Monday, October 31, 2011

Ocotber is Fire Prevention Month with First Alert Voice Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm review and giveaway

I am sure many of you know that October is Fire Prevention Month which is very important to me since I am a mom .  I regularly check our smoke detectors to make sure that my kids and my fiancee and I are all safe.  I recently learned about a new smoke detector by First Alert.  It is a combined smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm.  Also there is another great thing about it is speaks to you.  Yes, you read that right it talks to warn you of smoke or carbon monoxide.


About the Product

Studies show voice alarms are more effective at waking sleeping children than the standard beeping alarms.The First Alert SC07CN-C Combination Talking Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector not only tells you what part of the home is in danger, but whether the danger is smoke or carbon monoxide. Children may have higher energy levels within sleep, making all stages of a child’s sleep deeper and harder to disturb than adults, so a voice alarm that provides relevance can be more effective.
The SC07CN-C is unique because it features two alarm systems that work independently to detect both evidence of fire and carbon monoxide (CO). It’s easy to program with 11 pre-programmed home locations. This alarm is powered by two 'AA' batteries (which are included) and easy to replace without removing the alarm from the ceiling to change a battery. The SCO7CN-C uses an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor-the most accurate CO sensor available. It also uses photoelectric sensing technology, which provides optimal protection from smoldering fires and reduces false alarms like those caused by cooking smoke and shower steam. The SC07CN-C even stores CO readings and verbally communicates the highest level of CO detected, so you can easily discern patterns that indicate it's time to check your appliances or other combustible items for CO leaks. There is a mute button to silence any nuisance alarms that may occur and the single button tests all alarm functions. Smoke alarms like the SC07CN-C are the easiest, most cost-effective way to keep your family safe from fire. The more smoke alarms you have installed in your home, the more your safety increases


My Thoughts

This alarm is wonderful. I mean it really puts your mind at ease.  I love the fact that it tells you where the alert is for and what kind it is.   I really like that the smoke and carbon monoxide are both in one alarm. Plus I think my kids will respond more to the talking than the old fashioned buzzing noise like the normal ones.  They hardly wake up at the alarm clock buzzing so I have often worry bout the smoke alarm buzzing.  Also the alarm is easy to set up.  This is a must have for a home with kids or someone who tends to sleep through buzzing. 

You can purchase the alarm and other First Alert alarms at First Alert.  the above alarm is on sale right now for $37.99 so hurry fast while it is on sale. 

* I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes and the above mentioned opinion is completely honest and completely my own.


GIVEAWAY ALERT


One lucky winner will win their own First Alert Voice Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm.

Mandatory entry is to tell me if you are wanting it for you or someone else(Must be a GFC follower of the blog to enter)


Additional entries
  • Follow me on Facebook (2 entries)
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  • Tweet about this Giveaway    ( one entry per day)
  • Like First Alert on Facebook ( 1 entry)
    • Leave one comment per entry!!!! (This is important.  If the additional entries count as more than one email please comment the number of times you get credit for it so they count.) 
    Please include your screen names and email address with each entry so I can verify the information and to contact you if you win.  This is very important since I have been having trouble getting response back from winners lately.
    The giveaway starts today and will end @ Noon on November 14th
     
    Good luck Everyone! 

    Tuesday, October 25, 2011

    FEARnet Sends Fans On A “San FEARcisco” Trip for Two Sweepstakes

    I am a huge fan of scary movies even if some of them creep me out and even keep meup til morning too scared to sleep... So I am a huge fan of any channel or movie or show that features scary!  Which is why I love FEARnet.  If you are a true scary film lover I am sure you do too.  That's why I had to share their latest Sweepstakes that started yesterday ...



    FEARnet.com, the web’s #1 genre site, is giving fans a terrifyingly good trip to the haunted city by the bay as part of its quarterly trip giveaway.  Lucky winners will enjoy a fear-filled vacation to San Francisco, one of America’s most famously haunted U.S. cities, courtesy of FEARnet. Fans can visit FEARnet.com and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to experience “San FEARcisco.”  The Golden Gate City has never been so frightening.   
    San Francisco is not only known for its fog, expensive real-estate and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, but for its numerous haunted locations including Alcatraz, dozens of ghost-filled mansions, and for its parks tormented by spirits. This hauntingly good “San FEARcisco” vacation prize pack includes:
    §  Roundtrip Domestic Airfare for Two to San Francisco
    §  Hotel Accommodations for Four Days and Three Nights
    §  $200 in Gift Cards
    §  Dinner for Two on FEARnet
    §  Roundtrip Ground Transportation
    §  A Haunted Tour
    §  And Much More
     Fans can enter the vacation sweepstakes here. The contest runs through November 22, 2011 at 5 p.m. PST, and is open to all residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older. One entry per person per email address per day will be allowed.
    The “San FEARcisco” sweepstakes is the last of FEARnet’s quarterly haunted vacation giveaways, which have included trips to New Orleans, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.  These vacation giveaways are the latest addition to FEARnet’s amazing collection of sweepstakes, which include holiday-themed events such as its recent “Friday the 13th” and “Fourth of July” sweepstakes, and upcoming Halloween sweepstakes, which begins on October 13th.    

    Follow FEARnet on Twitter and Facebook  for all the latest news and updates on horror, thriller and suspense entertainment. 

    About FEARnet
    FEARnet is the premier cable television channel for fans of horror, thriller and suspense entertainment.  Featuring original series and movies, its unrivaled modern horror library unites Sony Pictures Television (SPT: US), Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the two top studios producing and distributing the genre, and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) (NASDAQ: CMCSK), the nation’s leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services.  FEARnet is also available online at FEARnet.com  and On Demand.    


      

    POCOYO IS READY FOR HALLOWEEN with SOME TREATS!



    Right now on Pocoyo.com ,  there are some really cool Halloween stuff available including Halloween-inspired Pocoyo wallpapers, screensavers and a Pocoyo themed Halloween activity book all available for free download. 

    Click here for the activity book which includes...

    ·      Halloween themed coloring pages
    ·      Spooky recipes for parents and children to make together, including  Halloween Pumpkin Soup, Mummy Turkey Dogs, Scary Cookies
    ·      A monster costume idea
    ·      A Pocoyo printable mask to color.  It’s fun being blue!

    So hurry and go print yours out today and get ready for those trick or treaters or upcoming Halloween parties. 

    Also there are some other fun games and things on the website for the kids to play and look out.

    SPOOKY BUDDIES costumes and giveaway


    Disney's irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them far across town to a mysterious mansion where something very spooky is going on. With the help of some unexpected new friends including a friendly ghost this exciting adventure is howling-good Buddy fun.
    In a race against a no good hound, the Buddies and their new friends, Pip, Zelda, Rodney, and Skip, must stop Warwick the Warlock and save the world from his dastardly deeds.
    Overflowing with action, humor, and a bag full of bonus features, Spooky Buddies is a Spooktacular adventure that treats you to a celebration of friendship and teamwork your whole family will enjoy.

    Below are the costumes from Spooky Buddies just in time for Halloween next week...







    I also have some more good news...Giveaway !!!!

    
    One lucky winner will win Spooky Buddies on dvd.

    Mandatory entry is to tell me what you or your kids will be for halloween and don't foget your dog too if you are dressing them up too (Must be a GFC follower of the blog to enter)


    Additional entries
    • Follow me on Facebook (2 entries)
    • Follow me on Twitter (2 entries)
    • Sign up for my email updates (2 entries)
    • Tweet about this Giveaway    ( one entry per day)
      • Leave one comment per entry!!!! (This is important.  If the additional entries count as more than one email please comment the number of times you get credit for it so they count.) 
      Please include your screen names and email address with each entry so I can verify the information and to contact you if you win.  This is very important since I have been having trouble getting response back from winners lately.
      The giveaway starts today and will end @ Noon on November 8th . 

    HAND VIBES review and giveaway


    I am sure all parents are used to kids trends and them wanting to express theirselves.  Well, now there is a product that doees just that in a really cool way...Hand Vibes.




    HandVibes is the first product created by Caseyboy Productions, a new company dedicated to bringing innovative products to children around the world. Caseyboy Productions was founded in 2010 by Scott Silverstein, former President and CEO of The Topps Company, which was best known for its line of Topps trading cards and popular candy products such as Bazooka, Ring Pops, Push Pop, and Juicy Drop Pops, to name just a few.

    HandVibes is a fun way for kids of all ages to keep their attitude at their fingertips. With three rings in each pack, nine vibrant colors, 25 unique sayings, and 5 rare emoticon designs, the collection features a whopping 235 unique rings in all! There are two different size rings in every pack, so kids are sure to find rings that fit multiple fingers (and toes!!).

    Be sure to check out the "mystery ring" compartment at the bottom of each pack—there might be a rare Black, Blue Swirl or Emoticon ring inside. These rings are randomly inserted in only one out of every six packs.
    HandVibes... Collect ‘em, Trade ‘em, and have some fun with the newest craze in collectible fashion.
    Look for series 2... with all new designs coming soon!

    Our Thoughts

    My daughters and niece are huge fans of Hand Vibes from the moment they opened their packages.  I even like them too.  I especially like the blue tye-dye ones.    Hand Vibes are sure to become the latest trend among kids especially girls I think who love to accessorize but they are not just limited to girls.  They are great for girls and boys. 

    This are coming to a store near you and would make great stocking stuffers or just cause or maybe rewards for a great report card.  The options are endless.  So keep your eye open for these and snatch them when you see them.  Also you can keep track of updates and such on their Facebook page.
    * I received the above mentioned product solely for review and the above opinoin is completely honest and completely my own.

    GIVEAWAY ALERT

    One lucky winner will win 2 packs of hand Vibes which equals 6 rings.

    Mandatory entry is to tell me who these rings are for (Must be a GFC follower of the blog to enter)


    Additional entries
    • Follow me on Facebook (2 entries)
    • Follow me on Twitter (2 entries)
    • Sign up for my email updates (2 entries)
    • Tweet about this Giveaway    ( one entry per day)
    • "Like" Hand Vibes on Facebook (1 entry)

    • Leave one comment per entry!!!! (This is important.  If the additional entries count as more than one email please comment the number of times you get credit for it so they count.) 
    Please include your screen names and email address with each entry so I can verify the information and to contact you if you win.  This is very important since I have been having trouble getting response back from winners lately.

    The giveaway starts today and will end @ Noon on November 8th . 
    Good Luck everyone!!!!

    Monday, October 24, 2011

    GIVEAWAY WINNERS FROM REAL STEEL PRIZE PACKA ND CLOUD B LADYBUG

    Ok first sorry for the delay in getting my winners picked.  My kids were on Fall Break last week and I spent time with them and tried to get my house Halloween ready and also to do some more heavy cleaning (An ongoing dilemma I am faced with! : ( )

    Anyhow onto the giveaway winners...

    Cloud B twilight Ladybug winner is rj7777.

    Real Steel Movie prize pack winner is turq.

    As always thank you to everyone who entered and winners check your emails for an email from me today to confirm your prize.

    Wednesday, October 19, 2011

    Updates on upcoming posts and Holiday Gift Guide

    First I wanted to let you know that I will be drawing a winner from the Cloud B giveaway today.  Somehow it slipped my mind that I had not done so yet so keep an eye out for the winner later today.

    Next I wanted to let you know about some of my upcoming posts.  I am a huge fan of board games and will be posting several more reviews (in addition to the ones I posted today) on them in the next few days.  I love breaking them out during the holidays when all the family gets together.

    Also I am excited to announce I have a Holiday Gift Guide that will begin November 1st with some great giveaways and reviews on some of the hottest toys and items this season.  Also if anyone is interested in featuring a product on my blog just email me.  So make sure to check my blog in the upcoming days cause there will be alot going on and it will be exciting...

    TENZI game review



    ABOUT THE GAME


    OBJECT:

    Be the first player to get all ten of your dice to show the same number.


    HOW TO PLAY:

    (2-4 players.) Each player chooses a set of dice. Players hold all ten dice

    in their hands. Someone says “Go” and everyone rolls at the same time.
    Quickly look at your roll and decide which number you are going to go
    for. (For example, if you have more 3’s than any other number, that’s
    what you want to go for.) Put all your dice with that number aside,
    collect the remaining dice and quickly roll again. (You do not have to
    wait for others to roll again. Everyone rolls together only on the first
    roll.) Keep rolling until all ten of your dice show the same number.


    WINNING:

    The first player to get all ten of their dice to match (ten 3’s, for example)
    shouts out “TENZI” and wins the game!


     OUR THOUGHTS

    I absolutely love this game and so does my family.  I love the fact that the game is really quick and simple  and can be played by any age as long as they can match up the dice.  My family and I quickly played several games in just minutes.  The kids had a blast playing it especially since all you have to really do is roll the dice and match them up to one number.  even my youngest who is 4 loved this game and they constantly yell to play it again.

    Another great thing about this game is that there are tons of variations you can play with it.  You can go here to see more about them.  The game is available online here for only $ 14.95.  So why not grab Tenzi for your family for the holidays or for that game loving aunt or cousin you have.


    * I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes.  The above mentioned opinion is completely honest and completely my own.








    MERMAID BEACH card game review


    ABOUT THE GAME

    • Ages 6 and up
    • 2 to 5 players
    • Playing time: About 15 minutes

    How to Play
    Soak up the fun down at Mermaid Beach! Swim along with Swirly Shirley, Betsy Bubbles, Rip Rider, and a colorful cast of undersea characters as you try to collect the most seashell cards. Watch out for sneaky waves and icky seaweed along the way. Most of all - don’t get caught holding the sea monster at the end of the game!

    They say that the ocean is the inspiration for countless works of great art. Such is the case with Mermaid Beach, a game that came about while 8-year-old Emily Ehlers spent an entire year living aboard a sailboat and travelling the world by sea. Emily, along with help from her brothers, Jake and Drew, came up this wildly imaginative card game that has all elements of a great Gamewright game: fantastic art, whimsical characters, and a set of rules that are easy to learn, yet engaging enough to lure you back for more. No word whether Emily visited a real Mermaid Beach during her trip, but if so, we hopes she returns there someday to teach the mermaids her game!


    OUR THOUGHTS


    This game reminds me of Go Fish and Old Maid combined but with some fun new twists like mean mermaids and sneaker waves.  The really great thing bout this game is that kids invented it for kids!  We did try to play this game with my youngest and she had a little difficulty with the remembering the rules but she is under the target age of six.  But the great thing about this game is they give you an alternate way to play in the rules where you can take out the mean mermaids and sneaker waves and it makes it much easier for younger kids to play too.  My daughters really loved this game and I can not wait for my youngest to get older so they can play it the way it was intended too.  I am sure they will love it even more.

    This game is perfect for kids who love card games.  It would make a great vacation game if your family is like mine and takes along games just in case it rains or something on vacation.  You can purchase the game online at Gamewright for $ 10.99.  Also you can go here to see a list of retailers.  So hurry out an grab Mermaid Beach and use it as a  Stocking Stuffer for the kids.

    * I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes.  The above mentioned opinion is completley honest and completely my own.



    SPLISH SPLASH board game review


    ABOUT THE GAME

    • Ages 4 and up
    • 2 to 4 players
    • Playing time: About 15 minutes
    • No reading required
    How to Play
    Jump right into this lively game that’s sure to make a splash! Roll the die and then drop the wooden pebble
     into the pond. Did any colorful shapes splash out? If so, match them up to your playing board.
    Be the first to fill up your board and then dry off with a win!


    Imagine walking through the forest on a hot summer’s day and stumbling upon a secret pond that shimmers with 
    every color of the rainbow. Such is the inspiration for this delightful game that aims to pique your sense of wonder. 
    As you play, you’ll hone such essential skills as counting, color identification as well as hand/eye coordination. 
    You’ll even learn some elementary physics, as you see that even the tiniest pebble can make a big splash. 
    Jump right in – the water is just right and the fun awaits you!
    enhances the following skills
    • Fine Motor Skills
    • Color Identification
    • Matching
    My kids loved this game and so did I .  The game is simple enough that they can play it together without me having to watch and make sure my youngest is playing right.  I love this fact the most since there is a gap of 6 years from oldest to youngest in age.  I do have to say though that when my kids played it took them longer than 15 mins for their first game.  Depending on how the pieces bounce you could be playing longer.  The great thing is though that they didn't care and loved playing it.  This game is great for those rainy days with nothing to do or for the kids to play while mom gets some cleaning done or relaxing with a good book (Like that really happens with 3 kids... A girl can dream!)  

    You can purchase the game online at Gamewright's website for $15.99.  Also you can go here for a list of retailers to purchase it from along with other Gamewright games.  So hurry up and go purchase Splish Splash just in time for the holidays.  I am sure your kids will love it just like my kids did.

    * I received the above mentioned product solely for review purposes.  The above mentioned opinion is completely honest and completely my own.