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Despicable Me —GIVEAWAY!!!

This giveaway is now closed. All winners have been notified via email.
Thank you to all who entered!

Yesterday, December 14th 2010 the much anticipated (and Golden Globe nominated) Despicable Me was released on DVD and Blu-Ray.

If you don’t recall, this movie had serious effects on our household when the commercials for it starting hitting the TV prior to it being released in the theater.

During that time, our little Alexander was not much of a talker.  His vocabulary basically consisted of Mommy, Juice and Ball at the time.

And then……then he learned this:

Yes. The commercials for Despicable Me taught my child to say, “It’s so fluffy!!”

Unfortunately, we never had a chance to see the film in theaters but we remained excited for it’s release in stores.

I’m happy to say that it is FINALLY on it’s way to our house for us to enjoy!

Here is a brief synopsis of the film:
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow Minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon. Yes, the moon!

Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

One of the world’s greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

I’m even happier to announce that I have a Despicable Me giveaway to share with you!!!

For this giveaway, there will be 1 Grand Prize Winner and 4 Runners Up!

The Grand Prize Winner will receive:

*DESPICABLE ME Single Disc DVD
*DESPICABLE ME Blu-ray and DVD Ellienie (one size fits most)
*DESPICABLE ME Blu-ray and DVD Stickers
*DESPICABLE ME Blu-ray and DVD Activity Sheets

The 4 Runners Up will receive:

*DESPICABLE ME Blu-ray and DVD Ellienie (one size fits most)
*DESPICABLE ME Blu-ray and DVD Stickers
*DESPICABLE ME Blu-ray and DVD Activity Sheets

Here’s how to enter!
MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Tell me who you would share this movie with.
For additional entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter for 1 entry. Leave a comment with your Twitter ID.
2. Tweet: << @Anne54304 is giving away a Despicable Me Prize Pack! 1 Grand Prize Winner & 4 Runners Up! Enter now! http://themegalomaniacmommy.com/despicable-me-giveaway/ >> then leave me a comment with the link to your tweet. (CAN BE DONE DAILY!!!)
3. Subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment with your email address for 2 entries.
4. Subscribe to The Megalomaniac Mommy via a reader for 2 entries.
5. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
6. Like The Megalomaniac Mommy on Facebook for 2 entries.
7. Follow The Megalomaniac Mommy on Networked Blogs (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
8. Grab my button and add it to your page and leave me the URL for your page for 3 entries.
9. For 5 additional entries, blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment with a link to your post.
10. Submit this post to the social networking site of your choice and receive 1 entry for each submission just leave a comment with a link for each.
11. Like Despicable Me on Facebook for 1 entry.

And for those of you who can’t wait to see if they win, here are some Despicable Me activities to tide you over!
Despicable Me Activity Page
Despicable Me Coloring Page

This giveaway will begin on December 15th (cause it’s my 32nd birthday!) 2010 and end on December 29th 2010 at 12 Noon CST.

Disclaimer: This promotion was based on using a complimentary product provided by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Universal Studios Home Entertainment 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.

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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Food Processor from CSNStores.com

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I hate chopping vegetables.
I hate it sooo much that it is usually a task that the Alex is enlisted to do.
I don’t think he appreciates the job either.
Apparently I’ve complained about how much I hate chopping veggies because the last few holiday seasons, I’ve received food choppers as Christmas gifts.
you know, the kind you put the food under and then you smack it multiple times until everything is all chopped up and then you get to take it apart and clean everything.
Yeah, those food choppers.
And I’ve broken them both within the first week of owning them.
That’s when CSNStores.com stepped in and gave me the chance to try out a better item to get the veggies chopped.
Ahhhh…..enter the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Food Processor.

Do you hear the choir of angels singing?
This thing spews awesomeness!
I’ve used it to chop red onions, scallions, carrots, tomatoes, and the list goes on and on and on.
I’m pretty sure my cutting board and knives are aware of the affair I’m having with my new food processor due to my lack of desire to use them.
Oh, and the kids don’t have a clue I’ve been sneaking veggies into the meatloaf either!
That’s a big W in the Win column for mom!
Should I even go on to mention all of the other great things about this food processor?
Okay, I will!
It’s super easy to clean!
It’s small so it fits right in my cupboard leaving room for other gadgets.
It didn’t cost me an arm and a leg.
CSN had it in my house in record time!

Thank you CSNStores.com for making my life in the kitchen so much easier and thank you for relieving my Alex from is food chopping duties!

Disclaimer: This review was based on a complimentary item from CSNStores.com. CSNStores.com does not 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.

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Spreading holiday cheer through the blogosphere!

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The thing I love most about the holiday season is sending out Christmas cards to those who are near and dear to our family. Each year, I design a card covered in pictures of the kids and send them out. This year, I plan on doing the same. I do already have our Christmas photo cards in my hands and they are all stamped and sealed and waiting to go out in the mail. (Can you believe they’ve been ready since October!?)

However, this year, I want to do something else.
Something new.
Since I have so many new friends that exist in the blogosphere and Twitterverse, I want to send holiday cards to them too!

Right now, I’m looking at all of the awesome new holiday designs that Shutterfly offers and I’m mulling over a few of them.


(Please note that those are NOT my children nor is that my family. These are images from Shutterfly.com)

See how cute all 3 of those designs are?
Now do you understand why I am finding it hard to make a decision?

Anyways, if you want to receive a holiday card from The Megalomaniac Family, I would LOVE to send you one!
The 1st 50 people to fill out my contact form leaving me their mailing information will receive one!
(I will update this post when all 50 spots have been filled.)

So….what are you waiting for?
Fill out the form so I can send you one of our ridiculously cute cards!!
And, if you’re in the holiday spirit, pop over to Shutterfly and get your cards!
**Please put Holiday Card in the Subject line and your name and address in the message box.**

Disclaimer: I received 50 complimentary holiday cards from Shutterfly in exchange for my honest opinion. Shutterfly 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. If you are a blogger who would like their own set of holiday cards, sign up with Shutterfly here.

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Desperately Seeking……

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Writers?

 

Of the mom type.
Or the mom to be type.

I am in the process of launching a new project and am looking for others to join in the fun.
Basically, I am in need of content writers.
Unfortunately, I can’t pay you because well….I’m broke.
But this will offer you some free advertising and another way to get your name out there.
It will also offer you the opportunity to write things that you might now want to share on your personal blog.

If you are interested and want more details, please feel free to contact me HERE and I will be glad to share the juicy details with you!

I look forward to hearing from you!!!

Don’t be scared….if you’re interested and just want some more info send me a message!

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EZ SOX Review & Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed.  Congratulations to Sara!

The toddler, aka Alexander, was recently invited to review a new line of socks for children known as EZ Sox and I am super excited about it!

EZ Sox are fun learning socks for children and a helpful teaching tool for parents. It helps build the confidence that pre-schoolers need as they learn to dress themselves. My little man has been attempting to put his socks on himself the last few months and becomes easily frustrated when doing so. He’s an expert at getting them off and shoving them in or under the couch or throwing them on my kitchen floor but putting them on is another story.

Until today.
Or should I say tonight.
Wait, this morning might be more appropriate since he woke up at 2am and we decided to do the review at 10 minutes to 3.
In the morning.

Anyways, he was really excited when I showed him the socks.
Probably because they are super cute and look like this.

Ez Sox unique design helps your child put on their socks with ease. They have reinforced loops that give tiny fingers a strong grip for pulling over tiny toes.
Offer cute animal faces act as a guide, showing them which way is up in addition to non-skid bottoms that keep kids safer on slippery surfaces and they are made seamless for sensitive toes

Oh and, EZ SOX come in a variety of the cutest animals and solids.

Anyways, back to the Alexander.
So, I gave him one sock and showed him how to hold the handles and next thing I know, he has it on his foot.
All by himself.
I tried to get a video when he did the next one, but Dang! that kid is quick!
But, he was super excited to show them off when he was done!

Now, don’t forget I mentioned that this was a giveaway too!
Yes, one lucky reader of The Megalomaniac Mommy will win one pair of Ez Sox of their choice of design!

Here’s how to enter:

MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Pop over to the Ex Sox website and tell me what your favorite design is and come back and leave me a comment.

For additional entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter for 1 entry. Leave a comment with your Twitter ID.

2. Tweet: << @Anne54304 is giving away a pair of @EZSox to 1 lucky reader! Enter now! http://themegalomaniacmommy.com/ez-sox-review-giveaway/ >> then leave me a comment with the link to your tweet. (CAN BE DONE DAILY!!!)

3. Subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment with your email address for 2 entries.

4. Subscribe to The Megalomaniac Mommy via a reader for 2 entries.

5. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.

6. Like The Megalomaniac Mommy on Facebook for 2 entries.

7. Follow The Megalomaniac Mommy on Networked Blogs (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.

8. Grab my button and add it to your page and leave me the URL for your page for 3 entries.

9. For 5 additional entries, blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment with a link to your post.

10. Submit this post to the social networking site of your choice and receive 1 entry for each submission just leave a comment with a link for each.

11. Like EZSox on Facebook for 1 entry.

12. Follow EzSox on Twitter for 1 entry.

This giveaway will begin on December 4th 2010 and end on December 18th 2010 at 12 Noon CST.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary pair of Ez Sox in exchange for my honest review. Ez Sox 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.