Worlds Together Cuba Newest Title in Celebrated DVD Series out Sep 9th Review





I was finally able to watch this video on Cuba and to me it's very interesting to see how others live and what their cultures are this video even caught the attention of my son. And this video is perfect cause it's  just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month. I love how everyone can just sit around and get along and play games and play musical instruments. It's not like that here they have a very nice culture that they should be proud of. 












Cincinnati, OH (August 6, 2014) – The Republic of Cuba is comprised of many islands in the Caribbean spanning hundreds of miles, but in less than 30 minutes you can take it all in thanks to Worlds Together Cuba, the newest title in the DVD series from Master Communications, landing on DVD September 9, 2014, just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2014).



Worlds Together Cuba takes you on a whirlwind tour of the intriguing nation known as the Pearl of the Antilles. The country includes the main island of Cuba, the Isla de le Juventud, several archipelagos and over 4000 smaller islands and islets. Its economy is comprised mostly of agriculture, with an abundance of sugar plantations, tobacco farms, maize fields, mangoes, pineapples, coffee and rice.  Cuba has many wonderful theatres, museums and churches throughout its beautiful cities, including the capital city of Havana, one of the oldest in the Americas. The country provides free education for its citizens from kindergarten through University and free day care for children seven and under.  You’ll learn all this and so much more … and you won’t even need your passport!

Also available Sept. 9 in the Worlds Together series are Ecuador, which provides an overview of one of South America’s most diverse countries, and Colombia, which takes you throughout the beautiful and fascinating country, from the colonial jewel of Cartegena to the backstreets of Bogota and through the sprawling Amazonas region. Viewers can choose either a Spanish or an English track for these three new releases..

The Worlds Together series originated out of the travels of photographer/songwriter Elmer Hawkes.  The series visits some of the most remote places on Earth, examining topics ranging from history and culture to sports and cuisine and giving viewers an up close and personal introduction to cultures quite different from their own.  Each title introduces facts about the various climates, languages, religions, wildlife, architecture, agriculture, ethnicities and more. Other titles in this series include West Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia and Tibet.

 Each 25-minute World Together DVD title includes a teacher’s guide with more detailed information about the country, quizzes and more. For more information and to purchase these and other Master Communication titles, call 1-800-765-5885 or visit www.master-comm.com.

About Master Communications:
Master Communications is one of the leading distributors of quality educational and informative DVDs in the country.  They are best known for distributing the multi-award-winning Families of the World DVD series
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Series:                          Worlds Together
Titles:                           Cuba               ISBN: 978-1-60480-157-6
                                    Ecuador            ISBN: 978-1-60480-158-3
                                    Colombia          ISBN: 978-1-60480-156-9
                                     
Category:                      Children and Family, All Ages
R/T:                              Approximately 25 minutes each
Format:                         DVD/Live Action/Closed captioned
Languages:                   English/Spanish
Release Date:               September 9, 2014
SRP:                             $29.95 each, includes PPR

Distributor:                    Master Communications
4480 Lake Forest Drive #302
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-563-3100
www.master-comm.com


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Kids Academy Learn Abc Alphabet Tracing and Phonics App Review





Another great app from Kid's Academy this app is the learning Alphabet Tracing and Phonics  I think this one app is really great for my son seeing how he will be starting vpk next year this will help him out a lot. I have been working on this app with him and he has a little problem lining up his finger with the letter but we are working on it and he is getting better. I am glad there are apps out there like this that he can practice with. 




Learning to write has never been more fun! With Montessori Worksheets for Kids Free your kids will not only learn to write letters, but will also develop good handwriting skills! The app turns the learning process into what kids love the most - a game! 

--- FEATURES --- 




•A proven multisensory approach teaches children to write uppercase and lowercase letters 
•Kids are encouraged and praised at every stage of the learning process 
•Dotted lines and arrows guide kids through the letter tracing process 
• Left hand and right hand modes 
•2 levels of difficulty 
-tracing a letter with hints 
-writing a letter independently 
•Kids build their skills progressively, from tracing to writing, at their own pace 
•Positive reinforcement through use of audio and visual cues 
•Kids learn age-appropriate vocabulary and the ways each letter can sound in a word 
•Kids get stars for their performance: 
-3 stars - for successful task accomplishment at first or second attempt 
-2 stars – if they had 3 or 4 goes at tracing and writing 
-1 star – if they had more than 5 tries 
•Clean graphics 
•Soft and encouraging voice over 
•Clear voice instructions 



Enjoy watching your kids get more and more confident at writing while having loads of fun on the way!



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Kids Academy Preschool Kids Puzzles App Review




I love this app Learn to Read and Write Kids Puzzles because it has a ton of different puzzles in one or short games if you want to look at it like that. But I like this for both of the kids to use it helps with reading and writing and all sorts of other things. Both the kids enjoy sitting down and using this app. 

Jayce's favorite part of this app is the photo below where you move the dog bone to the end of the path to accomplish a task. 





Learning to write has never been more fun! With Montessori Worksheets for Kids Free your kids will not only learn to write letters, but will also develop good handwriting skills! The app turns the learning process into what kids love the most - a game! 

--- FEATURES --- 




•A proven multisensory approach teaches children to write uppercase and lowercase letters 
•Kids are encouraged and praised at every stage of the learning process 
•Dotted lines and arrows guide kids through the letter tracing process 
• Left hand and right hand modes 
•2 levels of difficulty 
-tracing a letter with hints 
-writing a letter independently 
•Kids build their skills progressively, from tracing to writing, at their own pace 
•Positive reinforcement through use of audio and visual cues 
•Kids learn age-appropriate vocabulary and the ways each letter can sound in a word 
•Kids get stars for their performance: 
-3 stars - for successful task accomplishment at first or second attempt 
-2 stars – if they had 3 or 4 goes at tracing and writing 
-1 star – if they had more than 5 tries 
•Clean graphics 
•Soft and encouraging voice over 
•Clear voice instructions





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Kid's Academy ABC Alphabet Phonics - Preschool and Kindergarten fun games App Review





I love this app for my kid's for teaching them about phonics and learning what letters go with which pictures. 

I love Kid's Academy apps in general they have a ton of new learning apps for your children and this is just one of them. The kid's enjoy all of them also. They always go back and play more. I love that they can learn what letters you can put with pictures. They were actually fighting over who can play what both me and my husband have pads but some how they always fight for mine.






Based on the proven Montessori learning method, ABC Games develop spelling and reading skills through fascinating games!
---Features---
* Delightful animations will help your children learn letters and words in a fun and engaging way
* 26 animated flashcards to teach your kids letters and words
* Funny, bright, creative artwork
* Specially designed Parents Areas to track your kids' progress
* Multiple user profiles
* Aligned to Kindergarten Reading Foundation skills of Common Core Standards
* Your children can interact with the app at their own pace

Set the stage for reading success with this delightfully interactive educational app! Kids will have a blast learning alphabet with ABC Games!




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Origami Owl Locket Review/Giveaway Summer Theme






Ok now I know I have mentioned before How the company Origami Owl is really nice and you can use the charms to express yourself. Well I was lucky enough to review and I am giving away one so be on the look out for this at the bottom of the post. I have a summer theme locket with 5 charms that are so beautiful it comes with a kite, sunglasses, beach ball, sun, and flip flops. It is adorable. And the colors of the charms are so bright and colorful. I was also able to review a locket that I gave as a gift to my mother in law for her birthday. I was able to pick out all the charms of her children and a I love you charm and a heart that said family on it. She loved everything and I was so happy she loved it. Anyone interested in hearing about anything Origami Owl!!! Click the link above!!!



Our Story:

I started Origami Owl with $350 and a simple dream in mind—getting a car on my 16th birthday. When I was 14, I asked my parents for a car but they said I needed to work for it. So, with all of my babysitting money and my family’s support, I set out to start my own business and created Origami Owl.
Immediately, people loved creating stories with jewelry and women began asking how they could share Origami Owl with their own family and friends. We were a hit! After hearing stories about how our jewelry touched lives, it only made sense to spread some love across the country. Today, we have more than 60,000 Independent Designers who pursue their own dreams by selling our jewelry at home parties we like to call Jewelry Bars.
OUR MISSION IS TO BE A FORCE FOR GOOD; TO LOVE, INSPIRE
+ MOTIVATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO REACH THEIR DREAMS +
EMPOWER THEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS.
But there is something else I want you to know, we’ve always been so much more than just a jewelry company. From the beginning I wanted my company to be different, I wanted it to be a force for good; to help others achieve their dreams like I achieved mine (yes, I finally got my car; a white Jeep I named Alice). It didn’t happen overnight, but with lots of hard work, Origami Owl grew from my after school job to a multimillion dollar company.
It’s been such an incredible journey and I believe our continued success has come from our intention to make a difference in people’s lives, we never put profits before people.
Our story is only just beginning to unfold and I hope it can be a part of your story too. Take a look around to build your own meaningful Living Locket®, or to find out how you can join our family!

Check it out Here!!


Now I am super excited about this Giveaway!! If you are trying to win this for you, a friend, family member, or maybe just for a gift for that special someone. Please share this giveaway with others to have more chances to win!!! If you would like to win the Below prize Enter the Rafflecopter Below for your chance to win!!!!



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2 Ozeri WeightMaster 400 lbs Digital Bath Scale Review





I love working with this company and to tell you about their scales makes me happy. I have reviewed their scales in the past and have nothing but good things to say about them. I love the battery life on them and the excellent reading they give on the scale I can always trust it. Today I will be telling you about the 2 Ozeri WeightMaster 400 lbs Digital Bath Scale this scale is like no other it actually measures your BMI "Body Mass Index" which tells you what your body fat is based on your height and weight. I really like this because I am a skinny girl but I still want my BMI to be on point. What I like to is the scale is color coordinated and that if you gain weight it will show in red and if you lost weight it will show in green. The thing is gaining weight doesn't always have to be a bad thing if your skinny like me. So if I see red I get a little excited!!!



The Ozeri WeightMaster 400 lbs Digital Bath Scale with BMI and Weight Differential Detection was designed and engineered in the USA to provide a comprehensive yet simple weight management solution to measure and track your weight. Featuring BMI Measurement and Auto Recognition Technology, the Ozeri WeightMaster weighs up to 400 lbs and displays your BMI (Body Mass Index), a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight. Immediately after displaying your weight and BMI, the scale's Weight Differential Detection displays your "net weight change" from your last weigh-in (L1), the average of your last 3 weigh-ins (L3), and last 7 weigh-ins (L7). By measuring your weight once a day, the Ozeri WeightMaster empowers you to see how your current weight changes day to day, from the last 3 days, and over the previous week. For users who would rather just focus on their weight trend without worrying so much about the actual numbers, the WeightMaster features Color Alert Technology, which displays your weight change in a GREEN illumination for weight loss and RED for weight gain, providing a visual form of intuitive feedback. With built-in intelligence, the WeightMaster requires no complicated synching and spares you the data connection failures common to more expensive wireless and Bluetooth alternatives. Precision engineered and durably made, WeightMaster auto-calibrates with StepOn technology and auto-powers off to preserve battery life. The Ozeri WeightMaster is made out of impact-resistant tempered glass, and equipped with non-slip scratch-resistant feet that won't damage flooring. Ships with batteries included, and backed by Ozeri's 100% Hassle-Free Satisfaction Guarantee.



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Mia Mariu’s Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser Review + Giveaway




I love the brand Mia Mariu they have a great line of beauty products. But today I am going to talk with you about their facial cleanser they have that is really nice. Now if you know me then you would know that I love trying new facial products and this one I really liked. It feels like silk on your skin I love using this every night and it has a pleasant smell too. It removes all the makeup and gets all the makeup off your skin. 





Mia Mariu’s Refreshing Foaming Cleanser - New and Improved anti-inflammatory formula with 8 natural botanicals!  Aloe, marigold, sea kelp, sea lettuce, plus nourishing essential oils: orange peel, lemon, lime and grapefruit are at the heart of this soft pampering cleanser.  This improved formula has increased levels of Aloe along with the addition of anti-inflammatory Sea Lettuce and essential oils making it an extra gentle cleanser.  Suitable for all skin types, non-irritating, paraben-free, sulfate-free, fragrance-free.

The Mia Mariu philosophy makes the connection between beauty and health inside and out. Mia Mariu’s high performance products are formulated with the most natural ingredients available helping you achieve vibrant beauty and health inside and out.  Each unique product fuses nature and technology by combining the highest quality botanicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and peptides.  The result? healthy products that provide a perfect balance that reflects itself through youthful, healthy, beautiful, glowing skin and renewed energy and vitality, at an exceptional value.  Mía offers natural skin care, professional makeup artist quality mineral cosmetics and brushes, fine fragrances and nutritional supplements to Reveal Your Unique Shade of Beauty!



Would you like to win a Mia Mariu's Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser?? Enter the Rafflecopter Below for your chance to win!!!!!

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Sir Lancelot SD3821 Digital Meat thermometer Review



We used this meat thermometer to test some fried chicken that we cooked one night for dinner and it did just that it measured the temperature for us and let us know it was cooked all the way through. We cook all kinds of things that need the temperature checked and this will come in handy with all the items. If you are looking for a great Meat Thermometer this is the one.




You don't have to look any further! The Brand New KITCHEN KNIGHT SD3821 'Sir Lancelot' Instant read digital meat thermometer is the best Kitchen thermometer we have ever offered on Amazon by far. Better yet, it comes with 5 Free Recipe Ebooks with Over 1,200 Delicious Recipes . A great $35.27 additional value! Customer Service is our top priority. We stand behind our products and always go the extra mile to offer our customers the best choice.
This is literally the last instant read thermometer you will ever need to buy for your Kitchen, Yard or Barbecue Parties, guaranteed! In fact, if you like food any way but RAW you should never be without it..! KITCHEN KNIGHT'S Sir Lancelot , is THE top quality professional kitchen meat thermometer used by Chefs in Restaurants world wide to ensure foods are cooked to a safe minimum internal cooking temperature.
The Sir Lancelot has a large, easy to read Digital Display with Big Clear numerals and equally large buttons to fit even a Big Man's Fingers; a hold button and auto power off. Wide temperature range (-58°F to 662°F) or (-50°C to 350°C), Accuracy: ±1°c at -20 to 200°c. Ideal for making candy or deep fat frying. These are absolute "Must Have" features for serious chefs.
The five beautiful Recipe Ebooks free for you to keep with over 1,200 super-tasty recipes are: (1). 300 Chicken Recipes (2). 300 Recipes for the Grill (3). 470 Crockpot Recipes (4) Cooking with Ground Beef (5). Thanksgiving Recipes. No respectable cook should be without them!
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: As soon as you get the Sir Lancelot in your hands you will instantly see and feel its unrivalled quality, just as we did. Of course, It comes with our Famous 'No Questions Asked, Lifetime, Full Money Back' Guarantee! If you are unhappy for any reason with our thermometer we will gladly refund your money no questions asked!

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Once Upon a Time: The Complete Third Season on Blu-ray and DVD "Now" Review



We were really excited to get the complete third season of Once Upon a time on Dvd. Mainly for Mommy but Jordyn was really intrigued by it. We both actually both of my children sat down with me and we started the series. My favorite was snow white and my daughter loved tinker bell of course my son liked Peter Pan. Below is a small clip of the series. I am excited to now see season 4. This is a huge collection about 5 discs and every disc has about 5 episodes on it. 









This clip is about Tinker Bell and they are looking for pixie dust. They are in a tree house. They are questioning tinker bell.








Can five heroic characters set aside their personal grudges and private demons to rescue Henry – and themselves – from the ultimate evil? Experience the heart-pounding action and tantalizing suspense of Once Upon a Time: The Complete Third Season.



The stakes are higher than ever in a Neverland that’s the stuff of nightmares. At the dark heart of its mystery is Peter Pan, an ageless entity with a diabolical agenda and a chilling secret. For Emma, Henry, Hook, Rumple, Regina, Charming, and Snow, Pan’s actions have far-reaching consequences that will change their lives forever, create new alliances and introduce both Storybrooke and the Enchanted Forest to a powerful new villain of legendary wickedness – the Wicked Witch.

Add Season 3 to your Once Upon a Time collection and relive all 22 bewitching episodes, plus access never-before-seen bonus features. Each time you watch, you’ll fall deeper under the spell of this irresistible series!



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Fun New Featurette from The Boxtrolls!


Come explore THE BOXTROLLS’ expertly handcrafted world in a NEW featurette that takes you behind the scenes of the upcoming family film and provides a 'First Look' at the characters and voice cast over at EW.com!



THE BOXTROLLS releases in theaters on September 26!

Story: A family event movie from the creators of “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” that introduces audiences to a new breed of family – The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs (voiced by Isaac Hempstead-Wright) in the amazing cavernous home they’ve built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town’s villain, Archibald Snatcher (Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley), comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, “into the light,” where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnifred (Elle Fanning). Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs’ family.
Directors: Anthony Staachi and Graham Annable

Writer: Based on the novel Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow

Voice Cast: Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Elle Fanning, Jared Harris, Toni Collette, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Richard Ayoade, Tracy Morgan           
      
MPAA Rating: PG                                                                








Santé Nuts Review









I was able to review the Santé Nuts and I am so glad I did the 3 kind I picked were the Sweet and Spicy Pecans, Candied Walnuts,  and Garlic Almonds. These are really good to snack on and keep with you if you wanted to snack on something quick these are great. My favorite though are the garlic almonds I am a huge fan of garlic so it wasn't a surprise that I would for sure love these. 




Santé Nuts makes 9 different flavors of spiced and candied pecans, almonds, walnuts, cashews and pistachios.  What makes us unique is a special roasting method that allows for less absorption of oil into the nut, so you get a healthy product with an addictive balance of sweet, savory, spice, and crispy crunch.  The nuts come in re-sealable pouches for cooking and baking, and 200-calorie single-serve packs for on-the-go snacking and gifting.  All of the nuts are gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan, non-GMO and perfectly sized for the gym bag, office desk or purse.  Our flavors range from spicy chipotle almonds, to warming cardamom cashews, to sweet candied pistachios, so there’s a flavor for every palate.  

We are offering product to be sampled for a regular review, or for a very fun National S'mores Day campaign!  National S'mores Day is Sunday, August 10th and we are inviting bloggers to create their own nutty s'more cones, inspired by our recipe from George Duran (recipe and video: https://santenuts.com/blog/ah-summertime).  Please use the hashtag #smoresday and @SanteNuts when posting on social media.


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Bonefish Grill Surprise Box New Menu Review




Have you ever visited Bonefish Grill before they have some amazing food my all time favorite is the bang bang shrimp. But they have came out with a new menu with a lot of great new items to try. So I was really anxious and thrilled to try there new menu. Me and my husband were really excited to come in and try some of the wonderful items they have. 




All their food was really good. They give you wide variety of food to choose from.





My husband was really excited to try them out to and was looking over the menu to decide what he wanted to try!!!

My husband ended up having the Ahi Tuna Steak with Herbed Couscous, and I got the Spring Basil Fettuccine that was really good also.




They also have really great bread they make before hand that ties you over till you get your main dish. 

Excuse the goofy smile I was just really excited when I  got the food. I was also really hungry!!




As you can see you get a great amount I even had enough left over for lunch time. If you are really into pasta and veggies like me you would of loved this dish. 



This is my husbands dish he actually didn't care to much for the tuna and when it came out it was a little cold. But he did like the Couscous. I am really excited we were able to try bonefish grills new menu and put some of their new menu items up for a try.




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