During Star Teacher Appreciation Week, August 12-August 18th, teachers get 20% off! On August 18th, Teachers can enjoy FREE breakfast and giveaways! Go HERE to find participating locations.
Archive for August, 2012
Like Edy’s on Facebook and go to the A Reason To Smile tab and upload a pic of you smiling with Edy’s Slow Churned Ice Cream to score a FREE cup of Slow Churned Edy’s ice cream! YUM! Your photo could even be featured on a carton- or in a print ad! What’s even better? For every pic uploaded Edy’s will donate $5 to Operation Smiles to provide surgeries for kids in need.
MomSelect and Leap Frog sponsored a Leap Frog Touch Magic party in my home this past weekend. We had a blast playing games and using the brand new Touch Magic Rockin’ Guitars and Touch Magic Learning Bus! We had about 15 kids over with their ages ranging from three to ten-years-old. As you can probably imagine it was quite a hectic scene, but once everyone got settled we were able to play some exciting new games.
The festivities started with traditional games such as “duck duck goose”, “hot potato”, and “leaping chairs” . The games were followed by pizza and a delicious cookie cake! After everyone was stuffed we finally brought out the brand new toys. The kids could hardly contain themselves! The older children (aged from 4-7) seemed more interested in the Touch Magic Learning Guitars. With virtually no instruction, they were able to quickly teach themselves how to use the guitar. The guitar allowed the kids to be creative because it offers a wide variety of songs for you to play along with! Some of these songs on this instrument include: Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Alphabet Song, If your Happy and You Know It and Pop Goes the Weasel. You can also play solo and choose between acoustic and electric sounds. Various buttons make other fun noises such as drum sounds and applause.
The little ones (aged 3-4) were much more engaged with the Touch Magic Learning Bus. The bus allows kids to learn their ABCs by playing along to songs. They can use six piano keys and two drum keys to play along with songs such as The Wheels on the Bus and much more. The Touch Magic Learning Bus is a great product that teaches kids fundamental learning skills. More importantly, both the Touch Magic Rockin’ Guitar and Touch Magic Learning Bus held up great against a full frontal assault. Neither product broke nor malfunctioned during this party where several children were attempting to play with them at once. Not only did this product excite the children, but it was able to keep their attention for more then two minutes, which is always a huge plus! It taught the children simple problem solving skills and core concepts such as trial and error.
Each and every child had a chance to play with both products throughout the duration of the party. Overall, the Touch Magic Learning Guitars were the party favorite. We came up with new games such as Karaoke sing along with the Touch Magic Learning Bus and our own version of Simon Says. When playing Simon Says a child would play a short version of a guitar solo and another child would then have to replicate it (the kids were too young for this game because apparently there is no such thing as a “short guitar solo” when you’re a rock star). Both products were deemed very educational and seemed extremely durable. The kids couldn’t keep their hands off the products from the moment that we brought them into the living room. Moms also gave the nod of approval due to the products’ inexpensive price range and educational value.
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Regis Family of Brands for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
With school just around the corner, everyone is trying to look their very best. There is no more exciting way to re- vamp your style then with a new hair cut! That's why 15 retailers at over 4,500 locations in the U.S., Canada & Puerto Rico have teamed up to hold Haircut Coupon-a-thon. Haircut Coupon-a-thon offers customers an awesome deal for back to school with haircuts between $7.99- $9.99. Participating retailers include: Best Cuts, BoRics, Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Famous Hair, Fiesta Salons, First Choice Haircutters, Head Start Salons, HairMasters, Holiday Hair, Island Hair Cutting Co., MasterCuts, Saturday's, Smart Style (located in Wal-Mart salons), Style America & TGF Hair Salon. Please call ahead to make sure your local salons are participating. All of these salons are full serive salons that offer hair cuts, highlights, perms, color, waxing and more. Plus these salons carry a wide range of professional hair care products from all your favorite brands like Biolage, Redkin, Paul Michell and their own private label brands as well. None of these salons require an appointment so when you are ready to get your hair cut, you can just walk in! Don't think that these services are just for kids either! Adults can take advantage of the awesome sale prices as well!
Trouble printing a coupon? Contact : departmentcs@regiscorp.com with the salon brand you would like to visit and we will send you a coupon.
On a mobile device? To redeem your coupon: Touch and hold to save coupon image. Show coupon to your stylist.
Like Triscuit on Facebook and go to the Topper’s Tantrum tab to prepare a complaint letter and get a FREE box of Triscuits! Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Program ends 9/9/2012. Variable number of boxes or coupons available per day, at variable times per day.
Instantly print THIS COUPON and take it into your local Xtramart today to score a FREE cup of coffee- any size! See if there is an Xtramart near you HERE!
Follow the directions HERE to score up to three FREE Kona drink coolers and a FREE appetizer @ Elephant Bar! Elephant bar is located in C.A., A.Z, C.O., F.L., N.V., O.K., K.S., N.M., M.O. & O.H. . See full list of locations HERE.
Fill out the short survey HERE to get a FREE one year subscription to Surfing magazine! Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
The first 1,000 people to like DermaSilk on Facebook and fill out the short form under the Sign Up tab will get a FREE DermaSilk Night Repairing Face Lift cream!
Go HERE to like MinuteClinic on Facebook (the medical clinic in CVS pharmacies) and get a coupon redeemable for a FREE travel sized sunscreen @ CVS! The coupon is valid while supplies last and can be redeemed at any CVS/pharmacy store. No ExtraCare card is required. Offer expires August 26th.
SUMMER SUN SAFETY TIPS, from MinuteClinic
What does SPF mean?
SPF = Sun Protection Factor, which is a measure of how well sunscreen protects against UVB rays
It also predicts, in some cases, how long it may take your skin to get sunburn when you are wearing that sunscreen
Under the new FDA sun care guidelines, look for sunscreen products that are:
Labeled “Broad Spectrum,” which prevents against both UVA and UVB rays (these are the only products that can reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging)
SPF of at least 15, preferably 30 or 50
Re-apply every 1.5-2 hours!
(Note: products will no longer be labeled as “sunblock”, “waterproof” or “sweatproof” since suncreens eventually always wear off)
What’s the difference b/t UVA & UVB rays?
UVA rays are more responsible for the skin’s aging
UVB rays are the rays that cause sunburn
When it comes to spending time in the sun, remember:
Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., so limit your outside time during those hours
Some makeup products or prescription medications can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so be sure to read labels and take caution
If you do get burned and feel as though you need medical care, visit your local MinuteClinic for a thorough assessment and treatment. To find a location nearest you, visit www.minuteclinic.com/locations
(Note that sunburn patients with a fever greater than 99.9 degrees, with blistering of greater than 5 cm, and those who are immunocompromised or have diabetes may be referred to another care setting.)
