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300+ families contributing 40,000 items to the LA Kids Consignment Torrance sale

November 7, 2013 By 1 Comment

300+ families are contributing over 40,000 amazing new and gently-used items to this week’s LA Kids Consignment sale in Torrance.  At the final LA Kids Consignment sale of the year you’ll find everything you need for your kids (newborn through pre-teen!):  clothes, toys, shoes, strollers, games, puzzles, DVDs, bikes, outdoor play equipment, maternity, furniture, Halloween costumes, women’s purses and so much more!!!  Prices are amazing – up to 75% off retail prices.  All items have been inspected so you’ll find good, high quality items.  And it’s easy to shop – all clothing is hung by size and gender and all toys and equipment are grouped by category.  Shop here once and you’ll never pay full retail again!

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November 13th:  Pre-sale for consignors, volunteers & VIP pass holders. I attended the Pre-Sale this morning and was quite impressed with all the deals!! Don’t miss this event!

Public sale:

Thursday, November 14th, 9am-5pm

Friday, November 15th, 9am-5pm

Saturday, November 16th, 9am-5pm

Sunday, November 17th, 9am-5pm 50% off most items

Location:

23661 Telo Ave

Torrance, CA 90505

For pictures, directions and more information check out the website:  www.lakidsconsignment.com

Get added to the email list to find out all about all our other locations:  Valencia, Pasadena, Burbank.

Do you have items you want to sell?  You probably have $500 sitting in your closet!  You can participate in upcoming sales.  Read about what you can consign and how it works – you prepare it, drop it off to us and we do all the work!

Even if you’re not consigning you can still volunteer to help out!  Have fun with other mommies, check out the merchandise and get into the private pre-sale!

Started 9 years ago as a tiny sale in Kristin Nelson’s driveway, this sale has now grown to 4 location and helps over 5000 families save 800,000 items each year from landfills, earn money on high quality items that get used for such a short amount of time, and made children’s items affordable for thousands of Los Angeles families!

Contact and Article/Photo Credit: Kristin Nelson

www.lakidsconsignment.com

www.scvkidsconsignment.com

www.facebook.com/lakidsconsignment

 

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Florsheim Kids-Appaman

November 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Did Someone Just Say Snow Day Sweepstakes? Florsheim Kids and Appaman have teamed up to give away amazing winter prizes! Choose your favorite snow day outfit comprised of Florsheim Kids shoes and Appaman clothing then enter for your chance to win. – Click here to enter!

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A Drawing Program That’s Different -Perfect for Young Budding Artists with a Curiosity

November 6, 2013 By 8 Comments

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Every once in a while a “how-to” DVD comes along that stands out among the others.  This show, Drawing with Mark, is hosted by former Disney illustrator, Mark Marderosian. What’s different is that the host takes you on a field trip first – to the science, for example to observe first-hand prehistoric animals and visit with the museum’s expert who teaches us about life in the time of dinosaurs. There are two DVDs in the series and each one contains two separate episodes.

Here’s a link to a video review by Cheyenne N.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSvtGZ6aHlU

 

Below are written reviews by Stacy and Valdi Belizaire, two sisters, both KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, ages 10 and 11.

“Drawing with Mark: A Day With The Dinosaurs and Reach For The Stars”

Reviewed by Stacy-Love Belizaire

“Drawing with Mark” is a great show to learn tips about how to draw and/or improve your drawing. Mark is really helpful and easy to understand. In “A Day with the Dinosaurs” I learned how to draw a pterodactyl and a T-rex. Mark visits the Museum of Boston and speaks with an expert to learn more about them and to get an idea of how the dinosaurs lived, what they ate and how long they lived. I learned that sometimes they call dinosaurs very large lizards.

 In the other episode, “Reach for the Stars,” I learned how to draw an astronaut and the planet Saturn, the planet with the rings around it. At the Museum of Boston, he speaks with another expert about the stars, the galaxy, the astronauts and of course, Saturn. I also learned how far we are from the stars. I thought that the stars were probably about 270 miles from us, but they are actually millions of miles from us. That’s really far! You can see the stars look kind of close, but they are so far away!!

 Mark taught me that a drawing takes time and you don’t need to rush. Always draw the stick figure, the foundation, before you start adding details and other special little things. You need to draw the outline and just sketch it, don’t hold your pencil too hard; sketch lightly and softly.

I recommend this show to anyone who loves to draw and wants to improve their drawing. You can have fun with the tips he gives you which may lead you to become and artist or to illustrate books. I give the show 5 stars out of 5 and recommend it to all ages because, it’s never too late to learn to draw. “Drawing with Mark” is a really fun, artistic and colorful program that will be open a new world to future artists around the world.

“Drawing With Mark: Happy Tails and Ice Cream”

Reviewed by Valdi Belizaire

    If you love drawing like me, then you’ll love “Drawing with Mark.” This show teaches kids how to draw while also teaching them their shapes and some history about the things they draw.  Kids also learn three or four fun facts about what they are drawing.

  The “Happy Tails” part of this show is about cats and dogs and how to draw them.  He also talks about how much responsibility it is to have a dog. You have to groom it, take care of it, bring it to the vet and feed it. In the “Ice Cream” episode, Mark goes to the ice cream shop and learns about children’s favorite ice cream flavors and you’ll never guess – it’s cake batter flavor! When I heard this I thought that it was funny because I would never think that they would make a cake batter flavored ice cream.

     I like that this show helped me be a better artist and I learned how to draw a dog and a cat better than I already did. I also learned how to draw an ice cream truck and a man holding an ice cream cone. I love watching this because I learned a lot and it made me understand the fundamentals of drawing. I also like that they included a live-action human with animated characters. I also like it when they went into the ice cream shop and saw Crystal Cat in the toppings section. It was funny because they were talking about all of the toppings that the kids pick every time they come in and Crystal Cat was right there so they started laughing. There is no underlying message in this story, because it’s about drawing except maybe that no matter how old you are, you can draw big things.

 I recommend this show to anyone that loves to draw to express their feelings, or to just have fun. I recommend this for people ages six and older because anyone can draw if they want to. I would give this DVD four out of five because overall I liked it but I wish that it had more music.

Update: Giveaway has been added!! Two winners will win their own Drawing With Mark DVD! Leave a comment below telling us why you would like to win! Deadline to enter in November 14th, 2013 at midnight. Two winners will randomly be selected from all entries!

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Flipp

November 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Wishabi, a leading tech company that works with major retailers across the U.S. and Canada, is helping to make the shopping experience simpler – and a lot more fun – with the launch of Flipp.  An innovative and FREE mobile app, Flipp will bring the circular experience to the digital age and forever change the way consumers shop and search for savings!  I actually downloaded this app today and can see how handy it will be this holiday season! I love that you can quickly flip through circulars and search so easily!

Among the new Flipp app’s ultra-handy features and functions are:

  •        Flip – Quickly flip through favorite circulars to find items to purchase
  •          Search – Easily find products or stores to quickly create a shopping list
  •        Clip – Clip items straight to your shopping list
  •          Shopping List – Pinterest-type shopping list that allows for efficient in-store shopping
  •        Discount Finder – Instantly highlight discounts to find best deals
  •         Favorites – Save circulars from your favorite stores for easy reference every week

 

You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter!

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Self Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation to facilitate this feature/review.

 

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easy canvas prints

November 5, 2013 By 1 Comment

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The holidays are quickly approaching and it really is time to start thinking about holiday gifts! I have always loved photo gifts because they seem so personalized and thoughtful. I had the opportunity to turn one of my photos into canvas by easy canvas prints and am quite impressed with the experience and the product. First of all, the website is absolutely user-friendly. The most difficult part was just selecting the photo I wanted to use. Next, I received my canvas print quickly. This is important around the holidays especially when thinking about ordering online. But, the best thing of all was when I received my canvas. It looks amazing and I love the quality! It actually makes my photo look like a professional print! So, if you are looking for the perfect gift this holiday season, I really do recommend checking out www.easycanvasprints.com. They also have great deals going on such as 25% of all canvas & free standard shipping.

Looking for other recommended sites for more custom print options or ideas? You can also check out these websites:  www.buildasign.com and www.alliedshirts.com. I have not had the opportunity to check them out but they are affiliated with easy canvas prints. I definitely put easy canvas prints at the top of my list!

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Self Disclosure: I had the opportunity to receive a free product to facilitate this review but any opinions expressed are my own.

 

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THE DIRTY SOCK FUNTIME BAND IS BACK!

November 4, 2013 By 1 Comment

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“The Dirty Sock Funtime Band:  This band may have the perfect name for dancing feet.  The group’s music is a signature mix of rock, funk, hip-hop and country.”  — The New York Times

“Don’t let the wigs and bright clothes fool you:  The Dirty Sock Funtime Band is the closest thing to arena rock that the New York kids’ music scene has got.”  — Time Out New York Kids
NEW YORK — They’re back!  That wild Technicolor musical adventure known as The Dirty Sock Funtime Band is poised to hit the ground running with the October release of their all-new CD, The Dirty Socks Come Clean, featuring kids’ music luminary Laurie Berkner as special guest.

The Dirty Sock Funtime Band burst onto the national scene when hits “Dino-Soaring,” “Music Everywhere,” and “No Good Reason Party” aired as music videos on Nick Jr.’s Jack’s Big Music Show, demonstrating a fun, musically intelligent, and rocking side of the kids’ music scene that few had experienced before.  The band’s high energy, thoroughly irresistible music has literally circled the globe through live performances at U.S. Navy bases in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, along with wildly acclaimed outings from coast to coast in the U.S.

The Dirty Socks Come Clean gives kids the grooves to get them dancing, the stories to keep them listening, and a host of outrageous characters, with humor that’s wild and crazy but never cloying.  The stunning impact of the band’s energy is balanced by the cleverness of its compositions and the smartness of lyrics that offer large words and large ideas.  For parents, the songs are just plain good rock music, filled with hip, witty references and absolutely superb musicality.

Inhabiting a world where anything can happen, The Dirty Socks Come Clean runs an extraordinary gamut of musical styles, from “We’re in Love,” a bit of laid-back 1930s swing where kids’ music superstar Laurie Berkner fronts the band with a “pitch perfect” girl singer lead, to the steel pan-drenched Caribbean calypso rhythms of Soca in the humorous “Garbage Bugs,” to “I’m Hungry,” where Eastern European flavors of gypsy and klezmer blend in a tantalizing dish of zany wordplay.  “Hold of the Sun” offers driving vocals (with a tip of the hat to The Beatles) and a hot Stratocaster-type guitar solo, while the African-flavored “Danceology” offers an even hotter horn line that sizzles with pure dance music fever. The Dirty Socks Come Clean balances these energy blasts with several tender and heartfelt ballads like “Mama’s Song,” co-written by Chris Barron of Spin Doctors.

Known as the highest energy kids’ rock band ever to break out of NYC,The Dirty Sock Funtime Band is an outgrowth of Kids Creative, a tremendously successful, non-profit rock ‘n’ roll peace education program for NYC kids in which, among other activities, schoolchildren write and perform original rock ‘n’ roll musicals.  Since the establishment of Kids Creative in 2000, enthusiastic parents had been urging co-founders, brothers Stephen and Adam Jacobs, to make available to the general public the music they’d been writing for and with the kids.  Notes Adam Jacobs, “We were writing music for our Kids Creative classes and distributing as many as six albums to families every year.  We needed a name for the band in order to release our first album, The Search and Rescue of Genius Backpack, and Stephen came up with ‘The Dirty Sock Funtime Band.’  We played our first live show in March 2004, and the rest is history.”

My son and I received this CD to review and it is high energy and packed with fun songs! We give it a thumbs up! It has songs that kids will love!

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Check out The Dirty Sock Funtime Band’s website!

Self Disclosure: We received a CD to facilitate this feature. Images Credit: The Dirty Socks Funtime Band.

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With Chanukah Coming So Early This year, We’ve Found the Perfect DVD to Help You Prepare

November 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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This debut DVD from beloved vocalist Mama Doni offers a range of music styles all celebrating the Jewish holidays of Chanukah, Passover and Shabbat. Doni sings and dances and cooks as she shares stories about the history of these holidays and how to celebrate them. Eric Lindberg, her talented musician accompanies her on the guitar, dobro, ganjo, mandolin and ukele. As 11-year-old KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Canela R says, “I think what this film teaches families is that celebrating holidays is fun even if it is not your practiced religion.” See her full review below.

 

Mama Doni’s Jewish Holiday Party

By KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Canela R

Full video review available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lDxgUOkU-s

Do you know what Chanukah, Passover and Shabbat are?  Whether or not you do, you’ll have a blast watching Mama Doni in this very fun three-episode Holiday Party DVD.

 This DVD is great for when you want to celebrate a Jewish holiday but you don’t know how. Doni tells you everything you need to know about getting into the holiday spirit – the Jewish Holiday Spirit, as she takes you through the Winter Holiday of Chanukah, the spring holiday of Passover and the weekly holiday of Shabbat.

The main character, of course, is Mama Doni. She has many friends, young and old, that pop in throughout the show.  But she is the star!  We learn about all three holidays thru some new takes on old Jewish songs as well as some new songs.  They are all upbeat and fun to listen to.  She also tells many great stories as she guides us through her kitchen and shares some wonderful recipes on classic dishes like latkes, challah bread and a new one I wouldn’t call an old classic but something that I sure want to try – matzo pizza!

My 8-year-old sister and I were so inspired that we made the Challah Bread and the Latkes right away.  They were both very delicious!

I like the lighting and how it compliments Mama Doni’s face.  She is such an energetic and appealing host. With all the movement going on, the camera man does a great job by giving us clear and steady shots. I also enjoyed the editing because it isn’t too fast or too slow and I like seeing Mama Doni in different settings and outfits.

I think what this film teaches families is that celebrating holidays is fun even if it is not your practiced religion.  I’d even say these three episodes have nothing to do with religion at all as it celebrates the Jewish Culture and not whose God you believe in.

I give this show 5 out of 5 stars because it is lively and there is never a dull moment.

I think this film is appropriate for all ages because you can watch these three episodes and learn new interesting stuff with your family that you have never experienced before.

Mama Doni’s Jewish Holiday Party is available on DVD.

 

Credit: KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions

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DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS ROCKIN ’EVER AFTER

November 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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**Featuring the Ice Skating Debut of Merida from Disney•Pixar’s BRAVE**

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Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols of all in Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-new live production coming to the Southland!  A cast of world-class skaters brings your favorite moments from Disney•Pixar’s BRAVE, Tangled, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast to life in a musical showcase that features the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom.

Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the Academy Award-winning Disney•Pixar film, BRAVE, competes to win the heart of adventurous, sharp-shooting Merida, making her on-ice debut!  Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian breaks out of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel.  A chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled unleashes musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn. And, get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle.  It will be a rockin’ remix of royalty when Disney On Ice brings this superstar line-up to Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and Long Beach!

L O S  A N G E L E S

WHEN: Wednesday, December 11 – Sunday, December 15

  • Wednesday, December 11 – 7:30PM

  • Thursday, December 12  – 7:30PM

  • Friday, December 13 – 11:30AM & 7:30PM

  • Saturday, December 14 – 11:00AM, 3:00PM & 7:00PM

  • Sunday, December 15 – 11:00AM, 3:00PM & 7:00PM

WHERE: STAPLES Center – 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $22-$30; $50-$55 (VIP) and $75-$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*
Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.      *tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

A N A H E I M

WHEN: Tuesday, December 17 – Sunday, December 22

  • Tuesday, December 17 – 7:30PM

  • Wednesday, December 18 – 7:30PM

  • Thursday, December 19  –  10:30AM & 7:30PM

  • Friday, December 20 – 1:30PM & 7:30PM

  • Saturday, December 21 – 11:00AM, 3:00PM & 7:00PM

  • Sunday, December 22 – 11:00AM, 3:00PM & 7:00PM

DISNEY ON ICE presents ROCKIN’ EVER AFTER / December 11, 2013 – January 5, 2014

WHERE: Honda Center – 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $22–$30; $50-$55 (VIP) and $75-$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or HondaCenter.com, charge by phone at

800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.
*tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

O N T A R I O

WHEN: Wednesday, December 25 – Sunday, December 29

  • Wednesday, December 25 – 6:00PM

  • Thursday, December 26 – 7:00PM

  • Friday, December 27 – 12:00PM & 7:00PM

  • Saturday, December 28 – 11:00AM, 3:00PM & 7:00PM

  • Sunday, December 29 – 1:00PM & 5:00PM

WHERE: Citizens Business Bank Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $22-$30; $50-$55 (VIP) and $75-$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*
Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.      *tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

L O N G  B E A C H

WHEN: Wednesday, January 1  – Sunday, January 5

  • Wednesday, January 1 – 6:00PM

  • Thursday, January 2 –  7:30PM

  • Friday, January 3 – 11:30am & 7:30PM

  • Saturday, January 4 – 11:00AM, 3:00PM & 7:00PM

  • Sunday, January 5 – 11:00AM, 3:00PM & 7:00PM

WHERE: Long Beach Arena – 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802-4825

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $22-$30; $50-$55 (VIP) and $75-$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at

800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.
*tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

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To discover more about Disney On Ice, go to www.DisneyOnIce.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year.  Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

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