Disney's #Cinderella Free Printable Activities & More!

The wait is finally over and CINDERELLA (along with the new short FROZEN FEVER) is now playing in theaters everywhere!!! And in celebration, here are some fun activity sheets including word searches, mazes, arts & crafts, etc. Please email me at mysticbutterfly37 at yahoo.com if this don't or won't print out and I will personally email you the zip file!

Saturday 3/14, Low Entry Giveaways! #win #giveaway

Custom Applique Bunny Tee From Crooked Letter Creations Etsy Shop - All 50 U.S. States - Winstead Wondering *RC


Giveaways With Over 180 Entries, but under 500:
Piczzle Personalized cardboard Puzzle - U.S. - Polkadotpinks *GL

Cesar Millan’s "Bright Light Dog Collar" - U.S. - Inspired by Savannah *RC

WashGuard Lingerie Bag (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Gathering my Roses *GT

$25 Family Christian certificate - U.S. - Books I Think You Should Read *GL

Friday 3/13, Low Entry Giveaways! #win #giveaway

$10 Family Christian Certificate (@9pm CST) - U.S. - Mission: to save *GT


Giveaways With Over 180 Entries, but under 500:
Elite Telomere Night Cream - U.S. - Ahh-Mazing Reviews *GL

National Geographic Kids 1,000 Facts About the Bible - book - U.S. - Kids and Deals *RC

Set of all Three Berenson Schemes books: Jack The Castaway, Jack and the Wildlife, Jack at the Helm - U.S. - Just A Little Creativity *RC

Osis+ Hair Spray (ARV $19) - U.S. - Networking Witches *RC

Chef Tony - Miracle Meatloaf Pan - U.S. - Hanging Off The Wire *RC

Amara Organics Vitamin C Serum - U.S. - Daddy Waddy Weeviews *RC

Disney's Frozen 2 Is In The Works!

Winter weather ahead! Frozen 2 is officially in development at Walt Disney Animation Studios with directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and producer Peter Del Vecho, the Oscar®-winning filmmaking team behind Frozen.

The news was announced at Disney’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders this morning by Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company; John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios; and actor Josh Gad, who provides the voice of Olaf from Frozen.

“We enjoyed making Frozen Fever so much and being back in that world with those characters,” said John Lasseter. “Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck have come up with a great idea for a sequel and you will be hearing a lot more about it and we’re taking you back to Arendelle. We are so excited about that.”

A release date and production details are yet to be announced.

The Flintstones & WWE Stone Age Smackdown Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack #Giveaway! (U.S.) Ends 3/20 #FlintstonesWWE

About The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown:
When Fred loses his family's vacation money, he hatches one of his hair brained plans to get it back. It's a sports entertainment spectacle that involves throwing his best bud, Barney into the wrestling ring with the likes of John Cenastone (John Cena), Rey Mysteriopal (Rey Mysterio) and even The Undertaker, with Fred himself as event promoter! The crowds roar, the "clams" are pouring in from ticket sales and even Mr. McMagma (Vince McMahon) is taking notice of all the hoopla. Including all-star appearances from The Boulder Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) Marble Henry (Mark Henry) and Daniel Bry-Rock (Daniel Bryan), it's time to get the whole family together for hard-hitting, side-splitting laughs from the most epic event in all of prehistory!

Enter for a chance to win your own copy of "The Flintstones & WWE Stone Age Smackdown" on Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack by leaving a comment. Sorry I am going this the old fashioned way!

MANDATORY ENTRY:

1) Take the quiz and comment with your Stone Age Smackdown Star alter-ego! (Please post your email address like this: bob at gmail.com, or something similar so that I can email you if you win!)

2) For an Extra Entry, Tweet your Answers with @matthewsmommy and the Hashtag "#FlintstonesWWE". Leave a comment below with the link to your Tweet!

*Each household is only eligible to win The Flintstones & WWE Stone Age Smackdown Blu-Ray via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Open to residents in the main 48 continental United States only.


Disclosure: I received a copy of  The Flintstones & WWE Stone Age Smackdown Blu-Ray/combo pack in exchange for my post. No other compensation was exchanged or received.

The Patchwork Torah - Children's Book #Review!

The Patchwork Torah was written by Allison Ofanansky.
The Patchwork Torah was winner of the 2014 National Jewish Book Award! 

Information about the book:
As a child, David watches his grandfather, a Torah scribe or sofer, finish a Torah scroll for the synagogue. "A Torah is not something to be thrown away," his Grandfather explains in The Patchwork Torah. David's grandfather carefully stores the old Torah where his new one used to be in his cabinet. As David's grandfather is hoping to one day repair the letters so the Torah can be used again.

David grows up and becomes a sofer just like his grandfather. Through the years, people bring him damaged Torahs they have saved from danger and disaster - one damaged by Nazi soldiers during World War II, one damaged in a fire in a synagogue and one in flooding during Hurricane Katrina. David stores each of these precious Torahs in his cabinet, until his granddaughter Leah gives him the idea to make a recycled Torah from the salvaged Torah scrolls.

My Review:
I know a little bit about the Jewish religion and heritage. But I had no idea the significance of Torah, or that Jewish people danced with it! So exciting! Sounds like fun to me! I also think that it's super awesome that the letters and words on the Torah are written in Hebrew. David the boy in the story's grandfather taught him how to sharpen the quills and how to use them to write Hebrew letters on a scrap of paper.

The Patchwork Torah explains about the war with the Nazi's and a little about the Holocaust, how Jewish people had to hide themselves and how each Torah had it's own story and history. The last Torah in the story comes from Hurricane Katrina. Which helps to tie the past stories of the book into the present.


About the Author
Allison Ofanandky was born in the United States, and now lives in the village of Kaditah, Israel near the mystical city of Tzfat, with her husband and daughter. They enjoy hiking the hills of the Galilee and gathering and eating the fruits that grow there. They are involved in many environmental and eco-peace projects. Allison is the author of Kar-Ben's "Nature in Israel Holiday Series" that includes "Harvest of Light," "Sukkot Treasure Hunt," "What's the Buzz: Honey for a Sweet New Year" and "Cheesecake for Shavuot."

About the Illustrator
Elsa Oriol completed her studies in Graphic Arts, Interiors Architecture and Decorative Painting in France. After working as an interiors architect, she now dedicates her time to painting and illustration. She works in acrylics and gouache.

From the Jewish Book World - "Through its serene, oil, painted illustrations and warm language, The Patchwork Torah demonstrates the importance of cycles in Judaism - the cycle of the reading of the Torah ending and beginning on the holiday of Simchat Torah, the cycle of the generations and re-cycling."

Publisher's Weekly - "Surprisingly inventive and genuinely uplifting, this story beautifully and subtly ties together two key Jewish precepts: l'dor v'dor (generation to generation) and tikkum olam (repair the world)."

Purchase your copy of "The Patchwork Torah" today on amazon.com ($7.52 for paperback), at Karben.com and a book retailers near you.

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Disney/Pixar’s "INSIDE OUT" Movie Trailer! #InsideOut

From an adventurous balloon ride above the clouds to a monster-filled metropolis, Academy Award®-winning director Pete Docter (“Monsters, Inc.,” “Up”) has taken audiences to unique and imaginative places. In Disney•Pixar’s original movie “ Inside Out,” he will take us to the most extraordinary location of all—inside the mind.

Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley's main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.

Like INSIDE OUT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarInsideOut

Follow INSIDE OUT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PixarInsideOut and https://twitter.com/headquarters

Follow INSIDE OUT on Instagram: https://instagram.com/PIXARINSIDEOUT/

Follow INSIDE OUT on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/disneystudios/inside-out/

Follow Disney/Pixar on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DisneyPixar

INSIDE OUT opens in theatres everywhere on June 19th!

Disney's "TOMORROWLAND" Movie Trailer & Q & A With The Director Brad Bird and Producer Damon Lindelof! Comes Out On 5/22!

Director Brad Bird and Producer Damon Lindelof also participated in a Facebook Q&A! Click on the link to read what they said: https://www.facebook.com/WaltDisneyStudios/photos/a.111733172201350.5539.111382562236411/883186315056028/?type=1

Cast: George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Judy Greer, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Robinson
Director: Brad Bird

Producers: Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird, Jeffrey Chernov

Executive Producers: John Walker, Brigham Taylor, Jeff Jensen, Bernard Bellew 

Story by: Damon Lindelof & Brad Bird & Jeff Jensen

Screenplay by: Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird

STORY SYNOPSIS:

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

TOMORROWLAND opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

Secret Sweater Shawl & Travel Sweater #Giveaway on Independent Travel Cats! (Worldwide) Ends 3/22

Enter Here (Rafflecopter form) for a chance to Win your own Secret Sweater Shawl & Travel Blanket ($59.95 value) on Independent Travel Cats!

The shawl measures 58 inches x 30 inches when open, and 9 inches x 8 inches x 2 inches when folded up.

Giveaway ends on 3/22! Open to residents Worldwide!

Thursday 3/12, Low Entry Giveaways! #win #giveaway

Kabrita Goat Milk Prize (a canister of the Kabrita Goat Milk Toddler Formula and a six pack of the Goat Milk Yogurt and Fruit) - U.S. - The Mommy Factor *RC

Homemade Lemon Veranda Life is Good Soap (2 winners) - U.S. - Two Bears Farm *RC

Custom Embroidered Monogram Pillow - U.S. -at the picket fence *RC

Febreze and ZzzQuil Sleep Package (Cozy Socks, Ear plugs, Olay Soothing Orchid body wash, Comforting Chamomile Tea, Febreze Sleep Serenity Bedroom Mist in Warm Milk & Honey, Febreze Sleep Serenity Bedroom Mist in Moonlit Lavender and two ZzzQuil product vouchers; each good for a free product) - U.S. - Popscicle Blog

Animal Partners - children's book - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

Four Pack of MealEnders - U.S. - Fairytales and Fitness *RC

Your choice between An Angel themed inspiration kit or a A French themed inspiration kit - U.S. - A Little Bit French

Giveaways With Over 180 Entries, but under 500:

“What Kind of Dog am I?” Children’s Book (3 Winners) - U.S. - My Dog Likes *RC

Digital copy of "I Heart Robot" by Suzanne van Rooyen (3 winners) - Worldwide - Susan Heim on Writing *RC

The Skin Regime: Boot Camp for Beautiful Skin - U.S. - Sweeping Mommy *GL

Eco Tools Lovely Looks Brush Set - U.S. - Clair's Freebies *RC

Viewsport Top (tank top) - U.S. - Marcia's Healthy Slice *RC

’Salamander Season’ - children’s book - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

Dino Treasures - children's book - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus Travel Pack Giveaway! (U.S./CAN) Ends 3/20

Spring is finally here, and I'm teaming up with Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus to share five travel hacks that you'll love, along with a great giveaway offer. One lucky winner will take home a Travel Pack from Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus valued at $150 (including a $50 Target gift card!)

Five Travel Hacks You'll Love
1. Roll; Don't Fold

As you pack, roll your clothes instead of folding them. You'll be able to fit up to two times the amount of clothing by rolling them as you would by folding them.

2. Pack your "Iron"

And by iron, we mean Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus. The 3 oz travel size meets airline standards. Slip it into your carry-on bag, and with a simple spray, you'll be wrinkle free all trip long. (It's also a great fabric refresher if you have to wear your clothes more than once on vacation.) Click here to read more and grab a coupon.

3. Bring an Empty Water Bottle

After you get through security, several airports have filtered water stands to fill your bottle. You'll also find that most airport cafes will gladly fill your water bottle as well.

4. Snap a Picture

If you're checking your luggage, snap a picture of your suitcase contents before you leave the house. If the airline loses your luggage, you'll be able to use the picture to prove the value of the contents.

5. BYO Blanket

Blankets on airlines are hard to come by these days - and they're not always washed between flights. If you tend to get cold on planes, or you're going to be flying overnight, pack your own blanket to stay comfortable.


Enter to Win a Travel Pack from Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus!

One lucky winner will receive a travel pack valued at $150, including a travel tote, a Tervis Tumbler, Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus and a $50 Target gift card.

Giveaway ends at midnight on Friday, March 20, 2015. Open to US and Canada.

Complete the form below to enter. Good luck!

Wednesday 3/11, Low Entry Giveaways! #win #giveaway

Trees: A Compare and Contrast Book - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

’Esther: Royal Beauty’ - Book - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

’The Ghost of Donley Farm’ - Children’s Book - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

DKfindout! Branded Tote Bag - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

Microbiome Plus+ Heart Probiotic - U.S. - Daddy Waddy Weeviews *RC

Henry Hodges Needs A Friend - Children’s Book - U.S. - Cotton Ridge Homeschool *RC

"How To Behave At a Tea Party" - children's book - by Madelyn Rosenberg - U.S. - Good Reads With Ronna *RC


Giveaways With Over 180 Entries, but under 500:
$75 GC to M.A.D. Grrl Clothing - U.S. - the little style file *RC

Dial Miracle Oil Body Wash free coupon (2 winners) - U.S. - Girls in White Dresses *RC

Digital copy of "Endless" by Amanda Gray and Boneseeker by Brynn Chapman (INT) (2 winners) - Worldwide - Susan Heim on Writing *RC

Outfit from Cutie Bees - U.S. - OMG Goodies *RC

Bag of Hemp Hearts - CAN/U.S. - Kaella On The Run *RC

Tuesday 3/10, Low Entry Giveaways! #win #giveaway

Pair of Freshly Picked Moccasins in color and size of choice {$60 value} - U.S. - Sweep Tight *GT

Bob’s Red Mill Everyday Gluten-Free Cookbook - U.S. - Cindy's Recipes and Writings *RC

Sampler Pack of Reed’s Ginger Brews - U.S. - For the Love of Food *RC

Paperback copy of "Manwhore" (Manwhore #1) by Katy Evans - book - All 50 U.S. States/CAN - Books I Think You Should Read *GL

Sampler Pack of Reed’s Ginger Brews - U.S. - For the Love of Food *RC

Slow Cooker Recipes For Beginners eBook - U.S. - Networking Witches *RC

Giveaways With Over 180 Entries, but under 500:

Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast Combo Pack - U.S. - Enza's Bargains *RC

Makeup Package - All 50 U.S. States - Jami's Words *RC

$50 Style & Apply Vinyl Wall Decals - Gift Card - U.S. - Mommy on the Money *RC

Triangle Ring from Fresh Tangerine - U.S. - Wild One Forever *RC

Salvation Army American Doughnut Girl 18" Doll Outfit - U.S. - Ahh-Mazing Reviews *GL

Monday 3/9, Low Entry Giveaways! #win #giveaway

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 3 (3 winners) - U.S. - Teddy Out-Ready *RC

Nut Butters: 30 Nut Butters Recipes and Creative Ways to Use Them - cookbook (3 winners) - U.S. - The Kitchen Paper *RC

Giveaways With Over 180 Entries, but under 500:

Peppa Pig: Muddy Puddles DVD and the Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventure of Little Nutbrown Hare– Someone Special DVD (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Nicole's Nickels *GT

Remember the Lilies (Christian historical fiction) - All 50 U.S. States - Chat with Vera *RC

Free coupon for the new Dial Miracle oil bodywash - U.S. - Lori's blog reviews *RC

3-pack of LooHoo Wool Dryer Balls - U.S. - The Simple Moms *RC

VeggieTales: Noah's Ark DVD - U.S. - Tidbits of Experience *GT

Baby Banz Sunglasses - U.S. - OMG Goodies *RC

Two Easter Boutique Bows - U.S. - Simple Design Bows *RC

Sunday 3/8, Low Entry Giveaways! #win #giveaway

Rain Africa Hand/Body Lotion (@4pm CST) - U.S. - A World of Reviews, Giveaways and More *GT

Kitchen Hero Silicone Gloves (@4pm CST) - U.S. - A World of Reviews, Giveaways and More *GT

Penguins of Madagascar Blu-ray (@8pm CST) - U.S. - My Springfield Mommy

Russell Madness Blu-ray (@8pm CST) - U.S. - My Springfield Mommy

Ultimate Epicords Survival Bracelet (@10pm CST) - U.S. - Family = Love *GT

Bubble Guppies Fin-Tastic Collection DVD - U.S. - Gaynycdad

PAW Patrol: Marshall and Chase On the Case DVD - U.S. - Gaynycdad

LeSportsac Shoulder Bag - U.S. - Gaynycdad

Kinetic Sand, 1lb Metallic Gold, from Spin Master Toys - U.S. - Gaynycdad

Layette Knit Gown - All 50 U.S. States/CAN - bellebebeblog

Jackpot jewelry Candle - U.S. - The Philosopher's Wife *RC

Knitting Prize Pack from Eye Love Knots - U.S. - The Philosopher's Wife *RC


Giveaways With Over 180 Entries, but under 500:

Please and Thank You Book - The Berenstain Bears - board book (@10:59pm CST) - US/CAN - My Simple Walk *GT

Set of Quirkie Kids Best Friend tees - U.S. - hello, mamas *RC

Jewelry in Candles Wax Tart (Winner's Choice of Scent & Jewelry) - All 50 U.S. States - Dividing by Zero *GL

Fruit Basket with Banana Holder - Guide2FreeSamples *GL

Floral Clutch by Urban Peach - U.S. - RD's Obsessions *RC

"The Confident Mom," - book, by Joyce Meyer (3 winners) - All 50 U.S. States - Long Wait For Isabella *RC