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Review & Giveaway: The Perfect V-Day Gift for Techy Hollywood Moms “The iMainGo X”

Posted on 06. Feb, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.

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At Christmas, I gave hubby (AKA the man who has everything) the iMainGo XP, a powerful, protective and portable speaker case for his iPad. It took all of 3 days before my soon-to be-teen daughter and notorious Daddy’s girl somehow procured this little beauty for herself. But who could really blame her? The new XP uniquely combines both style and function with its durable exterior and soft interior lining, features four premium high-output stereo speakers (for her head-banging tunes and numerous movies) with a proprietary digital amplifier to enhance the iPad user experience. The iMainGo XP is perfect for listening to music, watching movies or playing games for a full sound experience anywhere. I thought it would be a while before Portable Sound Labs could up the ante on the speaker experience, but here they go again and just in time for Valentine’s Day.

PSL has created the The iMainGo X speaker, an ultra-portable speaker system and protective case for your iPhone, iPod Touch or mp3 player. With knock-out sound, the iMainGo® X boasts a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, two headphone jacks and a daisy-chain feature. The sound quality is excellent and the volume is great for such a small unit. And best of all? It easily fits into your coat pocket for on the go listening.

Now the extremely generous people at PSL are giving away not one but two iMainGo X’s to our readership for VALENTINE’s DAY! All you need to do to enter is to “like” @PortableSoundLabs on Facebook and leave a comment Below as to how this device will help you!

ABOUT: Founded in 2006, Portable Sound Labs is a leading innovator in ultra-portable speaker systems for iPods, iPhones, iPads, MP3 players, smart phones, and tablets. PSL’s mission is to provide the highest quality and most affordable portable speaker systems on the market, and they are recognized as the gold standard within the consumer electronics industry. For more information about the iPad iMainGo XP or to see product photos and details visit: www.portablesoundlabs.com.

Portable Sound Labs can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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CASTING CALL: JUNO Director Seeks Boy & Girl Ages 10-14 For Feature Film LABOR DAY

Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.

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Director Jason Reitman of feature film hits JUNO & UP IN THE AIR is casting two kids as lead actors for his new film LABOR DAY

Okay Hollywood Moms, this is the casting call you’ve been waiting for. Moms of girls in the 11-14 age group have noticed a slight slow down in casting calls of late and that’s about to change with this wonderful casting opp. Chrystie Street Casting is seeking a 10-14 YEAR OLD BOY & 10-14 YEAR OLD GIRL to star in the feature film “LABOR DAY” to be directed by the talented Jason Reitman (JUNO, YOUNG ADLOT, UP IN THE AIR.)

Starts shooting June 2012 in Massachusetts

HENRY – 13 Years old (submit 10-14yrs), Caucasian Male – Henry is a true innocent. He has taken over the role of caretaker and protector to his fragile, reclusive mother Adele. He is an observant boy who understands his mother’s loneliness, but is too young to understand why he cannot entirely fill it. When a new man enters the picture, the friend-less Henry is both exhilarated by the relationship and threatened by the prospect that he is no longer needed by his mother. LEAD

ELEANOR - 14yrs, (submit 10-14 yrs) Caucasian. She is a skinny girl, a product of a broken home, she is newly moved from a big city to live with her father and already bored with the small town entertainments. An intelligent girl, Eleanor learned how to get what she wants with wit, calculations and her newly developed sexual awareness. To Henry she is the mysterious hot girl who seems to know everything about the world that he doesn’t. LEAD

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL A RECENT PICTURE, AGE AND CONTACT INFO TO: info.chrystiestreetcasting@gmail.com
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Chrystie Street Casting has cast the films YOUNG ADULT, PRECIOUS, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, GOOD WILL HUNTING, CIDER HOUSE RULES, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, THE WRESTLER and 200 more major movies, as well as the TV series PAN AM.

Thank you to our friend Jessica Rofe of A CLASS ACT NY for this heads up. For our Hollywood Moms living in the greater NYC area, please check out A CLASS ACT for workshops, seminars and classes geared to our young performers.

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CHILD STAR STYLE: Kendall & Kylie Jenner Host HELLO KITTY Launch at Forever 21 Hollywood!

Posted on 19. Nov, 2011 by Hollywood Mom.

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My tween daughter Jordan and her friend Sarah pose with Lolita Girls at the Hello Kitty Launch Party at Forever 21 at the famed Hollywood and Highland Shopping Complex

Enthusiastic Hello Kitty fans pack Hollywood & Highland hoping for a chance to get into the Launch Party at Forever 21 Hollywood

Thursday night Forever 21 and Hello Kitty hosted a launch party for Forever 21 for Hello Kitty Collection in Hollywood. The dedicated fans of this clothing line launch were akin to fanboys at ComicCon. Forever 21 customers flooded Hollywood Blvd., with the customer line then curling around into the Hollywood & Highland shopping complex all the way back to the escalators. It was truly a sight to behold. As Hello Kitty & Forever 21 aren’t exactly focusing on my “mom demographic,” I brought along my tween daughter Jordan and her friend Sarah to gauge their take on the launch event and the clothing line. Their overall review: Party Kinda Drab. Fashions Super Fab!

The launch party was hosted by Reality TV Child Stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner who were styled to perfection in a “Japanese Lolita meets Hello Kitty” mode. They did several costume changes throughout the evening and impressed with every outfit. Full kudos to the girls’ stylists – they did a wonderful job. If you can’t imagine Hello Kitty looking like runway couture, you’re not alone but I witnessed first-hand that it’s not only possible but absolutely adorable when pulled together by the pros.

The launch party was hosted by Reality TV Child Stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner

Stefanie Scott from Disney's ANT Farm

Other guests included Stefanie Scott of Disney’s A.N.T. Farm and designer Trina Tarantino. As for the shindig itself, the biggest snafu was that the store was poorly laid out for a large party. Most of the new Hello Kitty fashions were packed together in the front of the store which also happened to be the narrowest portion of the room and the place where everyone (guests, employees, paparazzi, media and security) entered and exited. So how did this translate to party-goers who wanted to shop and possibly buy Hello Kitty fashions? It was like watching people herd cats – no Hello Kitty pun intended. If one more well-intentioned employee told us to “keep the area clear” I was seriously going to cough up a fur ball.

I never saw Hello Kitty, but the kids told me she was modeling fashions and milling about the store. Some guests (read not us) were able to indulge at the Hello Kitty Nail Art Station which included free nail art and full manicures. Unfortunately it was all ready booked for the entire evening when we arrived at 7:15. A Hello Kitty Sweets Station displayed delicious mini cupcakes and marshmellow Hello Kittys on a stick. Raffles were held for one-of-a-kind Hello Kitty fashions and Hello Kitty goodie bags – but we couldn’t get our hands on the elusive raffle tickets either.

Guess what we were able to do though? After tuning out the “Clear the Area” mantra, we shopped, shopped and then shopped some more. The girls left the event with bags of clothes and were thrilled with their purchases: Hello Kitty Leg warmers, wallets, cardigans, tee shirts, socks, scarves, flannel pajamas, hair accessories and jewelry. All in all not a bad way for a couple of lucky tween girls to spend a school night.

Look for these adorable and affordable Hello Kitty Fashions at a Forever 21 near you!

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THEN & NOW: Former Child Star Hilary Duff Talks Growing Up Hollywood on PIERS TONIGHT

Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by Hollywood Mom.

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Former Disney Child Star, Hilary Duff, is pregnant with her first child, a boy. In a recent interview with Piers Morgan on his show PIERS TONIGHT, Duff revealed she one reason she does not want her son to have a career in show business is because she felt isolated as a child star and lost many friends due to her demanding schedule. Duff quickly rose to fame at 14 on the hit Disney TV show Lizzie McGuire.

The now 24-year-old told CNN talk show host Piers Morgan: “My sister (Hailey Duff) and I really showed an interest in performing and dedication, and [my mother] was like, ‘How can I tell my kids no?’ It’s the same as kids that are going into sports. Parents support them and push them.”

But despite admitting she wouldn’t trade her younger years for a different upbringing, she isn’t keen on her child following in her footsteps.

“I missed out on stupid things like passing notes in school and having a locker and riding the bus, I mean, really stupid things. At the time I felt, once I started touring… my life… was very isolated, you know? I lost a lot of my friends. I was on a totally different playing field than anybody else. And I grew up a lot faster, and I think that it definitely put me in a different place. But I wouldn’t trade it.”

Even with her view that it was a positive experience for her, Hilary doesn’t want the same career path for her child, stating “I don’t think there’s a way to stop it – I think kids know what they want but I just pray to God that’s not what he wants.” When Piers inquires as to why that is, Hilary bluntly states that today media intrusiveness has peaked with child stars and that the potential lack privacy is a strong concern. Duff said, “There’s such an obsession with people’s private lives, that I really don’t think was there before.” She continues, “It’s so invasive. It’s just a different business than it used to be.”

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HMB To Host Live Q&A 10/15/11 With Disney Exec Producer IRENE DREAYER of THE DRAY WAY

Posted on 05. Oct, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Hi Hollywood Moms! I’m happy to announce that Hollywood Mom Blog and The Dray Way are hosting a live, Question & Answer session with Disney Executive Producer Irene Dreayer (of Suite Life and Suite Life on Deck) on October 15, 2011 from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. at the Calabasas Swim and Tennis Center in Calabasas, CA. The seminar topic will be the Top 10 Audition Rules. Kids are welcome!

If you’re not familiar with Irene (The Dray) Dreayer and the Dray Way, please read the interview we did with her earlier this year.

Here are just a few of the Dray’s credits:

Has produced 600 half hours of Primetime TV.
Is currently producing the new original movie “Hunky Santa” for ABC Family.
Formed her own personal management company in Los Angeles, representing writers and actors.
Discovered twins Tia and Tamara Mowry and transformed them into the breakout stars of the series “Sister, Sister,” which she Executive Produced for the WB Network.
Discovered Tia and Tamara’s younger brother Tahj, who went on to star in “Smart Guy,” a series for the WB Network.
Served as Executive Producer on “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” on the Disney Channel for 3 seasons, and then “The Suite Life on Deck.”
Discovered and Manages Milly and Becky Rosso, ( “The Suite Life,” “Legally Blondes”)

Sign up at http://thedrayway.com/auditionseminar/ to attend this amazing seminar and if you can’t make it or live out of state, please take advantage of our group skype sessions at the highly discounted rate of only $25. Hope to see you soon!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

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GIVEAWAYS: More, More, MORE! SPY KIDS 4D Movie Fun for the Family!

Posted on 13. Aug, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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UPDATE: Winners of the SPY KIDS 4 ROE Passes are Kelly Kennedy, Tracy Lant, Jenny Serrano and Pennie Creager!

Hollywood Mom Blog readers had such a good time at the recent pre-screening of SPY KIDS we decided to continue the fun with even MORE awesome giveaways to Spy Kids All the Time in The World!

The first is a giveaway of “Admit 2 Run of Engagement” passes that are valid at any Los Angeles AMC Theater beginning Monday, August 22, 2011. Four lucky families will benefit from 2 free tickets each, good at any Los Angeles area AMC theater, on or after August 22, 2011. Simply post your name in the comment/reply section below to qualify for entry. Winners/recipients of this giveaway will be notified on August 18, 2011.

The second prize to win: A 4-Pack Giveaway will grant One lucky family 4 FREE PASSES to Spy Kids 4D – just follow the directions on the graphic below in order to submit your entry. Enter for one or enter for both! Winner/recipient of this giveaway will be contacted on August 15, 2011.

Good luck to all our Hollywood Moms and let the spy-tastic summer fun continue!

View the trailer at: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/spykidsallthetimeintheworld/

ABOUT SPY KIDS 4D:
On the surface, Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all…married to a famous spy hunting television reporter, a new baby and intelligent twin step kids. But in reality, trying to mother Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook), who clearly don’t want her around, is her toughest challenge yet. Also, her husband, Wilbur (Joel McHale), wouldn’t know a spy if he lived with one which is exactly the case – Marissa’s a retired secret agent.

Marissa’s world is turned upside down when the maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) threatens to take over the planet and she’s called back into action by the head of OSS, home of the greatest spies and where the now-defunct Spy Kids division was created. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action when they learn their boring step-mom was once a top agent and now the world’s most competitive ten year olds are forced to put their bickering aside and rely on their wits. With a little help from a couple of very familiar former Spy Kids, Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara), and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world and possibly bring their family together while they’re at it.

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Hollywood Mom Blog Rocks the SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D Pre-Screening!

Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Jeremy Piven greets the Burks Girls at Spy Kids!

By all accounts, last weeks special pre-screening of SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D at the Arclight Hollywood was a huge success! SPY KID Child Stars Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook were on hand to mingle with Hollywood Mom’s readership after the screening and thankfully, Hollywood Mom Elise Burks became an impromptu photographer catching her daughters Ariana and Anaiya with the film’s stars (like Jeremy Piven left) and other HMB families. Everyone raved about the film and some called it the best film yet of the beloved SPY KIDS franchise.

Some other lucky HMB readers who attended the screening were HM Olivia Lopez and dd Natalie Lopez; HM Kathy Drelling Card and daughters Sophia and Simone; HM Dani with daughter Damoni Burkhardt; HM Karean Chapman and her girls, Shayna and Mikayla; and HM Lilli Baur attended with son’s Niko and Caden Baur.

HMB Readers Rock!: Child actors Ariana Burks and Anaiya Burks meet fellow child actors and SPY KIDS stars, Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook, at the Hollywood Mom Blog pre-screening at the Arclight Hollywood last Thursday.

SPY KIDS Star Rowan Blanchard poses with HMB kids Fellow child actors, Sophia and Simone Card.

The Chapman girls and Damoni Burkhardt anticipate the pre-screening!

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Hollywood Mom Blog Readers Are Invited to a Complimentary Screening of SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D

Posted on 23. Jul, 2011 by Hollywood Mom.

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Exciting news Hollywood Moms! Hollywood Mom Blog readers are being offered complimentary passes to the film SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D. The film is not only in 4D and but was shot with “aromascope” which offers viewers to “smell” the experience! I just experienced 4D & aromascope and I promise you, the kids LOVE IT!

SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D Screening

WHEN: Thursday, July 28

WHERE: ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

TIME: 7:30PM

HOW TO GET PASSES: You will need to answer the question “If you were a spy, what kind of gadget would you have?” Include the names, ages, address, and number of guests. Then send this information to spykids4la@gmail.com with “SPY KIDS” in the email subject line. Only correct entries will be applicable.

PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited to first come, first served, and is NOT guaranteed so please arrive about an hour before showtime.

View the trailer at: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/spykidsallthetimeintheworld/

ABOUT:
On the surface, Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all…married to a famous spy hunting television reporter, a new baby and intelligent twin step kids. But in reality, trying to mother Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook), who clearly don’t want her around, is her toughest challenge yet. Also, her husband, Wilbur (Joel McHale), wouldn’t know a spy if he lived with one which is exactly the case – Marissa’s a retired secret agent.

Marissa’s world is turned upside down when the maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) threatens to take over the planet and she’s called back into action by the head of OSS, home of the greatest spies and where the now-defunct Spy Kids division was created. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action when they learn their boring step-mom was once a top agent and now the world’s most competitive ten year olds are forced to put their bickering aside and rely on their wits. With a little help from a couple of very familiar former Spy Kids, Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara), and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world and possibly bring their family together while they’re at it.

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Hollywood Mom Blog Attends “Pirates of the Caribbean 4″ World Premiere With 3 Special Young Guests, Benefitting Boys & Girls Club of America!

Posted on 16. May, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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You're Cordially Invited!

As HMB’s editor, my daughter Jordan and I were thrilled to be invited to walk the red carpet and attend the world premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” last weekend at the Magic Kingdom: Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. Hollywood Mom Blog was able to bring along some of our favorite child stars as personal guests, including: Brandon Tyler Russell (Smitty), Noah Ringer (The Last Airbender) and Landry Bender (The Sitter). Also hanging with our group was actor Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Soul Surfer) who honored his inner-child by dressing in full pirate regalia. It wasn’t until much later that I realized Brandon Tyler Russell and Kevin Sorbo look an awful lot alike, and who knows? There might be father-son movie roles in their futures!

Brandon Tyler Russell talks to TMZ on the Red Carpet.

In short the red carpet was unlike any I’ve ever seen, much less that I’ve walked. It was as wide as a city street, black (in honor of the pirate theme) and several city blocks long. We, along with the celebs like Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Steven Tyler, Emma Roberts, Teri Hatcher, Geoffrey Rush, Jody Foster, Ava Longoria, Jake T. Austin, Ashley Tisdale, Ian McShane, Martin Short, Kirstie Alley, Keith Richards, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Eric McCormack, Chelsea Kane, and Lisa Rinna, literally walked from the entrance at Downtown Disney all the way to New Orleans on the carpet. Screaming fans, at least 6 people deep, lined the carpet on both sides. I was told some fans had actually been camping out along side the carpet all day to get the best seats for celeb sightings.

Disney-style theatrics started even before the film did. The theater was outdoors, with stadium style seating jutting out into the park’s pirate harbor. A tremendous movie screen perched right next to the docked pirate ship. The cast (Depp, Cruz, Rush, McShane) slowly came out and took their bows to thunderous applause – Keith Richards eliciting most of that thunder by the way. When it began to drizzle, I started to wonder if Disney had somehow magically made the precipitation appear to add to the overall highseas effect. Looking around the audience I couldn’t believe the star power seated beside us on all sides. It was so star-studded in fact, that is seemed more akin to an awards ceremony audience than a premiere. The film itself was wonderful – but I’ll let you see for yourself when it opens this Friday.

Special Note: All purchased tickets benefitted the Boys and Girls Club of America and we were so pleased to see many of the Boys & Girls Club kids sitting in the theater with us that evening. [Update: the ON STRANGER TIDES premiere raised over $1 million for the Boys & Girls’ Clubs and that the special edition of the Pirate’s Booty snack we munched on during the premiere is donating to them as well.]

Special Thanks to Desiree Russell, Stacy Ringer and Jamie Malone for photos and for being fabulous!

Noah Ringer on the Red Carpet of Pirates 4

See “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” in Disney Digital 3D™ and RealD™ 3D, May 20th through June 22 at The El Capitan Theatre. This theater enhances the movie-going experience with a fantastic display of items actually used in the making of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” Among the items are ornate props, elaborate costumes worn by the cast, and set pieces from the film itself. The El Capitan will also commemorate the opening of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” by offering each guest, while supplies last, a soft drawstring bag containing two “Pieces of Eight” tribute coins sponsored by Goldline International. These collectible alloy coins, designed exclusively by Disney for the El Capitan showings, have a look reminiscent of coins common to the period depicted in the film. www.elcapitantickets.com

Landry Bender Meets Mickey on the Red Carpet of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"

Jordan Bobbitt, Brandon Russell Tyler, Savanna Sterling on the red carpet of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"

Jordan Bobbitt, Brandon Tyler Russell & Savanna Sterling enjoy the world premiere party of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" at Disneyland

Pirate Performers lined the Red Carpet of the Pirates Premiere

Rock God Steven Tyler on the Red Carpet of Pirates 4

Kevin Sorbo on the Red Carpet doing his best pirate imitation

Brandon Tyler Russell walksthe red carpet in style

Chiquita & trainer visit with her many fans

Swashbuckling Jugglers entertain the crowds

Landry Bender Befriends a Skeleton Pirate

The one and only, Johnny Depp

Penelope Cruz

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LA CASTING CALL: Boys and Girls, Ages 10 to 14 for Promo with Irene Dreayer of “THE DRAY WAY!”

Posted on 08. Apr, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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The Dray is holding auditions for a promo for a new project called Starmakers Of Hollywood Workshops, Camps and Tours.
HMB readers may recall we profiled Irene “The Dray” Dreayer a few months ago on the blog
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for full details read the article here and here - but long story short –
Irene is a powerful force in the world of children’s entertainment, having executive produced hits
“Sister, Sister,” “The Suite Life,”
“The Suite Life on Deck,”
“Legally Blondes,” and more.

Open auditions are being held for boys and girls ages
10 to 14 years old of all ethnicities to appear in the promo with “The Dray” (Irene Dreayer) herself.

Submit headshots to jimricher@thexposurestudio.com.
More information will be given if you are considered for an audition.
Auditions start today and will be held everyday through next week!
Headshot submissions will only be taken through this email address.
Good luck and tell them Hollywood Mom Blog sent you!

http://thedrayway.com,
http://www.thexposurestudio.com

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Watch NBC Special “Child Hunger Ends Here” Saturday, March 19, 2011

Posted on 15. Mar, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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The statistics are alarming. One in four American children struggles with hunger. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 17.2 million children are at risk of hunger across the nation in communities that include rural towns; suburban neighborhoods and urban centers – making it clear that hunger is a harsh reality for many Americans A staggering 23.2% of US Children live in food insecure households with the gravest meal shortages occurring in Arizona, Arkansas and in our nation’s capital, Washington DC.

Food. It seems so very basic to most of us but here are the hards facts about food insecure households:

→ 46% of the client households served by Feeding America food banks report having to choose between paying for food and paying for utilities or heating fuel

→ 40% of client households had to choose between paying for food and paying rent/mortgage

→ 34% of client households had to choose between paying for food and paying for medicine/medical care

To combat this epidemic, ConAgra Foods®, in partnership with Feeding America®, is asking us, the consumers, to take part in a new initiative to fight child hunger with their “Child Hunger Ends Here” campaign. Child Hunger Ends Here brings together some of ConAgra Foods’ best known brands (Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Marie Calendars) as part of the largest cause-marketing program in the company’s history including this weeks television special on NBC.

On March 19, 2011, “Child Hunger Ends Here: A Special Report,” a 30-minute special hosted by Al Roker with Natalie Morales, will highlight the personal stories of families struggling with hunger and showcasing how Americans can work together to tackle this issue. (Check local listings for viewing times.) During the special, viewers can also participate in an online event which will shed additional light on the child hunger issue. By following #ChildHungerEndsHere on Twitter during the broadcast, participants can ask questions from an expert panel, as well as learn about ways to get involved. In addition, a series of PSAs will run in select areas highlighting key child hunger issues and the text to donate program.

“ConAgra Foods® is a longtime, committed partner of Feeding America and we are incredibly grateful for the ongoing dedication to fighting domestic child hunger,” said Vicki Escarra, President and CEO of Feeding America. “With one in four children across the nation struggling with hunger, we are in crisis right now. No American should go hungry, and we thank ConAgra Foods® for joining us in that belief and for raising awareness and support for Feeding America.”

About ConAgra Foods: ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) is one of North America’s leading food companies, with brands in 97 percent of America’s households. Consumers find Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, Marie Callender’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, PAM, Peter Pan, Reddi-wip and many ConAgra Foods brands in grocery, convenience, mass merchandise and club stores. ConAgra Foods also has a strong business-to-business presence, supplying frozen potato and sweet potato products as well as other vegetable, spice and grain products to a variety of well-known restaurants, foodservice operators and commercial customers. For more information, please visit us at www.conagrafoods.com.

* When consumers activate their purchase online at www.childhungerendshere.com and enter an eight digit code, a monetary donation will be made enabling one meal to be secured by Feeding America on behalf of local food banks, up to a maximum of 2.5 million meals for codes entered through 8/31/11. Valid in US only. $1 donated = 7 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local food banks.

**This post is part of a compensated campaign. Bloggers involved with this campaign include HollywoodMomBlog, ParentSphere, ScaryMommy, MileHighMamas, 80MPHMom, LoveToShopMom, and more! Check out my complete twitter list here.

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CHILD STAR STYLE: On the Red Carpet With The Kids of “Battle: Los Angeles”

Posted on 15. Mar, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Child actors Joey King (Ramona and Beezus), Jadin Gould (The Forgotten) and Bryce Cass (Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?) expressed their distinctly different fashion personalities on the red carpet of the “Battle Los Angeles” premiere on March 8, 2011 at the Regency Mann Village Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. All three children play roles in the action-packed hit film, starring Aaron Eckhart and Bridget Moynahan. Jadin Gould was a red carpet stand-out in a beautiful, age-appropriate, tulle and lace adorned ivory dress. Cass opted for red carpet rocker-casual, as did many of his older male co-stars and Joey King was in a class by herself, pairing a playful pistachio ensemble, with black accessories and gray, high-top converse, reminiscent of a young Cyndi Lauper.

Below are pictures from the event, a trailer for the film, and behind the scenes video footage of the kids on their first day of shooting and the film’s wrap (also Bryce’s 12th Birthday) , shot by Bryce’s mother Terry.

Joey King (Kirsten)

Jadin Gould (Amy)

Bryce Cass (Hector)

Child Actors of "Battle Los Angeles"

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PRODUCT REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Teach Your Little Star to Dress Herself With EZ SOX!

Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Wouldn’t it be nice if you had one less thing to do while trying to get your kids out of the house tomorrow? Wouldn’t it be lovely to not hear a tiny voice squealing in frustration as they try (unsuccessfully) to get themselves dressed? Wouldn’t you love to see your child strut proudly out of their room, beaming with confidence? If you are staring at the screen, nodding in agreement, then EZ SOX are what you have been looking for!

These fabulous seamless training socks let children put on their socks with ease. Their double reinforced loops act as grips for tiny fingers, allowing your tot to pull up their socks solo. My 3 year old daughter, Shelby, thrives on being able to complete daily tasks independently – and I’m sure your child does, too. She was thrilled to be able to put her socks on herself, without mommy’s help. I love the sticky grip non-skid bottoms and Shelby loves the adorable animal face designs! Choose from solid colors or a fun face like ‘Jazz the Dog,’ ‘Fred the Frog,’ ‘Priscilla the Pig’ and more! Eliminate the daily frustrations of getting your child dressed and give them the opportunity to learn how to dress themselves with EZ SOX today!

Whether you are running around the house trying to get your kids ready for school, a play date or their next big audition, EZ SOX will help make your life a bit easier. Don’t forget to leave a comment below for a chance to win a pair of EZ SOX for your little star: tell us how EZ SOX would help your morning routine, or share a funny story about what it takes to get your kids ready and out the door. Winner will be announced December 26, 2010. Good Luck!

HMB Writer/Reviewer Michele Dahl is mom of pint-sized models Shelby and Cash Dahl. You can follow her on Twitter too at @Elle_Renee

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