Continuum Games For The Holidays! *Giveaway*

Continuum Games Mission – To bring families together through exciting new game concepts that appeal to all generations of game players. Continuum Games publishes its own line of award winning games and also serve as a distributor to the BEST in class games from independent manufacturers. Check out their family games today!

Lumps, the Elf Coal Game

Getting coal in your stocking has never been so fun!

Getting coal in your stocking is now the best gift of the holidays!

The Lumps Legend: Children around the world have been so good over the past few years; lumps of coal have built up at the North Pole. Puzzled by what to do with the excess coal; Santa’s elves decided to create an exciting new game that uses lumps of coal of all shapes and sizes. The game is so much fun, good little boys and girls, for the first time ever, are excited to get lumps of coal in their stocking! Lumps, the Elf Coal Game is the most addictive family dice game you’ll ever play! The goal is to score the most points in three rolls by rolling pairs of the same number. Roll a pair of 3s, score 3 points; a pair of 10s scores 10 points. What makes the game unique is that it has four different types of dice and there are few high numbers. On each turn you have to make decisions on which dice to keep and re-roll. Do you play it safe and hold a pair of 4s, or chance it and try for a high pair? The endless possibilities make Lumps exciting and addictive. Great stocking stuffer!

Family Talk 2

Questions to get the whole family talking! Family Talk 2 takes the dinner table discussions with you wherever you go!

The second edition of our award winning Family Talk game. Engage your family in meaningful conversations with this set of 100 new and exciting questions. Simply pick a card, ask the question and get a surprising and often hilarious glimpse into the hearts and minds of family members. Winner of the Tillywig Brain Child Award. Fun, Portable family game of conversation keeps today’s busy families connected. 100 new and exciting question cards attached to round carabiner clip for use anywhere – at home, at a restaurant, in the car, on vacation. Questions that get the whole family talking – even hard-to-talk-to Teens!

One lucky reader will win both of these games! Here's how:

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Giveaway ends December 9th. Good luck!

I received products from Continuum Games and Asylum PR in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Twister Mania For Xbox 360 Kinect

 

"Kick start the party with friends and family in the hysterical fast-paced game inspired by the global phenomenon: Twister! Don’t hold back as you bend and twist your body into thousands of shapes to fit through forms, match a mirrored image and more! Twister Mania is the only game that gets you moving in ways you never thought possible! • Master 3 hilarious game modes with 16 ways to play • Twirl the virtual spinner and advance around the mat in Party Play with all game modes • Relive hilarious Twister Mania moments with post-gameplay photos • Play solo, team up or battle head-to-head with up to 7 other players in turn based pairs."

This game is insanely fun. Jason and I played for hours and laughed and made idiots out of ourselves, and had so much fun. Callan even got in on the action! It is easy to play, but not necessarily easy to win, and that is part of what makes it super fun. We plan on having a party in early December with some of our friends, and play Twister Mania! I am so excited. It is gonna be a blast! I have not had this much fun in a long time, and I sure needed it!

You can purchase this game wherever you can buy Xbox 360 games. Must have a Kinect to play! To learn more about this game, visit Twister Mania on Xbox.com.

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I received a complimentary review copy of this game from Reverb Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Alphabitsy Review & *Giveaway*

Alphabitsy is a great site that offers custom name jewelry, for everyone! I got a bracelet with Mason's name on it, and I wear it with my awareness bracelets. I love it. The colors are perfect, the size is great, and it is cute!

"We offer name jewelry for all ages, as well as supplies and kits for families and groups to make their own name jewelry. Bracelets are made to order and completely customizable."

The site has a lot to offer. And how cool would it be to get everyone in your family a name bracelet for the holidays? Maybe with your last name? That would be really cool. And the price is right too! Have a look around the website, it is really easy to navigate, and then do some shopping! *wink* There is even a coupon code just for my readers to get 15% off their orders! Use the code: OFFTHEWIRE at the checkout!

Alphabitsy is generously offering one of my readers a $5 gift certificate, which would give you one bracelet, or $5 off your whole order! Here's how to enter:

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Giveaway ends December 9th. Good luck!

I received a product from Alphabitsy in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

If You Care Products Review & *Giveaway*

"The environment is everybody's concern. If You Care is committed to providing the consumer with responsible high-quality alternatives to conventional products that are safe for both the environment and human beings by using 100% unbleached or 100% recycled resources. If You Care premium quality paper products are made from 100% unbleached paper. The aluminum foil is made from 100% recycled aluminum. Using these environment-friendly products won't affect the taste of your coffee or baked goods, but will help reduce the amount of toxins in our lakes and streams. When manufacturing recycled aluminum only 5% of the energy required for manufacturing primary aluminum is used. Due to the lightness of the material, large amounts of transport energy is saved. Every care has been taken to ensure that If You Care products, their packaging, and the processes used in their manufacture conform to strict standards for the conservation and protection of our greatest asset - the environment."

I was lucky enough to receive an If You Care gift pack! There were baking cups, aluminum foil, sandwich bags, parchment paper, and sponge cloths. Jason uses the paper sandwich bags to take his lunch to work. I've already baked with the baking cups, foil, and parchment. No difference in taste, bake time, or anything! But by far my favorite is the sponge cloths! They are great for around the kitchen, and the best part, you can wash them with the laundry, and reuse them over and over, and they still stay in great shape, and work awesome!

One lucky reader will win a gift pack including: baking cups, parchment paper, snack & sandwich bags, plus an If You Care t-shirt (sizes available M, L and XL). Here's how to enter:

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Giveaway ends December 10th. Good luck!

I received products from Food Import Group & If You Care. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Nature Crops Review & *Giveaway* 3 Winners!

"NatureCrops nutrition bars - the ancient quality of quinoa in the nutrition bar of today. Enjoy great taste in a gluten-free, Kosher, Halal and vegetarian nutrition bar. It's naturally simple! NatureCrops nutrition bars made with organic quinoa and other natural ingredients, like real fruit and almonds. Our bars are a great source of protein and fiber, low in saturated fat, low sodium and no trans fat."

These snack bars are different from any I have seen, or tried. They look different, for sure. And I don't think I've ever had quinoa before. It was a different taste, but very good. I'd have to say the Quinoa & Strawberry was my favorite flavor. Even Callan liked them, and that really surprised me. These bars are a great source of fiber, and I love that. 

Three lucky winners will each receive one 12-pack! How cool is that? Here's how to enter:

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Giveaway ends December 8th. Good luck!

I received products from Nature Crops and Freestyle Group in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Jamberry Nails Review & *Giveaway*

Jamberry Nails are sheets of nail colors and designs. There is a design for everyone, for every occasion. For older women, younger women, and even kids. I think these would be great stocking stuffers for the ladies in your life, because they are fun and unique! They're affordable too; $15 per sheet that can do about 2 sets of hands or feet, so you can get a mani and a pedi with the same design! And they last for a couple of weeks, too, so that is great! And they come with great instructions, and are fairly easy to put on. I of course chose the pink camo that you see above, but I had a hard time choosing as there are so many great designs. Here are a few of my favorites:

Ok, ok, so maybe I went overboard on the favorites, but really there are so many to choose from, it is hard to pick just one! But that is your job now, because one of my lucky readers will win a sheet of Jamberry Nails in the design of their choice. So go get looking! Here's how to enter:

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4. Promote this giveaway.

Giveaway ends December 9th. Good luck!

I received a product from Jamberry Nails in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn

"Oogie’s Gourmet Popcorn was created by a small group of college friends. We started in our kitchen in Colorado and experimented until we perfected the recipe. The result? Ridiculously delicious popcorn. We use only the finest all-natural ingredients. No artificial flavors or colors, ever. Our exclusive non-GMO corn is the foundation for a perfect kernel and can only be found in a bag of Oogie’s. We kettle pop in 100% percent corn oil for a healthy treat that has no cholesterol, no trans-fat and is gluten-free. We use bold aged cheeses, fresh aromatic herbs and zippy spice combinations to deliver show stopping treats. Our distinct flavors include: Cracked Pepper & Asiago, Sundried Tomato & Parmesan, Hatch Chili Con Queso, White Cheddar, Spicy Chipotle & Lime, Movie Lover's Butter, Smoked Gouda, and Original Kettle Corn."

I am the kind of girl who like plain old buttered popcorn. But then I tried Oogie's, and though they do have the movie theater buttered popcorn, I decide to get wild and try the other flavors. And guess what? I liked it! I shared some of the other flavors with family other than Callan and Jason, and my dad got the Sun-Dried Tomato flavor, and he ate the entire bag in one sitting, and then licked his fingers clean. So, I'm thinking that he liked Oogie's as well! Ha! You can find Oogie's popcorn in some of your local stores - find a location now, or you can buy online on the Oogie's website. Your tummy will thank you!

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I received products from Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Hexbug Review & *Giveaway*

"The Hexbug Micro Robotic Creatures product line includes a variety of autonomous and remote-controlled robotic bugs. Each has its own unique skills and characteristics. Hexbug was designed to give children a positive experience with robotics at a young age, and foster an interest and understanding for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)."

These little buggers are so cool and cute! We got try out the Inchworm. The Robotic Creature That You Can Control! The first full-range control robotic creature in the Hexbug lineup. Check out the video here. These things are so cool. They are like little monsters, and Callan loves them. He especially loves that he can control the Inchworm. It can move seven ways, and it does a little dance when you put him on his pod. This particular Hexbug is really cool, and it makes me want to get a whole set for Callan. Hmmm...maybe something to think about for Christmas!

One supremely luck reader will win a Hexbug Nano. The Nano is the Robotic Creature that behaves like a real bug. It can flip over on its own! In the video, they really creep me out - because they really do look and act like bugs! Here's how to enter to win:

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4. Promote this giveaway.

Giveaway ends December 6th. US only, sorry. Good luck!

I received a product from Cohn & Wolfe and Hexbug in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.