Helping You Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle Throughout The Holiday Season! Rocco DiSpirito: Now Eat This! 100 Quick Calorie Cuts At Home & On The Go (Giveaway 2 Winner's -Rafflecopter-)

A Little Bit About Rocco DiSpirito's Now Eat This!

100 Quick Calorie Cuts At Home & On The Go

In this clever flip-format book from bestselling author and star of Rocco's Dinner Party on Bravo, Rocco DiSpirito shows you the simple changes you can make every day that will help you shed pounds-- without sacrificing great-tasting meals. With 100 effective tips for cutting hundreds of calories from all your dishes, this indispensable guide is the key to successful weight loss. One side of this groundbreaking book shows you how to cut calories when cooking at home. Flip it over and the other side helps you stick to your weight-loss regimen when you're eating on-the-go.

Filled with simple cooking tricks, incredible calorie-reducing secrets, and new meal plans and shopping lists, this handy guide will help you enjoy all the dishes you thought you could never eat again-- pizza, fried chicken, waffles, pasta, cookies, and much more!

A Little Bit About Rocco DiSpirito

Rocco DiSpirito entered the Culinary Institute of America at the age of sixteen, and at eighteen began working with legendary chefs worldwide. The James Beard award-winning chef opened the 3-star Union Pacific in New York City where he established his culinary credentials. He was named Food & Wine's Best New Chef and--as the first chef to grace its cover--was called 'America's Most Exciting Young Chef' by Gourmet. DiSpirito starred in the NBC hit reality series The Restaurant, and the A&E series Rocco Gets Real. He has appeared on Oprah, Ellen, Chelsea Lately, and The Tonight Show, among others.

Portable Play Sets By Step2 That Go ANYWHERE!

(My Own Bakery Pictured Above)

A Little Bit About The "My Own" Play Sets by Step2

Portable play sets that go anywhere! Available in the My Own Bakery (Pictured Above), My Own Grill (pictured below middle), and the My Own Laundry (pictured below).

A Little Bit About The My Own Laundry by Step2

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The My Own Laundry Set Features Electronic washing sounds, lights and clicking knobs create a realistic experience!

Additional Specifications For The My Own Laundry by Step2 Include:

•Pretend you’re doing the laundry in this portable washer right alongside mom & dad
•For easy clean up, store all accessories inside
•Kids love the spray bottle and clicking iron
•2 "AA" batteries (included)
•Design and colors may vary
•Minimal adult assembly required

(My Own Grill Pictured Above)

Our Experience

Is your playroom or play area a little tight on space? Yes? Then the "My Own" series of portable play sets by Step2 are just what the doctor ordered! These adorable themed play sets fit just about anywhere, and

Dinsey's Prep & Landing Available Now On DVD!

A Little Bit About Disney's Prep & Landing

Prep & Landing is an adorable holiday story about a high-tech team of elves who ensure homes around the world are properly prepared for their visit from Santa. After working for a tireless 227 years, an elf named Wayne (voiced by Dave Foley) is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion. Instead he is partnered with an idealistic rookie elf named Lanny (voiced by Derek Richardson) to execute a special Christmas Eve mission. While on their journey, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits and ultimately threaten Christmas for children around the world. But in the end, these two elves work together to guide Santa through a raging snowstorm in order to save Christmas.

Prep & Landing, which first debuted in 2009 as ABC TV’s first animated television special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, features the voice talents of DaveFoley (Disney Pixar’s A Bug’s Life, Toy Story 2, Cars) as Wayne, Derek Richardson (TV’s “Men in Trees”) as Lanny, Sarah Chalke (TV’s “Scrubs” and “Roseanne”) as Magee, Mason Vale Cotton (TV’s “Desperate Housewives”) as Timmy Terwelp, David DeLuise (Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverley Place”) as Dancer, Peter Jacobson (TV’s “House M.D.,” Transformers) as Waterkotte, Lino DiSalvo (Disney’s Bolt) as Gristletoe Joe, William Morgan Sheppard (Transformers, The Prestige) as The Big Guy, Nathan Greno (Disney’s Bolt, Meet The Robinsons) as Dasher, Hayes MacArthur (Life As We Know It, She’s Out Of My League) as Thrasher and Kasha Kropinski (Fame, Big Fish) as Miss Holly.

Bonus Features:

• Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer Shorts:  “Tiny’s Big Adventure“ – The assistant to the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center is trying to make a pot of coffee and in the process, accidentally ruins the elves' break room “Operation Secret Santa” – Lead elves Lanny and Wayne are sent on a special assignment by Mrs. Clause (voice of Betty White) into Santa's office.
• Prep & Landing Kringle Academy Training Videos – Entertaining Elf training videos shot in Santa’s workshop
• Elfdate.com/The Fruitcake Factory/Spa Navidad
• Welcome to Kringle Academy
• Kringle Academy Equipment Training
• Academy Do’s and Don’ts
  

Hours Of Fun! Just Color, Cut, and Shrink! With The Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker!

A Little Bit About The Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker

Have hours of fun with your real working Shrinky Dinks oven. Just color your Shrinky Dinks, pop them in The Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker and watch’em SHRINK! A bundle of great accessories and an awesome art booklet make this Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker a must have. Includes 1 Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker and 6 Shrinky Dinks Plastic Sheets as well as colored pencils, a keychain, magnetic strip, shrink tray and tool, and a cool art booklet with 18 traceable designs. A fast and easy craft project great for playdates, parties or rainy days. Just color, cut & shrink!

 

Features Include:

• A 60W candelabra clear base bulb is needed to function, not included
• Included: 1 Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker, 6 pieces of Shrinky Dinks plastic, a cool art booklet with 18 traceable designs, 3 colored pencils, 1 magnet strip, 1 key chain, 1 shrinky tray and tool
• Hours of shrinking fun, just color, cut, and shrink!
• Refill kits sold separately

Our Experience

Oh' my! Do you all remember the hours of fun that Shrinky Dinks offer?! I do! They were actually one of my absolute FAVORITE craft projects when I was a child!  Back then though we had to color our Shrinky Dinks and wait patiently as our parents loaded the designs onto a baking sheet, and then we sat by the oven to watch through the window in the oven door as the shrinking magic occurred! I don't know what it is about Shrinky Dinks, but these amazing shrinking wonders never get old!

I was so excited when ...

Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World ~ Available Now On ON Blu-ray™ & DVD (+FREE Printable Spy Kids OSS Badges)

A Little Bit About Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World

The action packed franchise is back…with the next generation of Spy Kids! Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all: married to a famous spy-hunting television reporter (Joel McHale), with a new baby and intelligent twin step kids, Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook). When the maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) disrupts her domestic bliss—threatening to take over the planet—Marissa comes out of retirement as a top secret agent. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action! With a little help from some familiar Spy Kids friends, Carmen (Alexa Vega), Juni (Daryl Sabara), their faithful dog Argonaut (Ricky Gervais) and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world!

The Spy Kids: All The Time In The World Blu-ray™ and DVD bonus features include an interview with director Robert Rodriguez; a “Spy Kids Passing the Torch” featurette; a “Spy Gadgets” clip; deleted scenes; and more!

Creativity And Fun In A Space Saving Design! From The Art Easel Desk By Step2 (Giveaway-Rafflecopter-)

A Little Bit About The Art Easel Desk™ By Step2

Unique desk and easel accommodates multiple artists! This educational toy has workspace for creative projects. The dry erase board includes a clip to hang paper and other projects. Plenty of storage to hold art supplies. Very stable base that ensures stability. (Recommended For Ages 2+).

Our Experience

If there's one thing that I knew about Step2 before experiencing the Art Easel Desk, it was the true durability of their products!

Wearable ROCK! From ThinkGeek

A Little Bit About The Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt By ThinkGeek

Wearable ROCK!  Here at ThinkGeek we were just wishing for a fully playable guitar built into a t-shirt when along came the Pixie of ROCK... she wailed with face melting guitar solo and *POOF* there it was in our hands...The Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt.

We turned on the mini amp, cranked the volume to 11 and started to rock. As the Pixie explained, the Electronic Guitar Shirt is incredibly easy to play because each button on the neck is a major chord. She went on to mention how you can play dozens of classic rock songs with very little skill. However she warned us never to use the Guitar Shirt for evil, lest we are prepared to summon the Demon of Rock and duel to the death for musical supremac

Product Features

• Belt out your favorite rock tunes on this t-shirt based real playable electric guitar
• Great real rock sound
• Play all major chords
• Strum by waving the included magnetic pick over the strings
• Mini guitar amp speaker clips to your belt
• Volume goes to 11
• Adjustable tone knob
• Electronic components are easily removed from the shirt for washing
• Includes two magnetic picks
• Picks stick to speaker grill for easy storage
• Requires 4 x AAA Batteries. Not included

Our Experience

Do your kid's like to rock out like mine?! Our kiddo's are constantly putting on performances in our living room! The princess is quiet the little actress, while our son absolutely adores musical instruments. He plays the piano, and recently has been intrigued with the Electric Guitar. While he's still a little young for the electric guitar (the fingerboard is too large for him to accurately navigate at his age), he's been having an absolute blast jammin' on the Electric Rock Guitar Shirt by ThinkGeek! Set up is super simple too! Simply insert 4 AAA batteries (not included) into the mini-amp, and plug the amp into the shirt, it's that simple Strumming the shirt with the included magnetic guitar picks activates the sound (all produced by the chords that the user is playing on the shirt), how cool is that?! Wait there's more! As if this shirt isn't already totally awesomesauce, it's machine washable as well (with little kid's-and even adults this is an absolute must!).

The Electric Rock Guitar shirt by ThinkGeek

With TruMotion Technology And A 120Hz Refresh Rate, Sports & Fast-Action Movies NEVER LOOKED MORE INCREDIBLE! Than With The LG 42" 1080p 120Hz HDTV

A Little Bit About The LG 42" 1080p 120Hz HDTV (Model 42LV4400) With TruMotion

With LED picture quality and a TruMotion 120Hz refresh rate, sports and fast-action movies look their best on the LG LED-LCD HDTV. TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now a 42" 1080p HDTV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment.

Key Features:

-6-ms. response time

-Experience excellent picture movement on this 120Hz TV

-100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
-3 HDMI Inputs: Enjoy a superior HD experience with HDMI one-cable solution
-Wall mountable
-VESA standard 400mm x 200mm mounting holes
-ENERGY STAR®

DOUBLE THE DETAIL- This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place.

With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over
standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before.

LESS BLUR. MORE ACTION-TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and
high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast- moving
entertainment.

SAVE MORE THAN ENERGY-Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they're on) modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units.

Our Experience

Throughout the year, sports are something of a staple in our home and with every changing season comes a new opportunity for my husband to exercise his love of professional sport's!. To say he's a fan, would definitely be the understatement of the year. Because he gets such great enjoyment from routing for his favorite teams, anything that enhances his viewing experience is definitely welcomed with open arms. Yes, the LG 42LV4400 offers a 1080 p crystal clear display, and while that is amazing in and of itself, that's not the reason that this particular HDTV has become an essential in our home on game day! It's the TruMotion technology. 

A New Holiday Musical That Will Have The Entire Family Singing Along! Barbie™: A Perfect Christmas Available Now On DVD

A Little Bit About Barbie: A Perfect Christmas

Join Barbie™ and her sisters Skipper™, Stacie™ and Chelsea™ as their holiday vacation plans turn into a most unexpected adventure and heartwarming lesson. After a snowstorm diverts their plane, the girls find themselves far from their New York destination and their holiday dreams. Now stranded at a remote inn in the tiny town of Tannenbaum, the sisters are welcomed by new friends and magical experiences. In appreciation for the wonderful hospitality they receive, they use their musical talents to put on a performance for the whole town. Barbie™ and her sisters realize the joy of being together is what really makes A Perfect Christmas!

Beauty & The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Special Edition Available Now on Blu-ray™ and DVD Combo Pack, DVD and Movie Download (+ $5 Printable Coupon)

A Little Bit About Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Beauty & The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Special Edition is a delightful tale! Share in the wonder as Mrs. Potts recounts another “tale as old as time” about a Christmas past that almost wasn’t – thanks to the scheming of former court composer Forte, who is determined to keep Belle and Beast apart forever. This enchanting adventure boasts delightful songs, spellbinding visuals and enduring themes of hope, friendship and love. Bonus features include a behind the scenes featurette, , Disney Sing-a-long mode, "As Long As There's Christmas" music video and much more!

New Coupon Website Launched By Answers.com Just In Time For The Holiday's!

A Little Bit About Coupons by Answers.com

Just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Answers.com, creators of the world’s most popular and trusted website for Questions & Answers, has announced the most popular retailer coupons available on its newest website, Coupons.Answers.com. Powered by the latest advances in Answers.com’s Merchant Search technology, this newest entry into the coupons landscape has Black Friday deal hunters searching most frequently for Best Buy coupons, Kohls coupons, Staples coupons, Target coupons, JC Penney coupons, and Toys R Us coupons. Coupons by Answers.com makes it easy to find something affordable for everyone on the gift list this holiday shopping season from the most innovative technology products and toys to the latest fashion trends.

Adding A Whole NEW DIMENSION To Virtual Pets! Wappy Dog For Nintendo DS

A Little Bit About Wappy Dog For Nintendo DS

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The next generation of virtual pets arrives on the Nintendo DS family of handheld systems this holiday season in Wappy Dog, a toy puppy that interacts with the player through the Nintendo DS. Wappy Dog engages gamers to raise their very own interactive puppy in both the real and virtual worlds and teach cool tricks, play mini-games and even converse!

In Home Mode, communicate with Wappy via your Nintendo DS, and watch the physical dog react appropriately. In Travel Mode, interact with Wappy inside the Nintendo DS’s virtual world.


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 Our Experience

Wappy Dog for Nintendo DS is adding a whole new dimension to the world of Virtual Pets this Holiday Season! This is not just your average virtual pet game either. Wappy Dog is is a electronic physical toy dog that interacts with the player through sonic chirp technology. Yep, this little cutie will react to commands from the player, through

Propell Your Fundraising Efforts To Success With Propell Shops! A New No-Cost Way To Sell Custom Merchandise Online!

A Little Bit About Propell Shops

PropellShops® began with a group of dedicated people with years of experience in delivering personalized products on-demand – to individuals as well as to big retailers and theme parks. Then we brought in a team of young, enthusiastic and web-savvy designers and engineers who understand that today's online experience, whether you're setting up a store or buying something, has to be amazingly easy to figure out, quick to set up, and really fun.

       

We built PropellShops® to give schools, non-profits, groups, businesses – anyone – a way to raise funds or make money without spending any! We figured that would be really good for everyone. Offering this service for free is key, especially, given today's economic challenges.

• FAST. SIMPLE. FREE. PropellShops® is perfect for non-profits, schools, and groups, and anyone needing a fast, simple, no-cost way to sell custom merchandise online — from one item to 1,000. No minimums, no set up charges.
• RAISE MORE MONEY PropellShops® gives you an easy way to boost your fundraising by selling t-shirts, mugs, and 100s other items using your artwork, logo or photos.

• YOUR STORE, YOUR BRAND  It's all about you. What your supporters, group, or customers see is your shop, with your brand, not ours. We stay in the background.
• TOOLS FOR SUCCESS More than just a shop. We give you the marketing tools and tips you need to raise more money, more.
• GREAT BRANDS AND STYLE PropellShops® is proud to feature American Apparel™ and other great brands. AA products are stylish and all are made in the US, under fair labor conditions. Learn more.
• ECO-FRIENDLY OPTIONS We offer several eco-friendly product options, just look for our leaf icon.
• SHARE THE LOVE Does your organization have chapters or branches? Become a Master Shop Owner and share the revenues of every sale.
• START TODAY — IT'S EASY Create your own online store and quickly add new items, anytime. It's so easy to do, you'll be bringing in money all year long.

(Pictured Above: PropellShops Customized Woven Throw Blanket)

Butterball Makes It Better! Holiday Planning Tips To Help You Relax And Enjoy Your Holiday Gathering! (Giveaway -Rafflecopter-)

Holiday Planning Tips From Butterball

Planning for any holiday celebration is key. Prepare meals that you enjoy making and the rest will be a breeze. Follow these simple guidelines to help you relax and enjoy the gathering.

1. Determine what type of turkey you want for your feast — Fresh or Frozen?
2. Use our Plan Perfect Portions Calculator to ensure that you have the right amount of turkey and stuffing for your Holiday dinner. While you’re at it, check out our other helpful Calculators and Conversion Charts to find the answers you need to make all of your preparations a breeze.
3. Going to the grocery store is a necessity during the holidays. But it shouldn’t take you away from friends and family. Create a personalized Shopping List to help plan your big day in advance and get you in and out of the store with ease. Remember to avoid a last minute rush by purchasing your canned, frozen, and prepackaged items in advance. But shop for your perishable and fresh items closer to the date.
4. Make sure your meal comes together as you have planned by figuring out meal preparation, giving yourself enough time to set the table, garnish your dishes, and more. Discover how our Butterball® turkey experts Bring It Together for their feasts.
5. Create a Picture-Perfect Turkey by following the simple offered on Butterball.com. An impressive meal is easier than you think and better than you imagine. Give us a call at 1-800-BUTTERBALL or drop us an email if you have any questions. A wealth of knowledge is waiting for you now, and it’s just a click or call away.
6. Nothing sets the tone for your dinner more than the Decorations. Fall colors, plants or even Fall leaves/ branches from your yard can add a seasonable touch to your home and table.
7. Top off each place setting with an expertly folded napkin, the perfect finishing touch to a sophisticated dining experience. Elegant Napkins provides some simple ideas that will wow your guests.
8. .Be creative with your place cards and table settings to fit your celebration and get everyone in a festive mood.
9. Select a wine to complement your turkey dinner with the help of our Wine Pairing section on Butterball.com , and get tips on how to store the bottles before the big day.
10. .Keep it safe. Proper food handling is critical to enjoying every meal to its fullest. See what Food Safety steps you should follow to ensure that your celebration is fun for everyone.

My Tip For Making Thanksgiving Better

Cooking a large meal with two young children can definitely be a difficult task! Because I've learned my lesson in previous years (and I definitely learned it the hard way!), I now choose to prepare the majority of the side dishes the day prior to the Holiday. The following day I then simply

Super Simple Textured Art That Kids Will LOVE Creating! Crunch Art!

A Little Bit About The Crunch Art Scrapbook Set

Crunch Art is a way for kids to create colorful textured art. With the Crunch Art Scrapbook Kit, kids have a unique way to make a personalized memory book. Not only can they decorate the inner pages, but they can now Crunch fabric designs on their scrapbook cover!

Crunch Art Scrapbook Set Includes:

• 100 Pieces of Fabric
• Crunch Board
• Cruncher
• Adhesive Foam Cover
• Foam Accents
• Beads
• Ribbon
• Cardboard Cover Back