It seems like there are rarely movies in the theater that warrant a special treat out with all of our kiddos. This month we have been fortunate to see not just one, but two! We screened Soul Surfer earlier this month and just this last weekend we were able to attend a screening for the movie Rio, coming to theaters on April 15th.
While it’s true that we did see both movies for “free”, we would most definitely pay to see them again. In fact, Julia missed seeing Rio with us, so I’ll be taking her to see it this weekend, perhaps with a friend or two.
What’s so special about Rio? Well, it’s a movie that is full of adventure, tender moments, scenes that had us all in stitches, and toe-tapping music. Ray and I thoroughly enjoyed the film, and even Noah – our fidgety three-year-old, was entertained through the whole thing. Rio is definitely great fun for the whole family!
Synopsis:
From the makers of the hit ICE AGE series comes RIO, a comedy adventure about taking a walk on the wild side. Blu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, living a comfortable life with his owner and best friend Linda in the small town of Moose Lake, Minnesota. Blu and Linda think he’s the last of his kind, but when they learn about another Macaw who lives in Rio de Janeiro, they head to the faraway and exotic land to find Jewel, Blu’s female counterpart. Not long after they arrive, Blu and Jewel are kidnapped by a group of bungling animal smugglers. With the help of street smart Jewel, and a group of wise-cracking and smooth-talking city birds, Blu escapes. Now, with his new friends by his side, Blu will have to find the courage to learn to fly, thwart the kidnappers who are hot on their trail, and return to Linda, the best friend a bird ever had.
Win!
Enter to win a prize package, valued at $70, courtesy of 20th Century Fox! My apologies to my Canadian friends – Prizing open to US mailing addresses only.
One (1) winner will receive:
- RIO Coloring Book
- RIO: Greetings From Rio storybook
- RIO Fruit Snacks
- Ice Age DVD set (Ice Age, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and a bonus DVD The Scrat Pack!)
How to enter:
To enter to win this fun prize package just leave me a comment telling me about an adventure you took that brought you out of your comfort zone.. This could be as simple as talking to a stranger, or as crazy as planning a trip around the world in a matter of days. You must leave a comment before 9pm on April 29th to qualify.
For an extra entry you may tweet about this giveaway up to once a day, using both my Twitter handle – @YoungMommy – and the official movie hashtag – #RioMovie. Be sure you remember to leave a separate comment for each tweet.
Good luck!
I know you will enjoy this movie, so head out this weekend to see it and bring the whole family. In the meantime, download your FREE coloring pages::
Color Blu
Color Jewel
Color Luiz
Color Rafael
Color Nico and Pedro
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I took a trip from WY to GA to visit my family… I flew by myself with my 2 yr old son. It was the first time I had ever flown without a parent or anybody, and I was not prepared at all!! Not to mention the fact that we got snowed in that morning & missed our flight, then ran through the apart carrying him, a carseat, & a backpack to catch the next flight! By the time my mom picked me up that night, my eyebrow wouldn’t stop twitching cause I was so stressed!
This is not really a big adventure, but it was a step out of my comfort zone for sure. I joined MOPS this year. I haven’t been part of a group like this in so long since becoming a mommy, and as an introvert, it is always a huge thing to be socializing with so many people. But I love it, and I am so sad that we only have 2 more meeting for the remainder of the school year.
I am not the daring type of person at all! Well my husband and I went to Costa Rica and I actually went down a zip line!! Very out of character for me!
The kids and I took a last minute driving/camping trip with my parents last summer…seriously got a call seeing if we wanted to go at 9 at night and we left the next morning! I like more planning time!
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My big adventure was a trip to Walmart (I’m serious). I live in a small town and stepping out the door here is pretty exciting.
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I just up and quit my job and started my own business!
We went down white water rapids in North Carolina.
When I was 11 years old I went to Switzerland with my grandmother. The adventure came when I had to make the overseas flight home by myself! It ws definitely an adventure.
Talking to other moms used to be such a chore to me because I just wasn;t used to striking convos with strangers. But now, hey… I can talk a mile:)
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I am never one to do things by myself. One year, alone, I set for a vacation down the shore. I spend the week by myself, and discovered I can make it on my own. It turned out to be a very enlightening experience. Thanks.
The only thing I can think of is going down one of those high, free-fall water slides they have at Wet & Wild in Orlando, FL. It took me awhile to get my nerve up. Finally, I went down, could feel myself coming off the slide, and then hit the rush of water at the bottom that gave me the most painful wedgey. I have never gone on it again.
One trip I took that got me out of my comfort zone was a few weeks after 9-11. I flew with my mom out to AZ to see her dad for his 87th B-day. I had only flown once before and had never been to AZ. I was really nervous, but it ended up to be a wonderful trip once I got into it.
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I drove from SC to Nashville to go to a Bill Gaither concert by myself. I’d never had taken a trip like that without anyone.
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We went to the Outer Banks and we had to go on a ferry to get to one of the islands.I am afraid of deep water.I was afraid that I would have a panic attack and ruin the trip but I ended up having a good time.
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I went bunjee jumping when I was about 18!
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Ummm meeting the man of my dreams on the internet, then 10 months later, getting married up and moving to Switzerland! Then learning a new language and culture!
Almost 8 years later, I am still living out of my comfort zone haha! The Swiss are mighty special people 
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I went to a very large music festival with about 15000 people. I don’t do well in large groups of people, but I had a blast at that concert.
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Mine would be when I took my kids ice skating and I had never been. Doing things that are new to me in public takes me way out of my comfort zone.
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I recently got a job teaching preschool and have to put myself out there and talk to the parents, I’m shy so this is a challenge for me!
I went skydiving for my 21st birthday. Definately was out of my comfort zone!!
Thanks for the chance.
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When I ziplined through the jungle on our honeymoon.
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I’m trying to think of an adventure that took me out of my comfort zone… It would have to be flying to NYC from CA alone with a few layovers. I’ve traveled alone a few times before but New York beats all. I even got up the nerve to walk a few blocks alone in the city and hailed a cab and got in it ALONE!!!!!! FUN TIMES!!!!!
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My adventure was our honeymoon in Africa — way out of comfort zone, but it was a trip of a lifetime – I would love to go back – everyday was an adventure.
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I’m terrified of heights, yet I rode the ski lift and and the alpine slides at Mt Hood. Never again!
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When I was 21, I took the auto train and moved to VA. It was hard to leave my family but it was the best thing I ever did!
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When I flew across the country by myself…it was definitely crazy…had me super anxious!
My adventure would be going to a rock concert if SanFrancisco with my friend. This was just a few years ago in my forties.
my friends and I went to the ocean for our girly birthday trip this year, and they managed to get me out on a small boat for whale watching. only for them would i do this!
when our gang went to a beach down the cape, there was razor clam shells everywhere and everyone got cut, we now call it blood beach
My big adventure was going to the Bahamas and riding on an airplane. I had never been outside the USA or been on a plane. I was terrified but it was so worth it. I had a blast!
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I stepped out of my comfort zone when I decided to go on vacation with the family I babysit for. I’m very much a home and family person and didn’t like flying to begin with but it was a great experience! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I took a trip to meet my boyfriends family. I did not think it would have been so bad because he said that it was just his grandma and some cuz. But when I got there it was the whold family. Talk about out of my comfort zone. They asked me all types of questions like so what are your intenchions with jason? and dont hurt him he is my faveret. Plus we ended up staying the night and had to barrow some cloths. We are now married and have been for 6 years.
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I got pregnant! haha. That is definitely an adventure and since this is my first pregnancy, it’s a bit out of my comfort zone. But I’m learning every day and loving all the changes. It really is a life-changing experience!
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trip to florida relaxing on the beach
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I took a dancing class.
One of my big adventures, is donating. I post things on freecycle and give to those who need it and I do not. I ended up meeting one of my best friends by doing so. Two strangers trying to keep things from the landfills, and 2 years later still friends.
Becoming pregnant has really taken me out of my comfort zone, in more ways than one! Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
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An adventure I took that took me out of my comfort zone was moving to California overnight to help a family in need. There 6 year old son had cancer and went into septic shock. I heard about them on a website. Talked to them on the phone hours later and within hours I was on a plane. I moved in with them and helped care for their son in the OICU at the childrens hospital of Orange County. I was SO fearful of hospitals but God gave me the strength. I moved in with complete strangers who became like family to me. Sweet Gregory is now in heaven and free of pain but the impact he left on my life has left me forever changed.
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Mine was riding a roller coaster because i am terrified of heights. It didn’t cure my fear, but i was proud of myself to get through it.
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The adventure I took that took me outside of my comfort zone is moving to the US with my Husband and newborn baby
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Planning a wedding is an adventure thats taken me out of my comfort zone!
Hmm a week before signing up for college classes I decided to join the Navy instead.
The time my friend Danny took me on a row boat ride in the river and was rocking the boat – took me out of my comfort zone
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Traveling to Colombia to adopt my son
when i was in high school i went to a future doctor conference for two weeks by myself with a bunch of strangers, i was totally out of my comfort zone
Going to Water Parks
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When I moved out of the country to be with my (ex) husband. I left family and friends to be with him.
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Deciding to leave the military and move to another state where I did not know anyone.
My adventure involved when I would do volunteer work as a kid to break out of my shell.
The grande canyon.. scary but beautiful!