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May 18

Free The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book

For today only (or maybe tomorrow as well…that all depends on Amazon and their daily deals) you can download Kelly Rudnicki’s The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book for FREE!

Food-allergy moms everywhere will celebrate this delectable and comprehensive cookbook — packed with timeless, easy-to-prepare recipes, helpful advice, and ingredient substitution ideas, you’ll wonder what you ever did without it!

 Download it free today HERE on Amazon.

Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

May 17

Koala Kid on DVD

What’s better than a cartoon movie filled with adventure and humor? Animated animals with Australian accents! Koala Kid and his friends from Down Under are the cutest.

Exclusively from Walmart & Walmart.com, journey down under and meet a whole new breed of hero in this laugh-filled, action-packed animated adventure with an all-star voice cast, including Rob Schneider, Tim Curry and Alan Cumming. Johnny (Schneider) is a rare white koala bear who just wants to fit in and make friends. But when a twist of fate mistakenly transforms him into a fearless protector of animals, called “Koala Kid,” Johnny finds himself in over his head on a thrilling trek across the outback. With help from his hilarious new sidekicks, including a crafty Tasmanian devil, a lovable lizard and a boomerang-flinging female koala, Johnny may just outwit a villainous crocodile named Bog (Cumming) and become a true hero after all.
U.S. Rating: PG
Total Run Time: 86 minutes

Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

May 17

Chick-fil-A New Salads and Wraps

Take your taste buds to greener pastures.

I love that fast-food restaurants are slowing down and making changes to their menus in order to make them healthier. Chick-fil-A has made some great changes to their menu with the addition of salads and wraps.

Forget about yesterday, today is #FreshMade! Each day we have a choice, a choice to do the same old routine or do something unique and different.  What have you wanted to do for a long time? 2013 is almost halfway over and it’s time to do something new. It’s time to grow, it’s time to make your dreams a reality.

Chick-fil-A is helping you make today #FreshMade, by creating new menu options that you can feel good about! They are introducing 3 new premium salads and an improved wrap all under 430 calories made with premium ingredients.

In the blog app below you can learn more about their salads, participate in fresh made activities, and take the starter quiz. The salads look great! The market salad looks delicious with the fresh strawberries, blueberries, and apple cider vinaigrette.

I especially love that Chick-fil-A is now including calorie counts on all their menu boards.

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Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

May 16

Teen Wolf 2 DVD Giveaway

I was a big fan of Michael J Fox’s Teen Wolf show in the 80′s. Awkward teen infected by a werewolf battles enemies and saves innocents. Sounds intriguing, right? MTV now has a modern spin-off of this show starring Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, and Dylan O’Brien.

I haven’t watched any episodes of MTV’s current Teen Wolf series but if you’re a fan you can purchase Season 2 on DVD as of May 21st.

“Teen Wolf” jumps full force into season two with even more suspenseful drama than season one. Scott McCall, a teenager with a wild secret, continues to find himself caught in a supernatural war between hunters and werewolves. Scott must keep his forbidden romance with Allison a secret while keeping his friends and family safe from new Alfawolf Derek.”

Teen Wolf: Season 2 is available May 21st from Twentieth Fox Home Entertainment. Win your copy below in the Rafflecopter widget.

*I was not compensated for this post. Any and all opinions here are mine. Aloha!

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Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

May 15

Moms love Mombo™

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Comfort and Harmony for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you a mom of a little baby?  If you are and you're nursing then I hope you've heard of a nursing pillow for babies. It's a helpful c-shaped pillow that fits around your waist to help support baby while nursing but it's also really helpful to support little ones while they sit or lay on their own.

The Mombo™ nursing pillow is a great pillow with a unique shape and a two-sided design called Firm2Soft ™ where each side offers a different experience. The firm side gives essential support for mommy and her nursing baby while the soft side is extra cozy, a comfortable place for "tummy time." 

I know from personal experience the benefits of a good nursing pillow but I haven't used one this luxurious. I especially love the pillow shown below with the plush fabrics, ribbon pull tabs or "taggies" for babies to play with, and the insertable vibrator is just the cherry on top. I wish I had a nursing pillow with a vibrator when my kids were little because they did NOT like tummy time and I think if they were laying on this nursing pillow they would definitely have been happier.

Mombo pillo

Mombo's™ are customizable per your preferences. First, select your style from Standard, Deluxe or Nude™, then choose multiple slipcover fashions. You can even buy multiple covers if your first baby is a girl and later you have a boy.

To learn more about Mombo™ follow Comfort & Harmony on Facebook and Comfort & Harmony on Twitter.

BUY: You can purchase Mombo™ products at Toys R Us or Babies R Us.

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Anna

Anna lives on the North shore of Oahu with her husband, daughters, ages 14 and 9, and a little dog. She likes to read, write, go for walks, bake with the 9 year old and take naps.

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May 13

Easy Desserts in 1, 2, 3! Private Selection Upside Down Cak

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Private Selection for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I love cooking!

I love not only the thrill of finding a new recipe that tastes delicious but also sharing it with my family. Over the years we've made it a priority to eat dinner together every night or as much as our schedules allow. My problem arises when the meal is over and my kids ask for dessert. I love cooking but I'm not a big fan of baking. In my opinion it takes too long and dirties too many dishes. 

I'm loving the alternative to homemade desserts that Private Selection™ Upside Down Cakes offers. These cakes are made with premium quality ingredients, taste homemade, all with an affordable price. It's easy! These cakes make it to the table in three easy steps:

  1. Warm

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No matter if you're lazy and don't want to cook dessert or if it's last minute and you're taking a dessert to the neighborhood potluck, these cakes look like a great alternative to long hours in the kitchen. There are three different flavors, one for every taste preference: German Choclate Fudge with gooey caramel, pecans and coconut, Double Chocolate Molten prepared with real butter, eggs, milk, and the finest semi-sweet chocolate, and Amber Honey Apple Spice topped with apple slices drenched in a sweet amber honey glaze.

Kroger is executing the "Spread the Love" campaign beginning on April 8, 2013 and running through June 2, 2013. During this time the Private Selection Upside Down Cakes coupon will be available on the Kroger website. Here you can receive a $1.00 of coupon and if you share the coupon via Private Selection Upside Down Cakes on Facebook you'll recieve a higher coupon value, $2.00 off. Disclaimer: Coupon ends 6/2/13. Official Rules: In order to load these coupons to your card, you will need to sign into your Kroger account or set up a Kroger account and enter your card number. Limit one use per digital coupon. Digital offers are not eligible on Manager's Specials, cannot be combined with manufacturer paper coupons on the purchase of a single item, and do not double. Not all items are available in all stores. A limit of 150 coupons can be loaded per household at one time.

For more cake ideas you can follow Private Selection Upside Down Cakes on Pinterest.

If your tastebuds are intrigued, here's the Store Locator page for you to find a retailer near you.

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Anna

Anna lives on the North shore of Oahu with her husband, daughters, ages 14 and 9, and a little dog. She likes to read, write, go for walks, bake with the 9 year old and take naps.

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May 04

May the Fourth be with you – Angry Birds Star Wars Giveaway!

Raise your hand if you like Star Wars. *timidly raises hand* Please don’t hate me. Raise your hand if you like Angry Birds. *raises hand a little higher* Only because it makes me angry! Raise your hand if you like Angry Birds Star Wars. *raises hand high* I think it’s cute!

First, let me wish you a “Happy Star Wars Day”

(it’s May 4th…”May the Fourth…force…be with you”…I may not be a Star Wars fan but I am a total wanna-be nerd and love saying this on May 4th!)

My five year old son loves to play games on my phone or the iPod. One of the games that he opens quite a bit is Angry Birds. He likes to play that game because “it’s awesome”. He’s played Angry Birds Star Wars on a friend’s device and likes playing it. It’s fun to watch him play Angry Birds.

I had the chance to try out the Angry Birds Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bounce Game. I love that we were able to play Angry Birds Star Wars together as a famil and not crowd around a little screen. It was fun to play Angry Birds “in real life”.

ANGRY BIRDS™ STAR WARS® MILLENNIUM FALCON™ BOUNCE GAME
Bounce into action with the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS MILLENNIUM FALCON BOUNCE GAME. Bounce three balls at the MILLENNIUM FALCON to knock down as many enemy pigs as possible, and land in the cockpit to score big! Players can also unlock ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS in-app content with a special code in each pack.

This was a pretty easy game to set up but since my son was really eager to play the game, it took a little longer than I wanted to set it up but now that it’s all ready, it’s an easy game to put together to play. I did have fun putting the stickers onto the Falcon to decorate it.

My five year old didn’t really get what he was supposed to do to get the points needed to win the game but he had fun anyway. He liked knocking down the pigs and getting the ping pong balls with Hans Solo, Chewbacca and Luke Angry Birds characters on it into the cockpit. I had fun playing it and it can be played either on the ground or on a tabletop. We don’t have a table so I can’t tell you if it’s easier or more fun to play on the table. It was fun on the ground.

The game had a suggestion to use the game box as a backboard so the balls don’t bounce every which way which I did put into use. I don’t know if it was because we were playing it on the ground but our balls didn’t always get a chance to bounce off the backboard. It even had extra stickers to decorate the inside of the game box with pigs in spaceships, asteroids, stars and other space related stickers. I actually had quite a lot of fun decorating the box.

I would definitely recommend this game for families that like to play games and like challenges or competing against each other, especially if they are an Angry Birds, Star Wars or an Angry Birds Stars Wars fan.

You can get it online here.

ANGRY BIRDS™ STAR WARS® FOAM FLYERS
Toss around these 3.5-inch soft foam, iconic characters for a new way to play ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS! Available in LUKE SKYWALKER, CHEWBACCA, DARTH VADER and STORMTROOPER. Each sold separately.

The Star Wars Foam Flyer was fun to toss around but I think we might have to create our own Angry Bird Star Wars set up so we can throw it at stuff to knock down.

If you know a hard core Star Wars or Angry Birds fan, this would be a great game or toy for them to enjoy!

You can get an Angry Bird Stormtrooper, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, or a Darth Vader.

Don’t take my word for it, just check it out! As Yoda once said,”Do or do not, there is no try.”

One lucky Moana Saves Reader will their own Angry Birds Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bounce Game!

Just enter using Rafflecopter below! Good luck and “May the Force (..ahem…Fourth) be with you!”

 

Happy Star Wars Day everyone!

*I was not compensated for this post but I did receive a complimentary game and flyer to review. Any and all opinions are mine.* Read the rest of this entry »

Carol

Wife. Mother. Media Junkie. Friend. Teacher. I love to eat, play, and have fun! love the color orange and mint chocolate!

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May 03

Iron Man 3 in Theaters Tomorrow

IRON MAN 3 hits theaters Friday, May 3rd.

I went to a prescreening of Iron Man 3 last night and I confess I was somewhat of a wreck. Truly! I had a great time but I left the theater massaging my jaw and unclenching my fists because I spent the entire movie in a state of nerves. (I get wrapped up in movies…obviously.)  What a high adventure movie! If it wasn’t for Robert Downey Jr/Tony Stark/Iron Man’s humor and sarcastic remarks I think I would have been much worse. He is HILARIOUS!

Here’s a little about the movie plot:

Marvel’s “Iron Man 3″ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man? (IMDB.com)

I left the theater last night wondering what I could say without ruining the movie for you. This movie has some MAJOR Iron Man story-line details. All I’ll say is that in reference to the words of IMDB quoted above, Tony Stark learns to fight his battles on his own. He faces personal demons and learns more about himself outside of the Iron Man suit. I’ll also say that Tony Stark creates some really cool looking Iron Man suits. It’s on the movie poster above so I think I’m safe giving you that detail.

As a parent I definitely don’t recommend this movie for kids under the PG-13 guidance age. There is violence (limbs cut off, bodies exploding, references to brutal murders) as well as sexual content (women in underwear in a man’s bed).

I really enjoyed this movie. It’s a really exciting plot packed with action, anxiety (Tony Sparks freaks out a couple times…it’s rather funny), and of course the hero rescuing the heroine. The cinematography is also amazing with the mid-air rescue of people falling from an airplane and more. 5 stars in my opinion!

If you’re a Marvel Comics fan you’re going to love this latest movie by Marvel Studios.

Visit theaters tomorrow and see Iron Man 3!

*I was not compensated for this post. Any and all opinions here are mine. Aloha!

Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

May 03

Mymo’s Adventures – My Gym

I love to workout but you can’t tell by looking at me. I have this problem where I’m not consistent and thus, I’m not a good example of being healthy. I need to be a better example for my kids. Fortunately I’ve found “Mymo’s Adventures”! It’s an exercise DVD for kids!

My Gym is celebrating 30 years of family fitness and fun! With their unique, innovative and ever-changing fitness program for kids, My Gym has been at the forefront of providing the best fun place for kids to remain active, while successfully combating frightening obesity statistics among children.

The “Mymo’s Adventures” DVD features the gym’s irresistibly cute mascot, Mymo, as he engages children and leads them on six awesome, interactive adventures. The DVD combines animated fun, live action workouts and a wisecracking puppet named Alphonzo Bartholomew III. “Mymo’s Adventures” is created to educate, entertain and motivate children to be active and helps them to develop their coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and fine/gross motor skills.

What I like about the DVD is that there are other kids doing the moves. I like it because my kids are more willing to follow along if they can see that the other kids can do it too. It had fun music and exercises that were pretty simple for my 5 year old to follow along. My 3 year old lost interest after awhile but I think if we play it more often, she’ll get into it. I like the idea that the kids can have a chance to use up their energy! This would be great for a rainy day and they can’t play outside but still need to get that energy out!

I would definitely recommend this DVD for families that would like to work out together and have fun with the whole family!

Check out their website and Facebook page for more information!

My Gym’s Website: www.MyGym.com

My Gym’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mygymfun

Be sure to check out their Facebook page for a contest!!

Here are the details or go on Facebook for more information!

My Gym’s Fit and Healthy Family Contest:

In order to enter the contest, participants would need to visit My Gym’s Facebook page and follow the instructions, which will include submitting a photo and essay. Thirty families with the most votes will receive a prize package (that will include a certificate from the President’s Council of Physical Fitness Sports and Nutrition and a gift package from BabyGanics and free MyGym and Chuggington DVDs).

The thirty families will then have an opportunity to submit a homemade fitness video – and one lucky family will win the grand prize! The package includes top items from Little Tikes, one free year at My Gym, including kids classes and a birthday party!

Good luck!

Carol

Wife. Mother. Media Junkie. Friend. Teacher. I love to eat, play, and have fun! love the color orange and mint chocolate!

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May 01

Strictly Ballroom on Blu-ray Disc

 Nearly 20 years ago…

What started as a short play written by Baz Luhrmann, Strictly Ballroom has now became one of the most successful Australian films of all time.

If you’re a fan of Dancing With the Stars I think you’ll enjoy this ballroom comedy. Baz wrote the story based on his own childhood experience growing up learning ballroom dance and the cut-throat dance competitions he danced in. Strictly Ballroom tells the story of an Australian ballroom dancer, Scott Hastings (Paul Mercurio), and his struggle to establish his personal style of dance and his hopes of winning the Pan-Pacific Grand Prix Dancing Championship. The only problem is that Scott’s steps are not strictly ballroom. He loses his dancing partner so he begins training with beginning dance student Fran (Tara Morice), an outcast at his parents’ dance studio. Little does he know she has dancing in her blood! The story heats up as the two incorporate pasodoble (a bull chasing the beautiful red clad dancer?) dance steps.

What I like about this movie (besides the dancing…don’t we all love watching skilled dancers?) is the cheesy 1980′s cinematic elements. The costumes are outrageous, the hair hilarious (I love the flat-ironed bangs that reach 3 inches high), and my favorite is the throwback to all my favorite ’80s music. One of my favorite songs growing up was Cindi Lauper’s “Time After Time” song and it plays at a pivotal part of the movie.  Love.

Strictly Ballroom is available for purchase on Blu-ray at Amazon, Walmart, Target and other retailers.

Running time: 95 minutes

Rating: PG

*I was not compensated for this post. Any and all opinions here are mine. Aloha!

Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

Apr 30

Udi’s Gluten Free

I’ve often heard friends say when they buy gluten free they’re stuck with taste free as well. Can you relate? Well, with Udi’s Gluten Free you’ll find it’s also full of taste!

I was sent some breads and rolls to review and they were delicious!

My favorites were the Millet-Chia bread and Omega Flax & Fiber bread. I must admit when I buy enriched breads such as flax or millet they lack in flavor but not with Udi’s. Usually my kids will not eat “bread with seeds” but I didn’t hear one complaint when they ate these loaves.

It being National Grilled Cheese Month I decided to make a yummy recipe to share with you. This grilled cheese is actually a BLT grilled cheese with caramelized purple onions and swiss. Here are the simple instructions:

Grilled Cheese BLT with Caramelized Onion and Swiss

  1. Cook bacon in a fry pan. Remove from pan and drain the grease.
  2. Caramelize the purple onions for a few minutes in the same grease-coated pan, then remove and set aside for later.
  3. In a clean pan put the bread (I used the Omega Flax & Fiber) buttered side down, then layer swiss cheese, salted/peppered tomato, onions, bacon, and a second buttered bread. Cook until bread is toasted golden brown, then flip. Once the cheese is melted and the bread toasted remove from pan. You can add the lettuce at this time. (You don’t want to add it earlier or it will wilt from the heat.)

 

 Udi’s has other gluten free products as well, including:

  • Bagels
  • Breads, Rolls & Buns
  • Cookies & Brownies
  • Granola
  • Granola Bars
  • Muffins & Cinnamon Rolls
  • Pizza & Crust
  • Tortillas

Honestly, I can’t wait to get my hands on more Udi’s breads. They’re packed with taste and quality made.

If you’re looking for recipe ideas the Udi’s recipe index is easy to use. You can select the meal style (Asian, family favorite, holiday, etc) and select what food to exclude (nuts, fish, eggs, etc).

BUY: You can order Udi’s products from their website or use the Find Udi’s Near You, entering your postal code to find a store carrying Udi’s products nearby.

*I was not compensated for this post. Any and all opinions here are mine. Aloha!


Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

Apr 21

The Lone Ranger Movie

The Lone Ranger

I’m getting really excited about this movie. I love most everything Johnny Depp but Armie Hammer (yes, that’s his name) looks like a strong character in this movie as well.

I have to admit as the prince in Mirror Mirror he wasn’t my favorite. I know the character is meant to look silly but it didn’t do much to raise my estimation of Mr. Hammer’s acting skills. (But I do love saying his name.) My point is, I’m really loving how strong and dangerous he appears in THE LONE RANGER.

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Check out this trailer and you’ll see what I mean:

 THE LONE RANGER rides into theaters on July 3rd!

*I was not compensated for this post. Any and all opinions here are mine. Aloha!

Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

Apr 17

eFreesia Portable Smartphone Charger

Don’t get caught with a dead cell phone battery!

Wouldn’t a dead cell phone battery ruin your day?

It would mine. I am undeniably linked in and I don’t think I could go very long without access to my second brain…my calendar on my phone.

My family and I are planning a long road trip this summer and one of my concerns is battery usage in the car when my kids play on my phone and iPad. I’m really excited about eFreesia and their portable smartphone battery charger.

Great for travel!!

I received a black eFreesia Bar to review. It’s small, lightweight, and very convenient for travel. I think this will be my life saver this summer as we road trip. Thank you eFreesia!

The Bar is really sleek looking. It has a an LED indicator that shows the amount of charge remaining on the eFreesia Bar as well as a built-in flashlight. I also really like the list of compatible devices including Kindles, iPhones, HTC Droids, and devices made by LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony, T-Mobile and most USB chargeable devices. What else is left? Love it! I’m really pleased with this and look forward to using it a lot in the future.

Have more than one device? eFreesia also sells the Duo, a 5000mAh battery capacity charger that allows you to charge two devices at once and it’s still only the size of the iPhone 5. Check out their website and see what other products suit your needs.

BUY: You can purchase eFreesia products from their website.

*I was not compensated for this post. Any and all opinions here are mine. Aloha!

Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

Apr 16

Sid the Science Kid the Movie

Sid the Science Kid is such a fun educational show. I was really excited to see that they had  made a movie!

Sid and his classmate Gabriela enter a contest and win the exclusive opporunity to visit a new modern science museum before it opens to the public. The kids meet a fun scientist (who happens to be voiced by Christopher Lloyd, remember Back to the Future?)  They also get to meet some kids from China! How fun is that?!

My kids love PBS Kids and I love how they make learning fun! I love the animation in this show. I also have a soft spot for Jim Henson.

My five year old – “I liked how the Chinese kids fixed the white robot. I liked Sid the Science Kid movie because the  the Grandma and the mother helped the kids and the man (the

My three year old – “Because I like it because the boy was like… I liked the dinosaur.”

Those were direct quotes. Haha. Either way, I liked it. It was fun and although it was longer than a regular episode it was just as fun to watch.

You can buy your own copy at NCircleEntertainment.com or a retailer near you, including Toys”R”Us, Walmart, Target, and Kmart!

Watch it with your kids or have them watch it while you make dinner.

P.S. The picture below (that I took of the inside of the DVD case) also made me feel a whole lot better about letting my kids watch TV..most of the time it’s PBS Kids.

I’m going to enjoy some “me time” now.

*Any and all opinions are mine and my kids. I was not compensated for this review. I did receive a complimentary DVD to review. Aloha!*

Carol

Wife. Mother. Media Junkie. Friend. Teacher. I love to eat, play, and have fun! love the color orange and mint chocolate!

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Apr 16

Iron Man Armored Adventures DVD

My 5 year old LOVES super heroes! Anything to do with Batman, Superman, The Hulk (smash), Thor….ok basically the Avengers. I haven’t asked him why he’s so into it yet but I figure it’s because he’s a boy. Whatever floats his boat, blows his bubbles, puts the red in Elmo.

Iron Man Armored Adventures is about Tony Stark as he faces more evil villains in season 2! He must fight for Stark International and protect himself and his friends from danger.

The “Iron Man Armored Adventures  Season 2 Volume 3″ was right up his alley!

Iron Man Armored Adventures S2V3

I didn’t realize there was even a season one but I might just look for it just so I myself can get some continuity in the story. I don’t think my son would care but I do. I like seeing shows from the beginning.

I asked my son if he liked the DVD and this is what he said, “I liked it because I liked him (Iron Man) fighting the bad guy.”

I liked it because it brought more of the Iron Man story to life. It was fun to see him in different adventures!

That’s a good enough review for me. If you know someone that’s into Iron Man, they’ll definitely enjoy this show.

You can buy your own copy at Amazon.com.

*Any and all opinions are my my own. I was not compensated for this post. Aloha!*

Carol

Wife. Mother. Media Junkie. Friend. Teacher. I love to eat, play, and have fun! love the color orange and mint chocolate!

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Apr 11

Willow on Blu-Ray

Journey to the far corners of your imagination with Willow, for the first time ever on stunning Blu-ray! Written and produced by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard, the film tells a timeless fantasy tale in which heroes come in all sizes…and adventure is the greatest magic of all. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the unforgettable classic has been fully digitally restored and debuts on Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack March 12, 2013 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
When young Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis; Harry Potter franchise) finds an abandoned baby girl, he learns she is destined to end the reign of the wicked Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh; “Upstairs, Downstairs”). In order to protect the child, Willow must team up with a rogue swordsman (Val Kilmer; Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang) and overcome the forces of darkness in the ultimate battle of good versus evil!
The Willow Blu-ray and DVD include a dazzling array of extras with never-before-seen exclusive content such as deleted scenes with remarks from Ron Howard, a personal video diary of Warwick Davis, matte paintings and much more. In addition, look out for Ron Howard’s new introduction for the original 1988 featurette “The Making of an Adventure,” as well as special effect legend Dennis Muren’s new intro to his piece, “From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking.”

This classic  Willow on Blu-ray + DVD Combo-pack from Lucasfilm was not only entertaining but beautiful!

The colors on the Blu-ray were astounding. The kids had never seen Willow before, and loved it! They said it was a cross between Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. Definitely one to put in the favorite movie rotation.

If you’ve never watched this 1988 film here’s the trailer with the handsome Val Kilmer:

 

Special Features
WILLOW is presented in widescreen with 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio (Lossless). Special features include:
●    NEW Willow: Deleted Scenes with Ron Howard
●    NEW Willow: An Unlikely Hero Personal Video Diary of Warwick Davis
●    The Making of an Adventure with an all new introduction from Ron Howard
●    From Morf to Morphing with an all new introduction from Dennis Muren
●    Matte Paintings
●    Easter Egg

U.S. Rating: PG

Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment are releasing WILLOW on Blu-ray for the first time.

BUY: You can purchase this at Amazon or other retailers.

~ Carrie

*I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.

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Jayne

I'm a stay-at-home mom living in a Hawaiian paradise with my husband and our three darling daughters. When I'm not playing in the surf I'm cooking in the kitchen (my foodie blog: dishlist.blogspot.com), reading, playing sports with my family, or trying my hand at crafting. Here at Moana Saves I look forward to sharing with you my reviews and recommendations of products that will hopefully bring the same ease and enjoyment to your home as it does to mine.

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