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		<title>REVITALIFT MIRACLE BLUR Review and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[REVITALIFT MIRACLE BLUR It’s not a moisturizer. It’s more than a primer. Revitalift Miracle Blur is the first-of-its-kind Instant Skin Smoother that instantly erases the look of lines, wrinkles and pores. Its unique, cushiony texture blends seamlessly into skin so it instantly looks and feels smooth, leaving a velvet-soft matte finish. Apply after moisturizer and [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><blockquote><p><center><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130402-142927.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full" alt="20130402-142927.jpg" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130402-142927.jpg" /></a></center><strong>REVITALIFT MIRACLE BLUR</strong><br />
It’s not a moisturizer. It’s more than a primer. <a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/Products/Skin-Care/Moisturizers/RevitaLift-Miracle-Blur.aspx">Revitalift Miracle Blur</a> is the first-of-its-kind Instant Skin Smoother that instantly erases the look of lines, wrinkles and pores. Its unique, cushiony texture blends seamlessly into skin so it instantly looks and feels smooth, leaving a velvet-soft matte finish. Apply after moisturizer and blend smoothly and evenly into skin. Wear alone for a flawless matte finish or under foundation for smoother, more even application and wear. Ideal for all skin tones.</p></blockquote>
<p>I recently had the opportunity to review <a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/Products/Skin-Care/Moisturizers/RevitaLift-Miracle-Blur.aspx">Revitalift Miracle Blur</a>, an instant skin smoother and finishing cream. I am only 33 years old but even now I am noticing the beginning of the dreaded crows feet. I also think my pores are noticeably larger than even a few years ago so I was very interested to see how well this new opti-blur technology worked to disguise my issues.</p>
<p>As part of my regular skin care regimen before applying any makeup I moisturize my face and neck with my favorite face cream. I then apply my mineral makeup. I notice that all though the cream helps the minerals absorb better on the skin that its not enough to hide fine lines and larger pores.</p>
<p>Revitalift Miracle Blur is designed to be the last step of your regular skin care regimen before you apply your foundation, whether its powder or liquid. It&#8217;s not meant to replace any of your products you currently use but to accentuate and perfect the way your makeup looks when it&#8217;s applied. Alternatively you can also use it alone on clean skin to help smooth as well as acting as a sunscreen.</p>
<p>When I first put it in my have and starting rubbing it around I was really impressed with the silky smoothness if the finishing cream. It was very soft and pliable yet it felt like there was a thickness to it. It smoothed on to my face very evenly. It felt like it just glided right on. You do not need to use a lot because a small amount goes along way.</p>
<p>After applying my mineral makeup I could definitely see the difference that the Revitalift Miracle Blur made. My pores seemed minimized and I also thought that the fine lines around my eyes looked reduced. I also appreciate the fact that SPF 30 is included as an added protection for my skin. I would absolutely recommend trying this product as a quick and easy fix for looking great on the go.</p>
<p><strong>Buy It!</strong></p>
<p>You can purchase Revitalift Miracle Blur directly from the <a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/Products/Skin-Care/Moisturizers/RevitaLift-Miracle-Blur.aspx">L&#8217;Oreal Paris shop</a> for $24.99.</p>
<p><strong>Win It!</strong></p>
<p>One lucky Pretty Pink Momma reader will win some Revitalift Miracle Blur to experience for themselves!</p>
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		<title>Stain Fighting Tips and Tricks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a mother of three rough and tumble boys fighting stains is a never-ending battle. I think the hardest stains to try to get out are the grass stains. But the odor &#8211; that knocks MY socks off! I&#8217;m scared when I think about how horrible its going to be when they are teenagers! Below [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Below are some great stain fighting tips that can be used for everyday stain fighting. However they are particularly useful for fighting stains on sports uniforms. It&#8217;s that time of year where soccer, track and baseball are starting up so keeping those uniforms bright and clean is an added challenge. My boys just started track so I know this all too well!</p>
<p>Enjoy these tips and feel free to add your own in the comments section below <img src='http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  </p>
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		<title>Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers Review and Giveaway &#8211; 3 Winners!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers is the tenth novel in the Captain Underpants series of books written by author Dav Pilkey.  The new book released on January 15, 2003 and my oldest son Oscar couldn&#8217;t wait to read it! About the Book A world without UNDERPANTS?!!! When we last saw [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Captain-Underpants.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7670" alt="Captain Underpants" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Captain-Underpants.jpg" width="283" height="427" /></a><strong>Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers</strong> is the tenth novel in the Captain Underpants series of books written by author Dav Pilkey.  The new book released on January 15, 2003 and my oldest son Oscar couldn&#8217;t wait to read it!</p>
<blockquote><p><b>About the Book</b></p>
<p>A world without UNDERPANTS?!!!</p>
<p>When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated, postapocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask, didn&#8217;t the amazing Captain Underpants save the boys from this frightening fate? Because Tippy Tinkletrousers and his time-traveling hijinks prevented George and Harold from creating Captain Underpants in the first place! Now, having changed the course of human history forever, they&#8217;ll have to figure out a way to CHANGE IT BACK.</p>
<p>Could this be the end for Captain Underpants?!!</p>
<p>For fans ages 7 and up.</p>
<p><b>About the Author</b></p>
<p>Dav Pilkey created his first stories as comic books while he was in elementary school. Since then, in addition to the Captain Underpants series, his Scholastic books include numerous popular, award-winning books for children, such as Dog Breath, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; The Paperboy, a Caldecott Honor Book; The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list; and the Dumb Bunnies series. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling The Adventures of Ook &amp; Gluk: Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future.<br />
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<p>Oscar, who is 9, has been reading the Captain Underpants books since he was 7.  He really gravitated towards them because he loves the humorous stories and the great illustrations.  I was happy because he found books that really sparked his interest!  Not only had he enjoyed the series but it&#8217;s great to see my middle son Benji, who is now 7, start to read them too this year.  He is now on the 6th novel but is rapidly catching up and can&#8217;t wait until he gets all the way to the 10th.</p>
<p>Oscar really loved Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers!  He read the entire book in two days!  He really likes the cartoon pictorials and the really awesome illustrations.  He also likes that this book includes Flip-O-Rama&#8217;s which when flipped quickly back and forth it makes the illustrations turn into one animated picture!  A very cool addition in this mom&#8217;s opinion too.</p>
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<p><b>Captain Underpants Mobile App</b></p>
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<p>Calling all fans of the Captain! Get ready for all the action, thrills and “laffs” you&#8217;ve come to know and love in the Captain Underpants books with <b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adventures-captain-underpants/id591506239?ls=1" target="_blank">The Adventures of Captain Underpants App</a>!</b>  Experience the book like never before, for the first time in FULL COLOR!</p>
<p>Join George, Harold, and the Captain to defeat Dr. Diaper and save the world!  <i><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/arts-post/post/captain-underpants-now-available-on-the-ipad/2013/01/17/5094d458-60d6-11e2-bc4f-1f06fffb7acf_blog.html" target="_blank">The Washington Post online</a></i> raves: “If you have grade school kids in the house, you may never see your tablet again.” ­</p>
<p><b>For only $4.99 you can get the App on </b><b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adventures-captain-underpants/id591506239?ls=1" target="_blank">iTunes</a></b></p>
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<p>I downloaded the iPad app for my sons and all three of them are loving it!  They had tons of fun creating their avatars and loved the silly names that they could choose to assign them.   Benji loved listening to the narrator read the story.  All three of them liked playing the games too!  This app was definitely worth the $5.</p>
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<div><strong>For more info about all things Captain Underpants be sure to visit the <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/captainunderpants/">Captain Underpants Official Site</a></strong></div>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.scholastic.com/captainunderpants/grownups/index.htm" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the Grownups Guide and to learn more about the <a href="http://www.pilkey.com/" target="_blank">author</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>THREE</strong> &#8211; yes <strong>THREE</strong>, lucky Pretty Pink Momma readers will win a copy of Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers!</p>
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		<title>Burning Desire &#8211; Hot Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Becca</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not a duo? Finding yourself single this go around with Cupid&#8217;s holiday? You&#8217;re still going to love this dual action product found in the Pure Romance relationship enhancer line! Create the perfect atmosphere for unwinding, indulging in much needed relaxation and always deserved pampering with this soy massage candle. Any time one product can work [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>Not a duo?</p>
<p>Finding yourself single this go around with Cupid&#8217;s holiday?</p>
<p>You&#8217;re still going to love this dual action product found in the <a href="www.pureromance.com" class="broken_link">Pure Romance</a> relationship enhancer line! Create the perfect atmosphere for unwinding, indulging in much needed relaxation and always deserved pampering with this soy massage candle. Any time one product can work in multiple ways without costing extra green, is one that gathers extra attention from me. Not to mention the directions and usage are pretty simple.</p>
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<p><a href="http://ww2.pureromance.com/PUBLICSTORE/product/Burning-Desire,268,139.aspx">Burning Desire</a> is a soy based massage oil candle that offers the relaxing sweet fragrance of the oil, the calming affect of a flickering flame and finally offering the amazing rich, warm body balm to the user. I can tell you first hand, I did not wait for my husband to have some time to play with this. I added some fire, watched it burn and as soon as there was enough melted massage oil for a foot rub I set to it! So see! No partnership required for this Valentine&#8217;s Day highlight. While using this as a bedroom enhancer or relaxing night in (away from screaming children) is an awesome way to take advantage of the dual action product, you can just as fully reap the benefits alone.</p>
<p>Because the massage oil does not melt at a temperature as high as wax, the temperature is just right for a smooth ultra moisturizing massage anywhere on the body. I highly recommend a foot massage and of course offered by someone else. My four year old has nearly perfected the art of the foot massage. I can almost sink in to the relaxation of just the thought!</p>
<p>A little about the company behind the product&#8230;Pure Romance is the nation&#8217;s leading and fastest-growing woman-to-woman direct seller of relationship-enhanement products. Pure Romance markets its premier line of products through a network of direct sales consultants. Empowering women financially and through Sexual Health Education, Pure Romance has been involved in collaborative research studies and training courses.  A company you can feel good about supporting from all sides of the equation.</p>
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		<title>Safe Haven Opens in Theaters February 14th &#8211; Celebrate with a Shutterfly Valentine&#8217;s Giveaway!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Safe Haven is coming to theaters this Valentine&#8217;s Day!  I can&#8217;t wait to see Safe Haven because it is another movie based on a book by Nicholas Sparks who wrote The Notebook, which is one of my all time favorite love stories.  Plus it stars Josh Duhamel who is one hot piece of eye [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Safe Haven is coming to theaters this Valentine&#8217;s Day!  I can&#8217;t wait to see Safe Haven because it is another movie based on a book by Nicholas Sparks who wrote The Notebook, which is one of my all time favorite love stories.  Plus it stars Josh Duhamel who is one hot piece of eye candy!</p>
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<h2>About the Film</h2>
<p><strong> Enjoy this clip entitled &#8220;Meet the Safe Haven Family&#8221;</strong><br />
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<p><b>SAFE HAVEN &#8211; In Theaters February 14, 2013</b></p>
<p>An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love in this deeply moving romantic thriller.</p>
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<p>Starring Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, David Lyons, Cobie Smulders</p>
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<p><b>For more information on SAFE HAVEN</b></p>
<p>Like Safe Haven on <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/safehavenmovie" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b></p>
<p>Follow <b><a href="https://twitter.com/safehavenmovie" target="_blank">@SafeHavenMovie</a></b> on Twitter <b>#SafeHaven</b></p>
<p>Watch the trailer &amp; clips on<b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/safehavenmovie" target="_blank">YouTube</a></b></p>
<p>Find Safe Haven on <b><a href="http://instagram.com/safehavenmovie" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b> &amp; <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/safehavenmovie/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></b> too!</p></blockquote>
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<h1>Shutterfly Offer</h1>
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<p>SAFE HAVEN starring Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough hits theaters on February 14<sup>th</sup>!</p>
<p>To celebrate, Shutterfly is offering fans the chance to send <strong>5 FREE Shutterfly cards</strong> to the people you love!</p>
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<p>Visit <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/partneroffer" target="_blank">www.shutterfly.com/partneroffer</a></p>
<p><strong>Use code: SAFEHAVEN</strong></p>
<p>Offer is valid from 2/1 through 2/25.</p>
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<p><i>Offer expires February 25, 2013 (11:59 P.M. PST). Offer is good for five free 5&#215;7 folded greeting cards or five free 5&#215;7 flat stationery cards at Shutterfly.com. Offer valid for one-time redemption per billing address. Offer not valid for in-store pickup. Taxes, shipping and handling will apply.</i></p>
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<p>After you redeem their SAFE HAVEN offer, be sure to <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-book/storytelling/archives/nicholas-sparks-tips-for-writing-a-one-liner.sfly" target="_blank">check out</a> Nicholas Sparks’ tips for writing the perfect loving one-liner</p>
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<p><b>About Shutterfly</b></p>
<p>Shutterfly makes it easy and fun for you to be creative with their digital images like create one-of-a-kind photo books, personalized calendars and secure, private Share sites. They also offer free, unlimited storage in the image&#8217;s original resolution and are committed to 100% customer satisfaction guarantee on all products and services.  If you’re not happy, they’ll replace your order or give you a full refund!</p>
<p>Like Shutterfly on <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/shutterfly" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b></p>
<p>Follow <b><a href="http://twitter.com/Shutterfly" target="_blank">@Shutterfly</a></b> on Twitter</p>
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<h1>Safe Haven and Shutterfly Reader Giveaway</h1>
<p><b>One (1) winner will receive Shutterfly gift codes valued at $51.98 and redeemable for:</b></p>
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<li>One 8&#215;8 20-page photo book ($29.99 value)</li>
<li>One 12-month wall calendar ($21.99 value)</li>
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<p>Entry is super simple via the Rafflecopter widget below!  For the mandatory entry please leave a comment on this post and tell me if you are planning to watch a movie this Valentine&#8217;s Day weekend.  Don&#8217;t forget to check off on the Rafflecopter widget that you did this or your entry won&#8217;t be counted.  Please see below for term and conditions.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Good luck and Happy Valentine&#8217;s Day!</span></strong><br />
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<h4><strong>*I received a Shutterfly Prize Pack as a thank you for hosting this giveaway</strong></h4>
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		<title>February 11th is Clean Out Your Computer Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; February 11th is Clean Out Your Computer Day!  What a great idea to have a day dedicated to reminding us about cleaning out old files and running performance checks on our computers.  Sponsored by the Institute for Business Technology, Clean Out Your Computer Day has been in existence since 2000.  It falls on the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>February 11th is <a href="http://www.iolo.com/promo/clean-out-day-2013/default.htm">Clean Out Your Computer Day</a>!  What a great idea to have a day dedicated to reminding us about cleaning out old files and running performance checks on our computers.  Sponsored by the Institute for Business Technology, Clean Out Your Computer Day has been in existence since 2000.  It falls on the second Monday of February each year.</p>
<p>Recently I had the chance to try out System Mechanic software from iolo technologies to see if it would increase the performance of my laptop.  I have an older laptop and it is getting so slow!  It was driving me nuts!  I don&#8217;t know much about maintaining a laptop or PC so I have never really cleaned it out &#8211; nor would I know how to.  I wanted a program that was easy for a novice like myself to operate yet have the tools necessary to complete the clean up process thoroughly.  <a href="http://www.iolo.com/promo/welcome/sm/?utm_source=linkshare">System Mechanic</a> has over 50 tune-up tools and has received several accolades for their innovative software.  I was really excited to try it out!</p>
<p>I have to say that using System Mechanic was SO EASY!  I followed the set up wizard step by step.  The instructions were very simple and I felt confident that I was doing everything correctly during the process.   The most helpful tool was going through all of my existing programs and being able to pick and choose which ones I could get rid of from the start up process.  System Mechanic listed the program name and then showed me how it was impacting the speed and performance of my laptop.  I was able to eliminate several programs with confidence that I felt were bogging down my speed.   I also like that it performs a memory defrag because my brother, our family&#8217;s resident computer whiz, has told me how important it is to do every so often.  After completing the entire process my laptop was running faster than ever!  I was extremely satisfied &#8211; and still am satisfied &#8211; with how System Mechanic is making my laptop more efficient.</p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.iolo.com/system-mechanic/standard/">CLICK HERE to get System Mechanic for 50% offnow through February 25</a></h1>
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<blockquote><p><strong>Useful PC Clean Out Tips</strong><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sytem-Mechanic-Clean-Up-Tips.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7650" alt="Sytem Mechanic Clean Up Tips" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sytem-Mechanic-Clean-Up-Tips.jpg" width="237" height="182" /></a></p>
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<li><strong>Delete unused, old or duplicate files, emails, email addresses, bookmarks and favorites. </strong>With <a href="http://www.iolo.com/coupon/cleanout/system-mechanic/standard/purchase.aspx" target="_blank">System Mechanic’s </a>“Remove Junk Files”, “Remove Internet Debris” or “Find Duplicate Files” tools, you can recover a lot of lost space &#8211; and a lot of time wasted while looking for files on a cluttered hard drive.</li>
<li><strong>Organize your files. </strong>Make sure to use a logical file naming system and put them into folders that make sense and are easy to remember and access.</li>
<li><strong>Defragment your hard drive.</strong> While it won’t categorize your files (you have to do that manually, see #2 above), defragmentation will speed up your access to them, again saving you valuable time.<a href="http://www.iolo.com/coupon/cleanout/system-mechanic/standard/purchase.aspx" target="_blank"> System Mechanic’s </a>“Defragment Hard Drive” tool defragments even your Windows system files, providing noticeable speed improvements.</li>
<li><strong>Back up your files and programs at least every month. </strong>Imagine all the time wasted if your files are lost. Back up regularly to a separate device like a portable hard drive or set up an automatic online back-up service.</li>
<li><strong>Uninstall programs that you no longer need or use.</strong> To make sure they are completely uninstalled and do not leave any residual clutter, use <a href="http://www.iolo.com/coupon/cleanout/system-mechanic/standard/purchase.aspx" target="_blank">System Mechanic’s</a> “Remove Installed Programs” to uninstall even the most stubborn components.</li>
<li><strong>Once you’ve uninstalled unused program, make sure to clean out your registry as well</strong>. Invalid or out-of-date registry settings can slow down your computer’s boot time. Use <a href="http://www.iolo.com/coupon/cleanout/system-mechanic/standard/purchase.aspx" target="_blank">System Mechanic’s</a> “Repair Registry Problems” and “Defragment and Compact Registry” to save valuable minutes off your boot time.</li>
<li><strong>Further improve your computer’s start-up time by removing unnecessary start-up items. </strong>Many programs lodge themselves in start-up without your knowledge. Remove them using <a href="http://www.iolo.com/coupon/cleanout/system-mechanic/standard/purchase.aspx" target="_blank">System Mechanic’s</a> “Optimize Windows Startup” tool.</li>
<li><strong>Once you’ve organized all your files into folders, make sure all the shortcuts are still accurate</strong>. Use “Repair Broken Shortcuts” to get all your shortcuts in order.</li>
<li><strong>For an ultimate clean out, try iolo’s <a href="http://www.iolo.com/coupon/cleanout/ds/3/" target="_blank">DriveScrubber</a> (a stand-alone utility for permanently wiping data from hard drives, offered also as part of System Mechanic Professional).</strong> <a href="http://www.iolo.com/coupon/cleanout/ds/3/" target="_blank">DriveScrubber</a> can securely wipe out all your hard drive data or you can use a more selective approach, removing only your personal files and leaving the programs intact. Definitely opt for this clean out option if you are planning on donating your computer to make sure your personal information is not recoverable.</li>
<li><strong>For a complete PC clean out on Clean Out Your Computer Day, don’t forget your PC’s outside.</strong> Clean the screen, dust the keyboard, clean the mouse. After all, your computer deserves some pampering too.</li>
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<h4><em><strong>*I received a complimentary license for System Mechanic in exchange for my honest experience with the product.</strong></em></h4>
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		<title>Child Safety Gates: Are They a Must Have or Not?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my best friends is pregnant with her first baby.  I have to say, this friend is absolutely clueless when it comes to preparing for the birth of her baby.  She is the last one of my friends that I would ever expect to get pregnant.  Thankfully she has me, veteran mom of three, [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Safety-Gates.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7643" alt="Safety Gates" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Safety-Gates.jpg" width="221" height="302" /></a>One of my best friends is pregnant with her first baby.  I have to say, this friend is absolutely clueless when it comes to preparing for the birth of her baby.  She is the last one of my friends that I would ever expect to get pregnant.  Thankfully she has me, veteran mom of three, to help her navigate the rough waters of being a new mommy.</p>
<p>There are so many products available to new parents and when you have absolutely no idea what you need it can be tough to decide which items are right for you when sticking to a budget.  Since I have tons of experience with what babies need my friend immediately starting picking my brain about all the items she needs to have before her baby arrives.  She wants to be prepared yet she also doesn&#8217;t want to buy items that she won&#8217;t have a need for during first six months.</p>
<p>While going over everything on the monstrous check off sheet of new baby must haves, she posed a question about child safety gates.  <strong>Are child safety gates really necessary?  Should they be on the must have list or could they wait on purchasing one? Do they even need one?</strong></p>
<p>This is a great question!  I think that most people will find that a child safety gate is a necessity.  It varies from family to family so some need one right away and others can wait.  Some may do fine without one at all.  It really just depends on your living situation in my opinion.  If you own a pet, such as a dog, you probably want <a href="http://www.tesco.com/direct/baby-toddler/stair-gates/cat3375836.cat ">good safety gates</a> on your must have list before baby is born.  That way you can utilize it for separating your child from your pet when need be.  Believe me, there will be times that you want them separated.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t have a pet but you have stairs or other areas in your home that are not child friendly you may not need a gate right away but you should have one before the baby starts crawling.  Unfortunately I experienced this the hard way.  My husband hated placing the gate at the top of our stairs and kept putting it off.  One day I literally watched my 9 month old tumble down the stairs and even though I was only a couple of feet away I wasn&#8217;t able to catch him before he went down.  It was an awful sight to see and an awful feeling as a mother.  Luckily, my baby was okay after the fall.  But it was one of the worst days of my life!  All which could have been prevented if our safety gate was in place.</p>
<p>So, in my opinion, <em><strong>child safety gates are extremely important</strong></em> if there are dangerous areas in your home or if you have pets.  The biggest thing to remember is that once they start crawling babies get into anything and everything in their way.  It&#8217;s important to childproof as much as possible in order to avoid unwanted harm coming to your baby.  One of the best suggestions I have is to crawl around your home on your hands and knees to see what your child will see and look for possible dangers.  Any thing that you find that you wouldn&#8217;t want your baby to be exposed to should be placed out of reach or made off limits.</p>
<p>Ultimately you have to decide what&#8217;s best for your family.  I strongly urge the use of safety gates because prevention is the key to keeping our children safe.</p>
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		<title>Far Cry 3 is Amazon&#8217;s Gold Box Deal of the Day TODAY &#8211; Just hours left to get your copy! #FarCryGold</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please visit Amazon.com to get your own copy of Far Cry 3, today&#8217;s Gold Box Deal of the Day! I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own. &#160; In our household we are very into games, whether [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Far-Cry-3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7631" alt="Far Cry 3" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Far-Cry-3-300x75.jpg" width="285" height="72" /></a><em>Thank you to <a href="http://clevergirlscollective.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad0eab069c1a6535670768879&amp;id=e4e4d7f17d&amp;e=fbf244238e" target="_blank">Ubisoft</a> for sponsoring this post. Please visit <a href="http://clevergirlscollective.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ad0eab069c1a6535670768879&amp;id=74bc80a341&amp;e=fbf244238e" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> to get your own copy of <a href="http://clevergirlscollective.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad0eab069c1a6535670768879&amp;id=51767f69b3&amp;e=fbf244238e" target="_blank">Far Cry 3</a>, today&#8217;s Gold Box Deal of the Day! I was selected for this opportunity as a member of <a href="http://clevergirlscollective.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad0eab069c1a6535670768879&amp;id=9bb3e5568c&amp;e=fbf244238e" target="_blank">Clever Girls Collective.</a> All opinions are my own.</em></p>
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<p>In our household we are very into games, whether they are on one of our many gaming systems or played on our iPad, iPods or iPhone, we just can&#8217;t get enough of them!  I think that for all of us playing games is our way of relaxing and tuning out the real world going on around us.  My boys play tons of games &#8211; I mean TONS and TONS of games.  Being boys they are highly competitive with each other too.  They are always trying to out do each other by getting the highest score, most coins, extra gear or whatever the case may be depending upon which game they are playing.</p>
<p>But I can&#8217;t really fault them because they must get it from me.</p>
<p>I may not be into to as many video games as they are but I am definitely into all the fun gaming apps for my iPhone.  My favorite apps always include a bit of competition too.  I like playing random opponents and kicking their butts!  I will play for hours at a time sometimes just back and forth with some stranger trying to beat them at whatever game I&#8217;m playing.  My recent favorites include SongPop, Scramble With Friends and Monopoly.  My all time favorite game to play for hours is Bejeweled Blitz though.  <a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_12241.png"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7632" alt="IMG_1224[1]" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_12241-200x300.png" width="200" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>I can play Bejeweled Blitz forever &#8211; or until my hand cramps &#8211; whichever comes first!  But I think I love it the most because it&#8217;s linked up to Facebook and I get to compete against my Facebook friends that play it too.  Every week I make it my life&#8217;s mission to get the highest score of all my friends.  It&#8217;s time consuming but oh so rewarding when I come out victorious!  It&#8217;s my favorite way of relieving stress.  Little do my friends know that once I beat their high scores I&#8217;m doing my &#8220;IN YOUR FACE!&#8221; victory dance.</p>
<p>I even go as far as to capture a picture once I beat one of my friends scores and text it to them.  I have no shame.  To the right is an actual image of one of my highest scores that I have gotten &#8211; and texted to my competition &#8211; while playing Bejeweled Blitz.  I&#8217;m so proud cause it&#8217;s hard to get that high of a score in just 60 seconds!  Believe me, I know, I&#8217;ve got problems <img src='http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<h2><strong>Attention Gamers!</strong> Today <strong>Far Cry 3</strong> is Amazon&#8217;s Gold Box Deal of the Day!</h2>
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<p><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Far-Cry-3-Xbox-Cover-Art.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-7635 alignleft" alt="Far Cry 3 Xbox Cover Art" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Far-Cry-3-Xbox-Cover-Art.jpg" width="300" height="300" /></a>Far Cry 3 is regularly priced on Amazon for $59.99 but since it&#8217;s today&#8217;s <a href="http://clvr.li/FC3Gold">Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day</a> you can get your hands on it for only $34.99!  It&#8217;s also available for FREE Super Saver Shipping too.  Score!</p>
<p>This game has great reviews and is available for PS3, XBox 360 and also for PC.</p>
<p>I actually bought this game as a Christmas gift for my husband&#8217;s youngest brother right when it released in December.  He loves the game and definitely recommends it as a must have to those that are into the Far Cry series.</p>
<p>So get your game on fellow gamers and take advantage of this special deal on Far Cry 3 before it expires.</p>
<h3>Win It!</h3>
<p>Clever Girls is also giving away 5 copies of Far Cry 3 on January 22nd via Twitter to folks who RT the following:</p>
<p><strong><em>Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day: Far Cry 3! To buy: <a href="http://clvr.li/FC3Gold" target="_blank">http://clvr.li/FC3Gold</a> &#8211; RT to enter to win a copy! #FarCryGold</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Del Monte &#8220;Add Some Garden&#8221; Review and $25 VISA Gift Card Giveaway &#8211; Giveaway ends at NOON PST TODAY</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; As part of my resolution to eat healthier I have been looking for ways to add more fruits and vegetables into my meals.  To be honest I have always preferred fresh or frozen vegetables but some times I don&#8217;t have time to run to the store and it would be really convenient to take [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>As part of my resolution to eat healthier I have been looking for ways to add more fruits and vegetables into my meals.  To be honest I have always preferred fresh or frozen vegetables but some times I don&#8217;t have time to run to the store and it would be really convenient to take advantage of what canned fruits and vegetables have to offer.  I was sent some canned fruits and vegetables from <a href="www.delmonte.com" class="broken_link">Del Monte</a> and I was pleasantly surprised with flavor and quality.</p>
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<li>Del Monte canned fruits, vegetables, and tomatoes contain the same essential nutrients as fresh varieties</li>
<li>Del Monte fruits and vegetables are grown in the best growing regions of the United States, providing consumers with a consistently quality product</li>
<li>The majority of Del Monte products are picked at the peak of ripeness and canned on the same day, to ensure nutrients and flavor are locked in</li>
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<p>My favorites were the corn, tomatoes and the peaches. The peaches I actually refrigerate and eat plain &#8211; they are wonderful as is.  The corn and the tomatoes I like to combine with some black beans to make a healthy and delicious side dish.  It was really easy to throw together and tasted so awesome!  The recipe is below for you to share and enjoy.</p>
<h2><strong>Spicy Black Bean Garden Salsa</strong></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_12211.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7627" alt="Black Bean Side Dish" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_12211-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ingredients</strong></span></p>
<p>1 can of black beans</p>
<p>1/2 can of Del Monte canned corn</p>
<p>1/2 can of Del Monte diced tomatoes</p>
<p>1/2 a tablespoon of Chili Powder</p>
<p>1 teaspoon of Ground Cumin</p>
<p>1 teaspoon of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes</p>
<p>1/4 of a large onion diced (optional)</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Directions</strong></span></p>
<p>In a medium saucepan combine all ingredients and stir over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes.  Stir occasionally on low heat until ready to serve.</p>
<p>This dish makes a great side and it also tastes great with tortilla chips as a salsa.</p>
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<p><b>“Add Some Garden” Facebook Contest</b></p>
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<li>Visit the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/delmonte" target="_blank">Del Monte Facebook page</a> from November 5<sup>th</sup> through February 4<sup>th</sup> to enter the Del Monte “Add Some Garden” contest for the chance to win one of the many prizes available, including kitchen appliances, and $25 or $500 gift cards to Williams Sonoma</li>
<li>There will be five phases during the contest in which Del Monte will feature a different canned variety every two weeks</li>
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<li>Green beans (November 5- November 18)</li>
<li>Corn (November 19- December 2)</li>
<li>Tomatoes (December 3- December 16)</li>
<li>Peaches (January 7- January 20)</li>
<li>Pears (January 21- February 3)</li>
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<li>Fans will have five days during each phase to submit their best tips, and consumers will be able to vote for their favorite tip during the second week of each phase</li>
<li>The five winning tips for each phase will then go head-to-head for a chance to win a Grand Prize culinary travel adventure, valued at $10,000, which will be announced February 15<sup>th</sup></li>
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<h1>Win It!</h1>
<p>One lucky Pretty Pink Momma reader will win a Del Monte prize pack that includes:</p>
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<li><strong>Five (5) Del Monte canned varieties- Green Beans (1), Corn (1), Diced Tomatoes (1), Peaches (1), and Pears (1)</strong></li>
<li><strong>$25 Visa gift card</strong></li>
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<p>For the mandatory entry please leave a comment on this post and tell me how you like to add Del Monte canned fruits and vegetables to your meals.  Entry is simple via the Rafflecopter widget below. Winner will be chosen at noon PST TODAY.  That&#8217;s right &#8211; just 12 hours to enter.  Winner must claim their prize via email before 6 PM PST.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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<h4>*The Del Monte product, information, and two gift packs have been provided by Del Monte.</h4>
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		<title>Crayola Marker Airbrush and Light Designer Review and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:36:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year our school district adopted a 4 day school week so every Friday my kids are home with me.  I have been looking for ways to entertain the boys that occupy their minds, inspire creativity and that will also be enjoyable for them as well.  Crayola has some really great new products that do [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>This year our school district adopted a 4 day school week so every Friday my kids are home with me.  I have been looking for ways to entertain the boys that occupy their minds, inspire creativity and that will also be enjoyable for them as well.  Crayola has some really great new products that do exactly that!  Over the last month the boys and I have been playing with the Crayola Marker Airbrush and the Crayola Digital Light Designer.  All three boys have tons of fun which is really impressive considering their ages span from 4-9.</p>
<p>The boys first experimented with the Crayola Marker Airbrush.  They had never heard of airbrush art before so I had to explain &#8211; to no avail &#8211; what it was.  Once they saw what it was they were all completely excited to each take a turn with it.  Here they are enjoying it for the first time:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Crayola-Marker-Airbrush-Review.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7619" alt="Crayola Marker Airbrush Review" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Crayola-Marker-Airbrush-Review.jpg" width="597" height="315" /></a></p>
<p>The boys had a great time and really enjoyed using the stencils provided as well as just spraying free form on the paper.  They were so excited about their art work that they couldn&#8217;t wait to show their dad when he got home.  The Marker Airbrush kit also comes with fabric markers so you can airbrush designs on t-shirts.  My boys are really excited to try this but I haven&#8217;t been able to get any blank tees for them to decorate yet.  I love that they can design their own clothes though!</p>
<p>From a parent perspective one thing I love about this product is that its 100% kid operated &#8211; no batteries required.  They simply pump it up and it&#8217;s ready to spray.  Super easy and it allows the kids creative ideas to just run wild.</p>
<blockquote><p><b>Crayola Marker Airbrush</b></p>
<p><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Crayola-Marker-Airbrush.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7620" alt="Crayola Marker Airbrush" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Crayola-Marker-Airbrush.jpg" width="395" height="395" /></a></p>
<ul>
<li>Crayola Marker Airbrush retails for $24.99</li>
<li>With the <a href="http://bit.ly/OWc2IJ" target="_blank">Crayola Marker Airbrush</a>, kids can create amazing airbrush effects on paper, fabrics, and windows</li>
<li>The Marker Airbrush is kid-powered and works with a simple hand pump, and can be used with any of Crayola’s Classic Washable Broadline Markers, Washable Broadline Window Markers, or new Bright Fabric Broadline Markers</li>
<li>Simply attach a Crayola Broadline Marker, pump it up, and spray – no batteries required!</li>
<li>Kids can use the Marker Airbrush to create free-hand airbrushed drawings or use the stencil sheets to create professional –looking masterpieces</li>
<li>The Marker Airbrush includes the Airbrush Sprayer, 8 washable markers, 4 bright fabric markers, 20 sheets of paper, and 4 stencil sheets</li>
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<p>The other exciting Crayola product we have been playing with is the Light Designer.  The boys love the magic of drawing with lights!  At first it&#8217;s a little more complicated to figure out but after you get the hang of the controls the creativity just flows.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_14631-e1357806671718.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7622" alt="Crayola Digital Light Designer" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_14631-e1357806671718-225x300.jpg" width="225" height="300" /></a>The boys were really excited to see what the Digital Light Designer could do.  They loved to draw pictures and watch them turn into movies right before their eyes.  The boys had fun playing Maze Craze, one of the digital games, because they love mazes.  They also found joy in just coloring the entire area a solid color.  They were just enamored by the pure fun of seeing the stylus change the colors on the screen.</p>
<p>A really great feature is that you are able to save up to 50 of your favorite designs to the memory.  My sons were happy to learn that their digital designs would not be lost once they turned off the machine.</p>
<p>Unlike the Marker Airbrush, the Digital Light Designer runs on 4 D batteries.  Which only bugs me because my sons will leave it running while they run off to go play something else.  You can purchase an AC power adapter seperately from Walmart.com or Amazon.com for only $13.  Which I may have to pick up once these batteries die.  The adapter is one item that I feel should have been included with the product.</p>
<blockquote><p><b>Crayola Digital Light Designer</b></p>
<p><a href="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Crayola-Digital-Light-Designer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7621" alt="Crayola Digital Light Designer" src="http://www.prettypinkmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Crayola-Digital-Light-Designer.jpg" width="395" height="395" /></a></p>
<ul>
<li>The Crayola Digital Light Designer retails for $49.99</li>
<li>With <a href="http://bit.ly/QfoxMk" target="_blank">Crayola’s Digital Light Designer</a>, kids can draw with lights to create, animate and play</li>
<li>The Digital Light Designer uses LED technology as the medium to bring kids’ colorful ideas to life on a 360-degree domed drawing surface</li>
<li>There are three different modes of play, including Draw, Animate, and Play
<ul>
<li>Draw &#8211; Using the digital light stylus, kids can select colors and line width to begin free-drawing anywhere on the domed surface, switching between eight different colors</li>
<li>Animate – Kids can activate their creations with amazing special effects, making them spin, change colors, melt, or even mix up the drawings</li>
<li>Play – With 8 different interactive games and activity apps, kids can spend hours creating or just doodling with Rainbow Draw, magically duplicate their creations with Mirror Draw, create funny animated faces, play interactive mazes, and more</li>
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<li>The Digital Light Designer includes the 360-degree domed drawing surface, digital light stylus, and easy-to-follow instructions</li>
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<p>Crayola has lots of great gift ideas that are sure to dazzle and delight the children in your life.  Give the gift of imagination with Crayola by visiting <a href="http://bit.ly/Q1t8iV" target="_blank">Crayola’s Gift Guide</a>, where you can find the perfect gift to unleash your kids’ creativity. And don’t forget to <a href="http://on.fb.me/VUy7sL" target="_blank">“Like” Crayola on Facebook</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/QZUcS2" target="_blank">Follow them on Twitter</a> to keep up with the latest Crayola news and updates!</p>
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