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Apples to Apples Goes Digital

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Our family loves to play the game Apples to Apples.  We have both the Apples to Apples Jr. and the original in our home.  We were first introduced to this game at a family game night when the 2 older kids were in elementary school.

Now the news has hit that Mattel’s Apples to Apples game is going to get connected with digital, social and mobile play this winter!!

This holiday season, Apples to Apples™ will delight players and bring families together using PlayStation Network for PlayStation®3 and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for Xbox 360®, just before expanding onto Facebook and mobile devices. The digital versions of Apples to Apples™ will feature social gaming connectivity capabilities, allowing family and friends to share or play anytime, anywhere – in the same room or on opposite sides of the world!

I’m not sure which will be more addictive but I’m pretty sure I will be playing A LOT of Apples to Apples on Facebook!

On Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360and PlayStation Network for PS®3 the game will feature single-player, local and online modes for up to six players.  Apples to Apples™ also comes packed with all-new customizable play modes, vibrant backgrounds, and Golden Apple cards, which can be used to change the rules in fun new ways. Participants can choose between 16 animated avatars such as Pirate Apple, Cowboy Apple and Ballerina Apple. Players will also be able to post game results and boast of their clever comparisons on Facebook to earn additional rewards.

Upcoming downloadable content for the console versions will include new Golden Apple cards, partybackgrounds, and new playable apples. More than 1,000 additional cards are also bundled into the content packs to keep gameplay fresh and exciting.

Later this winter, Apples to Apples™ fans will be able to enjoy the classic card game experience on Facebook and mobile devices.  Players will be able to simply jump into existing games within the growing Apples to Apples™ community, or create their own custom experience for their friends and favorite players.  Innovative cross-platform play means the experience is as mobile as it is social. Facebook users will be free to challenge their friends using their smartphones, makingApples to Apples™ a truly connected digital experience. In Facebook and mobile application gameplay, participants will earn Apple Coins, Apple Cash and Apple Achievements, which unlock additional avatars, playing cards and themed backgrounds.

Apples to Apples™ is scheduled for release this winter on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 (800 Microsoft Points), PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 ($9.99 USD), Facebook and mobile devices.

Disclaimer:  This information was provided to me to share with my readers at my own discretion.  I was not compensated in any way for sharing this information, we just really love the game Apples to Apples!

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Claritin Mom Crew Free to Play 24 Ways

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I know that many of you aren’t aware of it yet, but I am a Children’s Claritin Mom Crew Member.  As a mom of a child who suffers from different allergies in addition to eczema, we use Children’s Claritin most of the year to help combat his symptoms.  Since he began using Claritin on a regular basis his eczema that he has been fighting off for years has finally cleared up!

So, as a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I wanted to share this awesome information with you!  Here are 24 Ways to Play when you have a child who struggles with allergies!

 

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Disclaimer:  As a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew and a mother of a child with allergies I chose to share this information with my readers.  I was not paid to post any of the information provided.

 

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Meet The Big G Cereal Heroes – #Giveaway #MyBlogSpark – Ends 11/8/11

Big G cereals and DC Comics have teamed up to create an awesome power packed breakfast for you and your favorite little side kicks!

Now, specially marked boxes of Big G cereal boxes feature collectible DC Super Hero comic books featuring the Justice League, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern.

My little guy was excited about the comic book but even more excited when he saw the back of the box.
Yep.

That is a wicked Batman mask on the back of the box.

He can’t wait to eat all of the cereal and then cut the mask out and add it to his collection of super hero dress up items!

Each box will be packed with action, adventure, and delicious cereal, not to mention a cut-out DC Super Hero mask your child can use to help the Justice League fight crime at breakfast time!
Collect all four comics – there´s one in each specially-marked Big G cereal box – and you´ll instantly be the hero of your house.

Participating Big G cereal include; Cinnamon Toast Crunch (17 oz.), Lucky Charms (16 oz.), Honey Nut Cheerios (17 oz.), Trix (14.8 oz.), Golden Grahams (16 oz.), Reese´s Puffs(18 oz.) and Cocoa Puffs (16.5 oz.)

Now for the awesome news!
We are giving away a Big G Cereals & DC Comics prize pack that includes:
*1 box of a participating Big G cereal
*1 set of the collectable DC Super Hero comic books
*1 Green Lantern action figure

 

Here’s how to enter!

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Tell me in a comment below what your favorite Big G cereal is!

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This giveaway will begin on October 25th 2011 and end on November 8th 2011 at 12 NOON CST and is open to US Residents Only. Winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize. For more information on giveaways hosted by The Megalomaniac Mommy, please read the Policies page.

Disclosure: Product, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills and DC ENTERTAINMENT through MyBlogSpark.

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Fashion to Figure – Plus Size Clothing Review

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As a plus sized woman, I’ve always struggled with finding cute clothing in my size.  For some reason, clothing manufacturers/designers feel that all plus sized women enjoy wearing things covered in flowers, sequins, rhinestones, cartoon characters, animals and other unattractive items!

When I am on the hunt for new clothing, I often turn to the internet to shop for new garments. Recently, some of my best purchases have come from websites that cater to the plus-sized woman and offers clothing that is in style and current with the latest trends.

Fashion to Figure is one of those sites. Not just web based, Fashion to Figure also offers a store front for the traditional shopper as well for those on the East coast.

FTF offers some of the cutest and stylish plus size clothing I have laid eyes on. I had the pleasure of checking out the Maxi Dress with Braided Straps in black. This dress is by far one of the comfiest pieces of clothing I have ever owned. I chose this particular dress so I could wear it while I was in Los Angeles this past August. It was the best decision for me because it worked well with both my baby bump and my flip flops plus I could dress it up with jewelry, scarves and other accessories or just keep it nice and simple.

Knowing that my pregnancy is getting closer to the end, I am getting anxious to pick up a few new items for myself as my body begins to recover and I begin to shed some pounds. I will always be a plus size girl, even if I lose a bunch of weight, because plus sized is me. I don’t want to be the skinny girl and I’m sick of being the fat girl. I’m just looking forward to being me…the cute plus sized woman my husband fell in love with and I am looking forward to dressing that body!

Here are a few of the items I cannot wait to pick up from Fashion to Figure.
The Jersey Deep V-Neck Top with Beaded Waist and this Asymmetrical Knit Top with Rainbow Stripes.

I can’t wait to start shopping!!

Disclaimer: I received a free product in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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CATDOG: Season 1-Part 1 Now on DVD

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When CATDOG first appeared on television in 1998 I remember thinking what kind of crazy show is this and who is going to watch it?

10 months later I became a mom.
17 months after that, I was the mom of 2.

Fast forwarded to 2001 and I was watching CATDOG on a regular basis with my kids!

For those not familiar with CATDOG, take a moment and check out the video.

The sad thing is that I haven’t seen this show in years and years however I still know every word to the theme song!

CATDOG: Season 1 – Part 1 features the first 10 episodes of the show’s premiere season and follows the adventures of CatDog- the feline-canine brothers who are also conjoined twins.

Since we have introduced the little Alexander to CatDog he has become an addict. We are already looking forward to part 2 of season 1 arriving on DVD….please happen SOON!

Disclaimer: This promotion was based on using a complimentary product provided by Shout Factory. Shout Factory doesn’t represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite. The opinions stated from me are 100% mine and they are my true thoughts on this film.