**The following products were provide to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own. 

One of my favorite things to do this time of year is snuggle on the couch and watch movies as a family. With snow on the ground and the holidays just around the corner, it's something our family can enjoy and do together! My favorites are Christmas movies, especially classics! That's why I was excited about a couple being released in time to ring in the holidays.

The new 30th Anniversary Special Edition of Mickey's Christmas Carol has been released on Blu-ray and Digital Copy with fully-restored classic holiday shorts, plus all new-bonus features!

I have always loved Mickey's Christmas Carol and was so excited to learn we were going to receive a copy of the anniversary edition to review. I couldn't wait to introduce my kids to this great classic...especially since they are big Mickey mouse fans!

Mickey, Goofy, Donald and all their pals star in this heartwarming retelling of Dickens' unforgettable holiday tale. For those who aren't familiar, Ebenezer Scrooge is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity. But with the guidance of some wise ghosts (Goofy and Jiminy Cricket) and a bunch of newfound friends, Scrooge learns to embrace the spirit of the season.

This was so much fun to share with my kids and I look forward to watching it many more times this holiday season. The picture is crisp and the sound was perfect! I also enjoyed the bonus features...like the Disney Intermission! Mickey invites viewers to sing Christmas Carols with all his Pals. There's also bonus animated shorts which are fun to watch as too!

The second movie I was excited about was the Gift of Friendship Edition of Disney Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year! This edition includes Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy making it easy to watch anytime, anywhere!

I've always loved Winnie The Pooh and my kids enjoy the show too! They were thrilled to have thsi fun treat to watch and it was one we really enjoyed as a family!

Viewers can get ready to ring in the season with this full-length adventure straight from the heart of the Hundred Acre Wood! Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Roo and the gang are a part of this sparkling holiday classic that inspires the celebration of friendship.

Rabbit discovers the true spirit of the season after his pals make misguided New Year's resolutions to change. We loved watching these beloved characters and listening to the great songs. There are also some fun bonus goodies as well! I like the Disney Intermission where there are fun family games and activities.  There's also Disney's Song Selection and more!

This newly re-mastered movie is digital high definition, so the picture quality is great and it really makes for a great movie to watch as a tradition year after year!

We've enjoyed watching these movies several times already and plan to enjoy them many more times as the season continues. I love having them as part of our movie collection and know they are going to be a part of our family tradition for many years to come!

**The products for this review were provided by Educational Insights. All opinions are my own.

If you've been reading here for a while, you know what a big fan I am of Educational Insights! Their playful products offer both educational value and fun! No matter if you're a teacher or parent looking for educational toys, this is your one stop shop for everything you could need!

There are many different products available...everything from pretend play toys to games. With such a great selection, I am always keeping an eye out for things my kids would enjoy. That's why I was thrilled to learn we were going to have the opportunity to work with them on another review.

The GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars were a hit right from the start! In fact, I'm beginning to think we need three...one for each of my kids! 

Features/Benefits: 

• Perfect fit
• enlarged eye pieces
• focus-free binoculars
• 2x magnification
• kid-proof rubberized drop points
• easy carry breakaway neck strap

These binoculars are designed specifically for little kids! They're colorful and best of all, fantastic quality. I don't have to worry about the kids dropping them and them breaking...I can tell they're made to withstand a lot of wear and tear which I appreciate. 

All three of the kids love to use them to look at nature outside and pretend play indoors. The enlarged focus-free eyepieces are perfect and three times the size of ordinary binoculars. Kaden especially loves to see things so big and Caysen walks around with them saying "I Spy..." as he looks for things. 

I've noticed that these fit the kids' really well as well. There's a placement guide which enables even the youngest of children to see up close! It's exciting for kids of all ages. Whether they're being used to see something specific, or pretend play...my kids use them daily. I'd definitely recommend them for kids pre-K+! 

With as much fun as the kids had with the Kidnoculars, I knew they would LOVE the Animal Eye Viewers!

What I love about these eye viewers, as that they are unique and take creative play to a whole new level! My kids love to play dress up and pretend they're animals, so I knew these would be a big hit!

The set comes with 3 viewers. They can see like an insect with pixelated views, like a chameleon with two independently rotating eyeballs and like a shark with blind spots and rear view mirrors! 

They love that they can look through the different viewers and see like that specific animal sees. They're able to get a whole different view of the world. It's neat to hear them say, "wow, is this how this animal really sees?!". They're learning AND having fun which I LOVE!

It's been a lot of fun using these Animal Eye Viewers and all of us have learned a lot about how different animals/insects see the world around them. It helped my kids use their imaginations even more which is great! 

This is another product from Educational Insights that I would highly recommend for children Pre-K+! 

Buy It: The Animal Eye Viewers can be purchased from Amazon.com for $27.99 and the Kidnoculars are available at Toysrus.com for $14.99.

Win It: There will be TWO lucky winners...one will receive the Animal Eye Viewers AND one will receive the Kidnoculars! 

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**The gift card for this giveaway was provided by MasterCard. I was also provided a gift card as a thank you for posting. All opinions are my own.

I love the Christmas season and look forward to it each year. However, there are some stresses that come along with the holidays as well! Long lines, pushy salespeople, etc. This year, MasterCard is sharing simple tools to help alleviate some of the holiday chaos and stress, enabling you to Master the Season and take time back to enjoy with friends and family.

With the help from MasterCard's Holiday Guide, we can Master the Season. I was impressed with the variety of tips and information they provide and thought it would be useful to pass along with the shopping season upon us.

When it comes to finding the perfect gift:

• Dining with a Top Chef? Box seats at the Super Bowl? MasterCard helps you give the gift of experience with its Priceless Cities program, which gives cardholders extraordinary experiences, exclusive offers and privileged access to culinary, shopping, sports, travel and entertainment events. 
• Want to avoid the unfortunate yearly tradition of returning or re-gifting? Give your tweens or teen a SpendSmart MasterCard Prepaid card. The card will help teach how to budget and with instant text alerts, keep you connected as purchases happen.

When it comes to holiday shopping: 

• Divide and Conquer - Don't do everything yourself. Empower your kids to make their own gift purchases. Set budget limits by loading a MYPLASH Reloadable Prepaid card for them - it works everywhere Debit MasterCard is accepted. 
• Build a Budget - Write down how much you can afford for gifts, travel and other expenses. Use one credit or debit card for everything to help keep an accurate record. A prepaid card limits spending loaded on the card.

When it comes to holiday travel:

• Fuel Your Trip: Join a free loyalty program that helps save money at the gas pump. MasterCard's partnership with Fuel Rewards Network allows members to do just that.
• Check Your Offers - Check with your membership associations or credit cards for special travel offers. For example, World and World Elite MasterCard cardholders get valuable saving, upgrades and experiences including 'best available price' across all travel categories - air, private jet, cruise, chauffeured car service or rental, packaged tours and concierge. 

For more information you can visit Priceless.com!

Win It: One lucky reader is going to win a $50 MasterCard Prepaid Gift Card. (It is the company's policy to collect W9 forms when working with gift cards so please only enter the giveaway if you are comfortable with filling one out and sending it to the company if you win). 

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*I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for OshKosh B’gosh. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating.

With as quickly as our kids grow we find ourselves shopping for new clothes with each changing season. This time of year that is especially true as we prepare for the holidays and the many family get-togethers and Christmas programs the kids will be a part of. It's important to me that they look nice, while not breaking the bank. That's why I always turn to stores like OshKosh B'gosh where I can find high quality clothing along with great deals and discounts! 

OshKosh B'gosh has been a trusted name in children's clothing for generations. They offer stylish and affordable clothing for kids sizes newborn - twelve! Whether it's a new look for school pictures or comfortable outfits for playing at home, OshKosh offers quality clothing for both formal and casual situations...all at affordable prices!

Being a big fan of OshKosh B'gosh and their great selection of clothing for my kids, I was thrilled to learn I was going to have the opportunity to review some some of the new styles offered this holiday season! Once the $100 gift card for the review arrived, we headed out to the nearest OshKosh B'gosh to check out the newest fashions and shop for the upcoming holiday season!

Walking into OshKosh B'gosh, I was already impressed with the variety of seasonal items available! 

The front of the store was full of great items for the upcoming holiday season for both girls and boys. What I love, is that they not only have a large selection to choose from, but many of their items can be mixed and matched, making more outfits for less money! YAY!

I had so much fun looking around and finding each of the kids some things for this winter. Kaelyn is now in school, so between that, Christmas programs and many family holiday get-togethers I wanted to find her outfits that were not only comfortable but also appropriate for the season and cute! 

This adorable tunic and legging outfit is probably my favorite! It's festive, stylish and something she'll be able to wear at home, at school and even church! 

For the boys, I wanted to find some seasonal items that could be dressed up or down and mixed and match to work for the many different Christmas get-togethers we have coming up. Thanks to OshKosh B'gosh, I was able to do exactly that for all three of the kids! 

I love the stylish look of the button-down shirts under the sweater and sweatshirt. It dresses them up and will make for perfect outfits come Christmas. They have already worn them to church and received comments about how cute their outfits were. 

Having found a couple of outfits for each of the kids, I felt we really got a lot for our money! There were two tunic tops and two pairs of leggings for Kaelyn, a button down shirt and sweater for Kaden and a button down, zip up sweat-shirt and pullover hooded shirt for Caysen! 

Each of these outfits are going to be perfect for the upcoming season and the excellent quality lets me know that they'll hold up and look great wear after wear! I love the two outfits we found for Kaelyn. They're comfortable, but nice enough that she'll be able to wear them for both school and holiday get-togethers. 

Kaden and Caysen will be able to wear their outfits in different ways...wearing the button-down shirts on their own or under the sweater and zip-up sweatshirt. Just look how cute these outfits are!

As we shopped for the upcoming holiday season, I was very happy with our overall shopping experience at OshKosh B'gosh. Not only were we able to find some adorable outfits for each of the kids, but all for a great price! I love that OshKosh offers such wonderful deals and discounts. We were able to use a 25% off coupon which helped a lot! 

If you're looking for great values and style this holiday season, I would definitely recommend checking out all OshKosh B'gosh has to offer by visiting both in-store and online. While you're doing your shopping, be sure to take advantage of the great coupon below as well!

OshKosh B'gosh has offered a special coupon for 25% off a $30 purchase for A Mom's Balancing Act readers! This coupon can also be redeemed online! 

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