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#McFarland USA: How Does Your Familia Inspire You? #MiFamilia #Giveaway

May 31, 2015 in Giveaways & Reviews

This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

How does your familia inspire you?

My outlook on life has definitely changed since I became a parent almost 14 years ago and my goal is to teach my kids the importance of family, being there for one another and working hard to achieve their goals.

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Mi familia (or family) is my life and is at the heart of almost every decision I make on a daily basis. They inspire me to work hard so that they can have opportunities in life to do things others may not.  I learned from a young age that things are not handed to you in life and that you must work in order to achieve goals or things that you want.

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And this motivation stems back to what I learned from my grandparents, whom we lived next to growing up.  They didn’t have access to some of the things we have now and work and determination is what pushed them to succeed in life.

Today, my kids motivate me!

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Because of all I’ve learned, I want my children to learn the values I did.  Education is important.  Giving up is not an option.  You really can be anything that you want to be and having the heart and attitude of a champion will get you far.

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Champions can come from anywhere and Disney’s movie McFarland proves it!  I had the chance to check out this movie and my kids did as well.  And oh what valuable lessons can be learned from this one!

Based on the true story of a 1987 cross country team from predominantly Mexican-American McFarland High School, in McFarland, California, the film stars Kevin Costner as Jim White, the school’s coach, who leads the team to win a state championship. The common themes from the movie are inspiration and family and how these two combine to motivate these unlikely athletes to a fantastic victory. The story is not only about a personal sports victory, but how a community was inspired to keep pursuing their dreams in a new country as well. This real story will be available for the first time on Blu-ray Comb Pack & Disney Movies Anywhere this June! And we are giving a lucky reader the chance to win McFarland USA on DVD.

Who motivates you to be your best? Check out Disney’s McFarland USA for a true inspiration and make sure you connect with them on Facebook to learn more about this story of family support and determination!

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Now on Blu-ray, Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere

Who or what inspires you to be the very best that you could be for your familia?

Giveaway:  Enter to Win One (1) McFarland USA Blu-ray & Digital HD Combo Pack valued at $24.99

Disclosure: No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Giveaway ends June 10th, 2015. Sole Sponsor: Saving Mamasita. The prize was provided to me by Buena Vista Home Entertainment and I have been paid to blog and promote the film. Buena Vista Home Entertainment is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 ‘Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.’”

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  1. massmommie@gmail.com'Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    May 31, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    I totally missed this in the theaters. I can’t wait to see it.

    Reply
  2. mariac@toughcookiemommy.com'toughcookiemommy says

    June 1, 2015 at 12:18 am

    We loved this film when we saw it in the movies. It is such a heartwarming story of what support from your family can do for a young person.

    Reply
  3. terrylee5151@aol.com'Terry says

    June 1, 2015 at 12:42 am

    My daughter used to be just my daughter. Now, she is like my best friend.

    Reply
  4. aimeefauci@gmail.com'aimee fauci says

    June 1, 2015 at 12:53 am

    My husband inspires me to go for my dreams. He is my rock.

    Reply
  5. creativelyrenewed.com@gmail.com'Connie says

    June 1, 2015 at 3:21 am

    It’s funny how having children changes your life in so many good ways. This is a really good post. Gives us all something to think about.

    Reply
  6. loisaltermark@gmail.com'Lois Alter Mark says

    June 1, 2015 at 4:13 am

    I loved that movie! I think I’m going to have to watch it again now that it’s on DVD.

    Reply
  7. perezfamily95@aol.com'Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says

    June 1, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I haven’t watched this film yet, but it sure does look like a great, inspirational film, especially for our kids to watch.

    Reply
  8. laurenayumi@hotmail.com'Lauren says

    June 1, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    God and my family inspires me to do my best.

    Reply
  9. marleykristin@hotmail.com'Kristin Goodson says

    June 1, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    My parents have always inspired me. They don’t want me to settle for anything less that I deserve. We have had close relationships and I can’t thank them enough for their support.

    Reply
  10. anne@healthysouthernmama.com'Anne | HealthySouthernMama.com says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Being there for one another …. yeah, not something my family has done for me but something that because of that experience my husband and I will surely teach and lead by example for our kids. Family is important and it’s sad that not all people believe or live this. 🙁

    Reply
  11. lizventuresblog@gmail.com'Liz Mays says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I still need to see this movie. I heard a little a bit about the story it’s based on so I’m excited!

    Reply
  12. Sixtimemommy@gmail.com'Jeanine says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    This looks so good! My family inspires me everyday by just being here. Since becoming a mom they’ve all been my life!

    Reply
  13. touristmeetstraveler@gmail.com'touristmeetstraveler says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    I almost forgot about this movie coming up, it looks really good! I can just imagine how motivational it’s going to be.

    Reply
  14. mburbage@sbcglobal.net'mburbage says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    I wanted to see this movie it looked really good! It looks really motivational

    Reply
  15. editor@girlgonemom.com'Heather says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    Sounds like a great movie. I’ll watch it with mi familia 🙂

    Reply
  16. hthr83heather@yahoo.com'Heather Hayes Panjon says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:58 am

    My Husband Inspires Me To Go For My Dreams!

    Reply
  17. spiritedlife@gmail.com'April G says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:48 am

    I heard about this movie. Do you know Costner financed the film himself because he felt so passionately about the message?

    Reply
  18. info@casavilorainteriors.com'Veronica says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:12 am

    Looks like an interesting film. I have seen the previews many times. I will have to watch

    Reply
  19. thelesleyshow@gmail.com'Lesley Stevens says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:07 am

    I never saw this come out. I miss a lot of movies. I’ll look for the DVD.

    Reply
  20. jennifer@welovplaytime.com'Jennifer Williams says

    June 2, 2015 at 4:24 am

    Education is so important. I am so grateful that my oldest son who said he would never go to college is now graduating high school and is enrolled to start college over the summer.

    Reply
  21. annb10@rogers.com'Ann Bacciaglia says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:17 am

    This is a fantastic movie. I will have to pick up a copy for my home collection.

    Reply
  22. channy1852@gmail.com'Chantelle Walker says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:32 am

    My mom inspires me to dream big and make it happen 🙂

    Reply
  23. homeschoolingmyblessings@yahoo.com'Mama to 5 BLessings says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    I saw this movie last week for the 1st time. What a great movie, very inspirational and heartwarming!

    Reply
  24. jeffmarias2001@yahoo.com'Maria says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    I love this movie!! I took my mother to see it and she is still talking about it.

    Reply
  25. lori@midatlanticfoodie.com'The Mid-Atlantic Foodie says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    My grandparents, my husband and my children are all my inspirations, but after reading this I just have to comment on on a certain part of your post…

    “Education is important. Giving up is not an option. You really can be anything that you want to be and having the heart and attitude of a champion will get you far.”

    That is completely brilliant. I literally paused to reread that over again because it’s so true and such a powerful message to equip your child/ren with. It’s one that I am teaching to my children as well and it’s so refreshing to know that I’m not alone in my quest.

    You, my friend, are also an inspiration.

    Reply
  26. info@ourfamilyworld.com'ourfamilyworld says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    I totally missed this in Theatre and I cannot wait to catch up. Thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  27. cricketlady29@hotmail.com'Ashley says

    June 7, 2015 at 11:33 am

    My parents inspire me

    Reply
  28. kjo_2006@hotmail.com'Kayla Allen says

    June 9, 2015 at 1:00 am

    My family inspires me. I love them all and strive to better myself for them.

    Reply

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