Kids Review

By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Dec 16th, 2010
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On December 14th, Universal Studios Home Entertainment released “Despicable Me” on DVD and Blu-ray.  If you haven’t seen it yet, you have to check it out!  It’s heartwarming and funny – a movie that both kids and their parents will enjoy.  You can purchase “Despicable Me” on DVD and Blu-ray in stores and online. “‘Despicable [&...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Dec 16th, 2010
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My boys love watching “Chuggington” and I am proud to be a Chugginton Conductor on The Mommy-Files!  Thanks to the Chuggington Team, we recently received 2 traintacular items – Delivery Day and a Chuggington Matching Game. The Chuggington Matching Game is the classic game of picture matching, now featuring the colorful trains from Chuggington!  Flip [...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 3rd, 2010
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My boys love to play with puppets!  I used to love to play with puppets as a child as well.  I remember getting out the brown paper bags and coloring my own puppets.  My sisters and I would then have my dad and stepmom sit down on the couch in the front room and watch […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Holiday Gift Guide
Nov 30th, 2010
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I was excited to receive a fun package in the mail from PLAYMOBIL .– the Knights Take Along Tower and Pirates Take Along Dungeon.  My boys love to use their imaginations and build things and the the PLAYMOBIL Mini-Take Alongs are perfect for them, particularly my two older boys!  You can find the Mini Take-Alongs […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Nov 29th, 2010
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On November 16th, 2010, Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment released SpongeBob SquarePants: Legends of Bikini Bottom on DVD!  My kids love SpongeBob SquarePants along with his group of friends, including Patrick, Gary, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, Squidward, and Plankton.  You can purchase the DVD in stores and online, retailing for $19.99. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: LEGEND ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 29th, 2010
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I was excited to have the opportunity to work with BSW Toy, Inc. and review the T-Rex Dig Site, as part of the Excavation Station toy line.  If you’re looking for a toy that will expand your child’s creativity and teach them at the same time, you should check out the T-Rex Dig Site! With […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 29th, 2010
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I grew up watching Charlie Brown and my boys love the cartoon as well!  On October 5, 2010, Warner Home Video released Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales on DVD.  Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales originally premiered on ABC in 2002 and is comprised of a series of delightful animated vignettes, each of which showcase a different member […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Nov 26th, 2010
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The holidays are here and parents are looking for fun gift ideas for their family and friends.  If you have children, you’ll want to check out The Robot Book, written by Heather Brown.  You can purchase the book in stores and online, retailing for $16.99. SYNOPSIS: The Robot Book is the perfect book to spark […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 26th, 2010
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On November 23rd, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released The Search for Santa Paws on DVD, in the Blu-ray Combo Pack, and for Download.  The Search for Santa Paws is the prequel to the overwhelmingly popular 2009 hit Santa Buddies!  You can purchase the DVD or Combo Pack in stores and online.  The DVD retails […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 26th, 2010
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On October 5, 2010, Warner Home Video released two fun holiday titles – The Year Without a Santa Claus and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on DVD and Blu-ray.  The Year Without a Santa Claus will be offered on Blu-ray hi-def format for the first time and retails for $24.98 SRP.  This is available in […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Nov 26th, 2010
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On November 16th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released a fun product called a “Mickey Mote.”  Once you have it programmed, your kids will have a blast interacting with the DVD.  The “Mickey Mote” is a child-friendly handheld remote control, shaped like Mickey’s ears, that will take children’s viewing experience to a whole ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Nov 15th, 2010
188 Comments
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On October 26th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released Have a Laugh Volume 1 and Have a Laugh Volume 2 on DVD.  We love watching the classic cartoons in our family, complete with the beloved Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Goofy, and other favorites!  My boys giggled throughout the cartoon episodes on Have […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 5th, 2010
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I was so excited when I was asked to be a Chuggington Conductor!  As a Chuggington Conductor, I had the opportunity to review the new Chuggington toys from Learning Curve.  They are traintastic!  The first Chuggington toys from Learning Curve were released in October exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores nationwide – just in time for the holidays!  The [&...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Halloween
Oct 28th, 2010
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My boys and one of their friends had a blast putting together the Pumpkin Candy Necklaces from Wilton!  Not only did they have fun creating a pattern for their necklace, but they enjoyed eating the candies here and there.  The necklaces come in individual packets, so each child has the string, pumpkin charm, and candy […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Halloween
Oct 27th, 2010
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Halloween is a fun holiday we celebrate in our family and I was excited to have the opportunity to review the Pre-Baked Halloween Cookie House Kit by Wilton.  Once the house was put together, the boys had a great time decorating it.  You can either eat it or set it out as a decoration in […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Oct 27th, 2010
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My boys love to watch The Backyardigans…and I admit I love to watch it as well.  I often find myself singing along with the boys or just enjoying the show!  On October 5th, Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment released The Backyardigans: Christmas With the Backyardigans on DVD. DVD SYNOPSIS: When Abominable Snowmen Tyrone and Austin […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Oct 27th, 2010
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If you love Olivia, you’re sure to love her new Christmas DVD, Olivia: Merry Christmas, Olivia.  Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Enterainment released Olivia: Merry Christmas, Olivia on DVD on October 5th, 2010.  You can purchase the DVD in stores and online, retailing for $16.99. DVD SYNOPSIS: Christmas at the beach?  Celebrate with the joyful and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Oct 23rd, 2010
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My boys love to watch Phineas and Ferb and I have to admit that I love to watch it as much as they do.  In fact, I even find myself continuing to watch it when they leave the room.  We were excited to have the opportunity to review Phineas and Ferb: A Very Perry Christmas […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Oct 6th, 2010
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Get ready to jump, dance sing along to the wildly popular Laurie Berkner Band.  Let’s Hear It For The Laurie Berkner Band! was released on DVD on September 28, 2010 by Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment.  The DVD includes some of Laurie’s most popular tunes, including music videos from her regular appearances on Jack’s Big […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Oct 5th, 2010
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My kids were happy to see Max & Ruby: Everybunny Loves Winter! arrive on our doorstep.  Max & Ruby: Everybunny Loves Winter! was released on DVD on September 21, 2010 by Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment.  It’s a fun and cute cartoon that kids and parents will enjoy watching together.  You can purchase the DVD […]...
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