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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Bratzillaz Doll Giveaway


When Bratz dolls came out, I thought they were adorable with quite a fashion. If I had a girl, I bet she'll be wanting one for herself.

Bratzillaz are an all-new line of charmed fashion dolls who possess extraordinary magical powers. These magical dolls first appeared over the summer and are designed to encourage a girls’ imagination to dream big. The enchanted good witch cousins of the popular Bratz, Bratzillaz takes girls on a supernatural flight of imagination and discovery to reveal their own inner secrets and special powers, including the ability to communicate with animals, fly through the air, see into the future and find true love.


Prepare to be transported to a mesmerizing world where magic meets glam as MGA Entertainment invites you to meet Bratzillaz:

Cloetta Spelletta has the power to change you into anything you want. She'll help you show there's two sides to you; Magic Power: Can transform into anything; Witchmark: Moon & Stars; Fave Pet: Barkthalameow; Fave Class: History of Platform Shoes; Fashion Passion: Girly Glitter.

Jade J'Adore has the power to help you find your one true love. She’ll help you heal your broken heart, too!; Magic Power: Heals broken hearts; Witchmark: Heart Arrow; Fave Pet: Kissifuss™; Fave Class: Fashion Magic; Fashion Passion: Urban Witchy.

Yasmina Clairvoya has the power to see the future. She’ll help you be ready for anything coming your way!; Magic Power: Sees into the future; Witchmark: Egyptian Eye; Fave Pet: Winkers; Fave Class: Purses & Potions; Fashion Passion: Vintage Romantic.

Sashabella Paws has the animal kingdom under her spell. She'll help you communicate with creatures everywhere!; Magic Power: Can communicate with animals; Witchmark: Tribal Cat; Fave Pet: Fluffinscruff; Fave Class: Exotic Animal Languages; Fashion Passion: Fierce faux fur.

Meygana Broomstix not only has the power to fly, but also to make dreams come true. She’ll help make your wildest dreams take flight!; Magic Power: Helps you fly; Witchmark: Wings; Fave Pet: Wingzy; Fave Class: Broom Gymnastics; Fashion Passion: Sporty Supernatural.


Also make sure to checkout Bratzillaz interactive content on www.bratzillaz.com, a newly designed website that offers an immersible 3D experience including the cutting edge technology of parallax scrolling, multi platform games, augmented reality experiences, character bios, and more! Sure to keep the girls entertained.

Read the full Bratzillaz Review HERE from Mom to Bed by 8.

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One (1) lucky reader will have a chance to win a Bratzillaz Doll for their child. Chosen winner will be selected via Random.org through Rafflecopter and is open to US & Canada, 18+ (ends October 14, 2012).

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Disclosure: I received an entry on the giveaway above for my participation in this event. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. "Brandon's Adventures" Blog is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.


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Bloggers Wanted: Eclipse Glider & Ottoman Giveaway Event


Attention bloggers: This is a free blogger event hosted by Bella Savvy. You will receive one link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event. Want to know more about this product? Check out Bella Savvy's recent review.

PARTICIPATION DETAILS

* Prize: Eclipse Glider & Ottoman Chair (in the stain/color of choice) - $200 value

* Event dates: October 5, 2012 - October 19, 2012

* Contest is open to US Only

* Receive 1 FREE Link of choice (Facebook or Twitter) or pay $5 if not posting the announcement.

* Optional additional link (up to 5 links) is $3 each. Picket Fences daily vote is $5.

* Agreet o post the giveaway HTML on your blog on the day of the event and promote the giveaway at least 3 times per week.

Join the Facebook Group Blogger 2 Brand for the most up-to-date information about this event and other events/opportunities.





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Thursday, September 27, 2012

PlasmaBike Giveaway


Welcome to the PlasmaBike Giveaway
hosted by Joys Of Life and co-hosted by Empowered Mommy & Capri's Coupons 
Sponsored by PlaSmart PlasmaBike


From the makers of the award-winning PlasmaCar, the PlasmaBike is a balance bike like no other! It does not require batteries, gears or pedals. Its unique design encourages balance, coordination and motor skill development for children learning to start bicycle riding. The wide wheels and limited steering range enhance balancing capabilities and provide a smoother transition to a conventional 2 wheel ride.

You can find the full product review here: PlasmaBike "Balancing Bike" Review



{GIVEAWAY}

PlaSmart has generously offered their wonderful invention of  PlasmaBike to one of our lucky readers. Enter for a chance to win this amazing Balancing Bike for your kid by PlaSmart!

One (1) lucky reader will have a chance to win a PlasmaBike for their child. Chosen winner will be selected via Random.org through Rafflecopter and is open to US & Canada, 18+ (ends October 19, 2012).

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Disclosure: I received an entry on the giveaway above for my participation in this event. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. "Brandon's Adventures" Blog is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.



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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Happy Birthday Brandon

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRANDON!



It was little Brandon's Birthday! He's not a baby anymore (noticed I changed my blog's name from "Baby Brandon's Adventures" to "Brandon's Adventures"). He turned 4 years old. We didn't have a big party. It was just family potluck with my parents and my In-Laws. Brandon enjoyed the company and the yummy food to eat and especially his presents. Hubby and I surprised him with the die-cast tour bus he was wishing for. Lots of fun for him. For dessert, we got a small ice-cream oreo cake from Dairy Queen. Brandon loves chocolate!







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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Blogger Opp: Blooming Baby Bath Giveaway Event


Hosted by Joys Of Life and Empowered Mommy

HEY BLOGGERS! We are going to have the most blooming giveaway event ever! Our wonderful sponsor, BloomingBath, is offering the cute Blooming Baby Bath for the giveaway as pictured above! Adorable, isn't it? Available in 4 different cute colors, Blooming Bath is a soft, supple insert that fits perfectly into any sink for a safe and comfortable bath-time experience.

This is a free blogger event. You will receive one social media link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event. Sign-ups are open from September 23rd till October 1st. HTML code for the event will be sent out on October 1st.

PARTICIPATION DETAILS

Prize: Blooming Baby Bath

Event dates: October 2, 2012 - October 19, 2012

Eligibility: Open to US & Canada

Requirements:

* FREE social media link (Facebook or Twitter) with announcement post OR pay a $5 fee if not posting the announcement.

* Additional links are available for $2 each (including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Picket Fences, Email, RSS, or StumbleUpon).

* You MUST be a blog owner. Non-publishers or Business websites/blogs such as "It Works" can participate for a fee of $11.00 for 2 links per blog/site.

* Host pages are $11 each.

* Co-hosts: You get a link back to your blog on our HTML post and 4 links for $20.00.

* Agree to help promote the event at least once per week.



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Monday, September 24, 2012

Elfishki FREE iPad App


Alka Palka Productions is proud to introduce their first FREE iPad app, Elfishki Game Collection! All the Elfishki games are now in one app. You can play Fun Cake Maker, Pack Jeanso's Backpack and See I Spy. You can get the Free iPad app HERE.

In this version, you you can enjoy the "Decorate the Cake" Game (from Elfishki and The Giant Cake Fairy Tale storybook). The other two games - "Help Jeanso Pack his Backpack" and "See I Spy" - are available as an In-App purchase.



The creators have also released an iPhone version app of the popular "Elfishki and The Giant Cake Fairy Tale storybook. It's only $0.99. In this iPhone version you will find:

* Multilingual storybook with professional voice-overs
* Same amazing illustration
* And a Bonus - "Decorate The Cake" game, which have been specifically adapted for the iPhone.


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Blogger Opp: PlasmaBike Giveaway Event


Hosted by Joys Of Life
with Co-host Empowered Mommy

Attention bloggers: We have another opportunity for an exciting event. Our wonderful sponsor is offering one of our lucky readers a PlasmaBike! This is a free blogger event. You will receive one social media link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event. Sign-ups are open from September 20th till September 26th. HTML code for the event will be sent out on September 26.

PARTICIPATION DETAILS

Prize: PlasmaBike (as pictured in banner above)

Event dates: September 27 - October 19, 2012

Eligibility: Open to US & Canada

Requirements:

* FREE social media link (Facebook or Twitter) with announcement post OR pay a $5 fee if not posting the announcement.

* Additional links are available for $2 each (including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Picket Fences, Email, RSS, or StumbleUpon).

* You MUST be a blog owner. Non-publishers or Business websites/blogs such as "It Works" can participate for a fee of $11.00 for 2 links per blog/site.

* Host pages are $10 each.

* Co-hosts: You get a link back to your blog on our HTML post and 4 links for $20.00.

* Agree to help promote the event at least once per week.




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Sunday, September 23, 2012

{WINNER} Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Giveaway



Announcement: The lucky WINNER for the Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Giveaway that ended September 21st, 2012 is..... (drum roll, please).



Congratulations to Leanne MacGregor (#139)



I have sent you an email. You have 48 hours to respond. Thanks everyone for participating in my giveaway contests.



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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Creative Ways to Have Fun with Our Kids

The following is a guest post by Kelsey Clark from www.findananny.net. Thank-you Kelsey for your time in putting together this great article with advice and these 10 tips to have fun with your child.

There are so many ways to have fun with your kids or grandkids that don’t cost a lot of money. When we spend time with our children we can build memories for a lifetime. My children are a little older now but I’ve been thinking about some of the things we did when they were younger and still do now. With the computers, video games, and cell phones we have now it’s hard to just step away from technology and play. I know with my children that the most memorable times they have in their lives are not the video games they have played but the time spent as a family. I love finding out new ways to spend time with my children. One of the greatest joys I have comes when I hear them reminiscing about “the time when”. I’m going to list a few things my children love to remember:

1. Blanket Forts – My children loved making blanket forts in the house or outside if the weather was nice. Using two chairs or even couches to throw the blanket over, getting inside, watching a movie and having snacks. I always put an old blanket down on the floor first so that we didn’t have to worry about spills. There’s just something about being in a tent that is so exciting for children. I’ve even let them put the pup tent we have up in the family room and have sleepovers! They absolutely love it.

2. Puppet Shows – This one can combine arts and crafts before the puppet show if you don’t have any puppets around the house. I always had small brown paper sacks on hand purchased at the dollar stores in bundles. Get out the crayons or markers and let them draw faces on the bags and you have your puppets! We usually just got behind the couch orturned a table on its side for them to get behind. Sometimes we had a large box and cut a hole out for the show and a door in back to enter. (Like a refrigerator box or washer/dryer box.) They felt like they were real puppeteers!

3. Elmer’s Glue on Wax Paper – We had a sliding glass door that needed decorating (because you know I kept it so clean that people would walk right into it….not!). If you make a picture on wax paper with Elmer’s glue and peel it off you can stick it to your windows. You can add food coloring to the glue to make colors and use craft sticks to “paint” it on. Sometimes they didn’t turn out so well but the kids had a great time trying.

4. Balloon Pong – Blow up balloons and use badminton racquets, tennis racquets, or ping pong paddles to hit the balloons back and forth. If you don’t have any racquets then you can use the paint stirring sticks and glue paper plates to the ends. This can really help your kids (and you) to expend some energy.

5. Bike Rides to the Park with Snacks – Ride as a family to your local park and take along a backpack with snacks and drink boxes for everyone. When you are there play on the playground equipment with your children. It’s surprising how even the older children love it when mom and dad swing, slide, or play on the monkey bars with them.

6. Go on a Hike, Explore a Creek – Many times we have taken our kids somewhere to walk through the woods and check out the wildlife and creatures. We live in a large city but there are many habitats and manmade trails with lovely ponds or creeks. No matter where you live you should be able to find a place to hike, even it it’s just a jogging trail somewhere. There are always bugs, leaves, rocks, and interesting walking sticks to find along the way. My kids loved taking along small nets and would try to catch minnows or tadpoles in the ponds. Often we would take along a jar with holes punched in the top to take the critters home with us.

7. Fishing – We don’t live far from the ocean and there are several lakes within an hour of our home. There are also local parks with small ponds and some catfish farms not too far away. Even if you live in a city there are almost always small ponds at the parks that they will allow you to drop a line down. If you don’t have minnows or worms there is always whole kernel corn or pinched off a pieces of bread rolled into a balls. The small fish love that. If you don’t want to fish or don’t have poles then just take bread and feed the fish. It’s great just to be outdoors and having an adventure.

8. Cooking – In my experience all children love to cook. Whether you are baking cookies or making a full meal you can find something for your kids to help with. You can find aprons at the dollar store, and if you can find plain ones then you can also have fun decorating your aprons together with fabric paint. My children especially loved it when it was their birthday. We had a book just for homemade birthday cakes and cupcakes. Every year I would let them pick out the one they wanted. It had the cutest cakes. The monster decorated cake was my son’s favorite, he asked for it every year, never would change. My daughter asked for a different one each year but had a favorite pony carrousel one she asked for more than once. They would watch as I made them and help with whatever they could. They were so proud when their friends saw their cakes.

Another time I recall when I was taking care of my kids and my six nieces and nephews. It was a holiday and I was trying to make the holiday meal while the rest of the family was out shopping. I wanted to keep track of all the kiddos so I put them to work. I put an older child with a younger and gave them a job. A lot of the appetizers were eaten ahead of time and it was a little messier than usual but they still talk about it to this day. The time they helped make the holiday meal and it was delicious! (Their parents knew better than to make any comments about the meal when they got home!)

9. Hide and Seek – I don’t believe I’ve ever met a child that didn’t love hide and seek. It’s just as much fun inside as it is outside especially when children are small. My children would ask me almost nightly before bed time to play hide and seek with them. My husband or I would help them hide while the other one would find them. Then we would turn it around and we would hide. They put a stop to mom hiding after a few times though. I would jump out and scare them when they would find me. Bad mom! I reformed.

10. Charades – We didn’t go by any set rules in our games. We would come up with a genre like movies, television shows, kinds of animals, books we loved, or whatever. After we settled on the genre we would take turns and act it out until someone guessed. We had so much fun, laughed so hard, and never got tired of this game. We allowed props too. I guess sometimes it was charades and other times it was a full fledged play with costumes and props, but it was always fun.

These make for some really good memories for my children and for us as parents. These are just a few of the things that we do with our children. There are so many things you can do that don’t cost any money and make your children happier than if they got a new video game. I have a nephew that was visiting me recently that loved to play in the rain. I just sat on the porch and watched him run around in the rain and had a hot bath and towel ready for him when it stopped. You’d have thought I’d given him the world. It really doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to make children happy.

Many times all our kids want is our undivided attention and our child like excitement for simple things. These are the things that bring us closer and hold us in their hearts. These are the bonding moments that keep us close. So go out and have some fun with your kids!


AUTHOR BYLINE:

Kelsey is the editor in chief for www.findananny.net. She loves to write article and ideas that parents & nannies would be interested in hearing. She helps society on giving information about nannies through nanny services. She is a professional writer & loves writing on anything.



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Friday, September 21, 2012

{WINNER} SeabuckWonders Back-to-School Giveaway



Announcement: The lucky WINNER for the SeabuckWonders Back-to-School Giveaway that ended September 12, 2012 is..... (drum roll, please).



Congratulations to Angela Mitchell (#8)



I have sent you an email. You have 48 hours to respond. Thanks everyone for participating in my giveaway contests.




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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Keep Track of Your Child's Development Progress with Baby Zoe App


Baby Zoe (By AltaVitas)

Do you keep track of your little one's milestones? I'm sure most of you do. Brandon is almost 4 and he isn't a baby anymore, but I still keep track of his milestones and activities. I was recently introduced to this app called Baby Zoe. It's a free app that lets you keep track of so many things such as health and developmental progress your children. Keep track of growth progress, list of medications taken, eating habits, sleep habits, list of emergency contacts and so much more. I'm currently using the app now on my iPhone. It's really useful and very helpful in keeping organized. Baby Zoe is the most comprehensive app to help you track, manage and share health data about your children. It is a must-have high-tech accessory for parents.

Note: Baby Zoe does not provide advice to you on any issues relating to medical treatment and is intended solely as a tool to track and report certain of your child’s activities. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Visit http://www.babyzoehealth.com for more info.







Disclosure: I did not receive any products nor was paid for this post. I was provided info from the PR firm to share. Any expressed opinions are my own and personal thoughts. No other compensation was given.


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Witchy Lawn Inflatable Giveaway


Event hosted by Mom Powered Media

Halloween is just around the corner and fast approaching! Decorating yards can be a tedious task, but not with a lawn inflatable. Simply plug it in and let it inflate for an instantly spooky yard! The Three Witches & Cauldron Lawn Inflatable is the perfect Halloween decoration and provides a little bit of fun for everyone. Three witches surrounding a cauldron while two of the witches move their head from side to side. The cauldron and the witches are illuminated from within for a spooky look.

Features:
* measures approximately 6' high x 50" wide.
* made of weather-resistant vinyl that can be used indoors or outside
* power cord is 52" long providing you plenty of room to reach an outside outlet
* inflates when plugged in and deflates when unplugged
* made of Nylon, Plastic and Metal.

You also get 8 stakes, 4 tethers, 1 Spare Bulb and 1 Spare Fuse to keep your Witchy Lawn Inflatable looking awesome for the years to come! Mom Powered Media wants to help one lucky reader decorate their yard this year! Please make sure you read the Giveaway Rules before you enter!



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One (1) lucky reader will have a chance to win this Three Witches with Cauldron lawn decoration to spookify your front yard this Halloween. Chosen winner will be selected via Random.org through Rafflecopter and is open to US & Canada (ends October 14, 2012).

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Disclosure: I received an entry on the giveaway above for my participation in this event. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. "Baby Brandon's Adventures" Blog is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.




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Monday, September 17, 2012

MOTY: Walmart Mom of the Year Finalists


Celebrating Inspirational Canadian Moms

Some of you may remember my post some months ago about the Walmart Mom of The Year Awards. Thanks to those who have participated. The Mom of the Year Award was hugely successful in recognizing amazing women across Canada. In total, 16,909 moms were nominated, and now the eight finalists have been selected. You can read the stories of these amazing women on the Mom of the Year website (www.MomoftheYear.ca). Each mom’s story is unique and touches a different chord for me. To know one of these women will be able to donate $100,000 to the charity of her choice is amazing.


Here is the list of the 8 finalists in no particular order:
1. Tammy MacKinnon
2. Katie Schulz
3. Carol Westberg
4. Helen MacDonnell
5. Wendy White
6. Olivine Bernatchez
7. Eileen Thiessen
8. Karen Whitford

All these women are such amazing and hard-working moms and so much love they've given. If you're not one of the finalists in this year's program, it's okay because you are always special to your family and friends who care. There's always another chance for future years to nominate that great mom in your life and get them recognized. This annual program will continue celebrate all that Mom does and shine a light on what is important to her.

Finalist Tammy MacKinnon's story really moved me. Her husband, Chris MacKinnon, shared us his story of how Tammy has helped over 30 foster children over the years. She also adopted 2 children from China is raising 2 biological children. She started an adoption coalition and have helped raised money in building playgrounds for Chinese orphanages. Sounds like she has given a lot to her children and is a very hard-working mom. She is such an inspiration for many of us.

Thanks to Tammy, a donation of at least $10,000 will be made to IWK Health Center Foundation. Tammy will also receive $10,000 for herself!

To learn more about the eight mentioned finalists and their amazing stories, visit the website at www.MomoftheYear.ca. Also, visit Walmart Canada Facebook page (become a fan) at www.facebook.com/walmartcanada to stay up-to-date with events, new products, promotions and more.





Disclosure: I’m part of the Walmart program by Mom Central. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own. Mom of the Year Award: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Internet access and valid email account required. Nominations open May 10, 2012 to July 8, 2012 for legal residents of Canada over the age of majority. Entrants cannot nominate themselves. One (1) grand prize available to be won consisting of $10,000 cash, a $100,000 donation by Wal-mart Canada Corp. to charity/cause and a trip to Toronto (ARV $22,000). Seven (7) runner-up prizes available to be won consisting of $10,000 cash, a $10,000 donation to charity/cause and a trip to Toronto (ARV $22,000). Charity/cause subject to verification and final approval by Wal-mart Canada Corp., at its sole discretion. Odds of winning depend on how the judging panel evaluates each entry according to the criteria. For Official Contest Rules and to nominate an entrant, visit [www.momoftheyear.ca].




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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wordless Wednesday: Sleep

Brandon must be tired. Found him sleeping in a computer paper box. He looked adorable so I had to take this snapshot.





(You'll notice that I have started watermarking photos of Brandon since I've other bloggers have their images used and taken without permission.)

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All New Kidorable Bath Towels

Kidorable Raincoats

Looking for a deal that you can easily absorb? Check out Kidorable’s Hooded Towel promotion.

From September 15-30, get 20% off your entire order when you purchase Kidorable's impossibly cute and soft cotton hooded towels. Just use code DRYOFF33 at checkout on www.kidorable.com

Many of their customers tell them that their towel designs are the best anywhere. Now Kidorabole's towel quality leads the industry as well. The old material was a soft and absorbent terrycloth. The new material retains all that is good about that, and adds a layer of super soft velour. The result is an equally absorbent, and now lighter, brighter, softer towel. These quality towels come in two sizes—newborn to two years, and ages three to six. Check out all the towel styles for girls and boys.



Disclosure: I did not receive any products nor was paid for this post. Any opinions expressed in my review are my own personal and honest thoughts. No other compensation was given.


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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack {Giveaway}


Summary

Papi is back, and he's ready to party! From the studio that brought you Beverly Hills Chihuahua – you're invited to the ultimate celebration of friendship and family: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta!

Join Papi (voiced by George Lopez) and his two- and four-legged family as they move into a posh Beverly Hills hotel, complete with a luxurious doggy spa. But there's trouble in puppy paradise when Rosa, the littlest member of the pack, feels smaller and less special than ever. Now it's up to Papi to help Rosa find - and celebrate - her inner strength, which turns out to be bigger than she ever dreamed. Overflowing with laughter, love and excitement, this is tail-wagging fun for the whole family!


Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 will be available on Blu-Ray DVD & Digital on September 18, 2012. In celebration of this release, here are some FREE fun activities for you and your kids. Activities include Spot The Differences, Fiesta Maze, Four Legged FAB, Furry Fiesta's Papi's Famous Guacamole Recipe, and more.

Download HERE




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One (1) lucky reader will have a chance to WIN the above Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 Blu-ray/DVD prize pack. Chosen winners will be selected via Random.org through Rafflecopter and is open to Canada, except Quebec (ends September 21, 2012).

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Disclosure: I will be receiving a complimentary copy also after the released date. I was provided info from the PR firm to share. Any expressed opinions are my own and personal thoughts. No other compensation was given.



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