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Forever enchanting and inspiring, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs embodies The Walt Disney Signature Collection’s legacy of animation. In this epic story of love and friendship, the kind and beautiful princess Snow White wins the hearts of the Seven Dwarfs and triumphs over the evil plans of a wicked Queen. Share the movie called “The Greatest Animated Film Of All Time,” (American Film Institute) on Blu-ray February 2nd and on Digital HD January 19th, with special features for the entire family!
Available for the First Time Ever on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) January 19th and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack February 2nd Marking the launch of The Walt Disney Signature Collection
The Walt Disney Signature Collection includes groundbreaking films created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring timeless stories and characters that have touched generations. Each release will offer special features for every member of your family plus a unique digital experience.
Blu-ray & Digital* Bonus Features:
In Walt’s Words: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – For the first time ever, hear Walt himself talk about Snow White.
Iconography – Explore how this film influences pop culture, art, and fashion.
@DisneyAnimation: Designing Disney’s First Princess – Modern day Disney artists discuss the design of Snow White and how it influenced the look of some of your favorite Disney characters.
The Fairest Facts of Them All: 7 Facts You May Now Know About Snow White – Disney Channel star Sofia Carson reveals seven intriguing facts about Snow White.
Snow White in Seventy Seconds – Rap along with this hip reimagining of the story.
Alternate Sequence: The Prince Meets Snow White – A never–before-seen story board sequence where the Prince meets Snow White.
*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer
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It’s no surprise that my boys love their gadgets…they all enjoy getting on my iPad and playing the games that I have downloaded for them! I’m so excited that VTech, a brand we have used many times, has come out with the InnoTab MAX!
The InnoTab MAX is VTech’s 4th generation kids’ learning tablet features its fastest processor yet with up to six times the processing power of previous generation and a 7” high-resolution multi-touch screen display. The InnoTab MAX features an enhanced 2nd generation version of Premium VTech Kid Connect™, at no additional charge, allowing children and parents to exchange voice and text messages, photos, drawings and fun stickers in real time between the tablet and a smartphone
InnoTab MAX offers the best of both learning worlds with access to more than 650 educator-endorsed, age and stage appropriate learning titles as well as carefully cultivated educational Android apps that can be purchased and downloaded through VTech’s Learning Lodge® app store. The tablet comes with 15 onboard apps including Premium VTech® Kid Connect, My Magic Beanstalk, Movie Maker, Art Studio, Wonder Cam Max, E-Reader with Story Dictionary and more. InnoTab MAX also comes with one free Toca Boca app and two additional free apps that can be downloaded from the Learning Lodge.
Other InnoTab MAX features include a built-in rechargeable Lithium battery and kid-safe Wi-Fi so kids can explore appropriate online games, videos and websites that have been pre-selected by VTech.
VTech® InnoTab MAX (Ages 3-9 years, MSRP: $109.99)
Little Man was so excited when he saw the InnoTab MAX…”I get my own iPad!” is what he screached…after discussing that not all tablets were iPads we moved on to the super quick set up..connected it to the internet and downloaded a few games we were set to play!
The first thing I noticed was built in cover & handle…that’s great for little hands. It makes it easy to carry around. the cover can flip around to a stand feature which is great for table or floor play.
After a super quick set up and some game downloading we were ready to play! There is so many things to do with the InnoTab Max. Each activity includes a recommend age and grade range. Which was really nice. I like that they offer over 650+ cartridges and possible downloads so you know you will be able to find something to match your child’s needs.
The activities starts at around age 2 and goes all the way up to 9. You can have up to 4 kids profiles, so I can add my 18 month old at some point and his stuff will be completely separate from his brothers. With 8 GB of storage, that can be expanded, there is more than enough room for all of the apps that he has on his wish list.
The camera takes great pictures and has a fun video feature to expand their creativity. The Art Studio is another great app that he loves to explore. With eBooks, Games, and Creative Apps this is a great tablet for kids to grow and learn with!
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One lucky Mom of 4 Boys Reader will win a VTech InnoTab MAX!! This giveaway is open to US residents 18+ until 11:59 PM EST November 22, 2014. No PO Boxes. 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. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook, twitter, or Pinterest in any way.
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The decision to send someone you love to a care home is never an easy one. However, for a lot of us it is something that we will have to deal with at some point in our lives, as our parents get older and are unable to look after themselves. In this guide, we will reveal everything that you need to know about choosing a care home, as well as looking into the option of live-in care.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CARE HOME FOR YOUR LOVED ONE
If you think a care home is right for someone you care about, be it a family member or a friend, you need to take the time to choose the nursing home with care. After all, this is always half of the battle. Ensuring someone is comfortable in the care home is imperative. So, let’s take a look at some of the important points you must consider…
Accreditation and qualifications – There is only one place to begin, and this is by making certain that the care home has the necessary accreditation and that they have qualified people working for them. This is especially the case if your loved one has specific medical needs. There is no excuse for not getting the qualifications required today, as courses can be carried out online – just look at this online MSN FNP program. You want to make sure that your friend or family member is in the best possible hands.
Entertainment and activities – If someone is going to be moving to a new place, you want to make sure that they are going to be happy and enjoy their new life. Because of this, it is definitely worth looking into the different entertainment options the home offers, as well as the activities that go on at the care home.
Read reviews – You also need to read reviews that have been left by people who live in the care home as well as their loved ones. This will give you a great insight into what the care home is really like. If you come across negative review after negative review, you know to look elsewhere. Don’t let one comment sway your judgement, though.
Accessibility, cost, and waiting list – Aside from the points that have already been mentioned, you need to look into the waiting list. If it is extensive, no matter how good the care home is, you may be better off looking elsewhere. You also need to find out about the cost so that you can make sure you can afford the care home. Moreover, accessibility is another critical element to think about. After all, you want to make sure that you and other family members are going to be able to visit your loved one.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED LIVE-IN CARE?
Live in care might not mean anything to you; it could be a phrase you’ve never come across before. But that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be of benefit to your loved one. Old age and illness are still taboos in our culture because they are frightening, and delving into the unknown unnerves us, but it is an important question nonetheless. So, let’s take a look at this option in further depth…
Would Care At Home Be Beneficial?
Once the question has been asked, the answer, although potentially unpleasant, will give you an insight into what to do next if you’ve never considered it before. If the answer is that your parent have to leave your own, comfortable home to live in a care home or nursing home, would they be happy to do that? For many people, the answer is no. And this is where private care at home becomes something important to consider. Care at home can be as little as a few hours a week, or it can involve individuals undertaking full time live in care jobs for you; it all depends on what your loved one needs. It is often beneficial for home care to be full time; this negates the need for any additional care, and it means that there is never any danger of a vulnerable person being left alone. Using at home care services means that those who need the care won’t have to leave the home they have worked all their life to maintain and pay for. They can stay where they are comfortable, in familiar surroundings, and still get the care they need, whatever their condition or requirements.
What Does A Live In Carer Do?
If live in care is something that sounds as though it could be the ideal solution for a family member or friend, what do you need to consider before signing up? Live in care for the elderly, or for someone who is unwell or immobile can differ from agency to agency. It is important to find out exactly what the live in carer you are hiring will do, and whether it is right for you, or the individual who will be receiving the care. Generally, carers are there to ensure the safety, comfort, and health (to some degree) of their client. This can be anything from washing and dressing, to cooking, housework, and giving medication as and when it is required. Since a private live in carer works on a strictly one to one basis with their charge, their attention is solely focused on them, and their time is guaranteed to be spent as their client wishes. This includes everything mentioned above, as well as taking the person shopping (or doing the shopping for them), escorting them to other events, helping with exercise, and even accompanying them on holiday. Having this sort of full time care is a wonderful way to keep your independence whilst still being looked after.
How Flexible Are Live In Carers?
Live in care is something that everyone might consider at one point in their lives. The beauty of this kind of exceptional one to one care is that it is as flexible as you need it to be. Live in carers will work to your schedule, giving their client the freedom to choose exactly how and when they are cared for (within the agreed care plan). Many people, for example, are happy and able to carry out this form of care, and looking after an elderly or infirm friend or relative is something they would rather do themselves. But, everyone deserves a break now and then. Everyone needs time off to recharge. Live in home carers can be hired on a short term basis, to give those who usually take on the role the chance to take a holiday, or to just go out for the day. Once a week, once a month, two weeks a year, whatever you need, a hired carer will be able to provide this much needed cover. Full time live in carers are also available at short notice, should the need arise, enabling regular carers time off for whatever reason it is needed.
Is 24-Hour Care At Home Expensive?
Many people feel that the idea of having 24-hour care at home is a wonderful one, enabling them to have freedom to still enjoy the comforts of their home and the flexibility to be as independent as possible. But along with that comes the worry of expense – is it going to cost a large amount of money? Is it going to necessitate selling their home to fund it? Are they going to be left bereft should the money run out? The good – and perhaps surprising – news is that a live in carer can actually cost much less than you may think and is comparable with the cost of moving into a nursing home. If the cost of home care is the only thing that is stopping you from enquiring further, don’t let it. It is always worth asking the question and discovering the cost for yourself rather than imagining what it could be.
As you can see, there is a lot that needs to be considered when it comes to figuring out what is going to be right for your loved one. If you need to send your loved one to a care home, use the advice that has been provided to narrow down your search and find the best solution. However, don’t ignore the option of live-in care, as this may be more beneficial for your situation.

Everyday we wake up to the birds chirping, the kids running around and go about our daily lives most of us not even thinking about the sacrifices some make so that we can live those lives. I have several members in my family who have proudly served their country including my grandfather..
dad..
& two of my cousins..
I was able to sit down to talk with them & a few other active members and discuss the ways you & your kids can give back to active military & vets.
Write a letter thanking them for their service and sacrifice, while some of our elder vets had no choice to serve, people today choose to serve for many reasons…no matter the reason, be to get out of a small town, travel the world, duty, or because they were inspired by a previous generation and wanted to follow the tradition..they all serve their country honorably and deserve to be thanked.
Draw a picture – have your kids draw pictures..even getting the class involved and sending over a package full of pictures or taking them to your local VA to brighten up their day.
Send a care package…simple things that we take for granite everyday like, twinkies, Doritos, Magazines, Soaps, Phone Cards & even things like Halls Drops are missed and getting a care package of things from home helps them to not feel so home sick.
Donate to causes like The Wounded Warrior Fund..a wounded warrior doesn’t always have a physical wound, PTSD is a big problem with returning soldiers, and it takes them getting help from qualified individuals for them to return to their “normal” lives.
Find local events or facilities to volunteer at..Soldiers Angles, MWR, and USO programs always need voluteers
The people over at Direct Energy are also committed to giving back to those who have given so much to our country. They recently launched a military portal, which is a dedicated space in which military personnel can find discounted energy rates for their home energy needs. On top of that, once you’re a Direct Energy Customer, you’ll have access to their on time bill payment rewards program, Refer-a-Friend Program, easy on the go Online Account Manager and more. These plans were created solely to help military members & veterans save money on their home energy needs!
To be eligible for these discounted military rates, you must enter a valid ID into the portal. Once verified, you will then be directed to a dedicated military plans page. You will then see plans available in your area.
The Direct Energy Military Portal is a great way for active military, veteran’s and their families to save money with exclusive military rates! If you have an active duty service member or veteran in your life, be sure to tell them about this great service.
How would you or do you help the military personnel in your community?
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Sesame Street Live has been a favorite for kids of all ages for as long as I can remember! This yea Sesame Street Live brings you “Make a New Friend”. About “Make a New Friend” No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special – so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Join the fun and make a memory with your friends and family! About Sesame Street Live: Sesame Street Live is a larger-than-life, musical touring stage production featuring Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie…and more. Each performance is 90 minutes of singing, dancing and audience participation, including a 15-minute intermission. The perfect length for very young children!
There will be 4 performances in Corpus Christi: Tuesday, Feb. 11: 10:30 am & 7:00 pm & Wednesday, Feb. 12: 10:30 am & 7:00 pm. Tickets went on-sale Oct. 23 at the box office and all Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 800-745-3000. Ticket information. Ticket prices: $14, $20, $32 (Gold Circle) & $58 (Sunny Seats). Additional fees/surcharges may apply.
Opening Night (Tues., Feb. 11 at 7:00 pm)—All seats $10 (excluding Gold Circle and Sunny Seats) which is a great deal for the family on a budget like us! Group savings is available on groups 10+ call 361-826-4744 for more info! You can get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats! The Sunny Seats Package includes a VIP Seat and a pre-show Meet & Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends. I know my little ones would love to do the meet & greet with the Sesame Street Live Friends! That would make their year.
Sesame Street Live would like to offer a Mom of 3 Boys Corpus Christi reader the chance to win a 4 pack of tickets!! Use the passcode ERNIE at Ticketmaster.com to receive the special offer. $3 off Tickets! (Offer excludes Gold Circle & Sunny Seats. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Cannot be combined with any other offer.)” REVIEW TO COME AFTER THE CC PERFORMANCE! Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links with fund the Mom of 3 Boys blog. I will received a product(s) for review purposes only, however I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Vee entertainment has not influenced the editorial nature of this post, and No other compensation was received. Please see our disclosure policy for more information.

One of our favorite channels to watch is Animal Planet! There’s nothing like the kids learning about new animals and getting excited about it. Just in time for Easter Animal Planet has these adorable series of eggs, Hatch ’ems, that will excite your kids just as the small pills excited us as kids…yes I’m talking the ones you put in water and watch the magic happen!
Each set comes with three eggs to hatch!
Once we stuck them in water it only took one night for the eggs to crack! Now we have slimy little creatures we’re waiting to watch grow!
Did you know?
African Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth.
African Elephants are fond of water and enjoy showering by sucking water into their trunks and spraying it all over themselves.
An African Elephant’s trunk contains about 100,000 different muscles and is used for smelling, breathing, trumpeting, drinking, and grabbing.
African Elephants can consume up to 300 pounds (136 kilograms) of food in a single day.
Animal Planet brings the animal kingdom to life every day-on screen, online and in products like this one. Let your instincts take over and your imagination go wild.
Your purchase of this product benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R., Animal Planet’s project to help make the world a better place for animals. AnimalPlanet.com/ROAR
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