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Road to the Races, a nationwide tour inviting fans of #95 to gear up for the upcoming big-screen release of Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3.” Fans will take part in a host of activities and get a sneak peek of the movie. Life-size, character look-alikes of five-time Piston-Cup champion Lightning McQueen, tech-savvy Cruz Ramirez and the sleek next-gen racer Jackson Storm will be rolling into town to celebrate “Cars 3” with local fans.
ACTIVITIES
Alamo Rent A CarSM is hosting a street art booth and will bring “Cars 3” to life with a giant coloring mural featuring Lightning McQueen and friends, along with a color pencil pack souvenir. Owned and operated by Enterprise Holdings, Alamo Rent A Car offers low rental rates and a hassle-free customer experience at the most popular travel destinations around the world.
Coppertone® is creating a racer pit crew that encourages visitors to take part in a tire-changing activity and photo-sharing opportunity. A leader in the sun care industry, Coppertone is made by Bayer HealthCare, LLC.
Crest® and Oral-B® celebrate the Road to the Races tour, providing fans with an opportunity to create a digital postcard with Lightning McQueen and get “Cars”-themed oral care products. Crest and Oral-B are the first step to enjoying a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Dole®, the leader in fresh, quality produce, invites visitors to fuel up and recharge their batteries, sample high-octane fruit and vegetable smoothies, collect “Cars 3”-inspired recipes and discover how Dole and Disney are working together to make healthy living fun and easy for families. To see more of Dole’s exciting promotions around summer family fun, visit www.dole.com/Cars3.
Mattel presents an interactive play area, which sends Lightning McQueen and other racers down the gravity drop and launches them into action in new play sets that feature locations from the movie. Also on display will be a collection of die cast racers from past and present. Mattel is the leading global childhood development and play company.
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo), with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage! Directed by Brian Fee (storyboard artist “Cars,” “Cars 2“), produced by Kevin Reher (“A Bug’s Life,” “La Luna” short) and co-produced by Andrea Warren (“LAVA” short).
“Cars 3” cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017

I have said it many times that I love natural products especially when it comes to beauty products. Natural products are so much better for your skin which is why I love them. While I find that natural products are sometimes a little more expensive, b•leve is an affordable option.
As you can see the b-leve product line includes hair care, bath and body, and skin care. I was sent a package that included 3 products from their line to try out for my use and review.
b•passionate body wash: b•passionate body wash gently cleanses and moisturizes the skin with natural Oleosome technology. This revolutionary encapsulated moisture bead technology provides rich, energizing lather with gentle moisturization and a delicate floral scent. • contains extract of safflower oil, glycerin & vitamin E – nourishes & conditions skin
• paraben-free • non-irritating & hypoallergenic
b•colorful shampoo: b•colorful shampoo for color treated hair is a rich moisturizing formulation that contains natural extracts of sunflower and white tea. Cationic chemistry, the leading technology in performance hair care, specifically targets damaged areas along the hair shaft and at the ends. This advanced precision formula does not require the use of high levels of silicones. • contains sunflower extract – for protection against color fading & UV damage • contains white tea extract – for gloss, strength & long lasting shine
• paraben-free • antioxidant & vitamin rich
b•tranquil body lotion: b•tranquil body lotion provides long-lasting moisturization with a soothing, spa-like scent. Oleofirm™, a groundbreaking moisturization technology, is derived from tiny microseeds that release moisture both during application and as the day goes on. • restores skin’s moisture & balance • natural extract of goji berry – provides a fortifying, antioxident moisturization • paraben-free
• non-irritating & hypoallergenic
Each product has a wonderful scent! My favorite is the b•passionate! The scents are all light and not overwhelming. The shampoo is thicker than your normal shampoo, and lathers up nice. My hair looks and feels healthy, it’s shiny and doesn’t turn dull during my day, & I haven’t noticed any fading while using this shampoo. I really liked how the body wash has little beads of moisturizer in it. I love how they burst open when I use the wash. Plus, the body wash doesn’t dry my skin, which some body washes I’ve used tend to do.
If your looking for great natural skin care & hair care, this is an affordable option for you.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Every year we go to a theme park for my husband’s company picnic and I have several mini heart attacks trying to make sure everyone is accounted for…There has been instances where I’ve been in a blind panic because I couldn’t see one of my kids..which everytime they are right behind me, or with another adult in my group. It makes you realize how easy it is and that it CAN happen to YOU! Thank goodness there are precautions you can take now like the ELPH child safety I.D. band, that makes it easier to “relax” a little when in large crowds with the kids.
What is ELPH? It stands for Easy Lookup to Phone Home. It’s a simple way to place a form of identification on your child in case they get lost or separated from you. So no, it’s not just for theme parks..think about the mall, or even playground where your child might wonder away when you blink. What if they are too young or scared to spout out their name and number. Wouldn’t it be nice to know they’re wearing a for of identification?
The ELPH is a simple to use, ultra-durable, hypoallergenic, waterproof, non-toxic flexible silicone band that your child wears on his/her wrist. It looks like any other silicone band, but it holds that important information in case they get separated from you. It is highly visible form of ID, yet it doesn’t display any sensitive information.
The ELPH comes in three sizes…Toddler (wrist up to 5.75in), Child (wrist up to 6.50in), Adult (wrist up to 7.5in). It is available in Navy, Pink, Black & Purple.
Once you get your ELPH you need to activate/register it through the website or the QR code on the band. The process is very simple and only took me a few minutes to add in mine & my child’s info. When scanned you are asked to input the unique serial code on the band. Then you can list child’s name, allergies, yourself or any other contact persons phone & email (you can choose up to three emergency contacts). Once activated your subscription will be good for up to one year, after that you will get any email to renew on your “anniversary” if you would like to continue use.
On the band are three ways for someone to contact you in case of separation…a toll free number to connect with you (emergency contact), website & the QR code, that when scanned will contact you via text message with the GPS location, while giving the good samaritan a direct call.
The ELPH band is a simple, low-cost, effective way to give yourself piece of mind. Pick up yours today for $19.99.
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Growing up I always pictured having one boy and one girl..the best of both worlds..right?…and after my first being a son, I started to see tutus and glitter in my sleep!
But god had other plans for us!!
The next three “lets have a baby” ended up with blue and more blue…Now I am a mother to 4 BOYS! I used to be the girly girl who loved shopping, cute shoes & talking on the phone..now I dread shopping, am happy with my flip flops and forget my phone at home half the time.
Who the hell am I?!
I think being a mother of boys changes you..not for better or worse..just changes you. You have to adapt to your new surroundings (the frat house)…I LOVE MY BOYS & would not have at any other way! But there are just some things that I never knew to expect in raising boys.
1. They ARE Dramatic! I always get the “oh your so lucky, girls are so dramatic”…News flash! Boys are too!! Lordy if I had a quarter for every door slam, shout, stomp or eye roll I would be a millionaire! I’m not sure why everyone thinks boys are so well behaved and polite…maybe it’s just because of normal upsetting things happening…like not getting 1st player on the PlayStation, or not getting to keep the cheap fast food toy they got a year ago (that they never play with)..you would think the world was ending!
And don’t get me started on the NOT flushing!
2. You Will Lose! The battle over the toilet has been a long one…and well, I have admitted defeat! It’s easier to just keep the seat up, one, because I’m tired of saying it…and two, because…I’m tired of sitting in pee! And don’t get me started on the NOT flushing! Maybe they just like the way they smell, or they have more important things to do, I’ve learned to just stop yelling and flush it myself..saves so much stress and my throat!
3. You Will Give Many Baths! While the normal person is able to give their child a bath a day, as part of their bed time routine…not with boys! Be prepared for 2-3 baths a day…not just because of the dirt, but also because of the stink! And be prepared for drenching splashes, lots of “non-bathtub toys”, soaked floors and lots and lots of towel laundry (cause heaven forbid they use them more than once)!
Farts Are Funny!
4. Farts Are Funny! You always think, I will have polite well-behaved boys, well boys will be boys…and you will learn to laugh at them. The best ones are the laughing so hard they run away farting as they go…that gets the whole house laughing. I do have to remind them that it is not polite at all times, but then the laughs erupt again, and well, you just roll with it or loose your mind!
5. Be Prepared To Have A Heart Attack! Or Two Or Three! Boy are well, rough..they will make your heart stop more than one time in a day. I’m not talking tripping over shoe laces and falling two feet..I’m talking jumping from couch to couch or dangling from the railings on the stairs..or how about the wrestling, oh the wrestling! Just stock up on bandaids and have health insurance, and you will be good! My oldest fractured his leg a week before he turned two and my 10-year-old broke his arm at three..learn to be the rock and not freak out!
6. Learn to Like “Boy” Movies. Very rarely do I ever get to watch a “chick flick” any more…it’s all Rambo, Lethal Weapon, Bad Boys all the time..it’s a good thing I like some of those! I could watch Star Wars and Indy at least once a week..and I do enjoy Pirates and Lord of the Rings as well, which saves grace. So you know it’s a good day when they let me watch a Judy Garland or Julia Roberts!
7. Be Prepared For Messes! I used to think I was an organized and clean person until having boys! They are like four tiny tornados! If they get something out be prepared to remind, and remind, and remind to pick it up, or just pick it up yourself. For years now my oldest two have had chores, my 10 & 14-year-old take turns doing floors and dishes…yes you go through a lot of dishes…see #8
You Will See A LOT Of Nudity!
8. You Will Go Though A Lot Of Food! No not just when they are teen either! Every day from the day they are born they will eat you out of house and home. Snacks, lunch, dinner..it doesn’t matter..salads, meat, sweets..that doesn’t matter either. If it’s food…they. will. eat. it!
9. You Will See A LOT Of Nudity! Boys love to be naked, I’m not sure the reasoning, but be prepared for gun holsters and underwear. I thank goodness I taught them to not be completely nude when they were little, but the underwear battle rages on…I’ve even seen my BIL (who is now 20) walking around in his undies…they really just don’t care!
10. Be Prepared For Guns, Lots and Lots of Guns! Toy guns, finger guns, bread guns, and yes even real guns! I have never been a gun fan, but somehow I ended up marrying a hunter..sigh…my oldest got a pellet gun for his 11th birthday, and a bb gun this year..I know if we lived in the country where they could hunt all the time, there would be so much more. Until then we have stock in Nerf and Teck Recon…not to mention like I said all the “guns” made from other things.
11. Video Games Are Life. Now I love video games just as much as the next person. I can still remember getting our first Nintendo NES when it came out. But there is a limit to play..not with boys! We have two Wii’s, two DSi’s, my original NES, PS 1, 2 and 3…needless to say they have quite a bit to play on. They would play every second of every day if I let them…there favorite..of course is…war games…shooting…go figure!
12. You Go Through A LOT of Blue Jeans and Shoes! TAKE STOCK NOW!! You will go through many many jeans and shoes…I’m still not sure to this day how they ruin a pair sooo fast. The jeans get holes in the knees, bottom gets torn (from stepping on them, cause lets face it sagging is cool…not!) even by the bottom of the front pockets…I mean…wtf are they doing?! The shoes, the sole of the heel goes, and the toe holes start..I buy shoe that are slightly bigger to know there is room to grow, so I’m not sure what the deal is there…Were not parents that will go out and buy 5-6 pairs of shoes at the beginning of the year…we just can’t afford it, but they do get two…and then by mid-year they need more (actually it’s by mid-semester).
I mean…wtf are they doing?! The shoes, the sole of the heel goes, and the toe holes start..I buy shoe that
The shoes, the sole of the heel goes, and the toe holes start..I buy shoe that are slightly bigger to know there is room to grow, so I’m not sure what the deal is there…Were not parents that will go out and buy 5-6 pairs of shoes at the beginning of the year…we just can’t afford it, but they do get two…and then by mid-year they need more (actually it’s more like mid-semester).
If you’re expecting a boy congratulations & welcome to the club! If you have one, I’d love to hear your “Things No One Told You”!

*Disclosure: I was invited by disney on an all expenses paid trip to L.A. to attend the press junket and premiere for Disney’s The Jungle Book, however all experiences and opinions are 100% my own!
Before we had the opportunity to walk the red carpet at “The Jungle Book” world premiere, we had the opportunity to interview Jon Favreau & Neel Sethi & talk auditions, cow bell & more!
So like most we wondered where the idea to do the movie came from…Jon was working on a project called “Magic Kingdom”, and at the same time Disney began doing films like Cinderella, Maleficent, Alice & Pirates all being exploited as their own franchises so they weren’t moving forward with the Magic Kingdom project, but Jon still wanted to do something with live humans but a set that you’re not going to build, but work with special effects instead. He met with Rob Legato to talk visual effects and discuss what you could do with them. Not long after that he got a call from Disney to come in and because Alan Horn loves the Jungle Book they wanted to explore what could happen. Jon wanted to keep it photo real but still give it a dream like quality so you see the whole thing through kid’s eyes. Play with scale a bit and have fun with it.
We also wondered how he knew when he found his Mowgli.
“I can’t take credit for this talented young man. He wasn’t experienced but he had a quality and being a Father, I recognized it, it was confidence. He was a full formed version of himself and so we kind of got who he was very quick, and I think the fact that he wasn’t a kid who was out there looking for acting jobs made it fun for him. It didn’t feel like he was concerned about failing or concerned about getting the part or not.”
What was it like for Neel to beat out 2000 other children for the part?
“2 weeks later, like we flew to LA and we were in the Hotel. The Producer called and were like flipping and jumping and we were so happy. We went out and got my favorite food.”
So what does a new actor get to eat to celebrate? Lobster Ravioli of course!
You might wonder how he acted without having the animal there to interact with…we had the same thoughts. The Jim Henson puppeteers created puppets for him to interact with and Neel had this to say:
“I would just make it normal that it’s not a puppet. It’s like a Bear or a Panther. That’s Baloo. Hi Baloo. And then instead of seeing a Puppet, I would see it like that. That made it a lot easier and sometimes they made them look like Baloo and that helped a lot, and Jon actually got into the puppet sometimes and that helped me interact with him.”
Neel attended a traditional school and had finished 5th grade when he auditioned. So when he went back to traditional school, it was like he never left, he just slipped back in..
“it was just normal again and everybody thought it was cool for like a week and then like all right, enough.”
Have you ever wondered if an actor or director keeps something from a movie they are working on? I know I have! Apparently Harrison Ford kept something from was “Cowboys and Aliens”…He and Daniel Craig took their horses! Well on this movie…Jon said he did keep something and as he was talking we all knew exactly where he was going with it!
“The one I took from this was, um, if you notice when he goes into King Louis, the Temple where King Louis is…”
At this point we all knew! The Cowbell! Keep an eye out for it when you watch this weekend!
“A little more Cowbell.”
What makes a great movie for me, is something that can stand the test of time and can entertain both young and old. Jon Favreau feels the same…
“A great thrill for me is to show the kids and the whole family what we’ve been doing and then you get your first sense by looking in their eyes. And sometimes you show them versions that are almost done because you know their taste and — and I know it from the perspective of me. I’m 49. I have 3 kids that are different ages. Each one of them seeing how scary you could make it, see when they’re scared but they like it, see when they’re laughing. See the jokes that they get or don’t get. Can you make one for the 9 year old that isn’t boring to the 14 year old, and then of course, you know, for my age as well.”
This film has it all…action, adventure, comedy, thrill & heart. You could tell that Jon is proud of this movie as he was beaming through the whole interview. Neel was just trying to take it all in…I don’t think it’s easy to go from a kid next door to the star in a huge Disney blockbuster!
Come back later this week for more interviews with Sir Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong’o & Giancarlo Esposito plus “The Jungle Book” movie review!
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Disney, just the name rings magic in your head…so many of my favorite movies were made by Disney, and i have several versions of the Disney Music CDs. So you know I was excited to be chosen as one of only 100 bloggers to do review, and giveaway hosted by Disney Music and the Entertainment New Media Network.
Since spring is right around the corner, Hop to the Music with your favorite Disney Music Albums!
I don’t know who was more excited about receiving an early Easter gift from the Disney Studio Warehouse containing a very special Easter treat bag containing 4 popular Disney releases, the boys or I. The CD’s include were:
Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol.1
Into the Woods Soundtrack
Frozen The Songs
Disney Junior Dj Shuffle 2
So pretty much one to suit each of my boys (although my oldest may have to fight me for the Awesome Mix Vol 1.).
Here’s is what is included on each CD…
Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol.1
Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede
Go All the Way by Raspberries
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Moonage Daydream by David Bowie
Fooled Around and Fell in Love by Elvin Bishop
I’m Not in Love by 1OCC
I Want You Back by Jackson 5
Come and Get Your Love by Redbone
Cherry Bomb The Runaways
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
O-H-H Child by The Five Stairsteps
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell
I knew I would love this album just from the movie. We dance and wiggle along each time we watch it!
Frozen The Songs
Frozen Heart
Do You Want to Build a Snowman
For the First Time in Forever
Love Is an Open Door
Let It Go
Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People
In Summer
For the First Time In Forever (Reprise)
Fixer Upper
Let It Go (Demi Lovato Version)
On this CD, the instrumental music from the movie is cut to get straight to the songs that you want to hear, the 10 already iconic songs that the whole family can sing along to!
Disney Junior DJ Shuffle 2
Get Up! Jump Up! DJ Shuffle! by Parry Gripp
Way Out (Miles from Tomorrowland Theme) Miles from Tomorrowland
Get Up and Dance (Sheriff Callie and Minnie Mouse Version)
Play With Us Sofia the First
In Your Paws Sofia the First
Believe in Your Dream Sofia the First
Ghostly Gala Sofia the First
Two by Two Sofia the First
Once Upon a Time Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Destroy the Book Jake and the Never Land Pirates
London Ahoy Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Remember Peter Pan Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Wendy’s Song Jake and the Never Land Pirates
If You Got the Hiccups Doc McStuffins
Rockin’ the Right Note Doc McStuffins
Hallie Hippo Happy Hour Doc McStuffins
Forever Friends Doc McStuffins
I Can’t Cuddle Doc McStuffins
The Spotlight Sheriff Callie’s Wild West
Gotta Pick ‘Em Fast Sheriff Callie’s Wild West
Apology Song Sheriff Callie’s Wild West
No Gold in Tricky Mine Sheriff Callie’s Wild West
You Go Well Together Henry Hugglemonster
Everybody’s Good at Something Henry Hugglemonster
Knit It Up Henry Hugglemonster
Play By the Rules Henry Hugglemonster
Bonus Karaoke Instrumentals:
Way Out (Miles From Tomorrowland Theme)
Believe in Your Dream
If You Got the Hiccups
Once Upon a Time
My little guy loves this one, well mostly because he watched Disney Jr. EVERYday!
Into the Woods Soundtrack
Ok, this is a TWO DISC Deluxe Edition Soundtrack, and I’m sorry, but I really don’t think I’m going to go into typing all that! If you’ve seen the movie, you know why there are so many songs on this soundtrack. Basically, about 95% of the movie is set to music and lyrics…34 songs included on Disc One and 16 additional song included on Disc Two. Also included is a complete lyric book so you can sing along.
If you are still looking for things to fill those Easter baskets, be sure to visit the new Disney Music Emporium where you can purchase these CD’s along with many other Disney hits. Now onto what I’m sure your here for..the GIVEAWAY!!
One lucky My Sparkling Life Reader is going to win the Hop To The Hop To The Music Prize Pack including the CD’s listed above ! This giveaway is open to residents of the US who are 18+ until 11:59 PM EST April 016, 2015.
“If it comes to this blogger’s attention that the winner of this giveaway has won on an additional blog for this same prize, this blog reserves the right to choose another winner”
The Fine Print: Entering this giveaway means that you accept both my rules & disclosure. I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Each household is only eligible to win this prize via blog reviews and giveaways once. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Many will enter, few will win! Please allow 8-12 weeks for delivery of prizing. My Sparkling Life is not responsible for any lost or misdirected packages. Prizing provided and shipped by Disney Music Group. In the rare occasion that a prize does not arrive (which has happened), please notify me and I will try to contact the sponsor.
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