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Friday, April 5, 2013
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
JOURNEY2 The Mysterious Island DVD GIVEAWAY
Do you want to win this DVD for your kids to break up the summer? Easy Entry just add a comment with your favorite adventure after trying out the Journey2 APP. Contest ends 6/15 5pm EST.
- Spin the wheel to get your own personalized adventure! Will you brave the wilds of Family Movie Night or map your house and have your own treasure hunt!
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Reset you New Year's Resolutions
- Want to win a new DVD copy of NEW Year's Eve? Just leave a comment with your email about your resolution you want to bring back! Giveaway ends 5/10 5pm EST and winner will be picked by random.org
- Take The Quiz! Are you on your way to making the most out of 2012? Take this quiz and find out if you are a Resolution Renegade!?
- Personal New Year’s Eve Tips! We want you to make your resolutions come true, so to help you achieve your goal we will get you some awesome tips to jump-start your resolution this year!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Teaching your kids about the Election process in a children's book.
First time children’s book author Nick DazĂ© <https://www.facebook.com/nickdaze> , is in the final days (63 hours to be exact) of his campaign to raise funding to independently publish his children's book Roger Nix President at Age Six.
The story is about kindergartener Roger Nix, an ordinary boy: Roger loves kindergarten, playing make-believe, and hanging out with his imaginary friends (a baby donkey named Jack and a baby elephant named Abe). But when he learns about the plans of Old Man Plee, a perennial presidential candidate, to shut down schools and send kids to work in factories as an austerity measure; Roger decides to run against Old Man Plee as a defender of “school and summer vacation, learning and imagination”. Of course Abe and Jack are there to help him every step of the way.
Nick Daze and his incredible Kickstarter campaign (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/787960356/roger-nix-president-at-six <http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/787960356/roger-nix-president-at-six> ) have already raised nearly $22,000 and only has $8,000 more to go in order to put the book into production. The book has been fully written by Daze and the illustrations beautifully crafted by Bill Robinson www.FlimFlammery.com <http://www.FlimFlammery.com> . Each $30 pledge towards the Roger Nix campaign comes with a first edition hardcover copy of the book, delivered in time for the new school year this fall. This is a timely story that is fascinating, engaging, and a thought-provoking read for both kids and parents written by a imaginative adult who was encouraged to explore his imagination as a child.
Here is an excerpt from the book:
Roger stood up quickly. He had something to say
With a wink from Jack and a trunks-up from Abe.
“I’ll run against him,” Roger said with a shout.
“I’ll run for president, have you no doubt!
To close school would be nothing short of a crime
You can't fool all us kids, not all of the time."
He stood on his desk and they all watched and wondered
As Roger kept talking, his voice boomed and thundered.
“We’ll beat him and keep all the schools as they are
Or make them way better. We’ll shoot for the stars!
We go to school so one day we'll go far,
Not because it is easy–because it is hard!
We are KIDS! The whole point is to learn and have fun
And to use our wee noggins...
THIS RACE HAS BEGUN!"
So Abe, Jack, and Roger got to work right away.
"That kid's on to something," his parents would say.
He made lots of speeches; he shook lots of hands
He toured a big factory that made rubber bands.
Then one night on the tube, to Old Plee’s disdain,
The news ran a story on Roger’s campaign.
“Roger Nix, daydreamer and ultimate kid,
Is gaining on Plee in his presidential bid.”
But everyone knew that sooner or later
Roger would have to be quite the debater.
Because one night soon, under some bright marquee
A debate would take place between Roger and Plee.
Please find more information and link to donate below if interested:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/787960356/roger-nix-president-at-six <http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/787960356/roger-nix-president-at-six>
The story is about kindergartener Roger Nix, an ordinary boy: Roger loves kindergarten, playing make-believe, and hanging out with his imaginary friends (a baby donkey named Jack and a baby elephant named Abe). But when he learns about the plans of Old Man Plee, a perennial presidential candidate, to shut down schools and send kids to work in factories as an austerity measure; Roger decides to run against Old Man Plee as a defender of “school and summer vacation, learning and imagination”. Of course Abe and Jack are there to help him every step of the way.
Nick Daze and his incredible Kickstarter campaign (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/787960356/roger-nix-president-at-six <http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/787960356/roger-nix-president-at-six> ) have already raised nearly $22,000 and only has $8,000 more to go in order to put the book into production. The book has been fully written by Daze and the illustrations beautifully crafted by Bill Robinson www.FlimFlammery.com <http://www.FlimFlammery.com> . Each $30 pledge towards the Roger Nix campaign comes with a first edition hardcover copy of the book, delivered in time for the new school year this fall. This is a timely story that is fascinating, engaging, and a thought-provoking read for both kids and parents written by a imaginative adult who was encouraged to explore his imagination as a child.
Here is an excerpt from the book:
Roger stood up quickly. He had something to say
With a wink from Jack and a trunks-up from Abe.
“I’ll run against him,” Roger said with a shout.
“I’ll run for president, have you no doubt!
To close school would be nothing short of a crime
You can't fool all us kids, not all of the time."
He stood on his desk and they all watched and wondered
As Roger kept talking, his voice boomed and thundered.
“We’ll beat him and keep all the schools as they are
Or make them way better. We’ll shoot for the stars!
We go to school so one day we'll go far,
Not because it is easy–because it is hard!
We are KIDS! The whole point is to learn and have fun
And to use our wee noggins...
THIS RACE HAS BEGUN!"
So Abe, Jack, and Roger got to work right away.
"That kid's on to something," his parents would say.
He made lots of speeches; he shook lots of hands
He toured a big factory that made rubber bands.
Then one night on the tube, to Old Plee’s disdain,
The news ran a story on Roger’s campaign.
“Roger Nix, daydreamer and ultimate kid,
Is gaining on Plee in his presidential bid.”
But everyone knew that sooner or later
Roger would have to be quite the debater.
Because one night soon, under some bright marquee
A debate would take place between Roger and Plee.
Please find more information and link to donate below if interested:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/787960356/roger-nix-president-at-six <http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/787960356/roger-nix-president-at-six>
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Chimpanzee---still time to help Jane Goodall Instiute
Have you seen the Disney Nature Movie Chimpanzee yet? I have not and you have another reason to go in the next 10 days. By seeing this movie before May 3rd you can help save the very animals that are entertaining you...
“SEE ‘CHIMPANZEE,’ SAVE CHIMPANZEES” PROGRAM EXTENDED
Disneynature’s Newest True Life Adventure
Celebrates its $10.6 Million Opening-Weekend
Box Office by Extending Benefit to Jane Goodall Institute
Celebrates its $10.6 Million Opening-Weekend
Box Office by Extending Benefit to Jane Goodall Institute
BURBANK, Calif. (April 25, 2012) – Swinging into theaters April 20 with a $10.6 million opening-weekend performance, “Chimpanzee” proved so popular among audiences that Disneynature is extending the “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees” conservation initiative for a second week. For every moviegoer who sees “Chimpanzee” through May 3, 2012, Disneynature will make a donation to the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to protect chimpanzees today and tomorrow.
Enjoy this clip of the making of the movie, very inspiring and amazing to see how long it takes and what the photographers had to endure.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Adult Post: Spring has sprung check out these deals
Everyone says spring brings out the birds and bees!! If your looking to Spice things up in your relationship you should check out EdenFantasys. Mother's Day is coming up and who says you can't buy yourself something.
Here are some of their current promotions worth looking at:
- Join EdenFantasys and Evolved Novelties and donate one tree to PlantaBillion.org with every Evolved Novelties purchase made between now and April 23rd: http://www.edenfantasys.com/presents/one-toy-one-tree
- Save 30% on eco-friendly California Exotics toys: http://www.edenfantasys.com/promotions/sales/calex-earth-day-promotion (sale ends 4/27 at 2pm EST)
- Save up to 50% - 70% on club wear, lingerie, and toys: http://www.edenfantasys.com/presents/spring-clearance-2012
I am excited to try some of these new products they are listing too. No worries if you are a little on the conservative side, not everything is too embarrassing to even look at. Here are some new products that will make you feel sexy when you start shedding those bulky outfits for more summer fashions.
- Screaming O Studio Collection (sexy toys that look like makeup)
- Evolution of Smooth Organic Lip Balms &; Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream
- Baci 4-Way Animal Print Convertible Bra (perfect for coordinating with summer outfits!)
- Brown Sugar Body Scrub
- Milk Made Nourishing Body Butter
Feeling a little nervous about purchasing something first? Check out the Huge Eden Community which includes Reviews, Edentube, Interviews and polls, and EdenCafe Blog .
Monday, April 9, 2012
Your Opinion Matters---offer ends tomorrow
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