PowerRangers: Samurai emPower

The Power Rangers are back!  With a new cast, a new look and a new network, Power Rangers: Samurai debuts on Nickelodeon Monday, Feb. 7th at 8pm EST before moving to it's regular spot on Sundays at noon on Nickelodeon. 

The world's most successful kids action series is in it's 19th season and has moved from Disney to Nickelodoen and just got a shiny, martial-arts-influenced reboot.

Combining comedy with action-filled storylines, the all-new half-hour series features a new cast of Rangers and never-before-seen villains, as well as high-octane action, martial arts and advanced special effects.

A new generation of heroes is about to explode out of the darkness to battle bad guys everywhere! 
The new Rangers, Jayden, Kevin, Mia, Emily and Mike, harness the mystical Samurai Symbols of Power to fight evil with the elements of Fire, Water, Sky, Forest and Earth.

They are not alone in their struggle. An all-knowing mentor and special spirit animals called Zords aid in their attack against the relentless dark forces.

emPOWER Kids

The emPOWER movement will launch along with the new series.  emPOWER provides parents and kids the tools they need to work together to grow healthy kids and support healthy communities. 

emPOWER inspires participation in schools, online and in local communities to demonstrate the Power Rangers values:

* Standing for What's Right
* Teamwork and Cooperation
* Confidence
* Health and Physical Fitness
* Caring and Friendship

About The Episode:In the action-packed premiere episode, “The Team Unites,” after Mike can’t anticipate an attack like Kevin and Jayden, he grows frustrated and takes a break from training to meet up with old friends. But when a long-armed monster named Rofer attacks, Mike unsuccessfully attempts to fight him alone, and his friends are injured. Jayden and Mentor explain the hard truth that Samurai Rangers must stay away from family and friends in order to protect them from the dangers that are involved with being a Ranger. Inspired, Mike begins to take his role and training as a Samurai Ranger more seriously. With Jayden’s help, Mike uses his training and creativity to anticipate Rofer’s moves and defeats him.

You can find more information like Downloads, Games, Episodes and much more at the Power Rangers emPower website.

Is your school or child participating in the Power Rangers in-school program?

During January and February 2011, Gym Class Kits including Fitness guides and bulletin board messaging are being delivered to more than 4500 participating U.S. elementary schools. The guides include group activities focused on Power Rangers values and physical fitness, designed for Kindergarten – 3rd grade students. Each participating school is entered for a chance to win: a visit from the Samurai Power Rangers and a $10,000 donation to their physical education program.

Every week the emPOWER website will feature a young person who's making a difference in their family, school, or community. Nominated by parents on the emPOWER facebook page, we'll feature the Ranger of the Week's photo and story to inspire kids, parents, and teachers about how kids are making a difference.

Your child can also “Samurai” themselves at the Power Ranger website.

My Review:

I thought the debut of Power Rangers Samurai was a good one. This will be another series that my boys will want to catch each of. Unfortunately it’ll air during church so they’ll have to catch reruns, but we’re used to that on Nickelodeon.

I remember watching many of the other series because my oldest son is 11 and we’ve been watching these for about 5 yrs. As a mom, I have to say the bad guys crack me up. They are the goofiest looking, dopiest, trouble makers since Godzilla movies.

I asked Doodle, 7yo what he thought of the show and he said he liked it. I asked him if he’d watch more of the shows and he said, "Maybe.” He hasn’t explained what he means by “maybe” even though I’ve asked him a couple different ways.

I think Power Ranger shows help kids to learn how to help others, become better people, and to not rely only on themselves. I like the lessons that they teach. It’ll be interesting to get my 11yo’s opinion of the show. He’ll have to watch it next Sunday hopefully.

I am eligible to win a gift card from One2One Network for posting my opinion of the show. I have not been compensated for this review and the opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.

Kidorable Review & Giveaway

Oh how I wish I still had little girls in my house with the adorable lines from Kidorable! Because I don’t, I thought of some of the families at church who have some adorable little cuties that would love to try out some rain boots!

Thank goodness I had a taker. I showed up at church and asked one of our pastor’s wives if her daughter would be able to fit in them. Oh goodness, sure enough! Little B put the Kidorable Ballerina rain boots on and she loved them!

Seriously, how cute are little girls in anything Ballerina? Well, if you check out the new Kidorable line of Ballerina products you will be thrilled at what your little girl could be sporting.

Now, Kidorable isn’t just about the Ballerina line! Oh no. The have a couple lines for boys as well like their new Space Hero line! Check out a few of their other lines:Here’s your opportunity to win a Kidorable umbrella of your choice.

Required: Visit Kidorable and tell me which line is your favorite.

Giveaway open to US residents only 18 yrs or older. Please leave your email in the required entry or have it available in your profile. No email/contact = No entry. Giveaway ends 2/20/11 at 11:59 PST. Winner has 48 hours to respond.

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I’d like to thank Kidorable for sending me the Ballerina Rainboots that I passed on to my “model”. Kidorable is also providing the giveaway product. The opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.

H&S Candies Heart of Valentines Giveaway

I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I ♥ chocolate. I’ve had H&S Candies before and they are melt in your mouth delicious! These aren’t tiny pieces of chocolate that you wish would last longer. No, these are chunks of chocolate that make you roll your eyes in delight!

Lucky for you, I have the opportunity to giveaway a box of chocolates thanks to H&S Candies!

Required: Click on any of the Valentines candies in the widget above and come back to share ONE thing with me.

Giveaway open to US residents only 18 yrs or older. Please leave your email in the required entry or have it available in your profile. No email/contact = No entry. Giveaway ends 2/18/11 at 11:59 PST. Winner has 48 hours to respond.

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I’d like to thank DBA West for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway. I will be receiving a box of chocolates for posting. The opinion expressed is my own and never influenced by the company.

Life As We Know It DVD & Soundtrack Giveaway ~ 2 Winners

Life As We Know It starring Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel will be available February 8th. To celebrate the release I’m able to give away a DVD and Soundtrack to the movie to 2 winners!

I only saw 2 movies last year and Life As We Know It was one of them. LP and I went to see it and we laughed out loud during it! Yes, I’m one of those people. If you haven’t heard about the movie here’s an intro:


“This quirky romantic comedy follows Holly (Katherine Heigl) & Messer (Josh Duhamel), two seemingly unsure adults, who become unexpected parents to their best friends’ daughter after a tragic accident. As opposites attract, the two struggle to put aside their differences, learn how to care for their charming adopted daughter Sophie and become a family through these unforeseen circumstances.”

Last week I was able to part of a conference call with Katherine Heigl! How insane is that? It was a great 1/2 hour with her and about 10 other bloggers. You can read more about it at Woven by Words.

I thought I’d share some of the answers to her questions. (Did I mention I’m still shocked I got to do this call? *grin*) Her answers aren’t verbatim because I tried writing everything down and had to drop little words but the meat of how she responded is her completely.


Being in the public eye, how do you maintain your true self?


Katherine: I tend to be too honest. I don’t censor myself well. What you get is me. I need to learn to be more private.


Does being a parent change how you view the roles you'll take or the roles you've played in the past?


Katherine: I want to play roles of women I can admire. I want my daughter to be able to watch my movies.


Do you have date nights?


Katherine: I have a girl that nanny’s but only until a certain time. So, we have date night at home after our daughter goes to bed. We don’t go out as much as we used to. I love going out to dinner.


How do you decompress?


Katherine: Watch Apple TV. I just finished a marathon of Sons of Anarchy. I also watch Gossip Girl, Life Unexpected and Cougar Town. I like to involve myself in other shows.


Now’s your chance to own the DVD and Soundtrack!Required: Tell me which Girls Night In Tips from the widget above you like the most.


Giveaway open to US residents only 18 yrs or older. Please leave your email in the required entry or have it available in your profile. No email/contact = No entry. Giveaway ends 2/17/11 at 11:59 PST. Winner has 48 hours to respond.


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I’d like to thank DBA West for the DVD I’ll be receiving as well as the giveaway products. The opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.

Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky

Here are 2 of my giveaways. I have a few more coming up now that I have computer back. Oh I love having it back.

Lovable Labels Friendship Pack + Bonus Ends 2/8

4 Winners Handmade With Love Blog Hop Ends 2/6

Life As We Know It DVD & Soundtrack at Woven by Words Ends 2/17

Life As We Know It DVD & Sound Track 2 Winners Ends 2/17

To add your giveaway linky you must link to your giveaway not to your homepage! It will be deleted if it doesn’t. Spam will go as well. If you believe I’ve deleted your linky by accident, please let me know.

Gear Up For Super Bowl Sunday With Gorton’s

Fishify your Football Favorites!

We're celebrating both the Super Bowl and the new USDA recommendation to eat seafood twice a week by giving away a year of Twice-A-Week-Gorton's Seafood package! That's 104 FREE Gorton's Products ~ a $624 Value! Enter below by uploading a photo of your Game Day Seafood dish for a chance to win!

For ideas on what to serve at your pre-game party, check out Gorton's great recipes <http://www.gortons.com/recipes>  like Salmon Nachos, Tenders Tacos or Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta.

I have not received any compensation for this post.

Handmade With Love Giveaways

I’m so excited to be featuring handmade prizes from some great people! I’d love to have you check them out:

Heather from Tiny Bubbles: $20 Gift Certificate to Esty Shop

Dana from The Giggling E: $30 Gift Certificate to Etsy Shop


Amanda from Toggle Bandz: Toggle Bandz w/ free shipping



Daphne from Daph’s Dark Little Corner: Valentines Doll

Here’s what you need to do to enter the Handmade With Love Giveaway:


You MUST leave a way to contact you either have it in your profile or leave an email address! I don't have the time to be searching for your information (I'm lucky to know my own information...most of the time).

My Handmade With Love Blog Hop is open to US Residents, 18 yrs and older. Blog Hop runs February 2-6th and ends at 11:59pm PST on February 6th.

Winner has 48 hours to respond or I will draw a new winner. Prizes will be provided by the individual/shop.

REQUIRED

Become a follower either here or at my other blog Woven by Words where my giveaways will be moving to: http://wovenbywords.blogspot.com You can choose!

EXTRAS

Follow on Twitter ONLY ONE of these people:

Like on ONLY ONE Facebook:

Toggle Bandz

The Giggling E

Tiny Bubbles

Daph’s Dark Little Corner

Favorite ONLY ONE Etsy Shop Or Follow Blog

Daph’s Dark Little Corner

The Giggling E

Tiny Bubbles

Tweet the following:

“RT Enter to #WIN 4 winners from the Handmade With Love Blog Hop @bigguysmama @saphire2379 @thegigglinge http://bit.ly/f5Ru6U“

Subscribe

Subscribe to Woven by Words.

*I have only received a free Toggle Bandz. I have not received any compensation or product from the other 3 sponsors. I’d like to thank each Sponsor for being part of my blog hop! I am so thankful for your contribution!!