Superbowl and DiGiorno Pizza! #digiornogt

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL??

Okay, those who know me on a personal level are probably confused.  Why would *I* be writing about FOOTBALL!?!?  Everyone know's I'm not a sports fan.  I am, however, a fan of the activities that revolve around football.  Yesterday my family and I spent the day together playing the Wii and hanging out before the Pro Bowl.  We had a great time  For dinner we had Atlantic City subs, wings and you guessed it, PIZZA!

IT'S NOT DELIVERY, IT'S DI GIORNO!!
Being a member of Collective Bias we are sometimes given the opportunity to do "shoppertunities"  It's a great way for companies to get feedback about their products and the consumers shopping experiences while purchasing their products.  I was lucky enough to be picked for the Di Giorno shoppertunity.  In my house we LOVE Di Giorno pizzas, so I was very confident in sharing this frozen pizza brand during our Pro Bowl family gathering.

It's amazing the conversation that a frozen pizza can spark!  I think it goes without saying that food, in general, is a very personal preference and what one person loves another will hate.  But from the feedback I received yesterday, Di Giorno gets a VERY GOOD rating from my extended family.  Not all loved it, my SIL isn't a huge pizza fan to begin with and she didn't care for the sauce flavor.  My MIL prefers her pizzas done lite (and I prefer mine done to nearly crispy cheese lol) and with a thin crust.  This particular pizza was a thick, rising crust.  Was delicious, IMO!

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY- COMING SOON TO A TV NEAR YOU!

What will you be serving for Superbowl Sunday?  Even if you're not a sports fan, like myself, there are the activities prior to the game (like playing the Wii or boards games - great family bonding time!) and even the commercials to look forward to.  And lets not deny it, the food served during a big game, like the Superbowl, ROCKS!  I highly recommend giving DiGiorno pizza a try.  It's delicious and will save you money!  A DiGiorno pizza is less than 1/2 price of a pizza in a pizza shop!  When you're buying multiple pizzas, that's a lotta dough you can save!  (ha ha...get it..I crack me up!)

SO IS IT DELIVERY OR IS IT DIGIORNO?

Let your guests decide!

I was compensated by Collective Bias for this blog post.  All thoughts and opinions expressed within are 100% my own.

Mailbox Monday ~ Jan. 24, 2011 A BLOG HOP

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*Sneak Peek* Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

Coming to DVD and Blu-ray 02/01/2011

This is such an adorable, family friendly movie.  There is a strong play on what the meaning of love and family is and I think they do a great job of getting the point across.  It was quite humorous and kept the attention of my 3yr old and 5yr old.  My son, of course, loved the subtle and innocent potty humor that was included.  Heck, I loved it, too.  The voices match the characters and the dogs are beyond adorable.  We're huge dog lovers in our house but Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 will appeal even to those who aren't exactly dog peeps.

Would I recommend this movie?  YES!  I would give Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 *5 stars out of 5* for a movie the whole family can enjoy.  The kids and I can't wait to watch it again with daddy when he gets home from his business trip.

Edited to add:  I totally forgot to add my daughter's funny.  My 3yr old kept asking me if the dogs were "Chic-fa-Wawa's".  If you've heard of Chic-fil-A and Wawa (convenience store), you'll understand why this is so funny.  I couldn't help but giggle and tell her yes, the dogs are "Chic-fa-Wawa's" **snicker**

Here is a little sneak peek!

AY CHIHUAHUA…THE FAMILY JUST GOT BIGGER!

AMERICA’S FAVORITE LITTLE CHIHUAHUA’S ARE BACK

FOR AN ALL-NEW DOGGIE-PACKED ADVENTURE IN

 Available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD – February 1, 2011

Burbank, Calif., October 1, 2010 – Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) proudly announces the return of the greatest Chihuahuas to walk on all fours in Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2! Chloe & Papi are back in an all new, ¡Ay yay yay! fun-filled adventure—and their family just got bigger. Meet their rambunctious, mischievous and hilarious litter on February 1, 2011 when Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 comes out on a Blu-ray™ combo pack (include Blu-ray and DVD of the movie), 1-disc DVD.

From the creators of Beverly Hills Chihuahua, everybody’s favorite talking Chihuahuas are back in a comedy that’s a pack of outrageous fun for the whole family. Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents, Papi and Chloe, upside down when their playful puppies present onechallenge after another. But, when their human owners find themselves in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them—because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.

Featuring an all-star cast, including George Lopez (voice of Papi), and complete with a litter of bonus features, this heartwarming tale of the meaning of family, friendship and loyalty is a special breed of fun—times five.

The Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Blu-ray™ Combo Pack has a U.S. suggested retail price of $39.99 and the 1-Disc DVD set has a U.S. suggested retail price of $29.99. Additionally, the Digital Download/Electronic –Sell Through (EST) has a U.S. suggested retail price of $19.50.

Bonus Features:

DVD

• French & Spanish Tracks and Subtitles
• Sneak Peek at Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure
• Learn How To Take Your Favorite Movies On The Go
• Dylan & Cole Sprouse: Blu-ray™ Is Suite!
• Bonus
• Music Video: “This is My Paradise” By Bridgit Mendler
• Blooper Faux Paws

BLU-RAY

• 1.78:1/ Enhanced for 16x9
• French & Spanish Tracks
• Sneak Peek at Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure
• Learn How To Take Your Favorite Movies On The Go
• Dylan & Cole Sprouse: Blu-ray™ Is Suite!
• Bonus
• Music Video: “This is My Paradise” By Bridgit Mendler
• Blooper Faux Paws
• Beverly Hills Chihuahua Challenge – interactive game show led by Papi

Film Credits:

• Voice Talent
• George Lopez as Papi
• Odette Yustman as Chloe
• Zachary Gordon as Papi Jr.
• Emily Osment as Ali, Pep, Lala and Rose
• Bridgit Mendler as Appoline
• Miguel Ferrer as Delgado
• Human Characters
• Marcus Coloma as Sam Cortez
• Erin Cahill as Rachel Ashe
• Susan Blakely as Aunt Viv
• Lupe Ontiveros as Mr. & Mrs. Cortez
• Elaine Hendrix as Colleen Mansfield (Appoline’s Owner)

AboutDisney Combo Packs (Blu-ray + DVD in a single package):

To provide consumers with unprecedented quality, value and portability of their favorite Disney classics, in 2008 WDSHE pioneered the Combo Pack – a Blu-ray Disc plus a DVD in a single package. Current Disney Animated Classic titles available as Combo Packs include Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

About Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment:

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry, is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista product, which includes DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ and electronic distribution. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is a division of The Walt Disney Studios.

I received a copy of the DVD to facilitate this review.  No other compensation was received.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Mailbox Monday ~ Jan. 17, 2011 A BLOG HOP

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MIDNIGHT CALLER centers on the chilling obsession of a sadistic killer, the handsome federal agent with a secret past who’s after him – and in the middle, a late-night radio psychologist whose mother’s long-ago murder still haunts her and makes her the killer’s ultimate target. The story is based in New Orleans.

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Project 365 - A Photo A Day

Time to play catch up!  I haven't posted my Photo A Day on the blog in a few days.  So here ya go!  (You can follow my 365 Project HERE.)

Photo 8 - Nursery School Snack.

Photo 9 - Learning to knit.

Photo 10 - My idea of snow fun.

Photo 11 - Ice.

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Mailbox Monday ~ Jan. 10, 2011 A BLOG HOP

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Project 365 - A Photo A Day

Photo 7 - Winter

Awesome purchase using Groupon.com!

I am so excited.  I recently signed up for a groupon.com account.


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Each day I get an e-mail from Groupon with fantastic discounted offers to local businesses.  Clearly some deals are more appealing than others.  It's all individual preference.  But when the deals come thru that you're able to take advantage of, you'll be every bit excited as I am right now!

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Project 365 - A Photo A Day

Photo 5 - Snow Flakes

Project 365 - A Photo A Day

I tried to post this yesterday but blogger had it in for me and would not load.  -I haven't taken a picture for today yet - but I will.  I'm also aware that I'm a day behind.  I started the project a day late.

Photo 4 - Best Buds

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Project 365 - A Photo A Day

Picture 3 - Black Olive

Project 365 - A photo a day

Picture 2 - Winter Berries

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Project 365

Not the best picture but I wanted to get my project started!  So, here is day one!

Mailbox Monday ~ Jan. 3, 2011

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