I live with a perfectionist. It takes Madison twice as long to do her homework, because if her writing isn’t perfect, we have to erase and start over. It drives me insane which is why I happily introduced this book to her. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes is about… Read More »The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
When I am in the shower, I try to get as much done in there as I can. Bill feels the same way, since we have a tiny bathroom and in the morning, need as much space in there as possible. That is where the ToiletTree Fogless Shower Mirror comes into play.
This patented mirror is guaranteed not to fog in the shower. As long as you follow the directions (which is fill the mirror with warm/hot water before you use it), it will not fog up. It’s actually quite ingenious! I also love that you “glue” it onto your shower wall (its actually silicone so you aren’t really glueing anything. However, it sticks just as well as glue). No more suction cups that fall down and the mirror clocking you in the head! The mirror conveniently detaches from the bracket so you can easily fill the reservoir before each use. There is also a self-stored squeegee included with it to remove any excess water from the front of your mirror. An adjustable frame makes the mirror accommodating for multiple users and angles.
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Who doesn’t remember Jem from the 80s? She was America’s best-loved and truly outrageous animated pop star. Best known for her iconic pink hair, star shape earrings, rousing musical numbers and trend setting fashion, Jem knew how to rock her glamour, glitter, fashion and fame and influenced a generation of… Read More »Jem and The Holograms: The Truly Outrageous Complete Series
Real Steal is one of those movies I wasn’t sure I was going to like. Yes, Hugh Jackman is a sight for sore eyes. But a boxing movie? How interesting could this be? Boy, was I wrong.
Real Steel is a gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech. Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.
I walked out of this movie thoroughly impressed. Real Steel is a movie that will appeal to both men and women (and there aren’t a lot of movies that can do that!). It has a great story, and I appreciated the ending. I’m trying really hard to not give a spoiler here, but let’s just say that Bill swore he heard the Rocky music playing at some point in the movie. 🙂 When we walked out of the theater, Bill said to me “that was awesome”, and I have to agree. (Side note: This movie is rated PG-13. However, I would have been fine with my kids watching it. Since it is boxing, there is some violence and some swearing too). Here’s a quick preview:
Since I loved this movie, I have arranged for one of my lucky readers to win a Real Steel Prize pack. In it, you will find one:
– REAL STEEL t-shirt in adult sizes of S, M, L, XL (you’ll have to let me know what size)
– REAL STEEL bottle opener
– REAL STEEL stickers
– REAL STEEL temporary tattoos
Here’s what you need to do:Read More »Real Steel Giveaway!
Changing the World One Heart at a Time! That is the goal of the new Hearts For Hearts Girls doll line and fashion collection from Playmates Toys. The collection features six dolls from around the world, each with an inspiring story to share.The authentically dressed and lifelike dolls each represent a girl who is working to change her community in ways that are unique to her home country. Included with each doll are a friendship bracelet and a story booklet that explains how these multicultural girls live and contribute to their families, communities, and culture. Each doll also comes with a special code that unlocks a free membership to the kid-safe Hearts for Hearts Girls Website, which features: Additional information about each of the Hearts For Hearts Girls and the countries in which they live,
Educational activities and lively games that are fun and rich in culture, and Intriguing stories about real girls who are making a difference. To further bring to light each Hearts For Hearts Girls’ culture, additional outfits are available for the dolls, so that your little girl can envision her doll’s story as she plays and changes the doll’s attire.
Additionally, through a partnership with World Vision3, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Hearts For Hearts Girls doll is donated to programs that support girls in that doll’s country. Whether it’s malaria nets in Africa, schoolbooks in Asia, or food supplies in the United States, these programs help girls worldwide to thrive and succeed.
I have to say that I am impressed with this doll. It is a high quality doll. I love the educational component to it too. Most of all though, Madison like it. It was easy for her to play with, and she loved going online to learn more about her Tipi from Laos. Based on a real girl who shares her art and storytelling with others through dancing, drawing, and puppetry, Tipi leads her school in a mural contest in hopes of winning much-needed books for her class. All of Tipi’s interests are Madison’s so she definitely felt connected.
Since Madison and I loved the Hearts For Hearts dolls, I have arranged for one lucky reader to get a Hearts For Hearts prize pack. In it, you will find one One Hearts For Hearts Girl, accompanied by a friendship bracelet, story booklet, donation for girls in need through partner World Vision and a special product code you can use to unlock a free membership to the Hearts For Hearts Girls website, which provides access to the “myHeart” page and an array of games and activities and an outfit that is authentic to one of the Hearts for Hearts Girls’ culture, in which your child can also dress her doll. Here’s what you need to do:Read More »Hearts For Hearts Girls Giveaway!