Disney Junior’s Jake and the Neverland Pirates Giveaway

Yo Ho Let's Go!

Avast me hearties!!

The awesome people over at the Disney Channel were kind enough to invite us to an exclusive preview of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns” at the Disney Studios in Burbank. We had a wonderful time with world famous Disney hospitality in full effect. The boys loved the show – the new songs were a particular hit (We were singing them in the car on our way home). The kids also got complimentary shirts, swords, & bandanas. Before the show they got to rock out with some of the hosts from Disney Radio and play games. They STILL talk about this and it was over 2 weeks ago.


“Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns,” premiers Monday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Channel. To celebrate, DisneyJunior.com has come up with a fun craft idea for kids to create some of their own adventures with Peter, Jake, Izzy, Cubby and Skully at home. Using the templates provided on the “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” Shadow Puppet Theater, kids can color their own puppets and background and put on a puppet show with their favorite Never Land characters.

Also debuting in February is season two of the hit series featuring brand new music videos by The Never Land Pirate Band. Check out a sneak-peek of the new video “Gold Doubloons”  and remember to tune in during the week of February 20 for new episodes of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” airing daily at 8:30 a.m., ET/PT.

He loved the show!

The kids had such a great time and are now OBSESSED with Peter Pan after seeing the preview. In fact, my oldest has been bragging about it all over the playground, so it looks like an entire Kindergarten class will be tuning in as well.

Giveaway: 2 Disney Junior Prize packs containing the following

  • Disney Junior T-shirt
  • Disney Junior Coffee Mug
  • Disney Junior Stickers
  • Disney Junior Lunchbox
  • Disney Junior Magnets
  • Jake and the Never Land Pirates T-shirt

To Enter (Leave one comment for EACH entry):
1. Tweet this message (1 entry per tweet, 30 tweets max.)


Jake & The Neverland Pirates Giveaway! Tune in 2/13 @ 7pm ET Disney Junior 2see Peter Pan! Thanks @MrBookieboo!, http://bit.ly/vYTP1l

2. Share on Facebook (1 entry)
3. Watch the Video of Peter’s Pirate Team Song (1 entry)
4. Leave a message on the Facebook Wall of Disney Junior letting them know how excited you are to see the premiere of Peter Pan (2 entries)
5. Join Bookieboo.com (5 entries, new members only)

Winners will be selected by Random.org on Feb. 27th and contacted via twitter. Please leave your twitter name in order for me to get in contact with you. If you do NOT leave your twitter name and you are selected, I will need to select another. Good luck!

 

Lunch with Jared at Subway

Those pants have a 58" waist

Mrs. Bookieboo and I had the opportunity to have lunch with Jared Fogle “The Subway Guy” this past week. We dined at (are you ready for it . . .) Subway, of course. When Bookieboo first told me about the opportunity to meet Jared you should have seen me – I was as giddy as a kid on Christmas morning. Forget about meeting Brad Pitt, Tom Brady, or Kate Beckinsale (ok, Kate might trump this experience) I was going to meet Jared! Everybody knows and loves Jared.

We arrived at the Subway off Kanan Road in Agoura Hills, CA – ironically, the town I grew up and went to high school in (Go Chargers!!!). As I walked in the door I was pleasantly greeted by one of my favorite smells – fresh Subway bread baking in the oven. The store itself was exactly what I’ve come to expect from Subway – clean, relaxing and friendly. Jared showed up a few minutes after we arrived and we sat down to enjoy our lunch.

After introductions Jared gave us a brief synopsis of his story. Let me tell you upfront – it is even more inspiring hearing it in person. Jared talked about his lifelong struggle with his weight and the steps that he has taken over the past 13 years to stay healthy. He said that deep down he always knew what he should and shouldn’t be doing but just made poor choices. Most of his poor eating decisions were made outside the house – something that I can totally relate to.

Jared telling his story

Jared also offered some advice that should be very familiar to anyone who has been a part of Mamavation. He emphasized portion control as being critical to weight loss success adding that “you have to be smarter than the menu”. Once you understand and control what you are putting in your body everything else will fall into place.

Of course, Jared’s go-to restaurant is Subway. Since he travels over 200 days a year it can be very challenging to eat healthy. With over 36,000 restaurants in 96 countries there is a pretty good chance there is always a Subway nearby. Combined with the fact that Subway has been a  pioneer in providing healthy food choices for well over a decade makes it an easy win when dining.

As I sat and talked with Jared I reflected on my own personal journey to healthy living. The things that he was saying resonated with many of my own experiences. The reality is that it is not easy to make the “right” choices especially when it comes to eating. There are many temptations and obstacles that stand in the way of our healthy goals. Achieving your goals requires constant effort on your part but in the end it is so worth it.

Eat to live as opposed to living to eat – Jared

Remember  it’s FebruANYTM  at Subway – Any regular Footlong Sub is just $5 February 1st – 29th. Head on over to Subway today.

Bookieboo with Jared

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Giveaway:

1. $25 Subway gift card

2. $10 Subway gift cards (3 winners)

 

To Enter (Leave one comment for EACH entry):
1. Tweet this message (1 entry per tweet, 30 tweets max.)


Want 2 see Pic of @bookieboo in @thejaredfogle’s pants? @Subwayfreshbuzz giveaway compliments of @MrBookieboo, http://bit.ly/y9LIhw

2. Share on Facebook (1 entry)
4. Leave a message on Facebook Wall of  Subway saying how you loved seeing Leah Segedie in Jared’s pants (2 entries)
5. Join Bookieboo.com (5 entries, new members only)

Winners will be selected by Random.org on Feb. 29th and contacted via twitter. Please leave your twitter name in order for me to get in contact with you. If you do NOT leave your twitter name and you are selected, I will need to select another. Good luck!

Mamavation Two Week Challenge Campaign 6 – Feb 13th-26th

Back by popular demand Mamavation is pleased to announce the 6th Two Week Challenge. Participants have lost an astonishing 519 pounds and 385 inches over 5 campaigns. The results speak for themselves – join the growing movement today!

To participate in the 6th Mamavation Two Week Challenge here is what you need to do:

1) Hit the linky below, include your Twitter ID, and don’t forget to leave a comment after linking

2) If you are interested in the giveaway CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THIS FORM

3) Tweet at @MrBookieboo and let him know that you are joining the Mamavation Two Week Challenge. Important: use the hashtags #Mamavation and #2WeekChallenge

4) Register at www.bookieboo.com if you haven’t already

5) Print out the two-week challenge:

Beginner Workout

Advanced Workout

6) Report your status to @MrBookieboo daily. Use the hashtag #2WeekChallenge along with #Mamavation

Participants who successfully complete the two-week challenge will be entered into a drawing to receive:

Grand Prize: $100 Visa gift card (1 winner)

Runner-up: $50 Visa gift card (2 winners)

Note – in order to be eligible for the drawing you must tweet the completion of every workout to @mrbookieboo

Winners will be selected using random.org at the end of the Two Week Challenge.

Hit the linky below if you would like to sign up!

Two Week Challenge Campaign 5 Wrap-up

Can you believe we have finished the 5th Mamavation Two Week Challenge? It feels like it was just yesterday when I sat down with Bookieboo and developed the initial ideas for the challenge. Even more remarkable is all of the hard work and dedication of all of the participants. 63 people finished this last campaign and collectively lost 160 pounds and 138 inches!

The total loss over 5 campaigns is an amazing 519 pounds and 385 inches!!

The results speak for themselves – the Mamavation community is an amazing place filled with individuals that support and help one another. Best of all – we are just getting started.

The next Two Week Challenge will start on February 13th. Watch Mamavation.com and my twitter stream or more details.

Here are the winners of the 5th Mamavation Two Week Challenge:

Grand Prize: @jweaver05

Runner up 1: @kimtraceyprince

Runner Up 2: @mommayoung

If you are a winner please contact Shelly (@momma_oz) to claim your prize.

Finally, here are the individuals that completed the 5th Mamavation Two Week Challenge:

@amberlou24

@andreaemilien

@april_in_nola

@aries_mommy

@beeacutie2

@blahblahblah410

@bookieboo

@creativekristi

@dee2849

@earlylitmama

@enforcermom

@eva_smith

@ff12a

@ginalaguardia

@highimpactmom

@hornets_darlin

@insightsbyapril

@irishred02

@itsmusictime

@jeanae

@jollytomato

@jweaver05

@karasw16

@kimtraceyprince

@kimworld

@kittenbritches

@krissy_r

@lindsayblogs

@lisamc7

@madhattermom

@mamasarahjane

@marydrazic

@meggankate

@melissavroon

@miacupcake

@modestprincessa

@momma_oz

@mommayoung

@Mommycanrun

@monicazyoung

@mrbookieboo

@mrsjpt7

@mybaybah

@naptime

@nccarterfamily

@nichols0907

@nichole_johnson

@notimemom

@ohiocatfish

@poniabaum

@ronaleeakarose

@sarahdeveau

@seelaurarun

@shawnmh

@taless

@taraburner

@themorrisbunch

@tink4everbell

@tinkebell0625

@tishamarie

@way2gomom

@wideloadroad

 

 

Mamavation Two Week Challenge Campaign #5


The holidays are over and it’s time to get back to work. Participants in the last 4 Mamavation Two Week Challenges have collectively lost 359 pounds and 247 inches!! We are pleased to announce campaign 5 starting January 9th. This time we’ve received permission from Billy Blanks® to incorporate some official Tae Bo® moves in the challenge.

To participate in the 5th Mamavation Two Week Challenge here is what you need to do:

1) Hit the linky below, include your Twitter ID, and don’t forget to leave a comment after linking

2) If you are interested in the giveaway CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THIS FORM

3) Tweet at @MrBookieboo and let him know that you are joining the Mamavation Two Week Challenge. Important: use the hashtags #Mamavation and #2WeekChallenge

4) Register at www.bookieboo.com if you haven’t already

5) Print out the two-week challenge:

Beginner Workout

Advanced Workout

6) Report your status to @MrBookieboo daily. Use the hashtag #2WeekChallenge along with #Mamavation

Participants who successfully complete the two-week challenge will be entered into a drawing to receive:

Grand Prize: $100 Visa gift card (1 winner)

Runner-up: $50 Visa gift card (2 winners)

Winners will be selected using random.org at the end of the Two Week Challenge.

Hit the linky below if you would like to sign up!

Two Week Challenge Campaign 4 Wrap-Up

The 4th Mamavation Two Week Challenge is in the books and the results continue to impress. 131 people signed up for this challenge and 65 people finished. The participants lost a combined 161 pounds and 88 inches!!

The cumulative loss over 4 campaigns stands at 359 pounds and 247 inches

Great job to everyone that finished – you are an inspiration to the Mamavation community and beyond. Even if you weren’t able to finish the challenge you should be proud for trying. Remember to take things 1 step (1 rep) at a time. You can do this on your own terms. It is my hope that each of you will continue on your journey to living a healthy and fit lifestyle.

I would also like to extend a special thank you to Janice @fitcheerldr for providing her expertise in developing the workouts.

Here are the winners of the 4th Mamavation Two Week Challenge:

Grand Prize: @littlemamajama

Runner up 1: @healthyjasmine

Runner Up 2: @kittenbritches

 

The next Mamavation Two Week Challenge will be starting January 9th. Watch Mamavation and my Twitter feed for more details.

Here are the individuals that completed the 4th Mamavation Two Week Challenge:

@1980dodge

@abbebrown

@acwilliams16

@andreaemilien

@april_in_nola

@aries_mommy

@blahblahblah410

@bookieboo

@byrdy1999

@coloradomom

@dancingvalentin

@dee2849

@dipaolamomma

@disneymom828

@dreamfishing

@drsarahgkhan

@earlylitmama

@eva_smith

@ff12a

@fitinmyheart

@getenergized11

@ginalaguardia

@ginger_high

@gr8thoughts

@healthyjasmine

@highimpactmom

@hornetsdarling

@insightsbyapril

@irishred02

@jollytomato

@kittenbritches

@klwschmidt

@kristalswan

@littlemamajama

@lythics

@mamasarahjane

@merrypoint

@mkopp1

@mmmyatt

@mnmspecial

@momma_oz

@mommayoung

@momofbestbaby

@momtodanielle

@monicazyoung

@mrbookieboo

@mygomom

@nccarterfamily

@nichols0907

@notimemom

@ohiocatfish

@pizzalogger

@powermommy

@reallifesarah

@ronaleeakarose

@sarahbuttonedup

@sariejack

@seelaurarun

@sweetdulcelife

@taraburner

@theyearofhope

@tracievan

@yvonneinla

@ihavetohaveyou

Great job everyone!!!!

Two Week Challenge Campaign #4 – Dec 5th – Dec 18th

198 pounds – gone

159 inches – lost

Just in time for the holidays the Mamavation Two Week Challenge is back! We asked for your feedback and you responded with some great ideas that will make this the best Two Week Challenge yet. The biggest change? We have added an Optional nutrition component to the plan.

Please read through the entire post as several things have changed.

To participate in the 4th Two Week Challenge here is what you need to do:

1) Hit the linky below, include your Twitter ID, and don’t forget to leave a comment after linking

2) If you are interested in the giveaway CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THIS FORM

3) Tweet at @MrBookieboo and let him know that you are joining the Mamavation Two Week Challenge. Important: use the hashtags:#Mamavation and #2WeekChallenge

4) Register at www.bookieboo.com if you haven’t already

5) Print out the two-week challenge:

Beginner Workout

Advanced Workout

6) Report your status to @MrBookieboo daily. Use the hashtag #2WeekChallenge along with #Mamavation

Participants who successfully complete the two-week challenge will be entered into a drawing to receive:

Grand Prize: $100 Visa gift card (1 winner)

Runner-up: $50 Visa gift card (2 winners)

Winners will be selected using random.org at the end of the Two Week Challenge.

Hit the linky below if you would like to sign up!

Two Week Challenge Campaign 3 Wrap-up

We just wrapped up the 3rd Mamavation Two Week Challenge and what a challenge it turned out to be! We had 76 people sign-up for the challenge and 34 people finished. Participants lost an amazing 83 pounds and 39 inches!! Great job to everyone that participated in the Two Week Challenge – you are an inspiration to your family, friends, and the online community.

The cumulative loss for the past 3 campaigns stands at 198 pounds and 159 inches!!

During this campaign the flu bug reared it’s ugly head along with several non-challenge related injuries and assorted emergencies. As a result, we had several participants that had to drop out of the challenge and I am happy to report that the vast majority have picked up right where they left off in pursuing their fitness goals. Life often throws us curve balls to keep us on our toes. The important thing to remember is that you can overcome these obstacles and achieve your goals.

Now for the winner of the Two Week Challenge prize pack – drum roll please . . .

The winner is: @aries_mommy

Congratulations!!

The next Two Week Challenge will be starting on Monday, Decembr 5th. Watch www.mamavation.com for more details.

Here are the individuals that finished the 3rd Two Week Challenge:

@andreaemilien

@aries_mommy

@mnmspecial

@littlemamajama

@taraburner

@kelliefish

@ihavetohaveyou

@wideloadroad

@monicazyoung

@paigebayer

@notimemom

@nichols0907

@mmmyatt

@insightsbyapril

@beeacutie2

@cozifamily

@noo9lives

@amybhole

@dipaolamomma

@mellanhead

@ff12a

@foundthemarbles

@fitcheerldr

@jen_foodfamfit

@gr8thoughts

@bodhi_bear

@amomblog

@bkeepsushonest

@runningrachel

@acwilliams16

@bookieboo

@mrbookieboo

@pizzalogger

@eclecticmommy

Great job to everyone that finished!!

Two Week Challenge #3 (Oct 31st – Nov 13th)

Let's get fit!

115 pounds and 120 inches - that is how much the participants in the first and second Two Week Challenges have lost. Back by popular demand Mamavation is pleased to announce the 3rd Two Week Challenge.

To participate in the Two Week Challenge here’s what you need to do:

1) Hit the linky below, include your Twitter ID, and don’t for get to leave a comment after linking

2) Tweet at @MrBookieboo and let him know that you are joining the #mamavation #2weekchallenge and send him a DM with your email address

3) Register at www.bookieboo.com if you haven’t already

4) Print out the two-week challenge

Beginner version: http://www.gruntstyle.com/mamavation/2WC_3a.pdf

Advanced version: http://www.gruntstyle.com/mamavation/2WC_3T.pdf

***Make sure you get your weight and measurements before the challenge starts***

5) Report your status to @MrBookieboo daily. Use the hashtag #2weekchallenge along with #mamavation

Participants who successfully complete the two-week challenge will be entered into a drawing to receive a prize pack containing:

Bondi Band – Comfy, Colorful and creative headbands to fit every lifestyle and personality.
nekFIT – perfectly holds your ipod nano or shuffle behind your neck eliminating tangled wires
Sportline Pedometer – 310 Qlip model

One winner will be selected using random.org at the end of the challenge

The Two Week Challenge starts Monday, October 31st

Dadavation Fitness Challenge 1

Dadavation

You asked for it and here it is: announcing the very first official Dadavation Fitness Challenge. Modeled after the highly successful Mamavation Two Week Challenge this new challenge is designed for Dads to get a jump start on their fitness goals. Regardless of your level of fitness your participation and support is welcome in the Dadavation Fitness Challenge.

In addition to helping Dads get healthy, the participants in the Dadavation Fitness Challenge will be sweating for a good cause. Mamavation has generously agreed to donate $250 dollars to Digital Shepherds, a charity founded by Tshaka Armstrong (Twitter name: @tasaka_zulu) that educates parents on safe media practices for children. All the challenge participants have to do is collectively reach 10,000 Push-ups, 10,000 Sit-ups, and 10,000 Jump Squats by the end of the 14 day challenge.

To participate in the 1st Dadavation Fitness Challenge here is what you need to do:

1) Sign-up below and leave your Twitter ID

2) Tweet this:

Sign me up 4 the #Dadavation #2weekchallenge. Joining other dads reach10,000 pushups! @MrBookieboo http://bit.ly/oYi4wG

3) Print out the Dadavation Fitness Challenge:

Dadavation Fitness Challenge

**Make sure you weigh yourself before the challenge starts and write it down**

4) Report your status to @MrBookieboo daily using the hashtag #Dadavation

5) Get your sweat on!!

The Dadavation Fitness Challenge will be starting on Monday, October 24th. Sign-up today.