Whirlwind of Surprises: October 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Treats for #Halloween -Hot news from the #ThorDarkWorldEvent #DeliveryManEvent #DisneyPlanesBloggers #CaptainAmerica

Disclaimer: I have been invited to a Disney/Marvel/Dreamworks #ThorDarkWorldEvent, #DeliveryManEvent, and #DisneyPlanesBloggers press trip. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

I still haven't yet packed for my #ThorDarkWorldEvent, #DeliveryManEvent, and #DisneyPlanesBloggers trip that's now only 2 days away but I had to share my updated itinerary and excitement with you. Plus, I know have a list of who's already RSVP'd to the Thor: The Dark World Premiere!

Happy #Halloween! Monstrous impact for the #holidaygiftguide & activities from my favorite #MonstersU gang

Disclaimer: I received a copy of Monsters University for the purposes of this review. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.In my hands, I have a piece of Disney-Pixar history...The adorable little Mike Wazowski has fallen into my hands on this spooky day.

How to get #RedCarpet Ready on a full schedule #Tips #fashion #style #ThorDarkWorldEvent #DeliveryManEvent

Disclaimer: I have been invited to a Disney/Marvel/Dreamworks #ThorDarkWorldEvent & #DeliveryManEvent press trip. The product/s mentioned below have been provided for the purposes of this review. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

Heading on an epic #adventure with Disney, Marvel, and DreamWorks for the #ThorDarkWorldEvent and #DeliveryManEvent

Okay, so if you're anything busy like me, I've had minimal time to get ready for some crazy fantastical, out-of-this-realm experiences. Remember I told you I was going on the #ThorDarkWorldEvent and #DeliveryManEvent from Nov 2-Nov 5 and would be walking the red carpet for the Thor Dark World Premiere? Well, things just got a hell of a lot more exciting, as if it wasn't exciting enough in the first place. Because guess what, we are now walking TWO red carpet events, one after the other. We'll also be walking the red carpet with Vince Vaughn, Cobie Smulders, and Chris Pratt. Yes, we are going to the Delivery Man premiere! Let me know if you have any questions for the Thor cast (Tom Hiddleston, Jaimie Alexander, Zachary Levi) and Delivery Man cast (Vince Vaughn, Cobie Smulders, Chris Pratt) and I'll try my best to ask.

Encouraging #language smarts with #LittlePim #holidaygiftguide #spon

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I am multilingual and love it. As a kid, I loved my languages. I found foreign languages not only romantic but also useful. As a career woman, I wish I remembered more of my languages so that I can communicate with more people. I still love learning from others and picking tidbits of other languages here and there. So when it comes to holiday gift guide ideas, there's a great one out there that's been popular with a lot of my friends' kids...Little Pim.

Melting this #Frockstar's heart with #puppy #love #KarinaNation #fall #fashion

Disclaimer: I am a Karina Dresses Ambassador. The product/s mentioned below have been provided for the purposes of this review. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

As the days get longer and it gets colder outside, the more I seem to be at work, whether it's because the days are simply longer or I'm just getting to the point where I start to feel burnt out. I do my best to get my sleep in and most days, I love my Karina dresses for that. I can get ready in a matter of minutes because it's so quick to slip into a dress. Trust me, every minute counts.

Hungry for #ZeroGrain Goodness from Rachel Ray #Nutrish #dogs #pets #ambassador #food #hypoallergenic #spon

Disclaimer: I am a Nutrish® Ambassador. The product/s mentioned below have been provided for the purposes of this review. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

JR & BabyPom: *BOL!* Have you heard? We're Nutrish ambassadors. Mmhmm, we're pretty important pups. Last month, we were sent Rachel Ray Nutrish® Zero Grain™ formula to test out so we did our best to give a proper review. Here goes!

Pet Friendly #Car #Travel #Tips #pets #dogs @Just4MyPet #holidaygiftguide #spon

Of course, I'm going to start with my favorite furry friends. This year, they're getting their holiday gifts early. Do you drive to the relatives for the holidays? When we're home, we do a lot of car travel. Even when it's not a holiday, road trips are a favorite. Kids you can seatbelt in but what about your pets?

Did you know #PersonalShopper's are #free and you could even earn #money? #ad

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As the holiday season approaches, how are you handling everything? Are things going crazy for you? Or is your home or technology device stuck in the ‘90s? Could you use a personal shopper? A personal shopper sounds nice, doesn't it? Someone to help you out? Did you know Shop Your Way Members at Sears and Kmart have access to personal shopping experts in the fields of technology, interior design, fashion and more?

Gotta #love #affordable #unique #fashion #accessories #9thandElmIntro US/CAN 10/30 #ad

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I love my accessories but most of the time, that's limited to hats, shoes, purses, and earrings. Don't ask why I'm not much for bracelets and rings. It's just not always my thing. I like them but they're a smaller portion of my accessories collection. This time, I ended up picking up 4 bracelets.

Winners List 2013

It's the 2013 winner's list! While you're here, don't forget to check out our current and upcoming reviews and giveaways.

Brand new Nature's Sleep #MemoryFoam Topper and #Pillows -#Sleep Better US 11/17 #NSAmbassador

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The Vitex Gel Memory Foam Pillow ($195) is Nature's Sleep newest revolutionary pillow with the perfect marriage of coolness and comfort. Offering a combination of Memory Foam and a Gel Layer, this pillow will keep you sleeping throughout the night at a comfortable temperature and perfect support in preparation for you to wake up refreshed and energized the next day.

Guess what? #Marvel #ThorDarkWorld wants to send you to #Disneyland! #ThorDarkWorldEvent US/CAN #ThorsDay

This is too good not to share! For 24 hours, beginning at 9AM PST/12PM EST today and ending at 8:59AM PST/11:59AM EST 10/11/13, Marvel will be launching a really exciting sweepstakes in anticipation of the release of Marvel's THOR: THE DARK WORLD! Best of all, it's not only limited to the US. It is open to both US & Canada. Great way to celebrate #ThorsDay, don't ya agree?

A child's very own #tablet -#win an #innotab3S from #VTech 10/17

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I love Vtech goodies, I used to have Vtech toys myself. How would you like to win a Vtech Innotab 3S ($99.99 value)?

Midweek break for the #kids! #Free #Activities and upcoming #movie fun

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Alright, so I've been busy and I know you've missed out on a lot of new entertainment updates and free downloadable activity sheets. Since, it's mid-week and we all need to get through to the weekend...here's a bunch of great activities and upcoming kids entertainment that'll keep them occupied for the second half of the week!

C'mon girls, show us your smarts! #Marvel will send you to #California! #genius #ThorDarkWorld #ThorDarkWorldEvent

#ThorDarkWorld #ThorDarkWorldEvent clips and trailers

You know, there's a lot of superheroes out there, with a lot of them being of the male gender, one of them being Thor. There's just something exotic about being the God of Thunder, isn't there? But hell, that doesn't mean women can't be superheroes, can't be smart, or geeky for that matter. I personally believe that women can be strong, beautiful, and smart, which is why I love the initiative Marvel came up with. ;) You'll have to keep reading to find out but first, I need to immerse myself and you in some Thor clips and trailers.

Why I'm leaving my husband, my #love #ThorDarkWorldEvent #DeliveryManEvent #movies

Disclaimer: I have been invited to a Disney/Marvel/Dreamworks #ThorDarkWorldEvent & #DeliveryManEvent press trip. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.

I don't know how to break this to you, honey. I'm leaving you, yes, again. Because Disney, Marvel, and DreamWorks has beckoned once again, ~~and yes, they rank just a little higher than you~~. So sorry, I still love you and I promise I will be back. Remember that random joke I made with our friends the last time we ate with them? Well, it's seriously happening. Your wife somehow predicted the future. Maybe we should buy the lottery.

Cirque du Soleil sparkles and shines with #Amaluna and you're invited! #CirqueduSoleil

Disclaimer: I was provided complementary media passes to attend Amaluna. No other form of compensation was received. Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Cirque du soleil in Minneapolis

I have never been to a live performance of Cirque du Soleil before but it has always been something I wanted to do. As a child, I loved acrobatics. I always dreamed of soaring in the air and the freedom of feeling the air beneath my feet. It was part of the reason I found trapeze shows so much fun! Then I heard Cirque du Soleil's Amaluna was coming to down and guess who got ahold of tickets? How could I possibly not go?

The 2013 Fall Fashionista Event begins! US 10/09 #fashionistaevents

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here. Still Blonde after all these YEARS , Modly Chic, K Squared Glamour and Spring Fashionista Events Giveaway or the Spring Fashionista Events Giveaway are not responsible for sponsors/bloggers that do not fulfill their prizes or for any product failure or harm caused thereby. WOS is not responsible for sponsor fulfillment of prize, however, we will follow up to the best of our abilities to ensure prize delivery.

You've been waiting for it ever since the Fall Fashionista Event. It's Spring and it's time to bust out the newest and hottest fashion items. If you've been following along, you already know how much there is in terms of prizes on WOS and the other participating blogs. Each blog has a minimum $125 prize pack. However, WOS itself has over $540 in fashion-focused items for you to win. The current estimate is $26K+, yes, that is $26 000+ worth of prizes over the 110+ blogs.

#Easy Finger licking #WickedGoodSeafood Lettuce Wraps #Recipe #quickmealsolutions

Oh, I love that fisherman clothed in a yellow hat and raincoat. He always brings along wonderfully yummy food. Lately, it's been hard to have family meals since we're always so tired and working different times. By the time we get off, we simply are too tired to whip up anything too complicated. Today, I've got for you a super simple and quick recipe for a delicious meal your whole family will enjoy.