Embracing a Healthy Family: iPod app

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Are you ready for something pretty amazing and ultra or I should say uber cool (my oldest would be rolling her eyes at me and calling me a geek now)? You don't even have to be a gadget geek to love this one! As part of my participation in the Mama Buzz group, I received a complimentary Powermat Wireless Pad and accessories to power up our iPods, iPhone, Nintendo DS Light and other accessories in exchange for an honest review. I didn't fully grasp what an opportunity this was until the package arrived and my 21 year old said "Wow, you got one of those? " Her fiancé was also very jealous so that shows you the worth of the Powermat's reputation. Apparently she knew much more about it then me as after I saw it initially, I thought "cool, I'll try it out."

Nintendo DS Lite Back Panel for Powermat

The package arrived and we were like kids at Christmas! Each box is even packaged in an inviting, deluxe way that brings more attractiveness to the product. The sleek black and green adds to the eye appeal and the boxes were packaged in such a way to protect each piece of equipment. By the way, it's very durable as the travel mat was dropped along with the receiver for the DS Light and no problems! They were easy to open thankfully as we were in no mood to wait! As we opened each box with lots of "ohhhs" and "wows," I couldn't help but think of the envy my poor hubby in Kuwait will be feeling when I gloat (I mean tell him) about this great package!

Universal Powercube Receiver with the default Mini USB tip

The entire set was extremely easy to set up with no lengthy instructions required. Each gadget easily fit onto its receiver and for those gadgets we didn't have a receiver for, the Universal Powercube Receiver allows you to charge many other devices. It arrived with adapter tips and a great carrying case with a magnetic closure. The entire packaging was really dynamic with more magnetic closures for ease of viewing pleasure.

If you have an iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, Blackberry, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Light and so many other gadgets, the Powermat is for you! With the ease of drop and go, it will charge and emit a sound when the connection has been made. Once charged, you just pick up and go and it's ready to go! I've not seen anything easier than this and love how my kids can just set the Nintendo DS Light down on the powermat and the charging begins with no wires or cords. It's easy and I don't have to worry about them messing around with electrical outlets as the one pad takes care of them all.

This is a GREAT gift for anyone and especially for Father's Day which is coming up!

Powermat Home & Office Mat:

Powermat Portable:

The Powermat Home & Office Mat can be purchased for $99.99. The Portable Powermat is also $99.99 and the Dock for iPod & iPhone is priced at $39.99. The Universal Powercube Receiver is available for $29.99 with tips sold separately for $6.49-$8.49 a piece.

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(Disclosure: I received a Powermat Home & Office Mat, a Portable Mat, a Dock for iPod and iPhone, and 3 Universal Receivers (one of which was a Powercube), free of charge, from Powermat, for the purposes of this review.)

If you would have told me a few months ago that young kids can learn on Ipods or phones, I would have doubted that. As always, kids never cease to amaze me. My two kids, two and six, love the Ipod even though much to the chagrin of my 21 year old, the two year old deletes her apps. Those apps are great things pending on your interests and as some are free, others cost. One day back in December, I watched my two year laying on the floor with her sister's Ipod Touch and she was shaking it. I asked my oldest what she was doing and she told me she was clearing the screen. I was amazed that she knew to do that and when Beiz Ltd had an offer to review their new game Lola's Flag Adventure, I thought this would be a great opportunity to try another educational game venue with them.

If you don't know who Beiz Ltd is, they are Beijing-based game design studio. Lola's Flag Adventure 1.0, is their first children's flag game for iPhone and iPod Touch. Lola's Flag Adventure features voice guidance, an easy-to-use interface and wonderfully designed panda graphics and world flags. Lola's Flag Adventure has two games for children to choose from:

A memory game for children who cannot read. This is a fun game as it has three difficulty levels of easy, medium or hard. My six year old really enjoys playing the game and is challenged by it with the three levels of difficulty. In order for her to move to the second game, I need to teach her the country's name associated with the flag. I think the two year old could play this game with some help and guidance but it would take a little effort.
The flag trivia is for older children or even adults if they want to learn the flags. The game provides fun and challenge both for preschoolers and junior school children. We haven't moved up to that game yet but I can see my six year old eventually playing it and liking it. The flags included are of the biggest countries from Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

There will be more games in the series with Lola and what kid doesn't love panda bears? This is a good educational opportunity if you have an iPhone or iPod Touch. Can you imagine how it would make waiting at the doctor's office or other places easier by having this game on your iPhone or iPod?

I would recommend this game as a good venue in teaching about world flags and countries. Lola is a cute panda that will entice the little one's and the easy to follow games are a fun way to teach while having fun. At only $1.99, you can't go wrong.

From Beiz:

"We believe in educational games that can be fun to play as well. We don't want the children to be game addicts, but provide fun and educational moments as part of the other activities in children's lives" says Head of BeiZ gaming Studio, Minna Heikinheimo.

Language Support:

US English and Chinese (simplified)
More will be added in future

Device Requirements:

iPhone or iPod Touch 2.2.1 or later

Pricing and Availability:

Lola’s Flag Adventure 1.0 is only $1.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=346750175&mt=8

Beiz Ltd is a mobile game studio that concentrates on providing enjoyable edutainment solutions for children and adults. Beiz also assists its partners in publishing their games and mobile content. Beiz has headquarters in Hong Kong and operations in China and in Finland. Please visit Beiz online for more information.

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary download of Lola's Flag Adventure and no other compensation. The opinions written in this post are mine and were not influenced by the opportunity to receive the complimentary download.

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