Support Imagination with Pump It Up {Playtime Passes Giveaway}

by Angela on May 24, 2013

in Reviews/Giveaways

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Did you know that kids’ imaginations these days are at risk? Studies show that when kids engage in imaginative play, the benefits carry over in so many areas of their development.   My husband and I were just talking about how we played so different when we were young.  Like playing outside, a LOT!  We played pretend, built things out of sticks and used our imaginations a great deal.  Sadly, today much of that is missing in our kids play.  With the electronic age our kids can get so tied up with electronics devices, video games, and tv they miss out the real art of pretend and active play.  As parents we have to set some guidelines so our kids don’t miss out on such an important part of their development.  It is harder in today’s age to make that happen but we must try!

Concerned that active, make-believe play among children is on the verge of extinction, Pump It Up, a national leader in the children’s entertainment category, is fighting to reverse that trend through a proactive “Save Childhood” campaign that urges parents to commit to increased imaginative play activities and provides tools to help them accomplish this goal

Pump It Up, has introduced a new campaign, Save Childhood Support Imagination. They want to raise awareness about the importance of imaginative play for kids and urge parents to sign their Imagination Declaration to pledge their support to spend an hour each day engaging in imaginative play with their kids.

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, imaginative play is essential in child development, as it is a critical element contributing to their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Research shows that imaginative play is important in developing children’s social skills, self-control and emotional strength.
Pump It Up has also continued to develop programs to stimulate creativity and foster imaginative play, many of which are in test mode at its corporate-owned location in Tempe, AZ. Some attractions, such as Cyclone Blast and Motion Mania, have been introduced in some Pump It Up locations already. Other programs will be rolled out nationwide in the next year.
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For your local Pump It Up locations, holiday hours, and events, visit PumpItUpParty.com and to learn more about the Save Childhood Support Imagination campaign (and to sign the Imagination Declaration), you can join in at SupportImagination.com.

Giveaway: One lucky person will win a (4) pack of Pop-In Playtime passes at Pump It Up!  To enter join the widget below.  Open to US Residents
Thanks to Pump It Up for providing my family and a reader of Angela’s Analysis tickets to a Pump It Up location.  All opinions are 100 percent mine!

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HGTV #lovehome Campaign {#Giveaway}

by Angela on May 15, 2013

in decorating,Reviews/Giveaways

The word “home” can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people. As leaders in home improvement, HGTV wants to dive deeper into the concept of “Home” and find out exactly what this phrase means to you. What does home mean to you? Home is your city. Home is your family, your friends, or your favorite neighborhood hangout. It’s more than just an address. It’s the place you fall in love with – over and over again. Capture the moments and share your favorite photos + you might even see them on HGTV. Tag with #lovehome & #HGTV on Instagram & Twitter. You can also check out the gallery of photos at HGTV.com/LoveHome.

I LOVE home!  I probably love to be home too much, I am a real home body!  I love the way our family connects at home-the conversations, the food, the memories with the hubby/kids, reading great books together and even watching our favorite tv shows.  All of this happens at home and I am one blessed lady when it comes to the ones I share it with!  One of the things I always tell my kids is, no matter what they face in this world, Home will always be a safe place for them.  I pray my kids have nothing but great memories about home and we strive to make that happen here!   Home for me is these guys!

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HGTV is all about ideas, inspiration and, of course, home. Every day they share with you all of their experts in renovation, real estate and design, on air and online. Now they want you to share what home means to you. They want to see real photos, from real viewers, of all things home. The birthdays and the lazy Sundays. Their best pals and four-legged friends. They want to see and share what home REALLY means.

All you have to do is hashtag your favorite photos of home with #lovehome and share on Twitter or Instagram. You may even see your photos on HGTV. Over 40,000 photos have been submitted and they want even more. Feel free to share it with your friends, family and anyone you know who can say they Love Home and love HGTV! Thanks and keep the photos coming!

Blog: http://HGTV.com/lovehome

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hgtv

Instagram: http://instagram.com/hgtv/

I will be doing a Giveaway for:  

1 HGTV iPhone Case (1 will be randomly picked from the variations)
1 HGTV 4GB Flash Drive
1 HGTV Headphone Set 
 

To enter join the rafflecopter below: Open to US residents

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I received product in exchange for this post.  I was contacted by HGTV for participation.  All opinions are 100 percent mine!

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Getting Summer Ready with Nair

by Angela on May 6, 2013

in Beauty & Toiletries

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In just a couple of weeks we will be opening our pool, I can’t believe it and I can’t wait!  I LOVE our pool and I love summer!   To get ready for summer us ladies like to make sure we can remove hair and if at all possible, remove it painless!  Nair has been around a long time, I remember this product and the commercials when I was a kid.  The product has come a long way and is even better now!

  • With summer around the corner, that means it’s time for bikinis, short shorts and overall, showing off more skin. Nair products provide professional results at home for staying smooth all summer long – at a fraction of what you’d pay at a salon.
  • Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Total Care Body Trio and Face Trio are the new depilatories to join the popular Brazilian Spa Clay Line inspired by the beauty secrets and hair removal expertise of Brazil. Each product is infused with mango butter and acai berry known to moisturize the skin, and mineral-rich clay known to purify the skin.

  • The Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Total Care™ Face Trio is the first 3-step depilatory for the face with a suggested retail price of $13.99.

Step 1: The first step is the pre-balm, which coats the skin to help minimize irritation and redness Step 2: The second step is the depilatory. There’s no drying time so you can apply the depilatory immediately after using the pre-balm. Step 3: After removing the depilatory product, apply the moisturizer, which is similar to a typical facial moisturizer. This will help neutralize the pH of the skin, bringing it back to the normal level.

Step 2: The second step is the depilatory. There’s no drying time so you can apply the depilatory immediately after using the pre-balm. Step 3: After removing the depilatory product, apply the moisturizer, which is similar to a typical facial moisturizer. This will help neutralize the pH of the skin, bringing it back to the normal level.

Step 3: After removing the depilatory product, apply the moisturizer, which is similar to a typical facial moisturizer. This will help neutralize the pH of the skin, bringing it back to the normal level.

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  • Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Shower Total Care™ Body Trio is the only 3-step in-shower depilatory system, including the convenient Nair Shower Power® technology that works while you shower. The suggested retail price is $13.99. 

Step 1: The pre-wipe contains mineral oil and chamomile to prepare your skin before removing hair.

Step 2: Apply the depilatory, which is resistant to water through emollients similar to those found in waterproof sunscreens so it will resist runoff while you shower. Keep the area out of the direct stream of water.

Step 3: After the hair is removed, apply soothing post-use gel with Aloe Vera for a perfect finish.

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I hate shaving so it has been wonderful using these products!  The Spa Clay Shower Total Care™ Body Trio feels so nice.  It has a light, nice scent (some products really stink, this does not)  It is soft and cool and does not burn (LOVE THIS)  It has a nice tool to help you spread it and it works!  You may need to apply a couple of times if you don’t use enough and depending on how much hair you are removing.    The Brazilian Spa Clay Total Care™ Face Trio  works the same way and it is great it doesn’t burn the face.

If you hate shaving as much as I do it and want to get a close shave that looks great for summertime, you need to check out Nair and all it has to offer.

 To learn more about Nair’s full line of summer hair removal products check out http://NairLikeNeverBefore.com

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Nair.  All opinions are 100 percent mine!

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Finding Great Deals Online

by Angela May 3, 2013 Deals

I love shopping!  When I was younger I loved going to the mall and shopping in stores.  Like most women, right?  However as I get older and have three kids and a homeschooling/work at home schedule who really has the time?  However with today’s technology who needs to go out? I LOVE the internet, of course [...]

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Mrs. Smiths & Edwards Desserts {Review}

by Angela May 2, 2013 Food & Snacks

Founded back in 1950, Edwards has been committed to providing customers with convenient, great-tasting frozen desserts made with premium, high-quality ingredients ever since. Even better, their large variety of mouth-watering pies and desserts are  available as whole pies as well as in convenient individual servings, so there’s something for everyone. I LOVE pie!  It is [...]

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Nature’s Sleep BOGO Pillow Sale

by Angela May 2, 2013 decorating

Time for Spring Cleaning! When was the last time you replaced your pillows? If you’re like most of us it has probably been a while. Now  you can get stocked on pillows and save $$$ at the same time. Currently Nature’s Sleep is having a  sale on their memory foam pillows.  Buy one pillow, and [...]

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Shutterfly’s Best Gift Ever {Travel Mug Giveaway}

by Angela April 25, 2013 Photos/Paper Products

I can’t believe Mothers Day is just around the corner.  Finding a gift for your mom can sometimes be difficult.  We want to get something that is different, fun, or memorable and Shutterfly has all of these things.  They have the most beautiful photo books and personalized gifts.  There are phone cases, photo albums and [...]

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Crayola’s Big Colorful Birthday Adventure

by Angela April 24, 2013 Educational & Homeschooling

We LOVE Crayola here!  There is NO crayon like Crayola, several years ago we actually toured the factory where they make Crayola Crayons.  It was a wonderful experience and now you have the chance to win a special trip from Crayola! To celebrate their 110th birthday, the 8 original crayons are throwing a birthday bash [...]

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The Christmas Web {Review}

by Angela April 23, 2013 Holidays

I just love making special memories with my children.  We can buy all kinds of things for our kids and indulge them in every way but it won’t be what matters, for a matter of fact it usually doesn’t help our kids too much.  What does matter is what we store in their memory banks.  The fun [...]

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Get excited about the Kentucky Derby

by Angela April 23, 2013 Cincinnati/N.Kentucky

photo credit Many people equate summer sports with hot dogs at the baseball stadium and water activities at the cottage. They are very right. Both of these are treasure summer traditions. However, for many summer does not start until they hear hooves hit the floor with the arrival of the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is [...]

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