Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Disney Princess Songs now in Spanish
Do all little girls want to be princesses at some point and time? Mine seems to enjoy princess play and we decided to make it a girls' day out. Two other girlfriends and their daughters joined us for a Princess Listening Party at our home where we played games, ate cupcakes, and listened to the new Canciones de las Princesas (songs from Disney princess movies now available in Spanish) that include titles from Ariel, Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, Tangled, Snow White, Mulan and others. 
It was so much fun for the girls who all chose to wear their princess dresses or theme dresses to the party not because it was requested but because they all preferred it. Hilarious! After we sang, played, and ate we headed out to watch Disney’s Dream on Ice.
Don't miss out on the fun! Enter to win your own copy of Cancioness de las Princesas. And if you can't wait to win (odd are good if you enter) they are on sale now at local retail stores, Amazon and iTunes
See the second part of this post for a summary in Spanish: http://mytottravels.blogspot.com/2012/04/canciones-de-las-princesas-songs-of.html
¿En español? ¿Más detalles? Vea la segunda parte
de esta entrada: http://mytottravels.blogspot.com/2012/04/canciones-de-las-princesas-songs-of.html.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Canciones de las Princesas (Songs of the Princesses) Giveaway
I have a four year old little girl and without fail she is a
princess fan. She is not too
hardcore. We don’t have to leave the house
wearing tutus or tiaras but she loves her Disney princesses. This little gal is also bilingual and one of
my favorite learning tools with her is watching the Disney movies in Spanish
with her so when I was approached about the release of Canciones de las Princesas
(Songs of the Princesses) I was over the moon.
Could I really have the best of both worlds? Yes!!!
Yesterday when I got home the CD was waiting for me and we
proceeded to pop it in and listen. She
sang along and danced to every song.
TWICE!!! Some she recognized
others she didn’t but still stammered the words trying to learn them. The timing is also spectacular because
tomorrow we will be attending the Disney Princesses on Ice show and then in a
week or so we’ll invite 4 or 5 of her friends and their mommies to attend Una Fiesta de Princesas (A Princess
Party) where we will listen to the CD, eat cookies, do some crafts, play some
games and learn (or practice) a little Spanish.
Stay tuned for the party post but
in the meantime please enter to win your very own copy of the CD. Lots of favorites and good variety in songs
included.
Tengo mi propia princesa de cuatro años y como es de esperarse le
encanta el mundo de Disney y todas sus princesas. No es extremado su gusto pero no deja de ver
las películas y aprenderse las canciones así que cuando llegue a casa ayer me
dio mucho gusto ver que ya había llegado el CD de Canciones de las Princesas que me pidieron que escuchara para
escribir una critica. Mi hija por
supuesto también es bilingüe… tratamos de ensenarle español y ver películas de Disney
y escuchar canciones en español con ella es una de mis maneras favoritas de
practicar su segundo idioma. Que
material tan perfecto… el mundo de Disney y las canciones de sus princesas justo
para mi princesa. Canciones de las Princesas se centra en las heroínas más queridas
de Disney, con versiones en español de canciones clásicas provenientes de
películas mágicas, tales como Enredados,
La Princesa y el Sapo, La Bella y La
Bestia, La Sirenita y muchas más. Esta encantadora colección presenta
diversos éxitos interpretados por talento mexicano, entre ellos "Cuándo
Empezaré a Vivir," por la cantante/actriz Danna Paola ("When Will My
Life Begin" de “Enredados”); "Un Mundo Ideal," por Analy y Demian
Bichir, recientemente nominado al Oscar® como Mejor Actor ("A Whole New
World," de “Aladdin”); y "Colores en el Viento," por Susana
Zavaleta ("Colors of the Wind," de “Pocahontas”).
Tan pronto abrí el CD lo pusimos a tocar y lo escucho todo bailando y
cantando con todas las canciones DOS veces.
Algunas canciones ya se las sabia y otras fueron nuevas para ella porque
todavía no vemos esas películas pero todas le encantaron y trato de cantar
hasta las que no se sabía. Adicionalmente, este proyecto llega justo a tiempo
ya que mañana vamos a ver Las Princesas Sobre Hielo. Después dentro una semana vamos a invitar a 4
o 5 de sus amigitas y a sus mamis para que vengan a una Fiesta de de Princesa a
escuchar el CD, comer galletas, jugar y practicar su español. No se pierdan la próxima entrada del blog ya
que pondre las fotos y les platicare como nos fue. Por mientras por favor participen en el concurso
para ganarse su propia copia. Y si no
pueden esperar ya esta a la venta en tiendas locales, iTunes y Amazon.
Monday, March 19, 2012
UPDATE- The Lion of Judah Blu-ray 3D/DVD Giveaway
AND THE WINNER IS: David D. (whose tweet about the contest entry #26 was picked by Rafflecopter using Random.org). Congratulations!!! Please respond to the email so the prize can be shipped to you.
Winner of the Best Animated Film award at the Sabaoth International Film Festival in Milan (March 2011), The Lion of Judah tells the story that changed the world. When Judah the Lamb is taken by the townspeople to become a sacrifice, his six new friends from a Bethlehem stable must go to his rescue! An incredible adventure follows, full of danger, drama, friendship and heroics. The Lion of Judah is 5-Star Dove Approved for the whole family and all ages.
Here is a little clip from the film:
“The Lion of Judah” movie is accompanied with a 21 track (10 songs, 11 underscores) ROARING Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring well-known artist such as: Kari Jobe, Klaus, Lindell Cooley, Eddie James, introducing Colby Osborn and more, including original underscores from Award-Winning Composer, Greg Sims. Produced by: Greg Sims, Co-Producer: Adam Carpenter. You can download “The Lion of Judah Soundtrack” on iTunes!
Movie Synopis: A laugh-filled, heartwarming animated tale, "The Lion of Judah" is an Easter classic inspiration for the whole family. Join Judah and The Stable-Mates as they embark on a ROARING adventure towards freedom! This daring quest intertwines humor and troublesome situations, while delivering foundational messages with gentleness and breath-taking beauty. For Judah, a lamb with the heart of a lion, it is a story of courage that will lead you to the pivotal voyage of hope, and will leave you in awe of the power that one lamb can command. "The Lion of Judah" is rated PG.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
New Life Shoes
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Most of you know that I was recently pregnant. Our baby girl is about to turn 6 months old
so it wasn’t that long ago that I was struggling with all the changes of
pregnancy especially the swollen feet in the last months. Imagine how happy I was when I was invited
to participate in the launch of New Life shoes for expecting moms. I may not be having any more
children but I know it was about time someone thought about the changing needs
of expecting women when it comes to footwear.
Not surprising, the New Life footwear concept was born at an
OB’s office and with the help of a very experienced team and several years of designing,
refining, and testing the shoes are now ready for customers. During the launch the team responsible for
these ingenious shoes spoke to media and a group of “mom” bloggers.
We were able to try a pair on while we felt how all that technology they were describing made for a very
comfortable fit. Here is a little
excerpt on that technology from their website:
New Life Shoes
feature our one-of-a-kind Z-Fit System (patent pending). There are no laces to
tie or re-tie, just a single strap that allows New Life wearers to tighten or
loosen the entire shoe with one hand.The Z-Fit strap is strategically located on the inside of the foot so it’s easy to reach. You’ll never again have to stoop or bend to tie your shoes. Thanks to the Z-Fit System, your New Life Shoes go on easy and stay fit the way you see fit.
Not only easy-on, New Life Shoes are easy on your feet. Our special 5-Layer Cushioning System cradles your foot while providing breathable, moisture-free support. We’ve also included a removable Cushioning Spacer to help create more space and a customized fit for each foot. All of this technology adds up to a faster fasten, a custom fit and comfier shoe all the way around.
Personally I
loved the fit and the overall comfort and would have KILLED for these shoes
just seven months ago when I had to live in sandals because they were the only
thing that fit at nine months along. I also am happy that the price point is
reasonable and that unlike many maternity items that have a limited life span
these shoes have use well beyond the last trimester of pregnancy. Since they are so adjustable you can use them
even AFTER your pregnancy is done.
New Life
gave the bloggers present at the launch a pair for us. This said, I have a coworker who is expecting
and as much as I liked my sample shoes I knew she would LOVE them even more so I
gifted my pair to her. She is expecting
her third child and therefore already does her share of running around after
her other two very active pre-school and school aged children… if anyone needs
a pair of comfy athletic shoes it’s her.
She wore them the whole day at
work and said she has worn them at home and on the weekends while they run
around with all her other kids’ activities and reports that they are a
comfortable fit.
So now for
the fun part! New Life Shoes would like
to share the “love” so they have very generously allowed me to giveaway a pair
in the size and color of the winner’s choice.
If you are expecting, trust me, you want these shoes. Easy to put on, to adjust, and very
comfortable it’s almost everything an expecting mom wants… if only they could
also give your feet a massage. J
Also the first 10 My Tot Travels blog readers to purchase the shoes can get 20% off with coupon code 1uvqcpyam5z1 on thier web store: http://www.newlifeshoes.com/product/2/a100.aspx
See the Raffle Copter entry form below and
follow the instructions to enter. Winner
will be announced Feb. 15, 2012. Shoes will be available to ship around Feb. 24, 2012. Good luck!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
LADY AND THE TRAMP Giveaway
LADY AND THE TRAMP
is the classic tale of how Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, falls for a mongrel
dog named Tramp from the other side of town. The film is finally being released
for the first time on hi-definition Blu-ray for families this Valentine’s Day! LADY AND THE TRAMP: DIAMOND EDITION on
Blu-ray and DVD combo pack will be available for a limited time only.
Disney’s Blu-ray
Diamond Collection represents The Walt Disney Studios’ most prestigious and treasured
animated classics. Diamond Edition titles boast the highest level of picture
and sound; feature groundbreaking,
state-of-the-art immersive bonus content; and include unprecedented levels of interactivity, personalization and
customization, made possible because of Blu-ray technology.
To date, the company
has released four Diamond Edition titles – Snow
White and the Seven
Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast, Bambi and The Lion King.
I have been sent a copy for review and will be giving a copy away to
one lucky winner. I must admit that this
is already a family favorite and that my oldest daughter (almost four) pulls this
out of the drawer frequently. After the giveaway
I will post a review of the new Diamond Edition. In the interim I hope you all enjoy the Spanish activities in the widget below.
We are raising bilingual girls and therefore look for any opportunity to expose them to the Spanish language. With our oldest we regularly watch movies (mostly Disney or PBS shows) in Spanish and I actively seek out computer games, books, etc. also in Spanish. This way I can play with her or she can also play with her abuelitos and everyone feels included in the fun.
Please enter the contest below and let your friends know. Winner
will be announced on 2/7/2012.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Sunday, January 15, 2012
I heart Minnie DVD Release & Giveaway
Of course this new DVD is just in time for Valentine’s Day but also just in time for our daughter’s 4th birthday (maybe we’ll show it at the party) and since it includes five, fun-filled episodes - each underlining the themes of friendship, teamwork, sharing and problem solving – and an all new bonus feature “You’re Invited to Minnie’s Birthday Party,”; it’s a perfect fit! Even better... this DVD is also in Spanish so for those of you trying to teach Spanish to your kiddos you can always select the language and get two great DVDs in one.
To celebrate I am running a promotion on this blog and one lucky reader will win a copy for themselves. To enter follow the simple directions below and I will use Random.org to choose a winner on the 7th. Winner’s name will be posted at the end of the blog in an update post before midnight on 2/7. In the mean time here are some activities to help celebrate the release.
Poster
Activity Sheet
Friday, January 13, 2012
Project 52
I'd love for all of you doing this project to comment leaving a link to your blog. If you link to my blog I will happily link to yours every week.
So far there are two posts: http://blog.mysanantonio.com/mytottravels/2012/01/project-521-a-daily-epiphany/
and
Remember that it's NEVER too late to join so grab your camera or phone and start clicking.
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