Ace Wonder DVD Review My daughter is very into detective/mystery type of stuff. She loves to solve mysteries around the house and find clues. That is why I was happy to be able to watch a new family friendly movie with her called Ace Wonder. Ace Wonder is much like my daughter. Always looking for the next adventure. In this cute movie you will be taken on a trip with Ace as he and his family as they come across a real case in a dark alley. Ace is doing some spy work when he comes across a not so nice man. The guy picks a fight with little Ace and that's when a father and son team step in to help. As Ace gets to know the family he quickly uncovers a mystery that he can't wait to solve! A mystery involving a dead relative. Will he be able to solve it? Will he gain some friends along the way? You will have to watch and find out! From Press Release: Struggling to find a storyline for his latest crime novel on a rainy day, 10-year-old sleuth Ace Wonder, P.I., stumbles across a real … [Read more...]
Slugterra: Return Of The Elementals
Slugterra: Return Of The Elementals For the past couple of years my daughters favorite cartoon on T.V. has been Slugterra. It is a huge hit among the kids which is why Slugterra will be hitting theaters TODAY ( 8/02/14)! Thanks to Shout Factory I was sent a copy of Slugterra: Return Of The Elementals for the purpose of this review. I was thrilled to be able to see this early with my daughter. In this movie you will be taken on an adventure with Eli and the Shane Gang as they go through the 99 caverns to find the legendary elemental slugs. These slugs have great power and are the ancestors of all slugs in Slugterra. Synopsis A new member has joined Eli and the Shane Gang! Junjie, once a protector of the Eastern Caverns, is a master of the sluglinging art of Slug Fu. But even with the power of the five slingers, the Shane Gang find themselves in over their heads as they race across the 99 caverns in search of the legendary elemental slugs. The five elementals are … [Read more...]
Lil’ Troops Review & Giveaway
** I was provided with Lil' Troopers for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Lil' Troops Review & Giveaway Ends 7/30/14 I don't know a child (especially a little boy) who does not love to play Army. I remember my little brothers always dressing in camo growing up and running around our back yard playing Army. I also remember that my brothers had Army toys that they played with all the time. Recently thanks to Lil' Troops I was able to review a new line of Army toys for children ages 4+. Lil' Troops is a toy line filled with Army playing fun. There are five little guys including a Desert Trooper, Infantry Man, Rescue Pilot, Recon Scout and Urban Trooper. Each Lil' Trooper is wearing a uniform and comes with accessories such as an American Flag, canteens and walkie talkies. Now that I have little ones filling my home I see them wanting to play with the same types of toys my little brothers played … [Read more...]
Guillow’s Air Plane Design Studio Review & Giveaway
Guillow's Air Plane Design Studio Review & Giveaway Ends 7/26/14 Open to US I don't know of a single child that does not love to fly planes. I overseen lots of little kids at church and every Sunday I have at least one child ask me to make them a paper airplane. Recently I was sent a Guillow's Air Plane Design Studio which I must say puts all paper plans to shame. This kit is amazing! As soon as it arrived my husband tore into it and had a plane made and flying around the house. He loves this kit just as much as our daughter! The Guillow's Air Plane Design Studio comes with everything you will to design, build and fly your wooden planes. There are over 35 parts and you can build new designs and planes over and over again to create hours and hours worth of play time. The Guillow's Air Planes are easy to build and when you twist the propeller on the plane it will twist a rubber band making the plane fly really far! The kids have had a blast soaring their planes … [Read more...]
Gardening Mama 2 Forest Friends For 3DS Review
** I was sent a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Gardening Mama 2 Forest Friends For 3DS Review Ashes Thoughts (Age 9) It's like having your own garden where you have to earn seeds and shopping tickets. As soon as you do the first plant then you can have all sorts of different colors of roses and other flowers. Then the fruit and veggies come in. Then you can start to grow carrots and chestnuts and stuff like that. Then when the trees stop producing you can make fire wood out of them. There is even a dog, cat and bunny that need your help. The bunny likes to sell bouquets of flowers and stuff and the cat is like a makeup shop and then there is a dog that likes to work at a home store and they need you to bring a certain amount of food and flowers and stuff. You also get to grow bananas and there is night and day and each morning they are bigger and you even have to slap at flies … [Read more...]
Beatrix Girls Pop Star Dolls Review & Giveaway
Beatrix Girls Pop Star Dolls Review & Giveaway Ends 7/09/14 My daughter has just recently started to play with dolls. It is fun to hear her playing and letting her imagination run wild. Recently I was sent a couple of Beatrix Girls Pop Star Dolls for the purpose of this review. I was excited to show my daughter and her friends so that I could see the joy on their faces. Plus the Beatrix Girls are more then just Pop Star Dolls. They even have a CD! Beatrix Pop Star Lark- The first doll that I pulled out of the box was Lark. She is a beautiful doll with red hair and green eyes. Lark plays the bass and is a spunky girl. About Lark from Company: The Beatrix Girls - Lark Those low notes you hear on a tune by The Beatrix Girls - that's me. I like bass because it shakes the ground and everybody feels it. When I’m not thumping the strings I go extreme - sports I mean. Skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding. You name it, I’m on it. But my first love is the Beatrix Girls. … [Read more...]
Girl’s Enchanted Princess Costume
** I received the Enchanted Princess Costume for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Girl's Enchanted Princess Costume My daughter is obsessed with dressing up. Each and every day she picks out a costume to dress in and more often then not it is a stunning princess dress. Thanks to CostumeSupercenter.com I was recently able to review a stunning Enchanted Princess Costume. Now I must admit that I used to be skeptical about purchasing my daughters dress up clothing from an online costume site. I never know what the quality will be like and when I spend my money I want to make sure it is on something that will last. That is why I am so happy with this amazing Enchanted Princess Costume. I did not even get the dress all the way out of the box before my daughter was begging me to put it on. The Enchanted Princess costume fits true to size. The design is beautiful with all of its lace, beads, ribbons, sequence and more. … [Read more...]
Whistlefritz – French for Kids Review & Giveaway!
Whistlefritz – French for Kids Review & Giveaway! Ends 5/26/14! My daughter has been learning Latin and Spanish since she was in kindergarten and I am happy to now say that she is adding french to that list as well. Her Latin and Spanish have been part of her schooling and now we are learning some French together at home. Recently I was sent a copy of Wistlefritz French Learning Songs on CD and their French for kids DVD. I enjoy learning new things and the songs and the way that they teach the kids is so upbeat. My daughter and I could not resist dancing along to the music on the CD and laughing and learning along with the DVD. This is honestly something I would purchase for her in the future now that I have seen how well they really do work. My daughter might not know the exact words she is singing yet but she is able to sing along with the songs easily and she loves it! Allons Danser! Let's Dance! French Learning Songs Quand Je Serai … [Read more...]
Adventure Time The Suitor
Adventure Time The Suitor My daughter talks about Adventure Time all the time. Adventure Time is a show I had never watched until recently when a copy of Adventure Time The Suitor arrived at my door for the purpose of this review. Adventure Time The Suitor DVD will be available for purchase Mary 6, 2014 with a pre-order date of April 1,2014. The Adventure Time The Suitor DVD has 16 full-length episodes with almost 3 hours of cartoon fun. I was able to watch Adventure Time The Suitor with my daughter and her friends. I will admit that I did not get it. It was a cute cartoon but it was not as entertaining to me as it was the children. They loved it! I guess I will just have to face the fact that there is a generation gap with this cartoon....but I can live with that :). Adventure Time is rated PG and is a great cartoon for the kids! On The Back Welcome to volume 6! Peppermint Butler is here to serve you and all of your Adventure Time needs. At a … [Read more...]
Pound Puppies A Perfect Match
I was sent a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Pound Puppies A Perfect Match My Thoughts I remember watching Pound Puppies when I was a child. It was one of my favorite cartoons to watch. I also had some Pound Puppies books and a stuffed toy! When I seen that they were coming out with Pound Puppies again I was thrilled! Since my daughter was old enough to talk she has told us that she wants to be a pet vet one day. She has a love for animals unlike anything I have ever seen before. With that being said she will do anything to watch, read about, or play with dogs! She loves dogs and I knew that she would love this adorable Pound Puppies A Perfect Match DVD! The Pound Puppies are an amazing group of friends who team up to help out their Doggy friends. In this DVD you will meet lots of K-9 friends in need of a home...oh and a Kitten too! On The … [Read more...]
Disney’s Frozen
Disney's Frozen It is no secret that my family and I love all things Disney. My husband and I even went on our honeymoon to Disneyland. It was the first time either of us had ever been there and we vowed that we would go back...and we have! We even took our daughter there to celebrate her 7th birthday a few years ago! She loved it just as much as we did! Recently Disney sent me a review copy of their new movie Frozen. We did not have a chance to see this in theaters so I was very excited to see what all the hype was about. This movie and it's songs have been everywhere! In fact my daughter still sang along with every song even though she did not see this movie until a few days ago! In Disney's Frozen you will meet two sisters who love each other very deeply. But because of some circumstances that are out of their hands they are not able to continue to play together and have the fun-loving life that they once knew as children. As you can imagine this is heartbreaking for both of … [Read more...]
The Little Rascals Save The Day
I was sent a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. The Little Rascals Save The Day DVD A few months ago my husband and I decided that we should introduce our daughter to the original Little Rascals on one of our family movie nights. I loved watching them with our daughter and hearing her laughter each time Buckwheat or Spanky did something funny! Today I got a package in the mail that contained The Little Rascals Save The Day on Blu-ray and DVD. I could not wait to get my daughter home from school so she could watch this cute movie with me. In this movie you will watch Alfalfa (with his interesting singing voice) compete against the perfect little boy who does not miss a beat! Of course Alfalfa knows he needs to win this competition more then then best looking and sounding boy on the block...Alfalfa has a bakery to save! On The Back The Little … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Barney Review & Giveaway
Happy Birthday Barney Review & Giveaway Ends 5/03/14 My daughter has a birthday coming. It is a special day for anyone...but especially for a child. That is why I am happy to announce that Barney has a new DVD available. Happy Birthday Barney will be a perfect addition to your little ones birthday gift. If you have a Barney fan in the house you won't want to miss out on this DVD! PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Put on your party hat as everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur Barney® and his playground friends gather to celebrate Barney’s super-dee-duper birthday celebration in the all-newBarney: Happy Birthday Barney! available on DVD, Digital and Video on Demand April 15, 2014 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagination, dancing and learning on television, online and through live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. Help Barney celebrate over 25 years of love and friendship with … [Read more...]
Thomas & Friends Trouble On The Tracks
Thomas & Friends Trouble On The Tracks Thomas & Friends is at it again. This time in the new DVD Trouble On The Tracks. In Thomas & Friends Trouble On The Tracks you be taken on an adventure as Thomas & his friends encounter trains, trucks and high speeds! PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Start your engines for the most action-packed, never-before-seen adventures on the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his engine friends in the all-new Thomas & Friends®: Trouble on the Tracks available exclusively at Walmart on DVD and available on Digital HD and Video on Demand April 8, 2014 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. These five, high-speed episodes challenge Thomas and his friends to be Really Useful Engines in every situation. So grab your engineer’s cap and join the exciting fun with Thomas, Paxton, Salty, Henry and Toad in Thomas & Friends®: Trouble on the Tracks On The Back Cinders and ashes…there's trouble on the tracks for Thomas and his friends! The … [Read more...]
Thomas & Friends Railway Mischief
Thomas & Friends Railway Mischief Thomas & Friends recently released another movie. This one titled Railway Mischief where you will learn the importance of listening! This is something I have been trying to teach my daughter recently! :) Recently I was sent a copy of Thomas & Friends Railway Mischief for the purpose of this review. I love getting these Thomas & Friends DV'D's because they are a true classic. No matter the age children love to see what Thomas & Friends will do next. Want to learn more about Thomas & his friends? Visit www.lionsgate.com/thomasandfriends to learn more and see what other great DVD's Thomas & Friends has to offer! On The Back Cinders and Ashes! There’s trouble on the tracks for Thomas and his friends. Gordon and Cranky don’t want to listen to really useful advice from Paxton and Kevin. Scruff, Winston and Stafford lose track of themselves, causing confusion and delay! Sometimes engines need a little help from their friends … [Read more...]