STM Bags iPad case from the new ‘grip’ Line Review & Giveaway

February 20, 2013 by 12 Comments

ipad case

 

As I’ve shared with you before, we did get an iPad for the family this year for Christmas! Because that is a very big purchase, I think that finding the best cover/case for it is extremely important! I was lucky enough to be able to review the grip for the iPad from STM.

About the grip iPad Case:

  • A Sleek and slim fitted case
  • 2 kickstand settings (for typing and viewing)
  • Protective and supportive
  • Soft-lined interior
  • Easy access to all buttons and plug ins
  • Auto on-off front cover
  • Lightweight, slim and protective
  • Comfortable and easy to carry
  • Snap in, hard shell back
  • Complete protection for the iPad 2, 3rd, and 4th generations

Comes in 4 colors: tangerine, royal blue, berry, and black

stm ipad case

 

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Bob the Builder: Teamwork Time & Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations Review & Giveaway

December 12, 2012 by 18 Comments

Bob The Builder: Teamwork Time Dizzy wants to prove she’s a whiz at being helpful but learns that being thoughtful is what really gets the job done! Spud goes missing before a big performance. Can Dizzy save the day so the show can go on? Roley is determined to do a weather rap and soon learns that safety comes first! When Scrambler fails to build a tree house on his own, he finds it takes a team to get a project off the ground. Scratch learns that some problems are best shared and comes up with a solution by getting everyone to work together. Hold on to your hard hats and see why the best plans start with Teamwork!

About Teamwork Time: Episodes Included:

  • “Whizzy Dizzy”
  • “Stage Struck Dizzy”
  • “Roley’s Weather Rap”
  • “Scrambler’s Best Idea”
  • “Bob and the Trampoline”

Bonus Features

  • “Down on the Farm” Music Video
  • “I’m a Tractor” Music Video
  • “Picking up the Pieces” Music Video

The targeted age group is 2-5 year olds. The total running time is 55 minutes.

My Thoughts

I was impressed with the DVD. My daughter really enjoyed this video. She was very impressed with Dizzy, and has constantly been talking about Dizzy and all that she can do 🙂 Her favorite part was the “I’m a Tractor” Music Video. (She’s been on a tractor kick [Read more…]

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Honeywell EnergySmart® Surround Select Ceramic Heater Review

October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

With winter just around the corner, who doesn’t have the need for a Space Heater? I live in the middle of Kansas, where we have extremely cold winters!! My husband is definitely pretty frugal (I think that’s the best way to put it 🙂 ). He always likes to wait and see how long he can wait to turn on the heat. It was definitely no big deal when it was just the two of us, because I LOVE to snuggle up with blankets, but now that we have 2 younger children, it really isn’t an option for us to do!!

This past weekend it was already in the high 20s/low 30s! I was all for turning on the heater, but my husband of course was reluctant! SO, I recently received the Honeywell EnergySmart Surround Select Ceramic Heater to review! I couldn’t have been any happier. I KNEW this is one product that I most definitely could thoroughly test, as well as get some great use out of!

I decided it was definitely time to break it out of the box!! I got it out and read some of the instructions, to make sure that I didn’t mess anything up 🙂

Here are some of the features of the Heater:

  • Ceramic Technology for quiet, even heating
  • EnergySmart Digital Controls
  • 180 degree feature for directional heating
  • 360 degree tip over protection
  • Cool TouchCarrying Handle
  • Two heat modes
  • Programmable thermostat
  • 1-8 hour timer
  • 3 year warranty


My Thoughts:

I absolutely LOVED it. It works wonderful. Our living room is fairly large, so I wasn’t sure that it would be able to warm us up, but it definitely did. We were almost to the point of being hot. I LOVE the Cool carrying [Read more…]

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Totoya iPad case

September 10, 2012 by 3 Comments

Ok so what is a Totoya? Other then a misspelling of Toyota. 🙂 It is a cool digital and physical life toy for your kids- and it’s really cute.

This toy has two equally important characteristics. One is the physical fluffy part, it is a big white cute monster which doubles as a tablet case and a plush for kids. The monster is about the size of a small pillow case, or just a bit bigger then an iPad itself. Once inside the Totoya, your iPad is completely enclosed all around by a layer of plush creature, saving it from possible disaster. The stuffing is soft and huggable, giving your iPad a more natural, stuffede-animal feel. This extra softness is especially useful once we get to the digital component of the product, part two- the app.

The app itself is available on the App Store for free, and is a personality for your new Totoya monster. There are a few variants available, including YetYet, Robotto, YetX, and RobX. (Two of which are for your iPad and two of which [Read more…]

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Vipre Antivirus

August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of GFI for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Vipre Antivirus software was developed by GFI software. GFI Software specializes in small and middle size business IT solutions. Thus making them a perfect company to site with against the evil malware and virus’s of the internet. Gfi first got into the released Vipre in 2010 and since has been improving and keeping systems across the globe safe and secure. GFI are Microsoft Gold Partners as well as the Winning on Windows Award and Microsoft Fusion Award. And these aren’ t the only wards which Vipre has earned. It has also been on the VB100 best award, about.com Readers ‘ Choice Award and is AV-Test Certified.

All the awards in the world mean jack in the real world unless the software actually works. I can say this software does work. The greatest part of Vipre is its strength and its light weight. Vipre has a very small foot print and only uses minimal hardware. This is very nice compared [Read more…]

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Guest Post- Educational App

May 2, 2011 by 7 Comments
 
Here is an interesting new service that could be a lifesaver for parents looking for an educational way to entertain their kids!
Science Days Out is a new iPhone app which promises to share the best science centers and other educational experiences in the US. It includes opening hours, websites, maps, pictures and , making it really easy to pick a place at the last minute, put the kids in the car and just go!
You can also see which attractions are closest to you and read reviews, as well as submitting your own.
All of the most famous kids’ favorites – the awesome USS Intrepid aircraft carrier in New York (did you know they put Concorde on the deck? – it’s amazing) and the Franklin Institute in PA, for example – are in there, although there are also plenty of smaller science centres in virtually every state.
It’s priced at $0.99, and there is an Android version is coming soon too if you don’t have a SmartPhone –but  if you do, why not give it a go and let fellow Moms know what you think? Just visit the site below or search for “science days out” in the app store on your iPhone/iPod/iPad!
 
(Submitted by Nick) 
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Facebook- at it again…

April 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Are you browsing safely on FB? If you address says http instead of https Go to Account – Account Settings – Account Security – click Change. Check box (secure browsing), click Save. FB has automatically set it on the non-secure setting…!
Thanks for the update, Denise!  
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ALEX Toys! New (FREE!) App and a toy contest

March 28, 2011 by 178 Comments
Fantastic news for iPhone users!  ALEX toys has launched a new, fun, FREE app for the Moody Monster Manor.  As of March 25, the Moody Monster Manor App is  available for download at www.alextoys.com.  You can also get it via the Apple App Store.  
It can be hard for kids to talk about their feelings, and Moody Monster Manor is a great place for your child to go to engage in some fun play that will also help them figure out their inner monster!  (Is there an App for a Moody Monday Pre-K?  LOL) 
Let your child go wild and be creative with this new app from ALEX Toys, who you already know and love for their wonderful  toys, games, and crafts!  
(You can watch the video HERE!) 
Welcome to Moody Monster Manor, a whimsical place for children to learn about dealing with emotions through engaging and interactive games.  Zap Scared Sam’s bad dreams with your magical monster flashlight or whip up a pot of Stinky Sneaker Stew for Hungry Hank!  Help Confused Carl throw a Monsterific party or show your brainy side by breezing through Worried Wanda’s homework.
Create your own monsters, win monster merit badges or meet the 20 playful monsters through the Moody Monster app-solutely adorable audio tour!  Learn about matching, colors and animals, too. 
“ALEX® is dedicated to making products that encourage children’s creativity and build self-esteem.  While young children are embracing the iPhone and iPad as much as their parents, it became a natural for ALEX® to introduce its first app with fun and easy games that foster imagination and develop self-confidence.” 
Whether you’re making the monsters a silly snack, rescuing them from a nightmare or helping them with homework, you’re always taking care of your Moody Monster friends and helping them.  Moody Monster Manor encourages problem solving and critical thinking which builds emotional intelligence.
Both the iPhone, iPad and iTouch versions of the app will be available for download at www.alextoys.com.  It will also be available worldwide exclusively through the Apple App Store.
ALEX® is mad for monsters!  Visit the ALEX® website www.alextoys.com on March 25, for printable monster illustrations to color that accompany the app and enter a contest to win a monstrous prize of 10 ALEX® monster-themed toys including Diving Monster, Tub Target Screaming Monsters, Monster Bingo, Monster Clompers and Monster Mitts! 
 
Now for the giveaway!
All entrants will have the chance to win a MONSTER prize from ALEX Toys- Monster Bubbles, of course!
  • Make Gi-Normous Bubbles!
  • Simply add the bubble solution, switch on the bubble fan and turn the handle back and forth.
  • Tear free bubble solution included 4 oz/118ml.
  • Requires 2 “AA” batteries (not included).
Suitable for age: 4 year(s)
Here is how to enter.  
Mandatory entry
You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.  

 Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

– Become a “fan” of ALEX Toys on FaceBook.   I’d love you to tell them Have Sippy Will Travel sent you- never required, always appreciated!

+2 entries

-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription
+3 entries

– Follow me on Twitter ( you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win ALEX Toys!  New (FREE!) App and a toy contest http://t.co/QydeKPZ @HaveSippy Win Monster Toy from @alextoys  
Please make sure you follow first!
+2 entries

– Stumble this post

– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)

 -Add my button to your blog, and leave me the link so I can find it

– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)

-Add me to your blogroll, with a link back to me

– Vote for me on “We’re On The Fence!”  (Just Click the Button to the left that says “We’re On the Fence” until it confirms you voted for your’s truly!)

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Open to US shipping addresses only.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends  April 18,  2011.   


(Here are some fun Moody coloring pages as well!)

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