For my initial blog post on KIDOZ look here
When I initially was approached about this program I was guarded. Could I really have a place that is safe for the little dude to play online safely? Even putting him on Disney, I would have him screaming within minutes about the pop ups taking over the screen., or him hitting the pull down menu and getting lost somewhere. With KIDOZ there is none of those issues after months of using it. I can have him say he wants to play and not have to worry about what he is clicking as it is like a kids version of Firefox or Explorer where they can see video clips from children shows, browse sites, and play games.
Now I have kept up to date with KIDOZ as they have been tweaking the browser and refining, what seems like almost daily. Now they have launched KIDOZ 2.0 with some exciting new features with more content and creative outlets for your kiddo as well as parental tools for you! The Plus package of KIDOZ comes is only $4.19 a month lower them most sites that still don't give you even a fraction of the stuff you get with KIDOZ. I know many of my readers will say, well my kiddo can't read yet, well with their web based email setting they can draw in lieu of write, expressing themselves all the way!
Not sold on what I have told you? You know I am tough about what I let get into this house. Try KIDOZ free by clicking on any of the links and download it and try it for free yourself. Leave your input here or better yet email them and tell them what you think. What you like and what you don't. They love the input!
Oh did I mention I am giving away 5, yes 5 FREE Plus Packages for Christmas. That is a (5)one year subscriptions from KIDOZ to your kiddo, that's a 50 dollar value. Entering is easy. Leave a comment as to who you are gifting this to if you win! You can also comment about tweets you do for the contest. Tell a friend! IT begins now, and I will chose the names with a random number generator on Tuesday December 22nd, 2009.
Merry Christmas!
I was given a Plus Package for this review.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Cleaning Up the Computer Made Easy
My laptop is my life line. Since I am going back to school the most successful way I could think of to do so was doing it online. Between that and all my social networking, 
the poor thing is constantly on. When I am not on it you can guarantee either the Weatherman is checking out his Husker Blogs, or Little dude is hanging on Kidoz or Webkinz. Needless to say there is stuff constantly being uploaded, downloaded, saved (mostly needlessly) all over my laptop. I had been talking to the weatherman just last week about figuring out an easy way for me to clean it up and make it run faster. Some how the Internet Gods were eavesdropping in on the conversation with us and I received an email asking if I would review a product called Windows 7 TuneUpSuite 4.7.1951 from a company called Windsty.com.
I was a little taken back, me do a review for a real software non kid related? As long as it is not too difficult I figured I could stumble my way through it. First I was all in a tizzy, I knew I should have taken that free Windows 7 when it was offered to me to review from the school, because however could I review this when I didn't have Windows 7? See, I just usually don't do software reviews, period. No reason to try to do something with an entity that is likely way too far above my pay grade! Gawd forbid if I type in something wrong and BOOM, another dead laptop (Though I was assured as I was not the one using it when the last one died, it couldn't have been my fault). But, it's begining to run so slow, I needed to do something.
Now, I here I sit with an offer to clean up my computer, and I don't have Windows 7 as I stated above. I was told in my communication email not to worry if I didn't have Windows 7 yet, because this software supports: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/XP/2000/2003/Vista x32, Vista x64, and of course Windows 7. I knew I was running on some sort of Vista (see again showing my smarts!)
I thought since I was complaining about the slowing down of this laptop, I would give the folks at Windsty.com a shot. The first thing I did after downloading the software was do a Disk Space analyzer, Umm yeah needless junk everywhere. In places I didn't even realize! I went to duplicate files finder next as I am the queen of loading something about 10 times if I can't find it right away (still wondering why the computer was running slow?)! I had over 1543 items, that's over 700 duplicates (mostly pics in my defense) this program dug up! I erased them. And went to the Junk Files Cleaner next, I am BFF with this part of the software, again useless junk all over the computer, including entire programs downloaded on my extra drive, and I didn't even know about. I also found the missing assignment for art class I redid last fall because I couldn't find it, it was hidden in another drive. Windows 7 TuneUpSuite, considered it junk, what a coincidence, I considered that class the same thing!
According to the site, "Windows 7 TuneUpSuite is your all-purpose tool for better PC maintenance and security. Plus, it protects your computer from system crashes, repairs and maintains your PC health, removes unneeded Internet clutter, regains valuable disk space, cleans your registry and tweak windows to perform better." As a just a notch above novice computer geek, I would have to agree. The steps to do each are straight forward, and as it says removes clutter. I was also thrilled with the fact I could find the cleaning stuff all in once place with such ease. So if your computer is running slow, and you are looking for a one stop easy place to get a quick tidying up of the ol' computer, I would suggest heading over to the folks at Windsty.com and look at all the cool software products they have to offer, including the Windows 7 TuneUpSuite 4.7.1951
Now my computer is running faster, making me happy, and I am guessing it's happy too!
*To comply with the new federal regulations, I am to disclose if I have been compensated for this review. As I write this review I have received no compensation for my review. I used the trial available to anyone.*
the poor thing is constantly on. When I am not on it you can guarantee either the Weatherman is checking out his Husker Blogs, or Little dude is hanging on Kidoz or Webkinz. Needless to say there is stuff constantly being uploaded, downloaded, saved (mostly needlessly) all over my laptop. I had been talking to the weatherman just last week about figuring out an easy way for me to clean it up and make it run faster. Some how the Internet Gods were eavesdropping in on the conversation with us and I received an email asking if I would review a product called Windows 7 TuneUpSuite 4.7.1951 from a company called Windsty.com. I was a little taken back, me do a review for a real software non kid related? As long as it is not too difficult I figured I could stumble my way through it. First I was all in a tizzy, I knew I should have taken that free Windows 7 when it was offered to me to review from the school, because however could I review this when I didn't have Windows 7? See, I just usually don't do software reviews, period. No reason to try to do something with an entity that is likely way too far above my pay grade! Gawd forbid if I type in something wrong and BOOM, another dead laptop (Though I was assured as I was not the one using it when the last one died, it couldn't have been my fault). But, it's begining to run so slow, I needed to do something.
Now, I here I sit with an offer to clean up my computer, and I don't have Windows 7 as I stated above. I was told in my communication email not to worry if I didn't have Windows 7 yet, because this software supports: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/XP/2000/2003/Vista x32, Vista x64, and of course Windows 7. I knew I was running on some sort of Vista (see again showing my smarts!) I thought since I was complaining about the slowing down of this laptop, I would give the folks at Windsty.com a shot. The first thing I did after downloading the software was do a Disk Space analyzer, Umm yeah needless junk everywhere. In places I didn't even realize! I went to duplicate files finder next as I am the queen of loading something about 10 times if I can't find it right away (still wondering why the computer was running slow?)! I had over 1543 items, that's over 700 duplicates (mostly pics in my defense) this program dug up! I erased them. And went to the Junk Files Cleaner next, I am BFF with this part of the software, again useless junk all over the computer, including entire programs downloaded on my extra drive, and I didn't even know about. I also found the missing assignment for art class I redid last fall because I couldn't find it, it was hidden in another drive. Windows 7 TuneUpSuite, considered it junk, what a coincidence, I considered that class the same thing!
According to the site, "Windows 7 TuneUpSuite is your all-purpose tool for better PC maintenance and security. Plus, it protects your computer from system crashes, repairs and maintains your PC health, removes unneeded Internet clutter, regains valuable disk space, cleans your registry and tweak windows to perform better." As a just a notch above novice computer geek, I would have to agree. The steps to do each are straight forward, and as it says removes clutter. I was also thrilled with the fact I could find the cleaning stuff all in once place with such ease. So if your computer is running slow, and you are looking for a one stop easy place to get a quick tidying up of the ol' computer, I would suggest heading over to the folks at Windsty.com and look at all the cool software products they have to offer, including the Windows 7 TuneUpSuite 4.7.1951
Now my computer is running faster, making me happy, and I am guessing it's happy too!
*To comply with the new federal regulations, I am to disclose if I have been compensated for this review. As I write this review I have received no compensation for my review. I used the trial available to anyone.*
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monkey Around Winner is...
TheSingleGirl said...
GIMME!That was the winning comment. Congrats to you and I will get mailing get your address so the Monkey knows where he gets to live now.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Time to Monkey Around!!!
If you want this Monkey, here is the deal-i-o:
- Head over to Mama Mel's ESTY shop and take a gander at her darling creations. These are great gifts to give kiddos. The Weatherman is getting a camo one! Little Dude has a yellow monkey coming for Christmas from her also! Had he been smaller you know he would want to be styling one of the tie onsies!
- Check out her blog get to know this super cool lady!
- You can just enter once by leaving a comment on THIS post, none of my other blogs count(thought comments there always welcomed)! You can Tweet about it, blog about it or FB about it (make sure you and I are friend ed on FB or twitter) once a day.
- Tell your friends about it and have them enter.
- Winner will be chosen from Random.org on 11-11-09.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Heeltastic Review
I have in no way been compensated for this review.
You may have seen this commercial:
Or seen this product one the 1st Season of Pitchmen:
Yes, I am talking about Heeltastic. I was sceptical about it when I saw the previews for Pitchmen, but thought to myself, "Self wouldn't it be nice if it worked even a bit?" I refuse to buy any product off the TV that doesn't clearly define final cost of product and shipping. I waited for it to hit WalMart and bought it. Curiosity got the best of me. I have been using it for over a month and I will have to say, I love it. My feet are markably softer, and I love the feeling when I put it on. I put it before bedtime, and toss on some socks. It doesn't tingle or warm persay, but it is a nice feeling. The smell is great also, I really smell the lemon grass in the product. I was worried that it would be greasy as it seems it would be after you first put it on. It does absorb into your skin quite fast. But I wouldn't reccomend walking around on hard surfaces for about 5 minutes, you may slip. That's all I will say about it. It is soft stick, if I had once thing to say about it to improve the product, I would like the application stick a bit less soft. Is it worth 10 dollars HECK YES! An inexpensive way to pamper your feet that takes minium amout of time, for those who are always on the go. Its fanststic!
You may have seen this commercial:
Or seen this product one the 1st Season of Pitchmen:
Yes, I am talking about Heeltastic. I was sceptical about it when I saw the previews for Pitchmen, but thought to myself, "Self wouldn't it be nice if it worked even a bit?" I refuse to buy any product off the TV that doesn't clearly define final cost of product and shipping. I waited for it to hit WalMart and bought it. Curiosity got the best of me. I have been using it for over a month and I will have to say, I love it. My feet are markably softer, and I love the feeling when I put it on. I put it before bedtime, and toss on some socks. It doesn't tingle or warm persay, but it is a nice feeling. The smell is great also, I really smell the lemon grass in the product. I was worried that it would be greasy as it seems it would be after you first put it on. It does absorb into your skin quite fast. But I wouldn't reccomend walking around on hard surfaces for about 5 minutes, you may slip. That's all I will say about it. It is soft stick, if I had once thing to say about it to improve the product, I would like the application stick a bit less soft. Is it worth 10 dollars HECK YES! An inexpensive way to pamper your feet that takes minium amout of time, for those who are always on the go. Its fanststic!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Dug up some Woof Woof Winners!
The Krazy Girl and Reagan whom she calls Reagan dog so as not to confuse with one of her own children!
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Carrie Fairy Thoughts for her Moms dog Susie.
Both one of the prizes named in the Woof Woof Giveaway.
Congrats to both winners!
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Carrie Fairy Thoughts for her Moms dog Susie.
Both one of the prizes named in the Woof Woof Giveaway.
Congrats to both winners!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Woof Woof!
Rules for this one is simple, leave a comment on my blog and a way for me to contact the 2 winners. Winners will be chosen at random Wednesday 19th of August.
I have 2 sample sized bags of all natural dog food up for grabs. These were donated by Adams County Feed and SeeD in Hastings, NE.
Evo Large Bites and Diamond Extreme Athlete.
Evo is what our Havanese will eat, the ONLY thing he will eat. The "big bites" are only about 1/2 inch in size. Since switching to this food his teeth have improved greatly and the need to scale them at the vet annually is not needed.
As for the Diamond, I have no idea as to if Sully would touch it. So have your dog try it all out and see for yourself.
But wait there's More!!!
I will also be adding one full sized bottle of Fresh and Clean Dog spray with the sample bags of dog food. This is one of the ingredients I use to create my grooming spray for Sully.
I have 2 sample sized bags of all natural dog food up for grabs. These were donated by Adams County Feed and SeeD in Hastings, NE.
Evo Large Bites and Diamond Extreme Athlete.
Evo is what our Havanese will eat, the ONLY thing he will eat. The "big bites" are only about 1/2 inch in size. Since switching to this food his teeth have improved greatly and the need to scale them at the vet annually is not needed.
As for the Diamond, I have no idea as to if Sully would touch it. So have your dog try it all out and see for yourself.
But wait there's More!!!
I will also be adding one full sized bottle of Fresh and Clean Dog spray with the sample bags of dog food. This is one of the ingredients I use to create my grooming spray for Sully.
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