May 13th, 2008
Have you heard of Brainetics? First, I’m just going to say is WOW, this is an unbelievably fun game. I’ll be completely honest, I hate math and probably shouldn’t have passed any math class I was in during my High School Years but due to a “weird” math teacher and then one that didn’t speak much English I did. So, I wasn’t really looking forward to playing this game with my kids when they asked. But was all for them playing it.
“Open the box to start thinking outside-the-box- NOW!”
The DVD set starts off with a competition-like-game show which will definitely draw everyone in. After that Mike Byster, the instructor of the game, gives the viewer time to try to do the problems too. Once they ding in with the answer Mike will show everyone how to do it for themselves in an easier way then any of my math teachers ever showed me. Now you may have to pause it to give your kids a chance, but simply click play again and continue. Your child will become just as fast.
Inside Brainetics:
Brainetics Playbook
Manual for parents
5 disc DVD set
2 bonus DVD set (not sure if it comes with all)
deck of cards
flash cards
My 11-year-old son loves math and sat right in front of the television and quickly tossed the dvd in. That night, he begged to stay up and hour later to watch more math. Math? How often is it your son or daughter asks to do more homework?
My 7-year-old daughter, couldn’t wait to play the Magic Square and was so excited she did it with her teacher the next day. Since you’ll probably be wondering a magic square is when you can add each line up and equal the same number at the end of that line. Imagine a square with 5 squares across, 5 squares down. she’s given a number like 135 and must figure out how to get every line to equal it without using the same number twice. This is also one of my son’s favorites, but his ultimate favorite as he calls it would be reading my mind.
Brainetics is recommended for grades 4-7, however my 2nd grader was able to do some of these. This is definitely a game I recommend not only to those needing a little extra guidance in math but for those that are bored and need a challenge. For those wondering, I think this would make a fantastic Homeschool purchase, not only is it educational but a fun dvd/game to watch. It’ll definitely exercise your mind.
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Eliza Ferree is the mother to four children and can be found at either Babylune writing info on babies or at her own blog which is all about her life, Homemom3.
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May 10th, 2008
Through the month of May, the Lifestyles channel at b5 media is going to be having a neat neighborhood networking carnival of sorts. Sometimes in the blogosphere, you have to get creative in hosting block parties, neighborhood barbeques and parties. Consider this our virtual block party.
Each of us will be featuring introductions and sometimes interviews with blogs and bloggers from the b5 Lifestyles network.
The guidelines we’ll be following are:
Each of us looks at the list of b5 Lifestyles blogs that appears in the sidebar of all our channel blogs, and count down 3 from our blog. We then take that blog and the next 3 blogs and conduct some sort of fun, creative feature with that blog and blogger.
This means for the month of May, I’ll be featuring:
Noodles and Rice with Tom O’Leary
Offbeat Homes with Jennifer Chait
One Book Two Book with Susan Gunelius
and
Our One Heart with Christine Gooding
I’m looking forward to taking a stroll around the Lifestyles neighborhood and sharing more about these blogs and bloggers. It isn’t often that a blogger can step outside their niche and explore other topics in such a fun and entertaining way.
Special thanks to my friend and fellow channel blogger Noreen for the adorable image I’ve been allowed to use. Visit Noreen and all her creativeness at Hankering for Yarn
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May 10th, 2008
Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent Arts and Entertainment Literary Classics: Romance Collection.
With the help of Random.org - Jennifer Barnett was selected as the winner of this contest.
Congratulations Jennifer – Someone will be in touch shortly to arrange shipping of your new movies.
Stay tuned for more exciting giveaways right here on MomGadget!
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May 8th, 2008
Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent Moen 7? Rainshower Luxury Showerhead Giveaway.
With the help of Random.org - Charlotte Winters was selected as the winner of this contest.
Congratulations Charlotte — Someone will be in touch shortly to arrange shipping of your new showerhead.
Stay tuned for more exciting giveaways right here on MomGadget!
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May 8th, 2008
Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent VTech ip8300 infoPhone Giveaway.
With the help of Random.org - Debra Bashford was selected as the winner of this contest.
Congratulations Debra – Someone will be in touch shortly to arrange shipping of your new phone.
Stay tuned for more exciting giveaways right here on MomGadget!
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May 8th, 2008
This morning I had the wonderful experience of attending a seminar conducted by Donna Smallin, organizing expert and author of seven books on uncluttering, organizing, cleaning and simplifying life that have sold nearly 750,000 copies worldwide. Donna’s website can be found at Unclutter.com
The seminar was hosted by Staples and was part of a promotional tour for a new product line “M by Staples.”
I just received my gift package that contains several items from the line and will be conducting reviews as I utilize these tools to become more organized myself.
I happen to be one of those people who finds it a complete waste of time and extremely frustrating to be disorganized. Even to the point of while traveling, I make the beds in my hotel rooms because it helps me to keep organized and minimize my risk of leaving something behind.
There was a great sense of pleasure and validation for my own behavior that poured over me while listening to Donna speak. It was as if I’d finally found “my people” - a “people” that understood me.
Over the winter and while battling Ebstein Barr Virus and depression, I became a little more disorganized then I care to be. These items couldn’t have come at a better time. In a way, I feel I have an obligation to become organized again - and to do so with such attractive products make it fun!
More to come in the coming weeks as MomGadget takes her own journey to revisit the land of extreme organization.
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May 6th, 2008
The acclaimed productions of these timeless romantic classics have set a new standard for literary adaptations. From the exquisite push and pull of Darcy and Elisabeth’s courtship in Pride and Prejudice to the rousing adventures of The Scarlet Pimpernel, these films provide nearly 30 hours of entertainment and feature unforgettable performances from top stars.
The Romance Collection: Special Edition brings together eight perennial favorites in a mega 14-DVD set sure to delight all fans of sophisticated entertainment. Filmed on location and featuring beautiful sets and period costumes, these lavish realizations capture stories that have enthralled generations of readers.
Included in this collection are:
- Pride and Prejudice
- Victoria and Albert
- Emma
- Jane Eyre
- Lorna Doone
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Tom Jones
- Ivanhoe
This wonderful collection can be yours!
If you’d like to win, please leave a comment on this post.
Come back on May 9th to see if you have won. Please be sure that the email address that you enter with is one that you check regularly, and also check your spam folder when the winner is announced if you see your name.
This MomGadget prize package is valued at $89.99 and is open to residents of U.S. and Canada.
If you aren’t selected the winner or would like to get mom this collection for Mother’s Day - It’s available at Barnes and Noble and via Amazon - Romance Classics Collection
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