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February 17, 2013 · 5:32 pm

Disney’s Peter Pan Diamond Edition Blu-Ray Combo Pack Review!!!

Peter Pan has returned…
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Join mischievous Peter Pan, the young boy who refuses to grow up, his hot-tempered pixie pal, Tinker Bell and the Darling children as they soar away to the mysterious Never-Never land where childhood lasts forever in this magical, musical adventure!
Peter Pan: Diamond Edition will be available for a limited time on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy!

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My older kids loved Peter Pan, in fact one of my daughter’s favorite songs to sing when she was 2 was “Never Smile at a Crocodile.”  I could not wait when we received the Peter Pan Diamond Edition Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital Copy Combo Pack recently.  My littlest guy is obsessed with pirates now so this could not have come at a better time.  They absolutely love this movie and it is amazing how Disney movies just stand the test of time and delight generation after generation.  Be sure and get you Peter Pan Diamond Edition Combo Pack before they fly off to Never Land!

 

 


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February 16, 2013 · 8:59 pm

Scholastic Storybook Treasures, “The Red Hen…And More Cooking Stories” DVD Review & Giveaway!!!

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THIS FEBRUARY, SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ SERVES UP A DELECTABLE BUFFET OF SCRUMPTIOUS STORIES IN AN ALL-NEW DVD!

THE RED HEN…AND MORE COOKING STORIES

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Families hungry for something to sink their teeth into will have their appetites sated when Scholastic Storybook Treasures™ releases an all new DVD featuring delectable tales about food with THE RED HEN…AND MORE COOKING STORIES!  Highlighted by the eye-popping take on the story of a red hen and her adventures in baking by the Caldecott Award winning father-daughter team of Ed Emberley and Rebecca Emberley, the brand new DVD also features other stories about cooking including “Bread Comes to Life”, a live action film narrated by Lily Tomlin, Jane Yolen’s modern day classic “How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?” and the hilarious tale of pastry run amok in “Arnie the Doughnut”, narrated by Michael McKean.

In the Emberley’s sparkling version of a classic tale, Red Hen finds a recipe for a Simply Splendid Cake and asks her friends the cat, the rat, and the frog to help with the preparations. But it seems as though her friends want no part in the cake until it’s ready to eat. Will they decide to pitch in, or let Red Hen do all of the hard work?  Find out in this highly enjoyable adaptation, which is joined by three other classic tales, as well as a Read-Along function which highlights the words as they are spoken, allowing young viewers to follow along with the narrators, who include such celebs as Tomlin (“Desperate Housewives”, “The Magic School Bus”) and McKean (“Homeland”, Spinal Tap, “Laverne and Shirley”). 

BONUS FEATURES

 ·         Easy-to-follow recipe for how to bake your own splendid cake!

·         Read-Along captioning

Do you ever feel like the Red Hen? I think as moms we feel that way more than once in a while.  In this new version of a classic tale you will be able to share with your kids just how it feels to have no one help with the work and only want to enjoy the fun part of eating.  Then you can follow the recipe and make your own Splendid Cake where everyone helps in the making and the eating!

Scholastic is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own THE RED HEN…AND MORE COOKING STORIES DVD.  Thank you Scholastic for the review DVD and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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February 14, 2013 · 11:50 pm

Glee Gum, Make Your Own Chocolate Kit Review and Giveaway!!!

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Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!!!  What does everyone associate with Valentine’s Day?  Chocolate of course! Okay maybe you said love or roses, or sweethearts but chocolate has to be in the top 5!  So, what better review for Valentine’s Day then a Make Your Own Chocolate Kit from Glee Gum.  This kit is fun and educational, it lets kids see how chocolate is made.  It comes with organic cocoa butter that you melt either in the microwave or on the stove, cocoa beans you can have your kids rub between their hands to remove the shell and show them how it smells and if it tastes like chocolate, starter crystals, paper liners, thermometer, powdered sugar and cocoa powder.  It’s easy to make the chocolate by first melting the organic cocoa butter and then adding the sugar and cocoa, letting it cool and stirring it until it reaches 94 degrees F. and then adding the starter crystals and pouring in the candy liners that you could add mix ins to if desired.  The chocolate is good quality and tastes great.  It is a great activity to do with your kids, scout troop or in a school setting.

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The Ingredients

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Organic Cocoa Butter

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Melted Organic Cocoa Butter

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After Adding Cocoa Powder and Powdered Sugar and Heating Again

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Put the Thermometer on the outside lower part of the bowl and stir, stir, stir until it cools to 94 degrees F.

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At 94 degrees F. you can add the starter crystals.

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Pour the melted chocolate into the candy liners.

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Rubbing a Cocoa Been between his hands.

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The Chocolate is hardened and set.

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Finished Chocolate

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· 12:36 am

Mauviel M’cook, 1.9 qt Stainless Steel Saucepan & Lid Review and Giveaway!!!

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We like to cook at our house and believe in investing in quality cookware because it  cooks better and lasts.  Mauviel Stainless Steel Cookware has a 5 ply construction that works on all cooking surfaces.  The 2.6 mm thickness allows for even heat distribution for fast, uniform and controlled cooking.  Handy pouring rims eliminate drips when pouring liquids and the handles are fixed by sturdy stainless steel rivets.  The oversized handles are great for easy and safe lifting.  Designed for both household and commercial cooking M’cook products are oven safe up to 680 degrees F.  Each piece is handcrafted in France and has a lifetime guarantee for household use.

I tried the 1.9 qt. Stainless Steel Saucepan with Cast Stainless Steel Handle.  You can tell this pan is quality from the first time you hold it in your hands, it is exquisitely crafted and beautiful.  It performs splendidly with even heating and handle and spout that make pouring hot liquids a breeze.  The stainless steel is easy to care for and cleans up like a charm.  If you are looking for some great stainless steel quality handcrafted cookware, you should take a look at Mauviel M’cook.

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Features

  • 5 ply Construction – High performance cookware, works on all cooking surfaces, including induction.
  • 2.6 mm Thickness on all shapes – even heat distribution (fast, uniform, controlled cooking).
  • Pouring rims on all shapes – eliminates drips when pouring liquids.
  • Handles fixed by sturdy stainless steel rivets.
  • Available in cast stainless steel, cast iron, or bronze handles.
  • Oversized handles – for safe lifting of stew pans, roasters and other large pots.
  • Professional diameters and heights – M’Cook products have high sides and are designed for both professional and household cooking.
  • Oven safe to 680° F.
  • Dishwasher safe.
  • Each piece handcrafted in France by Mauviel – manufacturing cookware since 1830.
  • Lifetime guarantee. (Warranty not valid for commercial use)

 

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Mauviel is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own 1.9 qt. Stainless Steel Saucepan & Lid ($150.00 Value)!  Thank you Mauviel for the review saucepan and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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February 13, 2013 · 12:14 am

“Bear In Love” by Daniel Pinkwater Review and Giveaway!!!

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Bear in Love is such a great story for little ones especially during Valentine’s Day.  It is a very unlikely love story that is born out of kindness between a big bear and a little bunny.  It really shows that love is blind and that kindness is a beautiful thing that can be extended to another regardless of size.  It has adorable illustrations and is a heartwarming read to share with your children.

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One morning, the bear finds something just outside his cave. It is orange and long and pointy and has bushy green leaves at one end. And it’s sweet and crunchy! Where did it come from? Then there are two more of the sweet crunchy things the next morning! The bear knows that someone nice is leaving him these treats. If only he could discover who it is! Should he leave something tasty in return? With the help of Will Hillenbrand’s endearing illustrations, the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater spins a charming little mystery about unexpected kindnesses—and finding that extra-special someone.

Candlewick Press is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of Bear In Love!  Thank you Candlewick Press for the review book and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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February 11, 2013 · 1:14 am

Jambo’s Hootenanny, Rootsy Rock with a Hint of Blues Out February 12th!!! CD Review & Giveaway!!!

Rootsy Rock with a Hint of Blues  …
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REAL AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC FOR KIDS
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Parents’ Choice Award winning independent musician Steve Pierson and his powerhouse band Jambo are on a mission to bring real American roots music to kids.  Jambo looks forward with pride to the February 12 release of their second, roots-based studio CD,Hootenanny (Got the Blues Music, $14.95, for ages 4 – 9, run time 42 minutes).
My husband is a guitarist and he loves to play blues among other things so I know this CD would be one he would enjoy listening to with our two youngest musicians in the making.  This will definitely have your family moving and singing alone in no time!  Just think bluegrass, blues and a smidge of rock and roll for good measure.
Co-produced by Jambo’s creator (and former Blues Head front man) Steve Pierson and Grammy nominee Tor Hyams, Hootenanny features fourteen Steve Pierson originals.  Notes Steve, “I wrote two kinds of songs for Hootenanny:  full blown band tracks and what I call ‘back porch’ tracks.  I really wanted to mix up styles and give listeners a taste of different instruments and different kinds of songs.  One of my primary goals has been to give kids, at a very early age, a taste of the ‘good stuff’ — the kind of organic, rootsy music that I love and that I feel is missing in much of kids’ music these days.”

Hootenanny Track List:

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Let’s Be Friends

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Be Yourself

Your Sweet Smile

Brand New Day

We Are All One Kind

Come On By

Space Monkey

Don’t Play With Your Food

Ice Cream Soup

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Groovy Day

Begin The Day Again

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February 10, 2013 · 1:20 am

The Ozonator, Green Refrigerator Machine Review & Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

Everything is so expensive these days and who wants to end up throwing away produce they didn’t get a chance to use because it spoiled. If there was a way to keep your produce fresher longer and your refrigerator smelling fresh with air that is constantly being cleaned, would you be interested? Well, there is a way to do that with the Green Refrigerator Machine by Ozonator.  

The Green Refrigerator Machine™ by Ozonator™ not only promotes a clean environment for the refrigerator, but it also helps to refocus the importance of nutrition through prolonging the lifespan of organic fruit and vegetables. The Ozonator™ has become a green living oxidizer that keeps perishable foods fresher by bestowing a clean environment inside your refrigerator, bringing your Refrigerator into the 21st Century.

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Setting up the unit could not be easier, just remove from packaging and insert the 4 D Cell Batteries.  The Ozonator’s green light will stay lit for the first hour  as it is turned on the first time to show it is activated.  Following this mode, the light will blink green every 3.5 seconds to indicate the Ozonator™ is in the standby mode. Your Ozonator™ will automatically cycle between standby mode (blinking green) and active mode (solid green).

You then simply place your unit on the top shelf on your refrigerator and forget it, you only need to remove to change the batteries every 4 months.

It will not take you long to notice a fresh smell in your refrigerator and you will start to also be aware that your fresh produce is lasting longer and you are not throwing away spoiled food as much.  The Green Refrigerator Machine is a super easy way to eliminate odors and destroy mold and bacteria in your refrigerator

 

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February 7, 2013 · 11:22 pm

Bottle Pets, Stuffed Animal Bottle Covers Review and Giveaway!!!

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I invite you to take a look at  a unique and simply adorable product that makes feeding time fun! Bottle Pets are stuffed animal bottle covers.  They are simple to use, just slide the bottle into the animal, and the nipple comes out of the top. It’s such a great idea, it makes it easier for the baby to hold their bottle, and gives them something to look at while drinking. 
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I was sent Dylan the Octopus and Sammy the Bulldog for review, and they are so cute! They are very well made, and fit on most bottles. My sister tried them out with my 3 month old niece, and loves them! She commented on how soft they are, and liked that it was helping my niece transition to the use of bottles, because it gave her something interesting to look at, and something soft to hold onto. My niece seems to like her octopus, she smiles at it, and even was once found hugging it! These really are sweet bottle covers, and perfect gifts for baby showers. The little arms and legs are the perfect size for little hands to hold onto, and they are so plush and cuddly.
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You know you are getting a mom-approved product when you buy a bottle pet, because they were created by two moms who were looking for a unique way to make bottle feeding more fun and stimulating. There are 6 different bottle pet characters, and they each have their own little story background. Bottle Pets retail for $19.99, and you can buy them at the Bottle Pets Website.
 
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February 6, 2013 · 6:24 pm

Green Farm Toys, John Deere Roar and Rumble Tractor Review & Giveaway!!!

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My little guys like tractors and they love John Deere Tractors.  In our home you will find trucks, cars and tractors of every size and shape, you will also see many of the familiar green and yellow tractors that are none other than John Deere.  Still like the old saying, my boys feel, there is always room for one more.  Now add some rumble and roar to a toy tractor and you have a happy boy.  The John Deere Roar and Rumble Tractor  packs a little extra punch and has a simulated exhaust that creates “smoke” from tap water.  This smoking exhaust feature is beyond big in our house.  The tractor comes with a little plastic beaker that fits little hands perfectly and has a little spout that makes pouring easy and accurate.  This tractor has it all: lights, rumbling action, sound and simulated smoke rising from the exhaust!  If you are looking for a tractor that is sure to put a smile on any little boy’s face…you will certainly find it at Green Farm Toys with the John Deere Roar and Rumble Tractor!

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February 5, 2013 · 6:45 pm

Scholastic Storybook Treasures: Stone Soup And Other Stories From The Asian Culture DVD Review & Giveaway!!!

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SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ PRESENTS A NEW DVD CELEBRATING ASIAN CULTURE

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Get ready to learn about some of Asian culture’s best loved tales, Scholastic Storybook Treasures™ releases STONE SOUP…AND OTHER STORIES FROM THE ASIAN TRADITION.  Highlighted by author/illustrator Jon J. Muth’s award-winning take on “Stone Soup”, the new DVD also features three other classic tales, as well as a Read-Along function which highlights the words as they are spoken, allowing young viewers to follow along with the narrators.

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“Stone Soup” is a classic folktale about the strength people possess when they work together. The three other stories on the DVD include “The Five Chinese Brothers”, “Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China”, and “Stonecutter”.  These colorfully animated adaptations of classic stories feature celebrity narration by B.D. Wong (Law and Order: SVU).

 

The DVD also includes a behind-the-scenes interview with Jon J. Muth, the award-winning author/illustrator of “Stone Soup”, “The Three Questions” and other popular stories for kids. Muth also illustrated cards for Magic: The Gathering.

I love that one of my favorite childhood stories, The Five Chinese Brothers is included on this DVD to share with my little ones.

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