Matthew and his dad were invited to the Toys for Bob Kid Editor Day on behalf of Mom Central. They received complimentary travel, lodging, meals, and promotional items. All experiences and opinions are his own.
I-Wei Huang
MC: What Skylander is most like you?
IH: Oh, good question! I have been asked which is my favorite, but never which one I am the most like. I have to think…Maybe Chop Chop because I’m kind of skinny.
MC: Who taught you how to draw?
IH: Nobody really taught me, I just doodled. I did take classes in school, but found I didn’t get to learn the things I wanted to do, so I drew on my own. I made a lot of bad drawings before I got to the good ones. I would tell people who want to do what I do to draw all the time. It never occurred to me this could be something I could get paid for. My mother used to worry about me because when I was little I would draw dragons all the time and she would worry I wouldn’t ever get a job if I just drew dragons!
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Matthew and his dad were invited to the Toys for Bob Kid Editor Day on behalf of Mom Central. They received complimentary travel, lodging, meals, and promotional items. All experiences and opinions are his own.
A few weeks ago I went to Novato, California to visit Toys For Bob. Toys for Bob is the place where Skylanders Giants, and Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure the best-selling video game and toys, are created. This is where the toys come to life! While I was there I got to interview three of the main people that created Skylanders, Alex Ness, Paul Reiche, and I-Wei Haung.
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Stacy DeBroff is a spokesperson for Busch Gardens
Tips on Jumpstarting Natural Fun this Summer
As most of us Moms know too well, kids today spend a significant amount of time indoors tethered to technology. From weekday afternoons huddled in front of gaming consoles to weekends spent downloading the latest Smartphone app, we’ve now raised a generation of digital natives.
What’s more, our kids now experience a childhood very different from the ones we remember. Back in our day, our Moms opened up the screen door on a summer day and told us “Go outside and play!” And we did, playing with friends from the neighborhood, roller skating, and concocting elaborate games of Capture the Flag. By contrast, our kids now sport “Natural Fun Deficiency.” They rarely play outside unless as part of organized sports or camp, with a coach nearby carrying a whistle and a clipboard.
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Mom Central received a bathing suit from Snapper Rock in order to facilitate this review. The views expressed here are entirely our own.
When summer rolls around, we can’t wait to spend time outdoors, often opting for adventures in the sun and early evening barbecues that have us outside for much of the day. However, protection from the sun proves incredibly important during the hot, summer months when we find ourselves yearning to be outside.
Protect kids’ sensitive skin with UV50+ Snapper Rock swimwear and outdoor accessories. These adorable swimsuits, cover-ups, and hats boast cute designs and promote a healthy outdoor experience, too. With UV protection built right into these charming accessories, it’s easy to stay safe in the sun.
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Waterpik RainFall+ Rain Shower Head is a client of Mom Central.
Warmer weather is here, and I thought in addition to taking on some spring cleaning this year, I would take on some simple home improvement projects. I decided to start with the bathroom, and transformed my shower experience with the WaterPik Rainfall+ Rain Shower Head.
This Waterpik showerhead took my morning shower from routine to luxurious in just a matter of minutes. The product is so easy to install that even those of us who are terrified of D-I-Y projects can handle it! I simply unscrewed my old showerhead, cleaned around the base of the shower pipe, and screwed in the new parts. Using pipe tape is recommended if your current shower pipe is older or you are having difficulty screwing it in.
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Mom Central received samples of Liquid Palisade in order to facilitate this review. The views expressed here are entirely our own.
Want to eliminate nail polish mishaps at home? The folks at Liquid Palisade (read our review here) want to offer a special giveaway to Mom Central readers!
Three lucky Mom Central readers will win a sample of Liquid Palisade protective barrier (retail value: $22). To enter, leave a comment below by May 30, 2013 telling us what summer nail color you are wearing this season!
Winner to be chosen at random and will be notified by email. Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US only.
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Mom Central received samples of NuttZo organic butters in order to facilitate this review. The views expressed here are entirely our own.
A far cry from regular old peanut butter, NuttZo butters boast a bevy of healthy ingredients for an added energy boost in the morning, or anytime. Packed with powerful ingredients like Chia seeds, flax seeds, and nuts—these butters make for a hearty spread on toast, and blend well as an additive to plain oatmeal.
These chunky butters prove heart healthy and are a high source of Omega 3. Flavors include NuttZo Original, featuring peanuts, cashews, almonds, Brazilian nuts, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, hazelnuts, and sea salt, and our favorite NuttZo CHOC made from a chunky blend of peanuts, chocolate chips, cashews, almonds, Brazilian nuts, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, hazelnuts, and sea salt. NuttZo even offers a peanut-free spread to accommodate those with an allergy.
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