The second I unwrapped Endless Ocean Blue World, I couldn’t have been more excited.  I was given Nintendo Wii Points before and had used them to download a game where you got to make fish in an aquarium and I later on played another game that involved diving into the ocean to look at various sea life (it quite possibly could have been a different version of this!).

My excitement was well deserved.  I loved the game play of this product.  The fact that my son can play with my guidance made it a great game to play as a family (although I wanted some alone time to play it myself).  Since my oldest is only five, he can’t read well, so we got to read the words at the bottom of the screen together and enjoy learning about the different types of fish (and mammals) there are in the ocean.

My only problem was my two year old wanting in on the action but thankfully I have enough Wii remotes to satisfy an army so even he felt like he was helping us in the game.

Endless Ocean Blue World is rated E for Everyone 10+ mainly due to the fact that kids have to be able to read and there is some mild Whale attacks, but overall it’s a fantastic game that the kids can love.

I was talking to my neighbor about the review and he was practically jumping around asking to borrow it when I’ve finished my review and write up.  I’m taking my time to torture him, but that’s just for fun.

I wasn’t a fan of the music throughout the game because sometimes silence is golden but with the graphics and beauty the wonders of this game more than makes up for it.  You get to experience the animals of the Arctic and the thrill of swimming through the coral reef.

This isn’t a game you can just visualize, you have to see it for yourself so I’m going to wrap this up with a quick video for you to take a look at.  I think this is a game you and your family could really enjoy.

So a few weeks ago, I was sent some of the new Nature’s Own Slim Bakery Items to review.  At the time, I was expecting to be on a liquid diet due to an expected operation, so I was very excited to give these items a try.

It was lunch time and I decided to try the Thin-Sliced Bagels.  I know I never have Cream Cheese in the house so I said to myself, “PLEASE let me find a sample in my fridge” and to my surprise, I did!  I have a bottom section in my door where I throw random items and at some point, I must have put a single serve in there.

I would have eaten it with just butter but I was so excited I even posted a Facebook update about my joy!  It came out perfect.  The outside was lightly browned (I’m not the best when it comes to a toaster) and the inside was exactly what a bagel should be.  To quote Nature’s Own – For More On Nature's Own New Slim Bakery Items, Keep Reading!

We have created a comfortable alternative to the EA SPORTS Active™ Standard Leg Strap. The wonderful seamstress “YOUSEWGIRL” and I have added a durable stretchy pocket to a pair of spandex compression shorts. I have exercised with EA SPORTS Active™ in blissful comfort ever since. The stretchy pocket holds the nunchuck in the same position the standard leg strap would. You get to keep all the functionality of EA SPORTS Active™ and gain many times the comfort.

Okay, I’m not necessarily a hat person but I travel to Syracuse, NY ALL THE TIME.  If any of you are familiar with that city you know it’s pretty much the Arctic.  When I travel up there, I’m always just freezing my butt off and all that’s available for warmth and protection are those pull down regular old plain hats that somehow give your static when you take them off.

When I was asked to review an item from CoverYourHair.com, I couldn’t believe all of the options I had to choose from.  There’s no way I could list the inventory.  They have hats, belts, headbands…it just never ends!

I have pretty short hair and couldn’t figure out what I was looking for and then I realized with this operation I’m having, doing my hair is doubtful and at the end of April, I plan on returning to NY so my family can visit my kids.  I travel there every two months so they don’t miss out on the drastic changes at ages 5 & 2 and after August, my oldest will be in Kindergarten so those trips will be limited, and they’ll most likely occur when it’s cold, which is all the time.  (more…)

The Allstate Foundation, has a video highlighting the Foundation’s work to help domestic violence survivors build their financial capacity which is competing for an award. The video features Allstate Agent Tara Schultz’ and domestic violence advocate Vivian Larkin’s work telling their stories of the work they do to help domestic violence survivors gain financial strength and independence.

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The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is where leading corporate citizens go to stay ahead of the curve – and we’re honored that our video is being showcased in their contest. With your vote, our ongoing work will be further recognized by this esteemed organization.

Public voting will narrow down the videos candidates to the top 10 between now and March 10. Then public voting closes and Boston College membership will select the winner. They need your help to get into the top 10!

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