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Top 10 Summer Must-Haves from Sporting Goods Leader Bravo Sports

When it comes to having fun outside, Bravo Sports Corp, the global leader in retail sporting goods markets, can turn your house into THE summer hot spot on your block with their Top 10 Summer Products for kids, tweens, teens and even the young at heart. With over 2000 products ranging from in-line skates to beach accessories, instant canopies to pogo sticks, Bravo Sports can get the whole family equipped for summer fun.

“Each parent has one goal – they want to get the most bang for their buck when it comes to buying toys and recreational items for their kids,” says Bravo Sports CEO Tony Armand. “They want to buy products that kids love to play with over and over and over again. We at Bravo Sports strive to make products that are fun, engaging and get kids outside.”


1. 12’ Trampoline: Every cool house needs one of these. Kids love it and know exactly what to do no matter what age they are. Hours of jumping fun for all ages, learn new tricks and exercise at the same time. $300


2., 3., 4. Skateboards and ramps and rails: Instead of playing video games, the kids can have their own mini skate park at home. This is a great way for the neighbor kids to interact and become friends. It doesn’t matter if you are into Barbie, SpongeBob or Tony Hawk. We have a skateboard for all levels of experience and all ages. (pictured: Tony Hawk Birdhouse Skateboards ($80-$100), X Games Skate Ramp ($39.99) and Kinked Grind rail ($44.99).

5. Monster Pogo – A retro favorite with 2010 technology, this new pogo stick will keep kids busy and laughing as they bounce. $39.99

6. Extreme scooters like the Slither Drift Scooter: A whole new level fun. Drift around corners, slide side to side, propel yourself without kicking, tear in and out of turns. It is the update to the ordinary scooter. Even though some younger kids can rider this scooter, this is perfect for kids 8 years and up who want to try out some new tricks. $59.99

7. Bubble scooter: Who doesn’t like bubbles? Perfect for the younger set, they can watch bubbles float in the air as they scoot down the sidewalk. $42.99

8. Tuscany Cabana – A perfect place for an outdoor picnic in your own backyard while protecting the kids from the sun. Also provides instant ambiance for backyard parties and summer dinners. $229.00

9. Quik Shade GO Hybrid Backpack Canopy and coordinating Quik Shade™ Articulating Canopy Chair – The first canopy designed for individual use. So light and compact, it will go with you everywhere from the beach to the soccer field – you can even wear it riding a bike!($79.99) Coordinating Articulating Canopy Chair ($39.99)

10. Convertible Trainer Skates -The new 2-1 Trainer Skates are great for beginners ($24.99). Available at Toys R Us in September, they come in the following themes: Cars and Disney Princesses

The Raves Keep Rolling in! 2 Gerber Babies Loves the Pulse Slither!!

Thanks to Julie and Logan Gerber for giving the Pulse Slither Drift Scooter a spin and a rave review!!  We're so glad you liked it!! 
Read Julie's review at http://2gerberbabies.blogspot.com/2010/02/slither-and-slide.html





Logan, let's see some video of your cool tricks!!

http://www.pulsescooters.com/

O-MAMA Hits the FRONT PAGE of the OC Register!!

READ ALL ABOUT IT! ON TODAY'S FRONT PAGE OF THE OC REGISTER, O-MAMA's Michelle Tingler and Debbie Devine share the history and vision of Opinionated Mama with the Register's Theresa Walker... Click below to read the whole story!

MOM'S OFFER ADVICE FOR D.C., POLITELY

O-Mama.com Featured in REDBOOK MAGAZINE!

If you are looking for a friendly debate when it comes to politics, look no further.






In case you haven't gotten your March issue of Redbook yet - go get it now!  On page 112, Michelle Tingler and Debbie Devine, the founders of O-Mama.com (Opinionated Mama) are featured in a great article called "Launching A Friendly Debate".

An online resource for news and events from a mom’s perspective, O-MAMA.com seeks to bring common sense back to our country’s most important conversations by identifying and correcting the disconnect between the messages in the news and events of the day to the lessons we teach our kids at home.

Thanks Marisa Cohen and REDBOOK for writing such a great article!





 

Our HERO!! - Homemaker Hero Wants to Save Your Valentine's Day with a Bouquet Giveaway of California Blooms Roses

Another fabulous blogger - @HomemakerHero wants to make your day with a FABULOUS giveaway for a dozen beautiful, eco-friendly California Blooms roses for Valentine's Day!!

Check out this adorably retro blog for all the details!! And be sure to tell Courtney "Thanks" for the Valentine's Day treat!!!


Thanks Homemaker Hero!! You're our Hero!!



From Coast to Coast - California Blooms is delivering Valentine's Day Love!!




As Wendy, from Examiner.com's Minnesota Romance states -- Every girl NEEDS roses on Valentine's Day!!

And California Blooms is just the way to deliver!

Examiner and California Blooms are offering you a chance to win a Valentine's Day bouquet for the special someone in your life... see details below to win! and click the link to get the whole story!!


WIN FREE ROSES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!!
"As mentioned earlier, one of the many reasons I'm loving California Blooms is the fact that one of you will win one dozen roses, in the color of your choice, for Valentine's Day! Enter by sending an email with the subject line "CalBlooms" to romanceexaminer@gmail.com. In the email, include your preferred color of roses and contact information. You must enter by 11:59 p.m. Central on Thursday, Feb. 11, to win."

Thanks for the Love Wendy!!   And good luck to everyone who enters!!!

There's An App for VALENTINE'S DAY! Deal Seeking Moms and Appolicious Recommend California Blooms!

California Blooms, the premiere online retailer of boutique-grown, eco-friendly California Roses has launched their NEW Cal Blooms iPhone App for iPhone, iTouch and soon the all new Apple iPad.

The superior quality and sophisticated presentation of California Blooms, along with the convenience of mobile ordering, has earned them recommendations from several blogs including Deal Seeking Mom, Appolicious, My Favorite Everything and others as a key element to making your Valentine's Day a success!!

Click the links below to read the whole story!!

http://www.appolicious.com/articles/1285-these-iphone-apps-let-you-plan-ahead-for-a-perfect-valentine-s-day

http://www.dealseekingmom.com/valentines-day-gift-guide/
http://www.myfavoriteeverything.com/2010/services/the-most-beautiful-roses/?utm_source=My+Favorite+Everything+Subscription+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=7af3d7f48a-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN

Valentine's Day is just a week away!! Order your CALIFORNIA BLOOMS TODAY!


Roses Using California Blooms's New App Is As EASY AS 1-2-3!


Who doesn't love flowers? My mother's generation knew that fresh flowers were a great detail to dress up your home (and make you look attractive to your man!). Today's Fung Shui masters say that flowers are good for chi. For me, I just wanted to reward myself for working hard.

I was so excited to try out the new California Blooms iPhone App. With a couple of simple clicks, the eco-responsible roses were sitting on my door step within 24 hours.  They arrived in this great box (see above) and had a beautiful presentation the minute I opened it up. (I got the ORANGE Roses.)

It was so easy and fun, we did a little video to show you. Enjoy!