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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.

A Merry Fraggle Holiday Review

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Program Description: Music, fun, and holiday adventures with the Fraggles! Come along with Gobo, Red, Boober and the whole Fraggle gang for three wintry adventures bursting with wonder, laughter and rockin’ music! Whether it’s celebrating the annual Festival of the Bells or learning the value of generosity, the Fraggles discover that although the meaning of the season is different for everyone, it’s the power of friendship that truly makes the holidays special. So grab a scarf, cuddle up with a bowl of warm radish soup, and join the festive magic down in Fraggle Rock!
This DVD contains three holiday episodes
  • The Bells of Fraggle Rock-It’s time for the festival of bells, but while other Fraggles excitedly prepare, the holiday had lost its meaning to Gobo.
  • The Grapes of Generosity-After finding enchanted fruit that compels anyone who eats it to share with others, Gobo decides to keep all the fruit for himself.
  • The Perfect Blue Rollie-Wembley is happy when he and Boober find a rare stone-the’Blue rollie’-but Boober does not want to share with his friends.

DVD special features:

  • The Great Fraggle Freeze animated episode
  • Emmet Otter’s Jug-band Christmas Sing-Along
  • A look at Jim Henson’s The Christmas Toy
  • Holiday game and more!

***** These episodes really get you in the holiday spirit, and bring back a lot of childhood memories.  The Bells of Fraggle Rock shows how you should follow your heart and believe in yourself.  The next episodes teach you about sharing. I love Fraggle rock and am so happy they have come to DVD so I can share it now with my children.

Release date: Nov. 3, 2009

Running time:74 minutes long

Retail price:$14.98 but you can get it on Amazon for $8.99

Rating:9

Disclosure: I received this DVD at no cost to me in exchange for my review, this however does not affect my views on this product.

Swiffer Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awarness

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Swiffer products have gone pink for October, to support breast cancer awareness.   Breast cancer awareness is very dear to my heart having my grandmothers survive this horrible disease.

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Swiffer Sweeper-is two solutions in one.  A sweeper(used with dry cloths) which pick up more hair and dirt then a broom. It’s also a mop(used with wet cloths) To trap in dirt and grime giving you a deeper clean, and then locking it away forever. No more messy mop and bucket. Plus the swivel head gives you a better reach for those unreachable places. like behind the toilet or in corners. You can even use it to clean walls or appliances, and under furniture.

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Swiffer duster has thousands of cleaning fibers, to remove up to 90% of allergens. It traps and locks in dust, 50% better than other dusters. The fibers change shape to reach into those nooks and cranies.

***I finally got to try these products and I’m so excited. I always wanted too.   These products are so convienant and easy to use, especially for a mom with no time.(Get it no time mommy). no messes with buckets, dust pans, and brooms. Just attach a cloth and sweep or mop. Plus there was so much more dirt then I had ever seen. We cleaned my ceiling fan with the duster and it was so nice to not have dust falling to the floor.

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Retail price:$10.99 for starter kit

Rating: 10

Visit www.swiffer.com for more information

Disclosure- I was given these products at no charge to me, in exchange for my review. This however does not affect my views on 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.

Fraggle Rock: The Final Season Review

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Product description:Let the music play and complete your collection with season 4 of FRAGGLE ROCK, featuring the final 24 episodes, including the touching series finale. Enjoy the Fraggle-filled musical fun with the cantankerous Gorgs, industrious Doozers, and the silly creatures from ” Outer Space” – Doc and Sprocket – in this 5-disc set! Experience exclusive bonus features such as behind-the-scenes interviews with the puppeteer, take a peek inside the final day of shooting, and discover the evolution of the Fraggles’ beloved toe-tappin’ theme song! So save your worries for another day, because you can never leave the magic of Fraggle Rock!

Special features:

The Inner Gorge-interviews with the performers inside their costumes

Designing the Puppets-interviews with the puppetmakers

Directing the Fraggles-interview with George Till and Eric Bloomfield

Let the Music Play-interview with Phil Balsam and Dennis Lee

Dance Your Cares Away-Evolution of the theme song

You cannot Leave the Magic-excerpts from the last day of shooting

Celebrating Fraggle Rock-excerpts from the wrap party 

***I grew up loving the Fraggles and now I can introduce them to my children.  My favorite character is red, and the i like the trash. This is a 5 dvd set, with 24 episodes. My kids have been dancing away with the dance your cares away theme song. This DVD brought back my childhood, as one of my favorite cartoons. It was so interesting to see the creations.

Release date: Nov. 3, 2009

Retail value:$29.99 amazon only $19.99

You can also find the complete series available for$99.99

Rating:9
 
Disclosure:I received this DVD in exchange for my review this however does not affect my views.

Spongebob Connect 4 game review

- brandy3

 From manufacturer:Play your favorite four-in-a-row game the Bikini Bottom way! Drop your checkers into the yellow and porous grid and try to make a line upwards, sideways, or diagonal. Block your opponent with checkers–or use your Spongebob Blocker to block many holes at once! But look out–if your opponent’s checkers stack to the top of the grid, they can take away your SpongeBob Blocker! If you get four checkers in a row before your opponent –you win!

*****This game is a lot of fun, just like the classic connect 4. This one the pieces have Spongebob and Patrick on them.  The game tower even has Spongebobs face on it. My kids are a little younger than the recommended age, but they understood how to play and had a blast. 

Retail price: $18.99

for ages 6 and up

Rating:9

I also received Pictureka, Crazy Old Fish War,Monopoly Deal, Littlest Pet Shop Go Fish, Scrabble Slam and Rook.

***The card games are a little out of age range for my kids. My daughters really enjoyed Littlest pet shop go fish. Go fish Go fish is all I hear now.  These would make perfect stocking stuffer for the holiday season.

Retail value: $4.99-$6.99

rating:7

Disclosure: I received products for free from Hasbro in exchange for my review this however does not affect my views.

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.

Extra entries:

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Contest closes on 11/27/09

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.

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