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Tony Hawk: RIDE just in time for the holidays

December 15, 2009 by

You should know by now that we love video games, well mostly the kids but I get excited when we find fun games that 1) aren’t violent 2) are interactive 3) entertain more than just one person in the house. I found another winner! Tony Hawk: RIDE

Available for the Wii, XBOX 360 and Play Station 3, RIDE features an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, and redefines the sports genre by offering a fully dynamic hands-free gaming experience. Designed in conjunction with the game, the cutting edge wireless controller allows for unprecedented freedom and movement. Players of all experience levels will have the chance to feel what it’s really like to skate.

Some of the key features of the game include:

• Anyone Can RIDE: Featuring different modes tailored to skill and preference, Tony Hawk: RIDE is fully accessible to everyone – from hardcore fans to players with no prior skateboarding experience. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers can literally step on the board to play.

• Unique Motion-Sensitive Controller: Using full motion sensing technology, the intuitive skateboard controller allows players to physically control the action by performing various movements and gestures on the board that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game. Gamers can experience a full range of movement as they rotate, tilt and lift the board in a variety of ways to discover new tricks in the game.

• Exciting, Immersive and Social Game Play: Tony Hawk: RIDE features a diverse set of trick, vert, and speed challenges that allow players to take on their friends and family as they compete with each other via “Hot Seat” game play. With robust multiplayer, online and create-a-skater modes, players can jump into a personalized and extremely social gaming experience

You can find out more information about Tony Hawk: Ride at the official website: http://www.thride.com/us/

Also visit the official Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/tonyhawkride

And follow up on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thride

Keep an eye out Christmas weekend when we get the chance to review our own RIDE.

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Get Out And Enjoy Your Significant Other

December 15, 2009 by

As parents of three kids it is important for Melinda and I to get out and get some time to ourselves. It is hard to leave the kids and enjoy ourselves but we know how beneficial it is for us as parents and for our marriage. I feel when we get away for a quite meal or just some coffee we get a chance to talk without the household interruptions.

As you can see from the Juicebox Jungle widget on our sidebar 72% of couples do not get out enough for a regular date night. Thank goodness Melinda and I are a part of the 28% who do have regular date nights and that in part is because of our 13 year old. If it was not for Sabreena Melinda and I would never be able to go out because we have no friends or family close to us.

If you are part of the 72% not getting out regularly go to Restaurant.com pick up a gift certificate and make yourself part of the 28% who do have regular date nights. You will be glad you did.

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Dragonology for Nintedo DS Recap

December 14, 2009 by

As most of you know Shaun loves video games. We make conscious decisions to purchase non-violent, learning and interactive games to keep him entertained. Codemasters has brought to life the Templar Publishing’s bestselling book Dragonology.

DRAGONOLOGY brings the mysterious world of dragons to life in a charming, absorbing and exciting interactive adventure. Travel the globe and learn ancient tracking skills to find dangerous and secretive dragons to study, protect and preserve. On your journey from apprentice to Master of Dragonology, you’ll build up your very own Dragonological Encyclopedia, collect dragon curiosities, and raise and train your own dragon for release back into its natural habitat.

  • DRAGONOLOGY: the Complete Book of Dragons comes to life as an interactive adventure exclusively on Nintendo DS
  • Discover a fascinating hidden world of dragons
  • Play 16 diverse mini-game activities including flying a dragon!
  • Study, care for and play with 6 species of dragon including the Frost, European, Wyvern, Asian Lung and Mexican Amphitheater!

Explore the fantasy world of Dragons with interactive games, battles, journals and riddles. Care for the mythical beasts when injured, tired or hungry. Answer questions to gain the trust of the older wiser dragons to help you on your quest. Know your child is engaging in an imaginative game without the violence and adult content of a lot of games on the market. Dragonology lets you become a Master Dragon Trainer.

Win a copy of Dragonology for Nintendo DS right here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Tell me what other games you and your children enjoy or hope to enjoy for the Nintendo DS.

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Klutz for Holiday Shopping plus Discount

December 13, 2009 by

Do you have kids on your shopping list that are just simply hard to buy for? I do! My own son! Shaun is mostly into video games and outdoor sports but present to him a unique new activity and he’s a new kid.

The how-to books from Klutz come packaged with the tools of their trade (from juggling cubes to face paints to yo-yos), and are designed for doing, not just reading. “We think people learn best through their hands, nose, feet, mouth and ears, then their eyes. So we design multi-sensory books,” John Cassidy, one of 3 founders, says. Klutz is a fixture on U.S. book and toy bestseller lists, and is available in 24 countries around the world.

Invasion of the Bristlebots
This is a fun game of mini toothbrush head robots that zoom and spin around like “caffeinated cockroaches”. The book is filled with robot activities, games and races to keep them bouncing off walls and skittering around the room. Customize your bristlebot with wiggly eyes, antennae and legs that come along in the package.

Paper Fashions Fancy
As a child I remember drawing and cutting out doll fashions out of paper and decorating with crayons and colored pencils. Klutz has made a glamorous version of this old-time craft. In the Klutz Paper Fashions Fancy, young designers get to turn
colorful paper, ribbons, beads, sequins, and jewels into glamorous fashions and accessories.

Use the Gift Center as a tool to help find the perfect present for anyone on your list. Simplify your tasks this season a little more by choosing the “add gift packaging” option upon check-out for select items. Till December save some cash on your purchases by using code HOLIDAY25 for 25% off

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Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World Book

December 11, 2009 by

Are you a trivia junky and love knowledge about random stuff? Did you know the United States instigated the first national minimum wage on October 24, 1938, at 25 cents per hour? How about in July 1903, ground was broken for Harvard Stadium, the first Stadium specifically built for American football?

These are the kind of facts that you will find in Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World by Wilson Casey. Wilson Casey. a.k.a. The Trivia Guy, is one of the country’s foremost trivia aficionados, with a syndicated column, numerous books, an award-winning website (TriviaGuy.com), and a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest-running radio trivia broadcast at 30 hours. Since 2000, Wilson has written a 7-days-a-week trivia column for numerous papers, including the Albuquerque (NM) Journal, Wilmington (NC) Star News, and Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal, while King Features syndicates his weekly “Bible Trivia” column.

When I was contacted to do a analysis of Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World the first person I thought of was my daughter Sabreena. Sabreena is a straight A honor student and she loves random facts. She is intrigued with knowing where things came from and why and how things started and she will truly enjoy reading this book.

Alpha Books is being very generous with two Look what Mom Found…and Dad too! reader by offering a copy of Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World.  All you have to do is tell me a random fact and who would enjoy this book .

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SkiResorts.com for Hassle Free Family Vacations

December 10, 2009 by

Do you ski? I don’t, I personally don’t have any desire to throw myself down a cold wet slippery mountain when there is a perfectly warm lodge with a fireplace I could plop my butt next to. I do enjoy snow-tubing and sledding though, to me it’s a little less perilous. I wouldn’t mind taking a snowy vacation so that the kids can learn to ski or snowboard and indulge in some spa treatments for myself. Rob used to ski so he would really enjoy working with SkiResorts.com to schedule a luxury retreat.
SkiResorts.com is unparalleled on the web. The site features full booking capabilities for airline, lodging, lift tickets and spa treatments as well as the ability to make reservations at the best bistro in town to make your winter vacation hassle-free, all before leaving home.

Olympic fever is in the air and the best ski vacation packages in Whistler, where the Olympics begin February 2010, can be found at Skiresorts.com. An array of ski resort lodging packages is available for the budget-conscious skier as well as for those with deeper pockets. To learn more or to book your package visit http://www.skiresorts.com.

Here are a few examples of the packages:
• Fairmont Chateau – Whistler, Canada – Rates from $518 per person with 4th night free: Offered November 24, 2009 to December 17, 2009
• Sheraton – Steamboat, Colorado – Rates from $590 per person with 5th night free and 4 day lift tickets-discounted airfare available with quote: Offered November 25, 2009 to December 17, 2009

Winter is just starting and you have plenty of time to cash in on SkiResorts.com fantastic deals or arrange one of your own for later on in the season.

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V-Motion™ Active Learning System hits the mark with Shae

December 9, 2009 by
Holiday shopping is easy when you know and love a brand for not just the quality but the power it can have on your children. VTech is one of our go to brands for outstanding products that are fun but also educational and inspiring.
Since Sabreena was little I’ve turned to VTech to aid in the children’s learning process. I remember cuddling inbed with her and her VTech alphabet school bus watching her with letter and number recognition, colors and shapes. Shaun has been using his Bugsby Reading System since the beginning of school with great success.

The V-Motion™ Active Learning System is the newest addition to this household. Shae is always watching her brother and sister play video games and gets frustrated when she get be involved. She often grabs a remote and pretends to play along. The V-Motion™ Active Learning System works similarly to the Nintendo Wii video game platform. It gets her up and moving, playing tennis, driving and hopping around like a goof. While she doesn’t always get the right “answer” she has a fun time working towards that goal. For Christmas we are adding the Little Einsteins and Dora the Explorer to expand on her fun.


VTech is the leader in age-appropriate learning toys and the creator of the Electronic Learning Product category. Since 1976, VTech has been developing high-quality, innovative, educational products and learning toys that enrich children’s development. From infant to toddler to grade school, kids learn through fun, smart and active play.

Give the gift of learning disguised as fun with the V-Motion™ Active Learning System, Bugsby Reading System or any other learning product from VTech.

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Celebrate Christmas with The Nutcracker and The Christmas Magic

December 8, 2009 by

I’ve mentioned before how much we love books. The children each have huge libraries of their own. Books are used as a quiet time trigger, a thought provoker, a tear jerker and a giggle starter. My favorite stories are those that get read over and over and over. Scholastic is a top distributor of books for children of all ages. This year they are bringing us 2 stories to cherish for a lifetime.


The Christmas Magic written by Lauren Thomas is Shae’s first intro to Santa. Now that she’s coming on to her 3rd Christmas the questions come feverishly as to who is santa, is he bringing a present, what color is the tree and is it Christmas yet. This book tells a soft less hectic story of Santa getting ready for his big night. He feeds his reindeer, tunes up the sleigh, brightens the bells and lovingly chooses a gift for each child. The illustrations by Jon J. Muth have a snowy feel, almost blurry but really matching with a calm and peaceful story. I’ve always taught my children that while yes Santa brings presents it isn’t about the quantity. It’s about getting that 1 special gift he knows they would love. The Christmas Magic helps reinforce the giving nature of Christmas rather than the greedy side.

Who doesn’t know the story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King? Originally written in 1816 by E.T.A. Hoffmann, it’s a story of a young girl who family is given a nutcracker as a gift. Upon it getting damaged she takes charge to care for it. During the night she falls in love with the nutcracker and is then whisked away into an enchanted land of toys where they are trying to defeat the Mouse King. This edition is closely based on the original with captivating illustrations from Gail de Marken. Forever a classic, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is a story every child should have.

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Flit.com helps you finish holiday shopping $50 AMEX gift card-CLOSED

December 6, 2009 by

How do you find the best prices when shopping for gifts? Flit.com is the first-of-its kind shopping tool that emulates the way people shop naturally – by visiting their favorite stores. Unlike other search or comparison shopping engines that produce product listings from various vendors, Flit.com shoppers spend time inside different retailers’ sites, retaining the personality and customized search capabilities of each store. The site’s single-click search platform allows users to access more than 275 leading retail brands spanning 30-plus popular categories including fashion, home goods, jewelry, electronics, sports and gourmet foods. The Flit.com team adds stores daily based on user requests.


Did you get taken for a ride when you purchased a Zhu Zhu pet for your kids? Flit.com creates a virtual shopping mall that lets you visit multiple stores with one click and puts the item you’re looking for upfront and center on each site. This lets you quickly scan all the shop’s prices and availability.  Plus, Flit.com will save your search – so you can resume your hunt during naptime.

I recently went “flitting” around for a new Nintendo DSI for Shaun as his suddenly took a turn for the worse. I was able to choose the stores I normally shopped at plus a couple more that were new to me. I realized products like that don’t really vary in price but it saved me the hassle of searching all over the web or in stores looking for the best deal. I have a couple more things to buy for the holidays and am going to use Flit.com to ensure I get fabulous prices. Whether it’s the perfect New Year’s Eve party dress or warm snow boots Flit.com can help narrow your search and get the best deal.

Let Flit.com help you wrap up your holiday shopping with a $50 AMEX gift card. Enter to win right here at LookWhatMomFound…andDadtoo! by telling us what you need to buy for yourself or someone else.
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Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 Webcam

December 5, 2009 by

With today’s economy and high gas prices people are traveling less to visit family. A great way to keep in contact with loved ones is via a webcam and the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 is a great webcam to use.

I feel like I am a pretty technical savvy kind of guy but webcams have always been my kryptonite. The Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 is a very simple webcam to use and has restored my faith in my webcam ability.

When I received the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 for analysis I thought it would take me hours to get up and running. Nope, not even close, it took me about 10-15 minutes to hook up the webcam, install the software and then I was on my way to Vlogging heaven. Since receiving the webcam Melinda and I have used it a few times to talk with family and a few times to VLOG. I am really glad we got this webcam because like I said it is super easy to use and makes keeping in touch with our distant loved ones a snap.

The Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 has a TON of great features like Carl Zeiss optics with autofocus, High-Definition video and so many more features I am going to list them below because I do not want to miss anything because I feel these features are what makes this webcam so great.

Technical Specifications

o Carl Zeiss® optics with autofocus

o Native 2-MP HD sensor

o High-definition video (up to 1600 X 1200*)

o 720p widescreen mode with recommended system

o Up to 8-megapixel photos (enhanced from native 2 MP sensor)

o Microphone with Logitech® RightSound™ technology

o Up to 30-frames-per-second video

o Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified

o Logitech® webcam software (including Logitech® Video Effects™: fun filters, avatars, video masks, and face accessories)

o Logitech Vid™

o Universal clip fits notebooks, LCD or CRT monitors

Also, with the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 you get Logitech Vid. Logitech Vid is the fast and easy way to make a video call. And it’s free for you and anyone you call with your Logitech Webcam.

If you are in the market for a new webcam or for your very first webcam I would recommend checking out the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000. You will be up and running in no time.

Logitech is being very generous with one Look what Mom Found…and Dad too! reader by offering a Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 of your very own.  All you have to do is visit Logitech and tell me one other product other than a webcam that you would love to try.

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