Chloe's Closet Super Best Friends on Sprout! I had never heard of Chloe's Closet before. But I knew that if it was on Sprout then it would be a great show! Let me start out by saying that I wish when I was a kid that my closet did what Chloe's Closet does in this show! It's simply amazing! This past week I received a copy of Chloe's Closet Super Best Friends for the purpose of this review. I was excited to watch this new to me cartoon and I knew that the kids would be excited to see it as well. Chloe is a bright young girl who goes on amazing adventures. Her imagination is endless as her closet is magical and can open up new worlds with each and every episode. This Chloe's Closet Super Best Friends DVD started out with Chloe and her friends being super hero's. It was fun to see them try to help out the city from a hiccuping Gorilla. In the next adventure Chloe is on a mission to help her friends as she is a doctor and needs to try to help lots of toys with … [Read more...]
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Quest for the Crystal Mickey
My Thoughts on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Quest for the Crystal Mickey I love Mickey Mouse. He is one of my all time favorites and I still get still get star struck every time I see Mickey at Disneyland! Recently I received a copy of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Quest for the Crystal Mickey on DVD for the purpose of this review. In this fun Mickey Mouse Clubhouse you will be taken on a journey with Mickey and his pals Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and the rest as they try to get the Crystal Mickey away from Pete. The Crystal Mickey is a legendary crystal that ends up missing. Mickey and his pals have to get the Crystal Mickey back before their clubhouse loses all of it's magic! Can they get the Crystal Mickey back from Plunderin' Pete in time? I hope so because without the Crystal Mickey their club house will disappear forever! Don't forget that in this fun interactive movie that it will be up to you to help Kansas City Mickey. You will need to help him … [Read more...]
Twinkle Toes DVD Music Video Collection!
Twinkle Toes DVD Music Video Collection! I love having a daughter. It is fun to have someone to cuddle up on the couch with and watch cartoons that fit with both of our personalities. That is exactly why we love Twinkle Toes DVD Music Video Collection. Recently I was sent a copy of Twinkle Toes DVD Music Video Collection for the purpose of this review. I was excited because this fun Twinkle Toes DVD Music Video Collection will not be released until May 21st and I did not want to have to wait any longer. Plus the fun can even continue in the car as there is also a great bonus CD filled with lots of fun songs to sing along with! Twinkle Toes DVD Music Video Collection will have you off the couch and dancing around. I love all the great dance moves that my daughter and I learn by watching Grace move around and dance! In this DVD you will meet Grace "Twinkle Toes" Hastings. You can watch her and her friends jam to 9 music videos as they dance around the screen. The Twinkle Toes … [Read more...]
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh coming to Blu-ray in August!
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh coming to Blu-ray in August! I am a huge fan of Winnie the Pooh! It has been awhile since I have been able to purchase a new Winnie the Pooh movie and now I am so happy to say that in August I will be able to see all the adorable Winnie the Pooh characters again! Check out the press release below: Beloved Original Animated Classic Debuts for the First Time on Blu-ray™ and HD Digital - August 27, 2013 BURBANK, Calif., May 3, 2013 – The Walt Disney Studios proudly celebrates the heartwarming animated classic that started it all - “The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh.” Available August 27th for the first time on Blu-ray™ and HD Digital with a variety of bonus features, a whole new generation will fall in love with Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Whether we’re young or forever young at heart, the Hundred Acre Wood calls to that place in each of us that still believes in magic. … [Read more...]
The Aquabats Super Show Season One!
The Aquabats Super Show Season One! Every child loves super hero's. They spend their younger days running around the house with homemade capes and mask's. I know this because I have a house full of kiddo's that run around playing 'super hero' almost every day! Did you know that now kids can watch friendly and fun super hero's that also sing and dance. The Aquabats are five super hero's that sing rock music. The Aquabats are dedicated to fighting evil with their catchy tunes and lyrics. I was first introduced to The Aquabats on one of the kids favorite cartoons shows Yo Gabba Gabba. I knew instantly that The Aquabats were going to be a huge hit in my house. That is why I was happy when I was contacted to review The Aquabats Super Show Season One. I was sent a copy of this DVD for the purpose of this review and as I watched M.C. Bat Commander, Crash McLarson, Eaglebones Falconhawk, Ricky Fitness and Jimmy the Robot jam around their stage I was carried away by … [Read more...]
The Berenstain Bears 3-DVD Collection Review and Giveaway! Ends 5/21/13!
My Thoughts on The Berenstain Bears DVD Collection I love the Berenstain Bears! They were one of my favorite cartoons ever to watch when I was a child. I love watching this wholesome family and their antics. It is a cartoon that is great for all ages and is filled with family and love. As a child I grew up with the Berenstain Bears not only on t.v. but also in books. I would flock to the Berenstain Bears section at my local library as a child so I could read about every adventure that Mama, Papa, Sister and Brother took together. Recently I was sent a 3-disc set of The Berenstain Bears for purpose of this review. I was happy to see that The Berenstain Bears are back in action. This 3 DVD Collection represents the 50th Anniversary of this cute series! Your kids will enjoy this cartoon as much as you did as a child! Enjoy! On The Back Homework Help- Too-Tall and the gang amuse themselves at Sister's expense by warning her how hard third grade will be and … [Read more...]
MVP and MVP2 DVD Review!
My Thoughts on MVP and MVP2 Recently thanks to ChildsPlayPR I was sent MVP and MVP2. I had never seen or even heard of MVP before this review. The only thing I did know after reading a little about MVP is that they must be really good movies because they had the same director as Air Buddies and I remember that I really liked that movie! In the movie MVP you will get introduced to a cute and cuddly monkey named Jack. He knows sign language and has one heck of a time communicating will all of his human friends. MVP is a movie that you can watch with the whole family. I love that there were two movies because as soon as the first one was over my family wanted more! In the first movie Jack is on his way home after his beloved friend dies. But, Jack gets side tracked and ends up helping out a boy that he just recently met. We also discover in MVP that Jack has some amazing hockey skills! In MVP2 Jack is back and better then ever. He still loves this amazing sport of … [Read more...]
Barney: Dance with Barney Review and Giveaway! Ends 5/21/13!
My Thoughts on Barney: Dance with Barney Barney is at it again! This time he is dancing across your t.v. screen and having a blast while doing it! Recently I was sent a copy of Barney: Dance with Barney for the purpose of this review. With this DVD you will help celebrate over 25 years of barney! Can you believe it has been that long since this purple dinosaur captivated children everywhere? To me it seems like just yesterday....although I was only 4 when Barney first hit the t.v. On the Back Have a tee-riffic time where you move and grove with Barney and his friends! Join Barney and learn many different types of dance. From hip-hop to ballet to folk dance and more. And watch as his friend Jamal builds the confidence to give them a try too! Then Barney and his friends explore movement and have a ball as they wiggle, waddle, hop, and bop together! Don't miss a beat and come along for a dino-mite, dino-dancing good time! From Press Release: Episodes … [Read more...]
Break Away Movie Review and Giveaway! Ends 5/16/13!
My Thoughts on Break Away I love watching uplifting movies. Movies that don't contain all the horror and violence that is so often in movies. Recently I received a copy of Break Away for the purpose of this review. I knew that this movie would be a great movie to watch with my family. When the title arrived we all cuddled on the couch to watch Break Away. It only took 5 minutes for this movie to hit home. There are so many people who have lost their jobs in this economy. Some of them who have lost their jobs have slithered in self pity and sat on the couch not doing anything about it....others did something extraordinary! That is exactly what Francois did without even realizing it. In Break Away Francois is laid off. With being laid off comes an unimaginable burden of keeping his family going and paying off the accumulating pile of debt that he has. Francois knows that he must do something and quickly applies for every job he comes across. During one of Francois's … [Read more...]
Oz The Great and Powerful out June 11th!
Oz The Great and Powerful Last weekend my husband and I finally had a date night. We decided to hit the theater and see Oz the Great and Powerful! It was amazing! From Press Release: On June 11th, return to the spectacular land of Oz with Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL on Blu-ray Combo Pack! This epic adventure comes to life with vibrant picture and sound and includes an impressive variety of never-before-seen bonus material including "The Magic of 'Oz The Great and Powerful' Second Screen Feature," James Franco's personal story of his journey to the land of Oz produced and directed by Franco himself, Mila Kunis' makeup metamorphosis and much more! BURBANK, Calif. May 1, 2013 — Disney’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” will once again provide audiences with a magical entertainment experience when it debuts for in-home release on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, June 11, 2013. A must-own for any home entertainment collection, the Blu-ray Combo Pack … [Read more...]
The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition
I am so excited! The Little Mermaid is my all time favorite Disney Movie Ever!!! I can't wait for the release of the Diamond Edition!!! Wahoo! From Press Release: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition” Splashes Its Ways Into Homes For The Very First Time In Blu-ray™ Hi-Def With New Breathtaking Picture and Sound Restoration Film Synopsis: Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson), is a free-spirited mermaid, who is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder (voiced by Jason Marin), and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian (voiced by Samuel E. Wright) at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true—and save her father’s beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula (voiced by Pat Carroll). Voice Talent: Jodi Benson (Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3) as Ariel Samuel E. Wright (The Lion King Broadway Show) as Sebastian Jason … [Read more...]
New Little Critter Apps + Autographed Mercer Mayer Little Critter Book Giveaway! Ends 5/11/13!
I absolutely loved Little Critter as a child. That is why I am so happy that I can now share all the great fun with my daughter in this awesome Little Critter Apps! These 2 new Little Critter themed apps are perfect for any 'trips' you might be taking this summer! Enjoy! From Press Release: It’s Spring Break and for lots of families that can mean only one thing – Road Trip! Making travel time fun is of great importance to parents, so what better than TWO fun new “trip” themed apps starring beloved author Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter to help? The Trip - Little CritterReading Adventure and The Trip – Little Critter GamePak are now available in iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Google Play. Both apps have been produced by the talented Appy Award-winner John R. Sansevere (Little Critter: Where is My Frog) and to celebrate, publisher Silver Dolphin Books has a Little Critter book, autographed by Mercer Mayer, to offer to you as a gift for promoting the two new … [Read more...]
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex!
Are you a fan of Wizards of Waverly Place? If so then you won't want to miss this! From Press Release: Disney Channel’s Magical New WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE Special Event Arrives on DVD - June 25, 2013 “THE WIZARDS RETURN: ALEX VS ALEX” The #1 cable TV telecast of 2013 to date in Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11, Tweens 9-14 andthe #1 kids' cable TV telecast in Total Viewers* Disney Channel’s hit special event “The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex,” starring superstar sensation, Selena Gomez reprising her role as Alex Russo, makes its highly-anticipated debut on DVD – June 25, 2013! Making the release a must-own, the DVD debut of “The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex” also contains the final episode of the original series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ the most-watched series finale in Disney Channel’s history. "Overflowing with big adventure, stunning special effects, epic stunts, exotic locales, and supernatural elements, "The Wizards Return: Alex vs Alex" is an exciting collectible for any … [Read more...]
Disneynature Wings of Life!
Disney Nature: Wings of Life I can't seem to get enough of these amazing titles from Disneynature. It is amazing to finally have an up close and personal look at the world around us. Thanks to Disney I was able to review their new title Wings of Life. This movie is brilliantly put together. My daughter and I watched wide eyed as we seen a caterpillar make a cocoon, Bee's in their hive, the story of pollination and so much more. With Disneynatures Wings of Life your child will have a blast learning about the world around them. I know as a child I spent my time trying to get close to animals but for some reason they would just run or fly away from me. Thanks to Disneynature I was finally able to see just what a butterfly's wings looked like, how the bee's carry the pollen and a caterpillar shed its outer skin. Simply amazing! On The Back From Disneynature, the studio that brought you Earth, Oceans, African Cats and Chimpanzee, comes Wings of Life - a stunning adventure … [Read more...]
Led By the Web with elearning!
Led By the Web Technology as we all know is ever changing, growing daily beyond our wildest imaginations. I happen to be married to a complete “techy” and therefore by default our children were born into a world of technology at their fingertips. We really are a family that is led by the web and I don’t think I am alone on this and I know for a fact that businesses around the world are training their employees online as well. Let’s face it; we depend on technology to further educate ourselves because it just simply works. We are a homeschooling family and our main curriculum is online and our children are growing in the technology world daily. Turn back the clock a “few “(ahem) years and I was also dependent on technology as my source of continuing education. I was balancing life the best I knew how and that for me was going back to school but the only way possible for me to do that was through classes online as I was at that point a new … [Read more...]