Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

GIVEAWAY: Tom and Jerry: Around the World (22 Cartoons!)

GIVEAWAY: Tom and Jerry: Around the World (22 Cartoons!)
If you're new here, I hope you'll subscribe to my RSS feed so you won't miss any fantastic giveaways! :) It’s here!  The newest Tom and Jerry DVD was released on May 1, 2012, and it is packed with cartoons.  There are 22 to be exact… how cool is that?  This really brings back great memories...
May 16th, 2012 | Current Giveaways, Entertainment, Product Reviews | Read More

New and Upcoming Children’s DVDs {Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Barney, & More!}

New and Upcoming Children’s DVDs {Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Barney, & More!}
Bob the Builder: Adventures by the Sea Releases 5/22/2012 Description: Bob the Builder™ and his machine team “sea” lots of new ways to work together to get jobs done in and around Fixham Harbor in these five exciting stories. Scoop must make a creative seaside rescue to get the lighthouse...
May 15th, 2012 | Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

GIVEAWAY: Cooper’s Pack Travel Guides for Kids (3 Winners!!!)

GIVEAWAY: Cooper’s Pack Travel Guides for Kids (3 Winners!!!)
Today I’m giving away three SETS of Cooper’s Pack  books to three lucky winners! (Read the full review of the Cooper’s Pack books with sample pages here) Leaving a blog post comment is mandatory. After that, you can tweet the giveaway for an extra entry.  :) Open to the US only.
April 24th, 2012 | Books, Children's Books, Current Giveaways, Educational Resources, Entertainment, Product Reviews | Read More

{FLASH Giveaway!} Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound

{FLASH Giveaway!} Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound
Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound Release Date: 3/6/12 Shout! Factory What Its About: They might look like regular dogs, but the Pound Puppies of Shelter 17 are on a sworn mission to find great homes for all the lonely pooches under their watch! Join Lucky, Niblet, Cookie, Squirt, Strudel and Mr. Nut Nut...
March 14th, 2012 | Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

Focus on Children’s Books: Sweet Dreams

Focus on Children’s Books: Sweet Dreams
Today I want to introduce you to a charming new bedtime book, Sweet Dreams by Rose Lewis. In this oh-so-beautifully illustrated book, as a mom gets her little one ready for bed… …she tells all about what many animals are doing to prepare for the night – whether they are sleeping...
March 13th, 2012 | Books, Children's Books, Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

{DVD Giveaway} Tom and Jerry: In the Doghouse

{DVD Giveaway} Tom and Jerry: In the Doghouse
Tom and Jerry: In the Doghouse Release Date: 3/6/12 Warner Home Video What Its About: Join the favorite cat and mouse duo along with their co-star Spike the Dog in Tom & Jerry: In the Dog House, a collection of shorts comprised of some of the funniest episodes from Tom and Jerry Tales, Tom and Jerry...
March 6th, 2012 | Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

NEW & Upcoming Children’s DVDs You Won’t Want to Miss! (Thomas & Friends, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, & More!)

NEW & Upcoming Children’s DVDs You Won’t Want to Miss! (Thomas & Friends, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, & More!)
Click on the covers to view more details and buy them on Amazon.com! Released on February 21 Thomas and Friends Movie Pack Barney Movie Pack Bob the Builder: Here to Help! Available March 6   Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess Barney: Clean Up, Clean Up! Thomas & Friends: Up, Up, & Away! Available...
March 5th, 2012 | Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Blu-Ray + DVD Deluxe Edition (Animated Version)

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Blu-Ray + DVD Deluxe Edition (Animated Version)
The Lorax Blu-Ray + DVD Deluxe Edition Release Date:  2/14/12 Warner Home Video What Its About: The story begins with the Once-ler, a faceless businessman who lives alone in a sad, gray wasteland. He recounts how he first became obsessed with the Truffula trees’ potential to make him rich and how...
March 4th, 2012 | Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

NEW From VeggieTales: Robin Good and his Not-So-Merry Men {Review}

NEW From VeggieTales: Robin Good and his Not-So-Merry Men {Review}
Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men Release Date:  3/6/12 Big Idea, Inc What Its About: A long time ago, in the faraway town of Bethlingham, roved a band of merry men, led by the fearless Robin Good. Their mission: to help people by fundraising from the rich and giving to the poor! But when a greedy...
March 2nd, 2012 | Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

{Giveaway!} Chuggington: Brewster’s Little Helper on DVD

{Giveaway!} Chuggington: Brewster’s Little Helper on DVD
Chuggington: Brewster’s Little Helper Release Date: 2/14/12 Anchor Bay Entertainment What Its About: This release will have preschoolers honking their horns alongside their favorite trainees, Wilson, Brewster and Koko, through six energetic episodes. In the title episode, Zephie is determined...
February 27th, 2012 | Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

Focus on Children’s Books: My Birdie and My Bunny Puzzle Books

Focus on Children’s Books: My Birdie and My Bunny Puzzle Books
Sweet and simple jigsaw puzzles and artistic children’s books together – I love it!  My Birdie and My Bunny are two new puzzle books released by Abrams Books for Young Readers. The illustrations are bright and colorful and the stories are simple and whimsical: My birdie has one bright...
February 22nd, 2012 | Baby & Toddler, Books, Children's Books, Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

GIVEAWAY: Scholastic’s New Animated DVD – Stellaluna!

GIVEAWAY: Scholastic’s New Animated DVD – Stellaluna!
We had just read the Scholastic storybook, Stellaluna, for the first time about a week before seeing the animated story on DVD, and I have to tell you it was a hit with Emma and myself.  Both are delightful, and the DVD follows the book very closely, but with a few songs and some humorous dialogue added. This...
February 16th, 2012 | Educational Resources, Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More

Isaac’s Valentine’s Day Gift {I See Me Personalized Book Review!}

Isaac’s Valentine’s Day Gift {I See Me Personalized Book Review!}
It’s Valentine’s Day!  Here’s what I had made for Isaac on his second Valentine’s Day ever… A personalized book from I See Me telling him who loves him and just how much!  I was able to add 6 names or sets of names so I chose Mommy and Daddy, his sister Emma, his grandma...
February 14th, 2012 | Baby & Toddler, Books, Children's Books, Entertainment, Product Reviews | Read More

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic! {DVD Review}

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic! {DVD Review}
We are all about the ponies right now – my daughter Emma is crawling around on the floor pretending she’s a pony constantly these days!   One of her new favorite DVDs is My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, which officially releases February 28 and features 5 exciting episodes: - Mare...
February 11th, 2012 | Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Product Reviews | Read More
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