Holiday Gift Guide:Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure review

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Product Description:When Swiper tries to swipe the Christmas Star from Dora’s Nochebuena Party, he lands on Santa’s naughty list. To get back on the nice list, Dora must help Swiper travel to the past, the present, and the future to discover the true spirit of Christmas. Will you help too?

**** This movie is great for the holidays.  My kids were so excited to learn more about Christmas, and helping Swiper getting on Santa’s nice list.  We really like Dora, and my kids speak in total spanish when watching her. In this episode, you can learn spanish christmas words, and how Dora and her family celebrate the holiday season.

Release date: Nov.3, 2009

Running time: 52 minutes

retail: $13.99 on Amazon.com

Rating:9

Disclosure: I received a copy of this DVD at no charge to me in exchange for my review. This however does not affect my views on the product.

Holiday Gift Guide:Funky Kidz Music CD Review

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From Site: This musical recording is a compilation of classic children’s songs, familiar to both kids today and parents of yesteryear.  The songs are meant to invoke happy memories of childhood for everyone, while exposing children to the funky, high-instrumentation sound that oozes out of the Crescent City.

As a funky mother of two, I was disappointed by the offerings of children’s music and set out to expose my kids to a variety of musical genres.  From the time they were in my belly, I played everything from hard rock to classical ballads.  My sons, Jake, 9 (assistant producer) and Aidan, 5, took a love to New Orleans funk and so the concept was born… take kids songs and just make them funky.

The songs on the CD Are:

  1. You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Bonerama 
  2. Hokey Pokey – Big Sam’s Funky Nation
  3. Zip A Dee Doo Dah –Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk 
  4. Yellow Submarine – Papa Grows Funk 
  5. If I Only Had A Brain – Paul Sanchez
  6. He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands – George Porter Jr.
  7. Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Theresa Andersson 
  8. Froggy Went A Courtin – The Radiators 
  9. This Land is Your Land – Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters 
  10. When I See An Elephant Fly – Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes
  11. This Little Light of Mine – Ingrid Lucia
  12. Garden Song – Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys

 ****I wasn’t really into the music, but I’m from the west coast and have never really heard this form of genre. My husband thought it was great and was really pleased. It’s a great way to introduce children to the sounds of New Orleans.   My children liked it after the first couple times it played. I think It’s a great CD for introducing genres of music to your children.

Retail price:$13.99 at www.FunkyKidzMusic.com

rating:6

Disclosure: I received a Copy of this CD at no charge to me in exchange for my review. This however does not affect my views of the product.

Holiday Gift Guide:Mickey’s Magical Christmas Review

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In this full-length adventure, a huge snowstorm leaves Mickey, Minnie and many other friends stranded leading Mickey and his guests at the House of Mouse to whip up an impromptu party that includes instilling a “Humbug”-quacking Donald Duck with the holiday spirit. Everyone shares their home movies and even grumpy Donald starts to smile when they realize the “Best Christmas of All” is the one you share with friends and family.

Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in the House of Mouse features more than 35 Disney characters, like the Princess’s, Lion King, Winnie the Pooh, Dumbo, Bambi and more.

Bonus features:

Sing along songs-Deck the Halls, and Sleigh Ride

an episode of animated series house of mouse

The sounds of Christmas-discover secrets of Disney sound effects

****This movie is compiled with all your favorite characters, in great Christmas stories. My kids really enjoyed the movie, how could they not its Mickey. We really had fun with watching all the Disney characters come together. The.re were a few flaws in the movie,things that didn’t make sense. You don’t really notice unless your forced to watch it over and over.

Retail-$26.99

Release date: Nov. 3, 2009

Running time: 65 minutes long

Rating:6

I received this DVD free of charge in exchange for my review. This however does not affect  my views on the product.

Holiday Gift Guide: Boon Animal Bag

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The Animal Bag is an oversized, plush bag covered with large, zippered windows made out of transparent, durable mesh. Children can fill the bag with stuffed animals of all sizes, then use the Animal Bag as a soft seat. Made from high-quality, breathable fabrics. Machine wash or dry clean.

 

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***This bag Can fit a lot of Stuffed animals, We had a full dorm fridge box full, and almost all of them fit. My kids love how soft it is and you can jump and sit on it.  I didn’t expect it to be that big though. I can’t find anywhere in my kids room to put it.  I have to admit though it’s better than having stuffed animals laying everywhere.  This is a must have for getting your childs room organized and clean.

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Retail value:$59.99 at Boon

Rating:9

Disclosure: I received the product free of charge in exchange for my review this however does not affect my views of the product.

Holiday Gift Guide:Mens Waveceptor Watch

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The Waveceptor watch makes the perfect gift for dad.  With solar power technology, this watch is eco-friendly and alleviates the stress of having to replace the battery.  It’s also equipped with atomic timekeeping and a perpetual calendar, eliminating the need to adjust your watch for time zone or calendar month to month.  Some other noteworthy features include 3 daily alarms, 100M water resistance and stopwatch.  This watch is great for the man who needs a watch that can keep up with his active lifestyle.

****This watch is so cool! it has up to the second time for anywhere in the world. If you wanted to know the time in Germany or japan, this watch will tell you.  It is also waterproof. My husband has been wearing it for the past couple days, and I have only heard good things from him about it.  It’s sleek and stylish, also has day and date on it.

Visit www.casio.com for this watch and other great holiday products. 

Retail:$82.50

Rating:10

Disclosure: I received this watch at no cost in exchange for my review. This however does not affect my judgement or views on the product.

Holiday Gift Guide:Name Your Tune CD (Giveaway)

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From site:Name Your Tune is an exciting new children’s music compilation that is made-to-order and personalized for each child. Children will hear their name more than 80 times throughout 14 much-loved songs. A great way to enjoy music, have fun, and learn together!

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***I had the songs on the CD split between all three of my kids.   I have never seen my kids so excited to hear their name. especially in their favorite songs. Some of the songs featured are the wheels on the bus, old McDonald had a farm, and more. My children want to listen to it all the time. This has become one of their favorite CDs.They do fight over which song should play.

Retail price:$20.00

Rating:10

Go buy a Name Your Tune CD now and you can get $5 off by using the code ‘notimemom’

Just for you:

I have one CD to giveaway to a lucky reader personalized for their child.

Visit www.nameyourtune.com and leave me a comment with your favorite song featured on the CD.

This is a mandatory entry and I will check to make sure you visited the site.

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Disclosure-I received product for free in exchange for my review this however does not affect my personal views.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Gift Guide: Guitar Strings Bracelet from Wear Your Music

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Wear Your Music®is a company whose philosophy centers round our love for music and our desire to contribute to more than our own pocketbooks. We make Rock’n’Roll jewelry that ROCKS!

Hannah Garrison began crafting bracelets made from used guitar strings for musician friends and their families. Steve Bernstein was trying to find a unique way for guitar strings to garner advertising attention. He posted an ad on Craigslist that read: “Do you have any ideas for interesting products made with guitar strings?” Hannah contacted Steve and the Artist Bracelets were born.

The idea, embraced by numerous media outlets including In Style, and People Magazines, Treehugger.com, allaccess.com, and VH1.com, has grown to include participation by over 150 artists such as The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, guitar legend Les Paul and heartthrob John Mayer. The overwhelming response inspired WYM to begin offering a line of lower priced bracelets as well as charms, necklaces and an expanding Rock’n’Roll jewelry line.

****This is a great way to recycle guitar strings. My husband plays guitar and I hate seeing the old guitar strings in the trash or lying around. Plus if you choose to get Guitar strings from an artist it shows great support for them.I love this idea and the Bracelet is so cute. My only complaint is that it doesn’t have a clasp to secure the bracelet. So it’s easier to lose it. 

Visit www.wearyourmusic.org

Retail: $9.99 if you want a bracelet from an actual artist $100.00

Rating:6

Disclosure: I received Product free of charge, in exchange for my review. this however does not affect my views on the product.

Holiday Gift Guide: Make A Wish Water Globe With Max teddy Bear

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His name is short for “Maximilian”, which means “greatest”. And he’ll be one of the greatest gifts you give. He has soft movable arms, a plaid bow around his neck and he comes with an engravable water globe that plays When You Wish Upon a Star. For each bear purchased, $2 will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help make wishes come true for children with a life-threatening medical condition. Things Remembered guarantees a minimum donation of $250,000 this year.
– Max’s arms and legs can be posed in several positions.
– He was handcrafted by our artisans, specially designed for Things Remembered.
– He’s the perfect gift for a son, daughter, sister, brother, mom, dad, friend or grandparent.
– The water globe has plenty of room for an engraving of a name and a message like “You make all my wishes come true!”

We Received this cute little guy in a beautiful gift Box, and had it personalized.

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We personalized it with out last name and christmas. Kind of a Family Holiday decoration.

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This is really a beautiful bear and personalized snow globe. Perfect to place n top of the fire-place. The bear is moveable to, His arms and legs move, so the kids could even play with him. Shipping and engraving are fast. I received this in only a couple of days. it was so fast. kudos to sponsor!

Visit www.thingsremembered.com to purchase this bear.

Retail price: $29.99

Rating: 10

Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

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

 

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.

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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.

Holiday Gift Guide: Language Learning with Rosetta Stone

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From site:   Rosetta Stone began with one man’s quest for a better way to learn a language. Allen Stoltzfus began studying Russian in the 1980s, but became frustrated with his slow progress. Fortunately, he knew there was a better way to learn a language, through immersion, which he had experienced years earlier while studying in Germany. Allen’s command of German was a direct result of being a part of the culture and the world of Germany, instead of sitting in a classroom. He immersed himself in the language, and discovered German the way he had acquired his first language…naturally and without translation.

And so, an idea was born. Allen envisioned using computer technology to simulate the way that people learn their native language—with pictures and sounds in context, and with no translation. Allen went to his brother-in-law, John Fairfield, who had a Ph.D. in computer science, to explore the possibilities. John loved the idea, but he and Allen had to wait until technology caught up with their vision.

Rosetta Stone makes learning a language fun, easy and effective. The name Rosetta Stone comes from the artifact that had unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphics for linguists.

I received the Spanish version (Latin America) to try out.

***It was a little hard to keep up, i’ve never taken spanish before. This is a better way than traditional books, or taking classes in school. My husband is in his second year of spanish in college, and Rosetta stone has been extremely helpful. The set came with software, a headset, and audio companion software. I had trouble speaking the words correctly, so that was a little frustrating. After a little while i got the hang of it, I’m still not perfect in the language, but i can understand it a little better, and am Learning the words.

retail:$229

rating:10 

Disclosure: I wrote this review for PR of Rosetta Stone. I did receive product for free, this however does not affect my personal opinion of the product. Al views are my own

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