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Kids Ages 11-17 Looking for A Chance to Shine on Disney Channel – GET READY!

June 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Disney Channel just announced the ultimate contestant search for kids ages 11-17 to compete in Disney Channel’s new game show “Disney’s Win, Lose or Draw.” BEGINNING SATURDAY, JUNE 15, “Disney’s Win, Lose or Draw” will host various contestant searches throughout Southern California, including Hollywood, San Dimas, Irvine and San Diego. The latest edition of the hugely popular game show “Win, Lose or Draw” will feature a game play powered by leading edge technology, including motion control, interactive multi-touch screen displays and graphic technology, along with physical comedic challenges. Additionally, kid contestants will be able to compete with some of their of favorite Disney stars for prizes!

KIDS MUST AUDITION IN TEAMS OF TWO AND HAVE A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN PRESENT IN ORDER TO AUDITION.  So kids… grab your friend, brother, sister, cousin and get ready for your team’s chance to audition for Disney Channel’s “Disney’s Win, Lose or Draw!” Additional information is available at www.winloseordrawcasting.com.

 Additionally, Disney Channel and Disney XD are hosting a Nationwide Talent Search for kids ages 10-17 who can act, sing and dance for upcoming Disney Channel and Disney XD Series and Movies. The search will begin in Southern California with casting directors for Disney Channel and Disney XD visiting elementary, middle and high schools, performing arts schools and academies, dance studios and after school programs. For additional information and upcoming dates, you can visit www.DisneyChannel.com/talentsearch.

Correction: 

“Disney’s Win, Lose or Draw” contestant search will take place in the following locations:

 

•            SATURDAY, JUNE 15 at Raging Waters at 111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas, CA 91773, from10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

•            SUNDAY, JUNE 16 at Lucky Strike Hollywood at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

•            SATURDAY, JUNE 22 at Boomers Irvine at 3405 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA 92612, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

•            SATURDAY, JUNE 29 at Boomers San Diego at 6999 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Filed Under: SoCal City Kids News

nyakio offers the perfect solutions to common summer skincare dilemmas!

June 8, 2013 By 1 Comment

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Problem: Your regular hydration cream is too heavy for the summer

o   Solution: nyakio Hydrating Face Oil with Kola Nut is a light, non-greasy fusion of African Kola Nut, Ximenia Oil, Chamomile Oil and Trichilia Oil that invigorates and hydrates for 12 hours, leaving skin with a naturally healthy radiance.  The caffeine-rich Kola Nut contains more caffeine than coffee beans and is known for its skin-energizing properties. With only one-to-two drops that are quickly absorbed, all skin becomes smooth, moisturized, and more youthful-looking. ($49)

Problem: Your self-tanner application is uneven

o   Solution:  Smooth, even skin is key for an even self-tanner application. Achieve this by exfoliating with nyakio Kenyan Coffee Body Scrub. This scrub blends naturally energizing and exfoliating Kenyan Coffee with sugar to remove dull skin while providing antioxidant benefits. With Mongongo Nut Oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Grape Seed Oil and Avocado Oil, this unique fusion leaves all skin moisturized, smooth and soft. ($55)

Problem: Too many late night summer soirees have left you feeling (and looking) exhausted

o   Solution: nyakio Kenyan Coffee Face Polish blends naturally energizing Kenyan Coffee with Jojoba to gently remove dull skin while providing antioxidant benefits. With Lemongrass and Neroli Oils, indigenous to Africa, this unique fusion leaves all skin toned, moisturized, soft and immediately radiant. nyakio Kenyan Coffee Face Polish wakes your skin up revealing fresh, more youthful-looking skin! ($34)

I had the opportunity to sample these products and love them! My favorite is the nyakio Kenyan Coffee Face Polish! It really made my skin look more radiant and refreshed.

Nyakio Kamoche Grieco, the brand’s founder and namesake, is an American beauty entrepreneur of Kenyan descent. She was inspired by her Kenyan family’s personal beauty secrets to create nyakio.  Just as Africa represents many cultures and ethnicities, nyakio products were formulated to benefit women of all ages, skin types and backgrounds.  All nyakio products are completely free of parabens and sulfates.

 

The products shown above are now available on HSN and HSN.com and are available on nyakio.com this month!

Self Disclosure: I received samples of the above products to review but any opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Beauty and Fashion, Beauty and Fashion Corner

Mike & Ike Strawberry Reunion Candy! Yum!

June 7, 2013 By 8 Comments

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Looks like Mike & Ike are back together again! Woohoo! And, to celebrate, there is the Mike & Ike Strawberry Reunion candy! We received some to try out and they are quite yummy! Flavors include: Strawberry, Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Strawberry Watermelon, Strawberry Tangerine and Strawberry Pineapple. Only available for a limited time so you don’t want to miss this one! Available in 5 oz. Theater Style Boxes and packed in a 12-count case at Peeps and Company.

We are having a giveaway! One winner will win 2 boxes to try for themselves! Just leave us a comment below! You must be a subscriber to enter! Deadline is June 15th, 2013. One winner will randomly be selected from all entries.

Self Disclosure: I received products to facilitate this review. Photo Credit: Mike & Ike.

 

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Queen Mary Presents All-American 4th of July Celebration

June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Active Duty Military Honored for Independence Day!

The Queen Mary will celebrate America with a unique take on the classic July 4th holiday by highlighting the best of traditional American entertainment decade by decade. Throughout the day, the air will fill with the sounds of Big Band, Swing, Pop and Rock while the decks become alive with vintage style entertainment, live performance acts and summer games.  In honor of Independence Day, uniformed Active Duty Military men and women will be admitted free of charge.

 “We’re transforming all decks of the ship in to a ‘time machine,’ with each new era marked by a change in music and programming,” said Steve Shelton, Queen Mary Director of Entertainment Events. “Guests will reminisce Independence Day in bygone eras while still being able to enjoy today’s popular music and entertainment. There’s something for the whole family.”

 Beginning at noon, the iconic Long Beach attraction will throwback to the last century with a take on The Golden Age, which coincides with the ‘hey-day of transatlantic travel’. This period is of special significance to The Queen Mary which embarked upon its Maiden Voyage during the 1930s. Amusement and entertainment will include a stilt-walking Uncle Sam, Bingo and golden era games and characters, the Lil’ Big Band, a barbershop quartet and will conclude with the not-to-be-missed California Foot Stompers.

The mid-century celebration kicks up its heels with vintage games and entertainment from the Andrew Sisters to the Pointer Sisters, concluding with a Beatles Tribute Band.

 Popular area DJs will spin Disco grooves and tail-shakers from the 70s, 80s and 90s, while date-appropriate games, amusements, libations and treats are served up. The session concludes with the Mike Vitale Band performing favorites of the period.

 The festive spirit of activities, touring, dining, shopping, and dancing will crescendo with one of the most highly touted 4th of July Firework displays in Southern California.  And bringing the Independence Day celebration to close, guests can exercise their freedom of choice to wind down with a patriotic movie under the stars on the open air Sports Deck or to rev up under the musical spell of local DJs.

 The All American 4th of July event time is 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm. For more information, tickets, VIP Packages, and special July 4th Overnight Stay visit http://www.queenmary.com/events/july-fourth.phpor call (877) 342-0738.

About the Queen Mary                   

Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. At the time of her maiden voyage in May of 1936, she was considered the grandest ocean liner ever built. The Queen Mary’s signature restaurants include the award-winning Sir Winston’s and Chelsea Chowder House & Bar as well as a weekly Champagne Sunday Brunch served in the ship’s Grand Salon. History buffs enjoy the ship’s museum and Behind the Scenes tour while guests of all ages love the Ghosts and Legends tour.  The Queen Mary boasts 314 staterooms spanning three decks including nine full suites which have hosted a variety of colorful characters from World War II leaders to British royalty and the stars of Hollywood’s golden era.  The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach, CA.

Photo Credit: Queen Mary

 

Filed Under: Archived Content

Water Beds: Sleeping in the Ocean by Gail Langer Karwoski

June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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A soothing bedtime story…

 Water beds: Sleeping in the Ocean answers the question of how marine mammals-animals that live in water but breathe air-manage to sleep in the ocean. Young readers meet ten marine mammals, including sea otters, bottlenose dolphins, manatees, and harbor seals and learn about their unique habits. Although the brief portraits are based on the up-to-date scientific research, author Gail Langer Karwoski weaves the facts into simple, poetic language, and Connie McLennan’s rich oil paintings capture the ocean’s habitats and its appealing creatures. This really is the perfect story-time book! My son and I received it and really enjoyed it! Water Beds invites children to drift into sleep on gentle waves of imagination. Water Beds has been vetted for scientific accuracy by Sea World. Children, parents and teachers will love the “For Creative Minds” educational section at the end of the book. It includes: Fun Facts about mammals, Teaching trivia about how marine mammals adapt to their habitat and a “Design-Your-Own-Marine Mammal” craft. Add this one to your summer reading list and find it at Sylvan Dell Publishing.

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Laura Mercier’s Summer collection

June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Love the Model’s Flawless Look?

Laura Mercier created the model’s flawless look using: Foundation Primer–Radiance, Secret Camouflage in SC-3, Secret Concealer #2, Crème Smooth Foundation in Warm Ivory, Loose Setting Powder in Translucent, Eye Canvas in EC-3, Baked Eye Colour in Ballet Pink, Faux Lash Mascara in Black, Lip Glacé in Bare Baby, and Nail Lacquer in Bare Rose.

In June, Laura Mercier introduces her exclusive Summer Nudes Collection, pairing chic neutral shades together for the lips and nails. The collection features a variety of nude Lip Glacés and Nail Lacquers on trend for the season, offering high-shine colour with a flawless finish.

I received one of the new Lip Glacés and love the shine and the fact that it protects my lips!

Product Key Attributes Shade Detail Price

NEW

LIMITED EDITON SHADES

Laura Mercier Nail Lacquer

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 Provides long-lasting and chip-resistant colour and shine. The ultra-smooth formula glides on evenly and is fast-drying. The easy-to-use 2-piece cap contains a special brush to allow for easy and precise application.

 

 Limited Edition:

  • ·         Bare Angel
  • ·         Bare Rose
  • ·         Bare Haze
  • ·         Bare Mocha
  • ·         Cocoa Suede
  • ·         Bare Espresso
 $18

 

NEW

LIMITED EDITON SHADES

Lip Glacé

 

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 The non-sticky formula provides long-lasting colour and brilliant shine. Applies evenly without feathering or bleeding while nourishing and protecting the lips. Limited Edition:

  • ·         Pout
  • ·         Pink Diamond
  • ·         Bare Baby

 

Permanent:

  • ·         Bare Blush
  • ·         Bare Beige
  • ·         Quartz

 

 $24

 

Self Disclosure: I received product(s) to facilitate this review.

Filed Under: Beauty and Fashion, Beauty and Fashion Corner

“Epic”

June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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From the animators at Blue Sky Studios comes a new animated feature film with a female protagonist, “Epic.” If you like fairy tales, then you will love this film. A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world — and ours. Rated PG, it’s the perfect film to share with your whole family.

13-year-old KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Brianna B says, “I absolutely love this film. It has a great plot, and some really great characters. I like how the visuals are outstanding, and flawless.” KIDS FIRST! Film Critics also discuss Epic on the KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions Radio Show.

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“SOFIA THE FIRST,” CABLE TV’S #1 SERIES AMONG KIDS 2-5,

June 3, 2013 By 7 Comments

“Sofia the First,” cable TV’s #1 series among Kids 2-5, will expand to a daily telecast and kick off Disney Junior’s multi-platform “Pirate and Princess Summer” programming event beginning MONDAY, JUNE 10. The series, starring Disney’s first little girl princess, will air weekdays at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT and weekends at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and weeknights at 7:00 p.m. and weekends 5:30 p.m. on Disney Junior.

 

All summer long, new episodes of “Sofia the First” and hit series “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” will alternate with Friday premieres FRIDAY, JUNE 14 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 on both Disney Channel (9:00 a.m. ET/PT) and Disney Junior (5:00 p.m. ET/PT). Authenticated pay TV subscribers can watch the shows a week in advance on WATCHDisneyJunior.com and via the WATCH Disney Junior apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. WATCH Disney Junior delivers a live feed of the network online and to mobile devices, as well as on demand episodes of popular shows. Currently, the service is available on Comcast, Cablevision, Cox Communications, Charter Communications, Midcontinent Communications and AT&T U-verse.

 

Notable guest stars include Academy Award nominee Viola Davis (“The Help”) and Megan Mullally (“Will & Grace”) on “Sofia the First,” and Jerry O’Connell (“Crossing Jordan”) on “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.” Classic Disney Princess Jasmine, voiced by Linda Larkin (“Aladdin”) and sung by Broadway legend Lea Salonga (“Miss Saigon”), makes her debut appearance on “Sofia the First.”

 

(Editors please note: Images and clips are available at www.disneyjuniormedianet.com. Registration required).

 

The “Pirate and Princess Summer” event takes place across all Disney Junior digital platforms including Disney Junior On Demand, WATCH Disney Junior and iTunes, as well as an immersive online super-site onDisneyJunior.com featuring new episode specific activities and games to “unlock” each week with a special token showcased during each episode premiere. Beginning Friday, June 14, parents and caregivers can log on to DisneyJunior.com/Summer and upload the photos of their child dressed as a pirate or princess for the chance to be featured as the “Pirate/Princess of the Day” on Disney Junior.

 

Among the premieres are an episode of “Sofia the First” featuring Princess Jasmine, Friday, June 14 (9:30 a.m. ET/PT); Jerry O’Connell guest starring as a pirate genie in search of a treasure wishing well on “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” Friday, June 14; Jane Kaczmarek and Teri Hatcher recur in the roles Red Jessica and Beatrice Le Beak, respectively on “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” Friday, June 21; Viola Davis guest starring as Sofia’s energetic Buttercup troop leader on “Sofia the First,” Friday, July 26; and Megan Mullally guest stars as Miss Nettle, a new fairy teacher who Sofia quickly learns is up to no good, on “Sofia the First,” Friday, August 23.  All airtimes are 9:00 a.m. ET/PT unless otherwise noted.

 

Also this summer, a full “Sofia the First” product line including apparel, home décor, toys and much more will launch at major retailers nationwide for the first time, along with an expanded product line for “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

 

2013 to date, Disney Junior on Disney Channel is pacing for another record year in Total Viewers (1.53 million), Kids 2-5, Girls 2-5 and Women 18-49. The programming block is home to 3 of the Top 4 cable TV series among preschoolers with “Sofia the First” (#1), “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” (#3) and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates (#4). The 24-hour Disney Junior Channel has been the #1 preschooler TV network each week since becoming publicly reported on April 1, 2013 in Total Viewers (357,000), Kids 2-5, Boys 2-5 and Women 18-49, topping Nick Jr. by double-digits (+12% to +36%) and Sprout by triple-digits (+116% to +158%) in key demos.

 

Disney Junior reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites mom and dad to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for kids age 2-7. Disney Junior’s series blend Disney’s unparalleled storytelling and characters kids love deeply with learning, including early math, language skills, healthy eating and lifestyles, and social skills. Disney Junior launched in February 2011 with a daily programming block on Disney Channel. In its first year, Disney Junior posted the network’s biggest yearly audience in the daypart in Total Viewers, Kids 2-5, Boys 2-5 and Women 18-49, increasing by double-digit margins among preschooler demographics over year-ago levels. On March 23, 2012 Disney Junior added a cable and satellite channel in the U.S.  Disney Junior channels in Japan, India and Disney Junior Portugal launched in fall 2012, bringing the total number of channels to 33 worldwide.

 

Disney Junior sponsored Feature.

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