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Boon Water Bugs review and Giveaway 6/3–CLOSED

RANDOM.ORG DREW NUMBER 36-JAYNE.  THE WINNER HAS BEEN EMAILED AND HAS 48 HRS TO REPLY TO WINNING EMAIL NOTIFICATION.  THANKS FOR READING AND ENTERING!

Boon Inc was started my a designer named Rebecca Finell. A messy toddler bathtub led to her creating the Frog pod to hold all those bathtub toys efficiently. Ryan Fernandez helped her create this successful business

Boon Inc. works to create the most innovative gear from toys, to safety gear, to every day needs.  Their design studio works all the time to create the best and most affordable gear for you.

I always admired the unique look and design of Boon Inc. Products.  I had the exciting opportunity to review Boon’s Water Bugs with my soon to be 2 year old.    The water bugs set has a unique and seemingly simple design.  I opened the packaging and examined the pieces for myself.  As I gripped the net I realized how thought out the design really is.  The bulb-like handle makes it very easy to grip and keep a hold of.

The Water Bug pieces themselves have a genius design too.  They are bigger and easy to grip.  One piece so no worries about small parts for little ones.  They float on the water in the tub (or pool with summer coming up) and are easy to find in the tub.  My little guy plays with these even when he’s not in the tub.

The net is attached firmly.  This is a very well made toy.  There is nothing flimsy or concerning about it.   At only $10 for the set this is a great toy to give your little ones for the tub or summer fun.

Here’s some picture of my little guy enjoying his Boon Water Bugs

My son had a ball scooping them up and dumping them out.  He also would line the bugs up on the side of the tub and push them in the water or the net one by one.  I would hold each one up and say “blue bug”, “white bug”, etc hoping we could get some learning in too.  We also did counting.

Stop by Boon Inc.’s blog for their own giveaways, info on upcoming products, and more.  http://www.booninc.com/blog/

You can also find Boon on and .

GIVEAWAY
You only need to do one to be qualified but you can do both if you want an extra entry.
Open to US only.

Bonus Entries:  Please leave a separate comment for each entry completed.  Mandatory entry must be completed for bonus entries to count.

1.  Follow FFCM through Google Friend Connect, RSS feed, and/OR Email subscription all located in right column.  (Leave a separate comment for each one completed).

2.  Tweet this giveaway using the Retweet button in upper left corner of this post or use this phrase:

” @BoonInc is giving one FFCM reader a Water Bugs set http://www.luvsavingmoney.info ends 6/3 US @angiewith3 ”

Can tweet 2 X per day at least 2 hrs apart.  Leave a link to your tweet in a comment below if you know how.

3.  Follow me on twitter as and leave your twitter id in a comment below.

4. Like FFCM on and leave a comment telling me you did

5.  Share this giveaway on another site.  For example: Facebook, StumpleUpon, your own blog, Digg, etc.  Be sure to leave a link to this post.  Leave your respective link or username in a comment below.

***Giveaway ends 6/3/2011.  1 winner will be chosen using random.org.  Winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to respond to winning email notification.  If no response in specified time, a new winner will be chosen. Prize will be shipped by sponsor.***

I received a Boon Inc. Water Bug set an no cost in order to complete a review.  I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post.  Any opinions expressed are my own.

 

Aerobie Sprint Flying Ring review and #giveaway 5/30–CLOSED

RANDOM.ORG DREW NUMBER 26-RAVEN IN A BLUE ROOM.  WINNER HAS BEEN EMAILED AND HAS 48 HRS TO REPLY TO WINNING EMAIL NOTIFICATION.

THANKS EVERYONE FOR ENTERING!

The end of the school year is in sight. The kids are anticipating warm weather and summer vacation. Do you have to encourage your kids to stay active during the summer? Or after a month of vacation do you start hearing “mom I’m bored, there’s nothing to do!”

Aerobie offers outdoor toys that help your kids stay active and get outside. One of several products Aerobie offers is the Aerobie Sprint Flying Ring. The Sprint Flying Ring is comparable to a frisbee in that you it’s a catch and throw activity. After that, it’s far superior to a traditional plastic frisbee.

The Aerobie Sprint Flying Rings are different from a traditional plastic frisbee in a lot of ways.  You’ll notice the ring shape first of all.  These Flying Rings are light weight, easy to catch and throw because of the design, and made of a durable soft rubber material.  It’s patented design makes it fly twice as far a  traditional frisbee.  Made in the USA.

My 7 yr old and I went out to try out the Sprint Flying Ring.  He threw it and it went so far it landed on the roof.  I took him down to a field near our house and we spent at least 45 minutes throwing and catching.  The design made it easy for both my 7 yr old and myself to throw and catch it.  I know with a regular plastic frisbee you were sometimes stubbing your finger trying to catch it, especially if someone really gave it a hard throw.  These are soft and don’t hurt your hand (or any other major body part) it might hit.  It’s a smaller 10 inch design that makes it easy to take with you on a picnic, vacation, camping, or whatever.  At only $7 a piece it won’t break the bank either.

Aerobie Sprint Discs are sold in the US and Internationally.  For a list of stores near your that sell Aerobie products you can check the “” Category on their website.  Just click on the hyperlinked USA or International link.

You can also find .

GIVEAWAY
Aerobie is going to give one FFCM reader an Aerobie Sprint Flying ring for themselves.
Open to US and Canada
Mandatory Entry:  Visit Aerobie’s website and tell me another product you think your family would enjoy. Be sure to leave me a way to contact you.
Bonus Entries:  Please leave a separate comment for each entry.   
1. Like Aerobie Sport Toys on Facebook and tell them I sent ya.
2.  Follow FFCM through GFC, Networked Blogs, RSS feed and/or Email subscription (+1 for each one completed) all located in Right hand column.
3.  Tweet this giveaway using the RT button in the upper left corner of this post or use this phrase:
”  Get your kids outside and active with Aerobie Sport Toys, win a Spring Flying disc on http://www.luvsavingmoney.info @angiewith3 5/20 US/Canada “
Can tweet 2 X per day at least 2 hrs apart.  Please leave a link to your tweet if you know how.

4.  Like and leave a comment saying you did.

5.  Follow me on twitter and leave a comment with your twitter id.

Giveaway ends at 11:50 PM EST on May 30, 2011.  Winner will be contacted via email and have 48 hrs to respond to winning email notification.  If no reply within 48 hrs, a new winner will be chosen.  Giveaway is open to US and Canada.  

***I received an Aerobie Sprint Flying Disc in order to complete a review.  I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post.  Any opinions expressed are my own.  ***

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Giveaway—CLOSED

RANDOM.ORG DREW NUMBER 58 KILDA.  WINNER HAS BEEN EMAILED AND HAS 48 HRS TO REPLY TO CLAIM PRIZE.  THANKS EVERYONE FOR READING AND ENTERING!

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will be in theatres everywhere May 20th. I’m excited about this. I love all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies so far. A Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer film, this time Jack Sparrow (played by Johnny Depp) and his crew are are on an adventure to find the Fountain of Youth.  Many of the old crew are back: Blackbeard (played by Ian McShane) as well as new characters like Angelica (played by Penelope Cruz).

With even more magical creatures like mermaids involved this time.  You can watch the trailer for the new Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides here:

This film is rated PG 13.  Visit Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean website for even more info:

Like Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean on Facebook too!   

GIVEAWAY
 
In anticipation of the movie, Walt Disney Pictures is giving one FFCM readers a Pirates of the Caribbean prize pack to include:  1 Adult size Pirates of the Caribbean t-shirt in S, M, or L, 1 Pirates of the Caribbean bandana, and 2 Pirates of the Caribbean temporary tattoos!
Open to US ONLY

 

Mandatory Entry:  Tell me why you want to see Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides in a comment below.  Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you in your comments.

Bonus Entries:  Please leave a separate comment for each entry completed.

1.  Like Pirates of the Caribbean on Facebook. and leave a comment that you did.

2.  Follow Disney Pictures on twitter and leave your twitter id in a comment.

3.  Follow FFCM through any of the following:  GFC, Networked Blogs, RSS feed, or Email subscription (+1 entry for each one completed.  All located in Right column)

4.  Tweet this giveaway using the RT button in upper left corner of this post or use this phrase:

” Pirates of the Caribbean fans, win an On Stranger Tides gift pack from @DisneyPictures and @angiewith3 https://luvsavingmoney.com  ends 5/28 US ”

Can tweet up to 2 X per day at least 2 hrs apart.  Please leave a link to your tweet.

5.  Like FFCM on facebook and leave a comment that you did.

6.  Follow me on twitter as @angiewith3 and leave a comment with your twitter id.

***Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on May 28, 2011.  One winner will be chosen using random.org.  Winner will be notified via email.  Winner will have 48 hrs to respond to winning email notification.  If no response in specified time, a new winner will be chosen. ***

I did not receive any compensation of any kind for this post.  Pictures and video were used by permission from Walt Disney Pictures.   Giveaway is being sponsored by Walt Disney Pictures.  Prize will be shipped from sponsor.

 

Draculacon III happening next weekend May 21, 2011

I thought I would post about this since it’s a unique event that may appeal to some of my readers.

I’ll be honest I’ve never attended this event but I’d heard of some of the interesting events that take place and see some of the unique cars and costumes involved in this event. It’s not an event for everyone but it’s definitely different.

Draculacon III is taking place next weekend May 21, 2011 from 1 pm to midnight in Windber, PA.  This event is perfect for the Dracula fans, ghost chasers, haunted house fans, and more.  Each year they change it up and bring in authors, ghost hunters, occult experts, movie stars from creepy movies, speakers, and bands that fit the theme.  Some people really get into this and you see creepy cars and costumes.

This years line up includes:

–Kyra Schon who was a child actress in the 1968 version of Night of the Living Dead.  She’ll be speaking and hanging out at the Grand Midway Hotel in Windber (which is said to be haunted) and having a question and answer session after she speaks.  Last year they had the actor who played the original Eddy Munster.

–Rosemary Ellen Guiley is an expert on the paranormal and supernatural.  She has written many books on the subject and her books have been translated into 14 different languages.

–Adam Blai is a religious demonologist.  He works with the Roman Catholic Church and will be speaking at this event.

There are also several other authors that will be present and speaking.

Also included in the line up is a bunch of musical groups that includes: Bridge City Bombshells, Cadillac Creeps, and more.

I found this website which has more details.  You can also purchase tickets for the event on the site:  http://www.thecemetery.net/Dcon/Draculacon2011.html

TOTEM by Cirque Du Soleil in Pittsburgh review

Driving through Pittsburgh we were able to find the Grand Chapiteau  (Cirque Du Soleil’s trademark big top) quite easily.  Located just off of 20th street in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, there was ample parking for the event.  My husband and I had talked excitedly about what to expect, as we have never been to any Cirque Du Soleil performance before. The parking attendants directed everyone to their parking spot. Before long we were headed through the gates toward the Grand Chapiteau.

Friendly TOTEM by Cirque Du Soleil staff  greeted you as you came through the gate.  Everything was clearly marked from the restrooms to which door you had to go through according to your ticket.  Although it was busy, we got out food and drinks for the performance with a smile and a thank you.  We found our door quickly and were soon seated by helpful staff.  Even the seats that were further away were still good seats.

The show begins with a little bit of comedy.  Each act in the TOTEM by Cirque Du Soleil was thrilling.  I found myself holding my breathe and shaking my head in disbelief at times. I wasn’t sure initially what my husband would think of the show.  It only took about 15 minutes into the 2 and a half hour show for me to know he was enjoying himself too.

The visual appeal of TOTEM by Cirque Du Soleil was unbelievable. From the gorgeous costumes to the stage entrance which changed with some type of digital effects for each performance.  Every detail was accounted for.

As for the performers themselves, they seemed almost superhuman at times.  The degree of strength, balance, talent, and professionalism deserves to be pointed out. I saw the TOTEM performers complete feats I’ve never seen live before. I don’t want to spoil it for some of my readers that are going.  So I’ll just say, my husband and I talked about what we saw almost the whole way home (we had an 1hr and 45 minute drive home).  Even as we laid our head on our pillow my husband said “I just can’t get over that guy…….”  Well you’ll just have to see the show for yourself.

TOTEM by Cirque Du Soleil in Pittsburgh ran like a well oiled machine.  Everything from the parking situation to the way you were seated, the performance, to exiting the show was a smooth transition.  Every single staff member we encountered did their job well and made the experience very memorable.

The shows open to the public today in Pittsburgh and run until June 5, 2011.  You can buy your tickets for the Pittsburgh showsHERE.  There are even family specials where you can take a family of four for $131.

If you’re not near Pittsburgh you can still catch TOTEM by Cirque Du Soleil. TOTEM will be at the following locations:

Montreal, Quebec opening June 16 2011

Toronto, Ontario opening Aug. 11, 2011

San Francisco, CA “coming soon”

London, UK opening Jan. 6, 2012

If you have the opportunity to see this show, I would most certainly recommend it.  Well worth the money for the tickets.  I feel confident that you will be just as pleased with the show as I was.  I also think it important to point out how TOTEM by Cirque Du Soleil is giving back with the “One Drop” benefit that gives access to clean water for all and educates on managing one of our precious resources.  At the end of the show they collected pocket change for this benefit as well as other fundraising that is completed throughout the year.

***I received 2 tickets to attend media night for TOTEM by Cirque Du Soleil in Pittsburgh May 11 in order to complete a review and host the already completed giveaway. Any opinions expressed are my own. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post***