AMile in His ShoesItis no secret that I am picky about the movies I watch. I try to keepmy life uplifting and inspirational and I like to watch movies thathelp to keep the positive inspiration in my life. A Mile in His Shoes is a beautiful story about a boy who changes thelife of those around him by overcoming his fear of change that comesfrom his Asperger's Syndrome and transforms into a baseball pitcherthat he never knew he could be. Thismovie is a must see! To be honest I cried tears of happiness throughthe whole movie. I love when a movie has a great story line and isnot afraid to pray and reference God and the Bible. How beautiful.This is a movie the whole family will love and you will not have toworry about what the movie will teach your children because everylesson in this movie is a positive message! Onthe BackOnlya miracle can help baseball coach Arthur “Murph” Murphy (DeanCane) and his losing minor league baseball team. As Murph sets out torecruit new talent for the team, he … [Read more...]
The Fat Boy Chronicles Movie Review!
TheFat Boy ChroniclesChildrenare being picked on and teased more and more now a days. It is a sadfact that is needing attention. The Fat Boy Chronicles is about a boywho is being picked on daily and feels very alone in life. Butinstead of allowing it to over take his life he decides to dosomething about it. Not only does he take action and work on fixingthe problem he feels he has about his weight. But his journey alsolets him understand that even the 'popular' kids have issues in theirlife that they are trying to run away from. Thisis a movie that I think that every teen should see. It would be goodfor kids to see that their words hurt deeper then they can imagineand for those being picked on it would be wonderful for them to seethey are not alone and there is something they can do about it. Ifyou think that your child could benefit from watching The Fat Boy Chronicles the I recommend you look into this title. Onthe BackInspiredby a true story, TheFat Boy Chronicles follows Jimmy … [Read more...]
A Mile in His Shoes Movie Review and Giveaway!
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Happiness Is…Peanuts Friends Forever DVD Review and Giveaway!
HappinessIs...Peanuts FriendsForever Thereis nothing better then a Charlie Brown cartoon! In this DVD you willhave fun episodes on love to help get you into the Valentines mood! Inthe first episode Charlie Brown finally gets to meet his crush...thelittle Red Haired Girl! But it is not as easy as he would like it tobe! Ilove watching the Peanuts adventures! Charlie Brown and the littlered haired girl to Lucy trying to win Schroeder's heart! There are 50minutes of non-stop Peanuts fun! You will love this! Onthe Back Anew Peanuts collection blossoms with stories of love, laughs andfriendship. It's the end of the school year and Charlie Brown mayfinally get his chance to meet the Little Red-Haired Girl in the TVSpecial You're in Love, Charlie Brown. Then join your Peanuts pals inan episode of The Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show featuring fiveshort adventures: Kite-Eating Tree, Sally, Camp, Lucy Loves Schroederand Scared Snoopy. There's plenty of delight as Snoopy … [Read more...]
Bones the Complete 6th Season Giveaway!
From Press Release: DAVIDBOREANAZ & EMILY DESCHANEL TV’SSEXIEST, MISMATCHED PAIR MAKE AN UNBEATABLE CRIME-SOLVING DUO IN TheIrresistible Drama Comes to Blu-Ray and DVD October 11 Experiencethe most explosive season yet as FBI agent Seeley Booth (DavidBoreanaz) and forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan (EmilyDeschanel) steam up the lab with passion and drama. Follow thedynamic duo as they solve crimes in BONES The Complete Sixth Season arrivingon Blu-ray and DVD October 11 from Twentieth Century Fox HomeEntertainment. BONESis a darkly amusing procedural drama centered on a highly skilledforensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan (Deschanel) whoseexpertise lies in her uncanny ability to read clues left behind inthe victim’s bones. She partners with an FBI agent (Boreanaz) onmurder investigations when the standard methods of identifying a bodyare useless. Discoverall 23 episodes and never-before-seen exclusive extras on the BONESThe Complete … [Read more...]
Monte Carlo starring Selena Gomez Giveaway!
From Press Release: GOON AN ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME WITHTEEN SENSATIONS SELENA GOMEZ, LEIGHTON MEESTER AND KATIE CASSIDY BonVoyage! Take a journey across the ocean with a trio of friends whomake front page headlines when a dream trip turns into a hilariouscase of mistaken identity. The delightful jet-setting comedy MONTE CARLOarrives on Blu-ray and DVD on October 18th. Produced by AcademyAward®-winnerNicole Kidman* (MoulinRouge, TheStepford Wives),MONTE CARLOwill take you on a fanciful ride through the picturesque sights ofEurope – with three charming girls in tow! Actressand pop sensation Selena Gomez (Ramonaand Beezus,“Wizards of Waverly Place”) lights up the screen as Grace, ahigh-spirited high school graduate looking forward to a vacation inParis with her best friend Emma (Katie Cassidy, “Melrose Place”),and stepsister Meg (Leighton Meester, “Gossip Girl”). Just as thegirls think their trip is ruined when their hyperactive tour guideleaves them behind, Grace is mistaken … [Read more...]
Disney Universe Video Game Review and Giveaway!
DisneyUniverse for Wii Howwould you like a world of Disney! I mean a game where you will beable to interact with Disney Characters from tons of different films!That is exactly what you can do in this awesome to play Disney Universe Wii game! Ireceived Disney Universe for Wii for the purpose of this review. Assoon as we turned it on we knew this would be a fun game for everyonein the family! In Disney Universe you are able to purchase lands toplay! Alice in Wonderland, Pirates of the Caribbean, Wall-E and more!You can also choose a character to play with. My hubby liked to beCaptain Jack, my daughter chose Jasmine! You are also able to collect$$ and spend that on more lands to play, costumes to dress in and somuch more! Thefirst world that we wanted to play was Wall-E. This is one of mydaughters favorite cartoons of all time and she could not wait todefeat the bad guys and see what the Wall-E world was like! Of courseat first we did not have a clue what we were supposed to … [Read more...]
Disney’s Prep & Landing Review!
DisneyPrep & Landing Howwould you feel if you worked at your job for 227 years and you arefinally expected to receive a promotion but it is given to someoneelse! That is exactly what happens to Elf Wayne in this new Disneyhit Prep & Landing! Disneymakes awesome films but I am sure I don't have to tell you that! Prep & Landing is no exception as you will fall in love with Wayne andLanny! They are two elves who are paired together for a specialmission but one of them is NOT happy to be on the mission with theother! Will they be able to succeed? You will have to watch and see! Onthe Back Disneypresents Prep & Landing, a spirited comic adventure, bound tobecome a holiday tradition at your home for years to come –complete with two bonus stocking stuffer shorts! OnChristmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves from an elite unite known asPrep & Landing ensures homes around the world are prepared forSanta's visit. But after working tirelessly for 227 years an … [Read more...]
The Jetsons Season 2 Volume 2 Review!
TheJetsons Season 2 Volume 2 TheJetsons were one of my favorite cartoons as a child. I loved the futuristic robots and ways of doing things and could not help butwonder if that was what life would be like when I was an adult. Nowmy little girl wonders the same thing as she watch's The Jetsons. Isshe going to have a flying car when she is an adult? Who knows....butfor now it is fun to watch this lovable cartoon and dream right! Onthe Back Legendaryanimation studio Hanna-Barbera's first family of the future- The Jetsons- return in this second part of their sophomore seasoncollection. Strapin alongside George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, Astro and Rosie and gosoaring into their fantastic world of rocket cars, rocking robots andcranky computers. The once and future fan-favorite family standsready to show us that wherever you live, people, love and laughs arestill the same. This 3-Disc, 20-Episode Collection features morescience fiction, slapstick and silliness than you can shake a … [Read more...]
Shaun the Sheep We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas Review and Giveaway!
Shaunthe Sheep WeWish Ewe A Merry Christmas Ihad the Shaun the Sheep blocked from my TV until I sat and watchedthis cartoon. For some reason I had thought it was not a good one formy child to watch as I am VERY picky about the cartoons that I allowher to sit in front of! Afterwatching Shaun the Sheep I now have no idea why I ever thought it wasbad! I mean...they don't even talk in this show! Thefirst time I popped this DVD in to watch it something came up and Iended up leaving my hubby in front of the show to see what it was allabout! As I walked back into the room to join in on the Shaun theSheep review I noticed that my husband was laughing historically! Iwas baffled as to why he would be doing this but he quickly jumped upand started the DVD over so that I would not miss a single thing! Muchto my surprise I found Shaun the Sheep to be very funny! There is nowords to this cartoon so I think it would be hard for me to reviewthem in the car as I do with most of my … [Read more...]
Thomas & Friends Rescue on the Rails Review and Giveaway!
Thomas& Friends Rescueon the Rails Takea trip with Thomas and Friends as you learn the real meaning of teamwork and friendship! Thomasalways has good values behind his cartoons and this one is noexception! Rescue on the Rails is all about helping one another andbeing there for your friends! Plus it is not about who can do whatbut who can work together! Thomasis one of my fav's even though my daughter thinks she is “too old”for it now I am so blessed to have the other little children in myhome to watch it with! Onthe Back Readyto rescue! The Sodor Search and Rescue Team is racing to the rescue –Bertie's stuck on Shake Shake Bridge, Gordon's derailed, and Thomas'firebox is on fire! In these exciting episodes, your favorite enginesbrave the rails to rescue their friends. Discover that being heroicis more than having speed and strength; it's about teamwork and a bigheart – which puts every Really Useful Engine on the right track. Good Luck! <a … [Read more...]
Mr. Poppers Penguins Review and Giveaway!
Mr.Poppers Penguins Mr. Poppers Penguins is one of those movies I had on my wish list thisyear! From the moment I watched the first preview on TV I knew it wasgoing to be an awesome movie! Especially since it stars Jim carry! This movie was right on the money! Funny with a touch ifsentiment to pull on your heart strings. In the movie ...... (Jimcarry) is missing out on so much in life but needs a dramatic slap inthe face to show him the way! He gets that though when the penguinsarrive at his doorstep! Mr. Poppers Penguins will help you to remember the meaning of family. Itis a movie the whole family will enjoy with laughter and maybe even afew tears...if your me anyway since I cry at almost every movie lol! FromPress Release: Justin time for the holidays, enjoy Jim Carrey (A Christmas Carol)in MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS, on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download onDecember 6th from Twentieth Century Fox HomeEntertainment. The whole family will be full of laughs watchingMr. … [Read more...]
Twister Mania for Xbox 360 Review!
Twister Mania Xbox360 Twisterwas one of my all time favorite games when I was a kid! I remembergetting that game for my birthday and I played it for weeks.....evenif I had to play by myself! Nowyou can score all the Twister Mania fun on your Xbox 360! This time youwill not have to just put your foot and hands on the dots! Ohno...you will be jumping, moving, and folding into positions younever knew you could do! What a blast! Mydaughter had only played Twister once before and she was too littleto really put her hands where they needed to be...but with the Xboxgame she does not have that problem! She can have just as much fun asthe rest of us by conforming to what shape she needs to be! Love it! Onthe Back Kickstart the party with Friends and Family in the hysterical fast-pacedgame inspired by the global phenomenon Twister. Don't hold back asyou bench and twist your body into thousands of shapes to fit throughforms, match a mirrored image and more. Twister Mania is the … [Read more...]
Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World Review!
SpyKids 4: All The Time In The World Ihad never before seen any Spy Kids movies but recently was able toreview Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World. I know that thesemovies have been a huge success but to be honest I did not know if mydaughter was old enough to really get them and understand. Butnow that we have watched Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World I knowthat we will be having a marathon with ALL the Spy Kids movies! Sheloved it and so did my husband and I! Spy Kids 4 is packed full ofadventure and suspense plus the high tech gadgets are enough to makeanyone want to watch these movies! My daughter even went sofar as to build her own gadgets and now scans her hand before shewill enter the garage. Funny but super cute! SpyKids 4: All The Time In The World is about two kids that have hadsome changes recently...a step Mother...but little do they know sheis a Spy! Their Step Mother decided to retire but when time starts toslip away from everyone she quickly … [Read more...]
What’s HOT With Dinosaur Train in 2011!
DinosaurTrain Fun for 2011 Youall know just how much I love Dinosaur Train! Who ever thought aboutcombining Dinosaurs with Trains was brilliant! Those are two of themost loved items for little children! Thisyear I was able to review some of the Hottest new Dinosaur Trainitems for this coming holiday season! Forthose of you who have yet to hear about Dinosaur Train here is alittle blurb from the Press Release: ABOUTDINOSAUR TRAIN Createdfor 3-6 year olds, Dinosaur Train made its on-air debuton PBS KIDS® in 2009 and quickly became a top rated showin the network’s hosted preschool block. The series features aworld of dinosaurs and prehistoric lands, all connected by a colorfultrain line known as the Dinosaur Train. Each episode isseen through the eyes of Buddy, a preschool-aged Tyrannosaurus Rex,and his adoptive family of Pteranodons who go for adventures on theDinosaur Train to discover and visit with all kinds ofdinosaurs in different eras while learning the basic … [Read more...]