Marble Mania From The Learning Journey Review & Giveaway Ends 5/13/14! I loved playing with marbles when I was a child. I remember trying to set up different marble mazes and building contraptions for my marbles to go through. Recently thanks to The Learning Journey I was sent a fun Techno Gears Marble Mania Quest for the purpose of this review. The Marble Mania Quest arrived at the perfect time....spring break. It was day 3 of spring break and my home was filled with children who thought that they were bored. I was so tired of hearing them complain that there was “Nothing to do”. Luckily my husband also took off the whole week of spring break and he was home when the box arrived. I handed him the box immediately and told him to have fun putting it together. As soon as he opened the box the kids screamed with joy and ran over to help him. In the Techno Gears Marble Mania Quest there are more then 200 pieces so it took the kids who were … [Read more...]
The Young Scientist Club – The Magic School Bus Engineering Bus Review & Giveaway
The Young Scientist Club - The Magic School Bus Engineering Bus Ends 4/30/14! I am so excited for this new adventure of mine. Home schooling my child is something I have always wanted to do....but I never had the courage to do it before. Now that I have taken that leap I have been coming up with fun and amazing ways to teach my daughter. For example I have been using a The Young Scientist Club kit to teach her everything she needs to know about Engineering! Thanks to The Young Scientist Club I was able to review The Magic School Bus Engineering Bus. This fun educational kit includes not 1, not 10....but 33 engineering kits for your kids to explore. From cooking in a solar oven to learning about gravity! This kit really does have something for everyone! I could not wait to review this kit from The Young Scientist Club because my daughter is a scientist in the making. She loves to learn the why and the how of everything around her. When this kit arrived she … [Read more...]
Noah’s Ark Animated Feature Film
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. Noah's Ark Animated Feature Film My Thoughts I love coming across any animated films or books that depict bible stories. It is a great way to get those stories into the heads of the kids. The animated feature film Noah's Ark brings to life the character of Noah and helps the children to understand what it might have been like for him to build an ark. The trials that his family went through as well as the work he put into finding the animals and caring for them. I love the cute little twist that this animated film put on the Noah's Ark story. Of course it is not 100% to scripture...but it still lets the children know the importance of the story. As you can imagine this was something that not only changed Noah and his life forever...but the life of his family. I can imagine that it was not easy for any of them! On The … [Read more...]
Angelina Ballerina – On With The Show DVD Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/09/14!
Angelina Ballerina – On With The Show This past winter my husband got sick and ended up with laryngitis...twice! For two weeks of the winter season he had NO VOICE! No even a whisper would come out of his mouth. I know that it was not easy for him to communicate at work...or at home with me. He was frustrated to say the least. Angelina Ballerina On With The Show reminded me of how hard it was for my husband to communicate with me. That is exactly what happens to Ms. Mimi! She loses her voice and has a difficult time communicating with her dance class...well that is until they decide to communicate through dance! - Not something my hubby would have done...but a super cute concept! On The Back The stage is set for big performances and lots of fun! When Ms. Mimi loses her voice, her class finds a way to communicate through music. After a musical mishap, AZ doesn't miss a beat and discovers another way to keep tempo. Gracie learns an … [Read more...]
Story Time with Barney DVD Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/08/13!
Story Time with Barney I have always been told that I have a lot of patience. Of course I don't think I do...but then again I don't ever get as riled up about things as others do. I guess patients is just something I was born with. In Story Time with Barney you will learn about patience from Barney and maybe even Baby Bop. In this new DVD your children will learn what it means to be patient. You know the saying “Good Things Come To Those Who Wait!” They will also learn two other key attributes they will need in their lives like honesty and perseverance! On the Back Once upon a time, Baby Bop, Ryan and Daniel joined Barney on some storybook adventures! With the help of classic tales, the Dinos and friends learn important lessons like patience, honesty and perseverance. Baby Bop must contain her excitement to understand that good things come to those who wait, Ryan sees that it's better to be honest and play fair, and Daniel discovers that practice makes perfect! … [Read more...]
Lemonade Stand Start Up Kit Review!
**I was sent a Lemonade Stand Start Up Kit for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Lemonade Stand Start Up Kit My daughter held her first Lemonade Stand two years ago at the age of 6. I was looking for something to keep her occupied during a hot summer day and since she had been learning about counting money I decided what a better way to use her new found skill. After sitting outside in the sun for about 4 hours my daughter sold $46 worth of lemonade at just $0.25 per glass. Both her and I were shocked that she could make so much in one afternoon. Ever since that day my daughter can't wait for the chance to make and sell Lemonade. She loves setting up her little table, making signs and screaming “Lemonade, Get your Lemonade”. It is cute to watch her as she serves her “customers”. Recently I saw a kit on bizainy.com that will help my daughter take her Lemonade selling skills to the next level. Bizainy makes … [Read more...]
KinderGlo – Kid Friendly Night Light – Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/05/14!
** I was sent a night light from KinderGlo for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. My Thoughts on KinderGlo My daughter is 8 years old and has recently been experiencing bad dreams. Her bad dreams are something I did not know how to deal with. All of her life I had never went through this before and then all of a sudden she was sleeping in my room every night, crying at school every day and not eating...all because of bad dreams. My heart was breaking for my daughter and so I decided to do something about it. We headed Grandma's house and let my daughter pick out a dream catcher (my mom collects them). I also started letting my daughter sleep in one of my tshirts and to top it off I got my daughter an amazing light that she can cuddle with...yes I said cuddle with! KinderGlo is honestly one of the best companies that I have seen in a long time. They make … [Read more...]
Disney’s Winnie The Pooh Springtime With Roo Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/4/13!
Disney's Winnie The Pooh Springtime With Roo On Blu-Ray and High Def. Winnie The Pooh is one of my all time favorite characters. I love is humble nature and sweet spirit. With Spring finally here I could not think of a better movie to watch on our family movie night. Disney's Winnie The Pooh Springtime With Roo will not only have your family anticipating the blooming of flowers but also looking forward to Easter. In this adorable movie you will watch as the gang get their hopes up about Easter...just to be let down by Rabbit when he decides that this year he will not be the Easter Bunny. Of course the friends are never down for long as they go on a journey together to learn about what friendship and love really means. On The Back Each year, Rabbit plays Easter Bunny, but this year, he's decided it's “Spring Cleaning Day,” and he orders everyone to hop to it: scrubbing, dusting, and mopping. All his pals are disappointed – especially little Roo – until Rabbit learns … [Read more...]
Safari Ltd Golden Dragon Review & Toy of Choice Giveaway! Ends 3/29/14!
**I was sent a product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Safari Ltd Golden Dragon Review & Winners Choice Giveaway! My daughter lives for Dragons. For the past two years everything she has read, played with, crafted or drawn has had to do with dragons! Recently I was given the opportunity to work with Safari Ltd. When I seen their unique toys I was blown away. They really do have something for everyone. I was able to review Safari Ltd's Golden Dragon. My daughters favorite color is gold...and it was a dragon....it could not have been more perfect! My daughter fell in love as soon as she set eyes on this Safari Ltd Golden Dragon. The sculpted and hand painted details bring the dragon to life. You can see every scale, muscle, and tooth in this stunning piece. Safari Ltd is a place where kids imaginations can come to life. With a large array of toys including sea creatures, fantasy, Dinosaurs, Birds, Farm … [Read more...]
PRINCE KILLIAN AND THE HOLY GRAIL
RINCE KILLIAN AND THE HOLY GRAIL TO BE RELEASED ON DVD BY SHOUT! FACTORY APRIL 29, 2014 Shout! Factory will be releasing the epic adventure Prince Killian and The Holy Grail on DVD on April 29. An action-packed tale of swords and sorcery set in the 12th century, Prince Killian and The Holy Grail is riveting entertainment that brings one of Spain’s most popular comic book heroes to life! During the Third Crusade in Palestine, the heroic knight-errant Prince Killian is entrusted with a sacred mission: to retrieve the Holy Grail from the clutches of an evil wizard. Killian, with the assistance of his loyal sidekicks – clever young Crispin, portly Goliath, and the beautiful Viking Princess Sigrid of Thule – must leap into action in order to reclaim the Grail, and possibly turn the tide of the Crusades! Starring Sergio Peris-Mencheta (Resident Evil: Afterlife, The Borgias), Natasha Yarovenko (Room in Rome), Manuel Martinez, and Adrian Lamana (The Devil’s … [Read more...]
TwirlyGirl Tankful Dress Review!
TwirlyGirl Tankful Dress With the invention of internet who would have thought that the internet would give mothers the opportunity to purchase their daughters adorable girls party dresses? I am addicted to dressing my daughter in cute clothing. Especially when that clothing is a stunning, twirl worthy dresses! You know the ones...the styles and fabrics that you know no one else will have....except for your child. Those frilly, twirly outfits that you wish you could have had as a child. My daughter can't get enough of dresses like these and neither can I! Recently I was sent an adorable TwirlyGirl Truly Tankful girl party dress for the purpose of this review. I was excited for the dress to arrive as I had investigated the TwirlyGirl website before agreeing to this review. Their party dresses for girls are stunning. The TwirlyGirl website is filled with vibrant colors and bold patterns. I also fell in love with the large array of dresses to choose from. When my daughters … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Chuck & Friends: Trucks Versus Wild DVD from Shout! 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. The Adventures of Chuck & Friends: Trucks Versus Wild DVD from Shout! Review! Rev up your engines and get ready for The Adventures of Chuck & Friends dvd Trucks Versus Wild from Shout! I was given this dvd to review and it came on a rainy day and my kids were so happy to be able to watch something new and fun! I wasn't sure if they would even want to watch this dvd as they are a little older (ages 8 & 10) but it was quite entertaining to pop in the dvd and watch them gravitate to the sound of Chuck and his friends! Chuck is an adorable little truck and with his best friends Digger, handy, Rowdy, Biggs, Boomer and Flip they are sure to entertain the little ones! There are 10 episodes on this dvd and also a new sing-Along as a bonus feature! The episodes are as follows - 1. The Checkup 2. Chuck's … [Read more...]
The Boxtrolls releases in theaters on September 26 #TheBoxtrolls
From Press Release: The Boxtrolls releases in theaters on September 26 From the creators of "Coraline" and "ParaNorman," The Boxtrolls releases in theaters on September 26! Check out a new teaser trailer below. The Boxtrolls tells the story of a community of quirky, mischievous creatures lovingly raising an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they’ve built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. Story: A family event movie from the creators of “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” that introduces audiences to a new breed of family – The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs (voiced by Isaac Hempstead-Wright) in the amazing cavernous home they’ve built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town’s villain, Archibald Snatcher (Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley), comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, “into the light,” where he meets … [Read more...]
Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Minnie-Rella Review
** I was provided with a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way! Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Minnie-Rella As I get older I find that I love the classic Disney Characters more and more. I love the stories they come up with and the fun, educational adventures I can go on with the kids as we watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Recently I was sent a new Micky Mouse Clubhouse DVD titled Minnie-Rella. I was excited to see Mickey and Minnie Mouse in this Cinderella twist! Super cute! On the Back Mouseke-magic meets storybook enchantment in a charming Clubhouse adventure inspired by your favorite fairy tale! To surprise Minnie with a special present. Mickey and the gang keep her busy with loads of chores until they pick out the perfect gift. Tired from so much work. Minnie falls asleep...and her dreamy fantasy begins. With a "Mouseke-doodle-lee-do." Fairy Godmother Clarabelle waves her wand and sets the magic in … [Read more...]
Disney’s The Jungle Book 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. Disney's The Jungle Book Review The Jungle Book has been one of my all time favorite Disney Movies since I was a child. I love the fun loving characters and the story behind each of those characters. When I was a child I would imagine that I was living in a jungle with all my wild animal friends. I used to have some great adventures! The Jungle Book is about a boy named Mowgli who is growing up in the jungle. He is currently being raised by a bear and a black panther. The animals know that the jungle is not the safest place for a child so they decide to help the little human boy find a home among his own kind. But, that is easier said then done. Especially since Mowgli does not want to leave the jungle. Will his animal friends be able to find him a home before the not so nice animals get to Mowgli? You will have to watch and find out! On the … [Read more...]