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August 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Do you love Tomatoes? They are really one of my favorites! I love them in salads, and in so many things that I cook. I recently received samples of the Dei Fratelli sister product,  Truly brand, which offers gourmet tomato products that home chefs are using. I was quite impressed with the quality and the freshness! I can’t even say which product is my favorite because I like them all. The Petite Cut Tomatoes were a hit with my whole family and I really liked the Finely chopped ones. You can find these products at Sprouts stores in California. So, be on the look out for them!

Also, there is still time to enter the Dei Fratelli Launches Recipe Contest on Pinterest!

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Dei Fratelli hosts Pinterest contest to give away free product. To enter, consumers must pin a favorite recipe with #DaybyDei in the description of Dei Fratelli’s Day by Dei Pinterest board.

 

Through the month of August, two winners will be chosen each week based on the following criteria: 1) Most re-pins of a recipe. 2) Most delicious and unique recipe. Each winner will receive a prize pack, which includes 12 varying Dei Fratelli products. Winners will be announced each Friday on the Day by Dei Pinterest Board as well as other social media platforms.

 

 WHEN:

August 1-31

Winners will be selected August 8, August 15, August 22 and August 29.
WHERE:
Dei Fratelli’s Dei by Day Pinterest Board and social media platforms:

Self Disclosure: I received free products to facilitate this feature but any opinions expressed are honest and truthful.

 

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Scholastic Media Introduces ‘I SPY Adventure’ on VTech’s InnoTab Tablets

August 19, 2014 By 3 Comments

I SPY…a brand-new way for kids and families to experience the fun and learning of the celebrated brand from Scholastic Media!

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Scholastic Media will give fans an exciting new way to play I SPY when the celebrated creator and producer of award-winning multiplatform content for kids and families introduces I SPY Adventure, its first title for VTech® InnoTab® tablets. I SPY Adventure brings all the age-appropriate entertainment of I SPY™ to life in a whole new way, as it launches young players into engaging, brain-building quests and takes them through fun interactive riddles, puzzles and games. Created, produced and developed by Scholastic Media, the innovative new title – the latest release in the company’s best-selling I SPY interactive franchise, will be “spotted” at retailers nationwide this August, just in time for back to school.

 

“We’re very proud to introduce I SPY Adventure, our first release for the VTech InnoTab family,” said Leslye Schaefer, SVP Marketing & Consumer Products, Scholastic Media. “Created distinctly for the InnoTab platform, I SPY Adventure transforms the distinctive play patterns of the iconic I SPY brand into a completely dynamic and immersive gaming experience that kids and parents alike will want to spend time with again and again – anywhere they go!.”

 

“We are very excited to introduce the hugely popular I SPY brand to our InnoTab learning tablet range for the first time,” said William To, President, VTech Electronics North America. “This title is a strong addition to our extensive Learning Lodge library, especially as it supports the slightly older 4-7 age range, and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing engaging, educational content that makes learning fun for kids.”

 

With I SPY Adventure (SRP: $24.99), players embark on exciting learning adventures that challenge them to match, find and sort objects across multiple games, while helping to build their problem-solving, logic, vocabulary and visual discrimination skills. Recommended for kids ages 4-7, I SPY Adventure features multiple ways to play, including:

 

  • Riddle Rush: Players solve I SPY riddles by searching for objects in photorealistic scenes with various kid-pleasing themes, including cars and trucks, crafts, colors, outer space and more
  • Pattern Quest: In this fast-paced game, players look and listen for a pattern and then find the object that completes it
  • Oops Hoops: Players figure out what the objects have in common and then sort them into hoops with other similar objects
  • Adventure Box: Players unlock a treasure box full of I SPY objects and find the matching pairs

 

Every stimulating game in I SPY Adventure features 50 levels to be conquered and unlocked – each more challenging than the next! Players also encounter “power-ups” and other surprises all along the way. And, once they have successfully completed a level, they can replay it at any time.

 

The new I SPY Adventure game from Scholastic Media is compatible with all InnoTab systems.

 

Since the first I SPY book, written by Jean Marzollo with photographs from Walter Wick, was published by Scholastic in 1991, the program has expanded to include 49 million books in print. The Emmy® Award-winning Scholastic Media television series, also based on the books, is currently available for streaming on Netflix and Hulu. In addition to the newest release for VTech, the best-selling I SPY interactive franchise includes product offerings on platforms such as LeapFrog’s Tag Learning System, Leapster, Leapster2 and Leapster Explorer, Nintendo Wii™ and DS™, as well as apps for iPod touch®, iPhone® and iPad®.

 

About VTech®

VTech® is a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children. As a pioneer in the learning toy category, VTech develops high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children’s development and make learning fun. With a rich, almost 35 year history, VTech has not only established itself as a learning authority but also consistently remains at the forefront of innovation with award-winning products such as the InnoTab® 3S Wi-Fi Learning Tablet, one of the first children’s learning-based tablets with Wi-Fi, MobiGo®, V.Reader® and V.Smile®. The Learning Lodge®, VTech’s comprehensive app store, features a robust library of more than 650 educational and entertaining games, e-Books, music and videos with engaging age-appropriate content across the widest variety of curricula, with content expanding to offer even more titles. The company also has a broad range of award-winning infant and preschool products available in 24 different languages worldwide, with more than 100 new products introduced every year. In order to further strengthen VTech’s position as a learning authority, the company’s Panel of Experts, with esteemed experts in reading, language arts, science, math, and child development, consult on new product introductions and Learning Lodge content.

VTech Electronics North America, LLC is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. VTech Electronics Limited is headquartered in Hong Kong with distribution globally. VTech is the global leader in electronic learning products from infancy to preschool.

We have teamed up for a Back-to-School Giveaway! One winner will win the  I SPY Adventure game! To enter, leave a comment below telling us why you think your child would be most excited to try this new game! Deadline to enter is August 26th, 2014 at 12 noon. (PST) One winner will randomly be selected from all entries!

For more information on VTech’s additional product lines, visit www.VTechKids.com, www.facebook.com/VTechtoys on Facebook or follow @VTechToys on Twitter.

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to feature and offer the giveaway. Thank you to Scholastic Media and VTech.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hush Hush Free Panty Program

August 19, 2014 By 1 Comment

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The Hush Hush line offers sleek, stylish and effective leak-control panties for women. They look and feel just like traditional underwear, and are machine washable. Hush Hush is a line of sleek, stylish and effective leak-control panties – an ally to all women from puberty to menopause. You have the chance to receive a FREE pair of panties! No joke! The first 2,000 women who do the survey will receive a pair.   Open to women 18 or older in the continental U.S. and all interested women need to do is complete a short survey – it’ll take two minutes or less! I just completed the survey and it really is quick and simple!  Anyone else who completes the survey (beyond the first 2,000) will get a coupon code to purchase the panty for $5 – that’s a 50 percent discount AND you would get free shipping!  Now, is that a deal?! I think so!

Sneezing, laughing, running or…..well just about anything, can lead to a moment of urinary leakage. Hush Hush panties keep extra moisture your little secret. Hush Hush is manufactured and distributed by Prime Life Fibers, a trusted apparel company with more than 20 years experience making comfortable, quality, affordable and stylish solutions for everyday health and wellness concerns.

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Here is the link to the survey! Go now! It really is quick and easy!

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post. Thank you to Wearever for offering myself and our readers this opportunity to receive a free product from the Hush Hush line up.

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Vote for Ms. Frizzle as Top Teacher!

August 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Wahoo! As kids are heading back-to-school, Parade has named beloved science teacher extraordinaire Ms. Frizzle, from Scholastic Media’s The Magic School Bus, as one of their “most inspiring teachers from TV and movies”! The vote is on for the top educator and we’re hoping you can help Ms. Frizzle reach #1! Here’s the link:

 http://parade.condenast.com/326621/viannguyen/12-of-the-most-inspiring-teachers-from-tv-and-movies/

 

Airing for 18 consecutive years and seen in more than 39 countries, the Emmy-winning Magic School Bus is the longest-running kids’ science series in history. And the legacy continues with a thrilling new Netflix original series,The Magic School Bus 360°, that will premiere in 2016. The all-new CGI animated series from Scholastic Media will feature exciting adventures that will bring young viewers on high-flying hijinks through the incredible world of science, along with the indomitable Ms. Frizzle and her intrepid class.

Vote for Ms. Frizzle as the most inspiring teacher on TV! http://bit.ly/1tfib2P @ParadeMagazine @Scholastic

Credit: Scholastic.

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A CRUNCH HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD . . .

August 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Quest Nutrition introduces the world’s first high-protein snack potato chip, offering consumers a revolutionary potato chip experience that’s actually good for you instead of being just “less bad”. Quest Protein Chips are the latest innovation from the maker’s of the #1-selling protein bar whose mission is to reinvent food by marrying amazing taste with perfect nutrition.  Quest Protein Chips are available for sale since Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Quest Protein Chips are sold exclusively via the Quest website (www.QuestNutrition.com) before launching at retail later this summer.

 

Two years in development, each personal size bag of Quest Protein Chips boast a full 21 grams of high-quality whey-and milk-based protein, only 5 grams of carbohydrates and are low in fat (1.5 grams). Quest Protein Chips have a percentage of calories from protein that is superior to many of the top-selling protein powders on the market. These revolutionary baked, gluten free chips will debut in three varieties – Sea Salt, Barbecue, and Cheddar & Sour Cream – with other flavors and sizes to come.

 

“At Quest Nutrition our goal is to revolutionize food by making healthy versions of traditionally unhealthy foods that people love to eat. We’re excited to introduce a product that delivers all the fun of potato chips with the health benefits of a high-quality protein meal,” said President and Co-founder Tom Bilyeu.  “With the rollout of Quest Protein Chips, we hope to show our community of users that we are working tirelessly to give them the products they’ve always wished existed.”

We received a sample of each flavor and my favorite is the Barbecue! I love this new healthy chip! Great for the summer picnics and outings and also would be great for back-to-school lunches and the office! 

About Quest Nutrition

Quest Nutrition is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.  Its products are available in more than 6,000 locations across all 50 states, in such retail stores as GNC, Vitamin Shoppe and Whole Foods Markets, as well as internationally in Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Brazil, Russia and other countries worldwide.  Quest products are also available through the website, www.QuestNutrition.com.  Follow on Facebook, Twitter,Instagram, Pinterest and Google+ or via the hashtag #CheatClean.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this feature. Photo Credit: Quest Nutrition.

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Risen The Battle for Darracia

August 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Risen is the third and the final ending of the Darracia trilogy. I feel that you should read the first two books to truly understand and appreciate this final book in the saga. You do not have to read them to enjoy the book but I do recommend doing so. It appears that all is in despair and is lost for Darracia at the beginning of this story. I mean, King V’Sair is presumed to be dead, Zayden (his step-brother) is now blind and feels angry and hopeless and Reminda is also missing and being held captive. But, these are not your normal everyday characters! Oh no! Michael Phillip Cash will not allow them to wallow in their despair, will he? No! As, I have mentioned in previous reviews, Cash has a way with his characters and they are really a strong part of his stories.This is one reason I so enjoy his books. King V’Sair and Zayden are strong warrior characters and evil can’t win over good, can it? This book is action-packed and I couldn’t put it down until I was finished. It was intriguing and I was very satisfied with the ending to this trilogy.

Self Disclosure: I received this book for free to facilitate this review but any opinions expressed are honest and truthful.

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Michael Phillip Cash Giveaway!

August 17, 2014 By 1 Comment


I just love the book Flip! It is one of my favorite books by this author!


Picture it…you have just bought a house and intend to flip it to make it a show place. Just as you get into the first sledge hammer hole, some ghostly beings decides they don’t want you here and make your life miserable to push you out. What do you do?


Well, you could go and take the $50 you possibly just won from Michael Phillip Cash and take out an add for some ghost hunters! Enter below.




Julie and Brad Evans are house flippers. They buy low, clean out the old occupants junk, and try to make a profit. Enter Hemmings House on Bedlam Street in scenic Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island. Too good a deal to pass up, but with an ominous secret. The old Victorian Mansion has dwellers that do not want to be dispossessed. As the house reveals it’s past, will the couples marriage survive The Flip?




Born and raised on Long Island, Michael has always had a fascination with horror writing and found footage films. He wanted to incorporate both with his debut novel, Brood X. Earning a degree in English and an MBA, he has worked various jobs before settling into being a full-time author. He currently resides on Long Island with his wife and children.
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Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Michael Phillip Cash and is being coordinated by Away We Go Media.SoCal City Kids was asked to help promote this giveaway, is not compensated for this post, nor responsible for prize shipment. Winner will be chosen at random by Rafflecopter. Winner has 48 hours to respond to an email sent to them or an alternate winner will be chosen. Winner must have an active Paypal account and money will be paid in US dollars only.
Giveaway is open Worldwide but if winner is outside of the US only a Kindle version of the book will be given away.
This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,YouTube or any other social media site. Giveaway ends Sept 1, 2014 at 12AM MST.

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Yorkie Splash & Shine is a hit for all breeds of dogs!

August 16, 2014 By 9 Comments

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Are you looking for a fantastic shampoo, conditioner and detangling spray for your dog? We recently received a travel set from Yorkie Splash and Shine and were quite impressed! We don’t have a Yorkie but it is a great set for all breeds of dogs! Bella, the Golden Retriever agreed that this is a Must-Have for all dogs! The shampoo and conditioner are best used together. The detangler (which is our favorite!) can be used every day as a freshener between baths or as a bushing aid. You can spray the detangler directly onto the coat or onto your dogs favorite brush. We like to use this on Bella every couple of days and she seems to like it!

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Just look at Bella’s happy face! You can find these products at www.YorkieShampoo.com.

I really like that there are no chemicals in the shampoo. The products help restore the natural skin oils on the coat and hair while restoring the skin’s natural pH balance. These products even smell good! The shampoo is an aloe castile soap, made from organic oils of olive, jojoba, and coconut. I would recommend these products for all dogs and if my cat would take a bath, I would try them on him! (But, I am not ready to attempt that feat!)

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We are happy to be able to offer our readers a 5% off code. The code is B7LSR4071. It is good for anything on their site. It’s a one-time use per customer code.

We have also teamed up for a Giveaway! Remember…you do not have to have a Yorkie! One winner will win a Travel set of the three products. To enter, leave a comment below telling us something fun about your pet dog! Deadline to enter is August 22,2014 at noon PST. Those who enter must reside in the US. One winner will randomly be selected from all entries.

Self Disclosure: I received free products to facilitate this feature but any opinions expressed are 100% truthful. 
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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