Do You Suffer From LOCKED CLOSET SYNDROME?

Urban Oasis.jpg I am definitely guilty of this, are you? A new survey of women who want to lose weight finds that, on average, women have 14 items of clothing in their closets that don’t fit. The reason? Sixty-eight percent of women said they keep ill-fitting clothes with the hope they will fit one day. The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research for Slimfast®,the weight-loss brand that has helped millions get what they really want for more than three decades.
“Many women can relate to the feeling of having a closet full of clothes, yet nothing to wear,” said Jenn Falik, style expert. “The Slimfast survey shows it’s in large part due to the prevalence of ‘Locked Closet Syndrome,’ the practice of ‘locking away’ clothes that once fit, are in ‘goal sizes,’ or you just don’t feel confident wearing.”
Other highlights from the Slimfast “Unlock Your Closet” survey include the following:
· 93 percent of women have multiple sizes of clothing in their closet – 3 sizes, on average
· Women keep ill-fitting items for an average of 14 months; with 15 percent saying they have kept pieces that don’t fit for more than two years
· 79 percent of women frequently dread getting dressed because of ill-fitting clothes in their closet
· 68 percent of women who want to lose weight characterized their wardrobe as “sensible” versus “sassy” (11 percent) or “smokin” (5 percent)
· If it meant they were able to fit into everything in their closet, 57 percent said they’d be willing to wash all the dishes by hand for a month and more than 1 in 10 say they’d take a pay cut
· 83 percent of women admitted to lying about their pants size more often than their age
Now you can take the Pledge to Unlock Your Closet with the Slimfast 14 Days to Slim Program
With 14 days to go until Memorial Day weekend, it is time for women to take control of their closet and get their minds (and bodies) ready for summer fashion season.
Women nationwide are invited to take the Pledge to Unlock Your Closet at Facebook.com/Slimfast and be entered to win $5,000 for a summer wardrobe. The sweepstakes is open from this Monday, May 12 through May 27, 2014. Women are invited to take on the Slimfast 14 Days to Slim program, a convenient and delicious way to lose up to lose 6 pounds in the first 2 weeks.
· Swap two meals daily with a Slimfast Protein shake or meal bar.
· Your third meal must be 500 calories.
· Enjoy three 100-calorie snacks or pieces of fruit per day.
· Don’t exceed 1200 calories per day.
· Do 30 minutes of light to medium exercise daily and drink plenty of water.
*If you live in the tri-state area, you can take advantage of an amazing free event this Monday, May 12th!!
SAY ‘SO LONG, WINTER’ AND STRUT INTO SUMMER
AT THE SLIMFAST POP-UP “URBAN OASIS” IN THE HEART OF MANHATTAN
MONDAY, MAY 12TH

WHO: With the start of the summer season just 2 weeks away, Slimfast and style and beauty expert Jenn Falik invite New Yorkers to get summer-ready and take the Pledge to Unlock Your Closet -just in time for the season’s crop tops and fringe swimsuits! New Yorkers will be surprised and delighted via an “urban oasis” pop-up near Union Square where they can relax in chaise lounge chairs, feel pampered and get ready for summer. Falik will be on hand for media interviews to discuss the season’s hottest fashion trends, as well as the results of a new survey that reveals the most daunting articles of summer clothing, plus the prevalence of ‘Locked Closet Syndrome,’ the practice of ‘locking away’ clothes that once fit, are in ‘goal sizes,’ or that you just can’t wear confidently.
WHAT: A pop-up summer oasis on the street featuring eye-catching cabana boys serving up the first taste of the indulgent Slimfast Limited Edition Piña Colada Protein Meal Shake to the public.
· Enjoy an on-site complimentary express manicure service while getting your summer groove on.
· Additionally, New Yorkers will also have the opportunity to Take the Slimfast 14-day Pledge to Unlock Your Closet” to enter for a chance to win $5,000 for a smokin’ new summer wardrobe, and bid farewell to their wardrobe hang-ups.
WHERE: South Side of 14th Street between 5th Avenue and University Place
WHEN: Monday, May 12 from 11am-2pm

jenn falik.jpg Falik – who has been on the Today Show and The View – will be on hand to discuss summer fashion, the results of a recent closet survey Slimfast conducted or common wardrobe hang-ups – like the “Locked Closet Syndrome”… saving clothes until incremental weight loss “unlocks” them and you can wear said clothes again.

Win Skylanders Swap Force!

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Skylanders is “mixing it up” with the newest game in the award-winning, top-selling franchise. Skylanders SWAP Force builds upon the success of the franchise’s signature gameplay and collectible toy experience, adding an all-new dimension to the “toys to life” innovation. The game introduces a compelling play pattern — dynamic swapability — that lets gamers transform 16 SWAP Force inter-action figures into more than 250 unique characters by swapping the top and bottom halves of the toys. Now, Portal Masters can mix and match characters’ powers and moves and experience an unprecedented level of choice never before seen in a SkylandersTM game. Fans also can play Skylanders SWAP Force with their entire collection of 100+ characters from Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure® and Skylanders GiantsTM.
This is the only family-friendly game for the next generation consoles coming out (PS4, Xbox One)… And it comes out on just about everything – 3DS, iOS (iPad), Wii, Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and more!
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Skylanders SWAP Force features new abilities – such as flying, climbing, digging, bouncing, or teleporting – which can be used in previously unexplored areas of Skylands centered on these play mechanics. Additionally, the game features 16 new core characters, eight new LightCore™ characters and 16 new versions of fan favorite Skylanders from previous games. Now kids will have more than 100 characters from which to choose. The game’s high-resolution graphics brings detailed characters and richer environments to life, immersing players in the game like never before.
KEY FEATURES:
Dynamic Swapability – Skylanders SWAP Force features 16 new SWAP Force inter-action figures with new powers and a fresh play pattern – dynamic swapability – that lets kids create more than 250 unique character combinations, giving them more choice than ever before over how they fight and move in the game. With each new addition to their Skylanders SWAP Force collection, Portal Masters unlock an exciting world of possibilities. ll-New Characters – More than 50 collectible characters including 32 never-before-seen Skylanders heroes each with unique powers and personalities.
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Assortment of Gameplay Modes – Players will be able to experience various Survival and Battle Modes, all featuring vibrant, action-packed arenas and environments where Portal Masters can test the true strength of their Skylanders.
Don’t just take our word for it, see what USA Today, AP and Common Sense has to say!
Skylanders SWAP Force - Rattle Shift (Rattle Shake_Night Shift).jpg Exclusively for our Role Mommy readers, enter for a chance to win a Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack for the XBOX 360!! Simply enter a comment below with your email address for your chance to win. Just in time for the Holidays, you can make someone very happy. We will pick the lucky winner on Monday November 25th. Good Luck!

Win Tickets: The Art of The Brick Exhibit at New York City’s Discovery Time Square

The largest display of LEGO® art ever assembled is at Discovery Times Square right now with brand-new, never-before-seen masterpieces

IMG_5748.jpg I was fortunate enough to join a group of bloggers for a tour of the incredible exhibit, Art of The Brick at Discovery Times Square in New York City. The creator of the exhibit, Nathan Sawaya, gave us a private tour of his masterpieces. When Nathan was a little boy he loved playing with LEGOS and making new creations from his imagination. Nathan continues to take LEGO® where it has never gone before by doubling the size of the show CNN claims is one of the “must see exhibitions” in the world, THE ART OF THE BRICK® The critically acclaimed collection of creative and inspiring art constructed using only LEGO® toy bricks by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya is in New York after enjoying record-breaking runs to sold-out crowds in Singapore, Taiwan and Australia. “I want to have the broadest impact possible to inspire people to change the way they view the world and the way they think about art,” said Sawaya. “What better way to do that than in the heart of New York City, at the crossroads of the world – Times Square.” Venus de Milo, Augustus, The David.jpg
The Discovery Times Square collection is the world’s biggest and most elaborate display of LEGO® art ever. Sawaya will be creating brand-new, never-before-seen works exclusively for this New York City premiere with more than 100 works of art made out of millions and millions of little LEGO® bricks. “This will be my largest showing of artwork to date and I’ve got some very exciting surprises in store for New York, of course, being it’s my hometown,” said Sawaya.
Here are a few of my favorites. It wasn’t easy to narrow it down, everything was amazing…
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THE ART OF THE BRICK® is the first major museum exhibition to use LEGO® bricks as the sole art medium. Sawaya transforms them into tremendous and thought-provoking sculptures, elevating the toy to the realm of art. “These works are very personal to me, since they reflect my growth as an artist as I strove to discover my creative identity,” said Sawaya. “THE ART OF THE BRICK exhibition is accessible because it engages the child in all of us while simultaneously illuminating sophisticated and complex concepts. Everyone can relate to the medium since it is a toy that many children have at home. But my goal with this exhibition when it first debuted in 2007 was to elevate this simple plaything to a place it has never been before.” I think children ages 6 and up will LOVE this exhibit, not to mention adults of all ages!
Monumental.jpg THE ART OF THE BRICK® at Discovery Times Square runs until January 5, 2014.
Discovery Times Square is open seven days a week. Tickets are available for $17.50 (child 4-12), $22.50 (adult) and $19.50 (senior = 65). Special savings for groups of 10 or more are available with advanced reservation. Visit http://www.DiscoveryTS.com/ art-of-the-brick, call 866.9.TSXNYC (866-987-9692) or visit the Discovery Times Square box office. DTS is located at 226 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenues).
*For our Role Mommy readers, we are offering a family 4 pack so you can enjoy this fantastic exhibit! The tickets can be used at any time during the exhibit until January 5, 2014. To enter, just go to the RaffleCopter link below. We will be in touch in a week if you are selected as the winner!
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DSC06528.JPG ABOUT NATHAN SAWAYA & THE ART OF THE BRICK
Nathan Sawaya is an acclaimed New York-based artist who creates awe-inspiring artwork out of a toy. His art focuses on large-scale sculptures using only LEGO® bricks. Sawaya was the first artist to ever take LEGO® into the art world and his touring exhibition – THE ART OF THE BRICK® – has entertained and inspired millions of art lovers and enthusiasts from Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, China and around the world. Originally from Oregon, Sawaya’s childhood dreams were always fun and creative. He drew cartoons, wrote stories, perfected magic tricks and of course also played with LEGO®. His days were filled with imagination. When it came time for college, Sawaya moved to New York City, attended NYU and became a lawyer. But after years of million dollar mergers and corporate acquisitions on Park Avenue, Sawaya realized he would rather be sitting on the floor creating art, than sitting in a board room negotiating contracts. He walked away from the law and took an artistic risk on LEGO®. Now Sawaya is an author, speaker and one of the most popular, award-winning contemporary artists of our time. For more information about Nathan Sawaya and his artwork, visit www.brickartist.com.
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Win Tickets to: SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure Drops Anchor at New York City’s Discovery Times Square

NYC Premiere Offers Visitors a Rare Look at Some of the Most Valuable Treasure and Artifacts Ever Recovered Beneath the Surface of the Ocean

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Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and Discovery Times Square invite you to travel beneath the surface and explore SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure, an interactive, multi-media exhibit containing more than 500 artifacts from deep-ocean expeditions around the world. This not to be missed exhibit brings the world’s most amazing deep-sea discoveries to the crossroads of the world at New York City’s Discovery Times Square.
If you plan on visiting New York City or live in the tri-state area, you should bring your family to this wonderful exhibit. Children ages five and up will be fascinated with all the original artifacts from actual shipwrecks!
With the help of Odyssey’s unparalleled deep-sea archaeological and technological capabilities, SHIPWRECK! offers visitors a unique look into the depths of the ocean through a mix of actual historical artifacts and hands-on, interactive computer games and exhibits. Artifacts found at the exhibit, such as rare bottles, porcelain figurines, and a 300-year-old carpenter’s folding ruler, will transport visitors back in time as they get an up close and personal look at over 2,000 years of nautical history. Treasure seekers will find a stunning collection of gold and silver recovered from the deep, including the first ever display of silver recovered from the SS Gairsoppa over three miles deep.
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“We’re really excited about bringing SHIPWRECK! to Discovery Times Square in New York City. During the past 20 years, our team has discovered hundreds of shipwrecks in the deep ocean ranging from 2,000 year old Roman wrecks to WWII U-boats, and last year set a world record by recovering over 40 tons of silver from a shipwreck nearly three miles deep. One of our company’s goals is to share our amazing work in the deep ocean with the general public and Discovery Times Square is a premiere venue.  SHIPWRECK! allows visitors to get up close and personal with the artifacts we’ve discovered and to learn about the team, tools and technology necessary to explore the deep ocean,” said Greg Stemm, Odyssey Chief Executive Officer.
One of the highlights for the children is the hurricane simulator! They can feel what it is like to sustain 75 mile per hour winds. They will want to do it again and again.
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SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure is on display at Discovery Times Square, located at 226 W 44th St New York, NY 10036. For more information, please visit http://www.discoverytsx.com/exhibitions/shipwreck
*For our Role Mommy readers we are offering 4 family fun packs of tickets (4 tickets for each winner) so you can see the treasures yourself. Here’s how to enter:
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For details on Odyssey’s activities and its commitment to the preservation of maritime heritage please visit www.shipwreck.net.
Discovery Times Square (DTS) is New York City’s first large-scale exhibition center presenting visitors with limited-run, educational and immersive exhibit experiences while exploring the world’s defining cultures, art, history and events. More than a museum, DTS has featured a renowned line-up of exhibitions including Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Workshop, King Tut, Pompeii: The Exhibit, Harry Potter: The Exhibition, Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition, and most recently Terracotta Warriors: Defenders of China’s First Emperor. DTS is located at 226 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenues).

“Experience the Richness” Giveaway!

US-SVB-18oz-SS-AdvancedTherapy BL.JPG There are many things I detest about winter. At the top of my list is my super dry skin. No matter what I do, when the weather gets cold my skin gets dry, flaky, itchy and looks terrible. Here is something new to try and you could even win your very own!
Suave® is reinventing its body lotions from the inside out with improved formulations and sleek packaging. Suave® Skin Solutions Body Lotions are dermatologist tested and provide silky 24-hour moisturization with a new richer formula1.
Additionally, Suave Naturals® Body Lotions will feature a new look, with improved long lasting fragrance and the same great moisturization as before. Suave® Body Lotions have a unique, silky smooth formula that glides on easily and absorbs quickly for skin that is soft, smooth and delightfully fragrant! Suave® products offer great quality beauty solutions for the entire family to help you look good, smell good and feel good every day.
You can buy these lotions at drugstores, mass merchandisers and supermarkets nationwide for a suggested retail price of $0.99-$4.99. OR you can win the lotions right here!!
US-SVB-18oz-SS-Smoothing BL.JPG THREE of our lucky reader will win a new Suave® Skin Solutions lotion and ONE lucky reader will win all three of the new products. Here are the products you could win!
Suave Skin Solutions Products:
· Suave® Skin Solutions Advanced Therapy Body Lotion
· Suave® Skin Solutions Smoothing Body Lotion with Cocoa Butter & Shea
· Suave® Skin Solutions Soothing Body Lotion with Aloe
All you need to do is comment below with your name and email address and let us know your “winter skin care secret”. Winners will be chosen randomly on February 14th, 2013. Hey – it could be a nice Valentine’s Day gift to yourself… soft, smooth skin!
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For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/SuaveBeauty or follow @SuaveBeauty

Fingerprint is giving away 4 iPad Minis to one lucky family!

125x125.jpg Fingerprint is the first kids’ mobile learning and entertainment platform, providing sharing and engagement opportunities between kids and parents across mobile devices and the web. The Fingerprint platform invites kids to explore and discover learning game apps on their own and then share the fun with their grown-ups via the one-of-a kind, in-app Mom Comm.
Every Fingerprint Play app, whether first-party or ‘fingerprinted’ by third-party developers, is selected to promote academic, social, and emotional skills with a heavy dose of just plain fun. Fingerprint offers an easy-to-integrate SDK that allows 3rd Party Content Developers to participate in the network.
Most Fingerprint Play apps are free to play, with an option to enhance and extend the experience for an additional charge as your child further engages with the App. Fingerprint is currently available on iOS platforms (iPhone, iPod touch and iPad), and will expand to Android devices in early 2013.
There are currently 15 Apps available including top titles like – Big Kid Life Firefighter with non-stop logic and math action, Whole Wide World which introduces kids to history, culture and geography, and DoReMi 1-2-3 which inspires creativity through music. Every Fingerprint Play App whether first party or ‘fingerprinted’ by third party developers is selected to promote academic, social and emotional skills with a heavy dose of fun.
Here are the new apps being released throughout the month:
Scribble My Story (ages 3-8): Based on the award-winning Scribble Press app for iPad, this new app lets the youngest readers write, illustrate, and customize their own stories. Kids can customize their very own audio stories or create a book based on Fingerprint’s wildly popular Big Kid Life or Whole Wide WorldAdventure. (iPad only)
Green$treets: Unleash the Loot! (ages 5-8): The brainchild of Neale Godfrey, creator and leader in the “Kids and Money” field and bestselling author, this app teaches kids goal setting, budgeting, the value of money, and financial decision making while saving the planet. (Available now)
Panda Panda No More Mess (ages 3-6): A fun sorting game and interactive book that teaches shapes and colors. Children help Panda, a happy little bear armed with a vacuum, clean up by dragging and dropping toys, blocks, clothes and even snacks into the right toy chests.
Step-by-Story: The VeggieTales Collection® (ages 3-6): Featuring the beloved characters from VeggieTales, this Step-by-Story collection helps kids associate words, sounds and pictures in preparation for reading. Plus, the apps focus on key character values (i.e., share your gifts, use your imagination, make new friends). The new collection includes The Goofy Gift, Thanks for the Franks, Larry’s Missing Music, and I am That Hero!
For your chance to win this great prize, simply go the website, fingerprintplay.com and enter! The winner will be picked on December 7th, so enter now!
The Company:
Fingerprint Digital is a San Francisco-based mobile entertainment company for kids. It was founded in 2010 by Nancy MacIntyre, a former executive at Leap Frog, and K2 Media Labs. They launched their first kids’ edutainment platform, Fingerprint Play, in December 2011, with a mission to help kids grow through learning made fun. To date, kids have played over 34 million minutes on the Fingerprint platform.

7 Tips for Planning Family Reunions on a Budget

Written by Role Mommy Contributor, Charli Radke

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Planning a family reunion can be a lot of fun, but it can also be quite expensive. From accommodations and venues to food and entertainment, a successful reunion can cost much more than the average person is prepared to shell out. These tips will help you plan a memorable family reunion without spending a fortune.
1. Split Up The Costs:
The best way to make family reunions more affordable for everyone is to share the costs among everyone in attendance. There are several ways to do this. Selling tickets may be the best choice for large gatherings, while smaller extended families may divide planning responsibilities along with the costs.
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2. Go Digital:
Rather than spending hours making phone calls and mailing invitations, create a Facebook page or website for your reunion. Send your relatives an email invitation, along with a link to the site for additional details. Consider setting up a donation option to help cover the costs of the reunion if you’re not charging an admission fee.
3. Raise The Money:
Bake sales, car washes, and fish fries are excellent ways to generate funds to cover the costs of a family reunion and can also be a lot of fun. If several family members live in the same area, invite everyone to participate. Cookbooks with secret family recipes make terrific fundraisers as well. Holding an auction or a raffle at the reunion can also recover some of the costs.
4. Research Your Options:
The destination, as well as the time of year you’re planning the reunion, will both play a big role in the costs. Choose a location that is central to most family members, but avoid holidays and peak travel seasons if possible. It’s usually cheaper to avoid big tourist areas, although an area with plenty of attractions may minimize the need for entertainment.
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Many family reunions are held at resorts because there’s plenty of room with a variety of activities to keep everyone entertained. Search for packages that offer discounts for blocks of rooms. Group rates may also be available at many campgrounds and are usually much cheaper than hotel rooms or rental homes. Campfire stories and s’mores create wonderful reunion memories!
6 Take Out a Short Term Loan:
Even with the most carefully planned budget, it isn’t always possible to foresee every little expense that you may encounter when you’re planning a family reunion. Short term loans are a convenient way to cover any unexpected costs and can be a lifesaver if you run into difficulties along the way.
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7. Cut The Costs Of Catering:
Food and drink typically account for one of the biggest chunks of your reunion budget, but they don’t have to. Shop around for caterers with the best value, or consider enlisting the help of a few family members to grill burgers and hotdogs. If no one has to travel too far, a potluck is the most budget friendly option. Be sure to plan a menu beforehand to avoid duplicate dishes.
Whether you’re planning a family reunion for 50 or 500, it isn’t always easy to pull it off when you’re on a tight budget. The best way to cut costs is to get several people involved in planning and organizing the event. When you work together, you can save money and have more fun.
Here are some additional links with ideas to help you save and plan…
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2008/02/06/little-steps-100-great-tips-for-saving-money-for-those-just-getting-started/
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/01/30-easy-ways-to-save-money-and-no-you.html

http://family-reunion.com/finances.htm

http://www.nydailynews.com/2.1353/plan-a-family-reunion-a-budget-article-1.260164

http://grouptravel.org/Family-Reunion/10-ideas-for-hosting-a-family-reunion-on-a-budget.html

Charli Radke is a freelance fashion, lifestyle, and technology writer exploring all things that are beautiful. Whether it’s about fashion, photography, family life, or whats new and cool in technology. Charlie is exploring it all. She is single and currently living in sunny Florida. When she’s not out exploring and blogging the newest trends she’s out writing for established companies like http://www.copyforbylines.com/.

Artkive App; You Need to Get it

Written by Role Mommy Contributor, Danielle Feigenbaum

photo-7.JPG Once in a while something comes along that makes me think, “this is brilliant, why didn’t I come up with that?” Artkive is one of those things. If you have or had small kids, you know those moments when you hold your child’s “beautiful” art work in your hand and say to yourself… do I keep this or do I throw it away?
If you’re like me, you will stand holding the fabulous finger painting for a good ten minutes, tortured over what to do. Should you add it to the piles and piles of papers in the basement which you swear one day you will organize, or throw it out? If you choose the latter, the chances of your child, the artist, seeing their masterpiece crumpled up with last night’s dinner is pretty high. They will throw a fit, you will feel very guilty and lie in bed worrying that you have scarred them for life.
Here is where Artkive comes in and saves the day. Step one- download the Artkive app (right now it’s FREE, so hurry up!!) Step two- use Artkive to take, tag, and store an image of their work in just seconds. Step 3- at the end of the year, turn your child’s Artkive into a book or other great gifts and keepsakes. I know, it’s genius.
This amazing picture above that my 5 year old son painted this summer is my first Artkive, now I can throw it away, guilt free. I can’t wait to keep going as he starts kindergarten and turn all of his artwork into a book at the end of the year. My kids will thank me one day when they can look back at all the Artkive books and see their artwork through the years, condensed and organized.
To find out more, go to http://www.artkiveapp.com/. Take a look at this funny video and see why it’s so important to save your kid’s art.

Play “Real” Dress up Without Breaking the Bank

Written by Role Mommy Contributor, Danielle Feigenbaum

Ripka.jpg Ok ladies, admit it, we love to dress up. We watch the red carpet with envy, oohing and aaahing at the celebrities dripping in gorgeous jewelry. We even watch our little girls play dress up, wearing pearls and tiaras and wish we could dress up too. You know what I’m talking about, we like to feel like a princess – inside and out.
Unfortunately, spending a ton of money on jewelry becomes difficult when you have a family and responsibilities that take priority. A typical birthday or anniversary present has become something we “need” for the house or the kids, not a luxury item. Spending thousands of dollars on jewelry is not always realistic. Now, we can look the part without having to spend all that money, woo hoo!
SweepStreet.com offers the latest top-brand jewelry and accessories for as much as 70 percent off market price. SweepStreet features beautiful, brand name jewelry at highly discounted prices from recognized designers such as Judith Ripka, David Yurman, HONORA and so much more. You can also win free jewelry and merchandise by participating in their Sweepstakes. You will not believe all the fantastic jewelry they have, and the discounts are incredible.
Launched in 2011 and based in New York, SweepStreet is the collaboration of well-respected jewelers and financial managers bringing a new concept to the online world: combining the accessibility to exceptional jewelry and the chance to win equally great prizes. Their jewelry is fully insured, with a fair refund policy. They also make sure the Sweepstakes are clear – no need to buy bid packs (or buy anything, for that matter) or to sit by the computer to watch an auction. All you need to do is enjoy shopping online or entering their free Sweepstakes.
Even more good news… exclusively for our Role Mommy readers, you can save 20% when you buy fabulous jewelry at SweepStreet.com. All you need to do is enter the code, ROLEMOMMY at checkout and you will be well on your way to looking amazing for less… and nobody needs to know, it can be our little secret 😉 Here are some of my faves, happy shopping!
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Win $600 in Must Have Back to School Items from ‘The Talk’!

This past week, lifestyle expert Chi-Lan Lieu featured some of the hottest back to school items on CBS’s daytime emmy-nominated talk show “The Talk.”
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And now…Role Mommy would like to give our readers a chance to WIN a package of the featured back to school items worth more than $600.00!
Following THE TALK Friday August 3rd episode, we found out about some cool back to school items that you can have the chance to win RIGHT HERE! Take a look at some of the great back to school products you can win!
Boogie Board RIP LCD Tablet
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Company Kids $100 Gift Certificates (“The Talk” featured their backpacks)
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ecomom.com $100 Gift Certificates (“The Talk” featured their lunch supplies)
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Naartjie Kids $100 Gift Card
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Sprout Watches (1 Child’s Organic Cotton Watch & One Woman’s Watch)
Zazoo Kids Clock
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Now’s your chance…enter the giveaway below and you could be the luckiest back to school parent in the neighborhood.
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CBS’s Daytime Emmy-nominated talk show THE TALK (airs Weekdays 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT) features a panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and the trending topics of the day. The daily one-hour series is co-hosted by Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood and Aisha Tyler. The hosts swap stories, challenge each other on issues and engage the studio audience and viewers at home about events in the headlines and their own homes. Show segments include guest interviews with entertainers and newsmakers, musical performances, appearances from extraordinary people with stories that engage and inform as well as how-to demos and real-world advice and tips from the leading experts in fitness, diet, health, home, relationships, finance and fashion. The show was developed by Gilbert, who also serves as executive producer.
For More Information on THE TALK go to: thetalk.com