Tasty Holiday Treats Inspired by Classic Christmas Movies & Blu-ray #Giveaway

My family loves to watch Christmas movies, and once we pass Thanksgiving every year, we tend to watch them quite often. My favorite Christmas movie of all time is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer while my husband's is Santa Claus is Coming to Town. I honestly think my kids love them all equally and as I type this they are enjoying Frosty the Snowman. For any family that loves classic holiday flicks, The Original Christmas Classics set on Blu-ray is an absolute must have. In this two disc set, you get Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns and Santa Claus is Coming to Town.

The only thing better than cuddling up on the couch and watching these classics with your family is enjoying delicious treats inspired by these very movies at the same time. Holiday baking is another great way for families to spend quality time together and kids will love helping out in the kitchen with these simple recipes that will remind them of the movies they love so much.

The Kringle Elves Candy Crispies are a festive twist on traditional rice cereal treats and my favorite of these recipes because I don't have to turn on the oven. Plus, who doesn't love those crunchy, marshmallowy treats? You can really customize these too and let the kids decide which types of candy they want to add and then help mix it all together. When its all cooled off, sit down and enjoy your sweets with the movies. This could make for a fun new family tradition.

Download recipe cards for all five of The Original Christmas Classics inspired treats:

• Egg Nog Panna Cotta with Citrus Cranberries & White Chocolate "Snow"
• Frosty the Snowmelt
• Kringle Elves Candy Crispies
• Kris Kringle Pie
• Santa Claus Stocking Cookies

Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive The Original Christmas Classics Blu-ray box set (two discs). This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on December 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM EST. Please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Please note that the opinions and views expressed in this post are my own .  I received free product.

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Happy Holidays From Warner Bros. & Flash Blu-ray #Giveaway! #WBsocial

So it is one week till Christmas and if you are like me, you are scrambling for last minute gift ideas. It never fails, I'm always running around the week before Christmas. And what makes great last minute gifts? Movies! Warner Bros. wants to help you find the perfect gifts while having a little holiday fun.

The WB Happy Holidays Blog App, shown below, features both classic and new movies available on Blu-ray that are sure to make someone happy this holiday. In this app you will also find:

Holiday Movie Challenge! Are you a true cinephile? Then take the WB Holiday Movie Challenge! Keep your movie skills sharp with this awesome quiz! Ready. Set. Go!

Decode-A-Scene Game! Time is running out! Can you figure out what movie scene is slowly being decoded in front of your eyes? The sooner you figure it out the more points you earn!

Holiday Survival Guide! Throw an epic holiday party this season! We have some awesome tips to make you look like a total holiday master!

Flash Giveaway!
One (1) winner will receive a copy of either Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection, Classic Christmas Favorites or Dr. Seuss’s Deluxe Holiday Collection on Blu-ray. (Prize will be chosen randomly from the above Blu-ray titles. Winner cannot choose.) This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on December 19, 2012 at 12:00 AM EST. Please use the Rafflecopter form below.

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Exergen TemporalScanner Review & Giveaway

Kids get sick. A lot. Taking an accurate temperature on little ones is not an easy task. When my first son was born nearly eight years ago, I chose not to get a temporal artery thermometer and boy was that a huge mistake. Huge. Because with an infant in order to get an accurate temperature I had to use a rectal thermometer. I did that twice before vowing to never do that again.  And when I say never, I mean it. So for two years I went with those forehead strips or underarm thermometers. Until our twins were born. With three kids under two, I made an investment in the Exergen TemporalScanner and it was the best decision I could have made.

The TemporalScanner Thermometer is a totally non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology providing maximum ease of use with quick, consistently accurate measurements. Advanced, patented technology measures temperatures with a gentle stroke across the forehead. The TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers and temperature sensors inserted in the heart during course of patient treatment and accepted for use in major hospitals, making it the ideal thermometer for use with newborns, infants, children or adults.

For me, the Exergen TemporalScanner thermometer has felt like a life saver. Gone are the days of struggling with a wiggly infant to get their temperature or disturbing cranky sick kids. In under a minute, I can quickly grab an accurate temperature reading while barely disrupting whatever they are doing. And my favorite part? Being able to take a temperature when they are sleeping. I have done this countless times, especially during the infant years.

Also great for toddlers who are constantly on the go!

The Exergen TemporalScanner is really easy to use. Just gently stroke it across the forehead, crossing the temporal artery and it will beep to let you know when it is done. In just a few seconds you will have an accurate temperature reading. I don't know how I survived without this with my first son but I was so glad to have it with the rest of them. I definitely think this a must have for not only moms of newborns, but for any household with kids.

Buy
The Exergen TemporalScanner is available to purchase at Target, Walmart, Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Drugstore.com and more.  

Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive an Exergen TemporalScanner thermometer. Giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on December 27 at 12:00 AM EST. Please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!


Please note that the opinions and views expressed in this review are my own and based on my personal experience with the product and/or company. You may encounter a different experience with this than I did. I received free product to review.

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