3 Awesome Ideas for a Weekend With the Girls

Okay, so you remember how excited I was last month when we first received our Playmation Repulser Gear after I learned about at D23 Expo? Well, the excitement hasn’t died down any…and now Disney was awesome enough to send me a complimentary Playmation Gamma Gear starter set & Prowler Bot so I can share my experience with you all!! The Gamma Gear was just released into stores yesterday, but I’ve already got a few days of play under my belt so I’m excited to tell you all about it!
If you haven’t read my Repulser Gear review…you can catch up HERE…go ahead, I’ll wait.
Now that you are all caught up…let’s get on to the awesome new Playmation Gamma Gear & Prowler Bot!
Playmation Gamma Gear
The Gamma Gear starter pack comes with two Hulk fists, a power activator and Loki Smart Figure…when you switch on your Gamma Gear, you are taught a few basic moves to get you started: Punch & Ground Slam and will learn other moves, like the Thunder Clap, as you level up your gear. You will also need to power up by pounding your chest and yelling…get ANGRY! Once you start your mission you are transported to Mount Everest to battle Loki. I must say, Loki was difficult for me to defeat the first time. I had a hard time getting the gear to recognize my tsunami move. Each time you level up your powers increase and you get to learn new moves like picking up a tank and throwing it! The boys were getting irritated with me because I was “taking too long” and they wanted their turn at it…lol..but hey I was in the middle of an epic battle, darting and running through the house to avoid getting damage. It’s all in a day’s work here at Avengers Headquarters! They eventually got their turn:
We tried syncing the Gamma Gear and Repulser gear together and it did fine at first, we could battle each other which was pretty cool, but when we tried to go to a mission it froze up and started making some funky sounds so we had to turn both the Gamma Gear and Repulser Gear off, then turn them back on to continue playing. Whether you’re working as a team or battling each other, there is always going to be fun and adventure!
We’ve also had a few minor issues with the gear not picking up the power activator at times…I think they might just be getting low on batteries. Be sure to keep a load of batteries around or try out these recharge packs from PowerA, they really are a life saver when your in full battle mode!
Prowler Bot
The Prowler Bot is a robotic villain from Ultron’s army. It can find and hunt your Avenger Gear with 360-degree movement while taking on dozens of enemy personas and powers with lights and sounds. The Prowler Bot makes gameplay more challenging and unlocks exclusive missions and locations via the AvengersNet app.
The boys like to battle the Prowler Bot. Him moving around makes it more challenging and fun! Just like the power activators you can battle him in “free play” mode (when your in NY City).
Don’t forget to download the AvengersNet App to keep track of your progress, update your gear and download new missions! AvengersNet App for Android does not currently support Gamma Gear, Ultron Smart Figure, or Super Adaptoid Smart Figure. Please check playmation.com/devices for updates.
Playmation is recommended for ages 6 and up. Playmation requires 12 AA batteries that are NOT included.
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This week SONIC announced a partnership with Julianne Hough to launch #ThanksTeach, a social media campaign to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month and give public school teachers across America the thanks they deserve. During the month long campaign, SONIC will make donations to public school teacher projects for every post, share and retweet incorporating #ThanksTeach, for a total donation of up to $1 million.
SONIC has supported teachers and schools through its annual Limeades for Learning campaign since 2009, and with Julianne’s help, SONIC invites fans and guests to participate in the #ThanksTeach campaign by sharing stories about their favorite teachers during the month of May.
I like Mrs. Hawes because she’s nice. She’s helped me learn to read & write – Christopher
I like Mrs. Pate because she’s nice, can be strict…gets the mean kids out of the class so we can learn, she’s funny. She’s helped me with my reading, she also is patient and helps me when I’m stuck – Jonathan
Mrs. Solice is great because she’s fun. – Nicholas
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It’s been 12 years, but it’s finally coming to life!! Ellen DeGeneres will return as Dory in an all new adventure! Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming…Below you will find the Finding Dory Teaser Trailer & Poster!
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. “Finding Dory” swims into theaters June 17, 2016.
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FINDING DORY swims in theatres everywhere on June 17th, 2016!

As you all know the timeless classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital earlier this month. In this story, friends (the seven dwarfs) come together to save someone they truly love.
Recently, a fellow blogger friend Tiffany unexpectedly lost her husband Sean, who was only 35 years. Tiffany is now left as the sole breadwinner & caretaker of herself and their two adorable young children named Jasmine (8) and Seanie (4).
It didn’t take long for our blogging community to come together & get behind her not just in spirit, but financially as well. Thanks to Teresa from Making it All Work, a GoFundMe account was set up to donate to help Tiffany and her kids to help them get through this gut-wrenching period.
I can’t begin to imagine what Tiffany and her kids are going through. I do know that she has a ton of support from her loving family & friends, as well as from the blogging community. She’s an incredibly sweet and giving person, so it’s no surprise that others are giving back to help her out.
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This giveaway below is being run in conjunction with a number of other blogs, with the help of some great Disney reps, to help raise awareness (and traffic!) to Tiffany’s Fabulous Mom Blog. PLEASE visit her site, follow her social networks, and just show you care. A simple retweet or even comment on a blog post can go a very long way towards putting a smile on her face. And if you click through any of the affiliate links on her blog, you’ll be helping out one blogging family that’s helped so many others out before.
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Having three kids, I have had my share of baby carriers, but I’ve never tried a sling…until now…I was able to try out a Hotsling…I absolutely LOVE this thing! They come is such great colors and patterns, and work so well. Comfortable and Stylish…now that’s something i can really get behind!
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Report the accident where it occurred, whether in your hotel or a tourist attraction. Make sure they make a record of what happened. Take the name of anyone you spoke to, and note the time and date of the accident, so you have a timeline of events. If you’re on a package holiday, report what happened to your holiday rep, or call the headquarters.
If you’ve had an accident on the road or pathways, report your accident to the police or local embassy so they can make arrangements to avoid similar accidents. Contact your insurer as soon as possible. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, it may be wise to speak to a specialist lawyer who can advise you, like https://ericramoslaw.com/san-antonio/car-accident-lawyer/.
Gather Evidence
If you’re going to claim on insurance, you will need evidence. Write down what happened as soon as you can, while all the details are still fresh in your mind. If they were witnesses, ask them for their contact details, should what they saw be needed later. Take photographs of where the accident happened, and of your injuries.
Note down the date and time of any calls you make relating to your accident, any reports you make and any medical treatment you receive whether while away and when you get home. Keep medical bills and receipts somewhere safe. Keep receipts from any other costs related to your accident, such as for painkillers, wheelchair hire or any missed trips.
When You Get Home
An accident on vacation can leave you shocked and upset. When you get home, it’s sensible to go and see your own Doctor even if you received medical treatment abroad. They can give you a second check over and make sure nothing was missed. They will be able to advise on any continuing treatment you may need.
If you think your accident was caused by a third party, whether a hotel failing to put out a wet floor sign or a dangerous activity planned by your tour operator, consider whether you may have a claim. Compensation can help to recover the costs of any loss of earnings after an injury, medical care or other costs like having to rebook flights. To successfully claim, you will need to prove that the accident was caused by the other party. The evidence you kept for you insurance company will also be useful here, so save everything.
A vacation is supposed to be a fun time with your loved ones, but an accident can be very distressing and spoil things for you. Whatever’s happened, try not to let it ruin the good memories you have of the break before the accident happened, and don’t let it ruin the idea of a future trip.