Saturday, April 22, 2017

The Leaky Story - Children's Book Review and Giveaway! (U.S.) Ends 5/7



THE LEAKY STORY is an action-packed adventure into the wonderful world of books, the power of the imagination, and the importance of family.

A book sits abandoned on a living room shelf. While the Blossburn family happily watches TV and plays video games, the book aches to be read. Slowly it starts to swell, and then it leaks. At first it’s only a small trickle, but when pirates sail out of the book, the family must band together to reclaim their living room! Ages 4-7 years EK Books/imprint of Exisle Publishing.

About the Author:
Devon Sillett is a former radio producer, turned writer and reviewer. Born in the US, Devon now lives in Australia. She is currently completing her PhD on children’s picture books at the University of Canberra, where she also teaches in the writing department. In 2013, Devon was awarded the Australian Postgraduate Award for her research into YA speculative fiction. In her spare time she can be found building Lego superheroes and playing tiny plastic musical instruments with her young sons Aaron and Jay, or reading next to her husband Matthew.

About the Illustrator:
Anil Tortop was born and raised in Turkey, moving to Australia in early 2011. In addition to illustrating books, Anil works as an animator and character/concept designer. She lives with her husband in Brisbane.

My Review:
"The Leaky Story" is a cute book about adventure! The Leaky Story book can't contain itself any longer. It starts with a leak and floods the living room with water, sea creatures and pirates! It made my children and I want to read another new book to see what was inside! We love reading books, but we especially love new adventures too! I see a pirate party in our future, maybe for my almost five year old daughter!

"The Leaky Story" is available for purchase at your local book retailers or online at amazon.com.

Enter below using the Giveaway Tools form for a chance to Win your own copy of "The Leaky Story" - children's book. Giveaway is open to residents who live in the main 48 continental United States only, 18 year of age or older. No P.O. Boxes, sorry. Giveaway ends on 5/7/17/



Disclosure: I received one copy of "The Leaky Story" children's book in exchange for my review post from Exisle Publishing. No other compensation was exchanged or received.

Is Genesis History? DVD Review and Giveaway! (U.S.) Ends 4/30 #IGHL3



About the film:
IS GENESIS HISTORY? features over a dozen scientists and scholars explaining how the world intersects with Genesis. From rock layers to fossils to lions to stars, this fascinating film will change the way you see the world. The film shines new light on our origins, providing a positive case for creation in six normal days, a real Adam and Eve, a global flood, and a tower of Babel. Dr. Del Tackett, creator of “The Truth Project,” serves as your guide—hiking through canyons, climbing up mountains, and diving below the sea—in an exploration of two competing views … one compelling truth.

Film genre: documentary
Run time: 118 minutes (film: 101 min,  Q&A/ credits: 17 min)
Recommended age: 12+ (due to complexity of content, it may be more difficult for younger children to understand).
  • Themes
  • Creation and science
  • Origins
  • Age of the Earth
  • …all based on the book of Genesis




My Review:
Is the Grand Canyon proof that the earth had a great flood thousands of years ago? Mary, Jesus's mother's genealogy goes all the way back to Adam, then the earth can't be very old. In Arizona, 70 miles away from the Grand Canyon, the rock formations contain the same rock layers. There's also a lack of erosion between the layers of the rock formations to mean that the earth isn't as old as we think it is.

What was the history of the world according to Genesis?

The bible records historical events, but doesn't explain how they happened. The evidence is inside the rocks. There's growing evidence of many things that point to Genesis being actual history of the Earth.

There's tissues and cells inside the dinosaur bones that are making scientists think that the bones are no more than 4,000 or 5,000 years old.

The history of Genesis is important to your Christianity.

Genesis is what happened. Science is how it happened!

The above statements are those from the film. I really enjoyed watching it. As it helped me to understand the bible and science better. I am going to take some time and re-read Genesis again!

Go to http://isgenesishistory.com to access:
  • Educational resources
  • Videos and photos
  • Downloads
  • Film guide (available after you join the team)
  • Video Devotional Bible Study
  • YouVersion companion study available online or via YouVersion (The Bible) app.

Enter below for a chance to Win your own DVD copy of "Is Genesis History?" Giveaway is open to residents who live in all 50 U.S. States, 18 year of age or older. No P.O. Boxes, sorry. Giveaway ends 4/30/17.


Disclosure: I watched "Is Genesis History?" though a private link online in exchange for my review and giveaway post. No other compensation was exchanged or received.

Peanuts by Schulz: Go Team Go! DVD Review & Giveaway! (3 Winners) (U.S.) Ends 5/7/17

Disclosure: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with free copies of the DVD I am giving away in this giveaway post. No other compensation was exchanged or received.


A BRAND-NEW COLLECTION FEATURING 
SPORTS-THEMED TALES
FROM THE NEWLY-LAUNCHED CABLE TV SERIES

AVAILABLE ON DVD APRIL 25, 2017

FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT


Two-Disc DVD Includes 19 Episodes
for Over Two Hours of Peanuts Cartoon Fun!

This spring, Peanuts fans can get set for exciting, animated sports action with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s (WBHE) DVD release of Peanuts by Schulz: Go Team Go! This all-new collection features sports-themed cartoons from the newly launched Peanuts cable television series. Titled Peanuts by Schulz: Go Team Go!, this release includes 19 shorts, which are based on the legendary print comic strip created by Charles Schulz.

Revisit some of Schulz’s most captivating comic strips from the 50 year history of Peanuts with this brand- new animated cable television series, based on some of the most endearing Peanuts themes. These delightful new cartoons are based directly on original Peanuts print comics, which are brought to life via beautifully animated vignettes that recreate the look and feel of Schulz’s iconic strip. Peanuts by Schulz: Go Team Go! features over two hours of sports-themed tales. From baseball and football to tennis and ice skating, the Peanuts gang learns the values of winning, losing, friendship and good sportsmanship in this entertaining release. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang for some good, old-fashioned fun and games. Go Team Go!

“Over the years, Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts characters have been brought to life in so many different forms.  These cartoons are inspired by the original Peanuts newspaper comic strips and give us an opportunity to enjoy these special characters in their most authentic form,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Vice President Family & Animation Marketing. She added, “Peanuts by Schulz: Go Team Go! is a title that no Peanuts fan will want to miss. We’re delighted to offer another release of this charming series to fans.”

My Review:
My children and I enjoy watching the Peanuts animated shows. These ones kept making me laugh. Watching Snoopy and Woodstock stealing the "Z" to sleep was funny! And Woodstock kept flying upside down! The cartoons are cute. Done similar to the old Peanuts animated cartoon shows, but a little different. I still liked them though! Some of they were adorable, some were funny, but they are all good to watch, especially on a rainy Saturday morning.

Purchase your copy starting Tuesday, April 25th at your local retailers like Walmart, Target, and online at amazon.com.

Win It!

Enter below using the Giveaway Tools Form for a chance to Win your own copy of "Peanuts by Schulz: Go Team Go!" on DVD! (3 Winners!) Giveaway is open to residents who live in the main 48 continental United States only, 18 years of age or older. No P.O. Boxes, sorry. Giveaway ends 5/7/17.

Saturday 4/22, Low Entry Giveaways!

"Alexander Hamilton's Guide to Life" by Jeff Wilser (@12pm EST) - U.S. - See You in the Garden

$50 gift cards to Keepy Print Store (6 Winners) - US/CAN - Mrs. Doing My Best *RC

Choose a popular bookworm baby onesie or a $25 credit towards any purchase in the Laurel and Octavia Etsy shop - U.S. - Here Wee Read *GL

The Original Sunscreen - Sunscreen that clips onto tables, strollers and more (3 Winners) - U.S. - The Simple Moms *RC


Over 250 Entries:
Lemur Bag - U.S. - Monkeys and Mountains *RC

Houdini DVD - U.S. - News From Nowhere in Particular *GL

$25 Amazon Gift Card and a Free Copy of ’Defiance-A World War II Story’ - U.S. - Rockin' Book Reviews *RC

COMPOST STEW: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth - children's book - U.S. - Compost Stew *FB *RC

Disney 'Into The Woods" 2 Disc Deluxe Edition Soundtrack CD - U.S. - News From Nowhere in Particular *GL

Friday, April 21, 2017

April Swago is here! 700 SB Bonus


Swagbucks has one more bit of April fun - it's the return of Swago! It's just like bingo, but in this case you're filling out squares as you earn points on their site for doing things you already do online.

The best part is that the points you get can be used to get free gift cards to places like Amazon, or PayPal cash!

Fill up your board and then submit your pattern to get even more points - if you can fill in the whole board, you get a 700 SB ($7) bonus!

Click here to sign up and get started! If you sign up through my link and earn 300 SB before May 1st, you'll get a bonus 300 SB!

Get $28 to try Hulu THIS WEEKEND ONLY!


If you've been thinking about trying Hulu, this weekend is the time to do it. Thanks to an offer through Swagbucks, you get $28 (paid in the form of points called SB) for trying Hulu for a month. That will cost you $7.99, so you're making $20 on the deal!

Hulu has tons of current and classic programming, movies, brilliant original series, and more. Here's how you do it:

1. Click this link.
2. Create your Swagbucks account (takes 30 seconds)
3. Click "Continue" and sign up for Hulu
4. Enjoy Hulu! You should have your points within 30 minutes.

Haven't tried Swagbucks yet? They're a site where you earn points (called SB) for doing things like online shopping, watching videos, taking surveys, and discovering deals and services you might like to try (like Hulu!). You then take those points and turn them into free gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, Target, or PayPal cash.

This is a great time to join because when you sign up for Swagbucks through the link above and get your 2800 SB from the Hulu offer, you'll get a bonus 300 SB at the beginning of May. So that's $28 (2800 SB) for trying Hulu plus your $3 (300 SB) bonus, which gets you 3100 SB, which means you make a profit of $23 total just for watching TV!

A Dog's Purpose - Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Combo Pack, Giveaway! (U.S.) Ends 5/2

Welcome to the What U Talking Bout Willis's

A Dog's Purpose Giveaway


One winner will receive a Blu-ray copy of A Dog's Purpose.

This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and older.

4/21-5/2 11:59pm est


A DOG’S PURPOSE
“AN ADORABLE AND HEARTWARMING FILM” – JACLYN ROTH, LIFE & STYLE


AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD APRIL 18, 2017

BLU-RAY, DVD AND ON DEMAND MAY 2, 2017 FROM AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT



Universal City, California, March 2, 2017 An uplifting and inspirational look at life through the eyes of man's best friend warms hearts this spring when A Dog’s Purpose arrives on Digital HD on April 18, 2017 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on May 2, 2017, from Amblin Entertainment and Universal PicturesHome Entertainment. An empathetic and relatable drama, this sentimental film takes viewers on a powerful journey to experience the relationship between dogs and their owner – to love, protect, comfort and always find a way back home. A Dog’s Purpose on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD includes deleted scenes, outtakes, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, and more!

Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad – Frozen, Angry Birds) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. A narrative with “genuine heart, humor and a real message of love”(Michael Heaton, The Plain Dealer), the family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson(Tomorrowland, The Longest Ride), KJ Apa (“Riverdale”), John Ortiz (Silver Linings Playbook, American Gangster),Juliet Rylance (Sinister, “The Knick”), Luke Kirby (“The Astronaut Wives Club”), Peggy Lipton (When in Rome, TwinPeaks), Pooch Hall (“The Game,” “Ray Donovan”) and Dennis Quaid (Far From Heaven, The Rookie).


BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY TM AND DVD
  • Deleted Scenes

  • Outtakes

  • Lights, Camera, Woof! - A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.

  • A Writer’s Purpose - Learn the story behind W. Bruce Cameron’s beloved best-selling novel.

The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™. Blu-ray unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound. DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away. Digital HD with UltraViolet lets you watch movies anywhere, on any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray™ players, game consoles and more.

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Disclosure:
We reserve the right to make revisions, to cancel, or suspend this contest for any reason. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. What U Talking Bout Willis? (and any other blog participating) is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not.

Friday 4/21, Low Entry Giveaways!

Karen Neuburger LIVE LOVE LOUNGE tunic - U.S. - More Time to Travel

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Steak 'N Shake Bonus Days


If you love Steak 'N Shake, you can get a 15% cashback when you purchase Steak 'N Shake gift cards from MyGiftCardsPlus, which is a site that gives you cash back when you buy gift cards to your favorite retailers.

The cash back is paid in the form of SB points on Swagbucks, which you can turn into free gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, or PayPal. You can take advantage of this deal by clicking here, and if you don't already have a Swagbucks account, you can create one there so you get your SB points for your purchase!

This is a limited time offer that's good through this April 30th or until supplies run out, whichever happens first!

Thursday 4/20, Low Entry Giveaways!

World Vision T-Shirt and Water Bottle (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Lille Punkin *GT

$50 GC to PinkBlush Maternity - U.S. - Honey & Betts

The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom's Guide to Style, Sanity, and Big Success After Baby - book (10 Winners) - U.S. - Glamamom


Over 250 Entries:
Belli Skincare Stretchmark Cream & Lip Moisturizer - All 50 U.S. States - Thirty Something Super Mom *GL

Dallas Shaw’s new book, "The Way She Wears It" - U.S. - York Avenue *RC

Smart Planet Pure Salad Container - U.S. - Chatting Over Coffee *GL

BEYOU23 T-shirt & LED Watch - U.S. - The Socialite's Closet *RC

“SING” the movie Blu-ray/DVD/Digital combo pack (10 Winners) - U.S. - One Not So Bored Mom *RC

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Giveaway Winners!

Winner of the "Sweet Child Born in Texas" - Children's Book is: Alexandra O.!

Winner of The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover DVD is: Shelley Joy P!

Winner of the "Daddy's Girl" - Children's Book is: JIll R.!

Winner of the "Jump, Little Wood Ducks" Children's Book is: Aaron R.!


Being a Mom and Wife is HARD!

I am the kind of mom that makes sure my kids backpacks are packed for the next day. I also pull their light weight jackets out of their backpacks and either hang them on their chairs or lay them on their backpacks to wear to school in the mornings.

Well, I went ONE day without doing this! It was awful!

First, my seven year old couldn't find her jacket, because it was in her backpack and I didn't take it out for her. Then she YELLED and screamed at me for not taking it out of her backpack for her. But yet, I took her brother's jacket out for him! Which I didn't. My son hung his on his chair, then we went out last night and he wore his because it was raining and he doesn't have a rain jacket. So when we got home I put his jacket on his chair to dry because it was a little wet.

So when I was making sure that lunches and stuff were packed, before we left the house at 5:30p.m., I had them already done. So I didn't take her jacket out of her backpack, which is when I would have done it. So yes, I forgot.

But, back to her yelling at me! She then says that I only do things for her brother and not for her and that I make her do more than I make him do. Which isn't true. They do the same things, only Matthew hangs his jacket normally on his chair or puts it on the table. Very rarely is it in his backpack because he wears it out of the school when I pick him up.

So then, my husband chimes in, while my seven year old is still putting her jacket on. He says "She's right ya know!" And of course I told him that she isn't right, and that I've been making all three of our children do the same things. I make them pack their backpacks with their homework inside. I make them put their shoes away, pick up their dirty clothes, pick up their dirty dishes and trash and put it where it belongs. I also make them clean their rooms, which my seven year old and four year old girls RARELY do. But my nine year old son keeps his room picked up and clean. And if his room isn't clean, he will clean it up when I ask him to.

If I ask my son to do his homework, he sits down and does it. He doesn't not do it. Before we left to go somewhere, my seven year old daughter was supposed to read a small thing that her teacher calls a "reader." It takes five to ten minutes to read. She was supposed to do it BEFORE we left our house. She didn't! So she had to do it before bed last night, which by then, it was almost eight o'clock.

She isn't as responsible as my husband thinks she is. Of course she has my husband wrapped around her little finger! But of course, our nine year old son and four year old daughter do nothing around the house. Everything they do isn't good enough for him. They are always causing trouble. If our girls fight, to him, it's must be the four year old's fault. But yet, I have watched them play together. If my seven year old doesn't get her way, then she hauls off and HITS her four year old sister! How is this ok? But because the four year old is crying and saying that her sister hit her, and has a bright red spot on her skin where it happened, she is at fault! Then when I ask my four year old what happened, my seven year old will come running downstairs screaming that it was an accident! Yeah, right!

Life is HARD! Being a mom to one or ten children, is HARD! Then trying to be a wife to a husband who uses any excuse or reason to take a jab at you in front of your children, is HARDER.

Wednesday 4/19, Low Entry Giveaways!

Three month subscription to the Little Passports (@8pm CST) - U.S. - Gypsy Road *GT

10 Sheets of a variety of Cartoon Character Stickers (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Mixed Reviews Blogs *GT

"Once a Moretti Wife," by Michelle Smart - book - U.S. - Stay at Home Mom *GL

Floogals Destination Planet Earth DVD - U.S. - In Our Spare Time *RC

’Womb’ - Print copy & "Jesus, Angels, and Very Special Saints" - Print copy - U.S. - Rockin' Book Reviews *RC

How the Queen Found the Perfect Cup of Tea - children's book *RC


Over 250 Entries:
Aeromx Toy Company - Toy - U.S. - Dealz Among Uz *RC

$100 credit at Little Adventures - U.S. - Healthy Happy Thrifty Family *RC

Garjects from Dreamfarm (garlic press thingy) (6 Winners) - U.S. - Culinary Adventures with Cam *RC

Prize pack from pureLYFT Clean Caffeine - U.S. - Body Rebooted *RC

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Monday, April 17, 2017

Get 3900 SB when you spend $20 on your first meal from Munchery


For people in select cities, you can earn almost $40 in gift cards for trying a new food delivery service called Munchery. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer: 

1. Click here to sign up for Swagbucks if you're not already a member; 

2. Get the 3900 SB (equal to $39 in gift cards) when you spend $20 to try yourr favorite chef-prepared meals delivered to your doorstep from Munchery.* An additional $3.95 delivery charge + an $8.95/month membership fee after 30 Day Free Trial make this deal a fantastic offer. You spend a total of $33 and $39 in gift cards, meaning that you're getting paid $6 to try a new solution for dinner. 

Swagbucks allows you to earn SB points for trying all sorts of new services and products as well as shopping online, watching videos, answering surveys, and even just searching the web. Then you redeem those points for gift cards from places like Amazon, Starbucks, Target, Walmart, PayPal Cash, and more! 

*Offer not available in all areas - New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego, Washington, DC regional areas only. Swagbucks member must join Munchery membership and spend $20 on the first order, excluding delivery, to earn 3,900 SB. SB will appear as pending for 35 days. Offer may only be redeemed (1) one time per user. Offer is only valid for new customers. Offer not valid in combination with any other promotional codes, coupons, offers, or discounts. Offer not valid on Plaid Box subscriptions. If you cancel your first order prior to shipment or return product for a refund, SB will not be awarded and any SB previously awarded may be revoked. If you cancel your Munchery membership prior to 35 days, SB will not be awarded and any SB previously awarded may be revoked. This offer is presented to you by Swagbucks on behalf of a third-party merchant or sponsor ("Merchant"). Swagbucks does not endorse (and therefore is not responsible to you for) the Merchant's views, policies, products or services. Have questions? Please contact the Swagbucks Help Center.

Monday 4/17, Low Entry Giveaways!

Two Vera Bradley coloring books (Vera Bradley Floral Patterns Coloring Book and Vera Bradley Paisley Patterns Coloring Book) (@10am EST) - U.S. - Queen of Style

Autographed Eric Litwin - Children's Book - U.S. - PreKinders

Gorgeous Lip Goodies - Main 48 U.S. States - Finch N Wren *GT

Mamaway Baby Sling Baby Carrier - U.S. - Michigan Savings and More *GT

Print or e-copy of "The Blue Hour" - book - U.S. - Rockin' Book Reviews *RC

Fossil On! Science Kit - U.S. - An Apel a Day *RC


Over 250 Entries:
Hard Candy Color Correct Makeup - U.S. - The Socialite's Closet *RC

Package of 2 | Silicone Mason Jar Sleeve + Sippy Lid - Fits 12oz Jelly Jars - U.S. - For the Love To *RC

Digital download of HBO's "The Young Pope" (2 winners) - Worldwide - Yes/No Films *GL