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Nick Jr., Wow Wow Wubbzy: Best of Widget DVD Review & Giveaway!!!

Attention Wow Wow Wubbzy Fans!   A great DVD, Best of Widget is here!  My kids were excited to see this new DVD.  It is packed with 6 great episodes and a special bonus feature.  If you have Wow Wow Wubbzy Fans in the house, be sure and check this entertaining DVD out right away!

 

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Calling all Wubbzy fans: It’s Wubbzy’s pal Widget’s turn to be in the spotlight!  We’re excited to share with you Best OfWidget!, the second fun-packed installment of the “Best of” Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! DVD series from Anchor Bay Entertainment.

 

Best Of Widget! features six endearing episodes – plus a special bonus show – that showcase the busiest builder and fix-it whiz in all of Wuzzleburg!  Pint-sized fans are in store for BIG adventures as Widget modifies a road racer for the Wuzzleburg Derby in “Widget’s Wild Ride,” tries to become a ballerina in “Gotta Dance,” and invents a solar-powered super-robot in “Gidget Super Robot.”  Additional episodes featured on the brand-new DVD include: “Eggs Over Easy,” “Widget Gets The Blooey Blues,” “The Super Fixers” and “Where’s My Wiggle Wrench?.”  There will be no shortage of nifty gadgets from Widget – and good times for the whole family with this new release!

 

Produced by Bolder Media, Inc. in association with Starz Media’s Film Roman Animation Studio, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! has been a hit with young viewers and families since its 2006 premiere on Nickelodeon®. The top-rated series, which airs daily on Nick Jr®, 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 and his friends deal with the same social and developmental issues faced by preschoolers.  They learn how they fit into a group, how to understand their own feelings and those of others, how to get along with one another and about the value of friendship and community.

 

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My Tot Clock, Multi-Function Kid’s Clock Review & Giveaway!!!

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I am so excited to share My Tot Clock with you today.  My Tot Clock is a kid’s clock that is not only a clock but also an alarm clock, nightlight  timer, plays music, tells stories and much more.  There are also additional face plates you can purchase to change the look of your clock or to match to a certain room decor.  The clock can be operated with 4 double A batteries or with the included AC adapter.  This clock has a ton of features.  You can program it easily with your child’s bedtime and wake time, you can use it as a learning tool for time out as the face of the clock will have a red light for the duration of the time out that you set or you can use it for reinforcement of good behavior using the green light timer.  My kids love this clock and understand when it is goes blue and signals bedtime, you can also have lullabies, white noise or stories to accompany bedtime and can even have white noise run the entire night for kids who sleep better with that.  In the morning the face turns bright yellow and kids can wake to music or other options.  Use the green reinforcement timer for a special activity time your child earned, and of course for time out there is red and no one wants to see red. Additional Tot Clock Treasures are available to expand stories, music and more.  This is a great clock and we really like it because it is a very visual learning tool that even very young children can comprehend.

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My Tot Clock is an all-in-one sleep aid, alarm clock, nightlight, and timer for children ages 2+. It teaches little ones when to sleep (blue light) and when it’s okay to get out of bed (yellow light). It also plays bedtime stories, lullabies, fun wake music, and even white noise (like ocean sounds)! As an added bonus, My Tot Clock has a light blue light for nap time, a red light for timeout, and a green light for any positive timed activity. Perfect for those young enough to start learning a daily routine, but not old enough to be able to tell time.  Also great for their sleepy parents! Guaranteed better sleep or your money back!

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“10 Valentine Friends” By Janet Schulman Board Book Review & Giveaway!!!

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Well it is January 14th and in just a month is will be Valentine’s Day.  I recently received some very cute books to celebrate the amorous holiday.  10 Valentine Friends follows the crafting and mailing (dropping in the big valentine box) of sweet valentines that kids make for each other.  Such a great way to get my little ones prepared for the kindergarten and preschool Valentine card exchanges.  The words are so cute, each child finding just the right thing to add to a valentine card to make their friend happy.

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It’s Valentine’s Day and the 10 little neighbors in this book are busy making Valentines for their closest friends.

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Will everyone get a Valentine at the big Valentine’s Day party? You can count on it!

With its fun counting element, bouncy text, and adorable illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for young love bugs.

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Barker Creek Publishing, Draw Write Now Boxed Set Review & Giveaway!!!

My father was very talented at drawing, he could do a pencil sketch of any of us as kids with ease and I am sure that is where I get my love of drawing . I am pretty good at drawing freehand, but if you give me a book that gives you step by step instructions for drawing it really helps me to have the inspiration to try things that perhaps I would not attempt.  When you quickly learn how you can draw something complex by breaking it down into simple parts it becomes very empowering.

My little ones love drawing too and they are constantly with their magnetic doodlers drawing monster trucks, sea creatures with huge teeth, tractors, basketballs, weather maps and more.  I was so excited to see a great set of how to draw and write books for kids that perhaps, they may be a little young for but will soon be able to use them with ease.  Barker Creek, Draw Write Now Boxed Set contains 8 Draw Write Now Books.  This set has such a variety and is perfect for home or classroom use.

The Boxed Set includes:

Book 1: On The Farm/ Kids & Critters /Storybook Characters

Book 2: Christopher Columbus/ Autumn Harvest/ The Weather

Book 3: Native Americans/ North America/ The Piligrims

Book 4: The Polar Regions/ The Arctic/ The Antartic

Book 5: The United States/ From Sea To Sea/ Moving Forward

Book 6: Animals & Habitats/ On Land, Ponds & Rivers, Oceans

Book 7: Animals Of The World, Part One–Forest Animals

Book 8: Animals Of The World, Part Two–Dry Land Animals

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“I Have A Dream” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Book with CD Review & Giveaway!!!

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The inspiring I Have A Dream speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. fills the pages of this large book with beautiful paintings by Kadir Nelson to illustrate the pages.  It also includes a CD of Dr King, Jr’s original speech.  This book and CD is a great way to share with your children the significance of  why we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Perfect in the classroom, this book has the iconic words we all know against the beautiful paintings of Kadir Nelson.  This is a very inspiring and powerful read.  I love sharing this book with my kids and helping to educate them on the great leaders and the mark they’ve left on our country and our lives, even though they are no longer with us.  A great read to mark the upcoming holiday.

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From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: “My father’s dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing “I Have a Dream” speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us—those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone.”

On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation’s history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson’s magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation’s past.

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Exploracise, “MATH IS FUN” Ball Bundle Review & Giveaway!!!

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Way more fun than flash cards the Math is Fun Ball Bundle will help your child learn fundamental math skills in a fun, active and engaging way.  Since my husband is a professor or mathematics, he was really excited to see these balls.  He thinks it is an awesome idea and while our little ones are a little on the young side, it will not be long before we will be able to incorporate these balls into our routine to help them learn fundamental math skills.  If you are looking for something different from flash cards to help your child in math, take a look at the Exploracise, Math is Fun Ball Bundle and let your kids have a ball with math!

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Cat Did That! Review and Giveaway!!!

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Recently we reviewed Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Dog Did That!  So it is only fair we give Cats some love.  Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Cat Did That! is full of 101 stories about our feline friends   The stories are funny, heartwarming and inspirational, a real treat for the cat lover.  We share our life with a Pixie Bobcat named Max who is the most lovable cat in the world that it is almost annoying at times because he wants to be right on my all the time, yet I wouldn’t trade him.  The cat owner will definitely relate to the stories in this book.

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Go! Go! Sports Doll, Anna Review and Giveaway!!!

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Dream big and Go for it! It’s the beginning of a fresh new year, a time for resolutions.  Did your daughter resolve to follow her dreams? Sometimes girls just need a little push to go for their dreams. The Dream Big dolls are meant to inspire girls to do just that. They each come with a little story of how they are going for their dreams, and how they stay healthy while doing it! When we were contacted about doing a review for one of these dolls, we picked Anna since one of my nieces’ names is Ann.  Here is our friend Anna’s story:
 
“Anna has great footwork, she loves to dribble the ball down the field and score goals. Before practice or playing a game, Anna always puts on sunscreen, stretches, drinks plenty of water and eats a healthy snack like grapes. When she is off the field, Anna likes swimming and drawing.”
Anna plays soccer, and knows how to protect herself from the sun during a game, and makes sure to stay hydrated. Girls will see how smart Anna is to stay healthy, and how she is living her dream playing soccer. They might want to emulate her and go for their dreams to become a healthy soccer player!
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The Go! Go! Sports Girls were created by Dream Big Toy Company to be a fun and educational way to encourage girls and promote self-esteem, healthy life-skills, the benefits of daily exercise, and healthy eating and sleeping habits. Go! Go! Sports Girls has been honored with many awards including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, and Nickelodeon Parents’ Picks. They also donate a portion of  their profits to organizations that encourage girls to participate in physical activity and develop a healthy lifestyle.
There are 14 Go! Go! Sports dolls that showcase their favorite sports, like Brooke who loves Golf, Ella who runs, Sam who likes softball, and M.C. who dances! Each doll comes dressed in their sport uniform or outfit and comes with 2 extra accessories. They also have a secret message on their tummies to remind girls of their dreams.
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Kidorable Dinosaur Hooded Towel Review and Umbrella Giveaway!!!

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My kids love to get wrapped up in big, thick, cozy warm towels after swimming and baths.  I was thrilled to see that Kidorable has great hooded towels in 2 sizes for kids up to 6 years old.  The towels come packaged in a clear tote with a snap and they are tied with a ribbon in a unique way that makes a great presentation if given as a gift.  The towels are high quality, soft, thick and very thirsty.  The great styles will delight any child.  We recently had a chance to review one and chose the dinosaur style.

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My son could not wait to take a bath and try it out.  We picked a size M and it’s very substantial in size.   After his bath, I wrapped him up and he just loved it so much, it took forever to get him to give it up and change into pajamas.  The towels are easy to care for and wash very well.  Fairy, Cat, Fireman, Space Hero, Mermaid and Pirate are among some of the other towel styles available.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Dog Did That! Review & Giveaway!!!

Having had dogs all my life, I feel I could contribute very much to a book entitled I Can’t Believe My Dog Did That!  There would be many funny stories, though I may not have felt like laughing at the time and many heartwarming tales from when my canine buddies did something very special or helped when there was danger.  Either way I would never dream of living without a dog in my life, which must be the reason we have three!

If you feel the same way I do about dogs, you will love Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Dog Did That! Book.  It is filled with 101 stories about the four-legged family members we share our homes with.  There are all kinds of stories in here from funny to heartwarming and I am sure there are more than a few you will directly relate to.  If you are a dog person you need to check this book out!

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We all rejoice in the simple absurdities, funny habits, and crazy antics of our dogs. They make us smile every day, but sometimes they really outdo themselves. You will love reading all the heartwarming, inspirational, and hysterical stories in this book. We know after reading the stories you’ll say, “I can’t believe a dog did that!”

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