Skylanders Imaginators is on Store Shelves NOW

Portal Masters, you can now create the Skylander of your wildest dreams! Skylanders Imaginators starter packs on store shelves now and the Skylanders Creator app is available for Android and iOS devices!

The beloved kids video game franchise is trailblazing the Toys to Life category yet again with Skylanders Imaginators:

• Create your very own Skylanders - choose their body parts, size, catch phrase, powers, colors, theme music and so much more- with Creation Crystals and play through new storyline and gameplay.
• New Skylanders Senseis - 20 new characters and 11 villains including Kaos (FREE with starter pack purchase until October 21 or while supplies last!), and special guest stars Crash Bandicoot and Dr. Neo Cortex.
• Starter pack ($74.99USD) includes two Sensei characters, one Creation Crystal, Portal of Power and game disc available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 1, Xbox 360 and WiiU.
• Special Halloween Candy-Coated Chopscotch + Skylanders Halloween costumes- forego the candy and give fans a Halloween themed version of the new Sensei character- a perfect addition to trick-or-treat bags! Portal Masters can dress up like their favorite Skylanders characters with costumes available at retailers nationwide!

Even more fun with the Skylanders Creator App which includes the ability to:

• Create your Skylanders Imaginator on the go with the same functionality in the game
• Turn your Skylander Imaginator into a 3-D printed, fully playable toy (enter the #CreatorContest for a chance to win a FREE 3D character- details below) or a 2-D Imaginator card which is fully playable on the portal of power
• Print your Skylander Imaginator on to an t-shirt
• Earn new character parts with timed Imaginite Chests and share your new character via social media

Six Flags Great America Leading the Way with Rage of the Gargoyles, A Fully-Integrated Virtual Reality Coaster Experience

At Six Flags Great America, the Thrill Capital of the Midwest, riders will battle demonic creatures in Rage of the Gargoyles, a fully-integrated Virtual Reality (VR) coaster experience featuring Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus.   This highly-anticipated, completely interactive adventure will debut on the Demon roller coaster beginning August 13 with an exclusive preview to Six Flags Season Pass holders and Samsung phone owners on August 12.

“Innovation is park of Six Flags’ DNA, and this revolutionary VR technology will transform this
classic, fan favorite into a cutting-edge thrill,” said Hank Salami, park president. “Rage of the
Gargoyles VR is the perfect addition to breathe new life into the Demon coaster that has been a
part of our arsenal of rides for 40 years.”

Riders will board the Demon and strap on Samsung Gear VR headsets. They will immediately
become helicopter pilots to actively fight off evil creatures using cutting-edge gaming
technology, as the high-definition imagery syncs with 1,250 feet of looping, twisting coaster track. Surrounded by 360-degrees of sheer chaos, it is up to the riders to save humanity.

The Demon was one of the first roller coasters in the world that featured a corkscrew maneuver. The ride received a complete makeover in 1979 with the theming that guests enjoy today and was renamed, the Demon. Among those makeovers, the Demon featured two vertical loops and unique theming with its own soundtrack. The Demon continues to delight guests of all ages.

Guests must be at least 42” tall to ride the Demo and at least 13 years of age to wear Samsung Gear VR.

I had the opportunity to give this ride a try yesterday and I have to say...what a thrill!  It was pretty awesome!  The Demon has always been one of my favorite rides, but with the addition of the VR headset, it made the ride even more thrilling!  The only thing I do advise is for those riders with sensitivity to motion sickness, skip it!  I was fine and enjoyed the ride, but I did take something before the ride to help combat my motion sickness.  It was, overall, a fun and interactive experience!

Skylanders is Ready for the Summer Games in Rio!

Calling all families! Inspired by this year’s games? Skylanders invites you to participate in a global campaign to get kids moving and #TrainingFor2020. We want you to share photos or short videos of your children training for the 2020 summer games. Here’s the challenge: they have to incorporate a Skylanders toy into their training. For example, if they’re doing a pushup, they have to go low enough for their nose to touch a Skylander stationed on the floor. If they’re running a relay with siblings, they can hand off a Skylander instead of a baton. Like Skylanders Imaginators itself, the creative possibilities are endless! Show us what your future athletes are made of as they get inspired by this year’s World Games in Rio!

To participate, please post your photos and videos to Twitter, Instagram or Facebook using #TrainingFor2020 #Skylanders. Please keep videos within 15 seconds. Show your videos before the closing ceremony on Sunday, August 21st!

Tombstone Limited Edition Diablo or Bratwurst Pizza - Be Bold!

Looking for something local to cook up for dinner? Tombstone’s newest pizza flavors have you covered with Diablo, layered with spicy chorizo and fiery sriracha and Bratwurst, topped with a ballpark brat, both made with 100% real Wisconsin cheese. These unique flavor combinations are available for a limited time in stores nationwide and retail for $4.99. See how other families are making dinner bold with Tombstone here: www.facebook.com/Tombstone.


Tombstone Limited Edition Diablo Pizza: features spicy chorizo, jalapenos and sweet red peppers with real Wisconsin mozzarella cheese and fiery Sriracha tomato sauce on a preservative-free crust.
Tombstone Limited Edition Bratwurst Pizza: features slices of premium bratwurst, green bell peppers, onions, a blend of real Wisconsin cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and our zesty tomato sauce with a hint of spicy brown mustard on a preservative-free crust.

Oh my YUM!  I cannot wait to try these out!

Cousins Subs Presents Third Annual Scholarship Program for High School Seniors

Just one more reason for me to love my Cousins Subs!  I love supporting local businesses that are making a difference in our community - especially our future generations!

Cousins Subs® and its Make It Better Foundation are proud to present the third annual Wisconsin Sports Awards Scholarship Contest, offering $14,000 in scholarships to high school senior athletes throughout the state who exemplify academic acumen, participate in community service and have plans to pursue higher education.

From March 2 to April 12, 2015, any high school senior who is graduating in 2015 and has participated in a Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) sanctioned sport can apply for the scholarship. The Make It Better Foundation Board of Directors will award four scholarships – two $5,000 scholarships for one male and one female and two $2,000 scholarships for one male and one female.

Finalists are awarded scholarships during the Wisconsin Sports Awards held at The Beacon on May 7, 2015 in Kohler, Wis. Each finalist and their family will have the opportunity to attend the 2015 Wisconsin Sports Awards exclusive VIP event, walk media row and be recognized in front of Wisconsin's finest athletes in high school, collegiate and professional arenas.

“As a Wisconsin-based company, we’re happy to support Wisconsin high school athletes who are interested in making their communities a better place and in pursuing higher education for themselves,” said Justin McCoy, vice president of marketing at Cousins Subs. “We receive applications from some truly inspiring Wisconsin students each year, and we’re excited about this year’s program.”

The scholarships are funded through the Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to funding causes that address health and wellness, hunger and youth education in the communities that Cousins Subs serves.

For eligibility requirements and to complete the application online, visit cousinssubs.com/scholarship by April 12, 2015. Students must submit an application online by 11:59PM CST on April 12, 2015. If mailing in an entry, it must be postmarked April 12, 2015 or it will not qualify.

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Join the Freschetta Twitter #CPOChat 12/2 at 2PM

The Chief Pizza Officer (CPO) from Freschetta will be available during that time to answer any/all pizza questions. What qualifies someone to be a CPO?

Meet Shelly Heid, Chief Pizza Officer in charge of all things relating to FRESCHETTA® pizza – and perhaps the biggest pizza lover in the country. A FRESCHETTA® pizza devotee on the job and at home, Shelly is a full-time pizza expert, a full-time mom, and a full-time fan of flavorful family fare done right. Most of all, she knows pizza shouldn’t simply taste better, it should be better.

A part of the FRESCHETTA® brand family since the popular brand first hit the shelves in 1996, Shelly’s got a degree in Bakery Science and Management from Kansas State University – and she puts it to good use! Shelly travels the country seeking the choicest ingredients for FRESCHETTA®pizza, from flavorful mushrooms in California to succulent spinach in the Pacific Northwest. Being a part of the facility outside Cincinnati that makes FRESCHETTA® pizza, means Shelly is taste-testing pizza before most people are eating breakfast, monitoring and ensuring only the best pies make it into the country’s kitchens.

Leading her team of more than 6 people, Shelly inspects nearly a quarter million FRESCHETTA®pizzas each year to ensure that the sauce is a perfect balance of savory and sweet (she checks out the tomato harvests herself!) to complement the choice toppings: We’re talking 100% real mozzarella, Parmesan, provolone and cheddar cheeses, premium meats – think seasoned sausage, special-recipe pepperoni and delicate Canadian bacon – and crunchy veggies.

Check out Shelly’s Google Plus Profile page and be sure to join the Freschetta Twitter chat at 2pm Central Time tomorrow, Tuesday, 12/2 by following and posting with the official hashtag #CPOChat!

Marvel Studios Unveils Phase 3 of Marvel Cinematic Universe

MARVEL STUDIOS UNVEILS PHASE 3 OF MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE

This morning, during a special event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed the films that will make up Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring a mix of fan-favorite characters and several heroes who will be making their big-screen debuts.

The next two films to be released by Marvel are AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON on May 1, 2015, and ANT-MAN on July 17, 2015. Marvel revealed the dates and titles of nine additional films through 2019, including upcoming Captain America, Thor, Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy installments, along with films featuring Black Panther – who, Feige announced, will be played by Chadwick Boseman – Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, and the Inhumans.

The announced films are as follows:

· 5/1/15 – AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

· 7/17/15 – ANT-MAN

· 5/6/16 – CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

· 11/4/16 – DOCTOR STRANGE

· 5/5/17 – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 (previously dated 7/28/17)

· 7/28/17 – THOR: RAGNAROK

· 11/3/17 – BLACK PANTHER

· 5/4/18 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART I

· 7/6/18 – CAPTAIN MARVEL

· 11/2/18 – INHUMANS

· 5/3/19 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART II

Aflac's Real Cost Calculator...Help Prepare for the Unexpected!

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Aflac. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

With constant changes on the rise in healthcare, we risk finding ourselves completely unaware of the true costs of medical emergencies. We expect our health insurance to mostly cover our family's out-of-pocket medical costs through a crisis, but the fact of the matter is - major medical was not designed to cover everything. So in the case of cancer or a stroke, few expect it to cost as much as a mortgage payment. Plus, in the case of something like a child's broken leg, deductibles, co-pays or rehab add up quickly and can catch you off guard.

When I had my fourth child, we were struggling to make ends meet.  We were slammed with medical bills and were still paying off the bills from my third child!  Our fourth was unexpected, so it wasn't "in our budget."  We like to have money set aside for the unexpected.  However, when one thing comes up...it seems like a billion things come up!  I am sure we can all relate and think of a time when something unexpected came up that we didn't have a "buffer" for.  This happens in our family more times than I would like to admit, but it happens!  

Aflac helps prepare families for the often unexpected costs associated with unpredictable illnesses or injuries with their "Real Cost Calculator ." It's super easy to use and illustrates the costs associated with medical conditions.  It takes you through all the steps...first estimated expenses not covered by insurance, then everyday household costs, and finally out of pocket costs during treatment...all the way down to transportation to follow-up medical appointments.   I love that this process shows you how Aflac's supplemental insurance offsets the unexpected costs and serves as a buffer to fill in the gaps of your health care plan.  This will leave you feeling more secure about your family's financial future!

After what we went through after the birth of our fourth child, I have learned that you should always have a plan in action to help cover the cost of the unexpected.  I would have never expected the costs that we were hit with when we had our fourth child.  My husband's insurance kept changing, so, naturally, there were a whole lot of payments that we didn't anticipate.  I loved playing around with the Real Cost Calculator to see different scenarios and what to "expect" when we are hit with the unexpected!

Listen to your Mother Show is Sunday, May 5 at Alverno College

I think this sounds like a fun way to pay it forward while enjoying a fun afternoon out with some friends!

Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

Listen To Your Mother Milwaukee presents

THE 1ST ANNUAL MILWAUKEE

LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH LIVE READINGS BY LOCAL WRITERS

The Wehr Hall on Alverno College Campus

4100 West Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee

10% of the ticket proceeds go to Sojourner Family Peace Center.

Tickets: $15.00 each with $1.52 service fee

Click here to purchase tickets

Celebrate the Heroic Attributes of You Children with the Matchbox Heroes Wanted Promotion!

These are just two of my superheroes...my son tries to look big and bad when he's dressed in his superhero wardrobe! My daughter?  Well, she can't help but be the good superhero!

The Matchbox® Heroes Wanted™ promotion is a really fun contest that calls on parents to celebrate the heroic attributes of their children by submitting a picture of their child dressed as their favorite real-life icon, along with a caption explaining why they are a true Matchbox® hero. Anyone with a child between three and 10 years old can enter the contest now through May 13, 2013. Submissions will be showcased on the Matchbox® Heroes Wanted™ Facebook gallery and are automatically entered to win the grand prize - a $60,000 college scholarship! 60 prize pack giveaways will be awarded weekly consisting of a Matchbox® branded gift box, a personalized photo-frame thank you card and four heroic Matchbox® vehicles. The goal is to honor the children who play with, and inspire, Matchbox®. To learn more about the contest and read stories from the heroes that inspired Matchbox® vehicles, check out www.Matchbox.com/Heroes.

This is part of a sponsored campaign through MomSelect.

The Auto Show Milwaukee Starts Saturday!

DAYS/HOURS       

Saturdays 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.  

Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 

Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Admission

Adults $10

Senior Citizens (62 and older weekdays only) $8

Students (with ID) $8

Children (7-12) $5

Children 6 and under FREE

Order online at www.AutoShowMilwaukee.com

SPECIAL DISPLAYS

The Chrysler Drive – Test drive the hottest sellers from Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and FIAT at The Chrysler Drive and you’ll discover why vehicles like the Chrysler 200, Jeep® Compass, Dodge Charger, Ram 1500 and FIAT 500 are causing so much excitement.  Test drive hours are Saturday, February 25/March 3 and Sunday, February 26/March 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, March 2 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Vehicles are subject to change and restrictions apply.  Visit the auto show display for registration and driving details.

ADAMM Showcase – This year's ADAMM showcase will feature two-seat sports cars that are either at least 25 years old, or are no longer in production.  Whether it’s an MG, a Triumph, an Austin Healy, a Fiero, or even a Datsun 240z, the ADAMM showcase will allow guests to “cruise” back in time.  Many of the vehicles will be selected from an online competition by readers of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, JSOnline and CarSoup.com.  Vehicle entries were received from collectors throughout Southeast Wisconsin.

Volo Auto Museum – Check out some of the most recognizable vehicles from blockbuster movies, hit TV shows and more located in the ADAMM Showcase, courtesy of the Volo Auto Museum.  Featuring celebrated cars from several iconic Hollywood films, the display offers a trip down memory lane for young and old alike.   

Clean Air Choice™ Display – The American Lung Association has been leading the fight for healthy air for more than 20 years.  The organization strives to spread awareness of regional air quality issues, promote activities to reduce air pollution and encourage decision-making that incorporates air quality considerations.  The American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest is a national leader in improving outdoor air quality through the promotion of cleaner-burning fuels such as E 85 and biodiesel.  The Clean Air Choice™ exhibit will provide consumers with information on how choosing cleaner fuels and vehicle technologies can improve outdoor air quality and health.  See more at www.CleanAirChoice.org.

The Milwaukee Masterpiece – Milwaukee’s finest classic car event displaying vintage vehicles from the 1900s through the 1970s, courtesy of The Milwaukee Masterpiece.

Professional Wrestling – Brew City Wrestling brings a fun for all ages, live professional wrestling show to the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show on Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m.  Brew City Wrestling is not a journey, it's a destination. 

Sony’s “Best In Class” a77 puts you in the World’s Fastest Cars powered by Amazon.com! – FREE during all show hours, attendees can stop by the Sony a77 Studio and take a green-screen, digital picture in some of the world’s fastest and most exotic sports cars! Car is not at show.

Sports Car Club of America – The SCCA strives to bring motorsports to the masses of American men and women who are passionate about automobiles, high-performance and competition, courtesy of the Milwaukee SCCA.

Kids Entertainment – Stop by the auto show between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on both Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 to get your face painted and receive a balloon animal! 

Specialty Vehicles        

2013 and Pre-Production Models:        

2014 Chevrolet Silverado

2014 GMC Sierra

2014 Chevrolet Impala

Exotic Vehicle Display – Come see a collection of high-end exotic vehicles from Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini (courtesy of the Gold Coast Auto Gallery) and Maserati (courtesy of International Autos).

Special SEMA Vehicles on Display – Come see two custom SEMA vehicles, courtesy of Rick Bottom Designs:

• 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Convertible XTC 800 – With 806hp under the hood, the XTC 800 Camaro SS convertible is the ultimate performance machine for the sun loving enthusiast.  Features a Metra Dash Kit and its own OE Navigation head unit to guide your travels.  Vibe amps and speakers round out the A/V system.  Truconnect wire and accessories keep things powered up and noise free.  Only the best aftermarket products were used in the build-up by Rick Bottom Designs & Jannetty Racing.

• 2011 Chevrolet Cruze “Project Svelte” – 1.4L turbo 4 cylinder, 6-speed automatic with 38 miles per gallon on the highway.  High-style meets high MPGs.

Collection of Rare Vehicles – Come see a collection of more than 20 rare, one-of-a-kind and customized vehicles, courtesy of Harry Kaufmann Motorcars, Inc.  The display will highlight the “Godfather Roadster” which is a 2008 Cadillac XLR Roadster with only 8,000 miles.  It’s was custom made for $70,000, not including the cost of the car it was built on.  It’s definitely the only one of its kind in the world!

DISCOUNTS & PROMOTIONS

Family Day - Sunday, March 3, 2013 – All children 15 and under are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.  Enjoy complimentary face painting and balloon animals from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

E-tickets – E-tickets may be purchased and downloaded from the official auto show web site: www.AutoShowMilwaukee.com.  E-ticket holders can avoid waiting in box office ticket lines by using the E-ticket entrance at the show.  Adult E-tickets are only $9 each during the weekdays, for a discount of $1.

 

Free Motor Trend Magazine Subscription – Receive a FREE one-year subscription to Motor Trend Magazine with each online ticket order or box office purchase, sponsored by ADAMM. ($12 value)

ADAMM Member Dealerships – $2 off one adult admission valid Monday through Friday only.  While supplies last.

“Field Trip Day” - Tuesday, February 26, 2013 – ADAMM is opening the 2013 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show early, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., to allow chaperoned area high school students the opportunity to check out the hundreds of cars, trucks, vans and sport-utility vehicles on display at this year’s show. Students are welcome to climb inside, check trunk space, adjust the seats, kick the tires and compare a variety of vehicles all under one roof.  In addition, manufacturer representatives will be on site to discuss safe driving tips including the newest safety features on the latest vehicles, the importance of driving education, cell phone safety, etc.

There is a new Pajanimals DVD!

TIME TO MAKE YOUR PLAYDATE WITH THE PAJANIMALS!

2013 Kicks Off for PAJANIMALS with a Brand New “Pajanimals Playdate” DVD and 

FREE Valentine’s Day Cards!

PAJANIMALS are starting the New Year with a plethora of new and exciting entertainment and activities, including a brand NEW DVD, “Pajanimals Playdate,” and an assortment of NEW FREE PAJANIMALS-themed Valentine’s Day e-cards for download, just in time to send to someone special!

The PAJANIMALS--Cowbella, Apollo, Sweetpea Sue and Squacky--have quickly become popular with children and parents alike!  Their own television series airs nightly on 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout® during itsThe Good Night Show and also airs on NBC on Saturday mornings as part of the NBC Kids programming block.

PAJANIMALS, co-produced by The Jim Henson Company, Sprout and Sixteen South Television, follows this adorable quartet as they take young viewers on exciting imaginary adventures. With music and new friends in every story, PAJANIMALS teaches the skills that preschoolers need to move through their days successfully, especially getting ready for and going to bed.   

In “Pajanimals Playdate,” the Pajanimals love to play games, sing songs and go on great adventures to meet new friends.  Each story resolves a challenge typically encountered during every preschooler's day. Through their imaginary journeys, these friends discover fun ways to learn daily life lessons. Snuggle up with the Pajanimals for a magical adventure and play date that encourages a bedtime routine!

February is the month of love with Valentine’s Day (February 14), Celebration of Love Week (February 10 – 16) and Love Your Pet Day (February 20), and Pajanimals want to help you celebrate by offering new FREE PAJANIMALS-themed Valentine’s Day printable cards available now at http://www.sproutonline.com/printables/pajanimals-printable-valentines-day-cards

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Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival at the Milwaukee Theatre this Sunday, November 18 plus save $3 when you order your tickets here!

Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival

Milwaukee Theatre (500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203)

Sunday, November 18 – 3:00pm & 6:00pm

Show Description:
Mickey Mouse and his band of friends, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy will be performing in a music mash-up of mega proportions when Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival debuts in MILWAUKEE. Concert goers will hear greatest hits from the blockbuster movies, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story remixed to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz and country, among other jams. Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival strives to be the biggest concert experience to hit live family entertainment.

Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival, featuring an all star line-up of more than 25 Disney characters, begins with audiences watching a state-of-the-art video projection of the frenzy backstage which spills onto the stage as Mickey welcomes guests to his concert tour. Soon thereafter, they will be transported to a new world of hip hop beats, dizzying acrobatics, flying carpets and magical transformations with Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie. Underwater is where the crowd will meet up with Ariel, Sebastian and their nautical pals to groove to the reggae rhythm. And, family and friends will stomp to the beat as Woody, Buzz and Jessie teach them how to boogie rodeo-style. Anyone can be a member of the band as giant-sized balloons fall from the ceiling in one scene and then in the next, Disney characters are dancing in the aisles.

Ticket Prices:
$55.00
$35.00
$25.00
$15.00

Use code MICKEY to save $3.00 off all $15 or $25 seats!  Email us at mymkemommy@gmail.com if you would like us to send you a copy of this coupon voucher to use at the box office.

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Check out all the ways you can Pay it Forward with Burlington Coat Factory!

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, and with the holiday season approaching, giving back is on everyone’s minds.  Burlington Coat Factory has been getting in the spirit by recently kicking off its 6^th annual Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Coat Drive. The drive benefits One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing coats to those in need. 

The program invites shoppers to “Give a Coat and Share the Warmth” by donating gently-worn coats (in good condition, with working closures and no rips or stains) at drop boxes at their local Burlington store.  Burlington and One Warm Coat will be working with agencies in the tri-state area to ensure coats donated to local stores benefit hurricane victims.  As a thank you, Burlington Coat Factory will give a 10% discount on their purchase.

Even for those who do not have a coat to donate, there are many easy ways to get involved:

·         Send a text - Text “COAT” to 80100 to donate funds to One Warm Coat to help fund coats for kids in need. Show that you made a donation at any Burlington and receive 10% off your entire purchase

·         Drink a Coke - Any customer who purchases a Coca-Cola product and joins My Coke Rewards, will be able to donate their points to One Warm Coat to help fund coats for kids in need;

·         Check in - Check-in on Foursquare at any Burlington location and for every unlocked special Burlington will donate one new coat, up to 5,000, to someone in need;

·         Pin it - Take the coat drive pledge on Pinterest by creating a “What Keeps Me Warm” Board which must include at least three pins from Burlington Coat Factory's Coat Board along with the #WarmCoatsWarmHeartsPin, hashtag.  Send the link of your Board to pinterest@coat.com to enter for the chance to win a $100 Burlington gift card.

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Do you travel? Are you part of the Best Western Rewards?

As part of Best Western’s Fall Promotion, Best Western Rewards members will earn double and triple points after two qualified stays.

Between Sept. 23 and Nov. 18, after a second stay at any Best Western worldwide, members will earn double Best Western Rewards points and triple points if they book their reservation through bestwestern.com.

To take advantage of Best Western’s fall promotion, travelers can:

• Join Best Western Rewards, the hotel chain’s free loyalty program, at https://goldcrownclub.bestwestern.com/
• Register for the fall promotion online at www.bestwestern.com/fall
• Stay at least twice between Sept. 23 and Nov. 18, 2012

As a bonus offer, members who use their Best Western Rewards MasterCard to pay for their first two stays will earn an additional 1,000 bonus points.

And Best Western just unveiled the winners of its first-ever Fan Awards after more than 30,000 Facebook fans cast their votes to select hotels from categories ranging from Most Unique Hotel to Best View from a Hotel Room, listed below.

Most Unique Hotel – BEST WESTERN Studley Castle Hotel (Studley, England)

Built in the Victorian style of a medieval castle and situated amid 28 acres of Warwickshire countryside, this hotel greets guests with an imposing and breathtaking tower that appears straight out of a fairytale.

Most Beautiful Hotel Setting – Best Western Plus Viva Porto De Galinhas (Porto de Galinhas, Brazil)

This hotel offers a front-row view to the Porto De Galinhas beach, named best beach in Brazil eight times in a row. Most rooms overlook the spectacular pool, which occupies almost 4,000 sq. feet of beachfront real estate.

Most Historic Hotel – Best Western Angel and Royal Hotel (Grantham, England)

Reputed to be oldest inn in England dating back to 1203, this hotel was originally built as a hostel for the Brotherhood of the Knights Templar and has been visited by many kings of England and other members of the royal family.

Best View from a Hotel Room – BEST WESTERN Hotel Prince de Galles (Menton, France)

Located just outside Monaco, this hotel offers uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Italian Riviera, the Old Town of Menton and Cape Martin.

Most Impressive Lobby – Best Western Shenzhen Felicity Hotel (Shenzhen, China)

This uniquely designed lobby blends Chinese and Western styles, creating a stunning first impression with its sparkling gold interiors and ornate dragon wall-carvings.

Most Impressive Guest Room – Best Western Plus Swan Hotel, (Wells, England)

The opulent Cathedral Suite is full of luxurious surprises, including a handcrafted brass tub illuminated by sunken floor lights, gilded French furniture, eclectic wallpaper prints and antique adornments all in rich palette of gold and purple.

Most Unique Guest Room – Best Western Hotel Springhouse (Rome, Italy)

This modern hotel is located in the exact center of Rome and offers guests unique split-level suites complete with lofted beds and retractable skylights.

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Olive You Limited Edition "The Barn Yard" Photographing Session is taking appointments for this weekend, 9/20 - 9/22 Book now!

Check out this neat portrait session! The Olive You Limited Edition "The Barn Yard" will be photogrpahing Sept 20 through the 22nd in their Brookfield Studio.

1. The appointments are $99, they will last approx. 30 mins (15 min are spent in the camera room & 15 min split before and after for dressing/paper work) and will include an 8x10, 2-5x7s, 8 wallets of one pose, upgraded collections will be available at a discount the day of the session and at regular price the day of your preview. Your preview is a seperate appointment where you choose your favorite images from the ones captured during your session. All art work is done to the ordered images.

2. What to wear or bring: old tattered jeans or overalls, flannel shirts, cowboy boots and/or hats, co-op hats, a favorite toy tractor and anything you might see on the farm. They do have some overalls available for sizes 5T and down available to use.

3. What is an Olive You Limited Edition? They have transformed their studio into an elaborate barn yard setting with life like animals and other items you see around the farm, including a distressed metal tractor. They also will be enhancing the images you order with the Olive You Photography’s signature story book finish giving your portraits a hand sketched and painted appearance.

What a great way to bring in the fall season! This unique session is only available this upcoming weekend, so book your appointment today! Let them know My Milwaukee Mommy sent you and get this great referral special for yourself:

If you refer two friends that book the Barn Yard, they will give you a free session (a $99 value)!  Limit one free session per family. If you choose to upgrade your collection they will credit you the $99 toward the upgrade. Any referrals must be stated at time of session to be credited properly.

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Are you planning on seeing "The Odd Life of Timothy Green"?

Are you hoping to see "The Odd Life of Timothy Green"?

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THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN opens in theaters everywhere on Wednesday, August 15th!

Academy Award®–nominated director/writer Peter Hedges (“Dan in Real Life,” What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”) brings enchantment to the screen with “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” It’s the inspiring, magical story of a happily married couple, Cindy and Jim Green (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton), who can’t wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young Timothy (CJ Adams) shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, Cindy and Jim—and their small town of Stanleyville—learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

Disney presents “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” with Ahmet Zappa, Scott Sanders and Jim Whitaker producing, story by Ahmet Zappa and screenplay by Peter Hedges. “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” is slated for release on August 15, 2012.

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FRANKENWEENIE will be in theaters October 5th!

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FRANKENWEENIE arrives in theatres everywhere on October 5^th!

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Fight "Summer Brain Drain", with the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago...KEEP READING! :)

Have you been to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago?  I haven't been in years, we are planning on getting there this summer for a fun day in Chicago.

Right now MSI (Museum of Science and Industry) wants to prevent "summer brain drain" by offering a free online summer science kit, check out this press release...

CHICAGO, Ill. (June 18, 2012)—School’s out; brains can turn off, right?  Wrong.

Summer can be a great time for kids to learn in a whole new way. And the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is offering eight weeks of ways for parents across the country to keep their kids engaged in science with the online program Summer Brain Games. 

Research shows kids can lose one to three months of learning over the summer, i.e., the “summer brain drain.” In a poll conducted for the Museum (MSI) by ORC International, 69 percent of parents said they are concerned their kids will forget the knowledge they learned during the school year, while 88 percent said it’s important to them to find educational activities for their children in the summer. 

Summer Brain Games, perfect for families with kids of various ages, fights the “summer brain drain” with a FREE online activity kit featuring weekly, at-home experiments on summery science themes. The experiments can be done with some adult supervision and items that are easily and inexpensively purchased—or found around the house. The kit is available in both English and Spanish. 

“The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago knows there is a definite need for activities and programs to keep kids learning during the summer,” said Nicole Kowrach, the Museum’s director of teaching and learning. “Studies show that some kids can tune out during the summer months and lose critical knowledge and thinking skills they need to begin a successful new school year. With Summer Brain Games, we are offering families an easy way to engage with each other, learn some science and have fun doing it.”

In the Summer Brain Games online kit, a bright, sunny day poses a chance to learn about solar power. A simple machine like a catapult can make an ordinary water balloon fight extraordinary. And making tasty ice cream can teach about temperature changes. In addition to these weekly experiments, the kit offers other engaging tidbits about the science to be found around us all summer—and year—long!  Why do cans of regular soda sink in the cooler while diet soda floats? What’s happening when a beam of light bounces off certain objects and not others? What are the forces of flight that keep airplanes in the air?

In addition to promoting this program to families across Chicago and the nation, the Museum’s Center for the Advancement of Science Education (CASE) has teamed up with 10 community organizations and kids clubs in low-income communities mostly on Chicago’s West and South sides to provide, at no cost, all the materials necessary to complete the experiments. CASE staff members will be visiting each community group to deliver materials, provide printed kit booklets and introduce the program.

“Kids from disadvantaged communities can suffer the most from the summer brain drain,” said Kowrach. “They often don’t have the support they need to keep learning during a several month break from school. By engaging these community groups in Summer Brain Games, we hope to help these kids prepare for a successful school year ahead.”

HOW TO BECOME A SUMMER BRAINAIC, AND WIN PRIZES, TOO!

Families who register to be “Summer Brainiacs” at msichicago.org/summerbrain will receive a voucher good for a FREE general admission ticket to MSI. (One per household.) Participants will get weekly emails with tips on each experiment and additional ways to play with science during the summer. And, each week, one lucky winner will receive a family membership to MSI to experience a whole YEAR of science. Participants will also be invited to share their Summer Brain Games experiences with at least one photo and a brief essay about what they learned for a chance to win a tech package—a notebook computer, iPad and digital camera!

Visit msichicago.org/summerbrain now to register and learn more. The eight weeks of activities will be available online by June 18 and run through August 12, 2012.

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) offers thousands of fun and interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind, world-class experiences to inspire the inventive genius in everyone. Through its Center for the Advancement of ScienceEducation, MSI also aspires to a larger vision: to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine and engineering. Come visit and find your inspiration! MSI is open every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving day; regular hours are 9:30 to 4 p.m. every day. During the summer and peak periods, the Museum will offer extended hours, until 5:30 p.m., each day. The Museum is supported in part through the generosity of the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, find MSI online at msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414 or (800) GO-TO-MSI outside of the Chicago area.

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Educational app for the whole family from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and Kohl's Cares

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, in partnership with Kohl’s Cares^®, has launched a new mobile app, dedicated to educating parents and children about home safety risks in a creative way. The app features home safety games for children, quizzes for parents, and the opportunity to win a family trip to the Wisconsin Dells! This is Children’s Hospital’s first mobile app.

For second and third generation Android devices:

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For Apple devices:

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We received this from a press release.  It is pretty nifty!           

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