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Sunday, November 28, 2010

YogaBuddies DVD and CD Review and Giveaway (Closed)

Product: YogaBuddies Bedtime Stories DVD Category: Children Age Range: 4 years old and up Price:$14.99 YogaBuddies is founded by Danay DiVirgilio, a behavioral therapist devoting her life toward making a difference in the lives of teens and children. DiVirgilio designed the Bedtime Stories as a tool to help children aged four and up learn relaxation techniques that helps them prepare for a restful night's sleep. In this 40 minute video, children learn stretches from kids their own age. Join Lucy, Cole, Zack, Amelia and Feebee on A Magical Car Ride, a bedtime story read by Danay, that includes cute animated scenes that bring the characters to...

Friday, November 26, 2010

Holiday Gift Guide: Nintendo DS Games NOT to Miss!

Almost all the kids I know either already have a Nintendo DS or have it on their Christmas list. Here are some MUST HAVE Nintendo DS games!!! Be cool and get one or all of these for your favorite kid (or for the kid in you)! Product: New Carnival Games Produced by: 2K Play Rated: E = Everyone Price: $29.99 The New Carnival Games for Nintendo DS is certainly to be a hit in your home! It's just like going to the State Fair with fun games such as Sea Monster Showdown, Speed Bingo and Zamzeer Knows All!- over 25 exciting games altogether! Plus, no carnival is complete without a HAUNTED HOUSE and bumper cars!!! Play for over 300 great prizes that...

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Ornaments with Love Review and Giveaway (CLOSED)

FTC Guidelines require that I disclose that I received an ornament at no cost to me for the purpose of this review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions expressed herein are my own, honest opinions. Other opinions may vary. For complete rules and regulations, disclaimer and disclosure, please visit the legal page.  Product: Ornaments with Love personalized Christmas ornament Category: Personalized, kids, adults Price: varies, average is $12.00 Ornaments with Love has over 2000 ornaments that can be personalized with the names of your choosing. They offer a variety of  Christmas Tree Ornaments that are fun...

Tukaiz Products Personalized Calenders: Review and Giveaway (CLOSED)

Product: Tukaiz Personalized Calenders Category: Personalized, adults, children, teens Price: $14.99-$19.99 The Tukaiz product line includes fun, personalized items such as calenders, posters, folders, cards, invitations, notebooks and more! I was fortunate enough to be able to review the personalized wall calender. I love gifts that have a personal sentiment, something that shows that some thought was put into the gift, and Tukaiz makes it easy and affordable to do just that!! For under $20 a gift can be designed on their interactive website and shipped out within two weeks! Not bad considering each order is customizable and personalized...

The Nutria Frog Kingdom Review

Product: The Nutria Frog KingdomAuthor: Bayou BennettPublisher: Another Bayou CreationCategory: Books, ChildrenAge Range: All agesPrice: $12.99 or $17.99 (with CD) Hurry! The Nutria frogs are in danger!!! A hurricane has damaged the barriers of the Louisinana swamp land and as a result, man-made pollution is covering the swamp, causing the endangered Nutria frogs to have to relocate to outside their natural habitat! What can be done?  In the environmental friendly tale, The Nutria Frog Kingdom, written by Bayou Bennett, two cousins named Randy and Tina learn a valuable lesson about the effects pollution has on the environment. As they travel...

Thursday, November 18, 2010

World's Best Origami by Nick Robinson Review and Giveaway (CLOSED)

Product: World's Best Origami -Over 100 amazing models from top origami artists Author: Nick Robinson Category: Books, Teens, Adults Publisher: Alpha Publishing Price: $19.95 World's Best Origami is brought to you by Nick Robinson, an advanced level professional origami artist! Robinson has been folding paper into amazing and complex shapes for over twenty-five years and this book highlights some of his favorite models from origami artists from around the world. The book is divided into various complexity levels, allowing even the basic folder a place to start while still challenging the more advanced folder. The models are superbly illustrated,...

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Cahootie Review and Giveaway (Closed)

Product: Cahootie Category: Children Age Range: 6-13 years old Price: $6.99-$13.99 The Cahootie "Animal Planet: Dogs Rule!" is a retro inspired game that is much like the paper folded game a lot of us can probably remember making in grade school. I was never that talented, so was very pleased when the Cahootie came and it was already preassembled! The game has bright, vivid photos of adorable little puppy dogs and it comes with two sheets of peel and stick interchangable stickers that make the game even more fun and personable! The Cahootie itself is made out of a laminated paper that is very durable. My girl has played with her...

Chicken Soup for the Soul Review and Giveaway (closed)

Product: Chicken Soup for the Soul - A Book of Miracles Authors: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and LeAnn Thieman Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing Category: Books, Teens, Adults Price: $14.95 Prerequisites: One box of tissue I had heard of the Chicken Soup for the Soul line of books before, but this was the first time that I had the opportunity to read one. The Book of Miracles came at an appropriate time in my life. As I read through the stories, I was able to relate to the life situations that others were experiencing and the emotions that they evoked. Every one of us has a moment in our lives where we need a bit of encouragement...

Monday, November 15, 2010

101 Jokes for Kids book Review and Giveaway (CLOSED)

FTC Guidelines require that I disclose that I received a PDF version of this book at no cost to me for the purpose of this review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions expressed herein are my own, honest opinions. Other opinions may vary. The sponsor, Delabarre Publishing,  is responsible for prize fulfillment.  Product: 101 Short and Hilarious Jokes for Kids by Scott Allen, Illustrated by Michelle Dimuzio Category: Books, Children Age Range: All ages Publisher: Delabarre Publishing (August 25, 2010) Format Support: PDF Ebook, Kindle, iPad 101 Jokes For Kids, written by Scott Allen, offers hours worth of entertainment...

Friday, November 12, 2010

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Your Life in Comics (CLOSED)

FTC Guidelines require that I disclose that I received a copy of the book at no cost to me for the purpose of this review. All opinions shared within are my own honest opinions. Other opinions may vary. Thanks to Free Spirit Publishing and Bill Zimmerman for providing a copy for a giveaway.  Product: Your Life in Comics 100 Things for Guys to Write and Draw by Bill Zimmerman Category: Books, Children Age Range: 9-13 Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (October 5, 2010) Price: $9.99 Your Life in Comics: 100 Things for Guys to Write and Draw introduces the world of interactive comic books! Bill Zimmerman (Creator) and Tyler Page (illustrator)...

The World Needs Your Kid book Review and Giveaway

FTC Guidelines require that I disclose that I received review copies of this book for the purpose of this review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions expressed herein are my own, honest opinions. Other opinions may vary. Written permission has been granted for the use of the photographs within this review. THE WORLD NEEDS YOUR KID: Raising Children Who Care and Contributeby Craig Kielburger, Marc Kielburger, and Shelley Page Publication Date: September 7, 2010 Category: Books Price: 19.99 (currently on sale on Amazon.com for $13.57) This wonderful book, with a foreword by the Dalai Lama,teaches parents how to raise children...

Friday, November 5, 2010

Winner's Circle

Time for some more winners!!! For those of you that frequent my blog, you know that I offered a $25 Gift Certificate to either Amazon.com, iTunes.com or Paypal simply for being connected to my blog in some form or fashion. It could have been through email updates, Google Friend Connect or Twitter. I will randomly offer "Readers Only" giveaways, so in order to stay in the know, I suggest signing up to receive my blog posts updates by email. The winner of this "Readers Only" giveaway goes to: ellie said...35 Ellie Wright GFC follower (ellie) The winner of The Comfort Company Memorial Ornament goes to: Nicole H. said...10 I...

Fun Filled Fridays: Come Join the Blog Hop

Friday Blog Hopping! Here is where I will be this Friday! Come join in on the fun and start hopping!! ...

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