DreamWorks Pictures’ “War Horse,” director Steven Spielberg’s epic adventure, is a tale of loyalty, hope and tenacity set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War. “War Horse” begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. […]
Archives for November 2011
DVD Review: “Prep & Landing” (& Giveaway Ends 12/14)
Prep and Landing Released: November 22, 2011 Studio: Walt Disney Video Running Time: 22 minutes ABOUT: Prep & Landing is an adorable holiday story about a high-tech team of elves who ensure homes around the world are properly prepared for their visit from Santa. After working for a tireless 227 years, an elf named Wayne […]
Thomas & Friends: Take-N-Play Rumbling Gold Mine Run Review
Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Rumbling Gold Mine Run ABOUT: “Cinders and ashes!” Thomas has a special delivery to pick up at the Gold Mine, and it turns into an exciting adventure as kids act out the fun with the Rumbling Gold Mine Run Playset. Children simply roll Thomas up to the Gold Mine entrance ramp […]
Thomas & Friends Trackmaster Cranky & Flynn Save the Day! Review
Thomas the Train: TrackMaster Cranky and Flynn Save the Day Playset ABOUT: In the new DVD movie “Day of the Diesels,” Cranky makes a special delivery to the Island of Sodor, a brand new fire engine Flynn – just in time to save the day! Now boys can re-enact this exciting moment with a talking […]
Wordless Wednesday: Aidan and My Doll…George
(This is my doll from when I was a toddler that I apparently named George, my grandma just found it and gave it to me. I have since got rid of him because he creeped me out that he would come alive and kill us all, okay I know its a stretch but I watch […]
My Favorite Smallville Moment
With a long running of ten years, Smallville has had so many great moments. I can’t even try to recapture all of them. My favorite though probably has to be the very first episode. Smallville is actually what got me into Sci-Fi. Meteors attacked Smallville, killing people right off the bat and creating a phenomenon […]
P&G Gift Sets Make Holiday Shopping a Little Easier! (& Giveaway Ends 12/12)
Holidays in my family can be kind of crazy. With three small kids and lots of family to visit I feel like we don’t rest until January, but I honestly wouldn’t change a thing. To keep holiday celebrations special I make sure I am always prepared. I hate running out last minute for things so […]
Family Movie Night December 2nd: “Game of Your Life” (& XBOX Kinect Giveaway Ends 12/5)
ABOUT: During Family Movie Night, you can be confident that the programming on their screens will be fun and action-packed, without the worry of having to dive for the remote to change the channel when inappropriate ads or other content comes on. Soundtracks for the films also feature top producers and artists. The day after […]
Fisher-Price TRIO Hot Wheels Stunt Ramp Builder Review
Fisher-Price TRIO Hot Wheels Stunt Ramp Builder ABOUT: The Trio Hot Wheels Stunt Ramp Builder with bricks, sticks and panels provides more easy ways for kids to build their creativity. The set features easy clicks bricks that stay together for big building play. Build the monster stunt ramp and launch your Trio Hot Wheel car […]