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@LeftoverCuties – ‘Places To Go’ Album Review and #Giveaway!

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If you are looking for fun and uplifting music that isn’t just for kids but will entertain the kids just the same, you’ve got to check out Leftover Cuties Places To Go album! You might have heard of them when the band’s cheerful tune “Smile Big” debuted in a Samsung Galaxy S III commercial, which you can watch here, during the Opening Ceremony on July 27th. Yes, that song!   This track highlights the band’s signature sound, showcasing ukelele, brushed drums, double bass, and trumpet.

Leftover Cuties makes playful music that harkens back to carefree times yet still sounds modern.

Leftover Cuties Places To Go album review

My daughter’s favorite song, one that I’ve sung to her at bedtime almost since the day she was born, is You Are My Sunshine.  Leftover Cuties rendition of the song has motivated me to do a better job at singing her favorite song to her at bedtime every night.   Their version of the song, featured on their album Departures, is what I call modern-retro but may be a little too sexy for a bedtime song. 😉

Go ahead, download Leftover Cuties songs on iTunes and I can almost guarantee that you and your kids will love them.  Play their songs on your next road trip, while you’re cooking dinner, or folding laundry.  Whenever.  You can count on being cheered up as soon as you play Leftover Cuties.  Your toes will start tapping, your grin will turn upside down, and you just might start dancing!

It is my opinion that Leftover Cuties creates Mom friendly music!  Moms need uplifting, fun music and Leftover Cuties provides just that for busy, on-the-go moms.

Shirli McAllen, Leftover Cuties singer, says:

“We are thrilled that our song was chosen for this unique ad and honored that it is airing during such an important time as the Olympics. “It still feels surreal.”

Leftover Cuties recently released a covers EP, Departures featuring takes on tunes by Etta James, Coldplay, Lady Gaga and more.  Take a few minutes to watch a few of Leftover Cuties’ videos on YouTube.  Their energy is fabulous!  I promised myself I wouldn’t pressure myself too much to sound like Shirli when signing You Are My Sunshine to my daughter at bedtime, but it’s so hard to not try at least. 🙂

I’ll be keeping an eye out on their tour schedule in hopes of seeing Leftover Cuties during a future visit to Atlanta, GA!

Connect with Leftover Cuties on Twitter and Facebook to learn about tour/performance dates when new songs and albums are released.

Leftover Cuties tote bag and album giveaway
Leftover Cuties Tote Bag

We are giving two lucky readers a Leftover Cuties ‘Places To Go’ CD and Tote Bag!

Entries accepted through 11:59pm EST September 25th, 2012.  Open to U.S. residents ages 18+.  No P.O. Boxes.
Shipping is not fulfilled by TheMommyInsider.com.

We’ll also be offering a chance to win over on our blog over at AtlantaMoms.com soon.

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Take Your Music With You With The Memorex TagAlong Portable Boombox for iPod & iPhone

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I love music and all of my favorite music is on my iPhone which is fine when I’m in the car because I can use the FM Transmitter but at home, it wasn’t very easy to listen to music from my iPhone.. that is until I got a Memorex TagAlong™ Portable Boombox.  The TagAlong Portable Boombox moves with me from room to room so I can bring my tunes with me.  Naturally I have the fun, kids music playing on it when I’m downstairs with them, the relaxing music plays when I’m in the office, and I have a ‘sleepy time’ music playlist and I play via the TagAlong when I’m in bed.

The Memorex TagAlong Portable Boombox is small, lightweight, and easy to carry (note the convenient handle) and is available in black and white.

Memorex TagAlong Features:

  • The TagAlong Powers and charges your iPhone & iPod devices.
  • Line-in jack to connect other audio devices
  • Digital FM radio with station presets, includes FM antenna
  • Option to use with 4 AAA batteries (sold separately)
  • Includes AC adapter

Memorex TagAlong Boombox

Learn more and buy the Memorex TagAlong at Amazon.com.

The Memorex TagAlong has an MSRP of $59 but can be bought at Amazon.com (link above) for $49 now.

Disclosure: I received a Memorex TagAlong Portable Boombox to try out for this review.  My opinions are 100% my own. You can read my full Disclosure Policy here.

New Michael Bolton! – One World, One Love album review + a giveaway

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Michael Bolton - One World, One Love

A little twist of Michael is how I refer to Michael Bolton’s new record, One World, One Love.   On this record, he’s collaborated with award-winning artists including singer/songwriters Lady Gaga with whom he sings Murder My Heart, and Ne-yo who he collaborated with on the 3rd single on this album, Sign Your Name (video below), one of my favorite tracks on the album.

One World, One Love is a great mix of music perfect for your next road trip, at the house, or at your next playgroup meeting.  Buy your yourself and your mom a copy of Michael Bolton’s One World, One Love album at your local music store or at Amazon.com.

Two-time Grammy Award-winner Michael Bolton has

  • sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles
  • written songs with Bob Dylan, Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga
  • penned hits for Barbra Streisand and KISS
  • played guitar with B.B. King
  • and had his music recorded on a track by hip-hop superstar Kanye West (featuring megastar Jay-Z)..

What other artist has done all of that?  – Not-a-one!

Can’t get enough of Michael Bolton?

Watch Michael Bolton live on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, May 11th.  You can also check out Michael Bolton on Twitter and Facebook.  Visit Michael Bolton’s website here.

You can buy  Michael Bolton’s One World, One Love album at Amazon.com here or download mp3 tracks for your iPod using the widget below.

GIVEAWAY!

To enter simply do any or all 3 of the following:

  1. Tell me in the comments below what your favorite song is from the One World, One Love album and/or what your all time favorite Michael Bolton song is.
  2. Tell us what your favorite memory is that involves a Michael Bolton song.
  3. Tweet about our giveaway and then leave your twitter ID in a comment below to get an extra entry.
    Tweet this: Michael Bolton One World, One Love CD give away. @mommyinsider @mbsings http://wp.me/plszx-16C

Up to 3 entries per day per person.  Entries accepted through May 25th, 2010.

Disclosure: As part of Team Mom’s Music Moms program, The Mommy Insider was given a copy of Michael Bolton’s One World, One Love album for this review.  Read my Disclosure Policy here.

Marlise Karlin: Imagine CD – a stressed mom’s hero

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I have major sleep and relaxation issues resulting from.. having two kids, bad dreams, car accident, and other issues that I’m guessing 85% of the population share with me so I am always looking for ways to de-stress my mind and body and fall asleep easier.  I was introduced to Marlise Karlin in May 2009 and wrote about her tips for living well, here.  Now, Marlise has a new CD out that I can’t wait to listen to in its entirety and hope to soon.

Marlise is a world renowned spiritual teacher who has traveled the globe, teaching people how to reconnect with their true essence to bring peace and balance back into their lives by experiencing The Simplicity of Stillness.™

Countless people from every culture around the world have attended Marlise’s Programs and are attesting to the extraordinary benefits that her Stillness Sessions® have brought to their lives, from experiencing a sense of peace rarely felt, to finding balance and wellbeing, from releasing years of road blocks, to discovering what they really want out of life and how to create it.

Marlise has just released her latest Stillness Session on CD called “Imagine.”

Stillness Sessions™ are an experiential form of teaching designed to move people beyond the limitations and agitations of the mind and into their natural state of being. These journeys are accompanied by music and words infused with the profound energy and vibration of Stillness.

Listen to a sample track here.

Marlise Karlin’s Imagine CD can be purchased here.  The CD retails at $17.95 and is an hour long.

Become a fan of Marlise Karlin on Facebook here and follow Marlise on Twitter here.

I hope to write a more personal review and giveaway a copy of Marlise Karlin’s new CD, Imagine, soon.

Sign up for Marlise Karlin’s Opening to Love teleseminar here.

Read my May 2009 article about Marlise Karlin titled: Marlise Karlin Offers Five Simple Tips for Living Life Well, here, on TheMommyInsider.com.