Gazillion Bubble Show

World renowned bubble artist Fan Yangbrings a brilliant and unique theatrical experience to audiences of all ages, and transforms beautiful bubbles into a thrilling interactive theatre experience.  This brilliant and unique theatrical experience will delight audiences of all ages, transforming a multitude of beautiful bubbles into a thrilling, interactive, multi-million dollar spectacular.  Audiences and critics will be wowed by bouncing bubbles, floating bubbles, misty, tiny and massive bubbles as they experience the world’s first live “snow globe” when millions of tiny bubbles fill the stage. Fan Yang’s extraordinary bubble masterpieces illuminated by his spellbinding laser magic will dazzle theatre-goers aged 2 to102.

Internationally acclaimed, Fan Yang has set an astounding 17 Guinness World Records and has been seen on Regis & Kelly, Ellen, and Oprah who proclaimed: “Fan Yang is amazing.  He will blow you away!”  David Letterman calls him “The greatest bubble artist in the world!”



I had a chance to see this show over the weekend. While I don't think it really appeals to the older crowds, if you attend with children (ages 3-10), you will catch their excitement. Bubble always fascinate children, but add in a fog machine, bright lights, music, people in bubbles, color and tricks and they are in for a real treat. One thing I enjoyed about the show as how interactive it was. They ask for volunteers, and at several points engage the entire audience in the fun. One downfall was that it was very hard to hear and sometimes understand Fan Yang, but it could have just been the sound of the theater we were in. I think that kids would really love this, and would go again.

Find out where to see this show here: http://gazillionbubbleshow.com/

disclaimer: tickets received for review

Bounty

For over 50 years, UK mums have been getting support during pregnancy and parenthood from Bounty, and the parenting club has earned an esteemed reputation as a result.

Offering resources such as a pregnancy calculator, Bounty has provided a valuable source of knowledge and advice for existing mums and dads, as well as parents-to-be. If you are expecting, you can use Bounty to learn everything you need to know about key issues like baby toys, formulas, bottles, and sleeping equipment.

It can be hard to get your head around the many considerations that need to be taken into account when having a baby, so don’t do it alone – let Bounty help you with information and advice on the following subjects:

-          The first steps: The decision couples make about getting pregnant is one of the most important of their lives. If you need help in making the decision, or if you have made the decision but would like some advice on boosting your chances of successfully getting pregnant, Bounty is the place to turn.

-          Symptoms of pregnancy: Adapting to life as a pregnant woman, and as a pregnant couple, can be a shock to the system. Bounty can take the heat off by giving week-by-week advice on what to expect, taking away the need to worry and ask yourself “is this normal” at every juncture! Bounty offers pregnancy calculators, advice and information completely free for the duration of your pregnancy.

-          Baby names: Choosing a name can take months. Bounty has an extensive list to help you decide.

-          Child development: As your baby grows up, every day will bring new surprises, challenges and exciting moments. To help you be ready for them, Bounty has a wealth of information on child development and the best ways to prepare.

Visit Bounty’s website for everything you need to know about your pregnancy, your baby and your child.

Online Dating

Call this the understatement of the century, but cities can be terribly busy places. This makes it either extremely easy for confident single people to find dates or extremely difficult for shy people to find dates. It’s only natural for some people to get uneasy in a busy bar environment, but too many potential soul mates are pulled apart by nerves. Fear not, there is an answer: if you’re a singleton looking for love in the city, then the best way to find it is on the internet, where a multitude of free online dating sites are at your disposal. It's great for singles dating.

If you’re tired of being approached by desperate or sleazy people or are crippled by nerves when it comes to approaching someone who has caught more than your eye, then there is no better way to escape that than taking advantage of those free dating websites. They give you so much more choice and, indeed, time to sit back and take your time in finding the perfect partner for you.

The beauty of online dating is that it is open to absolutely everybody, which gives you a much more open choice. You can choose who you talk to and, most importantly, who talks to you, so you can say goodbye to those awkward social situations you have come to loath.

Online dating will not suit everybody, but it does open the door to people in a lot of differentsituations. For example, if you’re a single parent dating sites give you the chance to get yourself back in the dating game if you don’t have the time or the money to be out in the city looking for a date.

If you haven’t had a date for a while, you might be finding it difficult to pluck up the courage again.With online dating, it’s easy to reignite the hunt for your potential soul mate because you don’t have the added pressure of a busy social situation to deal with and, what’s more, you can approach people who you already know to have similar interests to yours because it is advertised on their profiles!

This was a featured article provided by DatingAgency.com all photos used were provided courtesy of Photostock and you can get more images like this from them here.

Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post

Billy Joel Giveaway

Columbia/Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is commemorating forty years of Billy Joel's career as a solo recording artist with a pair of historic releases--a limited edition Billy Joel - The Complete Albums Collection boxed set and a two-disc Legacy Edition of 1973's Piano Man album.

Billy Joel - The Complete Albums Collection brings together for the first time, in one elegantly designed box, the artist's complete catalog of 14 essential titles, from 1971's Cold Spring Harbor through 1979's Grammy-winning Album of The Year 52nd Street and 1981's live Songs In The Attic to 2001's Fantasies & Delusions, the first album of Billy's classical compositions. Each album has been recently remastered in 24 bit audio for this edition and comes in cardboard jackets replicating the original album covers and sleeves.

Included in the box are:
1. Cold Spring Harbor (1971)
2. Piano Man (1973)
3. Streetlife Serenade (1974)
4. Turnstiles (1976)
5. The Stranger (1977)
6. 52nd Street (1978)
7. Glass Houses (1980)
8. Songs In The Attic (1981)
9. The Nylon Curtain (1982)
10. An Innocent Man (1983)

11. The Bridge (1986)

12. Storm Front (1989)

13. River Of Dreams (1993)

14, Fantasies & Delusions (2001)

15. Collected Additional Masters (1985—2007)

 
BUY IT: Random copies of The Complete Albums Collection ordered through the Official Billy Joel store (http://www.completebillyjoel.com/) will be autographed by Billy Joel, so big fans will want to be sure to order their copy there.
 
WIN IT: One reader will win a copy of THE PIANO MAN
 
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The Christmas Lodge

The Christmas Lodge is a heartwarming family drama brought to you by renowned artist Thomas Kincade. This movie follows the story of Mary who works to fulfill her grandfather's wish of reuniting their family for one last Christmas at the Christmas Lodge.

Synopsis:
Thomas Kinkade presents Christmas Lodge: a place where a heart-warming past and loving future meet for one remarkable group of people. During a weekend trip to the mountains, Mary (Erin Karpluk) finds herself at the now- dilapidated lodge where she spent the holidays with her family growing up. She becomes determined to restore the building to its former glory. Inspired by her grandfather and guided by her grandmother in heaven, Mary throws herself into the project, and during the process finds herself drawn to Jack (Michael Shanks), a handsome man who loves the lodge as much as she does. Historically unlucky in love, this chance encounter allows Mary to renew her faith in life and discover her one true love. For an uplifting story about the importance of faith, family and the true holiday spirit, go to the Christmas Lodge.
 
TRAILER:
http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1554553881/
 
My Thoughts:
I LOVE holiday movies. It's the one time of the year that I can't get enough of the sappy feel-good movies. I loved the other Thomas Kincade movie, Christmas Cottage, and knew I would enjoy this one as well. I loved the main actress, Erin Karpluk, ever since I saw her in the movie "Mrs. Miracle." Even though these movies are somewhat predictable, I still love watching them!

Single Parents Dating Online

The dos and don’ts of single parents dating online

It can be a bittersweet experience being a single parent. The joy of nurturing, caring and helping to develop a child or a couple of children on your own is offset by the fact that other aspects of your life may sometimes suffer as a result of dedicating so much of your time and effort to your family.

Without a significant other to turn to for support, it can be a lonely time and getting out and finding romance is difficult because time is precious for single dads and single mums.

Dating online, though, makes it incredibly easy for single parents to meet other single parents - and all without having to leave the comfort of your own sofa. What’s more, Single Parents Dating can work as long as you take note of the following advice: single parents dating

·         There’s no real exact science to making singles dating successful, but as a general rule of thumb it pays to be sensible about what information you do and don’t disclose in your profile and while chatting online to other single dads and single mums. It’s also important to be patient and have realistic aspirations because it’s highly unlikely that you’ll find love straight away so play it cool. Remember, good things come to those who wait.

·         Try and be as in-depth as possible in your profile and avoid making sweeping statements that add little in terms of value. The more thorough you are the more likely you are to find somebody with similar hobbies and interests.

·         Put a bit of thought into what picture(s) you decide to upload because first impressions count, especially when using the most popular websites as they could have an online community of hundreds of thousands. dating online websites as they could have an online community of hundreds of thousands.

·         Time management is important while online looking for love as you don’t want to spend hours on end on a dating site. Don’t waste your time with anyone you don’t like and try and set yourself a time limit in general because you don’t want to get obsessed with checking your inbox every few hours. Let whatever happens, happen. C'est la vie, as the French say.

·         Don’t take it too personally if somebody you like doesn’t return the feelings. Move on. There’ll be plenty of other nice-looking men and women out there just waiting for you to get in touch.

This was a featured article provided by JustSingleParents.com all photos used were provided courtesy of Photostock and you can get more images like this from them here.

Disclaimer: I was compensated for this posting

Advantage Bridal Giveaway

Advantage Bridal is a leading online wedding accessories retailer and has been in business since 1992, offering everything from wedding favors to bridesmaid shoes, invitations to flower girl dresses and has recently started to offer accessories for all types of special occasions including first communions, baptisms, quinceañeras and proms to name a few. Advantage Bridal offers over 21,000 unique items and has been producing their own line of custom apparel including t-shirts, tank tops and hoodies. Each custom item is made to order and is available with rhinestone embellishments or with custom embroidery. Advantage Bridal began to receive multiple requests for pink ribbon embellished items. This seemed to be a natural fit for the company after owner Sandy Keller received her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2007. The company has since produced logo apparel to help raise funds for FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, and now for two additional charities, 2B Restored and Breastoration, established to educate women about their reconstruction options and provide financial assistance to women desiring the surgery.

I had a chance to try out the rhinestone hair band and thought it added a touch of bling to my outfit. It's a fun accessory. The only downside is that hair gets stuck in the rhinestones and pulls or tears which wasn't fun, but it looked great.

WIN IT: Custom rhinestone tank top or t-shirt

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