The Green Eyed Momma

Mike came home very excited, asking if we knew that  there is a plant that eats flies?

The giveaway has closed, the winner is Wendy R!  Thank you to all those that entered! Angry Birds and Star Wars have combined much to the excitement of my two boys! I am so excited to share these two items with you that I received from Hasbro for my personal review.  I surprised the boys after school, with a really cool box, clearly labeled with a Hasbro Angry Birds "May The Fourth Be With You" label. They instantly knew that sheer joy was inside this box, they just had to contain themselves while the box was opened! Inside was an Angry Birds Star Wars Foam Flyer and an Angry Birds Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bounce Game! Can you say Hasbro Family Game Night? The classic Star Wars characters; like Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, and Luke Skywalker, get a new makeover as Angry Birds. The Angry Birds Star Wars Foam Flyer, of  Luke Skywalker, was a huge hit as we setup red cups as a tower, to see who could knock off...

Have you heard, you can unwrap a feast of freshness? McDonald's has a new Premium McWrap, and my boys loved trying them, thanks to Klout! They have this new packaging that is great for a quick meal on the go, that also serves as a holder! You have many options to choose from, such as crispy or grilled Chicken and Bacon, Chicken and Ranch, and Sweet Chili Chicken. Each is wrapped in a tortilla, and packed full of fresh veggies! The kids loved trying them, and loved having their pictures taken with the life sized Premium McWrap in the lobby! Have you tried the new Premium McWrap? Head to your nearest McDonald's and feast on freshness today! Like McDonald's on Facebook , or follow them on Twitter   &  share your photos via #unwrapwhatsfresh *The was a compensated review on behalf of McDonald's and Klout, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

Marvel’s "Thor: The Dark World" continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself.  In the aftermath of Marvel’s "Thor" and "Marvel’s The Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness.  Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” is directed by Alan Ta...

It's Thursday,  lets talk about fun things to do in your backyard. Do your kids love bubbles? Have you set up a tent, and camped under the stars? Do you have a sand box or let the kids dig in the dirt?   In the comments below, share with us your thoughts! Next Thursday is a special day, and a mile stone in my life! How does your family celebrate special days? What about every day celebrations? If you "treat" yourself, one day a year, what do you do?  Join us next week, for more fun!

Suzie W, has been selected as the winner!  Congratulations, and thank you for entering! This Giveaway is sponsored by Hallmark, and I was given products to facilitate my personal review. I was not compensated for hosting or sharing these Mother's Day ideas with you, all thoughts and opinions of the items that I received are my own.   Mother's Day will be here soon, and with it comes a perfect opportunity to honor the special moms in our lives and tell them exactly what they need to hear. It's a chance to offer our appreciation for all that moms do for their kids and the many others whose lives they touch. This Mother's Day, what do you want to say to a special mom in your life? And as a mom, what do YOU want to hear? Whether it's a friend, a relative or a mother figure you admire, Hallmark has a few ideas for how kids and gown-ups alike can connect with the moms in their lives and tell them how much they mean on Mother...

Winner: Shelly D.,  congratulations and thank you for entering! I am very excited to share with you this review, as I was given a  M by Staples ®  Arc notebook system to try out to see if I could get my family organized.  M by Staples ®  M by Staples Arc notebook system , included everything I needed to pull all of my random notes, papers, dates, and business cards into one location! My family and I are always trying to remember when we need to be some where, what needs to be picked up from the store, or what Aunt Susie's address is. I find myself digging in my purse or looking all over our desk, for  information , and nothing is in the same place.  How many times have you been at the store and realized that you have left your shopping list at home? Never worry, with the M by Staples ® customizable  Arc notebook system your list stays in place! Easy to lift out or put back in with the custom punched pages, your list will stay ri...

REMEMBER SUNDAY A lonely down-on-her-luck waitress meets a handsome, quirky jewelry store clerk and thinks that maybe, finally, she’s met “the right guy.” The more Molly (Alexis Bledel) gets to know Gus (Zachary Levi), the more she’s intrigued by him.  But she’s also mystified, and sometimes miffed. Gus seems really absent-minded, really preoccupied. Is there already a girlfriend in his life? Is he harboring some big secret?  What is his problem , Molly wonders. Well, Gus’s  problem  is that three years ago he suffered a brain aneurysm. He can remember everything that happened in his life pre-aneurysm, when he was a star astrophysicist; but his memory grasp on everything since then is virtually non-existent. Every day is a brand new day – literally – for Gus. From the moment his alarm clock goes off, his life is directed by Post-it notes. You can imagine the complications that arise when Gus meets Molly. As her love for him continues to grow, he discov...

Calling all Johnny Depp fans...he stars in Disney presents The Lone Ranger!!! A brand new trailer and movie posters were just released, and i couldn't wait to share them with you! I will be at the movie theater on July 3rd, will you? Enjoy this Friday sneak peak!! From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, comes Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “The Lone Ranger,” a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes.  Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption. “The Lone Ranger” also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtn...

Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” welcomes some of Hollywood’s top stars to its roster of voice talent for this summer’s frighteningly funny comedy adventure, opening in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013. Joining Billy Crystal and John Goodman are Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn, Charlie Day, Nathan Fillion, Bobby Moynihan, Julia Sweeney, Aubrey Plaza, Tyler Labine, John Krasinski, Bonnie Hunt, Beth Behrs and John Ratzenberger. Also revealed this week were the story and screenplay credits. Directed by Dan Scanlon, “Monsters University” features a story and screenplay by Daniel Gerson & Robert L. Baird (“Monsters, Inc.”) and Scanlon. Scanlon says the cast was able to bring the story to life with great ingenuity and enthusiasm. “Working with this group of actors was an extraordinary experience. They each brought a unique level of humor, emotion and creativity to their work that not only complemented their individual...

It's Thursday,  lets talk about the kid who has zero athletic ability.  What if your child sucks at sports? Do you let them quit a team mid season? How would you handle it, if you know your kid isn't any good? Would your partner be heart broken to find out that you do not have a future sports star?  In the comments below, share with us your thoughts! Next week lets talk about fun things to do in your backyard. Do your kids love bubbles? Have you set up a tent, and camped under the stars? Do you have a sand box or let the kids dig in the dirt?  Think about it, and join us next week!

LEGO® + Iron Man 3 = Awesome! So very exciting!   IRON MAN 3 , has released the official theatrical posters in LEGO® form! These iconic characters are exclusive LEGO minifigure replicas found in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets based on the much-anticipated film! My son just flipped out, and wanted to know how he could add them to his birthday list? This is one very excited boy, we are counting down till we can see the movie on May 3rd! “Like”  IRON MAN 3  on Facebook “Follow”  IRON MAN 3  on   Twitter Visit the website:   http://marvel.com/ironman3 IRON MAN 3  releases in theaters on May 3rd!