*Ben and I were able to see a preview of this movie for free in exchange for our honest review. As always, the opinions are mine. The giveaway is all mine and not affiliated with any other entity. Video-game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and best friend Vanellope (voice of Sarah Silverman) leave the comforts of Litwak’s arcade in an attempt to save her game. Their quest takes them to the vast world of the internet, a world Vanellope wholeheartedly embraces—so much so that Ralph worries he may lose the only friend he’s ever had. I love how Pixar and Disney consistently offer movies that grow with us. Ralph Breaks the Internet is one that we enjoyed for different reasons because Ben and I are at different stages in life, and I can see it being a movie we can continue to enjoy throughout our...
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Damon First: Let’s start this off with I am a big fan of the comics and the infinity stones. I bought the Infinity Gauntlet Series when it first came out, I bought the Infinity Wars Series, and the Infinity Crusades when they came out and I wanted to see this . . . but I have to wait a whole year for this to end. Now to the movie. It was awesome, grandiose, dark, game-changing, and even fun every so often. You will love the interaction of characters in this movie. They are what I have waited for. No spoilers but here are few pairings I want you to think about. Tony Stark (Billionaire, Playboy, Philanthropist) and Doctor Strange (Alpha Male Surgeon, Sorcerer Supreme) are fantastic and should not be left alone together. Thor (“I don’t get that reference.”) and Star Lord (nothing but references) should have had more time...
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As we waited in line for the movie, my son talked about how this was going to be the best movie ever. He could not wait to see his favorite character, the Cheshire Cat, and has been reading the books at school. We got to preview this movie in exchange for our honest review. If you are familiar with Alice in Wonderland, or like Tim Burton movies, this is a great addition to the story. I like Alice and I was not disappointed. Alice had so much more “muchness” and action this time that you loved her from the start of the movie all the way until the end of the credits. The movie was made for the 3D effects and everything you watched had the depth and feel you would expect from Tim Burton’s Wonderland. The addition of Time to this movie reminded us of a Doctor Who episode...
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My family is a bit on the nerdy side. My husband loves all things Star Wars and collects Boba Fett everything. My son had Star Wars toys before he was born, and his first real word was “Palpatine”. When we took him to Disneyland for the first time, he was in love with Darth Maul and tried to hug him. (He was 2, and Darth Maul was having a hard time keeping a straight face.) So when I got the opportunity to preview and review Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I was overjoyed. Never mind that I have been sick since Thanksgiving, I was there! The new Star Wars movie was awesome! I am trying really hard not to give away anything because my husband and son have not yet seen it. I am super excited to go with them to the theater and enjoy their joy! The movie was...
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Disclosure: We received two tickets to the Disney/Marvel Premier of Ant-Man in exchange for our honest review. As always, opinions expressed on this blog are my own, or that of my husband and kid. My wife brought me because I am a huge nerd that has read comics for a long time. I know what is going on and I get a lot of the references that she may miss. My wife is a good female presence and a bit of a nerd herself. Now we have a 10-year-old that has alternated attending with me or my wife to some of the movies and helped to review them. He is autistic, gifted, ADHD, and all sorts of a nerd himself. He tells us where the scary parts are and what parts are funny to a 10-year-old boy, which are weird spots. We love being able to attend and review movies...
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Disclosure: I was given the opportunity to review this movie in exchange for two tickets to the premier showing of Avengers: Age of Ultron. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising. Regardless of the compensation I always offer my opinion on this blog and will only recommend products and services that I actually use. Thanks – Natalie Wahl – Author of Newswahl I have not blogged in a while because perfectionism has struck and made it so everything I start to write ends up sounding silly, but this is an easy article! If you have not seen the preview, it is a great movie, and you can check it out here! I took my 10-year-old son to this movie. He and his father both wanted to go, but in the end he won, because Dad...
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Disclosure: I was given the opportunity to preview the new Disney Cinderella for free in return for my honest opinion and review. Newswahl is an affiliate for one or more of the products, links, and banners on the site. Which means that we may receive compensation when you click on the links. All opinions are 100% my own. I am disclosing in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in advertising. You can trust that I blog with integrity and only recommend products that I would use. Disney Cinderella This movie follows the classic tale of Cinderella, and adds much more richness and detail to the character and life of a little girl named Ella who later becomes Cinderella. As the story goes, she endures much tragedy and hardship in her life, and is later rewarded for her character and...
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Products and activities mentioned on News Wahl posts have been received for evaluation purposes for free and/or we received compensation. News Wahl is and affiliate for one or more of the products, links, & banners on the site. Which means we may receive compensation when you click on the links. All opinions are 100% our own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC 16 CFR, 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I only recommend products I love and use! Thanks – Natalie It is monsoon season in Las Vegas. I love the rain. It is beautiful, and smells great. My son hates the thunder and lightning, but I could live in a place where it rains every day, except for the fact that barometric pressure changes cause mega migraines in my brain. They are the awful, don’t talk to me, touch me, or...
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Nature’s Sleep is having a promotion! Use the code BEARS50 to get 50% off the entire site as well as free shipping. I am saving up for one of their fabulous mattresses. Hopefully it won’t take too much longer as our mattress is getting old. My son could really use a new mattress too. So, I bring up mattresses cause I think they’re cool and because fatigue is a huge part of my life. Sometimes there are nights and days where I cannot sleep because the pain is overwhelming and/or I am just to wound up. I have tried several types of sleeping medications, and techniques. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. It just so happens that I have all kinds of sleep issues. I have trouble falling asleep. I wake up every morning between 2-4 and have a hard time going back to sleep, and then once I’m asleep...
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Mom Loves 2 Read and NewsWahl are excited to offer an upcoming giveaway for a jewelry candle and a bag of jewelry tarts to two lucky winners. It combines two of my favorite things. Jewelry and candles. Sign-ups for bloggers are going on now. Please go here to sign-up. iPoll is a fun new way to earn money. Please join now. Gaiam TV offers health and wellness content that I love. Please go here to sign-up for your free trial today. Sing up for My Job Chart and teach your kids responsibility and money management. It is fun, and will definitely be the new system we use for my son. My son and husband are dyslexic and love listening to audiobooks. We own hundreds and they are always looking for more. In fact, my son falls to sleep listening to audiobooks every night, and he remembers so much We...
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I am officially certified and licensed as a Health Coach. I will be building my website and offerings within the next couple of weeks, and am super excited to enter a new phase of health and wellness. I have a lot of experience with illness, and am determined to shift my focus, and my life to one of wellness. I may never be perfectly healthy, but I can still be well, and I am passionate about helping others. So much of what I learned was how our diet and lifestyle can affect our health, and that making simple changes can save our lives in a very literal sense. I love writing, and I love public speaking. I want to share what I know everywhere. Secondly, I have decided that I need to take my passion for blogging to the next level. I will continue to offer giveaways and fun things...
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We love Disney and they are coming out with several great movies this summer! Delivery Man is about a guy who discovers that he has several (okay hundreds) of children due to a mix-up at a sperm bank. What follows is a hilarious and heartwarming adventure as he tries to figure out what it means to be family, and the purpose that brings to life.
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Hosted by NYSavingSpecials and Your Fashion Resource Co-Host: Books R Us, Barbara’s Beat, All in a Day’s Work, An Ordinary Housewife, Simply Sherryl, Mom ‘N Daughter Savings, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, This Girl’s Life, Phillyfun4kids, High Tea, My sisters had American girl dolls and I have always wanted one. If I had a daughter she would own them all, and we would spend hours sewing clothes and dressing them up. As it is, I have learned to love video games and Lego’s with my son. Come and join us on this great giveaway. We are giving away an American Girl Doll Gift Card of $300 This giveaway will run from: May 1 to May 31 US only Winner will have 48hrs to request prize or a new winner will be chosen. Note: Starting the next giveaway, Twitter links will no longer be on the RC....
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My goal is to blog daily, but I’m still working on that. We’ve had a rough marriage with a pattern of medical and then financial difficulties. I am very hopeful that we are starting to see the light at the end of that tunnel, and am trying to focus on what life will be like when that is different. First we want to adopt. Infants, a sibling group, slightly older children, we really aren’t picky. What we are is broke. 🙂 So we are saving and budgeting and working extra hard to not incur unnecessary expenses. My husband tutors most days of the week, and already has a summer job lined up. I am budgeting, meal planning, and working to create a blog and media business. I love blogging, and writing, so maybe I’ll freelance. There are lots of opportunities out there. If I get a lot better, then I...
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My family loves Disneyland. We would gladly go to Disney World, and the Disney cruises if we had the funds. When I first got sick, it was imperative to me that I take my son and husband to Disneyland and create great family memories. As my sickness has dragged on that wish to create memories has not waned, but our finances have prevented us from returning as regularly as I would love. We were fortunate to be able to take my son on two fabulous vacations to Disneyland, and we have great pictures, memories and family bonds from those visits. To us it truly is the “Happiest Place on Earth”. I would take my family back every year if I could. One day I may even get to take them over my birthday, which is the day after Christmas. I have always wanted to see Disneyland at Christmastime. Their...
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Rather than overwhelm myself with a years worth of goals, I am going to go month by month, and hold myself accountable via the blog. I divide my goals into categories, and usually like to have a written plan in my planner, and set deadlines, as all the wonderful experts suggest. The good news is that I am very driven and tend to achieve my goals. The bad news is that I often try to do too much. Family – Get therapy and other interventions in place for Benjamin. Make family time “fun” therapy times. Establish weekly date nights with my husband. Spiritual – Read the Book of Mormon Pray out loud at least once daily. Physical – Exercise daily – I have joined a Dahn yoga studio and need to go everyday. We also have a Disney dance program for the Wii that will be awesome, and I need...
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Today was my son’s birthday party. We played with Legos. It was the easiest party ever. Legos, cake, and presents. They all had a blast and my son is overjoyed with all his new Lego sets. His Aspergers makes him obsessed with Legos, so today was his favorite day ever. He even got to go to Target and pick out some thanks to gift cards from friends. He was so excited he couldn’t stop jumping up and down this morning and now he is exhausted. I don’t want to fail to mention the tragedy in Connecticut, but it is so sad, that I don’t have words. My husband teaches at an elementary school. The fact that the world is becoming more and more dangerous terrifies me, yet somehow I still have faith that most people are good, there is a life after this, a God who looks after us, and...
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My husband and I went on our honeymoon to San Francisco. We would love to go there again for our 10th anniversary this year. So when I learned about gogobot I was anxious to see what new things a romantic trip for two might have to offer. We may also decide to bring our son so he can have the opportunity to see the areas near where his Dad grew up and where we were first a married couple. San Francisco has amazing museums and gardens that he would adore. Either way, it is a dream trip, and one that we will eventually take. I would definitely stay at the Palace Hotel. It is a gorgeous hotel with amazing gardens, beautiful rooms, and great reviews. According to reviewers, it has a heated pool on the 4th floor, which we would love to use, High Tea at noon every day, and...
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So many lights and so little time! Glittering Lights is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. Pile the entire family in the car and prepare to be amazed. Think light tunnels, giant candy canes and Santa up close and personal. What a great way to get in the holiday spirit! http://www.glitteringlightslasvegas.com/ Save $2 to Glittering Lights Drive Thru Light Show http://www.vegaskidsguide.com/coupon.php?bid=10970&dealid=1057®ionid=79 One of our favorite holiday traditions is driving around and seeing all the outdoor holiday decorations, even though it doesn’t snow here. This is a great place for professional quality lighting, and fun for the family.
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Welcome to the Creating Holiday Memories Giveaway Event! Hosted by Mom Blog Society Special thanks to our lovely co-hosts Mom to Bed by 8, Shannon’s View from Here, Sommerfugl Design, JadeLouise Designs and Health, Beauty, Children & Family! The versatile and functional Fujifilm FinePix S4250 14MP Digital Camera gives a sensational shooting experience. The Fujinon lenses are used popularly in numerous situations including satellites in outer space, TV, film, surveillance and compact cameras. With the highly adept manufacture of Fujifilm, high precision optic and technology are provided for the best 24mm wide angle and 24x optical zoom. The lens elements used in the FinePix S4250 have been treated with multilayer Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating), the same process used for Fujinon broadcasting video lenses and large-format camera lenses acclaimed by professionals. Reducing ghosting and lens flare, the treatment promises clear image quality. The powered 24x zoom features smooth 42-step zoom...
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Kelly Kits encourage art play using a wide variety of creative tools & materials beyond what coloring books can offer. The Original Kelly Kit comes complete with one set of five unique activities that cover the five art disciplines: painting, drawing, sculpting, printmaking, & collage. Each kit contains all of the tools & materials needed for the activities, the user just needs access to a kitchen! To increase functionality for homeschooling parents, each activity includes an instruction card with an enrichment idea to adapt the art activity to a school lesson. Kelly Kits are designed to encourage creativity & teach! These kits look like a lot of fun. I can’t wait to try them. By signing up you can get a free kit. I will warn my readers that this is a subscription service, and you will have to cancel to avoid paying a monthly fee, but I love trying...
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My son loves Phineas and Ferb and it is one of the few cartoons that I will watch with him. I think we’ve been through all the cartoons at least 3 times. It is his favorite when he is sick, and I love the creativity and imagination. He will be super excited to get to see this! “Mom! Phineas and Ferb are going on a LIVE tour!!!” Coming on Orleans Arena Oct. 5 – 7. School‘s out for summer and anything is possible as Phineas and Ferb create their biggest invention yet — Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! Phineas, Ferb, and the whole tri-state area gang embark on a bold escape jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure – right in your hometown! And, before you can wonder, “Hey, where’s Perry?” the beloved pet platypus shifts to his...
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When I started blogging I had no idea what I was getting myself into; I had no expectations of what I would do or even if I would enjoy it. I certainly have come to love it though; more than I thought possible. I had no idea either, but I love it, and I hope that I can make a difference through blogging, even if my health prevents me from doing much more than that. 🙂 (Natalie) The title of my blog: God has a plan for ALL of us!….it really is to remind me. To remind me everyday that there is a wonderful world out there, to remind me that we are all loved by God and that no matter where we are in life ~ we have a purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to...
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Have you played the TV Dinner app on your iPad before? So FUN! You get together with other fans, friends or family and chat while watching your favorite TV shows. Like the show So You Think You Can Dance! Anyone else a fan? I love it! Never miss an episode. It’s more fun watching when you can comment on your favorite dances or boo the judges because they didn’t like it but you did. 😉 There’s other shows too besides SYTYCD…lots of fun to be had! Don’t have an iPad? Not a problem! The TV Dinner app is now available ONLINE! Now we can all get together online or on our iPads and chat, comment and cheer while watching our favorite shows. I can’t wait to try this, and add all my other favorite shows. Yet another reason to spend a fun, relaxing night enjoying an hour or so 🙂...
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Bricks 4 Kidz is a national company that teaches children pre-k to high school through Lego’s and Duplos. They offer summer camps, school programs, birthday parties and more. My husband is working there this summer, and I think I was just hired as a social media consultant, and possible special needs teacher, which would be totally awesome. My son goes to most of the summer camps with his Dad and adores them. He will build all day and then come home and build some more. I love it. He is with friends, creating and exploring and learning and growing. I even got into it and built a Star Wars vehicle all day today. It was a lot of fun. They take all ages and stages, and they are super sweet with the kids. It is a fun day, broken up by snacks, games and other activities between building an assigned...
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