CUJO Smart Internet Firewall - Protecting your connected home

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Disclaimer:  The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.  

Have you thought about how your entire network of devices is vulnerable to malicious sites, viruses, and hacks? I have heard too many horror stories not to be concerned. The threat is real, unfortunately.

Enter Cujo a smart firewall for connected homes. It is designed to secure all of your devices that are connected to the router from laptops to smartphones. It is best described as business-level security for the home, working 24/7 detecting and blocking malicious sites, viruses and hacks. 

Collect Teables Review

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I was so excited to receive two limited editions of  tea from Collect Teables. No further compensation was received. This post is written by me and may also contain affiliate links. All opinions are 100% mine.
Life has been a bit hectic around our house the past few weeks. Betweens Paul’s pneumonia, my continued cancer recovery, being home and trying to juggle the house and daily life has been crazy at times. …

Hop to the Music with Disney Music Group Giveaway and Review

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I received the Hop To The Music pack as a member of the Entertainment New Media Network. No further compensation was received and all opinions are my own. This post may also contain affiliate links.
This Spring get ready to Hop to the Music with your favorite Disney Music albums!
I am so excited to host this Hop to the Music Giveaway from Disney Music Group. There are 4 awesome CD titles featured and one lucky reader will receive all 4 Disney Music CDs!

Easter is fast approaching! I know many of us are still looking at piles of snow but Spring has sprung and Easter is right around the corner. So, I was thrilled when I received a fabulously springy package from Disney Music with the 4 popular Disney Hop To The Music CDs inside wrapped in cellophane, colorful Easter grass and tied together with a pretty ribbon.
Inside I found

• Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol. 1 
• Into the Woods Soundtrack 
• Frozen The Songs 
• Disney Junior DJ Shuffle 2

We couldn't wait to listen to all the CDs and thoroughly enjoyed entertaining our guests at our Disney @Home Celebration. I think that theses titles would be great to include in Easter baskets, party prizes or just treat yourself. My favorite CD from the group was the Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol.1. I fell in love with the soundtrack when I first saw the movie, Guardians of the Galaxy. The music is a compilation of tunes from the 70's and 80's. They brought back a flood of wonderful memories for me. I'm a real retro girl so for me the music of the 70's is the best! This is an awesome album to rock out to in the car too! All of the albums would make perfect gifts and great additions to anyone's music library. They can be found at the new Disney Music Emporium along with more hit Disney albums.

If you’d like to enter to win please scroll on down below!

The Little Mermaid Legacy Collection CD Set {Review} #Giveaway #disneymusic

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I received a copy of The Little Mermaid Legacy Collection CD as a member of the Entertainment New Media Network. No further compensation was received and all opinions are my own. This post may also contain affiliate links.

The Little Mermaid movie is one of my favorite animated movies and I was so pleased to be given the opportunity to review and host a giveaway of Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection The Little Mermaid 2-disc CD set.

It's truly hard to believe that it's been 25 years since the movie's release. I remember my sons seeing it for the first time and the absolute joy on his faces as he watched it. My oldest son's favorite character was Sebastian and my youngest son's was Ursula. The music and story was captivating. We quickly learned the lyrics to the songs and sang along whenever it was playing and we played it a lot.

The Hundred-Foot Journey Movie Review + Delicious Recipes #100FootJourney

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*Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I received a copy of the movie to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are authentic and 100% my own. This post contains Affliate links*

When The Hundred-Foot Journey movie was announced I couldn't wait till it was released for the press preview and in theaters, I tried to go see it but it never worked out and I was very disappointed. I have always had a fascination with southern France and as a home cook and foodie I love seeing movies about food and family. Oh and it is directed by Steven Speilberg and Oprah Winfrey and stars Helen Mirren, based on the best-selling novel by Richard C. Morais. So, when I had the chance to review a Blu-ray + Digital HD copy I was ecstatic.

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix Available for PlayStation®3

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Experience Three Legendary Stories With Latest with KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX 

KINGDOM HEARTS fans can now revisit the adventures of Sora, Riku and Kairi as SQUARE ENIX® announced KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX is now available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
The game is a fully remastered HD compilation of the PlayStation ®2 computer entertainment system title KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX and the PlayStation®Portable system title KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX. The game also features theatrical cut-scenes from the Nintendo DS™ title KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded. 

Gift Guide: RFID Blocking Folders for Wallet + 2 Reader Giveaway!

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This post contains affiliate links. I received one or more of the products for free in the hope that I would review it on my blog.  All opinions are my own. Your experience may differ.

RFID technology is supposed to make transactions easier by making purchasing and identifying yourself as easy as waving a card in front of a reader or scanner. The problem is that clever high tech thieves can get that information just as easily. Most people don’t even know how exposed they are. 

Recently I received a set of Credit Card Holder RFID Sleeves for Wallet or Cases by D-Armor for review and submission in our Holiday Guide.  D-Armor also very generously offered two sets for a giveaway! There will be two winners. Each winner will receive a 4 pack of RFID Blocking folders.

So, who wants to win a Credit Card Holder Rfid Sleeves for Wallet or Case (4/pack)? Scroll on down to the Rafflecopter form below.

When I saw the RFID Blocking folders in a news story on TV I couldn't wait to have them in my wallet for protection. I worry about my credit card information and ID theft. It must be a nightmare canceling cards, the stress, worry and damaged credit.

Monika’s Marketplace Gifts + Giveaway!

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This post contains affiliate links. I received one or more of the products for free in the hope that I would review it on my blog. All opinions are my own. Your experience may differ.

Monika’s Marketplace features a variety of fabulous gifts that will help you around the house as well as items for the babies and toddlers in your life. I enjoyed checking out a few of their products recently and featuring them in our Unique Holiday Gifts Guide.
We have teamed up with Monika's Marketplace to offer our readers a great giveaway!
Scroll on down to the bottom of this post and enter for your chance to win.

Fur Friend Friday: Woofurr Pet Grooming Tool

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This post contains affiliate links. I received one or more of the products for free in the hope that I would review it on my blog. All opinions are my own. Your experience may differ.

Recently we received the Woofurr Pet Grooming Tool for submission in our Holiday Gift Guide and to test on our dog. I was thrilled to try it on our beautiful Border Collie/Australian Shepard mix, Einstein. He is a perfect blend of shedding breeds. Some dogs shed their fur seasonally but not our fur friend. He seems to leave fur wherever he goes. It's on furniture, clothes and carpets if he's not groomed regularly. He sheds ALL over!

Fur Friend Friday: Great iGroom Gifts for Pets

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This post contains affiliate links. I received one or more of the products for free in the hope that I would review it on my blog. All opinions are my own. Your experience may differ.

Holiday gift giving for my furry friend is always so much fun! I make sure that Einstein has a selection of gifts in his stocking and under the tree.

He's already found one of his presents, a squeaky duck that I hadn't wrapped. He plucked it right out of the shopping bag and took off with it to play. It's ok, there are plenty more gifts for Christmas squirreled away where he can't find them.

Einstein not only likes his presents he is a dog who enjoys playing outside. His beautiful white coat gets dirty quickly. To keep his coat snowy white between regular groomings I give him baths at home.

Holiday Gift Alert: Mottos Kids Flip Flops Box Set Review + Giveaway

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Recently I received Mottos Kids Flip Flops Box Set  and Charms for review and submission in our Holiday Guide. I was also give the opportunity to offer one lucky Focused on the Magic reader a Mottos Kids Flip Flop Box Set. To enter just scroll on down to the bottom of this page.

I have provided Amazon Affiliate links in this post where appropriate. Clicking and buying on those links helps keep this blog going but does not affect the price you would pay.

I know what you are thinking, flip flops for a holiday gift? Well, you are right but these aren't ordinary flip flops. Your kids are going to want to wear these on vacation, hanging around the pool in summer and indoors in the winter because they are fun to wear and play with. Each set comes with cool charms that are interchangeable.

Grill Lovers Gift: Stainless Steel BBQ Grill Brush Set Review + Giveaway

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I received a Grill Brush Set of 2 Stainless Steel Wire BBQ Brushes, 12" and 21" by zbi Products for review and submission in our Holiday Guide. I have included Amazon Affiliate links below. Clicking and buying on those links helps keep this blog going but does not affect the price you would pay. They also generously provided a Grill Brush Set for a giveaway. How cool is that?

You can see the grill brushes and all the other great gifts for men in our Holiday Gift Guide, HERE.

We like to grill a lot. My husband is pretty good at grilling but my son is the best in our family. He's done his grill cooking research and has it down to a science. He can tell when steaks are done just by touch and smell. We love it when he fires up the grill.

I was anxious to give the brushes a try as our grill is still pretty gross even after cleaning it at the end of the season. I can never seem to get it really clean. 

Defined Strength Crossfit Jump Rope Review + Giveaway

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Recently I received the Defined Strength Crossfit Jump Rope for review and submission in our Holiday Guide. I have included Amazon Affiliate links below. Clicking and buying on those links helps keep this blog going but does not affect the price you would pay.

You can see the jump rope in the Unique Gift Guide, HERE and the Holiday Gift Guide for Men, HERE. I couldn't wait to give it a try myself and also have my sons try it out.

I love a varied workout and kind of have to push myself to do it more often. One thing I really enjoy adding to my workout is jumping rope. It burns calories and builds endurance which at my age is greatly appreciated. Besides it's fun.
Thankfully my sons take their workouts a lot more seriously than I do. My oldest jumps rope in his cross training and boxing routine. So we were anxious to try out the Defined Strength Crossfit Jump Rope.

Make It A Game Night With New Wonder Forge Disney Games! (Plus Giveaway)

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The Wonder Forge company has a long list of new Disney Games that are perfect for holiday gift giving this season!
We were lucky enough to receive Pictopia: Disney Edition Trivia Game and Disney Frozen 6-in-1 Games for review and inclusion in our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.
Plus, the folks at Wonder Forge are generously sponsoring a giveaway for us!
One very lucky Focused on the Magic reader will win Pictopia: Disney Edition Trivia Game and a Disney Frozen 6-in-1 Game which includes six classic games in one box: Dominoes, Matching, Go-Fish, BINGO, Crazy 8′s, and Four In A Row.

We hadn’t had a good family game night in a while. So, when the Wonder Forge games arrived I made plans for all of us to be together to share some quality family time together. Now that winter is here we'll be doing it more often I'm sure.

I always enjoy bringing out new games for everyone to discover and Wonder Forge has an amazing selection of family friendly games everyone can play.

Must-Have Monday: IntoCircuit Power Castle 11,200 mAh and iClever Dual Port USB Car Charger

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Disclaimer: I received an IntoCircuit Power Castle power bank and an iClever 2 Port Car Charger as a tester for Hisgadget. No further compensation was received and all opinions are my own. This post may also contain affiliate links.

I am always on the hunt for new "must have" gadgets to share with you. This week I am thrilled to have two portable device chargers that will ease your on-the-go life!

The need for power for our portable devices has grown.

Our family has a myriad of smartphones, MP3 players, PSP and tablets that need charging. When we are home it's easy enough to plug them in to the wall chargers but on the go and outside the home is a challenge.

Disney's "Million Dollar Arm" Blu-ray™+Digital HD {Review} and Giveaway!

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I was very happy to receive a Blu-ray™ + Digital HD copy of "Million Dollar Arm" for review and even happier to be able to offer one as a giveaway.

Disney's "Million Dollar Arm" is based on a true story, sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) finds that business has changed and things aren’t going well for his career. In a last ditch effort to save his livelihood he concocts a scheme to find baseball’s next great pitching ace. Hoping to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a major league baseball star, JB travels to India to produce a reality show competition called “The Million Dollar Arm.” With the help of cantankerous but eagle-eyed retired baseball scout Ray Poitevint (Alan Arkin), he discovers Dinesh (Madhur Mittal) and Rinku (Suraj Sharma), two young men who have no idea about playing baseball, yet have a knack for throwing a fastball. Hoping to sign them to major league contracts and make a quick buck, JB brings the boys home to America to train. While the Americans are definitely out of their element in India — the boys, who have never left their rural villages — are equally challenged when they come to the States. As the boys learn the finer points of baseball — JB, with the help of his charming friend Brenda (Lake Bell) — learns valuable life lessons about teamwork, commitment and what it means to be a family.

'Sleeping Beauty' Diamond Edition {Review} Free Printable Kits and Bonus Clips

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The Ultimate Disney Princess Fairytale Classic Returns For A Limited Time!

Finally released from the Disney Vault, Disney's ultimate princess fairytale classic “Sleeping Beauty” is available for the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere.

Experience all of the pageantry and power of this wondrous tale on Blu-ray™, DVD, and for the first time on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere. Incredible high definition picture, thrilling, soaring sound, and all-new Diamond Edition special features that make this a must-own for every family’s classic collection!

Must-Have Monday: Inateck USB Wall Chargers {Review} {Giveaway}

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This week's Must-Have Monday is about keeping your smartphones, tablets and iPads charged up at home, in the office and while traveling.

Recently I received the Inateck 4 Port USB Wall Charger, UC4001 and the Inateck UC2001 2 Port USB Wall Charger for review. They are now the latest additions to my home charging station and travel gear bag.

Multiple power hungry gadgets in your life?

Our family is full of smartphones and tablets. It never fails that someone is in need of a good charge at any given time and sometimes we all need a charge at the same time. In airports the charging stations always seem to be filled.
When we are traveling one of the first things I do when I get to our resort room is set up a charging station for our smartphones and tablets. Each of our devices has a charger and as a result I usually pack a power strip to fit all of them which adds weight to my carry on.

I won't be carrying multiple chargers anymore thanks to the Inateck 4-Port 30W USB Wall Charger. It can charge up to four devices at one time. For trips with my tablet and iPhone I could use the handy Inateck 2-Port USB Wall Charger.

Frozen: The Songs CD {Review} {Giveaway}

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{Disclosure: I am a participating Influencer at The Entertainment New Media Network. I received a complimentary copy of Frozen: The Songs CD for review. I was not compensated for this review and all expressed opinions are strictly my own. This post contains an affiliate link}

News Flash! Walt Disney Records has announced the release of Frozen: The Songs CD, plus three additional titles. On September 30th, all 10 of the most loved songs from the 2013 Oscar-winning film, Frozen, a vinyl edition and a Spanish language version Frozen Canciones de Una Aventura Congelada will be available for purchase.

We're having a Frozen Flash Giveaway! Two lucky winners will win a Frozen: The Songs CD. Details below.

What we thought:

We are huge Frozen fans as you may have guessed from our frequent Frozen related posts. When this CD arrived I popped it right in the car's player and we were immediately surrounded by the magic of the music that we have grown to love very much. Frozen: The Songs CD has all the most memorable songs from the movie and more. My favorite song is "Let It Go" and my sons is "Do You Want To Build a Snowman".  We have pretty much all the words memorized but when we were stuck for a lyric my son was able to refer to the song sheet enclosed in the jewel case. We sang our hearts out and laughed all the way home. On the flip side of the song list is a great wall poster. Oh, and there is a fun sticker sheet as well.

Frozen: The Songs CD track list follows:

1. Frozen Heart
Performed by Cast

2. Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Performed by Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn and Katie Lopez

3. For the First Time in Forever
Performed by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel

4. Love Is an Open Door
Performed by Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana

5. Let It Go
Performed by Idina Menzel

6. Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People
Performed by Jonathan Groff

7. In Summer
Performed by Josh Gad

8. For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)
Performed by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel

9. Fixer Upper
Performed by Maia Wilson and Cast

10. Let It Go (Demi Lovato Version)


Performed by Demi Lovato

The specially priced Songs CD also includes a fold-out poster with a song sheet on the opposite side and stickers.

Frozen: The Songs, Frozen: The Songs Vinyl Soundtrack, Frozen Canciones de Una Aventura Congelada, and the Frozen Score digital album will be available on September 30, 2014.
Frozen: The Songs CD is available for pre-order at Amazon.com:


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To purchase Disney music, visit the online store at www.disneymusicstore.com.

Now it's time for The Frozen Flash Giveaway!

• Two lucky Focused on the Magic readers will win a Copy of  "Frozen: The Songs" CD.
• Prizes will be sent directly to the winners from Walt Disney Records. Please allow 6-8 weeks for shipping.
• The giveaway will run from now until 10/3/2014 at 12:00 AM EST.
• The winner will be chosen by random number generator via Rafflecopter after verification of entries and notified by email. The number of eligible entries received to determine the odds of winning.
• To officially accept the prize the winner must reply by email within 24 hours. Make sure that you provide an email address that you check regularly.
• Any taxes or other charges that may be part of the prize are the winner’s sole responsibility.
• The giveaway is open to United States residents only.
• You must be over 18 years of age and you guarantee that you are eligible by entering.
• We reserve the right to cancel any giveaway.
• All opinions are the author’s own. Your experience may be very different.
• No purchase is necessary. One entry per person per household, email, IP.
• If it comes to our attention that the winner of our giveaway has won on an additional blog, Focused on the Magic reserves the right to choose another winner.
• The winners will be announced on the Focused on the Magic Giveaway page after the winner s have accepted their prizes.

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"Nashville" - The Complete Second Season DVD {Review} and Giveaway

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One of my favorite TV indulgences is ABC's hit show "Nashville". It's just the right mix for me of drama, music and intrigue. Season 3 has just started and I can't wait to see what happens next.
Throughout last season I tried to make sure I didn't miss an episode but you know how that goes.
So when The Complete Second Season became available to me I jumped at the chance to revisit my favorite episodes and catch up on the ones I missed.
Now you can too!  I have a DVD set (it's only available on DVD) to offer as a giveaway for one of  my readers. Scroll on down below to enter.

What you'll find in "Nashville: The Complete Second Season" DVD Set: