OVERSTOCK.COM PARTNERS WITH PBS KIDS TO SERVE THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH LAUNCH OF OVERSTOCK KID ZONE

PBS KIDS will receive a portion of every sale from curated shop, which provides thousands of everyday essentials for children across multiple categories.

Last week, Overstock.com and PBS KIDS announced a new cause partnership and the launch of Overstock’s new Kid Zone, a curated shop within Overstock that includes thousands of children’s products. Overstock will give a portion of proceeds from every sale in the Kid Zone to support the mission of PBS KIDS, to open a world of possibilities for every child and ignite a passion for learning.

Products sold in the Overstock Kid Zone are designed to provide the necessities to help children thrive as well as spark creativity, fun and imagination. To support the mission, 100 percent of the net proceeds PBS KIDS receives from sales in the shop will go back to PBS KIDS.

The Kid Zone also provides links to PBS KIDS resources and fun family activities. PBS KIDS is the number one educational media brand for kids and is uniquely positioned to reach children everywhere with content that is rooted in academic frameworks, preparing young children for success in school and in life.

“Overstock believes in a bright future for all children, and to support our commitment to their education, health, happiness and well-being, we’re honored to be a partner with PBS KIDS in children’s educational media,” said Stormy Simon, Overstock president. “We are excited to provide parents with an easy shopping experience that supports the mission of PBS KIDS with every sale from the new Overstock Kid Zone.”

“PBS KIDS is committed to using the power of media to light a spark for learning and to help all kids reach their potential,” said Lesli Rotenberg General Manager, Children’s Programming, PBS. “The proceeds received by PBS KIDS through our partnership with Overstock.com will help support our mission and the development of innovative PBS KIDS educational programming and digital content.”

I had the opportunity to check out the Kid Zone and the wonderful toy products for children and am so impressed! I received a credit to shop and quickly selected a Microscope that is on its way for my son’s Christmas gift. There is such a wide selection and something for every child on your shopping list!  

We have actually also teamed up with Overstock and PBS KIDS for a Holiday Giveaway! One winner will win $25, credit to shop at Overstock.com. Now, how cool is that? To enter, check out the website and let us know what you would select for a child in your life. Deadline to enter is November 30th, 2014 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

About PBS KIDS

PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online, mobile and community-based programs. Kidscreen- and Webby-award winning pbskids.org provides engaging interactive content, including the PBS KIDS video player, now offering free streaming video accessible on computer- and mobile-device-based browsers. For more information on specific PBS KIDS content supporting literacy, science, math and more, visit pbs.org/pressroomor follow PBS KIDS on Twitter and Facebook.

About Overstock.com 

Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) is a discount online shopping retailer based in Salt Lake City, Utah that sells a broad range of products including furniture, rugs, bedding, electronics, clothing, jewelry and cars.  Worldstock.com, a fair trade department dedicated to selling artisan-crafted products from around the world offers additional unique items.  Main Street Revolution supports small businesses across the United States by providing them a national customer base.  The Nielsen State of the Media: Consumer Usage Report placed Overstock.com among the top five most visited mass merchandiser websites in 2011.  The NRF Foundation/American Express 2011 Customer Choice Awards ranked Overstock.com #4 in customer service among all U.S. retailers.  Overstock.com sells internationally under the name O.co.  Overstock Shopping (http://www.overstock.com and http://www.o.co) regularly posts information about the company and other related matters under Investor Relations on its website.

Overstock.com®, O.co®, Worldstock Fair Trade® and Club O Rewards® are registered trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc. O.info™, Club O™, Club O Dollars™ and Your Savings Engine™ are trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc.

Self Disclosure: I received a $25 shopping credit to facilitate this Holiday feature.

What is I told you there are glasses that you can put on and you can see Holiday magic? Well, it is true! Holiday Specs can transform lights, fireworks and candles into magical messages! This is so much fun for the whole family! The holographic lenses bend the light and create illusions. I like that they work with street lights too! The Holiday Magic 3D viewers are made of durable plastic and come in fun holiday designs and create one of 5 different holiday images when viewing a bright point of light. Holiday Specs will also be fun this season when out looking at Christmas lights! These really are perfect for everyone in the family!

To find out more check out American Paper Optics. 

We have teamed up for a Holiday giveaway! One winner will win a pair of their own Holiday Specs! To enter, leave a message below telling us your favorite Christmas character. Mine is Frosty the Snowman! Deadline to enter is November 29th, 2014 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.
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.

There’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but where’s the holiday spirit? Goodshop Sunday (November 30th) is the day where thousands of merchants will be offering great deals and coupons AND donating a percentage of nearly every purchase back to the shopper’s favorite nonprofit or school!

Nearly 70% of online shoppers say they feel at least a little guilty that they are not donating more of the money they use to shop for gifts*. On Goodshop Sunday, feel guilty no more!

Leading up to the day, thousands of stores (including Amazon, Old Navy, Target, and Kohl’s) will have the best coupons and deals listed on Goodshop.com and will donate a percentage of nearly every purchase to the users’ favorite cause – for free!  In addition, on Goodshop Sunday, select retailers are offering double donations, while others are sharing exclusive deals– so people can feel extra good about their holiday shopping!

Passionate cause supporters nationwide are taking the #GoodshopSunday pledge – to buy 1 gift that gives back this holiday season – and spreading the word to get their friends to do the same. Photos of people forming the “hand heart” are being shared across social media– acting as the visual confirmation of their pledge and the promise that holiday shopping can make a difference.

The impact of buying just 1 gift that gives back can be significant. “According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend over $100 billion online on holiday shopping this year,” said Scott Garell, Goodshop CEO. “With an average of 3% of our sales going to nonprofits and schools, Goodshoppers have the potential to help raise $3 billion for causes in need!”

“This is simply a no brainer,” said Goodshopper, Lisa Grander. “I always feel like I wish I could do more to help Best Friends Animal Society during the holidays — now with every gift I buy, I can!  And, I can save money at the same time too.”

More than 110,000 causes are participating and it’s up to the shopper to select who they want to support. To bring that home – if you support the ASPCA, one sweater would raise enough to get two dogs adopted into loving homes.  If you support UNICEF, your purchase of an Xbox  could donate enough to provide therapeutic milk to fourteen malnourished children.  To date, Goodshop has raised more than $11 million for causes.

Plus, while there will be special deals on Goodshop Sunday, shoppers can find deals and donations all year long. Goodshop helps shoppers save more than just money!

Here are some sample holiday deals:

Amazon Coupon – Free shipping on purchases over $35 (1.5% donation)

Sephora Coupon – Choose 1 of 3 Holiday Deluxe Sample Bags with any $25 purchase with code (2.5% donation)

Sears Coupon – Get extra $5 off orders of $50 or more with code (2% donation)

Best Buy Coupon – Free shipping on orders $35+ (3% donation)

Credit: Goodshop. No compensation was received.

Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a delightful tour as they celebrate a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains; a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; Mardi Gras with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a Valentine’s Day Royal Ball with the Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; traveling to far-off exotic places including China for the Chinese New Year, Brazil for Carnival and Japan for the beautiful Cherry Blossom festival Sakura.  Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! – Presented by YoKids is the ultimate jam-packed celebration of the century featuring fun and surprises for the whole family!

L O S  A N G E L E S

WHEN:                                Wednesday, December 10 – Sunday, December 14

• Wednesday, December 10 7:30 PM
• Thursday, December 11 7:30 PM
• Friday, December 12 11:30 AM & 7:30 PM
• Saturday, December 13 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sunday, December 14 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE:             STAPLES Center – 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015

TICKETS:          Ticket prices range from $22 – $30; $45/$50 (VIP) and $75/$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*
Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.              *prices vary between weekday/weekend shows; tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

A N A H E I M

WHEN:                                Tuesday, December 16 – Sunday, December 21

• Tuesday, December 16 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, December 17              7:30 PM
• Thursday, December 18 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM
• Friday, December 19 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM
• Saturday, December 20 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sunday, December 21 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE:             Honda Center – 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

TICKETS:          Ticket prices range from $22 – $30; $45/$50 (VIP) and $75/$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*
Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or     in-person at the venue Box Office.       *prices vary between weekday/weekend shows; tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

 O N T A R I O

WHEN:                                Thursday, December 25 – Sunday, December 28

• Thursday, December 25 6:00 PM
• Friday, December 26 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Saturday, December 27 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sunday, December 28 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

WHERE:             Citizens Business Bank Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

TICKETS:          Ticket prices range from $22 – $30; $45/$50 (VIP) and $75/$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*
Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.              *prices vary between weekday/weekend shows; tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

L O N G  B E A C H

WHEN:                                Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – Sunday, January 4, 2015

• Wednesday, December 31 4:30 PM
• Thursday, January 1 6:00 PM
• Friday, January 2 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM
• Saturday, January 3 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sunday, January 4 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE:             Long Beach Arena – 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

TICKETS:          Ticket prices range from $22 – $30; $45/$50 (VIP) and $75/$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.      *prices vary between weekday/weekend shows; tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

We have teamed up for a giveaway! One winner will win a Weekday Performance Voucher (Good for two people). To enter leave a message below letting us know your favorite Disney character! Deadline to enter is November 28th, 2014 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected from all entries.

Self Disclosure: I received free tickets to facilitate this giveaway opportunity and posting.

Looking for a fun way to motivate children to stay on the Nice List this holiday season? What about a postcard from Santa?  I love how this can be personalized with things that the child is already doing and it is really a positive experience! You can order a personalized postcard from Santa on the website SantaWillWrite.com. I like that it is a real positive motivator and is even stamped with a stamp from the North Pole. It’s quite affordable too at $5.95. Currently our readers have been offered 15% off the site using coupon code pcSantaSoCal.

We have teamed up for a Holiday Giveaway! One winner will win a personalized postcard from Santa! (For your child, of course!) To enter, leave a comment below telling us one of your holiday traditions. Deadline to enter is November 25th, 2014 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

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.

Eggs are the arguably the perfect breakfast food – healthy fats, vitamins minerals, protein…but did you know that all eggs have warning labels – except Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs? An FDA warning on all other egg cartons insists that you “cook eggs until yolks are firm” to prevent illness from bacteria, but this warning is noticeably absent from Davidson’s Safest Choice eggs, offering you peace of mind however you prefer to prepare your eggs.

I received free coupons to purchase and they are delicious! A dozen did not last long in our house!

Nearly 4 out of 5 Salmonella-related foodborne illness cases share a common vehicle: raw or undercooked eggs. But Davidson’s Safest Choice eggs have been pasteurized in a warm water bath to eliminate the risk of salmonella. That’s it – just time + temperature + water. This means ANYONE can eat eggs any way they’d like– sunny side up with runny yolks, raw in a morning smoothie…and you (and your kids) can even safely indulge in cookie dough – without any risks when you’re baking.

I have to admit I am pretty excited about being able to safely eat chocolate chip cookie dough!

We have teamed up for a Holiday Giveaway! One winner will win two free coupons to purchase these delicious eggs! To enter, leave a message below telling us what holiday dish you would like to make that includes eggs! Deadline to enter is November 24th, 2014 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: I received free coupons to purchase this product. Any opinions expressed are my own.

General Mills has been consistently surprising American families with free prizes in cereal boxes for more than 80 years. But for the first time ever General Mills if offering free customizable premiums for both boys and girls through a partnership with Mega Bloks.

Each participating brand of General Mills cereals including, Honey Nut Cheerios, Reese’s Puffs, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Golden Grahams and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, offers a free Mega Bloks car with a set of Hello Kitty and Power Rangers stickers and instructions to cut out a pattern to construct a cardboard jump from the cereal box. In addition to the Mega Bloks freebies promoting fine motor skills and construction play patterns for children, the offer leverages hot properties adults love too, like Hello Kitty and Power Rangers. In fact, Hello Kitty is celebrating her 40th anniversary later this month, and Power Rangers is an iconic brand that’s experiencing great growth at retail.

We received samples of Golden Grahams and Cinnamon Toast Crunch and a Mega Bloks set. My son is already a fan of the cereals and I love how the Cars can be designed with Hello Kitty or Power Rangers! The cars are for boys and girls and I just love that!

To bring the family fun to live, General Mills partnered with Maker Dad – Mark Frauenfelder – to rev up the breakfast table with a Rube Goldberg style contraption seen in this video made entirely of General Mills Mega Bloks cereal boxes.

We have teamed up for a Giveaway! One winner will win a prize package that would include a $50 Target gift card! Now, how cool does that sound this holiday season?!  To enter, leave a comment below telling us your (or your child’s) favorite cereal form the ones listed above! Deadline to enter is November 24th, 2014 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org. 

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this feature & giveaway. 

I really do love these Whale decals! They are too cute! Yes, I love all ocean mammals but that isn’t the reason. These are just really adorable! If I had a Nursery, I would do a whole nautical theme and use these decals. I do have a beach themed bathroom and I loved adding these Whales on the bathroom door and walls. I like that they stick so easily on any surface and quickly too! They also don’t leave any residue when you remove them. I love the bright colors and they are just too cute!! I know, I know..I already said that. But, it’s so true! These are the cutest wall decals I have ever owned!

Each package includes 5 whales, each measuring approximately 4” x 5”, and are available in 4 colors (baby blue, azure blue, charcoal grey, and turquoise).

You can purchase them on Amazon.com.

We have teamed up for a giveaway! One winner will win their own Bobee Whale Decals.To enter, leave a comment below telling us where you would like to use these adorable decals! Deadline to enter is November 17, 2014 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected from all entries!

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.