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The Book Thief: On Blu-ray/DVD + Discussion Guide

March 4, 2014 by The Mom Jen 26 Comments

The Book Thief hits DVD and Blu-ray on March 11, but you can catch it on Digital HD now, visit http://www.foxdigitalhd.com/the-book-thief for more details! This is a great film for the whole family based on the novel of the same name by Markus Zusak. Based on the beloved best-selling book comes an “extremely moving” (Leonard Maltin, Indiewire) story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during World War II, Germany. When her mother can no longer care for her, Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) is adopted by a German couple (OSCAR® Winner Geoffrey Rush and OSCAR® Nominee Emily Watson). Although she arrives illiterate, Liesel is encouraged to learn to read by her adoptive father. When the couple then takes in Max (Ben Schnetzer), a Jew hiding from Hitler’s army, Liesel befriends him. Ultimately, words and imagination provide the friends with an escape from the events unfolding around them in this extraordinary, acclaimed film directed by Brian Percival (Downton Abbey).

My 15 year old is learning about WWII Germany in her world history class right now, I really think this would be a good movie for all of us to see. Grab the kids, some popcorn, and print out the discussion guide for a night in!

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Percy Jackson, Sea of Monsters: Fun Activities for the Kids #PercyHeroes

December 5, 2013 by The Mom Jen 23 Comments

Coming to stores December 17, 2013 on Blu-ray and DVD, the magical, mythical adventures of teenager Percy Jackson — son of the Greek god Poseidon — continue in this heroic, action-packed thrill ride! Out to prove he’s not just a “one-quest wonder,” Percy and his demigod friends embark on an epic, cross-country journey into the treacherous Sea of Monsters, where they battle terrifying creatures, an army of zombies, and the ultimate evil. With time running out, Percy must find and bring home the fabled Golden Fleece, which has the power to save his world…and save us all!

DIGITAL HD
The movie is available right now for download on Digital HD on platforms like iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play and more! For more information visit http://www.foxdigitalhd.com/percy-jackson-sea-of-monsters.

Special Features
PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS Blu-ray/DVD

Tyson Motion Comic
Back to Camp Half-Blood
It’s All in the Eye
Deconstructing a Demigod
Total Run Time: 107 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG

Activity Sheets
Click on the photos below and print out these fun Percy Jackson activities for you fans!

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Quest
There is also a brand new online game: Percy Jackson’s Quest for the Golden Fleece you can play today!
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Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bitty Mysteries Coloring Page

September 23, 2013 by The Mom Jen 17 Comments

Having two daughters in the house, Strawberry Shortcake has been a part of our lives for a long time! In fact, the doll was around when I was a kid and I vividly remember that scent of strawberry the doll’s hair would have that never seemed to dissipate. My oldest daughter had a theme party back when she was young and my seven year old still loves Strawberry Shortcake and her friends. The dolls’ hair still have that lovely scent to this day and now you can find a DVD of the cute and wholesome toys come to life!

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Mysteries
Get ready for mischief, mystery and marvelous good times in Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Mysteries. You’ll follow the clues to fun and adventure as Strawberry and her pals learn to face their fears, become real-life heroines and find some missing VIP’s (Very Important Pets)! It’s glimmery girl power to the rescue in these stories of friendship!

Special Features
• Printable Coloring Pages

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Mysteries DVD + Digital Copy to watch anytime anywhere!

Street Date: September 24, 2013
Total Run Time: 66 minutes

Coloring Page
Click on the picture below and print this fun coloring page for your kids!

Product for review and giveaway is offered through my partnership with Fox Home Entertainment Insiders. No compensation was received for this post.

Back to School Tips for Modern Parents

September 3, 2013 by The Mom Jen 83 Comments

Milestones seem to occur every time I blink nowadays. Last year my oldest started high school, this year my son started middle school. My youngest daughter is reading at a 4th grade level and somehow I’m not getting any older. Okay that last part was a joke. Our family is like many others, I won’t say we’re on our way to be the Dunphy’s from TV’s Modern Family, but we sure can relate to some of what they go through watching that show each week! Modern Family: Season 4 is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on Sept. 24 for you fans of the show, keep reading and you can win a copy from my site!

The laughs – and the awards – just keep on coming for the #1-rated “Modern Family,” winner of three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series! With Jay and Gloria’s baby on the way and Haley going off to college, the entire Pritchett/Dunphy clan faces some major surprises as they bicker and bond over house-flipping headaches, unwanted play dates, and everything from hot-tempered hormones to in utero karaoke. Featuring a stellar array of guest stars including Matthew Broderick, Shelley Long and Elizabeth Banks, Season Four takes a heartfelt and laugh-out-lough hilarious look at what it means to be a “Modern Family.”

Back to School Tips for Modern Parents

We watched as Haley went off to college and Lily had her first day of Kindergarten. These are two big steps that are often very hard for parents to handle. Here is some advice for all of those modern parents out there who are going through these transitional stages with their families.

Set Guidelines

Before you send off your precious son or daughter to fend for their selves in college, make sure you clearly discuss guidelines. Remind them that even though you are not there to set specific rules, they are still responsible for their actions. Claire and Phil certainly know what it’s like when your daughter calls you one night because they’ve been caught doing illegal things by the police.

Prepare Your Little One

Kindergarten is a huge step for your little one! Make sure they are prepared for their big day by giving them a basic educational foundation and teaching them to play well with others. When Lily heads off to kindergarten and gets in a tousle on her first day, Cam and Mitchell are put in a very awkward situation. No parent wants to be in the same situation!

Communication is Key

Set up specific times to continue growing as a family. There is a fine line between suffocating your college kid and staying informed about what’s going on in their life. Many families will select a certain time, for instance Sunday afternoons, to have family phone calls and catch up on the week’s happenings, even if they have talked throughout the week. Just because your son or daughter has moved out, it does not mean that your relationship has to suffer! In fact, sometimes parent-child relationships grow once the kid has left for college.

Distract Yourself

Plan a fun activity for yourself right after dropping your son of in his college dorm room or leaving your daughter for the first day of kindergarten. Have a distraction for yourself so that you don’t find yourself at home looking through photo albums and wondering “how did the time go by so quickly?” These steps are exciting, but certainly emotional and you don’t want to wallow in your sorrows.

Show You Care

No matter what age your child is, make sure you are sharing in their excitement! Whether you have a kindergartener bringing home a painting or a college student signing up for campus activities, ask them questions about their life and listen to their answers. Celebrate with them when they ace an exam or learn to count to 20.

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The World of Fox Home Entertainment Animation

August 13, 2013 by The Mom Jen 50 Comments

From the creators of Ice Age, the year’s funniest, most exhilarating animated adventure comes home as EPIC debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Deluxe Edition Blu-ray, and DVD this August 20 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Directed by Chris Wedge (The Ice Age Franchise) and featuring an amazing voice cast including Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried, Christoph Waltz, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Pitbull, and Beyoncé, the blockbuster film comes home just in time to help families become one with nature and end the summer in Epic style. My family and I missed the movie in the theaters and cannot wait!

Over the years, Twentieth Century Fox has teamed up with Blue Sky Studios and Dreamworks Animation to bring to life worlds that we could only previously imagine in our dreams. The world of animation given to us by Fox Home Entertainment has brought us into many different environments, including a tropical paradise, a continental meltdown, and a forest full of magical adventures. Take a peak into the world of Fox Home Entertainment animation with this photo gallery.

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT
The portrayal of the ocean and sky in the newest Ice Age film is so realistic that it becomes hard to remember that we’re not drifting around on an iceberg! Instead, we’re relaxing at home, taking in the scenery.

Each Ice Age adventure with Sid, Manny, and Diego introduces us to a fun landscape. Blue Sky Studios’ attention to detail allows us to feel as if we are actually along for the journey with our furry friends.

The CroodsDreamworks Animation gave us a wonderful vision of what life was like for The Croods with computer-animated wild animals and unusual plants.

When the Crood family was forced to leave behind their cave and explore the world outside, we were taken through some fantastic landscapes. The night sky was especially breathtaking!

Rio
In 2011, Blue Sky Studios brought us to the beautiful country of Brazil with Rio. Both day and nighttime views of the scenery took our breath away!

From the jungles to the beaches to the bustling city, Rio showed us the many different landscapes of Rio de Janeiro. The vibrant colors of Carnival and the festival made for an exciting film.

Epic
In Epic, the animators from Blue Sky Studios paid close attention to details such as the feathers on the hummingbirds, really making Moonhaven and the forest come to life.

The epically beautiful landscape presented in the film allows the viewer to see nature from a different perspective. Everything in Epic has a larger-than-life magical feel.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs was the first 3D film for Blue Sky Studios. The enormous dinosaurs in the film gave us a glimpse into another era.

In the third Ice Age film, we were introduced to an entirely new world with a snow-free landscape. The change of scenery did not leave fans disappointed!

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