Get Webkinz Friends iPad App and Play It For FREE!

My kids love their Webkinz friends and have been enjoying the ability to expand their fun by playing and exploring online with the special code they get with each one. Now, Webkinz expands even further with the introduction of their new Webkinz Friends FREE iPad App.

What is The Webkinz Friends App for iPad?

The loveable pets of Webkinz™ are at your fingertips with Webkinz Friends™, the new iPad® game from the creators of Webkinz World™!

Adopt Webkinz pets and design their homes with furniture and decorations from the KinzMart.

Harvest quirky plants and supply your businesses as you build your own one-of-a-kind Kinzville.

Follow the stories of Ms. Birdy, Arte Fact, and the whole cast of Webkinz characters and raise a happy family in the Kinzville of your dreams in this fun social game!



Special Features:



• Earn exclusive virtual prizes for Webkinz World that can be sent to any active account on Webkinz.com.


• Raise your Town Quality to unlock expansions and achieve bonuses!


• Plant and harvest Pickleberry, Jumbleberry, Sugarberry and Moonberry Plants, and earn berries to send back to any active account on Webkinz.com.


• Play with friends, visit their towns, and get help for your goals!


• Adopt Webkinz toys on your iPad and Webkinz.com.


Note for Webkinz Friends on Facebook players: This game does not connect to your Facebook town. You will be building a new town.



Note for Webkinz.com players: This game does not connect to your Webkinz.com account, but does allow for you to send certain prizes back to any active Webkinz.com account.



*** A network connection is required to play. ***


ace and friends thoughts

The Webkinz Friends iPad App is FREE downloadable game that is similar to what is offered through the Webkinz Facebook page. It takes a couple of minutes to set up and then you are ready to go. My kids love playing games on the iPad, so this was right up their alley!

To set up, you must first choose a pet to represent you in Kinzille and give it a name:

As the game begins, you start to place your building around Kinzville creating your own special town. 

Kinzville is the town in which your pets will live and thrive. Essentially, the better your buildings and business do in your town, the happier the pets will be that live there. The happier each pet is, the better the rewards you will receive while playing this game. 

To advance further in this game, you can complete different tasks that are found on the left side of the screen and tracked by each of the various icons. As you complete each task, you can then move up to a new level to have access to more activities, buildings and more. 

The kids really enjoyed adding various decorations throughout Kinzville, but did get a little frustrated when they had to wait for certain things to be built or gain enough items to purchase a particular decoration. This game is highly based on a waiting for things to be built or grow, which could be tough for younger kids to understand.

Overall, Webkinz Friends was enjoyable for all of my kids as well as for me. I really liked the convenience of playing the game easily on the iPad versus having to get to a desktop computer or access the game via Facebook. I know my kids will certainly get future enjoyment playing and building their Webkinz Friends town!

Will you play the FREE Webkinz Friends for the iPad?

What will you build first?

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Webkinz. I received a product sample and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

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Dip Dip Hooray Quick Meal and Family Game Night! #DipDipHooray #CBias

With school just around the corner, we are try to enjoy every last second of our summer family time together. Although our days are filled with lots of activities... we always have dinner as a family and continue our once a week family game night!

As a family, we are sometimes we are limited on the amount of time we have to prepare a meal and thankfully a Dip Dip Hooray dinner inspired by Heinz make it very easy, quick and kid friendly. 

On my recent shopping trip to Walmart, they had everything I needed to create my Dip Dip Hooray dinner, including Tyson Chicken Nuggets, Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Golden Crinkle Fries and Heinz Ketchup. Who doesn't love to dip their nuggets and fries in ketchup... YUM!

To get their vegetable serving in, I added in an easy Steamer corn... simple and quick!

Dip Dip Hooray was indeed... LOOK at those smiling faces!

The super quick and easy meal left plenty of time for our Family Game night... tonight's game of choice is Pictureka!

Although the game is recommended for kids ages six and older, my youngest (who is 4) rather enjoyed playing the game too! We had a great time playing individually and as teams.

Throwing your own Dip Dip Hooray dinner and Hasbro Family Game Night is super easy and fun. What's even better is you can also go online and unlock fun games from Hasbro. All you have to do is enter a UPC code from any of the three products at DiptoPlay.com. To keep it exciting, there's a new game each week. Easy enough, right?

While your there, make sure to enter to win a $1,000 Hasbro Game Night Grand Prize of top-rated board games and dinnertime favorites from Heinz Ketchup, Ore-Ida French Fries, & Tyson Chicken Nuggets. Official rules for the sweepstakes can be found here.

To check out our fun #DipDipHooray Walmart shopping trip, make sure to check out my Google + Story to see LOTS more pictures!

Need more, check out:

• Heinz Facebook and Twitter.
• Tyson on Facebook and Twitter.
• Ore Ida on Facebook.

Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ , Tyson and Heinz. #CBias #SocialFabric All opinions are my own.

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Are You Ready For Some Football... NCAA Football 13, That Is...{& Giveaway} #CBias #NCAAfootball13

Game Night. It's on. NCAA Football 13 was released this week... and guess what... we now have it (courtesy of my trip to Walmart yesterday) and the battle has NOW begun...

My husband has been playing NCAA Football for years and now has {c} hooked on the game too. In comparison to the previous releases, the graphics and sounds from the game continue to impress. NCAA Football 13 has several exciting new features (see below), but my husband especially likes the new Heisman Challenge mode that allows the chance to play specifically as a past Heisman trophy winner. It's entertaining to say the least, with the ability to view past key interviews from the Heisman winners. 

So, What Else is New and Exciting in NCAA 13?

Heisman Challenge—Win it for your school as you play as one of 10 former Heisman Trophy winners under center, in the backfield, or split wide, see if you can utilize his legendary skills for your favorite college team in a quest to match his award-winning historical performances and win the Heisman Trophy once again.   Choose from the following former Heisman greats:

·         Robert Griffin III                                                   
·         Doug Flutie
·         Herschel Walker
·         Marcus Allen
·         Charlie Ward
·         Barry Sanders
·         Desmond Howard
·         Eddie George
·         Carson Palmer
·         Andre Ware

An All-New Passing Game—A revolutionary passing system brings added authenticity to the Quarterback position from ball trajectory to play action pass to the option. Enhanced receiver control puts you in position to make a play on the ball and new read and react defensive coverage delivers greater realism on the gridiron.

Reaction Time—Great players see and feel the game differently. With Reaction Time, the game slows down during key moments, increasing your on-field awareness and opening up more opportunities as you sense things before they happen.

Dynamic Dynasty—Recruiting goes deeper than ever with the addition of dynamic recruiting pitches. For the first time ever, your recruiting grades can change each week based on your performance in Dynasty mode. In addition, Gameday Saturdays come to life with live studio updates and enhanced commentary by Rece Davis.

To compliment all the new features, NCAA fans can personalize their own NCAA 13 game cover with You’re Covered program. 

This unique Facebook app allows you to upload you photo online and print a custom game cover featuring a personalized face on the body of an NCAA Football 13 player. Cool, isn't it? Check out our very own game cover...

If you purchase your EA Sports NCAA Football 13 game from Walmart (as I did), you can print out the *You're Covered* Photo for FREE! 

All you need to do is visit: www.easports.com/yourecovered OR www.facebook.com/easportsncaafootball to customize and create your very own cover. Pictures are easily adjustable including size, rotation, skin tone and brightness. Once created, it's super easy to share it on your Facebook timeline for all your friends and family to see and enjoy. 

To check out our fun shopping trip, make sure to check out my Google + Story to see LOTS more pictures!

Need Even More? Make sure to check out NCAA Football on Facebook and NCAA football on Twitter.

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Enter To Win!

Winner's Choice of:

$50 Walmart gift card OR an upcoming EA Sports game of either Madden 13, FIFA 13, Medal of Honor, or NHL13!

PLEASE carefully follow the direction below for a valid entry.

{1} Like EA Sports NCAA Football 13 on Facebook.

{2} Customize a cover at www.easports.com/yourecovered and enter the giveaway by submitting a photo of any of the following: {1} yourself or your child holding your personalized copy of NCAA Football 13 OR {2} a photo of the printout of your customized NCAA Football 13 cover OR {3} a screenshot of you sharing your customized NCAA Football 13 cover on your Facebook wall.

{3} Then, upload your personal customized cover photo to any public photo sharing site or accessible blog link and submit it to the inlinkz linky found at the bottom of this post.  

*************Giveaway ends Tuesday, July 31st at 11:59 pm EST. *************

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY, A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. NCAA Football 2013 You’re Covered Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) starts on July 10, 2012 at 12:00:00 A.M. EST and ends July 31, 2012 at 11:59:59 P.M. EST. Click on Official Rules for details on entry instructions, odds of winning, prize details, restrictions, etc. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C. and 18 years or older as of time of entry. Residents of P.R. are ineligible. Void in P.R. and where prohibited. Sponsor: Electronic Arts, Inc., 209 Redwood Shores Pkwy., Redwood City, CA 94065.

Full Legal Rules can be found HERE.

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Disclosure – I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Electronic Arts, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. #CBias #SocialFabric #NCAAfootball13

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Our Family Game Night Includes Fun, Competition and NCAA! #CBias

As long as I can remember, we try and get a good family game night in once a week. The kids like choosing the game, whether it being a board game and/or video game... it always fun, entertaining and certainly competitive.  I'm not well versed in video games, so I've learned quite a lot, not only from my hubby, but from my kids too. It's amazing how well they can play those video games, including sports like football.

Recently my son was just asking when the new football season begins... because him and my husband our permanently glued to the television every Saturday, beginning at the end of August until the end of football season, cheering (and sometimes yelling) for their Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines. Can you see where this is headed? 

With the quick approach of the upcoming college football season and also prepping for the release of NCAA 13 (July 10th), my husband and son have been gearing up and playing their favorite college football video game, NCAA Football 12, from EA Sports. Although, I myself, am not a huge football fan, I certainly enjoy the family time competitiveness of the family video game night.

The graphics and sounds from the game are amazing. I can't believe how real everything appears on the HD television. The kids really LOVE hearing their favorite college fight song played after a player scores a touchdown. Nothing like seeing Sparty run around the field (that's my favorite part!).

My husband and son like creating their teams based on stats, etc... my daughter and I like creating our team the actual players themselves by height, weight... seriously, how cool is that!


NCAA 13 has some new and exciting features:

• Gameplay - With a new passing system that changes the way quarterbacks and receivers play and respond, combined with a new read and react defensive AI system, NCAA Football 13 delivers greater realism on the virtual gridiron.
• Dynasty - Game days come to life with mid-game updates featuring a new studio analyst, plus enhanced commentary from NCAA Football veterans Kirk Herbstreit and Brad Nessler. Recruiting now goes deeper than ever with the addition of dynamic grades and the ability to scout players. Plus, there are even more ways to interact with your Dynasty from the web.
• Heisman Challenge - There are familiar faces on the field in NCAA Football 13, which now features a selection of former Heisman Trophy winners. With the new Heisman Challenge mode, fans have the ability to utilize the skill set of a legendary Heisman Trophy winner in a quest to match his award-winning historical performances and win the Heisman trophy once again.
• Road to Glory - The experience of being a college football superstar is now even more exciting with a new feature in Road to Glory that allows players to see and feel the game differently during key moments, increasing on-field awareness and creating amazing opportunities.
• Sights & Sounds - Revel in the pageantry of college football game days with NCAA Football 13. Featuring new team run-outs, mascots and pre-game traditions along with significantly enhanced audio and new trophy presentations, NCAA Football 13 will deliver the passion and excitement of college football to fans across the nation.

To compliment all the new features, NCAA fans will be able to personalize their own NCAA 13 game cover with You’re Covered program. This unique Facebook app allows you to upload you photo online and print a custom game cover featuring a personalized face on the body of an NCAA Football 13 player. Isn't that super cool?

While my husband and son continue to battle it out and improve their skills to utilize in NCAA 13, I will be planning for an upcoming family {tailgate} game night. Next month (with the new release), I will share the fun we had during our little game night battle and with that... a GIVEAWAY too! Make sure to check back often for that!

Need More? Make sure to check out NCAA Football on Facebook and NCAA football on Twitter.


Disclosure – I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Electronic Arts, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. #CBias #SocialFabric #NCAAfootball13



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Silverlicious™ Game for Nintendo DS Available Nationwide TODAY!

Silverlicious™ Game for Nintendo DS

Available Nationwide TODAY!

Following the enchanting storyline of Silverlicious™ written and illustrated by Victoria Kann, Silverlicious the game lets players set out on an adventure as Pinkalicious who has lost her ability to taste anything sweet.  Help Pinkalicious regain her sweet tooth as you practice kindness, good manners and helping others in need.  Collect costumes and accessories you can use to dress up Pinkalicious and unlock magical rewards including butterflies, sparkle rides and fireworks as you explore the beautiful lands and meet new friends.  Boost your “sweet meter” with every good deed and polite remark and you’ll quickly discover that true sweetness comes from much more than cupcakes and cookies.

Silverlicious the game also features a variety of holiday-themed neighborhoods to explore.  Visit the land of Easter Excitement just in time for the Easter holiday where you can twirl, glide and dance along with Edgar the Easter Bunny and his many Easter chicks! Whether playing alone or with others, Silverlicious the game creates an imaginative and fun way to drive home the importance of kindness and good manners.

Additional Features

• Collectables: Dress up Pinkalicious in three different costumes from a beautiful dress to fairy catching gear; accessorize her outfits with over 20 collectible accessories

• Meet Fun Friends: Explore across holiday-themed neighborhoods and meet new friends like Carlos Cupid, Edgar the Easter bunny, Easter chicks and more


• Holiday-Themed Neighborhoods: Twirl, glide and dance in three holiday favourite lands including Very Valentine’s, Easter Excitement and Christmas Caroling


• Positive Messages: All modes and gameplay focus on the importance of practicing kindness and good manners, like using ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to increase the sweetness meter


• Rewards: Gain special rewards and bonus items for performing acts of kindness

Developed by 1st Playable, Silverlicious™ for Nintendo DS is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB.  For additional information about GameMill’s line of products, please visit: www.game-mill.com.

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Buy It

Get your own Silverlicious™ for Nintendo DS on Amazon HERE.  

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[Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from the manufacturer of a PR Agency. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." See ace and friends Disclosure Policy HERE.]

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