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As a parent having cameras at your fingertips is a must. There are so many comical, crazy, emotional and downright strange things that go on in our house. Sometimes I require just a camera but for those over the top moments video coverage is all that will do.
DXG is a growing digital camera company that offers inexpensive, high-definition cameras and camcorders. The Luxe Collection features list rivals that of top brands.
We recently received the LUXE 1080P ULTRA SLIM CAMCORDER in red riviera. As you can see the camera comes completely ready to use without the need to make extra trips to the store for cables or a carrying case. This particular camera records in real 1080p high-def video, captures stills in 12megapixel, has a 3” touchscreen display and had as HDMI port so it can be directly connected to your HDTV for instant reviewing.
I’ve received handheld cameras in the past and the one thing I don’t like about them is the need to plug them into the computer to charge. It’s handy if I’m on or near a computer but that’s not always the case. The LUXE 1080P ULTRA SLIM CAMCORDER comes with a rechargable Li-ion battery & DC power charger.
I think this camera might go directly to Sabreena so she can keep up with her weekly vlog and have instant upload capability. It’s really lightweight, almost to the point that it feels fake. The red color is really pretty but the gold accents aren’t my style. The rainbow of colors that the DXG cameras come in are really fun and make awesome gifts for teens and women who like trendy items.
DXG has many other camera options from the sports series (underwater use) to the 3D for the ultimate in technology.
LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers are getting the chance to win 1 of 4 LUXE 1080P ULTRA SLIM CAMCORDERS (value $250). Let me know what other DXG camera would come in handy in your life.
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There’s a reason he won Fan Favorite on Season 5 of Top Chef. Chef Fabio Viviani has a warm and welcoming presence that shines through his adorable smile and exuberant personality. Of course his cooking talent is what got him through to the final four on Bravo TV’s competition series.
Years of cooking experience and testing and tasting products makes him a bit of an authority on ingredients and tools to use in the kitchen. Bertolli Olive Oil is one brand that he endorses. I’m happy to say I’m a Bertolli user too even though I’m far from the talented chef that he is. I was given the opportunity to review Fabio’s iPad app Let’s Cook. This app offers over 100 handpicked recipes from Fabio himself, step by step instructions in 16 cooking demos, video tips and tricks to make the everyday cook, like me, a bit more confident and successful in the kitchen and much more.
Let's Cook home page
recipes
I used the app, the provided Bertollii Extra Virgin Olive Oil and recipes cards to create a new but really delicious meal for my family last week. While I didn’t follow the recipe 100% I used it as a guide, incorporating ingredients we had on hand, methods I preferred and adjustments to measurements.
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Sausage and Ricotta
Preheat oven 450 degrees
Boil potatoes till just tender, remove from water let slightly cool. Halve then scoop out some potato insides to create cup. In a bowl combine sausage, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper if needed. In another bowl add oil and herbs and gently coat potato cups then place on baking sheet.
Fill each potato with sausage and cheese mixture and bake for 8-12 minutes till bubbly and brown.
We enjoyed with fresh steamed broccoli and spinach salad. The meal was really really tasty, everyone ate without a peep and all but Shae had seconds. Next time I will make more so there are leftovers for lunch the next day.
baby potatoes with sausage and ricotta
According to the recipe card this meal makes 8 servings, Prep Time is 15 minutes and Cook Time is 15 minutes. Not in my world. This got made in over 1 ½ hours. Potatoes were boiled then set aside. Sausage was cooked then aside. Herbs were picked and chopped then set aside. This is the way I usually have to cook especially with kids and dog running around and others things going on. This WILL be made again and adjusted to try something new. Maybe bigger potatoes, maybe some cooked spinach, maybe cannellini beans. I see lots of possibilities and I think that’s the way people are supposed to cook. There was a big difference in the Bertolli provided recipe cards and the recipe listed on the app.
Let’s Cook is a really entertaining and informative app especially if you learn better by watching than by reading. Fabio Viviani is fun to watch and yeah not to bad to look at either. Oh and it’s only $.99, can’t beat that! I wish he had a video for pizza dough. Better yet I’d love a visit from him to teach me how to properly make homemade dough, sauté scallops and cook fish.
Bertolli wants a LookWhatMomFound… and Dad too! reader to improve their own cooking skills and win a bottle of Bertolli Extra Vergin Olive Oil. Let me know what meal or technique you’d like to learn from Fabio.
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Infomercials suck me in. I can’t help it; I’m just like my dad. There is one that I’ve watched recently and thought this could really work for Sabreena. WEN is a cleaning lotion for your hair created by celebrity stylist Chaz Dean. It seems like all celebrities have something to peddle and people jump on the bandwagon to get glamorous results. I feel slightly different about WEN.
WEN® Cleansing Conditioner is a revolutionary new concept in hair care. A 5-in-1 formula, this one product takes the place of your shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler and leave-in conditioner. It cleanses hair thoroughly but without lathering and all the harsh ingredients that may be found in ordinary shampoos—it is designed so it won’t strip your hair and scalp of their natural oils. Your hair is left with sheen, moisture, manageability and better color retention.
Many years ago when the makeover shows were in their infancy I remember watching this stylist talk about the harsh chemicals and detergents in commercial shampoos that can damage and strip color from your hair. He then went on to cleanse and style a woman’s hair using his very own products. It was Chaz Dean. There was something about what he said that stuck with me all this time. I use a natural ingredient cleansing bar and tried to get Sabreena to use one too but our hair is very very different. Mine is short and razored to feel thinner, no extra conditioning needs; hers is long and as thick as a horse’s tail. All of these natural alternatives weren’t giving her the soft, tangle-free, shiny results I wanted.
I was contacted by Gunthy Renker to try out WEN and I flipped. Here was the product that changed my way of shampooing years ago. I knew this was what Sabreena needed. The products came and that very night she used them. The next morning I looked at her messy bedhead and noticed it wasn’t as big and knotty looking. In fact it looking like she had curled her hair then fell asleep on the curls. Sabreena isn’t a good candidate for before and after pics because she doesn’t blow dry her hair at night and she’s gone before I even get out of my bedroom each morning. I have noticed her say recently “I like the way my hair looks today”. She’s getting more defined waves and curls and less frizz. Out of Sabreena’s own mouth, “I really like the Replenishing Treatment mist; no more frizz or flyaways, it works fabulously.
flat, frizzy and CURLED hair before using WEN
way less flyaways and softer natural waves and curls after 3 weeks using WEN
It’s been less than a month we’ve been using WEN Cleansing Conditioner and it’s almost gone. The instructions say to start with 10ish pumps, Sabreena uses about 15, that’s a lot of product. It isn’t the most cost effective product since it’s only lasting about 3 weeks but for less than $30 I see it as a decent investment. Sabreena spends a lot of time on her hair and if the only thing she uses is a cleanser and skips the styling products then it’s worth it for me.
Gunthy Renker is giving LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers the chance to win a WEN kit from Chaz Dean Studios. Let me know how you hope this product will help your hair or change your routine.
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Yo Gabba Gabba is hitting the road! The road is leading towards Philadelphia for a great dance party with DJ Lance Rock, Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Plex and Toodee.
It's Time To Dance
The It’s Time To Dance Tour presented by Kia Motors is traveling across the United States with special guest stars like Biz Markie and Leslie Hall performing your kids favorites songs and dances.
A LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader is going to win a 4-pack of tickets to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live at the Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA Octover 7, 2011, 6pm show. Enter by simply telling me your favorite Yo Gabba Gabba tune.
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Thursday, September 29, 2011. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
It’s Back to School Time! The list is long of everything needed. For Shaun the top of his list are new sneakers. By the time summer rolls around we are lucky his shoes have stayed in one piece so he can truly beat them up. New Balance is back with a great review for kids sneakers; this time of the 688 collection.
New Balance 688 – Perfect for the active kid on the go, the New Balance 688 offers the support, comfort and cushioning Moms and Dads look for, in a bright, fun package that kids will love. The 688 is a technical running shoe featuring ABZORB cushioning and a fashionable upper design in a variety of pop colors. Available in lace or alternative closures for July 2011. MSRP: $44.95 Youth, $34.95 Infant.
Shaun is the typical boy; tshirts, running shorts and sneakers tend to be his uniform for school. As cool weather comes around just switch the shorts with jeans. He likes to be able to take off on foot if the opportunity arises and doing that is fancy shoes doesn’t work. I asked him to pick out his New Balance 688 and he instantly chose gray/red/black color combination with the alternative closure. The kid knows how to tie his shoes but that is just a waste of his time. A quick hook & loop closure is the much better way to go to get out the door and to the bus stop.
on your mark
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We’ve never had a bad experience with New Balance sneakers. For the last 4 years they’ve been all the Shaun and Rob wears. They hold up to daily wearing and as long as they fit they continue to work well as play, gardening, yard work shoes once a newer, shinier pair comes along.
Just in time for Back to School, New Balance is giving away a child/infant pair of 688 sneakers to a LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader. Visit New Balance and tell me the color combination you choose and who they would be for.
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#UnclogYourDay $1000 Giveaway
If your house is anything like ours it’s busy and when I say busy, I mean from sunrise till sunset. Some days it feels like we are running nonstop, carting the kids around and checking errands off the list such as grocery shopping, trips to the home improvement store or even projects in the yard. Days like these can put a damper on the quality time we spend with the kids, so we’ve learned to incorporate some fun into these trips and projects.
Trips to the garden center tend to be dirty, heavy and confusing. I don’t know what veggies work in our garden or what kind of plant food Melinda wants. Venturing into the home improvement center can be a great learning opportunity for teaching the kids about fix-it projects and tool recognition — providing a little lesson in tools and supplies. I can remember taking similar trips with my father when I was young, and they certainly were able to help me later in life. It makes me feel good as a dad when the kids want to be involved in what I am doing and want to take a ride to wherever I’m going.
While it would be easier and faster to just run these errands by myself, we need to realize they offer quality time with the kids. Best of all they enjoy going and we have a good time together.
Ultimate “Unclog Your Day” Drano® Snake Plus Giveaway
How do you squeeze in quality time with your family? Tell us to earn an extra entry into the Ultimate “Unclog Your Day” Drano® Snake Plus Giveaway. This is your final chance to enter, as the contest closes soon! To enter, simply share your own tip, trick or idea for a chance to win 1 of 2 $1000 gift certificates redeemable for a consultation with a professional organizer, a home cleaning service and/or a gift certificate to a major home retailer, provided by Drano®. This giveaway is sure to help you and your family unclog any day! Use the gift certificate to buy home organizing products to keep your home clog and clutter free!
Click here to see the official rules and click here to see additional ways to enter the contest.
Drano® wants to help families everywhere unclog their days to enjoy more quality time with family and friends. Thanks again to Drano® for sponsoring this fun campaign. For more information on Drano® Snake Plus, go to Drano.com.
Disclosure: LookWhatMomFound.com is working with SC Johnson to help get the word out about the new Drano® Snake Plus. We are paid to write about Drano® Snake Plus, but our thoughts and opinions are all our own.
You might think we are out of the diaper changing stage BUT I take care of my niece Madi each day and my other niece Ella once in a while. In fact Ella was here the other night meeting @OurDogSam and hanging out while her parents were doing something.
Ella is almost 2 and like most toddlers very active. Using diapers that fit and move against twisting and turning bellies and legs is a must. I recently gave Ella (my sister-in-law) the opportunity to try out the new Huggies Snug and Dry diaper with Leak Lock®. The diaper features even more absorbency with Absorb-away layers and long-lasting core, SnugFit waistband and Grip Tabs for a secure fit and stopping guards around the legs and waist.
The update from Ella’s parents are good. The diapers worked to contained leaks and blowouts. Huggies are already the diaper of choice for this family so there isn’t much convincing to keep using Huggies Snug and Dry. Buy them for yourself at Walmart and other major retailers.
Win your own Huggies Snug and Dry diapers with Leak Lock®( coupon valued at $24) from LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Tell me what brand of diapers are/were your favorites.
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