I’m a wife and mom of two daughters. My daughters are 12 years apart so that keeps me quite busy and a little crazy at times. My life is a jumble of mixed up mishaps, but it’s always centered around my family.
My Secret Circle Review And Giveaway
September 1st, 2009 by Connie RobertsCONTEST ENDED. WINNER ANNOUNCED .*
My Secret Circle is a safe way for girls to play online with their friends. The product is called a “key” which fits into your USB port. It provides a secure online community where girls can only connect with unique ID codes. There is a lot of things girls can do on their community including creating a profile, uploading photos, play games and even instant message.
My 10 year old daughter spends a great deal of time online. I’ve allowed her to join some communities (after I’ve seen them) only to be sorry that I did so later on. Even though I have ingrained it in her to not give out any information about herself, she has inadvertently provided hints to old she is and where she lives. Then I have to give her the bad news that she is being removed from the group by me. With My Secret Circle, she is connected to girls we know and there’s no need to fear.
She’s been playing with My Secret Circle for a few days with a friend. So far she has:
- Used the Diva Designer to create her own avatar. She was able to do her hair, facial features, clothing and even the smallest details including earrings and a peace sign.
- Began a journal, which helps her maintain her writing and creativity skills. Plus this allows her to write about her feelings.
- Uploaded photos and added some funny icons. She’s interested in learning about photography, so this will keep her maintain her interest.
- Played puzzle and trivia games – plain old fun!
- IM’d with her friend.
My Review: My daughter likes being able to customize her profile and keeping her own virtual diary. She thinks the keychain is tiny and cute. She attached it to her backpack and told everyone about it. My Secret Circle was easy to use. All we had to do was plug it in and let it upload. When I saw the various profiles choices, I was pleased that there were all types. Since my daughter isn’t a “girly girl” she was able to choose clothing and accessories that fit her taste. I also have a unique idea for birthday presents for her friends so they can all connect on My Secret Circle.
To Purchase: My Secret Circle is available at Justice Stores. There are BFF packs which contain 2 keys and you can also purchase a single pack online for $19.99.
Giveaway: Win one My Secret Circle single pack.
The Rules:
1. Contest starts now and ends Wed, Sept.9th at midnight EST.
2. Open to people in the US.
3. Winner will be chosen by Random.org.
4. Winner has 2 days to claim prize.
5. Have fun and tell your friends.
How To Enter:
For One Entry For Each Below: (please leave a separate comment for each entry)
Mandatory to be entered into contest – Visit My Secret Circle Help page and write a comment about one thing I didn’t mention here. Do not copy the comment from the person above. If this entry is not done, all other entries will not be counted.
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This review and giveaway is sponsored by My Secret Circle. I learned about this product from The Product Review Place.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Don’t have any little girls, but what a great spot and way for them to connect. So if I’m reading this right it is ONLY the other girls your child knows, yes? If this is so, it’s great. Being online is scary and strange enough, it’s great to think someone invented a way to safeguard your daughter and let her have massive amounts of fun! Great post
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September 5th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
One fact not mentioned: the game is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Thanks for the giveaway!
September 5th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
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September 5th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Never even heard about this, great idea, girl is 12 now going 13
September 5th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
You can chat with your friends while playing games with Table Talk.
Thanks!
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September 5th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
My girls love going on the internet, we’re all about safe communities…
September 5th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
My daughter would love this. I learned that if you lose your key, you cannot get in your account & also to close it out, you just pull out your key. Cute program!
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I like that my daughter can connect with her friends
September 6th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
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September 8th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
. Utilizing proprietary technology, the My Secret Circle Access Key™ contains an embedded code that is recognized by My Secret Circle’s™ private browser when connected to your computer. Because this unique code is located in a hardware solution; no personal information, registration or login is ever needed—and no one from the outside world can seek your child out.
September 8th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I learned that when you create your journal you can keep it private, or share it with your friends.
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September 9th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Never even heard about this, great idea
September 9th, 2009 at 8:08 am
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September 9th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
There are a few things I like about this product alot. I love that it is both mac and pc compatible. The computer that my kids use the most is a pc but they occassionally use my laptop which isn’t so my duaghter could use this on either machine. I also like that you actually have to trade codes in person with a friend so you aren’t just befriend everyone that asks like people seem to do on myspace and facebook.
September 9th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I commented on your breastfeeding and WIC post.
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i tweete about this http://twitter.com/kmayans/statuses/3866076496
September 9th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
We do not store your password, so if you forget it and you cannot remember it or did not write it down, you must purchase another Access Key and start over again. (Drag! We suggest you write it down and give it to your parents or guardian so this doesn’t happen.)
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September 9th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
They can set up a screen name. A screen name is a kind of nickname for her friends to identify her
September 9th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
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I left a comment on Connie’s View on your blog on WIC and breastfeeding.
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September 9th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
You can chat with your friends while playing games with Table Talk.
September 9th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
How cool – according to the Help page, the user can read all of her past journal entries, sorted by month, and can delete any she doesn’t want anymore.