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Cars 2 Will be out soon!!!

June 13, 2011 by Samantha 8 Comments

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile (voice of Michael Caine) and the stunning rookie field spy Holley Shiftwell (voice of Emily Mortimer). Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors.

John Lasseter returns to the driver’s seat to direct this follow-up to his 2006 Golden Globe®-winning “Cars.” “Cars 2” is co-directed by Brad Lewis, producer of the Oscar®-winning film “Ratatouille,” and produced by visual effects industry veteran Denise Ream (associate producer, “Up”; visual effects executive producer, “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”). The film hits the track on June 24, 2011, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D in select theaters.

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Air Hogs Zero Gravity Cars 2 Finn

June 13, 2011 by Samantha 12 Comments

What the what? Is that car climbing a wall?

How does a toy defy gravity?? Well that I can’t tell you, all I do know is it uses air, a few batteries and the push of some buttons. Air hogs has just released a new line of toys associated with the new Cars 2 movie.

Everyone (male) has heard of Air Hogs. The remote control helicopters and other cool flying vehicles always work with the greatest of ease. My husband is a loon and has several! LOL

R/C Zero Gravity Finn has the ability to go from floor to wall and back again, driving along and moving quite quickly. Quickly bolting from floor to wall, as if there is almost no transition at all. When Finn is climbing up the walls, it is by far one of the coolest things ever. In the biggest, most professional adults you will still get that look of a kid seeing something for the first time, with wonder and awe in their eyes. Air Hogs Zero Gravity Cars 2 Finn can take a tumble, too- because he fell off the wall a few times, HIGH, too- and he came right back, no problems.

Going up the door! (it will go across, too!)

Works great on the floor, as well! Here is Little Man, smashing daddy’s feet 🙂

After unpacking and charging Finn, the first thing you’ll want to do is have him climb up a wall after which the nearest kid- or husband 😉 will come to watch and say “Can I try?” No matter what age, sex, or level of sleep-depravity ye may be! It is really something cool to see. The only drawback I can see is it eats batteries, but this will be true of any R/C vehicle, so make sure you grab some batteries with this nifty toy. OR get the rechargeable ones, like we do!

By the way- did I mention this was the coolest toy ever???? For realsies. My son adores it, daddy loves it, and I was captivated by it when I saw it- who DOES these things? I mean really. The car goes up the wall! What’s cooler then that?

Happy driving, and Cars 2 is coming out soon- fasten your seatbelts!!!

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Is your kid’s naptime not fun, either????

June 12, 2011 by Samantha 6 Comments

I just want to give a little shout out to ScareMeNots, who really make my life a whole lot easier. Naptime at the PreSchool is not a fun time- it makes me want to find a vice (hehe). Hey- YOU try putting 15-20 kids down for a nap at once, and KEEPING them down! Lol.
I have been taking Patty and sticking her high on a shelf to “watch” the kids while they sleep- and I am wondering why I didn’t think of this sooner. It has been a much, much quieter nap week. Sigh.
I guess we just underestimate the “scary” of sleep, don’t we, as adults. Feel free to stop by ScareMeNots and say hello- they have a fun page- and the Facebook page is always cute. 🙂
Happy Napping!
~Samantha

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Growums- Review and Giveaway! (gardeneing with your kids)

June 12, 2011 by Samantha 200 Comments

So we just set up our Growums garden.

Of course, we decided to get the kids involved in the gardening, as usual! Both of them love veggies and we always have a least a few plants growing over the summer. In the past we have tried many different plants, hot peppers, eggplant, green beans, corn, lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, etc. We have found what works best and found a fun way to bring the whole family in on the fun this year. Growums! They not only give you starter packs and seeds, but also they give you fun charactesr and something friendly with the gardening, while keeping it exciting and current, by including an online tracking mechanism. (So cute- you have to see it- and they send you little reminders via email to check your gardens, LOL.)

Growums are sold in gardens, there are quite a few, including the Salad Garden, Herb Garden, Taco Garden, Ratatouille Garden, Stir Fry Garden and Pizza Garden. Each garden includes everything you need, except water and a nice hole in the ground. They include seeds and coco pellets, ‘baby plant beds’ as Little Man put it. You start out germinating the seeds in the coco pellets then as they grow you plant them and track your progress with their website: http://www.growums.com. It’s a good idea and not only gives kids a better understanding of plants and growing, but also of how much work actually goes into dinner. It even gives them a sense of accomplishment when they first see that seed sprout and I am assuming when take that first bite of a fresh vegetable they helped grow! Last Earth day we planted a corn kernel for each, one corn made it- one, not so much. But we did get one ear of corn and the kids would go nuts checking on its progress everyday, BEGGING to eat it everyday. When we finally picked it they absolutely loved it, as if it was the best corn they had ever eaten according to them. I am hoping for the same reaction this year but in a more pronounced manner and a more hands on approach. Last year the kids planted the kernels and other fully developed plants, and we watered, weeded and fertilized the garden. This year the kids are involved in all aspects, so they should also learn put in effort, get out fun. 🙂

Growums is a great idea because not only is it a gardening set but also a learning experience. The kids learn about plant biology, farming (in a very very small scale), food and cooking, hand eye co-ordination and of course quality time maintaining the garden.

One of you can win from Growums!

Here is how to enter-

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FurReal Friends Luv Cub Bear- Win it!

June 11, 2011 by Samantha 318 Comments

Can’t you just eat this little guy right up???
Hasbro’s FURREAL FRIENDS LUV CUBS Baby Brown Bear-he is too cute.
So adorable! My Little Man loved him, and the kids at the Pre-K went nuts, too. Boys and girls alike wanted in on some playtime with this little fella!
Soft, cuddly, and a robot- who can ask for anything more???

The girls made it a “baby bear“- and took it around in the stroller, fed it in the high chair, and burped it. The little kids boys did the same thing, and also the boys of all ages made it a bear that ate little people. Since it drinks the bottle, it makes the “chewing” motion, and it was a hit with all ages and all the kids.

“Give your love to this cuddly baby brown bear figure he’ll give some right back! “Feed” this furry little friend from his bottle accessory so he’ll be happy and full, then listen to him “giggle” as he “plays” peek-a-boo with you. But his very favorite thing to do isn’t even eating or playing — it’s hugging! Give your little cub a hug and he’ll actually hug you in return, just to show you just how much he loves you.
Figure comes with bottle accessory. Includes 3 “AA” batteries. Ages 4 and up.”
Available for $29.99 Here (great gift!)

One of you will win the adorable bear! Want it to be you?

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OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

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Bob The Builder DVD- Contest

June 11, 2011 by Samantha 178 Comments

Ready for a “dino”-mite new adventure? Bob and the Can-Do crew star in an all-new,
Jurassic-sized adventure, Bob the Builder™: The Big Dino Dig The Movie, coming
ONLY to DVD, Digital Download and On Demand June 14, 2011 from Lionsgate and
HIT Entertainment. Always on the job with a smile and a can-do attitude, Bob, Scoop,
Dizzy – along with new team member Rubble – tackle every project with the power of
positive thinking, problem solving, cooperation and follow-through. From start to finish,
these hard workers prove the fun is in getting it done!

Bob the Builder has paired with another building icon – LEGOLAND® – to promote the
DVD movie premiere. As part of a national promotion with LEGOLAND, each Bob the
Builder: The Big Dino Dig The Movie DVD includes a coupon for a free Child Ticket
with paid Adult Ticket to any LEGOLAND attraction. In addition, the DVD includes a

special offer for a free child’s admission to SplashDown Beach waterpark in Fishkill,
New York featuring the new attraction, Bob the Builder Splash Works™.

DVD SYNOPSIS
Grab your shovels and join the fun as Bob the Builder and his terrific team dig up
ancient surprises in this all-new movie. A new truck named Rubble joins the Can-Do
Crew to help build an enormous amusement park, but when things get difficult with
seagulls and impossible lumps, it’s up to the team to work together to finish the job,
unearthing some prehistoric dinosaur bones along the way. Hold on to your hard hat for
a roller coaster ride of thrills, discovery and fun!
You can buy it here for just $9.99 🙂

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Let’s Party With Pocoyo!!!

June 11, 2011 by Samantha 162 Comments

IT’S PARTY TIME WITH POCOYO

Memorial Day! Best Friends Day! Father’s Day!

THIS MAY + JUNE!

Pocoyo always finds time to celebrate whether it’s his birthday, a friend’s birthday, a holiday or any occasion to have fun. Pocoyo and his friends love to have a party and this month, he is brining the party to your home with the release of the new Pocoyo DVD “Let’s Party!”

Spring has sprung and summer is on the way and there are ways to celebrate every day of each month. Did you know in May was “National BBQ Month,” National Hamburger Month” and “National Salad Month” so why not celebrate all three with friends and family over for an afternoon BBQ? And the celebrations continue in June! Get together with your best friend to watch “Let’s Party” and celebrate “Best Friends Day” on June 8 and celebrate the longest day of the year, “Summer Solstice” on June 21^st with a backyard camping party! And don’t forget Father’s Day on June 19^th! There are a lot of reasons to have a party!

ABOUT THE DVD:

Pocoyo is a curious little boy with a big personality. He explores the world around him by creating great adventures with his friends Pato, Elly, Loula and Sleepy Bird. Join the party with Pocoyo and his friends as they celebrate a birthday party, a welcome home party, a tea party and other adorable adventures that encourage learning through laughter in “Let’s Party.”

“Let’s Party” is available at major retailers and online. SRP $12.99 (ages 2+). The 90- minute DVD includes the following Pocoyo episodes (and Spanish track):

Who’s on the Phone

Whale’s Birthday

Pocoyo‘s Puppet Show

Party Pooper

Everybody’s Present

Pocoyo‘s Present

The Great Race

Elly’s Tea Party

Pato Underwater

Baby Bird Bother

A Present for Elly

Farewell Friends

It’s just in time for Little Man’s birthday! He will be 4 in July- I’m so excited! He just loved this DVD, especially the camping party. We are taking him camping this summer, so he is wildly excited and he can’t wait 🙂

We love Pocoyo- no mindless TV that will turn your kid into a zombie allowed in this house- momma says NO WAY! Pocoyo is sweet and has good educational and social value.

Here are some great ways to keep in touch with Pocoyo-

·      “Pocoyoize “yourself!: http://www.pocoyize.com/ (English and Spanish)
·      Watch Pocoyo on Nick Jr., Univision and PBS!
·      To purchase a DVD, please visit www.ncircleentertainment.com/Content/NCpocoyo
·      Register at www.pocoyoworld.com
·      Visit www.pocoyoworld.com
·      Pocoyo party activity pages: entertainmentthateducates.com

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– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at kangabunnie@gmail.com
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OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

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Stover- a book with good eating habits for your kiddo!

June 10, 2011 by Samantha 8 Comments

Stover is an interesting book written by Kathy Brodsky. For starters it stars a pig who goes by the name Stover. Stover is not a big fat pig, but features a pig who is trying to eat better, stay fit and in general be a little healthier. I think a very interesting point in the book is when the main character is happy with not seeing an real difference in the way she looks. This is a very realistic interpretation of what happens when working out for the first, even up to the third-forth week of working out. Any difference will be slow and steady, but well worth it. Most exercises for kids books would show a dramatic change quickly, but is unrealistic and when kids actually do try to be healthy they expect fast change right now! (and reminds us of the same- and helps kid understand healthy eating habits and the importance of being active.) Thanks, Stover for showing kids how to live healthy by eating right and exercising , not crash dieting.
AND- good thoughts for the kids, and good reinforcement if you are (like me) trying to be healthier, and improve your life and the life of your family 🙂

Learn more at http://www.KathyBrodsky.PressKit247.com/ and www.Helpingwords.com.