My kids are known for always wanting what they see on commercials, so I have become accustomed to just tuning them out. And yet they kept going on an on about this “Slushy Magic” thing until the point that I finally decided to check it out. Does the Slushy Magic really work? When I started asking around, I was surprised to find that it is actually a really cool product that other moms like!

The concept is pretty simple. The Slushy Magic comes with a shaker, 3 “magic cubes,” and a spoon straw. The cubes are re-freezable, so you can use it over and over again. You can use any liquid that you want in the shaker, including soda, juice, and even milk. It’s a fun activity for the kids and you can keep it healthy by controlling what the kids are putting in it.

I decided to go ahead and order a set for my kids and will do another Slushy Magic review once we get it. For now, check out the video below by a California television station showing moms and kids actually using it. Don’t forget that you can get cash back on Slushy Magic if you order through Sunshine Rewards.

Official Slushy Magic Site

When my daughters were little, I could buy them whatever cute and frilly clothes I wanted them to wear and they wore them. That changed. And in a big way. If you are a mom with daughters over the age of about 6, you know exactly what I am talking about. With girls now 8 and 10, it’s getting harder and harder to find clothes that we can agree on. Fashion Playtes has completely changed that!

Fashion Playtes was kind enough to give us a gift certificate to try out the site. We sat down at the computer and I walked the girls through the website a bit. I then let them go to their own computer and play around with the site over the next couple of days. When it came time to order, we sat together and I navigated through the site as they directed me. Jillian wanted an outfit she could wear on PE days but that didn’t scream “sports” so she customized a hoodie with a blue sparkly music note. Cassie is my “girly girl” and designed a pink dress with a flowery peace sign. Each girl was able to custom design an outfit that was perfect for her personality and I was happy with the fact that the clothes were appropriate for school but also still very stylish.

If you are looking for clothes for your daughter or a unique gift idea for anyone’s daughter, you should check out Fashion Playtes. In addition to the clothes designs, you can order gift certificates to let the kids design the clothes themselves (and you get cash back on the gift certificate purchases!). Plus, you can check out the Fashion Playtes coupons and discounts on Sunshine Rewards to get even more for your money. (Right now they are running free shipping on any dress purchase).

Check out the video of my girls below so you can see a sample of the clothes that they designed. Then visit the site for yourself to see how easy it is!

My kids are hard on shoes. I don’t know if it’s the running, the dragging their feet on the swings, or just the fact that they are kids. I’m amazed at how flimsy kids’ shoes are usually made. Don’t the manufacturers understand what kids use them for? I was pleasantly surprised when I received a pair of etnies for my daughter and saw how incredibly well they are made. It’s clear that etnies understands that clothes and shoes are meant to be used…and hard! The soles are thick and the shoes are padded. And yet the pink made them just feminine enough for my little girly-girl.

If you haven’t checked out etnies yet, they are an incredible company and we are lucky to be adding them to our Sunshine Rewards shopping. Their tagline is “The Planet is our Playground” and their whole website just screams activity and motion. More than that, they care about so many causes. From donating to Autism Speaks to planting trees when you buy shoes, they are a moral company with purposes beyond revenue. Although etnies specializes in gear for skateboarders, anyone who is active will find something there that they love.

Check out the short video below and you can see the Sunshine Rewards kids in action in their new etnies. Then head over to etnies and you will find everything from men’s shorts to women’s sweatshirts to kids’ beanies. And don’t forget to check out Sunshine Rewards for etnies deals and cash back shopping.

Halloween Express is your headquarters for both child and adult costumes, including teen and plus sizes. They have everything from full costumes to accessories like wigs and makeup. Find this year’s most popular costumes like the Captain American, Sue from Glee, Smurfs, Monster High, Mad Hatter, and more. No matter what you want to be, you can find it at Halloween Express.

We even have Halloween Express coupons. Use our exclusive coupon code SUNSHINEREWARD to save 10% sitewide plus get 5% cash on purchases.

To enter:

1) Visit Halloween Express and look around. Leave a comment below telling us which costume on Halloween Express you would buy if you won the gift card (one entry).

2) Post on Twitter about the contest and leave a comment below with your Tweet (one entry).

3) Follow us on Twitter (@sunshinerewards) and leave a comment below (will be verified) (one entry).

4) Blog about this contest or post the contest in your giveaway section and leave your link to the post below (two entries).

Drawing will take place October 11, 2011, at noon Eastern. Must be a US Resident, age 18 or older to enter. Winner will be notified via e-mail and have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected. Halloween Express gift card to be used online only.

Congrats to our winner! $100 Halloween Express Card: Susan; $50 Halloween Express Gift Card: Jammie

If you aren’t familiar with Club Penguin, it is a free online virtual world where kids can play in a safe environment. Although the game is aimed at 6-14 year olds, I know a lot of parents who find themselves wanting to play along with their kids. One of the best things about it is that there are a number of safeguards in place to prevent kids from sharing personal information (even inadvertently) with other players. Kids can play mini games for free but if they want to accumulate clothes and other items, they will need a monthly membership.

I asked my 8-year-old to tell me in her own words about Club Penguin. She said “It’s this really fun game where you go around playing and earning coins and get to buy fun outfits.” I guess that sums it up! Try Club Penguin for free and tell us what you think.

It’s almost time for school again and all of us are looking for ways to save a little (or a lot) on school supplies. Sunshine Rewards has made some great deals with top name merchants to help you get the most from your money. Visit our Back to School Coupons and Deals page (updated hourly) for coupons and free shipping specials from hundreds of merchants. Then check out our Double Back to School promotion to find out how you can get increased cash back (up to double!) on over 30 merchants.

Whether you need textbooks, college and dorm essentials, clothes, shoes, backpacks, school uniforms, or even gifts for those starting school, we have the perfect back to school specials for you. Jillian and Cassie are almost ready and want to show off what we’ve gotten through Sunshine Rewards so far this year!

I’m addicted to Big Fish Games. There…I admitted it. They have just the kind of games that appeal to me. The games are more about using your mind to solve puzzles than memorizing 6 different buttons to push at the same time that you move your joystick and pull a trigger.

For the next 48 hours you can download one of their best selling adventure games, Hidden Expedition Amazon, for only $1.99. The CD of this game usually sells on Amazon for $11.88 PLUS shipping. You can download the game from Big Fish immediately and play it for less than 2 bucks. You can even try their games for free before you commit to buying them.

If you would like to get a look at the game before you download it, check out the Amazon video below. This price ends on July 16 so take advantage quickly! Be sure to use coupon code hidden199.

From now through Monday (November 8), new customers can use the code “sunshinegame” (without quotes) to buy the full version of any standard game (excludes collector’s editions) for only $2.99. Plus, all Sunshine Rewards members will get an increased cash back of 20%. That’s a savings of up to 73%. And because you can download the game immediately, there is no shipping charge. Many of the games on Big Fish sell on Amazon for upwards of $20.

Even if you are not usually a “gamer,” I challenge you to give Big Fish Games a try this weekend. I can personally say that after trying just one game, I ended up loving them and my whole family is now all playing their games. There are no advertisements on the games and they are completely safe to download. If you need some ideas of which games to get started with, here are some favorites from Big Fish Game players as well as our own Sunshine Rewards members:

• Diner Dash
• My Kingdom for the Princess
• Cooking Dash
• Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
• Dora Saves the Snow Princess

Click here to see all of the Big Fish Games coupons and cash back deals at Sunshine Rewards. And check out the video below if you want to see a game in action.

Here’s a video of the Japanese Fast Food Erasers that they are currently selling. Be sure to visit Sunshine Rewards first to get your cash back when you shop at Vat19!

In addition, Sunshine Rewards offers cash back on Crocs plus great deals. Thanks, Jessica and crew, for showing us why you buy your Crocs through Sunshine Rewards!