tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21630720509503601292024-02-22T10:07:58.467-06:00Critique of the UniqueA place to showcase products that are fun, innovative and above all else...unique!Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-84231728483682505612011-08-09T16:54:00.001-05:002011-08-09T16:54:45.385-05:00Win a Family Pass to "The Bretts" in Branson, Mo
Having appeared on worldwide television and in more than 3000 live performances around the globe, The Bretts deliver high energy, high-caliber professional entertainment to audiences of all ages. Voted Best Morning Show in Branson, The Bretts consistently make their daytime performance the place to be on the Strip. As singers, songwriters, dancers and musicians, each of the Brett family Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-56962522732003688782011-07-14T00:43:00.000-05:002011-07-14T00:44:53.168-05:00In the Spotlight: Activist Lisa Sellman
Guest Post:
What Can One Person Do?
Activist Reveals How One Act of Community Service Can Spark Thousands More
Don’t tell Lisa Sellman that one person can’t make a difference. She knows better.
Sellman, a community activist and lifelong volunteer, recently learned how one act of kindness can set off a chain reaction that can span the globe.
“It just started out with me asking a Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-1312289666474232892011-07-13T23:58:00.001-05:002011-07-13T23:59:35.079-05:00"Winnie the Pooh" Sneak PeekDon't forget "Winnie the Pooh" hits theaters July 15th!!
Sneak peek brought to you by courtesy of Disney:
Connect:
Website and Mobile Site: Disney.com/Pooh
Like on Facebook: facebook.com/WinniethePooh
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DisneyAnimationHazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-83357997932775059422011-07-06T21:39:00.000-05:002011-07-06T21:39:06.186-05:00My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln by Robert L Bloch ReviewProduct: My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln - A Tale of Two Boys from Indiana
Author: Robert L. Bloch
Illustrations: John W. Ewing
Publisher: Castlebridge/ Big Tent Books
Category: Books, Children
Price: $13.95
Story Summary:In 1820, Sam Harding and Abe Lincoln forged a strong friendship, based on their love of learning and of the outdoors. This timeless story is about the special bond between two Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-86884910823672618032011-07-01T01:00:00.004-05:002011-07-01T01:00:09.810-05:00Recipe: Tomato SalsaTomatoes- the vegetable-turned-fruit that comes in over 7000 different varieties can help prevent certain types of cancers, according to the latest news provided by AARP The Magazine. Simply incorporating three or more servings a week can even reduce risks for heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.
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Here's a great recipe to get you started toward a healthier you! Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-90361171832638163412011-06-30T20:16:00.001-05:002011-06-30T20:23:43.714-05:00'Winnie the Pooh' Premieres in Theaters on July 15, 2011Coming to a theater near you!!! This July, don't miss the return of your favorite Hundred Acre Wood characters as "Winnie the Pooh" premieres in theaters nationwide.
Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with “Winnie the Pooh.” Featuring the timeless charm, wit and whimsy of the original featurettes, this all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical “bear ofHazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-15896204883189999762011-06-30T19:42:00.000-05:002011-06-30T19:42:37.620-05:00Four Free eBooks for the Collector in You
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If you are an avid collector, then you will love this great deal! From now until July 4, you can download four great eBooks courtesy of Krause Publication and F+W Media, Inc, an offer extended in consideration of our nation's birthday!!
These great titles are compatible with the Nook, Google and iTunes! To view available titles, visit their site!
Have a happy and safe Fourth ofHazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-52996183968443759702011-06-20T18:10:00.003-05:002011-07-14T01:28:37.037-05:00Endangerables CD Review and Giveaway
Product: Endangerables CD
Performed by: Fred Bogert
Category: Kids, Family, Music
Price: $7.99
"No matter How Far Away We Are, We Will Always Be Linked Together"
--The Endangerables
Deputy Endangerable is here to save the day!! Deputy Endangerable (aka --your little ones) first pledge to do their very best to protect Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-77319634493481346172011-06-07T19:34:00.001-05:002011-06-07T19:35:39.388-05:00Guest Post: I’m Lost! How to Prevent and Handle a Lost Child Situation by Keith Kepler
A lost child is a parent’s worst nightmare. And, as families plan to spend more time outdoors, on vacation and in busy public places this summer, it is important to be prepared. A survey of parents by the Center to Prevent Lost Children showed that 90 percent of families will experience losing a child in a public place at least once, and 20 percent said it has happened more than once. The Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-39741447424304550772011-06-07T19:18:00.000-05:002011-06-07T19:18:07.462-05:00National Tire Safety Week June 5-11Summer driving season has officially arrived and while we are all concerned with safety on the road, we often forget one of the most important components: our tires. According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 660 highway fatalities are caused by underinflated tires annually.This National Tire Safety Week (June 5-11, 2011) tire expert and Michelin subjective Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-51978238682611161872011-06-02T15:32:00.003-05:002011-06-02T15:48:11.525-05:00In the Kitchen with AmeliaI am proud to introduce a new regular contributor to Critique of the Unique. Let's welcome AMELIA to the house!!!
Amelia will be sharing wonderful recipes and cooking related reviews and giveaways, so be certain to check out her posts!! We look forward to all the tasty dishes she will be preparing and sharing with us! So be sure to go "In the Kitchen with Amelia"!
A little about Amelia (inHazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-87684162750462881462011-03-21T22:36:00.005-05:002011-05-30T00:35:48.645-05:00Zarbee's All Natural Children's Cough Syrup ReviewProduct: Zarbee's All-Natural Children's Cough Syrup
Category: Health and Fitness
Distributed by: Honey Naturals LLCPrice: $7.99
My children had a great winter, hardly getting anything but a runny nose! I thought we had made it into the clear with the warmer weather coming soon, but low and behold, right before the onset of Spring, both of my kiddos come down with the cough. It started as soon asHazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-34305787991343068322011-03-10T19:45:00.002-06:002011-05-30T00:36:21.355-05:00Glee Gum: Make Your Own Gummies Kit ReviewProduct: Make Your Own Gummies Kit from Glee Gum
Produced by: Verve, Inc.Category: Cooking Price: Approximately $13.00 (varies with retail outlet)
Need something to keep the kids busy on a rainy day? I've got just the thing!! My two kids had a blast with the Glee Gum "Make Your Own Gummies Kit", where they chose to make cute little gummy bears!!
Glee Gum has been in business since Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-40648322386190474542011-03-10T01:22:00.000-06:002011-03-10T01:22:03.163-06:00Winner's Circle- Check inside to see if you are a winner!
Cinch! Book Winner: Nancy D! Nordic Omega 3 Gummies Winner: Susan V!Cool Off Towelettes Winner!! Amanda S!!!
Congratulations Winners!!!! Come back soon for more great reviews and giveaways, and once it warms up.....more uniquities!!!
Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-59500824674730742512011-02-27T03:06:00.002-06:002011-05-30T00:42:24.519-05:00Get Energy! by Denise Austin Review and GiveawayProduct: Get Energy!
Author: Denise Austin
Category: Health and FitnessPrice: $16.99
"With busy schedules, demanding careers, and little time, many of us battle just to stay awake. But energy is something that is in our control, even when time is short. Now fifty years young, fitness guru Denise Austin shows you how to super-charge your life using her innovative lifestyle plan. Eating the right Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-35966740554786484272011-02-27T01:21:00.003-06:002011-05-30T00:42:44.114-05:00Jane Fonda's WORKOUT reviewProduct: Jane Fonda's Workout
Category: Health & Fitness
Price: $9.99-$14.99
Ready for a workout? Want to shed some pound and get in shape? Not a problem with the Jane Fonda Workout series!
30 years after the original launch of Jane Fonda's bestselling fitness book and award-winning workout video, Jane Fonda has teamed up with GoFit to relaunch Jane Fonda's WORKOUT. Each workout is Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-18437039810559765732011-02-26T22:22:00.002-06:002011-05-30T00:43:14.423-05:00PhitGrips Review and GiveawayProduct: PhitGrips
Category: Health and Fitness
Price: $9.99 per pair
"PhitGrip was invented by a gymaholic germaphobe. Sick and tired of getting sick (and then tired) from frequent gym visits our plucky entrepreneur decided to do something about it." --excerpt from PhitGrips website.
This semester at college, I had to fulfill my physical education credits. One of the classes I am Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-92162667353165159812011-02-11T20:01:00.001-06:002011-05-30T00:43:44.636-05:00Ortholite Fusion Insoles ReviewProduct: Ortholite Fusion Insoles
Category: Health and Fitness
Price: $19.99
Sometimes, slipping on a new pair of shoes is like slipping your feet into a portable cloud!! Ever get that feeling?! It's usually because a new shoe gives your foot a new insole to rest upon, creating an immediate improvement over your old shoes! Sure, there are after-market insoles that you can put in your Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-49366887065477787082011-02-11T18:55:00.005-06:002011-03-21T22:48:51.971-05:00Review Lineup- Stay tuned for these great products!
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Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-88756555128988408142011-02-11T18:47:00.001-06:002011-05-30T00:46:06.807-05:00The Pocket Referee- A Simple Way to End Sibling Rivalry ReviewProduct: The Pocket Referee
Produced by: Vraney, Inc.
Category: Children, Parents
Price: $12.95-$15.95
If you have two or more children, then you might understand some of the petty arguments kids insist on having with one another. Let's see, for example, this week's arguments between my two rascals have included:
Which movies to watch on Roku
Whose turn it is to play the Playstation (because Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-33027935362256821772011-02-11T16:20:00.002-06:002011-05-30T00:46:45.037-05:00Cool Off Towelettes Review and GIVEAWAYProduct: Cool Off Personal Cooling Towelette
Category: Health and Fitness
Price: $14.99 for 24 count
Have you ever been outside attempting to enjoy the nice day, but quickly become overheated? Do you participate in physical exercise that often leaves you feeling sweaty and hot? Do you have hot flashes or fainting spells? Then, let me introduce you to a product called Cool Off.
Cool Off is the Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-6397992662090099512011-02-11T13:45:00.000-06:002011-02-11T13:45:05.339-06:00Be Forewarned-I am letting you know ahead of time, that over the course of the next few days, I will be catching up on a lot of posts, reviews and giveaways! I am currently running about two and a half weeks behind schedule, so don't be alarmed when you see several postings on the same day from here!
Just what excuse do I have to get behind...well, like everyone else, life just happens!
1st: It snowed!!! ItHazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-19020639883625675492011-01-26T20:35:00.003-06:002011-05-30T01:02:48.388-05:00The Atlantic City Antiques and Collectors Show coming in March
Event:
The Atlantic City Antiques & Collectors Show
Hosted by:
JMK Shows and Events
When: Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20
Time: 10 AM—6 PM EST on Saturday and 11 AM – 5 PM EST on Sunday.
Location: The Atlantic City Convention Center
Costs: Tickets are as follows-
1-day Adult Tickets - $15
Weekend Passes - $25
Early Buying Tickets - $30
Groups of 10 or more eligible for Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-34787517744172573902011-01-24T02:10:00.004-06:002011-05-30T00:47:24.447-05:00Nordic Omega-3 Gummies Review and Giveaway
Product: Nordic Omega-3 Gummies
Made by: Nordic NaturalsCategory: Health and Fitness, ChildrenPrice: $21.95 for 60 count
Time to go fishing!!
What do Arctic Cod, Sardines and Anchovies all have in common? Together they make up the Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA found in the Nordic Omega-3 Gummies offered by Nordic Naturals. These delicious tangerine fish oil treats Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2163072050950360129.post-49003754994108846452011-01-23T23:50:00.002-06:002011-05-30T00:47:44.306-05:00Beat Sugar Addiction Now by Jacob Teitelbaum ReviewProduct: Beat Sugar Addiction Now
Author: Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.
Co-Author: Chrystle Fiedler
Published by: Fair Winds Press
Category: Books, Health and Fitness
Price: $16.99
Are you a sugar addict? Do you have fatigue on a regular basis that you use coffee, caffeine and sugar laden foods to help you overcome? Do you get cranky and irritable when you are hungry? How about frequent migraines, or Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238229163937230927noreply@blogger.com1