Do More Knowing Your Child Is Safe with Levana

I would like to ask you a quick question Moms and Dads- how often do you just wish you could see what your little one is up to?

From newborns to young children, it is quite useful to be able to see what is going on at night.  Nightmares, sleep terrors, or just the odd night time feeding.  Maybe an odd feeling in the pit of your stomach where you just want a little peek, but that squeaky door will absolutely give you away and cause an awakening.  Perhaps you just want to see your little one’s face- we’ve all been there.

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A way around this is with the new Willow™ 5” HD Touchscreen PTZ Video Baby Monitor by Levana.  Levana has been making portable wireless video baby monitors since 2002, and it shows. They have the technological know how and ability to be true innovators.  Their newest is no exception, with an HD PTZ camera that not only has night vision but also has Pan Tilt Zoom features built in, hence the PTZ.  The monitor features invisible LEDs, ClearVu digital wireless technology which is secure, battery life which can last for days at a time, a high frame rate, an included 4.3 inch LCD screen, and an easy to pick up and use user interface.

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We really like the fact that the monitor is completely wireless and digital eliminating a needless tangle of wires and a need to find more outlets.  Levana focuses on baby’s safety.  This monitor gives parents the ability to free up their free time to actually do other stuff while their babies are sleeping, too.  No longer is hovering around necessary, but laundry, house hold chores or just catching up on that Facebook article or Twitter feed you’ve been dying to check in on is finally within grasp.  The Willow™ 5” HD Touchscreen PTZ Video Baby Monitor is available now for $249.99.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Levana. The opinions and text are all mine.

Great American Road Trip Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore

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There is so much to see in America that even mature people still encounter new sights. That is why taking a domestic road trip could be the best choice for your vacations this year. Spain and other European countries might seem exotic, but there’s no need to travel that far. The climate in the South of France is not unlike that in states like Nevada. In truth, temperatures in the US often exceed those recorded in other Western countries. So, do yourself a favor and holiday in America this year. You’ll support the local economy, and you’re guaranteed to love the experience. Just make sure you use the following tips.

Pack clothing for all weather conditions

If you want to travel across the country, you’re going to encounter many different weather patterns. So, it’s wise to prepare for anything you might encounter. Keep some jumpers and jeans in your suitcases alongside those t-shirts and shorts. Make sure you also pack enough underwear and socks for the journey. While you’ll probably have to wash your clothing along the way, it’s nice to have some new briefs. People who plan to take their children should remember coats and boots to ensure they never feel cold. Like it or not, there’s often a strong breeze in the mountains of Montana.

Determine your route and tell someone

Next up, it’s sensible to plan your entire route ahead of time. IOS TripAdvisor and similar tools will make that easier. You can let friends and family members know where they can find you during your journey. If you get into trouble for any reason, they should notice before the situation becomes dangerous. Arrange to call them on specific days from particular locations. They will then know to alert the authorities if your call doesn’t arrive. The other advantage to planning your route is that you can make sure you don’t miss anything interesting. It would be a real shame if you drove through Nevada without visiting the Grand Canyon. However, that might happen if you didn’t research the route before leaving home.

Download some travel apps

There are many good travel apps you can download to your smartphone. TripAdvisor is currently the most popular solution on the market. It’s ideal for those who want to learn more about tourist attractions or accommodation. However, the Shofur Android solution is also making waves at the current time. Applications of that nature allow travelers to book seats on buses anywhere in the country. It’s wise to have something like that on hand for a couple of reasons. Firstly, you never know when your car is going to stop working. Secondly, your smartphone will handle all the hard work and even direct you to the bus stop.

You should now have a good grasp of the actions you need to take during the next few weeks. Failing to prepare for your road trip could mean you run into many different issues. So, take some advice from this page, and but the tips into practice. People who ignore this information are more likely to have negative experiences. That is why I decided to publish an article explaining everything today. With Easter just around the corner, it’s probably not too much time before you get behind the wheel.

new trailer for DISNEY PIXAR’s FINDING DORY is now available on Ellentube

 

Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” reunites everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?

Directed by Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL•E”) and produced by Lindsey Collins (co-producer “WALL•E”), the film features the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton.  “Finding Dory” swims into theaters June 17, 2016.

 

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FINDING DORY swims in theatres everywhere on June 17th, 2016

Win an Adorable Easter PEEPS Gift Set

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Easter is such a fun time- spring is starting to bloom, or some years, it’s in full bloom already. The weather is finally getting nicer, you can put your winter coats and snow boots away (huzzah!  my favorite part, for sure).  Easter is a special day on the religious calendar, and the reason to celebrate the holiday.  We also celebrate with fun treats and baskets to celebrate spring, which has come to be associated with the holiday as well.

I have several relatives that love PEEPS, my son being one of them.  PEEPS are one of his favorite treats, for Easter and honestly every holiday that they are made for.  He just loves them.  Mommy makes sure his Easter basket is always full of PEEPS in every shade and variety she can find.

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Not only does he enjoy PEEPS, but jelly beans, lollipops, and of course stuffed animals.  There are so many choices from PEEPS & COMPANY that it makes filling a basket easy, and takes no time at all.  Here are some of the items that are offered-

PEEPS & COMPANY® 2016 Easter Offerings Information

  • 5-inch PEEPS® Plush: Spread the joy of PEEPS® when you give this plush PEEPS® chick as a gift to those of any age (assortment of colors).
  • PEEPS® earbuds: If you need a sweet bit of time to yourself, let your favorite yellow PEEPS Chick take you away with your favorite music through these PEEPS earbuds. Get a dose of stress relief, in stereo, every time you put them on and crank up the tunes!
  • PEEPS® luggage tag: From candy to cute accessory, these PEEPS® luggage tags add a pop of color and whimsy to your gear (assortment of colors).
  • PEEPS® Orange Delight Flavored Marshmallow Dipped in Orange Fudge: These three Chicks are orange delight flavored and dipped in orange fudge to enhance the flavor. Share them with your friends or keep them for yourself!
  • PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks: The five and 15 count packages of the iconic PEEPS® Chicks are available in classic Easter colors including yellow, pink, blue, lavender, green, and orange Chicks! The 10 count package of Chicks is available in all of the classic Easter colors as well as white.
  • PEEPS® Marshmallow Bunnies: The four count bunnies come in classic yellow, pink and blue colors. The 12 count bunnies come in classic colors as well as lavender, white, green and orange. The 16 count are packaged in classic colors plus lavender and green.
  • PEEPS® Sugar Free Marshmallow Chicks: Back by popular demand, PEEPS® offers a sugar-free Chick! The Chick is perfect as an Easter basket essential and baked good enhancement.
  • PEEPS® Decorated Eggs: Nine white eggs iced with pastel colors in 3 unique designs, these eggs are great for recipes, crafts and immediate consumption.
  • PEEPS® Party Cake Flavored Marshmallow Chicks: Ten delicious vanilla cake flavored marshmallow chicks sprinkled with fun rainbow confetti.
  • PEEPS® Sour Watermelon Flavored Marshmallow Chicks: Sweet and sour flavors collide to create a burst of watermelon in these ten green chicks with a blush pink center.
  • PEEPS® Chocolate Dipped Mousse Flavored Marshmallow Chicks: Three delectable chocolate mousse-flavored Chicks dipped in either creamy milk or dark chocolate.
  • PEEPS® PEEPSTERS®: Bite-size combination of delectable chocolate and delicious marshmallow flavored crème. Available in creamy milk chocolate or rich dark chocolate varieties.
  • PEEPS® Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Chicks: Individually wrapped marshmallow chicks covered in either milk or dark chocolate.
  • PEEPS® Rainbow Pop: Four chicks in colors yellow, green, pink and blue marshmallow on a stick- it’s like a colorful PEEPS® lollipop.
  • MIKE AND IKE® Easter Treats: Bring chewy, fruity goodness this Easter season with a 10 oz. gift bag of MIKE AND IKE® Easter Treats flavors. Filled with grape, pineapple-banana, strawberry, lemon-lime, and cherry-flavored MIKE AND IKE® candies – and all made with real fruit juice – this gift will put a spring in anybody’s step as the bright new season gets underway.
  • MIKE AND IKE® Jellybeans: The Assorted Fruits MIKE AND IKE® JELLY BEANS are a fan favorite.
  • HOT TAMALES® Jellybeans:  Celebrate Easter with our cinnamon-flavored jelly beans (14 oz. package)

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You can also get more for less by using this discount code for 20% your next purchase through April 15, 2016. Discount code: EASTERTREATS

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Have a happy, PEEPS filled Easter, everyone!   Feel free to use this RC below to enter to win a random assortment of treats from PEEPS. Good luck- this giveaway ends April 1, 2016.

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Disney’s Pete’s Dragon – Teaser Trailer

 

A reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who just so happens to be a dragon. “Pete’s Dragon” stars Bryce Dallas Howard (“Jurassic World”), Oakes Fegley (“This is Where I Leave You”), Wes Bentley (“The Hunger Games”), Karl Urban (“Star Trek”), Oona Laurence (“Southpaw”) and Oscar® winner Robert Redford (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”). The film, which is directed by David Lowery (“Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”), is written by Lowery & Toby Halbrooks based on a story by Seton I. Miller and S.S. Field and produced by Jim Whitaker, p.g.a. (“The Finest Hours,” “Friday Night Lights”), with Barrie M. Osborne (“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Great Gatsby”) serving as executive producer.

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PETE’S DRAGON flies into theatres everywhere on August 12th

Day of Drones at Liberty Science Center

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The drones are here!

And if you showed up at Liberty Science Center on March 6th, you too could have seen how a drone perceives our world.  From big dips to zipping flips, drones are making a big splash in modern culture.  What better place to learn and play with them then Liberty Science Center?

On March 6, Liberty Science Center (LSC) and the New York City Drone Film Festival (NYCDFF) hosted the “Day of Drones,” a high-flying celebration of drones, their pilots, and the award-winning films made from the drones’ unique perspective. Participants will enjoy all things drone including screenings of the films and interactive activities at LSC.

As the day started there were lots of exhibits to check out and many drone activities to partake in.

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Some of the most exciting activities were:

Drone Theater which showcased some of the nominated films for the 2016 NYCDFF these films included Cirque du Soleil’s Sparked, National Geographic’s Lava Chaser, Corridor Digital’s The Smallest Empire, Jordan Rubin’s The Drone, and the NBC News coverage of the Nepal Earthquake.

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Drone Flights highlights some the mots talented builders and operators combating each other all day long.

The Drone Runway features expert pilots showing off their custom built drones and taking questions and answers from the crowd.

Drone Vision takes guests through he loops and zips in the sky giving them a first person view of what a drone sees.  At the time we saw it it wasn’t functioning as we had hoped it would but at least the line moved quickly.

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“Day of Drones” activities are free with membership or paid admission. NYCDFF film screenings are available with the purchase of a combination ticket. For more information, please visit www.lsc.org/day-of-drones or call 201.253.1310.

Day of Drones is only one of the most recent events at Liberty Science Center as they run events all year long so be sure to keep an eye out for some of your favorite featured events.  One tip we do have for anyone going- go early.  Crowds start to file in as the day progresses, and parking can be an “exciting” event as well.  Get there early so you don’t have to wait for the fun to start.

What You Should Teach Your Kids About Motorcycle Safety

The only thing many people ever learn about motorcycles is that they’re dangerous. They call helmets “brain buckets.” And they don’t want anything to do with them. While they have never driven a motorcycle, they have seen them driven in an unsafe manner. They have perhaps seen what happens when a ride on a crotch rocket goes horribly wrong.

Against that backdrop of fear and ignorance are your kids who very much want to upgrade from their bicycle to something with a motor attached. From go carts, to dirt bikes, to ATVs, there is a rich tradition of child cyclists in the U.S. In other countries, motorcycles and mopeds are the mainstream form of transportation. Running away from motorcycles as if they were a taboo subject is likely a mistake, especially with teens. Instead, here are some things you could teach them about motorcycle safety:

Visibility Is More Than Half the Battle

Being visible is one of the most important things you can do when driving a motorcycle. To drivers of four-wheeled vehicles, motorcycles are practically invisible. Compared to cars, there are just not that many motorcycles on the road. Because people don’t expect to see them, they don’t.

There is also a bit of psychology going on with the motorcyclist. Their visibility is better than ever. They have no blind spots. They can see everything from every angle. With their increased visibility, they assume that everyone can see everything in an equally unobstructed manner. As it happens, this is a fatally flawed illusion.

A motorcycle accident attorney like Michael Pines knows the importance of making one’s self visible. From his site:

Unfortunately, car accidents involving motorcycles occur almost every day in San Diego County. Nationally, there are over 4,000 fatal motorcycle accidents that occur annually according to reports at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Of these accidents, nearly 75 percent involve another automobile.

One of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents in San Diego is the other driver’s failure to see the motorcycle.

It is a given that you can see the other cars. Your safety on a motorcycle is largely based on how well the drivers of the other cars can see you.

Treat It Like a Car

You do not ride a motorcycle as if it were a horse or a carnival ride. You drive it as if it were a car. A motorcycle is every bit a motor vehicle that belongs on the open road as much as any other vehicle. In most states, you have to have a driver’s license for a car before you can even apply for a motorcycle license.

Besides the expectations of other drivers, one of the reasons motorcyclists are invisible to other drivers until the last moment is that they are able to dart in and out of traffic in ways that larger vehicles can’t. A motorcycle can hide in the blindspot and more easily become invisible to drivers who are not taking the utmost care. By driving a motorcycle in the same way as you drive a car, you can avoid the outcomes of those who drive it like a stunt vehicle.

The Key to Safety Is Good Judgement

The same accident report above mentioned that less than half of motorcyclists who suffered serious injury were wearing a helmet. Of the possible serious injuries, concussion is the least of them. It is clearly poor judgement to get on a motorcycle as driver or passenger without a suitable helmet.

Good judgement will also inform you that black leather jacket is not nearly as important as being highly visible in that bright, neon orange. When it comes to vehicle color, you might want to take lime green for a spin.

Drive in the left edge of the lane for maximum visibility. Don’t sneak up on cars by weaving in and out of traffic just because you can. Don’t drive faster than traffic. Don’t drive in the rain. Pull over some place safe and wait it out. These are not laws, but good judgements. At the end of the day, what you have to teach your kids is good judgement. Whether it is motorcycles or choosing their friends, good judgement is what will keep them alive and well.

Why Dubai Is One Of The Most Popular Destinations For 2016

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If you’re thinking of a great family vacation for 2016, you may not have considered Dubai. As a family vacation destination, it provides so much. If you’re willing to take the kids on a plane and visit somewhere new, then Dubai may be the perfect vacation hot spot for you.

Dubai is growing all the time. New buildings and properties are springing up in record time as more and more people realise the value of being here. In just a few years, Dubai has become a vacation hot spot, from almost nothing. Sure, there is a lot of money here. And yes, some things may be quite expensive. But if you’re looking for an experience that can’t be matched, you may just find it here.

Many tourists come here to spoil themselves. Luxury and fine things are both big business in Dubai. You’ll find gold toys, and diamond encrusted cars. There are plenty of celebrities here buying them too. But Dubai also offers an incredible itinerary for families with children too. The Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark is a firm favorite for a great day out. And if the sun is too much, you can find even more great activities indoors.

There are aquariums, ski slopes and trampoline centers to enjoy. And if you fancy something lazy to do, there is always plenty of space on the beach. There are beach clubs to suit all ages, and plenty of indoor venues just along from the main parades when you need to get out of the heat for a while.

You are also spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation. You can stay in an Islamic hotel and enjoy the full Halal experience. There are luxury hotels or private villas to choose from too. Dubai has become a very metropolitan destination. You can find accommodation and activities that will suit every family, whatever your background.

Getting to Dubai can be quite tiring especially for the kids. When you arrive, it might be easier to book a driver to take you from the airport back to your accommodation. This means you can start your vacation right way and relax. And if it’s relaxation that you’re looking for, you are spoilt for choice in Dubai. There are dozens of highly rated spas, or you can enjoy a comfortable stroll through the old towns.

Shopping is high on the agenda of most tourists that come here. But you don’t have to visit the expensive boutiques. Instead, you can find some charming local stores selling delightful items in the traditional styles. They can make great souvenirs, and they provide a lot of interest while you are here. There are also many great places to dine. You can enjoy a wealth of worldwide dishes, or sample something a little more local.

A vacation in Dubai provides everything you might be looking for. You can relax or be active and sporty. You can bathe in luxury with shopping or pampering spa treatments. And best of all, you can witness some of the most incredible real estate ever built. So why not come and enjoy the view from the Burj Khalifa?