Costume Discounters Reviews

I don't know a single child who doesn't love to play pretend and dress up. My boys are no exception! They wear their Halloween costumes year round. When Costume Discounters contacted me about reviewing a costume the hardest decision was what costume to choose.

Costume Discounters has costumes for boys and girls of all ages. J went back and forth between several choices and finally decided on the Fire Fighter Costume. He was so excited when it arrived he immediately changed into it.



L really wanted to be in the picture too!

This picture cracks me up!

The fireman costumes come with pants, a jacket and hood. Unfortunately the helmet wasn't included but we already have a few helmets lying around so J didn't mind too much. The costume was easy for J to put on and take off himself. L was even able to dress himself in it even though it was a pretty big on him.

Don't let the company's name Costume Discounters fool you. The fireman costume itself was good quality. Most importantly it's machine washable! Any mother knows how important that is especially when your child wants to wear something almost everyday. As rough as my boys are with their things this costume will be able to be worn over and over again.


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Monster High GIVEAWAY

Sakar and Mattel have teamed up to create Fashion Walkie Talkies. Monster High Walkie Talkies are part of an exciting new line of children's tech toys that was recently announced at the Consumer Electronics Show this past January.

Walkie Talkies keep my kids busy for hours! I loved that the Monster High Walkie Talkies come with an ear plug so I don't have to listen to the conversations all over the house. They have a light up antenna allowing the kids to use them at night (even when they should be sleeping!)There's even a mirror on the back so you can see any one behind you. The frequency reached all over our house, upstairs and down, no problem. The walkie talkies weren't made of the sturdiest of materials because they're a toy. But I was felt better knowing they came with a 1 year manufacturing warranty.

You can purchase Monster High Walkie Talkies at Toys R Us and retails for $19.99

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Kix Cereal Review & GIVEAWAY

"When it comes to starting off your day right, a new survey from Kix found that 84 percent of parents turn to cereal with milk for a quick and healthy breakfast.

Cereal is one of the healthiest breakfast choices parents can make. Ready-to-eat cereal has fewer calories than almost any other common breakfast option, while also being nutrient-dense and convenient. In addition, cereal eaters consume less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters.

With the same great taste kids have loved for more than 70 years, Kix makes it easy to serve your family a simple and healthy breakfast! Whether you choose to serve Original Kix or Honey Kix, you can be sure that your kids are getting a wholesome food with nutrients they need to grow.

The "Kid-Tested Mother-Approved®"cereal is made with whole grain corn and is an excellent source of iron. It also is a good source of calcium, fiber, and Vitamins C and D. Original Kix has no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

To find out more, visit the recently launched Kix website, http://www.kixcereal.com/, featuring background on the history of Kix, nutritional content, and special offers"



My kids were so excited when our review prize pack arrived. It included a 24-piece counting-themed floor puzzle, fun learn-to-count flashcards, a sippy cup, a portable snack container and a box each of Original Kix and Honey Kix cereal. The boys were already fans of Kix cereal but had not tried the Honey Kix Cereal before. They love it! They both like it as a snack without milk too. J was thrilled with the floor puzzle as well. He's put that thing together countless times and he's even nice enough to let L play with it sometimes too.


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Rock 'N Learn Phonics Review & Giveaway

"Rock 'N Learn is easy to use and follow, each program is crafted especially to allow for self-instruction, especially appreciated by busy parents and teachers. Completely kid-friendly, Rock ‘N Learn is expressly developed to empower kids to learn on their own—or parents can help further apply the material that kids have learned. Because Rock ‘N Learn is all about effectiveness—and simplicity—the programs are designed to provide an alternative to the complicated kits and workbooks that demand a lot of adult supervision.

Rock ‘N Learn DVD titles are categorized by subject as well as age group. Programs begin at the preschool level 2–5 and continue for children 4 and up. Subjects covered include reading and writing, math, science, test preparation, other languages and social studies. Recently, Rock ‘N Learn introduced phonics to its educational offerings with the launch of Rock ‘N Learn Phonics, a multi-DVD program. This program features new animation, oral segmenting, oral blending, word families, rhyming phrases, sentence practice, and short stories. It provides kids with an easy and fun way to learn the phonics skills that lead to reading and spelling success."

J loves music! He always has. Even at 4 years old, he's already memorizing song lyrics from the radio. I knew Rock 'N Learn would be a great alternative then the traditional books and worksheets. I must say these DVDs came in handy when we went on what was supposed to be a 2 hour car ride that turned into 4 hours. These were a lifesaver! We were all singing the AEIOU song. The characters are entertaining and the songs are catchy. They were easy to sing along without realizing you were learning. These Rock 'N Learn DVDs were truly enjoyable.

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Hasbro U-Build Sorry! Game Review

Playing the same game over and over again can get a little boring over time. Hasbro has come out with a new line of U-Build games to create, customize and play your way.

U-Build includes popular Hasbro games
- Connect Four
- Monopoly
- Battle Ship
- Sorry!
- Mouse Trap

U-Build games allow you to build the game, creating a unique experience every time. Kids can move different pieces to different locations and have hours of fun building, knocking down, jumping over and re-building walls.



We love playing games as a family so we were thrilled when we had the opportunity to review Hasbro's U-Build Sorry! Game. J had a great time building all of the walls. His favorite part was the claw that took my pieces back to the beginning. He just thought it was hilarious! We spent hours building, knocking down, claw grabbing and rebuilding the walls in different places all over the board. Being able to change the board around really did make for a new game every time we played.



U-Build Sorry! includes 98 U-BUILD bricks, 8 small SORRY! pawns, 4 large SORRY! pawns, 2 dice with label sheet, a 10" x 10" gameboard, assembly guide and game guide.

Hasbro is encouraging all families to sit down together for Family Game Night on September 29th.



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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Review

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is a staple in our house. My kids love it and I love the convenience. When asked if I wanted to review the new Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Cheddar Explosion, I knew it wouldn't be hard to convince the kids to try them.

The new line of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Cheddar Explosion comes in 3 delicious flavors:

-- Extreme Cheese Explosion
-- Grilled Cheese Explosion
-- Cheddar Cheese Explosion

Each new flavor explodes with more cheese sauce and bigger shapes - as compared to our Spirals Macaroni & Cheese dinner and Original Macaroni & Cheese dinner cups.

The dinners were simple to make, in the microwave or on the stovetop. They were quick and tasty. The noodles came out tender and the extra sauce was creamy. J's favorite was Cheddar and he just loved the bigger shaped pasta. He also liked the Grilled Cheese (another favorite meal of his) and actually said it tasted like grilled cheese. Can you tell how excited J was about this review?! He came up with this pose himself.

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Hasbro Buckaroo Game Review

Hasbro has introduced a new line of licensed games based on the recently released, Toy Story 3 movie. Family classic games such as Operation, Buckaroo, Yahtzee Jr., and Memory have all been updated with a Toy Story twist. Kids of all ages will love playing these new games with Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang.

I was always a fan of the Toy Story movies and now J is too. We received Buckaroo Featuring Toy Story 3's Bullseye for review.

We all had a great time playing Buckaroo, trying to get all the pieces onto Bullseye's saddle before he bucked throwing everything off of him. You never know what will set him off kicking. The pieces include a riding boot, hat, guitar, lantern and more. This was an easy game for J to learn and we played it over and over again. J's favorite part was when Bullseye would buck and all the pieces would go flying. He just thought it was hilarious!

Hasbro encourages family time with National Family Game Night. This is a great opportunity to turn of the TV, computers and cell phones and sit around the table with you family playing some of Hasbro's classic games. Mark you calendar because this year's National Family Game Night is September 29th!


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Kung Zhu Hamsters Review & Giveaway

Meet Kung Zhu Battle Hamsters, the militant hamster arm of Zhu Zhu.

Kung Zhu pets have two battling groups, Special Forces and Ninja Warriors. All Kung Zhu hamsters are sent through training ground playsets. Once training is completed, your Kung Zhu pet will actually go through a personality transformation as they become fighting ninjas and warriors.

J loved Zhu Zhu Pets. Who didn't? They were the hottest toy of the Christmas season last year. When J started seeing the commercials for Kung Zhu, he immediately started asking for them. So I was obviously thrilled when I was asked if I wanted to review them.

J loved all the different training playsets. His favorite was the battle arena. He spent hours battling the Kung Zhu pets.

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Big Kicks Book Review & Giveaway

Big Kicks
by Bob Kolar

Big Kicks is about lovable Biggie Bear, who collects stamps, plays jazz and loves peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Biggie Bear enjoys playing by himself until one day the town soccer team knocks on his door asking for help to play in their soccer game. Biggie Bear has never played soccer before and soon realizes it takes more then just being big in size to play soccer. Biggie Bear's clumsiness is able to help his team in a big win.

J has just finished his second soccer season and was so excited to read a book about soccer. L loves books and this is one he loves to "read" over and over again. The illustrations are big, bold and colorful. Both boys like to point out and talk about at all the different animals on each page.

age range:
4 yrs - 6 yrs

grade range:
Preschool - Grade 1


suggested retail price (U.S./CAN):
$6.99 / $9.00


author’s comments:
Bob Kolar is the author-illustrator of several books, including DO YOU WANT TO PLAY? and RACER DOGS. He also illustrated ALPHAOOPS! THE DAY Z WENT FIRST by Alethea Kontis. Bob Kolar lives in Kansas City, Missouri

You can purchase your own copy of Big Kicks online from Candlewick Press.

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Madeline's Great Adventures Review & Giveaway

"Join little Madeline, her loyal canine companion Genevieve, puckish next-door neighbor Pepito and her 11 delightful classmates from Miss Clavel's Parisian school as they encounter their very own Arabian lamp, a visit from the Prince of Monaco, a band of pirates and even track down 40 charitable thieves."

In Madeline's Great Adventures, go on six exciting adventures, including:
Madeline and the Magic Carpet
Madeline on Safari
Madeline and the Lost Crown
Madeline and the Gypsies
Madeline and the Pirates
Madeline and the Forty Thieves

J has been enjoying the series of Madeline movies we have been lucky enough to review lately and this was no exception. Even L has started paying attention. J's favorite adventure was Madeline on Safari. He loves animals!

Madeline's Great Adventure will be released on June 29th and retails for $12.99
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Sugar Free Ring Pop Review & Giveaway

"Ring Pop is the ideal treat for today’s active kids. It’s a candy kids can wear on their finger, so they never have to worry about dropping it. As a parent, now you can feel even better about giving Ring Pop to your kids because the new Sugar Free Ring Pop doesn't promote tooth decay, has no fat, and has just 30 calories per great-tasting, long-lasting pop. Enjoy the fun of Ring Pop without the sugar!"

Sugar Free Ring Pop are sweetened with Splenda and comes in three mouth-watering flavors: Blue Raspberry, Watermelon, and Strawberry! Look for it at Wal-Mart Stores nationwide.

J's favorite treat are Ring Pops so when I had the opportunity to try Sugar Free Ring Pops I jumped at the chance. I always save Ring Pops as a special treat for J because I was concerned it was too much sugar for a little boy and wanted him to eat it sparingly. I feel so much better knowing there are now Sugar Free Ring Pops. I waited until it was time for a special treat (I knew if I just gave J a ring pop out of the blue he would probably be a little suspicious ha!) and handed J a Sugar Free Ring Pop in his favorite strawberry flavor. At first lick, he gave me a kind of confused look like maybe he knew it was something different. But, that didn't stop him. He ate the whole thing without a complaint and of course asked for another one!

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A Tasty Trick for April Fool's Day

Disney FamilyFun Magazine has a ton of great ideas to help you pull off some fun and tasty pranks on April 1st, known better as April Fool's Day.

Fakin' and Eggs



Ingredients

FOR THE EGGS:
· 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips
· 12 yellow M&MS

FOR THE FAKIN':

· 1 square caramel
· 1 Tootsie Roll Midgee

Instructions

1. For the eggs: Melt the white chocolate chips according to the package directions. Transfer the melted chocolate to a ziplock bag and snip off a corner.

2. Squeeze nickel-size portions of the chocolate onto a sheet of waxed paper, then gently press a yellow M&M, letter side down, into the center of each. Let the candies cool. Makes 12 eggs.

3. For the fakin': Remove the wrapping from a square caramel and a Tootsie Roll Midgee. Microwave the candies for 4 seconds to make them soft. Use your thumb and forefinger to slightly flatten each candy piece, then press them together.

4. Halve the candy, then stack and press the pieces into alternating layers.

5. Slice a 1/4-inch-wide piece from the stack. Pinch and stretch the piece lengthwise into a flat bacon strip, then cut it in half. Add ripples to each half by gently bending the edges. Makes 3 strips (6 pieces).

Fake Spaghetti and Malt balls



Recipe Here

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Recipe Here

Everything looks delicious and your family will be even happier when they realize it's all a sweet treat :) For more fun ideas check out Disney FamilyFun Magazine.

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey Review

Everyone’s Favorite Monkey is Back in the Fun-Filled Sequel
to the Hit Animated Movie! The all-new feature-length animated film will premiere on DVD on March 2, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.


CURIOUS GEORGE 2: FOLLOW THAT MONKEY

The world’s most beloved and inquisitive monkey is back in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, the fun-filled sequel to the hit animated movie. Join Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat as they set out on a madcap cross-country adventure to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. This unlikely trio faces all types of comic calamities and colorful characters and in the end, learn that with family, friends and determination, you can achieve anything. Featuring the voices of Tim Curry, Matt Lauer, Jamie Kennedy and Jerry Lewis, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, “proves that family, friends – and curiosity – are number one.”

J loves Curious George. He received his first Curious George book for his 2nd birthday and he has loved George ever since. When our copy of Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey arrived, J was thrilled. He recognized George right away and couldn't wait to watch it. Here we are 8 viewings later and he still wants to watch it again. He loves that most of the trip takes place on a train and is constantly calling me to watch the parts that make him laugh out loud.

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey has Bonus Features that include

- Two Never Before Seen Bonus Shows from the all-new TV season! See the premiere episode 6 months before it airs!

- Curious George’s Cross Country Caper Game – It’s more fun than a barrel of you-know-what when George and Kayla go on the run with security specialist Marcus Wolfe hot on their trail! Exciting puzzles lead the way from New York to California so Kayla can visit her brother and sister. But be careful—a wrong answer could bring the Wolfe right to their door!

- Hold On, Here We Go – Exclusive Music Video

- Coloring Pages and Wallpapers

For additional information visit www.curiousgeorge.com or www.facebook.com/curiousgeorge

I received a copy of this movie free of charge for review on my blog. The views and opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

WOW! WOW! WUBBZY! GO FOR GOLD - DVD Giveaway

“WOW! WOW! WUBBZY! GO FOR GOLD” DVD – FEATURING MICHELLE KWAN AND TIKI BARBER – RUNS, JUMPS, AND SKATES INTO STORES NATIONWIDE – FEBRUARY 16, 2010!

On your mark! Get set! Go! Wubbzy, the cute and quirky bendy-tailed star of the Emmy Award®-winning Nick Jr. TV series Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, is pumped up and ready to go for gold in the newest installment of the best-selling DVD series from Anchor Bay Entertainment! Starring Michelle Kwan as Michelle Kwanzleberry and Tiki Barber as Touchdown Tiki, “Go for Gold” shoots for the stars with a high-energy, fun-filled collection of athletic-themed episodes that will get kids and families laughing, singing, and moving along. “Go for Gold” scores at retail nationwide, Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

“Wuzzleburg welcomes Michelle Kwan and Tiki Barber, accomplished world-class athletes who are committed to working with children and teaching the importance of hard work and having fun. Michelle Kwan is the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history and she has earned her place among the all-time greats in sports. Tiki Barber is a three-time Pro Bowl NFL star and children’s book author. Wubbzy and his friends are happy to welcome them both to Wuzzleburg,” said Susan Miller, President of Bolder Media and an Executive Producer of the series.

“Go for Gold” (SRP $16.98) gives young Wubb fans a front-row seat as Wubbzy joins a hoopty-hoops team, learns that being small need not get in the way of being a champion, and that playing fair is the only way to truly win.

In “Run for Fun,” one of seven fun-filled episodes on the new DVD, everyone in Wuzzleburg is so excited that the Wuzzolympic Games are coming to town – especially because this year’s official coach is none other than the record-shattering Michelle Kwanzzleberry (Michelle Kwan)! Wubbzy and his pals get geared up to compete in the big event, the Wuzzleburg Wacky Dash, and Michelle advises them to prepare, practice, and have fun! While Wubbzy, Widget, and Walden all devise shortcuts they hope will help them reach the finish line the fastest, Daizy helps her friends – and young viewers – learn that slow and steady wins the race!

The DVD also features Touchdown Tiki (Tiki Barber), the best footy-football player EVER! In the episode “What a Card,” Wubbzy and Daizy both want to round out their footy-football card collections with the very rare Touchdown Tiki card. When their buddy Earl unwittingly gets it, they both try to become his best friend in hopes that he will offer them the coveted card.

The new 82-minute DVD features special coloring and activity pages and music videos to get kids moving.

Scholastic will help to pole-vault the Olympic-themed fun even further with a colorful new 8x8 paperback book inspired by the sporty stories on “Go for Gold.”

The top-rated Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! supports preschool social skills – sharing, listening, compromising, helping and appreciating others, self-awareness and the use of humor as a coping skill. Although their world is more fanciful and imaginative than our own, Wubbzy, Daizy, Widget, and Walden deal with the same social and developmental issues faced by preschoolers. They learn how they fit into the group, how to understand their own feelings and those of others, and how to get along with one another.

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AIR BUD: GOLDEN RECEIVER SPECIAL EDITION Review

On Tuesday, February 2nd, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release Air Bud: Golden Receiver Special Edition on DVD. This movie is the sequel to Air Bud, the popular basketball playing dog named Buddy. In the Air Bud: Golden Receiver, Buddy is tackling another sport - football.

Story:

Now you can kick off all-star family fun with the heartwarming Air Bud: Golden Receiver 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 dog nap Buddy for their star attraction. Give three cheers for Disney’s hilarious hit that goes the whole nine yards for outrageous fun and adventure.


Bonus Features

• The Buddies Sports Channel – Join Budderball in the broadcasting booth as he and the rest of
the Buddies, B-Dawg, Mudbud, Buddha and Rosebud, review the instant replay on the amazing
football career of their dad, Air Bud.

• Air Bud Sport Whistle Necklace – Exclusive on-pack while supplies last.

J already liked the original Air Bud movie so you can only imagine how excited he was when he saw Air Bud: Golden Receiver. This is a movie our whole family has enjoyed, which is nice since J has watched it at least twice a day since we received it. He gets so excited watching Buddy running around the football field and actually pretends he is buddy and throws his own little football around the living room. The movie has a little bit of everything with Buddy's football action, the sinister comedic Russian circus owners who take Buddy on an adventure and the love of family when Buddy's teenage owner comes to terms with his widowed mother dating for the first time. The Buddies Sports Channel bonus feature is just adorable. J wants Budderball and the gang to come live at our house!

Purchase your copy of Air Bud: Golden Receiver starting this Tuesday. I'm sure your kids will love it as much as J does.

STREET DATE: February 2, 2010
Suggested retail price: $29.99 US
Rated: ‘G’ (US)
Run time: Approx. 90 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Language: English, Spanish, French


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Blast Pad Review

Growing Tree Toys has a variety of education toys for boys and girls of all ages. They were generous enough to send me their Blast Pad for review.

Description

What’s that flying through the air? It’s a bird – no it’s a plane – no it’s a Booster Pack Missile flying with the Blast Pad from Marky Sparky! Launch missiles high into the sky from the Blast Pad by simply acting like a frog and hopping onto the launch pad – your jump forces air through the launch tube and sends a Booster Pack Missile flying. The flex launch tube of the Blast Pad extends almost 3 feet, points safely away from children, and only launches in the vertical position. Start blasting away with the one-of-a-kind Blast Pad from Marky Sparky! Includes 3 missiles

After weeks of frigid temps and lots of snow we were finally able to get outside one afternoon. J was so excited to finally be able to open the Blast Pad. The missiles are foam tipped and I really liked that all of the pieces can be stored together. I don't have 3 missiles laying around or getting lost. J could get the missiles on the tube easily by himself. After jumping on the launch pad, we were all surprised by how high the missiles actually went. I'm embarrassed to say that Dear Hubby and I ended up in a contest to see who could get their missiles the highest while J would run after them. I felt good in knowing that the missiles can only be shot vertically into the air making it safer for kids. If the tube is bent, the missiles just pop off. I know this because Dear Hubby tried to aim one at me...nice influence huh?


Want to buy a Blast Pad for yourself? They retail for $27.95 and can be purchased at Growing Tree Toys.
I received this product free of charge for review from Growing Tree Toys. The views and opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. Thank you to Growing Tree Toys for this opportunity!

General Mills - Less Sugar for Healthy Kids

Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children´s diets.

Other cereal benefits:
- Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children´s diets.

- Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child´s diet today.

- More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.

Studies also demonstrate the benefits of eating breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office.

For more information about kids and cereals, please visit Cereal Health and Wellness.

We love cereal in this house. When I was pregnant with both kids, cereal was the only thing I craved and ate over and over and over again. Companies do a great job of marketing their cereals in bright and colorful boxes with cute cartoon characters. It's so tempting for J whenever we go down the cereal isle. He always chooses the boxes that are colorful and fun, not even knowing what is inside. It makes me feel so much better knowing that General Mills is working hard at giving kids what they want and need and they do it all with the bright colors that J loves. Not only are General Mill's cereals great in a bowl with milk but they are versatile for other snacks as well. I love making chex mix with their varieties of Chex and Cheerios. They are a great snack for J or make enough to share with friends at a party.

I received 4 free cereal coupons from General Mills and My Blog Spark for review on my blog. The views and opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

"Winnie The Pooh - A Special Valentine For You" Movie Review

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine For You Special Edition on January 5, 2010. I grew up watching and loving Winnie the Pooh so I was excited to have the opportunity to review the movie and share it with J. This Valentine animated collections includes 3 Winnie the Pooh stories, including A Valentine for You, Un-Valentine's Day and My Hero.

I live on the East Coast and we've had a lot of snow and blistering cold weather lately so this was the perfect chance to stay inside, snuggle under a blanket and watch some movies. J was so excited when he saw he had a new movie to watch. A Valentine for You is about Pooh and his friends seeing Christopher Robin writing a Valentine for a new girl and they become concerned that he will no longer have time for them. This is a sweet story that reminds us we have enough room in our hearts for both new and old friends. Un-Valentine's Day is about Rabbit wanting to cancel Valentine's Day because he got too many valentines the year before. Reluctantly everyone agrees. Next thing you know, Valentine's Day is in full swing and even Rabbit is happy to be celebrating. The third and final story is My Hero. This story is about Piglet saving Tigger's life and Tigger wanting to do anything and everything to repay Piglet, even when it does him more harm then good.

BONUS FEATURES

*”Catch the Love Bug Game” – Flying “Love Bugs” are on the loose in the Hundred Acre Wood and it’s up to the viewer to catch as many as possible

*Pooh-themed Valentine’s Day cards

Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You Special Edition is available for U.S. $29.99 (SRP), Canada $35.99 (SRP) from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

J loved all 3 of the stories and we watch the whole collection atleast twice a day. These classic stories are heart warming and can be enjoyed for years to come. I know when Baby L gets bigger he will love them all too and it will be a great way for the boys to bond together.

I received a copy of this movie free of charge for review on my blog. I was not compensated in any other way. All views and opinions are my own.

Kidorable Review and Giveaway

Kidorable has some of the most...well adorable products I've ever seen. Their line of kids rain gear and accessories are so creative and unique. Everything is made in bright bold colors. All of their products can be purchased separately or you can purchase the whole matching set. There are dinosaurs, butterflies, frogs , bees and so much more.

Kidorable sent us a wonderful box full of goodies. As soon as I opened the box, J's first reaction was "OH. MY. GOSH!" His face lit up when he saw his new Fireman Raincoat! . J loves all things Fireman. For his last birthday party the theme was firemen so you can only imagine the true excitement. We also received the matching Fireman boots and umbrella.

It hasn't rained since we received our products but that hasn't stopped J from wearing everything. We've had a lot of guests lately and J has been so excited to show off all of his new fireman gear.

My favorite part of the fireman raincoat is the hood. It's just like a fireman's hat, so not only does it look more authentic but the brim makes it easy for rainwater to rolls off rather then drip into his face.



The Fireman Rainboots are just adorable! They are made of natural rubber to keep his feet nice and dry. This is J's first pair of rainboots. I'm not quiet sure why I haven't thought about buying him a pair before because he loves to jump in every puddle he sees. I've actually heard they are good for snow too since snowboots can still get wet. I plan on trying them out next time it snows.

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"Look Who's Coming..." Personalized Book Review & Giveaway

Designed for children ages 8 months and up, “Look Who is Coming…” is a charming, interactive tale that is personalized for each child via the inclusion of photos of friends, family and other special people in the child’s life by simply sliding a photo into the built-in tabs. “Look Who is Coming” also encourages your child to count, identify people, objects and colors and develop facial recognition and fine motor skills while following different friends along the way.

My kids love books and this one was extra special. Not just because you can put a picture of your child in it but because ou can also includes other family and friends. We've got family all over the country, some Baby L hasn't even met yet. It's been great looking through the colorful pictures with with him saying "Aunt Jenny" with a picture of her face. Look Who's Coming... also helps your child count. Each page has a new object to count such as, four birds and five ladybugs. The last page has a little mirror that says "I see a smile!" Baby L cracks up everytime I flip up the flap so he can see himself. I like the idea that I can easily change out the pictures so all of our family and friends can be included.

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