Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Win a Gund BOO and a mini BOO too! {@Rafflecopter #Giveaway}


THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED WINNER NAME IS ON RAFFLECOPTER WIDGET BELOW!

I have fellow Blogger to thank for getting me hooked on all things Boo! I was on Facebook one day, totally minding my business, and I saw a picture of Boo the dog, and it was love at first BOO!  BOO is a tres adorbs Pomerian with a BIG personality, and everyday BOO would share his impressions of his world, life with his mom and doggie room mate Buddy. What I love about his facebook posts is that you get to see his world from his perspective. While I'm doing better now, and only check in weekly, when I first found out about BOO I checked in daily for new posts and pictures!

It's the real BOO in the center of a sea of mini-boo plush toys by Gund! He's doing an 'ET'! Remember that ET puzzle?


As you know unless you've lived under a social media and real world rock, BOO is a sensation, and not just an internet sensation, but he has books ( Boo: The Life of the World’s Cutest Dog and Boo: Little Dog in the Big City) and his own Gund stuffed animals! I haven't been able to work up to getting a new dog since my Rottie passed, but I made room in my heart and my home for a super cute Gund plush stuffed animal BOO and a mini Boo too!

Sleeping BOOty - Is this not cute overload? :)


Not only is being 'the cutest dog in the world' garnering BOO a ton of attention, he has also posed for the online boutique Tobi as well as posing for pictures to raise money for the charity Operation Smile! Way to go BOO, now that's using your Social Media Influence for Social Good!

BOO has even been on Good Morning America! Check out this clip of his appearance:




 My Take:

I'm obsessed with all things BOO! And the GUND brand is the destination for premium plush toys! When I was little I loved the Gund's MONCHHICHI as well as the Curious George plush toys! And I doubt any trip to a zoo would be complete without a new GUNDimal right?

Get Social With It:
There are TONS of ways to get social with Boo and Gund!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - GUND on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - @GottaGettaGUND on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Gund1898′s channel on YouTube
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - GUND on Pinterest
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - BOO on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - @BoothecutestDog on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Boo on Pinterest

Win it:


8" Tall Gund Boo Plush Toy!


Don't you just love BOO and Gund? I do too! And our friends at Gund want you to have some Boo in your life this holiday season. Win a full sized Gund Boo Plush Toy AND a mini Boo too! 1 lucky winner will get an 8" tall, huggably soft and totally CUTE Gund Boo Plush Toy as well as a cute stocking stuffer sized mini Boo! (This way you can keep one and give the other to a special little one in your life, or a Boo obsessed BFF!)

Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter, as always our first entry is super easy, how much extra credit you want to do is up to you, but with all this cuteness how could you possibly not want to put in some extra credit entries?



a Rafflecopter giveaway

Can't wait to win? Gotta have all things BOO right now? Nab your Boo at a great price below:




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FTC Disclosure: No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. GUND provided a product  sample for the Review & Giveaway and they will be responsible for prize fulfillment to the winner. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This Giveaway is brought to you by GUND and Ascending Butterfly and is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. Ascending Butterfly is not responsible for lost or mis-directed mail. There are amazon affiliate links used in this post.

Monday, November 28, 2011

{Kids Corner} Good Habits SoapTime® Review and Holiday Reco!


While my holiday recommendations in my annual buying guides are always review with giveaway, this product is an exception to my rules. Mostly because I received the evaluation unit way before Christmas. But if after reading this, you guys decide you love it, and just 'gotta have it', let me know by posting a comment here and I'll reach out to the powers that be and see if a giveaway is still possible.

I actually received the first unit months ago, but it didn't quite work well and I was un-sure of what to do. Normally I wouldn't be, when I work with a brand directly I would just let them know, be it a damaged item, ill-fitting item etc.

But this review came to me via BSM Media and I didn't want to make waves. I didn't want to put BSM Media in a bad position. But I also realized that I would never be comfortable being less than honest. (In fact it took us almost a year of being approached before we opted for becoming a 'PR friendly' blog.) So I wrestled with what to do and ultimately decided honesty was the best policy.

I let BSM Media know that the first SoapTime® I received did not work, and they couldn't have been more understanding about it. I was given the option of having a replacement sent out, or if I didn't like the idea, not to post.

But when I got my first SoapTime® I immediately fell in love with it, I thought it was a fantastic idea, and I couldn't wait to share it with you guys. So when it stopped working I was really bummed. Glad however, that I had not yet tried it out on my younger nieces and nephews. I opted for a replacement, and have tested the replacement a little over 30 days to make sure it was working properly before I posted about it. As you all know I'm 'cool auntie' and so I put this in the bathroom and everytime little ones come over they can't wait to use it! My nieces, nephews and godchildren all love it!

About SoapTime®

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - SoapTime uses a multimedia "Edutainment" experience of lights, music and fun facts to keep kids at the sink for 20 seconds, the proper time to ensure clean hands.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - SoapTime's Elephant, ABC & Earth shaped soap bottles snap onto the SoapTime Smart Base®.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - SoapTime's Smart Base provides 6 unique songs & factoids for each bottle, which play during its custom LED light shows.  (You do have the option of turning off the sound, which is good during the day when the kids are not home or if you have pets and are afraid they'll activate it to hear the sound all day long)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - SoapTime products were created to give children of all ages a fun & engaging experience at the sink, while providing parents a tool for teaching healthy habits for life.


About Elephant

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - SoapTime’s Elephant Bottle creates a positive sink-side experience with wild-kingdom flare!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Sing along to An Elephant Never Forgets to Wash His Hands!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Learn about Elephants, Zebras, Tigers, and Birds.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Elephant’s soap is purple in color, non-toxic, with a light lavender scent. (Lavendar is known to be very calming and soothing!)


About ABC

 
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - SoapTime's ABC Bottle plays a lively mix of songs and facts centered around learning and language.
 
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Dance along to salsa beats, banjos, and sing alongs!!
 
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Learn how to say "hello" and "goodbye" in Spanish, French, and Chinese!
 
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - ABC's soap is orange, non-toxic, with a light citrus scent.
 
About Earth

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - SoapTime’s Earth Shaped Bottle engages children with fun knowledge of our planet and nature.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Listen to “worlds” of details about the sun and blue whales. (I was so into whales as a kid, I have to admit I enjoyed the whale info!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Sing along and count to 10 in Spanish! (My Nieces and Nephews got a kick out of this!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Earth’s soap is green, non-toxic, with a light apple scent

My Take

I am so glad that I opted for a replacement unit. I honestly wish I could take on an additional giveaway right now, and I wish I had the time to make a video of it so you could see it in action! SoapTime® instills good habits in a way that is fun and totally engaging. My nieces, nephews and godchildren totally loved it! They liked the soap scents, the songs and factoids! I love the LED light show too (perfect if you are in the bathroom at night and don't want to turn on your overhead light.)

You can follow @mysoaptime on twitter and keep up with them on Facebook too!

I wonder if there is a way for them to tweak this product and utilize a no touch sensor technology too? That would be perfect!

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FTC Disclosure Info: I received a Good Habits Soap Time unit for editorial consideration from BSM Media. However this is NOT a sponsored post. No monetary compensation has been received. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

{CLOSED} $25 Uncommon Goods Gift Certificate Giveaway! Ends 12/02

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Uncommon Goods! Our Winner is: Selinda M. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly's 2011 Holidays Buying Guide, Giveaway #8 brought to you by:


When nothing but the most original will do!

My background in Account Management and Sales led me to seek out Corporate Gifts that really stand out, and 3 names still come to mind when I'm seeking either a corporate/client gift or a gift that's far from ordinary. Personally and professionally I try to avoid giving gift certificates as gifts, I prefer a more personal touch.

One of the first places that still come to mind for me when shopping for unique gifts is Uncommon Goods, they are a one stop shop for pretty much everyone on your holiday shopping list. And I have never been able to resist buying something for myself when shopping at Uncommon Goods! I have a thing for unique candles, and I always find something new and fantastic at Uncommon Goods. My all time favorite candle that I purchased from Uncommon Goods is a large candle where the casing of it is made of wax, but that's NOT what you light, you put a tea light candle inside of it, and the way it lights up from within, and the way the design dances on the wall when you put out the lights always makes me smile. While they don't still sell that particular candle, I still have mine, and absolutely love it! It sometimes moves from room to room but I've never put it away!

Be it a client gift or a personal one, recipients have always called me with the same question: Where did you get that?

A little something for everyone


MIMIJUMI BABY BOTTLE SET AND NIPPLES

The Very Hungry Baby Bottle Set from Mimijumi was designed with input from mothers, doctors and lactation experts, in order to best meet the needs of both mother and baby. The one-piece, easy-to-attach nipple, snap-off cap and no-skid bottom make it possible to prepare a bottle with just one hand.

The nipple's shape, color and gradual texture change towards the tip are designed to mimic mother's breast, creating a more natural tactile experience for baby. The integrated venting system prevents colic, and the convenient, leak-proof cap protects against dust. Made from medical grade, BPH-free silicone and plastic.

Very Hungry Baby Bottle Set includes:

- 8 oz. (240 ml) bottle
- 1 cap - 1 nipple (slow flow rate)
- 1 bottle care and use guide (instructions)
- 1 no-skid bottom


Hand-crocheted in Peru from 100% cotton, these precious baby booties offer vibrant craftsmanship and plush texture to those fashionable first steps. An instant dose of color and cheer for your baby's wardrobe, these cozy works of art are perfect for dressing up sunny days, special occasions and visits to grandma's. Because you're never too young to appreciate a great pair of shoes. -That's the truth! (These are so cute, they even made me say AW! and I don't have kids!)

Gifts for Her? (Not just MOM her, but HER her):

BIRTH MONTH FLOWER NECKLACES


You've heard of birthstones, but did you know there's a flower that celebrates your birth month? A unique and graceful way to fete a birthday, these luscious bouquets keep individuality in full bloom with 12 different dried, pressed flowers showcased in a resin pendant. Sourced from around the world, each designated flower is specially picked for its delicate beauty. Set in a silver-plated brass bezel, each pendant blooms from a sterling silver chain. (BTW, I'm an April baby!)



A bit Tim Burton, a bit Snow White, these alluring images look like pages from a Gothic fairytale. Created by artist Caia Koopman her original characters have an alternative, rebellious and vulnerable beauty about them. Contrasting innocent images of birds and flowers in pastel colors with jet black hair, waif-like bodies, dark rimmed eyes and burgundy stained lips, Caia creates a truly unique heroine that is both sweet and dark, alluring and intimidating. Choose from Garden Tampon Case (left) and Farewell Wallet Case (right). Made in Los Angeles. Sold individually. -These are not just for your goth girl teen, these are fab office secret santa gifts, they have just the right unique cool factor to them!

and of course there are unique gifts for him including:

WHISKEY STONES & GIFT SET

Why should I use Whiskey Stones instead of ice?

Whiskey Stones are ideal for drinking with high quality whiskey because they keep it at the perfect sipping temperature (50 degrees), whereas ice cubes can make the whiskey too cold and ruin the flavor.

A handful of ice will take a drink to just under 40 degrees, and to deep freeze a drink quickly, there is nothing better. But some drinks you neither want to dilute nor deep freeze. Temperatures in the high 30s are far too cold for good whiskey. Reason being that the wood oils in the whiskey, which have leeched into the liquid from the carefully selected cask it was aged in and which carry all the flavor, tend to congeal and "close down" the flavor of the drink itself when the temperature goes below 50. The stones are specifically designed to "take the edge off without diluting or closing down the flavor." - This may be in the 'for him' category, but I've had my eyes on these for awhile, I'm thinking of getting this one for myself!


 My Take:

I am a long time fan of Uncommon Goods and can spend hours on this site! Thankfully while at work, I can always say I'm shopping for a client gift! :)

They are a Stella Service #1 rated gift site, and from my personal experience it's a well deserved title, the customer service is top notch, fast shipping, and something for everyone in a wide variety of price ranges.

They are going to have some great Black Friday sales! And what I love is that with Uncommon Goods you'll get the benefits Cyber Monday, (i.e., shopping in your PJ's) not just on Cyber Monday but on Black Friday too, you'll get great deals ONLINE so you can shop in your PJ's. You can probably clear your entire list! (You can even win a pair of PJ's to shop in HERE)

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Uncommon Goods would like to give 1 lucky winner a $25 Uncommon Goods Gift Certificate to put some extra Ho Ho Ho! in your holiday shopping!

Don't you just ♥ Uncommon Goods? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Uncommon Goods and select any other item NOT REFERENCED ABOVE that you like and provide the URL LINK to it!  (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes. No purchase necessary. One entry per Household, see Ascending Butterfly Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Wednesday, November 23, 2011 until Friday, December 2, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Sign up for Uncommon Goods email list and post here the email address you used to sign up!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Uncommon Goods would really like to get the word out to new moms about how cool their Mimijumi Baby Bottle Set is, help them out by tweeting about it! Tweet:

Looking for a great gift for a new mom this holiday season? Try the Mimijumi Baby Bottle Set from @UncommonGoods - http://tinyurl.com/2b3b5zp

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In honor of all things Uncommon, what's the most unusual Christmas Present you've ever received?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our NEW Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you have our old one, please swap it out, our URL address has changed!

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ $25 Uncommon Goods Gift Certificate #Giveaway from @UncommonGoods + @Ascending1  Ends 12/02 - http://tinyurl.com/7vdup6g

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Uncommon Goods on Facebook HERE (Tell them what you would pick if you won the $25 Uncommon Goods Gift Certificate from Ascending Butterfly) - Be sure you leave the link to your comment here for extra credit. (You can get the link the same way you do on twitter, press on the time you left the comment on their facebook wall, and when the page fully loads, highlight and copy the URL address and then paste it into the comment field here). If you say "I wrote on their wall" and do not leave the link that Extra Credit Entry will NOT be processed.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - NEW! Here's a win/win extra credit entry if you join Scorebig from my affiliate link you will be entering for the chance to win a $100 ScoreBig Gift Card AND a $100 Amazon Gift Card (yes both) and if I get the most people to sign up via my link, I get a shot at a prize too! How cool is that? ScoreBig is the members-only place to save up to 60% on sports, concert and theater tickets. (Unfortunately if you have already signed up on your own or under someone else, you cannot claim the extra credit here) - tell us which email you used to sign up.

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another active giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway:  This is a sponsored promotion. I am eligible for additional incentives from the sponsor in exchange for this post. The sponsors are fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. All opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor. An Affiliate Link is used for the ScoreBig Extra Credit Entry and for EZ Win game.

Monday, November 21, 2011

{CLOSED} Win the Hulk Hogan Main Event Video Game on Kinect for Xbox 360 Giveaway! Ends 11/28

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Hulk Hogan Main Event on Kinect for Xbox 360! Our Winner is: Sam Buck Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly's 2011 Holidays Buying Guide, Giveaway #7 brought to you by:


Teen Corner

I have a confession, I grew up watching wrestling. And get this, it wasn't my Dad who introduced me to wrestling (he died when I was way too young), it was  my MOM. We'd watch wrestling together faithfully, and yell at the TV screen often! We had our favorites as well as the 'bad' guy wrestlers we hated, and I remember totally having a school girl crush on Ricky The Dragon Steamboat!

I don't watch it now as often as I used to, but my crush on Ricky changed over to The Rock, and a few years ago I won local radio station tickets to go to Madison Square Garden and catch a Wrestling event there and my friends thought I had won the lottery! I felt like a kid again while at the Garden, I was yelling along and having a great time!

Earlier this Fall I attended a Holidays Preview event in New York City where I had the opportunity to preview Fall Video Game releases from Majesco Entertainment. They contacted me in advance of the event and asked me to forward along the info to other tri-state based bloggers, which I was super stoked about! The event felt like a happy East Coast Bloggers reunion of sorts! They had game areas set up where we had a chance to try out each game, talk to game designers, compete against one another, try great cocktails and pick on great appetizers to help keep up our energy while we tried out the games.

I enjoyed playing all the games, but one game honestly did stand out above the rest, yep you guessed it, it was a wrestling game. And not just any wrestling game. It was Hulk Hogan's Main Event! The ultimate wrestling 'good guy' (OK I do remember his brief walk on the wrestling 'dark side' but I choose to forget it!). I'm a New York city girl, a self confessed Tom Boy and a wrestling fanatic, this video game is SO me. I get to beat up a bad guy and let out my city stress and aggression in a decidedly healthy way!

I had a blast playing this game, I had trouble picking it up at first, to which every guy around the demo area (including the one teaching me the game) all yelled in unison 'Stop hitting like a girl!', and much like Hulk Hogan, who tends to come back strong toward the end of the match, I let it all go, all inhibitions flew out the window and I got the hang of it! I let the computer (and the doubters) have it! I can't wait to play this one with my older nephew! You best believe I am going to practice my butt off!


About Hulk Hogan's Main Event


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷHulk Hogan, wrestling icon and global sensation serves as your mentor and coach showing you the ropes on delivering the best show for the crowd.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Perform 50+ unique jaw dropping special attacks, general moves and stunts as the Kinect sensor tracks your every punch and kick.


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Build Your Ultimate Wrestler: Create your ring superstar by choosing body type, face, gear and more!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - It's all about showmanship so whether you're giving the hits, taking the damage or selling the pain, your goal is to get the crowd roaring with your best performance to achieve the highest score.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Multiple Gameplay Modes:
  • Campaign (Story): Work your way from backyard matches to the big stage while keeping the crowd on their feet.
  • Head-to-Head: Take turns delivering punishing combos with a friend. <- SO FUN!
  • Quick Stunt: Launch into any extreme stunt you want to practice.
  • Hardcore: Fight tough-to-beat enemy wrestlers under the extreme difficulty setting. <-I still need more practice with this one!
  • Tutorial: Learn basic moves and special stunts to become the best. <- ♥ the tutorials!
  • Replay Highlights: Relive your best stunts in slow motion to revel in your glory days.
  • Perform in 9 radically different venues including the backyard, local gym and Inferno stadium in front of a massive, roaring crowd. Use a variety of damaging props and objects including metal chairs and ladders to excite the crowd and deliver extreme pain to your rivals.
  • Xbox LIVE Leaderboards showcase Stunt of the Day and All Time Best Stunts from players nationwide. <-Look out Leaderboards Here I Come!

 My Take:

I am super lucky that my mom never defined activities by gender, and I got to try Karate, Horseback Riding and even Wrestling at an early age. Hulk Hogan's Main Event was my standout favorite from the Fall preview event, I'm probably biased because I am a wrestling fan, but I could definitely see non-wrestling fans enjoying the game as well.

The Tutorials are helpful, and playing the computer will help you hone your skills and get more advanced, but this game is so much more fun when you play with your friends! It will definitely have you all laughing in no time! The only other games that make me laugh as much for group play are the singing/Karoake games.

This game is ONLY available for the 360, which I hope changes, I hope it gets offered for the Wii as well!

Because this is a wrestling game (ie yes folks there is violence) it's rated T for teen! 



I can only hope someone from the great minds at Majesco develop a video game for The Rock! (Dwayne Johnson if you are reading this, I get a cut! And a signed copy. Hopefully personally delivered by you, OK I digress......)

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Majesco Entertainment would like to give 1 lucky winner a Hulk Hogan's Main Event Video Game on Kinect for Xbox 360! (Video Game System is NOT included in the prize, just the game!)

Don't you just ♥ Hulk Hogan's Main Event and Majesco Entertainment? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Majesco Entertainment's Games Catalog and select any other Majesco Game you like and LINK us to it!  (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes. No purchase necessary. One entry per Household, see Ascending Butterfly Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Monday, November 21, 2011 until Monday, November 28, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In honor of all things Wrestling, Name your Favorite Wrestler!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our NEW Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you have our old one, please swap it out, our URL address has changed!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Ascending1 on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Majesco on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Hulk Hogan's Main Event for Xbox 360 Kinect Video Game #Giveaway from @Majesco + @Ascending1  Ends 11/28 - http://tinyurl.com/8ytoaj5

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fave this blog on Technorati and leave your Technorati user name in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Hulk Hogan's Main Event on Facebook HERE (Tell them Ascending Butterfly sent you) - Be sure you leave the link to your comment here for extra credit. (You can get the link the same way you do on twitter, press on the time you left the comment on their facebook wall, and when the page fully loads, highlight and copy the URL address and then paste it into the comment field here). If you say "I wrote on their wall" and do not leave the link that Extra Credit Entry will NOT be processed.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - NEW! Here's a win/win extra credit entry if you join Scorebig from my affiliate link you will be entering for the chance to win a $100 ScoreBig Gift Card AND a $100 Amazon Gift Card (yes both) and if I get the most people to sign up via my link, I get a shot at a prize too! How cool is that? ScoreBig is the members-only place to save up to 60% on sports, concert and theater tickets. (Unfortunately if you have already signed up on your own or under someone else, you cannot claim the extra credit here) - tell us which email you used to sign up.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join Ascending Butterfly's NEW Community/Real Time Chat, Group HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog -This is ONE time per giveaway, NOT daily.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another active giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you commented on a non-giveaway entry? Let me know which one here and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)


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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway:  Hulk Hogan's Main Event Video Game was provided for review free of charge. No monetary compensation has been received. The sponsors are fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. All opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor. An Affiliate Link is used for the ScoreBig Extra Credit Entry and for EZ Win game.