Dubbed “Storyteller of the Gods” by Publishers Weekly, The Hidden Oracle is Rick Riordan’s latest book inspired by Greek mythology. Tweens who have already devoured Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus will enjoy The Hidden Oracle, the first book in the The Trials of Apollo series. About The Trials of Apollo After angering his father…
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8 Reasons Why Acer’s Aspire Switch 10 E Makes a Great First Computer for Kids (w. giveaway)
This is a sponsored post Parents who are beginning to consider buying their child their first computer and are overwhelmed with the number of options on the market should consider the Acer Aspire Switch 10 E. This affordably priced machine is a combination tablet and laptop that features a detachable keyboard, runs Microsoft Windows 10…
Review: pureWash Pro Infuses Oxygen Into Laundry to Effectively Wash Clothes Detergent Free (w giveaway)
Like most families, we do a lot of laundry. I don’t hate the act of doing laundry but I’m always concerned about the impact laundry has on the environment whether it’s the use of water, energy required to run the washer and dryer, heat the water for a load, or the effect of high efficiency…
Behind the Scenes of the Sounds of Everest with #DolbyAtmos (w giveaway)
We’re right in the middle of an epic snowstorm here in Washington, D.C. where snowfall measuring in the double digits muffles normal suburban sounds to amplify the sounds of snow like the occasional boom of thunder (aka thundersnow) and flakes that are pounding the ground. Sound changes when there is snow on the ground but…
Pan: Untold Story of Peter Pan on Blu-ray Featuring Dolby Atmos (w flash giveaway)
Peter Pan may be the boy who never wants to grow up but today’s release of Pan by Warner Home Video is the untold story of the classic fairytale that puts you in the middle of encounters with fairies and adrenaline-pumping battle with pirates and warriors thanks to a Dolby Atmos soundtrack that has been…
4 Ways to Experience Dolby Sound in Theaters & at Home (w Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation giveaway)
Earlier this week I shared how Dolby Atmos transforms your living room into a home cinema thanks to three dimensional sound and while the sound is amazing, you can experience Dolby Atmos and Dolby Cinema in theaters with these exciting new releases and another fabulous movie giveaway from Dolby! Looking forward to Friday’s long awaited…
GIVEAWAY: Code Master & Laser Maze, Jr. from ThinkFun
I love gifts that empower young minds through play, especially ones that get kids thinking and learning without them even realizing it. With a passion for challenging kids through engaging games, brainteasers, and puzzles that sharpen their minds, ThinkFun stimulates brain development while keeping learning fun. I love that ThinkFun offers something for everyone. ThinkFun…
How Dolby Atmos Transforms Your Living Room into a Home Cinema with 3D Sound (w giveaway)
Yellow, banana-loving, practically unintelligible and yet so lovable are the Minions. Last week Universal Pictures Home Entertainment’s Minions was released on Blu-ray with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack for superior sound in the comfort of your living room. Dolby Atmos for the home has been called the next revolution in sound for home entertainment as it…
GIVEAWAY: National Geographic Kids or Little Kids Magazine Subscription
A long time favorite and featured in previous gift guides, National Geographic magazines for kids make a wonderful holiday gift. Educational, affordable, and a gift that kids truly enjoy when they arrive in the mailbox each year, National Geographic Kids Magazine and National Geographic Little Kids Magazine ($15 for a year)provide learning through engaging age appropriate…
How to Give Memorable Experiences as Holiday Gifts (w giveaway)
This post is sponsored by LivingSocial Everyone has a hard to shop for somebody on their list who seems to have everything they need. What do you get them? Think beyond material goods and focus on experiences that will provide lasting memories without the clutter. Shopping for experiences for friends and relatives who live across…