Wow Wee Art See Studios Review Kids 3+ Ipad Tech Toy

I recently received a wonderful new creative high tech toy, ArtSee Studio for kids age 3+ from WowWee.  It works with your own ipad (any generation) which slides right in the sturdy case (think:  protected!) you download the free ArtSee Studio app from the itunes store and it works seamlessly together.  We have been having so much fun with it I have had to ration it out to make sure the homework gets done on time. The funny part is, it says 3+ but it definitely is a game that grows with the child.  Little ones can start out with the simpler pre-set scenes and add to them.  Ass they learn, they can really develop and combine the different aspects, create their own scenes and make some cool creations!  They can even take a picture of themselves with the ipad and incorporate their picture into an art scene on the app. How fun is that?  My school age daughter keeps saying, "There is so much cool stuff to do with ArtSee Studio, I can't believe they say it is for 3+." 

You can see above that ArtSee Studio has tons of variations that can be combined and mixed to make animated pictures and unbelievable scenes.  Think of all the creativity they can do with 72 stamp variations, 15 roller with neat patterns, 3 built in theme packs, 60 challenging activities in 5 different games plus 18 coloring pages!  Imagine the fun peace and quiet for you kids can have even for long plane trips or car adventures.  ArtSee Studio comes with a stylus and tools that are all easy to work with and are durably constructed.  Your ipad any model (I happen to have an ipad 3) fits very easily in the well constructed and colorful case which you can see above in the first picture.  ArtSee Studio even designed their case with a movable protective block so that younger children can't accidentally click themselves out of the app and into your important stuff.

They can play learning games, create cool patterns, play music and even add animation and special effects on screen.  It is fun to do together with grown-ups too. We love that you can save the pictures to the ArtSee app or send them to the Art See gallery.  You can even send them to Gramma!  It includes an easy to grip stylus which young artists can use as a pencil, marker, crayon or paintbrush.  They can then start using the stamps to add more detail, animation, sound or more sophistication to their creation.  Grown-ups will be glad to know there are hidden parental controls which also include sound adjustment aaah my ears say thank you too.  G-d bless them.  Little ones can start out with the pre-set scenes and add animals or vehicles to them and go from there.

You can combine themes within the ArtSee Studio too. You can see below we were creating a safari scene. We took a vehicle from one scene and added it to the safari and then went back and added grass and footsteps...ooops someone jumped out of the Range Rover....better watch out because we were just going to add the wild animals....run fast!!!! 

The ArtSee Studio sells for $39.99 and you can buy it directly from the WowWee online store You can follow ArtSee Studio on Twitter and on Facebook to keep up with all their new creative entertainment products.

Disclaimer:  I received a complimentary copy of ArtSee Studios in order to evaluate it and provide my opinion.  As always, my opinions are my own.

Soft Scrub® Advanced Surface Cleaner + Polish Giveaway and Review

Okay, so I really love my dark granite counter tops...you can see them in the picture above.  I have to admit, I had struggled to keep them clean and polished until recently with the launch of Soft Scrub Advanced Surface.  I needed a granite cleaner.  I needed a marble cleaner too for my marble topped tables.  I also needed a stainless steel cleaner.  I needed a good all purpose cleaner, kind of a kitchen cleaner that was good to use for everything.  I also needed a bathroom cleaner that could work on the stone topped vanities in there.  I just didn't want to buy 5 different products...who has space for that!  Thank goodness for Soft Scrub!

I always worry about the products I use on my home surfaces.  I spend so much time looking at the ingredients, wondering if it is going to damage the stone. When you go to the grocery store, up until Soft Scrub Advanced Surface came out, the cleaning options were limited if you had stone, marble, granite surfaces.  I always had to make a special trip to Bed, Bath and Beyond or another specialty store for a fancy product.  All the products that actually specified that they were good for marble and granite cost me a ton of cash too. Sometimes I would even resort to buying online and paying even more just to save me time.

I was so happy to hear that Soft Scrub has come to my rescue. I can make my usual trip to Target or ShopRite and find Soft Scrub Advanced Surface cleaner and polish right there.  Priced reasonably.  Totally safe and formulated for my granite counters.  I wanted to say "yippee" I was so happy.  For a busy working mom, these kind of things mean a lot.  I have been using it on my counters, my stainless steel sink and in my bathrooms on the vanities.  It smells very light, it cleans beautifully and polishes the surfaces super fast without a lot of work! Thanks so much Soft Scrub...you have won over this busy mom.  

You can find it in your own grocery store now too. You can learn more by going to Soft Scrub and win your own to try free below in my Rafflecopter giveaway.  Don't forget to enter the Soft Scrub Advanced Surface  Don't Worry, Be Happy Sweepstakes here.  1st place winner get $1,000 and a years supply of Soft Scrub coupons.  250 2nd place winners receive a coupon for free Soft Scrub Advanced Surface!

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Purex with Crystals Fragrance Giveaway & Review

I was thrilled to hear that Purex has launched another new laundry detergent product.  Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance is the most convenient Purex product ever!  Not to mention the fact that you can get your clothes super fresh and clean for about half the price of the fancy-pants laundry brands.  I love that Purex really provides my family with superior cleaning for all our clothes too. Purex has shared with me that the average family could save over $45 a year by using Purex with Crystals fragrance laundry detergent. That is no small chunk of change either!

 Purex works for my family by removing all those yucky stains that we get on a day to day basis plus the extras like hubby's clothes after a weekend day of sports on the field.  Do you know how hard it is to get out grass stains?  Purex can remove stains like grass too.  I feel confident that Purex provides me with good value in a laundry detergent too.We all need to save money so it is great that Purex is really affordable as well.

Don't get to enter BOTH the giveaways below!  Meanwhile, stop by the laundry aisle at Walmart, Target, Kroger and other fine retailers and grab a bottle or two. 

The Experience the Enchantment Sweepstakes will give one winner $1,000 plus a year of FREE Purex detergent plus Fabric Softener, while 500 second place winners get to try this powerful, fresh detergent for FREE!  Enter HERE.

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Garnier Olia Oil Powered Haircolor is fantastic

I was recently chosen to try out Garnier Olia through Bzz Agent. They sent me a box to try and I have to admit, I was kind of curious since I kept seeing the ads lately.  Garnier Olia is the first oil powered hair colour but what does that REALLY mean?  It is actually pretty interesting.  Garnier Olia contains up to 60% Oils and no ammonia so that means that it really helps to condition and nourishing your hair.  I was all for that.  The high oil content helps to improve the vibrancy of the hair colour too. Just so you know this is a  permanent hair dye though. 

I liked the luxurious looking package right away.  The main applicator is shaped like a large tear drop and is designed to fit easily in your hand.  Perfect for petite ladies like me too. The Olia does not smell either. Some other brands of dyes have strong odors...not Garnier Olia. The dye itself has a light consistency and was very easy to blend.  The instructions were easy to follow too. 

The color was pretty vibrant and shiny.  My hair looked and felt very soft too. No scalp irritations either. Give Garnier Olia a try and let me know what you think.