Toys: Cars Bath Blastin' Finn McMissile.....

My nephew Bobbi looovvves Disney's Cars and so do I so when He and I realized Cars 2 was coming on Disney Channel yesterday, we couldn't help but watch! It turned out to be a really great movie! So in honor of Bobbi and I's love for Cars the series, I am posting something I think both of us will enjoy!

Cars BAth Blastin' Finn McMissile!

Finn McMissile

Cars Bath Blastin Finn McMissile a British Spy who can be seen in the movie Cars 2, is the ultimate master spy with an assorted number of cool moves and tricks for quick escapes and smooth captures! He can swim like a submarine, float like a boat, and even ride the waves like one too as you play with in any tub or pool! McMissile can even stick to your tub, pool, and wall like a spider! All you have to do to power him up is to pull his kid-powered string and he is ready to go! It will then be a breeze for Finn to speed threw evil minion targets included thanks to his spinning hydro-turbo tire propellers powered on once you pull that string! I know Bobbi will enjoy his Finn McMissile toy for his birthday as his birthday is right around the corner just like I know you will :-) ! All this fun is available to you with a simple click below!

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And as a reminder..........

Don't forget to pick up and watch Cars 2 available now! You'll get to see Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally Carrera, and the rest of the crew of Radiator Springs including British Master Spy Finn McMissile as story of Cars 2 comes racing before your eyes! Now don't let this movie speed past you as you can take a look below!

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Toys: Birthday Wishes Ariel....

With the re-releasing of the The Little Mermaid movie I posted as a movie of the week some time ago, you can say it is almost like Ariel's birthday! Think about it. When you have a big birthday celebration you have birthday cake, presents, friends, and oh, oh, I know, I know.... dress up with birthday outfit  and all for your big day! Well your not the only! As you can imagine, Princess Ariel has done the same! With Disney Princess Birthday Wishes Ariel you can count her in too as she wears a festive party skirt around her shimmering tail with matching tiara on her long red hair as she sings a special song just for you and right before she gives you a ring of friendship!

Let Disney Princess Ariel be "apart of your world" as you bring her home and have a splashing time! I know it will be someone's birthday and would love to have her there! 

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"And Just one more thing".....you know I would be just a crab [sorry Sebastain :-) !] if I didn't remind you about the movie right?!

As you will read in my post here! and later see as you will watch the movie, why The Little Mermaid is such a great movie to celebrate. With all the dancing,singing, adventure having, and love ever after found in this film, you will understand why people get their fins in a flutter about Ariel. Plus, with re-release you can expect a whole lot of things that you would not get no where else like behind the scenes footage, deleted songs, and even the story of Harold Merman who didn't make the movie! Poor Harold :-( !

 You'll be a "poor unfortunate soul" if you don't go and pick up The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition on October 1st!

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Tips: Not Losing Yourself....

In school you can go through a lot of ups and downs. Trying to fit in is one of them. Everyone wants to be popular and everyone wants someone to sit with at lunch or play with them on the monkey bars.  Do you how to do that?  The best way to do that though is to simply be the oh so special you that no one else can be! I have been there, I know :-) !  It will save you time from people uncovering the not true you and it save you from friends who are not really your friends. Kids like honest kids. Kids like other kids that they can relate to. If you aren't being honest, you can never know what you and Billy Bob or Sam I am have in common! Maybe you all like eating green eggs and ham on a plane or heck, even on a train! Someone likes the color purple just like you and even jumping in mud puddles when it is raining. When I was honest and plain ol' me with my friends, I discovered these things. Who knew we all like the Power Rangers and Pokemon the First Movie? It is easy and all you have to do is take the first step. Never loose yourself to anyone or anything!

Movie of the Week: The Swan Princess....

"For longer than forever....."

What happens when you have an evil enchanter who is bent on overtaking a kingdom, a princess, a swan, and a prince who will go to the ends of the Earth to find you? You get...the Swan Princess. This movie, a classic movie, is something my siblings and I heavily watched when we were younger. We always use to camp out in the living room to watch it and see what was going to happen (even though we knew after the 10th sitting), as Princess Odette would go from a beautiful young maiden into a swan as the sun would set thanks to sorcerer Rothbart cursing her all in hopes that she would one day marry him. Rothbart, as you will see in the film, wants to be King and the only way to be that is for Odette's hand in marriage yet, she always refuses. Odette on the other hand, is waiting patiently for the day Prince Derek, her true love, will come and save her. The only problem with this is that everyone thinks she has died. After a mysterious "great animal" has killed Odette's father King William, Queen Uberta's Prince Derek's mother has moved on (despite her and the King planning to wed the two), and is now attempting to marrying him off despite his refusal. He has restlessly been on the look for Odette dispite his mother's thoughts. From here, you will see the magic of this movie unfold! In this movie you can expect a lot of high flying action, adventure, and a heaping dose of unforgettable songs that will have you routing for a happy ending! Now I can't tell you all that is in store, that is up to you to figure out! "Have no fear" as you watch the Swan Princess for your Movie of the Week! And as an added bonus, check out the clip below! 

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Kids Fashions: Boy's Silicone Strap Watch and Lily Nily Ladybug Necklace...

Do you know what time it is? Time for a new watch of course! Cherokee Boys' Silicone Strap Watch in black and yellow by Target [Tarje to some-- ask your parents :-)! ] is the perfect watch to wear to school. This battery-powered watch is rough enough to play on the jungle gyms with and easy enough to clean off just in case you fall in some mud, dirt, grass, or a really big pile of leaves as they pile up in the back of your yard! You can wear this cool watch with anything as black blends well with all colors! Never wait until the bell rings or for the teacher to tell you when it is time to go again because you can do it yourself in your Cherokee watch by Target!

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Ladybugs. They are cute, small, and every girl loves them. What if I told you that you could have a ladybug of your own. Would you believe me? Well it's true! The Lily Nily 18K Gold Ladybug pendant by Target (just say Tarje to parents and they will know just where to go :-D) is the ladybug you have always wanted! You can bring it to school and show all your friends as it hangs on a nice gold necklace as shown in the picture above. What makes this ladybug sooo special is that it is in the shape of a heart with gold feet and gold all around its body just for you! How great is that?! You can be sure to be all the talk at school as you wear this oh so special ladybug necklace for Target! Want more? Click Below!

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Books To Read: Books From McBride......

Hey Everyone!

It's that time again where we sit down and read a good ol' fashion....book. You know, what makes reading a book so good is when it's from person or place we know already! This happens to be one of those instances! Remember Heddrick McBride the author in our Author's Spotlight and his book's Parkville High and Sky's Stories? Well, he is back and is here to give you some more great reads. Peep the new editions below:

(Book 1: Military Brats: I Miss My Dad)

 Do you know someone who has had a family member go away to the army? Have you been that person? If so, you know how hard it can be and even how sad. It sucks. And though this maybe true, by having someone or something help you get past it, it can make the time away from that person less challenging and even much better. Luckily, I have a book for just that called: Military Brats: I Miss My Dad! Military Brats written by Jhoskesia Manigualt and Heddrick McBride, tells of a young man who like many, has a rough time with his love one (father) being away while serving the army. As you read this wonderful and enriching book, you will learn about the military life, family, and friendship! 

(Book 2: Father to Son) 

Like they say, every boy needs his dad. And having a father or great father figure in a boy's life can make all the difference. In Father to Son by Kenji L. Jackson and Heddrick McBride, a father teaches his son a number of things through out this book, that are important in every boy's life like family, responsibility, respect and education. These lessons are broken into 5 parts focusing on the importance of each subject. Love your Mother, Education, Respect, Teamwork, and Manners will at the end leave your son feeling responsible and willing to practiced the lessons learned.

(Book 3: Metta's Bedtime Stories: NYC Edition)

Metta is back and here with the NYC edition of his most known and very popular children's book: Metta's Bedtime Stories (NYC Edition)! Written by both Metta World Peace and McBride, this book tells five great bedtime stories that will send your child to bed feeling positive and ready to dream good things! The stories featured in this book include: I'm Afraid of the Dark, Reach for the Sky, One Wish, Mud in my Bed, and Tomorrow! 

     

(Book 4: Growing Up)

Growing Up a story written by Heddrick and Louis McBride, is something that everyone will have to go through and it is no different for these five 6th graders as they encounter real life situations and learn important lessons throughout this colorful book! The four stories in this book are: Every Minute Counts, Never Say Goodbye, Strong Words, and Visiting Day. Whether your in the 6th grade or not, this is a must read. Come on and don't be afraid as we read this book together!

(Book 5: Sky's Stories: WE Use Our Manners)

The last edition for the books of the week is from a familiar person yet with new things to tell. That person is Sky (along with Heddrick McBride) as she brings us a new book called: Sky's Stories: We use Our Manners. In this fun and exiting book, Sky and her friends teach us all how to use our manners and proper etiquette on a daily basis. You can never be too big or too small to learn these lessons making it a must read for anybody in need (that rhymes...sort of :-D ! ). By the end of this book, everyone will know how use our manners :-) ! 

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Kids Fashion: Sueded Ankle Boots and Curious George Kickin' It Tee.....

 

What kid doesn't love Curious George! Here in a fitting yellow long sleeve tee is Curious George in a Kickin It tee by Old Navy! This is quite the stylish and very age appropriate tee! If this was in my size I would even wear it. This 50% polyester and 50% cotton top is 100% washable as well as soft and medium weight. It is also tag free-- Yay itchy tags!!! This crew neck gives a fun and color spend on a classic pullover just in time for the fall as it is not far from us. Wear this with some light color jeans, and sneaker or boots and you boy is good to go! Oh, and don't forget that book bag! Go on, don't be afraid to be a little bit "curious" and click below!

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You know I couldn't forget about the girls now could I? Marked down from a its original price (who doesn't love that) is the sueded ankle boot also from Old Navy! This boot comes in sizes 5-11 and also in color grayscale than the caramel as pictured. I love the breaded buckle trim and side zip closure that will be very cute to see with matching colored pants! What is not to love about these boots! Pair this with long pants (as stated), a pink long sleeve top, and maybe even a gold accessory like a bracelet. Outfit complete with this outfit rating a 10 across the board from scale 0- cuteness! Click below to get some more inspiration!

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Superhero Alert: Steel of DC Comics...

 

John Henry Irons is the super powered hero Steel of DC Comics! This Man of Iron was greatly inspired from folk hero John Henry ( a steel driver who won a race against a steamed powered hammer machine) and the Man of Steel himself-- Superman!

John a genius inventor and engineer starts off his story working a corporation called AmerTrek. After realizing though his invention the BG-60, a powerful man portable energy cannon was used for evil, he destroyed the blue print and fled his job to another city called Metropolis. There, while working a construction job, ended up high on skyscraper falling off saving a friends life. However, he heroic effort not in vein because he was then saved by Superman! When asked how he could show is gratitude for the Kryptonian saving his life, Clark responded--"Live a life worth saving." It wasn't too long after that Irons would do just that.

During Superman's battle against the super villain Doomsday, he tried to return the favor by helping the Man of Steel but was buried in the rubble of this fight. Superman died thereafter. Once recovered and later finding out his design for AmerTrek was upgraded (BG-80) and used in a gang war, John Henry Irons in honor of Superman became the new Man Of Steel (which Superman later shortened to "Steel") and not destroyed the weapons (he found were given by AmerTrek known later as White Rabbit) but also the war that was going on. John's heroism would continue on leading him to land a spot of JLA (Justice League of America).

Steel's powers included battle armor that have a variety of powers like super strength, flight via jet boots, a kentic hammer (his most famous weapon), and a rivet cannon.

A little act of kindness can inspire a person to do great things! What would you do if were shown a great act of kindness? Would you become a hero too just like Steel? Leave comments below!

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Kids Fashions: Cable Knit Sweater and Camo Boots.....

You like camo? Do you like boots? How about I got two of your favorite things in one! It is called the Camo Boot from Gap Kids! It is in sizes 1-13 to cover all you boy's shoe sizes and, is tied very rough and tightly with a yellow shoe string for those days you fill like bustin' loose and jumping in that big pile of leaves in your parents' back yard as the fall is approaching you! You can wear these boots with your favorite camo shirt while wearing blue jeans or khaki pants (the ones with a million pockets) or with a jean jacket and your handy green, black, or gray long-sleeve shirt that goes with anything you put on. I know you need them Camo Boots scout so I am not going to hold you back! Go on soilder and click below!

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It is September and you know what that means....fall is right around the corner! So, to prepare you for that Thanksgiving meal and that highly anticipated unwrapping of gifts, we have to make sure you are all warm and snuggly! Coming straight out of your favorite store Gap Kids comes the cable knit sweater in a vibrant neon orange bolt! It is a mouthful right? This sweater is soft, stretchy, and machine washable just incase something spills on you and you need to wash it off. It is the perfect top for you favorite light blue or dark blue jeans and oh-so stylish shoes. And just to cover if you wanted another color (for your dramatic wardrobe change) then this neon bolt you can worn in a milk, infinity blue, or pink pop. Fall right into this fall item below!

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Randoms: Quote of the Day!

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents"

- Emilie Buchwald

It is important to read to your children. Lead by example. If you read, the chances of your child following the footsteps of their parents are more than likely. Make it interesting and fun. Read stories that they love (like a Harry Potter, Heddrick McBride, Doctor Suess, Carolivia Herron) or would think about reading. After that, then slide a few educational books in for their minds, trust me it will pay off. Dramatize it. Take on the personality of the characters and story itself. If you do, your kids are going to be joyfully engaged. It will be like watching a movie being acted out or going to a play that they have gotten tickets to go and see. Come on, you were a child once before so you should know how fun it can and will be! Pick a day(s) to read! This can set the stage for your child to expect which day a story is to be read to them or on what days-- do everyday if you can. If you and your spouse read to the kids read together or split it up. One person gets this day and the other person gets the next or one person gets this week and the next person gets the next. I am sure you all can figure it out. Make them read the book with you. It will help improve their comprehension and their reading ability. Before you know it, they will be  going from cat and hat to supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Finally, make them start picking out books. Make sure it is something that they can read. 

And there you have! Now get on that reading rainbow and read!

Randoms: Law and Order: Special Letters Unit......

I. Love. Seasame. Street. And think you love them too! They have been on television forever and I seem to not get tired of seeing them. Maybe it is just the child in me! No matter if it is or not I just can't get enough. The clip I decided to share with you is about the alphabets...but with a twist....a Law and Order twist! Letter M is missing. No ones where it or where it has went. It is up to the Special Letters Unit to figure that out. It is hard task but with the Chunk Chunk sound, angry cops, and a missing letter at stake, someone has to do it. You will be surprised at what happens as the details of this case unravels!

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Randoms: First African-American In Space.....

"My desire was to [ give a hand] to the program"

August 30th marks the thirtieth year anniversary of the first African-American Astronaut in space! And that person goes by the name Guion"Guy" Bluford. He along with two other African-Americans ( Fred Gregory and Ron McNair) were chosen amongst the 35 spaceflyers selected (with six of them being women and one of the being the famous Sally Ride) on this ground breaking mission. This was part of the barrier breaking class of Astronauts in 1978.

He along with others, launched into a low-Earth orbit aboard Space Shuttle Challenger way back in 1983. Though he knew he could have be selected to become the first African-American in space, can you imagine he didn't even set out to be that pioneer? All he wanted to do was do the best he could. But as fate would have it, he efforts would rocket him off in American history! People all around stood patiently and eagerly early in the morning around 1am outside of Nasa just to see Guy fly. "What was so good about Guy was the fact that [he] was so good" states Charles Bolden the first black Administrator for NASA in 2009. 

Hard work definitely pays off. Although Guion "Guy" Bluford didn't mind being second, he has over the years become fine with his mark in history. "I wanted to set the standard....so that other people would be comfortable with African-Americans flying in space" says Bluford in a NASA interview. Boy did you! Thanks to your efforts you have inspired millions and for that, I like to say... Thank You!

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Here Bolden Speak About Guy!

Tips: Back to School/ The importance of friends.....

Hey Y'all... I'm Back!!! After getting settled into school, I am here again to give you all a tip I am sure will come in handy! But enough of that, let's dive right in...

How does it feel going back to school?! Is it fun?! Is it exciting?! I am sure it is. I can imagine all the old friends that you met up with again and the new ones who will be familiar faces too in no time. This goes for you all who are at a new school too! I know you were excited to discover a new bunch of kids with some of them coming to a new school just like you!!! Hmmmpp...you know, this reminds me of the fun times I had going to school. I can vividly remember playing at recess with my friends and just doing all the fun stuff that us kids do! And what make this more memorable is that I still hang out with them to this day. Because of this this, it brings me to my tip of the week: The importance of friends.

Friends are important. They are there for you when you are down and they are there to share and make memorable to times with. They are even there to help you discover things that you never knew about...even if those things are about yourself! How many times did you not something but your best friend did? Or how about when you were scared of something and your friend scared or not, walked fearlessly with you it? It is important to treat those friends right and to always be there for them too whether you are sitting with them at lunch or giggling next to them in class after telling a really funny joke! Friends are important and special just like you. And I promise you those friends will last a lifetime. Who knows.....that good friend could even be YOU!

What makes a good friend? Are you a good friend? Leave comments below!