Showing posts with label mothers day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mothers day. Show all posts

Friday, May 6, 2011

Mars Needs Moms, But So Do We!

In celebration of this weekend's Mother's Day, Disney's announcing the release of the intergalactic adventure MARS NEEDS MOMS on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray 2D, and DVD September 9th! And as an added bonus, Earthling children are given some Mars Needs Moms coupons to help show mom just how much they care.


Mars Needs Moms


This Fall, families will not want to miss the chance to own MARS NEEDS MOMSthe story of a young boy’s intergalactic adventure to find his Martian-nabbed mother as it arrives into living rooms across the country in a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack with 3D, DVD, Movie Download and On-Demand August 9, 2011. From Disney and Academy Award®-winner Robert Zemeckis (Best Director, Forrest Gump, 1994), comes the craziest adventure in the galaxy— complete with out-of this world special effects and jam packed with bonus features, it’s a thrilling journey that’s pure fun.

“The perfect family film in every way. Funny, warm and wonderful.”
Pete Hammond, BOXOFFICE MAGAZINE

Uniquely packaged with families top of mind, MARS NEEDS MOMS will be available for purchase as a 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D™ + Blu-ray 2D + DVD + Digital Copy) for the suggested retail price of $49.99 US/ $56.99 Canada; a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 2D +DVD) for $39.99 US/ $46.99 Canada; a 1-Disc DVD for $29.99 US/ $35.99 Canada; a High Definition Movie Download for the suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S./45.99 Canada; a Standard Definition Movie Download for the suggested retail price of $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada; and/or On-Demand (for additional information and pricing, please contact your television provider or favorite digital retailer. Bonus features are not offered with On-Demand).

The Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs provide families with an enhanced entertainment experience – offering the flexibility to enjoy the film at home, in the car and on portable devices, in several platforms of choice (i.e., Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray 2D, DVD + DigitalCopy) and comes packaged complete with never-before-scene bonus features, including deleted scenes, a special featurette and more. To learn more, fans are invited to visit www.disney.com/marsneedsmoms.

MARS NEEDS MOMS is brought to life by the performances of Seth Green (TV’s “Family Guy”) as Milo, Joan Cusack (Toy Story 2 & 3) as Milo’s Mom, Dan Fogler (Kung Fu Panda, Robot Chicken) as Gribble and Elizabeth Harnois (A Single Man, TV’s “90210”) as Ki and is directed by Simon Wells (The Time Machine, The Prince of Egypt) and produced by Robert Zemeckis (Disney’s A Christmas Carol, Forrest Gump).

Bonus Features:
Blu-ray 3D:
Everything on the Blu-ray & DVD plus….
·       Mom-Napping (All-new 3D Exclusive) –There’s more than meets the eye during the Martian abduction of Milo’s Mom. This alternate scene — completely finished in 3D — tells all.

Blu-ray 2D:
Everything on the DVD plus…
·       Extended Opening - The movie begins… but wait, there’s more.  See it here.
·       Life On Mars: The Full Motion-Capture Experience – Go way behind the scenes to the ‘space’ where the actors’ performances are captured. This feature-length, picture-in-picture viewing mode also lets you listen to director Simon Wells and actors Seth Green and Dan Fogler give a fun and insightful look into creating the movie.
·       Deleted Scenes with Simon Wells introductions (4 Blu-ray 2D Exclusive Deleted Scenes) – 7 deleted scenes of which four are exclusive to the Blu-ray 2D release. Some cool scenes ended up on the cutting room floor. Now you can see them with introductions by director Simon Wells.
·       “Flower Power” Easter Egg – the name of the show that Ki watched and learned English from is entitled “Freaks on the Street.”

Movie Download:
Everything on the DVD plus…
·       Deleted Scenes  Three deleted scenes with introductions by Director Simon Wells

DVD:
·       “Fun With Seth” - The cast and crew had a galaxy of fun making Mars Needs Moms, thanks to the on-set antics of Seth Green and Dan Fogler. Watch them do the ROM dance see them compete to see who can do their verbal ROM the fastest, and much more.
·       Martian 101 – Do you speak Martian? Go behind the scenes and see how the producer and cast came up with their own unique Martian language. Then learn how to speak it yourselfwith lessons from a leading Martian language expert.

Mars Needs Moms Social Media:
Those who want to stay connected with the upcoming release of Mars Needs Moms are encouraged to:
·       “Like” the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MarsNeedsMomsMovie
·       Follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/disneypictures
·       View exciting trailers, video clips and more at www.youtube.com/disneymovies

Disc Specifications:
Street Date:                             August 9, 2011
Direct Prebook:                                    June 14, 2011
Distributors Prebook:               June 28, 2011

Feature Run Time:                  Approximately 88 minutes
Rated:                                      US: PG / Canada: PG (bonus material no rated)
Aspect Ratio:                          2:40 (16x9 Widescreen)
Language/Subtitles:               Blu-ray = English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
                                                DVD = English, French, Spanish
Audio:                                      7.1 DTS-HD MA, 5.1 Dolby Digital, 2.0 Dolby Digital

Suggested Retail Prices:         4-Disc BD “3D” Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray 2D + DVD + Digital Copy) = $49.99 US/ $56.99 Canada; 2-Disc BD Combo Pack (Blu-ray 2D + DVD) = $39.99 US/ $46.99 Canada; 1-Disc DVD = $29.99 US/ $35.99 Canada; High Definition Movie Download = $39.99 U.S./45.99 Canada; Standard Definition Movie Download = $29.99 U.S./ $35.99 Canada; On-Demand = For additional information and pricing, please contact your television provider or favorite digital retailer. Bonus features are not offered with On-Demand.

Film Synopsis:
Take out the trash, eat your broccoli — who needs moms anyway? Nine-year-old Milo (Seth Green) finds out how much he needs his mom (Joan Cusack) when she's nabbed by Martians who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. In a race against time and oxygen, his quest to save her knows no bounds. And with some unexpected help, Milo just might find his way back to her — in more ways than one.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

BornFree Mother's Day Contest

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and we wanted to honor all of the mothers out there who pour their lives into their little ones day and night. You wake up with them in the wee hours, soothe and sing, kiss the scraped knees, and watch them grow all while leading busy lives.

One of our Facebook Fans http://www.facebook.com/BornFreeBaby will win a BornFree Queen for a Day prize package to celebrate Mother’s Day! This lucky woman will win:

-Housekeeping Services for one day (local cleaner will be contacted)
-Meal Service for one day (meal delivery service)
-A Manicure and Pedicure treatment

- BornFree Prize pack with products from our Eco Friendly line

Total Value: $200
 
Just share your favorite photo featuring you and your child. You can post this photo on our Facebook Fan page or email it to moms@newbornfree.com. Be sure to include text as to why this photo is so special.
Share this contest with your friends – when you tag “BornFree” in your status update sharing this link, you’ll receive a bonus entry.

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Funny Mother's Day video



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Last Minute Mother's Day Gift - Pink Ladybug

What a wonderful last minute Mother’s Day gift! The limited edition pink Twilight Ladybug will help babies sleep giving mom a much deserved rest on Mother’s Day. Float away in peaceful slumber under a beautiful star-filled sky.
 
Twilight Ladybug makes bedtime fun and helps ease children's fear of the dark by projecting a starry night sky onto bedroom ceiling and walls. Stars and Ladybug shell illuminate in three magical colors to help children sleep easier. It’s the perfect sleep companion for children of all ages.
 
We can't give any of these away, but if you send me an email you will be entered into a random drawing to win a few of these great products. Susan
 
Twilight Ladybug Features:
  • Full night sky projection on ceiling and walls
  • Shell illuminates for a calming effect
  • Auto shut-off 45 minute sleep timer
  • Twilight Ladybug Star Guide to help identify constellations
  • Includes Twilight Ladybug story and adoption certificate
  • Three AAA batteries
  • Dimensions: 14" long, 5.5" tall
  • Ideal for ages 2 to adult
 
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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Celebrate Mother's Day with Great Photo Gifts from Snapfish

As you’re gearing up for Mother’s Day on May 8 and searching for the perfect keepsake for yourself or your readers, I wanted to provide you with a few gift recommendations from HP and Snapfish that we think moms will love! These include:

Available from Snapfish.com

  • Photo books – Honor mom by capturing her favorite moments in a personalized photo book. You can even archive her favorite family recipes! Snapfish offers photo books with many creative layouts and a range of sizes including 8x11, 8x8, 5x7 and even 4x6 flip books, great for all occasions.Leather bracelet with photo charm – Put mom’s favorite picture on a bracelet so she can wear it every day.
  • Sterling silver swinging locket – Looking for a gift she’ll cherish forever? Snapfish’s new sterling silver necklace with swinging locket allows you to display mom’s favorite photo in a locket that is sealed in a waterproof, UV-resistant coating to protect the image. Sent in a gift box, Snapfish does the wrapping for you.
  • Keepsake Box – Perfect for keeping all her prized possessions in one place, this beautiful keepsake box is made of dark-stained wood and features one glossy photo tile, measuring 5" X 2¼" deep.
  • Hardcover Journal – Inspire mom by helping her record her special day and year with a personalized journal by Paper Coterie. The journal features a photo and several custom designs she’ll flip for.
  • Photo greeting card – Who doesn’t love a thoughtful greeting card? But why settle for one you can buy anywhere?  Instead, show your appreciation for mom by sending her a personalized photo greeting card on her special day. Snapfish offers a myriad of selections with more than 3,000 designs. You can even create a recordable greeting card to show mom how much you care, whether she’s close or far.

    Available at your local Walmart:
  • Photo books– Looking for a thoughtful gift that’s easy on your wallet and your busy life?  You can create and purchase a treasured keepsake while catching up on errands at your local Walmart.  HP and Walmart offers instant Photo Books in sizes ranging from 4x6 to 12x12 (product availability varies by store). Even better, Walmart is offering a price rollback now through June 30th for great gifts at significant savings.
  • Photo greeting card – Waited until the last minute to get Mom a card, but don’t want to settle for the picked-over selection at the store?  Create a custom photo greeting card in-store at Walmart and watch Mom smile as she opens it. 
My Take on Snapfish and Their Services
I had the opportunity to try out Snapfish and their services and I was amazed at the breadth and depth of their products. From the pendant listed above to a myriad of different photo books, you can make almost any memento that you can think of. I played around with the site and was intrigued to find how easy the site was to use. In seconds you can upload pictures and start making a photo book or special mothers day card or other unique gift. The sky is the limit! For me, I used a giftcard that I received to make a photo book that I think someone will definitely like (I'm not saying whom for wandering eyes may be watching). 

So if you have a special mom in your life that you are looking for a wonderful unique gift, look no further than snapfish.com where you can let your creativity soar and you can make purely spectacular things!

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FREE Homemade Mother's Day Cards from TinyPrints!

No matter what Mother's day gift you receive or choose, a homemade card is the best way to show love, gratitude and appreciation. Tiny Prints (http://www.tinyprints.com/) has just launched a free new Facebook app where you can make beautiful, simple personalized cards without the mess of glue, glitter, paint and macaroni. In celebration of Mother's Day, Tiny Prints has a new video showcasing some darling classic cards as well:




Make your own Mother's Day card at:

www.facebook.com/tinyprints
 
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

8 Fresh Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, but most Americans will wait for the last possible moment to grab a box of assorted chocolates, a bouquet of overpriced flowers, or a trinket that will do little more than collect dust. This year, make mom feel special by getting her something she really wants.
From the techie mom to the expecting mom, FindTheBest.com’s Apps—from eBook readers and wines to camping and skydiving trips—can help with Mother’s Day planning.
Best Gift for the Foodie Mom
  • Treat her to a delectable dinner. FindTheBest’s Top Rated US Restaurants App has Expert Rankings for the top restaurants in the US. Restaurants can be filtered by location, cuisine, Expert Rank, price and more.
  • Bring home her favorite bottle of wine for a night of sharing good wine and fond memories.
Best Gift for the Techie Mom
  • Every mom loves capturing the memories of their children as they grow up; there’s no better way to hold on to these memories than with a new digital camera. Check out FindTheBest’s Digital Cameras App to find the perfect camera for mom.
  • eReaders are quickly becoming popular with the moms. For the techie mom who loves to read, an eReader might be the perfect gift.
Best Gift for the Expecting Mom
  • For the mom-to-be, help her with any last minute baby planning—like looking into baby car seats with the highest safety ratings. For help finding the perfect car seat, check out FindTheBest’s Car Seat Ratings App to find and compare dozens of different options.
  • Being a mom takes a lot of work, so the expecting mother might be looking for a great nanny or baby sitter a few months down the line when she needs a break from mommyhood. FindTheBest’s Nanny & Baby Sitting Agencies App has more than 100 agencies to choose from.
Best Gift for the Adventurous Mom
  • Spend the weekend with mom enjoying the great outdoors, free from all the household chores she likely needs a break from. Take her hiking or camping at a national park nearby.
  • For the daredevil mom, surprise her with a skydiving trip. FindTheBest’s Skydiving comparison App allows users to find and compare skydiving spots by location, price and more.
ABOUT FINDTHEBEST.COM
FindTheBest.com is a socially curated comparison engine that allows users to find a topic, compare their options in a side-by-side table, sort the data with smart filters and decide what’s best for them. Ultimately, FindTheBest allows users to make faster and more informed decisions. At FindTheBest, we believe that if consumers are presented with objective and focused information, they will be able to quickly choose the product or service that is best for them. Too often, however, marketers and affiliate sites team up to present carefully crafted advertisements as objective information, making it difficult and time consuming to distinguish objective information from affiliate schemes aimed at promoting products or services that on a level playing field, would not stand up to the competition. Our goal is to become the trusted place where consumers can find reliable information, free from hidden marketing schemes or other clutter, to make faster and more informed decisions. We will relentlessly innovate with unfaltering integrity to pursue this goal.


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All-New Curious George Mother's Day Episode Celebrates Hispanic Heritage On PBS KIDS GO!



CURIOUS GEORGE continues its 5th season with a brand new Mother’s Day episode celebrating Hispanic heritage and Latina moms. Premiering Friday, May 6, 2011 (check local listings) on PBS KIDS, “Mother’s Day Surprise” features George helping Marco surprise his Mami with a party. Together, they make a piñata and other festive decorations while Marco’s sister and the Man with the Yellow Hat prepare some of the guest of honor’s favorite foods. But when they see her arriving early, will the crew be able to pull it together in time to make this one Mother’s Day she’ll never forget? Learn about Hispanic culture and help George and Marco celebrate El Día de la Madre in this special episode of CURIOUS GEORGE.

“This Mother’s Day, we’ll continue Season 5’s exploration of the social sciences by showing kids how Marco and his family celebrate El Dia de la Madre,” says WGBH Executive Producer Dorothea Gillim. “We hope that through George’s adventures, kids will be inspired to explore their own family’s customs.”

Leading up to the Mother’s Day episode, CURIOUS GEORGE will be re-airing two of its favorite episodes featuring George’s new friend Marco. In “George and Marco Sound it Out,” airing Tuesday, May 3, 2011, Marco helps George find a place for his favorite band, Lobos de Plata, to play after their bandstand in the park is taken down. After a day of checking the acoustics at different locations around town, their last hope is the museum. Will it have a room that is quiet, won’t produce echoes, and is large enough for an entire band? Then in “George’s Home Run,” airing Thursday, May 5, 2011, Marco tries to hit his first Little League home run while George plays scorekeeper. Marco helps George learn how to count from 1 to 10, and George returns the favor by agreeing to be a pinch runner for an injured Marco. Can a speedy little monkey run the bases fast enough for Marco to get his first home run? Tune in for these adventures and more May 3-6 on PBS KIDS!

“CURIOUS GEORGE is a wonderful cultural ambassador for kids,” says Senior Vice President of
Animation Production for Universal Studios Family Productions, Ellen Cockrill. “Through these episodes and online, CURIOUS GEORGE introduces our young viewers to Hispanic heritage, and illustrates how fun it can be to explore new cultures.”

New Games on pbskids.org/curiousgeorgeThis season, get active with George’s new game “Monkey Moves,” in which kids are invited to get out of their seats and move along with George. Also, be on the lookout for a new piñata game coming soon! Help George and his friend Marco choose a piñata, decorate it, and then whack it to break the piñata open and get the goodies inside. Along the way kids will learn the Spanish words for numbers, colors, and other fun stuff. Visit
pbskids.org/curiousgeorge to find both of these upcoming games.

Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H.A. Rey, CURIOUS GEORGE the television series expands George’s world to include a host of colorful characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books.


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