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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Review

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will ALWAYS be a movie from my childhood that I love!
My mother introduced this film to my 2 oldest children when they were younger and they thought it was a really neat movie.
I’ll never forget my daughter telling the story really cool old car in the movie.

Recently, we had a chance to review the all-new remastered version of the movie on Blu-Ray.
Talk about an amazing picture.
My youngest is now in love with the movie as well and he’s only 2 and a half.

If you’ve never seen this film, here is a brief synopsis:
Based on the children’s book Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car by Ian Fleming, the film tells the story of an eccentric professor (played by Dick Van Dyke) who invents wacky machinery, but can’t seem to make ends meet. When he invents a revolutionary car, a foreign government becomes interested in it, and resorts to skullduggery to get their hands on it. The all-time family classic evolves from there and viewers are taken on a magical ride with the professor and loveable motorcar.

The remastered version of the film also delivers some AWESOME special features!
DISC ONE (Blu-ray):
· Chitty Chitty Bang Bang remastered feature film

· Newly upgraded 7.1 audio
· All-new “Toot Sweet Symphony” melody maker – the Toot Sweet Toots Musical Maestro
· All-new “Chitty’s Bang Bang Driving Game”
· Remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Dick Van Dyke
· “A Fantasmagorical Motorcar” featurette
· Sherman Brothers’ Rare Demos of the film’s most popular songs
· Vintage Featurettes including, “The Ditchling Tinkerer,” “Dick Van Dyke Press Interview,” and “The Potts Children’s Featurette”
· Photo Gallery
· Vintage Advertising Gallery including English and French versions of the theatrical trailer and several television spots
· Sing-a-long version of the film
· Music Machine

DISC TWO (DVD):
· Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
· Sing-a-long version of the film

And seriously….who doesn’t like a sing-a-long???

Disclaimer: This promotion was based on using a complimentary product provided by MGM Home Entertainment. MGM 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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The Emperor’s Tomb Review

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Now, I’m new to the works of Steve Berry. I have heard the titles of his other books slip from the mouths of others but had never had an inkling to pick up a copy of one of his books.

And then, I was asked to review his newest book, The Emperor’s Tomb which was released on November 23rd.

My thoughts:

A page turner. I couldn’t set it down. I read it from cover to cover in less then 24 hours.
Yes.
All 446 pages of it.

It was a great read and I am looking forward to backtracking through his works and am hopeful they all read just as well.

Here is a brief summary of the book:

“The tomb of China’s First Emperor, guarded by an underground army of terra-cotta warriors, has remained sealed for more than 2,000 years. Though it’s regarded as one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world, the Chinese government won’t allow anyone to open it. Why?”

That question is at the heart of a dilemma faced by former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone, whose life is shattered when he receives an anonymous note carrying an unfamiliar Web address. Logging on, he sees Cassiopeia Vitt, a woman who’s saved his life more than once, being tortured at the hands of a mysterious man who has a single demand: “Bring me the artifact she’s asked you to keep safe.” The only problem is, Malone doesn’t have a clue what the man is talking about, since Cassiopeia has left nothing with him. So begins Malone’s most harrowing adventure to date–one that offers up astounding historical revelations, pits him against a ruthless ancient brotherhood, and sends him from Denmark to Belgium to Vietnam then on to China, a vast and mysterious land where danger lurks at every turn.

If you’ve read any of Berry’s books or are just being introduced to him, I strongly recommend checking him out. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has sold 11 million books worldwide. Other works by Berry include, The Paris Vendetta, The Charlemange Pursuit, The Venetian Betrayal, The Alexandra Link, The Templar Legacy, The Thrid Secret, The Romanov Prophecy and The Amber Room.

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book at no cost to me in exchange for my honest review.

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My 2010 Holiday Wish List

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For those of you who are looking to get me a little something something for Christmas (you know who you are!), here are the things that my little heart desires this holiday season!

1. Case Logic SLR Sling for my beautiful Canon EOS Rebel XSi from eBags.com

2. A pair of UGG Classic Short boots in Sand, Size 12 from Zappos.com

3. Vivitar Dedicated E-TTL Swivel Flash from Amazon.com

4. Shrek Forever After / Donkey’s Christmas Shrektakular- Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack (Widescreen)

5. The Canon Coffee Mug from PhotoJoJo.com

6. App Magnets from ThinkGeek.com

7. Flip UltraHD U260 Black Video Camera

8. Crayola Crayon Maker

9. The Biggest Loser® Digital Kitchen Scale from Bed Bath and Beyond

10. All Edges Lasagna Pan from ThinkGeek.com

So, these are the items that I am currently wishing for. This list is subject to change at any time to add new items that I see and feel I must have. Oh, and no I was not paid or asked to write about any of these items so suck it FCC.

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Lego Universe Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Beth S.
At the end of October, the Alex had the chance to review the new Lego Universe MMO Game. You can check out his review HERE.

Since we enjoyed the game SOOO much and are getting ready to renew and up our subscription, I have been given the opportunity to offer a giveaway to my readers for the game which includes a FREE 1 month subscription!

Yes!
You too can enjoy the fun that Lego Universe has to offer!
Both my husband and my 11 year old son are addicted to the game!

Here’s how to enter:

 

MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Tell me what your favorite thing to build with Lego’s is.

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 copy of Lego Universe to 1 lucky reader! Enter now! http://themegalomaniacmommy.com/lego-universe-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. Comment on the Alex’s Lego Universe Review for 1 extra entry.

This giveaway will begin on November 29th 2010 and end on December 12th 2010 at 12 Noon CST.

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Crayola Pop Art Pixies GIVEAWAY!!!!

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Alison!
Since we had SO MUCH fun working on all of the AWESOME Crayola Pop Art Pixies crafts and because Crayola ROCKS! I am pleased to announce that Crayola has GRACIOUSLY given me the opportunity to share some of these WICKED FUN craft projects with you!

That’s right!
I’m giving away some Crayola Pop Art Pixies goodies!
One lucky reader of The Megalomaniac Mommy will win one of each of the following:

Yes, all of that!

What is it you ask?

Skye’s Wind Chime Kit, Skye’s Water Bottle Kit, Tatum’s Decoupage Glass Plate Kit, and Naomi’s Color Glow Lamp Kit!

We had soooooo much fun with these projects and hope you will too!

Here’s how to enter:

MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Tell me who you will share the Pop Art Pixie craft kits 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 #crayola Pop Art Pixies prize pack to 1 lucky reader! Enter now! http://themegalomaniacmommy.com/crayola-pop-art-pixies-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 Crayola on Facebook for 1 entry.
12. Follow Crayola on Twitter for 1 entry.
13. Comment on any of my other Crayola Pop Art Pixie related posts for 1 extra entry for each comment.

This giveaway will begin on November 28th 2010 and end on December 8th 2010 at 12 Noon CST.

**The Libby and I were invited to the VIP* Pop Art Pixie NYC event by Crayola. All of our travel accommodations, meals, incidentals and samples of Pop Art Pixies craft projects in addition to the items in this giveaway were provided by Crayola. **