Archives for March 2015

Vidal Sassoon is — NEW Salonist

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Vidal Sassoon presents NEW Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ – a revolutionary at-home hair colour system that is inspired by Sassoon’s colour artistry and gives women the tools and techniques that will elevate their home hair colour to an art form.  By incorporating an exclusive two-step technique that treats roots and lengths separately, women can now master the art of rich colour with depth and tones.

 

Speaking with women all over the world, we found that many who colour their hair at home are dissatisfied with their current results and often describe the outcome as ‘flat’ or ‘blocky’ with ‘off-tone brassy results.’ This is made worse over time by applying the same colour formula all over the hair. Despite less than a third[i] of women in the US being fully satisfied with their current home hair colour, they keep purchasing the same products because they believe there’s no alternative solution. Those days are now over, thanks to NEW Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ – this innovative product puts salon expertise into women’s hands allowing a truly dramatic colour result, every time.

 

In salons, colourists know that an essential component of great hair colour is to treat the roots and the lengths of hair separately because new hair growth and previously coloured hair absorb colour differently. This proven salon technique is the foundation for rich hair colour, full of depth and tones.

 

The colour formula in NEW Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ has been specifically created to give the perfect consistency for use with a brush and bowl – just as they do in the salon – so women can achieve a precise application at the roots. The exclusive two-step technique uses the science of rheology and an exclusive Vidal Sassoon Serum to change the hair colour formula into an easy to apply glaze, after the treatment of the roots, for a completely tailored colour performance. The result is hair colour full of dazzling depth and tones which is blended seamlessly from root to tip.

 

Inspired by Salon Techniques:

With NEW Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ Colour, women are able to master the art of dramatic colour at home:

 

Step 1: BRUSH ROOTS: Using the professional brush included, brush the roots with Vidal Sassoon colour mixture

Step 2: BLEND LENGTHS: Add the Vidal Sassoon Serum to the mix and smooth through lengths

 

In a global study after using Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ for the first time, women immediately saw the benefits: 78% of consumers rated Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ as better or the best at-home colour they had ever tried. In an extended test where consumers used the product more than once, two out of three preferred Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ over their current brand.

 

Vidal Sassoon Global Ambassador, Duffy, says, “The NEW Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ gives women the tools and techniques to create quality hair colour in the comfort of their own homes.

 

This innovative product means that women can discover true colour artistry. The results are really impressive and the colour is the best I’ve seen outside of the salon with both roots and lengths looking rich with depth and tones.”

 

NEW Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ comes in 24 shades from classic golden blondes and rich, natural looking browns, to intense, fashionable reds.

 

Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ Permanent At-Home Colour will be available at retail stores in January 2015 priced at $13.99. For further information please visit www.VidalSassoon.com  

 

I received a sample and what I like best is how easy it is to use! It also looks natural. What more could you want from a hair colour product? It is also much cheaper than going to the Salon!

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About Vidal Sassoon

Vidal Sassoon was the original salon genius. He believed in eliminating the superfluous, and developed geometric styles that transformed haircutting into hair design. His iconic ‘wash and wear’ styles were designed to be effortlessly recreated at home, liberating women from the salon and changing the industry forever.

 

Vidal was the first hairdresser to open salons worldwide and the first to create their own branded line of products.  His legacy lives on through the Vidal Sassoon Academies and through the new Vidal Sassoon Salonist™ products which remain true to Vidal’s philosophy of providing high quality, accessible hair care.

 

About Procter & Gamble 

P&G serves nearly five billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, Wella® and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this feature. Photo Credit: Vidal Sassoon.

 

A Girl Like Her – An Emotional Docu-drama About Bullying

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16-year-old Jessica Burns has a secret that she’s afraid to share with anyone – except her best friend, Brian Slater. For the past year she’s been victimized by another girl – her former friend, Avery Keller, one of South Brookdale High School’s most popular and beautiful students. What can you do when the world sees the image of a person but not the reality? With Brian’s help and a hidden digital camera, the evidence of Avery’s relentless harassment is captured and finally exposed-bringing both girls and their families face to face with the truth. KIDS FIRST! Critic Gerry O. comments, “This film should be seen by everyone over the age of 9. This film shows you that the world isn’t always a happy place with sunshine and smiles.” See his full review below.

A Girl Like Her

By Gerry Orz, age 12, KIDS FIRST! Critic

 

This is a film that looks like a real, although its not, bullying story. It concentrates on everybody who is affected by it. It shows who does what about it and why. A Girl Like Her can truly show that something may seem so small, can mess up so many people. This movie isn’t a romance or comedy or an action packed adventure, quite the contrary. It shows a journey, a drama-filled one. It will not make you laugh. However, it may make you cry. It is about bullying which should not be referred to as a joke.

 

The story is about a girl named Jessica who goes to one of the best public high schools in the nation. However, after refusing to let her ‘friend’ cheat on her test, she starts getting bullied. She makes her best friend tell no one of this. But the friend decides something else. He gives her a hidden camera to wear and this documents all the bullying. Soon, she tries to commit suicide and the movie shows the struggle of not only the victim and her family, but everybody – the bystander, the bully, the administration, everybody.

 

This movie is truly emotional. It is made to look like it is documenting a real story. I didn’t even know it was fake till the end! That’s how good of a job it is! The acting is truly wonderful. This is the only time I have ever truly hated a character then, felt pity for the character. This is the bully. The director does a wonderful job showing the emotions of characters and proving that bullying isn’t just a normal part of life to deal with. It is a serious matter that has killed hundreds of children.

 

I cannot choose a favorite scene because I would rather that this movie doesn’t need to tell people about bullying. My least favorite scene is when the school administration denies the need to institute anti-bullying policies and tries to brush it away as nothing. The school acts like it’s nothing and it shows you how quickly a school will put bullying as nothing to be worried for their own benefit.

This film should be seen by everyone over the age of 9. This film shows you that the world isn’t always a happy place with sunshine and smiles. I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars because it is a wonderful movie and something we all know is taking place. The only thing I would have liked to have seen in this film is a message at the end or beginning saying that this is WRONG and this is no laughing matter. And, they should recommend resources that kids and parents can go to.

This film comes out in theaters nationwide on March 27.

 

Credit: KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions, www.kidsfirst.org

 

 

 

 

Peppa Pig: Muddy Puddles and Zack & Quack: Popping Hopping Easter

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HOP, POP and JUMP into Easter with kaboom! Entertainment!

Read all about these fabulous Children’s DVDs in our Media reviews this week!

We have teamed up for a Easter Giveaway! One winner will win both DVDs! To enter, leave a comment below telling us why you are looking forward to Spring Break this year! Deadline to enter is March 28th, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

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Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post. Prize will be shipped to the winner.

 

 

Zack & Quack: Popping Hopping Easter

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POP: Launched on March 10th!  Zack & Quack are coming to the U.S. for the 1st time on DVD in the release Zack & Quack: Popping Hopping Easter. This series follows the adventures of a dynamic boy named Zack & his best friend, an impulsive young duck, called Quack. They live inside the most amazing pop-up book ever! It’s a place full of fantastical surprises – where pulling pop-ups makes exciting and unexpected things happen. New worlds and fantastic voyages quite literally unfold before your eyes in this five episode DVD.

I received a copy of this DVD and loved the amazing pop-up book theme! Young children will be amazed and delighted with this fun adventure! This would make a great gift for Easter! 

Also available for younger children this Easter is Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare – Someone Special as the ideal HOP DVD! Look for it near you! I know my son loved this story when he was a toddler.

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Self Disclosure: I received a free copy of Zack & Quack to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received.

HOP, POP and JUMP into Easter with kaboom! Entertainment!

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JUMP: Since March 10th Peppa Pig, the lovable little piggy, is back and up to her usual activities in her newest release Peppa Pig: Muddy Puddles. This new DVD is filled with 10 fantastic “peppisodes” that include all the kindness, laughter, fun and gentle life lessons that make Peppa Pig one of the world’s most beloved preschool friends. So spring forward and follow along with Peppa Pig, her brother George, Mummy, Daddy and their animal friends – Suzy Sheep, Pedro Pony and Danny Dog – as they play, learn and jump in muddy puddles!

  • Peppa Pig: Muddy Puddles will also be offered in a limited edition DVD + Ty Beanie Gift Set – also launched on March 10th – at Walmart, Sam’s Club and Toys “R” Us.

I received a copy of this DVD and if your child loves Peppa Pig, they will love this one! I like that it is fun and colorful and Peppa Pig is such a likable character!

Stay tuned for our coming up Easter Giveaway!

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Self Disclosure: I received a free DVD to facilitate this post.

 

Curious George Swings into Spring airs in one week!

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Episode Airdates and Descriptions (check local listings for air times and more details)

CURIOUS GEORGE Swings Into Spring – Airs March 30 and April 3, 2015
In CURIOUS GEORGE Swings Into Spring, George has a case of spring fever and wants nothing more than to play outside with his best dog pal, Hundley. However, serious “lobby” dogs like Hundley have no time for spring. When misfortune strikes and their building is flooded, Hundley accepts George’s invitation to visit the country. George tries to share the joy of spring with him, but then Hundley gets lost! Will George be able to rescue Hundley — and will they finally get to enjoy spring together?

George’s Curious Dragon Dance / Bowling for Bobolinks” – Premieres March 31, 2015
George’s Curious Dragon Dance: George and Marco are excited to help their new friend Lily practice the dragon dance for the Chinese New Year parade!  But when they accidentally ruin the nose on the dragon costume, it’s a race against the clock to fix it in time. Can this monkey mend a dragon or will this New Year be out of luck?

Bowling for Bobolinks: Monkeys LOVE bowling, especially when high scores raise money for their favorite songbird – the bobolink!  But when George finds himself dodging runaway balls and flying shoes, he worries the charity event will be a bust.  Could mixed-up bowling shoes be causing the chaos?

“Curious George’s Amazon Adventure / Monkey Senses” – Premieres April 1, 2015
Curious George’s Amazon Adventure: To raise awareness for the rainforest, Professor Wiseman enlists George and the Man with the Yellow Hat to help make a movie about the different plants, animals, and insects that call it home.  But when a frisky tamarin monkey runs off with their camera, the chase is on!  Will George’s jungle instincts lead him to the camera or is the movie over before the big premiere?

Monkey Senses: When George, Gnocchi, Hundley and Steve get stuck in the back of a delivery truck and end up lost, what’s the one thing they have in common?  Their senses!  George’s eyes, Gnocchi’s nose, and Hundley’s ears provide the memory clues they need to figure out the way back.  And with the help of Steve’s brain, home is just hop, skip and boat ride away!

Credit: PBS KIDS!

Join Caillou and kaboom! Entertainment for a Twitter Party – March 26 @ 1 PM EST

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the beloved children’s brand, Caillou! To celebrate, Caillou and kaboom! Entertainment are having a PARTY and YOU’RE invited!

On March 26th,  Caillou is hosting a Can Do Caillou Twitter Party! Beginning at 1 PM EST, @CaillouDHX and @kaboomkids will be tweeting questions for fans of the brand to engage with, using the hashtag, #CanDoCaillou. Every participant who uses the hashtag has a chance to win 1 of 5 Can Do Caillou Prize Packs! Please see the attached email invitation for more information and be sure to follow both Twitter accounts.

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MAM Bite & Brush Teether Receives 2015 What to Expect “Editors’ Picks” Award In What to Expect’s Second Annual “Moms Love-It” Awards

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MAM, a world leader in innovating and developing top quality baby care products for over 35 years is pleased to announce the MAM Bite & Brush teether has been named a recipient of a 2015 What to Expect “Editors’ Picks” Award  in What to Expect’s second annual “Moms Love-It” Awards. The WhatToExpect.com “Moms Love-It” Awards, honors 40 of the best products for baby registries, as chosen by experienced moms from the What to Expect community.  The What to Expect “Editors’ Picks” Award category award recognizes an exclusive group of products offering superior solutions for moms, as chosen by a panel of WhatToExpect.com staff members.

 

The annual awards are based on the crowd-sourced baby registry “Moms Love-It” list hosted by WhatToExpect.com helps simplify an often overwhelming process as new parents navigate through aisles of baby products, many without any prior knowledge of the category. It also provides parents with much-needed help when building their dream baby registries, as they can create an online registry of WhatToExpect.com Moms Love-It favorites at Babies”R”Us® stores or online at BabiesRUs.com.

 

MAM Bite & Brush Teether

The MAM Bite & Brush Teether compliments daily oral care by gently cleaning baby’s first teeth.  Sensitive gums are instantly soothed by the gentle massaging action provided by the teether’s unique soft bristles.  Its extra lightweight design and innovative ring shape make this teether easy for baby to hold.   Recommended for babies age 3+ months.  Suggested retail price:  $6.99.

 

MAM’s Bite & Brush Teether is available at Babies “R” Us at a recommended retail of $5.99, http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3977483&cp=&parentPage=search.

 

For the full list of award winners, visit www.WhatToExpect.com/MomsLoveItList. Award-winning products can be found at Babies”R”Us stores nationwide and online at BabiesRUs.com, easily identified by the WhatToExpect.com “Moms Love-It” seal of approval.

We have teamed up with MAM for a Giveaway! One winner will win a $30 assorted package of MAM oral care items! To enter just leave a comment below! Deadline to enter is March 29th, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

About MAM – standard setting baby products 

MAM combines technological innovation, medical function and contemporary design to develop superior baby care products that support a baby’s development from day one. Since MAM developed its first soother in Vienna in 1976, it has evolved to become a global authority on baby care product design and quality. Today MAM products are used by families in over 50 countries and on five continents. To find out more and view MAM’s baby care range of award-winning pacifiers, bottles, cups, teethers, oral care items and coordinating accessories visit www.mambaby.com.

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