Giveaway: Little Einsteins Flight of the Instrument Faries

From the site: Hold on tight and let fun take flight, as Rocket transports you through a dazzling rainbow sky on amazing adventures.

Journey to the breathtaking Arctic wilderness where a band of Musical Instrument Fairies "paints" the sky with colorful, shimmering light. But now, the Fairies need your help! So before you can say, "Up, periscope!" - Rocket transforms into a submarine and leads Quincy, Annie, June, Leo - and YOU - on a thrilling underwater quest.

And there's more magic in store as you pat, clap, sing and dance your way to exciting adventures in faraway lands. Whether you're waltzing at a grand ball in Vienna or helping Rocket foil Big Jet's latest tricky plan, Flight of the Instrument Fairies is fairy tale-inspired fun that will light up your child's imagination!

If your child is a fan of Little Einsteins like Baby Bug, they will love this brand new DVD. It's packed with 4 different episodes:

• Flight of the Instrument Fairies
• The Puppet Princess
• The Glass Slipper Ball
• Little Red Rockethood

Also included is a never-before-seen Alaska Expedition and the Music Mix-Up game. Fun for everyone!

Since our family loves music, this DVD was especially entertaining for us. It gave the kids the opportunity to learn more about the different musical instruments and the sounds each one makes.

This DVD is scheduled to be released on August 5th but one lucky winner will win one here! To enter:

• Mention in comment who your favorite Little Einstein is before midnight, August 8th. That's it!
  
• A random winner will be selected and notified on August 9th.
• The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

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Giveaway: Veggie Tales Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue

These days, it's hard to find quality family entertainment for kids of all ages. That's why our family has always been big fans of Veggie Tales.

From the site: Meet Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry – two friends homesteading along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Tom and Huck look forward to owning their own land, building a home and opening Huck’s Jerkyland and Tom’s Tax Preparation. But everything changes when they meet a mysterious stranger who is on the run and trying to find his mama. Will Huck and Tom risk losing all they’ve worked for in order to help someone they hardly know? Find out in this exciting river rescue that reminds kids of the importance of helping others.

This newly released 50-minute DVD is great for the whole family and includes a brand new song - The Biscuit of Zazzamarandabo. If your family is a Veggie Tales fan, they will love it! This DVD can be purchased at Amazon.com for $13.99.

Giveaway: I have one brand new copy available to give away to a very lucky family. To enter:

• Mention in comments what you like about the Veggie Tales team before August 1st. That’s it!
• A random winner will be selected and notified on August 2nd.
• The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

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Review & Giveaway: Beyond The Bomb

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Every once in a while, we all need a little pampering.

Beyond The Bomb is a brand new company that specializes in bath bombs for adults and children. They come in four different sizes and many different scents to choose from. And did you know that BTB bath bombs even have health benefits? The different scents may be able to help with different medical conditions.

Want to make your kids' bath time more fun? They also have various bath bombs in the shape of rocks, beach items, glass slippers, ducks, footballs, sticks of chalk, popsicles, and even a cupcake! How cool is that?

These bath bombs also make perfect favors for baby showers, weddings, birthdays, and even teacher gifts!

We were lucky to have received a few bath bombs to try and let me tell you, it was heavenly. I took one with me on a layover and could hardly wait to get off the plane and into my hotel room. I ran the water, dropped one in, and soaked my passenger troubles away. Ahhhh . . .

Giveaway: How would you like to win a gift set of 3 different sizes of bath bombs in your choice of scents? To enter:

• Stop by Beyond The Bath before midnight, July 28th.
• Then come back and mention in comments your favorite scent. That’s it!
• A random winner will be selected and notified on July 29th.
• The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn more entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket. Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry.

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Review & Giveaway: Prima Princessa DVD

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The winner is Shelly @ Shelly's Bookshelf.
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If you have a little ballerina living in your home, she's going to love this!

Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake takes you on a journey to the Paris Opera Ballet as they dance to the classical Swan Lake Ballet. "In between each act, the children return home,dress up in fun pretty tutus, and learn a simple ballet step. Each step is playfully shown mixed into a colorful montage of toys, animals, birds, children and young dancers from the School of American Ballet."

My daughters enjoyed this interactive DVD and the narration by Prima Princessa helped them understand the story behind Swan Lake. Even I learned a few new things! The transformations between animation to live performances kept this DVD entertaining and was able to hold my girls' attentions longer than most DVDs.

That's always a good thing! *don't judge me - hee hee*

Aimed at pre-school girls, this 40 minute DVD may be purchased at Amazon.com ($19.99) or visit the Prima Princessa site today!

Giveaway: How would you like to win a copy of your very own? To enter:

• Stop by Prima Princessa before midnight, July 24th.
• Then come back and mention in comments one photo you saw in the slideshow. That’s it!
• A random winner will be selected and notified on July 25th.
• The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn more entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket. Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry.

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Review: The Savvy Source & LeapFrog

As a parent of a child who has a love learning, I was very interested in finding out more about The Savvy Source for Parents.

The Savvy Source is a place where parents can go for endless resources on topics such as educational resources, toys & games, classes & activities, books, and many other helpful topics. This site is geared towards parents of younger children and also includes interactive educational quizzes to help you identify your child's strong areas as well as those they need a little help with.

The cool thing about The Savvy Source is the Preschool Assessment Guide. It's a tool where you answer a few questions and it will produce a customized guide of books, games, & activities based on where your child's development is right now. There are different areas to explore which includes visual arts, science, abc's, music, early math, social skills, movement & coordination, and time & space. It will also keep track of the child's progress throughout the program.

We tried a couple of the quizzes - visual arts & music. The quizzes consisted of about 10 multiple choice questions long and didn't take very long to complete. Once you're done, you'll immediately get your results and a list of books & activities gears towards your results.

As a part of this campaign, I was also fortunate to be able to review the Leapfrog Tag Reading System. Basically, it's a computerized wireless pen-type instrument that reads as your child points to the words.

Installing the program wasn't as easy as I thought it would be and it took longer than expected to download and set-up. However, once that was done, everything worked perfectly. My older daughter loved that she could use the pen to figure out words she didn't know without having to ask for help. My younger girl was amazed that it "talked" to her and help to reinforce her alphabet recognization. It came with a few books including Kung Fu Panda which was a big hit with my girls!

Finally, you see that cool Savvy Widget in my sidebar? Answer those 2 questions and you're on your way to improving your child's learning skills with fun activities for the whole family!

Thank you to the Parent Bloggers Network for this cool review opportunity!

Review & Giveaway: Build-A-Bear Workshop

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What child doesn't love Build-A-Bear Workshop? I know my girls can't walk past the store without insisting on going in. That's why I don't know how we got so lucky to be able to review the newly released Tropical Hello Kitty by Sanrio.

When it arrived in it's cute little cardboard home, Girlie Girl's first comment was, "Wow, she's so soft." And she was! It was all I could do not to keep squishing her! She had on a cute little demin skirt and tee that said "Hello Kitty Hawaii" on it. The outfit was completed with a pink flower on her left ear. I guess that means she's not available, huh?

Did you know that Build-A-Bear Workshop has a flickr album dedicated just to Hello Kitty? Stop by and check out all the new homes she has! Can you guess which is my photo?

To celebrate her arrival, Build-A-Bear has generously donated a $25 gift card to be used at their store. To enter:

• Stop by their site before June 16th and take a look around.
  
• Come back and mention which animal is your favorite. That's it!
  
• A random winner will be selected and notified on June 17th.
  
• The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

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This giveaway is open to everyone world wide! Good luck!

Review & Giveaway: Stardust Lullaby CD

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The winners are Kari of The redhead in the corner? That's me
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I'm always looking for ways to make bedtime a little easier for the girls and for myself. That's why I was thrilled to receive a copy of Stardust Lullaby - Audible Chocolate for Sweet Dreams.

From the site: "Award-winning singer/songwriter siblings, Cher & Gene Klosner, have just completed their fourth CD, Stardust, a 2-disc collection of lullabies for all ages. Stardust features Cher & Gene Klosner’s trademark rich, lilting vocals accompanied by the talents of several members of the Omaha Symphony and Omaha Conservatory of Music, and top shelf jazz players."

Being a jazz lover myself, I especially enjoyed this wonderful musical compilation. The 2-disc set included familiar lullabies which the girls could relate to as well as brand new songs that are sure to become some of our family's favorites. The best part is that it's all presented in a way that not only appeals to children but to parents as well. No matter how hectic my day was, I found myself starting to relax to these very soothing tunes.

It also came with a lyric book for those like me who sometimes forget the words. Thank goodness since my girls think I know everything! LOL!

Now for the good part, Stardust Lullaby has generously donated two (2) copies to be given away to some very lucky people!

• To enter, just stop by the Stardust Lullaby site before midnight, June 11th and check out their playlist. Then come back and mention which song is your favorite. That's it!
• A random winner will then be selected and notified on June 12th.
  
• The winners will have 3 days to claim their prize.
• To earn extra entries you may do one or all of the following:
  
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This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide! Good luck & sweet dreams!

Review & Giveaway: My Fruit Roll-Ups

When I was younger, Fruit Roll-Ups came in different colors and flavors but other than that were pretty generic. That's why I was surprised to see that you can now personalize them with an image and message to fit any occasion! How cool is that?

And I found it to be really easy to do. Basically, I just went to their website and chose to "Make My Design". I selected one of the endless choices of images which included general pictures as well as specific ones for holidays, graduation, birthdays, new baby, & announcements. Then you type in a simple message, view your creation, and hit the "Order Now" button. That's it! Not only was it easy but it was also kind of fun to do!

A couple of days later, I received an email saying they were on their way to Hawaii. I can hardly wait to see it in person! I personalized my order for Girlie Girl to give to her classmates on the last day of school. I bet they'll be really surprised! What a great gift idea!

Want to win some for yourself? My Fruit Roll-Ups is giving away a carton (30-count) of these delicious treats to one lucky winner. To enter, just stop by their site before June 9th and check out all their cool designs. Then come back and mention in comments which design you'd use if you won. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on June 10th. The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries, just subscribe to my feed and/or mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to My Fruit Roll-Ups. Please let me know if you're doing/did the extra credit so I can make sure you're entered properly.

This giveaway is open to US addresses only. Don't forget to leave a way to contact you in case you win! Good luck!

Thank you to the Parent Bloggers Network for this great review opportunity!

Giveaway: Avatar The Last Airbender DVD

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The winner is Mannequin of Life and Times of a Geeky Mom!
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Okay, I have to admit that I've never heard of Avatar before. *gasp!* But in my defense, I have 2 little girls who prefer ballerinas and princesses. So I was shocked at the response from my sister's family when I mentioned I was giving away the brand new Avatar DVD. My niece and nephew started bombarding me with all kinds of facts about the show! Even my BIL was excited until I told him that my family was not eligible. :-(

From the site: "In this highly anticipated release, the eclipse has come but where is the Firelord? Aang searches frantically for him, but finds trouble instead. The kids are forced to flee the Fire Nation Palace with Azula and her war ships hot on their heels. At the Western Air Temple, a surprise mentor joins them and offers to be Aang's Firebending teacher. Together the new team must figure out a way to get Aang back in the fight."

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a 123-minute DVD which features audio commentaries by the series' creators and crew, an exclusive mini comic book, and five new episodes. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Avatar: The Last Airbender sells for $16.99.

You can win your copy here by mentioning in comments before May 23rd what your favorite thing is about the show Avatar. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on May 24th. The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

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Review & Giveaway: Sleepytime Lullabies CD

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Anyone with a baby knows how important sleep is for everyone in the family.

The newly released Nickelodeon's Sleepytime Lullabies CD features classic and some not-so-classic bedtime songs arranged in a way that will ensure your little one will fall into a peaceful sleep.

From the site: "This collection of tender tunes was recorded with a full string ensemble and produced by award-winning composer Fred Mollin whose expertise in soothing music for children has yielded in previous lullaby productions selling close to 1 million units worldwide."

The 13 song disc includes songs that even new parents are familiar with such as You've Got a Friend, Moon River, You Are So Beautiful, and (They Long to Be) Close to You. You'll find yourself humming along as your baby drifts off to sleep. There's also a bonus track included - One Magic Kiss by Brandi Carlile.

How would you like to add this CD to your music library? To enter, just mention in comments what your favorite lullaby is before May 22nd. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on May 23rd and the winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries, subscribe to my feed and/or mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here. Don't forget to let me know if you're doing/did the extra credit so I can make sure you're entered properly. Also, leave a way to contact you in case you win!

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Review & Giveaway: Backyardigans High Flying Adventures!

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My girls are big Nickelodeon fans. Everything from The Wonderpets, Blue's Clues, Wow Wow Wubbzy, Dora, and of course, The Backyardigans.

The Backyardigans are back in a brand new DVD - High Flying Adventures - where the gang goes on 4 different escapades accompanied by various types of music. It even includes 2 special music video features.

From the site:

• Fly Girl - Fifties music backs the cheery efforts of Pilot Uniqua to deliver singing telegrams to a grumpy pirate, a quiet-loving queen, and even the Abominable Snowman!
• Who Goes There? - It's a madcap museum adventure set to Flamenco as rookie Security Guard Tyrone tries to chase down some runaway works of art before Curator Tasha returns.
• What's Bugging You? - Rumba plays as Pest Controllers Tyrone and Uniqua try to rid Lady Tasha's mansion of Wormans so she can get ito Mr. Spiffy's Spiffy Club.
• Chicken Itza Pizza - College fight songs rock the ancient Mexican jungle as Uniqua and Tasha embark on an adventure to deliver a pizza to fearsome King Tyrone!

This video is being released today for $16.99 and kicks off the Backyardigans Nationwide Live Tour which takes place coast-to-coast through Summer 2008.

You can win a copy of High Flying Adventures right here courtesy of Nick Jr. To enter, just mention in comment below what your favorite Nicklelodeon show is before May 20th. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on May 21st. The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

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Review & Giveaway: The Rookie Mom's Handbook

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Before I had Girlie Girl, I remember thinking that I would never be able to leave the house with her by myself. How in the world would I be able to handle lugging all the equipment? What happens when I can't find a place to nurse her? What if she just.won't.stop.crying?

Of course, one she arrived all I wanted to do was get out of the house for some fresh air and maybe a White Chocolate Mocha from Starbucks. I looked in all the local publications for Mommy & Me type activities but didn't find much available. What I wouldn't have done for The Rookie Mom's Handbook by Heather Gibbs Flett and Whitney Moss.

From the book: Bookstores are filled with activity books for babies and toddlers, but The Rookie Mom's Handbook is the only one designed exclusively for first-time mothers. Here are 250 enjoyable activities to help rookie moms maintain their individuality and boost their confidence about leaving the house, socializing, and doing things they always liked to do - either with or without baby.

What I loved about this book are the many great suggestions that you probably would have never thought of on your own. You know they're there but sometimes you just need a little reminder. The Rookie Mom's Handbook is written in small bite-sized pieces for your convenience and organized by baby's age. Reading can't get any easier than this!

The only problem I had was reading the dark purple text on the light purple background. It's very pretty to look at but it was a little hard on my eyes. But then again, it could just be me.

To celebrate this wonderful book, a blog blast will be held from May 9th till 11th where you could win a fantastic gift bag filled with more than $250 worth of goodies for moms, including the brand new BABYBJÖRN® Baby Carrier Synergy, a child’s gardening kit from Smith & Hawken, a baby tshirt from Scout Organic Baby, and of course, a copy of The Rookie Mom’s Handbook. For more information on how to enter stop by the Parent Bloggers Network today!

Now for my giveaway, how would you like a copy of The Rookie Mom's Handbook for yourself or for another brand new mom?

• To enter, just leave a comment below saying what's your favorite activity to do with your child. If you don't have a child yet, then what's the one thing you're looking forward to doing with your future child?
  
• To earn extra entries, just subscribe to my feed and/or mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here. Please let me know if you're doing/did the extra credit so I can make sure you're entered properly.
• Don't forget to leave a way to contact you in case you win.
  
• Comments will close on May 14th and a random winner will be selected and notified on May 15th. The winner will have 3 days to claim their prize.
• This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide. Good luck!
  

Thank you to the Parent Bloggers Network and Rookie Moms for this review opportunity.

Giveaway: Doodlebops Live in Concert

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The winner is ToyStory. Congratulations!

From the cover: Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to rock with the Doodlebops Live in Concert - the Doodlebops' first-ever concert DVD! You've rocked with them on their hit TV show on Playhouse Disney. Now join the fun and sing along with Deedee, Rooney, and Moe as they take the stage and perform 25 of their favorite hits!

Includes 25 of your favorite performances such as Tick Tock, Tell Me More, Let's Get Loud, I Can Dance, and Get On Up. Special features include a Backstage Pass Featurette and 2 Sing-Alongs of Fans' favorite songs!

This video will be available to the public on May 6th for $14.98.

However, you can win one here! To enter, just mention in comments before midnight May 6th who your child's favorite Doodlebop is. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on May 7th. The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

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Review & Giveaway: Tera's Dawn & Unicorn Races

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The winner is Samsakara. Congratulations!

Tera's Dawn, written by Susan K. Schank, is about a young mare who loves to run free among the countryside. Then one day, she gets caught by ranchers and trained to be a plow horse on their farm. Her misery eventually turns to happiness when she makes an amazing discovery!

Even though Girlie Girl isn't a big fan of horses, she loved the way Tera overcame adversity and found her wish eventually coming true. A great book that your entire family will love.


If you have a child who loves fantasies, this is the perfect picturebook! In Unicorn Races, written by Stephen J. Brooks, every night after going to bed a young girl enters the imaginary world of unicorns among the stars. Riding as a princess on the back of a unicorn, she oversees amazing races past the moon, stars, and other exciting sights.

The best part of this book is the beautiful water-color pictures that makes you feel like you're right there in the action. Definitely one of the best books we've read in a long time!

How would you like to win both of these books for your family's library? Oh, and did I mention that they're both signed by the authors? Cool, huh? To enter, just stop by Purple Sky Publishing before midnight, May 5th and check out their other wonderful children's books. Then come back here and mention one that you find interesting. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on May 6th. The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

You may earn extra entries by doing one or all of the following for a total of 3 extra entries:

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• Vote for my entry in the Photo Contest

Please let me know if you're doing/did the extra credit so I can make sure you're entered properly.

Don't forget to leave a way to contact you in case you win! This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide. Good luck!

Review & Giveaway: Huggies Clean Team

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The winners are alyssasmommy2007 & Tiff of Three Peas in a Pod.
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Ever since Girlie Girl was born 6 years ago, we've been a loyal Huggies family. It was the first product we tried in the endless brands of diapers and since it worked well for us, we never thought to switch.

So when I had the opportunity to try out some of their new products in the Cleanteam line-up, I was thrilled! Their brand new mascots and colorful packaging actually make my kids want to wash up. Now that's something to get excited about!

Flushable Moist Wipes - Freddy Flamingo is in charge of making sure the whole Cleanteam is spic 'n span. However, his specialty is giving your kids a little independence by letting them finish up all by themselves with these pre-moistened, flushable, blue melon scented wipes. Girlie Girl loved the convenience of the pop-up container and it's easy for her little hands to use.

Hand Soap - Henry Hippo is one of my favorites because he comes equipped with a 20 second light-up timer to make sure my girls are thoroughly washing their hands. Henry works really well with Freddy Flamingo during potty times.

Extra Conditioning Shampoo - Now, Sammy Snake is an optimist and believes that everything will eventually work itself out. His special talent is making sure my girls scalp and hair are super shiny! And since the conditioner is already in the shampoo, that eliminates an extra step. I'm all for that! Sammy is tear-free and comes in a handy flip-top dispenser.

After reading all of that, I bet you can't wait to try it for yourself! Well, you're in luck. The Huggies Cleanteam is offering 2 sets of the products reviewed above. To enter, just stop by the Huggies Cleanteam site before midnight April 27th and check out their new products. Then come back and mention which mascot is your favorite. That's it! Two random winners will be selected and notified on April 28th. The winners will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries, just subscribe to my feed and/or mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Huggies Cleanteam. Please let me know if you're doing/did the extra credit so I can make sure you're entered properly. Also, don't forget to leave a way to contact you in case you win.

This giveaway is open to US addresses only. Good luck!

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Review & Giveaway: Quarterback Dad

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The winner is Danielle of Searching for Sanity.
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I recently had the opportunity to read the book Quarterback Dad by Bobby Mercer and thoroughly enjoyed it.

The book is written using many football terms which Dads will find themselves relating to. The Dad is called The Quarterback, Mom is The Teammate, and the baby-to-be is Future Star or 1st Round Draft Pick. It's written in a very simple yet humorous tone that even Mommies will find entertaining.

From the book: "You've just signed a new star player to your home team - but are you really ready for kickoff? With Quarterback Dad, you can suit up and take the field with the cool competence of an All Star! From learning the plays to clinching the playoffs, you'll triumph every yard of the way."

But it's more than entertaining, it's informative. This book talks about everything from the moment you find out the exciting news, to shopping for the nursery, morning sickness, baby showers, dealing with mood swings, delivery, nursing, talking to the pediatrician, and everything else involved with a brand new baby. And it's all delivered (so to speak) in a way that guys can understand. How cool is that?

How would you like a copy for yourself? To enter, just stop by Quarterback Dad's official site before April 23rd then come back and mention one newborn/toddler tip listed there. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on April 24th. The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries, just subscribe to my feed and/or mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Quarterback Dad. Please let me know if you're doing the extra credit so I can make sure you're entered properly. Also, don't forget to leave a way to contact you in case you win.

This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide. Good luck!

Review: Barney's ABCs

Like most parents, I've grown pretty tired of Barney over the years. However, my kids love him so I try to endure.

Barney: Animal ABC's was actually a nice surprise. Baby Bug loves all kinds of animals and that's what Barney uses to go through the alphabet in this newly released DVD. It was able to hold her attention and she wanted to watch it over and over again. Eventually, she started recognizing and reciting the animal name before Barney did. Now that was pretty cool!

What I really liked is that they used footage of real life animals, not drawings. This really helps her associate the word with the subject.

Fun and educational - what more could you want?

Thank you to the Parent Bloggers Network for another great review opportunity.

Giveaway: Johnny and the Sprites - Meet The Sprites

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The winner is WindyCindy.
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Baby Bug loves Johnny and the Sprites. With most children shows teaching educational values, Johnny and the Sprites expose children on how to treat each other with respect. So when they came out with their very first 6-episode DVD, we were so excited!

Product Description:

Keep your eyes and ears open when you visit the enchanted woods of Grotto s Grove, cause you might just Meet The Sprites! Invisible to everyone except Johnny and now, YOU! the wondrous Sprites are on Disney DVD for the first time ever, so you can enjoy their magical, musical adventures whenever you wish. Join Johnny and his newfound pals, Basil, Lily, Ginger and little Root, as they laugh, play and learn important lessons that celebrate friendship, problem-solving and accepting others all accompanied by music so amazing, it s pure magic! Overflowing with lovable characters and unforgettable songs, Johnny And The Sprites keep fantastic fun in full bloom.

Want to win a copy? Just leave a comment before midnight, March 31st saying who your favorite Sprite is. If you're not familiar with this show, then just mention your child's favorite show. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on April 1st.

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Giveaway: My Friends Tigger and Pooh - Friendly Tails DVD

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The winner is aharris007!
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Product Description:

Hooray! It s a hunny-ful day; so put on your cap, hop on your scooter and join Pooh, Tigger, Darby and the whole gang as they laugh, play and discover fun new mysteries in the heart of the Hundred Acre Wood! Any time there s a problem to solve or a riddle to unravel, the Super Sleuths are on it. Whether they re hunting for pirate treasure, hot on the trail of a missing puppy dog or curing a tigger-ific case of the hiccups, when they team up with YOU in search of adventure, just about anything is possible! Bursting with endless fun, delightful music and wonderful surprises, My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Friendly Tails celebrates the magic of friendship and the happiness that comes from helping others.

You can purchase one from Amazon.com for $14.99.

Want to win a copy? To enter, just leave a comment below before March 18th and mention which character from the Hundred Acre Woods is your favorite. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on March 19th.

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Giveaway: Little Einsteins Race for Space DVD

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The winner is The Purvis Family!
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If your children are anything like mine, they're going to love this!

Disney recently released a brand new DVD from the Little Einstein crew - Race for Space.

From the product: "Rev up Rocket and soar full-speed ahead into action-packed, music-powered adventures! Join Leo, June, Quincy, Annie and Rocket on a mission to rescue the Three Little Piggies when their airplanes spin out of control. Can Rocket fly fast enough and far enough to bring the Piggies all the way home? Only with your help! Journey with the Little Einsteins as they zoom to outer space on their most thrilling voyage ever! Then, get ready to race around the globe against the world s greatest flying machines. But look out! Big Jet is up to his old tricks, and he ll do anything to win the trophy. Whether your preschooler is exploring the ancient city of Machu Picchu, whooshing past stars and planets or searching for hidden treasure in Hawaii, Race For Space is a first-class ticket to nonstop entertainment you can enjoy together!"

Would you like to win a copy for your DVD library? To enter, just leave a comment below saying which Little Einstein is your favorite before midnight March 9th. That's it! A random winner will be selected and notified on March 10th.

To earn extra entries, just subscribe to my feed and/or mention this giveaway on your blog. Please let me know if you're doing the extra credit so I can make sure you're entered properly. Don't forget to leave a way to contact you if you win.

This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide. Good luck!