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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents “Legends”

June 18, 2014 By 7 Comments

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Who wants to go to the Circus? We have teamed up with our friends at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey for a summer time giveaway! We have two weekday vouchers to give away to one winner! 

Iconic Ringling Bros. stars meet fabled mythological creatures at the place where legends live…The Greatest
Show on Earth®! Experience unimaginable family fun, as amazing circus athletes perform awe-inspiring
feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder in a celebration of the LEGENDS that have
captured imaginations for centuries. Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson guides Paulo the Legend Seeker on
his quest to discover real, living circus legends from around the world…along the way encountering the
fantastical Pegasus, a Unicorn and the remarkable Woolly the Mammoth!

See all the info in our Featured Events!

Leave a comment below telling us your favorite thing about the Circus! Deadline to enter is June 26, 2014 at noon! One winner will randomly be selected from all entries!

Self Disclosure: We received two weekday vouchers for free for this giveaway.

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Pure & Essential Dead Sea Mud Mask

June 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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I love how this mask gently exfoliates and leaves my skin feeling soft. It’s simple to use and washes off very easily, not like some other mud masks I have used in the past. I also like that it is not rough on my skin. I’ve used it for over a two week period and although I don’t notice major results, I do notice that my skin feels softer and less oily on my forehead and nose. It is great to see these results after two weeks. I also have sensitive skin so tha fact that this works great on my skin is a real plus. I do recommend this one and even my husband tried it and likes it. 

More info:

Details about the product provided by Pure & Essential Minerals.

  • DEAD SEA MUD HAS BEEN RENOWNED FOR CENTURIES AS A NATURAL BEAUTY REMEDY! – Dead Sea Mud contains more than 21 skin-reviving minerals including magnesium, calcium, sulfur, bromide, iodine, sodium, zinc and potassium. These essential minerals are present in our bodies, but are lost as we get older. These minerals are known to treat, detoxify, and cleanse our skin, to keep it looking young and refreshed

THE BENEFITS OF THIS MUD MASK ARE COUNTLESS! Anti-aging properties tighten pores promoting young, healthy natural skin. Rich Dead Sea minerals clean, heal, soften and revitalize your skin for an all-day glow. Organic essential oils moisturize and hydrate your skin, helping to reduce wrinkles

  • WE USE ONLY THE PUREST INGREDIENTS – Why compromise your health with products that contain chemicals? Our Dead Sea Mud Mask contains only 100% pure, natural and certified organic ingredients – free of sulfates, phosphates and parabens. cruelty free, vegan certified.

 

 
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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6 Year Old Ohio Girl Wins Lottie’s Superhero Costume Design Competition!

June 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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An innovative crowd-sourced design competition that asked kids aged 10 and under to create a superhero outfit for the Lottie™ doll has announced a winner.

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Lily, age 6, from Kirtland, Ohio, USA,  will see her Super Lottie design come to life, with the superhero outfit being manufactured and made commercially available in Autumn 2014. Lily will also see her original artwork design, name, age, city and country as well as description of superhero abilities on the back of the outfit packaging.

 

This is the first time that a crowd-sourced design by a child will go into commercial production.

 

The competition attracted a swathe of global entries from countries including the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Spain, and showcased a really fantastic range of designs, with lots of really quirky, imaginative superhero powers, and a broad range of colors that move beyond the pastiche bubblegum pink.

 

Arklu teamed up with US non-profit organization Brave Girls Alliance for the competition.

 

A wholesome antidote to other leading doll brands, Lottie™ has been purposefully designed under expert guidance to both look and dress as a regular child – a childlike body shape, no make-up, jewelry or high-heels. Lottie™ also has the ability to stand on her own two feet (always a useful life skill for all girls, big and small). Lottie does all the activities that real kids do.

 

Lucie Follett, Creative Director of Arklu, explains “It’s great to see how the Lottie™ message ‘Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You’ has been listened to and interpreted by kids all over the world. Girls WILL be superheroes in 2014!”

 

Melissa Wardy of Brave Girls Alliance says:

“The Brave Girls Alliance really enjoyed watching so many creative, artistic entries for the Superhero design contest come in and get featured by our friends at Lottie. It reinforced what we already know at BGA to be true of girls; they are their own best storytellers and content creators. All of the entries showed the strong voices and powerful ambitions girls have, and we are very excited to see the awesome winning outfit available for purchase this fall. It will be hard to wait until then but we know Lottie fans the world over will be filling their summer with plenty of adventures with their Lottie dolls while they count down the days with us. Congratulations to Lottie and your special winner, we cannot wait to see what you have in store for us!”

 

Lily’s mom Greta explains:

“It was so refreshing to find a cute doll that indeed represents the true essence of a little girl. Not at all like the over-glamorized or creepy dolls that are mass marketed to young girls today. Lily got a Lottie for her 6th birthday, along with a few outfits and she fell in love with her!! Lottie goes to school with her and gets to play at recess, takes baths with her, goes on adventures, and sleeps with her. She can’t wait to take her to the beach this summer!

 

Lily loves superheroes and art!! She likes to play superheroes at recess…usually with the boys because the other girls won’t play it! She often sleeps in her superhero costume too. She has always loved art, and it is her favorite class at school. She’s in Kindergarten, and loves reading, learning and recess!”

 

The competition has also received support from within the comic community.  Sue, who blogs about women in superhero comics at the incredibly popular DC Women Kicking Ass on Tumblr and also maintains Superheroes Are For Girls and This: Moments for Women, is a loud and never-tiring voice for feminism in the cape comics blogosphere, says:

 

“Superheroes are for girls, too. And now with the Lottie doll children can have a female superhero that has realistic body shape. What a wonderful toy.”

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About Arklu

Arklu is a young and innovative award-winning toy company with the dynamic team of Lucie Follett and Ian Harkin at the helm.

Since her launch in August 2012, Lottie dolls have become something of a global phenomenon securing the approval of industry experts (winning 19 awards in the US, UK and Canada including 5 prestigious Oppenheim Portfolio Platinum Awards), child development experts (encouragement quotes), international press coverage and most importantly, positive feedback from the parents and children who love Lottie.

Lottie now sells in 30 countries; the www.lottie.com website appears in 17 language versions, including Chinese, Russian and Japanese.

 

About the Brave Girls Alliance

The Brave Girls Alliance is a think tank of girl empowerment experts and allies. We are a global group of non-profit organizations, small businesses, professionals, parents, girls and other individuals who have come together to ask media content creators, large corporations, marketers and retailers to make a commitment to support girls’ empowerment.  We ask that girls have a voice in ending gender stereotypes and sexualization in the media and products created for them, and we support the parents, families and communities who join us in advocating for a healthier girlhood. www.bravegirlswant.com

Self Disclosure: SoCal City Kids did not receive any compensation to post. 

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Galvanized Souls & Colin

June 17, 2014 By 2 Comments

 

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Here are what people are saying about CARRY ON today…
This should anti-bullying video for the world.
-Sarah McDonald (Facebook Comment)
Great video with a strong message.
-Sheri Sterling (Facebook Comment)
Way to bring rock back.
– Steve Michalek (Youtube Comment)
The fact that Colin and his family showing the world first hand what thousands of kids go through everyday is amazing.
-Amy Saponare (Facebook Comment)
Read full article in USA TODAY here. 
Self Disclosure: SoCal City Kids did not receive any compensation to feature and promote this Video launch today. We strongly support Colin and stand behind anti-bullying. Thank you to the Galvanized Souls and Colin for sharing their video with our readers. We applaud all of you! 
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How To Train Your Dragon 2 – Visually Stunning Spectacle Sequel

June 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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This sequel to How to Train Your Dragon is part 2 of a trilogy based on the award-winning books by Cressida Cowell and takes you to the next level with visually stunning animation. Written and directed by Dean DeBlois, the story builds on the relationship between Hiccup and Toothless who have to work in unison to stand up for what they believe is right and protect the peace. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jeremy B., age 7 comments, “This is an awesome movie… I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars because it is suspenseful and funny.” Haley P, age 11 adds, “The movie How to Train Your Dragon 2 is absolutely spectacular and even more improved than the first one…(it) is definitely a mind blowing journey and I love it. See their full reviews below.

 

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Reviewed by Jeremy B., age 7, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

How to Train Your Dragon 2 is an awesome animation! It is adventurous, funny, and suspenseful. The producer (Bonnie Arnold) does a great job keeping everyone on the edge of their seats throughout the whole film.

 

How to Train Your Dragon 2 is an incredible sequel to the first movie.  It is a 3D animation about a boy named Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and his dragon, Toothless (Randy Thom), who are trying to stop a bad Viking named Drago (Djimon Hounsou) from capturing all the dragons and making an army out of them. Hiccup and his friends must work together in a battle to protect the peace.

 

This movie has you feeling many different emotions throughout the film.  It is suspenseful, funny and even a little bit sad.  The amount of thrilling scenes in this film is incredible.  I kept wondering if Hiccup and his friends were going to get caught when they went on all their adventures.  How to Train Your Dragon 2 is also very funny.  All the characters and the dragons have a good sense of humor.  The characters scripts are hilarious and the dragons have very comical body language.  The animation in this film is also amazing. The 3D animators do a great job with the special effects.  The dragons look like they are popping out right in front of you! My favorite part of the movie is when the two alpha dragons fight with each other.  I like it because the special effects make it look like it is happening right in front of me.  Like I could reach out and touch them!

 

How to Train Your Dragon 2 has a great message.  It shares with us that you have to believe in yourself if you want to accomplish big goals or dreams.  This message is used a couple times with a couple different characters throughout the film.

 

I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars because it is suspenseful and funny.  Kids and adults will love it, especially those who love fantasies with dragons and Vikings.  I recommend How to Train Your Dragon 2 for children ages 8 and up. This is a movie the whole family can enjoy.

 

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

Reviewed by Haley P., Age 11, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

The movie How to Train Your Dragon 2 is absolutely spectacular and even more improved than the first one.  It is a battle between peace and dragon domination or in today’s world, as I see it, the battle between good and evil.  This movie is definitely a mind blowing journey and I love it.

 

The plot begins when Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and Toothless (Randy Thom) go exploring.  They find an old city that looks like an ice explosion and run into unfriendly dragon trappers who try to attack them and steal Toothless.  They claim that a man named Drago Bludvist (Djimon Hounsou) is going to overcome all the dragons and achieve world domination.  Bludvist is a very evil man.  However, Hiccup has some peace making he wants to do with Drago instead.  The good in Hiccup makes him want to restore peace in the land.  Hiccup’s determination for peace costs him both happiness and disappointment. However, in the end Hiccup finds out what his true destiny is.

 

My favorite part is when Hiccup runs into his long lost mother, Valka (Cate Blanchett).  Everything immediately falls right into place.  It turns out that Hiccup receives his peace making personality and love for dragons from his mother. They have a lot of things in common with each other.

 

All the dragons, I mean characters do a fabulous job and play each part well.  My favorite human character is Hiccup because he is determined to make peace and show that dragons can be as loyal as humans. My favorite dragon character is Toothless. He proves his loyalty and stands up for Hiccup no matter what it may cost.  The moral of this story is not to judge someone negatively before you get to really know him.

 

This movie is a good fit for ages 8 through 18.  Both boys and girls will enjoy this action packed movie because it includes emotion as well as adventure with many unexpected turn of events. Therefore, I rate this movie a five out of five “dazzling” stars!  How to Train your Dragon 2 is playing in theaters now.

 

Credit: KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions

 

 

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Stillwell: A Haunting On Long Island One Year Anniversary Giveaway!!

June 16, 2014 By 1 Comment





“Paul Russo’s wife just died. While trying to get his family’s life back in order, Paul is being tormented by a demon who is holding his wife’s spirit hostage on the other side. His fate is intertwined with an old haunted mansion on the north shore of Long Island called Stillwell Manor. Paul must find clues dating back hundreds of years to set his wife’s soul free.”

This is a great book and I couldn’t put it down! Don’t miss this giveaway!


Author Michael Phillip Cash’s book Stillwell: A Haunting On Long Island still ranks among Amazon’s best seller list a year later after being published. 
The book has won the following awards:
             *ForeWord 2013 Finalist Book of the Year in horror category
             * Rebecca’s Reads Choice Awards honorable mention for fiction



To thank everyone for reading Stillwell, for the reviews, and for the support, Michael Phillip Cash is having an one year anniversary giveaway. He is giving aways a copy of his book along with a $200 Home Depot Card to one lucky reader.

Go by and tell him congratulations on one year and enter in the rafflecopter below for your chance to win.


Disclosure and Rules:
This giveaway is sponsored by Michael Phillip Cash and is arranged by Away We Go Media.
SoCal City Kids was asked to promote this giveaway and received no compensation in any form. Michael Phillip Cash is responsible for prize shipment.

NOTE: You MUST enter your address in the first entry in order to win but this sole entry does not constitute a win for you. If you do not enter your full address, you will be disqualified. This information will only be seen by Michael Phillip Cash and Away We Go Media. It will not be sold to any third party.
This giveaway begins on June 17th at 12AM MST and ends July 1st at 12 AM MST
This is open to U.S. residents only and will only be one winner.

This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social media outlet. This is not associated with Home Depot.

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Combat Forward Posture with a Massage and Dot.com Enhancement and Save 20% Exclusively at Burke Williams

June 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Burke Williams Day Spa invites guests to reverse the negative effects of forward posture by experiencing a Pure Relaxation massage with a Dot.com enhancement for 20% off the regular price through June 22. This revolutionary massage technique incorporates back bolstering, strategic pressure and therapeutic stretching into a relaxing full body massage for the optimum rejuvenation.

 

Dot.com addresses prevalent issues from the stress of everyday life including head and shoulder forward posture, thoracic outlet syndrome and carpel tunnel syndrome. The service incorporates a back bolstering technique to work the shoulder girdle area, use of a therapeutic ball for shoulder and arm work, and a therapeutic wand as a way to enhance the stretching techniques used to open up the pectoral muscles and extend the front of the chest. This powerful combination of techniques target tension in the neck, back and shoulders. Although the service is designed to be therapeutic, guests will still receive the benefits of rest and relaxation through clay heat packs that help calm and center the body during the enhancement session.

 

The Dot.com enhancement can be added on to a Pure Relaxation Massage or Deep Tissue Massage. The enhancement will last 20 minutes of the entire massage experience. The service will produce immediate results in posture. It is recommended that Dot.com be experienced regularly in order to produce the most effective and lasting results.

 

Visit a Burke Williams near you and venture beyond the spa with a signature treatment and Dot.com enhancement today.

 

Dot.com Enhancement Special Pricing Through June 22:

Southern California

20% off $130 for 50-minute or $180 for 80-minute Swedish

San Jose

20% off $139 for 50-minute or $189 for 80-minute Swedish

San Francisco

20% off $155 for 50-minute or $205 for 80-minute Swedish

Deep Tissue Upgrade

$20 for 50-minutes or $30 for 80-minutes. Deep Tissue upgrade cannot be discounted.

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post. Credit: Burke Williams Day Spa.

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New episodes of MARTHA SPEAKS to air this week!

June 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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 This week PBS KIDS and WGBH will be airing three all-new episodes of MARTHA SPEAKS during “Martha Speaketh Weeketh!”
 
During Martha Speaketh Weeketh, fans can watch their favorite canine linguist speaking in questions, in Polish, and even Elizabethan English. The fun continues online with the brand new game, Martha’s Steaks. Children learn vocabulary as they make Martha’s furry friends hurdle, dash, soar, and tumble to catch treats through Martha’s dream-landscape of steaks, bacon, and drumsticks!
 

 

MARTHA SPEAKETH WEEKETH EPISODE INFORMATION:
June 16th
Thou Callest Me a Dog
A dog speaking Shakespeare?  ‘Tis a consumation devoutly to be wished and achieved when Martha swallows Hamlet.  Never was a dog’s desire for meat so artfully expressed.Martha’s Paper Chase
It’s the Town Crier deadline and Carolina needs a headline.  Hot on the trail for a story, and a biscuit, Senior Canine Reporter Martha stumbles into a scoop that screams front page: the whereabouts of Big Minnie.  But is exposing Minnie’s privacy worth the story?

June 17th
Alice Tells a Story
When Alice tells the story of how she got Nelson, her class is confused.  She ate pizza while playing hockey in an animal shelter?  With a little help from Helen and T.D., she might be able to tell it correctly, even if it is about cats…

Pirates and Princesses
Princesses Carolina, Alice and Helen needeth a castle.  Skipper Truman and First Mate T.D. are scouring the land for a ship.  The problem: Helen only has one tree house.  Who will prevail in the clash between bucanneers and royalty?

June 18th
Tomato, You Say
Why is there a tomato on T.D.’s shirt?  Helen’s eager to know.  Unfortunately, she’d have an easier time getting Martha to skip breakfast than getting a straight answer from T.D.  Will she ever find out?

Martha Questions
Is Martha only speaking in questions?  Why would that be?  Can Skits help her figure it out?  Did somebody put something funny in her soup?  Will the questions ever stop???

June 19th
Oh, Noooo!
Granny Flo’s Alphabet Soup is taking a licking from the competition, Oodles of Os. If Granny Flo goes out of business, how will Martha communicate? To increase sales, Helen, Martha, and T.D. set out to convince Granny Flo to advertise on the popular TV show, International Icon. Who will Granny Flo choose as a spokesperson?

Bye, Martha
Nefarious con artist Weaselgraft hatches a scheme to kidnap Martha by pretending to be Martha’s long-lost owner . . . from Poland. The family sniffs something suspicious, but why has Martha suddenly begun speaking Polish? Will they really have to say pozegnalny to Martha?

June 20th
Martha Sings
Martha wakes up singing and not just because she’s happy. She can’t stop! Helen and Martha visit the vet, some musicians, and an opera singer, trying to discover the source of her musical malady to no avail. Will Martha ever be able to talk without a tempo again?

TD Makes the Band
Everybody’s singing about Shecky the Sea Lion and it’s driving TD nuts! He could write a better song than that, and that’s just what he’s going to do! He recruits the gang to join his band and then sets out to write a hit song. . . . about Belgium? Inspiration strikes, but what will they do for an encore?

 

Self Disclosure: No compensation received. Credit: PBS Kids.

 

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