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March 28, 2013 · 10:15 pm

Wonder Forge, Disney Easter Matching Game Review and Giveaway!!!

If you are looking for a fun Matching game the Disney Easter version is sure to please. This great version features your favorite Disney characters with some with special Easter goodies. My little guys loved playing this with their mom and dad and then played on their own. It is very adaptable to ages as you can put in as many or little to match the skill and ages of the children.

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March 27, 2013 · 10:51 pm

Charlie: A Toy Story DVD Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

JOIN A YOUNG BOY AND HIS DOG OUT TO THWART LOCAL BULLIES AND THEIR EVIL PLAN TO INFILTRATE A TOY STORE IN THIS NEW, FAMILY FRIENDLY LIVE-ACTION FILM IN THE TRADITION OF HOME ALONE AND MY DOG SKIP

CHARLIE: A TOY STORY

Street Date: April 2, 2013

SRP: $14.98

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure in this Dove “Family Approved” live-action feature as 10- year-old Caden and his best friend, Charlie, a golden retriever, set out to thwart the evil plans of the bumbling town bullies who are out to break into Caden’s Dad’s toy shop to steal his new one-of-a-kind toy invention. Filled with warmth and humor, this laugh-a-minute comedy will give you back your dreams and show you that anything is possible if you just believe in yourself!

CAST

Randy Ochoa (Mars Needs Moms, Yogi Bear, Land of the Lost)

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Type: DVD

Catalog #: EOE-DV-7449

Running Time: 99 mins.

Genre: Family

Aspect Ratio: 16 x 9 (1.78:1)

Audio: 2.0 Dolby Digital

Language: English w/ SDH Subtitles

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March 22, 2013 · 9:28 pm

O-Cedar, O-Duster™ Robotic Floor Cleaner Review & Giveaway!!!

Recently I was contacted by O-Cedar to do a review of their new O-Duster™ Robotic Floor Cleaner. This duster is so easy to use, you just simply unbox and initially charge the battery for 12 hours. When the battery is charged you just put the cleaning cloth on and place the O-Duster on the floor, make a cleaning cycle selection of 30 or 12o minutes and forget it. The O-Duster gets right under the cabinets in my kitchen and maneuvers about with ease, it is very quiet and works very well. This is a great gadget to save you some time and keep your floors dust and debris free.

The innovative NEW O-Duster™ Robotic Floor Cleaner Makes Your Life Easier with faster and simpler floor dusting. The O-Duster™’s auto-navigation feature effectively covers all your hard floor surfaces, giving you time for the rest of your to-do list. Its flexible base is designed to reach into corners and along edges while the compact design slips under sofas, beds and other furniture to grab dust and pet hair.

The O-Cedar^® O-Duster™ Robotic Floor Cleaner:

Features auto-navigation, allowing it to change direction when objects and walls are detected
Uses a disposable electrostatic cleaning cloth to attract and capture dust and hair
Offers 2 cleaning programs: short (30 minutes) and long (120 minutes)
Are compatible with the O-Duster™ Robotic Floor Cleaner Refills

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March 21, 2013 · 11:28 pm

Lucky Baby World, Suppori Baby Sling Review and Giveaway!!!

There are so many baby and toddler slings out there, it’s hard to choose one. I’ve been trying out the Award winning Suppori sling from Luckybabyworld.com with my youngest. He is getting a little hefty, so carrying him in my arms gets tiring. The Suppori sling supports his weight so I only need to use my arms to keep him balanced instead of taking on his entire weight. The sling is easy to put on, and just by looking at it, you can see how it is used. Some slings are so complicated, there are certain ways to use it, and you need to check the directions every time to make sure you are doing it right! Not to mention other carriers are complicated and time-consuming to put on. With the Suppori, your baby sits naturally as he would when you are holding him on your hip, so he is very comfortable and happy. It is designed to alleviate baby wearing injuries like stiff necks and shoulders or back pain. The Suppori has won many international awards to prove their worth, these include Mom’s Choice Award, Creative Child Top Choice Award, and Europe’s Naissance Award.

The Suppori sling is knitted with triple stitch technology, so it is very durable not to mention breathable, it doesn’t add much in regards to extra layers, so you can keep relatively cool. Well, as cool as you can be with a hot little one pressed against you! It is also so compact in its little carrying case, it can easily fit in my purse or diaper bag, and doesn’t take up much room. It is probably lighter than your average cell phone! The Suppori comes in many trendy colors, I had a hard time choosing just one! This sling can be used from the time your baby can sit up by themselves until they are a toddler, the maximum weight is 28lbs. You need to make sure you are getting the right size for yourself, or it won’t fit right, and your baby won’t be as safe. To check your size, go to Luckybabyworld.com and find directions for measuring under the Suppori FAQ tab!

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March 19, 2013 · 2:57 am

Nesco 150 Watt Professional Electric Food Slicer Review and Giveaway!!!

My husband does a fair share of cooking and recently he started going on about how we should get a food slicer. We have a large family and so if we make Philly cheese-steaks for instance, it’s a lot of sliced sandwich steak to buy and he felt we could get better cuts of meat, slice it ourselves and actually save money. Beyond that since our kids always have friends over we could just slice as much as we needed buying large cuts of meat. Thinking about food slicers, I knew Nesco has some great ones, and since we know the quality that they put in their products, it was a no brainer. The Nesco 150 Watt Food Slicer was the choice for us.

This is a sleek slicer with professional performance that lets us slice meat, cheese, bread, vegetables and fruit easily. It is super easy to use, the handy dial easily allows you to choose the thickness of the slice. We have sliced vegetables for salads on this and I can’t wait to try eggplant for eggplant parmagiana. We like this model because the motor can handle even heavy tasks like cheese slicing that can create blade drag on slicers with motors of lesser wattage. My husband is very pleased with the slicer and uses it a lot because it makes prep so easy and everything is fast and simple to clean. If you are looking for a high quality, powerful food slicer that can meet the demands of family cooking and prep, check out the FS-150 PR, 150 Watt Food Slicer.

The FS-150PR Nesco® has Combined the elegance of European design with the performance of a professional food slicer.

Slice meat, cheese , bread, vegetables and fruit quickly and easily with this quality slicer. Features precision depth control and a strong, high quality 150 watt gearmotor. Variable thickness control dial selects slices from deli-thin 1/32″ to 1″ thick. Large multipurpose 7 1/2 inch stainless steel blade handles a wide range of food sizes and shapes.

If you expect to slice a lot of cheese, we recommend a motor of 130 watts or more. Cheese can create a lot of blade drag but the FS-150PR slicer’s motor has the power to take it in stride.

Features
• Tilted Slicing Surface
• Detachable 7 1/2″ Stainless Steel Blade
• Adjustable Thickness Control
• Forward Tilt Feature For Easy Cleaning
• Dual Safety Switch
• 150 Watt Motor

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March 13, 2013 · 9:34 pm

Scholastic Storybook Treasures:The Springtime Collection Featuring Max’s Chocolate Chicken Review & Giveaway!!!

BUNNIES AND CHICKS ABOUND IN SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ NEW 3-DVD SET JUST IN TIME FOR EASTER!

THE SPRINGTIME COLLECTION FEATURING

MAX’S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN

STREET DATE: March 26, 2013

Just in time for Easter, bunnies and chicks take over in THE SPRINGTIME COLLECTION FEATURING MAX’S CHOCOLATECHICKEN, a new 3-disc collection from Scholastic Storybook Treasures™ – perfect for holiday gift giving!

13 award-winning stories are featured on three discs, headlined by Rosemary Wells’ delightful Easter-themed tale “Max’s ChocolateChicken”. Kids are sure to grin from ear to ear as the fun-loving bunnies Max and Ruby – who can currently be seen on Nick Jr. — hunt for Easter eggs with hilarious results, or as a crazy-eyed chicken and all his panicked friends try to run away from a falling sky in Ed Emberley’s and Rebecca Emberley’s delightful “Chicken Little”. Families can also learn a fun baking recipe for splendid cake with “The Red Hen”! Featuring Scholastic’s innovative Read-Along captioning, celebrity narration including Lily Tomlin, Randy Travis, Michael McKean, and more, and an Easter basket-full of bonuses including interviews with Rosemary Wells and Ed Emberley and Rebecca Emberley, THE SPRINGTIME COLLECTION blossoms with fun!

The three DVDs included are:

MAX’S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN…AND MORE STORIES BY ROSEMARY WELLS – also includes “Max’s Christmas”, “Morris’s Disappearing Dog”, “Otto Runs for President”, “Max’s Christmas – Spanish Version”

THE REN HEN…AND MORE COOKING STORIES – also includes “Bread Comes to Life”, “How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?”, and “Arnie the Doughnut”

CHICKEN LITTLE…AND MORE ZANY ANIMAL STORIES – also includes “The Great White Man-Eating Shark”, “The Three-Legged Cat”, and “Dooby Dooby Moo”

BONUS FEATURES

Read-Along captioning

Easy-to-follow recipe for how to bake your own splendid cake!
Interview with Otto Runs for President Author/Illustrator Rosemary Wells
A Visit from Rosemary Wells
Interview with Chicken Little Author/Illustrators Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley

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March 12, 2013 · 12:44 am

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Friends Forever DVD Review & Giveaway!!!

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Friends Forever DVD:

When the very formal Berry Bitty Buggy Derby is revived, the girls are unfamiliar with the traditional behavior for the event. Blueberry starts off as the resident expert, but eventually gets so obsessed with manners she does more harm than good. In the end, the girls work together and learn the true meaning of being BFF’s or Berry Friends Forever.

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Friends Forever DVD Special Features
● “Never Say Never” Music Video
● Printable Coloring Pages

Were you a Strawberry Shortcake fan growing up? Now all the berry friends are back and setting out on brand new adventures. Now you can share it all over again with your kids. This great DVD was just released last week and makes a great treat to pick up and save for their Easter basket or just to share together today!

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March 8, 2013 · 2:09 am

VeggieTales: “The Little House That Stood” DVD Review and Giveaway!!!

Celebrate Easter with a Brand New Building Adventure!

VeggieTales: The Little House That Stood DVD Available Now!!!

When the Three Little Pigs roll into Cabbageville looking to build some new houses, they meet one builder with a plan and two without a clue! Larry builds with hay, Mr. Lunt with bricks, but only Bob builds his houses on a firm foundation – following the wise plans from the “Master Builder’s Handbook!” Will the Little Piggies make the right choices when it comes to building their houses – and their lives – on solid ground? Find out in this parable that shows kids when they follow God’s blueprints, they can stand strong when the storms come!

PLUS! Ever wonder what happened before Humpty cracked? Find out in this very Veggie retelling of the classic Humpty Dumpty story “The Good Egg of Gooseville” where we learn that a good neighbor always “lends a little hand” to those in need!

My kids love VeggieTales and this DVD makes such a great Easter Basket present. This DVD has a great message for kids in a format they can understand. The Good Egg of Gooseville Feature also included teaches kids all about what being a good neighbor really means. So let your kids see this tale of how following God’s word will help them have a strong foundation that will keep them steady even in a storm!

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March 4, 2013 · 11:55 pm

SodaStream Home Seltzer and Soda Maker Review & Giveaway!!!

We don’t drink soda very much at all, but we do drink flavored seltzer all the time. A few things that bother me is all the plastic being wasted on individual bottles of seltzer, then the lugging them back and forth, being charged a deposit that we never redeem as we just recycle them and knowing my water is much healthier than wherever they are getting theirs. The SodaStream is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and is great for making your family lots of healthy carbonated drinks as well as soda. For instance you can add a little fruit juice to seltzer water you make with the soda stream and have refreshing juice spritzers. The SodaStream is super easy to use right out of the box. You just insert the CO2 cylinder, then wash the soda bottles and fill them with cold water and screw onto the SodaStream. A few pushes for carbonation and add the flavor of your choice and you are all set.

They have natural essence for flavored seltzer in orange, lemon-lime and raspberry. I added a little orange essence and poured it over ice and it was delicious and my kids thought so too. Also, if we have someone stopping by that does want a soda, I can make them some with the concentrate and have it fresh without having to keep big bottles on hand. It is great for parties where you want a variety of flavors to be available for guests. If you are looking for a way to save plastic, time, energy and use your own water to make carbonated beverages, you should check out the SodaStream. The SodaStream is available in so many retail stores now like Macy’s Kohls, Wal Mart, Target, Costco and more. Just exchange the CO2 cylinder when it is empty at any retailer for a full cylinder as well as shop for supplies. I love the sleek styling of the SodaStream Genesis and it goes great in my kitchen not taking up much room at all. Whatever your taste and your needs you are bound to find the right SodaStream for you!

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March 2, 2013 · 1:21 am

A Little Lair, Fairy, Elf & Gnome Door and Book Set Review and Giveaway!!!

We have a couple Elf on the Shelf elves which I like much more for the fact that they remind me of the knee hugger elves my mom had from Japan. They were always my favorite Christmas decoration. If you are looking for a way to have the wonder of little creatures prancing about your home while you sleep, you will like the Fairy, Elf and Gnome Door and Book Set from A Little Lair.

When I brought this Door & Book Set out and told my kids that this little door would signal to all elves, fairies and gnomes that our house was a safe place, my five-year old immediately asked if that included the tooth fairy. He is very into the tooth fairy and is waiting to lose his first tooth. He used to get terribly upset when we told him his baby teeth would begin to get loose and then fall out because he felt that was horrible. He would tell us that his teeth would not fall out because he is going to the dentist and brushing his teeth. Ever since he started school this year and he has seen several classmates with missing teeth who relay stories of the tooth fairy, his whole mindset has changed. So the idea of having a door that would invite the tooth fairy in, really appealed to him. He liked the idea so much, that when we were thinking about where to put our door, he so generously offered his room. The little doors come in three colors and I just love our red door. The book tells children the whole story and gets them excited about their new little house guests. If you are looking for a super cute way to share the magical world of imagination with your child, this set is perfect. Now I am off to find the perfect spot for our door, who knows, the tooth fairy could be stopping by tonight just to check the accommodations. Hmmm, probably should tidy up some then too!

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