True stoy. I was on my way back from North Carolina planning a blog conference, Reviewer’s Retreat, sitting in a Mexican restaurant at the airport when my waitress made a bit of a scene. I didn’t necessarily mind except that my food had just come out, and nothing stands in the way of me and an enchilada.

“How cool is that phone cover color?”" she asked.
“Neat, right?” I answered as the smell of Mexican wafted through the air.
I qualified, “It actually glows in the dark.”
“No WAY!” the waitress replied, leaving for the moment.
As I lifted the fork I was surprised to see her right back at the table with a friend.
“Look at that phone cover…it GLOWS in the dark!” she told her.

Alter Ego in Glow Lime (my color)

And on the conversation went with both ladies until I had supplied the brand name (M-Edge), phone cover details (Alter Ego), website (medgestore.com) and evidence that it did indeed glow as one young woman held it up into her cupped “dark-inducing” hands. I’m used to the commotion an M-Edge cover creates and am considering getting a seperate business card to hand out (after I work out a deal with the company of course) since EVERY time we go out to eat and bring the iPad for the kids someone asks where we got our SuperShell iPad cover.

I’m no marketing pro and have only been blogging since 2007, but I’m pretty sure a good strategy for M-Edge might be to give parents the Alter Ego, SuperShell and other top sellers for families (and cool kids) and ask them go out to dinner. 

On a totally different and unrelated topic, I plan to get my mother an M-Edge Design Your Own e-reader cover with a picture of the grandkids in case you’re looking for a fun Mom’s Day gift.

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- The Hunger Games One Sheet Mini- Katniss Character Poster
- The Hunger Games One Sheet Holiday/Stadium Poster – The Hunger Games Final Mini

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For us, “potential” was a reality when our iPad was accidentally dropped on the floor by our son.  The screen smashed as did our desire to let them use the expensive device. With so many cool and educational iPad apps, the answer to our dilemma hinged on a majorly protective iPad cover–one designed specifically for kids. However, most kids’ covers are designed for iPad 2, but luckily iGuy came into our lives one sunny day in March with the ability to protect all iPads. He arrived on our doorstep and become the new favorite guy in our house almost instantly. Mom and dad were thrilled with the foam protection, and the kids have a blast standing him up to play games and shaking his hands.

Here’s a typical conversation from one sibling to another: “Can I have iGuy please?” And the response, “Sure, here you go!” OK, OK…maybe it’s more like, “I WANT iGUY!” with the response, “No, I’m using him.” We think of  iGuy by Speck Products  an opporunity to teach lessons in sharing.

Admittedly it’s not an easy lesson as Tmple Run is hard for me to give up.

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Downy Unstopables

Why We Love It: All new Downy Unstopables boost the scent of active wear, sheets or any item you want to have a fresh lingering scent.

Oil of Olay Regenerist

Whay We Love It: Our family legend has Oil of Olay at the heart of young looking ladies. With Regenerist designed specifically for anti-aging, it's a match made in heaven.

Pantene Pro-V Hair Solutions

Why We Love It: A long-time Pantene user, Hair Solutions Ampoules claim to restore dry hair in just 5 minutes. And it works!

Cascade Complete

Why We Love It Never one to pre-rinse, Cascade Complete does it all...pre-treats, fights stains and rinses. One more item checked off the to-do list.

Fekkai Glossing Cream

Why We Love It: Touring the P&G archive I was excited to see my favorite product of all time, a cult classic for hair called Fekkai Glossing Cream.. For smoothing out hair, this is #1.

Disclaimer: Sample products were provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a Downy Unstopables Five-Pack Prize Pack by commenting on this post with your favorite P&G products. For extra entries:

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Friday, November 26, 2010; 9-10 p.m. EST

Join us to chat about holiday deals and Sir Bingley, the newest “deal a day” site launching #BlackFriday (11/26/10). With daily specials as low as 70% off products for babies, children, the home and recreation, Sir Bingley is also giving a $7 credit to anyone who signs up before they launch. Our Twitter party will celebrate their $1,000 credit giveaway with our own shopping spree–$450 in gift certificates so you can really get into the shopping mood!

RSVP & More Info: While not necessary, addition winners will be chosen from the RSVP list found on our Double Duty Diva site.

PARTY #2 Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Bake Off!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010; 9-10 p.m. EST

Join Bridgette & Cecelia as they go head to head in an Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Bake Off! Vote for your favorite video as these Divas create original holiday pretzel creations. We’ll be chatting up Auntie Anne’s, pretzel recipes and, of course, prizes and freebies.

RSVP & More Info: While not necessary, addition winners will be chosen from the RSVP list found on our Double Duty Diva site.

Party #3: Operation Give Thanks Hosted by AboutOne

Wednesday, December 2, 2010 9 p.m. EST

Join us as we chat about what we’re thankful for this holiday season. Please donate $1 toOperation Shower, a non-profit that organizes baby showers for military families. Hosted by AboutOne family management site, this party allows you to make a difference in the lives of American heroes. AboutOne will even make and match your donation ($2 total) if you sign up for their service.

RSVP & More Info: You must RSVP to win. Many prizes will be determined pre-party through the RSVP list, so check out the official *Operation Give Thanks* site, RSVP on their site and join us for the Twitter party of the season!

Cricket Magazine Ages 9-14	Ladybug Magazine Ages 3-6	Spider Magazine Ages 6-9

Chances are if you are a parent or grandparent you’ve heard of Cricket Magazine Group as they’ve been published children’s magazines since 1973 with their first publication of Cricket Magazine (ages 9-14).  With the opportunity to check out various titles of their 14 magazine for kids, as an educator I was impressed with the blend of education content and fun stories, songs and cartoons. Our Ladybug magazine edition (ages 3-6) included poems, multiple stories, a song with notes for those musical talented and our two favorite features–an animal mix up and pull out Chinese Dragon activity.  We also enjoyed Spider, a magazine for kids ages 6-9, which includes a “Spider’s Corner” giving readers a chance to submit their own original pieces.  Though Ladybug was geared perfectly for our age levels, nearly every child can receive their own magazine throughout the year from Cricket Magazine Group, even as young as six months old (Babybug).  Not surprisingily they’ve won just about every award out there, but for good measure Cool Baby Kid is designating this magazine series a CBK Top Pick as well.

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a year  long subscription of your choice of Cricket Magazine Group’s 14 award winning children’s magazines with readers age ranges from 6 months to 16 years.  To enter,  visit their site and comment back here with your favorite retailer’s name.  Be sure to follow Cool Baby Kid on Twitterand Facebook and leave a seperate comment for each extra entry. Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win.  Expires 8/10/10.

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Disney Toy Story 3 Buzz Blaster Video Game

If Toy Story Mania has hit your house too, you  have two options. Resist the marketing maelstrom and refuse to allow your family’d budget to be depleted just because the biggest movie of the summer has your kids in a frenzy. Or dive right in, bring Toy Story toys such as the ones featured (Techno Source) one you family’s vacation giving you a few needed minutes of calm in the car.  Eat Woody Mac & Cheese and let Buzz Lightyear blast from the TV as everyone shouts, “To infinity and beyond” over and over until it becomes a mantra for summer fun.  Just a few short months ago at the Time to Play Spring Showcase the Toy Guys predicted Toy Story would take over…and it has. So you mind as well ride the wave and be sure to check out Buzz Blaster, a handheld LCD videogame that also makes Buzz sounds and reloaded with a flick of the switch. We also love Bop the Alien, also from Techno Source, which tests speed and accuracy as you “bop” the alien that lights up.  I’ll admit to taking this over from time to time to test my own skills.  Techno Source has your Toy Story toy fix with some cool picks; you know what they say…if you can’t fight them…

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win both the Buzz Blaster and Bob the Alien from Techno Source by visiting their website and commenting back here with one other toy not featured that looks pretty cool. Follow Cool Baby Kid on Twitter and Facebook for additional entries.  Please leave a seperate comment for each. Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win. U.S. Residents Only. Expires 7/25/10.

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