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He Named Me Malala Global Broadcast February 29!

by Paula on February 28, 2016

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He Named Me Malala

Global Broadcast of He Named Me Malala

Monday, February 29

8 pm est/7 pm cst


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I was so glad to hear that Malala Yousafzai’s story was being made into a movie that my daughter and I could watch together.  Certainly, we’ve all heard most of the parts of her story but I knew there would be pieces we hadn’t known.

We were given a sneak peak of the movie and were captivated and delighted by the documentary film.  Highly recommend it!!  We loved seeing the family connections she shares and our hearts were warmed by their obvious love for each other.  It was very hard to watch and try to understand how the situation escalated with the Taliban in Pakistan and even harder to realize how her family has been affected by the attack.  Definitely worth it, though.  We’ll be tuning in to watch on Monday night and encourage you to as well!

From the official movie release:

 

HE NAMED ME MALALA is an intimate portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school bus in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. The then 15-year-old was singled out, along with her father, for advocating for girls’ education, and the attack on her sparked an outcry from supporters around the world. She miraculously survived and is now a leading campaigner for girls’ education globally as co-founder of the Malala Fund.
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Waiting for Superman) shows us how Malala, her father Zia and her family are committed to fighting for education for all girls worldwide. The film gives us an inside glimpse into this extraordinary young girl’s life – from her close relationship with her father who inspired her love for education, to her impassioned speeches at the UN, to her everyday life with her parents and brothers.

Connect with all the social media surrounding the book/movie:

Use Hashtag #HeNamedMeMalala and/or #WithMalala

 

 

He Named Me Malala poster

 

He Named Me Malala

Global Broadcast of He Named Me Malala

Monday, February 29

8 pm est/7 pm cst

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THE CHOICE — NEW Nicholas Sparks Movie Opens February 5 + A GIVEAWAY!

by Paula on February 3, 2016

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The Choice giveaway

It’s February and the groundhog has seen (or not seen, depending on where you live) his shadow.  That means our next big holiday is Valentine’s Day!  And along with Valentine’s Day come thoughts of romance.  :)
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What better way to celebrate romantic love than with a Nicholas Sparks movie?!?
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The Choice movie poster
It so turns out a new Nicholas Sparks movie is coming out February 5!  The Choice!!
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The Choice quote
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About the Movie:
When feisty medical student Gabby Holland moves in next door to perennial ladies’ man Travis Shaw, they embark on a surprising romantic journey neither imagined possible. Travis has always believed a serious relationship would cramp his easygoing lifestyle, while Gabby is preparing to settle down with her long-term boyfriend—until an irresistible attraction between the unlikely couple upends both of their well-planned lives. Spanning a decade and tracing the evolution of a love affair that is ultimately tested by life’s most defining events, this story features a memorable ensemble of friends and family in Sparks’s beloved North Carolina setting, culminating with the question that every couple must ask themselves: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?
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Want to win a Prize Pack from The Choice?

It will include:
$25 Visa eGift Card (sent to your email), The Choice Tie-In Movie Book, Sea-Shell Wind-chimes and The Choice Bookmark.
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The Choice giveaway

 

To enter, leave a comment telling me your favorite Nicholas Sparks novel.  (Need a reminder of his books?  Here’s an {affiliate} link to a list on Amazon:  Nicholas Sparks books)  It’s that easy!


Connect with The Choice:

Optional entries (be sure to leave a separate comment for each action so you’ll get counted!!):

  • Blog about the giveaway and link back to us.  Be sure to comment here with the link to your post. (5 entries)
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  • Pin the pink giveaway picture on Pinterest.  Leave a comment here with the link.  (1 entry)
  • Post the pink giveaway picture on Instagram.  Be sure to tag us!  Leave a comment here with the link.  (1 entry)
  • Tweet “I want to #win a #TheChoice #prize and #giftcard http://ow.ly/XVfGW from @TheChoiceFilm & @TheTweenAndMe #giveaway #ChooseLove”  May be done once per day.  Leave a comment here with the link. (1 entry)
  • May be done 10 times: leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway post (be sure to leave a comment below telling which one (s) you did!) (1 entry per comment)

Giveaway is open to US residents 18 and older. ONLY comments left on this post will count as entries. All entries will be verified. Any that are not verifiable will be deleted. Giveaway ends Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be notified via e-mail and will have 48 hours to reply to our e-mail. Please add thetweenandme (at) gmail (dot) com to your address book so you don’t miss our e-mail!  Each household is only eligible to win one The Choice Prize Pack via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.  Prizing provided by Lionsgate.

Disclosure: I was provided with a promotional product as a thank you for posting about this giveaway.

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Movie Swag Pack + $25 Gift Card Giveaway #MyAllAmerican

by Paula on October 30, 2015

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We are a football-lovin’ family.  Every Saturday in the fall is dedicated to watching a variety of college games… the more, the merrier.  Our local team, the Clemson University Tigers, is a perennial favorite in our household, but we pretty much enjoy all of the rivalries.

So when I heard about a new movie coming out, My All-American, I knew it would be something of interest to us and a lot of football fans.

 

My All-American movie poster

 

Here’s a brief overview of the movie:

What Freddie Steinmark wants most in the world is to play football. Deemed too small by the usual athletic standards, his father trains him hard, and Freddie brings a fight to the game that ultimately gets him noticed – by none other than legendary University of Texas coach Darrell Royal. Awarded a scholarship and a chance to play for the Longhorns, Freddie sets off to Austin determined to make the team. Alongside his old teammate Bobby Mitchell and new pal James Street they rise to the occasion, giving the Longhorns a real chance to turn the team around. But just when they’re reveling in the success of the season, Freddie suffers an injury that leads him to a shocking diagnosis and the biggest challenge he will ever face.
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Doesn’t that sound like an amazing premise for a great movie?  We are so excited about this movie.  Want to learn more?  Connect with My All-American on the web:  http://www.myallamerican.com/all or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyAllAmerican or on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MyAllAmerican #MyAllAmerican
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We’re giving away a My All-American Movie Swag Pack!  It consists of a $25 Gift Card, My All-American Long Sleeve T-shirt, My All-American Hat and My All-American Cinch Sack.  Prizing provided by Clarius Entertainment.  Open to US only.
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My All-American Swag Pack

Want to win a My All-American Movie SwagPack?

To enter, just leave a comment below telling us your favorite collegiate football team.  It’s that easy!


Optional entries (be sure to leave a separate comment for each action so you’ll get counted!!):

  • Blog about the giveaway and link back to us.  Be sure to comment here with the link to your post. (5 entries)
  • Add our button to your blogroll.  Be sure to comment here with a link to your blogroll. (5 entries)
  • Tweet “I want to #win a #MyAllAmerican #prize and #giftcard http://ow.ly/TPdq3 from @MyAllAmerican & @TheTweenAndMe #giveaway”  May be done once per day.  Leave a comment here with the link. (1 entry)
  • May be done 10 times: leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway post (be sure to leave a comment below telling which one (s) you did!) (1 entry per comment)

Giveaway is open to US residents 18 and older. ONLY comments left on this post will count as entries. All entries will be verified. Any that are not verifiable will be deleted. Giveaway ends Friday, November 13, 2015, at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be notified via e-mail and will have 48 hours to reply to our e-mail. Please add thetweenandme (at) gmail (dot) com to your address book so you don’t miss our e-mail!  Each household is only eligible to win one My All-American Swag Pack via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.  Prizing provided by Clarius Entertainment.

Disclosure: I was provided with a promotional product as a thank you for posting about this giveaway.

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ROOM Book + $30 Gift Card Giveaway #ROOMmovie

by Paula on October 25, 2015

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ROOM Movie opens November 6

 

It’s movie season and another great movie that you need to know about is coming out soon!

 

ROOM book cover art

 

Both highly suspenseful and deeply emotional, ROOM is a unique and unexpectedly tender exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child under the most harrowing of circumstances.

 

ROOM movie opens November 6

 

ROOM tells the extraordinary story of Jack (Jacob Tremblay in a breakout performance), a spirited 5 year-old who is looked after by his loving and devoted Ma (Brie Larson, SHORT TERM 12, TRAINWRECK).  Like any good mother, Ma dedicates herself to keeping Jack happy and safe, nurturing him with warmth and love and doing typical things like playing games and telling stories. Their life, however, is anything but typical—they are trapped—confined to a windowless, 10-by-10-foot space, which Ma has euphemistically named “Room.” Ma has created a whole universe for Jack within Room, and she will stop at nothing to ensure that, even in this treacherous environment, Jack is able to live a complete and fulfilling life.   But as Jack’s curiosity about their situation grows, and Ma’s resilience reaches its breaking point, they enact a risky plan to escape, ultimately bringing them face-to-face with what may turn out to be the scariest thing yet: the real world.  ROOM also stars three-time Academy Award® nominee Joan Allen and Academy Award® nominee William H. Macy.
 


At once a taut narrative of captivity and freedom, an imaginative trip into the wonders of childhood, and a profound portrait of a family’s bonds and fortitude, ROOM is a beautifully transcendent experience based on the award-winning global bestseller by Emma Donoghue. Director Lenny Abrahamson (FRANK) remains faithful to the novel while bringing Jack, Ma and their entirely singular world to heart-pounding and intensely cinematic life. ROOM demonstrates the triumphant power of familial love even in the darkest of circumstances, and is sure to take its place among the most emotionally affecting films to ever explore the bond between parents and children.
Connect with ROOM #ROOMmovie

 

Doesn’t ROOM sound amazing??? 

I’m ready to go see it now!  But first, how about a giveaway?  We’re giving away to one lucky reader a copy of ROOM (the novel) + a $30 gift card!  SWEET!

Here’s how you can win!

To enter, just leave a comment below telling us your favorite book of all time.  Could be one you read last week.  Could be one you read to your kids all the time.  Might even be one you read in school.  You tell us!  It’s that easy!

Optional entries (be sure to leave a separate comment for each action so you’ll get counted!!):

  • Blog about the giveaway and link back to us.  Be sure to comment here with the link to your post. (5 entries)
  • Add our button to your blogroll.  Be sure to comment here with a link to your blogroll. (5 entries)
  • Tweet “I want to #win a #ROOMmovie #prize and #giftcard http://ow.ly/TPdq3 from @RoomTheMovie & @TheTweenAndMe #giveaway”  May be done once per day.  Leave a comment here with the link. (1 entry)
  • May be done 10 times: leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway post (be sure to leave a comment below telling which one (s) you did!) (1 entry per comment)

Giveaway is open to US residents 18 and older. ONLY comments left on this post will count as entries. All entries will be verified. Any that are not verifiable will be deleted. Giveaway ends Sunday, November 8, 2015, at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be notified via e-mail and will have 48 hours to reply to our e-mail. Please add thetweenandme (at) gmail (dot) com to your address book so you don’t miss our e-mail!  Each household is only eligible to win one ROOM Movie Prize via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.  Prizing provided by A24.

Disclosure: I was provided with a promotional product as a thank you for posting about this giveaway.

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Hurray for a new, faster, more accurate #TBBloodTest!

by Paula on October 4, 2015

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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the TB Blood Test. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

 

TB Infographic

 

Many moons ago, when I was about to start kindergarten, my mom dutifully took me to the local health department (there were no pediatricians in rural SC then so that’s where we had routine immunizations and tests performed) to have my necessary boosters and tests.

My little arm was injected with a tiny amount of tuberculin and my mom was told to bring me back within the prescribed 48-72 hours to have the test read.

I’m sure you can guess where this is leading.  Yep, my test was deemed positive.  I then was prescribed a course of medication to eradicate any tuberculosis cooties I might have had.  And now, when I apply for a job within certain fields, I have to present my certified letter and TB card showing that I’ve been successfully treated for TB.  What fun.

All of that to be able to tell you how thrilled and excited I am that there is a new TB test that uses a blood sample.  A definitive test.  A completely objective test.  Not one that relies on someone’s subjective measurement of a whelp/lump.  Because it’s completely possible to have a false positive test result.  To have a lump because the site itches and you had to scratch it!  (and you know a 5 year old is completely able to ignore itches!)

And did I mention that this new blood test is a one-visit deal?  Only one visit to the doctor, not two, and we all know how much time a doctor’s visit can take.  Oh, the hassle and aggravation.  And that’s just you.  What if you’re taking in a child or two? Yep, the blood test sounds like a splendid idea.

TB Blood TestI’m sure my mother would have much preferred the TB blood test when I needed it.  Definitely I know I would have chosen it for Ariel if we had needed it.  Interested in finding out more about the TB Blood Test?  Check out the TB Blood Test website here.

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I’m In Love With A Monster! {actually, more than one!} — Hotel Transylvania 2 review

by Paula on September 25, 2015

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Ariel and I were treated to a a sneak peek preview of Hotel Transylvania 2 recently and we fell in love all over again with Drac and his pack.  We laughed the entire time…. and we weren’t the only ones!!  The entire theater was entranced and entertained.

 

Hotel Transylvania 2movie poster

 

As I mentioned in my Hotel Transylvania 2 giveaway post last week (have you entered yet???  Go here to enter!), we adored the original Hotel Transylvania when it came out a few years ago and fell in love with Drac, Mavis, Johnny, and the rest of the gang.  There was enough slapstick humor to please the kids (and the kids-at-heart) and enough adult/parenting humor that the adults could enjoy too.  Add to all of that, a sweet message of acceptance and love across differences and you have a perfect movie.

Hotel Transylvania 2 builds on all of those strengths.  We get to see Mavis and Johnny as adults/young parents, meet their son Dennis, and fall in love with everyone all over again.

There were many touching scenes where parental love shone through and the struggles we all have (or maybe it’s just me not wanting my baby to grow up?!) watching our children grow and mature and become independent.

 



 

The version of Hotel Transylvania 2 we saw was 3D and I have to admit, I am so incredibly prone to being motion sick that I don’t ever choose a 3D movie when we go to the cinema.  I LOVED it!  Didn’t get sick at all and quite the opposite–thought the 3D added so much to the movie experience that I highly recommend it to everyone I can to see this movie in 3D!

Connect with Hotel Transylvania 2 on Facebook here, Twitter here, and visit the official Hotel Transylvania website here.  ENJOY!!

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Hotel Transylvania 2 — Drac’s Pack is Back!!

by Paula on September 19, 2015

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We LOVED Hotel Transylvania so finding out a sequel was coming out soon made us very happy!  And it will be out really soon—September 25!

 

Hotel Transylvania 2 in theaters September 25

 

Here’s a little about the movie:

Drac’s pack is back for an all-new monster comedy adventure in Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 2! Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania… Dracula’s rigid monster-only hotel policy has finally relaxed, opening up its doors to human guests. But behind closed coffins, Drac is worried that his adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing signs of being a vampire. So while Mavis is busy visiting her human in-laws with Johnny – and in for a major cultural shock of her own – “Vampa” Drac enlists his friends Frank, Murray, Wayne and Griffin to put Dennis through a “monster-in-training” boot camp. But little do they know that Drac’s grumpy and very old, old, old school dad Vlad is about to pay a family visit to the hotel. And when Vlad finds out that his great-grandson is not a pure blood – and humans are now welcome at Hotel Transylvania – things are going to get batty!


Vampa Drac and Dennis in Hotel Transylvania 2
Hotel Transylvania 2 has been rated PG by the MPAA for the following reasons:  some scary images, action and rude humor.  Hotel Transylvania 2 stars Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, and David Spade.  It’s directed by Genndy Tartakovsky.

Hotel Transylvania 2 luau pic

Are you excited about Hotel Transylvania 2?  Check out our giveaway:

Hotel Transylvania 2 prize pack
1 Winner will receive:
~~ 1 Cape
~~ 1 Stationary Set
~~ 1 Vampire Fangs
~~ 1 Blobby Putty
~~ 1 Activity Book

Here’s how you can win!

To enter, just leave a comment below telling us your favorite character in Hotel Transylvania or Hotel Transylvania 2!  Is it Mavis?  Or maybe it’s Johnny or Drac?  You tell us!  It’s that easy!

Optional entries (be sure to leave a separate comment for each action so you’ll get counted!!):

  • Blog about the giveaway and link back to us.  Be sure to comment here with the link to your post. (5 entries)
  • Add our button to your blogroll.  Be sure to comment here with a link to your blogroll. (5 entries)
  • Tweet “I want to #win a #HotelTransylvania2 #prize http://ow.ly/Sq6ko from @HotelT & @TheTweenAndMe #giveaway #HotelT2″  May be done once per day.  Leave a comment here with the link. (1 entry)
  • May be done 10 times: leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway post (be sure to leave a comment below telling which one (s) you did!) (1 entry per comment)

Giveaway is open to US residents 18 and older. ONLY comments left on this post will count as entries. All entries will be verified. Any that are not verifiable will be deleted. Giveaway ends Friday, October 2, 2015, at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be notified via e-mail and will have 48 hours to reply to our e-mail. Please add thetweenandme (at) gmail (dot) com to your address book so you don’t miss our e-mail!  Each household is only eligible to win one Hotel Transylvania 2 Prize Pack via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Disclosure: I was provided with a promotional product as a thank you for posting about this giveaway.

Hotel Transylvania 2 poster

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Thoughtful Thursday

by Paula on September 10, 2015

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Five Fabulous Friday Finds

by Paula on September 4, 2015

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With school just started back, I’m in the mood to get organized and streamlined.  My time is stretched and I need to make sure all of my systems are functioning the best that they can.

 

Organizing Essentials A Guide to Organizing Everything You Own from Sarah Titus

 

So, you know I love this post from Sarah Titus on Organizing Everything You Own!  It’s perfect for me!

 

Crockpot Paleo Minestrone Soup from Confessions of an Over-Worked Mom

 

I love using my slow cooker when time is tight and we need food FAST.  For a variety of reasons, I’m considering a Paleo diet.  I like this Crockpot Paleo Minestrone Soup recipe from Confessions of an Overworked Mom because it starts out Paleo, but you can easily add rice or pasta for family members that aren’t eating that way.  Win-win!

 

Extreme Chocolate Ice Cream - No Churn- from Wonky Wonderful

 

And if I’m going to go Paleo, maybe I need to make this oh-my-goodness-it-looks-amazing Extreme Chocolate Ice Cream from Wonky Wonderful before I start!  WOW!

 

 

Turn An Outdated Picture into Updated Art from Hawthorne & Main

 

With the changing seasons, I’ve been wanting to change things around.  Create some new art, work on a few projects (besides the aforementioned organizing that will take forever and probably never be completely finished), just take advantage of the *new* school year and make some things happen.  So this recycled art project–Turn An Outdated Picture into Updated Art– from Hawthorne & Main looks easy enough to finish quickly and make a big difference in our decor!

 

Astro Turf Coozies from Uncommon Designs

 

And I can’t forget my football peeps!  Check out these adorable Astro Turf Coozies from Uncommon Designs.  (I think I love them just a tad more because they have tiger paws on them!  EEP!  GO TIGERS!!)

 

So that’s what my fall is looking like.  What do you have planned?

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Thoughtful Thursday

by Paula on September 3, 2015

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