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Best Holiday Apps for Kids

December 23, 2011 | Written By:Tina | 2 Comments

Ah, Christmas Break is now here and kids everywhere are home for a long break. The words “I am Bored” have already be uttered to me more than I can count and we are only one day into this! Rather than watch TV we decided to try the Ipad to see what new games we could find. The world of apps for kids is overwhelming indeed. Thousands of good looking and interactive applications are made yearly, helping to teach your preschooler the ABCs or reading an interactive story. But still the vast majority of apps for kids are made for special holidays, like Christmas and Hanukkah.

All these apps are very good and some are educational, others are truly the best holiday apps for kids and the most popular nowadays. These apps are:

1. Santa’s World: this is a children’ s educational adventure polished in a nice and attractive app form. This app is centered around helping Santa to get ready for the Christmas through several exciting and creative educational games. Choosing an outfit for Santa, help the elves by building unique toys with special design and decorating the Christmas Tree are just some of the features of this perfect holiday game for kids, which is not quite expensive: only $ 1.99

2. Jingle Bells Xmas: another very popular app for kids, featuring an interactive and common song: “Dashing through the Snow!” . This app improves your child musical ear by singing through different scenes and animations. The price it’ s the same: $ 1.99

3. Letters for Santa: at a small price of only $ 0.99, this app is a very creative way to discover what your child really wants for Christmas. Featuring an interactive story about Ruben who creates an invention which Santa approves, the app will allow your kid to send a virtual letter to Santa at the end of the story. The letter will be written with the finger, and this is so amazing, because your kid will be able to draw a picture instead of writing, which can prove very useful in finding what he needs.

4. Winter Land: this is one the first children’ s animated board game for the iPad, but also it’ s in top of the best holiday apps for kids. At $ 0.99, Winter Land is a fully animated game board featuring magical sounds, delightful characters and perfect HD visuals. It represents the classic board game experience but updated with the magic of Christmas, being specially designed for older kids.

5. Busy Santa: this is a free app and one of the best app to get in the Christmas spirit! Your kid must help Santa to deliver presents. Tapping the screen will drop the gifts down the chimneys. But you have to pay attention to the wind so it won’ t blow your presents away. This app increases the kids concentration and accuracy.

6. Hanukkah Envi: one of the most common Hanukkah app. The easy to use interface will help your kid to discover the amazing history and traditions of Hanukkah cost is $2.

7. Hanukkah Match: another top app that will amaze your kid and increase it’ s desire to learn more about the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. The point of this app is to match each symbol as fast as you can. The holiday music playing in the background is another interesting feature that bring amazement and a desire to continually play this game. The fact that it’ s free is another great advantage.

8. If you are looking for Apps that have to do with Christmas stories Dora’s Christmas Carol is cute, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and how the Grinch Stole Christmas are some of our favorites. They all start at $2.99.

9. Talking Santa for the Iphone has kept the kids busy for at least an hour. They love making Santa Clause repeat what they say.

10. Last but not least Elmo’s Monster Maker and Santa’s Christmas Village are worth checking out.

Here is just a quick recap of the ones we found! These all amazing apps are indeed the best holiday apps for kids, making your holiday celebration more meaningful. Hope this helps everyone from getting so bored until christmas gets here! Good Luck!

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Best Thanksgiving Apps for Kids

November 22, 2011 | Written By:Tina | Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving day preparation is usually a very hectic time for a lot of us. Sometimes, the kids get in the way of our preparation, so why not keep them busy? Get something that will distract them while you prepare for that special dinner of yours. Think of some fun things to do for them while you are busy in the kitchen. And what could be more fun than best apps for kids on Thanksgiving?

One good Thanksgiving app is “The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks,” which is available as an omBook for iPad, iPhone, and even iPod touch. These bears teach a very important lesson about thankfulness and the love of family. This app and interactive omBook will surely keep the kids busy while you prepare. “The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks” app costs $3.99.

Another app for Thanksgiving is the Thanksgiving Match Game, which is a memory game of cards. It has three themes: Pumpkin, Turkey, and Cornucopia. This app costs $0.99.

Turkey Time, which also costs $0.99, is a fun and educational multi-game Thanksgiving app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It features three different games: The Turkey Time Quiz, The Turkey Time Puzzle, and the Turkey Time Riddle. With three different games they can play with alternately, this is truly something to keep them busy.

Word Spree: Thanksgiving is also a fun app. Just fill in the blanks with whatever words that feel right, and it gives you a Word Spree Thanksgiving story creation. You can then share your favorite Word Spree stories via email, Facebook, and Twitter. This app costs $0.99.

Another fun app is the Turkey Maker, where kids could create their own customized Turkey. The cost is only $0.99, and with over 100 beautiful pictures throughout this app’s interface, this is really worth checking out.

Looking for a game in HD retina graphics? The “Turkey Gobble,” which costs $0.99, should be your best option. This app features funny and cute sounds and animations. This game works by tilting your iPhone to move and collect vegetables.

Now, if your kids are fond of interactive storybooks, My Thanksgiving is the best app for them. With this, your kids will learn the basic traditions of Thanksgiving and the fall harvest. My Thanksgiving was designed by parents for expanding the vocabulary of young children. It is very fun and educational, and it only costs $0.99!

And who loves FREE best apps for kids for Thanksgiving? We all do! Check out Thanksgiving Coloring Book. The good news about this app is that it’s FREE for a short time, so be sure to download it now! This is one of the best coloring books, because it is a finger painting and finger coloring app, which will keep your kids entertained for hours. This Thanksgiving Coloring Book has a unique “color in the lines” feature that makes professional looking pictures. With over 60 colors to choose from, this app is enough to entertain and distract the kids and could really be a lifesaver for you on your Thanksgiving day preparation. The Turkey Gobble, Turkey Words, and A turkey – Let’s eat are free Thanksgiving apps, as well.

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Fall Clinque Gifts With Purchase at Macys

October 4, 2011 | Written By:Sue | Leave a Comment

Just in time for fall, we love the gift with purchase offer from Clinique. It’s yours FREE with any Clinique purchase of $21.50 or more. It’s a $60 value that’s hard to resist. You get a 7 day scrub cream, dramatically different moisturizing lotion, an eye shadow compact with 4 colors - in your choice of pinks or nudes, Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Super Strawberry or Mega Melon and Lash Doubling Mascara in black, all in an adorable cosmetic bag with key chain.

While you’re there, you may want to check out one of their new fall trends…the new black…Clinique Honey Black lip color, cream eye liner or mascara.

The Gift with Purchase offer starts on October 4th and ends on October 23rd.

Don’t forget to sign up for Macys Thanks for Sharing Program to support some wonderful charities and earn cash back.Now through December 31^st

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This Year’s Most Popular Halloween Costumes

October 2, 2011 | Written By:Sue | 3 Comments

It’s finally here! Halloween: the only time of year when Lady Gaga can be seen with Captain America and the Smurfs and Angry Birds holding hands with Lightning McQueen. As the largest seasonal Halloween retailer in North America, Spirit Halloween is the leading authority on Halloween trends, and they’ve just announced this years most popular Halloween costumes. This year’s picks are sure to be a hit, with a combination of the latest movie characters, straight-from-the-headlines costumes and nostalgic wear inspired by shows of years past:

Green Lantern
Captain America
Thor
Vampires
Smurfs
Charlie Sheen
Monster High
Angry Birds
Lightning McQueen
Lady Gaga

I still have not gotten our Halloween costumes for this year – I just can’t get the kids to decide. Here at ShopaholicMommy the choices are Sponge Bob, Rapunzel, a Doctor or a Candy Corn. So many choices, so little time! We have Costume Kingdom Coupons for big savings offer this Halloween’s Costume!

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Taste of Home Magazine Special October Edition

September 28, 2011 | Written By:Sue | 1 Comment

One of the most popular cooking magazines, Taste of Home published their debut October issue. They normally combine October and November into one publication, but this year there is a special edition just for Halloween. Subscribers will get the two magazines for the price of one. You can also purchase this at your local grocery store and some book stores. This issue provides all things fall, with menus plans and Halloween theme parties.

recipes, cocktails, desserts, decorating tips, Apple buying tips, recipes, Meal planning frozen food, Delicious pie recipes

Taste of Home America’s 100+ recipes and tips, each a kitchen-tested family favorite made with everyday ingredients. Full color photos of every recipe, cost-saving menus, healthy-choice dishes, casual entertaining ideas and more.

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Hottest Toys for the 2011 Holiday Season

September 20, 2011 | Written By:Tina | Leave a Comment

I know I know, its not even Halloween yet and I am already talking about Christmas! If you want to get a jump on your Christmas shopping and save money check this list out and see if your kids agree with the toys on it. Every year toy makers and toy sellers try to pick the coveted list of toys that are sure to sell out and send every parent scrabbling to find the “It” toy. So far here are the expected and rumored Toys-R-Us 2011 Holiday Hot Toys for this coming holiday season. Start paying attention to the toy commercials that you start seeing now because it is sometimes indicative of what will be hot for the Christmas season.

15 best toys of the 2011 holiday season according to Toys -R-Us – do you agree???

This is not just your average Clown Fish – Nemo would be jealous. There is also an inflatable Shark that Flys.

Air Swimmers Remote Control Flying Clownfish
Fun remote controlled clownfish for indoor family fun. Moves up, down, full 360 degrees up to 40 feet away.
Made from a durable nylon and simply bounces off of walls and other items it bumps into. Doesn’t break!
Needs to be filled with helium. Can be reinflated over and over. Stays inflated for up to two weeks. Requires 4 AAA batteries. Measures 57 inches long and 36 inches tall. Great fun for the office, family get togethers, kids indoor parties.
Another rumored Hot Toy is an Elmo Toy! Now, thankfully we are past our Elmo days but I have to say they sure do build Elmo to last. Hokey Pokey Elmo and Chicken Dance Elmo still come out and perform when we have play dates with our younger friends. This year’s Let’s Rock Elmo comes with a choice of two instruments to play!

Sesame Street Let’s Rock Elmo
Elmo comes with his very own microphone and two instruments (tambourine and a drum set).
Preschoolers can choose which instrument Elmo plays, and he “magically” recognizes which one you give him.
For even more rockin? fun, Elmo also interacts with other LET?S ROCK instruments (each sold separately); he knows when you?re playing the LET?S ROCK Guitar, Keyboard or Microphone and plays along with you!
The LET?S ROCK Elmo toy sings six rockin? songs, so grab an instrument and join Elmo?s band

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Review Learning Tablet (green) -
Recommended for ages 4 to 9 years. Help your child create and learn with the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer. The learning tablet gives you access to more than 100 educational books, games, videos, and apps. Subjects like mathematics, reading, and science are covered in a fun and interactive way. The LeapPad’s built-in camera can shoot video, allowing kids to make animation and art to share with family and friends.

Built-In Camera Encourages Creativity
Prepare to be amazed by the wacky and touching videos, photos, and artwork that your child will produce using the LeapPad. Voice-guided instructions make it easy for children to edit and share their creations with friends and family. And with 2 GB of built-in memory, the LeapPad has plenty of space to store your budding director’s creations.

The built-in camera allows kids to become the stars of their own stories. The Story Studio and Art Studio apps allow children to modify pictures they take and drop them into storybooks. Both apps are free and can be downloaded once you register the device.

Leveled Reading Experience
LeapPad’s book apps are interactive, cinematic experiences designed to guide children through books and immerse them in the joy of reading. Each book is actually three books in one, with different levels and modes optimized to support reading development. As a child builds his/her reading skills, the levels adjust automatically and are remembered from book to book.

Power Wheels Dune Racer Rugged tires and Power Wheels® Monster Traction drive system powers Dune Racer over ruts, wet grass, gravel, mud and more! Sturdy steel frame with flashy chrome accents and a cool open cockpit design is roomy enough for two riders, with pretend seatbelts and a secret storage compartment under the hood for role play fun. 12-volts of battery power drives two speeds forward (2.5 & 5 mph max.), plus reverse, on hard surfaces, grass and rough terrain with high speed lock-out option for beginners and Power Lock brakes. Sweet Ride!

Monster High Ghoul Spirit Action Figure Doll 3Pack Draculaura, Cleo de Nile Ghoulia Yelps
Freaky just got fabulous with this great Monster High Ghoul Spirit 3 Doll Pack. The ghouls show their school spirits. Draculaura and Cleo De Nile are ready to cheer in their fearleading uniforms. With a set of poms poms and a Skullete megaphone, they will have the crowd roaringliterally. Ghoulia Yelps will do her part, wearing a sporty outfit in the teams colours, pink and black, and waving her large foam finger.Recommended for ages 3 and up.

LEGO Ninjago Limited Edition Set #2521 Lightning Dragon Battle
Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle by Lego. bFly the LEGO Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle (2521) to rescue Sensei Wu!/bFrakjaw and Kruncha have captured Sensei Wu and stole the nunchucks of lightning with their helicopter. Help Jay and the fearsome Lightning Dragon to rescue him and retrieve the golden weapon before they escape into the Underworld! Beware of the helicopters snapping jaws and flick missiles!The LEGO Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle (2521) includes * 4 (No Suggestions) Jay, Sensei Wu, Frakjaw and Kruncha * Weapons include 2 golden spears, 2 large spears, silver mace, sword, golden blade, staff and nunchucks of lightning * Spit lethal lightning balls with the Lightning Dragon! * Battle for Spinjitzu glory with the spinner! * Snap the Lightning Dragons jaws! * Turn the crank for real rotorspinning action! * Battle with the Lightning Dragons poseable wings, tail and limbs! * Lightning Dragon measures over 18 (45cm) wide and 19 (48cm) long * Helicopter measures over 4 (10cm) wide and 10 (25cm) long

Skylander’s Spyro’s Adventure Starter Pack
Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure is an Action-Adventure game spin-off from the Spyro series designed for younger players that unlocks a whole new game universe while incorporating a unique gameplay mechanic utilizing more than 30 physical action figures that synch with consoles creating in-game character representations. The first release in the Skylander series, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure Starter Pack contains three action figures, an exclusive game peripheral as well as other items. Action figures are compatible with all versions of the game. The game features co-op and competitive multiplayer, mini-games and more.

Curious about the rest of the list… Here it is.

— Poppin’ Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper by Hasbro’s Playskool

— Radica Fijit Friends by Mattel

— The Trash Pack Garbage Truck by Moose Toys. Collectible characters. Toys R Us exclusive.

— Moshi Monsters Moshling Mini-Figures 3-pack by Spin Master. Tiny collectibles.

— My Keepon by Wow! Stuff

— Nerf Vortex Vigilon by Hasbro

I predict just from the amount of ads that they are really trying to push this microphone. More music toys on the list but this is for a slightly older age group. Last year we got the ICarly microphone for Christmas and this year it seems like T-Pain is trying to take over the portable mics. ProTunes I Am T-Pain Mic – Red Experience the pop culture phenomenon of the T-Pain Effect with the I Am T-Pain Mic. Transform your voice into T-Pain’s style of singing with a press of a button.

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Costume Kingdom Coupons

September 7, 2011 | Written By:Tina | Leave a Comment

Costume Kingdom is an on-line leader specializing in costumes, mascots, party supplies and collectibles. This is not just about dressing up a Halloween, Costume Kingdom has costumes and accessories for all occasions. Traditionally we consider the Holiday of Halloween and Trick-or-Treating as the only time we need a costume. More and More people of all ages need costumes for special events. Halloween costumes are not just for kids anymore! People of all ages like to dress up and Costume Kingdom has hundreds of costumes to choose from.

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Favorite Song of the Summer

September 6, 2011 | Written By:Tina | Leave a Comment

This is totally of topic, but I was listening to a local radio station and they posed a good music question. Now that Labor Day is past us and it is the Unofficial end of Summer what song was your favorite of Summer 2011 ?? The top three songs the show suggested were Katy Perry: Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F); LMFAO: Party Rock Anthem; PitBull: Give Me Everything . Now, we are in Florida so there tends to be a lot of dance music on our radio stations so depending on what part of the country you live in you could have a totally different list of songs. What is your favorite song of the summer of 2011??

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Toms Shoes One for One Movement Shoes, Eyewear, Books

September 6, 2011 | Written By:Tina | 2 Comments

TOMS Shoes give back in so many ways. TOMS One for One Movement started with TOMS Shoes, then went on to TOMS Eyewear and now TOMS Books is introduced! TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie has changed the way we buy. With his buy-one-give-one model of shoe retailing, the Toms founder has turned it into TOMS Eyewear and a Book called Start Something that Matters. In the book he reflects on what other businesses can do to give back. Toms Shoes has been in business five years and in that time, the company has sold over 1 million pairs of shoes and given away that many! TOMS Eyewear hopes to be as successful and provide people with sight and eyewear throughout the world. Now, Toms founder and CEO Blake Mycoskie released Start Something That Matters, a book detailing the Toms story as well as the stories of other social entrepreneurs who have inspired Mycoskie over the years. For every book that is sold, TOMS will be giving a child in need a book as well. Don’t forget to look at our TOMS Shoes Coupons. TOMS is no longer just a shoe company it is the One for One Company! Support TOMS!!!
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March 16, 2011 post ……

Blake Mycoskie who is the Founder of Toms Shoes made an exciting announcement at the SXSW Interactive Conference in Austin, TX. What’s the next chapter for One for One? He spoke about his first shoe drop in South Africa and how he experienced extreme poverty and many needs that were not being met. He also recalls that at the time they were giving away 50,000 pairs of shoes in that particular drop and her recognized that the TOMS One for One model was working and if it was so powerful for shoes could it be used to meet other needs? The next chapter of One for One and he unveils a large mystery box and he goes on the say that the next One of One product is inside this mystery box. This TOMS mystery box will not be opened in June 2011. Blake goes on to say that what is inside the box is not near as important as what it represents – it represents that from this day forward TOMS is no longer a shoe company they are the One for One company. On June 7, 2011 this box will be opened at hundred of locations and will be the first step that One for One will take to meet the rest of the needs of the poor and impoverished people around the world. And if you are looking for the most current Toms Coupons for Toms Shoes we have them for you !