Quantcast
You are here: Home / Archives for Review and Giveaways / Reviews

Review: CollageItFree

February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I saw this and wanted to try it, because I take lots of pictures and love collages!

About CollageItFree (from their website)

CollageIt Features

Generate Collage in an Automatic Way

Click “Generate Preview” button, CollageIt will create photo collage
automatically according to the added photos and parameters without any manual
adjustment.

Easy-to-Use

Easy enough for users of all experience levels to use. Pretty collage will be
made by just few mouse clicks.

Just 3 steps required

Just 3 steps to make a collage: add photos-> set parameters and generate
preview->save collage as image file.

Provide enhanced features and functionality to create diverse types of
collage

Support creating collage with few photos to 100 photos. The “Auto rotation
mode” and “Sparse mode” make the collage more varied.

Realtime preview, super speed

Preview the final collage in one second.

Variable parameters

Number of photo, photo space, photo frame, shadow, page margin, auto rotation
mode, sparse mode, page size and background setup.

Save and share collage

Save the collage in common image formats such as bmp, jpeg, png, tga, tif etc
to share with your friends and family.

Freedom

Free for personal use with no trial periods, ads, spyware, viruses, or trojans.

My Thoughts

Since it is free and I haven’t had my computer slow down since downloading, I have to say it’s definitely worth downloading.  It is very easy to pick a template and the pictures you want to use and you can even place the pictures or do a random layout (I prefer placing myself).  You can then save your creation and you have a cool collage which shows where you were able to get the template from (free advertising for them).  I like it, but not enough to pay $20 for the upgrade.  I think I’ll stick to the free version.

Get it!

You can get the free version for Windows or Mac here.  OR

Purchase CollageIt Pro – Only $19.90

Extra benefits you will get:

Remove watermark on the
collage and say goodbye to the annoying splash screen!
Crop photo.
Remove size limit.

FREE lifetime support.

30-day Money Back
Satisfaction Guarantee.

 

 

Print Friendly
Filed Under: 3 Boys & A Dog General Posts, Crafts & Games, Review and Giveaways, Reviews Tagged With: , , , ,

GIVEAWAY: Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks (4 winners!)

February 2, 2012 By 74 Comments

image

My boys are so funny!  When I get something new in that they can eat, they immediately start setting up the chairs and TV trays.  Then, they run put on clothes.  After all that is done they say, “We are ready! Can we review those now?”

So, click through to watch my boys on video reviewing the new Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks.

Mom Says:  The flavor is really good, but I am not a gooey snack kind of girl.

The boys say: They love them!  They have asked for these snack way more than they have asked for cookies and candies.  So, in my opinion that makes them the best thing since sliced bread. LOL!

Available in two delicious varieties, Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks provide kids with the great tasting snacks they crave and parents with the confidence that they come from a good place. Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks are:

    • †Made with real fruit juice and natural colors* and flavors.
    • 80 calories, gluten free and contain 100% of the Daily Value of Vitamin C.
    • Available with year round Double Box Tops.
      In addition, you can

click here

      to download a printable coupon for $1.10 off of the purchase of (2) Ocean Spray

®

    Fruit Flavored snacks today!

*colors from natural sources
†These Fruit Flavored Snacks are made with apple, pear, and cranberry juice concentrate. See package for a list of complete ingredients. They are not intended to replace fruit in the diet.

Four, that’s right, FOUR lucky 3 Boys and a Dog readers will win 6 boxes of Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks!

REQUIRED: Leave a comment telling me: Which of your favorite fruit flavors would you like to see Ocean Spray® Fruit Snacks come out with next?

BONUS #1: Follow @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY

BONUS #2: Like Ocean Spray and 3 Boys and a Dog on FaceBook then share this post by clicking the FaceBook share button at the bottom of this post.

Other bonus entries:

  • #1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)
  • #2. Sign up for my NEW Weekly Newsletter.
  • #3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.
  • #4. Put my button on your blog.
  • #5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.
  • #6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did! YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!

CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on February 16th

OPEN TO: USA and Canada

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items by Ocean Spray and MyBlogSpark to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

Print Friendly
Filed Under: Giveaways, health, Just for Kids, Reviews Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

La Tortilla Family = Fun Taco Party Night!

January 30, 2012 By 2 Comments

I’ve been working on losing weight for the past few months and need to be mindful of what I eat. So I was really excited when I found out that La Tortilla Family makes high fiber, low calorie tortillas and wraps.

LTF MultiGrain

Typically, my taste test for any healthy food is whether or not my husband will eat it. He’s pretty picky. I decided to take things one step further for this review and invited several of my friends over for a taco party so they could try the tortillas, too.

IMG_5370

I put out several varieties for our dinner – a couple low carb and a couple 100 calorie packages.

IMG_5368

They were a total hit! In fact, my friends were super impressed that I had so many varieties for them to choose from, instead of just one type of tortilla. They were soft and flavorful without taking away from the taste of the taco meat.

Jason even gave these his stamp of approval.

I really like that they come in re-sealable packages, so I didn’t have to worry about the leftovers drying out or finding a separate storage container to put them in after the party.

La Tortilla Factory makes several varieties of tortillas and soft wraps to please any palate or diet. Their 100 calorie tortillas have HALF the calories of a typically tortilla (normally 200 calories+), but still taste great. They have added fiber, Omega 3-rich flax seeds, added calcium and absolutely no hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils.

For me, using these tortillas in place of our regular brand is an easy way to cut calories and be more health-conscious without sacrificing taste.

You can purchase products from La Tortilla Factory online or at many retailers nationwide.

storemap_lg

Disclaimer: I received complimentary items from La Tortilla Factory for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Print Friendly
Filed Under: Reviews

Giveaway: PediaCare Infants’/Children’s Pain Reliever

January 28, 2012 By 32 Comments

Thanks to the changes to the dosing, I was very excited to try this out!

About PediaCare (from their website)

Caring for Kids since 1984

 At PediaCare®, we help the next generation of teachers, astronauts and scientists get the most out of their childhood. Because they can’t conquer the world until they’ve mastered the playground. That’s why, for years, pediatricians and parents have relied on us for safe, effective medicines. And now we’re proud to introduce an expanded line of products for children and infants. No matter what the ailment, like cough, cold, fever or aches and pains, you can count on PediaCare to care for your kids.
My Thoughts
I got this just in time for my one-year-old to start teething (she has three teeth that are just coming in this month).  Her doctor had just told us about the different dosing depending on whether you were using the old or new acetaminophen.  So, I was thrilled to have this available, with the right dosing!  Even better was the way the bottle was made with the little hole (flow restrictor) and the syringe that you can stick in the bottle upside down to fill it up exactly where you want it!  And the syringe is labelled, so you know it’s for the Infant Acetaminophen!  Awesome!  My baby loves it!  She has been so sad while teething and within minutes of getting a dose, she is back to her happy self!  Phew!  Today she even pointed at the top of the fridge when she started getting cranky and impatiently waited for her next dose and had no problem opening her mouth for her medicine!  Hurray!

PEDIACARE®  “GET BACK TO HAPPY” SWEEPS KICKS OFF

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO GREAT WOLF LODGE® RESORT AND A PEDICARE® “GET BACK TO HAPPY” FAMILY PACK

PediaCare is one of the first brands to adopt a new dosing system for infant acetaminophen products, and now they want to help you get your little one back to feeling happy!

Now through January 31, 2012, enter the PediaCare “Get Back to Happy” Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of four fun prizes! One grand prize includes a two-night stay for four (4) at a participating Great Wolf Lodge® resort valued at $1,100, and all winners will receive a PediaCare “Get Back to Happy” Family Pack each valued at $350.

Visit the PediaCare web site, www.pediacare.com, to enter the “Get Back to Happy” sweepstakes or for more information about the new acetaminophen dosing changes and a special message from celebrity-pediatrician, Dr. Jim Sears, co-host of the Emmy award-winning medical talk show The Doctors.

Buy it!
They are carried at most stores for $6.99, but if you want to check, you can go here to search for the nearest store.  Look around on the website and they have a coupon you can print too!
Win it!

One lucky winner will win their own Pediacare product!

REQUIRED COMMENT:  You have to go to their website, watch the Dr. Sears dosing video and tell us what the difference between children’s and infant’s acetaminophen is.

BONUS #1:

Follow @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY!

BONUS #2:

Like  3 Boys and a Dog on Facebook, then share this post by clicking the Facebook share button at the bottom of this post.  (You really want to follow them on Facebook, because they let you know when there are sales!)

Other bonus entries:

#1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)

#2. Follow my blog.

#3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.

#4. Put my button on your blog.

#5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.

#6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did!  YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!

CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on February 11th, 2012

OPEN TO: US

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent the children’s and infant’s pain reliever by PediaCare to help my review.  I was not paid!  Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

Print Friendly
Filed Under: 3 Boys & A Dog General Posts, Early Years, Giveaways, health, Mind and Body, Parenting, Review and Giveaways, Reviews, Safety Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , ,

NEW Kraft Product: FreshTake #deliciousbyte

January 24, 2012 By 3 Comments

Ok, this stuff was amazing!  There is no other way to say it, it was amazing!  LOL!  Ricky said, “Oh man! I wish there was a restaurant around here that made stuff like this!”  I was like, “Why a restaurant?  It is much cheaper if I just make it and it was super easy… seriously, I video taped and the thing was about 9 minutes!”

Be sure to jump over t my new site Southern Mom Cooks for the Cheesy Southwestern Chicken recipe!

So, yes, I video taped and you can see me getting on to my kids. HA!  If you are reading this post via email or in a reader, you may need to click on over so you can see it.

*DISCLAIMER – Kraft Foods provided the product sample for this review at no cost to me; however, Kraft Foods is not a sponsor and the opinions expressed here are my own. *

Print Friendly
Filed Under: Meals / Menus, Recipes, Reviews Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
« Older Posts

Bad Behavior has blocked 5612 access attempts in the last 7 days.

Stop SOPA