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Monday, October 21, 2013

Beats by Dr. Dre Studio ~ Review & Giveaway

I was very excited when I was contacted by Staples to receive a pair of beats by dr. dre studio for review. My husband and I have been looking for a good pair of headphones for a while. We had heard {beats by dr. dre studio} were pretty nice and I couldn't wait to test them out.

While waiting for my headphones to arrive, I got a special lil surprise in the mail from my contact, Jessica. It was a Staples Easy Button. LOL I couldn't help but crack a smile. My life just became easier. YAY! My kids have since been pressing the button and the "that was easy" verse has been a regular sound here in my house. Although they were a little disappointed when it didn't make their homework magically get done! Gotta love that easy button.  Getting a {Lot of Laughs} over here! Thank you, Jessica!

. . . On to my review of these amazing headphones . . .
As soon as the headphones arrived I was impressed. Impressed with the packaging (yes, I loved the box it came in) quality, sound, carrying case and that I could use them for phone calls. I immediately put them to use. First we all (the kids and I) tried them out by listening to some music. The music sounded clear and precise. We all wanted to use them all night. When my husband got home he tried them out too. He said they were awesome and we got a kick out of him singing out loud. He even tried to steal them from me to take on the road. Nope, they are mine! LOL Ok, maybe I will share a little, but not just yet.
Next, I tried them out while making some phone calls. While they don't cancel out all noise (kids playing in the background) they do cancel it out enough so I can actually hear what the other person is saying. With other headphones I can still hear my kids and I have to stop and tell them to quiet down while I talk.  With these I don't have to at all.  I also worry about the other person hearing the kids in the background, but with the beats by dr. dre studio I don't. The microphone does a great job of canceling out the background noise.  I tested this out in the car, where it gets pretty loud sometimes and it passed.  I also want to mention that the transition from music to a phone call is smooth and when you hang up, it goes back to your music with ease.  

The earcups size and cushion make the headphones very comfortable to wear. They are just the right size for children, teens and adults. I do have to say though at the cost of these headphones, I myself plan on only my husband and I using them and possibly supervised use for the kids.  The headphones are durable and I think they would be just fine for kids use, but it's our preference to keep them for adult use most of the time. The headphone case is very impressive with its rigid construction. I didn't even know they came with a case, so I was excited to know I had somewhere to safely keep my headphones and cords all in one place. This case will keep your headphones safe and together when traveling too!
I would definitely recommend the beats by dr. dre studio to family and friends. They would make a perfect gift for anyone any time of the year. Thanks again to Staples and Jessica for allowing me to host this review.
The featured product {s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. By entering this giveaway you agree to Trendy Treehouse Disclaimer/Terms of use.

Staples has generously offered to GIVEAWAY a pair of dr. dre studio headphones to one of my lovely readers. Valued up to $180.
(Headphones pictured below are just an example of what you could win. The winner will choose a pair valued up to $180 on Staples.com)
Enter this giveaway below.
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The original Beats that took the world by storm

After 25 years, Dr. Dre was tired of spending months on a track only to have his fans hear it on weak, distorting ear buds. Two years and hundreds of prototypes later, Beats Studio headphones are the icons that bring you sound the way it was originally intended.
  • VALID ONLINE ONLY, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. REQUESTS TO MATCH PRICE IN STORE WILL NOT BE HONORED.
  • Powered by a pair of AAA batteries, the noise cancellation feature in a pair of stylish Beats Studio headphones amplifies the music as it blocks out noise, giving you consistently powerful and intense sound
  • Super plush and covered with ultra-soft breathable materials, you’ll be cool and comfortable even during marathon listening sessions. The Beats by Dr. Dre logo on the side also acts as a mute button when you press it. No need to take them off to talk.
  • Take calls, skip songs and adjust volume right from the cord of your Beats Studio headphones. No more searching for your phone or music player just to find the right song
  • A flawless and iconic fit. The perfect lightweight, foldable headphone that fits all sizes and shapes comfortably. The result is a design now copied by brands around the world.
  • Beats Studio on ear Headphones, Two (2) AAA batteries, 3.5mm audio cable, 1/4" audio adapter, In-line remote & mic cable (features may vary), Hard Shell carrying case, Beats cleaning cloth
"People aren't hearing all the music.

Artists and producers work hard in the studio perfecting their sound. But people can't really hear it with normal headphones. Most headphones can't handle the bass, the detail, the dynamics. Bottom line, the music doesn't move you.

With Beats, people are going to hear what the artists hear, and listen to the music the way they should: the way I do." - Dr. Dre


It's All About Sound
Three years of thorough research and development resulted in the most incredible headphone speaker ever built. Beats features highly advanced materials and construction to deliver a new level of audio accuracy and clarity. Combining extra-large speaker drivers and a high-power digital amplifier, Beats delivers an unprecedented combination of super deep bass, smooth undistorted highs, and crystal clear vocals never heard before from headphones.

Less Noise, More Music With Powered Isolation
Today's digital audio recording technology gives music more detail than ever before. Unfortunately, the details get easily lost in today's noisy world: on the street, on the bus, on the plane. The best listening experience isn't just about what you hear, but what you don't. Monster's powered isolation technology actively cuts external noise, so you experience all the rich details your favorite artists want you to hear.

Extreme Comfort is Music to Your Ears
With Beats, you feel the music, not the headphones. Spacious earcups give you extra room for a higher level of listening comfort. Plush ear cushions covered with ultra-soft breathable materials keep you cool even when the music's hot.

Ready for iPhone?
Stay connected without missing a beat. Beats comes with an additional Monster iSoniTalk™ iPhone enable headphone cable with built-in answer button and microphone so you can easily stop rockin' and start talkin'.


ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

Wired with Monster Cable
Advanced Monster™ Cable headphone cable with Quadripole™ 4 twisted pair construction reduces signal loss for balanced sound and clarity.

Micro Minijack
Compact connector design reduces bulk and eases unnecessary strain that can damage headphone connectors and ports.

Push To Listen
Integrated mute button lets you listen to the outside world without removing your Beats.

Folding Design
Beats fold into a compact shape for easy packing wherever you're going.

Touring Case
Rugged case with rigid construction keeps Beats and accessories safe during transport.

Monster CleanCloth
Ultra-soft cleaning cloth with AEGIS? microbe shield keeps Beats looking good and controls germs on your ear cushions.

Scratch-Resistant Gloss Finish
Advanced materials make Beats stand out from the crowd, and keep them looking good.


What's In The Box
  • Beats Studio headphones
  • Monster Cable headphone cable
  • Monster iSoniTalk™ iPhone enabled headphone cable
  • Rigid Tour case
  • Anti-Microbial Cleaning cloth
  • 1/8" to 1/4" Adapter
  • Two AAA batteries
One Year Limited Warranty

Specifications
  • Weight: 260 grams, 270 grams with batteries
  • Headphone cable length: 1.3 meters
  • Connector: 1/8 inch (3.5mm), gold-plated
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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Signs By Andrea Review & Giveaway

I am very excited today to share with you an exciting site that offers instant custom signs for your home.  I was contacted by Andrea and asked to check out her "Customizable Family Rules Printable".  I have been wanting to make one for so long now and just hadn't gotten around to it.  So I was very excited to check it out! I immediately went to check it out.

Look at what I customized for my "Family Rules"
Isn't it AWESOME! I love it and it was so easy to make. Just visit the cool word builder tool HERE and start creating your own! You can add a bunch of rules that are ready to go or create your own rules! I added a couple of my own, but I loved the choices she had.

I also think you will love the different styles offered too! The one I did above is style "Kitschy" I liked the look and I also liked the black background.  But there are so many other styles. 9 different styles to be specific.

Here are a couple others I made up to show you.

"Distressed Style"
"Wallpaper Style"
Aren't they cute!?! I knew you would love them! Another great thing about this tool is that if you don't exactly love the order of the rules, you can just click and drag them into the order you like. Very simple!

If you need a little help learning how to use the tool, there is a video you can watch.  Click below to watch. You will be making one for yourself right away after you see how easy it is.

Another great printable they offer is the "Special Dates" printable. It works just like the Family Rules, only you can add in your special dates. You can go to their Special Dates Artwork Builder to make yours. You can choose from 3 to up to 9 dates for your sign. For mine, I choose 8. I added in mine and my husbands birth dates, the date my husband and I got together, our anniversary and each of our 4 kids birthdays.

It's really simple, just pick how many dates you want, then add in the dates, click on create my date artwork, select from 5 different styles, and then choose if you want to get a PDF or have it printed. It's so simple.

I changed the dates, but this is the style I went with.
I love it because it has a little heart with white letters for the date we got together. So cute!
Here is another style I liked. A little simpler. I kept the same fake dates for this example. LOL
Check out Signs By Andrea on Facebook & Twitter too! Don't forget to like her pages and let her know you found them through Trendy Treehouse! ;)

Giveaway Closed - Winner will be emailed. 
Thanks to all our entries here, FB and on Instagram.

Have fun creating your Family Rules Printable!

Thank you so much to Andrea for offering this giveaway and of course for my lovely printables! I printed them up and they are so vibrant, and well made. I can't wait to hang them in my house!

You will have until  December 7 @ 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard time to enter this giveaway. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here. If the winner has provided an email address I will contact you. If you don't provide your email, you will want to check back here and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to those living in US only. You must be 18 years or older to enter. Thanks for entering at Trendy Treehouse. Good Luck and Have Fun!!

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Vitacost

Have you ever heard of Vitacost.com? Their tag line is to "take the cost out of healthy living" It's a great website full of you guessed it Vitamins...but they also have MANY other items. From certain baby items, to organic and whole grain foods, sports and fitness products, beauty products, diet products, things for your pets. Just do me a favor and go check out their website...sooo many good things to find there. Here's the good deal. Vitacost will give you $10 to try them out! Just click here and head over to vitacost to see what you could use for "free" (you pay s/h) to check them out and maybe get in a habit of buying from them. 

My kids needed some new water bottles for school so I added two to my cart ($6 each) and I did have to pay a little bit because I was over $10 but it was cheaper for me than buying these new at the store. These are 20oz safe stainless steal bottles. The great thing about these bottles is there is no straw, they have to tip it to drink it...so no losing parts! Which is why I needed to buy new ones in the first place (missing straws).



I plan on going back to Vitacost and getting some diaper rash cream (since we're all out) and checking out some of their vitamins. I feel that with the kids going to school now and being in a public environment more than their little bodies are used to that we need to get more vitamins going in them to help them stay healthy. Do you have any vitamins that you recommend for that purpose?

Here's a little bit more about vitacost.
Why shop at Vitacost.com?
Vitacost.com is the best place for all of your health and wellness needs!
We offer:
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Get your $10 off coupon instantly by registering through your friend’s link:
But hurry, because this offer is only good for 60 days!

Sincerely,
The Vitacost Rewards Team

I hope you will take advantage of this great $10 gift!! I'm impressed with their selection and will be buying more in the future! Check it out!



This is not a sponsored post, they don't even know I'm writing it! I just wanted to share the good news about this $10 gift from a great company with you all!
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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Pinwheel Cupcakes with Color Issue

Hello there! My name is Aarean, the face behind Color Issue, and I am so excited to be here on Trendy Treehouse and share with you my fun Pinwheel Cupcake tutorial! You see, I have this slight obsession with color. That is why I began my blog Color Issue, a blog dedicated to all things colorful! :-) 

So without further adieu, here's the how to...
**oh and don't forget to come on over and visit Color Issue (you might enjoy my April Giveaway!)
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Take the colors you want to create your design...I liked doing circles. The great thing about this is that each cupcake will be different! Like a work of art **wink
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Thank you for stopping by and sharing this fun tutorial with us Aarean! These cupcakes look so delicious and who wouldn't love the color! WOW!
I will be stopping by to visit Aarean's Blog Color Issue soon to share how color inspires me! ;) I'll be sure to share with you when and where!
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Sunday, March 25, 2012

13 Pumpkins-writing on walls Review

Today I am introducing you all to a fantastic Etsy Shop! 
13 Pumpkins-writing on walls has so many cool products, you won't want to buy just one. You will be making a wish list!

Marianne offers wall decor for all the rooms in your house. I was offered an item for review. I was so excited because we are redecorating my daughter's room and I knew she would love the sign I picked out. I could have easily picked out so many of her signs for the rest of my house and probably still will! Hint, hint Marianne! I will definitely be back to buy more! ;D

So here is the sign we picked out for my daughters room. Isn't it adorable!?! Its  the "Typography Wall Art- Purple Flower BeYOUtiful Wood Sign". I love the flower, the color, home made quality and most of all message it sends! be "YOU" tiful sends a great message reminding your sweet girl to always be true to herself. Be proud of who she is. To be "YOU" tiful! Love that!

When this arrived in the mail, my daughter screamed and went straight to her room to hang it up! She was so excited!

Thank you Marianne for brightening my daughters room!
Get this beautiful wall decor for the girl in your life HERE.
...Some more of my favorites from 13 Pumpkins...
These are straight from my wish list!
Click on images to visit Marianne's shop and to learn more about the below products!

OMG! This is awesome! I am so into mustaches right now! I want this! I want this! I want this! Soooonnnn!!!!
This sign is a great reminder to not worry. Who wouldn't love that! And I LOVE this song. We sang it all the time when the kids were little. My kids still love singing it today! So this of course needs to be in my house somewhere!
I just love the message this one has. Every day is a gift, life is short, live it to the fullest!
Lastly, but certainly not the end of my wish list! {because my wish list would most likely show off all of Marianne's products} I love the colors and the message! It just speaks for itself. Awesome!
Make sure you go check out all of the products over at 13 Pumpkins. You will not be disappointed. You will be buying these for your home and as gifts for friends and family!

13 Pumpkins has a blog too! Keep updated on everything by visiting it HERE
Like 13 Pumpkins on Facebook and Twitter.
And why not pop over and follow her Pinterest page too! ;D

Thanks again to Marianne and her fun shop, 13 Pumpkins.
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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Empire Patio Covers Announcement & Giveaway

Trendy Treehouse is happy to announce Empire Patio Covers. A perfect way to protect your Patio Furniture with Style! Many covers and styles available. Covers available for chairs, tables, bbq's, fire pit, fountains, pet seat covers and more. You can even shop by collection with three beautiful collections to choose from. Read more below.
Some content in this post was taken with permission from Empire Patio Covers.
Choose Empire for Style
Empire outdoor patio furniture covers are the perfect combination of style and protection. Available in coordinated designer collections, our outdoor patio furniture covers offer all-weather outdoor protection and style at a discounted price.
Quality Outdoor Furniture Covers
Empire's outdoor patio covers can protect a variety of outdoor furniture pieces and accessories, choose from a grill cover or BBQ cover, to wood patio chair cover, to a wood patio table cover, to an umbrella cover! All of Empire's outdoor patio furniture covers feature an eco-friendly dioxin free coating and a positive air flow venting system to ensure the ultimate protection of your outdoor patio furniture against mold and mildew buildup.
Durable Patio Furniture Covers
Double stitched seams ensure long lasting outdoor patio furniture covers and a strong UV defense will keep the outdoor patio furniture covers looking as new as your furniture. All outdoor furniture covers also come with a dual attachment strap and buckle system to secure the outdoor furniture covers in place, even in windy conditions. All outdoor patio furniture covers feature a 1 or 2 year manufacturer's warranty.

EASY MEASUREMENT DIRECTIONS

If you're not sure exactly how to measure your furniture, use our guides! Download PDF HERE. Empire Patio Covers offer handy instructions and illustrations for whatever type of furniture you have! Make sure that you're getting the right sized cover by carefully measuring your furniture, and comparing them to the dimensions list for sizes.
Shop by Collection HERE. Classic Nutmeg, Metro Brown or Hunter Green.
{ENTER THE GIVEAWAY} 
Empire Patio Covers is offering a fantastic giveaway to my readers!
$75 to one very lucky reader.
HOW TO ENTER
First...remember to enter 1 comment per entry and include your email so we can contact you if you win.
First Mandatory Entry...Visit Empire Patio Covers and share what you love about their covers and what you would choose if you won.

Additional entries...to be completed after mandatory entry.
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You will have until  April 1st @ 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard time to enter this giveaway. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here. If the winner has provided an email address I will contact you. If you don't provide your email, you will want to check back here and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to those living in US only. You must be 18 years or older to enter. Thanks for entering at Trendy Treehouse. Good Luck and Have Fun!!
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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Cookie Dough Bites Factory -App Review

Do you have an iPad, iPhone, Use iTunes?

I was asked to review a fun new app called Cookie Dough Bites Factory. It's a FREE app available in iTunes.
I laughed when I got the email because my daughters had just asked me two days before if they could download it. I have it set up to automatically download new apps on my phone. So it popped up on my phone too but I hadn't tried it yet. Once I read my review request, I checked it out more. It is so Fun! I loved it and so did my kids.

In this app you get to make fun candies. 
I started off by picking Factory One. In there you pick the Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix. You head over to the ingredients area.
Mix all the ingredients for your CDB (Cookie Dough Bites). Be careful not to overfill the bins or you will lose your precious batter. LOL 
Next it shows you how much dough you wasted and how much you completed. It loads the dough crates onto a pallet. Fun! 

Then you head over to the candy coating area. This is the exciting part. You get to spray the CDB's with chocolate. But be sure to spray them quickly before they fall through the bin. Very exciting! 
Again, you visit the Pallet room seeing your progress. I didn't waste one CDB. Go ME! 

Now it's time to discard those bad bites on the conveyor belt that don't quite meet standards. ;0) Be quick and remember to place them in the correct place. There are uncoated and rejects. LOL The kids love it and feel like they are little workers.  Oh and they move fast, well not too fast, but its exciting!
One more stop in the pallet dock. I completed 84 successful CDB's. Yeah! I lost a few. :( Can you beat my score? I dare you. HA! HA! I want  to beat my score. I know I can do better. See, its addicting. You and the kiddos will have fun with this! 

Lastly, your progress for the round and given stars. I got 8 out of 10 stars. Not bad for a first time player. Eh?

So, yes there are other factories! 3 to be exact! 

In this FREE version (with ads) you are able to choose from the CDB's and from Cupcake Bites in Factory Two. Mmmm. They are cute sprinkle cupcake bites. It plays the same way as in Factory One, just with different ingredients. It also is a little more advanced. Not much more but I noticed that I spilled a little more of my ingredients in this one. The bins have lids and works with RED lights and GREEN lights. If you go too long, the lid will close and your ingredients will spill on the floor. :( I lost too much the first time and had to start over. But hey! Makes me better at it. A good challenge!

Be sure to check out Headquarters for your progress. It shows you what you wasted and what you completed. As well as how many stars you earned.

There is an Ad FREE version available. Just enter the Warehouse. There you can purchase new flavors, upgraded tools for your stations, and a fun sprinkle pack. Each of them have different prices. But if you are interested in everything, you can get it all too for one price. Since this is a new game, the price is a little higher than normal. From what I understand it is an introductory upgrade price and will eventually be lowered. So keep a look out! 

My thoughts....I think the cost is worth it now too though. If you think about it, apps are the cheapest games out there. My hubby and I chose iPods for our kids over other products for that reason. We thought, "WOW, cheap games that can be downloaded on more than one device or buy one expensive game that can only be used on one device?" Not to mention that if it gets ruined, you have to buy another. So apps are our choice for fun games for the kids. If they delete it, we can always reload it! AWESOME! And there are so many FREE and cheap apps to choose from. That's our thought about that anyway! ;o)

So if you find my review interesting, let me know in comments below. 
Please and thank you!

And please check out all of Cookie Dough Factories links too!
Let them know what you think of their fun new app!


 For more information regarding Cookie Dough Bites® and Cookie Dough Bites® Factory visit: 

FYI... 
Cookie Dough Bites® Factory Hits #1 Game for Kids on iTunes in just 9 Days 
Very impressive!

Want to buy some of these delicious bites? Visit HERE or on the picture below to see where they are available.
Something else I found interesting...They offer a fundraising program. Wouldn't that be great for your school? I am going to look into this more for my kids school. This would be a fun fundraiser and I think very profitable too! To learn more visit HERE or click on the photo below.
Thank you to Cookie Dough Bites Factory and Promoting Group for requesting a review. This was fun.
The featured product {s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. Trendy Treehouse Disclaimer/Terms of use.
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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Heard on the Playground Review

Heard on the Playground is a really fun site where you can share stories.  Stories of what kids say!! I have read so many cute stories over there from grandparents, parents, kids and people who have overheard stories too! So fun!

I even shared a story a while back from my 5 year old at the time. She is now 7. ;0)

...Our Shared Story...
{This is a recent conversation I overheard between my son and daughter} "Why were you the first born?" my daughter asked. "Because God wanted a boy first in our family, then a girl, girl and another girl." my son responded. "Well that's not right...it's always supposed to be ladies first!" my daughter protested.
Caidee 5 - California

Isn't that cute? I'm kinda partial! Well Andrea, the creator of Heard on the Playground site thought is was cute too! She used it as one of her favorites in the book she published! YEAH! We were so excited to find out!
The book is available now on Amazon! You can also find it through Andrea's site, Heard on the Playground! Andrea was kind enough to send us a copy! Thank you! Thank you! We will treasure it!

Don't forget to stop by and share a story at Heard on the Playground! You might see it in the second book. Which I am sure there will be one. Kids never fail when it comes to finding funny things to say! ;0)


This book would make a perfect gift for Grandparents, Parents, Teachers and Kids! Get yours ordered TODAY!
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