Disney’s PLANES Takes Flight

From above the world of “Cars,” “Disney’s Planes” is an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure about Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane whose high-flying dream gives a spellbound world the inspiration to soar.

Check out the newest video montage, “Disney’s PLANES Takes Flight,” featuring music by the film’s composer, Mark Mancina.

DISNEY’S PLANES (In 3D)

Disney's PLANES

Website: Disney.com/Planes

Find them on Facebook: facebook.com/DisneyPlanes

Follow them on Twitter: twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Genre: Animation/Adventure

Release Date:  August 9, 2013

Voice Cast: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Cedric the Entertainer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, John Cleese, Carlos Alazraqui, Priyanka Chopra, Gabriel Iglesias, Roger Craig Smith, Colin Cowherd, Sinbad, Oliver Kalkofe, Brent Musburger, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer

Director: Klay Hall

Producer: Traci Balthazor-Flynn

From above the world of “Cars” comes “Disney’s Planes,” an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty’s not exactly built for racing—and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar. “Disney’s Planes” takes off in theatres on Aug. 9, 2013.

Are you looking forward to seeing Disney’s Planes this summer?

I certainly am!

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Giveaway: $200 Toys R Us Gift Card

Welcome to the $200 Toys R Us Gift Card Giveaway!

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Sponsored by author Carole P. Roman.

Carole P. Roman recently released volume four in her award winning series, Captain No Beard!

She’s celebrating the new releases by giving away a $200 Toys R Us Gift Card or $200 USD via PayPal and a copy of each book!

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Captain No Beard and the crew of the Flying Dragon welcome a new crew member, when Cabin Girl Cayla joins the ship. Responsible for his little sister, Captain No Beard is not very happy because he finds his newest charge a distraction. When faced with danger, the captain must find a way to escape.

While learning valuable lessons about strangers, the crew realized not to judge somebody because they are young or small. Strength comes in all sizes! Be sure to read “Captain No Beard: Strangers on the High Seas”, Book 4 of the Captain No Beard Series. It is available on Amazon!

“If You Were Me and Lived in…France – A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World” is the second book in Carole P. Roman’s remarkable series about countries all over the globe.

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With each book covering a different nation, Roman opens up a world of wonder while highlighting the fact that underneath it all we are far more alike than we might have imagined. Focusing on what life would be like from a child’s viewpoint, she examines the diversity of the people who make up our planet. It is also available on Amazon!

About Carole P. Roman:

Award winning author Carole P. Roman is happy to add “Strangers on the High Seas- A Captain No Beard Story vol 4″ to her successful series. The first book of the series, “Captain No Beard-An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life” was named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2012, as well as received the Star of Remarkable Merit. It was also named as one of the Best Indie Books of 2013 with the Pinnacle Award.

Roman has two other series, “If You Were Me and Lived in…”, a children’s non fiction book on cultures around the world and an introduction to yoga for kids. She lives on Long Island with her husband and very close to her children and grandchildren.


Enter to win a $200 Toys R Us Gift Card and a copy of Captain No Beard: Strangers on the High Seas and If you were me and lived in… France…

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Ends at 11:59pm EST on May 26th, 2013.

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Review: Angry Birds Star Wars AT-AT Attack Battle Game

Tomorrow, May the Fourth (…be with you…) is international Star Wars Day and in honour of that I received the Angry Birds Star Wars AT-AT Attack Battle game as well as a Foam Flyers Storm Trooper Pig to review and celebrate with my children.

Use the Promo Code SWFANDAY for 20% off any Star Wars toy on HasbroToyShop.com, only on May 4th!1 That means you can pick up some of Hasbro’s great Angry Birds Star Wars games and toys, based on the hit mobile game from Rovio Entertainment!

AT-AT Attack Battle Game

The AT-AT Attack Battle Game set includes 12 figures, 8 AT-AT pieces, 21 blocks, and 1 Lightsaber Launcher. The 12 figures include 4 birds, an R2-D2 Egg, and 7 pigs as follows:
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  1. 20% off offer may only be redeemed through the HasbroToyShop.com website toward the purchase of STAR WARS products currently available on the site. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash. Valid only while supplies last. Not valid on previous orders. Offer may expire without notice due to error, fraud or other unforeseen circumstances. Offer valid in U.S. only. Void where prohibited. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. Offer expires May 4, 2013 at 11:59 PM (ET). 2013 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
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Giveaway: Angry Birds Star Wars AT-AT Attack Battle Game

In honour of international Star Wars Day, Hasbro has offered to give one of my US readers their very own AT-AT Attack Battle Game! Use the Rafflecopter widget below for your entries and be sure to read my AT-AT Attack Battle Game Review to find out how you save save 20% on any Star Wars toy from HasbroToyShop.com.

ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS AT-AT Attack Battle Game

Angry Birds Star Wars AT-AT Attack Battle Game

Stack, launch, and destroy with the AT-AT ATTACK BATTLE GAME, which includes 21 blocks to create the signature AT-AT, a LIGHTSABER LAUNCHER and 12 ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS figures — including two that are exclusive to this set! Players can also unlock ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS in-app content with the included special code.

The AT-AT ATTACK BATTLE GAME is just one of a range of fun ANGRY BIRDS STRIKE BACK BATTLE GAMES, including JABBA’S PALACE and THE EMPEROR’S THRONE, that let you stack up signature STAR WARS structures and vehicles then launch your ANGRY BIRDS and destroy them. For even more fun with your favorite characters, check out the ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS FOAM FLYERS—3.5-inch soft foam versions of the ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS characters—as well as ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS JENGA games, which let you expand the battle and try to wipe out the enemy pigs, just like in the app!

Giveaway is open to US only and will end on May 17th.
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Wordless Wednesday: May 1st in Winnipeg

After raining for the majority of the day yesterday, it turned into snow late into the evening and this is what we woke up to this morning!

If this is what spring flowers look like, I think I’ll pass.

May 1st, 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba

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