Sep 30, 2011

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (Review & Giveaway!)

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CONTEST IS OVER! CONGRATS TO

Aleksandra Nearing #289!!

 

Are you afraid of monsters? I am not anymore, but heavens, my children are! They love it when I tell them stories about monsters, ghosts, goblins and scary stories, right before bed! Ha! They get under the covers and I tell them a frightening tale or two!

I am sure you have all heard of or remember the Real Monsters. They are adorably but yet kinda scary, little monsters! Me and mykids received the Shout! Factory presents: Aaahh!!! Real Monsters season 1 on DVD and we all just love it. This is also a Nickeloden favorite and is set to debut on October 4th!

I love all the monsters and think they are really fun. My kids really like them too and this is one entertaining DVD. Starting Halloween early is something me and my kids ALWAYS do, I just love me some Halloween! So, at the beginning of September until you know, Halloween, we watch scary movies, cartoons and listen to songs and of course bake and do crafts too, all in the name of Halloween! The Real Monsters fit right into our household :)

A Bit About Aaahh!!! Real Monsters Season 1:

Meet Ickis, Oblina and Krumm, three young monsters at the scariest school you’ve ever seen! But when they’re not learning the best methods of frightening humans from their headmaster, The Gromble, the trio is facing off against a determined monster-hunter named Simon. Can they keep the secrets of the monsters safe while on their crazy adventures?  Starring the incredible voice talents of Charlie Adler (The Super Hero Squad Show), Christine Cavanaugh (The Rugrats), Gregg Berger (The Transformers), Tim Curry (Clue) and James Belushi (Hoodwinked! ) as Simon the Monster Hunter, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters promises to have you howling with fun!

Watch!

Buy

You can purchase (pre-order) this online at Amazon.com or Shout! Factory!

 

Disclosure:

I was sent a copy of this DVD to review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!


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Sep 29, 2011

Crayola Mp3 2GB Player Review

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I figured that since my little boy is now in kindergarten, he should be able to have some big kid stuff now. He really likes music, so we were thrilled when we were able to review the Crayola Mp3 2GB Player!

 

This is really cool and makes my boy feel big! He now can listen to music, all on his own. His daddy downloaded music for him and my son  got to pick and choose which songs he wanted! It is so funny that he has song favorites! The ear phones clip on your ear, they do not go into your ear, so this was nice for my son. They stay on good too. It also has two jacks for your headsets, so you can share with someone else. My hubby and son both listen to music on this together, so cute!

The Crayola Mp3 Player can store up to 96 hours of music, approximately 1,800 songs! It also features a USB mass storage to copy and store data files from a computer. The LCD screen allows you to scroll through songs, read lyrics and set up the menu. Really easy to use, but my son needs help on this still. You can even record your own voice, which my son LOVES!

It includes earphones, necklace loop, USB cable, instruction manual, and Music Express software. The Music Express converts your CDs to mp3 format and lets you find and organize your music, burn CDs, and more!

 

Buy

You can purchase this online at Amazon.com!  And the company that makes the Crayola Mp3 Player is Sakar, so feel free to check them out too!

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review, these are our own honest opinions, thanks!

 

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Sep 26, 2011

Jake and The Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Matey Away! (Review & Giveaway)

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Liz #259!!

 

Yo Ho Matey!!!!! Argggggg! Did I frighten you a bit? If so I am certainly sorry…

On September 27th, Jake and The Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Matey Away! Is hitting shelves everywhere! Me and my family received a copy of this for review. My son loves loves loves pirates and this show did not let him down. It is so much fun to watch and not only that, but it even comes with a pirate eye patch for your child to wear!!! And, a bonus 7 track cd sampler!! Too cute!

This DVD has 7 episodes from the series and two bonus features including Yo Ho, You Want To Be A Pirate?, where Jake teaches viewers how to talk like a pirate, and Pirate Party With Pirate-oke, a collection of music videos performed by The Never Land Pirate Band that allow viewers to enjoy with or without the sing-along/karaoke-like feature. Totally cute!

A Bit About Jake and The Never Land Pirates:

Jake and the Never Land Pirates is cable’s #1 series among Boys 2-5 and is on track to be Disney Channel’s #1 preschool series ever.  It is the most co-viewed series among all Disney Junior and Nickelodeon series, with 47% of Moms watching with their preschooler.  A music-filled interactive treasure hunt, the series introduces a crew of kid pirates – leader Jake and pals Izzy and Cubby – and follows their Never Land adventures as they work to outwit two infamous characters, the one and only Captain Hook and Smee, from Disney’s classic “Peter Pan.”  Every episode features the animated Sharky and Bones characters as they pop up throughout to perform original pirate ditties, and each episode concludes with a live action music video featuring The Never Land Pirate Band.

Buy

You can buy this online at Amazon.com!

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How?

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Disclosure:

I received product for review. These are my own honest opinions thanks Team Mom!

 


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Aug 17, 2011

The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season

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Me and my hubby have always been a big fan of vampire type shows and movies. They are very interesting and fun to watch and I love the special effects on those vampires! Oh, and some are pretty nice to look at ;)

These kinds of shows are always fun to watch and this season does not let you down! Filled with suspense, drama and beautiful people you just can’t go wrong, right?

A Bit About The Vampire Diaries Season 2:

They’re back – and they’re not alone. The seductive characters of The Vampire Diaries return for a stunning 5-Disc 22-Episode Season Two. This time Elena, Stefan, Damon and the other residents of Mystic Falls are joined by sinister new blood. Released from the tomb, Katherine unleashes her personal brand of evil in a diabolical plot. The Originals – the world’s oldest and most dangerous vampires – hunt for Elena, who discovers she has a terrifying connection to their world. And now bloodsuckers aren’t the only monsters in town. On moonlit nights, werewolves roam in search of victims…including vampires, who succumb to a single werewolf bite. The Vampire Diaries: unending suspense, undying romance.

Buy!

Pre-order your copy of The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season on DVD/Blu-Ray here today: http://bit.ly/mkiZtx ! This is available August 20th!

Disclosure:

“I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season on DVD/Blu-Ray.”

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Jul 25, 2011

Phineas & Ferb Across the Second Dimension Advance Screening Tickets Giveaway! (Seattle Area)

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CONTEST OVER!! CONGRATS TO

brianna ross #14!!

George #18!!

 

Stephanie #26!!

Kele Wassum #8!!

susan varney #24!!

I am doing a quick giveaway, will end TOMORROW, July 26th at 10pm!! This is for the advance screening of Phineas & Ferb Across the Second Dimension on Saturday, July 30th at 10:30 am. This is for the Seattle Area!!!!

A Bit About Phineas & Ferb: The Second Dimension:

In the series, there are 2 very separate worlds – Phineas, Ferb and Candace in one world, Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Perry in the other.  In the movie, Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension (aka PF2D), these two worlds are thrust together for the first time to create a big adventure like we’ve never seen before. After the boys stumble upon Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s lair, Phineas and Ferb unintentionally help the evil scientist perfect his latest –inator, which sends them all to an alternate dimension where a truly evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz (as opposed to our simply ineffective Dr. Doof) has succeeded in taking over the Tri-state Area and plans to travel back to our dimension to conquer it as well.  After overcoming the shock of discovering Perry’s secret, the threesome learn to work together and establish a newfound relationship as not just pet/owners, not just friends -  but a dynamic team ready to face their greatest challenge yet: to save the world as they know it.

Win!

FIVE people will each win FOUR tickets each for the advance screening of Phineas & Ferb the Second Dimension, in the Seattle Area ONLY.

How?

Easy! Just leave me a comment below, pertaining to this movie!!!

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*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US  and will end on July 26th, 10pm PST 5 people will be chosen using random.org to win 4 tickets each, to the Phineas & Ferb Across the Second Dimesion Advance Screening in Seattle! !! Winners will have only 24 hours to their wins or a new person/s will be chosen. Good luck!*

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Jul 23, 2011

Conan The Adventurer: Season One Review & Giveaway

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CONGRATS TO

Karen Medlin #53!!

 

Conan the Adventurer Season One will be available on July 26th!! Yay! This also features over five hours of content in a two DVD set. Talk about lots of viewing pleasure from this!

We were sent this to enjoy. My son just really liked this. I turned this on, on a RAINY day, and it kept my son entertained for a while, which I was very happy with!

On July 26, 2011, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., will unleash Conan The Adventurer: Season One in a 2-DVD set, featuring all 13 action-packed episodes. Featuring the legendary warrior well-known from books, comics and movies, Conan The Adventurer: Season One is a must-have. This DVD set promises to keep you on the edge of your seat with exciting exploits and is priced to own at $19.93 SRP.

Season One Episode List:

Disc 1

The Night Of Fiery Tears

Blood Brother

Star Of Shadizar

Conan The Gladiator

The Heart Of Rakkir

Men Of Stone

The Terrible Torrinon

Disc 2

Greywolf Of Xanthus

Shadow Walkers

The Claw Of Heaven

The Serpent Riders Of Set

Windfang’s Eyrie

Seven Against Stygia

A Bit About Conan The Adventurer:

By Crom! Let the acolytes of Conan rejoice as the fiercest Barbarian to ever roam the Earth arrives in this complete Season One DVD release!  Join in the fray as Conan and his  fellow adventurers — Jezmine, Snagg, Needle, Greywolf and Zula — quest to rescue Conan’s family from an evil spell cast by the Serpent Man wizard Wrath-Amon.  Armed with a powerful sword forged from Star Metal and faith in his god Crom, Conan will not stop until his family is safe and the evil wizard is reimprisoned in the mystical Abyss!

Buy!

You can purchase Conan the Adventurer: Season One DVD Set, by visiting them online at http://www.shoutfactorystore.com

Win!

One lucky individual is going to win Conan The Adventurer: Season One!

How?

Just enter using Rafflecopter below! Woot!

 


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Jun 8, 2011

Walmart And P&G Present: Field of Vision

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Sometimes being a leader is tougher than winning

I had the opportunity to watch a movie called “Field of Vision” and absolutely loved this movie. It is engaging, emotional and encouraging all wrapped up into one. This will be on t.v., Saturday, June 11 at 8/7c on NBC. I recommend grabbing your kids and sitting down to watch this movie.

This movie is about some mysterious footage that was captured on an old video camera. Some of Sinclair’s high school students, (Tyler McFarland’s teammates), have been bullying Cory Walker, a troubled new transfer student. Tyler is aware, that by sharing this information with the coach, might get his teammates kicked off the team and ultimately might cause the team the state championship. Tyler must now decide what to do, do something right or ignore it.


 

As this story unfolds, Lucy, Tyler’s kid sister, sees more surprising footage on this old camera. She learns that Cory has a secret past, even unknown to him. Lucy must convince her mom and family that the camera’s revealing insight is real. She asks for her family’s help to find the answers Cory so desperately needs.

This really is a compelling and intriguing story to watch with your kids. It shows both the challenges and the rewards of doing the right thing, even if it is super tough to do. I highly recommend this movie.

Watch It!

The premiere of Field of Vision is on Saturday, June 11 on NBC at 8pm ET/7pm CT.

You can find out more information on Field of Vision, by visiting the Official Family Movie Night Website or the Family Movie Night Facebook Page.

Disclosure:

“I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of P&G and received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

 

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Jun 2, 2011

BIG Book of How: 501 Facts Kids Want to Know Review/Giveaway!

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Lily Kwan #113!!

Summer is coming and with summer does not mean the learning stops with the end of the school year. Keep your kids minds active with the BIG Book of How: 501 Facts Kids Want to Know!

I wanted to review this book, because anything that keeps my kids brains sharp and helps them learn, I will review it. This book is awesome. It is a big, hardcover book full of great facts and fun ideas for kids to learn and do during the Summer or anytime of the year.

I am very impressed with it. My son loves to ask me questions about EVERYTHING (my little daughter does too). So I knew this book would be a huge hit. What I love best about this book is that it not only has answers to some great questions, but it has projects in it too, to do with your child! Like, how to make a compass, how to make your own paper (which we will be doing this week!) and tons more!!!

This is a 192 page book filled with fun facts and projects for your kids. It also has vivid illustrations in the book that my kids love to look at. This helps kids ages 8 and up (though my kids ages 3 and 5 understand and love this book), discover the answers to questions such as: How does a chameleon change colors?  How was Mount Rushmore built? How to stay safe during an earthquake? How do you build a spaghetti bridge? How do diamonds form? How does an iceberg form? How do astronauts train for a space mission? How does a lock work? How does popcorn pop? Detailed explanations, more than 200 colorful photos and diagrams, and over 20 “How to” activities help to educate and engage young readers.

This book is divided by subject areas such as animals, the human body, technology, sports, food and green issues, the book is written in a straightforward and fun style that parents and kids will enjoy together.  Included at the end of each chapter are “How to” activities related to what the kids have just read.  For example, in the Going Green chapter, kids will learn about recycling and then learn how to make their own recycled paper through easy to follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions.

So, if you are looking for a great summer read to share with your little kids, this is a book I highly recommend to you! It won’t let you down, promise! I had fun reading it and even learned a few things from it that I did not already know!

Buy It!

This goes on sale on June 7, 2011 and will be available at www.timeforkids.com/bigbookofhow and retailers nationwide.

Win It!

One lucky person is  going to win this big ole’ book for themselves!

How?

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*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US and will end on June 16th, 10PM, PST. 1 person will be chosen using random.org to win the BIG Book of How: 501 Facts Kids Want to Know! ! Winner will have only 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck!*

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May 23, 2011

Gnomeo & Juliet To Be Released May 24th & Get Your $5 Off Coupon!

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To celebrate the May 24th release of Gnomeo and Juliet on Blu-ray ™ Disc and DVD, the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association (the organization that turned a weekend chore into a national competitive sport!) continued their 2011 STA-BIL racing season with the Gnomeo & Juliet“Mow-down Showdown.”

Riders dressed as the film’s iconic red and blue feuding gnome families raced for the right to be crowned the winner and present The Berrien County Michigan Farm Bureau Young Farmers with a donation earmarked for agricultural education in Berrien County schools.

A Bit About this Adorable and Funny Movie (taken from the press release):

From a director of Shrek 2 comes your chance to step into the secret world of garden gnomes — Gnomeo & Juliet. Perfect for the whole family, this fresh and funny makeover of one of the world’s most timeless stories features music from Sir Elton John, and the voice talents of Emily Blunt, James McAvoy and Sir Michael Caine. Caught up in a feud between neighbors, Gnomeo and Juliet must overcome as many obstacles as their namesakes. But with flamboyant pink flamingos and epic lawnmower races, can this young couple find lasting happiness? Complete with hilarious never-before-seen bonus features, Gnomeo & Juliet is an out-of-the-ordinary animated comedy the entire family will love — we just gnome it!

I am so very excited to watch this movie with my kids, can’t wait to see it!!! Have you seen it yet?

Check out the slideshow and some footage of the event!
Mow-down Showdown Slideshow


 

Don’t Forget to Claim Your $5 Off Coupon for the Gnomeo & Juliet 3-Disc Blu-Ray Combo Pack!!! Just Click On Picture Below to Get Yours!

Disclosure:
I am being sent the Gnomeo & Juliet DVD to review, so stay tuned!!!

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May 3, 2011

Dinosaur Train Celebrates Trains In May & Giveaway

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Kele #20!!

 

 

Choo Choo!! Dinosaur Train is celebrating trains throughout the month of May and you can too! They are celebrating the month of May with special programming and activities all month long!

To kick off, the award-winning and critically acclaimed animated preschool series from The Jim Henson Company, will debut an all new episode on May 6 on PBS KIDS (please check local listings). Additionally, special train-themed activities and events will be featured in partnership with local PBS stations and on the series’ website.

National Train Day takes place on May 7th, Dinosaur Train has 2 new episodes that are 11 minutes long and my kids LOVED them. I received this to watch with my kids and it was two great segments. There is animated and live-action sequences featuring a paleontologist who brings to life the show’s natural science and natural history curriculum for preschoolers.

And, in “Junior Conductor Jamboree,” Buddy and his family ride the Dinosaur Train from one end of the line to the other and visit all three time periods–from the Cretaceous, through the Jurassic, to the Triassic. In “Troodon Train Day,” the Pteranodon family rides to Troodon Town to celebrate Troodon Train Day, where the main event is a concert by King Cryolophosaurus, giving his first performance in years!

Very entertaining and perfectly timed, so the kids don’t get too bored with long, drawn out episodes. My son loves dinosaurs and trains, so this was a great show for  him!

To top it off, select PBS stations, across the US, will be hosting train-themed events throughout the month of May. Participating stations include PBS SoCal, Los Angeles; WXXI, Rochester, New York; WJCT, Jacksonville, Florida; Houston PBS; KERA, Dallas, Texas; UNCTV, North Carolina state network; WHYY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; AETN, Arkansas Educational Television Network; Vegas PBS, Las Vegas, Nevada; and WOSU, Columbus, Ohio.

There is also a fun and interactive website called “Dinosaur Train” and  you can find that by visiting http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/. Your kids can join  Buddy, Tiny and all their friends as they discover natural history and the science of paleontology through fun games and activities!

Win!

One lucky person is going to win the Dinosaur Train Collectible Train Car with Buddy!

How?

Easy! Just visit http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/ and let me know what game is your favorite, in a comment below!  Mandatory Entry!

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*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US  and will end on May 15th, 10PM, PST. 1 person will be chosen using random.org to win the Dinosaur Train Collectible Train Car with Buddy!!!! Winner will have only 48 hours to confirm their win or a new person will be chosen. Good luck!*


Disclosure:

I was sent product to review, these are our own honest opinions, thanks!

 

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