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By: Jaslene
Whistlefritz is an educational and fun experience. The songs make you want to jump up and sing along!
Whistlefritz is an informative and entertaining way to learn a new language. I have always wanted to learn Spanish, and Fritzi and the others, like Maria, Jorge, Rito, and all the other children guide you along. I had a super divertido (fun) time learning Spanish phrases which I can use in my everyday life.
They use immersion, which simply means - everything is in Spanish and this is a great way for kids my age to learn a new language, because we can pick up words we hear, review them, learn them and then use them! I think Whistlefritz had the right idea when they made this product for kids and I thank them for letting me and my brother try it - we love it!
Deberías Probarlo! You should try it!
ABOUT WHISTLEFRITZ
Whistlefritz is an awarding program that uses language immersion so your child can learn how to speak Spanish or French! It was created after Founder, Heidi Stock set out on a mission to find a fun yet educational teaching materials for her children to learn a new language. She quickly realized that most programs solely featured cartoons and didn’t feature live speakers for children to watch the movement of their lips. Not finding what she wanted, Heidi decided to create it herself! Whistlefritz’s programs allow kids to join a group of lovable character including Fritz, the animated mouse Whistlefritz and friends on a journey to learn another language! The combination of live-action, animation, and lively music makes the programs as entertaining as they are educational! Children learn their second language through Whistlefritz the same way they learned their first language: through words used in context by live speakers in fun skits, games, catchy music, and dance! Whistlefritz’s collections include DVDs, flashcards and worksheets that are available in Spanish and French!
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 One warm day last year, we took the train to New York City to attend RuPaul's DragCon. It was going to be our first time attending, so both of our kids were eager to meet RuPaul (they truly believe the correct word is ConDRAGulations). I felt my daughter's excitement rising and decided to take her mind off her sudden anxiety at meeting one of her fave celebs, and started asking her questions. Upon answering these questions, she started fidgeting with her bracelet and as you can see from the video below, this is what took place. According to my daughter, hair ties are never around when she needs them. So to keep from losing them, she started wearing them on her wrist, but they would leave a mark because they were too tight. But, GoGirlDesigns.com created the ultimate solution with their patented bangle bracelets that serve as both a chic fashion accessory and a way to keep a hair tie conveniently at hand.  The stylish bangles feature a divot that securely holds a hair tie without it cutting off circulation to your wrist and so you always have one at the ready. The Busy Girl Bangle Collection adds sparkle to your wrist and is available in three metal tones, silver, gold and rose gold. The new Boho Collection caters to the free spirited and features multi-colored beading while the Ebony & Ivory Collection is a classic look that is available in gold, silver and rose gold. Busy Kids Bangles are designed with the young fashionista in mind and come in fun, bright colors like pink, purple, blue, orange and green. Each Go Girl Designs bracelet comes with three elastic hair ties that feature heart shaped charms, but they can hold store bought ties as well.
Check out more designs at GoGirlDesigns.com. We finally made it to RuPaul's DragCon and we had a great time. Everyone complimented my daughter on her bracelet, and then she showed off its hidden surprise and they loved it even more!
First and foremost - YES the apostrophe should go after the S - because the holiday belongs to all the Fathers, Dads, Daddies, Papas, Dadas, Poppies, Pops, Babas, Papis, Other Dads out there. Whether you are a gay man, bisexual, transman, queer, non-binary, gender-fluid and you are raising or have raised children - this is your day! Since Fathers' Day cards for same-sex couples are not so easy to find, we wanted to give you some ideas of special gifts you can give him or some special ones that you can ask for yourself. Wallaroo HatsGreat for the Fashionistas and/or those seeking UV rays protection. The Wallaroo Hat Company created these Aussie inspired hat brand, which merges fashion and protection for men, women and children. Since they use UV +50 material, they block up to 97% percent of the sun’s harmful rays, giving everyone long lasting stylish coverage. Wallaroo hats are the perfect summer companion because they’re ready to go when you are. They’re crushable-meaning they can be folded several times and stuffed into a beach bag or backpack without losing their shape – and are available in a multitude of styles, from modern fedoras to classic wide brims, suitable for any discerning taste.  They are colorful, wearable, light and adorable headgear. The hat is attractive, wearable and hip to have. The hat is light, which makes it the ideal statement piece for those summer months. This hat makes a statement, those who have seen me wearing a Wallaroo tell me how handsome and attractive the hat makes me and how much they wish more men would wear hats more often, even my children loved the way I looked in it.  The hat feels like a piece of jewelry, a special watch or the latest cellphone that people want, while protecting you against the UV rays, and it is also breathable - great for those hot summer days. The hat makes men feel like a sexual symbol. Their natural colors, make it easy to mix and match with any wardrobe. The Wallaroo Hat Company donates 1% of their profits to skin cancer research, education and prevention in the US. These hats are available for men, women and children with different styles and colors for the whole the family. This hat would be a great gift for Fathers' Day he would enjoy wearing a piece of art that looks good, keeps you cool and protects your skin. To purchase Wallaroo Hats click here. Amped Wireless Wi-Fi Smart Plug and Power Strip Techies will love this product! Digital Products International, Inc. (DPI), a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics, is adding smart home technology to their lineup with a Wi-Fi Smart Plug and Wi-Fi Smart Power Strip under the Amped Wireless® brand. Yes, you read that properly ... Wi-Fi Smart Plug and Wi-Fi Smart Power Strip! The Wi-Fi Smart Plug offers the ability to control any device connected via the standard outlet, it also features a USB port to allow for additional device charging. Similar to the Wi-Fi Smart Plug, the Amped Wireless Wi-Fi Smart Power Strip enables users to control devices connected to the any of the 3 standard outlets, it now also allows consumers to control the 2 USB ports.   Whether you are home and forgot to turn off the basement lights off, or you are on vacation away from home and you want to make sure your coffee maker is really off, or if your husband is like mine and uses this device to scare the kids while watching television (he'll either turn the TV off in the best parts or turn off all the lights in the middle of a scary movie, keeps them alert he claims; this little gadget is a must-have! The Wi-Fi Smart Plug and Wi-Fi Smart Power Strip offer the ability to control plugged in devices whether at home or away. Download the free SuperConn App (available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store), to control your devices from anywhere - it's super easy and simple to set up. Simply plug in the Wi-Fi plug or strip, download the app, create an account and add the plug/strip to the network. Once you’re connected you can set timers and schedules, create scenes (turn multiple devices on and off with one touch) and even link the plug/strip with Amazon Alexa to control your devices with the sound of your voice. Sweetest gift for techies - like me! With the added convenience of controlling your devices from anywhere, you’ll be ready to turn your whole home into a smart home. For more information and to purchase, visit http://www.ampedwireless.com A Trip to New York CityFor any and all Dads! Who doesn't love NYC? This year alone, New York City is expected to see over 61 million visitors from across the globe. Why? Simply because NYC has it all: great restaurants, iconic landmarks, shopping for all budgets, beautiful skylines, Broadway and cultural entities and so much more.  Take Dad on a trip of a lifetime, show him Central Park, take him to see a Broadway show, eat a fabulous meal, see a drag show and don't forget to take some amazing pictures. If you want to experience NYC firsthand, you should try to hop on the iconic red double decker buses and get to really experience NYC! Also, Cruise the New York Harbor while getting a close look at the Statue of Liberty and the iconic Manhattan skyline right from the water! Ride past important harbor attractions like Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge while our native tour guides offer insights into the rich history of the area. Relaxing, fun, and informative, the Liberty Cruise offers an unbeatable way to see the sights while enjoying the ride! And when you are done, make him a book of your favorite pics - the gift that keeps on giving! If you want to win an All City Pass 2 Days to experience NYC - click here. We will be giving away 2 says passes on a weekly basis until July 26 - so hurry and sign up now and then show Dad a great time.  A Personal Photo ShootFor all Dads! All Dads will love a professional photo shoot, because everyone loves and deserves to feel pretty and special. We recently had the chance to pose for one of our favorite photographers and we loved every second of it. We encourage you to find a photographer you are comfortable with and that they are comfortable with same-sex couples. This is really important, because if the photographer is not comfortable with you, the pictures will show it and of course, if you are not comfortable with them - then you will not be able to look as fabulous as you can be. If you want to book our favorite photographer, click here to see his work.      Scent of a Man By Manny Velasquez-Paredes If you are anything like me, then you like to smell good and you like to smell different daily. I blame my grandmother, she loved perfumes and would wear different kinds everyday. I do the same thing, I even mix and match scents sometimes to create my own unique daily scent! So when I heard about Scentbird Men, I was in heaven. Scentbird is offering a fragrance subscription service, which makes colognes available online that are sent directly to your front door. Think about it, no stores, pushy sales people, just choose your favorite scents and get your choice of a deluxe mini cologne spray delivered to your door. You don’t have to spend tons of money to purchase a full bottle, you purchase a refillable mini spray, which you can throw in your pocket, suitcase, briefcase or gym bag, making the cologne both portable and unobtrusive. With the portability of Scentbird Men, you can apply your cologne throughout the day. You have the option to experiment with new scents and to mix up your routine without having to spend hundreds of dollars or committing to one single bottle for years making it easier than ever to finally find that fragrance that feels just right for you. For just $14.95 a month, you can select from hundreds of designer colognes, including: Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, and more delivered in a sleek spray right to your door. And now our friends at Scentbird Men would like to provide one of our lucky readers with a free 3 month subscription! This is a total value of $44.85. A winner will be chosen at random from all entries received between October 15, 2015 and November 15, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST.
 Blog Sponsored by HER By: Lilly Chris, Staff Writer Recently, I was part of the production team of a photo shoot on a luxury yacht for a future issue of Connextions Magazine. This time I was in charge of makeup and hair for the model, so I had some time in between shots, and what else is there to do besides sun bathing - look for girls of course! We were shooting in the Hamptons, and his time of year, the Hamptons is super busy with people from everywhere. I remember that on a recent pitch-itch (it's what we call when we get together and talk about story ideas for future issues) we were talking about a dating app for lesbians called HER, so I decided to do some "research" and see who was around me - although I was in the middle of the ocean! To my surprise, there were plenty of girls near me, some around my age (early 20's), some older than me, it was fun. I started exploring HER and loved the fact that I was able to read stories related to my people. Sometimes I feel like most LGBT media is male-dominated, but HER feels like they really took into consideration my needs. It was easy to setup, all I needed to do was to use my Facebook application to sign in - at first I was freaking out about this because I really didn't want to mix the two apps. But during my investigation, I found out the makers of HER do not want men or spammers to be able to create accounts, so they use the Facebook application to verify that (A) I am a female and that (B) I am not spam - so I was cool with that. I remember using other dating apps in college and had to deal with trolls, so this is a refreshing update! In between photo shoots, I was able to read women-related articles, learn about the hottest lesbian events happening near me and had some great conversations with different women. During my research, I found out that HER promises to be "the best way to meet Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer women" in my community and around the world - and based on the number of people I was chatting with [we had a 5 hours photo shoot - don't judge me :) ] I think they really deliver on this promise! Who knows, my next blog post may be about my first date with any of those girls! To find out more about HER, simply get the free app, right now it's only available on IOS system, although HER makers are promising to have an Android app soon. It's currently available in the US and the UK. HER used to be called Dattched, which after customer feedback and suggestions received a makeover and HER was introduced to the world. Apparently the original name confused people, but there's no denying that HER speaks to all women - even those who may be questioning. 
 Connextions Magazine, the Travel and Lifestyle Magazine for LGBT Traveler is pleased to announce a whole new look, including logo, website and branding, to commemorate 5 years of being the trusted source for the LGBT traveler. The magazine, with over 300,000 readers in 76 countries including: USA, Canada, Brazil, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan & Austria , recently requested love stories from the readers to feature in the February issue, which is appropriately titled: Love Around the World.
Issue #17: Love Around the World, features the stories of 5 couples in 4 different countries. Their stories tell tales of love, dating, romance, proposals, marriage and honeymoon and how the different countries played an important role. In these stories, the locations act as witnesses of their love. For example, a couple in New York City shares their engagement story. When Tony asked Xio for his hand in marriage, he first sent him on an all day scavenger hunt around New York City “gathering memories” of their relationship. At the end, when Xio arrives at the final destination, Tony is there with a group of friends and strangers and after an impromptu performance of Elton John’s “This is Your Song,” he pops the question. The LGBT travel and lifestyle publication, which caters to the entire gay and gay friendly community, is now available on their website (ConnextionsMagazine.com), and can also be read via the Connextions Magazine’s Apple and Droid apps, which can be downloaded for free. Editor-In-Chief, Manny Velasquez-Paredes (MVP), says about the magazine, “We cater to the entire scope of our community. We have articles that are specifically related to gay or lesbian travel, bisexual news, transgender resources, and we even feature LGBT Family Travel, which is a section that is very dear to me, because it is the one I am in charge of writing.” As a Gay Dad, MVP knows what is like to travel with kids and knows that some of the issues LGBT parents face are far different than their hetero counterparts. This issue also features and exclusive interview with Photographer Braden Summers, who created a project titled “All Love Is Equal,” where same-sex couples are featured in iconic cities, such as Rio de Janeiro, Bali, Beirut, India, Paris, London and more. Braden says about All Love Is Equal, “it is a photographic series that challenges the social construct of ‘iconic romance.’ It is about looking at the iconic images of romance in advertising and movie stills and realizing that very few depict same-gender loving couples. ” In the last five years, Connextions Magazine has celebrated dramatic success . With over 300,000 readers in 76 countries, it is ranked among the Top 5% of all social media users and has over 15,000 followers on different social media channels. With the release of their 17th issue , Love Around the World, Connextions has certainly proven that with passion and perseverance, and customer satisfaction, love always win. Set in a friendly format and featuring images for readers of any age , Connextions Magazine celebrates the life and styles of the lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT) community and can be read by anyone regardless of gender orientation . With travels throughout America and beyond, the publication, full of stunning photography, brings personal experiences from gay-friendly destinations and lifestyle interests to readers from around the globe. Publication highlights include: – Issues and concerns our LGBT community faces – Local professionals making a difference – Celebrations of culture and integrity – Businesses that make a profound impact on our daily lives – The best of restaurants, travel destinations, and nightlife for the LGBT community – Gay-friendly family travel – Upcoming events, fashion, music and product reviews Connextions Magazine is available in digital format, targeting readership to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and their allies. We offer a unique design, fabulous layouts, and show-stopping photography, along with editorial content to enlighten, inspire, educate and inform. This latest issue is free and can be read on ConnextionsMagazine.com.  Since 2010 Connextions Magazine has been and continues to be THE Travel & Lifestyle Magazine for the Gay Traveler, the Lesbian Traveler, the Bisexual Traveler, the Transgender Traveler and the entire community & allies. Connextions Magazine believes in equality and are happy to contribute to the publishing industry. As we enter our 5th year, we continue to celebrate the unique life of the LGBT community, in America and beyond.
Our mission is simply to celebrate the LGBT traveler. We believe that there is strength in numbers! We believe that we are the people! We are your neighbors, your friends, and your family! We are your LGBT Travel Agent, your LGBT news source, your LGBT Travel Gurus, your LGBT resources. Making connextions to travel like a local, whether on a quick weekend getaway or a luxury vacation, Connextions transports our readers through our personal experiences in travel, dining, culture and fashion to destinations and memorable travel experiences across the globe. We are proudly gay-owned & gay-operated! Find out all about the Connextions Team! Follow Connextions Magazine on all social media outlets: @ConnextionsMag Our anniversary issue - free - for your reading pleasure!  Like many others, Vanessa sold her soul to Corporate America, on a 7-10 year stretch, until realizing that true happiness doesn’t come from monetary rewards, it comes from soulful living. With the support of her husband, father, brother and five rescue dogs, Vanessa runs a business, right from the kitchen of her home, where she creates unique handmade artisan jewelry. Casual & formal, geek and unique, jewelry designs that are handmade with gemstone, pearl and crystal, made magical by accents of sterling silver and quality natural brass. Vanessa, better known as pink80sgirl, crafts a symphony of Victorian and vintage inspired designs. Putting one of her designs to the test, we purchased a necklace and then offered it to a friend who wore it to work. A fantastic 9 out of 10 people commented on the striking dragonfly necklace. The piece is a 25 x 18mm glass oval handmade cabochon, featuring a purple dragonfly. It sits inside a plain edged bezel setting, then mounted on a highly detailed Victorian filigree pendant. This lovely piece hangs from a pretty antiqued/oxidized brass chain measuring 18 inches including lobster clasp closure. This piece is nickel and lead free. With 520 positive reviews and an impressive ZERO negative reviews on her shopping site, this pink80’sgirl is a sure thing! www.etsy.com/shop/pink80sgirl As featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 8.     Dan McLellan wanted to buy a romantic card for his spouse. He hunted in card shops and online, but nothing filled the bill. There were lots of sharp, funny, edgy, and sexy cards out there, but Dan McLellan wanted a romantic, tender card to express his deep feelings for his mate. There were none to be had. Dan and his spouse, Michael, are gay.
McLellan doesn’t claim to be a trendsetter, just a man who couldn't find a product he wanted. So like many an entrepreneur before him, Dan decided to create the product he couldn't find. Mixing a love for quotes and a love for black and white photography, Dan created a collection of romantic gay cards and launched a new website, Homoquotables.com. The cards are made of high-quality paper and can be customized to suit the purchaser's needs, by displaying a variety of greetings. Any card can serve as a gay birthday card, a gay wedding card, or a gay card for another occasion in the life of a homosexual friend, family member, or lover. Dan plans to introduce one new card per month, with the addition of cards specific for lesbians now available. As featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 8. Download the catalog below.  Dante - our model Pooch Park Wear customizes hoodies and t-shirts, the good, the naughty, the in-between, whether proud or quirky let them be seen! They also offer biker jackets, collars, collar charms, and their special Zinja beaded collars, made by a co-op of HIV-positive South African women, who weave the beads onto the collars. Shelly, Owner of PoochParkWear, was driven to create her own canine clothing line with Dog Park names on them for her own lil’ diva to wear. Shelly says "I thought it would be fun for dogs to proudly wear the name of their favorite Dog Park on their back and so PoochParkWear custom dog clothing was born." Get creative and write anything you wish on the canine clothes! I prefer anything that makes me laugh, so I ordered one of the pooch pride charms that says "can’t even think straight." www.PoochParkWear.com Dante is wearing the "Can't Even Think Straight" pride charm. Pooch Park Wear was featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 8.    |
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