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Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Boogie

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Product description: Brobee thinks everyone has forgotten about his birthday and sings about his past birthdays with DJ Lance. Then, Brobee gets surprised by a big birthday party! He counts the candles to find out how old he is.

The episodes on this dvd are:

  • Birthday
  • Dress up
  • Talent
  • Ride

****Yo Gabba Gabba is the most educational show i’ve ever seen. I love the songs the sing for daily routines. We use them at our house.  Try it you’ll like it, and put the toys away. My children loved the birthday episode, fun new songs and counting with Brobee. This is a great show for any preschooler.

Release date:2/2/10

Retail(SRP):$16.99

Running time: 96 minutes

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post, I did receive a product from the company for my review.

Let’s Explore: Dora’s Greatest Adventures DVD Review

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It’s time to explore! Help Dora play hide and seek, rescue Baby Jaguar, catch the stars and so much more. There are eight fun-filled exploring episodes on this DVD.

Lost Map: Who do we ask for help when we don’t know which way to go? The Map!  Map gets taken away by a goofy bird for a stick. The bird flies Map all the way to the top of tallest Mountain. Dora and Boots draw their own map to help rescue their friend.

Hide and Go Seek: Dora and her friends are good at hiding, especially When Señor Tucán hides in the Rain Forest. If they can find all eight friends, Señor Tucán promises to introduce his new baby toucans.

Journey to the Purple planet: Blast off into outer space as Dora and Boots set off to bring 5 stranded space creatures back home to the Purple Planet. Travel on a rocket ship, travel through the Milky way, catch a ride on a comet, and go past the space rocks to bring Flinky, Inky, Plinky, Dinky and Al back home.

Rescue Rescue: Baby Jaguar is stuck in a tree, Isa is stuck in a big sand hole, and Benny is stuck in his balloon on top of Gooey Geyser. Dora and Boots need help to put the right rescue steps in order to save all three friends in time. It’s got to be fast, the fastest ever! 

Boots to the rescue 412: Dora left her music homework in boots room. She needs Boots to bring it to her school so she can sing it to her class.  Boots is on his own and learns new Spanish words through the Up and Down Jungle, past the Robot House, and to Dora at school. (I speak Spanish and English too, I like them both how about you.)

Star Catching: Abuela gives Dora a special star pocket to catch explorer stars. She sets out to catch stars and catches her first one.Woo-Hoo The Peekaboo Star! But Swiper swipes the star pocket and ties it to a balloon that floats all the way up to cloud castle.  They set out to get Woo-Hoo back from the prince of the caste, but they need help from other Explorer Stars.

Star Mountain: Swiper swipes Dora’s favorite necklace and throws it all the way up to the top of Star Mountain! They need to run up the star steps, climb up the diamond, and go through ice wind and snow. They try to make it with the help of some Explorer Stars.

Swiper the Explorer Fox: Dora and Boots are playing catch when they find a lost baby fox. Swiper comes to swipe the ball, but when he sees the lost baby fox, he has a change of heart and decides to help. They set out and with Swipers help get past the volcano, over the prickers and thorns, and find baby fox’s mommy at the fox hole. Swiper even says Thank you!

****Wow over 3 hours of Dora, what a little girls dream! My daughters were mesmerized, even though some of the shows we had already seen on Nick Jr. My daughter really like Journey To The Purple Planet, because we have the video game for PS2.  I was really impressed with Swiper being so nice in the last episode, kind of gave me a different impression of the character now.  

There is also a bonus feature: The game Dora’s Explorer World. This is a very fun game and my daughter said she felt like she was a real explorer.

Release date: 2/2/10

Retail(SRP)$16.99

Running Time:198 minutes

Disclosure: I received a product for review from the company, no other compensation was received.

Talking To Kids About Grief

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With all the Tragedy happening in the world, my kids have started asking questions about whats going on. Questions like Why did that building collapse?, how did that baby get hurt?, and what if that happens here?     With all the news reports on Haiti, newspapers, news it’s hard for your child to not see whats going on.

I was recently contacted on behalf of World Vision US (a Christian humanitarian relief organization). Who has hundreds of staff in Haiti helping now, wanted to share 8 tips for helping you talk to your child

                                                                                                                                    

 

  • Start by listening-Find out what your kids already know. You can then respond in an age-appropriate way. The aim is not to worry them with the devastating details, but to protect them from misinformation they may have heard from friends or disturbing images they may have seen on television
  •  Provide clear, simple answers-Limit your answer to the question asked and use simple language.
  • If you don’t know the answer, admit it-If your child asks a question that you can’t answer, tell them so, and then do some research to try and help them sort it out. If they ask “Why did this have to happen?” don’t be afraid to say “I don’t know.” If you are part of a faith community, the reassurance offered there can be invaluable in helping your child sort through the awful truth that awful things happen.
  • Follow media reports or online updates privately-Young children in particular are easily traumatized, and seeing or hearing about the horrifying details of the quake are more than they can cope with. Adults, too, should make sure they are dealing with their own emotions by talking to others, so they can continue to respond well to their children’s need.
  • Concentrate on making them feel safe-When tragedies occur, children wonder if the same event could happen in their hometown. If it was an act of nature that could not be repeated in your area, tell children that. Placing themselves in the situations of victims is not all bad—it is a sign of empathy, an essential life skill, but watch for signs of excessive worrying.
  •   Give children creative outlets-Some children may not be prepared to speak about what they have heard, but may find drawing or other creative activities helpful to deal with their emotions and stress. Their drawings can be helpful starting points for conversation.
  • Model involvement and compassion- Tell your child that, as a family, you will be helping the people in Haiti by giving a donation to a reputable charity such as World Vision.
  • Give your child a chance to be involved-Being involved in the solution will help relieve some of their anxiety. Invite them to contribute to the family’s gift by giving something out of their piggy bank.

 

Thanks to World Vision US for sharing this great info.

Suave Kids Wash Them Grow Contest(Plus a chance for you to win big)

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My kid’s favorite part of the day is bathtime, they love to play in the water and put soap in their hair. Even though they get upset when it’s time to wash it out! One of my favorite brands is Suave, we love the smells of their shampoos, plus the varietys they have.

 

family The Malual Family and a Gift from Suave

 

Suave for Kids Body Wash, Princess Strawberry - 12 fl oz

Suave is putting some fun activitys into your bathtime routine, with teach, nuture and transition your child through the stages of cleansing and growth.When kids wash with Suave you’ll enjoy every fun loving splash, no matter how old they get.

On January 18 Suave is launching the “Wash Them Grow” Sweepstakes, with a really great prize you can win weekly.The Prize is  a E-keepsakes kit(includes video camera, laptop and digital camera), Plus one grand prize winner will win a family vacation to Florida. Just head over to the Washthemgrow site and play the game, you’ll be entered automatically. Plus you can come back daily to play through February 22.

Plus this a bonus: If you enter the site through my link I will win big as well as ten of you. The more you visit the site through my link, the more chances ten of my readers and I have a chance of winning a year supply of Suave kids products, plus a $100 Gift card to build a bear. You read that right TEN of my readers. So please help me win and visit daily.

Leave a comment here if you want to be one of my ten, if I win!

Thanks to Mom Select for providing me with this great information as well as some suave kids products.

Meno A Nostalgically modern Space Elf Review (Giveaway)CLOSED

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I was able to share with my Children The new Meno series books.

This six-book series about Meno, a nostalgically modern space-elf and his out-of-this-world adventures, by award winning author/illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi and his wife Angela, will have kids and parents excited for each and every adventure.  Each story is told with bright illustrations in nonsensical language, as if it were translated from Meno’s Alien language into English. As childlike as they are sweet, these stories find humor in the simplest places, and are a delight to readers both young and old.  

Book #1- Parents and Preschoolers get to find out what brings Meno big fun!

Book #2 Meno and Yamagoo decide they want a “friend trio” and, thanks to their wish-granting friend Wishi, get some out-of-the-ordinary choices along the way.

**** These books have bright and colorful pictures, perfect for any preschooler. There is just one thing I don’t like about these books. They really don’t make sense. They do in a way, but the the english is not complete. I don’t know if thats the right choice of words.

For. Ex: :Meno is friend of space, but Yamagoo miss wet friends.

New friend must be wet and live in happy fun bowl.

my kids still enjoyed  looking at the pictures and my preschooler is pretending to read it over and over again.

I have a prize pack to offer one of my readers:

 

Meno’s first 2 books, plus a blanket of your choice, Blue with Meno or pink with Wishi.

To enter tell me what blanket you would choose.

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Contest closes 2/14/09 at 12 pm

Disclosure: I did receive a product from the company who is also providing the giveaway.

Air Bud: Golden Receiver Special Edition DVD Giveaway(closed)

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Product Details 

Description:Now you can kick off all-star family fun with this heartwarming Special Edition, featuring exclusive all-new bonus action: SPORTS CHANNEL play-by-play quarterbacked by the BUDDIES! This time out, Buddy, the hoop-shooting, hotshot canine, tackles a new sport — football. When his teenage owner reluctantly becomes the school’s new quarterback, Buddy catches the spirit and joins the team. Soon, the two find themselves leading the Timberwolves to the state championship. But victory hopes are sidelined when two sinister Russian circus owners take a bite out of everyone’s plans and dognap Buddy for their star attraction. Give three cheers for Disney’s hilarious hit that goes the whole nine yards for outrageous fun and adventure.attraction. Give three cheers for Disney’s hilarious hit that goes the whole nine yards for outrageous fun and adventure.

*****This movie will make you laugh, and cry. Reminds me a little of the Homeward Bound films.  My favorite part was when Buddy lets all the animals in the zoo go. This is a really great family movie, my children and I both liked it.  This movie also comes with a whistle on a neckalace. A great way to get the kids involved in sports.

Retail:$29.99

Release date:Feb. 2, 2009

Running Time:90 minutes

My rating:10

I have one copy to giveaway

To enter tell me who your favorite pup is?

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Contest closes 2/4/09

Disclosure: I received a product from the company for my review and are providing the giveaway

Diego Lion Cub Rescue DVD Review and Giveaway(closed)

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Product Details 

Description:It’s a big cat adventure! When Diego, Baby Jaguar and Daddy Lion head out to Lion Cub’s party, they discover some little lions in trouble. With Diego and Daddy Lion’s help, we save a Baby Lion stuck on a broken branch; we use our lion claws to rip Cousin Lion out of an animal trap; and we find Sister Lion who’s hiding in the tall grass. This adventure, plus three more episodes, adds up to over an hour and a half of Diego fun!

The episodes:

Welcome Home, Lion Cub-explained above

Diego’s ringed seal rescue– A ringed seal is in trouble in the arctic, and Diego needs to bring him back to ringed seal rescue home.

Diego reunites hippopotamus and Oxpeckerhippopotamus is moving to a new home at hippo lake, but needs Diego’s help bringing his symbiotic friend Oxpecker who’s stuck at the old river.

Diego’s orangutan rescue-when baby orangutan gets taken away in a canoe, he teams up with sister orangutan to help save him.

****We love watching all the different animals Diego rescues and learning about them. Traveling and learning about different countries too. Plus my kids always play along when Diego needs your help.  The learning is great with sound identification, matching, physical motion and visual skills. Plus learning spanish words too!

Release date: 1/26/10

Retail:$14.98

Running time:95 minutes

Rating: 9

I have three copies to giveaway

to enter tell me your fav character?

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contest closes 2/4/09

Disclosure: I received a product from the company who will also be providing giveaway copies.

Spongebob Viking Size Adventure DVD Review and giveaway(closed)

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Product Details
 
Description:Join SpongeBob and his pals as they go on a Viking-Sized Adventure, weather a storm, fill in for super heroes Mermaidman and Barnacleboy and meet Mr. Krabs grandpappy the pirate, guest starring Dennis Quaid and Ian McShane!
 
this DVD contains 6 episodes:
  • Dear Vikings- there is a viking them at the krusty krab for a promotion, so Spongebob sets out to learn all about them.
  • Ditchin-Spongebob sneeks out of school to attend Mermaidman and Barnacleboy’s book signing.
  • Pineapple fever– During  big storm squidward gets stuck indoors with Spongebob and Patrick
  • Chum Caverns-Plankton opens a new underground restaurant, but it could possibly put the Krusty Krab out of business
  • Grandpappy the pirate– Mr krabs granddad is coming for a visit, but he thinks he is  a pirate.
  • Cephalopod Lodge-Squidward is part of a secret society lodge, but Spongebob and Patrick get him kicked out.
  • Shuffle boarding– Spongebob and Patrick end up filling in for Mermaidman and Barnicleboy for a tourament, but get a little to carried away.
  • Professor Squidward-Squidward disguises himself as squilliam to teach at a music school, but Spongebob and Patrick show up and nearly blow his cover.

Special features:Animation art gallery, storyboard panels, character art.

****We love Spongebob he is so funny and a great children’s character. I love how Spongebob brings kids laughter and even learning to children.  These are not new episodes, I have seen them on Nickelodeon before, they do introduce new characters though (guest stars).

Release date:1/26/10

 Retail:$14.98

Running time:88 minutes

I have 3 copies to giveaway
 
To enter tell me who you like more Mermaidman or Barnacleboy?
 
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contest closes 2/4/09
 
Disclosure: I  received a product courteous of the company, who also provided giveaway.

Bob The Builder: The Best Of Bob Review

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Product Description: It’s Bob at his best, along with Roley, Dizzy, Muck, Scoop, and the entire Can-Do crew. Enjoy 10 episodes of building fun with Bob. episodes include:

Lofty to the Rescue

Mucky Muck

The House That Lofty Built

Dizzy Goes Camping

Bob’s Big Idea

Roley’s Flat Garden

Bob’s Big Plan

Two Scoops

Off Road Scrambler

When Bob Became A Builder

*****This DVD is jam-packed full of Bob the builder.  I like all the positive feed i got from my children after watching this DVD. They wanted to build, hammer, and even talked about riding a tractor. Bob the builder promotes teamwork, positive thinking, and getting the job done right.
 
 
Release date: January 12, 2009
Running Time:140 minutes
SRP retail:$14.98
 
Disclosure: I received a product for my review. no other compensation was received. All thoughts are my honest opinion.
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