A polar bear of many words, Norm’s greatest gripe is simple: there is no room for tourists in the Arctic.  But when a maniacal developer threatens to build luxury condos in his own backyard, Norm does what all normal polar bears would do…he heads to New York City to stop it.  With a cast of ragtag lemmings at his side, Norm takes on the big apple, big business and a big identity crisis to save the day.

Lionsgate presents a Splash Entertainment production.

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IN THEATERS JANUARY 15!

We have teamed up for a Giveaway! One winner will win a Prize Package! The prize would include NORM OF THE NORTH promotional items and tickets to see the film in LA or OC once it’s out in theaters. Now, how cool is that?! To enter, leave a comment below telling us why you or your children would love to see this movie! Deadline to enter is December 23rd, 2015 at noon PST. Winner just has to be in LA or OC since the passes are only good for AMC’s or Cinemark’s in those areas.

Credit: Lionsgate. No compensation was received to post. SoCal City Kids is hosting the giveaway and will choose winner via Random.org.

Looking for a beautiful and personalized ornament this Holiday season? I had the opportunity to create a Ceramic Oval Personalized Ornament on Hallmark.com. I was quite impressed with how easy it is to do and how beautiful it turned out! I just love this one and it looks wonderful on our tree!

You can purchase your own here.  Right now they are on sale for $19.99 (regularly $29.99) I love the quality and I know that this special ornament will be one we keep forever!

Would you like to win your own Hallmark personalized ornament? We have teamed up for a Giveaway! One winner will win their own ornament. To enter, leave a comment below telling us who would you put on your personalized ornament? A beloved pet? A child? Deadline to enter is December 18th, 2015 at noon PST so enter now!

Self Disclosure: I received a free product to facilitate this post and giveaway. No other compensation was received.

Children no longer have to carrying extra shoes to school on rainy winter days. Adorable Butler Boots can weather any storm with its washable, ultra-light one-piece construction that allows children to wear boots and shoes at the same time. The brainchild of a busy father, Butler Boots are the most versatile children’s boot on the market, in rainbow colors and perfect for little hands with a Velcro lash.

Butler Boot is made of highly constructed washable TPE compound that can slide over children’s shoes (like a galosh) to keep them dry and protected. The alternative is to insert its comfortable and breathable liner into the boot and wear it over the foot, becoming an innovative four-season rain boot.

American-made; Available in sizes Children’s 8-12 and Youth 13, 1-3; Colors: Dark blue, light blue, red, yellow, pink, green. MSRP $60. http://us.butlerboot.com.

We have teamed up with Butler Boot for a Holiday Giveaway! One winner will win a pair of Butler Boots. To enter, check out their website and let us know in the comments the 3 colors that you would prefer in a boot. Butler Boot only asks that the winner sends pictures of their little ones wearing the boots for Butler’s social media. Deadline to enter is December 15th, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: No compensation or product was received to facilitate this post. SoCal City Kids will choose the winner and Butler Boots is responsible to send the prize to the winner. 

Michael Phillip Cash’s  Holiday Extravaganza  Presented by:

Host: Red Feather Publishing

Host: Away We Go Media

Host: Hits and Misses Real Reviews

Host: Just The Stuff Ya Know

Co-Hosted:For Life After

Co-Hosted: Nonperfect Parenting

Co-Hosted: This Mama’s Life

Thank you to the numerous bloggers who are promoting this giveaway!

Don’t miss this Holiday Giveaway!

Michael Phillip Cash is an award-winning screenwriter and novelist who began writing a mere three years ago. He’s written eleven books including Brood X, Stillwell, The Flip, The After House, The Hanging Tree, Witches Protection Program, Pokergeist, Monsterland and Battle for Darracia series.

He has won several distinctions for his books including multiple Pinnacle Book Awards. His book Brood X, has been on the best-selling list multiple times.

To thank all of his fans, that review and purchase his books, he is  presenting an array of holiday prizes; Grand prize is a Kindle Fire and his entire set of novels. There is a second prize of $100 Paypal or Amazon choice. Extravaganza indeed!  All you have to do is enter in the rafflecopter below.

Happy holidays!

Disclosure: This giveaway is arranged by Away We Go Media on behalf of Carole P. Roman whom are responsible for prize shipment. SoCal City Kids was asked to promote this giveaway and has received no compensation for this post. This giveaway begins on Dec. 3 12 AM MST and end on Dec. 20, 2015 12 AM CST.

Grand prize: One(1) winner will receive a 7 inch Kindle Fire and set of novels from Michael Phillip Cash

Second prize: One (1) winner will receive $100 Paypal or Amazon choice

All entries will be verified. Winner(s) will be drawn via Rafflecopter.com. Winner(s) must respond to an email sent to them within 48 hours or forfeit their prize. Only one prize per household.  Note: Prizes make take up to 4 weeks to receive.

This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Google or any other social media outlet.

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Carole P. Roman’s Awesome Holiday Giveaway Presented by:

Host: Red Feather Publishing

Host: Away We Go Media

Host: Hits and Misses Real Reviews

Host: Just The Stuff Ya Know

Co-Hosted:For Life After

Co-Hosted: Nonperfect Parenting

Co-Hosted: This Mama’s Life

Thank you to the numerous bloggers who are promoting this giveaway!

Don’t miss this exciting Giveaway!

Award winning author, Carole P. Roman began writing her winning series just three years ago strictly on a dare from her son. That dare has turned into two series including her second series of cultures around the world.

Her first book in this series, If You Were Me and Lived In…Mexico has won numerous awards and accolades across the country and world. This series has now expanded to 16 books.

In appreciation to all her fans who purchase and review her books. she is  presenting a holiday giveaway for a Kindle Fire and her entire series of Cultural Book series. There is a second prize of a 3 box/6 months from Try the World Foods.  Maybe try some of those foods she writes about!

All you have to do is enter in the rafflecopter below.

Happy holidays!

Disclosure: This giveaway is arranged by Away We Go Media on behalf of Carole P. Roman whom are responsible for prize shipment. SoCal City Kids was asked to promote this giveaway and has received no compensation for this post.

Grand prize: One(1) winner will receive a 7 inch Kindle Fire and set of Cultural Series Books

Second prize: One (1) winner will receive 3 box/6 month gift from Try The World Food

All entries will be verified. Winner(s) will be drawn via Rafflecopter.com. Winner(s) must respond to an email sent to them within 48 hours or forfeit their prize. Only one prize per household.  Note: Prizes make take up to 4 weeks to receive.

This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Google or any other social media outlet.

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Carole P. Roman’s Awesome Holiday Giveaway Presented by:

Host: Red Feather Publishing

Host: Away We Go Media

Host: Hits and Misses Real Reviews

Host: Just The Stuff Ya Know

Co-Hosted:For Life After

Co-Hosted: Nonperfect Parenting

Co-Hosted: This Mama’s Life

One of my favorite series for younger children!

Award winning author, Carole P. Roman began writing her winning series just three years ago strictly on a dare from her son. That dare has turned into two series including the original series Captain No Beard.

The Captain No Beard Series is based off of play time she has had with her grandchildren,  Alexander and Hallie. Along the way Cayla joined the crew and most recently, Zachary.

To thank all of her fans, she is  presenting an awesome holiday giveaway for a Kindle Fire and her entire series of Captain No Beard. There is a second prize of $50 Paypal or Amazon choice. Awesome, right? All you have to do is enter in the rafflecopter below.

Thank you to the numerous bloggers who are promoting this giveaway!

Happy holidays!

Disclosure: This giveaway is arranged by Away We Go Media on behalf of Carole P. Roman whom are responsible for prize shipment. SoCal City Kids was asked to promote this giveaway and has received no compensation for this post.  Giveaway Starts at start at 12 AM on Thursday CST!

Grand prize: One(1) winner will receive a 7 inch Kindle Fire and set of Captain No Beard Series

Second prize: One (1) winner will receive $50 Paypal or Amazon choice

All entries will be verified. Winner(s) will be drawn via Rafflecopter.com. Winner(s) must respond to an email sent to them within 48 hours or forfeit their prize. Only one prize per household.  Note: Prizes make take up to 4 weeks to receive.

This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Google or any other social media outlet.

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In the midst of the retail frenzy following Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday provides an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by focusing on charitable giving. On Dec. 1, 2015 – the 4^th annual #GivingTuesday – World Vision will partner with Thirty-One Gifts to help charitable donations make twice the impact.

On #GivingTuesday, every donation made by phone (1-888-511-6588) or online (Worldvisiongifts.org) to World Vision will be matched by Thirty-One Gifts – a direct-selling company offering totes, purses and more – with a donation of one of their products, such as a tote bag or blanket, up to a total of $1MM worth of products for women and girls in need around the world.

This year, we invite you to feature the partnership between World Vision and Thirty-One gifts on your blog leading up to #GivingTuesday. We will send you a Zip-Top Organizing Utility Tote – similar to those being sent to women and girls around the world – for review, and are offering a second identical tote as a giveaway. Winners may get free embroidery on their totes and Thirty-One will fulfill prize distribution for you.

Why the Need?

Bags like the one you will receive have recently been distributed to volunteers in Burundi who use the totes to carry materials for educating families about malnutrition. Before receiving the totes, volunteers like Renathe Kabageni, pictured below, carried all of their materials and equipment by hand. The simple gift of these tote bags preserves teaching materials and makes it easier for volunteers to visit each home.

Products donated to World Vision on #GivingTuesday through this partnership will be shared with communities in need so that women like Renathe are able to continue the important education they are providing.

I received a  Zip-Top Organizing Utility Tote ($35 value) from Thirty-One to review and I love the size and quality!

This #GivingTuesday  please check out this unique way to multiply your charitable impact!

You can find the World Vision Facebook page at /WorldVision and Twitter at @WorldVisionNews

We have teamed up for a Giveaway! One winner will win this amazing Zip-Top Organizing Utility Tote (free embroidery included..$7 value). (U.S. entries only please) To enter leave a comment below telling us one of your favorite gift ideas from the World Vision’s Gift Catalog, visit http://bit.ly/1gcUYvT. Deadline to enter is December 5th, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org. 

More info:

Since it began in 1996, the World Vision Gift Catalog has grown in popularity as a gift-giving alternative; featuring over 100 ways to improve the lives of children through gifts such as: clean water, food, medicine, education, job training and small business loans, among others. Gifts range in price from $16 to $39,000 and can be made in a loved one’s name.  Last year alone more than 822,000 people were helped through the Catalog.

To order from World Vision’s Gift Catalog, visit http://bit.ly/1gcUYvT or call 855-WV-GIFTS.

Thirty-One Gifts was founded on the principle of helping women and is known for their charitable heart. In 2012 they founded a philanthropic initiative called Thirty-One Gives and to-date has donated more than $80 million in cash and products to nonprofit organizations that empower women and girls and support families. The product you are receiving, from the Thirty-One Gives line, gives back as well with a donation of 31 cents from every sale going to a philanthropic fund. It also delivers an inspiring message on the inside with encouraging words for women. For more information, visit their website at www.thirtyonegifts.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free product to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received.