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.

Recipes

Fresh Baby So Easy Baby Food Kit Review

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After my little Alexander was born, I became a full-time stay at home mom. Being a stay at home mom offered me some great opportunities that I had missed out on during my single mom years.

With Alexander, I was able to nurse him the entire first year of his life. I was there to see all of the changes in him on a daily basis. And, I got to do something I wish I could have done with Zack and Libby. I got to make his baby food instead of buying it!

I made frequent trips to the local farmer’s market in search of fruits and veggies to puree, dish out and freeze until I was ready to serve. I bought a bazillion little storage containers to store each new food I made for him. I spent hours googling new recipes for different foods.

Now, thanks to the folks at Fresh Baby, making baby food just got easier!

Fresh Baby is the creator of the award-winning So Easy Baby Food Kit. This all-in-one kit shows you how to prepare fresh, natural meals for your baby in less than 30 minutes a week.

The So Easy Baby Food Kit includes:
Cookbook: covers introducing solid food, includes over 40 recipes, hundreds of serving suggestions, and is all organized by age. (Hardcover, 118 pages).
Freezer trays: designed for storing baby food in pre-portioned one ounce servings to simplify meal time and reduce waste. (2 trays and 2 lids, spill-proof, stackable, dishwasher-safe).
How-to DVD: offers step-by-step instruction – from selecting the right produce – to making baby food – to serving it.
Nutrition tips card: gives you tips on the best sources of nutrients, introducing foods by age, first aid for choking, and more. (Waterproof Finish)

This kit is designed for babies making the transition from breast or bottle to solid foods; approximately babies 6 months of age and older.

I wish this product would have been available when I was going through the process of teaching myself everything about making baby food 2 years ago!

The So Easy Baby Food Kit retails for $37.95 and is available for purchase through the Fresh Baby Web site.

If you would like to learn more about the Fresh Baby So Easy Baby Food Kit, feel free to visit their website at www.FreshBaby.com, visit them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

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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!