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Holiday Guide 2011-Switched at Birth on DVD

cindy — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:15:19 +0000

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Last spring we got addicted to the television show Make It or Break It. We watched the first 1 1/2 seasons on Netflix to get ready for the second half of season 2 which aired March-May. As the season was wrapping up, ABC Family played commercials for Switched at Birth
which was to premier in June. I set the DVR to record the show, but never got around to watching it. Our DVR died and I lost everything that was recorded Last night hubby and I watched the first two episodes of the show on the season one DVD which hit shelves this week. We are hooked and if it wasn’t already 12:30am when episode 2 ended, we would have watched more.

In case you don’t know about Switched at Birth, it is a groundbreaking new drama about the upheaval that two teen
girls experience when they discover that they were accidentally switched at birth.

Bay Kennish, a talented graffiti artist with an edgy streak, grew up in a wealthy family with happily married parents and an older brother. Daphne
Vasquez, an athletic teenager who lost her hearing at an early age, grew up with a single mother in a working class neighborhood. When the girls’
worlds collide, family bonds are tested, new romances are sparked, and they start to learn that it’s who they are inside that matters, not where they
grew up.

We’ve only watched two episodes so far but this appears to be another great ABC Family show for parents and teens to watch together. There are a lot of topics for great family discussions that come out of the story line and all the changes that happen in the character’s lives. I found it interesting that after watching last night, my husband and I have totally opposite views on how the parents should react in the situation they are in.

Season 2 debuts on ABC Family January 3rd so if you add this Switched at Birth DVD to your teen’s Chrsitmas stocking you can get caught up before season two starts!

**UPDATE 12/20/11 We have watched all but the last episode of season one and we LOVE this family drama. We can’t wait for season two to start in January.

Disclosure: I received a copy of the DVD for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine. There are affiliate links in this post.

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Holiday Gift Guide: LEGO Universe Giveaway

cindy — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:25:05 +0000

Back in October I told you about the new LEGO Universe Massive Multiplayer Online Game. My son had so much fun playing that game that I am including it in my Holiday Gift Guide with a giveaway. The game is appropriate for gamers ages 10+ and this giveaway includes the game and a 1 month subscription. Once the free month is up you can choose which subscription fits your family’s needs. There are 1, 6 and 12 month subscriptions available for purchase on the LEGO Universe web site.

Mandatory 1st Entry: Visit LEGO Universe online and click on the “Parents” tab and read about the game and its safety features. Then come back here and tell me something you learned or found interesting.

Bonus Entries:

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Comment on any other non-giveaway post that I posted this month. (1 entry for each comment-max 5 different comments)
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This giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be chosen by Random.org on December 15th at 9pm ET.

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Holiday Gift Guide: iWave for the Tween or Teen in Your Life

cindy — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:13:05 +0000

Do you have a teen or tween on your shopping list that has an iPhone or an iPod Touch? The new line of cases from iWave are perfect whether you are shopping for a girl or a guy.
They sent me the pink silicone case and it fits my iPod Touch well with access to all of the buttons and the charging port. I am sure the person I am giving this to for Christmas is going to love it! The iWave products are available in department stores, major retailers, catalog companies and other fine stores throughout the US and various other countries.

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Holiday Gift Guide: The Zhip

cindy — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:12:15 +0000

The Zhip is a great gift for lots of people on your holiday shopping list. A Zhip would be a great gift for a techie, a mom, dad, teen, traveler, fitness enthusiast…the list is endless. Anyone with a smartphone or iPod Touch would love a Zhip because it easily turns their mobile handheld device into an instant “on-the-go” entertainment center! This affordable little gadget would have certainly come in handy on my flights to and from Los Angeles last week.

The Zhip (pronounced “zip”) uses a sturdy, “no-drop ,” three-foot extendable zip cord to anchor any smartphone to:

The back of a car seat to entertain the kids while on the road with movies, music videos, and games (a great “tool” for busy Moms!)
Exercise equipment at home or at the gym to make workouts more enjoyable
The back of an airplane seat to enjoy personal entertainment selections on long flights
To simply suspend a phone or iPod touch from any desired hard surface or work space for easy viewing and access

The Zhip expands to fit any mobile device and features special retractable, “scratch-free” grip handles with protective padding that attach tightly around a mobile handheld to safeguard and secure even the most expensive device. The unit is compact (it measures 27/8″ x 13/8″ x 3/4″) and can easily fit into a small pocket. Plus, the Zhip is made from 100 percent polycarbonate “bullet-proof” material – making it extra strong and unbreakable – and comes equipped with a desktop stand.

The Zhip is affordably priced at $24.95 MSRP. The Zhip is currently available at the eStore at www.thezhip.com and retails in Best Buy stores. “Zhip it. Clip it. Go!” to watch movies and more anywhere, anytime … and take your entertainment center on the road.

What do you think? Is this a gift you want to receive? Would this be a good gift for someone on your list? Leave me a comment and let me know.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2010

cindy — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:07:23 +0000

It is time for my 2010 Holiday Gift Guide! Over the next few weeks I will be sharing some of the interesting gift ideas that have come across my desk this year. There will be some fun giveaways too! I have created a “series” and a “category” for the gift guide to make it easier for you to navigate through the posts.

What I’d really like to see this year though is conversation. I’d love to read your thoughts and ideas on the products I highlight in my gift guide so please leave comments on the gift guide posts.

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