#BlogBash11 Spotlight 3- Nick Jr

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Nickelodeon Home Entertainment brings Nickelodeon Favorites: Big Box of Play Dates 2 into your home on June 23, 2011.


The Buzz:

This 417 minute DVD pack holds 3 summer-iffic fun with some of your child's favorite Nick Jr. characters....

DVD 1 - Nickelodeon Favorites: We Love Our Friends includes

Dora the Explorer - Best Friends

Boots and Dora are meeting for a picnic to celebrate Best Friends Day. Boots is bringing chocolate, and Dora is bringing yummy strawberries. It’s up to the viewer to help the two best friends meet at Rainbow Rock.

Go, Diego, Go! - Sammy’s Valentine

It’s Valentine’s Day! Little Sammy the Sloth is worried his Valentine to Lulu the Sloth will not reach her on time because he is slow. Diego and Sammy head off on a special trip to deliver the Valentine before the sun goes down.

The Wonder Pets! - Save the Lovebugs! / Save the Skunk Rocker

In “Save the Lovebugs!,” the Wonder Pets travel to the Florida Everglades to reunite a pair of quarreling Lovebugs. In “Save the Skunk Rocker,” the Wonder Pets get a call from a Skunk Rocker who needs to find a band to play with him.

Yo Gabba Gabba - Love

The characters learn about loving different things like flowers, birds, animals and each other.

Blue's Clues - Love Day

A mystery card floats into Joe’s hands and everyone plays Blue’s Clues to find out whom it’s from.

Ni Hao, Kai-lan - Playtime at Tolee’s

Kai-lan and Rintoo go over to play with Tolee in his tree house. While playing, Rintoo accidently rips his new painting and Tolee doesn’t want to forgive him. Kai-lan shows Tolee why it is important to forgive.


DVD 2- Nickelodeon Favorites: Sisters and Brothers includes

Dora the Explorer – Big Sister Dora

Dora has some really exciting news that a baby will soon be joining her family.

Go, Diego, Go! – To Babysit a Bobo

The Bobos are on their way to the Spider Monkey Fiesta with their three new baby Bobo sisters. And as the Bobos search for fruit for the party, the restless Bobo sisters speed off into the forest to look for fruit without them.

Blue's Clues – The Baby’s Here

While waiting for Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper to call from the hospital with news that the new baby has arrived, Paprika prepares to be a big sister. Looking at baby books gives everyone a chance to learn about what they were like when they were younger.

The Wonder Pets! –KalamaZoo! / Back to KalamaZoo!

Ming-Ming visits her Aunt Eleanora at the local petting zoo during a school holiday. Eleanora asks Ming-Ming to take care of her toddler cousin, Marvin, for the afternoon. Ming-Ming thinks this will be a "piece-of-cake" but Marvin proves to be quite a spirited little Duck. Ming-Ming finds the patience and compassion to take care of Marvin.

Ni Hao, Kai-lan – Hoho’s Big Flight

On the day of the big lantern festival to celebrate the end of Chinese New Year, YeYe gives Kai-lan some lanterns for her and her friends to decorate. When Hoho’s lantern flies away, he jumps on it and everyone chases to get him down.


DVD 3- Nickelodeon Favorites: Summer Vacation includes

Dora the Explorer – Baby Crab

Dora and Boots are having a blast at the beach when all of a sudden they hear a call for help. A baby crab has gotten stuck in a net on his way to bring his mother a present.

Go, Diego, Go! – Panchita the Prairie Dog

At the Rescue Ranch, Diego and Alicia find Panchita, a Mexican Prairie Dog who needs to find a nice grassy prairie for her family. Diego and Alicia turn Rescue Pack into a wagon and head out with Panchita and her nine brothers and sisters.

The Wonder Pets! – Save the Hermit Crab / Save the Dolphin

The Wonder Pets take a break from their vacation in Cancun to help a Hermit Crab who has outgrown his shell. Afterwards, the Wonder Pets travel to Hawaii to save a Young Dolphin who has gotten caught in a fisherman's net.

Blue's Clues – Blue’s Big Car Trip

Blue’s Clues is hitting the road! Blue puts her booster seat in Carmen, an animated talking car and sets off on a journey. Along the way, they enjoy buckling up, singing songs and using the sights out the window to play interactive games.

Yo Gabba Gabba! – Summer

All the characters in Gabba Land enjoy fun outdoor activities and learn about taking turns.

Ni Hao, Kai-lan – The Hula Duck Dance Party

Kai-lan is going to a party at the Hula’s Ducks’ new island beach house, but when the party games lead to Rintoo having to sit out each time, he starts to cry. Kai-lan, Rintoo and Hoho need help to figure out a new way to play so no one is left out.


E.B. Mommy's Report:

It goes without saying that Nick Jr. cartoons get a thumbs up in our home (Well atleast most of them. We do not allow Bunny girl to watch Spongebob Squarepants for more reasons than one!) I'm sure your kids will be as thrilled as Bunny girl was when she discovered that this DVD pack held not one or two DVDs but 3 fun DVDs!
The joy was a little short-lived as she'd watched two of the packs earlier (Click on the links to read my earlier reviews for Sisters and Brothers & Summer Vacation.) but that didn't stop her from asking if she could watch Summer Vacation all over again!

A few days later we did watch We Love Our Friends and Bunny girl's favorite episode of all was 'Love Day' with Blue. I think she was tickled pink to see Cinderella live after her fairytale story and royal marriage! The Wonderpets and the lovebugs was another favorite.

This pack will make a great "for the road trip" carry along!


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Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win
a Nick Jr "Big Box of Play Dates 2" DVD Pack (35.99 US$ value)
during Blog Bash 2011 on Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.


** THIS GIVEAWAY WILL GO LIVE HERE AT 11 PM CST, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 & WILL STAY OPEN TILL 10.59 PM CST, SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011. **





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posted by Marina@EBMR @ 10:28 AM 0 Comments

Israel Gets A King! (+What's In The Bible DVD 5 - Giveaway)

The Buzz:

What's In The Bible Volume 5: Israel Gets A King! is based on the books in the Bible, 1st and 2nd Samuel.


Part One: “The People Want a King!” covers the book of 1st Samuel and the life of Saul as Israel’s first king.

Part Two: “Kings Make Mistakes Too!”covers 2nd Samuel and the first chapter of 1st Kings, including the reigns of King David and his son, King Solomon.





E.B. Mommy's Report:


What's In The Bible Volume 5: Israel Gets A King! is just as great as the first 4 volumes and is filled with songs that will help your child learn about the featured passages, humor to keep the viewing mood alive and lots of undiluted Bible learning.

By the time we'd finishing watching the DVD Bunny girl was bursting with all the information she'd just absorbed and as soon as her Daddy walked in through the front door, she made him sit down on the couch and rattled off all she'd learnt.

She was shocked to hear that Solomon had 700 wives and later clearly announced that she wanted to be like David. Why? Because he was the only one who came back to God to ask for His forgiveness, after he'd made his big mistake.

I love that these DVDs introduce the child to Biblical facts that are otherwise left out of a regular children's Bible and that they're communicated in a manner that is simple, understandable and very easy to remember. Investing in the What's In The Bible series is not just beneficial for the kids but also for the grown ups in the family.


Buy it:

You can order What's In The Bible Volume 5: Israel Gets A King! for 12.99 US$ (Original Price: 14.99 US$)


Win it:

One reader will win a gift certificate to redeem at a local Christian store and receive a copy of What's In The Bible Volume 5: Israel Gets A King!


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Which of the three kings is your favorite and why?


2. Love on the Sponsor-

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RT @ebmommy #Win Israel Gets A King! from @whatsinthebible http://bit.ly/luhL09 (7/2) #christian #giveaway #tyndale #educational


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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on July 2, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: Tyndale sent me the featured product for review purposes only. This post 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.**

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posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:09 PM 42 Comments

CLOSED: Nickelodeon Favorites: Summer Vacation DVD (+Giveaway)- 3 winners

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Nickelodeon Home Entertainment brings Nickelodeon Favorites: Summer Vacation DVD into your home on June 21, 2011.


The Buzz:

This 147 minute DVD features 6 summer fun episodes that include....

Dora the Explorer – Baby Crab

Dora and Boots are having a blast at the beach when all of a sudden they hear a call for help. A baby crab has gotten stuck in a net on his way to bring his mother a present. Fortunately, Dora finds a pair of scissors inside Backpack and quickly frees Baby Crab, but he's forgotten which way to go. Dora and Boots need help to take Baby Crab through the Squishy Squid's Musical Sand Castle, over a mountain of rhythmically Snapping Clams and across the ocean to his mami on Crab Island.


Go, Diego, Go! – Panchita the Prairie Dog

At the Rescue Ranch, Diego and Alicia find Panchita, a Mexican Prairie Dog who needs to find a nice grassy prairie for her family. Diego and Alicia turn Rescue Pack into a wagon and head out with Panchita and her nine brothers and sisters. At the train tracks, two prairie dogs fall off the wagon and they need help to jump over the train tracks. Next, at the Dry River Bed, Panchita gets caught on a floating log, but Alicia uses her Rescue Rope to lasso her. Finally, Panchita and the family make it all the way to the grassy prairie where they make a new underground home.


The Wonder Pets! – Save the Hermit Crab! / Save the Dolphin

The Wonder Pets take a break from their vacation in Cancun to help a Hermit Crab who has outgrown his shell. Afterwards, the Wonder Pets travel to Hawaii to save a Young Dolphin who has gotten caught in a fisherman's net.


Blue's Clues – Blue’s Big Car Trip

Blue’s Clues is hitting the road! Blue puts her booster seat in Carmen, an animated talking car, and sets off on a journey. Along the way, they enjoy the fun of riding in a car: buckling up, singing songs and using the sights out the window to play interactive games. There are exciting stops along the way and new places – the gas station, the post office, the tollbooth and many more.


Yo Gabba Gabba! – Summer

All the characters in Gabba Land use the outdoors and friends to capture the happiness of summertime. In “Bubbles,” “Summertime” and “Jumpy Jump,” everyone has fun doing different outdoor activities. Finally, the gang has a pool party and learns to take turns on the slide in the “Wait Your Turn” song.


Ni Hao, Kai-lan – The Hula Duck Dance Party

Kai-lan is going to a party at the Hula’s Ducks’ new island beach house, but when the party games lead to Rintoo having to sit out each time, he starts to cry. Kai-lan, Rintoo and Ho-Ho need help to figure out a new way to play so no one is left out.


E.B. Mommy's Report:

All our favorite Nick Jr. characters (except for Max and Ruby) feature in this fun summer entertainer. All 6 episodes were new ones for Bunny girl and though she has officially hit the preschool graduating line, the characters still held her attention. Her recent interests center around animal explorers so both the Diego and Wonder Pets episodes stood out for her. This is a great collection that will not only entertain your preschooler but also intertwine learning with fun.


Buy it:

You can pre-order Nickelodeon Favorites: Summer Vacation DVD on Amazon at a reduced price of 12.99 US$. (Original Price: 16.99 US$)


Win it:

Three readers will win the opportunity to own a copy each of Nickelodeon Favorites: Summer Vacation DVD.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which episode you think your little one will enjoy.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- 'Like' Nick Jr on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win the Summer Vacation DVD at EBMR's Nick Jr Preschool Giveaway - 3 winners (6/18) http://bit.ly/iF86zE


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

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-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 3 winners will be chosen with the random.org generator on June 18, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: Nick Jr sent me the featured product for review purposes only. This post 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.**

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posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:52 PM 242 Comments

CLOSED: Yo Gabba Gabba!: Circus DVD (+Giveaway)- 3 winners

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Nickelodeon Home Entertainment brings Yo Gabba Gabba!: Circus into your home on June 14, 2011.


The Buzz:

This 95 minute DVD features 4 active episodes that include....

Circus

Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex help Al the Ringmaster (Weird Al Yankovic) make a circus in Gabba Land! Brobee learns to be a clown and everyone gets to perform. The episode also features Sarah Silverman.


Treasure Hunt

Two special guests (Fred Armisen and Charlyne Yi) travel to Gabbaland to search for hidden treasure. As everyone joins in the search, they all do a special dance in the secret ice cave.


Flying

Brobee and friends go on a hot air balloon ride and meet new friend Sparkles.


Fun

All the Gabba characters learn different ways to have fun, learn to eat healthy portions and how to use their bodies to dance and make music.


E.B. Mommy's Report:

We actually enjoyed watching this DVD even though we're not very big Yo Gabba Gabba! fans. Bunny girl thought "Circus" and "Fun" were the most entertaining. We've been talking to Bunny girl about the importance of making healthy choices when it comes to food and addressing the importance of portion sizes in the "Fun" episode dealt with this from another angle.(I know it seemed like we'd conspired with DJ Lance and the gang to bring up the subject!)

As a Mommy I can't understand why Bunny girl enjoys watching Foofa and the DJ but I have to admit that the songs and episodes do convey a simple but educational thought for the young viewer.


Buy it:

You can pre-order Yo Gabba Gabba!: Circus on Amazon at a reduced price of 12.99 US$. (Original Price: 16.99 US$)


Win it:

Three readers will win the opportunity to own a copy each of Yo Gabba Gabba!: Circus DVD


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which episode you think your little one will enjoy.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- 'Like' Nick Jr on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win Yo Gabba Gabba!: Circus DVD at EBMR's Nick Jr Preschool Giveaway - 3 winners (6/11) http://bit.ly/jC4ZNg


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

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-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 3 winners will be chosen with the random.org generator on June 11, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: Nick Jr sent me the featured product for review purposes only. This post 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.**

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posted by Marina@EBMR @ 4:14 PM 208 Comments

CLOSED: Chuggington: Chuggers To The Rescue DVD + Joy Cones!!(+ Giveaway)

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Summer is almost here and that means it’s officially…ice cream season! Celebrating this season with a special promotion is Anchor Bay Entertainment’s Chuggington DVDs and Joy Cone ice cream cones!

Through November 30, consumers can receive two free Chuggington books from Scholastic — “The Chugger Championship” and “Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair” – a $3.99 value each – when they purchase any box of Joy™ Ice Cream Cones and any Chuggington DVD (purchased since April 1), plus $2 S&H! Learn more and find the official order form at: http://www.joycone.com/sites/default/files/websiteprintableofferChugg.pdf


Chuggington: "Chuggers To The Rescue" DVD Buzz:

In Chuggington: Chuggers To The Rescue, everyone’s favorite trainee trio is set to save the day in six horn-tooting episodes that deliver action and laughter, while teaching viewers gentle lessons about emergency preparedness and responsibility.

Through their exciting adventures and daring escapades, complete with jetpacks and storm machines, Wilson, Brewster and Koko help one another out of jams, learn emergency rescue skills and take on new responsibilities, while they – and young trainees at home – learn about patience, accountability, following instructions and how to get the job done!

The action-packed DVD features appearances from special “Chuggington” friends, Calley, Dunbar, Zephie and Mtambo.


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a fun prize pack that will include the newest “Chuggers To The Rescue” DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment plus a package of tasty Joy™ Ice Cream cones.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Name you favorite Chuggington character. (Easy-peasy!)


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow Chuggington on Twitter

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win @Chuggington: Chuggers To The Rescue DVD + Joy Cones!!http://bit.ly/lUM2pi (6/4) #giveaway #disney #summer #preschool


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on June 4, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: I have not received any products for review nor have I been monetarily compensated for this post. The post is based on information provided by the sponsor.**

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posted by Marina@EBMR @ 4:34 PM 203 Comments

CLOSED: Nickelodeon Favorites: Food with Friends DVD (+Giveaway)-3 winners

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Nickelodeon Home Entertainment brings Nickelodeon Favorites: Food with Friends DVD into your home today, May 17th, 2011.


The Buzz:

This 148 minute DVD features 7 exciting episodes that include....

Dora the Explorer - El Día de las Madres

It’s Mother’s Day and Dora wants to help Papi bake Mamá a special cake. Three key ingredients are missing: bananas, nuts and chocolate, so with Boots’ help, Dora sets out to gather them. Then it’s time for a big Mother’s Day party with all of Dora’s friends and their mommies!


Go, Diego, Go! – Green Iguana Helps Abuelito Plant a New Strawberry Farm

It’s time for Abuelito’s Strawberry Festival, but when a strong wind blows all the strawberries away, Alicia must ask Diego for help. Green Iguana can save the day by transporting strawberry seeds in her belly and putting them into the soil so more strawberries can grow. They have to climb up trees to get to the top of the cliff, use stilts to get through the grass, swim through the lily pads and help iguana camouflage to hide from a scary animal. Most importantly, Iguana must get to Abuelito’s farm!


The Wonder Pets! - Save the Bee/Save the Squirrel

The Wonder Pets shrink down to bee-size to help a baby bee collect nectar for her first hive. Later on, a piglet comes to live in the classroom and the Wonder Pets each want to take care of it on their own. Eventually, they realize they need to work together to take care of the rather large piglet.


Blue’s Clues - The Grow Show

To find out what Blue wants to do outside, come help look for clues to learn the process of where orange juice comes from with Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper; investigate the elements of length and volume by comparing inchworms and puddles with Shovel and Pail; and categorize fruits and vegetables by where they grow with the felt friends.


Yo Gabba Gabba! – Eat

The characters learn the fun of eating vegetables and healthy meals. During “Party in My Tummy” and “Snacky Snack Snack” the vegetables beg to participate; and then the characters learn to try new things in “Try It You’ll Like It.” And finally, everyone learns that cleaning up their mess is just as fun as having a party in “Clean It Up”.


Ni Hao, Kai-lan – Happy Chinese New Year

It’s Chinese New Year, which means a big feast and red envelopes with friends and family! Kai-lan and her friends are thrilled because this year, they’re old enough to carry the huge dragon costume. Rintoo is assigned to march in the middle of the dragon but he doesn’t think the middle is important so he walks away. Without Rintoo, they can’t carry the dragon so Kai-lan must find a way to show Rintoo that every job on a team is important. In the end, the Dragon Team comes together to make the dragon dance and Yeye ends the day by giving a special red envelope to everyone.


E.B. Mommy's Report:

Nickelodeon Favorites: Food with Friends DVD was a treat to watch especially as the DVD included a rare Blues Clues feature and our favorite little Wonder Pets. The Dora Mother's Day cake episode has always been one of Bunny girl's favorites so that was an added bonus and the very fact that Hubby and she have been developing our little garden, made the Diego episode all the more enjoyable to watch.
The Kailan and Yo Gabba Gabba episodes have been seen before and maybe both shows don't appeal to my "soon to grow out of being a preschooler" as much as they did before so she preferred to opt out of watching them all together.
Nevertheless this DVD has been added to the "keep" collection for now!


Buy it:

You can order Nickelodeon Favorites: Food with Friends DVD on Amazon at a reduced price of 13.49 US$. (Original Price: 16.99 US$)


Win it:

Three readers will win the opportunity to own a copy each of Nickelodeon Favorites: Food with Friends DVD


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which episode you think your little Foodie will love.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- 'Like' Nick Jr on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win Nickelodeon Favorites: Food with Friends DVD at EBMR's Nick Jr Preschool Giveaway - 3 winners http://bit.ly/iEcGqG (5/28)


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 3 winners will be chosen with the random.org generator on May 28, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: Nick Jr sent me the featured product for review purposes only. This post 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.**

Labels: Dvd, More giveaways, Nick Jr., Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:13 PM 137 Comments

CLOSED:Dora the Explorer: It's Haircut Day DVD (+Giveaway)-3 winners

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Nickelodeon Home Entertainment brings Dora the Explorer: It's Haircut Day DVD into your home, this May 3rd, 2011.


The Buzz:

This 95 minute DVD features 4 exciting episodes that include....

Dora’s Hair Raising Adventure

Boots really wants to give his mom a picture of himself for her birthday but he’s having a bad hair day. Thankfully, Dora knows who can help, El Peluquero (the barber). Dora and Boots set out on a Hairy Adventure to solve a riddle at the Troll Bridge by matching poodles with cool geometric-shaped haircuts, help Señora Gigante brush some birdies out of her hair, and sing a “corta el pelo” song with El Peluquero as he gives Boots a new haircut.

Happy Birthday, Super Babies

It’s the Twins’ 1st birthday! Abuela’s making Guillermo a banana cake and Isabella a strawberry cake – her favorite! As they wait for the cakes to bake, Dora tells a Super Babies story! Once upon a time, there was a cake-snatching bear who stole everyone’s birthday cake. This was a job for the Super Babies! They bounced across the Bouncy House, caught a ride with Tico through the Piñata Forest, and made it to the Bear’s Castle to get back the birthday cakes and save everyone’s birthday.

Baby Winky Goes Home!

Dora and Boots find a lovable little space creature named Winky. He came to visit with his family, Purple Planet’s Inky, Dinky, Plinky, Flinky and Al, but he got lost! Winky must get back to his family before their spaceship takes off. They set off singing a Spanish hopping song over Hopscotch Bridge, blow giant rocks into bubbles, and float all the way to the top of the Tallest Mountain.


Dora's Pegaso Adventure

Dora and Boots are playing a game of hide-and-seek with their friends Little Star and some animal constellations: Pegaso (the flying horse), a Baby Bear, a Lion and a Whale. Suddenly, a meteor shower rushes by scaring all of the animals away! The sky goes dark except for Little Star and Pegaso. If the constellations don’t come home to the moon before the sun comes up, they’ll never find their way home! They race against the sun and take a Pegaso ride to find the animal constellations.


E.B. Mommy's Report:

Dora the Explorer: It's Haircut Day DVD was a nice change as Bunny girl hasn't seen any of the four episodes before and one of them even features the Super Babies. She also enjoyed the Pegaso Adventure as Hubby had spent one evening with her pointing out the Big Dipper and the North Star. As with all the Dora episodes she watches, these too had my 5 year old leaping off the couch to shout out directions and answer questions when asked by the little Explorer and her friends.

Dora is loved to bits at our home, so much so that I stumbled in on Bunny girl teaching Bunny Boo to say "Dora" a few days ago. Dora's next little fan in line now babbles "Dowa" when asked and I'm sure it will only be a matter of time before the two of them will be watching episodes together!


Buy it:

You can pre-order Dora the Explorer: It's Haircut Day DVD on Amazon at a reduced price of 13.99 US$. (Original Price: 16.99 US$)


Win it:

Three readers will win the opportunity to own a copy each of Dora the Explorer: It's Haircut Day DVD


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which episode you think your little Explorer will love.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- 'Like' Nick Jr on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win Dora the Explorer: It's Haircut Day with EBMR's Nick Jr #Preschool #Giveaway -3 winners http://bit.ly/jV13fY (5/14)


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

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-Snag my Blog button

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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 3 winners will be chosen with the random.org generator on May 14, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: Nick Jr sent me the featured product for review purposes only. This post 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.**

Labels: Dora the Explorer, Dvd, More giveaways, Nick Jr., Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:58 PM 160 Comments

CLOSED: Quick Giveaway : Win a 75$ Bambi Spring Goodies Gift Basket: 2 winners (Ends 4/18)

Winners of this giveaway are
#283-Mom Caboodle
#8-Annie


To celebrate the release of Disney's Blu-ray Diamond edition, Academy Award nominated, top animated film Bambi, two of my readers will get to enjoy a wonderful, Spring themed Goodies Gift Basket. Each Basket will include:

• Bambi Diamond Edition 2-Disk Disney Combo Pack (Blu-ray & DVD)
• One 12" and one 7" Bambi plush character plush
• One 12" playful pal Thumper plush
• One Bambi special collectable metal lunch box and
• Bambi-themed flower seeds (to sprout a spring garden)

Yet to watch Bambi? Here's the buzz....

Bambi was Walt Disney’s fifth animated full-length feature film which released in 1942 during World War II and took approximately five years in the making due to the exquisite artwork and attention to detail of each and every scene, character and figure.

The movie begins with morning light breaking across the meadow and a young deer named Bambi being born. Bambi is 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.

Click HERE to read more about this Disney classic.


Now before you hop away to enter this Spring-tacular giveaway, lets have a little artistic fun.

Bring out the artist in you....

Click on each picture to enlarge the same and follow the step-by-step instructions to draw Bambi


and Thumper.


How do your pictures look?
Anything like these two adorable buddies or like two totally new Disney characters? ((Giggle))

Well let me not hold you back from entering the giveaway any longer....off you go!


Win it:

Two readers will have the opportunity to win a 75$ value Bambi Spring Goodies Gift Basket


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

If you've watched Bambi tell me which character mirrors your personality the best?


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win a 75$ #Bambi Spring Goodies Gift Basket at EBMR's #Disney #Giveaway from @disney http://bit.ly/hLUCEt (ends 4/18)-2 winners


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

- "Like" me on Facebook.

- Follow me on Networked Blogs

- Follow my feed via RSS

- Subscribe via email to receive EBMR's blog updates

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 2 winners will be chosen with the random.org generator on April 18, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: This review has not been monetarily compensated nor have I received a product to facilitate the same. The information provided is based on the input sent in by the sponsor **

Labels: bambi, Blu-Ray, Disney, Dvd, Gift Baskets, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, Spring., Walt Disney

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 11:20 AM 387 Comments

CLOSED: Max & Ruby: Rainy Day Play DVD (+ Giveaway)-3 winners

* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

Nickelodeon Home Entertainment brings Max & Ruby: Rainy Day Play DVD into your home, this April 12, 2011.



The Buzz:

This 98 minute DVD features 12 rainy day fun episodes that include....


Ruby Writes a Story

Ruby needs quiet while she tries to write a story, but Max wants to play cowboy. Fortunately, he helps Ruby come up with the perfect idea for her story.


Max’s Dominos

Ruby and Louise want to earn their hospitality badge by hosting a Bunny Scout Meeting. Meanwhile, Max and Morris are busy exploring the domino effect with a variety of toys culminating in a terrific welcome for Bunny Scouts.


Grandma’s Attic

Max & Ruby explore in Grandma’s attic. While Ruby is delighted to try on old clothes, Max finds an old chest that Grandma says nobody ever goes into. When he finds the key, they both get a surprise.


Bunny Cakes

Ruby wants to surprise Grandma with an angel cake with raspberry fluff icing for her birthday. However, Max wants to make Grandma an earthworm cake with red-hot marshmallow squirters. After a few mishaps in the kitchen and a few trips to the grocery store, Grandma gets both!


Bunny Party

Ruby is preparing a surprise birthday party for Grandma and she invited all her dollies as guests. Meanwhile, Max thinks that some of his toy friends should also be at the party. It’s not long before Ruby discovers that there are too many guests and not enough chairs.


Bunny Money

Ruby has saved just enough money to buy Grandma a music box with skating ballerinas on top for her birthday. She soon finds however that shopping with Max costs more than she planned.


Ruby’s Safari

Ruby and Louise have to fill out the last page of their Bunny Scout Scrapbook. They decide to have a safari in the backyard to get a picture of a special creature. However, Max keeps leading them astray with his animal toys. In the end, his red rubber elephant attracts a hummingbird and the girls get their photo.


Max’s Mud Bath

Ruby and Louise set up there beauty shop again and want to give Max an all-natural treatment with crushed up fruits and veggies. However, Max thinks the treatment looks quite tasty and would rather play in the mud.


Max’s Lost Lizard

Ruby and Louise are making a terrarium for the Bunny Scout chameleon, and Max is very interested in the “lizard!” When the chameleon escapes, Max is the only one who sees through its camouflage. Thankfully, Max manages to help get it safely back in the girls’ finished terrarium.


Ruby's Rainbow

Ruby wants to paint a perfect rainbow for Grandma but she can’t remember the colors or the order they go in. When Max says “Backyard,” Ruby says he can’t go outside because it’s raining. However when she finally follows him outside, she sees there’s a rainbow in the backyard.


Home Tweet Home

Ruby and Louise build a birdhouse. Max says “Hungry” so Ruby gets him a peanut butter sandwich, berries and sunflower seeds. When the birds don’t come near the birdhouse, Max uses the treats to attract the birds.


Max's Mudpie

Max keeps trying to make a mudpie but Ruby wants him to stay clean because Grandma is coming over and she’s got something very special. In the end, Max gets himself and Ruby mucky. It turns out that Grandma’s surprise is a double chocolate fudge treat she calls “Mudpie!”



E.B. Mommy's Report:

Bunny girl has watched these episodes on Nick Jr earlier but it was still fun watching "Mommy" Ruby (I think she plays the part of being a stand-in Mommy to Max wonderfully!) and "always into something" Max in action again. Our favorite episodes were Home Tweet Home, Max's Lost Lizard, Bunny cakes and Bunny Party.

If you haven't seen these two adorable bunnies, you really should. Max will entertain you with his "little boy" antics and Ruby will put a smile on your face with her "Know it all" confidence!


Buy it:

You can pre-order Max & Ruby: Rainy Day Play DVD on Amazon at a reduced price of 12.99 US$. (Original Price: 16.99 US$)


Win it:

Three readers will win the opportunity to own a copy each of Max & Ruby: Rainy Day Play DVD


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which episode you think will be fun to watch with your little bunny.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- 'Like' Nick Jr on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win with EBMR's Nick Jr #Preschool #Giveaway -3 winners (4/23)


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

- "Like" me on Facebook.

- Follow me on Networked Blogs

- Follow my feed via RSS

- Subscribe via email to receive EBMR's blog updates

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 3 winners will be chosen with the random.org generator on April 23, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: Nick Jr sent me the featured product for review purposes only. This post 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.**

Labels: Dvd, Max and Ruby, More giveaways, Nick Jr., Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:58 PM 246 Comments