tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58343347792282853672024-03-13T01:05:38.272-07:00CD/DVD ReviewsShannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-52187863230239644852011-02-28T20:32:00.001-08:002011-02-28T20:56:20.466-08:00Bambi - Out of the Vault for a Limited Time!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSfRYLuWkYka9zjug81r55Rkg2nyZk2ThONXhNNcmJzBd32mjlU8H6M5AG3efIgXGD955xsyIH6kTth1e8yYZ6U9uZgYYeuuRPbjhusPtZxf6KlTSvX0LXyf3dpKHV4K_zEn4YnN_QF2J/s1600/bambi.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSfRYLuWkYka9zjug81r55Rkg2nyZk2ThONXhNNcmJzBd32mjlU8H6M5AG3efIgXGD955xsyIH6kTth1e8yYZ6U9uZgYYeuuRPbjhusPtZxf6KlTSvX0LXyf3dpKHV4K_zEn4YnN_QF2J/s320/bambi.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578968959855260146" border="0" /></a>I was SO excited to open the mail and find the brand new Bambi in an envelope! This was a classic when I was little, and I'm excited to share this treasure with my girls!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The Walt Disney Studios proudly announces the addition of BAMBI to its <span style="font-weight: bold;">coveted, cutting-edge Blu-ray™ Diamond Collection line-up of Disney’s greatest animated-classics.</span> Released from the Disney vault for a limited time only, BAMBI Diamond Edition features the loveable and adorable wide-eyed fawn and his forest friends in Blu-ray high-definition...The Diamond Edition debut of BAMBI, Walt’s fifth full-length animated classic, is an endearing tale about a young prince of the forest who learns valuable life-lessons about friendship, love, and the miracle of life. The movie is a must-own coming-of-age story that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has especially packaged with families in mind - providing the ultimate, interactive hi-def home entertainment experience with a newly enhanced digital restoration, enhanced picture and sound, games, activities and more.</span><br /><br />I had a chance to share with you all a fun craft idea too for all of you out there who LOVE to draw...or for those of you who want to impress your little ones. Click on either <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Cdiv%20style=%22width:480px%22%20id=%22__ss_6856509%22%3E%3Cstrong%20style=%22display:block;margin:12px%200%204px%22%3E%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.slideshare.net/hollermorris/draw-bambi-learn-to-draw-one-of-your-favorite-characters-from-bambi-with-celebrated-disney-animator-andreas-deja%22%20title=%22Draw%20Bambi%21%22%3EDraw%20Bambi%21%20%3C/a%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Cobject%20id=%22__sse6856509%22%20width=%22480%22%20height=%22468%22%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http://static.slidesharecdn.com/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=bambiwebv2-110208185101-phpapp01&stripped_title=draw-bambi-learn-to-draw-one-of-your-favorite-characters-from-bambi-with-celebrated-disney-animator-andreas-deja&userName=hollermorris%22%20/%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22/%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowScriptAccess%22%20value=%22always%22/%3E%3Cembed%20name=%22__sse6856509%22%20src=%22http://static.slidesharecdn.com/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=bambiwebv2-110208185101-phpapp01&stripped_title=draw-bambi-learn-to-draw-one-of-your-favorite-characters-from-bambi-with-celebrated-disney-animator-andreas-deja&userName=hollermorris%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20width=%22480%22%20height=%22468%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E%20%20%3Cdiv%20style=%22padding:%200px%200%200px;%22%3E%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.approvecreative.com/disney/thumper/Bambi%20Assets.zip%22%3ECLICK%20HERE%20to%20Download%20printable%20activities%20from%20this%20Disney%20title%21%3C/a%3E%3C/div%3E%20%20%3C/div%3E">Bambi</a> or <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Cdiv%20id=%22__ss_6780541%22%20style=%22width:%20480px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%20style=%22display:%20block;%20margin:%2012px%200%204px;%22%3E%3Ca%20title=%22Draw%20Thumper%21%22%20href=%22http://www.slideshare.net/hollermorris/draw-thumper%22%3EDraw%20Thumper%21%3C/a%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Cobject%20id=%22__sse6780541%22%20classid=%22clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000%22%20width=%22480%22%20height=%22468%22%20codebase=%22http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0%22%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22%20/%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowScriptAccess%22%20value=%22always%22%20/%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22src%22%20value=%22http://static.slidesharecdn.com/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=thumperwebv2-110201170352-phpapp02&stripped_title=draw-thumper&userName=hollermorris%22%20/%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22name%22%20value=%22__sse6780541%22%20/%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowfullscreen%22%20value=%22true%22%20/%3E%3Cembed%20id=%22__sse6780541%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20width=%22480%22%20height=%22468%22%20src=%22http://static.slidesharecdn.com/swf/ssplayer2.swf?doc=thumperwebv2-110201170352-phpapp02&stripped_title=draw-thumper&userName=hollermorris%22%20name=%22__sse6780541%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E%20%20%3Cdiv%20style=%22padding:%200px%200%200px;%22%3E%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.approvecreative.com/disney/thumper/Bambi%20Assets.zip%22%3ECLICK%20HERE%20to%20Download%20printable%20activities%20from%20this%20Disney%20title%21%3C/a%3E%3C/div%3E%20%20%3C/div%3E">Thumper</a> and you can Learn How to Draw them!<br /><br />Here is a clip for you...ADORABLE:<br /><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=907&clipid=e80933&playerid=69&affiliateid=-1&bitrateid=378&formatid=10" frameborder="0" height="284" width="352"></iframe><center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">If you haven't seen Bambi before, here is a summary for you:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">As morning light breaks across the meadow, a young deer named Bambi is born and hailed as ‘Prince of the Forest.’ Soon Bambi emerges from the thicket on wobbly legs, much to the delight of his new friends, Thumper, the playful rabbit, and Flower, the bashful yet lovable skunk. But the fun of nibbling on fresh blossoms and frolicking through the woods is only the beginning. Exploring his new world, and guided by the wisdom of Friend Owl,Bambi learns valuable life lessons with every adventure – experiencing the power of friendship, family, and love along the away.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> This DVD is being released tomorrow, 3/1/11. You can pick up a copy of Bambi on Blu-ray & DVD where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AKCMES?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004AKCMES">HERE</a> and have it shipped right to you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDg9jZsOJKn-HnDdjEF411uJzklbJbauX0phu1MEsWLO7QB5O-bUfHAKjctDfRXYbddNvPSrwWTmztZuDHmNPE6Dg2tjOMMf6kO-VtStkgprLZA2h-jj9l23-LDf-Tsyb4BR-2He_WPuk/s1600/bambi+coupon.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDg9jZsOJKn-HnDdjEF411uJzklbJbauX0phu1MEsWLO7QB5O-bUfHAKjctDfRXYbddNvPSrwWTmztZuDHmNPE6Dg2tjOMMf6kO-VtStkgprLZA2h-jj9l23-LDf-Tsyb4BR-2He_WPuk/s400/bambi+coupon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578966709589598178" border="0" /></a>Don't forget to check out the special promotion shown above.If you are a Disney Movie Rewards Member, they are currently offering a <a href="http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/bambi-coupon?cmp=dmov_dmr_blg_lptw_bambilptw">$10 off coupon</a> for the purchase of Bambi Diamond Edition Combo Pack. A great deal! <span style="font-weight: bold;">The coupon above EXPIRES March 8th, 2011</span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" height="75" width="350" align="right" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AKCMES?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004AKCMES">Bambi</a> f</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >ree of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span></div></center></center>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-88017583385817631002011-02-22T10:55:00.000-08:002011-02-22T11:15:32.052-08:00Dora, Dora, Dora THE Explorer...dances!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ecJgtVyWy-GfFUq2FGhCrC8jZ4a0TtVqnIVsuxHZ3ZtWw8V4Oy5YZpMLhlqno6RMTUlDjJl5Ww6Pl2nwe2_Wk3ImMVl1c7vvWpU1K_sypabM6X1CAUEONtTNeoD070tOgf7_o3oYW6IO/s1600/Dora+Ballet+Cover"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ecJgtVyWy-GfFUq2FGhCrC8jZ4a0TtVqnIVsuxHZ3ZtWw8V4Oy5YZpMLhlqno6RMTUlDjJl5Ww6Pl2nwe2_Wk3ImMVl1c7vvWpU1K_sypabM6X1CAUEONtTNeoD070tOgf7_o3oYW6IO/s320/Dora+Ballet+Cover" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576592255332989682" border="0" /></a>Dora! Oh we love her. AND, now she has a new release featuring DANCE! Lili has been in dance a couple years now, so dance is super on the top of our list. Here is a little about this new release, which is for sale exclusively at your local Target stores NOW:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Dora is getting ready for her big dance show in Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Ballet Adventures, a compilation containing <span style="font-weight: bold;">four</span> of Dora’s dancing episodes. Help Dora as she moves and grooves to her way to Dance School to find her ballet slippers before her recital begins. Later, Dora and Boots lead a musical parade, have a fun-filled fiesta and celebrate Boots’ birthday!<br /><br /></span><span>You can see a very short clip if you click <a href="http://www.nickjr.com/kids-videos/kids-dora-the-explorer-videos.html">HERE</a>. You will be directed to the Nickelodeon website and then you have to choose the Dora's Ballet Adventure.<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>What a great addition to any Easter basket you may be putting together. What little princess wouldn't want a Dancing Dora DVD!<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> You can get your own copy of this DVD now. It was released on 2/20/11. You can get a copy at your closest Target Store, which is where it is exclusively being sold.<br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of Dora's Ballet Adventures f</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >ree of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span><br /></div>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-43309235060055964882011-02-09T14:20:00.000-08:002011-02-09T14:40:17.015-08:00Brothers and Sisters on DVD!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMhRkAqg25pA6NMZSDnkH_US7ZzcZHARE3DMOSNNrQE2sPACy-4LHLn4aFjrzqmxlo1g46Fg8VCeFWvJpGAl4ZGFLaGxdiwQDjab5sXSYoR81GuFzcfFhhxTFSjD7wf7O_VIOHInzwhCT/s1600/image"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMhRkAqg25pA6NMZSDnkH_US7ZzcZHARE3DMOSNNrQE2sPACy-4LHLn4aFjrzqmxlo1g46Fg8VCeFWvJpGAl4ZGFLaGxdiwQDjab5sXSYoR81GuFzcfFhhxTFSjD7wf7O_VIOHInzwhCT/s320/image" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571821442176392690" border="0" /></a>This DVD is pretty neat! I wasn't exactly sure what to expect and then we put it in, both the girls and I. We sat there and watched it together. I think it is SO cute! And it is PERFECT for our family situation right now. The reason I think it is so perfect is because it's all about being big brothers and big sisters. And how perfect is that for our family since we are expecting Baby #3.<br /><br />Nickelodeon just released on February 8, 2011<span class="il">, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FECNIE?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004FECNIE">Sisters and Brothers</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Sisters</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="il">and</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="il">brothers</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> can sometimes bring conflict, but it’s the resolution </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="il">and</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> positive relationships that make them the best friends in the world. This February, see how your Nickelodeon favorites deal with their siblings with </span><i style="font-style: italic;">Dora the Explorer</i><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span><i style="font-style: italic;">Go, Diego, Go!</i><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span><i style="font-style: italic;">Blue’s Clues</i><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span><i style="font-style: italic;">Wonder Pets!</i><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="il">and</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><i style="font-style: italic;">Ni Hao, Kai-lan </i><span style="font-style: italic;">– all together on one DVD. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">It also features over two hours of educational entertainment for preschoolers, as well as </span><i style="font-style: italic;">Team Umizoomi</i><span style="font-style: italic;"> music videos.</span><br /><br />If you are expecting or have little ones round your house, this would be a great DVD to add to your collection. It covers SO many of the favorite shows that are currently on Nickelodeon. Not only is it great for them, but it is kind of reassuring to see that your kids can be learning about how to treat their brothers and sisters in a nice way. It's nice to have someone other than ME doing that! ;) When I say "someone else", I am merely talking about the DVD! LOL!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> You can get your own copy of this DVD now. You can get a copy at your local store where you currently buy your DVD's or you can get a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FECNIE?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004FECNIE">HERE</a> and have it shipped to your house!<br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" height="75" width="350" align="right" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FECNIE?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004FECNIE">Sisters & Brothers</a> f</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >ree of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span></div>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-34590040716698104562011-02-07T15:19:00.000-08:002011-02-07T15:40:35.570-08:00Minnie's Masquerade!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12pWlDZE3nm9YZ7f5O4fLtHyjQ4O_27vsydxJBAtGqz74LpeMHiM-EoJhV-Kn5yjZ1A9TM5vFiikqlzgxWIdqnlxYEaBkP4O10TY-9BP5sR5MSfAXksrye0tNM7Z9HdYzhGm81UUuxt-1/s1600/MMCHMinniesMasqueradePlusMannyMote.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12pWlDZE3nm9YZ7f5O4fLtHyjQ4O_27vsydxJBAtGqz74LpeMHiM-EoJhV-Kn5yjZ1A9TM5vFiikqlzgxWIdqnlxYEaBkP4O10TY-9BP5sR5MSfAXksrye0tNM7Z9HdYzhGm81UUuxt-1/s320/MMCHMinniesMasqueradePlusMannyMote.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571094880548353026" border="0" /></a>We just LOVE anything Mickey or Minnie in our house. Since visiting Disney in Florida when Lili was 3.5 years old, she has a special thing for these two. When I heard that Disney was coming out with another new DVD that featured MINNIE, I knew Lili would be pumped! This is just in time for Valentine's Day for your little Mickey and especially Minnie fans!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Starring Disney’s Fab Five -- Minnie, Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Daisy – viewers are taken on a new adventure as they dress-up in their favorite costumes for Minnie's Masquerade Ball.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Parents and their preschoolers are invited to join in the ultimate masquerade party with Minnie, Mickey and pals in a fun-filled collection of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse latest episodes that celebrate themes of friendship, teamwork, sharing and problem solving. This latest release features four playful Minnie-themed adventures previously seen on the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse TV show, a never-before-seen episode, and a free paper mask with festive embellishments that kids can personalize. And as a special option for consumers, Disney has packaged a version of the DVD to include the exclusive Mickey Mote – a child-friendly handheld remote control, shaped like Mickey ears, that takes children’s viewing experience to a whole new level of play. The DVD + Mickey Mote Play Set is the ultimate value for moms and equally fun and engaging for kids!</span><br /><br />Here is a clip of the newest release:<br /><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=907&clipid=e84492&playerid=69&affiliateid=-1&bitrateid=378&formatid=10" frameborder="0" height="284" width="352"></iframe><center><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And here is a clip for you keeping in mind Valentine's Day right around the corner:<br /></div><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=907&clipid=e84490&playerid=69&affiliateid=-1&bitrateid=378&formatid=10" frameborder="0" height="284" width="352"></iframe><center><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> This DVD is being released tomorrow, 2/8/11. You can pick up a copy of Minnie's Masquerade on Blu-ray & DVD where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049GYXC2?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0049GYXC2">HERE</a> and have it shipped right to you!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/masquerade-coupon?cmp=dmov_dmr_blg_lptw_masklptw"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdm1ujYpwwvRioGKIUMedRDvGPBNRIIwYKcAVxPLYKDa_WVUp2b72npcAnvCwbUKUDeiXKbXnsvj6wfklrVuu8xAIobwdXWohOwTPiwmVQQyPOLZUnXl1Ga8JbUBx24Yhp4-VAouuEWKJp/s400/minnie+mas+coupon.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571092722345521490" border="0" /></a>Don't forget to check out the special promotion shown above. This coupon will get you $5 off the Mickey Mote and DVD Play set! Just click <a href="http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/masquerade-coupon?cmp=dmov_dmr_blg_lptw_masklptw">HERE</a> or on the picture if you have a Disney Rewards account. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The coupon above EXPIRES February 14th, 2011</span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049GYXC2?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0049GYXC2">Minnie's Masquerade</a> f</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >ree of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span></div></center></center></center></center>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-79241741756773632632011-02-07T15:00:00.000-08:002011-03-01T08:31:23.248-08:00Tom and Jerry are BACK!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoe5nbIYcrn8wnf_xDv6SAD-9FAZAdkhDZSQBiJEMDyJghb0yT-Keh-rFl0Yzsr_BFUsyNWSVJ5rQdwRPIMc3t7C0-SYhs2aCvApmPjS3rlaWnCWIsG_kpnFh5nuNjFxr6_agGB8hPV4Se/s1600/tom+and+jerry.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoe5nbIYcrn8wnf_xDv6SAD-9FAZAdkhDZSQBiJEMDyJghb0yT-Keh-rFl0Yzsr_BFUsyNWSVJ5rQdwRPIMc3t7C0-SYhs2aCvApmPjS3rlaWnCWIsG_kpnFh5nuNjFxr6_agGB8hPV4Se/s320/tom+and+jerry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571100831530453890" border="0" /></a>I'm not sure who was more excited, either Mike or Lili, to receive one of our newest DVD's in the mail, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004998604?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004998604">Tom & Jerry: Fur Flying Adventures</a>. After opening the DVD, Mike put it in the DVD player and proceeded to tell Lili how this was his favorite cartoon when he was a kid. After he was done talking about it, Lili and Mike sat together and watched the whole DVD...*aww*. Adalynn quickly came in to join in on the action and they all sat and laughed together watching these classic cartoons.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Everyone’s favorite animated cat and mouse are back in Tom and Jerry: Fur Flying Adventures, a new DVD collection from Warner Home Video (WHV) that features 14 rip-roaring cartoon shorts that will entertain both kids and adults. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Let the comedic mayhem begin! The tussling twosome consisting of Tom, the perturbed cat and Jerry, the mischievous mouse are at it again on Tom and Jerry: Fur Flying Adventures. The DVD includes fourteen hilarious and wacky cartoons, many of which were directed by legendary duo, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Kids and adults can join Tom, Jerry and many of their favorite pals, including Quacker the adorable duckling, Tuffy the mouse, Spike the Bulldog and his son, Tyke and others in this must-own collection.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> Tomorrow is the day that this new DVD will be released, 2/8/11. You can pick up a copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004998604?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004998604">HERE</a> and have it shipped right to you!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WIN YOUR OWN:</span> Just received <span style="font-style: italic;">(on 2/28/11)</span> a copy of this in the mail today for a giveaway - so one lucky reader will get this! Two ways you can enter this giveaway:<br /><ul><li>Invite your friends to be part of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/SIMPLE-Reviews/66464944308">SIMPLE on Facebook</a>, and leave a comment with how many you invited.</li><li>Publicly follow SIMPLE via Google Friend Connect - you can do that by scrolling down on our <a href="http://www.simple-momreviews.com/">home page</a> and it will be on the left hand side.</li><li>Tweet this giveaway: <span style="font-style: italic;">Head on over to @simplereviews to win a Tom & Jerry: Fur Flying Adventures DVD: http://tinyurl.com/4tsfa5p #giveaway #win #contest Please RT</span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /></li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Winner will be randomly chosen on 3/11/11.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004998604?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004998604">Tom & Jerry: Fur Flying Adventures</a> f</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >ree of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span></div>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-5636119353148762822011-02-06T22:19:00.000-08:002011-02-06T22:19:22.811-08:00Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoRnswUUeLWtgQJONxi7RVwEed-AXYEdsQIBTygw3m_D3TrTDvkpGGnJG2-vX8qDEBBpvTFTHuvgTly-OEI72_hUQs2UT7jhLelSzpukSuvVX2wAC_d_h0Yj9n9htCM_zxT1_cN_cE7o/s1600/mzi.mmpyxxhy.170x170-75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoRnswUUeLWtgQJONxi7RVwEed-AXYEdsQIBTygw3m_D3TrTDvkpGGnJG2-vX8qDEBBpvTFTHuvgTly-OEI72_hUQs2UT7jhLelSzpukSuvVX2wAC_d_h0Yj9n9htCM_zxT1_cN_cE7o/s200/mzi.mmpyxxhy.170x170-75.jpg" width="200" /></a>We have a new kids CD here at our house. It's only 5 songs long, but I'll gladly listen to it on repeat for over an hour.<br />
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Even when the kids aren't around.<br />
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WHAT?!? Yeah, I was totally stunned when I caught myself doing <i>that</i> for the first time. I mean, I forgot I was listening to a children's CD, how often does that happen?<br />
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With kid friendly lyrics and fun upbeat music you should definitely check out <a href="http://luckydiazmusic.com/">Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band</a>. Once you hear them you'll totally understand.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=5834334779228285367&postID=563611935314876282" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Here's my sum up of how great this CD is: This Old Man. Even though the lyrics are the same ones you learned in kindergarten the fantastically updated beat made it feel like a new song. This is the best remake version of a traditional kids song that I have ever heard and I'm glad to introduce my girls to this version first. (Maybe we could start a petition for Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band to work their magic with "Wheels on the Bus" too?)<br />
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My favorite song though is Explorer. Every time it comes on I find myself tapping my toes and singing along. In fact, I've added it to my grown up playlists making Explorer the first, and only, children's song to enter into my 'mommy time.'<br />
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Need some more convincing just how great the <a href="http://luckydiazmusic.com/ds_music.html">Luckiest Adventure</a> album by Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band is? Check out the Customer Reviews left for them on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/luckiest-adventure/id368257662">iTunes</a>. I have a strong suspicion that I'm not the only one expectantly waiting for another album to be released... (hint hint)<br />
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<b>GET YOUR OWN:</b> You can buy the entire Luckiest Adventure album by Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band for only $4.95 from <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/luckiest-adventure/id368257662">iTunes</a>. How great of a deal is that?<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethanpott/4949630439/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" title="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img align="right" alt="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy" border="0" height="75" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4949630439_0a65216bf1.jpg" width="350" /> </a><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*I was provided with the <a href="http://luckydiazmusic.com/ds_music.html">Luckiest Adventure</a> album in order to conduct this review. The opinions provided really are my own<i>.</i></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span>Carinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00275064744884464115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-62865755133469916362011-02-01T23:59:00.000-08:002011-02-03T11:39:55.806-08:00The Chihuahua's are Back!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwLeDEkU2rrzQFJ90l9lK8mIqdXFsFwEzHQ7niqbdSyVXjErbr24uw3gFp-YFxkqzy4mobo9VIEGNEaS4DcPfPxnwPvqFT1M4zvacZnbyEkabFKD565LByiO99LxBQSf_BxYBy5cO5Dtc/s1600/bhc2.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwLeDEkU2rrzQFJ90l9lK8mIqdXFsFwEzHQ7niqbdSyVXjErbr24uw3gFp-YFxkqzy4mobo9VIEGNEaS4DcPfPxnwPvqFT1M4zvacZnbyEkabFKD565LByiO99LxBQSf_BxYBy5cO5Dtc/s320/bhc2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569546775615047826" border="0"></a>When I first heard that there was a new Beverly Hills Chihuahua coming out, I knew I had to look into it more. My girls just love *anything* dog! Not surprised, because Mike and I love dogs too!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><font style="font-style: italic;">AY CHIHUAHUA…THE FAMILY JUST GOT BIGGER! AMERICA’S FAVORITE LITTLE CHIHUAHUA’S ARE BACK FOR AN ALL-NEW DOGGIE-PACKED ADVENTURE!</font><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043CT8KY?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043CT8KY">Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2</a> was released February 1, 2011. It's a winner just like first Beverly Hills Chihuahua. I thought the acting was a little better in the first one, but my kids sure couldn't tell the difference and I didn't think it was that bad. I sat all the way through it after all :)<br /><br /><font style="font-style: italic;">From the creators of Beverly Hills Chihuahua, everybody’s favorite talking Chihuahuas are back in a comedy that’s a pack of outrageous fun for the whole family. Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents, Papi and Chloe, upside down when their playful puppies present one challenge after another. But, when their human owners find themselves in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them—because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.</font><br /><br />Here is a preview if you haven't seen it yet:<br /><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=907&clipid=e82318&playerid=69&affiliateid=-1&bitrateid=378&formatid=10" frameborder="0" height="284" width="352"></iframe><center><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Lili just loves during the "runway show" when all the dogs were doing their tricks...she kept yelling at me to come in and see what they were doing. Also, we love ALL the puppies in it! We are a big dog family and my girls love anything that has dogs! They were laughing every time the puppies were "acting" up!<br /><br />I will admit, I was a little disappointed to see that the main characters from the first one were not in this one, but the new characters just as a fantastic job. In reality though, the kids still loved it. It didn't matter who the "humans" were anyways, they LOVED all the antics the dogs were doing!<br /><br /><font style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</font> You can pick up a copy now of Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 on Blu-ray & DVD! You can get your own copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043CT8KY?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043CT8KY">HERE</a> and have it shipped right to you!<br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350"></a><font style="font-style: italic;" size="2">*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043CT8KY?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043CT8KY">Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2</a></font><font style="font-style: italic;" size="2"> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</font><br /></div></center></center>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-70409299193186478012011-01-25T15:00:00.000-08:002011-01-25T13:37:50.528-08:00Secretariat - Best Movie Release in a While!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrpEnaZSewMafP6aRgJW6Ta8HFyvkVrYYG06NhSVb0fGIcE0zLjE1uNYc3NuNo7AF6KkJ3iwELTmg3dGVPMmyNn4osQ_8GsjwMu32bn4cUU2cv_10c69Jf84ApgFOW_JDN3bHJKieg3gx0/s1600/Secretariat+Coover.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrpEnaZSewMafP6aRgJW6Ta8HFyvkVrYYG06NhSVb0fGIcE0zLjE1uNYc3NuNo7AF6KkJ3iwELTmg3dGVPMmyNn4osQ_8GsjwMu32bn4cUU2cv_10c69Jf84ApgFOW_JDN3bHJKieg3gx0/s320/Secretariat+Coover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566167142533144290" border="0" /></a>Words can't express how GREAT a movie this is! It is just fabulous!<br /><br />We LOVE movies that show someone overcoming an obstacle, my husband and I are big rooters for the underdog and this movie is yet another fabulous example of just that. The fact that it is a true story added even more emotion to the whole movie experience.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Disney presents an astonishing true story bursting with hope, heart and courage. Diane Lane and John Malkovich lead a celebrated cast in this inspirational motion picture from the producers of Miracle, Invincible and The Rookie.</span><br /><br />So...after reading that, if you have seen any of the movies that are listed above (Miracle, Invincible and The Rookie), you will know the immense emotion contained in these movies.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse named Secretariat and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to make him a champion. Out of the gate with never-before-seen bonus features, Secretariat is hours of pulse-pounding entertainment for the whole family! Rated G.</span><br /><br />I would not hesitate to have Lili watch this with us, there is not ONE scene that I feel she should not see. It is just an excellent movie.<br /><br />This is a perfect, safe movie to add to any family movie library. I personally think we all need a copy! So much can be learned from the lessons shown in this movie. From not giving up on your dream, to pushing through all the adversity one may get when chasing the dream.<br /><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=907&clipid=e72761&playerid=69&affiliateid=-1&bitrateid=378&formatid=10" frameborder="0" height="284" width="352"></iframe><br /><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=907&clipid=e82912&playerid=69&affiliateid=-1&bitrateid=378&formatid=10" frameborder="0" height="284" width="352"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/secretariat-coupon?cmp=dmov_dmr_emc_lptw_secretlptw"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxXEgkgN-yoMBNLRcCmTp07qOXRyTFKfulb9LoN1qaJBKloGNPEIUk1i8wJJXk-jomqRRO0xib2mZgUtflFAp8H7Ac582aritTh6QvhdbkpcO-NYZHSiL8IUErqjWhSlajsLsNWHFivIS5/s400/secretariat+coupon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566168082336278866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> You can pick up a copy TODAY of Secretariat on Blu-ray & DVD! You can get your own copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DK5CYM?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004DK5CYM">HERE</a> and have it shipped right to you!<br /><br />Don't forget to check out the special promotion shown above. This coupon will get you $8 off your DVD purchase. Just click on the picture if you have a Disney Rewards account, or click <a href="http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/secretariat-coupon?cmp=dmov_dmr_emc_lptw_secretlptw">HERE</a> and you will be directed. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The coupon above EXPIRES January 31st, 2011</span>.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DK5CYM?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004DK5CYM">Secretariat</a></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span><br /></div></center></center><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fsecretariat-best-movie-release-in-while.html&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=35" style="border: medium none; overflow: hidden; width: 450px; height: 35px;" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-89845960711516654962011-01-25T09:00:00.000-08:002011-01-25T08:39:21.432-08:00Light up your hearts with Luminate!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XcVDeOAkeHKsuyjtXySQ7FLWgYLqYyI7T-8YFnlM92BHtNwCv6ifGUz0aQxMXp8_dDQN0Y3IrFEKK7yCJtBWL2dkUowBPUTbaZCoMq5jSTQ7s8WUN4MiJ438YxKYnNEXIG0oIynXj276/s1600/Luminate+-+Luminate_FINAL.jpeg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XcVDeOAkeHKsuyjtXySQ7FLWgYLqYyI7T-8YFnlM92BHtNwCv6ifGUz0aQxMXp8_dDQN0Y3IrFEKK7yCJtBWL2dkUowBPUTbaZCoMq5jSTQ7s8WUN4MiJ438YxKYnNEXIG0oIynXj276/s320/Luminate+-+Luminate_FINAL.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565972803170617634" border="0" /></a>They had me from the opening track!<br /><br />"We are, we are, innocent! You make us, innocent!"<br /><br />Tyler, Texas-based pop/rock band Luminate releases its first full-length national debut, Come Home, TODAY. Already receiving widespread acclaim, the band may best be described as passionate, stirring and worshipful as Luminate’s songs express hope and encourage listeners to seek the redemptive purpose of God in their lives.<br /><br />As I was writing the review, my husband says in the background... "I love this song!" You may have heard this song already too on your radio. This music is just fantastic! I seriously think every track is great. I don't skip any and rock right on through the whole album! :) Here is a little on the making of "Come Home" (the song is playing in the background):<br /><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wxfdbIvBbOI?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" width="480"></iframe><center><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">“We were writing the song ‘Come Home’ about a relationship I was in,” says Luminate frontman Sam Hancock, “but the further we went with the song, the more I realized the song was not about her, but about me! I was the one that needed to ‘come home.’ I realized I was avoiding my destiny and the call on my life. I lost the original vision and was pursuing fame. A little bit of recognition and I started building my own empire under the guise that God was using me, when in actuality my light was growing dim. It was then I realized that I had to exchange my broken empire for my part in the Kingdom of God, the kingdom that will never fail.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The album continues with a set of worshipful, emotion-filled songs that draw from personal journeys of overcoming fear (“Hope Is Rising”), fighting apathy (“Innocent”) and finding hope, peace and purpose in Christ (“New Beginnings”). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!! </span>You can purchase your own copy of this album <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/come-home/id412752371">HERE</a> (entire album or individual songs), or you can find the whole album on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dluminate%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Amazon.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WIN YOUR OWN!!</span> TWO lucky SIMPLE readers will each win a copy of their own of the <a href="http://www.luminatemusic.com/">Luminate Album</a>! To enter, click on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/come-home/id412752371">THIS LINK</a>, come back here and tell me which song you are most excited to hear! (this entry required)<br /><br />Extra Entries (leave a separate comment for each):</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/luminate">"Like" Luminate</a> on Facebook (while you are there <a href="http://www.facebook.com/veggietales#%21/pages/SIMPLE-Reviews/66464944308">"like" us</a> too!)<br /></li><li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/luminateband">@LuminateBand</a> on Twitter (our name is <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/simplereviews">@simplereviews</a>)<br /></li><li>Tweet this giveaway (daily tweets allowed): <i>Enter to win 1 of 2 copies of the newest release from @LuminateBand over at @simplereviews:</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b><span style="font-style: italic;">http://tinyurl.com/4cjh4ow</span><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b><span style="font-style: italic;">#gi</span>veaway<b> </b>Pls RT<b><br /></b></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Winner will be randomly selected and announced February 4, 2011. Good Luck!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">*</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >I was provided with the Luminate Album featured above free of charge. The opinions expressed in this review are mine.*</span></span></span><br /></div></center></center><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Flight-up-your-hearts-with-luminate.html&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=35" style="border: medium none; overflow: hidden; width: 450px; height: 35px;" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-76754192910034044052011-01-25T00:00:00.000-08:002011-01-24T21:17:47.287-08:00Happy Together!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://bigidea.com/products/shows/shows_content.aspx?pid=1101"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbIuftwPa9Pqagk7FrH-vMcDS2qovP0HuEc3VKY9m8X1YPk6M602uevsPDcmq4nFjZ938iJQFqLxxVTV_EEuyRmc7dKKdxUXa1IpkPBR8UCHc4R_3GFEirpls4eY0ZkgN-DFwGiW8XrJcA/s320/VT+HappyTogethercover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565968769393974098" border="0" /></a>The newest release from VeggieTales is HERE! It was released on January 22, 2011.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Join Bob, Larry and all your VeggieTales pals for </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="https://bigidea.com/products/shows/shows_content.aspx?pid=1101">Happy Together</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - featuring lessons in forgiveness, courage and friendship. Following the success of the highly popular VeggieTales compilations, God Made You Special and Silly Little Thing Called Love, the 80+ minute DVD features three best selling Veggie-Tales Classic stories about:</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />*</span>Friendship (Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler)<span style="font-style: italic;"><br />*</span>Faith (Esther: The Girls Who Became Queen)<span style="font-style: italic;"><br />*</span>Family (The Grapes of Wrath)<span style="font-style: italic;"><br />*</span>In addition, there is new content with funny and touching thoughts on the meaning of true happiness voiced by real "Veggie Kids", sharing their perspective as only kids can!<span style="font-style: italic;"><br />*</span>Last, Three "Happy Songs" from the popular Silly Song series - adding more happy moments to this DVD!Here is a trailer for this great DVD - a favorite over here lately and soon to be at your house as well:<br /><br /><center><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-9zZykczBnc" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" width="425"></iframe><center><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Lili is at such an impressionable age right now, it's really nice to have a nice "go-to" DVD that I KNOW will teach her correct principles for living life.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!! </span>Over at Big Idea you will find SO many things from VeggieTales! They have 3 specials going on now...click <a href="https://bigidea.com/index.aspx">HERE</a> and you will be sent to their page to see these specials! You can get the DVD featured above, <a href="https://bigidea.com/products/shows/shows_content.aspx?pid=1101">Happy Together</a>, in one of these deals!<span><span> </span></span><span id="lblDesc"><span style="color:red;">Use Coupon Code <strong>SHIPHAPPY</strong> at checkout to receive FREE SHIPPING on your entire order with purchase of 'Happy Together'!</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">(Valid for shipping addresses in the 48 contiguous United States only.)</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>Also, you can get FREE USPS Standard shipping for orders over $40! Valid within the continental US. Excludes over-sized packages including rugs. </span></span><span><span>Enter coupon code SHIP2011 at checkout!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WIN YOUR OWN!!</span> TWO lucky SIMPLE readers will each win a <a href="https://bigidea.com/products/shows/shows_content.aspx?pid=1101">Happy Together DVD</a> of your own! To enter, tell me who you want to win this DVD for! (this entry required)<br /><br />Extra Entries (leave a separate comment for each):</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/veggietales#%21/veggietales?v=wall">"Like" VeggieTales</a> on Facebook (while you are there <a href="http://www.facebook.com/veggietales#%21/pages/SIMPLE-Reviews/66464944308">"like" us</a> too!)<br /></li><li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/veggietales">@veggietales</a> on Twitter (our name is <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/simplereviews">@simplereviews</a>)<br /></li><li>Tweet this giveaway (daily tweets allowed): <i>Enter to win the newest DVD release from @veggietales, "Happy Together" over at @simplereviews: </i>http://tinyurl.com/6anmf5v <span style="font-style: italic;">#gi</span>veaway<b> </b>Pls RT<b><br /></b></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Winner will be randomly selected and announced February 4, 2011. Good Luck!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">*</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >I was provided with the Happy Together DVD mentioned in this review free of charge. The opinions expressed in this review are mine.*</span></span></span><br /></div></center></center><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fhappy-together.html&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=35" style="border: medium none; overflow: hidden; width: 450px; height: 35px;" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-58855595550069473992011-01-11T08:18:00.000-08:002011-01-11T08:18:21.396-08:00Yeah, We Like Waffles!I don't think it is any secret that we really like music around here. I am constantly looking for fun new CDs for my girls and Parry Gripp's, <a href="http://www.oglio.com/webs/pages/artists/ParryGripp_DoYouLikeWaffles.shtml">Do You Like Waffles?</a> is definitely that.<br />
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At just over 17 minutes long, <a href="http://www.oglio.com/webs/pages/artists/ParryGripp_DoYouLikeWaffles.shtml">Do You Like Waffles?</a> is made up of 24 very short, very catchy, food-themed tracks. "The Ballad of Melvin The Magical Hotdog" is the epic story of Melvin The Magical Hotdog and is the longest track on the CD at barely over 1 minute. <br />
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I have caught myself singing the title track "Do You Like Waffles?" every time I make waffles lately (and that's pretty often since we just got a new waffle maker). My three year old made me play "Midnight Snack" over and over until she had it memorized. <br />
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Every time the first song on this CD starts, my three year old starts dancing around and asks "Mom! Wanna have a dance party?!?" Of course! :) <br />
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I think this CD is a keeper and if you want a fun, silly CD to enjoy with your kids at home or in the car I highly recommend Parry Gripp's, <a href="http://www.oglio.com/webs/pages/artists/ParryGripp_DoYouLikeWaffles.shtml">Do You Like Waffles?</a><br />
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<b>GET YOUR OWN!!! </b>For $10 you can pick up Parry Gripp's, <a href="http://www.oglio.com/webs/pages/artists/ParryGripp_DoYouLikeWaffles.shtml">Do You Like Waffles?</a> CD from <a href="http://www.oglio.com/store/ParryGripp-Waffles.html">Oglio Records' online store</a>, iTunes, and Amazon. For some extra fun, visit Parry Gripp's <a href="http://www.parrygripp.com/">webpage</a> to get the "Parry Gripp Song of The Week"! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethanpott/4949630439/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img align="right" alt="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy" border="0" height="75" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4949630439_0a65216bf1.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*I was provided with the <a href="http://www.oglio.com/webs/pages/artists/ParryGripp_DoYouLikeWaffles.shtml">Do You Like Waffles?</a> CD free of charge to conduct this review. The opinions provided are my own.</span></span>Carinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00275064744884464115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-70911329954388329622011-01-10T11:00:00.000-08:002011-01-10T11:12:50.581-08:00Max & Ruby BunnyTales!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_DI5OeFMHZIXalEgKi7wPGs7Vjhhnek6n2lbZjf5cjkFHA3o1Dn0Aot9p8GK_vQh1qR_fKvpvLsn2vHC5z9Qn9-KAt8SU-je1i4cEgP9WUwCDElVnMuLSCxy1sNkCQrvutzKD4_2eCOd/s1600/max+and+ruby+bunnytales+cover.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_DI5OeFMHZIXalEgKi7wPGs7Vjhhnek6n2lbZjf5cjkFHA3o1Dn0Aot9p8GK_vQh1qR_fKvpvLsn2vHC5z9Qn9-KAt8SU-je1i4cEgP9WUwCDElVnMuLSCxy1sNkCQrvutzKD4_2eCOd/s320/max+and+ruby+bunnytales+cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558928821401640530" border="0" /></a><span>Jump for joy! <span> </span>Max and Ruby are back with a new DVD adventure <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B93RHE?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004B93RHE">Max & Ruby: BunnyTales</a>! As usual Max is up to his usual antics but Ruby is there to help maintain order and follow the rules.</span><br /><br />We love Max & Ruby! It's one of the favorite shows in our house. We have a couple of the shows DVR'd so we have some on hand all the time.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Nickelodeon’s Max & Ruby is a half-hour animated comedy series based on the children's books by Rosemary Wells. Each episode centers on Max, a determined three-year-old bunny, and his big sister, Ruby, a smart, goal-oriented seven-year-old. The show offers an empowering message for children by showing Max and Ruby playing together and resolving their differences in ways that are respectful and supportive.</span><br /><br />On January 11, 2011 Nickelodeon is releasing their newest <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B93RHE?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004B93RHE">Max & Ruby DVD</a>. There are a TON of episodes on this DVD. Your little one will love it!<br /><br />Max and Ruby are putting their spin on some of their favorite fairy tales, including "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Emperor's New Clothes." Here is just one sampling from the DVD. There are four episodes and within each of the episodes there are three "mini" episodes. Take a peek:<br /><br /><b><u><span>The Princess and The Marbles / Emperor Max's New Suit / Max and the Tree Little Bunnies</span></u></b><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Princess and The Marbles</span><br /><span>When Max and his marbles interrupt Ruby’s play, she tells Max he needs to be more sensitive to what other bunnies might want. <span> </span>She uses the bunnytale of the “Princess & the Marbles” to help him understand.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Emperor Max's New Suit</span><br /><span>Ruby wants Max to try on a new suit in the department store. <span> </span>When Max says “No new suit,”Ruby tells him the bunnytale about Emperor Max’s New Suit to explain why he shouldn’t be so picky about his new clothes.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Max and the Tree Little Bunnies</span><br /><span>When Max’s blimp threatens to blow Ruby, Louise and Valerie’s paper dollhouses away, it’s time to tell the bunnytale of the Max & Three Little Bunnies.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />GET YOUR OWN!</span> You can get your own tomorrow in stores! It is being released on January 11, 2011. You can get your own copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B93RHE?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004B93RHE">HERE</a> and have it shipped right to you!<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" height="75" width="350" align="right" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B93RHE?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004B93RHE">Max & Ruby: BunnyTales</a> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-12624444874454634922011-01-10T01:06:00.000-08:002011-01-10T01:06:00.158-08:00Going to the Doctor is fun with Yo Gabba Gabba!Isn't it crazy how many kids are afraid of going to the doctor? I think there are many reasons for this, but what can you do? For most people, going to the doctor is part of the process in getting better. This DVD may help alleviate a little tension your kids may be having about going to the doctor.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWtYnQCrY_1NjBQ77p-XcI7kDfsPbKiBh2rsUfK0PQpq4p1nxV4Rs9IjMLqfFJelOIJbuDcKihWmT1LoZ0v4vjUPoVvqqqiRimGvW8IpXaUIFR7SYhW85PXXZSDOFwV7OpsRLvULsPEWg/s1600/yo+gabba+gabba.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWtYnQCrY_1NjBQ77p-XcI7kDfsPbKiBh2rsUfK0PQpq4p1nxV4Rs9IjMLqfFJelOIJbuDcKihWmT1LoZ0v4vjUPoVvqqqiRimGvW8IpXaUIFR7SYhW85PXXZSDOFwV7OpsRLvULsPEWg/s320/yo+gabba+gabba.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558925778063460466" border="0" /></a>Is that a sniffle? Have a dose of fun medicine and get ready to dance and sing with the all-new DVD release Yo Gabba Gabba: Let’s Visit the Doctor! Nickelodeon is releasing tomorrow their newest edition to the Yo Gabba Gabba line, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B93RBK?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004B93RBK">Let's Visit the Doctor</a>! If your kids like the Yo Gabba Gabba television show on Nickelodeon, they will love this! It's just like the show, but longer! Perfect for those days when you have to get some things done and need your kids entertained.<br /><br />Here is a little more about the episodes on this DVD:<br /><br />Join Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex for four fun episodes that deal with all-too-common illnesses.<br /><br />Doctor<br />Toodee gets sick and needs to rest. The doctor visits and everyone helps Toodee feel better.<br /><br />Teeth<br />Muno has a loose tooth and wiggles it until it comes out, then writes a note and the Tooth Fairy brings him a toothbrush. With only one tooth Muno looks strange, but in the end it starts to grow back.<br /><br />Clean<br />Everyone learns good clean manners when they play with toys and have to clean them up. Afterwards, they learn to wash their hands and brush their teeth. At the end, they all sing a fun bath time song playing with bath toys.<br /><br />Car<br />It’s time to go for a ride in a car! “Keep Trying” familiarizes them with the seat belt and encourages them to buckle up. “Danger” keeps the characters from playing in the road and “Car Ride” teaches them all about the thrill of traveling.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> You can get your own tomorrow in stores! It is being released on January 11, 2011. You can get your own copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B93RBK?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004B93RBK">HERE</a> and have it shipped right to you!<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" height="75" width="350" align="right" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B93RBK?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004B93RBK">You Gabba Gabba: Let's Visit the Doctor!</a> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-9271463077878223622011-01-07T20:00:00.000-08:002011-01-07T20:06:03.385-08:00Stay tuned...review coming soon!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPkho3lKk1ELsOqbZSB-p53XzoUkhEStiy1svpmKoPX0qv5PV81FCVnWrXVktzVEm7eMxcEKNKyaX4uxQxlqYRQTuykp04BRxOXWR2t4nOh9KCHXLaAasJ1fo92mOK0ySf-cP1NiiEmR_4/s1600/bhc2+image+2.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPkho3lKk1ELsOqbZSB-p53XzoUkhEStiy1svpmKoPX0qv5PV81FCVnWrXVktzVEm7eMxcEKNKyaX4uxQxlqYRQTuykp04BRxOXWR2t4nOh9KCHXLaAasJ1fo92mOK0ySf-cP1NiiEmR_4/s320/bhc2+image+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559661204853095682" border="0" /></a>Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2: Extra Long Sneak Peek! This releases on February 1, 2011. If you loved Beverly Hills Chihuahua 1, you will love this one too. Looks super cute. A more extensive review will come in the next few weeks!<br /><center><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bBwCIaCHs1o?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bBwCIaCHs1o?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object><center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrjxiC_1r40EaruZWhakQPlrNr3tDErGXKg41W6oEiph4Zigb2_Tzc6Z8WO-E7WNa0ZczCVaiFslqeAYNkM9Kqzujdu2BODhcf1LiSh4WtBXzP5GzLOjnbXrQIE7Boy-85phbZDZk2F-s/s1600/bhc2+image+1.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrjxiC_1r40EaruZWhakQPlrNr3tDErGXKg41W6oEiph4Zigb2_Tzc6Z8WO-E7WNa0ZczCVaiFslqeAYNkM9Kqzujdu2BODhcf1LiSh4WtBXzP5GzLOjnbXrQIE7Boy-85phbZDZk2F-s/s320/bhc2+image+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559661197706913090" border="0" /></a></center></center>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-27988153886732232952010-12-14T17:35:00.000-08:002010-12-19T21:27:22.694-08:00Steve Carell in Despicable Me!! { GIVEAWAYS! }<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7Mf6N5tPxQaxKBOHyvvoLxzEvRaJ_UnS6iPvCWAYWlO6j0mJsEddRAaCmlefq-rIxjA9GBTVXk7fhzbYK2bIwQ957ie1JDnm8StChDpBJi5N-zjMZHVas2QPa0kRhZbqedG59ZF9XODz/s1600/despicable+me+cover.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7Mf6N5tPxQaxKBOHyvvoLxzEvRaJ_UnS6iPvCWAYWlO6j0mJsEddRAaCmlefq-rIxjA9GBTVXk7fhzbYK2bIwQ957ie1JDnm8StChDpBJi5N-zjMZHVas2QPa0kRhZbqedG59ZF9XODz/s320/despicable+me+cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550768257954726450" border="0" /></a>Here is a new release for you guys today! AND, read below...there is a big giveaway too! Ends Friday so don't delay in getting registered!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The ultimate entertainment for the entire family, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043RSE2M?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043RSE2M">Despicable Me</a> is packed with never-before-seen bonus features including games, behind-the-scenes featurettes and filmmaker commentaries that will keep the entire family enchanted for hours. The perfect gift for the holidays arrives in the hilarious and heartfelt animated box office sensation, Despicable Me... For a limited time only the fun continues with a trio of all-new, hilarious adventures starring the film’s endearingly mischievous Minions, available only on the Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray 3D Combo Packs and the DVD Double Pack. All three products include a digital copy of the movie to watch anytime, anywhere. A single disc DVD will also be available.</span><br /><br />Have you heard of this movie before, or not? I saw previews but I just wasn't familiar with it. It is a VERY funny, with dry humor that both my husband and I can watch with the girls and we are all entertained. AND..not to mention that Steve Carell is the voice of Gru...and he is seriously one of our favorite actors! Here is a synopsis of the movie:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow Minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon. Yes, the moon! Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. One of the world’s greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. </span><br /><br />If you were watching the Macy's Day Parade, you probably saw those fiesty little minions running around too! Here is the trailer to Despicable Me in case you haven't seen that yet:<br /><center><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1JNcAyoB8kk?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1JNcAyoB8kk?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object><center><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/DespicableMeMovie#p/u/6/3ejYnQprJ8U">HERE</a> if you want to see more trailer, information on the show!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043RSE2M?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043RSE2M">Despicable Me</a> was released on Blu-ray & DVD TODAY! You can get your own copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043RSE2M?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043RSE2M">HERE</a> and have it shipped right to you!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">{ ** GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED!!! ** }</span><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLNk1Olpxvvh-6Gj9UXCCmSPi2hNs-D7rVxMgSKzwFiaadp9MziMWzmiIzQRQwW3VokBENiMUJVOr4qhZ84ur6oVdpy09D01h8O1QzXEoS6cZGK2ziLarswdeH2rJwrgNXOEccp232GNY/s1600/despicable+me+prizes.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLNk1Olpxvvh-6Gj9UXCCmSPi2hNs-D7rVxMgSKzwFiaadp9MziMWzmiIzQRQwW3VokBENiMUJVOr4qhZ84ur6oVdpy09D01h8O1QzXEoS6cZGK2ziLarswdeH2rJwrgNXOEccp232GNY/s320/despicable+me+prizes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550766533796451650" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WIN YOUR OWN!</span> One person will win a Grand Prize and 4 additional people will win runner up prizes as well. Here is what is up for grabs:<br /><br />DESPICABLE ME Single Disc DVD<br />DESPICABLE ME Blu-ray and DVD Beannie (one size fits most)<br />DESPICABLE ME Blu-ray and DVD Stickers<br />DESPICABLE ME Blu-ray and DVD Activity Sheets<br /><br />To enter, let us know who you would love to win one of these for! Extra Entries (leave a separate comment for each):</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/SIMPLE-Reviews/66464944308">"Like" SIMPLE</a> on Facebook</li><li>Follow our tweets <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/simplereviews"><span class="screen-name screen-name-simplereviews pill">@simplereviews</span></a></li><li>Tweet this giveaway (daily tweets allowed): <i style="font-style: italic;">Enter to win a </i><span style="font-style: italic;">Despicable Me Prize </span><i>DVD or other prize at @simplereviews<span style="font-style: italic;">: </span></i><span style="font-style: italic;">http://tinyurl.com/25g9uja</span><i style="font-style: italic;"> </i>#giveaway<b><br /></b></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Winner will be randomly selected and announced December 17, 2010. Good Luck!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043RSE2M?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043RSE2M">Despicable Me</a> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span><br /></div></center></center><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fsteve-carell-in-despicable-me-giveaways.html&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=35" style="border: medium none; overflow: hidden; width: 450px; height: 35px;" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com75tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-9713027885194461792010-12-10T21:59:00.000-08:002010-12-10T22:00:20.618-08:00DidiPop Goes To Hawaii<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLI9TJly8X7BChG2h3PpZ46QFohCv0uMtCrnPxAmHGFGxGSbpHvCNFNcUSUhswl-D91R8GB8sN793dme4mPvKBSyn0rUQxeeEfWSBKZWjLSsiLicryRp_tSsTqS4Xawb7p4w646FZtoM/s1600/72+dpi+DidiPop+Goes+to+Hawaii+Cover+At.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLI9TJly8X7BChG2h3PpZ46QFohCv0uMtCrnPxAmHGFGxGSbpHvCNFNcUSUhswl-D91R8GB8sN793dme4mPvKBSyn0rUQxeeEfWSBKZWjLSsiLicryRp_tSsTqS4Xawb7p4w646FZtoM/s200/72+dpi+DidiPop+Goes+to+Hawaii+Cover+At.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="color: black;"></span>It is cold and snowy here in Michigan and I can think of nothing better than a trip to Maui. All this cold makes me want warm sand, umbrella drinks, fresh pineapple and Hawaiian music. Ahhh... relaxation. :)<br />
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Unfortunately <strike>Fortunately</strike>, I will not be taking my two small children on a 20 hour plane ride to Hawaii anytime soon and there will be no warm sand or umbrella drinks in our near future. Thankfully, we can enjoy the sounds of Hawaiian music with <a href="http://didipop.com/index.php">DidiPop Goes to Hawaii</a> and have our own virtual vacation in the car or at home.<br />
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The songs on the album were inspired by Deborah Poppink's (aka DidiPop) actual visits to Hawaii with her family. The songs are kid friendly, and very catchy. Every time "Wowie Gazowie" plays, I can't help but sing along and Michaela is learning how to say humuhumunukunukuapua'a from listening to "The Hawaiian Alphabet Song."<br />
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Check out the "Mango" video of an actual mango picker on Maui and get a peek into the recording session for <a href="http://didipop.com/listen.php">DidiPop Goes to Hawaii</a>: <br />
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<b>GET YOUR OWN:</b> <a href="http://didipop.com/index.php">DidiPop Goes to Hawaii</a> releases on December 14 and can be ordered with free shipping through 1-1-11 from her website!!! Just visit the <a href="http://didipop.com/shop.php">DidiPop shop</a> to order your copy today!<br />
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<b>WIN YOUR OWN!!!</b> One lucky SIMPLE reader is going to win a copy of <a href="http://didipop.com/index.php">DidiPop Goes to Hawaii</a>! To enter please visit the DidiPop <a href="http://didipop.com/listen.php">website</a> and come back to tell us which <a href="http://didipop.com/shop.php">DidiPop Goes to Hawaii</a> song makes you feel most like you're going on a Hawaiian vacation.<br />
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<li>Tweet this giveaway: <span style="font-size: 100%;"><i>Enter to win a DidiPop Goes to Hawaii CD from @didipop over at @simplereviews:<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></i></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><i>http://tiny.cc/nqi6r#giveaway</i></span><i> </i></li>
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<i>WINNER will be randomly selected and announced on December 18, 2010.</i> Good luck!!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethanpott/4949630439/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img align="right" alt="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy" border="0" height="75" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4949630439_0a65216bf1.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*I was provided with the <a href="http://didipop.com/listen.php">DidiPop Goes to Hawaii</a>, CD free of charge to conduct this review. The opinions provided are my own.</span></span><br />
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</span></span>Carinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00275064744884464115noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-65513270027090070362010-12-06T21:38:00.001-08:002010-12-06T21:57:13.389-08:00Monkey Around with Monkey Music!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kVPv5bXBFv7-8J8unjEtx4X0rj_K18cwLqpAaCPSOETjah3Yi7naf0byNrysOqsoojCbCPy6xE3hPMkIBUAU7HhE841U-pb1uRF-W9xM4bjJr5t4SIqXpp6-3vHzeDMXeNuYf5Llilk/s1600/MONKEY+MONKEY+MUSIC+DVD+Cover72dpi.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kVPv5bXBFv7-8J8unjEtx4X0rj_K18cwLqpAaCPSOETjah3Yi7naf0byNrysOqsoojCbCPy6xE3hPMkIBUAU7HhE841U-pb1uRF-W9xM4bjJr5t4SIqXpp6-3vHzeDMXeNuYf5Llilk/s320/MONKEY+MONKEY+MUSIC+DVD+Cover72dpi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547809905429925666" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">"The DVD inspires kids to “get up off the sofa,” dance, and sing along to an array of fun, rockin’, energizing tunes that encourage movement and imagination. From jumping high, to exploring New York’s Chinatown, to flying around the country, Meredith LeVande’s upbeat, educational music comes to life through a highly creative blending of live action videos and colorful animation."</span><br /><br />Oh, do we love music over here! When I was first introduced to the DVD, I clicked on some of the teaser links. Lili was asking if we could watch it over and over. Just today she put this DVD in again. It is a very fun set full of very entertaining music. Lili gets up and dances all around. She was singing today, "Let's go Down, Let's Go Down to China Town!". If you want to see what she is singing about, you can check it out here:<br /><br /><center><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RUHjciSz4bY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RUHjciSz4bY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object><center><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">"Meredith...devoted herself to performing for children in intimate settings, becoming a favorite among NYC area families and creating a repertoire that has grown organically from one-on-one interactions with children of virtually every culture imaginable. Meredith heads up a project with the marvelously mischievous moniker Monkey Monkey Music, with a focus on “putting the child back into children’s music.” </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA37hAroQfTesJoqffmMsbnyvu9b39GUHVYlydn_FzGbz5Rx__1hGz0q03WWoh_ay8L8UOSeMB2UoKFWvx2N7fiGwBrMtvMgzknSnaAKOTXxjvDEqN0wlGm5t8mpS_wdWXMp207TBJK_AU/s1600/Meredith+LeVande+with+kids+photo+credit+Gaetano+Salvadore.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA37hAroQfTesJoqffmMsbnyvu9b39GUHVYlydn_FzGbz5Rx__1hGz0q03WWoh_ay8L8UOSeMB2UoKFWvx2N7fiGwBrMtvMgzknSnaAKOTXxjvDEqN0wlGm5t8mpS_wdWXMp207TBJK_AU/s320/Meredith+LeVande+with+kids+photo+credit+Gaetano+Salvadore.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547811488374772450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> You can get your own copy of Monkey Monkey Music: The Videos with Meredith Levande <a href="http://www.monkeymonkeymusic.com/order.html">HERE</a>! Or you can check it out on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004963WTM?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004963WTM">Amazon</a>.<a href="http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/santapaws-coupon"><br /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" height="75" width="350" align="right" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004963WTM?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004963WTM">Monkey Monkey Music: The Videos with Meredith LeVande</a> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span><br /></div></center></center><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fmonkey-around-with-monkey-music.html&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=35" style="border: medium none; overflow: hidden; width: 450px; height: 35px;" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-41976887023857742122010-12-04T21:08:00.000-08:002010-12-06T21:56:11.342-08:00Fantasia Forever!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivgUJH3doYcz9DawMyY-HK2nh2A-mmx0YAtiMRV-tDOcOLUp8noo5YgRAUoSWW1733_6AuycQReQ0rK1MB9KPvxelk1nJOinlj59R_OM5Ajqcu3E11pVzWkFpCmaFge6G6xkDpiIOoDmPq/s1600/fantasia+cover61mD-FsRKIL.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivgUJH3doYcz9DawMyY-HK2nh2A-mmx0YAtiMRV-tDOcOLUp8noo5YgRAUoSWW1733_6AuycQReQ0rK1MB9KPvxelk1nJOinlj59R_OM5Ajqcu3E11pVzWkFpCmaFge6G6xkDpiIOoDmPq/s320/fantasia+cover61mD-FsRKIL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547810274496151778" border="0" /></a>When I put the new Fantasia DVD in the DVD Player, I was instantly brought back to my childhood. I distinctively remember when the first Fantasia was released. I was standing in the grocery store with my mom pleading for it. She eventually caved and it was ours. My sister and I watched it together, great memories. Approximately 15 years later. I am excited for my girls to have the opportunity to create similar memories with this movie.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“FANTASIA is an extravaganza of sight and sound — brilliantly presented with an all-new digital restoration! Now you can experience Walt Disney’s animated musical masterpiece, FANTASIA, and the triumphant classic it inspired, FANTASIA 2000, together in this special 2-Movie Collection. Fully immerse yourself in the wonders of this innovative blending of music and animated imagery. Audiences of all ages will thrill to the soaring soundtrack and be delighted by the spectacular animation, including Mickey Mouse in his most famous role in "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice."</span><br /><br />Here is a trailer for your viewing if you would like:<br /><center><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dYupouS-I7Q?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dYupouS-I7Q?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object><center><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">Also, here are some fun activities that you can download and print out for your little ones. If you are anything like me, I am always looking for a little change with our daily activities. Here is a quick fix for that for you too!<br /></div><a href="http://tinyurl.com/FantasiaActivities"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5eq69lqKC-Z5F8_iApnLBQURNkQH6UMAr5C7HoZZOPq_dK1JQnQKNxQHY7ruXekrtARQ7KDbWdv8z9rCKUpQBuWfkCD38vBj91Ifgu_CPUlkqb0YZQrn6-p9Nist6xHVDTE5gJPWKSJaK/s400/Fantasia+Activity+thumb.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547806438572231122" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040QTNSK?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0040QTNSK">Fantasia / Fantasia 2000</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0040QTNSK" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" height="1" width="1" border="0" /> is Available on Blu-ray & DVD Now! You can get your own copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040QTNSK?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0040QTNSK">HERE</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0040QTNSK" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" height="1" width="1" border="0" /> and have it shipped right to you! Don't forget to check out the special promotion shown below...just click on it if you have a Disney Rewards account! <span style="font-weight: bold;">EXPIRES DECEMBER 7th!</span> Just in time for a great stocking stuffer :)<br /></div><a href="http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/fantasia-coupon"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0eO64Kd7MguSpPYW5b4Ea5XS54zTj9-EWL-NjGnRUb5JVxNu-VbsLBODTzTgisTNieIvewIeNrpg_ISMkSD-oG4GoWAygJUq0sC_u8_vE-COzglFKeM7R_kmx0IPBOOwSrFBGl1Yru1m9/s400/FF2000+Discount+Coupon.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547804766673607298" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" height="75" width="350" align="right" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040QTNSK?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0040QTNSK">Fantasia / Fantasia 2000 (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)</a></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span><br /></div></center></center><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Ffantasia-forever.html&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=35" style="border: medium none; overflow: hidden; width: 450px; height: 35px;" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-23659212430015559262010-12-03T13:26:00.000-08:002010-12-03T13:30:06.743-08:00Mind of My Own with Frances EnglandI will freely admit that I enjoy listening to children's music with my kids. There is nothing quite like hearing their little voices singing along with a favorite song, or watching them dance with complete abandon because of some silliness they are hearing in the lyrics.<br />
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Sometimes though I want something that isn't quite so much the screeching of "Wheels On The Bus" and more like the music I enjoy when there are no kids around. That's why I like Frances England's <a href="http://francesengland.com/music.php">Mind of My Own</a>. She has managed to combine a relaxing folksy sound with kid-approved lyrics.<br />
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Every time her song "Jacques Cousteau" comes on I find myself singing along and my daughter loves the title song "Mind of My Own". After listening to her <a href="http://www.francesengland.com/music.php">Family Tree</a> and <a href="http://www.francesengland.com/music.php">Fascinating Creatures</a> albums online we have officially become Frances England fans.<b> </b><br />
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<b>GET YOUR OWN:</b> Head on over to <a href="http://www.francesengland.com/music.php">Frances England's website</a> to take a listen and purchase the physical CD or download from iTunes.<br />
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<b>WIN YOUR OWN!</b> One lucky SIMPLE reader will get their own copy of Frances England's <a href="http://www.francesengland.com/music.php">Mind of My Own</a>. To enter just tell us what kid (big or little) in your life that you think would get the most enjoyment from this CD.<br />
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<li>Tweet this giveaway: <span style="font-size: 100%;"><i>Enter to win a Mind of My Own CD from @francesengland over at @simplereviews:<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></i></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><i>http://tiny.cc/bsttt#giveaway</i></span></li>
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<i>WINNER will be randomly selected and announced on December 11, 2010.</i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethanpott/4949630439/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img align="right" alt="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy" border="0" height="75" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4949630439_0a65216bf1.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*I was provided with the Frances England, <a href="http://www.francesengland.com/music.php">Mind of My Own</a> free of charge to conduct this review.*</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span> <span class="post-author vcard"></span>Carinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00275064744884464115noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-7674648524950602022010-12-03T00:00:00.000-08:002010-12-06T22:37:00.579-08:00Disney's Newest Release - The Sorcerer's Apprentice!If you have been reading SIMPLE for any amount of time now, you know that we love Disney. They recently released <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041PSQF6?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0041PSQF6">The Sorcerer's Apprentice</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0041PSQF6" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" height="1" width="1" border="0" />. Here is a non-exclusive clip from the DVD:<br /><center><iframe src="http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=907&clipid=e74912&playerid=69&affiliateid=-1&bitrateid=378&formatid=10" frameborder="0" height="284" width="352"></iframe><center><div style="text-align: left;">This is not one that we will be watching with our girls for quite some time - afterall they are only 1 and 4. It isn't a young kid friendly movie in my opinion. There are some "scary" parts. It was nice to get a movie night in with my hubby! I love Nicholas Cage and he did a fabulous job in this movie...just like all the others he has done!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNCfyCOz4DA-WjTkK9sYyaMjlcEmusV_ZTHY59gmnhiuVnbb9ISnQv_ffAEFQjkTMXc-zEgguOv9NLaDKnSjk4KRpnXVvbjAgqqNTeqSG86C6wKpSm0tV6yoib7ItCbCDQcTrMpYWAXXf/s1600/SorcerersApprentice_Nic_06.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNCfyCOz4DA-WjTkK9sYyaMjlcEmusV_ZTHY59gmnhiuVnbb9ISnQv_ffAEFQjkTMXc-zEgguOv9NLaDKnSjk4KRpnXVvbjAgqqNTeqSG86C6wKpSm0tV6yoib7ItCbCDQcTrMpYWAXXf/s320/SorcerersApprentice_Nic_06.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547823911473964834" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-CVmy96Gj1NZkgd_qz8bR9d6J92yEGApTrdUh89zAJaD9p-mXKXamPQShBebVTmvi0zYvZWUZdjolfeAIHUOJxfBnOy-SugSUr2ihSOPrk-Y0a3qKTWBfVpJIAoHCzgBJr3Nz_4NHwRL/s1600/SorcerersApprentice_Jay_03.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-CVmy96Gj1NZkgd_qz8bR9d6J92yEGApTrdUh89zAJaD9p-mXKXamPQShBebVTmvi0zYvZWUZdjolfeAIHUOJxfBnOy-SugSUr2ihSOPrk-Y0a3qKTWBfVpJIAoHCzgBJr3Nz_4NHwRL/s320/SorcerersApprentice_Jay_03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547823908303285378" border="0" /></a>Here is a little more about it if you haven't seen it yet:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">A fun, modern-day adventure follows Dave (JAY BARUCHEL), just an average college student, or so it appears, until the sorcerer Balthazar Blake (NICOLAS CAGE) recruits him as his reluctant protégé and gives him a crash course in the art and science of magic. As he prepares for a battle against the forces of darkness in modern-day Manhattan, Dave finds it is going to take all of the courage he can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN! </span><span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041PSQF6?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0041PSQF6">The Sorcerer's Apprentice</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0041PSQF6" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" height="1" width="1" border="0" /></span> is available on Blu-ray & DVD Now! You can get your own copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040QTNSK?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0040QTNSK">HERE</a> for convenience.<br /><br />Don't forget to check out the special promotion shown below...just click on it if you have a Disney Rewards account! <span style="font-weight: bold;">EXPIRES DECEMBER 7th!</span> Just in time for a great stocking stuffer :)<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/sorcererlptw-coupon"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiigSHt66FCGgMWmUTOR6sDPJv3SPWRep9s3K2xyuOn_jdlPaxNKD8dwnki_V2nSDQcTRBsUjP2jzfgG3ibTp8mdbnZvwdCGCn837b_8V5ZfCqM6N3Vl4yryS6GkKStN1IalNJyDat-Pzx/s400/sorcerers+apprentice+cover.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547817821690655074" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" height="75" width="350" align="right" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041PSQF6?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0041PSQF6">The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo)</a> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span><br /></div></center></center><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fdisneys-newest-release-sorcerers.html&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=35" style="border: medium none; overflow: hidden; width: 450px; height: 35px;" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-17965776367937927052010-11-26T18:58:00.000-08:002010-11-26T21:10:56.400-08:00To all the Charlie Brown Lovers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQ3qyd2pTvrgSlGzjST1ByohS2om3mN9yD4W8gl3dbW1-A1OUM5ST3g_DPE99oHvuHGOgzVIws4WGVWXhU7smR3PAFWrlna4I9OgYHMw_cfL368exOHMfkHBden_GyLJmQ7pAVVkU0hK4/s1600/Charlie+Browns+Christmas+Tales_Box+Art+2D.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQ3qyd2pTvrgSlGzjST1ByohS2om3mN9yD4W8gl3dbW1-A1OUM5ST3g_DPE99oHvuHGOgzVIws4WGVWXhU7smR3PAFWrlna4I9OgYHMw_cfL368exOHMfkHBden_GyLJmQ7pAVVkU0hK4/s320/Charlie+Browns+Christmas+Tales_Box+Art+2D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543687891655600226" border="0" /></a>For all you Charlie Brown lovers out there, I am featuring two for you today!<br /><br />First, we have <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WZUNX0?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002WZUNX0">Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales</a>. In standard format, it's a "holiday special made up of a series of animated vignettes, each featuring members of the Peanuts gang." Perfect for anyone who loves the Peanuts! Also included on this disc is the rarely seen "Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?". This is about when Charlie Brown is faced with the departure of Linus and Lucy who must move when their father is transferred to a job in another town<span style="font-style: italic;">.<br /><br /></span>Next, we have the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T6LHWW?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003T6LHWW">Peanuts Holiday Collection</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003T6LHWW" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />. This is newly released on blu-ray for the first time! This is a "box set that contains three popular seasonal Peanuts specials in one set ("A Charlie Brown Christmas," "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," and "It's a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown"."<br /><br /><span><span><span><span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBS-MK7-kgs2gE76KkDbnlsojEHvcMVBbVI3SGzsQn4KAx1EP2EUvyzre3VlHi5Wv6GB7RWvbKim8Jc83coBElp-zubcvHEilxirfXDbP40zwK5fnsS4SEN2byDlJKEA5O3a7445SmXxSy/s1600/Peanuts+Holiday+Collection+BD_Box+Art+2D.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBS-MK7-kgs2gE76KkDbnlsojEHvcMVBbVI3SGzsQn4KAx1EP2EUvyzre3VlHi5Wv6GB7RWvbKim8Jc83coBElp-zubcvHEilxirfXDbP40zwK5fnsS4SEN2byDlJKEA5O3a7445SmXxSy/s320/Peanuts+Holiday+Collection+BD_Box+Art+2D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543687969508979986" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Lili has been learning all about Thanksgiving at her school the past few weeks. I just love listening to her tell me about what she has learned. It was fun to pop this in and watch it with her. She thought it was super funny that in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" she got to see the "characters" she had been learning about in school.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"To many watching these seasonal specials on TV each year has turned into an important tradition. We wanted to capture these programs in one beautiful collection and preserve them in gorgeous Blu-ray definition so that they could be shared with future generations." "Peanuts Holiday Collection is a must-have DVD compilation. It features some of Charles Schultz's greatest work and we are proud to offer it to consumers." </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:11.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> These are both available NOW - you can get them where you buy your DVDs or you can pick up via these links, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WZUNX0?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002WZUNX0">HERE</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002WZUNX0" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T6LHWW?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003T6LHWW">HERE</a>!<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /><span><span><span><span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">*I was provided with a copy of each shown above<img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003S1UO04" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and t</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">o conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!</span></span></div></span></span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ></span></p></span><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fto-all-charlie-brown-lovers.html&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=35" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:35px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-620402173909492832010-11-21T16:00:00.000-08:002010-11-29T19:41:54.697-08:00Santa Paws - Get yours now for Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxAQ42-vJtNyAzOMmH27Ci214y7oc1j4g9Sxl33GL4hD1owEUq34daRnfs6L5RYRvswg3N1WhvfZQ3Z7-_t7mOUCmoESx0pqNnX9MSy2F3Jglt-DEYVE4iufCP2Bvm-D91bj8kPj4u1ia/s1600/SearchFor_SantaPawsBlurayCombo+sm.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxAQ42-vJtNyAzOMmH27Ci214y7oc1j4g9Sxl33GL4hD1owEUq34daRnfs6L5RYRvswg3N1WhvfZQ3Z7-_t7mOUCmoESx0pqNnX9MSy2F3Jglt-DEYVE4iufCP2Bvm-D91bj8kPj4u1ia/s320/SearchFor_SantaPawsBlurayCombo+sm.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542460799620463858" border="0" /></a>Here is another DVD review to get you into the Christmas spirit! Keep reading to see how you can get some craft pages, view some movie clips and see some still images of the new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E4B0GW?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003E4B0GW">The Search For Santa Paws</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003E4B0GW" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />! This is the NEW prequel to 2009's hit, Santa Buddies. Your little ones will LOVE this new DVD out by Disney! Just in time for the Holiday's!<br /><br />Lili, my 4-year old, requests to watch this one over and over. I thought I would get sick of it because we have watched it so much, but I haven't! Super cute AND filled with adorable little puppies! Definitely wins a "thumbs up" from us!<br /><br />Click <a href="http://tinyurl.com/SantaPawsActivities">HERE</a> to get your hands on some coloring & activity pages for the little ones!<br /><br />Here is a clip for you as well:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz45Mh9mz-rW9kwHuAaFRTuhd_QLQ4s41CxBaaU9aob1SlkkJ7J86oKmIxz2AqoCp_FkRdvNKfHSFTvt9UN4yFpYHi7gQH91ALCeMb3pIALQGe-WfzEckxzfi28nRYDMbNjVNaRsXLhz46/s1600/SSP+DMR+Offer%255B1%255D.png"><br /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UGAPcjSryFg?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UGAPcjSryFg?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">My little 4-year old is constantly asking question about Santa Claus about this time of year - especially since we see him everywhere. I was sent this little article and I thought I would share it with you as well:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9ZySAr96eIL26t6An3HTmicEpMnYnECWoxn4ICmTKbu1JE0v7HRC4FQO2cmj_KkHZYS4k3HOg7Bt7-RJcLjY76jgd6s5nspC9YuAtyM0Bx12P8zxPoepLEgsHhy397hiJ27cXzTxgGQP/s1600/InSearchOfSantaPaws_Photo_003.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9ZySAr96eIL26t6An3HTmicEpMnYnECWoxn4ICmTKbu1JE0v7HRC4FQO2cmj_KkHZYS4k3HOg7Bt7-RJcLjY76jgd6s5nspC9YuAtyM0Bx12P8zxPoepLEgsHhy397hiJ27cXzTxgGQP/s320/InSearchOfSantaPaws_Photo_003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542484588686656530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">As parents, we pass down the stories and traditions of </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="il">Santa</span> Claus.<span style="font-style: italic;"> Even if we can’t think of a logical explanation as to how he visits every home on one night or why there are so many </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="il">Santa</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> look-alikes all around town each December, it is important that we support the TRUE meaning of Christmas...</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> The simplest thing is to tell your children to have faith and to just believe. Children love magic, so if you just explain that </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="il">Santa</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> is magical, that should hopefully help them understand the underlying spirit of Christmas.</span> </p><p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span class="il">Santa</span> Claus is a wonderful tradition, and establishing traditions in your family that get passed down from generation to generation—such as baking cookies for <span class="il">Santa</span> and his elves each Christmas Eve or leaving carrots out for his reindeer—helps create a bond between you and <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfWDk2BeDQohtvFDvdfRFlR_DRS7IoicsfQgEMqpPI3YMpsJzqjTYf4QB6sJQq0S0UtPxEWxyzkGYmrAQ0_YTt3Os7Bl0vDl1l_t6EAId55ruSSvHOpbyMgfYfqlP7mjNuKi_GxLjQXVm/s1600/InSearchOfSantaPaws_Photo_010.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfWDk2BeDQohtvFDvdfRFlR_DRS7IoicsfQgEMqpPI3YMpsJzqjTYf4QB6sJQq0S0UtPxEWxyzkGYmrAQ0_YTt3Os7Bl0vDl1l_t6EAId55ruSSvHOpbyMgfYfqlP7mjNuKi_GxLjQXVm/s320/InSearchOfSantaPaws_Photo_010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542485033271422834" border="0" /></a>your children. It also makes the holiday more meaningful, memorable and fun for kids, who otherwise might complain about wearing a coat and tie to Christmas Eve dinner at grandma’s. So despite the fact that logic may tell you otherwise, make a point of teaching your children about <span class="il">Santa</span> Claus, his 8 tiny reindeer, his sleigh, his workshop...</p><span style="font-weight: bold;">GET YOUR OWN!</span> THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS is Available on Blu-ray & DVD November 23rd! You can get your own copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E4B0GW?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003E4B0GW">HERE</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003E4B0GW" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> and have it shipped right to you! Don't forget to check out the special promotion shown below...just click on it if you have a Disney Rewards account!<br /><a href="http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/santapaws-coupon"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz45Mh9mz-rW9kwHuAaFRTuhd_QLQ4s41CxBaaU9aob1SlkkJ7J86oKmIxz2AqoCp_FkRdvNKfHSFTvt9UN4yFpYHi7gQH91ALCeMb3pIALQGe-WfzEckxzfi28nRYDMbNjVNaRsXLhz46/s320/SSP+DMR+Offer%255B1%255D.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542577575736044530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WIN YOUR OWN!</span> I have been given the opportunity to giveaway TWO (2) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E4B0GW?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003E4B0GW">The Search For Santa Paws</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003E4B0GW" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> Blu-Ray and DVD sets!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED - CONGRATS TO #19 (FABERGRE) AND #42 (HEATHER R)**</span><br /></div><br />To enter, let us know who you would love to win one of these for!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Extra Entries (leave a separate comment for each):</div><ul><li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/SIMPLE-Reviews/66464944308">"Like" SIMPLE</a> on Facebook</li><li>Follow our tweets <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/simplereviews"><span class="screen-name screen-name-simplereviews pill">@simplereviews</span></a></li><li>Tweet this giveaway (daily tweets allowed): <i style="font-style: italic;">Enter to win a </i><span style="font-style: italic;">Blu-ray + DVD combo pack</span><i> of The Search for Santa Paws at @simplereviews: </i><b>http://tinyurl.com/26e4d6m #giveaway<br /></b></li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">Chosen winner must be from either the US or Canada. Winner will be randomly selected and announced November 29, 2010. Good Luck!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E4B0GW?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003E4B0GW">The Search For Santa Paws</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003E4B0GW" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!*</span>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-43945721024161880882010-11-14T17:49:00.001-08:002010-11-15T20:25:59.060-08:00Two new DVD's released from PBS Kids!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjnb-0suCtdmSJKreBG7aTsVaAk1S2B7a2fYOLJTn866KvVZXIOQWVFLJGQxELaZe4WxPBElNCWPLhbsB_P5l2hK_ROaYSXcTkcurWrY-GH1kaJ0KFpLP0Jt82l03Q9ooTFXk5aGM9dvM/s1600/super+why.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjnb-0suCtdmSJKreBG7aTsVaAk1S2B7a2fYOLJTn866KvVZXIOQWVFLJGQxELaZe4WxPBElNCWPLhbsB_P5l2hK_ROaYSXcTkcurWrY-GH1kaJ0KFpLP0Jt82l03Q9ooTFXk5aGM9dvM/s320/super+why.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539993837516307490" border="0" /></a>When we first signed up for cable television, Lili was about 3 years old. We don't watch TV a whole lot, but it almost always comes to SuperWhy when it is on. I really like this show because it isn't just another brainless children's show. The kids are learning with this! I hear Lili yell from the room as she is interacting with the show.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XM708W?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003XM708W">Twas the Night Before Christmas</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003XM708W" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> includes:<br />'Twas the Night Before Christmas<br />The Ghost Who was Afraid of Halloween<br />The Three Feathers<br />The Stars in the Sky<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XM708W?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003XM708W">Super Why: Twas the Night Before Christmas</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003XM708W" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> has become an immediate hit in our house overall! There are 4-30 minute episodes - 120 minute long DVD. This would be perfect for the holidays - whether to get the kids excited about Christmas or as a stocking stuffer!<br /><br />Another favorite in our house is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003S1UO04?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003S1UO04">Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs in the Snow</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003S1UO04" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />. I love the little dinosaurs in there - they are so sweet!<br /><br /><div id="prod_info_section" class="prod_desc"> <div name="dvCustomTagProductShortDescription" id="dvCustomTagProductShortDescription"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMHBwC0ZqIWXkg7Dx_DumgWrblZKEfQfFP3tBNdyA6tGO7PgfIv9Eg5IsPNrkhbYv_-elbryEabUJeoGYdJKM61eSBBpD_4ZgpR3Mvs_cFG4yu4RIvy-lk_e5OmK0Cf2JwNnfSTbRKUSs/s1600/dinosaur+train.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMHBwC0ZqIWXkg7Dx_DumgWrblZKEfQfFP3tBNdyA6tGO7PgfIv9Eg5IsPNrkhbYv_-elbryEabUJeoGYdJKM61eSBBpD_4ZgpR3Mvs_cFG4yu4RIvy-lk_e5OmK0Cf2JwNnfSTbRKUSs/s320/dinosaur+train.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539997057999033250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">"Dinosaur Train embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains while sparking an interest in life science, natural history and paleontology." </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003S1UO04?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003S1UO04">Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs in the Snow</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003S1UO04" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> episodes include:<br />Dinosaurs in the Snow<br />Night Train<br />Fossil Fred<br />King Cryolophosaurus<br />Dinosaur Block Party<br />Buddy's Surprise Birthday Party<br />Mom's Day<br />Cretaceous Conifers</div> <div style="display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;"> </div> </div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />GET YOUR OWN!</span> You can get your own copy now - they are both on sale where you currently buy your DVDs or you can pick up a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XM708W?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003XM708W">Super Why: Twas the Night Before Christmas</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003XM708W" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003S1UO04?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003S1UO04">Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs in the Snow</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003S1UO04" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br />at the links provided too!<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /><span><span><span><span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XM708W?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003XM708W">Super Why: Twas the Night Before Christmas</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003XM708W" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003S1UO04?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003S1UO04">Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs in the Snow</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003S1UO04" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!</span></span></div></span></span></span></span><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Ftwo-new-dvds-released-from-pbs-kids.html&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-24193056426725139762010-11-14T17:48:00.001-08:002010-11-15T19:47:30.719-08:00A Whole New Way for Kids to Watch and Play!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig766VgD6kJigDPhndTF_42lhKF2RiY1m1AWeT0wREjT31S8KEOl8y8wn8Vlme8iE4TUrq-55_eYcbNabFffy_ruXuFAAcafnuA1p3xgtHYVYqRX_VfPKQtY6gLlvh5GdFcFfhittNUnq6/s1600/mickey+mote+Handy_Manny_BigConstructionJobDVDWithMote.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig766VgD6kJigDPhndTF_42lhKF2RiY1m1AWeT0wREjT31S8KEOl8y8wn8Vlme8iE4TUrq-55_eYcbNabFffy_ruXuFAAcafnuA1p3xgtHYVYqRX_VfPKQtY6gLlvh5GdFcFfhittNUnq6/s200/mickey+mote+Handy_Manny_BigConstructionJobDVDWithMote.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539979102903196738" border="0" /></a>Disney is launching tomorrow, November 16th, a version of a child size remote/video game for kids aged 2-5. It is called the Mickey Mote - and I was sent this along with two games/DVD's to try out! I think it is very fun and VERY simple for the little ones to enjoy. We have a wii gaming system and have some kid friendly games, but those games are not near as simple at this new Mickey Mote! They are releasing this just in<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDWus9kcRDaBzGIn7CKtEiY9DoSfb9dTdAc7nda2C25OXxMTcoLZyKfqbtstRmdHa8oSLH8y_EjwdSHGWAm9Dut8slMarO8RYznybi-CcvpRt0_DMbZJIN5ctWZgUr7NQJWxEnDaO9a0C/s1600/mickey+mote+MMClubhouseNumbersRoundupWithMote.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDWus9kcRDaBzGIn7CKtEiY9DoSfb9dTdAc7nda2C25OXxMTcoLZyKfqbtstRmdHa8oSLH8y_EjwdSHGWAm9Dut8slMarO8RYznybi-CcvpRt0_DMbZJIN5ctWZgUr7NQJWxEnDaO9a0C/s200/mickey+mote+MMClubhouseNumbersRoundupWithMote.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539979306013114754" border="0" /></a> time to add this to your little one's Christmas list. If they love the Disney channel, they will love what this has to offer. Here is a little more info:<br /><br />"...discover a whole new way to watch and play their favorite Disney preschool DVDs, with the all-new "Mickey Mote". This one-of-a-kind, kid's remote control...packed with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ND0AZ6?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003ND0AZ6">Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Numbers Roundup</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003ND0AZ6" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br />and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ND0AVK?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003ND0AVK">Handy Manny: Big Construction Job</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003ND0AVK" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" mote="" is="" friendly="" handheld="" remote="" shaped="" like="" mickey="" that="" will="" take="" children="" s="" viewing="" experience="" to="" a="" whole="" new="" level="" by="" providing="" an="" engaging="" interaction="" their="" favorite="" disney="" with="" multiple="" levels="" of="" the="" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNatAJwGWM_WtAvh7RHrmND2zDo-gsrZqw6kACosQCRL2aRFZUqjKGxufNFSN08i-3QhRkKVzVYmltKZiwHSizfJjuk0x1-eddT6NMX-vgKAfGIXatxv15RPn5IceC6Q63_TWXoyOntYA/s1600/Mickey_Mote.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNatAJwGWM_WtAvh7RHrmND2zDo-gsrZqw6kACosQCRL2aRFZUqjKGxufNFSN08i-3QhRkKVzVYmltKZiwHSizfJjuk0x1-eddT6NMX-vgKAfGIXatxv15RPn5IceC6Q63_TWXoyOntYA/s200/Mickey_Mote.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539984812034159922" border="0" /></a>. The new Mickey Mote will provide hours of fun, engaging and challenging adventures for kids age 2-5. The Mickey Mote is a value for moms and fun for kids!<br /><br />These DVD's are very fun to watch - either with or without the remote! :)<br /><br />You can read and learn a LOT more about this over at the Disney site, you can click <a href="http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/disney-mickey-mouse-clubhouse-mickeys-numbers-roundup.html">HERE</a> to be automatically directed to it. Or you can watch this video now to learn more:<br /><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=907&clipid=e69215&playerid=69&affiliateid=-1&bitrateid=378&formatid=10" frameborder="0" height="284" width="352"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And while you are on that page that is linked above, look right below the video that is playing and you will be able to see some great clips from these DVD's. Here is one for you to look at now if you want :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ND0AZ6?ie=UTF8&tag=sr086-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003ND0AZ6">Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Numbers Roundup</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=sr086-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003ND0AZ6" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br />Fun Fact<br /></div><center><iframe src="http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=907&clipid=e74775&playerid=69&affiliateid=-1&bitrateid=378&formatid=10" frameborder="0" height="284" width="352"></iframe><center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBChbJ75DHQMaanBbr2mFIL8i-a4-iSQp5ia2EMalKafMjT7Q2vYaU6MsVH3L6qgIlDZWeC-LtEtr-VVw-DRM5GPaxZeXW2FlJw8kmoARPkZqCzPrpE6Orkf6v-iA3sdojPZ40LJmGJ1S/s1600/mickey+mote+coupon+image.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBChbJ75DHQMaanBbr2mFIL8i-a4-iSQp5ia2EMalKafMjT7Q2vYaU6MsVH3L6qgIlDZWeC-LtEtr-VVw-DRM5GPaxZeXW2FlJw8kmoARPkZqCzPrpE6Orkf6v-iA3sdojPZ40LJmGJ1S/s200/mickey+mote+coupon+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539984527653309922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />GET YOUR OWN!</span> There are 9 total DVD's right now available that will work with the Mickey Mote - the two pictured above are examples of what I received! They are available for purchase starting November 16th! You can get your own copy where you currently buy your DVD's or you can find a copy <a href="http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/disney-mickey-mouse-clubhouse-mickeys-numbers-roundup.html">HERE</a> and have it shipped right to you! ONE LAST THING TO MENTION...be sure to grab the coupon on the front of the package if you are purchasing your own at the store. You can instantly save $8 on any two Mickey Mote titles, or inside there is another coupon for $3 off of a single title.<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /><a href="http://themcavoys.blogspot.com/" title="shannonsignature copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3882265045_44ccd80850_o.jpg" alt="shannonsignature copy" align="right" border="0" height="75" width="350" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">*I was provided with a copy of <a href="http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/disney-mickey-mouse-clubhouse-mickeys-numbers-roundup.html">Disney's New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Number Roundup and Handy Manny: Big Construction Job DVD's as well as the Mickey Mote</a> free of charge in order to give my unbiased opinion and to conduct this review. What was written above is my opinion!</span></span></div></span></span></div></center></center></center><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fsimple-cddvdreviews.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fwhole-new-way-for-kids-to-watch-and.html&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=80" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:80px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Shannon - theSIMPLEmoms.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01974913595560367344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834334779228285367.post-44949580136683018692010-11-13T03:00:00.000-08:002010-11-13T03:00:08.384-08:00Keller Wiliams' First Children's CD!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcVd4Hc3cHS2m6GZbEKodRzsJL222yqcno_hwD9N44wtYQhccM6mbAeI6uV3aer84YJsl9AvV04d0tX24qMW5ItnZ-zMd4P_IIsKe_p7OjE_ufGxXSdnziusspIZOxP3CGNWLkdsjqG0/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcVd4Hc3cHS2m6GZbEKodRzsJL222yqcno_hwD9N44wtYQhccM6mbAeI6uV3aer84YJsl9AvV04d0tX24qMW5ItnZ-zMd4P_IIsKe_p7OjE_ufGxXSdnziusspIZOxP3CGNWLkdsjqG0/s320/image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The best way I can describe the Keller Williams CD <a href="http://kellerwilliams.shop.musictoday.com/Dept.aspx?cp=34597_40577">Kids</a> would be... Funny, quirky and childish. And quite frankly, what better combination for a children's CD? <a href="http://www.kellerwilliams.net/kids">Keller Williams</a> sounds like he managed to grow up, but not quite all the way, allowing his songs to connect with kids on their level.<br />
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For instance, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a seven year old boy who didn't appreciate a little potty humor (and let's all be honest here, there are lots of 37 year old boys who still appreciate that too). The giggle inducing "Mama Tooted" is perfect for them.<br />
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Now, a show of hands please from all the grown up mamas who were once little girls who worked hard to master all the hand-jive, hopscotch, and jump rope chants of their childhood. Your little girls will probably appreciate listening to "Horse Back Rider" over and over until they too have mastered the increasing tempo of this track and are able to keep up.<br />
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Oh, and everyone can use the good advice provided in the aptly named "Good Advice." Because you <b><i>should</i></b> "<i>never pick your toes and then pick your nose, cause then your nose smells like your toes</i>."<br />
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<b>GET YOUR OWN:</b> Head on over to his website to purchase the <a href="http://kellerwilliams.shop.musictoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=34597_40577&pc=7KCD16">physical CD</a> or <a href="http://kellerwilliams.shop.musictoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=34597_40577&pc=7KDD17">digital download</a> of <a href="http://www.kellerwilliams.net/kids">Keller Williams Kids</a>.<br />
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<b>WIN YOUR OWN!</b> One lucky SIMPLE reader will get their own copy of Keller Williams' <a href="http://kellerwilliams.shop.musictoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=34597_40577&pc=7KCD16">Kids</a> CD! To enter just tell us what kid (big or little) in your life that you think would get the most enjoyment from this CD.<br />
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<i>WINNER will be randomly selected and announced on November 20, 2010.</i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethanpott/4949630439/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy by mayzee18, on Flickr"><img align="right" alt="CARINNSIMPLESIGNATURE copy" border="0" height="75" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4949630439_0a65216bf1.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">*I was provided with the<a href="http://www.kellerwilliams.net/kids"> Keller Williams Kids CD</a> free of charge to conduct this review.*</span></span><br />
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