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Frito-Lay All Natural Ingredient Chips GiveawayClosed

- brandy3 201 Comments

I am always looking for healthier snacks for my family, Frito Lays is introducing all natural ingredient chips to their line.  Approximately 50% of Frito-Lays products are all natural including Lay’s Potato Chips, Tostito’s Tortilla Chips, and Sunchips multigrain snacks.

You can’t even tell the difference the chips taste the same as the original. I love that I don’t have to worry about artificial preservatives  MSG with the new line of chips.   The Garden Tomato and Basil chips are so yummy, makes it actually feel likes it spring time.

I have 3 bags of Frito Lay’s All natural chips to giveaway. (pictured above)

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Contest ends 5/27/11

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Rory The Racing Car Knex set

- brandy3

Take a break from the race to tune up with K’Nex Roary the Racing Car Silver Hatch Garage Building Set! Your child can build the Silver Hatch Racetrack Garage to really experience a day in the world of Roary!

This Knex set is a great gift for any boy. it is very easy to assemble and tons of fun play time.  My son was more interested in the car than the garage set. My daughters decided to get in on the play and used their Dora and Barbie dolls to be mechanics and fix Roary every time he came into the shop!

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided for this review.

Chuck E Cheese Birthday Party

- brandy3 14 Comments

My kids have always wanted a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese, so yesterday they finally got to have one. We decided to have a double birthday party since both my daughters birthdays are only a month apart.

Chuck E Cheese offers to birthday packages…..

$15.99 and $20.99 per child, you get

  • 2 slices of pizza per child
  • drink with unlimited refills
  • 2 hours reserved table space
  • medallion for birthday child
  • Ticket blaster experience for birthday child
  • inflatable crown with tokens for birthday child
  • Jumbo foil balloon for birthday child
  • Birthday Sticker for birthday child
  • birthday show
  • 20 token per child
  • festive tableware
  • host/hostess
  • VIP sticker for adult
  • email invitations
  • 500 bonus tickets for birthday child ($20.99 only)
  • Bank with 12 token for birthday child ($20.99 only)
  • 16 additional tokens per child ($20.99)
  • balloon for each child ($20.99 only)
  • bobble head cup for each child ($20.99)

This was also our first time at a Chuck E Cheese in New York, and it was fun. There were 4 other parties going on at the same time and it got really crazy. I only had 8 kids and 7 adults, but other parties had like 40 or more people.  When we first walked in we noticed a weird smell, but just put it off. We were greeted kindly at the door and of course got stamped at kid check, we also met our hostess for the party. The first thing we did was the kids got their tokens and went to play games. an hour later we sat down to eat pizza and have cake, then partied with Chuck E and do the ticket blaster. I received a paper that had the itinerary on it, but it was not followed and was a little disorganized.

What I didn’t like: We opted for the $20.99 package, but did not receive the 500 tickets, party stickers, sticker for adult, and bank with tokens. I asked about the products and they said they were coming but never did. After asking 3 times I gave up, plus I felt like I had to chase my hostess around.  The game floor was nice but a lot of the games were out of tickets or ate my tokens. There was not enough time to open gifts at the party, we had to take them home and open them.

I was a little disappointed things weren’t going perfect, the kids were having a blast and couldn’t care less.

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Overall there were some disappointments, but we still love Chuck E Cheese and will continue to go. we are going again in a month, just for the kids to play.   My main suggestion for birthday parties is to call ahead and see how many parties will be at the  same time as yours. I think there should only be 2 or 3 parties allowed at a time. It was really overcrowded. I would give Chuck E Cheese a definite 10, but the particular facility we went to would only get a 5.

****UPDATE: I just received a phone call from Chuck E Cheese Geust Relations and they are sending me everything I didn’t receive at the party Plus some. Now thats satisfaction!

Disclosure: No compensation was received, I received a certificate for a free party, but paid a lot out-of-pocket. All opinions are 100% my own.

Record Your Love For Mothers Day Giveaway 5/7

- brandy3 34 Comments

VoiceQuilt is a uniquely personal gift – filled with a group’s vivid, heart-touching greetings, memories and tributes. The resulting collage of voices is similar to the toasts given by party guests after a long and joyful meal. Better still, your recipient can savor those tributes over and over again.

What you do……

  1. Choose a toll-free package, so that everyone can all in toasts and tributes.
  2. Record the greeting your callers will hear, just like a voicemail.
  3. Invite everyone to call in and leave messages and toasts, you can listen to all the messages online.
  4. choose your keepsake

It’s the perfect gift for the Mother that is overseas or even a couple hundred miles away. Record your voice, you can others record a message through a special phone number. Choose a gift such as a CD or even a music box. Then your voice will live forever through your gift. I will be receiving a leather CD holder as a gift, and have just started recording my VoiceQuilt. I only have about 33 seconds so far, but am planning to put tons more. My mom lives 2100 miles away from me, I’m in NY and she is in AZ. She hasn’t seen her grandchildren in years, so being able to hear their voices everyday, I think would be an ultimate gift.

I have a code for one of my readers to try out VoiceQuilt for 7 days.

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Contest ends 5/7/11

Disclosure: No compensation was received, I received a code for a free trial of VoiceQuilt to try out. All opinions are my own.

Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure Blu-ray and DVD Review

- brandy3

After a talent scout spots her performing with her dog Boi at a charity gala, Sharpay Evans (Tisdale) sets off for the bright lights of NYC, convinced instant fame and fortune are in the bag (designer bag, that is). But theatre’s a dog-eat-dog world, as she and Boi discover when they encounter the devious owner of a pampered pooch named “Countess” and a scheming Broadway starlet who will do anything to crush the competition. Fortunately, Sharpay also meets Peyton (Austin Butler), a handsome student filmmaker who finds Sharpay nearly as fascinating as she finds herself.

Bonus features:

  • Bloopers,
  • Austin Cam,
  • The Evolution of Sharpay.  

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***This movie reminds me a little of Legally Blonde, Sharpay is rich and spoiled, but when she is on her own she struggles and makes a positive impact on people.  Sharpay goes to NYC to find her dream of being on Broadway, she has big problems along the way like her dog not being allowed in her suite, fighting for roles and more. We really like this movie, it shows kids that when you believe in yourself you can accomplish your dreams and goals.

The official screening and reception was held on April 6, Here is some footage of the cast and friends talking about the movie.

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Retail: $39.99 but you can find on Amazon for $19.99

Running Time: 89 minutes

Release date: April 19, 2011

Disclosure:No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided for my review.

Bop It! Review

- brandy3 1 Comment

Get ready to react fast! Turn on the Bop It game unit and get ready to bop, pull and twist your way to victory. For even more of a challenge, activate the microphone and shout it, too! Choose to play alone or invite your friends for a game of Party Bop-you’ll all have to use your knees, elbows, and hips to win! The better you get, the more skill levels you unlock, so think fast and be the Bop It master!

I have had a lot of fun playing with this toy, at the same time its takes a lot of focus.  You can play the regular version or shout it. I think regular is easier my high score was 25.

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Retail: $22.99 but you can find on Amazon for $14.09

My rating: 8

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided for my review.

Arm and Hammer Power Gel Celebrates 1 year with a Contest

- brandy3

Arm and hammer power gel, the first gel laundry detergent is turning one, and to celebrate they are holding a first birthday photo contest. From messy faces, to chocolate covered bibs share the moment at www.powergelparty.com and you could win an ultimate kids birthday party. The party will be professionally planned and full of kid messy activities.

You can enter now through June 15, 2011, just upload a photo to Power Gel Party and write a 50 word or less caption explaining the picture. The top 5 finalist will announced on July 18 and then it’s up to the community to vote for the winner.

Arm and Hammer Power Gel is perfect for tackling the toughest stains.  It works great and I love the smell of it.  It has gotten out a few big grass stains that the kids had in their pants. The spaghetti stains we have faded but are not completely gone.

Disclosure: No compensation was received a product was received for this post. All opinions are my own.

 

Great Gifts For Easter: Princess Celestia

- brandy3

Princess Celestia is a magical and beautiful pony who rules the kingdom of Equestria. All of the ponies in Ponyville look up to her. Help your Princess Celestia  pony figure rule her kingdom! This beautiful, electronic pony figure has all kinds of things to say to you, like I will light the way! and Lets fly to the castle! When you two are ready to soar, press the button to make her wings light up and move. Comb your princess friends pretty purple and pink ringlets and put in her barrettes to help her majesty always look her best and rule with justice and beauty!

I was first introduced to Princess Celestia at the NY Toy Fair(well besides my daughter seeing the commercials,).

We recently received this and my daughters are so excited. Princess Celestia is so beautiful, she can talk and her wings light up.  You can brush her hair and even design it with the hair accessories included with the pony. My kids were a little disappointed that the wings don’t move constantly. When you push the button on Princess Celestia she talks, lights up and her wings move once all at the same time.

Retail: $19.99

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided by Hasbro. All opinions are 100% my own.

Great Easter Gifts: Go Go My Walkin Pup

- brandy3

From neighborhood strolls to playing in the park, there’s nowhere your loveable puppy doesn’t want to walk with you! While you two are out exploring together, he’ll make barking sounds and wag his tail to show you how much he’s enjoying his walk.

This is the perfect alternative for those that want a dog but no mess to clean up. My daughter has wanted a dog for a long time, but my husband is against it. He doesn’t like the mess or noise. Go Go walks, barks, is cute and cuddly, just like a real dog.   I was a little worried, I read reviews online and a few people had said that after a few days the dog stops working. We have been playing with it for days and it still works great. We have not tried it outside yet though, the weather has been bad.All  Three of my kids love it. Now this may be too big to fit in an  Easter basket, but I’d rather her have one big toy and a few candies then an overload of toys.

Pros:

  • Fun for kids
  • Actually walks and responds
  • no doggie mess to clean up

Cons: 

  • Leash is hard to unplug
  • Turns on his own at times

Go Go does not walk well on carpet, dirt, grass and gravel. It has to be tile, hardwood floors or smooth sidewalk.

Retail: $59.99 at Hasbro Toy Shop

My Rating:8

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided by Hasbro. All opinions are my own.

Arnold Artisan Ovens Flatbreads

- brandy3

These new flatbreads are so versatile that they can be used at any meal or between meals.  You can roll, dip or rip ‘em, and bake, grill or enjoy them fresh out of the package. And with the three varieties – Original, Savory Herb and Multi-Grain, you’re sure to find one you love

Right now these are only available in the Northeast at Wal-Mart and Sams Club, but the company hopes to sell them everywhere soon. they retail for $3.49

These taste just like Pita bread, and there are so many uses for them. We received all three varieties, and ate them plain, with dip, as bread for sandwiches, and more. Our favorite was savory Herb, it just had a little extra kick. The best part is they received my husband s deal of approval, which is a very hard thing to do!                                      I also received a reusable shopping bag, oven mitt and coupons. I love getting shopping bags with companies logos on them, I always have people ask about them, what are they? Is it good? etc.

My rating:8

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, A product was provided by the company. All opinions are my own.

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