Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle on DVD #CuriousGeorge

*I received a copy of this movie to facilitate my review, all opinions are 100% my own

Curious George is a loved character in my family. As a child I loved reading the books, now my son enjoys the books and movies. The newest movie Curious George 3 Back to the Jungle George is selected to go on a space mission but things go all wrong when he does not behave as he should. He crash lands in the African jungle and meets all sorts of friends along the way as he waits for Man with the Yellow Hat to find him.



My son as always giggles at the antics of George. He is a little monkey himself always being silly and messing with stuff just for the curiosity of it. Man with the Yellow Hat tries to teach George about being cautious and that was a great way to be able to bring up what it meant and how my son could try that too. While out shopping this week I have mentioned to my son while he was monkeying around that we need to try to be cautious like George should, he did settle down a bit.

The movie is cute and fun for all the Curious George fans in your family. There are a few fun ways to interact with the famous curious monkey with the Photo App Photo With George for free.

Here is the picture my son and I made with the photo app from his visit to Dino Days in Sacramento. Photo bombed by George and my son's favorite animal a giraffe. We laughed how it looks like the giraffe is trying to eat the leaves.

You can also follow Curious George on Twitter and Facebook. 

Sweet as Honey: Maya the Bee Movie and Giveaway

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Watching a movie at the end of the day is a family fun night we do several times a month. We curl up on the couch, have some snacks and get lost in a world outside our own for an hour or so. Over the weekend we watched and fell in love with Maya the Bee. This wonderful movie that will definitely be on our Summer Movie list. This movie shows kids how to "bee" true to their own heart, be loyal to friends and celebrate diversity. Maya learns about the bugs outside her hive as she explores the world around her. I think I like Maya because she reminds me of my own child, he questions the norm and has a zest for seeing what is out in world. She is a spunky little Bee that kids will adore.


Movie Summary:

Maya the Bee, based on the children’s novel beloved by generations, is now buzzing with new excitement as this fantastically funny and family-friendly film!

Maya is a little bee with a big heart. While most bees believe that other insects should be feared, Maya can’t help but make friends with Flip the violin-playing grasshopper, Kurt the dung beetle and even Sting, a young hornet. This group of “fearsome” friends causes some bees to avoid Maya. But when the Queen’s royal jelly is stolen, it will take Maya and all of her bug buddies to figure out who did it and how to save the day!




My son thought Maya was cute and brave. His favorite character is the violin playing grasshopper Flip. I love this little song they sing to "bee" yourself. Movies with a positive family friendly topic are always a great find to add to our movie collection. My son loves to watch a movie over and over like most kids do, that means it needs to be a movie that I agree with him hearing the message. Maya the Bee has the Dove.org seal of approval for all ages family friendly.

After watching a movie that my son enjoys I like to find ways to share learning with him on a topic he may not know about. I have so many ideas to celebrate all things "bee" autiful about bees for my son. We can learn about honey, pollinating and hive life. I see many crafts and recipes on Pinterest that can help my plans and Shout Factory has provided a few as well.

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Blu-Ray Giveaway #TheHobbit

I am a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings series and now the Hobbit movies. I find it exciting to get lost in another world of wizards, elves, rings with the common human stories of survival, love and loss. Seeing it with hobbits, elves, dwarves and other make believe creatures make it a little more fun! The landscape of New Zealand where the film is made is amazingly beautiful. We saw the movie in theaters and are excited to see it again on Blu-Ray.



From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpieceThe Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world.

Special Features on the Blu-Ray combo pack include:

• New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth Part 3• Recruiting the Five Armies• Completing Middle-earth: A Six-Part Saga• Completing Middle-earth: A Seventeen-Year Journey• The Last Goodbye: Behind the Scenes• Music Video• Trailers

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• Are you Brave like Bilbo? Take the quiz to find out if you have the bravery it takes to journey through Middle Earth!

• Mouse over the Interactive Map to learn fun facts about Middle-Earth.

• Watch the official trailer & click the box art to bring the film home today!

We are hosting a giveaway for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Blu-Ray, you can enter in the Rafflecopter form below:


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Peppa Pig Peppa's Christmas DVD and Bonus DVD Review and Giveway

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I don't think that there is a bigger Peppa Pig fan in the whole world than my granddaughter, Ashley.
She adores watching Peppa, her little brother George, and Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig. And who wouldn't be charmed by this sweet pig family as they play games, go on adventures, and have silly, fun times with their friends?

The new Peppa Pig, Peppa's Christmas is an all-new holiday adventure where Peppa and her family celebrate the holiday season. You can watch as Peppa and George write letters to Santa, sing festive songs, decorate the Christmas tree, and even help out Santa himself.

Young children love Peppa Pig, and it's very easy to understand why. The stories are funny, sweet, and provide many teachable moments about kindness, sharing and love.

Ashley is almost three, but my grandsons are four, and seven, and they also love watching Peppa Pig.

 All the episodes are filled with fun and laughter, lots of snorts, and plenty of jumping in muddy puddles, too.

Besides Peppa's Christmas, there are eleven other episodes. They include School Bus Trip, Granny and Grampa's Attic, Zoe Zebra, and more.

This charming DVD is perfect to get you and your little ones into the holiday spirit. It is a lovely way to bring the cheeriness of Christmas into your house, and get the kids excited about this fun season.

Along with giving away one copy of Peppa's Christmas, a second DVD will be included in the prize,  Bubbles.

Watch Peppa's Christmas for holiday fun, and give Bubbles to your child as a stocking or under the tree gift.

I can't say enough what a big fan of Peppa Pig that I am, too. I happily watch Peppa Pig videos over and over with my grandchildren, and I never get tired of them. Peppa's Christmas has already been watched in our house many, many times. And it has already gotten us into the sweet magic of Christmas.

One reader will win one DVD copy of Peppa's Christmas, and a second DVD, Bubbles, will also be included as the prize.

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Peppa Pig The Balloon Ride DVD Giveaway



Everyone in our house adores Peppa Pig. My granddaughter Ashley loves watching this sweet and charming little piggy and all her adventures.

Peppa is a lovable little Piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places, and making new friends.

And because she's a little piggy, her very favorite thing to do is jump up and down in muddy puddles!

The Balloon Ride is a brand new Peppa Pig DVD that is perfect fun for the little ones to watch. There are 12 fun packed episodes, including George's Birthday, Ice Skating, and the Baby Piggy.

You can also find Peppa Pig episodes on Nick jr. I enjoy watching Peppa with my grandchildren because it's a sweet show, and I love that Peppa's grandparents, Granddad Pig and Granny Pig are such a big part of her life.

We are giving away one copy of The Balloon Ride to one of our readers.

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Peppa Pig My Birthday Party DVD Review and Giveaway #sponsored

What is it about these charming pig characters that make my grandchildren love them? And the funny thing is, I love them too!

Peppa Pig is a cartoon that is sweet and loveable, and I watch it right along with the kids whenever it is on.

Peppa lives with her little brother George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig. She loves having adventures with her family and friends, and Grandma and Grandpa Pig.

This My Birthday Party DVD includes the title episode, which is adorable and typical "Peppa", and 13 other episodes.

Fancy Dream Party, Grandpa Pig's Boat, School Play, and At The Beach are just a few of the titles that are included in this DVD.

There are also never before seen exclusive extras like Learn The Alphabet and Learn To Count.

Whether your children are Peppa Pig fans, or they have never watched, they will love this fun and sweet 14 fun packed episodes of Peppa's adventures.


We are happy to be giving away one copy of Peppa Pig My Birthday Party to one of our readers.

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Thomas & Friends Spills & Thrills DVD Review and Giveaway #sponsored

When you have four small grandchildren like I do, you start becoming familiar again with popular cartoons and their characters.

Thomas and Friends are some of their favorites, and it's always a fun time when the kids watch him.

It's all aboard for Spills and Thrills with Thomas and His Friends in this fun, new DVD. Bonus features include Biff Bash Bosh Game, Go Go Thomas! Karaoke Music Video, and Guess Who? Puzzles.
And introducing New Engine Porter!

Your kids or grandkids will enjoy this new addition to the fun filled Thomas &Friends DVDs.

We are giving away one copy of Thomas & Friends Spills & Thrills to one of our readers.

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* I was provided a copy of this DVD for review. All opinions are my own.

Valentine's Day Giveaway: Nicholas Sparks Limited Edition DVD Collection #sponsored

With Valentines Day approaching love is in the air. I love a great romantic movie where it makes you fall in love with the characters and feel heart ache with them. One of the writers that I enjoy for romantic novels and movies is Nicholas Sparks. One of my favorite movies based in his book is The Notebook and Dear John since Channing Tatum is in that movie.

I absolutely love movies, my husband and I watch one together several nights a week. Its our way of escaping life stress for a few hours together. Watching a romantic one together is super sweet!

This Valentine's Day Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is releasing the Nicholas Sparks Limited Edition DVD Collection. Available for the first time in one collection, the gift set features seven films based on the best-selling author’s novels, including Safe Haven, The Lucky One, Dear John, Nights in Rodanthe, A Walk to Remember, Message in a Bottle and The Notebook.

You can own it on DVD January 28, 2014 from the WB Shop.

About the Films:

Safe Haven (2013)

This deeply moving romantic thriller tells the story of a young woman’s struggle to find love again after she arrives in a small North Carolina town.

When a mysterious young woman (Julianne Hough, Rock of Ages) arrives in Southport, her reluctance to join the tight-knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex (Josh Duhamel, Transformers franchise), a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and finds she must rely on the power of love.

The Lucky One (2012)

Zac Efron (17 Again) stars with Taylor Schilling (TV’s “Orange is the New Black”) and Blythe Danner (Meet the Parents franchise) in this romantic drama directed by Academy Award^®-nominated writer/director Scott Hicks (Shine, 1996). U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Efron) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq with the one thing he credits for keeping him alive — a photograph he found of a woman he doesn’t even know. Learning her name is Beth (Schilling) and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family-run local kennel. Despite her initial mistrust and the complications in her life, a romance develops between them, giving Logan hope that Beth could be much more than his good luck charm.

Dear John (2010)

Directed by Lasse Halström, Dear John tells the story of John Tyree (Channing Tatum,Magic Mike), a young soldier home on leave, and Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried,Les Miserables), the idealistic college student he falls in love with during her spring vacation. Over the next seven tumultuous years, the couple is separated by John’s increasingly dangerous deployments. While meeting only sporadically, they stay in touch by sending a stream of love letters which eventually triggers fateful consequences.

Nights in Rodanthe (2008)

This rich tale of hearts awakening stars Richard Gere (Arbitrage) and Diane Lane (Secretariat). Gere is Paul, a surgeon who long ago unwittingly traded family for career. Lane is Adrienne, a devoted mother trying to move on after her husband’s infidelity and struggling with his desire to return to their marriage. At a remote inn on the Outer Banks, both separately expect to do some serious soul-searching. But an approaching storm forces each to turn to the other for strength, setting the stage for a life-resonating romance.

The Notebook (2004)

The Notebook is a story of lost chances, growing up, and the power of enduring love. Spanning six decades, the romantic story focuses on two teenagers from opposite sides of the tracks (Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams) who fall in love during one summer but are tragically forced apart. When they reunite seven years later, their passionate romance is rekindled, forcing one of them to choose between true love and class order.

A Walk to Remember (2002)

The inspiring coming-of-age story about first love, A Walk to Remember is about two very different North Carolina teenagers: Landon Carter (Shane West, TV’s “ER”), a troubled, unmotivated but very popular student, and Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore,Tangled), the serious and conservative daughter of a preacher. As love pulls them closer, peer pressure and lifestyles seek to break them apart. Directed by Adam Shankman (Rock of Ages), A Walk to Remember co-stars Peter Coyote (Erin Brockovich) and Daryl Hannah (Kill Bill Vols. 1 + 2).

Message in a Bottle (1999)

In this tale of love lost and found, grieving widower Garret Blake (Kevin Costner, Dances with Wolves) may know how to build boats, but cannot rebuild his life. Theresa (Robin Wright, TV’s “House of Cards”), a lonely divorcee and researcher for the Chicago Tribune, comes to his North Carolina village to find him, knowing that Garret is the author of the message she found inside a bottle on a Cape Cod beach. And she knows the message spoke to her in a way that profoundly touched her heart. Directed by Luis Mandoki (When a Man Loves a Woman), the film co-stars Paul Newman as Garret’s father.  

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Angelina Ballerina On With The Show DVD Review and Giveaway #sponsored

I have a soft spot in my heart for Angelina Ballerina. My daughters, who are all grown up now, used to love reading the books, and I loved how sweet they were.

So of course I'm thrilled that my two year old granddaughter, Ashley, now loves Angelina Ballerina as well. My girls didn't have the DVDs to watch, so I am happy that they are available for Ashley to enjoy.

Celebrate Earth Day with DISNEYNATURE’S “WINGS OF LIFE” Blu-Ray

DISNEYNATURE’S BREATHTAKING FEATURE

“WINGS OF LIFE” LANDS ON BLU-RAY^® COMBO PACK,

DIGITAL AND ON DEMAND APRIL 16, 2013,

IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY

I always love seeing all the Disney Nature movies. They are very detailed and full of fascinating facts. I enjoyed watching the last movie about Chimpanzees and knew that the newest movie would be great. I was impressed by the stunning colors and learning things I did not know. The close up slow motion photography made a world come alive that people do not normally see. My son yelled cool and awesome so many times! He likes butterflies since we have visited the Butterfly Garden at Six Flags. He enjoyed the movie and has started to look for butterflies at the park. I like the Disney Nature movies can spark the interest of children on a topic that can foster more learning. Wings of Life will be one we keep in the rotation of movies we like to watch over and over.

Wings of Life Trailer on Disney Video

Info about Wings of Life:

Disneynature unveils “Wings of Life,” a spectacular, closer-than-close, high-definition look at the intricate world of butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and bats, and their life-sustaining collaboration with flowers. “Wings of Life” will be available on Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack, Digital and On Demand on April 16, 2013—just in time for Earth Day.

Director Schwartzberg says: “For me, the joy of doing this film is to be able to explore worlds that humans can’t easily experience—bats sipping nectar in the middle of the desert at night, orchid bees expertly manipulated by a bucket orchid, exotic hummingbirds flying like airborne dancers, and a clustering monarch colony with millions of butterflies. I hope to share the spectacle of nature and to spark in others the sense of wonder I have about the natural world.”

Employing multiple cameras, both time-lapse and high-speed cinematography and extraordinary patience (while nature took its time unfolding), filmmakers shot on location in more than a dozen areas, ranging from the El Rosario Preserve in Michoacán, Mexico, to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Park in Arizona. “Wings of Life” features extraordinary imagery shot with digital cameras—one capable of frame rates of up to 1500 frames per second, and the use of a pinhole lens, which allowed the cameraman to get within millimeters of an insect subject while retaining a clear view of the background. The resulting imagery—intimate and breathtaking—is brought to life for audiences through spectacular high-definition picture and sound quality.

To celebrate the debut of “Wings of Life,” Disneynature has made a contribution to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) to protect pollinators worldwide. The DWCF has already supported more than 20 projects across North America focused on protecting pollinators and their habitats. Grants have helped conservationists save endangered butterflies, expand habitat for honeybees and educate children about the importance of pollinators and how they can help protect them.

The “Wings of Life” Blu-ray Combo Pack includes a sneak peek at Disneynature’s 2014 big-screen adventure “Bears.” In an epic story of breathtaking scale set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, the film, which is currently in production, follows two mother grizzly bears as they impart life lessons to their impressionable young cubs.


The Beauty of Pollination - Wings of Life on Disney Video

ABOUT THE MOVIE:

From Disneynature, the studio that brought you Earth, Oceans, African Cats and Chimpanzee, comes Wings of Life — a stunning adventure full of intrigue, drama and mesmerizing beauty. Narrated by Meryl Streep, this intimate and unprecedented look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats and flowers is a celebration of life, as a third of the world’s food supply depends on these incredible — and increasingly threatened — creatures.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg, Wings of Life utilizes riveting high-speed, time lapse and macro filmmaking to showcase in spectacular detail these unsung heroes of our planet.

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*I was sent a copy of Wings of Life for my review

Disney Diamond Edition Peter Pan on Blu-ray TODAY!

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Disney’s Classic Adventure Peter Pan for the First Time on Disney Blu-ray™.  Available For Purchase TODAY February 5, 2013. New Digital Restoration and Unparalleled High Definition Picture and Sound!


I was thrilled when I heard Peter Pan was coming to Blu-ray! As a kid we loved this movie. I think I have seen it atleast 1000 times! But never with the crisp clarity of Blu-ray. My son loves Peter Pan too, we had it on DVD but its not the same as a Blu-ray. As kids we would watch this movie over and over. We would jump off the couch trying to think happy thoughts in hopes we would fly but knew without Tink's Pixie Dust it would more than likely not happen. I enjoy the ideal of Peter Pan that no one wants to grow up, its sweet since there is a little kid that feels that way in adults.

Peter Pan is available for purchase at major retail outlets including Walmart and Target.

Fun info below about if there really is a place located at the second star to the right and staight on till morning:

Since it first debuted in theaters in 1953, Walt Disney Studio’s animated classic Peter Pan has long captured the imaginations of children and adults around the world with its tale of an enchanted place where fairies, Lost Boys, mermaids and pirates live and adventures never cease. But what if somewhere beyond our world such a place actually exists? Peter Pan says it's "past the second star to the right and straight onto morning," but is Never Land real?

Before the advent of modern space science and technology, most Earth-dwellers assumed outer space was just a wasteland of stars. But astronomers are learning that the night sky isn’t just full of stars; it’s full of planets.

One team from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena recently made a new estimate of the numbers of planets in our galaxy and came up with a whopping 100 billion. The team made this exciting discovery using NASA's Kepler space telescope to look at class of red stars called “M dwarfs,” which are the most common stars found in the Milky Way. The study suggests, in fact, that for every star there is, on average, a corresponding planet. With an estimated 100 billions stars in the sky, that’s a whole lot of planets. Could Never Land lie around one of these stars?

Another study, led by researchers at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Mass., used Kepler data to estimate the number of Earth-size planets orbiting other stars. They found that an estimated 17 percent of stars have Earth-size planets in orbits closer than Mercury is to the sun. When they looked at orbits at about the distance of Earth, the number of stars with Earth-size planets is at least 70 percent.

Of course, not all planets in the galaxy are habitable. Just as some planets in our solar system fly too close or too far from the sun to be inhabited, only the planets orbiting at the right distance from their stars are considered “temperate,” meaning they’re the right temperature for liquid water, an essential element for sustaining human life and, of course, keeping mermaids and sea-faring pirates afloat.

The Kepler space telescope continues to hunt for those "just right" planets -- Earth-size worlds that orbit in the habitable zones of stars like our sun.

But until our planet’s top space scientists find a way for us to travel safely in search of a real life Never Land, Disney invites us to rediscover their wondrous animated version of it on February 5^th, when Peter Pan soars onto Diamond Edition Blu-ray™ and DVD.

*I was provided a copy of this movie for my review.

Madly Madagascar on DVD now for Valentine's Day

Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to impress a new friend and everyone wants to get their hands on King Julien's love potion. You'll fall in LOVE with Madly Madagascar!

My son adored this movie!! He calls Madagascar " Move It Move It" I tell him the name but he tells me No Mom its Move it Move it and does a little dance. Too cute! I liked watching it with him. All the favorite characters are in the movie, he loves the Giraffe. This is a really cute movie to watch with your kids for Valentine's Day. You can find this movie to buy at Walmart.

Here are some super cute Madly Madagascar Valentines:

Deciding what to give your friends and family for Valentine’s Day can be a tough job. However, this handy guide will make this Valentine’s Day a breeze! Here, we’ll provide helpful suggestions of fun and unique gift ideas that kids and grownups alike will enjoy this V-Day!


PERSONALIZED LOVE COOKIES

Looking for a nice way to send your love to your friends and family this Valentine’s Day? Consider baking them special love-themed cookies to send to them at work, school, etc. Kids will appreciate a fun, extra treat to share with their friends at lunchtime, and mom and dad will love the heartfelt sugary snack made from scratch. Simply look up easy sugar cookie ideas, use a heartshaped cookie cutter, and then frost in white, red or pink with personalized messages. You can even use Pinterest for more awesome decorating ideas!


COUPONS FOR A FAMILY NIGHT IN

Homemade coupons are always a hit with moms and dads, and this Valentine’s Day we suggest creating a coupon for a night in with your family! These cute coupons are simple to make – all you need is some colorful construction paper and markers. Parents can help kids write out a personalized coupon promising to spend a fun night in with their families. You can even list suggested activities for the night in such as playing board games, watching movies or cooking a family meal.


EVERYTHING RED GIFT BAG

Make a unique gift bag for your family and friends this V-Day! All you need is a plain red bag, and then fun, red items to fill the bag with (e.g., lip gloss, candies, toys, jewelery, PJs, etc.). You can make each bag unique by finding something red for each member of your family or your friends – try to find things that are meaningful to them or fit their personality for an extra special touch!


* I was sent a free copy of this movie for my review.

Warner Brothers Holiday Classic Movies Blu-Ray Giveaway #WBHoliday

Happy Holidays from WB! Warner Brothers movies wants to give you the chance to win some classic Holiday titles here on Frugal Family Tree and the chance to check out their new shopping app. Ho Ho Ho, it’s the holiday season and that can only mean one thing... Shopping!  But finding presents for your loved ones can be no easy task!  That’s why Warner Bros. has come up with their awesome Happy Holidays Blog App featuring some classic and new movies out on Blu-ray sure to please everyone from your teeny nephew to grandma wrinkles!

 

 Enter to win Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection, Classic Christmas Favorites or Dr. Seuss’s Deluxe Holiday Collection out to your winner! (Prize will be chosen randomly from the above Blu-ray titles)

 Easy Entry to win Warner Brothers classic Holiday Blu-ray titles to watch with your family and friends.

 

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You can do any of the following or all three. Be sure to leave a comment for each one.

-Leave a comment with results from the Holiday Movie Challenge 
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-Leave a comment sharing your best holiday survival tip!

(Be sure to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win) Giveaway ends Dec. 17th 2012 PST midnight.


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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow Deluxe Edition DVD Review

Holiday movies are something that is a tradition for me. We must watch the classic ones like Snoopy, Miracle on 34th street, Christmas Story and of course all the Rankin Bass movies! I am always looking for new Christmas movies to add to the collection. I love all December long to be full of holiday movies.

The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow movie is super sweet about believing in yourself and the power of love. The little orphan Shepard boy has an accident and wakes up blind. Its a touching story to share with the ones you love this holiday season.We will be adding this movie to our holiday line up. I like the part where the nuns are making holiday cards. I love gifts for the holidays but a holiday card I cherish for years to come.

You can buy The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow on DVD from the Warner Brothers WBShop for only $13.99! This would make a cute gift or stocking stuffer.

Synposis:

Unwrap a Christmas miracle with this new deluxe edition DVD! Give your family a holiday to remember with this unforgettable story about the true meaning of Christmas from the animation powerhouse Rankin/Bass (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)! After Sister Theresa (voiced by Angela Lansbury) rescues an orphan shepherd boy from a lightning storm, she lovingly nurses him back to health. However, the boy suffered injuries during the storm and wakes up blind and discouraged in his new surroundings. With Sister Theresa’s help, the pint-sized shepherd with the king-sized heart learns that seeing goes deeper than what your eyes show you. Together, they discover that unconditional love can overcome any obstacles. Celebrate the gift of love with your family this holiday as you experience this fully remastered deluxe edition DVD!


 *I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine and may vary from other opinions. I was provided for free a copy for my review.

The Great Mouse Detective on Blu-ray

As Disney fans in our home I love to see the older movies released on Blu-ray for my son to enjoy. I remember watching The Great Mouse Detective when I was a kid. I think detective mystery movies for kids can be a fun way for them to see logical thinking to resolve a problem while it being fun and light hearted.

Have you see The Great Mouse Detective on Blu-ray in the stores? Its available now!

A Clever Little Hero, One Great Big Adventure

Mystery in the Mist Edition

The Sherlock Holmes of Mousedom Embarks on a Heroic Journey when 

“The Great Mouse Detective” Mystery in the Mist Edition

Film Synopsis:

 “The Great Mouse Detective” Mystery in the Mist Edition arrives on 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack and HD Digital. When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London’s master toymaker, the brilliant Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime. This family classic on Disney Blu-ray proves big heroes come in small packages.                

Mystery in the Mist Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc +1 DVD) =$29.99 U.S. and $35.99 Canada

HD Digital = Consumer should check with their preferred digital retailer for pricing and additional information

Rating: G in U.S. and Canada. Bonus material not rated. Approximately 74 minutes 

Bonus Features: 

“So You Think You Can Sleuth” – Viewers get an introduction to private investigating to kick off the “Great Mouse Detective” film.

“The World’s Greatest Criminal Mind” Sing-A-Long Song – young fans can sing along with Vincent Price to the song’s villainous vocals.

“The Making of the Great Mouse Detective” – In this bonus feature, fans get a behind the scenes look at this classic film.

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray: Widescreen 1.78:1 DVD: Widescreen 1.78:1 Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions

Audio: Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 DVD: English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1

I asked my son to look serious as if we were thinking about a mystery lol Apparently this is his serious face.

 
*I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine and may vary from other opinions. I was provided for free a copy for my review.

Big Top Scooby-Doo! Movie on Blu-ray Oct. 9th

Scooby Doo is a lovable dog in my home. He is silly and loves snacks, kind of sounds like my son lol. I enjoy watching the Scooby Doo movies with my son. It reminds me of my childhood watching the cartoons on the weekend or after school. My son calls Scooby "Dooby Doo" He howls it! Too cute! This is a fun circus themed Scooby Doo full of the adventurous mystery solving antics that Scooby and the gang are know for. I like that these movies are on Blu-ray! The color and sound are great.

BIG TOP SCOOBY-DOO!

THE MUST-HAVE ORIGINAL NEW ANIMATED FILM

AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY® AND DVD WITH ULTRAVIOLET^TM  

ON OCTOBER 9, 2012

FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO

WILL TAKE VIEWERS ON AN EXCITING CIRCUS-THEMED ADVENTURE

Warner Home Video’s all-new animated feature-length movie Big Top Scooby-Doo!, which makes its debut on Blu-ray™ and DVD October 9, 2012. It’s a spectacle consumers won’t want to miss as Scooby and his pals join a circus in an attempt to investigate a series of werewolf sightings. Big Top Scooby-Doo! will be sold in a Blu-ray™ combo pack (includes both the Blu-ray™ and standard DVD and ULTRAVIOLET™ editions of the film), which retails for $24.98 SRP and on standard DVD, which retails for $19.98 SRP (DVD).

When the Brancusi Circus comes to town, Fred — who has always had dreams about performing under the big top — jumps at the opportunity to visit the show. Upon their arrival, Scooby and the gang learn the circus performers have been terrorized by a werewolf who has not only frightened them but has also stolen jewelry from circus spectators. The circus is blamed for the attacks and faces a potential shutdown. Desperate for help, the circus ringleader turns to Scooby-Doo and his pals. To get close to the action, they all go undercover as circus performers: Fred becoming a trapeze artist, Daphne a daring motorcycle stunt driver and Velma a human cannonball. Will they be ready to face a frightening team of circus-themed werewolves?

“Big Top Scooby-Doo! is a full-length, fun-filled adventure the entire family can enjoy together,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Vice President Family & Animation Marketing and Partner Brands. She added, “Kids love to see Scooby-Doo in exciting new settings, so we put him in this colorful, circus-themed atmosphere where he’s got limitless opportunities to get into all sorts of hilarious predicaments and crazy shenanigans. If you love Scooby-Doo, this a must-have title for your home entertainment library.


*I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine and may vary from other opinions. I was provided for free a copy for my review.