VTECH Innotab: An iPad for Kids?

December 13, 2011 By 1 Comment

My son is addicted to my iPad… I wish he wasn’t. When I want to use it, he wants it. I don’t want him to use it – what if he broke it or got into something he shouldn’t? We all know where YouTube can lead…

That’s where Vtech’s InnoTab comes in. It is like an iPad for kids (ages 4-9). The InnoTab™, is a multi-function educational tablet for children. This innovative learning app tablet brings interactive and animated reading, educational gaming, creative activities, and a rich collection of applications all in one place with no danger of YouTube or other internet dangers!

Straight out of the box, InnoTab is reading to use! It comes fully loaded with a full suite of applications including an interactive, animated e-book, motion games, creative activities, MP3 music player, photo viewer, video player, calculator, calendar and an address book just like an adult tablet!

Of course the InnoTab has many game cartridges from kids’ favorite characters, including Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2 and Toy Story, Dora the Explorer and Disney Princesses. Also you can download more interactive e-books, learning games and other content from VTech’s Learning Lodge Navigator and more than 100 downloads will be available very soon!

My son loves how similiar the InnoTab is to his mommy’s computer with features like:

- a 5” brilliant color touch screen LCD

-  a tilt-sensor for motion game control

- USB interface

- SD card slot for memory expansion

- a stylus and a headphone jack

Plus it is very portable and kid friendly!

My family gives this an A+ and I give it a THANK YOU! I got my iPad back!

The Innotab is available now at major retails both online and instores for $79.99. You can pick it up on Amazon here!

Disclaimer: I did receive this product for the purpose of this review. My opinions remain 100% my own as always!

 

 

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My Ross Dress for Less Treasure Hunt & a Shameless Request

December 9, 2011 By 2 Comments

I have a shameless request… I need your vote.

I am in a friendly completion with some fellow bloggers, we were asked to find the best deals on fall fashions at Ross for $75 or less and then post our video on Ross’ Facebook page.

Now I need your support! Can you head over and like me very short video and leave a short comment? Pretty please?

There is one more videos to come! Feel free to make fun of my poor vlogging skills. I have tough skin!

Check out and like my video here!

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Slice: Must Have Free Shopping App & Giveaway for Kindle Fire & $250 Amazon Card

December 2, 2011 By 3 Comments

 

I have a new app on my iPhone that I love! Slice helps me stay on top of my purchases and shipments all in one spot.

 Slice for iPhone automatically tracks your shipments and gives you access to your online shopping history anytime, anywhere. No need to waste time entering tracking numbers or digging through old receipts. Slice instantly gives you all the information you need, when you need it.

Slice works by automatically pulling information from the electronic receipts in your email — including shipping notifications, tracking numbers, return policies and customer service information — and compiling all the relevant data in one place for quick, easy reference. Slice for the iPhone gives you access to all this valuable information on the go, all the while keeping your personal information private and secure.

 Download Slice’s free iPhone app or fire up the Slice web app to automatically track all your packages and organize your online purchases AND get a chance to win a Kindle Fire and a $250 gift card from Amazon.com. 

Seriously, this app is so simple, it works by finding the receipts in your email (only Yahoo and Gmail accounts for now) and putting all your past purchase information at your fingertips, so you can easily see what you’ve bought, track shipments, facilitate returns and recoup the difference when past purchases drop in price. Best of all, it’s the only app out there that lets you track your shipments automatically – no need to manually enter in each tracking number – so you can know when all your online orders will arrive. with
Slice at your side, you’re never left wondering. It’s a must-have tool this season and the sweepstakes is just the icing on top.

I recommend that if you do a lot of online shopping you give this app (or website) a try! I am quite pleased with it!

 

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Oh the Nostalgia of Bite Size Cookies! EASY-BAKE Ultimate Oven Giveaway – Closed

December 1, 2011 By 96 Comments

After 20 or so years of waiting patiently, the christmas gift I have been wishing for for finally came! For many, many of my childhood years I yearned for an EASY-BAke Oven and last month my dream came true! I am not sure I should be telling you all that upon opening the delivery box containing the oven, I let out a very ”child on christmas morning” scream. Too bad we did not get it on camera…

Excited would be an understatement. This EASY-BAKE Ultimate Oven is COOL. The new updated version does not even need a light bulb!  The inside heats up to 375 degrees but the outside barely gets warm to the touch! Plus, the new design is so hip. How could anyone resist it!

Of course, I had to try out a recipe or two before handing over to my neice (well maybe not handing it over as much as her prying it out of my hands…). I decided to try these Red Velvet cupcakes. So simple and who would have thought I would have ever been saying I made Red Velvet cupcakes even if it was in an EASY-BAKE oven.

I think it goes without saying that the EASY-BAKE Ultimate Oven would make a great gift for that special little girl (or boy!) on your list! Buy it on Walmart for $35  (retail is $49.99)

Also, I had to share:

Now there is a new way to have fun with EASY-BAKE! The all New EASY-BAKE Cupcakes! app lets you make, bake, decorate, eat and share yummy virtual cupcakes right from your iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®.

On to the Giveaway:


Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I received this toy for the purpose of review and another to giveaway to my readers. The sponsor is responsible for shipping out the prize. Expect atleast 6-8 weeks for prize delivery. My opinion remain 100% my own as always. You experiences may vary.

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Shop Til You Drop for a Cause with Box Tops for Education Marketplace! ( $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway – closed)

November 28, 2011 By

I spent all weekend shopping and hunting for deals. It is hard not to buy when there are so many great deals out there! One good aspect about my spending spree was that I was able to donate to my son’s school at the same time! How you ask!

I shopped though the Box Tops for Education Marketplace! I am sure many of you have heard of clipping Box Tops and sending them to school with your child so your child’s school can earn money BUT did you know that you can also shop at many of your favorite stores and earn points for your child’s school as well!

General Mills’ Box Tops for Education Marketplace is an online shopping portal featuring more than 175 retailers, including retailers such as Target, Bloomingdale’s and Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Gap, GapKids, GapMaternity. (Click Marketplace for a full list of merchants.) With categories ranging from apparel and accessories to electronics and toys to travel, home and books and magazines, there is truly something for everyone on holiday gift lists!

This weekend, I shopped  at places like Kohls and Best Buy and earned points in minutes! I bought my mother’s present at Kohls ( free shipping and 20% off!) though the Box Tops Marketplaceand earned 2 points for every 10 dollars!

Seriously, using the marketplace is simple. Head over and create an account if you need to, then find the store you want to shop at and click! Then you will be transferred over to that site and you can get started shopping! Once you buy, your school of choice will be creditied!

If by chance you do not have a school to donate to, you can always pick a inner city school or low income school in your area!

Click here to create an account!

On to the Giveaway:



Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I received two gift cards, one for the purpose of reviewing the site and one for a giveaway. My opinions remain 100% my own as always.

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