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June 19, 2013 P&G celebrates the #EverydayEffect

June 18, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with P&G and SheSpeaks but as always my post is my unbiased opinions. Do you live in New York City? Well tomorrow is going to be P&G’s #EverydayEffect where, P&G is taking to the streets of New York City to show the power of the #EverydayEffect. With more than 40,000 products representing 25 brands, teams will be setting up shop all over the city to show New Yorkers how P&G products make everyday life better. And it’s all going to be live — broadcast to the rest of the country through on-the-ground reports, social media updates and feeds featured across P&G everyday. But why is it happening? To illustrate the true power of your everyday. AND I am going to be part of the action so follow me at @DancingHotdogs and #EverydayEffect on Twitter and visit facebook.com/PGeveryday for updates! Do not live in NYC? Do not fret there is going to be a national twitter party hosted by P&G and SheSpeaks where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The New, Twitter Parties! Tagged With: celebrate #everydayeffect, P&G, Twitter party

(Video) Summer Fun with Nickelodeon and Spongebob Squarepants

June 18, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez Leave a Comment

Disclosure: We received the puddle jumper and the towel for review. This post represents my unbiased opinion. The official start of the summer is just around the corner and the temperature is already on the rise. Yet with the heat, comes all the fun that can be had at the beach and pools. One of our favorite activities is packing the family up and heading to the beach. We usually go early in the day in order to avoid the hottest part of the day as well as the crowds. We chose one of these days to try out some Nickelodeon Spongebob products including the Stearns Spongebob puddle jumper and a Spongebob oversized towel. Check out our video below: Some tips on enjoying the summer fun safely: constantly apply sunscreen. One time is not enough. While the difference between 30 SPF and 70 SPF isn't that great, go with the higher number. You cant put a price on cancer prevention. Always be aware of where your children are when around water and large groups of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dancing Hotdogs Family Product Reviews, The Blog, The New Tagged With: Divina, Eddy, nick, Nickelodeon, oversized, puddle jumper, SpongeBob, squarepants, stearns, towel, video

(Video) Professional Development Tips from Disney On The Road #DisneySMMoms

June 17, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 4 Comments

Disclosure: I was invited to attend this Disney sponsored event but as always my post is my unbiased opinions. I am an intelligent and capable woman with over eight years professional experience and a Master’s Degree in Communications but until three AMAZING friends who are also esteemed professionals reached out to me to found Trumpeting Media LLC. I would not have considered it before. I am not sure why BUT am so grateful they took the initiative because this past May 2013 not only did we celebrate a one year anniversary we made a profit in 2012! I am so proud of the hard work and year full of accomplishments and this is just the beginning. All four of us are very driven and keep looking for the next step to take our business to another level. Luckily, we are in great company, there are 8.5 million home-based businesses run by women in the U.S., and this was the focus of the recent Disney On The Road one day conference in New York City where business growth and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Disney, The New Tagged With: #DisneySMMoms, Disney, professional development, professional growth

See Divina Run (with @runDisney at #DisneySMMoms)

June 13, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 13 Comments

Disclosure: I was invited to participate in the 2013 Disney Social Media Moms conference but paid for all conference fees and transportation for myself and the family. As always my post is my unbiased opinions. Running a Disney Marathon is on my bucket list and this time for the very first time the Disney Social Media Moms Conference held a runDisney Fun Run during the four day conference! I am not a consistent runner but when opportunity knocked to sign up and train for this 2 mile run where you HAD to maintain a 13 minute mile I laced up my sneakers and TRAINED for four weeks before the big day! I am so happy I did! It was an amazing opportunity and out of the 150 conference attendees around 40 of us along with Biggest Loser winner Ali Vincent got up early on Friday, May 10th (4:30!) to run the gorgeous ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. My attire is inspired by my favorite Disney Princess Ariel and thanks to the Champion tank and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Disney, The New Tagged With: @runDisney, Disney, running, training

Minions Madness Father’s Day Prize Pack Giveaway #DespicableMeDOS #DM2Papas

June 12, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 87 Comments

Update! This giveaway is closed. Congrats to Kristen. Disclosure: Despicable Me 2 promotions sponsoring the giveaway and providing similar package for review purposes but as always my post is my unbiased opinions. July 3, 2013,Gru, and the entire Despicable Me 2 are back and are taking OVER! Who did not love the 2010 and the 10th biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history Despicable Me. Well this summer get ready for MORE MINION MADNESS! Check out the official trailer. That’s right Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team have created an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions...and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. As the world gears up how about Father’s Day friendly giveaway sweepstakes! Image courtesy of Despicable Me 2 promotions Sweepstakes/ Giveaway! One Dancing Hotdogs.com readers will win “Despicable Me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Giveaways and Sweepstakes!, Movie News and Reviews, The New Tagged With: 1 winner, giveaway, June 16 3013, prize pack, sweepstakes

(Video) 2013 Dad’s and Grad’s Gift Guide

June 10, 2013 by Eddy 3 Comments

Disclosure: We received a review product or subscription for each of the products in this post. This post represent my unbiased opinion. Let’s try to keep it simple. its is not how much you spend on your dad or grad it what you get with what you spend. It doesn't have to cost a million dollars as long as it is useful. I cant tell you how many presents I have gotten and basically thrown away because they had no use. So here is a quick list of some useful presents: Tie Society Ties are the traditional gift for father’s day, but I would guess that about 90% of those ties hardly get used by the father. Why waste all that time looking for the “perfect” tie, when you can give your dad the ability to choose for himself. Tie Society bases its service similar to Netflix and dollarshave.com, members are able to pick a tie, or bow tie or tie clip (depending on the plan) and Tie Society will ship it right to you in the next few days. When you get it, you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For Dads, The Blog, The New Tagged With: bridge, double black, fathers day, for dads, gifts, grads, harmony, humn wallet, johnny walker, Logitech, motorola, play: 3, pocket monkey, radio, sonos, talkabout, tie society

(Video) For Dads: SONOS PLAY:3 Review

June 10, 2013 by Eddy Leave a Comment

Disclosure: Sonos provided us with a Sonos Play: 3 and a Bridge for a 20 day period. This post is my unbiased opinion. We at Dancing hotdogs love music, but there are only so many places you can bring your IPod or laptop and listen to great music WITH great sound. Recently, I have been listening to Pandora on my computer at work, I always wondered how I would get that music at home and have it sound as good as it is when I have it my earphone. I had tried various different internet radios, but the problem has always been that the speakers were too small or not enough. What I wanted was a great internet radio married with a powerful stereo. I knew that satellite radios had system that could give me what I wanted, but I didn't want to pay the sometimes expensive monthly or yearly subscription fees. That is why the Sonos PLAY:3 has been a wonderful discovery. Imagine being able to play any internet radio channel or streaming service from Pandora to Sirius XM in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For Dads, The Blog, The New Tagged With: :3, bridge, Eddy, for dads, fun, hifi, Itunes, music, play, sonos, stereo, streaming, video

(Video) Big City Moms #BiggestBabyShower Event Recap

June 6, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 2 Comments

Disclosure: I attended this Big City Moms sponsored event as press but as always my post is my unbiased opinions. Last Thursday, I attended the Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower and as always with this huge night of all things expecting, baby and toddler was amazing and even included sightings of Hilaria Baldwin, Susan Lucci, James VanDerBeek and wife Kimberly VanDerBeek. Check out my video. That’s right you saw the Metropolitan Pavilion filled with expecting women, more than 150 top maternity and baby industry and educational seminars to keep you up to date on the top trends in baby and parenting methods. Brands like BRITAX, Baby Jogger, Beco Baby Carrier, Thyme Maternity, Aden Anais, Philips AVENT, Earth’s Best and Ella’s Kitchen to name a few but some products really stood out. Summer Infant Fuze Stroller ($349.99): Check out video demo Unreal Candy that comes in four flavors was delicious! Retails for $5.99 for 10.7 ounce box. Thyme … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PR & Media Events, The New Tagged With: baby industry, baby products, baby shower, Big City Moms

(Video) Dressing Pretty with London Times Fashion

June 5, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 2 Comments

Disclosure: I received London Times dresses to facilitate my review but as always my post is my unbiased opinions. So what do you wear when attending a Red Carpet with Mickey Mouse, have a Stars Wars kind of day, see the coronation of Princess Merida and attend a Mother’s Day Tea in the most magical place on Earth? London Times! I was first introduced to London Times when I modeled a dress for a recent travel event and just fell in love! Love how all their dresses are under $100, always have the cutest designs and the hottest colors and styles. So while packing for the big Disney Social Media Moms trip they helped me find the perfect dress for every day. Image courtesy of London Times Day One: TWO TONE LACE DRESS RETAILS FOR $88.00 First day of the Disney trip, we got up bright and early and flew to Orlando, Florida for the magic to start. We took advantage of Disney Magical Express so I knew we would not have all our clothes upon our 12pm arrival so I had to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Blog, The New Tagged With: London Times, spring fashion, Summer 2013

(Video) PregPrep Event and Advice from Experts on Getting Body Ready for Pregnancy

June 4, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 1 Comment

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but as always my post is my unbiased opinions. I am a Mami of two beautiful boys but pregnancy was never easy for me. I do not mean just the all-day 9 month nausea or the two dehydrated induced hospital stays when I was finally pregnant but all the pregnancy disappointments before the birth of my two sons. Eddy and I started trying to get pregnant at 25 and you would think it would be so easy for two 25 year olds to make a baby right? Not really because there are just SO MANY factors when a woman is trying to get pregnant like are you getting all the nutrients your body needs, are you at a good pre-pregnancy weight, your environment and as simple as do you know when you are ovulating. The terrifying part in the process is not knowing what is going on and doubting yourself and your partner the whole way. Last week I attended an event by PregPreg in the beautiful Exhale Spa at the Gansevoort Hotel where I heard from Latham Thomas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PR & Media Events, The New Tagged With: conceiving, expert advice, fitness, health, parents-to-be