Music Makes Me Lose My Mind

I do not know what it is about music but it can really change my mood, put a smile on a face, and really turn a day around.  Music helps us express ourselves, moves us, and sometimes changes us.

Remember when you were a teen?  I do.  I loved music.  I love to take my music on the go too. 

Thanks to DreamWave for sending my teen the Bubble Pod to review.  All opinions stated are our own based on our personal experience.

This is a Bluetooth speaker that your kids will want.  Why?  Because:

-ultra-light
-portable
-compact

It comes in 4 different colors; baby blue, sunshine yellow, bubblegum pink, and jolly green.  It is rechargeable.  It also has IPX5 water/dust/sand/snow protection which is great because with kids you need all the extra protection available. 

My teen loves to take his music on the go.  He can now use this on his walks to and from the bus, school, or anywhere else he may go.  It has a D-ring which can be attached to any backpacks.

But moms can use it too, hook it on the stroller, on any clothes, or even in your pocket.

For more information, go to godreamwave.com. 

Giveaway-GameTruck Party (spon)

***Disclosure-A game truck was provided for review purposes.  Any and all opinions stated are my own based on my own personal experience.

The end of the school year is here and summer break is just a few hours away.  What is the one thing your kids love to do the most when at home?  My kid is play games.  A couple of months ago my sister in law threw my nephew a birthday party and she had a game truck come for a couple of hours.  This is was great because it kept all the kids entertained.  There was plenty of room in the truck for all of them to play-with 4 HGTVs, different game systems, and so many games to choose from.

A Mobile Game Theater that has something for every gamer and room for at least 16 players. With all the latest multiplayer games and consoles, your guests can play together and have the ultimate multiplayer experience.

I was worried about the heat and worried about my kids being too big but I didn't have to worry about it.  The GameCoaches were great.  They were on time.  They set up the tvs and games fast.  Everyone got a turn to play.  I liked having an air conditioned area space available that I don't have to clean up afterwards.  

 So if you are planning a party and are looking for a fun way to entertain your guests, think of using GameTruck Party the next time.  They bring the truck to your location.  They monitor the guests play time.  They carry all the latest game and systems.  And it is great for boys and girls, all ages!

Do you have a party you are planning?  Wanna win a GameTruck Party?  Enter now... 

Giveaway Rules and Regulations-

1)  Must be booked for a weekday.

2)  Winner needs to be within a designated franchise area.

3)  Party must be redeemed by December 31, 2014.

4)  Only one entry per person.

5)  Only residents of the US that are 18 and older with a valid address are eligible to enter.

6)  The awarding of the Giveway Prize is the responsibility of GameTruck.

How to enter:

1)  You must be a blog follower.  Leave a comment of who this party will be for, how old they are, and what you will be celebrating.

Good Luck!  This giveaway ends June 27, 2014 at midnight.  1 winner will be randomly selected and must be completed qualified in order to claim prize.  If disqualified, another winner will be selected at that time.  Winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize.

SiriusXM KIDZ BOP Radio Channel with KIDZ BOP 25 Album Release Party

***Disclosure-No compensation was received.  Informational post only.

KIDZ BOP celebrates the channel launch and the release of “KIDZ BOP 25” with an exclusive performance by the KIDZ BOP Kids at SiriusXM studios

Do your kids like KIDZ BOP?  SiriusXM has teamed up with KIDZ BOP to launch KIDZ BOP Radio. 

Kids and families can now tune into KIDZ BOP’s 24/7 dedicated channel featuring music from the chart-topping KIDZ BOP album series. The KIDZ BOP Kids — Ashlynn, Bredia, Grant, Jayna and Matt — will host the new channel. 

To celebrate the channel launch and release of KIDZ BOP 25, the KIDZ BOP Kids will sang songs from the new album during a special, in-studio performance. The special aired on SiriusXM’s KIDZ BOP Radio, via satellite on XM channel 77, and through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com, this past Wednesday. 

For rebroadcast times, please visit www.siriusxm.com/kidzbop.     

KIDZ BOP Radio will feature non-stop music, featuring today’s biggest hits, sung by kids for kids.

The Haunting Hour:The Series Volume 5 and 6

***Disclosure-Sample product was received to review.  All opinions stated are my own.

Get Ready for More Eerie Tales of The Haunting Hour!

R.L. STINE’S THE HAUNTING HOUR: THE SERIES

VOLUME 5 and VOLUME 6 DVDS

                                  

R.L. Stine, the reigning king of children’s horror, is back with two all-new DVD collections from the award-winning second season of the Hub Network’s hit television series “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.” Yesterday, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with the Hub Network, unleashed R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series – Volume 5 and Volume 6 on home entertainment shelves nationwide.  Guaranteed to excite kids and their families with creepy chills, each DVD collection is packed with spooky stories and all-new bonus content guaranteed to thrill you and your parents like never before.

Delivering spine-tingling tales, the award-winning “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” features guest star appearances from some of young Hollywood’s biggest names, including Dakota Goyo (Real Steel), Liam James (The Killing),  Joel Courtney (Super 8), Dylan Minnette (Awake), Riley Griffiths (Super 8). Jean-Luc Bilodeau (Kyle XY) and Frankie Jonas (Jonas L.A.)  Join these talented young actors as they coax you through the creepy and crawly stories of The Haunting Hour’s outrageously fun second season. 

“R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” is currently presented Saturdays at 6 and 6:30 p.m. (ET) on the Hub, Network a television destination for kids and their families. The popular children’s anthology series recently received the 2013 Daytime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Children’s Series from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and is a recipient of multiple Parents Choice Awards.  

I just became the cool mom in my teen's eyes again.  When I opened this packaged and he saw what it was, I got the high-5, you're cool mom.  I do not get that ever if at all anymore.  But I know this is the kind of movies he likes and series he has always like.  He and I sat down and watched these.  They were entertaining.  Boys will be boys, is all I have to say.  We both liked them and recommend them for families!

Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters - Darkness of Heart Review

***Disclosure-Sample product was received.  All opinions are based on my own personal experience.

I could not tell you what Kaijudo was or how to pronounce it but when my 14 year old opened the package containing this DVD he knew exactly what it was.

Kaijudo is one of my son's favorite series.  It just happens to be about a 14 year old too.  It is an action-fantasy animated series.  A story about Ray, a young hero, and his adventures with the Duel Masters.

When 14-year-old Ray is recruited by the mysterious Duel Masters, he and his friends, Gabe and Allie, find themselves in a dangerous dimension where they must defend themselves – and Earth – from the evil mastermind known as the Choten. In these five exciting new episodes, Ray is temporarily blinded when battling a creature called Shaw K’naw, the kids investigate mysterious creature abductions, and Ray must enter the Darkness Civilization first to rescue Allie’s father…and then to rescue Allie!

Produced by Hasbro Studios and Wizards of the Coast, KAIJUDO: Rise of the Duel Masters: Darkness of Heart  features the voice talent of popular actors Scott Wolf, Freddy Rodriguez, John DiMaggio, Oded Fehr, Phil LaMarr, David Sobolov, Kari Wahlgren and Jason Marsden. 

KAIJUDO: Rise of the Duel Masters: Darkness of Heart Episodes

Shaw K’Naw

The Taken

Duel Hard

Heart Of Darkness

Darkness Of Heart

This is a must have for your teen duelists, and collectors.  Recommended for all ages.  The collectible DVD is being release nationwide September 24, 2013 and is priced at $14.97.

MadDogGear.com Review and Giveaway***CLOSED***

Coleman has just launched a new line of school backpacks called Mad Dog Gear.  The new backpacks are aimed at elementary- and middle-school-aged children.  The backpacks have plenty of great organization features inside, and the “deluxe” models include a laptop sleeve for up to 15” computers.  These backpacks are being sold exclusively at Coleman's new MadDogGear.com site this year.

Skater Backpack Features:


-Great storage and organization with binder size compartments
-Skateboard carry straps
-Pack Capacity: 25L/1525 cu. in.
-Front stash pocket for fast access
-Mesh water bottle pocket
-Reflective accents for visibility
-Durable, padded grab handle


My thoughts-The best feature I love from this backpack is the reflectors on the backpack and on the straps.  Day or Night they actually reflect.  You will love the reflectors too, if your kids walk to and from school.

Matt's thoughts-He really likes the backpack.  He said the straps offer alot of support on his shoulders.  His school doesn't have lockers so they have to carry everything in their backpacks.  He likes that it has a pocket for his water bottle he takes for soccer practice. 

Giveaway-1 Lucky Reader will win this packback

How to enter:

1)  Be a follower. (1 entry)
2)  Facebook share. (1 entry)
3)  Tweet. (1 entry/per tweet/per day)

Enter to #win a Coleman MadDogGear.com #backpack #backtoschool @independentmami #giveaway 8/15 http://tinyurl.com/cl4ahfz

***Disclosure-No compensation was received.  Sample provided for review.  These are our honest opinions.  This product has been Matt tested and Independentmami approved.