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Holiday Gift Guide:Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure DVD Review

- brandy3

 

Tinker Bell’s greatest adventure yet takes place in
Autumn, as the fairies are on the mainland changing the colors of the leaves, tending to
pumpkin patches, and helping geese fly south for the winter.  The rare Blue Moon will rise, and
when its light passes through the magical Fall Scepter that Tinker Bell has been summoned to
create, Pixie Hollow’s supply of pixie dust will be restored.  But when Tinker Bell accidentally
puts all of Pixie Hollow in jeopardy, she must venture out across the sea on a secret quest to set
things right.
 
Along her journey Tink meets new friends, including Blaze, a cute and courageous firefly that
helps Tinker Bell complete her mission.  It’s a long and dangerous journey, full of astonishing
encounters, a few narrow escapes and a daring rescue by Tink’s friend Terence.

Bonus material

  • Never before scenes from the movie
  •  Magical Guide to Pixie Hollow – Tinker Bell and Terence are your guides as you explore
    the autumn area of Pixie Hollow.
    • Deleted Scenes with Filmmaker Introductions – Play deleted scenes with optional intros
    by Director Klay Hall and Producer Sean Lurie.
    • Pixie Hollow Comes To Florida – Discover how the filmmakers helped transform Epcot
    into Pixie Hollow.

Here are some pics of  Tinker Bell starting out as a character and how s

 

hes evolved.

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***This movie is definitely worth the wait, It’s exciting and had my daughters clinching for what happens next.    I absolutely loved when Tinker Bell was walking next to the ocean, it wasn’t that long, but seeing her little footprints in the sand was so cute.  My children’s favorite part was when Blaze the firefly, uses his light to wake everyone up one by one where they are sleeping. This movie is seriously a must have for the holidays.

***The bonus features were really interesting. We enjoyed the never before scenes, and the guide with Tinker Bell and Terrance was really fun. What I really enjoyed seeing was how they transformed Epcot to Pixie Hollow, that was amazing.

Running time: 70 minutes

retail price:$39.99 Blu Ray combo pack, $29.99 on DVD

Rating: 10

Disclosure: I received a Tinker Bell movie free of charge in exchange for my review from Disney Home Entertainment in exchange for my review. This however does not affect my views on the product.

New Infant and Mom Nutrition Website

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www.infantnutritioncenter.com is an amazing way to find good nutrition information for your infant child. It shows in great visual detail how proper nutrition shapes development and how individual nutrients affect the senses, bone formation, and the immune system of infants.

Developed as a resource for Moms, the website brings together information from leading health centers and researchers across the country to explain how nutrition is crucial to infant development. How can you make sure that your newborn gets the nutrients she needs to ensure healthy growth through her first birthday? How do you keep her stomach from getting upset? What should you, as an expectant Mom, eat to ensure that you stay healthy as your infant grows? What vitamins do you need if you’re breastfeeding to ensure that you’re passing along the right nutrients to your infant?

This site is a great resource for any mother especially, new mothers. It explains through detailed videos how much nutrition a baby needs, and at what age. They also very much support breastfeeding a child. Breast milk has more nutrients than any formula.

This site is put together by doctors, from all over, and in every field.

They unveiled this site on Monday with a live webcast. to see the video you can go here

**I think this site is great very informative and helpful. Although It’s just starting out there is only 14 videos for infant nutrtion. I’m sure it will expand though! Visit the site www.infantnutritioncenter.com

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Mead Johnson. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

Johnny Test: Johnny Xand Super Pooch

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Johnny Test: Johnny X and Super Pooch
 
 
 
 
Follow the adventures of this fearless 11-year old boy, his genetically engineered super talking dog Dukey, and his 13-year old super genius scientist twin sisters, Susan and Mary, who use Johnny as their guinea pig for their out-of-this-world scientific experiments.
 When trouble is brewing in Porkbelly, Johnny & Dukey suit up in their superhero gear and take to the skies!  With a little help from Susan and Mary, Johnny X and Super Pooch are on the case!
there are 6 storys featured on this DVD
1.The Enchanted Land of Johnnia
2.The Revenge of Johnny X
3.Johnny X strikes Back
4.Johnny vs. Super Soaking Cyborgs
5.Johnny X and the Attack of the Snowmen
6. Johnny vs. Dukey
***We have watched this cartoon before and think it’s funny. My kids really get a kick out of the super hero dog. I have to say my favorite characters are the sisters, they are brainiacs and always try and prove their point. Reminds me of my husband!  This is a great cartoon and my kids love it.  My kids didn’t really get a lot of it, so i think this cartoon would be recommended for older children ages 6 and up.
retail price:$6.99 at Amazon
rating:6
running time:60 minutes
visit www.ncircleentertainment.com for this movie and more
I received this movie at no charge to me from ncircleentetainment, this however does not affect my views. All opinions are my own.

Holiday Gift Guide:Yo Gabba Gabba Christmas In Gabba land Book

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What happens in Gabba Land at Christmas time? The Gabba gang decorates the tree and makes presents… and takes pictures of the festivities! This padded board book with photo sleeves lets kids see themselves in Gabba land!
***This book is perfect for any preschooler, to celebrate christmas with Yo Gabba Gabba. The book is about the gang decorating a Christmas tree. You can inset your childs photos in the book, to make them feel part of the holiday fun.  The book is onlyabout 5 pages long, so it was short entertainment for my son.  The pages are cardboard(board book), so you don’t have to worry about pages being ripped.  My children enjoyed this book and even wanted to start decorating the Christmas tree already.
Retail price: $7.99 www.kids.simonandschuster.com
Rating: 7
Visit www.YoGabbaGabba.com to see whats new with your favorite cartoon.
Disclosure- I received a free book in exchange for my review, this however does not change my opinion. Everything expressed is my own opinion.

Some Fun Things To Do On Halloween

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What: Monster Bash on the USS Hornet Museum
Where: Alameda, CA
Description: The ship’s annual Halloween party takes place onboard the historic aircraft carrier with costume contests, dancing, and haunted happenings.  The family event features 60s, 70s, and 80s dance music by The Cocktail Monkeys.  
When: October 31 from 8 pm to 12 pm

What: Happy Hauntings: A Kingdom for Kids! at the Dutch Wonderland Family Entertainment Complex
Where: Lancaster, PA
Description: Dutch Wonderland hosts non-scary Halloween activities including themed rides and attractions, trick-or-treating throughout the park, magic shows, ghoulish games, storytelling by the Princess and Knight of Dutch Wonderland, and more.  
When: On weekends in October from 3 pm  to 9 pm

What: Halloween Sleepover at the Pacific Science Center
Where: Seattle, WA
Description: Costumes are encouraged for the science center’s annual Halloween Sleepover, during which kids can enjoy treats and games and explore eerie science marvels, including spider webs and the amazing power of a full moon.  
When: From 7 pm on October 30 to 9 am on October 31

What: No-Scare Children’s Trail at Peterson Park
Where: Chicago, IL
Description: A spell has been cast over Peterson Park, transforming it into a No-Scare Children’s Trail, designed with little ones in mind. Enjoy a live, creepy critter show, a wacky hat art project station, treats, and instruction for learning the Thriller dance are on the schedule.  Costumes are encouraged.
When: October 24, 10 am to 1 pm

What: Old Town haunt
Where: Pasadena, CA
Description:  Housed in the basement of the century-old Union Savings Bank in Old Town Pasadena, this haunted house winds through the catacombs and vaults of the bank. The evening version is pretty darn scary; a less-frightening children’s matinee is available.
When: October 9 to October 25 – Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 pm to 12 am; Matinee available October 17, 24, 25 and 31 from 12 pm to 4 pm

What: Monster Splash Nighttime Bash at Miami Seaquarium
Where: Miami, FL
Description: Families can find thrills and chills amongst the sea creatures at the Seaqarium’s annual Halloween celebration, including haunted houses for all ages, Halloween-themed animal shows, trick-or-treat stations, rides and slides, and live entertainment.
When: October 28 to October 31

What: Halloween on the High Seas
Where: Nashville, TN
Description: Set sail for a seafaring adventure as the orchestra encounters pirates, stormy weather, and hungry sharks lurking beneath the ocean waves. Music from Pirates of the Caribbean and other nautical favorites are on the play list, and student dancers from the School of Nashville Ballet perform as well.
When: October 31 at 11 am

What: Scream on the Green: Harry Potter at Centennial Olympic Park
Where: Atlanta, GA
Description: Centennial Olympic Park hosts a Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and an outdoor screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
When: October 31

What: Feast with the Witches at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Description: Enjoy a breakfast, lunch, or dinner “boo-ffet” with the witches, Halloween entertainment by Ruditoonz in Lilly Theater, and a ticket to enter the Tomb of Doom Haunted House.
When: October 20 to October 27

What: The Not-So-Scary Haunted House at The Magic House
Where: St. Louis, MO
Description: More than one dozen costumed storybook characters like Peter Pan, Harry Potter, and Cinderella mingle with young visitors, who can come in their own costumes for trick-or-treating throughout The Magic House and receive an autograph book to collect signatures from the “celebrities.” Older children are invited to take a spooky walk along the Haunted Trail.
When: October 23 to November 1

thanks to parentsconnect for this info

Holiday Gift Guide:Yo Gabba Gabba Music is Awesome CD (Giveaway)

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W!LDBRAIN, the award-winning animation and entertainment company and S2BN Entertainment are proud to announce the launch of YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE:  THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY, the first live U.S. touring show for the hit children’s program Yo Gabba Gabba!.  The show will feature DJ Lance Rock, and everyone’s favorite cast of characters– Brobee (the little green one), Foofa (the pink flower bubble), Muno (the red Cyclops), Plex (the magic robot), and Toodee (the blue cat-dragon) as well as lots of surprise guests.  The tour comes on the heels of the first YO GABBA GABBA! CD release YO GABBA GABBA! Music is awesome, hitting the shelves nationwide on October 20.

Yo Gabba Gabba tour dates are as follow

 

Los Angeles, CA               

Shrine Expo Hall               Saturday, November 14, 2009 11AM and 3PM 

Sunday, November 15, 2009 11AM and 3PM

 

New York, NY                   

Beacon Theatre Saturday, November 21, 2009 11AM and 2PM and 5PM

 

Chicago, IL                        

Rosemont Theatre Saturday, December 5, 2009 11AM and 3PM

Tickets are on sale now through www.ticketmaster.com and www.YogabbaGabba.com  

 

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The songs on the Cd include:

1. Theme song

2. Party In My Tummy

3.It’s Okay, Try Again

4.I Like To Dance

5.Robo Dancing

6.Get The Sillies Out

7. Biz Beat #1

8.Nice N Clean

9. Try It You’ll Like It

10.Lovely, Love my Family

11.Don’t Be afraid

12. Just Because It’s Different Doesn’t mean It’s scary

13.Bubbles

14.Brush Brush Brush

15.Nice &Easy

16.Hey Won’t Somebody Come and play

17.Go Crazy Remix

18.You Can’t always Get What You Want

19.Bedtime Lullaby

20. Goodbye Song

21. Closing Theme

This CD hits stores today and would be a great holiday gift for any Yo gabba Gabba fan. You can find it in most retail stores or on Amazon with a retail price of $10.99 

 

***My children love Yo Gabba Gabba and know almost all the songs by heart so they were thrilled to when they got to listen to this CD. It was a Party In My House Tummy! All the songs are on the show and teach a certain lesson. Cleaning your room, brushing your teeth, trying new foods, thats what I really like about this series. They teach children to do what their parents ask in a fun way. At my house during Dinner, when my DD refuses to eat something, We will remind her the Yo gabba Gabba Song “Try It You’ll Like It”  sometimes it works.

YO GABBA GABBA! premiered in the U.S. on Nickelodeon in August, 2007 and currently ranks as one of the most popular series on television with broad appeal among preschoolers, parents, teens and adults.  The award-winning series stars DJ Lance Rock (Lance Robertson) and a cast of colorful characters, including: Brobee, the little green one, Foofa, the pink flower bubble, Muno, the red Cyclops, Toodee, the blue cat-dragon and Plex, the yellow robot. Today’s most popular names in movies, television, music and sports flock to guest star in the groundbreaking show, including Jack Black, Rachel Dratch, Melora Hardin, Tony Hawk, Biz Markie, Jack McBrayer, MGMT, Mark Mothersbaugh, The Roots, Andy Samberg, Amy Sedaris, The Shins, Amare Stoudemire, The Ting Tings, Jimmy Eat World and Elijah Wood, among others.  

Disclosure: I received  A Yo Gabba  pre=”Gabba “>Gabba CD, book, and movie at no cost to me in exchange for writing about Yo Gabba Gabba Live, This does not persuade my opinion on anything. These are my personal views on the product.

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