Wednesday, June 17, 2015

What's Cricut All About?

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If you’re reading this post, chances are, you’re a creative type. You like to craft, explore your creativity, and share your creations with others. And it’s for people like you that Cricut created their line of personal electronic cutting machines.

A little known fact about Cricut is that they’ve actually been in business for over 50 years, and their primary purpose has been to develop tools that inspire creativity in people.

Today, millions of people use Cricut’s award-winning products to create beautiful, inventive, and personal projects.

So, what is Cricut? Cricut is actually a family of electronic cutting machines that make it possible for you to easily create amazing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Well, not totally DIY because Cricut’s incredible machine’s do a LOT of the heavy lifting.

The two machines that Cricut offers are:

the Cricut Explore One™ - allows you to cut
the Cricut Explore Air™ - allows you to cut and write wirelessly

To give you loads of creative freedom and versatility, Cricut developed the Cricut Design Space™, a cloud-based software that works seamlessly with the Cricut Explore® family of machines.

Design Space gives you access to all of your images and projects from any compatible computer or iPad, so you can design just about anything, anytime, and anywhere.

Once you’ve uploaded your design (or pre-designed image) to your Cricut Explore cutting machine, you can sit back and watch it magically bring your design to life.

There are so many interesting things you can make and do with Cricut – which we’ll be sure to cover in a future post. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, it’s best to go over each of Cricut’s machines, what they do, and how they are different. And since I’ve given you quite a bit of info already, we’ll pick up on there in next week’s post!

Until then … happy crafting!

PicJoy Review and Giveaway!

This post was created in partnership with Mom Buzz Media.

Picjoy is an intelligent photo library that automatically organizes all of your precious photos and helps you locate them instantly. Can you imagine having all of your photos organized? That’s what’s so exciting about PicJoy.

◆ RECORD ◆ Record the details and stories behind each of your photos. ◆ ORGANIZE ◆ Watch Picjoy instantly organize your photos for you - no matter where they are stored! ◆ FIND ◆ Search by category or keyword to retrieve any photo you've ever taken right from your mobile phone.

If you are like me and love taking photos then PicJoy is perfect for you. I love capturing all the special moments with the kids and PicJoy makes that possible. I am a mom of 3 and have little time and PicJoy is a huge help and timesaver when it comes to storing and locating photos. Not only is it fun and saves your lasting memories but it is simple, easy and best of all FREE. Be sure to give PicJoy a try today!

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Picjoy photo app will also be available for the Android market on Google Play soon so be looking for it!

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Blast Zone Big Ol Bouncer Review!

Free For All received a sample to facilitate this review all opinions are 100 percent my own no financial compensation was received!

My kids have had the most fun ever I can not get them in the house and for my two who always seem to have an electronic of some kind in their hand that is saying something. We have bounced to the moon and back in our Big Ol Bouncer from Blast Zone and we love it! I feel like a kid again myself. I have also lost almost 20 pounds and gained so much muscle it is amazing. I even feel healthier! Kids are meant to be active and this is a great way to get them out and moving.

Blast Zone offers many different household and commercial inflatables. See all of the newest bounce houses Blast Zone has for sale http://www.blastzone.com/shop/pc/Bounce-Houses-c2.htm and for anyone interested in the commercial inflatable products please visit: http://www.blastzonecommercial.com. With all the heat be sure to check out Blast Zone's Inflatable Water Parks visit: http://www.blastzone.com/shop/pc/Inflatable-Water-Parks-c3.htm and cool down the fun way!

It took us less than 5 minutes to get our Big Ol Bounce House up and inflated. There is really nothing to it you stake it down kind of like how you would a tent and then make sure the 2 areas that allow air in and out are secured. When blowing up the Big Ol Bounce House you tie off the deflating area so air stays in and you tie the blow up area to the blower and plug it in and viola your Big Ol Bounce House inflates in less than 2 minutes right before your eyes. The kids got a kick out of it and loved how fast it blew up! I love all of Blast Zone's products and have never been dissatisfied we own 2 bounce houses and the Hydro Rush Water Park and they have been well worth every penny! After reviewing the Big Ol Bouncer this year and the Hydro Rush last year I can safely say that Blast Zone has the best inflatable water parks and bounce houses in the industry.

Blast Zone has agreed to give all of our readers a 10% discount off all bounce houses now through May 2015. Blast Zone site does not currently have coupon functionality so you will have to call in and use the code BOUNCEBLOG to save the 10 percent. Make sure you are following Blast Zone on all their social media channels below and be sure to like and share all the amazing summer fun you are having with them!

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Bachman Academy School for Students With Learning Differences

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Bachman Academy is a school for students who are diagnosed with learning differences. We educate boarding and day students in 6th-12th grade who are diagnosed with ADHD, Dyslexia, Aspergers Syndrome and other Non-verbal learning differences. The academy's mission is to empower students to develop the skills and values necessary for success in a global society. At Bachman Academy our curriculum includes a researched based, multi-sensory approach that is highly individualized and provides middle and high school students the opportunities to learn in a nurturing and safe environment. Ninety per cent of our students transition to two and four year colleges. In addition, we incorporate assistive technology along with a success skills curriculum, which covers personal finance, social etiquette, completing job applications, interview skills, personal appearance, self-advocacy, and preparing for independent living.

Our career-education program is unique among the majority of boarding specialty schools. The programs are built on outcome-based learning. Career-education elective track includes, Equine Studies, Mechanics, Woodworking and Horticulture/Agriculture.

Being fully aware of our students learning needs, our teachers' styles and methods are geared to teach the way each student learns best. The Academy boasts a 5:1 student to faculty ratio, and a 1:1 student to staff ratio. The 188-acre campus is the ideal backdrop for an environmentally- friendly focused school for average to above average students who struggle to learn in a traditional educational environment. To learn more about Bachman Academy please visit our website at BachmanAcademy.org or contact our Admissions Department at 423-479-4523 or email admissions@bachmanacademy.org.

Gorton's Smart and Crunchy!

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For Supper today my husband and I had Gorton's Grilled Tilapia. It was delicious. Gorton's prides themselves on there 5 stars for selected Tilapia for the mildest, flakiest fillets and no msg, or artificial colors or flavors. There products are inspected to ensure the highest quality and safety. The grilled Tilapia has only 80 calories, 13 grams of protein and is Gluten Free. We paired our Tilapia with seasoned asparagus and grilled potatoes.

The boys don't care much for seafood, but I decided to let them try Gorton's Smart & Crunchy breaded fish sticks. I was scared they wouldn't even take a bite and I would be forced to fix another dinner, but to my amazement they loved them. The smart & crunchy fish sticks have 50 % less fat than Gorton's original fish sticks and only 180 calories, there bakes crispy and never fried. The fish sticks are 100% wild-caught Alaska Pollock. we paired the fish sticks with tater tots and ketchup :)

One day next week I'm looking forward to trying there fish sandwich fillets. Just pair with a bun and dinner will be done. There made from 100% fish, no fillers and no msg, and have natural omega 3

Are you interested in trying some Gorton's products yourself? No worries, just enter my giveaway (on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/freeforallfans) a chance to win 2 coupons for Free Gorton's products, a Gorton's plush toy, and 2 aprons, one for Mom and one for the little ones. All you need to do is find this post on Face Book and enter your email address. Giveaway will end Tuesday.

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Step into Summer with 2 NEW Lalaloopsy episodes airing on Nick Jr on Saturday, June 6th. (Check local listings for time.) And ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 2 LALALOOPSY DOLLS!

In the first episode, "Out on a Limb," when Mittens, Peanut and Forest get stuck at the top of Lalaloopsy Land's Highest tree, Ember and Dyna Might compete to be the hero who saves them. But in the end, it's working together that enables them to rescue their friends. Then stay tuned for the second episode, "Pet Peeve," in which Ace builds Forest a wood-chipping machine, Beaver feels unneeded and searches for another Lala who needs a pet, not realizing that he can never be replaced.

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In honor of these two Lala-tastic episodes we will be hosting a giveaway for one reader to win Lalaloopsy Girls Dyna Might & Peanut Big Top.

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Little Tikes Sort n Store Primary Colors Toy Chest Review!

Free For All received a sample to facilitate this review all opinions are 100 percent my own and was not at all influenced by receipt of free product.

I have been on the look out for a durable toy chest ever since my oldest son was a toddler. My house quickly went from my comfortable,tidy oasis, to a jungle filled with toys that rarely got played with. No joke,I am sure you mommies know what I am saying when I tell you that walking through my living room was like a game of soccer, I was constantly kicking toys outta my way. Or maybe more like dodge ball, trying to dodge the bouncy balls so that I didn't fall and break my neck. I have tried the cheap plastic toy bins, but not only do they not hold even a quarter of the toys my kids have, but they break so easily. I am all about saving money and going the cheap route, but when you have kids that own enough toys to fill a large toy store then you have to invest a little money.

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It's is easy to see that the Little Tike's Toy Chest is well worth the money! The best bang for your buck in my opinion as far as toy chests and is selling right now for $79.99 Which is a very good price for a durable toy box like this! It has 6 cubic feet of storage space,which is ideal for large toys. Also 2 storage bins ideal for smaller toys (or the thousands of hotwheels little boys have). The best part for me is there is a detachable lid for safety. The main reason I didn't buy many toy boxes was I worried they would close their fingers up in them and chop them off or seriously injure their hands or break fingers. The dimensions 23.2x38.4xx22 inches are much better than most toy bins I've ran across. Little Tikes is known for there great quality and durability, and the toy box is no different. It definitely won't disappoint.

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Madison Reed Style and Tame Set and More!

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Their mission is to make personal care more personal by providing exceptional service and building authentic relationships. To do this, we’re turning the hair color industry on its head and developing radically innovative and technology-enabled hair care and color products and experiences.
Our focus is on delivering a little bit of pampering and a little bit of glamour all in the convenience of your home, on your own time. We even support you every step of the way to make sure your hair looks incredible and you feel fantastic.

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We dream big. We take risks. We are dedicated to innovation and disrupting the status quo to provide the best possible products and experiences. Moving at the speed of change, we use feedback and research to iterate and adapt according to the needs, demands, and desires of our customers. In fact, we find solutions before you even knew you had issues.

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We don’t just say we’re authentic—we prove it. We stand behind our products, services, brand, and each other. Through our prompt, honest, responsive communications, we ensure the integrity of the values we stand for in everything we do.

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Fun matters. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and are truly grateful for all that we achieve. That’s why we celebrate everything! Best of all, we love to share our joy, and delight our customers in every way, every day.

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All of our products are carefully designed to be of the highest quality, a great value, and healthier for you and your hair. We hold ourselves accountable to do what’s right for our customers, our partners, our community and the environment.

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Groovy Single Box Trio is here - just in time for your groovy summer!

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