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10th Annual Coaster Run

January 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Run, Walk and Ride the Coasters for the Kids of Speech and Language Development Center. The Coaster Run offers a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and 1/2 Mile Kids Camp Snoopy Fun Run followed by a finish-line expo with a complimentary piece of Knott’s famous Boysenberry Pie.

10th Annual Coaster Run
March 8th
Knott’s Berry Farm
5K, 10K & Kids Run
Finishers get pie, medal and event t-shirt.
Special discount for our readers! Use this code: SOCALCITYKIDS good for 10% off any race, unlimited as long as registration is open.
The website is www.thecoasterrun.com
Twitter: @RenegadeRace
Instagram: @RenegadeRaceSeries
Hashtags:  #CoasterRun #RenegadeRace #KnottsBerryFarm #SLDC
Don’t miss out!  See you there!
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Self Disclosure: I have received Media comps to feature.
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Esquire’s FRIDAY NIGHT TYKES Screening Invitation

January 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment

In America, football is king and nowhere is football bigger than in Texas. With exclusive access to the 10–11 year-old division of the Texas Youth Football Association, this 10-part docuseries follows five teams on and off the field during the 2014 season. Throughout, coaches and parents offer insight into why they believe they’re teaching valuable lessons about discipline and dedication, but also grapple with serious questions about parenting, safety and at what price we’re pushing our kids to win.  The first season of Friday Night Tykes cast a light on the intense Texas Youth Football Association, but the conversation’s just getting started.

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In Artic Waters By Laura Crawford and Illustrated by Ben Hodson

January 8, 2015 By 5 Comments

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In Artic Waters is a great educational and fun way to educate children about the Arctic! The text is wonderful and the illustrations are amazing! I recommend this one for children ages 3+. 

“This is the ice that floats in the Artic Waters…”

Join in the rhythmic, building fun of Arctic animals as they play and chase each other around “the ice that floats in the Arctic waters.” Follow polar bears, walruses, seals, narwhals, and beluga whales in this rhythmic, cumulative prose good for early readers. What could possibly happen to interrupt and spoil their fun?!  My son and I were happy to see a happy ending!

The “For Creative Minds” educational section helps children learn how these animals live in cold, icy Arctic Region and was verified for scientific accuracy by Kate M. Wynne, Marine Mammal Specialist at the University of Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, as well as Riley Woodford and Sue Steinacher of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation.

Children, parents, and teachers will enjoy the information and fun facts about:

What and where is the Arctic?

Animal adaptations to survive the harsh, cold environment

A mix-and-match animal craft

Fun Facts and coloring activities to learn about polar bears, walruses, seals, narwhals and belugas.

You can find this book and many other fun and educational books at Arbordale Publishing.

We have teamed up for a Giveaway! One winner will win this book. Simply leave us a comment below telling us your child’s (or yours) favorite Arctic animal!  Deadline to enter is January 14th, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected from all entries via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book to facilitate this feature and giveaway.

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New Show, Kate & Mim-Mim

January 5, 2015 By 12 Comments

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Did you catch the premier of the New Show Kate & Mim-Mim? It’s a new show on Disney Junior. Maybe your younger child watched it! It seems like a really entertaining show for younger children.

We have teamed up for a giveaway! We have  Mim-Mim bunny ears headbands to giveaway! To enter, leave a comment below telling us one of your child’s resolutions for the New Year! If they didn’t make any…that’s okay too! Let us know if they watched the show! Deadline to enter is January 12, 2015 at noon PST.  We have 5 to giveaway!! 

Self Disclosure: I received free Mim-Mim Bunny Ears to giveaway to facilitate this post.

 

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Annie – A Delightful Spin on the Classic Story About a Foster Girl Who Wins Our Heart

December 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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This film offers an updated version of the classic tale about Annie, a foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, who sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. With a stellar cast and fabulous music, this is a lovely film to share with your children and grandchildren this holiday season. KIDS FIRST! Critic Kendyl P. comments, “Annie (Quvenzhane Wallis) is my favorite character because she is a young girl with great character and an infectious personality. She believes a “No, is just a yes that people don’t know yet.” Kayla P. adds, “The movie Annie is a fantastic movie. It is one of my favorite movies of all time.” See their full reviews below.

 

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by Kendyl P., Age 12, KIDS FIRST! Critic

 

 

The movie Annie is a phenomenal one! This is a modern day version of the original classic about a young foster girl who is very hopeful that her parents are coming back for her one day. Annie almost gets run over by a van as she is running through the streets of New York, trying to stop a group of boys from harming a dog. Then Mr. Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx) saves her life. Someone records the rescue and it is immediately posted all over the news and social media. Mr. Stacks is a businessman running for Mayor of New York, sees this positive publicity as a way to increase his chances of becoming mayor. He and his team decide to bring Annie over for lunch to take pictures of the two of them together. It turns out Annie ends up staying a little longer then they originally anticipate.

 

Annie (Quvenzhane Wallis) is my favorite character because she is a young girl with great character and an infectious personality. She believes a “No, is just a yes that people don’t know yet.” She has a big heart. When she is given the opportunity of a lifetime, she shares her experiences with her friends.

 

I really enjoy watching Annie and her friends clean and sing, “It’s a Hard-Knock Life.” Even though they are cleaning a very dirty foster home where the caregiver is not very nice to them, they continue to joyfully sing and dance while they clean.  This is a perfect example of making the best of a not so good situation.

 

Everyone needs somebody. Will Stacks thinks money, wealth and his successful business is all he needs. He realizes that there is more to life than money and a successful business. Annie really teaches Mr. Stacks how to – live and be happy.

 

Annie is an amazing movie for the entire family. I recommend this movie for boys and girls ages 5 to 18 and give it 5 out of 5 stars. It is in theaters now, so go check it out!

 

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by Kayla Powell, KIDS FIRST! Critic, Age 12

 

 

The movie Annie is a fantastic movie. It is one of my favorite movies of all time. This modern day remake the old classic is about a young foster girl who is trying to find her parents. One day she is chasing after a group of kids who are trying to harm a dog. She trips and falls in the middle of the street. Williams Stacks (Jamie Foxx), who is running for Mayor, grabs her before a truck hits her. The rescue goes viral and Mr. Stacks begins to show favorable ratings in the polls. As a result, Mr. Stacks’ campaign manager thinks Mr. Stacks should spend more time with Annie to continue to increase his poll ratings. Mr. Stacks’ team believes this would surely be his ticket to becoming Mayor. During their time together, both Mr. Stacks and Annie, learn a lot about each other and themselves.

 

The message of this film is you can be and do anything you can dream of. During the movie, Mr. Stacks encourages Annie to work hard, because “the world is yours, if you dare to work at it.” Annie finds herself in a tough situation and she remembers what Mr. Stacks shared with her about working hard.

My favorite character is Annie (Quvenzhane Wallis) because she is very outgoing, not afraid to face challenges and she is a very optimistic young girl. Quevenzhane also sings very well.

 

The actors are perfect. They sing, dance and do a marvelous job bringing a modern day twist to this old classic.

 

This film is perfect for the entire family. I recommend it for boys and girls ages 5 to adults and give it 5 out of 5 stars. Annie is a must see this holiday season. It is playing in theaters now so don’t miss it.

 

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

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Boxed Water is a Must-Have for this Busy Holiday Season!

December 23, 2014 By 4 Comments

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The holidays are quickly approaching but being on-the-go while finishing your holiday shopping doesn’t mean you have to compromise your health!

A great way to stay hydrated during the holiday madness is with  Boxed Water !  You will  also be taking part in one of the newest trends that has celebrities buzzing.

 

In short, Boxed Water is an alternative to bottled water that decreases our dependence on non-renewable resources, reduces wastes and decreases our carbon footprint. Stay tuned! SoCal City Kids will be reviewing next week. To find out more now, check out their website.

Updated!! My review:

I received samples and am quite impressed with how fresh tasting this water is! My son even really seemed to like this and usually he prefers flavored water. It’s simply refreshing and great to take along when travelling or out exercising.

In the meantime, we have teamed up for a Holiday Giveaway! One winner will win a Boxed Water Gift Pack! To enter, leave us a comment below telling us one of your ways to stay healthier during this Holiday season! Deadline to enter is December 29th, 2014 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Don’t forget to check back next week to read my review post!

Happy Holidays!

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post. Credit: Boxed Water. I will be receiving samples to review.

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Santa’s Zany, Wacky, Just Not Right Night Before Christmas is now Interactive!

December 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Looking for a fun Christmas time app that is great for kids ages 2-8? Santa’s Zany, Wacky, Just Not Right Night Before Christmas is the answer!  Kids will enjoy watching Santa’s suit change from purple to red and there are some other fun interactive parts! It’s the same story that I interviewed earlier this month but this is a fun, interactive app.  A Must-Buy for the season!

You can purchase here for $1.99.

 

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post, I received a free download copy to facilitate this post.

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Deals to help your readers save + give back with their holiday cards

December 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Goodshop.com works with thousands of online retailers, including stores to help you with creating this year’s cards, and donates a percentage of your total purchase back to the cause of your choice.

In the lead up to the holidays, your readers are sending cards to their loved ones, so give them a reason to send cards with a difference this year. There are more than 110,000 causes to choose from on Goodshop and more than $11 million has been donated to date.

To top it off, Goodshop offers the latest deals and coupons to help shoppers save on their holiday shopping!

Here are some deals from stationery stores and other places you can get started on your cards. Add them to a blog post and help your readers save money and give back this holiday season.

10 Ways To Help Your Readers Save On Their Holiday Cards — And Give Back To Causes While They Do !

(Please make sure to copy the merchant names into your post so that your readers can click to redeem the deals and donations)

Walgreens Coupon – 50% off photo cards on sets of 3+ (click on merchant name for coupon code).

Expires: 12-31-2014. 4% Donation

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Expires: 12-31-2014. 7.5% Donation

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