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Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes

Some of you may already know that we were invited to NYC this weekend help kick off the 2009 season of the Radio City Music Spectacular starring the Rockettes. This was a Mommy Blogger event that allowed us the chance to not just see the show but mingle with other bloggers, the Rockettes themselves, Santa while enjoying goodies from local businesses such as the famed Magnolia Bakery and Kate’s Paperie.

We had a last minute change of plans and the kids ended up not going with us so we invited our friends Tim and Kat. We knew we would still have a fabulous time with them and it would have been silly to let the tickets go to waste. Our trip up to NYC was a nightmare, traffic was at every turn it almost doubled our drive up there. We expected to have time to stroll around and grab a bite to eat, instead we quickly found parking ran through the streets found a local Irish Pub for a drink and snack then headed over to Radio City Music Hall. Even the entrance was magnificent, the lights were bright and the crowds were forming. We were running late for the preshow festivities but were still pleasantly greeted by doormen, elevator attendees and the staff running the event.

To our surprise there was a full spread of food and beverages, had we know we wouldn’t have stopped for a snack beforehand because those sliders were yum! We each got cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery; to be honest I wasn’t crazy about them, too dense and crumbly for my taste, I like light and fluffy and moist. We mingle with the Rockettes and I got to meet ComplicatedMama in the hallway. I’m assuming she recognized me or Rob but I was so excited. We had been tweeting during the ride to NY, she was filling me in on traffic details and her sweet parking deal, FREE. I was sad I didn’t get to meet ThetaMom, we were in different rooms and being late but a damper on the socializing.

When the preshow fun was done we were handed a bag of goodies and ushered into the theater. It was beautiful and filling up fast. We had great seats and the show quickly started. The lights, effects, music and performance were grand and I’m glad I will have that memory with me forever. My favorite performance was The 12 Days of Christmas. The routines these women must learn and memorize are incredible and I tip my hat to them. I hope our future Christmases will bring us as a family to NYC to see this show every year.

There is still time to see the show for yourself if you are in the area. Purchase select tickets for a 25% discount using the code DANCE. This code is valid till December 10th so hurry.

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Game

If you have a Nintendo DS and like Pokémon then you need to be playing Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.

Shaun is a huge Pokémon fan so he was super excited when we received this game from analysis. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky lets you play as one of 19 different Pokémon (including five additional starter Pokémon). Enter an awesome adventure to save the Pokémon world and uncover new adventures in the immersive Pokémon Mystery Dungeon storyline. The game expands on the fun found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness.

I do not know much about Pokémon myself but I watched Shaun play the game and it looked really cool. He was into it and was telling me what he was doing and what he needed to do the entire time which gave me a little more understanding of the game.

Now that my six year old showed me how to play I will be playing Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky and fine tuning my gaming skills.  Hopefully with some practice I will be able to do better then Shaun but I doubt it because he rocks at this game.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is for 1 player or 2 players in local wireless mode.

If you have a DS owner in the family and are looking for a cool Christmas gift definitely pick up Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. The game is cool, challenging and will provide hours of fun and excitement.

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Klutz Encyclopedia of Immaturity Recap

Gift giving for teenagers is hard. Sabreena’s wishlist is tiny: art supplies, earbugs, zip up hoodie, iTunes GC, THAT’S IT. So we got her that stuff and some others but I recently received something I know she is going to love; The Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 2 from Klutz.

This book is filled with funny stories, goofy tricks and how-to lessons on the most unnecessary skills anyone would need to know. This is right up her alley as she would just love to go to school and show of to her friends how to take off your underpants without taking off your pants or how to slip on a banana.

When the Editors and Klutz published The Encyclopedia of Immaturity in 2007, we knew it would make a great gift for someone’s nephew. And, sure enough, people gave it to their nephews — but also to their grandparents, brothers-in-law and accountants. Soon we were flooded with letters, e-mails and calls sharing one common theme — “”More! More! More!” 

So here’s a second helping of skills, activities, and secret knowledge — suitable only for those whose maturity stopped developing around the age of 12. In addition to thought-provoking topics like What We Talk About When We Talk About Wedgies, the book includes detailed directions for how to: fake a cold, slide down a banister, balance a ping pong ball on your nose, send a toiletgram, throw a sloshie, and more. It’s all new and all hopelessly goofy.

For years we’ve felt like the only kids at the grown-up table. Now it turns out the world is populated by a lot more people who are lot less mature than they look. Well, duh!

LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers are getting the chance to win BOTH volumes of the Encyclopedia of Immaturity from Klutz. Tell me who this would be a great gift for.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Sunday, December 13, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Discount Tickets

If you are trying to reach us today, good luck. We are on our way to NYC to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular; in simpler words we are going to see the Rockettes!


We’ve been invited to a Mommy Blogger event with activities and crafts then the show. I’ve been uber excited about this for weeks!!!! Every year I see ads and commercials and specials about it but have never made the trip. This is a once in a lifetime experience for me and there is no way I could miss it.

Every performance of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular® presented by Capital One Bank is a glittering present full of fun and surprises for the whole family! Enjoy the flawless precision of the Radio City Rockettes® in numbers like legendary “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and thrill as Santa takes you on a magical ride to his workshop at the North Pole, where playful ragdolls come to life. Everyone marvels at the stunning reenactment of the first Christmas in the “Living Nativity”

Start a family tradition this year or make new memories that will last a lifetime. Attend a show this season; shows go on until everyday till December 30th with multiple performances each day.

LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers have been given the opportunity to purchase tickets at a phenomenal price. Use discount code DANCE till December 10th for 25% off select tickets.

Follow the Rockettes on Twitter and Facebook for announcements and details on an “essay” contest and scavenger hunt.

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Wii and DS Game

Ladies and gentleman, children of all ages, 2K Play and Feld Entertainment proudly announce that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, the ultimate circus experience for Wii and DS are now available at retailers.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey for Wii features more than 40 action-packed games that test the circus skills of even the most highly trained professionals. Gamers can soar through the air as a human cannonball, perform with magnificent Bengal tigers, defy gravity on a motorcycle in the Spherical Miracle, dazzle the crowd with aerial acrobatics, and dance with an exotic Asian elephant. Only the best will become certified to perform in front of thousands in the exciting ZING ZANG ZOOM™ and Barnum’s FUNundrum show venues!

My kids were excited when we received Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey for Wii and DS for analysis. We have over 30 Wii and DS games so my kids are definitely into playing video games. They love the circus and now they can perform acts, tricks and stunts just like the real performers do at the circus. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey kept my kids entertained for hours and for a game to do that it has to be good.

Both titles were developed by 2K’s Cat Daddy Games studio, the developers of the multi-million seller Carnival Games, and are rated E for everyone by the ESRB. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey for Wii is available for $39.99 and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Circus Friends Asian Elephants for Nintendo DS is available for $29.99 at major retailers across North America.

For additional information about the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey games, visit http://www.ringlingbrosgame.com/.

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Ultimate Holiday Wishlist-Epson Artisan 810 All-in-one Printer

With the Epson Artisan 810 you can copy, scan, fax, print in Ultra HD quality without a computer or using the WiFi Ethernet to access any computer in the house.

Unleash your creativity with the Artisan® 810, a sleek, high-performance all-in-one that powers through Ultra Hi-Definition 4”x6” photos in as fast as 10 seconds. Designed to keep up with your busy life, the Automatic Document Feeder allows you to quickly copy, fax and scan stacks of documents, while automatic two-sided printing saves up to 50 percent of paper supplies. In addition, printing, scanning and accessing memory card slots from any room in the house is simple with built-in Wi-Fi® and Ethernet networking. The smart 7.8-inch touch panel also allows you to view, edit and restore faded photos or print CDs and DVDs without a computer. Offering a range of innovative features for creating one-of-a-kind projects like coloring book pages and note paper using your own photos, as well as the option to print directly from an Apple® iPhone, this versatile Artisan 810 is all you need for your everyday printing needs.

We’ve been using the Epson Artisan 810 for several weeks and the I’m amazed with the quality of my photos. They look like I just picked them up from our local camera shop. The ability to load, crop, reduce red eye and print right from the panel and screen on the front of the printer is simple to use and great when taking pictures off someone else memory card or cell phone. The printing itself is quiet but takes several loud clicks to get to that point; they actually woke up Shae from a nap.

Win your own Epson Artisan 810 right here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Valued at $300 this is the Ultimate gift for a home office, scrapbooker, shutterbug or mom like me! Visit Epson and tell me something else you would like to try.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

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Ultimate Holiday Wishlist – Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Who doesn’t at least like ice cream let alone love it? Better yet who wouldn’t love making their own ice cream or frozen yogurt with the Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker.

When our Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker arrived for analysis I was super excited to break it open (not literally) and give it a try. I feel that I am a pretty handy and technical guy but man did this machine give me a little trouble during the assembly process. It took me about 15-20 minutes to assemble the machine.

Once assembled I figured all I needed to do was add the ingredients and viola ice cream. Nope. You actually have to freeze the freezer bowl (that is the actual name, DUH) for at least 12 hours but 24 would be better. I figured that was just a recommendation not a rule so I froze the freezer bowl for 6 hours prior to its maiden voyage. Bad idea because the freezer bowl needs a full 12-24 hours to freeze before use and because I didn’t follow directions my ice cream would not set up or freeze and it was just liquid. So a word to the wise, freeze the freezer bowl for 12-24 hours like stated. On my second attempt I froze the freezer bowl a full 24 hours and the ice cream came out like a champ. It was awesome and let me tell you it was good.

So lets get down to the nuts and bolts of the Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker:

  • Adds favorite mix-ins into soft serve ice cream as it’s dispensed!
  • Pull out tabs to add one, two or all three types of mix-ins
  • Pull down handle to dispense soft serve ice cream directly into cones or bowls
  • Makes 11⁄2 quarts of frozen dessert in as little as 20 minutes
  • Fully automatic – just add favorite fresh ingredients and turn the dial
  • Cone holder holds a stack of pointed or flat bottom cones
  • Double-insulated freezer bowl holds temperature for fast results
  • No chemicals, salt or ice required
  • Removable parts for easy cleaning
  • Instruction Book and Recipe Book included
  • Limited 3-year warranty

 

If you follow the directions like you should which I failed to do the first time you are going to get a tasty little morsel called ice cream that the whole family will enjoy.

 

Cuisinart is being generous with LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers by offering a giveaway of 1 Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker . Visit Cuisinart and tell me what other product you think you would like to try.

 

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

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Ultimate Holiday Wishlist – Marshmallow Blaster Recapitulation

Are you are looking for a way to get that tasty marshmallow into your mouth faster? If you answered “YES” without thinking twice then you need to get a Marshmallow Blaster from Marshmallow Fun Company.

The Marshmallow blaster comes in three styles: classic blaster, camo blaster and the executive blaster. The Marshmallow Blaster holds one full size marshmallow at a time. All you have to do to load the blaster is pull and turn the handle and you are ready to load it with your soft and cushy marshmallow ammo. Pump the handle at the back of the blaster as much or as little as you want depending how far and hard your want your marshmallow to fly.

We received two of the classic blasters for analysis and let me tell you I am glad we did. As soon as they arrived I was ready for war but the first time it took me a few seconds to figure out how to open and load the blaster but then again I am not the sharpest tool in the shed. Once they were loaded up the war began. Well I guess it was a one sided war since we were just shooting Shae with marshmallows and she LOVED it.

The Marshmallow Blaster is great for kids and since they shoot just marshmallows they are a fun and safe alternative to other toy guns.

Marshmallow Fun Company is being generous with LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers by offering a giveaway of 1 Classic Marshmallow Blaster. Visit Marshmallow Fun Company and tell me what shooter you think your children would especially like.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

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Ultimate Holiday Wishlist-VTech Bugsby

A couple months back Shaun received the VTech Bugsby Reading System to analyse. Since then his reading and writing skills have grown tremendously. He homework is easier to handle his grades are great and the feedback from his teacher is positive. I think Bugsby gave him a great headstart for the new school year.

The Vtech Bugsby Reading System is meant to not only help your child to read but also learn the fundamentals to reading and writing and comprehension. Bugsby takes your child through the steps of sentence structure, word recognition, phonics and more. The system is simple too. No extras required. Bugsby is a cute worm shaped reader pen and the storybook and cartridge come together. No need to download anything from a computer to update software. Each book explains the curriculum covered plus the recommended ages using familiar characters with matching voices such as Scooby Doo (Shaun’s favorite), Max and Ruby, Wonderpets, Dora the Explorer plus the systems very own Bugsby the Worm.

Since 1976, VTech has been developing high-quality, innovative, educational products for children from birth to preteen that deliver “smart play” through the combination of entertaining electronic formats and engaging, age-suitable content that help children learn while having fun. Trust VTech as a world-leader of age-appropriate learning toys. Stay updated with VTech on Facebook and get the latest news, contest details and exclusives.

This holiday season VTech wants to help your child improve their reading and writing skills by offering LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers the chance to win their own Bugsby Reading System. Visit VTech and tell me which System Books would be best for your child’s age and gender.

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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.  Be sure to READ the requirements fully as some have changed.

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  • Sign up for Club VTech, a free newsletter with great ideas, articles, progress tracker and MORE.

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

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Ultimate Holiday Wishlist – KeltyKids Carrier

Baby carrying isn’t a new fad. Its history goes back to some ancient cultures like South America, Egypt and Africa. Over the last 30 years there have been great strides in modernizing and streamlining baby carriers. While I have used many different types of carriers over the years the Kelty Kids framed carrier has been one of our favorites for day long events like sight-seeing in Washington DC, cold weather activities like an autumn night corn maze and vacations at the beach. The sizing allowed both Rob and I to wear it easily with simple adjustment and the roominess in the carrier pocket allowed the children to wear cold weather clothing with jeopardizing comfort and fit. It sometimes gets a bit heavy and hot but it’s the way to go for lots of walking

Kelty Kids is reintroducing their line of carriers for 2010 with a variety of new and innovative technologies to offer the safest, most comfortable, functional, and easy to use carriers available. All new for 2010 the framed and transit child carriers come with a waist belt torso length adjustment, providing a safe, comfortable, and custom fit for parents of any size. This improvement in torso length adjustment allows the child to ride lower, creating a lower center of gravity for better balance and comfort for the parent. The carriers come in three vibrant colors and contain many striking details that enhance the overall safety, function and aesthetics of the carriers.
Kelty’s Framed Carrier (FC) 2.0 features a padded, adjustable-height child seat, a ventilated cockpit, and a five-point adjustable harness to provide a comfy fit for growing kids. A patented auto-deploy kickstand makes loading and unloading safe, simple, and worry-free. 1150 cubic inches of storage space for diapers, snacks and extra clothing is divided between a roomy compartment behind the seat and a second compartment under the seat. Sun hood and changing pad sold separately. This carrier will retail for approx. $199.95 at participating retailers such as REI.com.

Whether you are planning a camping trip, a rigorous hike, cross country drive or tailgating with friends Kelty has products for all of these activities. KELTY is based in Boulder, Colorado, and uses the natural backdrop of the Rocky Mountains to test, create and continually innovate within their diverse outdoor product families of Apex, Backcountry, Trail, Basecamp and KIDS. Kelty combines the best in new technology with a healthy dose of common sense to create exceptionally made affordably priced outdoor products.

Dad’s Perspective: The price is steep but as the saying goes you get what you pay for.  The Kelty was a great investment and has lasted us many years compared to the many other different carriers we’ve bought, returned, sold, given away and traded.

Win a Kelty Kids FC 2.0 right here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Visit Kelty and tell me what other product would be perfect for your family and WHY.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

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