When a movie has a dog as the main star it is a big win in our house. What about yours? My six year old owns many of the Beethoven movies so when the chance to review the latest installment, Beethoven's Treasure Tail on Blu-ray combo pack came, I knew I had to take it. But when a movie with a dog has a pirate map and treasure hunt involved -- well that's exactly the kind of story line my kiddos love. About Beethoven's Treasure Tail Get ready to howl with laughter in this all-new family comedy … [Read more...]
Technology Free Ways to Hang Out
Earth to Echo is beaming down to Blu-ray and DVD October 21st! Earth to Echo is a tale told through the eyes of Tuck, Munch and Alex, a trio of pals who make an out-of-this-world discovery. The best friends venture out of their neighborhood to find the true meaning of friendship. After receiving signals on their phones, they meet Echo, a small, but amazingly energetic, alien trying to make his way back to his home planet. As they race to help their new friend, the boys will discover that little … [Read more...]
VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet DVD
It is no secret that we are huge VeggieTales fans here. We have quite a few of the DVDs and I can honestly say the more the make the more I love them too. They stories are always fun and the lesson is spot on. This is one show that I know I can always approve of my kids watching. Beauty and the Beet is no exception. About VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet This brand-new VeggieTales musical premiered Oct. 14 and stars Kellie Pickler (American Idol, Dancing With the Stars), who brings her … [Read more...]
How Successful People Grow
My husband is an avid reader. He loves reading business, finance, and personal growth books. Not to mention the marriage, family and parenting books he also reads. I am blessed like that. I know. He has read books from John C. Maxwell before so when the opportunity arose to review How Successful People Grow, I jumped at it. One more great book to add to our library. He wasn't disappointed. About How Successful People Grow Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a … [Read more...]
Irish Worship Music? Yes, Please!
I had this long, nasty, almost six hour flight to Hawaii two weeks ago. Being in Hawaii is awesome. Getting there? Not so much. First I am traveling with a two year old. Never fun to travel with a two year old. Second, I get motion sickness pretty easily. So it is hard to watch movies and read while on the airplane. Thankfully, I had my parents on this flight and they could take the unruly aforementioned two year old. I also had a new CD I could listen to - Rend Collective: The Art of … [Read more...]
Free Printable Mr. Peabody and Sherman Activity Sheets
Mr. Peabody & Sherman is coming to Blu-ray, 3D and DVD on October 14! My parents took my Princess to see this movie when it was in the theaters and she loved it. She is very excited to watch it again on Blu-ray. I honestly didn't know who these characters were but thought the movie looked cute. Now it is me who is excited to see it with my daughter. About Mr. Peabody and Sherman Mr. Peabody is an inventor, scientist and genius who just happens to be a dog. With his son Sherman, he will … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes: The Boxtrolls
Would you love a behind the scenes look at the new movie The Boxtrolls that came out in theaters today? Here is your exclusive HD behind the scenes look: About The Boxtrolls From the creators of Coraline and Paranorman, The Boxtrolls introduces movie audiences to a new breed of family – a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town’s … [Read more...]