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Let’s Grow Safety First Review

- brandy3 2 Comments

The fun of learning continues in LET’S GROW: SAFETY FIRST – an all-new, safety-themed compilation starring Barney, Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, and Fireman Sam™ – hosted by Sean and Chica from Sprout, the 24-hour preschool channel. These heartwarming stories will inspire and entertain, while demonstrating valuable life lessons and important safety tips along the way. So grab your helmet, look both ways, buckle up and get ready to learn that safety comes first!

Episodes:

  • Barney “Home Safe Home”
  • Bob the Builder “Slow Down Scrambler”
  • Thomas and Friends “Thomas and thr Runaway Car
  • Fireman sam “High Jinx”
  • Kipper “skates”

 ****I think this dvd is a great learning experience for young children. It teaches all about importance of safety. My kids really liked this dvd, and the fact that their favorite characters are teaching the lessons, makes it so much fun.  My daughter learned that when she rides her bike, she needs to wear a helmet.

Retail:$14.99

Release date:June 29, 2010

Running time:76 minuets

My rating:8

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for my review, a product was supplied for review.

Ice Coffee and tea K Cups Review

- brandy3 4 Comments

Just in time for summer weather, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc  introduces K-Cup packs that create iced coffee or iced tea.   The Brew Over Ice K-Cups are specifically designed to brew directly over ice with a Keurig single cup brewer. The new K-Cups are packed with more coffee and tea, the right amount to make the perfect cool brew.

Green Mountain Coffee new flavors are Nantucket Blend, and French Vanilla . Celestial Seasoning teas are introducing two new flavors of iced tea  Half and Half (part black tea, part lemonade), and Southern Sweet tea. These join the 4 ice tea flavor already on the market Sweet Lemon Black Tea, Sweet Peach Black Tea, Sweet Raspberry Black Tea, and Black Tea Unsweetened.

****I am not a fan of tea at all, but I think there half and half tea is good. These are the perfect drinks for summer, specially now that it is reaching 90 and above degrees. I’m not a big fan of the ice coffee, but only because I am more of a hot chocolate person.

Retail:$13.95 per box.

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. Product was supplied for review.

Fathers Day Gift Guide: Fathers Day Off With Red Wine

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This Fathers Day give dad what he wants, a day off relaxing with red wine.

Description:Dad’s Day Off Wine is a great way to help Dad enjoy any “Day Off”. This wine is a tasty red wine that is well balanced, has delicious it flavors and a long finish. It is vinified using some of the finest grapes from Italy.

****I have to be honest so I’ll admit I have never drank more than a wine cooler ever. So it is only fair that I share my husbands opinion on this wine too.  For me all I tasted was strong alcohol and it burned my chest. It didn’t really taste fruity or anything just alcohol.

My husband on the other hand enjoyed this and said it was very mild for being made in 2007. It is a great way to just sit back and relax. He laughed at me the whole time for being a lightweight.  If you enjoy wine this would be a great gift for dad!

Retail:$9.99

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this review. A product was sent to me for tasting/reviewing. I am over age 21.

Disney’s Air Bud World Pup Special Edition Review

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Product Description:  The world’s most talented pooch is back in a heartwarming and hilarious sports adventure. When Buddy meets Molly and they have puppies, the hotshot hound is in for an all-new challenge, but the fun is just beginning. Catch all the action as Buddy joins his teenage owner Josh on the field in pursuit of the state soccer championship. You can relive every moment in an exciting Special Edition that will have you cheering for more!

****Just like all the Air Bud movies, this one is just to cute.  Buddy is at a new sport now, soccer and is determined to win the championship, with his owner. We really enjoyed this movie it was a lot of fun. My kids really like it because we don’t own any pets, so they get to watch a dog/puppy do all these amazing tricks. This is a great movie for animal lovers.

Retail:$19.99

Release Date: June 15, 2010

Running Time:83 minutes

My rating: 8

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this review. A product was provided by Disney.

Kung Zhu Battle Toys Review & GiveawayCLOSED

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Product Description: Kung Zhu are toys aimed primarily at boys. Kung Zhu develops the Zhu Zhu pets theme for combat so that boys can use their Kung Zhu pets to do battle and compete with each other.These more war-like Kung Zhu battle hamsters are divided into Special Forces and Ninja e Warriors. Kung Zhu toys have their own accessories and playsets.

We received a big box full of Kung zhu playsets from Mom Select. My kids were so thrilled, as they have never played with a Zhu Zhu pet before.

**** The battle force arena and armored vehicles were so much fun for them.   The Kung Zhu pets come with armor to battle, plus there is training centers, and so much more. This was endless fun for the whole day for my kids. The sets are very easy to put together and easy to take apart.

I have a battleforce arena and a training playset to giveaway

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contest ends 7/20/10

Disclosure: i did not receive any compensation for this post. Prize packs as well as giveaway packs were provided through Mom Select

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Greek Salad GiveawayCLOSED

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With Summer In full swing, everyone is grilling out. Everyone always forgets the sides though. I know with me I run in and out of the house between the grill and the stove cooking, oh and not to mention chasing 3 kids.

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salads are a great side, and easy to make, plus you can make it ahead of grilling. Suddenly salads has seven varietys in including the new Greek, your sure to find something you love.

**** This was so easy to make, and very delicious. I made it before I started grilling and it came out perfect.   It doesn’t matter if it’s not warm anymore, because you can eat it hot or cold.The Pyrex Tupperware is a great for storing food in the freezer. I really like the mixing bowl, it’s so cute and perfect for the pasta bowl.The bag is insulated and great for a little picnic.

I have a Suddenly Salad Greek prize pack to giveaway.

You will receive everything pictured above.

To enter tell me what special summer occasion you would use Suddenly Salad for?

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Contest closes-7/15

Disclosure:  Betty Crocker provided me with the prize pack, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark.

Max and Ruby Visit with Grandma Review

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Product Description:

****We love Max and Ruby, but everytime I watch I always wonder whilled we of course is fere their parents are. Grandma is always around but never any mention of the parents.  One of the things I do like about this show, is my daughters always get encouraged to take care of their little brother. This movie of course is filled with Max not listening and Ruby trying to fix things, just to realize that Max did the right thing. My kids really enjoyed this movie

Retail:$16.99

Release date: June 15, 2010

Running time: 99 minutes

My rating:6

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

Finish Quantumatic Dishwashing Detergent Dispenser Review & GiveawayCLOSED

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Product Description: FINISH, the #1 recommended dishwashing detergent brand by more dishwasher brands, is proud to introduce all-new FINISH Quantumatic dishwashing detergent dispenser. FINISH Quantumatic is the ideal solution to revolutionize your kitchen routine because it dispenses the powerful performance of FINISH Quantum – so you’ll never need to pre-rinse. The innovative new product delivers an unbeatable clean and amazing shine automatically for 12 individual washes.

*****This is such a great idea and very easy to use. I like that I don’t have to worry about wasting soap, or even putting soap in the dishwasher.  What i don’t like is the fact that it has to be put on the top rack of the dishwasher. We use so many dishes and it’s one less cup that can be put in the dishwasher. I also received Jet Dry Turbo Dry to review, I really like it, it leaves my dishes spot free.

Retail: starter kit $15.99

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Thomas and Friends: The Greatest Stories

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Product Description: Inspiring young engineers with timeless tales of discovery, friendship and cooperation. Everyones favorite #1 blue engis friends celebrate 65 years of great destinations witha fully loaded 2 disc set.  This dvd also features the first ever Thomas and Friends episode.

This dvd contains 20 episodes:

  • Thomas Gets Tricked
  • Edward Helps Out
  • Diesel’s Devious Deed
  • Percy’s Ghost Trick
  • Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
  • Trust Thomas
  • Henry & the Elephant
  • Cranky Bugs
  • Snow Engine
  • Thomas Saves The Day
  • Edward the Great
  • James Gets a New Coat
  • Thomas to the Rescue
  • Thomas and the Birthday Picnic
  • Emily Knows Best
  • Percy and the Carnival
  • Thomas and the Birthdau Mail
  • Sir Handel in Charge
  • Skarloey Storms Through
  • Duncan Does It All

DVD special features:

  • Create your own Thomas story dvd-rom
  • How did Thomas meet his friends? Trivia game
  • Storybook adventure game
  • Thomas Saves the Day read a long
  • 4 sing a long karaoke videos
  • Four music videos

****This is the ultimate dvd for any Thomas lover, with over 2 1/2 hours of nothing but Thomas and his friends. My son was a little overwhelmed watching this, there was just so much.  Plus the games and music videos, this is hours of fun for your little one. I think Thomas is a little old school though, he needs to be brought up to 3d or something.

Retail: $16.98

Release date: June 1, 2010

Running time: 158 minutes

My rating:8

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was provided by Hit Entertainment for my review.

Starstruck Extended Edition DVD/CD review

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Product Description: StarStruck, a music and adventure-filled romp that hits all the right notes for kids and tweens, tells the story of Jessica Olson and her older sister Sara who are heading to Hollywood from Kalamazoo, Michigan, on a family trip to visit their grandmother. Sara is obsessed with pop star Christopher Wilde  and hopes to track him down while in California, but Jessica could care less about the stuck-up star and would rather go sightseeing. When the sisters arrive in L.A. Sara takes Jessica on a hunt to find Christopher and a chance meeting with the star sets off a series of comic adventures that feature many of L.A.’s landmark locations. As the sisters sightsee and spend time together, Jessica gets to know the real Christopher and soon their friendship grows. Ultimately Christopher must decide what is more important — being himself or becoming a movie star. Disney Channel stars Brandon Mychal Smith  and Chelsea Staub also star as Christopher’s loyal best friend and fame- hungry girlfriend, respectively.

Extras:

  • Extended version (only available on dvd)
  • CD with 8 songs
  • Three music videos

 

**** I absolutely adore this movie, It shows that there can be a softer side to “Stars”.  A teen star meets an ordinary girl, who does not care at all about him, and ends up falling for him as she gets to know the real him.   My daughter is only 5, but she really likes this movie, and with the bonus CD she sings to all the songs.  This dvd promotes honesty, humility, self acceptance and strength of character. This is a great movie!

Retail:$29.99

Release date: June 8, 2010

Running time: 92 minutes long

My rating:10

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. A product was provided by Disney for my review.

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