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The Great Mouse Detective Review

- brandy3

 

Product Description: From the creators of The Princess and the Frog and The Little Mermaid comes the story of a clever little hero on a great big adventure. Join the Sherlock Holmes of Mousedom on a heroic journey unraveling clues through London. If you like Sherlock Holmes, you’ll love The Great Mouse Detective. When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps the city’s master toymaker, the brilliant Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson set off to track down Basil’s lifelong nemesis. Little do they know that the evil rat’s trail leads all the way to The Queen at Buckingham Palace! Get on the case with Basil, the master of disguise, as he tries to elude the ultimate rattrap and foil the perfect crime. Now digitally remastered, fully restored and complete with exclusive bonus features, The Great Mouse Detective is better than ever in the Mystery In The Mist Edition!
Bonus Features:

  • So you think you can sleuth
  • The making of the great mouse detective
  • The worlds greatest criminal mind sing a long

**** This movie reminded me a lot of Sherlock Holmes, very mysterious. My kids being as young as they are didn’t really understand the plot or what was happening. They enjoyed seeing the Mice though. When Basil of Baker street is hired to find the toy maker who was mousenapped. he uncovers a evil plot by the Queen.  I enjoyed this movie.

Release date:April 13, 2010

Retail:$19.99

Running time: 74 minutes

My rating:

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this review. I did receive a product from Disney. All opinions are my own.

Dora the Explorer: Explore the Earth Review

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Product description:Join Dora and Boots as they embark on a colorful adventure across the globe.  From the South Pole, to rainforests to tropical beaches, learn all about our big, beautiful planet Earth.

Episodes:

  • Mixed Up Seasons-It’s summertime, and Dora and Boots are having fun at the beach. But suddenly, they encounter the strangest sight-a snowman.The snowman doesn’t belong in summer and he will melt away if they don’t hurry and take him home to winter.Map tells them the way to go through all 4 seasons. Picking up more misplaced creatures, a flower in winter, Jack o Lantern in spring and a crab in fall.
  • To The South Pole-Rescue Truck arrives at Diego’s Animal Center to deliver a cute, little animal that’s really lost: a penguin! It’s up to Dora, Boots, and Diego to bring Pingüino all the way back home to the South Pole. Great adventure, traveling by prop plane, expedition boat and snowmobile to reunite Pingüino with his mamá and papá.
  • Save Diego-Dora’s cousin Diego protects and defends all the rainforest. But in order to save a baby Condor Diego winds up trapped himself. It’s Dora, Boots and all the animals in the rainforest to the rescue.
  • Beaches-Dora brings Boots a special present, a new floaty that will help him swim. Boots is thrilled, and they set off for the beach. But first they’ll have to go through the Dune maze, then fix the broken Boardwalk, and that’s how they’ll get to the beach.

Bonus features:

  • Moose and Zee Music Video-Neighborhood
  • Moose and Zee Music Video-Seashore

**** This movie is great for preschoolers, it has various episodes about seasons and different countries on earth.  Dora explores different continents and shows what animals or creatures belong there.  It also shows a lot of teamwork and helping each other, which is a great lesson for kids. My kids love Dora and i like that they can learn so much from her.

Retail:$16.99

Release date: April 13, 2010

Running time: 99 minutes long

My rating:9

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was provided by Nickelodeon.

Fan Stamp Review and GiveawayCLOSED

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Product description:Easy to apply designs transfer 100% hypoallergenic high-grade mineral makeup in seconds and can be applied multiple times. They easily wipe away, yet are water,sweat, and smudge resistant. By simply placing, pressing and peeling you can express your imagination in a way that’s creative and unique to you.

***These are very fun and easy to use, but will not come off without makeup remover. Great addition to dress up and have fun. You don’t have to worry about holding a wet cloth or it rubbing off. We had a lot of fun with these, although my kids were a little scared to try it out on their face. They turned out really nice , except mine was a little smudged, i moved a little.

Retail:$6.50

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Beauty and the Beast Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack In October

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Beauty and the Beast will be released on Blu-ray Combo pack on October 5, 2010

Disney’s most requested film, Beauty and the Beast, arrives for the first time on Blu-ray Hi-Def as the second installment to the company’s new Diamond Collection. The Blu-ray transformation reveals the magic, music and majesty of the film as never before experienced with state-of-the-art picture restoration, pristine 7.1 Digital Surround Sound and hours of additional viewing experiences that include behind the scenes features, deleted scenes, enhanced music tracks, immersive games and more.

The first of only two animated films ever to be nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Picture (the second is 2009’s Up), Beauty and the Beast earned six Academy Award® nominations and won two Oscars® in 1992 for Best Original Song (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Best Original Score.

Unavailable in any form since 2003, Beauty and the Beast will be released from the Disney vault for a limited time only, arriving on a Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack (2 Blu-ray Discs + DVD) October 5, followed seven weeks later with the release of a 2-Disc standard definition DVD on November 23.


The Beauty and the Beast Blu-ray™ + DVD Combo Pack has a U.S. suggested retail price of $39.99 and the 2-Disc DVD set has a U.S. suggested retail price of $29.99.

Film Synopsis:

Set in and around a quaint French village during the late 18th century, Beauty and the Beast follows the fantastic adventures of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman who finds escape from her ordinary life, and the advances of a boorish suitor, Gaston, by reading books. Meanwhile, off in a castle in the distance, a cruel young prince is cast under the spell of an enchantress who turns him into a tormented beast, while transforming his servants into animated household objects. In order to remove the curse, the Beast must discover a true love who will return his affection before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. When Belle’s inventor father stumbles upon the Beast’s castle and is taken prisoner, Belle comes to the rescue and agrees to take her father’s place. With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, she sees beneath the Beast’s exterior and discovers the heart and soul of a human prince.

Film Accolades:

Beauty and the Beast received two Academy Awards® for music in 1992, three Golden Globes® for Best Motion Picture, Best Original Score and Best Original Song in 1992, and two Grammy Awards in 1993. Listed as number seven on the American Film Institute’s Top 100 Animated Films, Beauty and the Beast helped define Disney animation for a new generation as the second film in the “Disney Animation Renaissance” (1989-1999) which launched with The Little Mermaid and revitalized animated features by captivating mature audiences while still delighting young viewers.

Beauty and the Beast features a cast of top vocal talent. Veteran stage actress and singer Paige O’Hara is the voice of Belle, one of Disney’s most beloved and independent heroines, and Robby Benson (TV’s “American Dreams”) delivers a powerful portrayal of the Beast. Three-time Oscar®-nominated screen star (The Manchurian Candidate in 1963, The Picture of Dorian Grey in 1946, and Gaslight in 1945) and six-time Golden Globe® award winner (TV’s “Murder, She Wrote” in 1992, 1990, 1987 and 1985, The Manchurian Candidate in 1963, and The Picture of Dorian Grey in 1946), Angela Lansbury gives a bubbly performance as Mrs. Potts. The late Jerry Orbach (TV’s “Law and Order,” “House of Mouse”) shines as the voice of Lumiere, the passionate candelabra, and David Ogden-Stiers (TV’s “M*A*S*H,” Lilo & Stitch) is Cogsworth, the tightly-wound mantel clock who functions as the head of the household.  

Beauty and the Beast was also the first Disney animated film to inspire a Broadway stage production by the same name. Highlighting the film’s music by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, seven new songs were written for the stage musical. Beauty… was nominated for nine Tony Awards in 1994 and ran on Broadway for 5,464 performances until 2007, becoming Broadway’s sixth-longest running production in history.  

Wow Wow Wubbzy: Wubbzy Goes Green DVD Giveaway4/11

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Product Description: Wow! Wow! Everyone in Wuzzleburg is getting involved in saving the planet! In these earth-friendly episodes, Wubbzy, Widget, Walden and Daizy must find a new place for the Wuzzle Bears to live, think up creative ways to reuse juice bottles and learn to grow their own doodleberries. Your pre-schooler will discover important lessons about ecology, harmony, and personal responsibility while enjoying plenty of singing and dancing!

To help celebrate Earth day-Anchor Bay has partnered with the Alliance for Community Trees (ACT).  For every “Wubbzy Goes Green” DVD sold, Anchor Bay will donate $1 to ACT to help support the planting of trees in playgrounds and school yards across the country! The special tree-planting initiative “sprouts” on April 1 and continues through May 31, 2010.

****I think this is a great movie for helping kids learn about being more green. It’s important to help save the planet, and kids starting at a young age really helps. My kids understood watching wubbzy how to recycle, and reuse empty bottles we have.  We love planting flowers and now have learned that they can grow thei own fruits and veggies. We really enjoyed this movie. This is a definite must watch for preschoolers.

Retail:$14.99

Release date: April 6,2010

Running time:58 minutes long

My rating:10

Ways to help:

  • Take along washable cups or travel mugs instead of disposables.
  •    Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.
  •   Volunteer with community organizations that plant trees like the Alliance for Community Trees!

Did you know and fun facts about trees:

  • asthma rates among 4- and 5-year-old children fell by 25% for every extra 343 trees per square kilometer?
  • students perform better in tests when surrounded by trees and grass?
  • neighborhoods with more trees experience less crime?
  •  Trees help trap and remove tiny particles of soot and dust, which otherwise damage human lungs, and tree root networks filter contaminants in soils producing clean water.  Four million trees would save $20 million in annual air pollution cleanup!
  • The cooling effects of trees can save millions of energy dollars!  Three to four shade trees located strategically around a house can cut summer cooling costs by 30-50%!
  • Performing activities in green settings can reduce children’s Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms!

For more information please visit www.actrees.org

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April Showers Bring Batman Powers Rain Gear

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Product description:Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Washington Shoe Company are unleashing the ultimate Bat-gadget this rainy season with a rain collection inspired by Batman. Boys can bring their Batman powers to the streets with a hooded rain slicker with removable cape, Batman boots, and a matching Batman Umbrella.

**** This outfit is so darn cute and it couldn’t have come at a better time, it’s pouring rain and will for the next week.  The rain jacket has attached cape, and the boots both feature Batman characters. The umbrella is very easy to open and there is no middle lock for fingers to get pinched. All my kids were excited to see this outfit. They all tried it on and loved it.  My son immediately wanted to go play in the rain.

 

Retail:$102.95 for the whole collection, available at Nordstrom nationwide and select speciality stores.

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post, Products were provided to me through my partnership with Team Mom and Warner Bros Consumer Products.

Alvin and The Chipmunks the Squeakuel soundtrack

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I received Alvin and the Chipmunks The Squeakuel soundtrack and I immediately put it in my computer (I don’t have a stereo).  My kids were very excited to listen to this soundtrack, and were dancing around to some of their favorite songs. My daughters loved “Single Ladies”, they were singing along with the song.

This CD is great for getting your kids moving. If you would like to purchase your own copy please go here or to download some of the songs here

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iCarly iFight Shelby Marx DVD Review & giveaway4/4

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Product description: “Join Carly Sam Spencer and Freddie as they help Carly prepare for the scariest fight of her life in the iFight Shelby Marx TV Special the most watched iCarly special to date along with the iDate a Bad Boy TV Special and more all in one dvd.

Episodes:

  • iFight Shelby Marx-Shelby Marx, the greatest female fighter challenges Carly to an exhibition match!
  • iLook Alike-Carly Sam and Freddie find look alike to trick spencer, so they can sneak out to a mixed martial arts fight.
  • iDate A Bad Boy-Carly dates a new guy with a bad rep. and finds out a shocking secret.
  • iCarly AwardsCarly Sam and Freddie honor the top 10 videos sent into iCarly.com over the past year.

Special features:

  • Behind the scene extras
  • Pilot episode of Big Time Rush

*****My kids love iCarly, they think it is so funny. We’ve seen each movie and episode a bunch of times. Shelby Marx gets tricked by Neville a little boy with a crush on Carly, so she wants to really fight Carly. They show her the truth and everything goes good with the fight. iLook Alike they use three teens who they think look like them to trick Spencer and go to a MMA fight, things go bad and Spencer ends up getting knocked out by a MMA fighter. Date a bad boy was funny, Carly hates a guy then they end up dating. She thinks she has herself a real bad boy, but then finds out he collects pee wee babies.  the awards show was another one that was not really that funny. iCarly has an award ceremony and Spencer made one giant trophy instead of 10 little ones. so he rushes to get them done while the awards are being handed out.  My kids have watched this movie at least 20 times since we received it. they really like it!

Retail:$16.99

Release date:March 30, 2010

Running time:139 minutes

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The Madeline Movie: Lost In Paris Review

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Product Description:When a long-lost uncle from Vienna pays a visit. Madeline’s dreams of a family life seem fulfilled, until she finds herself in the middle of an unfortunate scheme. Madeline must then must call upon all of her courage and cleverness to foil an evil plot to take her from the only family she’d ever known.

****I have watched Madeline movies and read the books. This movie was a bit different from what I’m use to seeing. It was a little dark/evil, if that makes sense. My older daughter loved it, while my 2,3 yr old stop watching when the Uncle came into the picture. overall it was a good movie.

Retail:$14.99

Release date: April 13, 2010

Running time: 90 minutes long

My rating:7

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this review. A product was provided from the company.

Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue Sneak Peek

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Tinker Bell is starring in another Movie Due out this fall. Walt Disney’s Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue comes to Blu-ray combo pack, DVD and movie download on September 15, 2010.

Tinker Bell encounters Humans for the first time.

 

BURBANK, Calif. March19, 2010 – Tinker Bell, the world’s favorite fairy, will be spreading her mirth and magic for audiences of all ages, as the worlds of fairies and humans meet for the first time in Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue.   An all-new, original full-length CG animated film featuring breathtaking animation, spectacular music and an all-star cast of voice talents debuts September 21st, 2010 on Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes Blu-ray and bonus DVD of the film & movie download).

Before she was ever introduced to Wendy and the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell met Lizzy, a girl with a steadfast belief in fairies.  Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue begins in summertime in the beautiful English countryside. An enchanting encounter unfolds when Tinker Bell is discovered by Lizzy, and as their different worlds unite, Tink develops a special bond with the curious girl in need of a friend.

 As her fellow fairies launch a daring rescue, Tinker Bell takes a huge risk, putting her own safety and the future of the fairies in jeopardy.  This action-packed adventure takes the fairies of Pixie Hollow on a daring flight to London to save Tinker Bell and all of fairy kind.Produced by DisneyToon Studios, Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue is a captivating and exciting adventure for all the family.

 

I can’t wait I love Tinker Bell and Disney Fairies! Hopefully I’ll be able to share this movie with you when it comes out. 

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