Celebrate Independence Day with Sound of Freedom! In Theaters July 4th

Do you know that 2 million children are being trafficked each year and that the United States is one of the top destinations for human trafficking? You may help people around you to take note of this appalling crime by inviting them to watch Sound of Freedom, a compelling new release from Angel Studios, which aims to pre-sell 2 million tickets to represent those precious children. The film premieres in theaters nationwide on July 4th! Get your tickets here.

Synopsis:

Sound of Freedom, based on the incredible true story, shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her. With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death.

My Review:

Sound of Freedom is an enthralling and inspiring movie that impresses me with its artful cinematic presentation and powerful messages. While the story is told through a heroic act, its primary focus remains on the children that have been abducted, enslaved and exploited. The contrast between the innocence of the children and the brutality of the traffickers is particularly evocative and heart-wrenching. 

The film not only helps raise awareness about the prevalence and gravity of child trafficking, but also urges parents, lawmakers, law enforcement officers, and virtually anyone who cares about the welfare of our younger generation, to join forces in their attempts to make a difference. Together, we may propel a movement that could save millions of children around the world.

You can start showing your support by paying for a friend's ticket at angel.com/freedom. This will help Angel Studios reach their goal of #2MillionFor2Million to help end child trafficking.

Could a Landline Be Your Lifeline? 3 Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe This Summer

Mobile phones are playing such an important role in modern life that they have made the landlines seem obsolete. At least that's what I thought until I learned about why landline is a necessity for families with kids staying at home during summer. Imagine a situation in which your kids, in your absence, have to call 911 for help due to an emergency at home. Will they call from a cell phone or a landline? And does it make any difference? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. According to the latest data, if you don't have a landline in your home, it could be putting your children in grave danger.

Here's a shocking fact: According to an investigation by the USA Today, the chances of 911 dispatchers being able to find you based on your cell phone's GPS can be as low as 10% in some parts of the country. With a significant share of cell phone-to-911 calls being placed from within residences — and 45% of Americans opting out of landline coverage at home — countless people are left vulnerable in emergencies. The question then becomes not why you should have a landline in the home, but why haven't you gotten one yet?

In the spirit of keeping you and your family safe, I've partnered with Ooma, leading Internet home phone service with reliable E911 technology, to deliver three tips for keeping your home safe this summer in addition to owning a landline.

Seat Belt Safety & $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway #KidsBuckleUp

Seat belt saves lives. Do you always make sure everyone has buckled up before your start the car? It's especially important for kids who are old enough to buckle up by themselves. Learn more about seat belt safety for tweens and enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card courtesy of Bloggin' Mamas!

Blog­gin’ Mamas would like to sup­port the Ad Coun­cil and The U.S. Depart­ment of Transportation’s National High­way Traf­fic Safety Admin­is­tra­tion (NHTSA) with pro­mot­ing the Seat Belt Safety cam­paign, which asks par­ents of chil­dren ages 8–14 to make sure their kids are con­sis­tently and prop­erly wear­ing their seat belt every time they get in the car.

Par­ent­ing a tween involves com­pro­mise. But here’s one rule that should not be up for debate – the car doesn’t move until every­one is wear­ing a seat belt. If you say it, and if par­ents buckle up them­selves, your tween will buckle up. And if they don’t, that’s a fight worth hav­ing. It might just save your tween’s life.

Did you know that one child pas­sen­ger age 8 – 14 is injured every 8 min­utes in a car crash? From 2009 – 2013, 1,522 kids ages 8–14 died in car, SUV and van crashes. Of those who died, almost half were unbelted. As chil­dren get older they’re some­times less likely to buckle up. The per­cent­age of child pas­sen­gers who die while rid­ing unre­strained gen­er­ally increases with age and is most pro­nounced among 13 and 14-year-olds regard­less of seat­ing position.

Safety 1st Elite 80 Air+ 3-in-1 Car Seat Giveaway (ARV $229)

Here's another chance for your to win a brand new Safety 1st Elite 80 Air+ 3-in-1 Car Seat, which comes with incredible child safety features. There is still time to enter the earlier giveaway. Be sure to enter both to increase your chances of winning!

Hosted by: Confessions of a Messy Mama

Cohosted by: Baby Costcutters

Sponsored by: Safety 1st

One lucky reader will win a Safety 1st Elite 80 Air+ 3-in-1 Car Seat valued at $229!

Safety 1st 3-in-1 Car Seat Giveaway (ARV $229)

September is National Baby Safety Month. When I think of baby safety, the first thing that comes to mind is car seat. Car seat also ranks #1 on any new parent's baby gear shopping list because you won't be able to bring the baby home without one properly installed in your car! With so many brands and varieties available on the market however, you might be overwhelmed or even confused by all the choices you have. I'd suggest starting your search with something tested and trusted by real moms. And one that will save you money as well as providing reliable protection for your baby in the long run!

Welcome to the Safety 1st Elite 80 + 3-in-1 Car Seat Giveaway!
Hosted by Housewife on a Mission and Thrifty Nifty Mommy!

Safety 1st, one of the leading manufacturers of baby safety products, recently launched a new car seat called the Elite 80 Air + 3-in-1. It can hold up a child from infancy (5 pounds) to "big kid" (100 pounds). It grows with them!

The Elite 80 Air + 3-in-1 Car Seat features new Air Protect + to keep children from 5-80 pounds safer during the ride. Air Protect + combines the advanced protection of Air Protect cushion system with patented GCell HX™ foam designed with hexagonal shapes for superior protection around the torso. TOGETHER they provide full body side impact protection.

Dynowear Protective Gear for Kids Giveaway (2 Winners)

Welcome to the Gear Up Your Tots with Dynowear Giveaway 

Hosted by S.O.S. Mom

Co-hosts: Beth Ann & Jessica's Helpful Savings, Mudpies & Tiaras, The Howard House, Everything by Chelsea, Homeschooling Mom 4 Two, Mommy of One & Counting

Child safety is of top priority to parents. It's important to have your kiddos protected all the time, including when they are having outdoor fun. If you have a child actively playing sports, you would want to get him or her a set of protective gear. And luckily Dynowear is giving you the chance to win their products, just in time for winter sports like skating!

About the Sponsor:
Dynowear is a Canadian company specializing in the exclusive design, development and production of protective active wear for children. Joining forces with an expert team of market researchers, industrial and fashion designers, skating instructors and coaches, Dynowear has developed a complete line of protective active wear and accessories specifically designed to provide additional protection for children of different ages and sizes while they participate in developmental sports and recreation activities.

Dynowear’s feature product is the exclusive Cut Resistant glove. Made with Spectra® cut resistant fabric, this glove is a must-have for all kids during the learn-to-skate period in order to protect their hands from severe cuts as they sprawl to the ice and push themselves up again. Dynowear also provides a full-body protective undergarment which protects the child’s elbows, knees, hips and tailbone from bumps and bruising when tumbling on a hard surface. The undergarment can easily be worn under the child’s regular clothing. The top and pants offer full mobility by allowing freedom of movement while reducing risk of your child being discouraged from pursuing a sports or recreational activity. The apparel can be used for all kinds of sports and recreational activities such as ice skating, inline skating, skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, skateboarding, etc.

You can find Dynowear on their Facebook Page, their Twitter Page or their very own website.

Two lucky winners will each win their choice of Dynowear apparel valued up to $40!

Blogorama Bonanza Back 2 School Giveaway Hop: $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card & More!

Welcome to the Blogorama Bonanza Back 2 School Event 2012!

Hosted by Jyla's Three Of Us Giveaway, icefairy's Treasure Chest and Mommies Point of View.

This event runs between 8/20 and 8/28. A group of awesome bloggers and sponsors have teamed up to help you save while sending your kids back to school. Each of the participating blogs is hosting a free giveaway valued $25 or more, which means there are over $1000 worth of prizes up for grabs during this event! After entering my giveaway, be sure to hop over to the other blogs on the linky below for your chance to win even more great prizes. Have fun and good luck!

My Giveaway

Thanks to my generous sponsors, I'm giving away the following prizes to 3 lucky readers:

1. $50 Tiny Prints Gift Card w/ Free Shipping

2. $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card

3. Three Kidini Bully Prevention and Child Safety Packits (ARV$36)