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chicBuds Review & Giveaway {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

November 8, 2009 By Mom Spark 401 Comments

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::GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED:: Congrats to Laura Carter!

I first discovered chicBuds when I received a set in one of my BlogHer swag bags this past July.  The first thing that obviously caught my eye were the sparkling Swarovski Crystals, which were stylish and different than your ordinary ear buds.  Another great feature I love is the built-in retractable device and clip, which make tangled cords practically non-existent.  I have also found the design of the earbuds more comfortable in my ears than those that my iPhone came with, so I can wear chicBuds for longer periods of time.  Since the cords are retractable, my chicBuds can be easily stored inside my purse without getting tied up in knots.  I enjoy traveling with these headphones, as well, for the same reason. [Read more...]

Rock of Ages Review & Giveaway {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

August 16, 2009 By Mom Spark 10 Comments

::GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED::

ROA_album cover_whtAs if it weren’t cool enough that I saw Brooke White from American Idol perform at BowlHer, but when I returned home I had the “Rock of Ages” CD, starring Constantine Maroulis, in my mailbox.

Now, as many of you know, I’m not huge on musicals, but the Rock of Ages Musical is different because it includes well-known ’70s and ’80s classic rock tunes from Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and more.  Check out the entire playlist:

  • Just Like Paradise / Nothin’ But A Good Time
  • Sister Christian <– my fav on the album
  • We Built This City / Too Much Time On My Hands
  • I Wanna Rock
  • We’re Not Gonna Take It
  • Heaven/More Than Words / To Be With You
  • Waiting For A Girl Like You
  • Wanted Dead Or Alive
  • I Want To Know What Love Is
  • Cum On Feel The Noize / We’re Not Gonna Take It (Reprise)
  • Harden My Heart / Shadows Of The Night
  • Here I Go Again
  • The Final Countdown
  • Any Way You Want It / I Wanna Rock (Reprise)
  • High Enough
  • I Hate Myself For Loving You / Heat Of The Moment
  • Hit Me With Your Best Shot
  • Can’t Fight This Feeling
  • Every Rose Has Its Thorn
  • Oh Sherrie
  • The Search Is Over
  • Don’t Stop Believin

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