Join Lands End for a B2S twitter party

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Lands end is having a back to school shopping twitter party. Lands End hosts will be on twitter to answer all your questions.  What would a party be without prizes.  There will be more than 20 product giveaways during the party, handed out by everyones favorite co-host 5 minutes for mom.

Be there:

Date: Thursday, August 20th
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
Location: #landsend

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thanks to mom select for telling me about this wonderful party

 

Please help me win

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I am a Purex Insider, I got to try out the new Purex 3 in 1 laundry sheets. well a contest has started for the purex insiders and i would appreciate if you could help me win.

all you have to do is click this link and watch a short video. that simple.

http://www.thissheetworks.com/brandy_walleshauser

 

please please i really need the money

anyone who does can have 5 extra entries into my giveaways

contests 8-7-09

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an island life-citiblocks/8/7/09

penelopes oasis-boob lube, lingerie handbook, undershirt/8/8/09

an island life-coraline lenticular cups/8/8/09

the creative junkie-felt flower bouquet kit/8/9/09

an island life-crayola creativity pack/8/11/09

an island life-wizards of waverly place cd/8/13/09

self love project-$35 worth of carolina pad products/8/15/09

coolbabykid-bob the builder lunchbox set/8/20/09

melindas joy-SAK leather purse/8/24/09 12 pm

simply sensational divas review-surfsweets basket/8/31/09 12 pm

penelopes oasis-belli skincare, V.S. detergent, lipbalm, pedicure in a bottle /9/9/09

simply sensational divas review-tribute e-book giveaway/8/31/09 12 pm

loud karaoke-full karaoke system or $100 g.c/?

simply sensational divas review-fruit 2/0 12 pack flavored water/9/31/09

 

Sid the Science kid and Olly Dive review and giveaway

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i got to review three children’s DVDs that are wonderful learning resources.

Sid the Science Kid: Change Happens

In this movie Sid wants to know why things change. like his yellow banana turning brown, ice cream melting, shoes shrinking, and more. Sid and hid friends work together on some experiments and discover the effects of time, temperature and environment.

*We really like this movie and it was very informative as to why change happens. one of the common questions asked by my children everyday.   I think its a great show for introducing science to young children.

episodes:  My Mushy Banana, My Shrinking Shoes, My Ice Pops, and the Perfect Pancake

run time: 115 min.

Sid the Science kid: The Bug Club

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Sid hears a dog barking, and wonders if the dog id talking to him. At school he learns animals do communicate through body language and making sounds.  He also finds himself on a quest to find out why dirt is so dirty,  bees live in beehives, and ants live in anthills.

This DVD is jammed pack with exciting information about bugs, nature, animals and more. My kids got such a thrill learning about new animals and the way they communicate. Sid the Science Kid DVDs are really a great science experience for small children.

Episodes: Hello Doggie, Home Tweet Home, The Dirt on Dirt, and Don’t Forget the Leaves

115 min. long

 

Dive Olly Dive: Ship Shape Sub

Dive Olly Dive Ship Shape Sub DVD

 

Olly Beth and Doug ignore a warning from diver doug when they decide to stay overnight on a haunted shipwreck. The friends start thinking the ship might not be haunted, but it’s still dangerous.  plus in another jam packed episode: Suzy the sea plane doesn’t listen to ranger the cowboy seahorse, because of his size. When Suzy gets tangled in the kelp forest, she learns good things can come in small packages.

* this moving is full of learning and we really enjoyed it. My kids loved being able to see under water world, and I loved all the valuable lessons it taught. learn from your mistakes,  don’t judge by a cover.  Great learning tool for my preschooler and tots.

 

Just for you:

I’m giving away all three DVDs to one lucky reader.

just leave me a comment telling me your favorite show on PBS kids or PBS Kids Sprout? (required entry)

**extra entries: subscribe to my feed

blog or tweet this giveaway, please leave the link in a comment

follow me on twitter

fav my technorati

contest closes on 8/31/09

closed the winner is julie

ni hao Kai-lan Great Trip to China

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Kai-lans aunt, Gu Nai Nai, invites her and her friends Rintoo, Ho Ho, Tolee to visit China and meet a baby panda!  On her trip she learns about Chinese culture and wildlife, plus her grandpa YeYe passes down some traditions.   she learns so much along the way and teaches new chinese words.

there are also two bonus episodes on this DVD:

Rain or Shine:

  When a super sunny day turns into a rainy day, Kai-lan thinks of ways to play in the rain, like jumping in puddles,sliding on lotus leaves, and more!

the Ant Playground:

 Kai-lan and her new friends help build swing for the ants playground, but its way to big for them!

 

We really liked this DVD, my kids of course love Kai-lan and watch it on TV all the time. I love the new language skills, and how much children learn from watching this show. its very fulfilling and enjoying watching the kids get involved.

rating:10

More info: 

96 minutes long

release date: 7/14/09

retails for 14.99 on amazon

you can also visit www.nickjr.comfor more info and printables

contests 8/5/09

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sassyfrazz-hasbro games/8/11/09

an island life-crayola creativity pack/8/11/09

frugal creativity-rubbermaid easy find lids/8/13/09

my red apron-hope of refuge book/8/13/09

frugal creativity-$100 barnes and noble gift card/8/14/09

sweeps 4 bloggers-rubbermaid easy find lids/8/14/09

melinda joy-3 month membership to learning link brain training/8/15/09

lisa cooking-wonka candy in a purple hat/8/18/09

secret life of a wahm-carolina pad products/8/19/09

mommy goggles-$40 g.c. to Ihop/8/21/09

energizer bunny mommy reports-tot basketball set/8/22/09

sensational divas review-$50 g.c. to little lamb design/8/31/09

sensational divas review-$20 g.c. to piggy paint/8/31/09

sensational divas review-mabels labels back to school pack/8/31/09

sensational divas review-fruit 2 0 12 pack/8/31/09

fun with the kids and pocketville

- brandy3 9 Comments

There is a fun site that can keep your kids entertained without having to worry about bug bites and sunburns.  Pocketvilleis a creative virtual world where kids can play games, decorate their own environment, and adopt “In My Pocket” virtual pets.  They can dress their pets, create an avatar,and meet new friends in a fun safe environment.  Plus it’s all FREE!

Pocketville was created by the makers of puppy In My Pocket, so you know it’s going to be fun and very safe.  all users are anonymous and no open chatting is permitted.

Pocketville is really a lot of fun, my children and I both loved it.  You can take your virtual pet(which i chose a chihuahua named Charo.  He is a small dog but she is big on being center of attention. She is a fashion hound and loves to be carried around in little purses.  Don’t worry if your not into chihuahuas they have lots of different animals to choose from. St.Bernard, poodles, pug, great dane, Dalmatian, and much more. Plus if your not a dog lover they have a scottish fold kitty, even a hippo, and they are even bringing a pony to pocketville.(not available yet.)

Just for you i have a code to get you started in pocketville. the code is for 250 tokens to dress or feed or accessorize your pet.   I bought some dog food, a collar and a tennis ball. plus still have $40 tokens left. 

here is the code:B9GX8NUDYS

You can also play games like grooming at the pet spa, or making sundaes for your pet, to earn pawllers which you can exchange for food, clothes and accessories. 

Pocketville screenshot

we’ve had a great experience with this game and will keep playing. visit  www.jungleinmypocket.com, redeem your code and start playing.

Halfway to Each Other review

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Halfway to Each Other: How a Year in Italy Brought Our Family Home
 
 
 
 
   

Marriage can get complicated at times, and even hateful. I know I have had a few problems in my marriage.  The book Halfway to Each Other talks about a couple who after 18 years of marriage wanted a divorce. Susan Pohlman was more than ready to start divorce proceedings after her and her husband came home from a business trip in Italy.   On the last day of their Italian Riviera, Susan’s husband came up with a different idea. instead of signing divorce papers, What if they sign a one year apartment lease in Italy.

After selling everything in California and taking their to kids back to Italy, they start to realize how to be on the same team, and what family life is all about. 

My thoughts:  I found this book very insightful. knowing that its based on a true story and that sometimes you can find a way to make things work.  Its very heartfelt. its fun to think how life away from big cities and malls can change your perspective on life.  

Rating:8

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