This past summer, we had family visiting from out of state. The kids were thrilled to see three of their cousins that we don't get to see very often and spent a lot of time with them. One of the fun outings we did while they were here was go to a movie. Not just any movie though...the Walt Disney Pixar movie, Brave!

Brave is the #1 animated film of the year, debuting November 13th on Blu-ray Combo Pack, On-demand and Digital. If you're not familiar with the this movie, here's a quick synopsis:

An original and thrilling journey set in the ancient and magical Highlands of Scotland, "Brave" follows the heroic journey of the headstrong, young adventurer Merida. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida confronts tradition and defies an age-old custom that inadvertently unleashes chaos, and forces her to discover the true meaning of bravery.

We really enjoyed the storyline a lot. The movie was a little intense for Kaden at such a young age, but Kaelyn and her cousins enjoyed it a lot. I was thrilled to learn we were going to be receiving the new Brave 5-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition (1 Blue-ray 3D + 2 Blu-ray Discs + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy) as I consider it to a must add to any home media collection! I know we'll be happy to own it and it will be a movie we pull out to watch with the kids many times over the years!

It's really a combo pack that everyone can enjoy! Not only are there many ways to watch it, but also hours of exciting bonus material including the never-before-seen Animated Short "The Legend of Mor'du"!

Disc 1- Blu-ray  Feature Film + Bonus

• La Luna Theatrical Short (rated G)
• The Legend of Mor’du Short
• Brave Old World
• Merida & Elinor
• Bears
• Brawl in the Hall
• Wonder Moss
• Magic
• Clan Pixar
• Once upon a Scene
• Extended Scenes
• Audio Commentary

Disc 2- Blu-ray Bonus

• Alternate Opening
• Fallen Warriors
• Dirty Hairy People
• It is English - Sort of 
• Angus
• The Tapestry
• Promotional Pieces 
• Art Gallery
• And Much More!

Disc 3- DVD Feature Film + Bonus

• La Luna (rated G)
• The Legend of Mor’du 
• Audio Commentary

Disc 4 - Digital Copy of Feature Film

Disc 5 - Blu-ray 3D

• La Luna (rated G)

We had the opportunity to sit down last night and watch it again. We really enjoyed it and are so happy to have it to add to our movie library.

You can learn more about the movie, here.

Street Date: November 13, 2012
Approximately 95 minutes
Rated PG (bonus material not rated)

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If you've been reading here for a while, you know we are big fans of Melissa & Doug. They are a company that has grown tremendously over the past 20 years, with a philosophy that has remained the same every step of the way. They are dedicated to making each and every customer a happy and permanent member of the Melissa & Doug family and offering products with great value, quality and design. A name parents have come to know and trust over the years, Melissa & Doug offers quality toys that are fun and educational.

We own many of the Melissa & Doug products, and have never been disappointed with the quality or educational value. They're fun and provide creative, imaginative and open-ended play for children. That's why I was excited to learn about their most recent announcement!

The holidays are just around the corner and Melissa & Doug have recently announced the Melissa & Doug "Terrific Twenty" list! This list compiles the best of the best holiday gifts for the 2012 holiday season!

To celebrate, Melissa & Doug are having a "20 Days of Terrific Twenty" Giveaway on their Facebook page! Every day (starting November 6th), they'll be giving away one item from their Terrific Twenty list to at least one of their lucky Facebook fans!

If you love Melissa & Doug as much as I do, you'll definitely want to head over to their Facebook page and enter to win a gift every day from the Terrific Twenty list. What a fantastic giveaway, and perfect timing with Christmas just around the corner!

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Christmas is next month already! Can you believe it?! Between family birthdays, Thanksgiving and getting ready for the holidays, we keep very busy this time of year. I often find that December comes in a blink, which is why I like to shop ahead of time for the people on my list.

Christmas shopping before I became a mom was a lot easier than it is now. With three little ones to take along with me now, it can be more of a hassle than it's worth sometimes. Between fighting the crowds with a triple stroller and dealing with hungry and tired kids, I've found in the last couple of years that shopping online is much easier!

I plan to do much of my shopping for gifts online this year, and hope to get started soon. I love that I can do it from the comfort of my own home, not to mention that many times I can find better deals as well thanks to sites like DiscountandCodes.co.uk!

Discount and Codes is a money saving site that is great all times of year, but especially with Christmas just around the corner. Here you can find discount codes and online offers with the click of a button, saving busy people both time and money!

I've had the opportunity to browse around this website, and so far have been very impressed with the large range of online stores there are to choose from. When shopping, Discount and Codes makes it easy to find a wide range of codes and deals with their user-friendly layout. Whether you're shopping for children, parents, or someone else...you're sure to find stores and discounts that will help you save money while shopping online! Afterall, why pay full price when there are codes to help you save?!

This time of year many of us do shopping online, which is why DiscountandCodes.co.uk is such a valuable resource to know about. Once you've searched and found the store you're looking to shop at, simply click to reveal a discount code of your choice. You then can copy the code and use it when checking out on that site. It's really that easy to save money!

With great discounts codes available, I never plan on paying full price again! That's especially appreciated this time of year when there's so much shopping to do. I'm thrilled to have been introduced to this fantastic website. It's easy to use and convenient...what more could a busy mom ask for?!

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We have lived in our house for just over a year now, and it's finally starting to feel more like a home. Anyone who has ever made a big move, knows that it takes quite a while to get everything settled and in its place. With each month that passes though, I have made more and more changes which add a personal touch to reflect who we are and the things that are important to us. That's why I love to decorate with one of a kind pieces like those found at Quote the Walls!

A family owned business, Quote The Walls is run by a husband and wife team. When searching for quotes for their daughter's room, they found that companies either charged way too much money or would not make custom wall quotes. That's when it became their goal to make quotes for people that affordable and custom if they wish.

As many of you may remember, I had the opportunity to work with Quote the Walls last year to help promote their affordable and beautiful quotes. With everything from bathroom and bedroom quotes to kitchen sayings and more...there's sure to be something that suits your needs! 

As I was browsing their website (as I do quite often for my mom who loves to order from them as well), I came across a new quote that my husband has been wanting for quite some time in his home office. I couldn't have been happier to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review it and new he would be just as excited!

We were sent the Lead Me, Guide Me, Walk Beside Me quote.

Last time I loved the matte brown vinyl color I received, so I decided to go with that same color since the wall it was going on was dark tan. I knew it would fit in well with the rest of his decor and furniture in the room. I was also really happy with the size. I went with the larger one since the wall is quite big and bare, and am really happy I did. It's perfect!

One thing I've learned is that these type of vinyl words can be applied anywhere...bedrooms, living rooms, etc. They look lie they're actually hand painted on, which I knew would give a very professional look in his office. I couldn't wait to get it started!

It was a large quote and one I wanted to have help with putting on the wall so I could surprise my hubby when he got home from his business trip. I had my mom come over and help me hang it and the process when very smoothly.

To start, we took the wall quote and positioned it on the wall where we wanted it. We then used a level to make sure it was straight. After that, we simply peeled the back off, flipped the letters over and rubbed them with a flat scraper. We then (very carefully) peeled back the top layer and made sure the letters were secure to the wall as we went.

I was amazed how quickly it went up given the size. It's a very beautiful quote, and when my husband got home, he was really happy with it. H loves the matte finish and the professional look it gives his office. It was really the finishing touch to the room, and now has us looking at other walls in the house that we'd like quotes on as well.

Given the great prices, variety and the fact that Quote the Walls does custom orders...I will definitely be turning to them again in the future. I would definitely recommend Quote the Walls to anyone wanting to add personality to their home and think they would make a great place to go for vinyl wall quotes gift ideas this holiday season as well!

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