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This Week’s Winners

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Tonic Shop Hair Care winner

#14 Marj M

Bob’s Big Break and Shrek 3D winners

#85 pixie13 and #6 CherylW

Chico’s Jewelry winner

#2 Erin

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Apr 11, 2010 | 1 comment | View Post

Toy Story 1 and 2 DVD Review

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Toy Story BD & DVD Combo Pack and Toy Story 2 BD & DVD Combo Pack

Own the Blu-Ray Combo Pack on March 23, 2010
Also Available: Toy Story Special Edition DVD and Toy Story 2 Special Edition DVD available May 18, 2010

When we went to Walt Disney World in February we got to go on a brand new ride from Toy Story 3. CJ and I both loved the ride and I have no doubt that we’ll love the movie. This past week CJ watched Toy Story 1 and 2 for the first time, as part of our Toy Story DVD marathon. He really enjoyed both movies, and didn’t move off of the couch during either one.

Growing up did you ever have a friend that got a new friend? Did you wonder if you’d be replaced? I bet this is something that most children go through. In Toy Story 1 a boy named Andy has a favorite toy named Woody. Andy gets a new toy named Buzz. As older toys get to know Buzz, the favorite toy Woody feels jealous and threatened and tries to get rid of Buzz. The pair of toys find themselves in danger and that’s when Woody realizes that Buzz isn’t the bad guy. He comes to accept him as a friend and they find their way home, just in time to reunite with Andy on moving day. In Toy Story 2 some of Andy’s toys are being sold at a yard sale. Woody sets out to save one of the toys and gets stolen. He’s delivered to a collector at The Toy Barn that plans on selling him and placing him in a Japanese museum. While captive he’s with toys that try to convince him that being there is good, because he’ll be preserved. Meanwhile, the other toys, including Buzz, set out to rescue their friend. Comedic mishaps occur when Buzz is switched with a newer, updated model of himself. In the end all of the toys end up back at home safely.

Here’s the official release.

The “Toys” Are Coming To Life — Like Never Before!

Disney*Pixar Present For the Very First Time In Blu-ray™ High Definition
TOY STORY and TOY STORY 2

Fantastic Blu-ray Debuts Allow Fans to Experience the Hilarious Adventures of the “Toy Story” Gang with Blu-ray’s Eye-Popping Picture and “Buzz”-Worthy Sound!

Releases Include Exciting Sneek Peeks of This Summer’s Eagerly Anticipated Toy Story 3

TOY STORY BD & DVD COMBO PACK *ALL NEW* BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE:
• The Story: An Exclusive Sneak Peek at Toy Story 3
• Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: Blast Off
• Paths to Pixar: Artists
• Studio Stories: John’s Car
• Studio Stories: Baby AJ
• Studio Stories: Scooter Races
• Buzz Takes Manhattan
• Black Friday: The Toy Story You Never Saw
• Plus BD-Live movie chat, movie mail, movie challenge and more! (Only Available on the Blu-ray Disc)

TOY STORY 2 BD & DVD COMBO PACK *ALL NEW* BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE:
• Characters: An Exclusive Sneak Peek At Toy Story 3
• Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: International Space Station
• Paths to Pixar: Technical Artists
• Studio Stories: Toy Story 2 Sleep Deprivation Lab
• Studio Stories: Pinocchio
• Studio Stories: The Movie Vanishes
• Pixar’s Zoetrope
• Celebrating our Friend Joe Ranft
• Plus BD-Live movie chat, movie mail, movie challenge and more! (Only Available on the Blu-ray Disc)

Toy Story and Toy Story 2 ‘Special Edition’ DVDs include all the above special features, except for the BD- Live Portal Features.

Apr 07, 2010 | 1 comment | View Post

Bob’s Big Break In 3D And Shrek 3D Adventure DVD Set Giveaway

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Bob’s Big Break And Shrek in 3D

Studio Name: Paramount Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 03/23/2010
Rating: PG
Format: DVD
Screen Format: Widescreen
Run Time (in minutes): 122 minutes
Language: English

Description - “B.O.B.’s Big Break”: Your favorite characters from “Monsters Vs. Aliens” return in this animated 3D adventure that follows B.O.B. (voice of Seth Rogen), Dr. Cockroach P.H.D. (voice of Hugh Laurie), and the macho Missing Link (voice of Will Arnett) on their mission to outsmart grizzled General W.R. Monger (voice of Kiefer Sutherland) and stage a daring escape from Area 52. “Shrek 3-D”: When we last left everyone’s favorite newlyweds Shrek and Fiona, they were singing and dancing late into the night with Donkey and all the fairy tale creatures. Happily ever after…right? Not so fast…the honeymoon has barely begun when Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) is ambushed by Lord Farquaad’s henchman, Thelonius. A dizzying and hilarious chase ensues with Shrek (Mike Myers) and Donkey (Eddie Murphy) hot on the trail! More action, more adventure, more fun that picks up right where “Shrek” left off…and drops you off laughing and out-of-breath before “Shrek 2″ begins.

Packaging is Back-To-Back; Sneak Peeks; Interactive 3D Paddle Ball Game; Karaoke Music Party; “Activision” Video Game Demo + Cheat Code; “Creature Fun Factory”; “Universal Themeparks - Shrek 4D Attraction”.

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TWO winners will receive each receive their own pair of the movies Bob’s Big Break and Shrek 3D.

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Mar 23, 2010 | 94 comments | View Post

Lego The Adventures Of Clutch Powers DVD Review - With Giveaway

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Lego The Adventures Of Clutch Powers

Available on DVD and digital download on February 23, 2010
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Universal Studios
Run Time: 82 minutes
Official site http://www.curiousgeorge.com/

Synopsis - For the first time ever, see the creative world of LEGO® come to life in the all-new feature-length DVD movie. Meet Clutch Powers, the best builder and explorer in the LEGO®universe as he heads off on his most dangerous mission yet. Join Clutch and his team of LEGO®experts as their adventure leads them from LEGO® City to the Space Police prison planet to the medieval world of Ashlar where they must help the rightful heir to the King’s throne find the courage to regain the kingdom from the evil wizard Mallock the Malign. Their brick-building skills will be put to the ultimate test as they face off against Mallock’s skeleton army. Get ready for an action-packed adventure like nothing you have ever seen before, The Adventures of Clutch Powers!

CJ liked the graphics a lot. I found the story to be part Indiana Jones and part Star Wars. I loved the bits of humor that were incorporated into the storyline. “Let me get your legs. I’m not half the man I used to be.” “She brings extra hair.” I loved when one character chastised another for not following the directions when a piece was left over after building a structure. Despite the fact that they were “bad guys” I really thought the skeleton Lego characters looked cool. It was really neat to see so many of the Lego pieces I’ve seen over many years used in the film, as everything in the film was made of Legos.

DVD TRAILER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBROpeHvel0

WIN IT!

ONE winner will receive their own copy of the Lego The Adventures Of Clutch Powers DVD.

HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)

To enter leave a comment on this post telling me who you’d use this prize for if you won.

BONUS ENTRIES

Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.

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US addresses only please. This contest will end on Sunday 03/21/10 at 11:59 pm est. If you’ve entered any of my giveaways before then you know that only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!

The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product testing and review. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Mar 14, 2010 | 57 comments | View Post

Curious George 2 Follow That Monkey DVD Review - With Giveaway

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Curious George 2 Follow That Monkey DVD

Available on DVD on March 2, 2010
Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Universal Studios
Run Time: 81 minutes

Press Release - Universal City, California (January 12, 2010) – Buckle up for an unforgettable experience when Curious George and his friends embark on a hilarious madcap cross country adventure in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, an all-new feature-length animated film available only on DVD on March 2, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Filled with the delightful antics, gentle humor and heartfelt emotion that have captivated the hearts of families around the world, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey includes a menagerie of entertaining bonus features: Two never-before-seen shows from the all-new TV season on PBS that does not air until Fall 2010, a brand new interactive game, an exclusive music video and more. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey is priced at $19.95 SRP.

As an added savings value to consumers for a limited time, a $5 grocery cash check card mail-in offer will be included in DVD copies of Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey and the purchase of the DVD includes an instant $3 savings towards any Curious George catalog, TV or DVD title purchased in tandem.

In this sidesplittingly funny and heartwarming sequel to the hit 2006 animated feature, George sets out on a coast-to-coast journey to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey features all-star voice talent including Tim Curry (“The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius,” Home Alone 2: Lost in New York), Jamie Kennedy (Kickin’ It Old School, Malibu’s Most Wanted), Matt Lauer (“Today Show”), Frank Welker (“Curious George” TV series, “Futurama,”) and comedy legend Jerry Lewis, plus music from legendary songwriter Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.

Bonus Features

Two Never Before Seen Bonus Shows from the all-new TV season! See the premiere episode 6 months before it airs!
Curious George’s Cross Country Caper Game – It’s more fun than a barrel of you-know-what when George and Kayla go on the run with security specialist Marcus Wolfe hot on their trail! Exciting puzzles lead the way from New York to California so Kayla can visit her brother and sister. But be careful—a wrong answer could bring the Wolfe right to their door!
Hold On, Here We Go – Exclusive Music Video
Coloring Pages and Wallpapers

We had a lot of fun watching this movie. CJ seemed to enjoy the colorful characters. RB and I also enjoyed it, it got us to talking about our memories of Curious George.We enjoyed George’s persistence in his desire to help his friend Kayla see her family. The coloring is bright and clear. This fun movie helped bring home that friendship and family are important and with hope and determination even the hardest things are possible.

WATCH THE TRAILER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM2SHNJqtYU

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ONE winner will receive a Curious George prize pack including this DVD, CD soundtrack, and book.

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Mar 14, 2010 | 101 comments | View Post

PBS Kids Caillou: Caillou Pretends To Be DVD Review

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Caillou: Caillou Pretends To Be

Available on DVD on Marc h 16, 2010
Number of discs: 1
Studio: PBS (DIRECT)
Run Time: 100 minutes
SRP $14.99
Available on most retail location where DVDs are sold

Contains episodes including:

Caillou the Patient
Caillou the Police Officer
Grandpa’s Friend
Captain Caillou
The Loudest Noise
Caillou’s First Wedding
Caillou the Road Builder
Caillou’s Building Adventure
House in the Sky
Magnet Madness
Caillou the Dinosaur Hunter
Caillou the Astronaut

CJ never moved from the couch while this DVD was playing. I like Caillou because it entertains while educating. Each episode is colorful and written at a child’s level while having an underlying point or lesson. This DVD reminds us that in a child’s mind anything is possible.

Mar 14, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post

PBS Kids Martha Speaks: Martha Says It With Flowers DVD Review

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Martha Speaks: Martha Says It With Flowers

Studio: PBS (DIRECT)
DVD Release Date: March 9, 2010
Run Time: 100 minutes
SRP $14.99
Not rated

Press release - HOLLYWOOD, CA – Children will have fun while they discover new words from a dog who loves to talk when MARTHA SPEAKS™ Martha Says It With Flowers debuts on DVD March 9, 2010 from PBS KIDS and Paramount Home Entertainment. Based on the successful children’s book series by Susan Meddaugh, and produced by WGBH Boston and Studio B Productions, MARTHA SPEAKS™ follows the adventures of a beloved family dog who develops the power of speech after eating some alphabet soup. Each entertaining episode is designed to help kids learn up to 20 new words and increase their oral vocabulary as they enjoy the escapades of the outspoken, honest and confident Martha and her family and friends.

Martha Speaks: Martha Says it with Flowers DVD includes these episodes:

Raiders of the Lost Art
Martha Says It with Flowers
Martha Gets Spooked
Martha Changes Her Luck
Martha Sings
TD Makes the Band
There Goes the Neighborhood
Ice Scream

Bonus features

Coloring Pages
Parents’ Information

I’d never seen the show Martha Speaks before. Despite being full of vivid watercolor animations, this show is a bit old for CJ although he did like watching the “puppy!” for a while. Martha is a dog that has the ability to speak. I can imagine where a child would think a dog could speak because their alphabet soup got lost on the way to their stomach, which is what the lyrics in the theme song tell us. I like the way that the character of Martha interacts with other characters as well as appears on her own. I also like that at the end of the episode there is a segment helping young viewers understand the meaning of the new words they’ve learned.

Mar 14, 2010 | 1 comment | View Post

PBS Kids Super Why Peter Rabbit And Other Fairytale Adventures

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Super Why!: Peter Rabbit and Other Fairytale Adventures

Available on DVD on March 2, 2010
Studio Name: Paramount Home Entertainment
Rating: TV-Y
Run Time (in minutes): 100 minutes

Description - The first superhero series that helps children ages 3-6 learn to read through interactive storybook adventures returns with four new-to-DVD adventures. From Out of the Blue Enterprises, PBS KIDS and Paramount Home Entertainment, Super Why! Peter Rabbit & Other Fairytale Adventures includes fun new interpretations of the classic stories Peter Rabbit, Tom Thumb, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Rapunzel. Join Super Why and his super friends as they practice spelling, use the power to read and investigate rhyming words in order to change the outcome of the story and save the day! The “Super Why!” television series has received the 2008-2009 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award and was nominated for an Emmy® for Outstanding Preschool Children’s Series. The DVD also includes interactive games, music videos, Resources for Parents and coloring pages for even more entertainment.

I’d never seen this show before. Super Why is a children’s show that incorporates the alphabet, spelling, words and reading. The characters include Alpha Pig with alphabet power, princess Presto with spelling power, Wonder Red with word power and Super Why with the power to read. Oh and there’s one more character - Super YOU (yes you) with power to help. I like the way the show involves the viewers by asking them to help, by looking for things. In a way I was reminded of Blue’s Clues, one of CJ’s all time favorite shows. Each time the viewers find a super letter it is entered into a computer, a la the notebook from Blue’s Clues. The colorful episodes are interesting to children while also being educational.

Mar 14, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

So You Think You Can Dance Get Fit DVD - With Giveaway

Dance Your Way to a Sculpted Body with All-New So You Think You Can Dance Get Fit DVDs Arriving July 21, 2009

Your Favorite Dancers, Stephen “Twitch” Boss, Dmitry Chaplin, Courtney Galiano, Lauren Gottlieb, Katee Shean and Travis Wall, Show You How to Get Fit and Have Fun

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE GET FIT
Available to own: July 21, 2009
Price: $16.99 U.S. each
Runtime: 109 minutes (Tone and Groove)
116 minutes (Cardio Funk)
U.S. Rating: Not Rated
Canadian Rating: G

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – You’ve seen exactly what they can do on the wildly popular show “So You Think You Can Dance.” Now six of the hottest dancers from past seasons will show viewers how to get in top shape with the release of two brand new fitness DVDs on July 21: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE GET FIT: Tone and Groove and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE GET FIT: Cardio Funk. With nearly 20 million watching each week “So You Think You Can Dance” is a pop culture sensation entering into its fifth season on air. For the first time ever, fans can tone and sculpt their bodies by moving along with the incredible dancers from the show as they demonstrate easy-to-follow routines in a variety of dance genres.

In Tone and Groove viewers can flex and condition their muscles with Stephen “Twitch” Boss as he takes them through a Hip Hop routine, tighten their abs with Dmitry Chaplin through the Cha Cha and then stretch it out with Katee Shean doing Jazz. Cardio Funk turns up the heat as Courtney Galiano puts viewers through their paces on the Disco floor, Travis Wall gets hearts pumping in a Contemporary routine and Lauren Gottlieb’s Hip Hop dance works up a sweat. With over 90 minutes of calorie-burning and body-sculpting moves, each DVD also includes a warm-up and cool down session, a bonus workout, behind-the-scenes interviews with the dancers and more. The DVDs arrive just in time for the highly-anticipated finale of Season Five and will be available for the suggested retail price of $16.99 each.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE GET FIT: Tone and Groove and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE GET FIT: Cardio Funk are each presented in widescreen with Dolby Digital English Stereo sound. The following details each disc:

Tone and Groove:
o Introduction
o Warm-Up
o Workouts:
o Hip Hop - Twitch
o Jazz - Katee
o Cha Cha - Dmitry
o Tone and Groove Bonus Workout
o Cool Down
Bonus Features:
o Interview with executive producer Nigel Lythgoe
o Interview with Twitch
o Interview with Katee
o Interview with Dmitry

Cardio Funk:
o Introduction
o Warm-Up
o Workouts
o Hip Hop - Lauren
o Contemporary - Travis
o Disco - Courtney
o Cardio Funk Bonus Workout
o Cool Down

Bonus Features:
o Interview with executive producer Nigel Lythgoe
o Interview with Lauren
o Interview with Travis
o Interview with Courtney

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TWO winners will each receive the Cardio Funk DVD and the Tone And Groove DVD.

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Jan 18, 2010 | 94 comments | View Post

This Week’s Winners

To select the winner of these giveaways I put the number of entries into the Random Sequence Generator on random.org. I matched the numbers that came out on top to the comment bearing the same number and made sure the comment was eligible.

Snaptotes winner

#18 Hope L

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey’s Choo Choo Express winner

#21 Melanie

Kids Foot Locker winners

#91 Shelly, #107 Melissa Nunley, #37 Andrea H and #43 Laura Deluca

Carolina Pad winner

#90 nan lara

There’s No I In Office winners

#5 lilshuga2001, #8 Nancy and #15 Wendi P

Popcorn Factory winner

#115 Debbie S

Build-A-Bear Frosty winner

#34 K Rock

Crayola Light Timer Toothbrush

#9 Lynn Matthews

Toms’s Of Maine winners

Everyone that entered

Firsts: Origins Of Everyday Things That Changed The World winner

#9 Michelle, #26 Raelena, #33 Karen Pepin, #29 Deb Anderson and #2 Judy Brittle

I Used to Know That: Stuff You Forgot From School winner

#37 Cheryl Bradley

Vaseline Sheer Infusion With Stratys 3 Body Lotion winner

#22 Jackie

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Dec 19, 2009 | 3 comments | View Post

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey’s Choo Choo Express DVD Review And Giveaway

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DISNEY PREMIERES ANIMATED YULETIDE ADVENTURE

MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: MICKEY’S CHOO CHOO EXPRESS

All Aboard The Clubhouse Choo Choo Train for a Full-Length Adventure

New on Disney DVD December 1, 2009

Includes An Interactive Viewing Experience with Three Enjoyable Ways to Watch the Movie; Fun-Filled Bonus Episode And New Music Including An Original Song by alt-rock band They Might Be Giants

BURBANK, Calif., June 26, 2009 – This Yuletide season, Mickey and the Clubhouse Gang hop aboard the Clubhouse Choo Choo Train for a holiday-filled adventure when Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Choo Choo Express comes to Disney DVD on December 1, 2009. This animated feature includes lively original music including a new song by the kid-friendly alt-rock band, They Might Be Giants; delightful bonus episode, Mickey’s Big Job and an interactive experience with three enjoyable ways to watch the movie.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo Choo Express stars the Fab Five: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Goofy. While Professor Von Drake goes to the top of Mistletoe Mountain to create snow that never melts, the gang put together his old Clubhouse Choo Choo train. They use the train to help the professor carry back loads of his special non-melting snow so that they can build snowmen and make snow angels in the middle of summer. Mickey invites more friends to the Easy Freezy Snow Party so they can all join in on the fun. In order to get everyone out to the clubhouse, they adhere to a train schedule where different folks, including Santa and Ms. Claus, are picked up along the way at designated times. When Mickey and friends all make it back just in time for the party, Professor Von Drake presents them a gift – a golden car train – in appreciation for picking up everyone on the Clubhouse Choo Choo train.

BONUS FEATURES

Bonus Episode - Mickey’s Big Job

Willie the Giant is off to visit his Mama. Before he leaves he asks Mickey and his pals to house-sit his farm. The gang is eager to help, but Willie’s “little list” of chores turns out to be a big hassle considering how small they are in the giant’s home. With a big “can do” spirit, the Clubhouse gang set about the chores and all the jobs get done in time earning a mammoth thank you from Willie when he gets home.

“Mickey’s Big Job includes 3 fun ways to watch and play using your remote control”

Fastplay mode – enjoy the movie without using your remote
Adventure mode 1 (ages 2-3) – as you watch the movie, use your remote to answer fun questions about colors, shapes and sizes.
Adventure mode 2 (ages 4-5) – move to a higher level with more challenging questions using your remote.

We received a copy of this to review and CJ absolutely loved it! It featured Mickey Mouse of course, and TJ’s favorite thing - a train. We hung out on the couch and he never moved once. What Ireally liked about it is that while it was fun it also had educational value by covering shapes and attention to detail. The color in the video is bright and fantastic.

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One winner will receive their own copy of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Choo Choo Express DVD.

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Dec 04, 2009 | 77 comments | View Post

This Week’s Winners

To select the winner of these giveaways I put the number of entries into the Random Sequence Generator on random.org. I matched the numbers that came out on top to the comment bearing the same number and made sure the comment was eligible.

The Law Of Forgiveness book winner

#27 Stephanie

Santa Buddies winners

1x prize Blu-ray AND DVD Combo Pack and plus Tiny - #27 Cheryl W
2x prize Blu-ray AND DVD Combo Pack - #91 Beth and #62 Liz L

Imagine That Movie Pack winner

#57 Mrs K, #50 Over Thirty Mommy and #1 Hollowsins-Amanda

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Nov 29, 2009 | 1 comment | View Post

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - The Child King DVD

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GIFT IDEA - THE CHILD KING DVD

The Story Behind The Child King: Making The Child King

The Child King is the story of two brothers who embark on a memorable quest to find Santa Claus at the North Pole. The film stars Peter Johnson, a special young man from Scituate, Massachusetts who made cinema history as one of the few actors with Down syndrome to play a leading role in a feature motion picture. The film has been lauded by many individuals, publications and organizations including Exceptional Parent Magazine, The Special Olympics and Best Buddies International.

All producer’s profits from the sale of the film support the Child King Foundation, a non-profit entity that grants funds to those who advocate for the intellectually disabled. This month the foundation is awarding thousands of dollars in grant money thanks, in large measure, to generous word-of-mouth within the Down syndrome community.

The Child King feature-length movie offers a wonderful holiday soundtrack performed by popular recording artists such as Martina McBride, Willie Nelson, Jessica Simpson, Randy Travis, Brian Setzer, Aaron Neville and Vince Gill.

The Child King sells for $19.95 and includes free shipping. It’s available to purchase online at www.thechildking.com.

Nov 27, 2009 | 1 comment | View Post

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - Dancing With The Stars: Dance Off The Pounds and Dancing With The Stars: Dance Body Tone

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GIFT IDEA - DANCING WITH THE STARS: DANCE OFF THE POUNDS and DANCING WITH THE STARS: DANCE BODY TONE

Dancing is absolutely HUGE right now and I think this looks like a lot of fun!

About Dancing With The Stars: Dance Off The Pounds and Dancing With The Stars: Dance Body Tone

Based On Television’s #1 Rated Series

One of the top fitness brands in the industry returns to DVD with two new energetic at home workouts – Dancing with the Stars: Dance Off the Pounds and Dancing with the Stars: Dance Body Tone. Timed to coincide with “Dancing with the Stars™” ninth season finale on ABC, the program features three of the show’s professional dancers – Kym Johnson, Lacey Schwimmer and Dmitry Chaplin – demonstrating conditioning dance routines inspired by the show including Swing, Jive, Quickstep, Freestyle, Latin and Tango. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have losing weight and toning your body – without a partner! The DVDs are packaged in eye-popping metallic foil O-cards and are available on December 1, 2009 for the suggested retail price of $16.98 each.

Dancing with the Stars: Dance Off The Pounds

Each season, audiences watch in amazement as stars shrink down and shape up on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” Now you can share their weight-loss success and dance off the pounds with three different cardio dance routines—Swing, Jive and Quickstep—led by pro dancers Dmitry, Lacey and Kym. Each routine gets your body warmed up with the signature moves of the featured dances before progressively adding on to create complete, calorie-blasting workouts—so you can learn with ease and get dancer fit all at once. Join the fat-burning fun and dance your way to a superstar body!

• Swing (15 minutes): America’s official ballroom dance delivers pound-shedding cardio fun with traditional East and West Coast Swing and leg-sculpting Lindy Hop moves like the Susie Q, Heel-Toe Swivels and the Shimmy Shake.

• Jive (15 minutes): Be the coolest cat on the dance floor and watch those pounds melt off with the fast-paced English Jive, and burn head-to-toe calories with lively kicks and rocking hips.

• Quickstep (15 minutes): America’s ragtime favorite combines the Jive, Lindy and Fox-trot for a full-throttle weight-loss workout that slims the core, butt and legs.

• Cool Down (5 minutes): Roll your hips and stretch your muscles with a dancers’ cool down set to the soothing tempo of rhythm and blues.

Dancing with the Stars: Dance Body Tone

On ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars,” contestants shed countless pounds and inches, and now you can too! With three fun routines—a sizzling Latin combo, a tantalizing Tango and a jazzy-funk Freestyle—pro dancers Kym, Dmitry and Lacey will teach you to dance like a star as you shrink your waistline and sculpt lean muscle. Transform your body with this body-sculpting routine and achieve a stronger, sexier you!

• Latin (15 minutes): Feel your torso, waist and hips take on a leaner, sexier shape as your body moves to the Mambo, the Cha-Cha, the Merengue and the mother of all Latin dances, the Rumba.

• Tango (15 minutes): This sultry Argentine dance shapes and tones the legs and buttocks with traditional Gaucho moves like lunges, fans and flicks plus powerful “boleo” high-kicks and traditional Tango turns.

• Freestyle (15 minutes): Bursting with energy and flair, this head-to-toe sculpting routine combines the finesse of jazz and the freestyle of funk for a full-body makeover.

• Cool Down (5 minutes): Stretch and sway to a seductive Rumba rhythm as you lower your heart rate, increase flexibility and soothe your newly sculpted muscles.

Both titles will be available to purchase on DVD on 12/01/09 and will have a suggested retail price of $16.98 each.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

• Music only option

Rating: NR
Genre: Fitness
Closed Captioned: English
Format: Full Screen
Feature Running Time: 50 minutes each
DVD Audio Status: 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio

Nov 23, 2009 | 1 comment | View Post

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - It’s A Wonderful Life DVD Holiday Collectors Set With Ornament

its a wonderful life collectors set dvd ornament box

GIFT IDEA - IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE DVD HOLIDAY COLLECTOR’S SET WITH ORNAMENT

Studio Name: Paramount Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 11/03/2009
Rating: Not Rated
Run Time: 130 minutes
Price varies - $19.99 - $29.99 - Available to purchase online

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all of his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget suicide.

This 2 disc Collector’s Set includes