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Apr

The Netflix Stream Team #StreamTeam

by MARIA on April 22, 2014

It’s been ages since I last blogged thanks mainly to the big house move, but I’m back. Hi. I’ve missed you.

I’m excited that my first post back is all about Netflix and becoming a member of the Netflix Stream Team. I am a huge fan of Netflix, as is the husband and the kids. We watch it all the time, and I’m pretty sure there isn’t a day that goes by that someone isn’t watching something on Netflix. All the documentaries and tv shows and obviously, movies – it’s just too good. So when the invite came to join the Stream Team, it was a definitely a no brainer.

Netflix really comes in handy at our house on Friday nights in particular. Friday nights are our family movie nights, where the entire family sits down to enjoy a flick. Since we have Netflix set up on every tv in the house, as well as every iPad, iPod and iPhone (we are a tad obsessed), choosing something to watch on Netflix is super easy! Personally, I love that there are options for both my seven year old daughter, and the ten year old who has now entered the ‘boring, not cool, that’s for babies’ stage of life.

With school breaks like March Break or even just a long weekend like we just enjoyed, we are always able to access and watch some great shows and movies, thanks to good old Netflix.

My ten year old is currently OBSESSED with Doctor Who, and he’s slowly made his way through almost every episode. In fact, the entire family is hooked at this point. It’s great that he can access almost every episode of the show so easily, which saves me from having to buy the DVDs.

The seven year old is all about My Little Pony and I could probably recite some of the episodes if asked. I mean she, SHE could recite the episodes if asked. I’m a grown woman – I don’t watch My Little Pony.

Ahem.

There are so many great movies available to watch as well – some of our favorites, that we’ve watched a few times include:

GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, TURBO, and my personal favorite, HUGO!

All it takes is some popcorn and cold beverages, Netflix and a Friday night, and you’re set to enjoy a lovely evening with your brood.

ENJOY!!

Disclaimer: As part of the Netflix Stream Team, I’ve received perks in exchange for my current/future posts – however, all of my thoughts and Netflix obsession, are my own.

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Nov

Stuff That In Your Stocking – Man Of Steel

by MARIA on November 29, 2013

Thanks to everyone who entered yesterday and to the winner of The Conjuring – Maria!

To celebrate the holidays, I’m giving away some great movies all this week!! Each giveaway will end at the end of the day so make sure to enter for your chance to win a different movie every day! And remember, you don’t have to celebrate Christmas to enter – all are welcome.

Today’s movie…..Man of Steel.

I had never watched any of the Superman movies, (gasp from the crowd), before this one. The brood thought it was fun, and loud and a really impressive flick to watch. I will say that Henry Cavill is perfectly cast as Superman – his bone structure is perfection. Chiseled doesn’t begin to cover it – seriously. This was a great movie – we all enjoyed it, including the little people, although the seven year old was not impressed with the kissing.

To enter to win a BluRay/DVD copy of Man of Steel, leave me a comment below and tell me what is your favourite thing about the holidays.

For an extra entry, please tweet the following once and leave me a comment below telling me you did:

“Every day this week @BOREDMommy is giving away a great DVD. Enter to win today’s giveaway! #EndsAtMidnight! http://tinyurl.com/233al4r“

RULES:

Open to Canadian Residents
Giveaway ends TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT EST, November 29, 2013.
Winner will be chosen using Random.org
Make sure to leave a Twitter handle or email so I can contact you if you win

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaways this week! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Congrats to my winner THERESA! Thanks to everyone who entered!!

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Nov

Stuff That In Your Stocking – The Conjuring

by MARIA on November 28, 2013

Thanks to everyone who entered yesterday and to the winner of Pacific Rim – Laura Monroe.

Today’s movie…..The Conjuring.

I would love to tell you that this was a great movie but I was too scared to watch it. I’m a wimp what can I say. The sad thing is I REALLY want to see it, but I’m that person that will be afraid to look under the bed for months afterward. Also when the husband travels, I would be standing by the front door with the biggest spatula I have and my kid’s hockey stick as protection. But I can tell you that the friends who have seen it, said it was scary as hell. PERFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!

To enter to win a BluRay/DVD copy of The Conjuring, leave me a comment below and tell me what part of the holidays gives you NIGHTMARES! Feel free to be witty – I like witty.

For an extra entry, please tweet the following once and leave me a comment below telling me you did:

“Every day this week @BOREDMommy is giving away a great DVD. Enter to win today’s giveaway! #EndsAtMidnight! http://tinyurl.com/233al4r“

RULES:

Open to Canadian Residents
Giveaway ends TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT EST, November 28, 2013.
Winner will be chosen using Random.org
Make sure to leave a Twitter handle or email so I can contact you if you win

Come back tomorrow when I will be giving away some seriously blue eyes and unbelievable bone structure – aka MAN OF STEEL! A Superman EVERYONE can appreciate.

Congrats to my winner #2 – Maria @amotherworld. Thanks to everyone who entered!!!

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Nov

Stuff That In Your Stocking – Pacific Rim

by MARIA on November 27, 2013

Thanks to everyone who entered yesterday and to the winner of The Hangover Part III BluRay/DVD – #4 Amy Worrell.

Today’s movie…..Pacific Rim.

The husband loved this one – he found it incredibly entertaining and full of amazing, non-stop action. Did I mention JAX (aka Charlie Hunnam) is in it??? Believe me, you’ll want to watch it – he’s just delightful in it. It really is a fun, LOUD action movie that everyone will enjoy. And Charlie Hunnam is in it.

To enter to win a BluRay/DVD copy of Pacific Rim, leave me a comment below and tell me the absolute worst gift you’ve ever received!

For an extra entry, please tweet the following once and leave me a comment below telling me you did:

“Every day this week @BOREDMommy is giving away a great DVD. Enter to win today’s giveaway! #EndsAtMidnight! http://tinyurl.com/233al4r“

RULES:

Open to Canadian Residents
Giveaway ends TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT EST, November 27, 2013.
Winner will be chosen using Random.org
Make sure to leave a Twitter handle or email so I can contact you if you win

Come back tomorrow when I will be giving away The Conjuring! Nothing says the holidays, like absolute terror.

CONGRATS TO #10 LAURA!!! Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Nov

Stuff That In Your Stocking – The Hangover Part III

by MARIA on November 26, 2013

Thanks to everyone who entered yesterday and to the winner of The Great Gatsby BluRay/DVD – #11 Siobhan!!

Today’s movie…..The Hangover Part III.

The final instalment of the wolf pack, and Bradley Cooper’s hair, and Alan and Mr. Chow and yup, the monkey.

To enter to win a BluRay/DVD copy of The Hangover Part III, leave me a comment below telling me what you’re favourite stocking stuffer to give/get is!

For an extra entry, please tweet the following once and leave me a comment below telling me you did:

“Every day this week @BOREDMommy is giving away a great DVD. Enter to win today’s giveaway! #EndsAtMidnight! http://tinyurl.com/233al4r“

RULES:

Open to Canadian Residents
Giveaway ends TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT EST, November 26, 2013.
Winner will be chosen using Random.org
Make sure to leave a Twitter handle or email so I can contact you if you win

Come back tomorrow when I will be giving away PACIFIC RIM!

CONGRATS to AMY WORRELL!! Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Nov

Stuff That In Your Stocking – The Great Gatsby On BluRay/DVD

by MARIA on November 25, 2013

Only 30 days until Christmas. How it’s that time of year again, I do not know.

However, to celebrate the holidays, I’m giving away some great movies all this week!! Each giveaway will end at the end of the day so make sure to enter for your chance to win a different movie every day!

Of course, you don’t have to celebrate Christmas to enter – any lovely (and grumpy) Canadian is welcome.

First up…..The Great Gatsby.

I’ve loved this book since I was forced to read it in high school. Such a great read. Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation stars the gloriously handsome Leonardo DiCaprio and fantastic Carey Mulligan in what I think was a gorgeous and cool version of the book. I’ve been a fan of Luhrmann’s since Moulin Rouge so I knew I would enjoy this as well. And the clothes? Amazing.

To enter to win a Bluray/DVD copy of The Great Gatsby, leave me a comment below with something that is on your wish list this holiday season!

For an extra entry, please tweet the following once and leave me a comment below telling me you did:

“Every day this week @BOREDMommy is giving away a great DVD. Enter to win today’s giveaway! #EndsAtMidnight! http://tinyurl.com/233al4r“

RULES:

Open to Canadian Residents
Giveaway ends TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT EST, November 25, 2013.
Winner will be chosen using Random.org
Make sure to leave a Twitter handle or email so I can contact you if you win

Come back tomorrow when I will be giving away THE HANGOVER III!

Congrats to my winner SIOBHAN!! Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Nov

We Bought A House!

by MARIA on November 14, 2013

Have you ever done anything so spur of the moment that it’s almost hard to believe it actually happened?

Me too.

I bought a house.

I saw a house, went to see the house, put in an offer, negotiated it and it was mine within a day.

Did I mention the husband was in Vegas “working?”

Did I mention that it’s across the street from where I live now? Or perhaps that we move in, in the dead of winter and it’s going to be damn cold carrying all my heavy furniture across the street?

Sometimes you see something and you just have to have it. Like a sweater, or a pair of shoes. Or a house.

Our home now is where we’ve lived for the last 12 years. I’ve brought my babies home here, and raised them here, laughed and cried here. Every inch of this house is marked by a memory, an event, an experience and I’m trying to get over that or I may never be able to actually move out. But then again, I have no choice.

We’ve already sold our house. We listed it and that same night, it was sold to a sweet young couple. We sold in a day, we bought in a day. It was meant to be. Of course, our new best friend Krishan (Best. Realtor. Ever.) was amazing and had everything to do with how quickly everything happened. We owe him expensive whiskey and many Greek desserts.

We live in an established, quiet neighbourhood with big trees and great neighbours (well, most are great – we tend to avoid the annoying ones). So the house we bought is not new, and it needs work but the bones are there. It needs A LOT of paint (every surface, everywhere), floor refinishing, new light fixtures, and a sense of humour for starters. Starting over in a new old house is exciting and overwhelming at the same time but we’re excited.

I’m thinking about posting about our new house and our attempts to make it fab, from time to time. I promise not to claim to be anything but a regular schmo trying to make my house less ugly. Making My House Less Ugly – I think I just thought of the name for all my house related posts!

Look for my next post titled….Packing is Going to Suck.

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Oct

The Croods Coloring Pages and A Giveaway #TheCroodsDVD

by MARIA on October 4, 2013

The Croods is now on DVD!!

The Croods is a “fun comedy adventure that follows the world’s first modern family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always been their home is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape , the Croods are rocked by generational clashes and seismic shifts as they discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures - and their outlook is changed forever.” This fun family movie features a fantastic cast, including the voices of Nicholas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener and Cloris Leachman.

Feel free to print off some of the cute Croods coloring pages below for the kiddies, so they can get to know all the characters!

But first, A GIVEAWAY!!

I’m giving away ONE Blu-Ray/DVD copy of The CROODS! To enter, please leave a comment below telling me with what little person you’re excited to watch this cute movie.

For an additional OPTIONAL entry, Please tweet the following once and leave a comment below (with the link) telling me you did:

Enter to win THE CROODS on Blu-Ray/DVD on @BOREDMommy’s blog! http://boredmommyblog.com #OpenToUS&CDN #TheCroodsDVD #giveaway

RULES:

Open to U.S. & Canadian Residents
Giveaway will end Friday, October 11, 2013
Winner will be chosen using Random.org

GOOD LUCK And Have Fun COLORING!!

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Oct

How to Celebrate Your Friend-iversary & A Giveaway

by MARIA on October 3, 2013

The audience got to witness a momentous milestone in Nick and Schmidt’s relationship in season two of New Girl: their ten year anniversary of being roommates. It’s hard to imagine living with Schmidt and his crazy personality traits for so many years, but it can be done. If you have an important friend-iversary coming up, you don’t want to be caught off guard when your friend sends you an e-mail similar to the one Schmidt sent Nick, asking how you should plan on commemorating this special friend-iversary. Check out the ideas below for some fun ways to celebrate!

Destination: Best Friends Forever

There’s no better excuse for a vacation than a special friend-iversary. Hop in the car with your BFF and hit the road towards whatever destination you’ve been dying to visit. Be sure to stock the car with your favorite snack foods and lots of CD’s full of songs that the two of you have jammed to over the years. There’s no need to worry about being stuck in the car for hours upon hours, because you and your best friend know how to make anything fun and entertaining.

Drinking Buddies

A friend-iversary calls for some serious celebration. Hit the town and get rip roaring drunk with your besty. This form of celebration is perfect for that best friend that you met in college, just like Nick and Schmidt, who was by your side every weekend ready to throw back a few shots. You may be a little past your weekend warrior days, but this is a special occasion! With drinks in hand, there’s bound to be tons of toasts in honor of your friendship and a lot of great memories resurfacing.

Kick It on the Couch

Nick and Schmidt really loving kicking back on the couch and watching TV. Your friend-iversary celebrations don’t have to be too crazy. After all, you have been friends for a long time and can find the fun in pretty much any activity when you’re together. Make it a night in for just the two of you. Pull out some old photo albums and let the nostalgia and sentimental feelings come flooding in. A night in will bring out all of the “I love you man” or “Girl, you’re like my sister” statements. With a friendship as strong as Nick and Schmidt’s there’s nothing embarrassing about sharing your feelings.

Friendship Flashback

Is there something or someplace that you and your BFF used to always do together? Maybe you completely forgot about that restaurant where you used to eat breakfast every Sunday morning or that bar that you frequented for their beer specials on weeknights. In honor of your friend-iversary, make an appearance at one of your old hang out spots. As soon as you walk in the door, all of the old memories will come back to you and you’re bound to have a great time reminiscing.

Take a Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

A friend-iversary means that the two of you have been hanging out for many, many years. Your pal probably makes you feel more comfortable than anyone else. They know everything about you and can talk sense into you when you’re being a little irrational. Maybe you both secretly want to go sky diving, eat a crazy food, or try out a new religion. If you do it together, in honor of your anniversary, then you will forget that you’re a little terrified, grossed out, or nervous. Schmidt would agree; anything is possible with your BFF by your side.

GIVEAWAY!!

I’m giving away one DVD copy of New Girl Season 2!!

To enter leave a comment below with your favorite New Girl character (I’m partial to Schmidt).

Additional Optional Entry

Tweet the following once and leave a comment below (with link) saying you did:

Enter to win @NewGirlonFox Season 2 on DVD on @BOREDMommy ‘s blog! http://boredmommyblog.com #giveaway

RULES:

Open to U.S. & Canadian Residents
Giveaway will end October 10th, 2013
Winner will be chosen using Random. org

Now that you’ve entered, if you’re a New Girl fan, you’ll know all about their drinking game True American from Season 2. Check out the infographic below so you can play too!

Now have a party, and play it – but only if you invite me too!

UPDATED: CONGRATS TO #6 TOBY!! Thanks to everyone who entered!!

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Oct

DVD Giveaway!!

by MARIA on October 3, 2013

I’m back with another great giveaway featuring some fantastic Warner Brothers’ Blu-Ray/DVD combos!!

Jack The Giant Slayer

Jack the Giant Slayer, directed by Bryan Singer of the X-MEN, is a great family flick that the entire brood will enjoy. Starring Nicholas Hoult as Jack, the film also features Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy and Ian McShane. When Jack unknowingly reopens a gateway between our world and the giants, he’s forced to battle them to stop the from reclaiming the land they once lost. My kids loved this – fun, not too scary and great special effects. This is a perfect movie for movie night

42 – The Jackie Robinson Story

Written and directed by Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential), 42 stars Chadwick Boseman (as Jackie Robinson) and Harrison Ford (Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey). This fantastic movie tells the story of two courageous men who fought against prejudice and racism to change the sport of baseball forever. You’re going to need kleenex for this one!

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Starring Jim Carrey, Steve Carrell, Steve Buscemi and Olivia Wilde, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, directed by Don Scardino of 30 Rock, is a funny, quirky flick about dueling magicians – one-time friends who now loathe each other. It’s perfectly cast and offers another chance to enjoy the late James Gandolfini.

GIVEAWAY!

I’m giving away ONE copy of each Blu-Ray/DVD combo mentioned above – Jack the Giant Slayer, 42, and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone to one lucky winner!! To enter, please leave a comment below to let me know which movie you’re most excited to watch!

ADDITIONAL ENTRY:

Please tweet the following once and leave a comment below (with the link) saying that you did:

Enter to win three great Blu-ray/DVDs on @BOREDMommy ‘s blog! http://boredmommyblog.com #giveaway

RULES:

Open to CANADIAN residents only
Giveaway ends October 10, 2013
Winner will be chosen using Random.org

UPDATED: Congrats to #5 Kathy – you win!! Thanks to everyone who entered!

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The Netflix Stream Team #StreamTeam

Stuff That In Your Stocking – Man Of Steel

Today’s movie…..Man of Steel.

Stuff That In Your Stocking – The Conjuring

Today’s movie…..The Conjuring.

Stuff That In Your Stocking – Pacific Rim

Today’s movie…..Pacific Rim.

Stuff That In Your Stocking – The Hangover Part III

Today’s movie…..The Hangover Part III.

Stuff That In Your Stocking – The Great Gatsby On BluRay/DVD

First up…..The Great Gatsby.

We Bought A House!

The Croods Coloring Pages and A Giveaway #TheCroodsDVD

How to Celebrate Your Friend-iversary & A Giveaway

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