Archives for 2013

Looking for a way to make Fitness more fun? Want to get the kids off the couch and off their devices? The latter one would have me thinking, raising my hand and yelling “Me!” Have you heard of iBitz? A couple of weeks ago, I discovered iBitz on the internet and was excited to have the opportunity to receive not only an adult one but also a child one to review! iBitz is a new generation of wireless, wearable technology that motivates children and families with rewards for real-life physical activity. Sounds great, right? This new gaming peripheral captures real life physical activity and converts it into digital coins, game tokens, and rewards that can be used to unlock content and access levels inside games.  Here is some more info: It is the ONLY fitness tracker on the market made just for kids! It motivates kids to be active everyday! Two iBitz devices are available: iBitz PowerKey for children and iBitz Unity for adults, which can be worn on the hip or shoe. Both are colorful, lightweight devices that employ advanced accelerometer technology to monitor family physical activity. Tracks minute-by-minute data including (MVPA) which is Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity, so parents can tell if kids are getting their recommended number of 60 minutes of vigorous play per day. iBitz Powerkey and Unity each have their own corresponding free app available for download in the Apple App Store. iBitz devices wirelessly transmit details of the user’s physical activity to the apps on the iOS devices via Bluetooth 4.0.

My son and I really liked the iBitz Powerkey for children! The Free iOS PowerKey app is available for download at the App Store that walks you through the complete device registration process. This was super easy! What my son liked was that the app for iBitz PowerKey includes an interactive game that features virtual pet characters called GeoBotz. Walking, running and playing while wearing iBitz PowerKey keeps the GeoBotz character alive. As the child becomes more active, the app-based character gains power.  “This is really cool!”, said my son. There is also a GeoPalz compatible website where parents can motivate children to be more physically active by rewarding them with prizes for reaching activity-oriented goals. The website features custom “GeoPalz Prize Wall” that is integrated with Amazon.com. This is really cool and a real motivator for kids. The company has also recently announced their partnership with Disney’s Club Penguin and with the purchase of the PowerKey, you also receive a free 14-day trial membership to Club Penguin.

The iBitz Unity for adults is also pretty cool! It can track steps, distance, weight, height, overall physical activity and even BMI. I love that the unit syncs wirelessly with the Unity on my iphone. Devices sync with: iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad Mini, iPad 4, iPod Touch (5th Gen) and Syncs using iOS 6.1. or greater. The iBitz PowerKey for children retails for $34.99 and the iBitz Unity for adults retails for $49.00. To purchase an iBitz by GeoPalz device or to view the full retailers list, visit http://geopalz.com/store/view-all-ibitz.php.  These really are a must-have for children and adults! They would also make a great holiday gift!

Self Disclosure: I received products for free to facilitate this feature but any opinions are my own.

Schools everywhere will have yet another reason to celebrate this school year. On July 24, 2013, pediped® launched ‘pediped ♥ ‘s Schools’, a new, one-of-a-kind, giving campaign where participating schools will receive a check for 10% back on their total attributed purchases of pediped® Footwear. Each school can earn up to $10,000 per year.

School officials and leaders of the PTO or PTA are encouraged to enroll their school to best spread the word. Parents and teachers may also enroll their school into the program.  Each school will receive a unique code upon enrollment. Members of the school and community should use this code at checkout when making a purchase on pediped.com or in any pediped® owned boutique (located in Las Vegas). pediped® will compile and track the purchases attributed to each school’s code and each school will receive 10% back on their total combined purchases. Purchases will be tracked now until May 15, 2014 and schools will receive their checks in June 2014. Any purchases made after May 15 will roll over to the next school year. Schools will be able to track their earnings on pediped.com.

“I’m excited to celebrate the start of a new school year with kids everywhere, said Angela Edgeworth, founder of pediped® Footwear. “Schools need our help now more than ever and it’s essential for them to have the things they need. We are receiving heavy support from parents and teachers alike who see the value in creating awareness on the importance of providing schools with adequate resources. Giving back always has and will continue to be a core value of pediped®.”

Since its founding in 2005, pediped® has been dedicated to enriching the lives of children. pediped® established the pediped® Foundation in 2010 to work directly with charities that are devoted to the health, education and basic needs of children around the world. Since its inception, the pediped® Foundation has donated nearly two million dollars in product and monetary support. pediped® ♥‘s Schools is yet another commitment to the continuing philanthropic efforts of pediped® Footwear.

Please visit pediped.com/pedipedschools to enroll your school today.

We love pediped and have featured them before! My son was happy to receive some new shoes from pediped for the Fall season and upcoming Winter!  He received the Flex Charleston-Navy and loves how comfortable they are! I love that they are sturdy and fit true to size.  They also feature the Flex Fit System, which allows children to adjust their shoes and prolong the length of wear and are approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association for promoting healthy foot development. These are a must have for this Fall and upcoming Winter!

About pediped®

Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award-winning company the fastest growing children’s footwear brand in the United States. pediped® footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and preeminent orthopedic medical professionals, Dr. Mininder S. Kocher and Dr. Thomas W. Vorderer, deem pediped® shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. In 2011 Earnshaw’s, the premier media resource serving the children’s market recognized pediped® with Earnshaw’s Earnie Award for Company of the Year and Best Footwear. In 2012, Earnshaw’s recognized pediped® for their philanthropy efforts of nearly $2 million, and pediped® was awarded the Earnie Award for Company for Good.

pediped® footwear is sold in over 2,500 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 140 designs for boys and girls between their three lines, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex® are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 33. For more information, visit www.pediped.com or call 1-702-567-0311.

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Self Disclosure: I received shoes for free to facilitate this Feature but any opinions expressed are my own. Photo Credit: pediped.