiday season:
Music-making is beneficial. Music promotes social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development plus language & concentration skills, confidence, and self-esteem. It’s easy to get started making music with your children during the holidays: Sing your favorite Christmas carols in the car, dance to holiday songs, take them to a holiday concert or musical, or purchase an instrument and let them make their own music.
Music helps us create and recall memories. Music can spark the recall of past experiences. Singing while you decorate the tree, at a holiday party, or at a religious celebration can help form memories and bonds with extended family and friends that will be recalled for many years to come.
Music relieves stress. The holidays, while joyful, can also be stressful. Singing can actually relieve stress. Play music in the car while navigating the mall parking lot or sing along to a holiday recording while getting ready for company. It will help you stay calm and, most importantly, model for your children a healthy way to deal with the stress of everyday life.
Music connects people. The holidays can be lonely for some people. Singing, especially in groups, can relieve this loneliness by connecting us to others in ways that no other activity can. When you sing with others this holiday season, whether it’s during a religious service, at a community event, or at a family gathering, everyone benefits.
Music spans the generations. Music is an ageless way to connect with older relatives and create ties between the youngest and oldest family members. Sharing memories of holiday music-making from their past and teaching those songs to future generations can be joyous for both the elderly storytellers and the family members listening.
Why Buy Sweetwater?
I encourage you to try Sweetwater for yourself on Cyber Monday…adding music to your home and a great deal..what could be better than that!
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If your like me your totally into the subscription box service lately! I recently found a new one that left me in awe!
Cate&Chloe is a jewelry subscription company that has one concept in mind: to create stylish yet affordable jewelry women could wear every day. Cate&Chloe wanted simple, versatile, elegant pieces that would complete every woman’s personal collection. Since the inception of Cate&Chloe, the visionaries have continued to strive for the highest level of quality, innovation, and timeless designs to ensure its avid followers are able to flaunt C&C pieces from the Red Carpet to the office!
Their jewelry is simple, yet elegant and will complement any outfit you wear them with from casual daytime wear to a night out on the town!
If you sign up for the VIP subscription you get the standard 2 pieces of Cate&Chloe jewelry AND a bonus welcome gift. So 3 pieces of jewelry worth over $200 for just $39.99! When I opened my designer looking Cate&Chloe box, I couldn’t believe my eyes! They sent me the Olivia ‘Dignity’ stud earrings and I was in complete awe! I’ve never owned such gorgeous pair of earrings! These regal earrings are elegant enough to adorn a monarch with the crown inspired setting and sparkling round CZ stone. They would make a splendid addition to any collection & retail for $125! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these earrings! Even my hubby was shocked when I opened up my box! Forget the once a year jewelry gifts…he can get me this monthly box! They are shipped out every 15 days so you get roughly 24 shipments a year!! That’s a lot of glamor for little $$
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So thing have been going swimmingly at the My Sparkling Life Headquarters, but the other day I was given a rose and things are about to get real strange. That’s right, I will be heading back to LA October 17th-19th to cover the #DoctorStrangeEvent along with #FindingDoryBluray, #BenAndLaurenEvent and#MechX4Event. That’s quite a lot to cover in just a few days, be I won’t be alone on this exciting adventure…I will be joined by 24 other amazing bloggers from around the country.
I’m so honored & excited to have been invited to this event. I’m a huge fan of Marvel and can’t wait to see the newest edition! Let’s talk about a little of what we will be doing…
Screening Doctor Strange
Opens November 4th 2016
Yes, we will be screening Marvel’s DOCTOR STRANGE which opens in theatres on November 4, 2016. We will also be attending the press junket where we will interview some of the talent from the film! We don’t know who we will be interviewing yet, but I do know any of the talet would be amazing to sit down and talk to.
From Marvel Studios comes “Doctor Strange,” the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place—a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange—armed with newly acquired magical powers—is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.
“Doctor Strange” stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt and Scott Adkins, with Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton. Scott Derrickson is directing with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D’Esposito, Stephen Broussard, Victoria Alonso, Charles Newirth and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Jon Spaihts and Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplay. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying and totally mind-bending journey when Marvel Studios’
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Finding Dory Blu-ray Release & Pumpkin Carving Party
On Digital HD on 10/25 & Blu-ray on 11/15
We will be joining master pumpkin carver, Joseph Yakovetic for a night of pumpkin carving as we celebrate the release of the long anticipated sequel Finding Dory as it swims it’s way into homes everywhere.
Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” reunites everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale? Directed by Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL•E”) and produced by Lindsey Collins (co-producer “WALL•E”), the film features the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton.
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An Interview With Ben and Lauren
“Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After” Premieres on FreeForm on 10/11 at 8/7c
You all know and love Ben Higgins and his fiancée Lauren Bushnell from season 20 of “The Bachelor” – but what happens after the final rose is handed out and normal life ensues? Join Freeform for an episode screening and special sit down interview with Ben and Lauren to discuss their new reality series “Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?” The show will follow the happy couple as they prepare to walk down the aisle and begin their brand-new life together while navigating the real world after the splendor of The Bachelor’s exotic dates and fantasy suites has ended.
Meeting the team from MECH-X4
Series Premiere Saturday, November 12
Disney Channel also invited us to a special advance screening of the exciting new live-action sci-fi adventure series “MECH-X4.” Ryan has the extraordinary ability to control technology with his mind. When his talent mysteriously awakens a giant 150-foot robot known as MECH-X4, Ryan recruits his two best friends and older brother to help him operate MECH-X4 to defend against monsters that suddenly begin to descend upon their city. After the screening, join the cast and creators for an intimate Q&A.
As you can see there is so much happening in a few short days. You can keep up with all that is happening by following the following hashtags on Instagram & Twitter.
Any questions for any of the talent? Leave them in the comments below or tweet them to me @fmomof4boys and use #DoctorStrangeEvent
This trip is an all-expense paid press trip. I receive no monetary compensation but may receive promotional materials. My opinions are 100% my own.