Joules Limited: Joules - Design a Rain Boot Competition

I absolutely love funky shoes & purses! The bolder the better. I hate plain.

That's why I love these rain boots!

Cool competition at Joules. They have recently launched a fun competition inviting all budding designers, doodlers and Rain Boot lovers to design some Joules Rain Boots, with tv host and fashion writer Louise Roe helping us to select the winner. The winner will then see their design put into production (with proceeds of sales being donated to Step Up) as well as winning a trip for two to London worth 1000$! Competition Entry Page and the  Joules Rain Boots page

Competition Details:

WIN A 5 DAY TRIP TO LONDON FOR TWO WORTH $10,000

FLIGHTS, LUXURY HOTEL, SPENDING MONEY PLUS LOTS MORE

10 runners-up will each receive a $500 Joules gift voucher

Submit a design and enter the competition here - http://getcreative.joulesusa.com/

The winning rain boot design will go on sale at joulesusa.com. 

Proceeds from the sale of the limited edition winning welly will be donated to Step Up. 

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Disclaimer: This blog post and the information it contains are brought to you by Joules. Regardless I do love this brand. I May receive product for this post. 

Thanks for reading Locomotion of Expressions!

#monstersUniversity Review of the new 3 Disc BluRay set of DVDS, coming out on DVD Oct 29! @monstersU #ad

Product Details
Actors: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Peter Sohn
Directors: Dan Scanlon
Writers: Dan Scanlon, Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird
Producers: Andrew Stanton, John Lasseter, Kori Rae, Lee Unkrich
Format: AC-3, Animated, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen, Multiple Formats
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (DTS-HD High Res Audio), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: French, Spanish, English
Dubbed: French, Spanish
Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 3
Rated: G (General Audience)
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: October 29, 2013
Run Time: 104 minutes



My Review of this movie!

It's amazing how realistic the animation on Pixar films has become. I swear even movies with actual people in them weren't as realistic as cartoons can be today!

The movie starts out good, grabs you by the seat and takes you on a fun, fast paced story that shows you how Mike and Sully actually met and became friends.

This movie was sad, but leave it to Disney to get right to the bottom of your heart and tug on your heartstrings. My kids were completely captivated while watching this movie. I remember hearing it was coming out over a year ago- and being so SO excited. Monsters Inc is one of my favorite "non-princess" Disney films. Even though it is Pixar, it is also DISNEY-Pixar now.
Or maybe it was always. I have a throbbing headache that is about to turn into a migraine.
Somebody call a doctor- a nurse.. heck anybody!
I always thought, wow if they did a sequel to that movie- it would be awesome! SO naturally- I jumped at the chance to review this BlockBuster BluRay set for the girls.

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn't stand each other. Disney’s “Monsters University” unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.

One of the early concept drawings of an early Mike in college was dated 2008, which goes to show you just how long this Monsters Inc prequel has actually been in development. It’s kind of amazing that we only learned that it would be a prequel story-line earlier this year. To give you an idea of the timeline, Ratatouille was just completed when they began concept work for this film — it was that long ago.

I also heard that Pixar toured actual college campuses to prepare for the story and animation for this movie! Little facts like that are so neat, ot to mention impressive that much work goes into a movie. It's the little details, things you would never think. But it makes sense.

Mom and Dad will love hearing familiar voices of John Goodman, Billy Crystal and Steve Buscemi! My kids kept talking about the movie for days, giggling at parts of it at breakfast the next day over waffles!

In college you meet many different interesting and sometimes strange characters, and MU is no different. There are all sorts of monsters; frat monsters, nerd monsters and goth monsters, as well as an assortment of Monster professors.

Facts about movie found on:"Slashfilm.com"



Well that concludes my review of this 3 disc set, BluRay, Standard Def, and Digital Copy of Monsters University by Disney Pixar, and if you can't tell.. we totally loved it!

If you take our word for it. Buy this movie now! I left links to purchase on Amazon, Walmart & Target!

Amazon: 24.99
Walmart:: 24.99
Target: $29.99


Also, if you are in some need of entertainment for yourself and the kiddies (either/or) Do be sure to check out the Monsters University website by typing into your browser, "   www.MonstersUniversity.com   "
Check out the site, it REALLY looks like a professional collegiate website, legit!
I even took a screenshot just in case y'all didn't believe me!

Underneath that pic, at the VERY bottom of this post, you'll fiind that boring disclosure, but you'll also find links to follow Monsters University on Social Networks, like Twitter and Facebook!

Thanks for reading my review of this movie!
Casey Colette
Mommy Blogger @
Locomotion of Expressions

PS- the ULTIMATE 4 disc set Collectors Edition is not out until the 29th!!! Nor is the DVD set I reviewed. The Ultimate set is just like mine, only has the 3D version of the movie.

Monstersuniversity.com/edu

Twitter - @MonstersU

Facebook.com/PixarMonstersUniversity

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***Closed!!!*** Win a 50$ gift card to Midnight Velvet @shopMV!! Ends 8/30 #CommentTOenter #noWIDGET

Look what I got from Midnight Velvet!

I only love big purses, so I need a lot of room. You know- for all my stuff. I am a Mom. Super MOM!
Some big purses do not retain their shape or stand up on their own.. making them a poor choice to have a bag you sit around. (I know, but all the germs! EW!)

I do not know how I feel about leather- I have never owned anything leather. I think in moderation, using it, like eating meat: is fine. Its all about letting nature take it's course and not just slaughtering senselessly.
It's not like I have a closetful of leather..

Yes it is supposed to be speckled...

I would prefer a leather purse because it can be easily wiped off. If it's mot suede I mean. You still have to take gentle care.. but still. This purse is so cute and you can tell it's quality. The cost is $129 which seems like a really good deal. I am so thankful to get it for free.

I love the little compartments it has to put all my stuff in and all the space. The narrow design (width) makes it easy to pilfer in when I am looking for something. I just love the Croc/Reptile print and how flashy it looks with all the girly, blingy details, like metal rings/holes and studs. The handles are my fave detail how they are all braided and roped together. I bet this purse will last me a LONG long time.
If you want to buy it, check it out at Midnight Velvet: Connie Croc Leather Purse.

Scalloped designs give elegant detail to this distinctive croco-embossed leather bag. In sage/bone/antique bronze, with camo-patterned contrast trim and stud details. Synthetic trim and fabric lining. 13 1/2" l x 4 3/4" w x 11 1/4" d.

#UbokiaEverywhere - Your time is money, spend it smarter! Ubokia.com Marketplace - Shop from L of E!~

Good news! You can now shop online from your favorite Mommy Blog: Locomotion of Expressions!

Better news!! This makes it easier than ever to enter giveaways, and buy last minute purchases and as moms, multi-tasking like this is UBER important, right?

Best news:  Ubokia became the First Online Marketplace to to use uTrust Offer Identity Verification and Eliminate User Anonymity for Safer Online Transactions!!!

About Ubokia  --  Ubokia was launched in November of 2011 as a “want-centric” ecommerce platform. What that means is, you post you wants, and when someone has it they contact you. This saves you so much time searching site after site looking for what you want.

uGroups  --  uGroups give you the added option of creating a mini-community to buy, sell and trade to a select group of people. You can create either an Open or a Closed (Protected) group, the latter being by invite only. This is going to be useful in organizing fundraisers and events as well, as only members of the group know about the group!

Of course, I'm all about winning some stuff and freebies, so I love that Ubokia rewards it's users, join and find out how!!

Current Rewards

• 

  $50 gift card to California Pizza Kitchen!
• 

  $25 JC Penney Gift Card

" ALL communication is centered around the WANT, which puts

the power back in the hands of The Buyer. Before you can talk to
this Seller, you'll first need to have a WANT posted—or post a new one.
Doing this will allow other sellers to make offers to you too."

We all have interests or passions that we share with other enthusiasts. Maybe it is the Beatles, yoga, stamp collecting, ballet, maybe you just love collecting owl memorabilia, or have a passion for old model cars, or real antique cars, ice skating, and on and on. Wouldn’t it be great to have a marketplace for your passion? Ubokia Interest üGroups now make that a reality. Once you set up an Interest üGroup other enthusiasts that share your passion can join the üGroup and then browse, buy, sell, and trade with others that have the same interest.

“Community based marketplaces really make sense”, said Matt Pine, VP of Marketing. “If you are looking to borrow a ladder, posting that to a marketplace of your neighbors makes sense. If you are a mom looking for a baby sitter or someone to car pool with, you want to share your request with a group of other moms. This is not something you would do on Craigslist.”

Marketplaces where people who have a passion can buy, sell, and trade with others who share the same passion are really powerful. With Ubokia Interest üGroups it is not only possible, but entertaining and simple. There is really no limit except one’s imagination to the kinds of interest-based marketplaces you can create. A musician’s trading post where musicians can buy, sell, and trade old gear with other musicians is a cool example of a üGroup created by a user. Another interesting üGroup is for theatre and dance groups to share, swap, buy, and sell costumes and props. This will be especially helpful to my friends, who are Gymnastic's moms, and spend a LOT of money on Gymnastics Leotards!

Ubokia sign in homepage screenshot

 No bidding, no worry!

It’s SUPER easy to use. You can choose to log in through Facebook, which eliminates the need to enter a password every time you visit the site. You'll soon after using the site see how cool it is! 

 If you post an item for sale, and there are no wants for that item already posted, Ubokia will send you an email notification if someone posts a want, or if someone wants to contact you. 

I tried out Ubokia and I gotta say, I am impressed with the speed, and organization of the site. I think it's such a great idea & I don't know why it wasn't thought of sooner!

 Instead of putting your email out there for anyone to get, or having to give out your phone number- where you are asking people into your lives.. Ubokia is better because you communicate via the site, and you can see their ratings and whatnot! I love that Ubokia utilizes Paypal, which has never steered me wrong, and I trust it. After that last Walmart incident I'm not feeling too secure online anymore.

On that note, Ubokia has been introducing several layers of security as well. You can link your Facebook account, eBay Seller Rating, PayPal account, and even get uTrust Verified! You get to choose who you want to work with, and you can even choose to only deal with people who have been uTrust Verified.  That's genius I think!

Plus the more people know and use Ubokia the better it works, so join now! 

MY Marketplace on L of E!~

blog.ubokia.com/blog

@Ubokia

www.facebook.com/Ubokia

DISCLOSURE -  I was compensated for this post.  All opinions expressed are my own.

#rafflecopter DWD Shoes #giveaway!!! 8/31

My fave site discountwomensdressshoes.com has the  best prices for shoes.
I did a review with them recently too!

 READ MY DWD SHOES REVIEW HERE!!!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Here are some of my favorites that they have and some prices!

Pink Zebra Suede Patent Cut-Out Womens Heels $25.99

Jessica Red Thigh-High Boots $29.99 

Cilo Patent Floral-Slip On Wedge $18.99

Green Stud Spike Studded Slip-On Loafers $14.99

What are some of your favorites?

Here's the 2 pairs I reviewed:

READ MY DWD SHOES REVIEW HERE!!! : http://1caseycolette.blogspot.com/2012/06/dwd-shoes-sinful-prices-pink-snake.html#.UDATlN2PX8k


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Sponsor is responsible for all prize fulfillment, I will expedite communication between sponsor and winner.

This giveaway will end on 8/31 and the Rafflecopter will reflect how many entries you have earned, and how many are left to earn, as well as tell you when the giveaway has ended PLUS the winner's name. The winner will be emailed and have 48 hours to claim their prize by replying to the winning email. Winners name will also appear on my FB fan page.

Please see all rules and disclaimers on this blog before entering. Thanks for being a reader of Locomotion of Expressions! ~Good Luck!~
Please check out my other Rafflecopter giveaway for a 4 Jar set of all 4 flavors of PB Crave 8/31
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*Disclaimer*  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.

HipSwap site review from my order a month ago :)

HipSwap is pretty self explanatory. As you can see from these screenshots, HipSwap is like Ebay. Except take out the nasty frustrating time commitment to bidding away....

 You can buy things, sell things, and win things. You can shop celebrity closets without having to bid! 

Also if you have a lot of stuff to get rid of (like Me) you can easily sell your stuff . Oh, I left out the best part: For free! If it sells, you owe HipSwap 3.5%, which isn't too shabby in comparison with what other sites charge upwards of.

I got a chance to spend a little Moola at HipSwap. Just to see what it's all about!

I found so much stuff. The only thing frustrating to me, was the time it will allow an item to be in your cart. But that is also a good thing, because that means less confusion and hassle for you, so two people cannot purchase the same item.  

Hipswap, as you can see from the photo below, has apps available for iPhone, and Android phones.

Keep reading to see Categories of things you will find on the site, PLUS Major Cities that sales are associated with.

For instance--

Like the style in Miami? Or are you more of a Atlanta girl?

You can even shops starts homes, clothes and accessories, as they have featured many celebrities stores closets on the site.

I finally settled on an item(s) when I found an amazing price on 2 Disney Bradford Exchange Princess Bells! Only 10$ Each and shipping 5$ for each.

The bells weren't in thier original boxes, but they were packaged carefully and made it quickly. And from the other coast too, as my seller was in California, and I am in Georgia.

Amazingly they only cost me 30$ for both, which is shockingly significant difference in price of what they would cost new.

Here, see for yourself:

Princess Bradford Exchange Bell

Let's compare some prices on this item I saved so much money on from other sites on the WWWeb!

If you like my bell, here's a link to a few others:

Jasmine from Aladdin Bell $43 another jasmine bell depicting a different Aladdin scene $50

Christmas Bradford exchange Snow White Bell $50.

 use this link to see my HipSwap user page and see items I favorite while shopping, they are all under 25$! Go see what I found!!

Plus- If you look here, you will see the bell I paid 10$ and 5$ shipping for is actually $50 since they don't make it anymore: Forever Sleeping Beauty

In fact ...on this site they are 50$ too My Preview (.ca)

Which means, the thirty dollars I paid to have my bells shipped to my door, costs way less than the 100$ you'd have to spend to buy them elsewhere. I didn't have to haggle, bid or anything, and Paypal ordering was a breeze!

Long story short- HipSwap saved me a TON of money!!!

Even on this site, which sells the exact same Ariel Bell I bought on HipSwap for 10$ is selling theirs for $54.95!!

Burning Desire.

So as you can see, Hipswap is the bees knees!

Numbered

Here are the picture's I took of the bells I got for Giana & Devonny. I love that they are 22k gold plated too! they are so nice! I'm kinda scared they will get broke. I hope not....

The Memorable love/kiss scene in The Little Mermaid

I know, stinking cute!

“Forever Ariel,” the Fifth Issue in the Disney Dresses and Dreams® bell collection, captures scenes from Walt Disney’s classic animated film on a gracefully sculpted collectible bell.

The lovely Ariel figure is hand-sculpted of luminous, triple-fired Heirloom Porcelain and meticulously hand-glazed. Her pretty face, pose and accessories are designed to stay true to Walt Disney’s Little Mermaid. With a gentle shake, the bell rings with a happy sound. Gleaming 22K gold at Ariel’s waistline and flounced hem makes the perfect finishing touch.

Measures about 6 in. high (15.2 cm).  ©Disney   ©2005 The Bradford Editions

Ours is True Loves Kiss scene from Sleeping Beauty

The bells innards! (:

• Absolutely gorgeous!
• From the Bradford Exchange.
• Named Forever Sleeping Beauty
• Number 4 in series
• Figurine - bell
• Hand Painted.
• Comes in original box with COA
• Measures 6" tall

Series Name: Dresses and Dreams Disney Bell (16 in series)

“Forever Sleeping Beauty,” the Fourth Issue in the Disney Dresses and Dreams® bell collection, captures scenes from Walt Disney’s classic animated film on a gracefully sculpted collectible bell.

The lovely Sleeping Beauty figure is hand-sculpted of luminous, triple-fired Heirloom Porcelain and meticulously hand-glazed. Her pretty face, pose and accessories—right down to the tiara on her head—are designed to stay true to Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. With a gentle shake, the bell rings with a happy sound. Gleaming 22K gold at Sleeping Beauty’s waistline and flounced hem makes the perfect finishing touch.

About 6 inches high (15.5 cm).

Hipswap is just the meat and pickles, you are one slice of bread and the seller is the other slice. The meat and the pickles (HIpSwap in this case) brings you to together to make a delcious shopping sandwich.

Not a good enough analogy?

Feel free to come up with your own!

:)

A few of the Celebrities you can shop now:
Karina Smirnoff
Jillian Barberie Reynolds
Kyle Richards
Merle Ginsberg
Joey Tierney
Whats more, this whole Celebrity line(s) of all of them is up to 75% off right now!!!

Shows time remaining in sale. Helpful!

Selling an item.

HipSwap enables buyers to purchase your items using PayPal or major credit cards. We recommend PayPal as it facilitates instant payment and offers fraud protection. When the item sells both the buyer and seller receive emails with transaction details.

Set up your own shop.

Whether you're selling stuff from your closet, your garage, your home or your store, all HipSwap sellers get their own shop (or profile) for free. And you can customize your shop by adding a bio or links to your web site, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. 

As far as Promotional things go, HipSwap has you covered on that too!

with Win This bag! and the TasteMaker Closet which features designers - stylist fashion editors and even popular fashion bloggers!!!

As Seen in

Connect with HipSwap
https://twitter.com/HipSwap
https://www.facebook.com/hipswap

*Disclaimer*  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.

6 weeks, 6 purses!!!

http://1caseycolette.blogspot.com/2012/06/hipswap-win-my-bag-promotion-overview.html

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Win This Bag Giveaway
DURATION: 6 Weeks
GIVEAWAY DATES: June 26th – August 7th, 2012

GIVEAWAY OVERVIEW:

Weekly Giveaway (6 weeks / 6 bags): One (1) Designer Handbag each week.
Grand Prize Giveaway: One (1) coveted Designer Handbag in week six (6)
Bag Types: Recognizable designer handbags such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Fendi,
or a barely used designer handbag previously worn by celebrities and tastemakers.
Giveaway Announcements: Weekly bag brands will be announced one (1) week prior to
launching.

Week One Bag: Fendi Spy Bag previously owned by Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with
the Stars.

The next bag will be announced on Monday, July 3rd.
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Create a HipSwap account by going to www.hipswap.com/winthisbag. Enter your
name, email and zip code.
2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:
a. Pinning the “Win This Bag” contest on Pinterest – graphic available on
giveaway landing page
b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hipswap
c. Following  @hipswap  on Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/hipswap
d. Post a Tweet on Twitter with the following copy (for week 1): WIN this
FENDI Spy Bag from DWTS dancer  @Karina_Smirnoff  and
@hipswap  #winthisbag  http://bit.ly/MoFRh9

It is so easy to enter- registration is quick and then you just click enter! that's it! Easier than entering giveaways on L o E I'll tell you that!
:)
Plus if you registered already a few days ago, you sign in with Facebook and click enter to win, like I just did! Good Luck!


ENTER NOW!

WINNER SELECTION: Selected randomly from all the entries received every Monday
(week 1 winner will be selected on Sunday, July 1st, because of 4th of July Holiday).
Grand prize winner selected on Monday, August 6th.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: Winners will be announced every Tuesday in the
HipSwap weekly newsletter and on the HipSwap Facebook page. Winners will also be
notified via email. Prizes will be shipped to the winners free of charge.

www.hipswap.com where you can Shop the most fabulous 
closets.
homes.
stores.
And easily sell your stuff

Be sure to check out this GIVEAWAY for a $100 Gift Card to the Tea Collection! ending on 6/30

*Disclaimer*  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine.