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Celebrate Summer Birthdays with Birthdayexpress.com

July 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Does your birthday fall in the Summer? Looking for fun birthday beach themes? Birthdayexpress.com has you covered! My birthday was this past Monday and since the beach is one of my all time favorite places, I thought I would have a family beachy theme birthday! I received some really great products from our friends at Birthdayexpress.com and these are some of my favorites! They have really cute Beach Cake toppers such as the Beach Chair & Umbrella Cake Decorations and Luau Sea Shell Cake Rings.

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And, a Dolphin Pinata really makes for a lot of fun! My son loved this one the best! Birthdayexpress.com has so many great birthday products from tablecloths to Flip Flop Hanging String Decorations! This really was a birthday to remember!

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Find these products and many more at Birthdayexpress.com.

(Hawaiian Shirt plates shown above currently out of stock and are not available).

Self Disclosure: I received free products to facilitate this feature. Photo Credit: Birthdayexpress.com and also SoCal City Kids.

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

Disney Publishing Invites Readers to Squish and Sculpt with New “Squish: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” app

July 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Looking for some summer fun that pushes the limits of your child’s creativity and imagination?  Disney Publishing recently unveiled “Squish: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” the next app in its growing collection of creativity-based apps where children and families can sculpt and squish anything your imagination can dream up!

 

“Squish: Mickey Mouse Clayhouse” invites kids to stretch, push, and pull clay to make Mickey or Minnie, or start from scratch with dozens of fun clay shapes from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse universe. Once finished, you can twist, inflate, and melt your creation using fun and unique Squishers.

We had the opportunity to check this app out and found it to be fun! Young Mickey Mouse (and Minnie Mouse) fans will love it! Fun and creative!

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Additional features include:

• 3D clay molds of Mickey and Minnie with easy-to-use sculpting tools
• Character molds and shapes that help little ones make their favorite characters from the show
• Unique Squishers: the “Twisterator,” the “Melter,” and the “Inflaterator”
• Kids can save their clay creations to the Gallery to show-off to their family and friends

The app is available now for iOS devices on Apple’s App Store.

Self Disclosure: I received a free code to feature this app. No other compensation was received.

Filed Under: Media Reviews

GemKids

July 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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GemKids, GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) new interactive gemology and geology education website geared toward students ages 9-12. The site allows children to learn about gems and minerals directly on their computers and tablets, and is a great opportunity for parents and teachers to create learning experiences in everyday life.

 

The site’s easy-to-navigate content, which is adapted from GIA’s Junior Gemologist Program™, means that children and adults can explore the world of gems in a fun, engaging way.

We checked out this website and it’s fun, educational and free! My son and I give it a thumbs up and I highly recommend it for children ages 9-12.

Here is more information:

  • The “Gem Explorer” highlights 24 popular gems – such as diamond, ruby and pearl – with information about each, including fun facts about color, history and lore; name origin; image galleries and micrographs of the gem under different microscope magnification levels; and a localities map. The “Find My Gem” feature lets students explore different gems based on their birthday, favorite color or by country of origin.

 

  • “Story of a Gem” describes the world of gems from mineralogy, mining, cutting, phenomena, gem art and more.

 

  • “Jewelry Explorer” describes seven categories of jewelry including bracelets, necklaces, crown jewels, memorial jewelry and timepieces, while the “Jewelry Time Machine” traces the evolution of jewelry from prehistory to the modern era.

 

  • Parents and educators can use the “Classroom Guides” to prepare interactive programs on gemology, geology and birthstones, or to prepare Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for earning a merit badge.

 

  • More than 160 gem and jewelry terms are defined in the “Gem Glossary,” which also offers an audio pronunciation and descriptive image for each entry. A Careers section describes 16 jobs in the gem and jewelry field.

 

Taught by expert gemologists and regularly offered at the Institute’s Carlsbad, Calif. campus and in other global locations, GIA’s Junior Gemologist Program makes the complexities of gemology easily understood by all. It also meets federal curriculum guidelines, and enriches school district and youth science programs. GIA has partnered with Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America to create a specialized Jr. Gemologist Program where scouts can earn geology and jewelry merit badges, belt loops and pins.

Self Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation to post.

 

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Surf Rodeo

July 1, 2014 By 4 Comments

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Surf Rodeo takes place July 12th (7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) and 13th (7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) at the Ventura Pierpont Beach.  Visit www.facebook.com/SurfRodeo for up-to-date event information and specials.  Tickets are available now online at http://surfrodeo.festivalsetup.com.  For more information, please visit www.surfrodeo.org or call (805) 628-9083.   

We have teamed up for a giveaway! One winner will win two day passes! To enter , leave a comment below! Next, like the Surf Rodeo Facebook Page! Deadline to enter is July 8th, 2014 at noon. One winner will randomly be selected from all entries!

Self Disclosure: No compensation has been received to post except for the two day passes for the winner. Photo Credit: Surf Rodeo.

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Introducing The Rio Collection

July 1, 2014 By 5 Comments

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Multi-colored matte glitter polishes to give you a passport to party!

New celebratory, glittering, confetti colors joining Sally Hansen’s beloved long-wear, high-shine nail polish collection. With Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Extreme Wear Nail Color, you always get outrageous shine plus the most of-the-moment colors. Now, with the new Rio collection, head to Brazil’s premier party destination anytime with eight color burst sensations. Channeling the bright colors and dazzling sequins of Carnival, throw your own personal masquerade ball with this must-have collection of multi-toned blue, green, and purple glitter palettes. Each modern, maximum shine polish look lasts up to a full week.

For an exotic color getaway, try these new shades alone, layered together, or worn with your favorite solid Sally Hansen polish for a unique, tone-on-tone glitter effect. Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color features Sally Hansen’s exclusive Micro-Shine Complex, an advanced formula that bonds shine polymers and Bioactive Glass directly to nails for extreme strength, lustrous color, and brilliant shine. The specially designed Perfect Glide Brush deposits flawlessly smooth, even color with every stroke for a perfectly bulletproof look, guaranteed.

I received samples and I love the fun shades and the glitter effect! My favorite is Beach Ball! These are a beauty Must-Have this Summer! Don’t miss these fun, bright and sparkly shades!

THE SHADES: Splash, Beach Ball, Samba, Carnival, Fruit-ta-ta, Tidal Rave, Copa-Banana, Fiesta

WHAT THEY COST: $2.99 each

WHERE TO FIND THEM: The Sally Hansen Salon Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Rio shade extensions is available beginning May 2014 at chain drug stores, food stores and mass retailers nationwide.

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Self Disclosure: I received samples to feature this new Sally Hansen collection and any opinions expressed are hones and truthful and may differ from yours.

 

 

Filed Under: Beauty and Fashion, Beauty and Fashion Corner

PREMIUM (2 Pack) 6 Foot Extension Cables by Solid Cordz

July 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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I really like how durable these 6 foot Extension Cables are and they are really the highest of quality! Everyone can use extension cords and these really are the best that I have ever used.I like the color and how well they blend in and look nice in a room. They are heavy duty and I really think that they will last me a lifetime. I also like that there is a lifetime guarantee. So, if you are looking for extension cords, I highly recommend.

More information:

PREMIUM 6 Foot Extension Cords by Solid Cordz®
Solid Cordz® 6 foot extension cable is the solution to your electronics and power equipment reaching problems. This sturdy and long-lasting 72-inch length extension wire can give your room a clean and organized look. The cable is thicker than the usual which houses a 16 AWG wire. The cables are fully rated for 125 volt/13 Amp applications.

How does PREMIUM 6 Foot Extension Cord work?
The purpose of the Premium 6 Foot Extension Cord is to make unreachable outlets accessible and at range at all times. With its bendable property, reaching power strips and outlets are easily made possible. Our product has easy grip ends which ensures no grounding problems and proven safe.

Our products are proven and tested for its top-quality: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed & CSA approved.

Enjoy a “No questions asked Lifetime 100% money back guarantee” that we offer.

Experience the benefits that the Premium 6 Foot Extension Cord can offer.

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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.

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

Premium 6ft Universal Power Cord by Solid Cordz

July 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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I am quite impressed with the 2 pack Solid Cordz Premium 6 ft Universal Power Cord because it is heavy duty, durable and honestly, it is better than the regular stick cords that come with most computers, printers and other devices. The length is perfect too but the best thing is the quality. I highly recommend this for everyone. Great for home and the office!

You can find this product on Amazon.

More information:

PREMIUM 6ft Universal Power Cord by Solid Cordz®
This standard power cord is designed to work with most PCs, monitors, scanners, printers and other devices that use the 3-pin shroud power connector. Cables are fully rated for 125 volt/10 Amp applications.

How does 6 ft Universal Power Cord work?
Our Premium 6ft Universal Power Cord reliably supplies power to your equipment and its 6-foot length gives added flexibility to your desktop.

Cable features an AC style plug (NEMA 5-15P) on one end and a computer style receptacle (IEC-320-C13) on the other end. The female connector plugs directly into the device while the male connector plugs into a standard outlet.

*Our product is proven TOP QUALITY since it is UL listed & CSA approved, and RoHS Compliant.*
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.

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

Save your kids from allergies this season!

July 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Kids Relief Allergy Oral Solution HI Res

Do you have children that suffer from allergies?  Kids Relief Allergy Oral Solution will help relieve your child of allergy symptoms including congestion, sneezing, and itchy throat, eyes, ears and skin. The pharmaceutically formulated homeopathic formula makes it safe for kids of all ages – even infants – without worrying about the risk of overdose, harmful side effects, or drug interaction. Kids Relief Allergy solution is also incredibly easy to administer; simply take the recommended amount of the liquid formula with the included dropper three times a day and watch as your child’s allergies begin to disappear! Kids Relief’s solution also has a great tasting banana flavor that will make it easy for your kids to take every day. Kids Relief Allergy Oral Solution retails for $8.99 and can be purchased at CVS locations nationwide. We received a sample of this to try out and what I like about it is that it seems to be quick-acting and it is a homeopathic formula. 

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this feature but any opinions expressed are my own and may differ from yours.

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week
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