SARAH'S BLOG OF FUN: November 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide- Continuum Games Review And ~~Giveaway~~





Continuum Games, Inc. is a privately owned company with a mission to bring families together through exciting new game concepts that appeal to all generations of game players. First formed by Greg and Niki Hughes in 2007, the company has grown from a small game manufacturing company into a full service game publishing company, distributor and consulting firm. Continuum Games publishes its own line of award winning family games, educational games, party games and travel games and also serve as a distributor to the BEST in class games from independent manufacturers.

In February 2011, Continuum Games joined forces with Around the Table Games, creators of the award winning Family Talk series of products. Around the Table Games founder Beth Daniels has a shared mission to create products that draw families together and appeal to the needs of today’s busy families. Both Greg and Beth are parents who bring a Mom and Dad perspective to the games and products that they create.

In May 2011, Greg, Beth and the team of 3 Creative Design Group joined forces to form Continuum Consulting. Continuum Consulting provides assistance to new and experienced toy, game and novelty product inventors. They help new inventors figure out just how to launch a new game idea or new product concept. The team knows firsthand the challenges that are involved in bringing a product to market as well as the potential rewards associated with a well executed product launch. The goal is to offer a continuum of services to new and experienced inventors to help guide decision making, avoid common pitfalls, and create the best possible pathway to success.

I love to play games.  Everyone in my family does!!  It is a great fun way to have real family bonding time (except when your father cheats!!)

I was given the opportunity to try two new games from Continuum Games.  Family Talk 2, and Lumps.






Questions to get the whole family talking! Family Talk2 takes the dinner table discussions with you wherever you go!

The second edition of our award winning Family Talk game. Engage your family in meaningful conversations with this set of 100 new and exciting questions. Simply pick a card, ask the question and get a surprising and often hilarious glimpse into the hearts and minds of family members. Winner of the Tillywig Brain Child Award.

•Second edition of our popular Family Talk game
•Fun, Portable family game of conversation keeps today’s busy families connected
•100 new and exciting question cards attached to round carabiner clip for use anywhere – at home, at a restaurant, in the car, on vacation
•Questions that get the whole family talking – even hard-to-talk-to Teens!
•Portable, thoughtprovoking, fun!
•Great as a travel game
•Ages 3+
•Great gift idea

This game is a lot of fun to break the ice.  I know from personal experience, that sometimes you are just too tired to talk, and/or you just can't think of anything to say.

With Family Talk 2, you are given a bunch of topics to discuss, like "Are you related to anyone famous?"  

This is a great game to help open up with your kids, and also a great way to remember fun things from your past!!!





Getting coal in your stocking is now the best gift of the holidays!

The Lumps Legend: Children around the world have been so good over the past few years; lumps of coal have built up at the North Pole. Puzzled by what to do with the excess coal; Santa’s elves decided to create an exciting new game that uses lumps of coal of all shapes and sizes. The game is so much fun, good little boys and girls, for the first time ever, are excited to get lumps of coal in their stocking!

Lumps, the Elf Coal Game is the most addictive family dice game you’ll ever play! The goal is to score the most points in three rolls by rolling pairs of the same number. Roll a pair of 3s, score 3 points…a pair of 10s scores 10 points. What makes the game unique is that it has four different types of dice and there are few high numbers. On each turn you have to make decisions on which dice to keep and re-roll. Do you play it safe and hold a pair of 4s, or chance it and try for a high pair? The endless possibilities make Lumps exciting and addictive. Great stocking stuffer!

Ben Jr loves this game.  It is such a simple game, but brings him hours of fun.

With Lumps, you roll dice in a competition between other players to see who can get the highest score.  There are different sizes and shapes of the dice, with different numbers on them.  You get points when you roll two of the same number. 

It's a lot of fun, and so far I have not won once!!!

Lumps, the Elf Coal game is available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores, Books-A-Million, Go! Games and 100s of specialty toy stores in the US besides at Continuum Games site.

These games are a lot of fun, and are perfect stocking stuffer!!!

The good folks at Continuum Games is right now offering all my readers 15% off all purchases at their site by using coupon code funforallages.

They are also generous enough to give one lucky reader both of the above games!!

Boost Your Buzz Holiday $1000 Giveaway Starts At Midnight!!



I am very excited!! Boost Your Buzz Holiday $1000 Giveaway starts tonight!!!


You can enter on Social Media Junkie and Simply Stacie (You only have to enter on one).


Who doesn't need an extra grand before the holidays?? I know I do!!!


This giveaway runs from midnight December 1st- 11:59 pm December 15th.


Good luck everyone!!!



~~Winners, Winners~~

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Sarahs Blog Of Fun Winners Rock!!
 

CONGRATULATIONS!!


Coupon Cabins Crazy Days Giveaway Winners are-


#269-Amanda (Grand Prize)

#1626-Stacie (Prize #2)

#941-Stephanie (Prize #3)


Cyber Monday Cash Giveaway Winner is-

#375-Ashlyn



 The winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond!! I always use Random.org or Rafflecopter to pick the winners.



Please Santa Please!!!






Beauty And The Beast In 3D!!!








BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (In Disney Digital 3D™)

WALT DISNEY PICTURES



Genre: Animation

Rating: G

Release Date: January 13, 2012



Voice Cast: Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers,

Angela Lansbury, Bradley Pierce, Rex Everhart, Jesse Corti, Hal Smith,
JoAnne Worley

Directors: Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise

Producer: Don Hahn

Executive Producer: Howard Ashman

Screenplay by: Linda Woolverton


Walt Disney Animation Studios’ magical classic “Beauty and the Beast” returns to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D™, introducing a whole new generation to the Disney classic with stunning new 3D imagery. The film captures the fantastic journey of Belle (voice of Paige O’Hara), a bright and beautiful young woman who’s taken prisoner by a hideous beast (voice of Robby Benson) in his castle. Despite her precarious situation, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff—a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock, among others—and ultimately learns to see beneath the Beast’s exterior to discover the heart and soul of a prince.


Featuring unforgettable music by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, and an enormously talented vocal ensemble, “Beauty and the Beast” was the first animated feature to receive a Best Picture nomination from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.


Notes:

· The film was nominated for six Academy Awards®, winning Oscars® for Best Song, by the renowned Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, and Best Original Score (Menken).

· “Beauty and the Beast” was the first animated feature to cross the $100 million plateau in its initial release.
Alan Menken has been nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 15 times with seven wins. Prior to his death in 1991, Howard Ashman received six Oscar® nominations with two wins.
Three years after the film’s debut, “Beauty and the Beast” hit Broadway. The musical opened at the Palace Theatre and ran in New York for 5,464 performances between 1994 and 2007, becoming the eighth-longest running production. It has played in 13 countries and 115 cities and continues to enchant audiences worldwide.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ magical classic “Beauty and the Beast” returns to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D™, introducing a whole new generation to Belle (voice of Paige O’Hara), the Beast (voice of Robby Benson) and the castle’s enchanted staff—a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock.

Hematite Eye Bracelet For $6.99!!



A beautiful Hematite Eye Bracelet for only $6.99! And...

Shipping is FREE!

The magnetic qualities of Hematite add just the right touch to the already beautiful colors making up this bracelet. lt's exquisite for wearing yourself or giving as a gift! Plus, at just $6.99 and free shipping this price CANNOT be beat.

Don't miss out on our other fantastic deals! You can find these under "More Deals" at the bottom of this page.

Product Details:

Hematite is a semi-precious gemstone, and is known as the calming stone. Its magnetic characteristics balance out the emotions and energies between body, mind, and spirit.

*Deal ends on Tuesday, 12/6/11 at 11:59pm MST (while supplies last)

*Orders open to US mailing addresses only

*Please allow 9-12 business days for delivery


Holiday Gift Guide- Radio Flyer Sounds And Lights Scooter Review





When our grandfather Antonio Pasin started Radio Flyer in 1917, his dream was to "bring joy to every boy and every girl". Today, the Radio Flyer family continues that tradition by building safe, quality toys that spark imagination and inspire active play. From the original little red wagon to our current wagons, tricycles, scooters, and other ride-ons, our toys bring smiles to children and families around the world and create warm memories that last a lifetime.

From our family to yours...
Robert and Paul Pasin

Radio Flyer is a name that everyone knows!! 

Most of us had some sort of Radio Flyer toy when we were growing up.  Be it the traditional wagon, or one of the many different trikes.  Every neighborhood had them up and down the lawns, and still do!!!

Radio Flyer is the type of product that our kids use, our grand kids use, and many generations to come will use!!

I was super duper excited to be offered one to give my boys!!! 

We were given the new Lights & Sounds Racer™ Scooter!!




The second the box arrived, both boys were jumping up and down and of course pushing the buttons!!!

Ben had a hard time at first putting it together (because two kids were looking over his shoulder!!)  Other wise it was very easy to assemble.  It took Ben about 20 minutes to do.


 


Once the Scooter was assembled the boys were off.  They had to take turns, which nearly killed them, but they did it!!

Doesn't it look great!!




Radio Flyers are made from very strong, kid tough plastic.  I swear you need to be the Incredible Hulk to break them!!!

If you have kids on your shopping list this season, a Radio Flyer is the way to go.  With many different styles to choose from, you can't go wrong!!!




Holiday Gift Guide- Grandma Dee's Seasoned Nuts And Snacks Review And ~~Giveaway~~




Using the best quality nuts and hand mixed spice blends we craft seasoned nuts and snacks that are healthy, unique and simply addictive!

Grandma Dee’s gourmet nuts are hand-made in small batch recipes relying on the freshest whole nuts (no bits and pieces!) which we lovingly roast and season with premium spices. Our nuts are naturally free of artificial colors and sweeteners, preservatives, gluten, trans fat and cholesterol.

Whether ordering the chocolate covered cashews, sweetly spiced pecans and walnuts, seasoned nuts, granola or raw nuts and seeds, you will always receive a fresh and delicious batch. Try our Gourmet Gifts too!

Each order is hand packed and promptly shipped to our happy customers. Enjoy!

My family and I are granola lovers.  We love to try all sorts of new types.  Granola with fruit in it is our favorite!!

I was very excited to find out about Grandma Dee's Snacks.  They make their Granola and Nuts with out Artificial Colors, Flavors, Sweeteners, with out Preservatives and Gluten.  Plus they are delicious!!!

I was sent a bag of their Organic Peanut Butter and Banana Granola, and their Nutty Granola.






We tried the Peanut Butter/Banana first and WOW!!!  The flavors work so well together.  I loved the fact that you could taste the peanut butter, and it tasted like real peanut butter.  Not that imitation stuff you get in some cookies, cakes etc. 

The granola had the right amount of nuts, seeds and fruit to really make it pop!!!

The Nutty Granola was delicious too.  It has the great taste of maple to it, and it has sea salt (which is better for you.)  Again, this granola had the right amount of nuts, berries and seeds to it. 

All in all I am very impressed with Grandma Dee's and highly recommend it!!

I am very happy to be able to give one of you the chance to try two 1 lb bags of Grandma Dee's Granola!!! 

Keep one bag for yourself, and you can give the other as a Christmas Gift!!!

I bet Grandma Dee's Granola would make some mighty tasty Holiday Cookies!!!

Twelve Days Of Christmas Hop Starts Tomorrow!!

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It's almost here!! The Twelve Days Of Christmas Hop!!


Some awesome bloggers and myself are bringing you 12 days of great giveaways. Each day a new giveaway for each blog will be added to the linky list!! Just in time for Christmas.


Wait till you see what we have in store. You will love it!! The fun starts at midnight, so be ready!!


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

One More Begging Post (For Now!!!)

Tomorrow (11/30) is the last day for the Bring Home The Bacon Contest!!! (I was wrong before!!)  I am begging all of you to vote for me please!!!!  I am soooooo close, and I really want to move on to the next round!!!


Thank you!!!


Sign Up For The Great Gadget Giveaway





It is a perfect time to showcase your favorite Tech Gadgets. Kobiso and Madame Deals are proud to present the Great Gadget Giveaway Event from Jan 23 12:01 PM EST to Feb 06 at 12:01 PM EST and is accepting signups now.


Everyone loves technology and gadgets! What better way to have companies showcase their newest gadgets and tech items! This can mean kitchen gadgets, toy gadgets, electronics, tablets, cell phones, iPad2 accessories, etc. To be in the Great Gadget Giveaway event, you will need to find a sponsor with a $25 min. total prize amount.


Dates of event: Jan 23 12:01 PM EST to Feb 06 at 12:01 PM EST


Cost: $10 and a prize valued at $25+


Please use this form to sign up, and say Sarahs Blog Of Fun sent you!!


You can also read this post for more information.  This is going to be a huge event!!!

Take Three Tuesday Blog Hop




Who doesn't want or need more followers?? This is my thirty sixth week with a Linky hop, and so far so good!!! I am meeting a lot of great bloggers!!

I am making this hop a little different then other peoples.


You can include all three of your accounts (blog, twitter and facebook) Please use the format I used with my accounts.


Follow as many peoples accounts as you want. Just make sure to leave a comment on their blog saying you are following from Take Three Tuesday, and what accounts of theirs you are following.


Each week, I will pick one random entry in the linky to win a small prize!!


So spread the word and lets try to make Take Three Tuesday a big deal!!!


Last weeks winner is............


Frugal Mommie of 2


Please email me your address and I will get your prize out to you!!!

~~Winners- please respond with in one week. Thank you~~







Monday, November 28, 2011

Please, Please, Please Vote For Me!!!

Today is the last day for the Bring Home The Bacon Contest!!! I am begging all of you to vote for me please!!!! Each vote today counts as two!! I am soooooo close, and I really want to move on to the next round!!!


Thank you!!!


Cyber Monday Cash ~~Giveaway~~ $150




It's finally here!!!  Cyber Monday.  The day you get to shop non stop in your P.J's!!

I will be snagging as many great deals as I can, and offering one to all of you!!!


Some awesome bloggers and myself have joined forces to bring you a cash giveaway!!! $150 is up for grabs to one lucky winner!!!


This way you can spend a lot of money, and then win some as well!!!


Enter below using the rafflecopter form, and come back throughout the day to check out the great deals I will be posting!!!


Plus, as an added entry method, you can tweet once an hour!!!! Just comment below with the link each time you tweet!!!


Good luck, and happy shopping!!!


Monday Meet And Greet- Someday I'll Learn

Someday I'll Learn



Your Name: Chelsea Day

Where do you blog? Tell us a little about you: I'm a marketing consultant and new mom living in San Diego with my husband. I run the family blog Someday I'll Learn, which is all about tackling domestic life…one day at a time!

How did you decide what to name your blog?: When we settled down just out of college, I was pretty clueless about domestic issues and frequently found myself declaring, "Someday I'll learn!" Now, I'm having fun learning new things daily.
What are your favorite things?

■Crème brûlée
■My son's laugh
■Red-eye coffee
■Mod podge
■The color yellow


What are you least favorite things?

■Porcelain dolls
■Freeway overpasses (I always feel like I'll just go careening off!)
■Blood
■Poor grammar
■Dishes


When and why did you start blogging?: I moved to San Diego in 2009 and didn't know anyone. I spent a lot of time browsing other blogs and felt the urge to create one for our own family. It's been an incredible experience and I've actually made friends with quite a few bloggers in real life as a result.

What do you blog about?: Someday I'll Learn offers personal insights and shortcuts for cooking, cleaning, parenting, organization and more. I aim to simplify life for other busy parents with helpful tips and a healthy dose of reality.

What does your family think of your blog? Do they read it?: My family has been incredibly supportive, and most of them read the blog every day. My husband, Nate, is a contributor. Everyone loves his sense of humor!

When do you find the time to blog?: Good question. Uhhh...I don't sleep a whole lot.

What is your favorite blog post ever?: I Have PTSD (http://www.somedayilllearn.com/2011/10/i-have-ptsd/) is the most personal post I've written. It was difficult, but I'm proud of myself for putting it out there and being a voice of encouragement for other people to share their own stories.

What has been your biggest blogging challenge?: Staying authentic and true to my own voice while working with brands to monetize the blog. Someday I'll Learn has transformed from a little family blog into an at-home job, but it's still a space for my own personal reflections. Balancing those interests and keeping my priorities straight takes conscious effort.

What advice would you give a new blogger?: Make friends! I've found so many supportive people in the blogosphere. It can be isolating initially to sit at home and put your ideas out there without a ton of feedback. Join blogging groups and converse with other people.

What widget or feature could you not live without?: LinkWithin (http://www.linkwithin.com/). I love being reminded of past, related posts that I had completely forgotten about!

What are your favorite blogs to read?:

The Mama Mary Show (http://www.mamamaryshow.com/)

Heather Drive (http://www.heatherdriveblog.com/)

Mommy Loves Coffee (http://www.mommylovescoffee.com/)

Ooph (http://www.ooph.com/)


Where can we find you?:

Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/somedayilllearn)

Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/somedayilllearn)

Google+ (https://plus.google.com/b/100350215362162187356/)

Feed/Email (http://feeds.feedburner.com/SomedayIllLearn



A Couple More Deals For You!!



Ashers Chocolates is offering Free Shipping on all orders over $50.  Their chocolates are to die for!!!  (Review coming soon!!)  We received a box, and they were all gone with in a day!!!!


Oriental Trading is offering Free Shipping on ANY order (no minimum) plus they are giving a $10 gift card if you spend $59 or more.  You can get a ton of cute christmas items for your holiday parties, and crafts for the kids!!


Couponizer Package For $29.64!!!



Normally retailing at $37.05 the award winning Couponizer package comes to us today for 20% off MSRP at $29.64 This money saving deal ships for $6.95 per package to US addresses and $13.95 internationally

The Couponizer List Lover's Package comes with the following items -

The Couponizer Booklet ( measures 8" tall, 6" wide, 1" deep (before coupons), 18 pockets for grocery coupons, 6 pockets for other coupons such as Restaurants, Retail, Rewards, 2 shopping pockets (Coupons to be used this shopping trip & Checkout), 3 loyalty card card sleeves, metal spiral bind, elastic closure strap, durable plastic covers.

1 Refill list Pack - 3 Couponizer Shopping Lists and 1 CoupTracker.

1 Gift Giving/List Tracker - Keep track of the gifts you buy for others with the Gift Giving List...especially is you stockpile during the year when toys and other noteworthy gifts go on sale! This way you will not overspend or forget about what is in your inventory. Then, use the GiftTracker to keep track of the gifts received at the holidays or at a baby or wedding shower! This handy list pad will make sure you or your kids never miss another thank you note again!

1 Handled carrying bag - This clear vinyl bag comes with durable handles for easy carrying and zipper top closure. Dimensions: 10" long, 9 1/4" tall, 2 1/2" wide

1 Couponizer Pen

*Deal ends on Sunday, December 4th at 11:59 PM MST

*Orders are open to US mailing addresses only for the $6.95 shipping fee per package

*Canadian and international orders will be required to pay an additional $7 shipping fee ($13.95 total) directly to The Couponizer at the conclusion of this deal

* The Couponizer Company will email the promo codes to customer within 72 hours (working business days) from the conclusion of the deal



White Silicone Wrist Watch For $5.99




Get a wrist watch with a white silicone band for only $5.99!

Shipping is FREE!

Silicone watches are a HOT holiday item this year, so this white silicone watch is going to be a favorite gift to give and receive.

Don't miss out on our other fantastic Black Friday-Cyber Monday Deals! You can find these under "More Deals" at the bottom of this page.

Product Details:

Stylish unisex watch in white color
White dial with 12 Arabic number hour makers
White silicone watch band, soft and comfortable to wear
One crown for adjusting time
Quartz movement, battery preinstalled
Simple clasp fastened
Normal Water Resistant, Not suitable for showering or swimming
Great gift for your kids
Movement: Quartz
Clasp Type: Strap buckle
Case Size(Dia x T): 43 x 14mm (Approx.)
Band Size (L x W): 215 x 22mm (Approx.)
Color: White

*Deal ends on Monday, 11/28/11 at 11:59pm MST (while supplies last)

*Orders open to US mailing addresses only

*Due to the holidays approaching please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.

Mini Car Charger Adaptor For Iphone $5.99





Product Details:

Mini universal car charger adapter for iPhone 3G 3GS 4G

Made of durable hard materials

Compact and mini size, convenient to carry with you anywhere

Allows you to power and recharge your iPhone by any standard 12 Volt car lighter socket

Keep your iPhone charged on the go

No need to carry around multiple model-specific 12V car chargers

Easy operation, simply plug the adapter into cigarette lighter port

Then connect it to your mobile devices via a standard USB charging cable (not included)

Charge quickly and efficiently

Internal circuit to manage charging status and prevent from over or under-charging

With LED charging indicator

Input: 12-24V

Output: 5V 1000mA

Size: 60mm x 20mm (H x Dia)

*Deal ends on Monday, 11/28/11 at 11:59pm MST (while supplies last)

*Deal price is per phone charger

*Orders open to US mailing addresses only

*Due to the holidays approaching please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.


Fresh Water Pearl Earrings For $5.99



Genuine Fresh Water Pearl Earrings for only $5.99!

Shipping is FREE!

Pearl earrings are simple yet understated. They are timelessly classic, go with every outfit, and make the perfect gift for the lady on your holiday list!

Don't miss out on our other fantastic Black Friday-Cyber Monday Deals! You can find these under "More Deals" at the bottom of this page.


Product Details:
Genuine Fresh Water Pearl Earrings
White Gold Plated Stems
Size: 1.875" W x 1.875" H x 0.875" D

*Deal ends on Monday, 11/28/11 at 11:59pm MST (while supplies last)

*Orders open to US mailing addresses only

*Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery


Target Cyber Monday Deals



Here are some shopping deals at Target valid today only!!

 
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Cyber Monday Deals - Save Up to 50% on Juniors Denim at Target.com
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Cyber Monday Deals - Save Up to 60% on Scooters at Target.com
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Cyber Monday Deals - Save Up to 80% on Entertainment at Target.com
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Cyber Monday Only - 50% Off Selected Luggage Items at Target.com
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