The Swan Princess: A Princess Tomorrow, A Pirate Today Now On DVD

Every little girl (or boy) dreams of adventure. What better than a life of a pirate sailing on the seas? Follow along as the princess embarks on her journey with friends to be a more modern princess. Watch the trailer below and check out some fun gifting ideas for the little princess or pirate in your life. From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment The Swan Princess: A Princess Tomorrow, A Pirate Today is now available on DVD.

October Cash Creeptacular Bloggers Wanted

Coming in October! Are you a blogger? Join our Cash Creeptacular Giveaway! 
Gain exposure to your Etsy shop, blog, or book(s) and grow your social media. Everyone will be listed as a sponsor for this event.
Hosts: The Kids Did It and The Mommy Island
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Giveaway will run from October 10-31, 2016
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STORKS In Theaters Today!

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It's been a while since I've been this excited about a children's movie! I can't wait to watch STORKS coming to theaters today! I always loved the thought that babies were delivered by storks, such special cargo to bring so much joy to their families! Watch the trailer for this adorable movie below, plus find coloring and craft pages too! 

Toilet Training Made Easy With #PampersEasyUps

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 I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.
I've been told potty training boys vs potty training girls is very different. We aren't ready for the potty training stage yet with my daughter, but my son took to it easily once he was on board with it. It took him a while to want to try, but these new styles of Easy Ups from Pampers would have been a huge help back then. He absolutely loved Thomas and all things trains, so the designs definitely catch the eye of little boys who love everything with wheels like my nephew. My nephew is two and a half, and all boy. Like most two year olds he is very busy. When it comes to potty training, he needed training underwear that won't slow him down. 

Peppa Pig Sunny Vacation DVD Giveaway

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I'm still in shock that Summer is closing and it's time for Fall. Even though where we live we've already been back to school for several weeks. I'm struggling to get into the groove, because I want to hang on to the fun we had over the break. Peppa Pig is a family favorite in our house. The Booper watches occasionally but Peppa is the first show our little miss ever showed any interest in watching. Even at just eleven months old our baby girl will laugh at the jokes on Peppa Pig, and any time she hears Peppa giggle and snort she wrinkles her nose and laughs too. Peppa's laughter and snorting is a bit contagious. I find myself repeating, "I'm Peppa Pig, SNORT!" randomly after the kids have been watching.

Safety & Smiles Diono Radian rXT Giveaway


According to the CDC, accidents are the leading cause of death among children in the United States. September is Baby Safety Month and it's usually an especially busy time of the year for parents. It's back to school time and there are carpools, sports, and endless extracurricular activities to get to, but that doesn't mean you should forget to take the proper safety precautions to keep your most precious cargo safe. That's why Diono, the leading manufacturer in child safety seats and travel accessories is sharing some car seat safety tips. Head over to Viva Veltoro to check out Diono's safety tips and to see why she loves the Diono Radian RXT.

Bloggers Wanted: October Giveaway Hop



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The Kids Did It and The Mommy Island are hosting the “Bugs & Hisses” Halloween Giveaway Hop from October 5, 2016 at 12:00 PM ET thru October 19th at 11:59 pm ET! All bloggers are invited to join us as this event with a Halloween/Fall theme and No Prize Minimum! Similar to our Life's A Beach event in May! Please read the information below.

Make It An Unbe-leaf-able September To Remember

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Welcome to the September To Remember Giveaway Hop!
I've partnered with The Kids Did It to bring you another fun way to enter giveaways. This is a giveaway hop. Each site listed on the linky is hosting their own giveaway featuring fabulous prizes for you to win. Hop around and come back daily for bonus entries and this just might be a September you'll never forget! 

It's Fall Ya'll! $25 Quiznos Gift Card Giveaway

The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are starting to cool off, which can only mean one thing... It's Fall Y'all! Let's celebrate this popular season with a giveaway hop, hosted by Lindsey Blogs and Viva Veltoro. That's right, a great group of bloggers have come together to offer you giveaways, so be sure to hop around to them all in the linky below.

Have A Party $100 Chuck E. Cheese Gift Card Giveaway

Party Time! It doesn't have to be your birthday to celebrate with friends. Take a minute to enjoy some family time and enter for a chance to win a $100 Chuck E. Cheese gift card hosted by The Kids Did It and The Mommy Island with special co-host Coupons and Freebies Mom.

Off To College $100 Best Buy Shopping Spree Giveaway

Have a child heading off to college or a high school student needing that high end calculator or tablet? Or how about a movie for mom to relax while the kids or at school? Take a minute to enjoy mom time (or more back to school shopping) and enter for a chance to win a $100 Best Buy gift card hosted by The Kids Did It and The Mommy Island with special co-host Coupons and Freebies Mom.

Hallmark Encourages Pet Adoption With New Best Friends Stuffed Animals

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About nine and a half years ago I took a 200 mile trip to a no-kill shelter to pick up a energetic, black ball of fur and I named that little terrier mix Luna. Luna has been a puppy at heart every since and she seems to have boundless energy, and I have to say I hope it stays that way. Even now as her muzzle starts to show more and more gray she will bound after squirrels or birds in our yard. Growing up,  many of our pets were shelter pets or dogs people abandoned out in the country where we lived. We had some of the smartest, loving and loyal pets anyone could ask for. I remember being a teenager and coming home and the only one in the house was our family dog Nugget. She would walk around the house with me and I always felt safe since she was a large Great Dane. Nugget was stubborn,  loved to eat butter right off the table, but she was playful and fiercely protective of our family. My life has been better for having My Best Friend pets in it. 

Goodbye Summer! Reading 4 Fun Giveaway

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The kids are back in school and summer has come to an end. The Anti-June Cleaver and Our Piece of Earth have teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers to say goodbye to summer and welcome all things pumpkin spice and back to school! Here at The Mommy Island house we're in full school swing and it's phonics phonics phonics, so the Booper has started thinking reading is hard work. We wanted to show him how much fun reading can be, and what better books than National Geographic Kids to help him remember the joy of reading! Check out some exciting new titles below and enter for a chance to win them for your young reader! Once you've entered my giveaway, hop around the linky below for a chance to win even more great prizes. Enjoy!

Give Baby A Better Night's Sleep With Nested Bean {Giveaway}

Welcome to the Ready to POP! [a Labor Day inspired Giveaway Hop] 
Hosted by Viva Veltoro and Lindsey Blogs!

This year we’re celebrating Labor Day in a totally fun way – by offering fabulous giveaways for Mamas and Babies who have done some of the hardest labor out there! Here at The Mommy Island I'm excited to introduce new moms to Nested Bean. Learn more about how they might help your baby get a better night's sleep and enter for a chance to win. Each blogger in this Hop has a fabulous Mama or Baby prize for you to enter to win – so be sure to hop around to them all in the linky at the bottom of this giveaway!

The Ninja Coffee Bar Keeps Me Rolling On Those Early School Mornings

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I don't know about you, but I really got used my summer time sleeping schedule. Waking up most days without an alarm would be a nice way to live year round. With a ten month old teething baby who thinks night time is party time this momma needs a little help to get going in the morning. We like to sleep as long as possible so when it's time to get up we have to move fast to make it to school on time. I'm all about planning ahead for a smooth morning with the Booper. He isn't always a morning person and seems to wake up better when he gets a shower in the morning. I can't blame him. I'm not always a morning person either until I've had my coffee.

Authors Wanted: October Book Blast Sign-Ups

Are you an author or publisher looking to promote a new book? 
The Mommy Island and The Kids Did It are now taking sign ups for our October Book Blast! This is a giveaway event featuring books from new and upcoming authors. Let us share your book with our readers in a fun giveaway format. We aren't book bloggers, but we love to read and so do our followers. So jump on our upcoming book blast and gain some new fans of your own and spread the word about your good read! Details and sign up form below.

Paw Patrol: Sports Day! Perfect For Movie Time With Grandparents

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Welcome to the You Put The Grand in Grandparent Giveaway Hop!
I'm excited to bring you this event for Grandparents organized by MamatheFox and On Honeysuckle Hill. At each stop you will find awesome prizes perfect for any grandparent or caregiver. Did you know Sunday, September 11th is National Grandparents Day? Don't miss your chance to call, hug and show the grandparents in your life how much you love them. This is a giveaway hop after all so scroll down to learn more about our sponsor and hop around all the grand giveaways!

Ovation Restaurants Kicks Off Family Night With Underdogs {Giveaway}

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Looking for more ways to connect with your family? Unplug and gather round a delicious meal at an Ovation Brands' restaurant to enjoy a fun time for the whole family! From now through October 6th, they are teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment and featuring their film, Underdogs. Each Thursday, from 5 pm to 8 pm, kids may participate in different interactive and educational activities in Ovation Brands’ restaurants and Furr’s Fresh Buffet locations. Learn more below and enter for a fun prize pack featuring Underdogs! 

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