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The Help – Coming August 10 (Giveaway)

Posted on August 1, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

Back in the October, I read a book that really left a mark on me. It was called The Help by Kathryn Stockett. When I finished listening to The Help I had to wait to read another book for a while. The messages within the book were beyond powerful. The amazing women depicted in it blew me away and I did not want it to end.

Soon after this, I started to hear that the book was being made into a movie and would be out this coming summer. I will admit, I was excited and nervous. You see, as a teacher, I’m often skeptical about books being turned into movies.

On August 10, 2011, The Help will burst into the movies for all to see. I was lucky enough to see it last Thursday during a screening. I am not allowed to say anything now, but I can share a preview with you:

My suggestion: if you have not read The Help, please do so. Read it with a group of friends, talk about it, and then make a girls night out to see the movie. There is even a free book club kit to use while enjoying the book. It has fun facts about the book, along with some recipes to test out. You can also keep up to date on the movie release with The Help Movie page on Facebook.

Giveaway:

While waiting for the official release date of The Help, the PR agency at Dream Works would like to add a bit of fun for you. One of you has a chance to win the following prize pack which includes:

The Help t-shirt in adult femal sizes S, M, L, or XL
The Help pocket jotter & pen
The Help fan
The Help nail file/mirror

Rules for Giveaway:

MAIN RULE – If you have read The Help, which character are you most excited to see come alive on the big screen? If you have not read the book, why are you hoping to see the movie?

2 Bonus Entries – Follow me, TheAngelForever, on Twitter and let me know you Twitter ID.
1 Bonus Entry – Tweet the following about the giveaway (May be done up to three times a day): Change begins with a whisper – #TheHelpMovie comes out on Aug 10. #Giveaway on @TheAngelForever for a prize pack http://bit.ly/qVf3I5
1 Bonus Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment.
1 Bonus Entry – Follow Help Movie on Twitter and leave your Twitter ID in a comment.
1 Bonus Entry – Leave a comment on any of my non-giveaway posts from the month of July or August. Leave a comment here to let me know which one. This Bonus entry may be done up to three times.
3 Bonus Entries – Add my blog button to your website and/or add me to your blogroll. Be sure to leave a link with the location.

To enter, please follow the rules above within the comment section. Contest starts today August 1, 2011 and ends at 10:59 EST on August 15 , 2011. You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but must leave a valid e-mail address for me to contact you for mailing address once the giveaway is over. I will select the winner using random.org and contact you via e-mail. You will have 48 hours to claim the prize. If there is no response, another winner will be selected. Open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

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Disclosure: PR from DreamWorks sent me media information about The Help and asked me to conduct a giveaway for my readers. As a fan of the book, I wanted to offer this opportunity to all of you. No compensation was given, and all opinions are mine.

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Cars 2 – Coming June 24 (Giveaway)

Posted on June 16, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

It is no secret that we are HUGE Disney fans in our house. I grew up watching Disney movies and went to Disney World all the time. TechyDad and I have continued this tradition. Ten years ago, we had our honeymoon at Walt Disney World and have created two little Disney addicts for the next generation.

It only seems fitting that TechyDad and I share our 10th Anniversary with a special Disney movie release. Yes, the photo above is a clue. On June 24, 2011, Cars 2 will be released in theaters near and far.

Both of my boys are beyond excited to head to the movies to see Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the rest of the Cars gang. There is no doubt that part of our anniversary weekend will include a family screening of this new movie to celebrate. My little guy keeps asking if the movie is out. He has seen the trailer over and over. Here, you can check it out now:

Giveaway:

While we wait to see the movie, the PR agency at Disney would like to add a bit of fun for you. One of you has a chance to win a the following Cars 2 prize pack which includes:

Cars 2 t-shirt in youth sizes S, M, L, or XL
Cars 2 set of three bumper tickets
Cars 2 temporary tattoo sheet (2 per winner)
Cars 2 puzzle

Rules for Giveaway:

MAIN RULE – Let me know which Cars or Disney character in general is your favorite and why?

2 Bonus Entries – Like The Angel Forever on Facebook. If you have already done this – just let me know (be sure to leave two addition comments below).
1 Bonus Entry – Tweet the following about the giveaway (May be done once a day): Ka-chow! Cars 2 is coming out on June 24. Now is your chance to #win a prize pack from @TheAngelForever http://bit.ly/iC889I #giveaway
1 Bonus Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment.
1 Bonus Entry – Become a Facebook Page for Cars 2 fan of Cars 2
1 Bonus Entry – Leave a comment on any of my non-giveaway posts from the month of June. Leave a comment here to let me know which one. This Bonus entry may be done three times per person.
1 Bonus Entry – Add my blog button to your website and/or add me to your blogroll. Be sure to leave a link with the location.

To enter, please follow the rules above within the comment section. Contest starts today June 16, 2011 and ends at 10:59 EST on June 30, 2011. You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but must leave a valid e-mail address for me to contact you for mailing address once the giveaway is over. I will select the winner using random.org and contact you via e-mail. You will have 48 hours to claim the prize. If there is no response, another winner will be selected. Open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Disclosure: This post was written on behalf of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. No compensation was given, just something fun for my readers since I am a big fan of all things Disney.

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Journey To Comfort – Giveaway

Posted on June 2, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

Father’s Day is coming in a few short weeks. I know that the boys and I always have a tough time coming up with something special to get TechyDad. Last year, I was able to get some Dove Men + Care items for JL to try. As I wrote at the time, he was a bit skeptical about using a body wash from past experience. Much to our surprise, TechyDad really liked the way the body wash left his skin feeling and we have been buying it ever since that time.

I was recently contacted by the PR agency from Dove Men + Care to do a giveaway and let people know about a promotion they are running for Father’s Day. I immediately agreed and was sent another fantastic package for TechyDad

About the line:

New Dove Men + Care is from the dermatologist recommended brand Dove, which has a history of cleansing, moisturizing, and care.
The new Dove Men + Care Sensitive Clean Body and Face Wash fights dryness and is formulated specifically for men who prefer mild, unscented body and face wash.
Dove Men + Care Deodorants and Antiperspirants are formulated to provide 48 hour protection and be tough on sweat not skin.

The new “Journey to Comfort” videos feature Stewart Cink and Davis Love III. Here is one of the videos:

Dove Men + Care has also set up a new Twitter account (@DoveMenCare) where you can participate for a chance to win* daily prizes, including memorabilia signed by Cink and Love, in addition to other golf-related gear which will be perfect for Father’s Day and beyond. You can also check out the Tournament to Comfort game to play for a chance to win even more prizes including the opportunity to meet Cink, a session with Cink’s swing coach, a set of custom clubs, and a trip to the 2012 tour of championship.

* No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 & older. Begins 12:00 p.m. ET on 4/6/11 & ends 12:00 p.m. ET on 6/20/11. Void where prohibited. Go to DoveMenCare.com for Official Rules.

Although TechyDad is not a golf fan, he is a fan of Dove Men + Care and will continue to use their products. So far he seems to like the new deodorant. I like them because the smell is not too overpowering like many other deodorants with a scent which made me sneeze when he would use them.

Giveaway:

Thanks to Dove, one lucky reader will win their prize pack similar to the one that we received above.

Rules for Giveaway:

MAIN RULE – Let me know how the man in your life shows that he is comfortable in his own skin.

1 Bonus Entry – Follow DoveMenCare on Twitter
1 Bonus Entry – Tweet the following about the giveaway (May be done once a day): Is the man in your life comfortable in his skin? Chance to #win a @DoveMenCare prize pack from @TheAngelForever http://bit.ly/lupphg #giveaway
2 Bonus Entries – Like The Angel Forever on Facebook. If you have already done this – just let me know.
1 Bonus Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment.
1 Bonus Entry – Leave a comment on any of my non-giveaway posts from the month of May/June. Leave a comment here to let me know which one. This Bonus entry may be done three times per person.
3 Bonus Entries – Add my blog button to your website and/or add me to your blogroll. Be sure to leave a link with the location.
1 Bonus Entry – Head over to TechyDad’s blog and enter any of his current giveaways.

To enter, please follow the rules above within the comment section. Contest starts today June 2, 2011 and ends at 10:59 EST on June 15, 2011. You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but must leave a valid e-mail address for me to contact you for mailing address once the giveaway is over. I will select the winner using random.org and contact you via e-mail. You will have 48 hours to claim the prize. If there is no response, another winner will be selected. Open to U.S. residents only.

Disclosure: We received a Dove Men + Care Father’s Day Pack shown above from Rocket XL to facilitate this review. No other compensation was given and all opinions expressed in this review are my families own feelings about the products. As previously mentioned, we have continued to purchase these products on our own.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides May 20 (Giveaway)

Posted on May 11, 2011 6:00 am by TheAngelForever

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a Pirate’s Life for Me! This song has been playing in my head for weeks now. The boys have been really into pirates since we got back from Disney World. Granted, their speed is more Jake and the Neverland Pirates. While planning my son’s 4th birthday in a pirate theme, I have been seeing a lot of Pirates of the Caribbean movie items out there. All of the hoopla made me realize something. I have never, ever seen the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Shocking, I know.

With the new release on May 20th of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, I am hoping to play catch up and include the boys in the adventure.

I have a feeling both of the kids will be jumping up and down at the chance to see more pirates. Thanks the ride at Disney World, both kids are quite familiar with Captain Jack Sparrow. So here is a trailer from the movie that will be released on May 20th:

Giveaway:

The PR agency at Disney would like to add a bit of fun for my readers. One of you has a chance to win a pirate filled prize-pack. The giveaway includes:

– Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides shirt in adult sizes S, M, L, or XL

– Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides bandana in black

– Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides temporary tattoo (2)

Rules for Giveaway:

MAIN RULE – Let me know why you want to see Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

1 Bonus Entry – Like The Angel Forever on Facebook. If you have already done this – just let me know.
1 Bonus Entry – Follow ”Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” on Twitter.
1 Bonus Entry – Tweet the following about the giveaway (May be done once a day): Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides gift pack #Giveaway from @TheAngelForever http://bit.ly/kPzEj2
1 Bonus Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment.
1 Bonus Entry – Become a Facebook fan of ”Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”
1 Bonus Entry – Leave a comment on any of my non-giveaway posts from the month of April/May. Leave a comment here to let me know which one. This Bonus entry may be done three times per person.
1 Bonus Entry – Add my blog button to your website and/or add me to your blogroll. Be sure to leave a link with the location.

To enter, please follow the rules above within the comment section. Contest starts today May 11, 2011 and ends at 10:59 EST on May 23, 2011. You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but must leave a valid e-mail address for me to contact you for mailing address once the giveaway is over. I will select the winner using random.org and contact you via e-mail. You will have 48 hours to claim the prize. If there is no response, another winner will be selected. Open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Disclosure: This post was written on behalf of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. No compensation was given, just something fun for my readers since I am a big fan of all things Disney.

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Have Some Tacos Tonight – Giveaway

Posted on December 16, 2010 8:25 am by TheAngelForever

When I was growing up, it was always a treat to have tacos for dinner. For a while we would do this on Sundays. My mother would line the table with fun toppings, ground meat, and taco shells.

In our house, we make tacos from time to time. When we use real meat, it is often ground turkey. Typically we use burger crumbles that are soy based. If we do this, we can use real cheese for our kosher dining. With burger crumbles we can also experiment with other recipes that can be found on web sites like Betty Crocker that include meat and dairy.

Recently we were asked by MyBlogSpark to try out some Old El Paso products for our family taco night. Since it seemed like a fun idea, we jumped at it. I have to apologize that I do not have any photos. Our trial happened during the time that both of our cameras were not working and the new ones were being shipped.

Our boys are not big taco fans. To be honest, JSL (3) is a VERY picky eater in general. When we make tacos, we can usually coax NHL into eating the meat and other items that we have, but not always together. TechyDad and I like to make Taco salads. We use the Old El Paso 40% less sodium seasoning with our meat of choice and add in black beans and corn. We put this mixture on top of a big plate of lettuce, toss on some low fat cheese, and then some salsa. A filling meal that satisfies our Mexican food cravings. One other perk with Old El Paso products is that they contain Box Tops For Education. So you can earn money for your child’s school while you feast.

To add to the fun of family taco night, you can visit El Tacodor, the world’s only family taco night game. With El Tacodor, you can share a special night at home by challenging one another to a quick fire trivia, wordplay, and pantomime. Head over to El Tacodor to download instructions, a score card, and a challenge sheet so you can begin your fun. You can also visit here to download a printable coupon for $0.60 off any two Old El Paso products.

Giveaway:

Thanks to MyBlogSpark and Old El Paso, one lucky winner will receive the following taco night pack like the complimentary one I received.

The Old El Paso taco night prize pack includes a packet of original Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, a Cactus Chip & Dip Serving dish, a set of 3 Fiesta Chili Pepper serving dishes and a $10 gift card to purchase your taco fixings.

Rules for Giveaway:

MAIN RULE – What is your favorite part of family taco night at your house?

1 Bonus Entry – What is your favorite non-taco Mexican dish to make for your family?
1 Bonus Entry – Tweet the following about the giveaway (May be done once a day): Enter to #win a family taco night pack from @TheAngelForever and #MyBlogSpark http://bit.ly/fgxBBZ #Giveaway
1 Bonus Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment.
1 Bonus Entry – Leave a comment on any of my non-giveaway posts from the month of December. Leave a comment here to let me know which one. This Bonus entry may be done only twice per person.
3 Bonus Entries – Add my blog button to your website and leave a link with the location. Be sure to give yourself 3 comments for credit.
5 Bonus Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog about the giveaway. Be sure to leave 5 comments about this to get credit for all of your extra entries.

Open to U.S. residents only.

Disclosure: I wrote this review as part of a MyBlogSpark campaign for Old El Paso. My family received the complimentary taco night kit and another will be provided to a winner of the giveaway. All opinons are my own and no other compensation has been given.