KinderBike

May 24, 2011 by 4 Comments

My 3 year old son is just learning how to ride a bike.  He is not great with pedals, and they frustrate him.  He almost always ends up scooting along on his trike, which also causes the pedals to spin and whack the backs of his legs.  We took the pedals off of his plastic bike, which made it easier for him.  But recently, I came across something much better!  The KinderBike.  The KinderBike comes in lots of colors and sizes, so you will find one that is perfect for your little one.  It has no pedals at all, nor does it have a 3rd wheel or training wheels.  Why?  So your peanut can learn to balance and glide along on the bike.  They won’t drag thier feet scooting along (also wearing out thier shoes, thank you very much), they won’t have pedals smacking thier legs, and because there are only two wheels, they will begin to find the balance that they need in order to work thier way up to a “big kid” regular old two-wheeler bike in no time at all.
Little Man just loves his KinderBike, and so do all the kids at the PreK.  One of the moms loved it so much, that she went home and got one as soon as she saw it.  She, like me, thought it was the best idea ever to learn to ride a bike.  Her son also realy enjoyed playing on Little Man’s bike very much, and brought his in to show it off right away!  LOL, kids.

Here is a bit more info on the KinderBike–

KinderBike® has changed very little since it’s inception on the banks of the Isar River, in the tiny Bavarian village of Lenggries, Germany in 2004.  Heinz Petzold gave his grandson Luke a laufrad (run bike) for his second birthday and KinderBike was born.  KinderBike introduced the first run bikes to the North American market in 2005.  Since then, hundreds of thousands of young riders – some as young as 18 months – have fine tuned their balance, coordination and agility and learned to ride.
KinderBike afforded parents a mechanism to get their kids outside and active as they glided along side of them on short walks.  KinderBike’s commitment to quality bolstered it’s reputation and encouraged both traditional bicycle retailers and parents to ditch training wheels in favor of this “balance-first” method.  Since then, the “balance-first” method has been widely accepted as the most effective way to teach young children to ride a bike and has spurred a host of imitators.
Today, KinderBike remains the leading manufacturer of high-end trainers and is widely regarded as the leading innovator of quality balance trainers.

Filed Under: kids, review

Tiny Prints

May 24, 2011 by 9 Comments
With Father’s Day right around the corner, I thought it might be fun to ask the kids at the Pre-K what they loved about their daddies, and what daddy is their hero.  It will also be adorable to use their answers in Father’s Day projects next week, LOL.
– ” I love my daddy because he makes Legos with me the best.”
– “My daddy is the best at making chocolate pancakes, and my mom says no way, but daddy is good at making them!”  
– “When my mom is working at night and we have to play video games a lot, then we have to order pizza for dinner.  It’s the rule from my dad.”
– “Daddy lets me watch so-so much TV that my mom always says I can’t- so that’s why my dad is the best dad!”
– ” I get to pick my own clothes when my dad is there only.”
-“Daddy knows about Iron Man.”
– “My dad lets me have my favorite stuff for dinner when my mom is doing stuff.”
– “Yeah, and I get to stay up late with my dad!  It’s special and I am not supposed to tell my mom or she will get mad because I am supposed to go to bed at 8, but it’s ok!”
-“My dad plays games better then anyone and he shows me how.”
– “I like to go on vacation and my dad takes me swimming.”
– “My dad teached me how to ride my bike!”
Those were some of the things that make daddy a hero.
What are your favorite things about dad?
Happy Father’s Day, from Have Sippy Will Travel’s family and Pre-School to you!
Tiny Prints also has some good ideas for cute cards- make sure you check out these adorable prints and cards, available in a wide variety.  Tiny Prints sponsored this post, and I am psyched to take part in it- how cute is their stuff!  🙂  
Filed Under: family, holidays

Win Pangea

May 24, 2011 by 1 Comment
@pangeaorganics is giving away a One-Year Supply of their incredible Ecocentric Body, Skin & Lip Care ($1,662 value). The more people who enter, the more prizes will be released – so feel free to pass it along. To enter, visit: http://bit.ly/FPFSweeps (U.S. Only). Drawing will take place on July 1st. Good luck!
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Shoe Store! Grand Opening

May 24, 2011 by 1 Comment

TERESA GIUDICE KICKS OFF HER HIGH HEELS
Special Guest at Grand Opening of Aetrex’s First State-Of-The-Art Retail Store
Saturday June 4, Englewood, NJ
TEANECK, N.J. (May 24, 2011) – Teresa Giudice, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, will be a special guest at the grand opening of Aetrex’s first retail store in Englewood, NJ, showing off how great women can look in shoes that are comfortable, as well as fashionable.
From 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, June 4, fans can meet and have their photo taken with Teresa and check out Aetrex’s latest line of footwear that offer fashion, function and comfort. Aetrex Worldwide Inc. is one of the fastest growing companies in the footwear industry and a global leader in comfort and wellness footwear.
“I’m so excited to find shoes that compliment my style but also give my feet a break,” said Teresa. “I love my high heels – everyone knows that! – but chasing after four kids all day takes its toll.”

The store’s experienced sales team will be on hand to demonstrate the iStep Wave, Aetrex’s revolutionary digital foot scanning technology that will be prevalent throughout the space. Incorporating state-of-the-art digital scanners and pressure sensors, iStep accurately measures foot size and determines arch type and pressure points in less than 30 seconds. Once scanned, the iStep immediately custom selects footwear and orthotic styles for the individual’s needs. The foot scan is then instantly displayed on the monitor and can be sent digitally via MMS or emailed to customers.

In addition to meeting Teresa, Aetrex will offer promotions and activities for the entire family including a 25% off promotion on all merchandise, hourly raffles, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and more. The 2,400 square-foot store located at16-18 East Palisade Avenue in the heart of the shopping district, will feature the most advanced technology in the footwear industry and the healthiest shoes on the market today.

What’s in Stock — Fashionable & Functional Footwear
Fashion, function and quality are at the forefront of all Aetrex products. All styles are crafted with care to meet the highest standards in design, incorporate cutting edge technologies and offer unmatched customization and adjustability. The store will offer Aetrex’s entire line of men’s and women’s products including athletic, casual and dress shoes, sandals, boots, Copper Sole socks as well as Lynco orthotics, the #1 orthotic system on the market.

Store Location and Hours
16-18 East Palisade Ave
Englewood, NJ  07631 
Monday – Saturday, 10am to 7pm
Closed Sunday


About Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.
Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. is widely recognized as the global leader in comfort and wellness footwear products. With fashion, function and quality at the forefront, Aetrex designs and manufactures casual, dress, sandal, athletic, and therapeutic footwear for both men and women. Aetrex also developed iStep, the world’s leading digital foot scanning technology, designed to accurately measure feet and determine foot type and pressure points. It is also renowned for its over-the-counter Lynco Orthotics, the world’s #1 foot orthotic system. The New Jersey-based corporation was recently named one of New Jersey’s Top 100 Privately Held Companies and one of NJBIZ’s Top 30 Manufacturing Companies. It has remained privately owned by the Schwartz family for three generations. For additional information, please visit www.aetrex.com
Filed Under: clothes and shoes

“Hot Hawaiian® T-Shirt Design Contest”

May 24, 2011 by 1 Comment

Put Your Creative Juices To The Test With the

“Hot Hawaiian® T-Shirt Design Contest”

Entry Deadline: August 31, 2011

Inspired By Unique, Original Artwork on Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips Packaging

MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ (May 2011)—The makers of Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips take great pride in the beautiful, original artwork on all of its packaging and now want to inspire consumers to create a new generation of art. From now through August 31, 2011, adult residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia are invited to submit an original design for a Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips t-shirt. The winning design will be made into a cool Hawaiian style t-shirt that people all over the country could be wearing!

“We want people to use the unique, colorful, tropical artwork that appears on the Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips packaging as inspiration for their own design,” says Terri Barberi, Brand Development Manager in the Specialty Foods Division of Pinnacle Foods Corp., marketers of the Hawaiian® brand. “What we’re looking for is original artwork that takes a nod from the designs we’ve created to bring the laid back feel and taste of Hawaii to life.”

From May 15, 2011 to August 31, 2011, entrants can submit an original t-shirt design by going to www.hawaiianbrandsnacks.com and clicking on the “Hot Hawaiian® T-Shirt Design Contest” banner. Read the Official Rules [http://www.hawaiianbrandsnacks.com/assets/pdf/OfficialRulesforTheHotHawaiianTShirtDesignContest.pdf], complete the entry form and upload a photo of your original design (make sure the photo is in one of the accepted formats listed on the entry page). The top six (6) entries, selected by a panel of judges from Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips based on originality, creativity, and adherence to a theme, will be posted on the website on or about September 15th until September 30th, during which time consumers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite design once per day, every day.

The winning design, as selected by the general public, will be featured on a t-shirt, which will be available online and in various marketing programs. In addition to bragging rights, the Grand Prize winner will also receive a three-day/two-night trip for two to Hawaii including airfare and hotel stay (ARV $3,100)! Five runners-up will each receive one of the following prizes: 1) discounts on surf boards, board shorts, and bathing suits from a major national retailer (ARV 20% discount); 2) a boogie board (ARV $50); 3) a one-year supply of Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips (ARV $165 or 52 bags). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited.

Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato Chips are available in four delicious flavors including Original, Luau BBQ, Sweet Maui Onion and Wasabi. Use the current packaging artwork as inspiration!

Filed Under: food

Nutrish dog food by Rachel Ray

May 23, 2011 by 4 Comments

This post brought to you by Nutrish. All opinions are 100% mine.

Today we are going to talk about our furry four legged friends. You all know we do animal rescue, and our personal dog, Chaac the Wonder Dog, is of course adopted  🙂   We love pets here.  There is quite a bit of controversy surrounding what is put into dog food.  Go into a GOOD pet store and ask the person there “What dog food should I be feeding my dog”?  Their responses will blow your mind, most dog food you buy at the supermarket is really not that good for your dog.  Most of the time the first ingredient in the food is corn.  When have you ever seen a wild canine to ravage a corn field?  Isn’t corn bird food?  Well, that is where Nutrish comes in.  Nutrish is actually very good for your dog, the first ingredient in any variety is meat, chicken or beef.  I don’t mean filler meat I mean actual meat regular good chicken and beef.  Rachael Ray Nutrish just 6 dry dog food

Enough about what I thought of the food-  what did Chaac the Wonder Dog think of it?  Well, he says- tail wag, tail wag, sit, look at the bowl, and look at me then back at the bowl.  In case you don’t understand this particular dialect of K9 this means “That was good, I thoroughly enjoyed that meal.  Please mummy may I have some more?”

Chaac devowering

As you can plainly see he loved it.  One more cool characteristic of the food is all the proceeds go to animal charities.  YAY for companies that care!!  It is very nice seeing someone who is famous actually stand by a product they believe in and  work to improve things a bit.

 

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Giveaway Gala – Link up!

May 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Welcome to this week’s Giveaway Gala, a collection of featured giveaways from 5 Fabulous blogs. Of course, there is a linky for you to link up your giveaways as well! This linky will be hosted on all 5 blogs, so those are lots of people who will see your contests- lots of exposure for you, yay!  Please feel free to check out the hosting giveaways as well- they are super fab, of course  🙂

Featured Giveaways:

Pool and More from Aqua Leisure 5/25
Personalized Name Frame 5/27
Gazillion Bubble Toys 3 Playsets 6/02
Battleship – Fun on the Run – Travel (US) – 5/28
VeggieTales Live! DVD 2 Winners (US) – 5/29
Baby Signs Complete Starter Kit (US) – 6/1
Disney Store Prizes 6/2
96$ Harpi GC 5/30
north American Bear Monster 5/29
Stain Solver Organic Cleaner 6/2
Publix $25 Gift Card 5/30
Art Stamps Using Your Child’s Photo or Artwork 5/30
Rock & Learn multipication 6/02
Brami by Kelley 5/31

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Re-Tweet Club!

May 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Want help sharing your posts, reviews, and giveaways? Want to increase your Klout? Then you’ve come to the right place!

Let’s help each other out with retweets!

Join the Retweet Club!

With your hosts:

@Syrana, @Marirene74, and @HaveSippy

The Rules:

1 – The first rule about the Retweet Club is to talk about the Retweet Club.

2 – Tweet the last entry on the spreadsheet (copy and paste!) – The first spot will always be about the RT Club post!

3 – Choose any post you want that’s family friendly!

4 – Add your tweet to be retweeted – typed AS you want it tweeted (refer to the first spot for an example).  Please make sure it is only 140 characters.

5 – Use bit.ly or tinyurl to shorten your post links.

6 – You can retweet more than one and post more than one request.  We ask that you retweet one for each that you post.  We will randomly tweet off the list too.

Optional – You can follow the hosts and send us a tweet telling us you are part of the #RTClub and we’ll follow you back!

If you’d like the code to post the listing on your blog, please contact me and I’ll send it to you.

**PLEASE NOTE** It takes about 5 minutes for the spreadsheet on this post to update with your submission.  To see the spreadsheet and confirm your information was recorded you may CLICK HERE.

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