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New Dreamworks Dragons DVD

13 Nov By Leave a Comment

New Kids DVD Alert!

Coming November 15th, 2011 you can get your hands on a new combo DVD pack that brings the fun from How to Train your Dragon back into your home with all new stories.

The epic story begun in the Academy Award® nominated worldwide box office hit How To Train Your Dragon continues with the groundbreaking new DREAMWORKS DRAGONS Double DVD + Online Video Game Pack, taking flight November 15, 2011.  One of the best reviewed films of 2010*, How To Train Your Dragon enchanted audiences the world over with its captivating and original story boasting fire-breathing action, heroic deeds and heartfelt laughs.  These three exciting experiences come in one highly-affordable package just in time for holiday gift-giving, available in both Blu-ray and DVD.

Most kids love the same characters over and over again, so like the Scared Shrekless pack, this new double pack of DVDs  gives kids familiar faces like Toothless and Nightfury, in two all new features.

We had just a little fun with our movie night…not sure if Phoenyx (or the cat) could really “get into” their roles though:

GIFT OF THE NIGHT FURY
THE DRAGONS ARE BACK in the exciting next chapter to the Academy Award® nominated film, How To Train Your Dragon.  The epic story of Hiccup and Toothless continues as they take flight in a thrilling, all-new adventure to discover an island of never-before-seen dragons.  Explosive action and fire-breathing excitement collide in this exhilarating story.

BOOK OF DRAGONS
So you want to be a dragon trainer do you?  Prepare yourself for adventure, excitement and training as Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless and Gobber tell the legend behind the Book of Dragons and reveal insider training secrets about new, never-before-seen dragons.

You can get yours starting on November 15th and perfect in time for a “stocking” stuffer.

~Trisha

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disclosure: I received a double DVD pack to facilitate this article. Love Kid Movies? Check more!

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Charlotte is scaring Phoenyx Shrekless! (closed)

17 Oct By

Halloween is one of those holidays that kids and adults can get into alike. Aside from dressing up to anything you want and endless candy binges (I personally buy the candy I like so I can sneak some prior to October 31st…), there are also the many scary flicks that really get everyone into the mood.

And while I have already had my fill with Scream4 this week, there are much tamer Halloween movies that the little ones can cozy up to.

I doubt Charlotte would be into Jason or Freddy, kwim?

MAKE HALLOWEEN A THRILLER NIGHT WITH
TWO SPOOK-TACULARS FROM DREAMWORKS ANIMATION!

All You Need for the Perfect Fright Night, Halloween Party Double DVD Pack Includes  All-New Shrek-ed Out Parody of “THRILLER”

In Scared Shrekless, the gang gathers to celebrate Shrek’s favorite holiday: Halloween!  But instead of the usual tricks or treats, Shrek ups the ante and challenges everyone to spend the night telling scary stories—the last one to be scared Shrekless wins.  The DVD includes spooky spoofs on classics horror movies and features the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and
Antonio Banderas.

Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space finds Susan, B.O.B., The Missing Link, and Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D. dispatched as special operatives to investigate a mysterious alien presence on Halloween.  As the night unravels, innocent-looking pumpkins are revealed for what they really are – mutant aliens!  Luckily the monsters are there to smash the mutants’ wicked scheme to take over Earth.  Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space features the star-studded cast of voice talent from the original hit film including Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland and Rainn Wilson.

So when Scared Shrekless arrived with a double DVD pack of characters we already know and love, it didn’t take Charlotte and I  long time to get into the pre-movie spirit and leave Phoenyx wondering what kind of family he was born into….

This is what happens when you are a newborn and can’t say no…

Charlotte’s opinion on the Scared Shrekless 2 DVD Pack when asked if she enjoyed the movie: “YES!! Can we watch it again?”

Chris’s opinion as the daddy that sat through the movie: “This new Shrek movie is in the same tradition as the other movies and its short so you can put it on before bedtime without it taking up too much time. It was cute like the others.”

Don’t take our word for, check out the trailer yourself (and this totally warms me up for Puss in Boots!):

You can purchase Scared Shrekless on Amazon for a great price of $8.49 (and its on Prime, so free shipping) or check your local stores.

WIN WITH MOMDOT

Wanna win this double DVD pack and a Halloween Party Pack including:

  • Shrek pail
  • Shrek hands
  • Shrek ears
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Swamp Slugs (aka Gummy Worms)
  • Donkey Droppings (aka Jelly beans)
  • Ogre Snot (aka Green Licorice)

Enter to Win: Just tell me your favorite Shrek or Monsters vs. Aliens character

Bonus Entry: tweet out this giveaway

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This contest will be pulled by random draw. No purchase necessary to win. Winner will be contacted via email and has 48 hours to respond with shipping address before a new winner is pulled. Sponsor is responsible for shipping and can take from 4-6 weeks to get product out. MomDot received a complimentary DVD pack in conjunction with this article. Contest ends on Friday the 21st.

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Rev Up for Cars 2 w/ the Ultimate Cars Bundle

20 Jun By Leave a Comment

Families are fueled with excitement for the opening of Cars 2, which will hit theaters next Friday, June 24. In preparation, Sears and Kmart are gearing up by providing the ultimate Cars bundle that is sure to rev up summer fun for kids and parents.

This bundle is perfect for families, as they can spend time together enjoying the new Cars 2 in theaters, as well as keep kids entertained on summer roadtrips with the portable DVD player.

So cruise over to your local Sears or Kmart store to get the following for just $99.99 (in-store only):


  • Cars 2 Portable DVD Player with 7″ widescreen LCD (including headphones, car/wall adapter, rechargeable battery and remote control)
  • Cars 1 Blu-ray/DVD Combo-Pack
  • One free movie ticket to see Cars 2 in theaters (ticket comes inside of the Blu-ray/DVD pack)

You’ll have to do plenty of laps to find this deal anywhere else, so put the pedal to the metal and take advantage of a deal that is sure to please every Cars lover in your family.  For additional details, visit the Sears and Kmart blog at

Sears

And if you love to watch kid movies, check out more!

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To learn more about Sears and Kmart’s consumer electronics initiatives, visit www.Sears.com/electronics or www.Kmart.com/electronics

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Win Justin Biebers Autograph Here!

13 May By

I admit it. I’m a fan.

I wouldn’t say Justin Bieber is my new Backstreet Boy, but he is most definitely my daughters.

Charlottes best Bieber Impression:

And she probably wouldn’t want me to disclose this, but she TOTALLY kissed this poster. That’s a whole other parenting topic I dont want to get into right now.

Personally I love music, all music, good music, music that makes you rock to the beat. I own 3 Justin Bieber albums and I would like to tell you they are Charlotte’s, but the truth is they stay in my CD player around here.

My favorite songs are Never say Never and Love Me, which reminds me of 6 Pence None the Richer’s “Kiss Me“.

Am I dating myself?

But I really love this remix with Rascal Flatts…Le sigh.

The point of this note is not to smoosh Bieber Fever all of my site, but to tell you his new movie came out today and that I have a copy of it for you too! Charlotte and I watched it earlier this week and honestly, I really liked it. Really. It was inspirational. If you do not know Justins story, he would upload videos to Youtube and over time gained an audience and then an agent and it wasn’t long till Usher (and Justin Timberlake) was at his door. That apparently worked out for him.

Its the dream so many wish for…from social media guru to Celebrity Super Star.

I can’t help but really like the kid for that initiative and parts of the movie made me all motherly proud for him.

About Never Say Never:

The captivating and inspirational story of a small town boy who became a pop phenomenon through sheer talent and determination takes the stage when the feature film JUSTIN BIEBER: Never Say Never debuts on Blu-ray/DVD Combo and DVD Friday, May 13, 2011, from Paramount Home Entertainment.  JUSTIN BIEBER: Never Say Never follows Bieber’s journey from his early years to his rise from break-out internet sensation to global superstar, culminating in a sold-out show at the famed Madison Square Garden.  Incorporating personal home footage that chronicles Bieber’s prodigious talent from early childhood, the film also features all-star musical performers.  JUSTIN BIEBER: Never Say Never is the highest grossing concert-themed film ever in U.S. history, having earned more than $72.2 million at the domestic box office, surpassing the lifetime domestic grosses of Michael Jackson’s This Is It.

Also check out the Never Say Never Weekend website for updates about the release.

As a special bonus for Justin Bieber’s devoted fans, Paramount Home Entertainment is creating 500 Purple Tickets that will be randomly inserted into JUSTIN BIEBER: Never Say Never Blu-ray and DVD packages, which will be released on Friday, May 13.  Lucky recipients of the Purple Tickets can redeem them for a 5×7 film cell personally signed by Justin Bieber and an exclusive t-shirt.

JUSTIN BIEBER: Never Say Never Blu-ray/DVD Combo
The JUSTIN BIEBER: Never Say Never Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English 5.1 Surround and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The Digital Copy is presented in English Stereo with no subtitles.  The Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack breakdown is as follows*:

Blu-ray:
o    Feature Film (HD)
o    Concert Dance-Off (HD) – Justin and his crew showcase their incredible dance moves
o    Favorite Girl (HD) – Live performance from Madison Square Garden
o    Giving Back (HD) – An extended look at Justin’s team surprising lucky fans with free concert tickets
o    R.I.P. Hair Flip (HD) – The cameras were rolling when Justin cut his famous hair

DVD:
o    Feature Film
o    Digital Copy

JUSTIN BIEBER: Never Say Never Standard DVD
The single disc DVD is presented in English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description with English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The DVD includes the following*:
o    Concert Dance-Off
o    Favorite Girl
o    Giving Back
o    R.I.P. Hair Flip

WIN A SIGNED COPY

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NEVER SAY NEVER HERE

I have my DVD, do you need one still? Win one here and not just ANY DVD.

I have a SIGNED COPY.

Signed.

SIGNED.

You will be the HERO.

The bestest-coolest Mommy/Aunt/Grandma/Best Friend/Daddy/Uncle/Grandpa on the planet for atleast a week.

How to Enter:

Just tell me why you or the special girl or boy in your life wants to win the Never Say Never Signed DVD Copy…thats it!

(Note: If you are new to my site, your comment may go into moderation. When I sign in, Ill approve it and it will appear)

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Extra info: You may enter as often as you want for any girl in your life, but only once each person. So lets say you have 4 daughters, by all means enter 4 times for those 4 daughters explaining about each one.

Ill pick a winner when I get back from Mexico and email you. You have 48 hours to respond before I will pick a new winner.

Disclosure: I received a stand up JB and a copy of the same DVD as part of this promotion.

WINNER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED

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Barbie A Fairy Secret

16 Mar By 2 Comments

Charlotte’s a big Barbie fan. Honestly, what little girl isn’t?

I used to have about 100 Barbies myself. I loaned them to a neighbor girl and she broke all their heads off. I think Barbie got wise to that practice cause they started making  a replaceable head Barbie. Unfortunately it was 25 years past my time!

I started counting Charlotte’s Barbies the other day and got up to 24 before I gave up. We also own a few Barbie movies and while some of the content can be a little older than what I prefer her to listen to (ie love, boyfriends, etc) overall I find that the messages are good and I dont get bored watching as a parent.

Out as of yesterday Barbie is staring in a new movie!

A Fairy Secret

Join Barbie® in an all new adventure as she discovers the magical world of GlossAngeles in “Barbie™ A Fairy Secret.” When Ken® is flown away to a secret world, Barbie® discovers that two of her dearest friends are in fact undercover fairies.Together, they embark on a whimsical journey to the fairy world not far away.

Barbie® and her rival, Raquelle, must team up and take off with her fairy friendsin an action packed journey to bring Ken® back. Along the way they must staytogether, learning the real magic lies not just in the fairy world itself, but also in thepower of friendship. DVD also includes engaging outtakes from the film and a cool,
new music video, featuring an original song from the movie.
ARP: $19.99 | Age: 3+ | Available: March 15, 2011

 

If your little one likes to enhance her movies with the dolls, already out is Star and Co-Star of the films:

In the all-new movie, Barbie™ A Fairy Secret, Barbie® magically transforms from a glamorous movie star to a whimsical fairy. With the pull of a string Barbie’s long dress shortens into a fun fairy skirt and with the press of a button, her glittery fairy wings are magically revealed. Girls can have fun reenacting scenes from the movie with this 2-in-1 beautiful doll.
ARP: $17.99 | Age: 3+ | Available: November 1, 2010

 

OOh, my favorite Barbie of all time was Peaches and Cream Barbie! What is yours?

~Trisha

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Hotel for Dogs DVD, 3 Winners 5/4 CLOSED

28 Apr By

We hardly make it to the movies around here. I see a new movie only when it hits the DVD stands……….6 months after its been out. But this time, I was able to see Hotel for Dogs before it hit the stands and felt privileged! HA!

Now I’m not a huge fan of dogs overall. Heck, you already know that with as many cats as I have in my house, right? But this weekend I saw a puppy that made my heart melt. Too bad you have to take dogs for walks and all that. But since Charlotte’s never going to get a dog till she is 18 and moved out, the closest she can come is watching movies with them.

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Here is a basic synopsis of the movie by IMDB:

Animals are strictly forbidden at Andi and her little brother Bruce’s foster home. But for Friday, the adorable dog they secretly care for, they’re ready to risk everything. They finally find him an ideal shelter, a huge abandoned hotel that Bruce transforms thanks to his engineering genius. In what has become an incredible paradise for dogs, Friday is soon joined by all kinds of furry friends, so many in fact that their barks alert the neighbors…and the local pound, who can’t understand the disappearance of all the stray dogs. Andi and Bruce will have to call on all their friends and all their imagination to stop the hotel’s secret from being discovered.

I honestly never expect much from kids movies. They are made for kids after all, so the plots need to be simple, yet entertaining. Surprisingly, this movie was darling. We have watched it about three times since it came in our house and I kid you not when I say my husband TEARED UP AT THE END!!!!!!!!!! (OK, i did too) Charlotte enjoyed the dogs, we enjoyed the message, and it was an all around perfect family flick. And anything to save me from another episode of Max and Ruby is completely welcome.

I was just on the website and its pretty interactive. It “retrieves” the site and “fetches” the content. LOL! If you own a dog, head over and Make your Dog a Star by creating a custom poster or DVD cover with your dog right on it.

GIVEAWAY

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Hotel for Dogs wanted to spread some of that same family joy (and sniffley happy tears) back to your family and has given us THREE copies to pass out to three lucky winners! You can purchase the DVD yourself on April 28th via local carriers but on May 4th three people will win a copy from us!

To Enter:
Tell us about a dog in your life or share a picture of your dog by putting it on your blog and linking back to us so we can see!

If you dont have a dog:  Tell us about your favorite pet

Want to enter unlimited on every contest in April on MomDot! See Here for Details.

The inital product for this post was donated to the writer to write the review you just read. We accepted no payment for this post.

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Lil' Aloha Babies DVD…Bring Hawaii Home

13 Dec By Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever gone to Hawaii or if you’d ever like to go to Hawaii, you MUST check out Lil Aloha Babies DVD. Pop it in and sit back with your keiki (children) and be prepared to go on a wonderful adventure to the Hawaiian sea and beaches.

Produced by Local Girl Productions, a mom owned company, Lil Aloha Babies Waves n’ Wonders DVD teaches babies, toddlers and preschoolers all about things in, on and around the seas and beaches of Hawaii.
I watched this DVD with my son (3.5 years old) and daughter (10 months) and both were equally entertained and enamored. I, myself, was instantly pleased with the music in Lil’ Aloha Babies Waves n’ Wonders. It wasn’t like most children’s DVDs, where the musical choices grate on my nerves or give me an instant headache. Instead it had soothing, calm songs along with fun, upbeat, make-me-want-to-dance songs and all of them made me feel like I was in Hawaii. Oh wait! I am. But my point is, this is a true, accurate DVD about Hawaii and our sea life found around the islands. It’s authentic and really teaches a piece of Hawaiian culture. I so wish I had this before we moved to Hawaii, a year and a half ago!
In this half an hour DVD, each segment starts with an English word and its translation in Hawaiian. With each word spelled out in block letters it gave my son great practice in recognizing his letters. It was even educational for me. I learned a ton of Hawaiian words and now we are all trying to use them in the house every chance we can. There’s beautiful footage of the sea life around Hawaii, fun action surf shots and my kids favorite, the animated turtle and crab.
Winner of four awards, including three Telly Awards and oneVideographer Award, Lil Aloha Babies Waves n’ Wonders is a wonderfully educational, entertaining and beautiful DVD for keikieverywhere. I highly recommend it.
Lil Aloha Babies Waves n’ Wonder can be purchased on their website atwww.lilalohababies.com for $18.99. If you are in love with Hawaii or want your little one to appreciate the beautiful ocean, go buy this DVD. It’s cheaper than a visit to Hawaii and Lil’ Aloha Waves n’ Wonders DVD still delivers the same feeling of Aloha.  
Mahalo to Island Girl Productions for making this great DVD!
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