Archives for September 2014

THE HERO OF COLOR CITY 9/27 Premiere @ Bruin Theater

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Website:  http://www.magpictures.com/theheroofcolorcity/

Synopsis:  Each night, when Ben falls asleep, his Crayons jump into their magical Crayon Box which transports them to their home in COLOR CITY, a world of dazzling hues, soaring fantasy and the whimsy of childhood. This land is fed by an enchanted rainbow and waterfall that provides the City and its citizens with color.

When YELLOW, our timid heroine, is accidentally left behind in Ben’s room, she inadvertently awakens two Unfinished Drawings: KING SCRAWL, a huge, powerful, mute monster — and GNAT, Scrawl’s motor-mouthed, overactive sidekick. In search of color for themselves, they follow Yellow to Color City, causing panic and concern. If Scrawl and Gnat can claim the waterfall for themselves, Color City will fade, and along with it, our lovable crayon characters will disappear.

It’s up to Yellow and a motley crew of Crayons, bodacious and brave, BLUE, meticulous, fussy GREEN, satirical RED, pessimistic BLACK and overanxious WHITE to save the day. Meeting with fantastical creatures and fun adventures along the way, Yellow discovers she has more courage and strength than she knew and learns to believe in herself and to count on the support of her friends. Replete with valuable life lessons, this enchanting story will entertain and inspire in a stunningly rendered and utterly unique animated world.

Opening Date:  October 3rd!

Our readers are invited to a  premiere for the film at Bruin Theater on 9/27 at 11AM! Here is the link to get a pass! Sounds like a fun one!

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received and is not affiliated with SoCal City Kids but we felt that our readers would enjoy this offer.

 

The Chronic Cough Enigma By Dr. Jamie Koufman

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Have you been coughing and wheezing like crazy lately? Asthma seems like a reasonable diagnosis, right? After all, about 40 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with asthma. Not so fast, cautions Dr. Jamie Koufman. If you have trouble breathing IN you may be one of more than 100 million Americans suffering from silent reflux ― not asthma.

 

“Eighty percent of people with asthma are misdiagnosed,” says Dr. Jamie Koufman, a pioneering laryngologist, director of the Voice Institute of New York, and author of THE CHRONIC COUGH ENIGMA – Acid Reflux, Asthma, and Recalcitrant Cough – The Path to a Cure (Katalitix Media, distributed by Simon & Schuster, $14.95). Dr. Koufman is also the author of the New York Times bestseller,Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure.

 

More than 20 million Americans suffer from what is known as an enigmatic chronic cough. It is one of the most common reasons why a person seeks medical attention; but unfortunately, many fail to receive an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Instead, they are frequently misdiagnosed with other respiratory problems, most commonly asthma, and they are paying a high price for treatment. Only if you have trouble breathing OUT is it asthma, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the annual cost of treating asthma in the U.S. is more than $56 billion.

 

Hoarseness, postnasal drip, sinusitis, allergies, asthma, sore throat, and cough that don’t respond to traditional treatments could signal silent reflux. The source of misery begins with the consequences of what you eat: stomach contents backs up into the throat causing laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), the medical term for reflux into the throat. LPR is also known as airway reflux and silent reflux. “Silent” describes LPR reflux when a person is unaware that the problem is actually acid reflux. THE CHRONIC COUGH ENIGMA explains how to recognize, diagnose, and treat neurogenic and reflux-related cough.

I received this book to review and actually found it quite interesting. I think it is a Must-Read for everyone. I had actually never heard of Chronic Cough Enigma before reading this book and found this book quite insightful! 

We have teamed up for a giveaway and one winner will win the book! To enter, leave a comment below telling us why you would like to read it. Must live within the US. Deadline to enter is September 15, 2014 at noon. (PST) One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: I received a free book to facilitate this feature.

 

Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream is a Mom Must-Have!!

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I just found a new skin care product that I love! I love the coverage this product gives my skin and love how it leaves my skin looking smoother! This amazing product is the Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream. Olay, the brand behind America’s #1 selling CC Cream, introduces the new Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream. This dermatologist-tested, all-in-one multitasker goes beyond what most BB and CC crams provide by instantly improving the appearance of pores and uneven skin tone for a flawless, airbrushed finish. I love how it feels on my skin and it is lightweight. It also reduces glare and diffuses light reflecting off the skin to immediately minimize the appearance of pores, revealing skin’s natural luminosity and radiance. This will definitely be my number #1 go-to skin care product this Fall!  It even reduces the look of dark spots!

The NEW Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream is available in 3 shades: Fair to Light, Light to Medium, and Medium to Deep. Each shade comes in 50 mL (SRP: $19.99) and 20mL (SRP: $8.99) and is available where Olay products are sold.

For more info, visit www.Olay.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free product to facilitate this feature. Photo Credit: Olay.

No Cell Phone Day

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Looking for a delightful children’s story book about spending quality time with your family? No, I am not down on cell phones and computers. I love them! But, sometimes it is important to take a break from them and well…do other things. Explore! Go to the beach! Go to the Museum! Well, you get the message! I love this book about Jazmine and her Dad’s greatest day ever and all without cell phones!  This a Must-Read for children and parents too! The illustrations are also quite beautiful and amazing!

No Cell Phone Day is a children’s picture book written by Delfeayo Marsalis, and illustrated by award-winning Harlem artist, Reginald William Butler.

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Delfeayo Marsalis

 

The book playfully addresses the idea of imposing technology and how it affects our relationships with loved ones. In the book, Delfeayo and his daughter decide to put down their cell phones for a day to explore their hometown of New Orleans! Along the way, they see the sites, hear the sounds and enjoy all the great things The Big Easy has to offer. Most importantly, they spend quality time TOGETHER!

 

Learn more about the book and author here: http://kidstownpress.com/.

Self Disclosure: I received a book for free to facilitate this feature.

Little Gems by Sunsella

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I love to bake, especially cupcakes so I was quite thrilled to receive the Little Gems by Sunsella to try out! I love these! I was so worried that the cake batter would stick inside of them and they would be difficult to clean. But, I was happily surprised and impressed! No sticking and they are so easy to use and so easy to clean. I like that they are BPA Free and have a 100% Money-back Lifetime Guarantee. But after using them last night, I doubt that I will be needing to return them.

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They are so durable and can be used in the Oven, Microwave and even the Dishwasher! I like that they are reusable and I just love the bright fun colors! There are two each of 6 bright colors. My favorite are the pink and purple. These are a Must-Have for baking!  You can find them on Amazon.com.

 
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.

I Am Eleven

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“I AM ELEVEN”, EXPLORING LIVES OF CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD ON THE CUSP OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE, TO OPEN IN U.S. THEATERS STARTING SEPTEMBER 12

Must-See Movie for Families, Children, Parents and Grandparents Alike!

Opens in New York at AMC Empire 25 and Village East Cinema on September 12

Opens in Los Angeles at Laemmle Royal, Laemmle Playhouse 7, AMC Burbank 8, AMC Orange 30, AMC Rolling Hills on September 19

Opens in San Francisco at AMC Metreon on September 26.

Do you remember when you were 11? I AM ELEVEN weaves together deeply personal and at times hilarious portraits of what it means to sit at this transitional age. These young minds provide us with a powerful insight into the future of our world.

I AM ELEVEN, directed by Genevieve Bailey, is being distributed in the United States by International Film Circuit.

I AM ELEVEN will open in theaters starting this September before expanding throughout the fall including:

New York on September 12
• AMC Empire 25
• Village East Cinema

Los Angeles on September 19
• Laemmle Royal (Los Angeles)
• Laemmle Playhouse 7 (Pasadena)
• AMC Burbank 8
• AMC Orange 30
• AMC Rolling Hills (Torrance)

San Francisco on September 26
• AMC Metreon
and more theaters to be announced soon!

Additional markets already confirmed include Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC and many more.

The acclaimed film, which played at festivals in the United States and around the world, recently completed its theatrical release in Australia where it played a record-breaking 26 weeks, one of the longest theatrical runs of any documentary in Australian film history.

Synopsis: Do you remember when you were 11? Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey travelled the world for six years talking with 11-year-olds to compose this insightful, funny and moving portrait of childhood. From an orphanage in India to a single-parent household in inner-city Melbourne, to bathing with elephants in Thailand, I AM ELEVEN explores the lives and thoughts of children from all around the world. It weaves together deeply personal and at times hilarious portraits of what it means to stand on the cusp between childhood and adolescence, that fleeting moment when childish naiveté has faded, yet teenaged self-consciousness has not yet taken hold. These young minds, still unguarded and remarkably honest, offer a powerful insight into the future of our world.

As straight up and personal as the ’7 Up’ series, and with the comedy and honesty of ‘Spellbound’, this documentary enables us to explore an age where these ‘not quite kids, not quite teenagers’ briefly linger, between the frank openness and sometimes naivety of childhood, and the sharp and surprisingly brave wisdom and knowing of adulthood. As much as it is a story about them, it is a story with them, of what it is like to be eleven today.

I received a preview DVD of this film and I truly enjoyed it! I think that it is a Must-Have for all parents, grandparents and children! I am planning to see this with my son who will be turning 11 later this month.  It really is a powerful film!


Official film website:

www.iameleven.com

Facebook and Twitter pages:
www.facebook.com/iamelevendocumentary
www.twitter.com/I_Am_Eleven

Self Disclosure: I received a preview CD and media kit to facilitate this feature but highly recommend it to all!

Kids Relief Oral Solution

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As a parent, it can be tough watching your child suffer from any pain associated with earaches. Not only do earaches cause discomfort for your child, but they also contribute to many sleepless nights in your household. Luckily, Kids Relief Earache Oral Solution is the perfect solution for any child trying to conquer ear pain, ear pressure, inflammation, fever, and sinus or head pain.

 

Kids Relief Earache Oral Solution can help alleviate all symptoms associated with earaches with no harmful side effects. That means your child’s fever, throbbing pain, inflammation and ear pressure will subside! The safe homeopathic formula works as fast-acting relief for infants and children, with no risk of overdose or drug interaction. Kids Relief Earache Oral Solution is also incredibly easy to administer; simply give your child .75 ml orally and repeat every 8 hours and reduce with improvement or as directed by a healthcare professional. This product also comes in a great tasting grape flavor, making it easy for your child to take, and it is dye and sugar free! Kids Relief Earache Oral Solution retails for $6.99 and can be purchased at CVS locations nationwide.

 

Earaches cause an extreme amount of pain and finding a solution as soon as possible is key! We received a sample to facilitate this feature but so far, we haven’t needed to use it. What I like about this product is that it is a safe homeopathic formula and sounds very easy to use. I am happy to have this product on hand if needed.

The Kids Relief line of homeopathic remedies is manufactured by Homeolab USA:

 

Homeolab products include over 200 over the counter formulations (single remedies and combination remedies) developed from more than 1,500 different root substances. We also carry trace elements, essential oils and plant extracts. Homeolab’s homeopathic medicines are manufactured from only the finest of natural ingredients. Our commitment to quality and purity assure that you are getting the finest products available. All Homeolab products are manufactured in strict accordance with FDA and HPUS guidelines. For more information, please visit www.kidsrelief.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this feature.

 

Whiplash Pink Eyelash Curler from Crave Naturals

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I have to admit that I was slightly worried about trying these out after I read a couple of the reviews. As it is, I don’t often use an Eyelash curler. But, this was easy to use and it didn’t pinch my eyelashes. It worked well for me and the curl lasts for the day when I use it. I also like that there is a lifetime guarantee, although I don’t think I will be needing to return it. I love that it also comes with replacement pads. It works better than the other Eyelash Curlers I have tried and of course, since pink is my favorite color, I love that it is pink! You can find it on Amazon.com by Crave Naturals.

A special  25% OFF coupon for our readers!

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4. Reviews are appreciated.

Self Disclosure: I received a discount in exchange for an honest review.