Archives for July 2018

Ripple Safety gadget is a Must-Have this Summer!

Looking for a way to feel safer when you are out and about this summer? Introducing Ripple! Maybe you haven’t heard of it yet? Ripple: is a safety device that is as small as a dime, looks like a tiny fashion accessory, and if you click it, any kind of help you desire is on the way, immediately. This truly is a must-have!

I like that this is a way to feel safer and it’s so little that it’s not even noticeable! Different combinations of their buttons and professional monitoring packages are available on their website (starting at $19.99), via Amazon Prime ($19.99 plus a free month trial of pro monitoring), and on HSN ($129.99 for a Ripple Button and one year of pro monitoring).

Ripple is not a panic button or a safety app: it is a personal safety service that sits on the tiny device—if you click it, the device will know where you are and what kind of help you need:

  • low level help: like a coworker, classmate, parent or friend to call and/or come to collect you immediately from where you are (1 click) or; 
  • high level help: like police, fire and paramedic assistance (3 clicks)

 

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. Images/Videos were also provided. 

ABC Monsters: The Complete Season – Fun, Educational Introduction to Early Language Skills

Enjoy the complete season of ABC Monsters! Embark on one phonics adventure after another while learning each letter of the alphabet in this complete set! Twenty-six cuddly ABC Monsters live within the walls of Capital Castle. Each monster represents a letter of the alphabet but should any of the monsters go missing for longer than a day, all the letters will be wiped out from every book in Capital Town! So it’s very important to make sure that all the ABC Monsters are safely back in Alphabet Gardens before the sun goes down. However, this isn’t as easy as it sounds. The ABC Monsters are naturally curious creatures and often wander off from Alphabet Gardens to try and find new and fun items, inevitably getting themselves lost in the process. When Alice, Brian and Cherry Berry set out to find the ABC Monsters, they learn to spell multiple items that start with that ABC Monsters letter as well as play other phonics games and sing songs! Get set for a spellbinding series of magical adventures that engages the imagination all while making learning the alphabet exciting and entertaining!

ABC Monsters: The Complete Season

By Ella L., KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, age 14

ABC Monsters: The Complete Season is a fun and educational experience for young kids. It inspires them to learn, enjoy learning and even encourages them to participate in physical activity. It is creative and interesting all the way through. If I was a parent, I would use this DVD to help me teach my kid about the alphabet and early language skills.

I have reviewed other episodes of ABC Monsters previously and enjoy how each episode is different. For example, one of the episodes is based on introducing kids to the letter “A.” In this episode, the Alphabet Monsters are so excited about the archery competition when suddenly, all the arrows go missing! Alice, Bryan and Cherry Berry (the protagonists) go on a mission to find the missing arrows and the missing letter of the alphabet, which just so happens to be Letter “A.” On the way, they go on a lot of mini quests such as helping Amy the Alligator find her armband and help Farmer Alex find his apple. At the end of the episode, Alice, Bryan and Cherry Berry review everything we learned in the episode and include fun little songs and dances for us to do and sing.

Everything about this show is child-friendly and appropriate for a young age group. The storylines are consistent without being repetitive and are quite easy to follow. This show would be very entertaining for young kids. The visuals are bright and colorful which will attract young viewers. The music is upbeat and cheery. The characters are adorable and likable. I think that all of these aspects are important in order for kids to enjoy watching a program.

I give this DVD 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for kids ages 1 to 5. I believe that this show will intrigue kids with its cute characters and interesting plotlines. It will get them excited about learning, music and physical fitness. It will help parents teach their kids about spelling, grammar and phonics while keeping them hooked and wanting to learn more. This show offers quality entertainment for young children who need to be introduced to the alphabet. Parents can feel confident about using this DVD to enlighten their little ones about the English language. It is available on DVD now so, check it out.

Credit: KIDS FIRST!

Jerky, July 5th Pet of the Week!

Jerky is just a little guy—a snack-size dog! He’s an 8-year-old terrier mix who gets along pretty well with the smaller dogs in his kennel. He does have a couple of issues—a skin condition and cherry eye, but a committed forever human won’t find that a challenge. Jerky won’t take up much space in your house, but we can’t guarantee your hear! Meet him on the shelter side of the Companion Animal Village at 7700 East Spring St., (562) 570-PETS. Ask for ID#A609742.

(The usual suspects contributed to this rescue)

 

Credit: Courtesy of the Companion Animal Village. 

Southern California’s Top Fireworks Display and All-American 4th of July Celebration at The Queen Mary

Celebrate Independence Day in your best red, white, and blue aboard the majestic Queen Mary with a full day of live entertainment, delicious food, spectacular drinks from multiple bars, carnival games, and more on Wednesday, July 4 from 2 – 10 p.m. The popular patriotic celebration is a ship-wide event offering family-friendly games, activities, electric foods and drinks, strolling performers, and multiple stages of live entertainment culminating with SoCal’s most spectacular fireworks display above one of America’s “shining seas.”

FIREWORK DISPLAY:

Dubbed Southern California’s top 4th of July fireworks display, the 15-minute long MEGA fireworks show will culminate the red, white, and blue festivities at 9 p.m. off the stern of the ship in sync to patriotic music.

WHEN:

Wednesday, July 4, 2018, 2 – 10 p.m.

WHERE:

The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802

TICKETS:

Purchase tickets online at http://www.queenmary.com/events/july-fourth/

  • Adult GA is $44 pre-sale, $59 day-of

  • Children GA (4-11) is $24 pre-sale, $39 day of

  • The VIP-Patriot pass is $99 pre-sale and $109 day of; For ages 4+ and includes additional access to Britannia Decks, Britannia Salon, Verandah Grill, and premium firework viewing

  • Cabanas & Table Services are available. Please contact Michelle.Mahurin@queenmary.com

 

Credit: The Queen Mary.