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September 26, 2012 · 12:21 am

“Ready For Pumpkins” by Kate Duke Review and Giveaway!!!

Ready For Pumpkins is such an adorable book and so fitting with the season.  Reading it for the first time, I just knew I have to share it with my son’s kindergarten  class.  It is about the class guinea pig named Hercules who watches the first grade class grow plants from seeds and wants to do that too.  During summer vacation when the teacher brings him out to the country with her he gets to do that with a new friend and during that summer he learns so much.  He learns about patience and sometimes having to wait makes things sweeter, he learns about friendship and how hard it can be to say goodbye to old friends and the joy of meeting a whole class of new friends.  All in all he learns that he is a pretty lucky guinea pig.

KATE DUKE has been creating wonderful picture books for more than 25 years. Her best-loved tales often include guinea pigs or mice, like Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One, andGuinea Pig ABC. Ms. Duke lives in New Haven, Connecticut.

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September 25, 2012 · 2:17 am

“Best Of Wubbzy” Fans’ Choice DVD Review and Giveaway!!!


The votes are in and the winner is…Wubbzy!

FIRST-EVER ‘BEST OF WUBBZY: FANS’ CHOICE’ DVD HIT SHELVES ON SEPTEMBER 18th!

All-New Release From Anchor Bay Entertainment Features Seven Favorite

‘Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!’ Episodes – Voted On By The Fans Themselves!

Beverly Hills, CA – The fans have spoken!  The votes have been cast and now the winning episodes have been chosen.  By popular demand, a brand-new, first-ever collection of “fan favorite” “Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!” episodes is available by Anchor Bay Entertainment on the much-anticipated “Best Of Wubbzy: Fans’ Choice” DVD!  The standout compilation, featuring seven of the most popular episodes as determined by a special “Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!” Facebook fan vote,  hit retail stores nationwide on September 18, 2012.

 “Tapping into Wubbzy’s active and devoted social media following allowed us to give fans a chance to tell us which episodes they most wanted on our newest release,” said Erin Carter, Executive Director of Brand Marketing for Anchor Bay Entertainment.  “After more than a month of voting on the ‘Wow! Wow!Wubbzy!’ Facebook page, we’re excited to bring loyal fans their favorite episodes on one very special DVD!”

“Best Of Wubbzy: Fans’ Choice” showcases six engaging episodes: “Follow The Leader,” “The Wubbzy Shuffle,” “Wubbzy The Star,” “Tooth Or Dare,” “Wubbzy’s Makeover” and “Wubbzy Bounces Back” – plus a special bonus seventh episode, “Wubbzy The Hero.”  In these fun-filled adventures, Wubbzy helps baby chirpees who’ve lost their mother, Widget builds a robot to teach a lesson about cheating, Daizy gets a visit from a fill-in Tooth Fairy, the town of Wuzzleburg misunderstands a friendly dinosaur game, and everybody has fun on the first day of spring!  Plenty of singing, dancing and learning is in store for preschoolers and families in this first Wubbzy DVD collection chosen by fans themselves! ‘The Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!’ team has embraced social media since Wubbzy’s launch in 2005 and it is exciting to have our Wubbzy fans guide the episode selection on Anchor Bay’s newest DVD,” said Susan Miller, CEO of Bolder Media, Inc.

“Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!,” a hit with young viewers and their families since its 2006 TV premiere on Nickelodeon®, currently airs daily on Nick Jr®.  Wubbzy is a fun, lovable, curious little guy who just likes to play, play, play with his friends in the eye-popping town of Wuzzleburg.  The top-rated series supports preschool social skills – sharing, listening, compromising, helping and appreciating others, self-awareness and the use of humor as a coping skill.

Although their world is more fanciful and imaginative than our own, Wubbzy and his friends deal with the same social and developmental issues faced by preschoolers.  They learn how they fit into a group, how to understand their own feelings and those of others, how to get along with one another and about the value of friendship and community.

My kids were thrilled when we received this DVD for review.   They really like Wubbzy and so this DVD was quickly embraced.  I like that it enforces social skills that are essential to forming friendships, working together in preschool and teaching them to appreciate and help their friends.  Wonderful values and wonderful Wubbzy.

“Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!” is produced by Bolder Media, Inc. in association with Starz Media’s Film Roman Animation Studio.  It is a worldwide hit that is broadcast in 100+ countries.  Susan Miller (co-producer of Ella Enchanted) and Fred Seibert (executive producer of “The FairlyOdd Parents”) are the executive producers of the show created by Emmy Award® winner Bob Boyle (producer of “The FairlyOdd Parents”).

The Giveaway!!!

Anchor Bay Entertainment is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own “Best of Wubbzy” DVD!!!  Thank youAnchor Bay Entertainment for the review DVD and for sponsoring this super giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Win Even More!!!

There’s even more to “wow” about!  To celebrate the release of the “Best of Wubbzy: Fans’ Choice” DVD – and all those wubb-tastic, Wubbzy fans nationwide! – Anchor Bay Entertainment is  hosting a special Wubbzy giveaway on Twitter where fans can win the new DVD and a personalized t-shirt from Ty’s Toy Box (pictured below)!  From Sept 24 – Sept 28, followers can enter to win by tweeting @WWWubbzy and sharing the hash tag #BestofWubbzyDVD, from noon to 4pm ET daily!  One lucky winner will be selected at random each day.  Be sure to spread the word so your readers can get in on all the Wubb-centered fun!  Check out www.facebook.com/WWWubbzy and www.twitter.com/WWWubbzy for more!

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September 23, 2012 · 11:24 pm

“Bedtime for BOO” by Mickie Matheis Review and Giveaway!!!

 

The air her in the Northeast is getting cooler and crisper and we are now officially in Autumn.  Halloween will be here very soon, it is a fitting time to read some fun books to your child.  I recently received Bedtime for BOO by Mickie Matheis for review.  After a night of haunting, Boo the little ghost is wide awake! But Mama Ghost knows just what to do to help Boo fall asleep. “Listen,” she says, and Boo slowly dozes off to the comforting creaks and squeaks of the house. This lullaby-like picture book has the lyrical beauty of Margaret Wise Brown and is the perfect bedtime read.  This is such a wonderful read and my sons just adored it.  My boys are not scared of monsters or ghosts so they had no problems with this story before bed.  Some kids who have issues with monsters and ghosts may not find this great for before bed.  This book is sure to be well requested many times before and after Halloween in our house.

MICKIE MATHEIS lives in a ghost-free but nonetheless spirited home in northeast Ohio with her husband and three young children. Growing up, the sound that soothed her to sleep at night was the furnace kicking on, which is still one of her favorite house sounds—along with the sleepy chatter of her children at bedtime. Mickie has written numerous licensed titles for young readers. Bedtime for Boo is her first original book.

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· 9:45 pm

Tbox To-Go Review!!!

I was recently selected to review a new product designed to make girl’s lives a little easier and more hygienic.  The Tbox To-Go is a sleek case that holds 3 tampons and also has an attached pill box for Tylenol or Midol or whatever gets you through that time of the month.  This case is discreet keeps a ready stash of hygiene products ready and clean.  Now you don’t have to be left searching for that lone tampon that has been sitting on the bottom of your purse and just as no one wants that mint that has been rolling around with the loose change, who wants that tampon?  Now even if your case is down there among the bottom of your purse your feminine hygiene products are crisp and clean inside the case.

The Tbox to-go is a sleek tampon holder for the purse, pocket, or backpack. The easy-snap lid keeps tampons secure and secret pill box on the bottom makes the Tbox to-go a lifesaver. The product doubles as a mirror for a quick check.

The best part about Tbox to-go? Its sleek and upscale design makes it look like it’s make-up. Perfect for a quick pass to a friend in need.

  • Tbox to-go’s sleek design holds up to three tampons.
  • The easy-snap lid keeps tampon secure.
  • The secret pill box on the bottom makes the Tbox to-go a lifesaver.
  • The product is mirrored for a quick makeup check.

Right now if you buy 2 Tbox products at tboxgirl.com and get free shipping!  Visit and like Tboxgirl on Facebook HERE!

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.

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September 22, 2012 · 9:04 pm

The Flex Belt, Ab Belt Toning System Review & Giveaway!!!

The Flex Belt is the first Ab Belt Toning system that you can use to tone, firm and strengthen your abs that is cleared by the FDA!  The Flex Belt is great if you do not have time or are too busy to stop and do a traditional workout session.  The Flex Belt works stimulating nerves that cause your muscles to contract and relax and just using it 30 minutes a day you will benefit from a workout that targets all of your abdominal muscles.

We were recently sent a Flex Belt for review.  My husband was the tester, he is a world champion powerlifter and so I was anxious to hear his opinion. He found the instructions for attaching the pads very straightforward and easy to follow. The pads are covered with plastic covers that you remove when using and replace when finished. The instructions said for him to start his first 2 workouts at a low intensity so he began with a setting of 40 for the first 2 sessions and then raised it to 50.  His next were at 60 and he said he could feel some very noticeable muscle contractions with that.  As he progressed he kept increasing the setting until he was at 110 and he could really feel the muscles contracting pretty intensely.  He feels that anyone can see good results from this belt if they use it consistently.  He will add to this review with his results around the New Year then again in the spring.

He heard some folks say they had problems with the battery, charger, and controller connector which does not seem right unless the connector has been improved.  This connector has little steel wires that are shaped to hold it together and can only be deliberately unplugged.  The product is a very welcome addition to a busy person’s workout.  Or, a very welcome addition to someone whom wants to easily shape their abs while uncovering them.  He really likes the Flex Belt and plans to continue to use it regularly and keep increasing the intensity in addition to his other physical activity and training.  You can like The Flex Belt on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

 

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September 21, 2012 · 12:32 am

YummyEarth Organics, Gummy Bears Review & Giveaway!!!

I  was recently sent a family size bag of YummyEarth Gummy Bears. Everything YummyEarth makes is certified organic or all natural, gluten-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, and has no chemical colors, artificial flavors, or high fructose corn syrup, just fabulous award-winning taste.  I know that you must be thinking that all of that sounds great but how does it taste.  You can’t get more honest taste testers than kids so I called in my 3 and 5-year-old to try some gummy bears.  They loved them, my 3-year-old was head over heels in love with the little bears.  Mom and Dad thought they were pretty good as well and felt great about the ingredients.  Next month is Halloween and if chemicals, food coloring, additives and more have you scared, please don’t fear because all you need to do is pick up some YummyEarth Candy.  

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September 19, 2012 · 8:29 pm

Avishi Organics, Intensive Repair Oil Review and Giveaway!!!

I was recently sent a bottle of Avishi Organics, Intensive Repair Oil to review. This oil is specially formulated to reduce stretch marks and scars.  It’s free from chemicals, fragrances, colors, parabens, sulfates and other toxic ingredients, and is safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Using it can relieve the itchy skin you get during pregnancy, and helps prevent new stretch marks. It’s powerful blend of pure botanical extracts and oils helps repair and smooth your skin, encouraging skin elasticity.


The directions on the bottle say to use it twice a day for a minimum of 2 months in order to see results, I haven’t used it for quite 2 months, and haven’t been very religious about it, so I have not noticed a huge difference in my stretch marks. But I must say, it is a really high quality oil! It smoothes onto the skin nicely, and leaves my skin feeling silky soft and hydrated, not greasy. It works very well as a massage oil, you don’t need to shower afterwards like you do with some. Avishi Organics Intensive Repair Oil has a pleasant, calming scent, I think the strongest scent I notice is rosemary.

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September 17, 2012 · 11:27 am

Pop-Up Children’s Books by Matthew Reinhart Review & Giveaway!!!

Books let our children experience magical places, mystical animals and learn about creatures that are extinct.  Matthew Reinhart’s books go even further in making that experience more real with captivating pop-ups that add  3 dimensional fun to reading.  Rumble! Roar! Dinosaurs! and A Princess Like Me are delighting boys and girls with detailed pop-ups on every page.  Rumble! Roar! Dinosaurs! brings kids back to a land before time and highlights these beasts with pop-ups to make them almost come to life on the pages.  A Princess Like Me takes little girls through the day of a princess and all her princess ways, open the jewelry box to get her crown, then walk to the stables and open the door to feed her unicorn and end the day with a royal tea party back at the castle.

Rumble! Roar! Dinosaurs! features bright cut-paper collage artwork, just right for the young set. Pop-ups of a Stegosaurus, an Apatosaurus and her baby, a Deinonychus, a Pteranodon, a Triceratops, and the grand finale of a T-Rex and an Ankylosaur in a fight to the finish are brought to life with pop-ups, pull-tabs, lift-the flaps, and more. The inside front and back covers will feature a bookplate, a pronunciation guide with art, and a coloring activity for added value.

A Princess Like Me features bright cut-paper collage artwork, just right for the young set. The book takes a young princess through her day—from waking up in her big pillowy bed, to dressing up in pretty dresses (not to mention her special tiaras), playing with her pet unicorn, and getting ready for a tea party with her other princess friends. All is brought to life with pop-ups, pull-tabs, lift-the-flaps, and more. The inside front and back covers will feature a bookplate and a coloring activity for added value.

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September 15, 2012 · 9:49 pm

TeenyMates Collectible Quarterbacks Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

TeenyMates

I suppose every generation has its fad collectibles, how many can you remember from years past?  Beanie Babies, Pokemon Cards, Webkinz, were highly sought after and maybe you remember garbage pail kids, or even further back Wacky Packages which were all collectible and sent kids and parents scurrying around looking for that “rare” something, needed to complete the collection.  Sports trading cards have stood the test of time with generation after generation and along the lines of sport themed collectibles; are TeenyMates.  TeenyMates are sold in blind foil packs and contain 2 quarterbacks and 2 puzzle pieces.  Since they are blind packs you have no idea which teams are inside.  These tiny 1 inch quarterbacks are small in size but big on fun.  Kids will have fun collecting all 35, even though it might drive mom and dad nuts if they are looking for an elusive quarterback.

 

About TeenyMates

Now you can hold the NFL in the palm of your hand!

Just one inch tall, TeenyMates have burst onto the scene as the official pocket-size players for all your favorite NFL teams. But don’t let their size fool you. TeenyMates are BIG FUN for kids, collectors and sports fans of all ages. Trade and play and collect ‘em all! Now available from Party Animal Toys. PLUS – Keep a lookout for more leagues coming soon.

NFL TEENYMATES FAST FACTS:

  • 1″ tall, officially licensed NFL figures for kids and collectors alike, ages 4 and up.
  • Entering the immensely popular mini-collectible market as the only official NFL figures available.
  • Amazing detail for such tiny figures.  Great for play, and fun to collect and trade!
  • Each foil bag pack comes with 2 random quarterbacks and 2 puzzle pieces, adding mystery and excitement to each purchase!
  • Collect all 32 NFL quarterbacks and all 35 double-sided puzzle pieces.
  • Plus: 3 hard-to-find rare figures – a Throwback QB, a Metallic Gold QB, and a Glow-in-the Dark QB!
  • Double-sided puzzle allows you to build either a collector mini-poster featuring all 32 QBs, or a football field display set.
  • Now available at Target, team shops, and sporting goods, gift and toy stores across the nation!

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September 14, 2012 · 11:38 pm

Chicken Soup for the Soul, “Boost Your Brain Power!” Review & Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

Who does not want to keep their brain sharp at any age?  Dr. Marie Pasinski, a Harvard Medical School graduate and staff neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital helps to boost your brain power with revealing personal stories, clear medical advice and tips.  I received this Boost Your Brain Power!  for review from Chicken Soup for the Soul publishing and was very intrigued.  Boosting your brain power can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and enhance mental abilities at any age!  This book will show you how to improve your memory, stimulate your brain through new activities , trigger creative thinking,  use meditation and mindfulness to unlock the true power of your brain and much more.

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