Busy Mom Reviews

Show other people what you see via cell phone, when you are seeing it!

ATT's Video Share enables one-way, live streaming video feeds that can be seen by both users during a two-way conversation.

You start with a normal cell phone call, and, with the push of a button, you can add live video to the call while you're talking.

ATT was kind enough to let us try it out, and, it's been a lot of fun.

We used it when I was out of town and had to miss Busy D.'s basketball game. With a simple call, I was able to enjoy some of the game as it was happening.

It also came in handy when I was at the store trying to pick up something for Busy Boy, and, I wasn't sure which one I should get. I was able to call and show him the selections and he told me which one he needed.

You could also use it as a way to catch up "Live" with family who live far away.

Video share would also be useful when you have teenagers and there might be a question about if they're where they say they are, but, I'll leave that one up to you.

To use Video Share, both the sender and the receiver must have:

- A 3G Video Share capable wireless phone
- Video Share Service enabled on the phone
- ATT 3G Wireless Network Coverage
- A "Video Share Ready" prompt when the call is placed

Rates for Video Share start at $4.99 /month and the sender is billed for the call.

The Disney classic, 101 Dalmatians returned to DVD on March 3rd, 2008, and, it's been brilliantly restored with enhanced picture and sound and comes loaded with never-before-seen bonus material!

This all-new two-disc Platinum Edition is a must-own for fans big and small, featuring beloved characters Pongo, Perdita, and their 99 puppies, as well as one of Disney’s most deliciously evil villains of all time – Cruella De Vil (ranked on American Film Institute’s Best Villains of All Time List).

Go ahead, sing it, you know you want to: Cruella DeVil, Cruella De Vil, if she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will...

There's also an all-new interactive ”Virtual Dalmatian” game with over 101 possibilities to adopt, train and care for your very own virtual puppy, deleted songs, behind-the-scenes featurettes, an in-depth look at the personal correspondence between Walt Disney and Dodie Smith, (author of the book The Hundred and One Dalmatians), and much more.

But, hurry, it's only available for a limited time!

101 Dalmatians Platinum Edition would make a great addition to anyone's Easter basket, get yours today!

While vaccinations for kids is a controversial topic, pertussis or "whooping cough", isn't controversial, it's very serious for anyone, and, it's a disease that's increasing, and, in my mind shouldn't be.

I worked with a lady whose child contracted pertussis, and, it was a very, very bad thing, for what it's worth to this discussion.

Pertussis is a potentially deadly bacterial infection that can strike at any age, but is particularly dangerous for babies. Adults are the number one transmitter of pertussis to babies. One of the best ways to protect babies from pertussis is to make sure that anyone in close contact with them is vaccinated.

PKIDs (Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases), a national nonprofit whose mission is to educate the public about infectious diseases and help families whose children are affected by such diseases.

PKIDS wants raise awareness of pertussis through a program called "Silence the Sounds of Pertussis." At PKIDs’ web site, you can hear an audio clip of what whooping cough sounds like and get advice on how to talk to your doctor about protecting your child or children you may care for from pertussis.

Whatever your views on vaccination are, it's always good to be informed.

Remember the Internet series In the Motherhood sponsored by Suave and Sprint and starring Leah Remini, Chelsea Handler, and Jenny McCarthy?

It's back for a second season, and, is the mom-focused web series written by you! The episodes are chosen from reader submissions.

Be sure to check out the In The Motherhood website for discussions, activities and more.

Here's the latest episode: The 3rd Date, it's hilarious.

Looking for a few things for the Easter Basket? Hasbro's got you covered this year.

How about:

Transformers Robot Heroes - Race into action with the galaxy’s greatest collection of mighty metal warriors! The most powerful heroes from the planet CYBERTRON are here to battle for the fate of the universe. With incredible ability to change into everyday objects and technology beyond your wildest dreams, these ROBOT HEROES are more than meets the eye!

Jenga Pink Girl Talk - In this cute edition of the classic wood block game, you pull out a block, then answer a question, such as: If you had one wish, what would you wish for? or Who is your closest friend?

You still can't let them topple, though!

Furreal Friends Newborn Duckling - Bring home this lovable, cuddly baby duckling that really comes to “life” as it responds to your love and attention. Just like a real duckling, this electronic toy bird flaps its wings, raises its head, opens its beak, and makes “real” duckling sounds.

Keep interacting with your duckling, and it becomes more playful. Be sure to “feed” your duckling with its bottle. Take care of your baby duckling and you’re sure to be the best of friends!

This is totally cute, and actually my 11 year old son loved it.

Martian Matter Alien Maker - this was a BIG hit at our house.

Pop open this alien spaceship to discover all sorts of alien-making technologies, including LUNAR LAVA gel and reusable METEOR MUD compound, which are used to create alien forms! Mix and match the 14 different half-molds to create more than 90 different wacky alien combinations! Place your finished alien creations in the spaceship’s pods to “fly” the aliens home!

Or use the tools to flatten or dissect your alien creatures! Dream up endless adventures and experiments for your aliens and creative fun that’s completely cosmic!

Check out all the other cool toys at the Hasbro Shop!

Do you know a teacher who has made a difference in the life of a student, a school or a community?

Lands' End announces the Teachers Light the Way Awards.

d.com/teacNominate your favorite teacher by filling out the entry form below and writing an essay (no more than 500 words) describing how your teacher is a bright light in education.

45 teachers will receive the coveted Lands' End Lighthouse Award -- representing the company's 45-year history -- as well as the chance to win the grand prize of $5,000 for the winning teacher and $5,000 for the nominated teacher's school.

During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, Lands' End will recognize and award the winning 45 teachers with a Lighthouse award.

Three outstanding teachers will receive grand prize status: First Grand Prize Winner receives $5,000 for the winning teacher and a $5,000 school award; Second Grand Prize Winner receives $3,000 for the winning teacher and a $3,000 school award; and Third Grand Prize Winner receives $2,000 for the winning teacher and a $2,000 school award.

The nominators of the three Grand Prize Winners will receive a $250 Lands' End gift card.

The remaining 42 teachers will each receive a $100 Lands' End gift card and those that nominated them will each receive a $25 gift card.

Entries will be accepted through midnight CDT, April 17th, 2008.

More information, the official contest rules and the entry form can be found at www.landsend.com/teacheraward

Outback Steakhouse is celebrating its 20th birthday this month and with that comes the anniversary of the Bloomin’ Onion, Outback’s signature dish and the first item on the menu 20 years ago.

Did you know:

-Outback has sold more than 133.5 million Bloomin’ Onions.

-15 million Bloomin’ Onions are sold each year.

-Before it is “bloomed,” each onion is specially grown to be 16 ounces big and 4.5 inches wide!

-The Bloomin' Onion remains true to its original recipe: 17 different spices to flavor the onion and an additional 37 spices in the dipping sauce.

In honor of its birthday, Outback has also created a select number of special menu items that are only available through the end of April. For more information and to view the menu items, visit: http://www.outback.com/foodandmenus/featureditems.aspx

So, Happy Birthday, Outback Steakhouse, next year, you can drink at your own bar!

With Blu-ray declaring victory over HD-DVD in the high definition movie format war, Best Buy, is giving $50 gift cards to customers who purchased an HD-DVD player or HD-DVD attachment from its U.S. stores before February 23, 2008.

Customers will get a gift card for each player or HD-DVD attachment that they purchased. Through this program, Best Buy will distribute more than $10 million in gift cards to customers across the country.

Most Best Buy customers won’t have to do anything to receive their gift card. Best Buy will proactively mail cards to all customers that the company can identify as having purchased an HD-DVD player.

Members of the Best Buy Reward Zone program, customers who purchased Performance Service Plans (PSPs) or who made their purchase on BestBuy.com should look for their gift cards in the mail by May 1.

Other customers who may not be easily identified can call (888) BEST BUY to receive their gift cards with proof of purchase through a credit card or their Best Buy receipt.

Also, beginning on March 21, customers who do want to get rid of their HD-DVD players can visit Best Buy’s Online Trade-In Center at www.bestbuytradein.com.

Visitors to the site will receive instant estimates of the value of their HD-DVD players and movies. Those who agree with the estimates can then ship their goods to the Trade-In Center free of charge by downloading a prepaid shipping label and will receive an additional gift card as payment for their trade-in. This service is open to HD-DVD owners regardless of where they bought their player.

Visit Best Buy's HD-DVD action center for more details.

Playskool Easy Dunk basketball set is a min-backboard and net that hooks over any doorknob, just the right height for little players starting about age 3.

It's easy to assemble, kids can hang it up by themselves and the goal is nice and wide for easy scoring.

Be sure to check out all of the toys in Playskool's Kid Motion line.

Deep clean whites in cold water? Really?

Clorox Plus Cold Water Bleach is specially formulated to whiten in cold water (can work in hot water too) and it helps the environment by using less energy to get your whites whiter.

The U.S. Dept. of Energy notes that 80 percent of the energy home washers use goes towards heating water. Switching from hot to cold water washing can save up to 14 percent in annual energy bills.

I received a sample to try and, once I got used to putting whites in cold water, it does seem to work pretty well, although our socks may never see true white again ever with 2 boys.

Look for in the store and try it out, it's worth saving some energy especially in these tough economic times.

Baskin Robbins has a new lineup: Candy Bar Madness flavors.

Be sure to check out Reese's® Peanut Butter Cup, Heath® Ice Cream (yum!) and York® Peppermint Pattie Ice Cream and try them all in sundaes, shakes, ice cream and cakes.

They're available through June 1, 2008

Tiny Prints is birth announcements, birthday party invitations, bar mitzvah invitations and more. Tiny Prints is the leader in custom online stationary offering invitations, holiday cards and birth announcements, birthday party invitations and more, many of which are designed exclusively for the company by top designers.

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Wedding Paper Divas is known for its simple, modern and unique stationery that serves all of your wedding needs from save the date cards and wedding invitations to place cards and thank you cards.

For other wedding related events, Wedding Paper Divas offers party invitations for showers, bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinners.

They even have a blog.

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