Crowdtap #HotelTMonsterBowl Monster Bowl Party

#HotelTMonsterBowl
Crowdtap and Hotel Transylvania invited me to celebrate on February 3 with not just another old regular Superbowl party but a Monster Bowl Party! How could I say no to that?  What’s the special twist? Hotel Transylvania just got released on DVD and BluRay January 29th, just in time for SUPERBOWL XLVII!  If it sounds like fun then you should join Crowdtap yourself to get in on the fun too! We were sent a fantastic digital party kit with all sorts of monster games, puzzles, and even party ideas for the adults kids too.  The best part:  We got an early private screening copy of Hotel Transylvania to watch!  Everyone was excited about that.

Hotel Translyvania has a unbelievably star-studded cast that includes Adam Sandler as the voice of Dracula, Selena Gomez as Mavis, Kevin James as a clumsy and loveable Frankenstein, Cee-Lo Green as the musically talented Mummy, and Andy Samberg as the hotel’s human intruder, Jonathan. Plus many more!  My little one just loves Selena Gomez too! I love them all and that makes the movie even more fun, right?

I was excited to hear about exclusive Blu-Ray & DVD bonus features:

• Deleted scenes
• “Problem (Monster Remix)” by BECKY G FEATURING WILL.I.AM
     Music Video & Behind-the-Scenes
• Filmmakers’ Commentary
• GOODNIGHT MR. FOOT Mini-Movie

Blu-Ray Exclusives:
• Meet the Staff and Guests: Voicing Hotel Transylvania
• Making of the Hotel: The Animation
• Progression Reels

This is such a great family movie. It has wonderful elements of family, love and accepting others that you will feel comfortable sharing with your children. Mavis has a close relationship with her father which is sweet to see. The kids will love that Mavis & Dracula have these amazing vampire powers. They can turn into bats in a flash. It must be so cool to fly like that!  

It has a lot of silly humor too and pokes fun at our ideas of what we think people are.  It is nice because it shows children  how important it is to look beyond someone's skin and not judge them by silly things like religion or skin color or whether they are a monster or human.  It is a great movie for the whole family!

I made a bunch of yummy appetizers and snacks including my healthy version of the Scream Cheese Taco Dip below:

Scream Cheese Taco Dip
INGREDIENTS:
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. low fat cream cheese
1 (16 oz.) carton low fat sour cream or fat free Greek yogurt
1 can bean dip
1 pkg. low-salt taco seasoning mix
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Soften low fat cream cheese, then add low fat sour cream or Greek yogurt gradually mixing with mixer. Add bean dip and taco seasoning. Beat on low speed until well mixed. Put in casserole dish and top with Cheddar cheese. Cover the casserole and heat in oven at 325 degrees for 30-45 MINUTES, until heated through. Serve with DORITOS or FRITOS.

I also made Sweet 'n Scary Meatballs, homemade Chicken Vampire Nuggets (organic chicken cut up, dipped in beaten egg then rolled in a mix of panko, wheat flour and spices) with Monster Dip and Dracula Chip Cookies.  All new recipes that I thought up and they were a hit!

We had downloaded the Hotel Transylvania Goldrun app and Hotel T Monster Party apps to the iphones and ipad so the kids could have some fun playing the games together. Several of the kids also brought their own iphones so they downloaded the apps too.  They had a ton of fun with the apps.

Disclaimer:  I received a digital entertainment package including a movie screening from Crowdtap with activities and ideas for this party.  All the opinions as always, are my own.

Dry Idea AdvancedDry® Fresh Giveaway & Sweepstakes

I was excited to hear that Dry Idea recently came out with an even better formula to keep you fresh and dry.  Read more and Glamamama will tell you all about it. 

I have been using Dry Idea anti-perspirant and deoderant for a while now.  I like to experiment with the different scents depending on my mood.  I find it to be an economical and easy way to stay fresh and dry every day.  I will admit, I always added an extra swipe just before my boot camp workouts just to be sure!   Well, now I think I might not need to worry about adding an extra swipe because there is NEW Dry Idea AdvancedDry® Fresh!  It provides clinical level protection without those crazy prices.

With superior odor protection that lasts for 72 hours and PulseActivated Wetness Protection, NEW DryIdea AdvancedDry® Fresh brand antiperspirant and deodorant keeps you feeling clean and confident all day long. It is also formulated with Vitamin E for silky smooth application. Dry Idea AdvancedDry® Fresh is an incredible combination of antiperspirant and a deodorant.  It comes in unscented or Powder Fresh with minerals so you can choose your own weapon against odor!

I have to dress formally for work but I am in and out of offices all day long for my job.  Basically running around like a loon in heels but I have too look great and smell good. I always worry about making sure I am fresh throughout the day.  I have tried so many products that claim they are super antiperspirants and deodorants but they don't always work so great...with Dry Idea AdvancedDry® Fresh I don't seem to have to worry at all.  It has been working throughout the day.....and even the evening. Last week I had an event after work and didn't get home until really late.  I was amazed that I was fresh all night long and I checked (lol) to make sure too!

You can get more information on Dry Idea AdvancedDry® Fresh at Dry Idea.   

Enter to win the Never Let Them See You Sweat® Sweepstakes by clicking here.  You can also enter my Rafflecopter contest below for a chance to win a free coupon for a Dry Idea AdvancedDry® Fresh.a Rafflecopter giveaway


Disclaimer:  I received Dry Idea AdvancedDry® Fresh samples in order to review the product. As always, my opinion is my own.

Get Moving! "Fit for Winter" Workout Log & a healthy breakfast compliments of Claritin

As we move into 2013 I will continue to share helpful tidbits with you as a member of the Children's Claritin Mom Crew.  You know I am always looking out for my Glamamama readers!  You can visit Claritin for tons of great tips to help you manage your whole family's allergies. 

We're only a few weeks into the New Year so I hope all those resolutions are still alive and well! I was excited to receive a little motivational tool that I wanted to share with you from Claritin. You know a little motivation could go a long way so here it is! Claritin created this handy Workout Log for us to log workouts and marvel at success!

 Claritin Workout Log


Now Don't forget to power up with a healthy breakfast too.  Here is a great recipe to get you going and keep you going too!  I added my own little touches too.

Coconut Power Oatmeal Glamamamas Way

This warm bowl of comfort is a great way to start a winter's day!
(Makes 6 servings)
Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups skim milk or Skim Plus, unsweetened vanilla soy or almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries, cherries or blueberries
• 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds or other nuts
• 1/8 cup ground flax or chia seeds
• 4 tablespoons honey (optional)

Directions: Bring the milk and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the oats, maple syrup, raisins, and dried berries. Return to a boil and then reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and coconut, and let stand until it reaches your desired thickness. Transfer to individual serving bowls and top with honey, if desired.

Don't forget to visit Claritin for allergy tips, coupons and savings for your whole family.

Peanut Butter Toast Crunch COUPON...NEW from General Mills

Have you tried Peanut Butter Toast Crunch yet from General Mills?  I think your family might go a little nuts for it!  PB Toast Crunch is a new cereal that is yummy and crunchy..cute little cereal squares lightly covered in peanut butter.

It tastes yummy and has a sweet peanut butter taste.  We enjoy it as a special weekend breakfast or as a fun snack.  I adapted a recipe from Betty Crocker and it turned out yummy. Everyone loves Peanut Butter Toast Crunch from the kids to mom and dad in our house.

Crunchy Cinnamon Snack Mix

5

cups Peanut Butter Toast Crunch® cereal

3

cups Cheerios® cereal

1

bag (6.6 oz) original-flavor tiny fish-shaped crackers

1

bag (7 oz) pretzel sticks

1/2

 cup butter or margarine, melted 

1. Heat oven to 300ºF. In large bowl, mix all the ingredients except the butter.
2. Pour melted butter over mixture; toss it until evenly coated. Spread in un-greased 13x9-inch pan.
3. Bake 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool and enjoy

Makes 30 servings (1/2 cup each)

• Naturally and artificially flavored Peanut Butter Toast Crunch contains 11g of whole grain per serving (at least 48g recommended daily) and is also a good source of Calcium, Vitamin D, and 10 other vitamins and minerals

• Found at a retailer near you

Peanut butter lovers and Cinnamon Toast Crunch fanatics will definitely crave those nutty new squares!  Coupons help too, right? Click on the free coupon from General Mills to save $1.25 off your next box.

You can check out more of General Mills great products on their website, on Facebook and Twitter too.

Disclaimer:  General Mills provided me with a free sample and information on Peanut Butter Toast Crunch through MyInsite in order to review it.  As always, my opinion is my own.