Ornaments with Love Each year I am on the look out for the perfect Christmas Ornament that will fit with my daughter and the year that she had. This year Idecided that a gymnastics ornament would be the most fitting as inJanuary of 2011 she started gymnastics and loves it! She looks forward to learning and growing each week as she meets with her gymnastic friends. The one place that I always turn when I am on the lookout for an ornament is Ornaments with Love! I know that when I make an order from them Iwill not be disappointed with the quality and they will also go astep further than other places and they will personalize the ornamentwith my daughters name as well as the year! Last year you might remember my review of their first day of school ornament that was even customized with the date of her very first day of school! There are so many ornaments to choose from when you visit Ornaments with Love! Some of my other favs include Daddy and Me, Wedding, Ballet,Arts and Crafts … [Read more...]
Santa’s Magical Stories review!
Santa'sMagical Stories WhenI was a child we always had family time each time we came across aChristmas Classic on the t.v. These delightful shows will forevermake me think of my Mom who always loved to cuddle on the couch witheach of us kids to watch The Year Without a Santa Claus, Jack Frost,or How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Nowthat I am older I am so blessed to continue on the tradition with myfamily! And to make it even better Warner Brothers have made thingseasier as they have now combined those three Christmas classics onone easy access DVD! On the Back Dr.Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas- From animation legend Chuck Jonescomes one of the best holiday cartoons of all time, adapting the Dr.Seuss story and starring Boris Karloff as the voice of you-know-Who.Also includes: The Leprechauns Christmas Gold and Pinocchio'sChristmas The Year Without a Santa Claus Deluxe Edition – When Santa decides toretire one Christmas, Mrs. Claus takes action. Baby New Year … [Read more...]
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland Review!
Frosty'sWinter Wonderland Inmy opinion the best wintery character of all time is Frosty the Snowman! What child does not dream of making their snow creation comealive just by placing a magical hat on their head! I know that mybrothers and I spent many winter days building our very own frosty!Something I still like to do now with my own daughter! Frosty's Winter Wonderland is a brilliant story that I remember from mychildhood. In this classic Frosty is not alone any longer! Thechildren have found him a Mrs. Frosty but of course with Jack Frostaround nothing can be as simple as they children and Frosty hadhoped! Will Frosty and his Bride be able to live happily ever after?You will have to watch and see! OnThe Back AndyGriffith, Shelley Winters and Jackie Vernon lend their voices to thiscaptivating cartoon about the Snowman's winter return to the childrenof a small town for a winter season of fun and games. But he's lonelyat night when left by himself. So the grateful … [Read more...]
The Littlest Angel Review and Giveaway!
TheLittlest Angel Upliftingto the point of tears (in a good way)! Yep! I cried at the end ofthis movie! That is how amazing it was! The Littlest Angel is a children's classic although until I seen that onthe DVD case I did not know it! I had never before heard of thismagnificent story. The Littlest Angel is about a sweet Angel who just seems to get into moremischief than he anticipates. He is trying to be a good Angel andplease his peers but at the same time he is missing his life on home!But, why, when he lives in the most amazing place ever (Heaven) doeshe miss his earthy things? Takea trip with The Littlest Angel as he does the unthinkable! He goes toEarth without permission to recover what was once his! But, as hequickly realizes things on Earth are very different then they are inHeaven and he finds himself in an unthinkable situation! Youwill be carried away with the story about The Littlest Angel. Notjust because he himself is so loveable but … [Read more...]
Happiness Is…Peanuts Snow Days: An All-New Collection Review and Giveaway!
HappinessIs...Peanuts SnowDays: An All-New Collection CharlieBrown is a favorite in my home. It is a cartoon that not only I lovedas a child but my Husband loved as well so we both enjoy watching ourchildhood favorite with our little girl now! Snow Days is a cute cartoon and one that I remembered well from being akid. The characters are classics that will live in my heart forever! Onthe Back Thenewest collection of Peanuts stories celebrates everyone's favoritething about a long, chilly winter: snow days! Peppermint Patty trainsfor a figure-skating competition and Snoopy is her tough coach andcrafty costume designer in the TV special She's a Good Skate, CharlieBrown. The smiles continue with an episode of The Charlie Brown &Snoopy Show featuring three short tales: The Play, Sweet Babboo! AndSnoopy's Story. Charlie Brown reflects on Christmas past while Sallyprepares for Valentine's Day and Patty writes an award-winning essayabout Snoopy. It may be cold outside, … [Read more...]
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Review!
'Twasthe Night Before Christmas Ican't believe that Christmas is almost here! But I must admit that Iam happy it is! Such a special time of year AND I get to watch someof my all time favorite movies! 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is a movie that was first introduced to melast Christmas! I remember thinking that I could not believe that Ihad never before seen such an adorable cartoon! TheOld Christmas Classics are my favorite and that is just what 'Twasthe Night Before Christmas is! The story is about a mouse family whois trying to find a way to have Santa remember them again! Do youthink that working hard and coming up with a plan is enough to saveChristmas? Or will One Little Mouse ruin it all for everyone? Youwill have to watch 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to find out! Onthe Back Forsome unexplained reason, letters to Santa Claus are being returned tothe children of Junctionville. It seems some resident has angered St.Nick by calling him “a fraudulent … [Read more...]
Celebrate with Dora Box Set Review!
Celebratewith Dora BoxSet Asmy daughter gets older it seems that she is growing out of more andmore cartoons. But, one cartoon that I am proud to say she stillwatches day to day is Dora! RecentlyI was able to review a Celebrate with Dora Box Set containing threefun Dora DVD's! Dora's Halloween, Dora's Big Birthday Adventure andDora's Christmas are three DVD's that are sure to please this holidayseason! Plus there are 11 cartoons in all! Wahoo! Dora'sHalloween Boo! OnHalloween, Dora and Boots discover a trick-or-treater who doesn'tneed a costume – Little Monster! Help them bring him home to theMonster House before the clock strikes 12. TheMissing Piece Thewizard in Dora's puzzle can't do magic without his magic wand puzzlepiece! Dora and Boots need your help to journey to the end of therainbow to find that missing piece! Tothe Monkey Bars Dorawant's to climb the monkey bars, so she and Boots head to Play Parkto give it a try. Help her march over Troll … [Read more...]
Thomas Kinkade Presents: Christmas Lodge Review and Giveaway!
ThomasKinkade Presents: Christmas Lodge Iam a lover of Christmas Movies! I was thrilled this year when I seenthat Hallmark had them on TV as soon as November 1strolled around! I was also thrilled that this year I not only had thechildrens Christmas movies to review but I got an amazing upliftingone for myself as well! Popthe Popcorn the kids were in school! It was a ME day! Wahoo! Iwas able to review Thomas Kinkade Presents: Christmas Lodge the otherday! I could not wait for this movie because I knew that it would bea perfect movie for a cold winters day while the kids were at schooland hubby at work! Boy was I right! This movie was wonderful! Ilove the uplifting nature to Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Lodge! Therewas mumbo jumbo thrown in to up the story line! It was just a goodwholesome movie that I enjoyed very, very much! Onthe Back ThomasKinkade presents Christmas Lodge: a place where a heart-warming pastand loving furture meet for one remarkable … [Read more...]
Barney: Holiday Favorites Review!
Barney:Holiday Favorites Youall know just how much I love Christmas Themed Movies! The kids and Ihave been able to enjoy a lot of them recently and one ( wellactually three ) of them we were able to watch was Barney's HolidayFavorites! ThisBox Set contains three Barney Christmas Classics! There is even one(Frosty Friends) which includes other fun characters like Thomas andBob the Builder as well! Wahoo! Barney'sHoliday Favorites is full of education! Your children will be able tolearn the true meaning of Christmas and what it really means to give!Love it! Onthe Back Barney:Night Before Christmas Barneyand his friends spend the most wonderful time of the year on amagical journey to the North Pole as very special guests at Santa'sworkshop. With music in the air and laughter everywhere, it's a dreamcome true as Santa unveils a holiday treat- his secret toys forChristmas. Barney:Christmas Star 'Tisthe season to be jolly with Barney and his friends! The … [Read more...]
Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Halloween Party!
YesterdayI was able to host the most amazing Halloween Party Ever! Thanks toDisney and the release of their new movie Pirates of the Caribbean onStranger Tides, we were able to kick off this Halloween weekend instyle! Myparty package arrived on Monday filled to the brim with awesomness!Some of the content included: PIRATESOF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Packs Pumpkin-Carving Took Kit Set of Pirate-themed Pumpkin Carving Stencils Eye Patches Pirate Bandanas Mustaches Fake Tattoos Pirate Treasure Chest Pinata 100 ft Strand of Pennants Gold Coins Adhesive Jewels Treasure Hunt Activity Kit with (6) Treasure Chests + (1) Treasure Map Plates & Cups Theyreally set it all up for great fun! Thenight before the party we had a blast decorating everything for thekids! My daughter helped to arrange everything and hang up the funPirate Flags around the house! Whenthe children … [Read more...]
The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That: Tricks and Treats DVD Review and Giveaway!
TheCat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Tricksand Treats DVD Dr. Seuss is one of those classic authors that will never be duplicated!His timeless classics will live on in the hearts of children forever!One of his most popular books ever is The Cat in the Hat so it was no surprise to me when this fun loving book became a cartoon! Mydaughter loves The Cat in the Hat as do I! We were able to cuddle onthe couch the other night to watch this kooky cartoon! It was ablast! The Cat in the Hat Tricks and Treats has three fun cartoons that yourchildren will love! Batty for Bats, Aye Aye!, and Trick or Treat!Each cartoon of course is filled with fun and interesting charactersthat you will only find in the world of The Cat in the Hat! Take anadventure with The Cat, Nick and Sally! You will be glad you did! Onthe Back Anew spooky adventure this DVD brings, with The Cat, Nick and Sally,Fish and the Things. Meet the eeriest critters you've ever seen,arrived just in time … [Read more...]
Dino Train ‘Tiny’ Costume Review with Dinosaur Train Book Giveaway!
DinoTrain 'Tiny' Costume Review with Dinosaur Train Book Giveaway! Dinosaur Train just seems to keep growing in popularity! I mean whomeverthought to put Dinosaurs with Trains is amazing! Those are two of themost commonly loved things among boys (although girls can love themtoo!) RecentlyI was able to review a costume of Tiny off Dinosaur Train! This wasthe most amazing thing ever in the eyes of the 2 Three Year Old Boysthat I babysit! They instantly fell in love with the costume andbattled over who would be able to wear it first! Thecostume is adorable and comes with everything your child needs tolook just like their beloved favorite characters! From the head downto the tippy toes the costume is complete...but better yet it is also comfortable! The'Tiny' costume comes with a head piece that velcros under the chinas well as a zip up body suit with a cute tail! There are even littlefeet that go over a pair of shoes! Love it! Good Luck! From Press … [Read more...]
WordWorld Kooky Spooky Halloween Review and Giveaway!
WordWorld KookySpooky Halloween WordWorld is one of those amazing cartoons that I love to watch with thechildren! What a brilliant idea to make everything in the cartoonspell it's own name! That right there is educational and you have noteven got me started on the rest of this fun upbeat cartoon! WordWorldis about a group of animals that live in a world filled with words.They have to find letters to build the words of the items they want.The concept of this cartoon is truly outstanding! In Kooky Spooky Halloween your child will watch as the animals have to solve amystery of one of their beloved letters being stolen by a ghost! Butis it really a ghost? You will have to watch and see! Inthe second cartoon on this DVD the children will be captivated by theWordFriends as they learn the meaning of kindness and sharing! Makethis Halloween special with WordWorld's Kooky Spooky Halloween DVD! Onthe Back AKooky Spooky Halloween TheWordFriends get their … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas Thomas Review and Giveaway!
Merry Christmas Thomas! That'sright! Christmas is around the corner! Can you believe it! I lovethat magical time of year! I always feel so close to family andfriends! This year I will be kicking off the season right! With fun,uplifting movies that the whole family can watch! MerryChristmas Thomas is sure to please this holiday season! We all knowwhat a classic Thomas is! I grew up with him as does the children inmy home! It's wonderful! Okay so I must admit that Thomas is one of my favorite cartoons! I will go out of my way to find him on TV and even took my daughter to a Ride Thomas event for her 5th birthday! We had a blast! Merry Christmas Thomas has all my favorite characters including Thomas, Percy and Gordon! Merry Christmas Thomas is full of discovery and friendship! I love it! You can also fan Thomas on Facebook HERE! Onthe Back Thomaslights up the tracks in a magical Christmas collection! Climb aboardfor adventures and cheer as your favorite … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas Nickelodeon
MerryChristmas Nickelodeon Nickelodeonhas done it again! This time with an all express pass to Christmaswith your favorite cartoons! Dora, Blue, Diego, Team Umizoomi, WonderPets, and Kai-lan! Ihad the pleasure of reviewing Merry Christmas Nickelodeon! It was 148minutes of Christmas fun! Christmasis such an amazing time of year! I love being able to watch all ofthe holiday magic unfold with cartoons and movies that I can watchwith the whole family! This year I know that Merry ChristmasNickelodeon will be at the top of my list of must see's! OnThe Back Dorathe Explorer “APresent for Santa” FelizNavidad! Merry Christmas! Dora and Boots want to bring Santa apresent. But to get all the way to the North Pole, they'll need someholiday help from YOU! Blue'sClues “Blue'sFirst Holiday” Findout how it all began on Blue's first holiday when Little Steve, BabyJoe and all their baby friends first met Blue AND played their firstgame of Blue's Clues … [Read more...]