Kids Review

By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Feb 4th, 2012
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Are you looking for a book that would help to get your little one ready for bed?  If so, this book is perfect for you!  Things I Love About Bedtime is written and illustrated by Trace Moroney.  The book is available for purchase in bookstores and online, retailing for $8.99. There are so many things […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jan 19th, 2012
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Taye Diggs is one of my favorite characters on the tv show, “Private Practice” and I had no idea that he wrote a book until I was invited to participate in the Bloggers’ Virtual Book Tour.  I was thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce myself and my blog and ask Taye a question about […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Jan 5th, 2012
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Cars 2 is one of my boys’ favorite movies and with the holidays came traveling.  Thanks to the person who invented the portable DVD player because it makes road trips so much easier!  For our holiday road trip, we had the opportunity to try out some fun products in our car.  We received a gift […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 30th, 2011
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I grew up reading and looking through the Richard Scarry books and my boys do as well!  What better way to bring these fun stories to life than through Richard Scarry’s Busytown Town Hall Deluxe Playset with DVD from Cookie Jar Entertainment.  The playset is ideal for children ages 3 and older and retails online […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Dec 21st, 2011
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The Family Storybook Treasury: Tales of Laughter, Curiosity, & Fun is an awesome book to add to your family library!  Family, friends, your favorite characters….bring them all together at story time!  Share the book that is sure to entertain, delight, and make the whole gang laugh.  The Family Storybook Treasury is a collection of your […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Dec 21st, 2011
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We love having play dates in our home and it’s even more fun when it involves companies I work with from my blog.  I teamed up with Mommyparties and MomSelect and hosted a Mega Bloks Play Date.  For 25 years, Mega Bloks have been creating award-winning toys with great play value, specifically designed for little […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 18th, 2011
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This holiday season, give the Caillou fan in your life a gift that he will love!  Climb aboard Caillou’s colorful tree house for hours of fun playtime.  This Caillou Tree House Playset is crafted with amazing attention to detail, providing many interactive options for enjoying the outdoors. Have fun interacting with Caillou and his friends. Open the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Dec 17th, 2011
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On December 6th, Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment released SpongeBob SquarePants on DVD.  The set is loaded with animated shorts, special features and ALL fifty episodes from season seven – including “SpongeBob’s Last Stand,” “The Great Patty Caper,” and “Legends of Bikini Bottom.”  This is the first complete ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 12th, 2011
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Chuggington….chugga chugga chugga, chugga chugga chugga, chugga chugga chugga Chuggington!  We love watching “Chuggington” in our home.  Sam knows all of the trains names and interacts with the television show as we watch it.  “Chuggington” is filled with bright colors, songs, friendships, and more!  As a Chuggington Conductor, I had the a...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Dec 10th, 2011
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We love to go to the movies and sometimes it can be challenging waiting in the lines with 3 anxious boys who are excited to see a new flick! Fandango.com has made it even easier to purchase tickets to go to the movies. I couldn’t believe how many different areas there were on Fandango.com. You […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 7th, 2011
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On November 22, 2011, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released Prep & Landing on DVD!  Prep & Landing is an adorable holiday story about a high-tech team of elves who ensures homes around the world are properly prepared for their visit from Santa.  After working for a tireless 227 years, an elf named Wayne, voiced […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 29th, 2011
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This Thanksgiving, my family and I had a blast playing the new Uno Roboto House Rules Game!  He is so cute!  It’s simple to set up and fun to play.  If you enjoy playing UNO, you’ll like the new Uno Roboto game.  The boys got a kick out of recording their names and hearing it […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 27th, 2011
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On October 18th, 2011, Warner Home Video released Happiness Is…..Peanuts: Snow Days on DVD.  This all-time favorite classic Peanuts Seasonal Specials Including: A Charlie Brown Christmas; It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown; A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and others are also available this Fall.  Let Snoopy and Charlie Brown brighten your holidays with seve...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 25th, 2011
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On November 15th, 2011, Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment released the newest Dora adventures for the holidays – Dora the Explorer: Celebrate with Dora on DVD.  Join Dora for her favorite festivities in this new 3-DVD box set!  The special box set includes “Dora’s Christmas!,” “Dora’s Halloween,” a...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 25th, 2011
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My boys LOVE to build things – whether they are cars, planes, boats, or fire stations!  MegaBloks is a brand I trust and that I buy for my boys, helping them to develop their creative energies through play.  The MegaBloks Blok Squad Fire Station is a lot of fun for kids ages 6 and up. The […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 14th, 2011
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Chuggington is one of my boys’ favorite television shows.  I like that Chuggington teaches kids about helping others and working as a team.  My 3 year old constantly asks to watch Chuggington when it’s his turn to choose the television show they watch together.  As a Chuggington Conductor, I had the opportunity to check out […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Nov 12th, 2011
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My boys loved Cars when it first came out and they’ve enjoyed playing with Cars toys and getting to know the Cars gang.  On November 1st, 2011, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released Cars 2 on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and Movie Download.  Cars 2 is available for purchase online and in stores. The […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 7th, 2011
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The holiday season is here and Dr. Seuss is on the loose!  On October 18th, 2011, Warner Home Video released Dr. Seuss’s Holidays on the Loose! on DVD, a collection of iconic Dr. Seuss animated classics.  The Grinch, the Cat in the Hat and many other legendary literary characters come to life on Dr. Seuss’s Holidays […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Oct 31st, 2011
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I remember Strawberry Shortcake and her friends when I was a little girl.  I even dressed up as Strawberry Shortcake one Halloween.  Now, adventures in Playland take to a whole new stage!  Imaginations soar to dazzling new heights when Strawberry Shortcake: Bright Lights, Big Dreams blossoms onto DVD on November 1st, 2011.  The DVD is […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Oct 30th, 2011
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Halloween is tomorrow and kids everywhere are getting excited!  The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That and Word World bring two fun Halloween adventures to DVD.  The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That: Tricks and Treats and Word World: Kooky Spooky Halloween are filled with Halloween fun for your little […]...
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