Holiday Gifts for Period Drama Fans from Masterpiece PBS @masterpiecePBS #Sponsored #GiftGuide #SanditonPBS #VictoriaPBS

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Are you looking for that perfect gift for a period drama fan in your life?  This holiday season PBS Distribution has a wonderful selection of gift-giving options for Jane Austen fans and lovers of period dramas.

Masterpiece PBS is a personal favorite at our house for viewing superb series like Poldark, Downton Abbey, and Victoria.  This year, there are two great sets to add to your shopping list:  Sanditon Season 1 and Victoria The Complete Seasons 1-3 Collection.

SANDITON, SEASON 1 

“Sanditon” is the fan-favorite series that has everyone begging for a second season! Emmy Award®-winning writer and Britain’s national treasure, Andrew Davies, adapts Jane Austen’s last unfinished novel vividly to life in an epic drama romantics will fall in love with. Upon her arrival in the seaside town of Sanditon, the sensible and naïve Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams), observes hypochondria, avarice and attempted seduction run amok. 

Lady Denham (Anne Reid), is playing matchmaker for her destitute nephew, Sir Edward, who is determined to seduce Lady Denham’s ward, Clara and become the primary heir to his aunt’s estate. The arrival of wealthy, mixed-race heiress Miss Lambe, under the guardianship of visionary entreprenuer Tom Parker’s (Kris Marshall), upright and charming, brother Sidney Parker (Theo James), adds an interesting complication. Eligible men naturally find Miss Lambe fascinating, while Charlotte is intrigued by Sidney… 

With many promising loose ends and romantic possibilities, how will the young people pair off? Who will Lady Denham designate as her heir? Will Tom’s tourist spa finally catch on with the public? Where will that lead? Andrew Davies imaginatively enters this world of Georgian-era suitors, hustlers and health cranks and boldly tells us what happens next.

Sanditon may not be your cup of tea if you are a pure Jane Austen fan, as it takes some modern liberties with the story line.  It is based upon Jane Austen's unfinished manuscript.   

Knowing that, it is still an enjoyable period drama with characters who have interesting quirks, beautiful settings and some of the same Andrew Davies charm you'd expect.  It wasn't my favorite of Davies' imaginings, but it has some nods to other Austen characters.

I wouldn't watch it with kids in the room due to its more mature content (backside nudity for example).  Andrew Davies wanted to "spice up" Jane Austen's original unfinished story.  I don't think it really added much to the plotline to make it more "soapy" personally.

 

The ending left fans seriously unhappy, so it remains to be seen if there will be another season yet.

VICTORIA, THE COMPLETE SEASONS 1, 2 & 3 COLLECTION

 Discover all three seasons of the unmissable and critically acclaimed global hit drama “Victoria” starring Jenna Coleman as Queen Victoria, a nineteenth-century heroine for our times. This landmark account of the life of one of history’s greatest monarchs begins as Victoria takes her first faltering steps from capricious, hormonal teenager to respected monarch, navigating palace intrigue and constitutional crises alongside an epic romance with her husband Prince Albert (Thomas Hughes). 

As Victoria’s reign continues, she must face the very modern challenge of balancing life as a mother and wife with her work as ruler of the most powerful nation on Earth. As the lavish saga unfolds against the backdrop of pivotal moments in history, the Queen and Prince Albert must meet each public challenge while confronting profound personal change.

Victoria will draw you in from the very first episode.  It is fascinating to get a glimpse inside life of one of the most influential Queens in England.  Some liberties are taken with the historical accuracy, but it only inspires you to research the actual history.  

It's a well written drama about the love story between Victoria and Albert. I really hope that they continue with a season 4 at some point!

Each of these quality Masterpiece PBS series / films make the perfect gift for any period drama fan.  

Can't get enough period drama? Visit our Gift Guide for Downton Abbey fans, and other Holiday Gifts for Period Drama Fans,  

Check out our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for more great gift ideas!

The Croods: A New Age Coming To Theaters Thanksgiving #RWM #Sponsored #CroodsNewAge

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If 2020 has taught us anything, it is being thankful for the little things and spending quality time with family.  This Thanksgiving may be a little different, but we can still celebrate with those we love.  

The Croods: A New Age is coming to a theater near you Thanksgiving Day.  What better way to celebrate than to spend time belly laughing with family?  My kids have been looking forward to this film for a long time!  

About the Film:

The Croods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters, from fanged prehistoric beasts to surviving the end of the world, but now they will face their biggest challenge of all: another family.  The Croods need a new place to live. So, the first prehistoric family sets off into the world in search of a safer place to call home. When they discover an idyllic walled-in paradise that meets all their needs, they think their problems are solved … except for one thing. Another family already lives there: the Bettermans. The Bettermans (emphasis on the “better”)—with their elaborate tree house, amazing inventions and irrigated acres of fresh produce—are a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. When they take the Croods in as the world’s first houseguests, it isn’t long before tensions escalate between the cave family and the modern family. Just when all seems lost, a new threat will propel both families on an epic adventure outside the safety of the wall, one that will force them to embrace their differences, draw strength from each other and forge a future together. 

Some fun swag arrived at our door to celebrate the theatrical release including two adorable sloth fanny packs, fuzzy creature keychains, a stationary set, and a rock painting kit.  My girls adore all things sloth ever since they were introduced to Belt in the first film.  The fact that Belt now has a cute pink friend has made them love sloths even more!  (AK was so obsessed with Belt as a toddler that she had to bring him with her EVERYWHERE  It was so cute to hear her ask for her Belt in that little toddler voice.)

The Croods: A New Age looks hysterical and we are looking forward to screening the film!  Be sure to grab your tickets early.

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Tuesday #Giveaway Linky 11/17/20

It's almost Thanksgiving, can you believe it? We are thankful for so many things, including YOU our readers!

 Check out all these great giveaways this week.

Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me, Emily @ Emily Reviews, Shelly @ The Attic Girl, and Rena @ An Ordinary Housewife.

So glad you could join us as we share our giveaways on  Tuesday's Giveaway Link Ups. 

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Tuesday #Giveaway Linky 11/10/20

Happy Tuesday!  We hope you are safe and well.  Check out all these great giveaways this week.

Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me, Emily @ Emily Reviews, Shelly @ The Attic Girl, and Rena @ An Ordinary Housewife.

So glad you could join us as we share our giveaways on  Tuesday's Giveaway Link Ups. 

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Paw Patrol: Pup-tastic! 8 DVD Collection Limited Edition #Giveaway #SuperstockingStuffer #Holiday2020

We're excited about the holidays! Popular tv-shows and movies are one of our favorite holiday gift ideas.  This post contains affiliate links.

Give your little Paw Patrol fans the gift of entertainment with the Paw Patrol: Pup-tastic! 8 DVD Collection.  Your little one will be thrilled to see this fun collection under their tree!

This holiday season, the PAW Patrol®, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, is on a roll with their biggest collection of rescues on DVD in a limited edition gift set, PAW Patrol: PUP-tastic! 8-DVD Collection. Fan-favorite pup Marshall lends his fire truck theme to this gift set and invites viewers to join him and the PAW Patrol for over 12 hours of heroic rescues. To add even more fun and action-packed adventures to the collection, for the first time, Robo Dog will get his very own DVD, PAW Patrol: Robo Dog Rescues!, which is all-new and only available in the PUP-tastic Collection! Just in time for the gift-giving season, this paw-some gift set will be sought out for the biggest PAW Patrol fan or even the newest little one starting their DVD collection.
 
The PAW Patrol: PUP-tastic! 8-DVD Collection limited edition gift set will be available from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on November 10, 2020, for the suggested retail price of $55.99.
 
PAW Patrol: PUP-tastic! 8-DVD Collection DVDs:

• PAW Patrol: Robo Dog Rescues! *Only available in this PUP-tastic Collection!
• PAW Patrol: Ultimate Rescue
• PAW Patrol: Jungle Rescues
• PAW Patrol: Pups Chase a Mystery
• PAW Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis
• PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol
• PAW Patrol: Summer Rescues
• PAW Patrol: The Great Pirate Rescue!

 
PAW Patrol: PUP-tastic! 8-DVD Collection synopsis:
PAW Patrol is on a roll with an 8-DVD gift set in limited edition Marshall Fire Truck packaging! Collection includes: PAW Patrol: Robo Dog Rescues!, PAW Patrol: Ultimate Rescue, ​PAW Patrol: Jungle Rescues, PAW Patrol: Pups Chase a Mystery, PAW Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis, PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol, PAW Patrol: Summer Rescues and PAW Patrol: The Great Pirate Rescue!
 
From tails on the high seas and nautical adventures in Puplantis to Ultimate Ruff-Ruff rescues and mysteries to solve in Adventure Bay and the jungle, there’s an adventure for every pup! Even Robo Pup gets to shine in his own collection of rescues.
 

PAW Patrol: PUP-tastic! 8-DVD Collection fast facts:
Street Date: November 10, 2020
Catalog: 59213609000 (US – Limited Edition Marshall’s Fire Truck), 59213798000 (US – Standard Edition)
Total Running Time: 12 hr, 46 min
Rating: Not Rated
US M.S.R.P.: $59.99
 
PAW Patrol: Robo Dog Rescues!
Run Time: 1hr, 36 min
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, French Stereo, Spanish Stereo
Subtitles: English Closed Captions
 
PAW Patrol: Ultimate Rescue
Run Time: 1 hr, 34 min
Special Features Run Time: 11 min, 47 sec
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Stereo (some episodes missing LAS audio)
Subtitles: English Closed Captions
 
PAW Patrol: Jungle Rescues
Run Time: 1 hr, 36 min
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, French Stereo, Spanish Stereo
Subtitles: English Closed Captions
 
PAW Patrol: Pups Chase a Mystery
Run Time: 1 hr, 36 min
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Stereo
Subtitles: English Closed Captions
 
PAW Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis
Run Time: 1 hr, 35 min
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Stereo
Subtitles: English Closed Captions
 
PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol
Run Time: 1 hr, 35 min
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Stereo
Subtitles: English Closed Captions
 
PAW Patrol: Summer Rescues
Run Time: 1 hr, 37 min
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Stereo
Subtitles: English Closed Captions
 
PAW Patrol: The Great Pirate Rescue!
Run Time: 1 hr, 35 min
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, French Stereo, Spanish Stereo
Subtitles: English Closed Captions

Check out our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for more great gift ideas!

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LEGO Trolls World Tour Just Sing Music Video Premiere @peacockTV #TrollsWorldTour #LEGO

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Do you have a DreamWorks Trolls fan at home?  You'll be excited to hear that Universal Brand Development and The LEGO Group launch the first-ever music video for DreamWorks Animation’s smash film, Trolls World Tour on the Peacock Kids Youtube Channel!

My two girls are HUGE Trolls fans!  We loved Trolls World Tour and have watched it over and over again.

The new music video, which features the film’s hit theme song, “Just Sing,” marks the first time that original characters from the film—including Delta Dawn, Prince D, King Trollex, Trollzart and others—are featured as LEGO® versions of themselves.  How cool is that?  My youngest is OBSESSED with Trolls LEGO!

Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return in an all-star sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s musical hit: Trolls World Tour. In an adventure that takes them well beyond what they’ve known before, Poppy (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands and devoted to six different kinds of music: Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop and Rock. Their world is about to get a lot bigger and a whole lot louder. Trolls World Tour is directed by Walt Dohrn, who served as co-director on Trolls, and is produced by returning producer Gina Shay.

Since the launch of the DreamWorks Trolls franchise in 2016, audiences across the globe have been transported into the Trolls’ vibrant, joyful world, teeming with big hearts, hair-raising comedic adventures and award-winning music. Featuring a dynamic cast of actors and some of the most acclaimed musical artists in the world, the Trolls films – 2016’s Trolls and 2020’s Trolls World Tour -- have sung and danced their way to runaway success, earning an Oscar® nomination for Best Original Song and fueling one of the largest and most beloved global entertainment brands. Exuberant and groundbreaking in its design, the franchise includes feature films, a hit TV series, a prime-time holiday special, original digital content, video games and much more. With its heartwarming humor, nonstop musical extravaganzas and stories and characters that champion diversity, inclusion and kindness, Trolls has inspired live-entertainment touring shows, Universal Studios Parks’ attractions and experiential installations across the globe—as well as an unparalleled consumer products campaign that welcomes kids and adults alike to step inside the Trolls’ effervescent, kaleidoscopic world with high-fashion collaborations, toys, lifestyle collections and more. 

LEGO® building sets, inspired by the hit animated film, are available at retail outlets for the holidays, featuring minifigures of beloved characters including Poppy, Branch, Barb, Tiny Diamond, Cloud Guy and many more.

Gifts for LEGO TROLLS WORLD TOUR Fans

Vibe City Concert                                             Pop Village Celebration
SRP: $59.99                                                      SRP: $49.99
Retailer: Kohl’s Exclusive                                 Retailer: Amazon, Mass
              
Volcano Rock City Concert                             Hot Air Balloon Adventure
SRP: $29.99                                                      SRP: $29.99
Retailer: Target, Mass                                       Retailer: Amazon, Mass


Lonesome Flats Raft Adventure                    Techno Reef Dance Party
SRP: $19.99                                                      SRP: $19.99
Retailer: Target, Mass                                      Retailer: Target, Mass
 

Poppy's Pod
SRP: $19.99
Retailer: Ama

zon, Mass

Check out our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for more great gift ideas!

Loot Crate Gifts For Harry Potter Fans @lootcrate #Sponsored #GiftGuide

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Are you looking for a unique gift for a Harry Potter fan?

Loot Crate is a subscription service for fans of pop culture, video games, anime and more. You can purchase one single crate, or sign up for multiple months.  There are many loot crates to choose from for kids and adults including JK Rowling's Wizarding World, Hello Kitty, Marvel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pixar and The Fresh Prince.  It's a fun gift for gamers, movie buffs, and tv show fans.

We received the Wizarding World themed "Room of Requirement" Loot Crate.  My nine-year-old daughter has recently begun reading the books and watching the films with me.  She loves the world of Hogwarts!  

The Room of Requirement Wizarding World Loot Crate includes:

• Dumbledore's Army Hogwarts House Neck Warmer
• Half-Blood Prince Longsleeve Shirt (adult size)
• Death Eater Dummy Pillow
• Travel Wizard's Chess
• Dumbledore's Army Spinner Coin Keychain
• Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem Key Cover
• Borgin & Burkes Pin

Our favorites are the pick-your-house neck warmer, the spinner coin keychain, and the Borgin and Burkes pin.  We chose Gryffindor for our house and she is excited that the neckwarmer matches her Gryffindor jacket and scarf.  The travel size chess set is also fun for car rides, but she hasn't learned how to play yet.

Loot Crate makes a unique gift for that hard-to-buy for person on your list from kids to teens and adults.

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Tuesday #Giveaway Linky 11/3/20

Happy Tuesday Election Day!  If you're trying to keep your mind OFF the election, come check out these great giveaways.

Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me, Emily @ Emily Reviews, Shelly @ The Attic Girl, and Rena @ An Ordinary Housewife.

So glad you could join us as we share our giveaways on  Tuesday's Giveaway Link Ups. 

This link up will be posted Monday at 7 PM est. and run all week long! Make sure you stop in as often as you can to list your latest giveaways.

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Holiday of Play at Home Recap & Swag Unboxing @thetoyinsider #HolidayofPlay #Sponsored

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This was my first year attending Holiday of Play, virtually at home.  We were able to get an insider's look at toys topping kids' wish lists, including the toys that earned a coveted spot on the The Toy Insider's annual holiday toy list. 

Thank you to the Toy Insider for sending us a Holiday of Play Swag Box.

Although I was feeling under the weather, I was able to see some of the hottest and new toys for the 2020 holiday season.  My daughter & I picked some of our favorites to share with you.  

Crayola

Scribble Scrubbie Sets Ages 3+

Scribble Scrubbie Pets Grooming Truck: Features a real working spray pump that easily allows kids to wash their pet; just like they would in a real grooming truck. Pets Grooming Truck doubles as a storage solution that’s easy to pack up and store for later use

• Includes 3 Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, 2 pets, scrub brush, 1 small scrub tub and spray pump

Scribble Scrubbie Pets Tattoo Shop: Features a new way for kids to color their adorable little pets - with Ultra-Clean Washable Stamper Markers. Kids can place their pet on the rotating tattoo chair and stamp away. When pets are ready for cleaning, place them in the included tub with water and scrub away. Shop folds to create a convenient storage solution for parents.

• Includes 2 new pets: Winston the Bulldog and Lola the Chihuahua, 2 Ultra-Clean Washable Stamper Markers, scrub brush and small tub

Crayola STEAM kits Ages 7+

PAPER FLOWER Science Kit: Colors bloom before your very eyes! Using the magic of physics and capillary action, this hands-on educational toy lets kids learn about the science of water “wicking” as they create colorful paper flowers. 

• Flowers can "re-wick" color over and over to change look and design
• Makes 12 Flowers

SPACE Science Kit: Kids learn about planets, stars, eclipses, meteors and more when they create a colorful and full-scale solar system.

• 20 ready to go experiments from the box and with common household items

LIQUID Science Kit: Kids learn about the wet and wonderful world of water and liquids as they create and conduct water-based experiments.

• Kit includes 20 different water-based experiments using in the box and common household items

WowWee

Party Surprise Ages 5+

Unwrap the party with all-new Party Surprise from WowWee!

Each Party Surprise stack is filled with 10+ surprises, and 6 different party

themes to collect. From Ice Cream Parties, to Sleepover Parties, all the way

to Pool Parties, there doesn't need to be a special occasion for a

Party Surprise! The more you unwrap, the more surprises you find!

Then, wrap it all up again for unlimited unboxing fun!

Lucky Fortune Ages 6+

Lucky Fortune is bringing more luck and magic into your life with new ways to

wear the all-new Magic Series! Each item is full of surprises; color change

elastic bracelets, positive empowering fortunes, scrunchies, stickers and more!

Watch the charms change colour in the sun, under water, in the dark,

or according to your mood! There are 75 magical elastic bracelets with

color change charms to collect! On you wrist, in your hair, wear your luck

everywhere!

Holiday of Play Swag Unboxing:

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Be sure to check out our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide to see the great gift ideas from Holiday of Play.

Thank you to the Toy Insider and all of the brands for an amazing event!    You can follow The Toy Insider on social media for updates.

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