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Announcing the 2013 American Girl Doll of the Year

December 30, 2012 by dadofdivas 4 Comments

I am excited to share some news about the new 2013 American Girl Doll of the Year – Saige!

About Saige

On January 1, 2013, girls everywhere will be inspired by Saige Copeland, American Girl’s 2013 Girl of the Year^®. Saige is a spirited and imaginative young girl who loves painting and horseback riding at her grandma’s ranch in Albuquerque, New Mexico—the hot-air balloon capital of the world. When budget cuts take away art class at school and a horse she loves might be sold, Saige draws on her talents, mobilizes others, and takes action to improve the world around her. Saige’s collection is available for one year; the character comes to life with a beautiful 18-inch Saige^™ doll featuring long auburn hair and an array of outfits and accessories, including a hot-air balloon and a posable horse. And, to extend the fun for girls, a new movie based on Saige’s stories will premiere in 2013 on DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

To support Saige’s message of preserving arts programs in U.S. schools, American Girl is sponsoring a school grant contest and partnering with Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education. American Girl’s “Shine On Now” charitable initiative will provide financial support to the organization’s Arts Education Program, which provides arts education professionals with the information, materials, and resources they need to enrich student experiences with the arts.

To further engage girls, American Girl is introducing the following Saigeelated initiatives:

Elevate the Arts School Grant Contest: Starting January 1, elementary art teachers can enter to win one of thirteen grants totaling $45,000 for their schools’ art programs by submitting a digital image of a hot-air-balloon-themed art project and a written essay that conveys why the arts matter in their schools. Entries must be received via the online form by May 31, 2013.
Soar with Saige Sweepstakes: Girls can share their artistic talents by downloading a hot-air balloon template from americangirl.com/girloftheyear and creating a colorful design using crayons, markers, or pencils. All balloon artwork sent to American Girl by April 1, 2013, will be uploaded to an online hot-air balloon mosaic and automatically entered to win one of ten prize packages.
Saige Learning Guide: American Girl has teamed up with Americans for the Arts to create this free, downloadable curriculum, which encourages children to draw on their imaginations and discover how creative they can be. Students in grades 3 to 6 will enjoy reading Saige’s stories and doing the fun art activities outlined in this curriculum. Activities for parents to engage in with their kids are also available via Americans for the Arts’ website: AmericansForTheArts.org/go/AmericanGirl.
Saige Retail Events: Starting on January 1, girls can take part in Saige-themed events at American Girl retail stores nationwide, including painting demonstrations, free craft activities, photo opportunities, and delicious Saige-inspired meals.

On January 1, 2013,the Saige collection will be available through American Girl’s catalogue, at americangirl.com, and at all American Girl retail locations.

My Take on the Doll

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BabyBjorn High Chair Launch & Giveaway

June 2, 2011 by dadofdivas 79 Comments

Giveaway

The great folks at Baby Bjorn are giving Dad of Divas Readers a chance to wino an awesome Baby Bjorn Goodie Bag which includes:

BABYBJORN Cup (MSRP $14.95)
BABYBJORN Plate & Spoon (MSRP $24.95)
BABYBJORN Soft Bib (MSRP $11.95)
BABYBJORN Eat & Play Smock (MSRP $29.95)
Total MSRP value = $81.80

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Valentines Day – Seattle’s Best Curiosity Pack Giveaway!

February 3, 2011 by dadofdivas 38 Comments

People are passionate about their coffee and many would go as far as saying they truly “love” coffee. Last week, Seattle’s Best Coffee introduced a new line of iced canned lattes. We would like to offer your readers an opportunity to be amongst the first to try the new blends. In addition, we would also include a “Curiosity Pack” filled with sample sized bags of our new Levels coffee (five blends labeled “1” through “5” in order of the strength of the roast), so that you can experience their true coffee love this Valentine’s Days.

Seattle’s Best New Iced Coffee

Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX), today announced the latest addition to its “Anywhere Great Coffee is Needed^TM” strategy: its new line of iced canned lattes. Following a successful West Coast test in 2010, this marks the brand’s entrance in the $1.4 billion dollar U.S. ready-to-drink category. This move capitalizes on the growing trend in iced coffee beverages that according to the NPD Group accounts for about 20 percent of sales in coffeehouses and quick serve restaurants with more than 1.2 billion servings in 2010.

Made with the same premium coffee as the Seattle’s Best Coffee hand-crafted beverages, the line includes an Iced Latte, Iced Vanilla Latte and Iced Mocha Latte each with 130 calories. Through the North American Coffee Partnership (NACP), a joint venture between Starbucks Corporation and PepsiCo, Inc., the lattes will be available in major grocery, convenience and other retail stores beginning in late January with a suggested retail price of $1.49 for a single 9.5-ounce can and $4.99 for a four-pack. Building on the “Anywhere Great Coffee Is Needed” campaign that debuted earlier in the year, the product line will be supported this spring by a significant marketing campaign that will use the brand’s fun and optimistic voice to show many ways the new Seattle’s Best iced lattes can now be enjoyed.

“With this move we’re continuing to deliver on our ‘Anywhere Great Coffee Is Needed’ strategy by bringing a new kind of convenience to iced coffee, which is the fastest growing segment in premium coffee,” said Michelle Gass, president, Seattle’s Best Coffee. “Through our test we confirmed that consumers are looking for a great tasting iced coffee beverage in an on-the-go format and at only 130 calories per serving, it’s a product they can enjoy at breakfast and throughout the day.”

The national roll-out follows a successful year for Seattle’s Best Coffee. Under the new Starbucks Corporation multi?brand portfolio strategy, Seattle’s Best Coffee is accelerating its growth to reach new customers and occasions. Key to the Seattle’s Best Coffee growth strategy is a complete revitalization of the 40?year?old brand and a new business direction that fully leverages its multi?channel strategy to bring great coffee everywhere. To date, the brand has expanded the number of locations consumers can get a freshly brewed cup of Seattle’s Best Coffee® from 3,000 in 2009 to more than 40,000; launched the Level System, an innovative and radically simplified packaged coffee line that makes finding the right coffee as easy as 1-2-3-4-5; and seen a ten?fold increase in interest among potential franchisees as it has continued to expand its retail footprint.

Seattle’s Best Levels of Taste

Seattle’s Best Coffee®, part of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX), today announced a radically simplified packaged coffee line designed to change the conventions of the coffee category. The Seattle’s Best Coffee “Level” System delivers great tasting, premium coffee with an expanded blend offering in conjunction with an innovative and bold new packaging concept. The Level System’s unique array of numbers and vivid colors tell consumers exactly what they want to know: which type of coffee fits their taste profile. Seattle’s Best Coffee is the first brand in the coffee category to offer this unique approach, which will begin hitting grocery and retail store shelves in December 2010.

For Seattle’s Best Coffee, the Level System represents a move to bring simplicity to the coffee aisle today, while growing the brand’s market share in the premium coffee segment. The packaged coffee market in the U.S. is a $3.6 billion dollar industry according to AC Nielsen*, and research shows shoppers today are sometimes overwhelmed by coffee choices.

“The Level System represents a bold step forward in the packaged coffee category, and Seattle’s Best Coffee is leading the way,” said Michelle Gass, president, Seattle’s Best Coffee. “We’re making it easy for consumers to find the coffee that’s right for them. For premium coffee drinkers, the Level System is a simple way to explore taste profiles, and for mainstream coffee drinkers, it is an invitation to enter the premium coffee segment with confidence and ease.”

With the new Level System, consumers will be able to easily find and choose from a selection of Seattle’s Best Coffee blends that span the entire range of coffee enjoyment, from a mild, light, crisp Level 1 to a bold, dark and intense Level 5. Each Level represents a finely tuned recipe crafted from decades of roasting experience, blended from beans carefully chosen for their nuances and characteristics, and carrying the hallmark taste of Seattle’s Best Coffee: velvety, round and smooth.

In addition to Levels 1 through 5, consumers can choose from a decaffeinated blend, an Organic Fair Trade Certified^TM blend and flavored coffees Cinnamon (“C”) and Hazelnut (“H”). The new Level System lineup will begin replacing the existing Seattle’s Best Coffee products on shelves beginning in December.

According to AC Nielsen data, 85 percent of all coffee sold is listed as medium and light. Before the new Level System, Seattle’s Best Coffee only offered choices in the medium and dark ranges. By expanding its line-up and developing two new coffee blends and roasts, Level 1 and Level 2, Seattle’s Best Coffee is appealing to the growing base of consumers who enjoy a lighter blend but may be looking to trade up into the premium segment.

As part of the Starbucks Corporation, the Seattle’s Best Coffee brand leverages the same supply chain and quality controls as the Starbucks brand. This means working side by side with farmers and cultivating decades-long relationships to ensure quality standards are met around the world. This dedication to responsibly grown, ethically traded coffee ensures access to the premium beans used in the Seattle’s Best Coffee Level System.

“Ultimately, people select coffee based on taste and that can be hard to determine in today’s coffee aisle,” said Andrew Linnemann, director, Green Coffee Quality, Starbucks Corporation. “Seattle’s Best Coffee is known for its smooth taste profile. Each Level has been sourced, blended and roasted with care and precision to meet consumers’ desire to simply enjoy a great tasting cup of coffee.”

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ALOHA, KANANI! AMERICAN GIRL’S 2011 GIRL OF THE YEAR HAILS FROM HAWAI‘I!

January 1, 2011 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

This January, kicking off American Girl’s 25th birthday celebration, is the debut of Kanani Akina™, the 2011 Girl of the Year®, whose story takes place in the lush tropical paradise of Hawai‘i. A warm and cheerful girl, Kanani loves her town’s beautiful beaches, tropical sunsets, and fun lu‘aus, but most of all, she and her family love sharing the aloha spirit—a desire to welcome and care for others with an open heart. Through Kanani, girls will discover that everyone has something to share that can make life better for someone else.

Kanani is available for one year and will launch with two books that tell her story, a beautiful 18-inch Kanani doll (featuring long, wavy medium-brown hair and hazel eyes), and an array of outfits and accessories such as a paddleboard set, a plush Hawaiian monk seal, and a shave ice. Written by acclaimed author Lisa Yee, the 2011 Girl of the Year books—Aloha, Kanani and Good Job, Kanani—introduce readers to Kanani and her small seaside town on the island of Kaua‘i.

Kanani loves working in her family’s shave ice and sweet treats store, as well as sharing the wonders of Hawai‘i with visitors. Whether she’s making her cousin from New York feel welcome on the island, helping rescue a baby Hawaiian monk seal, or assisting older people in her community, Kanani learns that by sharing herself and her home in the true aloha spirit, she is able to make life better for others. The back of each Kanani book features profiles of real girls who, like Kanani,discover the joy of helping others through their gifts and efforts, however small.

To share in the Hawaiian spirit of helping others, American Girl is partnering with the National Wildlife Federation® (NWF) to help raise awareness of endangered animals, like the Hawaiian monk seal featured in Kanani’s stories. With the purchase of every Kanani plush monk seal sold in 2011, American Girl is donating $1 (up to a maximum of $100,000) to NWF’s efforts to help children throughout the United States gain an appreciation and understanding for America’s most vulnerable animals through various educational programs and activities.

To further engage girls in Kanani’s world and her story’s inspirational message, American Girl is introducing the following products and activities in 2011:

Lend a Hand: Girl-Sized Ways of Helping Others: A nonfiction companion advice book to the Kanani fiction series, Lend a Hand gives girls ideas and tips (both big and small) for making a difference at home, among their friends, in their community, and on the planet.
Kanani Retail Events: Starting on January 1, girls can take part in Kanani-inspired events at American Girl retail stores nationwide, including demonstrations for dancing hula, free Hawaiian craft activities, and delicious Kanani-themed meals.
Kanani and Me E-cards: From January 1 through April 15, 2011, girls can create and share their own Kanani-themed postcards at americangirl.com/girloftheyear and can be automatically entered (with parent’s permission) in a drawing to win a Kanani doll and book.

Starting on January 1, 2011, the Kanani doll, books, and accessories will be available for one year or while supplies last through American Girl’s catalogue, at americangirl.com, and at all American

Girl retail locations. To request a free American Girl catalog, call 1-800-845-0005.

About American Girl
American Girl Brands, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, www.mattel.com), the world’s leading toy company. Since American Girl’s inception in 1986, the company has devoted its entire business to celebrating the potential of girls ages 3 to 12.
American Girl encourages girls to dream, to grow, to aspire, to create, and to imagine through a wide range of engaging and insightful books, age-appropriate and educational products, and unforgettable experiences. In meeting its mission with a vigilant eye toward quality and service, American Girl has earned the loyal following of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators. To learn more about American Girl or to request a free catalog, call 1-800-845-0005 or visit www.americangirl.com.

About National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation is the nation’s largest conservation organization and publisher of the award-winning children’s magazines Ranger Rick®, Your Big Backyard®, and Wild Animal Baby®. National Wildlife Federation inspires more than four million members and supporters to protect wildlife for our children’s future. For more information, visit www.nwf.org.

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Supergirl by Nastia available exclusively at JCPenney this holiday season

December 18, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The Supergirl by Nastia collection features trendight, affordable apparel that encourages a message of empowerment, creativity, strength, intelligence and independence—the symbolic attributes and S-Shielf of Supergirl, the iconic DC Comics super heroine. The collection, created for today’s 4-12-year-old girls, will be available exclusively at JCPenney – in stores and on jcp.com.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), on behalf of DC Comics, and JCPenney and five-time Olympic Medalist and World Champion Nastia Liukin debuted her new collection, Supergirl by Nastia over the summer. Nastia did a five-market tour JCPenney stores around the country where she provided young girls motivational advice on achieving their goals, feeling confident and being smart, strong and empowered—being a Supergirl. Nastia also introduced her new fun, affordable lifestyle collection, Supergirl by Nastia, available exclusively at JCPenney stores nationwide.

“The Supergirl S-Shield is considered a universal symbol of girl power and we’re looking forward to celebrating with Nastia and fans around the country as we unveil the highly anticipated Supergirl by Nastia collection,” said Karen McTier, executive vice president, domestic licensing and worldwide marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Today’s girl is truly a Supergirl and we are proud to be partnering with Nastia Liukin and JCPenney to bring the entire collection to life at retail for all girls and their parents.”

The line retails from $20 – $38, making it affordable and exciting for girls to style themselves like a Supergirl. The collection will include active fleece, dresses and tunics, knit pants, signature Supergirl tees, dancewear, fashion leggings, shrug tops and more.

For the past four years, Warner Bros. has been supporting female athletes with the Supergirl Jam, the only large-scale, all-girls action sports competition and lifestyle/music festival. The Supergirl S-Shield is the universally recognized symbol of strength and leadership under which today’s sports girls unite. These “actionistas” embody the intelligence, independence, strength and creativity of the Supergirl brand.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About DC Comics

DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.

About Nastia Liukin

At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Liukin’s total of five medals tied the U.S. gymnastics record for most medals in one Olympic Games, currently held by Mary Lou Retton (1984) and Shannon Miller (1992). Liukin’s medals are: gold – all-around; silver – team, balance beam and uneven bars; and bronze – floor exercise. Liukin is just the third U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around crown. Liukin has nine world medals to her credit. Liukin and her teammates on the 2007 U.S. Women’s World Championships Team were selected as the 2007 U.S. Olympic Committee’s Team of the Year. Following her success in Beijing, Nastia was named the International Gymnastics Federation Athlete of the Year, Women’s Sports Foundation Individual Sportswoman of the Year, and the United States Sports Academy’s Female Athlete of the Year. In 2009, she was named USAG Athlete of the Year, USAG Sportswoman of the Year and won an ESPY for Female Athlete of the Year. With an undeniable presence on and off the mat, Nastia has secured a multitude of promotional partnerships including Covergirl, Visa, AT&T, Pure Sport, Secret, Sega and the cover of the Wheaties box. Nastia has appeared in several television projects such as the hit TV series, Gossip Girl; the documentary, USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team; and the feature film, Stick It. She was also chosen as one of 2009’s most influential women by MSN Lifestyle.

About JCPenney

JCPenney is one of America’s leading retailers, operating 1,107 department stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as one of the largest apparel and home furnishing sites on the Internet, jcp.com, and the nation’s largest general merchandise catalog business. Through these integrated channels, JCPenney offers a wide array of national, private and exclusive brands which reflect the Company’s commitment to providing customers with style and quality at a compelling price. Traded as “JCP” on the New York Stock Exchange, the Company posted revenue of $17.6 billion in 2009 and is executing its strategic plan to be the growth leader in the retail industry. Key to this strategy is JCPenney’s “Every Day Matters” brand positioning, intended to generate deeper, more emotionally driven relationships with customers by fully engaging the Company’s approximately 150,000 Associates to offer encouragement, provide ideas and inspire customers every time they shop with JCPenney. For more information visit www.jcpenney.net

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http://twitter.com/wbsupergirl

Official Site:

http://supergirl.com

My Take on the Product

I was excited to see this new line of clothing. As I am always interested in finding clothes that Diva-J will like while at the same time encourage her to be more than she can be. I liked the line that Nastia has developed, not only for its wild colors and supergirl insignia on it, but also because of the reasonable prices for the clothes.

As you can see in the images above, Diva-J loved the shirt and she thought that the fact that it was signed by Nastia, was very exciting. Outside of this, I was impressed with the construction of the shirt. Soft and comfortable, the shirt that we received was something that would be easily washed and I could tell that with how Diva-J reacted, this shirt will be one that will be worn again and again.

Anyway, I will definitely be looking for more of these items at JC Penney very soon. How about you?

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KIDZ BOP Dance Moves! / Create the Ultimate Dance Party at HOME

September 22, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

CALLING ALL SUPERSTARS!

DO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?

Don’t stop grooving to the music with KIDZ BOP Dance Moves, the brand new instructional dance DVD we’ve enclosed in this package for your review. The title includes four fun step-by-step dance tutorial videos from beginner to advanced led by the talented KIDZ BOP Kids and choreographer Megan Honore—last seen in Disney’s High School Musical 3. Now aspiring dancers can learn the popular dance moves from some of today’s hottest music videos including Party in the USA, Single Ladies, Telephone and Evacuate the Dancefloor. There are also plenty of bonus features with the KIDZ BOP Kids freestyling and demonstrating their favorite moves.

KIDZ BOP Dance Moves will be available beginning Tuesday, September 14^th wherever DVDs are sold for $14.93 SRP. Dance Moves makes it easy for kids and parents alike to keep up with the current dance craze that’s sweeping the nation. With the new feature film Step Up 3D, and shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, showing off style and skill on the dance floor has never been more popular.

My Take on the DVD
With this DVD you definitely can start the party! My girls love to dance, and when I put this in, I thought that I was just transported to a Elementary School Auditorium Dance, with screaming girls, and sparkling lights. I can already tell that this video will be one that I will be seeing on over and over again in the future and I am sure that you will find similar results.

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Pentel makes some awesome pens!

August 26, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Pentel Rolls out this Season’s Hottest New Back-to-School Products

Check out Three of Pentel’s Coolest New Products for the 2010 School Year—From the Eco-Friendly to the Totally New

This updated version of the geeky mechanical pencil, works in a new way. Two quick shakes of the pencil advance the lead in Pentel’s brand new Jolt mechanical pencils. Clicking your mechanical pencil to get more lead is so last year. With four young colors to appeal to students, this innovative new product will be shaking students through the three Rs in a fun way. MSRP: $2.75. Note: Pentel Lead is guaranteed to scan on tests and documents.

Highlighters are on everyone’s school list. Why not use a highlighter made from 54 percent post-consumer recycled plastic? This highlighter is refillable so the barrel is reused throughout the school year. It’s an easy way to be green. Highlighter ink colors: yellow, orange, light green, pink, sky blue and violet. MSRP: $1.79

Get Ready to Schoolhouse Rock and Roll with the Rolly 4-Color Pen. Four colors in one pen! Black, Red, Blue, and Green ink is all the student needs this school year. Use to color code notes, use different colors in projects, or underline textbooks in different colors. The colors are easily chosen by sliding down the preferred color indicator. The Rolly has an attractive metallic finish on a comfortable barrel. Comes in four barrel colors: light green, pink, sky blue and silver. MSRP: $6.90

My Take on These Products
I had never tried out Pentel products in the past, but have to say that I was quite impressed, all of the ones that I tried were both comfortable to use as well as provided good coverage on the page. I liked the fact that a number of their products were “green” and that the company itself is working to promote a more eco-friendly environment. As you get ready to go back to school, I would highly recommend thinking about incorporating these products into the backpacks of your children, you will not be disappointed.

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Wordlock offers a unique way to Lock Up Items

August 14, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Product
Todd Basche invented the first Wordlock because no one in his family could remember number combinations. When he couldn’t find a Wordlock to buy, he just made one himself. Now, Wordlock products are sold in countries all around the globe.
Words are our most natural form of communication and easier to remember than a series of numbers. The patented Wordlock algorithm allows you to use thousands of words for your own security on luggage, bikes, lockers, job sites and anywhere else you need it. That breakthrough innovation changed an industry that had remained virtually stagnant for over 150 years.

For Todd’s “aha” moment and subsequent business development, he won the Staples Invention Quest in 2005 and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded Wordlock the “Top 100 New Inventions” distinction at the Invent Now America competition.

To save 15% on any Wordlock product, visit WordLock’s Amazon.com page by clicking on the link, choose the lock you like, and then enter the special discount code 10WWORLD when you check out.

This was an amazingly creative approach to locking up items. There have been so many times where I have forgotten the combination to a padlock (that wasn’t customizable). I loved this idea because you come up with the special word and you can change it as well. Brilliant!

So if you are looking for a unique idea that allows you to actually remember your combination, this is definitely a great one to consider.

If you would like to purchase a word lock for yourself, you can find them over at Amazon!

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A Healthy Back-to-School Alternative

August 9, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

KIDStrong^™ Enterprises, an innovative provider of positive energy to kids worldwide, is pleased to introduce a first-of-its-kind all-natural hydration beverage for children. The KIDStrong^™ hydration drink is low in sugar and scientifically formulated with all the vitamins and nutrients kids require to live a healthy, active, and productive lifestyle.

By harnessing the most recent scientific research, KIDStrong Enterprises has developed unique refreshment for children that is nutritious and tastes great. It is currently available in two flavors – natural orange and natural grape, with additional flavors soon to follow.

Unlike other “sports drinks” or “fortified waters” on the market, KIDStrong contains no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and is low in sugar, containing just 3g of sugar per 8oz. serving. Moreover, KIDStrong is power-packed with a specialized proprietary nutrient formulation that delivers just the right mix of vitamins and minerals important for growing children.

KIDStrong is specifically designed for children ages 4-13, and is aimed at combating the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. The new beverage is composed of three significant components:

1. A low glycemic index complex carbohydrate blend

2. A nutrient blend containing 22 vitamins and minerals

3. A unique electrolyte combination

All three nutritional components work to together to promote proper nutrition and growth. KIDStrong is specifically designed for active, growing children and is thoroughly backed by science. The combination of

these and other specialized ingredients makes KIDStrong the most effective and beneficial children’s drink on the market.

Unique Carbohydrate Blend

Four-Stage Low Glycemic Index Complex Carbohydrate Blend: Simply put, all sugars are not the same. In addition to being low in sugar, the types of sugars used in the KIDStrong carbohydrate blend are unique. KIDStrong uses a low glycemic index blend of complex carbohydrates, which is very different from the types of sugars found in candy bars and sodas.

Research has shown that a diet rich in low glycemic index carbohydrates results in many benefits, including lowering blood glucose levels, allowing one to maintain a healthy body weight, and also reducing the risks of heart disease and adult onset diabetes. Unlike other carbohydrates or sugars, KIDStrong will not rapidly elevate blood sugar levels, and will help to stabilize both blood sugar and insulin levels in the body.

The blend of carbohydrates utilized in the KIDStrong hydration drink results in an all-around excellent glycemic index.

Vitamins and Minerals

KIDStrong Vitamin and Mineral Blend: The vast majority of soft drinks, energy drinks, and other beverages that are available today are not specifically designed with a growing child in mind. KIDStrong has designed its proprietary vitamin and mineral blend specifically with the demands of growing children in mind. It is power-packed with 22 vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, riboflavin, niacin, selenium and zinc.

Electrolyte Blend

KIDStrong Electrolyte Blend: KIDStrong contains an optimal electrolyte profile that replenishes electrolytes, promotes energy, and prevents fatigue.

“In contrast to how they are viewed by the public, products such as Gatorade® and VitaminWater® are high in sugar, low in vitamin content, and not conducive to a healthful lifestyle,” remarked Dr. George Murphy, molecular biologist and the scientist behind KIDStrong. “We developed KIDStrong with growing kids in mind. Whether playing sports, studying for an exam, or conversing with friends, we want kids to be armed with all the vitamins, nutrients, and energy they need to be active, healthy, and filled with positive energy in order to be better prepared for life’s challenges.”

The suggested retail price for the KIDStrong^™ hydration drink is $3.99 – $4.99 per 4-unit case and $ .99 – $1.39 per 12 oz. bottle.

About KIDStrong

KIDStrong Enterprises embraces the belief that children are our planet’s most valuable asset. Its mission is to deliver a message of strength, health, vitality, and optimism by providing products and understanding that empower children both physically and mentally. The company strives to be a no-nonsense provider of tips, tools, and all-natural products to make it easier for children and their parents to live a healthy lifestyle.

By harnessing the most recent scientific research, KIDStrong designs, develops, and distributes unique products that are convenient, nutritious, scientifically sound, and taste great. KIDStrong strives to educate parents, children, and communities throughout the world concerning the dangers of childhood obesity and “to be the world’s number one provider of positive energy to kids everywhere.” Their goal is to equip families with the tools they need to effectively illustrate the path to an active, healthful, and productive lifestyle.

My Take on the Drink
As a parent I am always looking for a healthy drink to give my kids, and especially in the summer when they are outisde and running around, getting sweaty and hot, I want something that will replenish their fluids. This drink does both, it tastes great and replenishes many of the things that they lose when exercising or simply playing outside.

When I gave the drinks to my eldest daughter and her friend, both raved over the taste. I tasted it as well and it was nice, not overpowering, but more like a flavored water.

I loved the fact that this product had low sugar and replenished their fluids (especially in this hot weather that we have been having this summer).

If you are looking for a great product that will replenish your child as they work and play hard, this product hits the spot.

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New Outdoor Family Games!

July 24, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Sportcraft’s new Soft Tip Sky Darts and Foldable Ladderball are the perfect way to entertain family and friends at backyard BBQ’S , beach vacations, and outdoor excursions! Inexpensive, portable and made for children of all ages these new games will provide hours of summer fun!
Sportcraft would like to offer you 20% off the retail price of these new games!

SPORTCRAFTS NEW SOFT TIP SKY DARTS

Coupon Code: 20MYBLG-S

Product Description:

-Four large weighted darts with soft rounded tips and two scoring rings.

-Weighted tips are designed to ensure that the dart remains upright after every toss, for easy and accurate scoring.

– Soft Tip Sky Darts come in a convenient mesh carry and storage bag.

-Indoor/Outdoor Safe

Retail Price: $19.99.

SPORTCRAFT’S NEW FOLDABLE LADDERBALL

Coupon Code: 20MYBLG-L

Product Description:

-Only “fold-n-go” game of-its-kind on the market.

-Comes with two ladders (each 45” X 22” X 36”) and six weighted soft sponge bolos (three red, three blue)

-Includes improved side rail scoring and bases with built in bolo storage

-Indoor/Outdoor Safe

Price:$39.99

The coupon codes are able to be redeemed through the holiday shopping season, as they do not expire until December 31, 2010!

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