Kids Review

By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Apr 19th, 2010
129 Comments
5999 Views
My boys love it when I read books to them.  I thought had the opportunity to review a new children’s book called The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza, written by Laura Numeroff.  Laura is also the author of the beloved children’s book series, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.  Laura has partnered wth […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 14th, 2010
135 Comments
6388 Views
My boys love to watch the VeggieTales shows…and I have to admit I find them just as entertaining as my kids do!  On March 2nd, 2010, Big Idea, Inc. released an all-new family adventure called “VeggieTales: Pistachio“ on DVD.  “VeggieTales: Pistachio – The Little Boy That Woodn’t” is based on the story of Pinocchio and […...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 12th, 2010
1 Comment
2385 Views
“WordGirl” is a favorite show in our home.  On March 30th, PBS Kids and Paramount Home Entertainment released a fun DVD called, “Word Girl: Earth Day Girl.” “WordGirl” is a fun animated series that follows the every day life and superhero adventures of “WordGirl” as she fights crime and enriches vocabulary usage, all in a...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 12th, 2010
1 Comment
3642 Views
My boys really enjoy watching The Backyardigans.  I have to admit I love them as well and often find myself singing along in the background – lol!  On Tuesday, March 30th, Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment released “Backyardigans: Escape From the Tower“ on DVD. This is a fun DVD with singing and dancing that your […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 12th, 2010
0 Comments
3210 Views
My 2 younger boys LOVE to watch Dora the Explorer!  They always get excited when a new “Dora” show comes in the mail for me to review on The Mommy-Files.  We received a fun new DVD called, “Dora the Explorer: Explore the Earth.”  This new DVD will be released on Tuesday, April 13th by Nickelodeon and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 9th, 2010
0 Comments
3157 Views
I remember watching “Tom and Jerry” when I was a kid and giggling at all of the funny parts of the show. My boys love the show just as much as I did when I was younger. On April 13th, Warner Home Video will release “Tom and Jerry Tales: The Complete First Season” on DVD. […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 6th, 2010
281 Comments
14505 Views
My boys love to watch “Winnie the Pooh” and I enjoy watching it with them as well!  I recently had the opportunity to review a fun new movie called “My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths.”  The movie was released today, April 6th, by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.  You’ll love following Pooh, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 1st, 2010
116 Comments
5757 Views
Charlie and Lola are a set of cartoon kids enjoyed by children nationwide. On March 9th, BBC Video and Warner Home Video released “Charlie & Lola, Vol. 10: I Can’t Stop Hiccupping“ on DVD.  The show is based on the popular children’s books by Lauren Child and follows the adorable siblings on fun adventures.  The […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Mar 28th, 2010
1 Comment
2785 Views
A new movie called “Despicable Me” will be coming to theaters on July 9th! The movie stars Steve Carrell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Danny McBride, Miranda Cosgrove, Jack McBrayer, Mindy Kaling, Jemaine Clement, and Julie Andrews. It sounds like a cute movie and definitely one I am interested in seeing!  You […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Mar 26th, 2010
1 Comment
5429 Views
My boys really enjoy watching Spongebob.  Thanks to Nick Jr. and Paramount Home Entertainment, we had the opportunity to review “SpongeBob SquarePants: Spongebob’s Last Stand.” It was your classic episodes of Spongebob Squarepants and his under-sea friends. There were many parts where my boys just burst out laughing. Even I found myself laughing at ti...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Mar 26th, 2010
0 Comments
2806 Views
We love Olivia in our family. Thanks to Nick Jr. and Paramount Home Entertainment, we had the opportunity to review another cute Olivia DVD called, “Olivia: Olivia Takes Ballet.” The DVD was released on March 2nd and is one kids everywhere will enjoy. I just love Olivia, as do my kids! In “Olivia: Olivia Takes […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Easter
Mar 26th, 2010
1 Comment
3060 Views
Are you looking for goodies to fill your Easter Basket with?  Family fun DVDs are an excellent idea for treats to be left by the Easter Bunny!  Fun titles and Blockbuster hits include Alvin and the Chipmunks, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (coming on March 30th), Horton Hears A Who, Ice Age, Ice Age: The […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Mar 25th, 2010
206 Comments
7276 Views
“Here comes Peter Cottontail…hopping down the bunny trail…hippity hoppity Easter’s on it’s way!”  I started watching this with my boys and had immediate flashbacks of singing this song in Elementary School for singing time.  We received the DVD entitled, “Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Original TV Classic [Remastered]“ ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Mar 22nd, 2010
315 Comments
7980 Views
My boys love watching the “Free Willy” movies and I enjoy watching them as well!  Warner Bros. is excited to release a new “Free Willy” movie today, March 23rd on DVD and Blu-ray – “Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove.”  It’s a cute movie that is enjoyable for the whole family to watch!  I love Beau Bridges [&hell...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Mar 20th, 2010
351 Comments
8026 Views
I had been wanting to see “Fantastic Mr. Fox“ on DVD for a while and was excited to have the opportunity to review it with my family. It was a really cute movie! I enjoyed it and my boys enjoyed it as well! I thought George Clooney was a perfect fit for Mr. Fox and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Mar 5th, 2010
391 Comments
15892 Views
Last night, we watched the movie, “Old Dogs.”  It was hilarious!  There were times I laughed so hard I cried!  Robin Williams and John Travolta did an amazing job!  It was really neat to see John Travolta’s family in the movie – including his wife (Kelly Preston) and his daughter (Emily Bleu Travolta) – and that […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Mar 4th, 2010
5 Comments
2351 Views
I remember owning plenty of dolls when I was a child.  I loved the girl dolls especially – with their dresses and long hair.  I recently had the opportunity to review Adorable Kinders.  They are adorable!  Oh man, if I had a little girl, I’m sure we would own a few of these precious dolls.  […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Mar 3rd, 2010
505 Comments
16939 Views
We love shopping at Kohl’s and we love Dr. Seuss!  There is a new theme for the Kohl’s Cares For Kids Program and it surrounds going green and Dr. Seuss!  Plus, they are only $5 each – what a deal!  $5 will get you a classic children’s book, a huggable Dr. Seuss friend, a New […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Feb 25th, 2010
4 Comments
1959 Views
My family and I had the opportunity to review the book, Big Thoughts for Little People: ABC’s to Help You Grow.  The book was written by best-selling children’s book author, Kenneth N. Taylor.  It’s an adorable book that features the ABC’s matched with Bible themes, verses, and engaging art.  I love that the letters talk […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Jan 26th, 2010
1 Comment
2208 Views
I’m always on the lookout for new games to play with my kids!  Over the holidays, I had the opportunity to review a game by HABA called Castle Knights.  I love products made by HABA because they are creative and quality products that my kids enjoy playing with.  Castle Knights was a fun game to […]...
  • Read New Posts Via Email

  • Check Out More Fun from the Daddy Side of The Mommy-Files

    DaddleDo
  • Grab my Button