These school holidays I have been receiving some extra help to keep the kids entertained with a lovely new printer and resources from Canon PIXMA and the Canon PIXMA printables website.
We have had a Canon printer for years now and have always found it reliable and a great quality printer. I was delighted to have the opportunity to upgrade to the latest new Canon All-in-one wireless direct photo printer. It is black, sleek and has a great range of printing options.
Model: PIXMA MG6250
Canon has not only designed a flash new printer but they also have a website filled with great free printables to help you get creative with your cherubs at home. The idea's are fun, bright and all come with easy instructions. They have teamed up with Fox Studio's for the new movie Ice Age 4 to give you some extra themed free fun projects to do at home.
We spent some time during the holidays checking out the website and trying some of the free printables. They have options to help decorate a room, games to print out, ideas to get organised at home and party printables. We printed out the Ice Age 4 party hats, which would be fun to wear whilst watching the movie, we also tried some of the other crafts and Liberty and I had a great time creating 3D butterflies.
I also loved the Ice Age 4 Job Chart that I thought would be awesome to use to help get your cherubs to earn that ticket to see Ice Age 4 at the movies. What a great reward! Nothing like having a fun chart to use as motivation to get some extra help around the house :)
Now speaking of the movie Ice Age 4, which I have heard is a huge hit with all of my friends, I have one family pass to giveaway to a Seven Cherubs reader.
Giveaway Details:
Tickets admit 4 to see the movie Ice Age 4 Continental Drift in 3D
Valid at: Hoyts, Event Cinemas, Greater Union, Birch, Carroll and Coyle, Village Cinemas
Includes 4 x 3D Glasses
Open to Aussie residents only
Giveaway closes in 2 days: 11th July 2012
Winner will be chosen randomly and notified by email.
Leave a comment below to enter and tell me:
Why your family loves the Ice Age movies?
I was not paid to write this blog post but did receive a free Printer.
I agreed to do this blog post because we love Canon and the product range they have.
Giveaway Closed.
Congrats to Belinda Molloy for winning the Ice Age Tickets.
In our family the children range from 4 to 14 so we love that Ice Age appeals to all the children and us parents its so nice to find movies the whole family really enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe Ice Age movies are just a wonderful mix of humor, adventure and of course hidden jokes for the parents. I love movies that cater for the whole family!
ReplyDeleteAww great giveaway! Ice age holds great memories for my family because over the years, 7 kids, aged from 3 to now 18, we have watched the movies from the very first and had many a laugh, especially with scrat hehe. I also LOVE Ray Romano so I always end up laughing that great belly laugh. Love this movie :D
ReplyDeleteMy kids are just itching to see what the guy with the acorn gets up to in this new movie!
ReplyDeleteFamily appeal! It is always good when everyone laughs!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you certainly were kept busy with the Ice Age projects. Even though our 'baby' is 20yo, we still love the witty comments and humour that they have in the Ice Age movies - it really does appeal to people of all ages.
ReplyDeleteLove your computer space - so organised and tidy !!!
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It's family friendly! Our whole family from our 3 year old little girl to our 78 year old granny all love the Ice Age movies, there full of adventure, laughs and life lessons!
ReplyDeleteI watched the first Ice age with my grandparents at the movies when it came out and we all loved it... I have sinced introduced them to my daughter (almost 3) who absoultly loves them! They are a great all round movie that children and adults can get a laugh out of.
ReplyDeleteWell the day I suffered my first miscarriage my husband brought me the original Ice Age Movie. I did'nt really want to watch it as I was feeling numb, sad and extremely emotional. He said that its a kids movie and it will make us laugh... Yes it did make us laugh and cry and cry and cry.. It was just what I needed at the time to show me that no matter what you never give up on family no matter how hard things are and 13 miscarriages later I have two beautiful lil boys. Mr 8 and Mr 2.. We all watch the movies together and laugh and I still shed a small tear but mostly laugh with my lil men... I just hope that one day that lil prehistoric squirrel gets that acorn... poor lil fella.
ReplyDeleteI love that my son and daughters, myself and my husband and my mum can all watch and enjoy them. They are funny, clever, brightly animated and a joy to watch as a family. xx
ReplyDeleteIt's that darn Sqirrell. We just love him lol.
ReplyDelete(plus it's just a great family movie all round)
They love the fact that 'family' is the overriding factor in all the movies. The love for their family is what makes the animals brave dangers and disasters in each movie!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway!
This movie has the best message in it!!
ReplyDeleteThe whole family can enjoy the Ice Age movies and my two eldest are right into anything animal- they've loved checking out all the prehistoric animals in the movies!
ReplyDeleteTheir a great series for all ages and love the 'family theme' and the idea of what makes a family and how we all work together as a team to make each other the best we can be :) so sweet
ReplyDeleteMy daughter just "found" ice age (she is 3) Its very cute to see her enjoy the show! thanks!!
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I love the Ice Age movies because they tie together an element of education (climate change, extinct animals etc) with fun.
ReplyDeleteMy crew LOVE these movies. They can easily sit around the dining table and quote lines and laugh hysterically at it. We've only ever seen them on DVD are rarely go to the movies, so what I treat it would be......
ReplyDeleteThe Ice age movies are just great fun movies no matter what age! Love them all and can't wait to see the latest :)
ReplyDeleteIce Age movies are a hit in our house cause they make us all laugh :) and it's good hearted family fun.
ReplyDeleteWe love them because they are funny and appeal to all ages...they are one of the few kids movies I can sit through and actually enjoy and laugh along with the kids! :)
ReplyDeleteIce Age is just hilarious! I may not have a 'family' of my own, but i know that if i won i could easily find a friend who'd be eager to see it or an excited young cousin! I think Ice Age is great for all ages and that's why I am so keen to win! :) xx
ReplyDeleteOne word: Syd! Heismy absolute favorite. I also love that it is aimed just as much adults as it is children.
ReplyDeleteMy kids love everything about the Ice Age movies, from the moment they saw them. In number 1, how they came together and looked after the baby, in number 2 the 'mini sloths', Ellie and the whole new family they have, number 3 the loved the dinosaurs and even now they will collect 3 balls which they call their babies, just like Syd. :)
ReplyDeleteIt keeps both of my kids very entertained as well as us parents! A great storyline and a great laugh :-)
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I loved the first Ice-Age movie before we even had kids. Now that we have two kids it's nice to have some movies that we can watch with them that are age appropriate for them and enjoyable for us. To snuggle up together with a blanket and popcorn and laugh and giggle away together is the best feeling in the world. Renae Georg - rgeorg@facebook.com
ReplyDeleteIt's a family fun, laughing time for us all!! Can't wait to see what Peaches is up to!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a family fun, laughing time for us all!! Can't wait to see what Peaches is up to!!
ReplyDeleteI love that the movies are not too mature for the littlies but still have enough action to keep the bigger kids entertained too! All round family movie!
ReplyDeleteHi Naomi...We've just bought a new printer..same family in fact! I am glad you seem to be feeling better about stuff today.
ReplyDeleteIt's our little tradition to watch the ice age movies together just my son & I, we were so excited to see ice age 4 had been made! Would love some family time tickets :-) Sid is our favourite!!! Lol
ReplyDeleteteamwhite@hotmail.com
As a family we all love the Ice Age movies! Like the Simpsons, there are jokes for everybody to laugh at!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love about Ice Age.!?
ReplyDeleteBut in all seriousness, my answer is quite simply: 'Sid'
He's absolutely adorable! I wish I had a pet sloth who could talk! :)
The fact that the humour appeals to everyone- even my Dad (who's 70) volunteers to take the children to the movies when it's on. russellcathryn at yahoo.com.au
ReplyDeleteWhy my family love ice age, my youngest loves it because of all the animals..she is 22months so animals are her favourite at the moment. My 4 year old loves the humour in it! i find her laughing her head off through out the whole movie, and thats all 3 movies, and we already own them all! And I love that silly squirrel! omg he needs his own movie :D
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my email - claire.810@hotmail.com :D
I love that each Ice Age movie is suitable for young kids. I was very disappointed with Cars 2 but every Ice Age movie we've seen made all 5 of us laugh. I've heard great reports about Ice Age 4 so would love to take the family. :)
ReplyDeleteI have 4 kids and sometimes it is hard to find a movie that they will all enjoy but they all love the Ice Age movies, they have seen the first 3 and are eagerly waiting to see this new one. They love watching the crazy adventures that the characters get into and they all have a great laugh, they think the characters are really funny .
ReplyDeleteI'm not the fan ... my little nephews are. They just lost their grandma this week, so I'm sure they'd love to get out of the house and laugh a bit.
ReplyDeleteNothing like hearing the kids belt out a wonderful belly laugh, that's what a good movie does. Thank Naomi x
ReplyDeleteWe love all the funny characters and the great catchy songs :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to get this pack for my mum, dad and my mums parents. They are all young kids at heart and adore the ice age movies.
ReplyDeleteMy 2 year old loves Sid! I think I love the movie just as much too!
ReplyDeleteThese movies are hilarious and cute and entertainment for all ages!!
ReplyDeleteWe love the ice-age movies because the girls enjoy them and my husband and I are just happy to give Barbie movies a break!
ReplyDeleteAs the movies kick 'Ice'!
ReplyDeleteRoberto Colombi
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Whether adult or child, any age is a n'Ice' Age to enjoy these fun movies!
ReplyDeleteMarie
mariep200381@yahoo.com.au
Here's an admission- we've never seen any of the Ice Age movies. After this review and the comments above, seems like we may have to!
ReplyDeleteWe love Ice Age as it's all about the importance of family, sticking together and most of all having lots of fun along the way.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves Ice age it would be a great first cinema experience
ReplyDeleteTash_801@hotmail.com
The Ice Age movies are great because they are kid-friendly, while having lots of humour for the adults to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteamber.boyce@hotmail.com
The Ice Age characters run the gammit of real life personalities and helps show my daughter the results of different options that they choose in life
ReplyDeleteOur family love the characters, and love that they are original. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's comedy that appeals to both adults and children.
ReplyDeleterichardnmelnnoah@bigpond.com
They're just so much fun... the kids love how silly the animals are and I love all the little adult gags!!
ReplyDeleteOoh you & the kids have been busy with that printer....looks like FUN!!!
ReplyDeleteWe love the Ice Age series. Ella just thinks Sid & that acorn-hunting-character is just hilarious [I do too actually haaa}. Great prize Naomi.
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Sid the sloth is awsome! he is so funny and he is the "glue" that holds them all together
ReplyDeletemzmumma81@lottos.com.au
My daughter loves all things snowy - including the Ice Age movies. Is nagging us to take her to the snow this year already.
ReplyDeleteWe all love the movies in our family, its not just for the little kids but for mums and dads as well. Love a good movie that we can all enjoy and Ice Age did it for us. Can't wait to see Ice Age 4!
ReplyDeleteI love the way all seven of us "get" the humour of Ice Age! The kids watch it over and over again . . . and then they keep quoting the funny bits!
ReplyDeleteOur whole family just love the Ice Age movies. With boys aged 2 through 18 the humour is not lost here. Oh and I love, love, love the Canon printers. I am very fussy with my printers. We currently have the MP980. My email is msolsen at optusnet.com.au .
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We love all the ice age movies and my teenagers being sort of all lazy during these school hols i call them all like the sloth!!! Hehehe cos it's true to boot. Love going to the movies with the family nothing better then just quiet family fun times at movies!
ReplyDeleteLove that we can all enjoy a movie together!The adults enjoy Ice Age movies just as much as the kids!
ReplyDeleteWe love the Ice Age movies. Not only are they hilarious, but they really get the point across in that we need to stick together and help eachother out. The meaning of true friendship :-) We saw the last Ice Age movie on the day of my eldest son's 3rd birthday, he loved it and still remembers going to this day. Thank you for the opportunity to enter! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Naomi,LOVE LOVE LOVE these movies.It's about the only tome my boys(teens) will be seen in public with us(in the dak of a movie theatre Ha HA).Would be a great time to spend time together..Thanks for the chance..xx
ReplyDeleteHi Naomi,LOVE LOVE LOVE these movies.It's about the only tome my boys(teens) will be seen in public with us(in the dak of a movie theatre Ha HA).Would be a great time to spend time together..Thanks for the chance..xx
ReplyDeleteI am the worst speller .. Sorry!!
ReplyDeleteIt’s like adventure on the high seas, but the high ice instead, and with animal protagonists, my kids get to learn about adult realities in a safe, fun way. It entertains them, enriches their imaginations, and gives us all a fun night, including the grown-ups!
ReplyDeleteWhats this an Ice Age attraction?
ReplyDeleteWeve loved these distraction's
fun, animation, laughs abound
cherubs laughing is my favorite sound.
ice age cant be beat in my house we have the first 3 on dvd and the kids would love the treat of a movie these holidays. they just love the ice age characters and so do i.
ReplyDeletetracy.fleming@live.vu.edu.au
My kids love the visual humour. My husband loves hearing Ray's voice. I love the time out :)
ReplyDeleteLauren
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We love the humour between all the animals and especially Scrat always losing his acorn.
ReplyDeleteMy husband has 15 adopted brothers and sisters from over 10 countries, so we love the idea of making your own pack and looking after each other always. It rings very true for us.
ReplyDeleteBecause it's a movie the whole family can enjoy together!
ReplyDeletethe crazy little critter chasing his nut
ReplyDeleteHilarious and totally re-watchable.
ReplyDeleteI love that it is a movie that my whole family can watch and laugh at together. Also we love trying to spot that squirrel to see if he can get the acorn lol.
ReplyDeleteIce Age -warms our hearts & our minds ;-)
ReplyDeletethere are different parts and different characters each of my children like from each movie. And hubby and i like that the children are entertained and that we still laugh at the movies when they are on ourselves.
ReplyDeleteIt's hilarious and great fun for the entire family! Very COOL ;)
ReplyDeleteIce age is a great film for the entire family and is an educational film also showing the kids what earth was like many moons ago and how Eskimos lived
ReplyDeleteThey are such good fun for the whole family to watch, full of laughs and sweet moments.
ReplyDeleteThey are well made movies with great stories that the whole family can enjoy, not just the kids.
ReplyDeleteThey're great fun for kids (even the big ones!)
ReplyDeleteSid is the main reason, he is just so funny, every movie he just gets funnier and funnier. We love Sloths!
ReplyDeleteWe love the Ice Age movies because there is a character that each person in our family can relate to. A character that they can see a tiny bit of themselves in - whether it's the determined Scrat, the gorgeous baby turned terror teenager Peaches or the accident-prone Sid.
ReplyDeleteIt also doesn't hurt that the movies make us laugh until our sides hurt!
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It makes my son feel cool about his lisp because Sid has one too!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great movie for the whole family to enjoy together. We love watching movies together, the Ice Age has it all.
ReplyDeleteMy kids were actually staying with their father the evening we went. What we loved was my boyfriend and I took our two foreign exchange students, and their English wasn't that good. The film was perfect because they didn't need to understand all the words to enjoy the movie. We would love to see it again!!!
ReplyDeleteWay cooler than other animated flicks,
ReplyDeletehas the kids adrift with chuckling fits!!
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ReplyDeleteOne of the funniest movie series of recent times animated or otherwise with Scrat easily the runaway star and a wonderful wordless creation. His chestnut-chasing scenes play out like vignettes within the series and my children, like many others, adore the little fellow in his quest.
ReplyDeleteOur family loves Ice Age because it's funny and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteIt is a GREAT movie because EVERYONE aka YOUNG & OLD can enjoy it TOGETHER which make it a GREAT movie for the FAMILY!
ReplyDeleteIce Age movies are great for the whole family to watch together- they are hilarious and the characters are cute.
ReplyDeleteFun, fun and more fun this time on a floating ice berg. The team always realises family is choosing the friendships you want to cultivate. What a great life lesson for our cherubs.
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