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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.

 

 

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Review: Kashi Canada New Product Launch

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I was recently given the opportunity to review the new product line, just released here in Canada from Kashi. The funny thing was that I was browsing through my weekly flyers when the package arrived and wouldn’t you know it the new product line was featured!

Included in the package were two boxes of Kashi Pita Chips in Original 7 Grain with Sea Salt and Zesty Salsa, two boxes of the Kashi Snack Crackers in Fire Roasted Vegetable and Toasted Asiago and one box of Kashi Toasted Cinnamon Crisp Cereal (my personal favorite ;) ).

The Pita Crisps are a very nice crunchy pita cracker. My favorite of the two we were sent was the Original 7 Grain with Sea Salt, but the rest of my family really enjoyed the Zesty Salsa, these were a big hit for snack time!

The Snack Crackers were also a favorite with my kids, though my husband and I didn’t really like the Toasted Asiago. The Fire Roasted Vegetable were very nice and a big hit with my 2 year old!

Both the Pita Crisps and the Snack Crackers are made with natural ingredients and Kashi’s Seven Whole Grains and Sesame blend.

Now my personal favorite and highly recommended new product is the Toasted Cinnamon Crisp cereal! It has just the right crunch and cinnamon balance. It’s sort of a mixture of granola and crunchy oat cereal, similar to Cheerios but broken up. I found myself reaching for it as an evening snack. The cereal is a good source of protein and a very high source of fibre.

The new product line just rolled out nationwide this January, look for it in your local grocery store.

*Disclaimer: I was sent the above mentioned products from Kashi to help facilitate my review, all opinions are strictly my own*

 

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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.

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#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.*

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Giveaway: GelThotics SupportXGel inserts

January 21, 2012 By 135 Comments

I saw these and knew I HAD to have them!

About Kendall GelThotics (from their website)

Michael Kendall
Michael holds several patents for orthotic technology.  Michael has studied foot dynamics and foot anatomy for more than 30
years, with an emphasis on creating a shoe insert that would be effective in the reduction of foot pain, while fitting in more shoe types than any other orthotic.
The Essence of Support
  • Walk away from the pain of plantar fasciitis, adding comfort, support and relief no matter what you are
    doing.
  • GelThotics® SupportXGel Inserts combine optimal therapeutic arch support and shock absorption to relieve and prevent foot pain.
  • The unique cobra-shaped design fits under the existing insole and into the limited space of the shoe without changing the
    fit.
  • This minimal design combined with revolutionary SupportXGel ensures the greatest degree of arch support available
    without a prescription.

 

My Thoughts

I was so excited to try these out!  I have high arches and can hardly ever find shoes that give me the support I need!  So, I have bought the arch supports, but they made it so that my shoes felt too tight!  So, I would take them out and just deal with the foot pain.  No more!  These fit in my shoes with no problem and are super comfortable!  You can feel the gel!  I love them!  I’m sure my husband is going to want his own!  They are even easy to clean!  Hurray for GelThotics!

Buy it!

You can buy your own here for $59.99!  It’s worth it for the lack of pain!

Win it!

One lucky winner will win their own set of inserts (worth $59.99)!

REQUIRED COMMENT:  We would like the winner to be someone who would genuinely benefit from wearing them.  So you need to write a brief description of your foot pain (no longer than 50 words) and tell us your shoe size in your first comment.

BONUS #1:

Follow @GelThotics and @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 Kendall GelThotics and 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 4th, 2012

OPEN TO: US

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent a set of inserts by GelThotics to help my review.  I was not paid!  Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*
 

 

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Giveaway: Aerobie Skylighter Flying Disc

January 14, 2012 By

This sounded like something that my family would love and my husband and I could use on free dates!  Hurray!

About Aerobie

Alan Adler designed the Aerobie in early 1984 while he worked as a consulting engineer and part-time lecturer at Stanford University. From its very first throw, Alan knew the flying gizmo could be a hit. In 1984, he founded Superflight, Inc. as a way to sell his sport toy ideas. In 2005, Superflight was renamed to Aerobie, Inc. Since 1984, we have remained devoted to producing quality sport toys.

About Aerobie Skylighter Flying Disc (from the website)

  • Spectacular flights, day or night
  • Powerful LEDs light the entire transluscent disc
  • Amazing long and accurate flights
  • Large 12 inch diameter for unequaled stability
  • Cushioned rim for performance grip and soft catches
  • Long life, replaceable batteries
  • Made in the U.S.A.

My Thoughts

My family was very excited when we got this in the mail and it was nice out!  So, we went outside and took turns playing with it!  Lots of times!  It says it is for ages 10 and up, but all of my older kids loved it (4-9)!  My little toddler liked holding it and looking at the lights!  I think it is super easy to throw and aim (which is great when you’re throwing to kiddos)!  It is also easy to see at night, so it’s perfect for night games!  We had some friends over and they loved it too!  I like that it is so thin, has lights and is super easy to see (whether or not the lights are on)!  A great product!

Buy it!

You too can own one of these fantastic discs!  You can buy it on Amazon for $13.99 (plus shipping) or you can check out the list of other places to buy it here.

Win it!

One lucky winner will win their own Aerobie Skylighter Flying Disc (worth $14.99)!

REQUIRED COMMENT: Visit the website, look around, then come back and tell me what other product you love!

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 Aerobie Sport Toys 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. 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 January 28th, 2012

OPEN TO: US and Canada

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent a disc by Aerobie to help my review.  I was not paid!  Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

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