Showing posts with label Toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toys. Show all posts

Monday, August 4, 2014

To @BloggerBashNYC With Love! #sweetsuite14 #EAEvents - My Christmas in July!



How do you thank a blog conference that lets your inner child play not just for the two days of the conference but way afterwards? For introducing you to great brands and fun experiences? How about for winning an amazing raffle?

With a great recap post of course!

The Blogger Bash conference kicked off with Sweet Suite where hundreds of bloggers played with new toys, indulged in sweet treats and left with tons of swag! The conference was created by Laurie Schact (Toy Insider, the Big Toy Book), Joey Fortman (Real Mom Media), and Charlene DeLoach (Charlene Chronicles), the conference featured 10 themed parties over the course of two days.

We were serenaded by the Kidz Bop kids singing and were able to customize our own badges and unleash our creativity with Crayola right from the jump! Pretty cool right?

And as I LIVE for mascot shots, I was pretty stoked to be greeted by the one and only SNOOPY!



You can follow Snoopy via instagram and tag your peanuts pics with @Snoopygrams and #snoopy!

With the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie coming out soon (August 8th) and their faces splashed across a wide variety of School Supplies for Back-to-School, be prepared for the #TMNTMovie Madness!



Who was your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?

The Skylanders Trap Team had their own suite (I was lured in by the cupcakes!)



























































































































The Ultimate Adventure awaits as you explore Skylands in search of the escaped villains!

There was also a Rabbids Invasion!



And as a horror genre lover, I was super excited to find out that McFarlane Toys is launching a Building Block Set for The Walking Dead.



































I can now own my very own The Walking Dead apocalypse, my work here is done folks!

Blip Toys won my heart with Hello Kitty Dance Time, I've been a fan of HK since I was a little girl!


































They also have Olaf from Frozen:





































































and this one above even won them an industry award! Each doll comes with a stand and the hands and feet have suction cups attached to cling them to any smooth surface. They will dance to any song or sound, including your voice!



Above: I even got a great summer read, the glass kitchen signed for me by the Author Linda Francis Lee!


Above: Check out the cute Butterfly Print Tote by MZ Wallace! (Perfect for me!)



Above: Little Pim is the #1 Language Learning Program for Kids!



































Above: MiP is the Balancing Robot, with GestureSense technology, ANY hand motion controls MiP!



Above: Also by the folks at WowWee are Elektrokidz which bring back memories of Troll dolls, except these dance to the beat of the music you are listening to!



I started riding horses at a very young age, I would have loved this equestrian playset when I was younger.



Above:  I did geek out a bit when I saw the Care Bears! Which is your favorite Care Bear Butterfly?



Above: If you like Scrabble and Upwords, you will love Bananagrams, plus it comes in cute banana packaging to store it!



Above: Johnny Rockets hosted a lunch, where there was a Ketchup Artist! See her creations below:



Above: So does that make it a 'Ketchup of Liberty'? LOL (Sorry, couldn't resist!) I am a big fan of the Patty Melt at Johnny Rockets!



Above: We even got to make our own Shakes!



Above: I have a funny feeling that LeapTV is going to be a popular Christmas Gift this year! With Body Motion your child is the controller! (and yes there's a Classic Controller also!)


































Above: It was a Beados Beads Butterfly that drew me to this table!



Above: I know why the caged bird sings! LOL These birds can record your voice and play it back to you! These look just like the Parakeets I had when I was younger (and these are even better because there is NO poop to clean up!) And by the way they also have a Little Live Pets Butterfly House! (Guess who will be hearing from me about it!) Whether you opt for the Little Live Pets Bird Single Pack or the Butterfly House you can't go wrong!



Above: Sorry butterflies but screen shots of the game in action of Disney Infinity 2.0 were verbotten, but I can disclose that Marvel's The Avengers Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Venom, Nick Fury, Iron Fist, Nova, Star Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Gamora, Drax and Groot are here and it's available for pre-order!


































Above: You know just how much Ascending Butterfly loves all things with wings!



Above: Anything Christmas related always has my full attention and this display from Elf Magic caught my eye!



Above: The Elf Magic Elves are recognizable by the magic snowflake placed on their hearts by Santa. What Elfcapades will your Elf Magic Elves get into in YOUR home?


































Above: Things with wings alert: Just Pretend Kids stopped me in my tracks with their supercute costumes, isn't this fairy princess costume adorable? And guess what?






















Above: You don't have to be a kid to enjoy playing dress up! Left: That's ME Ascending Butterfly (in pink wearing a pink tutu no less!) and Right: My blogging buddy Laura from My 3 Ring Circus


































Above: In the 'Why didn't I think of that?' category is Zipz, a premium single serve wine with the look of traditional stemware but 'Clean Wrapped' to keep each glass fresh!

The Elements Associates Social Suite also offered a wide variety of brands and experiences that were a bit more 'Lifestyle' based than they were toys so needless to say I spent the most time there!

We were the first to see the new Miii jewelry collection by Joseph Nogucci, each Miii helps to commemorate a milestone or memory and they are made from semiprecious stone beads. (I like the Buddha's!)

I also got to celebrate the 70th Birthday of Smokey Bear who posed for photos and shared birthday cake! Want to join in on wishing him a Happy Birthday? Sign Smokey's online card!



Above: So I got to experience the magic of 'green screen' first hand, here is a picture taken with my personal camera, and below is how it looked after the green screen magic:



Above: VOILA! Via the Magic of Green Screen, I'm chillaxing in the forest and my friend Smokey is whispering in my ear!



Above: My friends at COVERGIRL were offering Manicures and Makeup Touch-Ups! The look on my Makeup Artist's face when I told her I was already wearing my Ready Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation (I'm #220) and COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara and Gloss was priceless! I've already featured it here so you know just how much I love the #instaGLAM Collection by COVERGIRL.

AutoTex Pink encouraged bloggers to help "Wipe Out Breast Cancer", for every purchase of AutoTex Pink Wiper Blades, a donation is made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. You can get them in black with a pink ribbon or in pink. 'Pink' your car for the cause butterflies! You can purchase them HERE!

We also got to take home Washdrops, a green car wash solution, it's quick, easy and environmentally responsible, what's NOT to love? + No hose or rinse required to get a beautiful shine. Now all I need is the beamer......



Above: Major "After Party" Props go out to the team who organized "The Angry Birds After Party" - there was food - think actual hotdog stand with never-ending hot dogs, Tacos, hair be-dazzling, sweets and treats and of course 'signature cocktails'. Because after a day of play, grown folks, need 'Grown Drinks'!!!



Above: Angry Birds Stella will debut Fall 2014!


































Above: Signature Cocktails included: "The Hella Stella" - a citrusy cosmo with Clementine Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry and Fresh Lime Juice, "The Willowrita" - with Silver Tequila, blue curacao, fresh lime juice, sour mix and splash of OJ (this one was my fave, but I am a Tequila Lover, so no surprise!), and last but not least, "The Holy Gail" - Join the dark side with a refreshing mix of blueberry vodka, raspberry liqueur and lemonade.



Above: On the last night of the conference, I passed a jar filled with candy, instead of just collecting our business cards, we were asked to fill out a paper with our cell phone numbers and our best guess as to how many starbursts candies were in the jar. I ventured a guess. And I as I milled about and saw kids actually standing there to count I honestly thought I had no chance of winning. So imagine my surprise when I got a text telling me my guess was the closest to the actual number of starbursts in the jar! I WON!!! I got this beautiful Jansport Backpack filled with a Kindle Fire HD and a cover for the HD as well as AT&T Unite for GoPhone by NETGEAR. I am honestly still pinching myself! I will post a review of the service once I have fully tested it out, but I love having my own Mobile WiFi as I don't trust public WiFi and I feel way more secure having my own!



Above: It was difficult to get all the amazing items included in our post conference 'big box of awesome'. Instead of having to lug our swag haul home, it was mailed directly to us! Notice the Butterfly Wand in the middle? However did Just Pretend Kids know? I love that our days of allowing our inner child to roam free doesn't have to come to an end!

My Take:

Sweet Suite was such a fun way to connect with so many amazing brands in a casual environment that allowed for conversation and great 'hands on' experience with fun products. It was fun seeing products that aren't even out on the market yet, and I have to admit it was a bit like Christmas in July come to life.

I can't even venture to pick a favorite experience, there was literally that much to choose from. I am sure I will find something I missed and if I do, I'll include it an upcoming Wordless Wednesday.

I still can't believe I won such an amazing raffle too!

Which of these brands would you most like to connect with? Which toy is your or your little ones favorite?

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FTC Disclosure: While my conference ticket was sponsored, all opinions expressed are 100% my ownI am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Monday, December 2, 2013

#ad @BestBuy & @Dyson w/ Holiday Shopping so big I need a new stocking + 2 new coupons for #CyberMonday #BBYHoliday13

#ad: Ascending Butterfly is a member of Best Buy's WOLF Blogger Program and this is a Sponsored Post. Compensation in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or product/services at no or reduced cost has been exchanged, as always, all opinions are my own!

Merry Christmas from your friends at Best Buy


Trust when I tell you I am NOT making a political statement of any kind here, but I have never shopped 'Black Friday'. I hate crowds. I refuse to get trampled for a discount, no matter how great it may be. And I'm not going out shopping on Thanksgiving Day. That day is about being Thankful for my blessings and enjoying them with those I love. I also like sleeping in WAY too much to get up before the sun does on Friday Morning to stand in long lines in the freezing cold. NOT Happening.

That said, I do like my discounts and Cyber Monday is MY day. I get the deals, keep my PJ's on, and knock everyone off my list without leaving the house. (You know so I don't miss the UPS or Fedex Guy!)

Our friends at Best Buy are serving up a little something for everyone, and I do mean everyone, you may just need a bigger or extra stocking to hang by the chimney with care this year! (At least I know I do!)

Got a 'clean freak' on your list? (Are YOU the clean freak perhaps?), Best Buy and Dyson sent over a great reco for those who like their clean with a side of tech/electronics! I have to admit, cleaning, particularly sweeping the super old hardwood floors in my apartment are NOT my favorite thing to do, so this gift idea definitely got me excited, and it really does take a lot to get me excited about chores. I love my tech and tech appliances though!

CLEAN FREAK GIFT RECO - THE DYSON DC44 ANIMAL VACUUM:

Dyson - DC44 Animal Digital Slim Bagless Cordless Handheld/Stick Vacuum - Iron/Satin Nickel
You can press directly on this image to purchase the Dyson DC44 at Best Buy!
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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - The DC44 is a lightweight cordless vacuum cleaner that is engineered for nimble, high-performance cleaning and is perfect for quick pick-ups. - It assembled in a breeze and is really very lightweight which made me very happy. Just note this is NOT meant for you to pick up water or liquids, stick to the dry stuff!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - It gives you a fade-free 20 minute run time on a full charge with NO loss of suction and a full 8 minutes of 'boost' suction!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - It combines anti-static carbon fiber filaments and stiff nylon brushes to tackle dust and dirt on any surface. Making this a thoughtful and fantastic gift for anyone with allergies or anyone who is an asthmatic!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Want to nab it for an extra $100 off? (like DUH!!!!) it's regularly $399 at Best Buy, but they are knocking $100 for Cyber Monday! So you totally have permission to abandon this post, nab yours and then come back! (Seriously, my link will take you straight to it!)

Traveler on your list?


Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet 512GB in Dark Titanium
You can press directly on this image to purchase the Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 at Best Buy!icon

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - As a blogger who is always on the go and who travels often, the right tablet is crucial for me, I just can't lug a heavy laptop everywhere, and while they are finally getting a bit lighter, tablets are often the less weighty option, and usually fit way better in a handbag. As you know many don't do flash. For me a tablet needs to have the functionality of a laptop, and work just like my office desktop, and I do mean seamlessly. I got to play with the new Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 at the Engadget NYC Tech Conference, and I've got to admit I'm totally obsessed! Hopefully Santa is reading this as I have been EXTREMELY GOOD this year! I have a funny feeling your traveler will LOVE finding this under the tree! I honestly think that the Microsoft - Surface Pro 2 with 512GB is a Tablet I can grow into, I'm obsessing over the Dark Titanium at Best Buy!

Cellular that works for everyone and saves you $?

Zact Mobile - Samsung Galaxy S III 4G No-Contract Mobile Phone at Best Buy
You can press directly on this image to purchase the Zact Mobile - Samsung Galaxy S III 4G No-Contract Mobile Phone at Best Buy!icon
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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I did a full post on how much I love Best Buy's Zact Mobile - Samsung Galaxy S III 4G No-Contract Mobile Phone with the most flexible service plan currently on the market, if you missed that post, check it out HERE

Coupons for Additional Categories on your list!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Me being "The Official #TwitterPartyDJ" on twitter I am always on the lookout for deals in Music and Music Accesories so if you are shopping for a music lover on your list nab 10% off Headphones and Portable Speakers (just note this excludes Beats, Bose and Sony) by entering the code bloggers10off at check out at Best Buy! I reviewed these (you can check out my full review HERE), and I highly recommend these:


Frends Taylor Headphones at Best Buy
You can press directly on this image to purchase the Frends Taylor Headphones at Best Buy!icon

And you can definitely use that sweet coupon on these, so GO FOR IT!

Toys, Toys and more Toys!



Best Buy has also got Toys on lock, YES TOYS! and you can score 15% off Health and Fitness products AND Fisher Price and Mattel Toys! Visit Best Buy and enter the code: bloggers15off at check out! This coupon is valid December 1st through January 18th 2014! Cool Beans!

My Take:

When it comes to Holiday Shopping, Best Buy has got you covered in pretty much every category! I am going to need a much bigger stocking to fit all this in.

Did you nab a great Cyber Monday Deal Today at Best Buy Butterfly, Let Us Know!


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FTC Disclosure: I am a Best Buy Brand Ambassador. This allows me to share information, sales, product reviews and deals on a regular basis! This is a compensated campaign brought to you by Best Buy and Dyson who provided the DC44 Animal Vacuum for editorial consideration. All opinions are 100% my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may visit our full giveaway and disclosure page for complete policy information.