Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! DVD Review & Giveaway

ENJOY SOME FUN IN THE SUN WITH

NICKELODEON’S WILDLY POPULAR PRE-SCHOOL SERIES!

BUBBLE GUPPIES: SUNNY DAYS!

Available on DVD on May 28, 2013

NEW YORK – March 26, 2013 – It’s over two hours of summertime fun on Bubble Guppies’ third adventure-packed DVD, Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! This all-new DVD includes six exciting underwater adventures ready to help kids beat the heat. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! will be released on DVD on May 28, 2013 for the suggested retail price of $16.99.

Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! Episode Synopses:

The Beach Ball!
If Molly’s new friend Sandy doesn’t finish her work on time, she might not be crowned Queen of the Beach at Big Beach Ball! She needs help from some hard-working Guppies for her chance to win that crown!

The Legend of Pinkfoot
The Bubble Guppies are going on a camping trip! Grab your flashlights and gather around the campfire to make s’mores and hear about the spooky legend of Pinkfoot!

Bring on the Bugs
It’s the Big Bug Parade and the Bubble Guppies are marching with the ants and buzzing with the bees! With so many different kinds of bugs, every Guppy has their favorite. But it’s a special spider named Charlie that catches Gil and Molly’s friendship.

The Sizzling Scampinis!
The Bubble Brothers Circus is coming to town, and all the Guppies are getting into the act! See Goby the clown, Gil the acrobat, Oona the lion tamer…just watch out for that pie! SPLAT!

Bubble Duckies!
Welcome to the Wings Over Bubbletucky Air Show! Today the Bubble Guppies are watching a whole bunch of birds take flight! But when a family of flying ducks gets lost in a storm cloud, it’s up to Molly, Gil and a friendly little duck named Beep to fly in and rescue them!

Gup, Gup, and Away!
Pack a suitcase and hurry to the airport! Help the Bubble Guppies fly an airplane through the sky and over the clouds – just be sure to keep an eye out for airplane pirates!

Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! Fast Facts:
Street Date: May 28, 2013
Catalogue: 899214
DVD SRP: $16.99
DVD Running Time:  Approximately 138 Minutes
Special Features: N/A
Our Review:
Since it has been fairly warm the last couple of weeks here in Southern California, we have been spent quite a bit of time in the pool. My kids are ready for summer days to arrive so I thought this DVD was prefect for them. My little guy was especially a fan of The Beach Ball episode. This DVD is education and entertaining too, I would definitely recommend it!

To buy it: Please go to Amazon.com.

To win it: Many thanks to Nickelodeon who has generously offered 1 Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! DVD as a giveaway prize to one of my lucky readers. This giveaway ends on June 5, 2013.

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My Neighbor Totoro releasing on Blu-ray on 5/21

MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO 

Spectacular 25th Anniversary Edition 

Blu-ray Combo Pack Available May 21, 2013 

Disney proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of “My Neighbor Totoro,” the acclaimed Studio Ghibli film about the magic of friendship and sisterhood from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Best Animated Feature, 2002, ”Spirited Away”) – with the film’s Blu-ray debut on May 21, 2013.

Arriving for the first time on Disney Blu-ray with a spectacular new HD digital transfer, perfect picture and sound, the highly-anticipated release of “My Neighbor Totoro” features the fantastic voice talents of Timothy Daly, Lea Salonga and real-life sisters Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning.

Lauded as “one of the most beloved of all family films” by critic Roger Ebert, “My Neighbor Totoro” is the heartwarming story of sisters Satsuki (voiced by Dakota Fanning) and Mei (voiced by Elle Fanning). Much to their delight, when Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei move into a new home in the countryside, they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro—who can be seen only through the eyes of children. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters—including a catbus—and takes them on an incredible journey.

Cast:
Timothy Daly (TV’s “Private Practice”) as the voice of Father
Dakota Fanning (“Twilight”) as the voice of Satsuki
Elle Fanning (“Super 8”) as the voice of Mei
Lea Salonga (“Mulan”) as the voice of Mother

Writer, Director: Hayao Miyazaki (“Spirited Away,” “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “Ponyo”)

Bonus Features:
Original Japanese Storyboards
Behind the Studio
Creating “My Neighbor Totoro”
Creating the Characters
The Totoro Experience
Producer’s Perspective: Creating Ghibli
The Locations of Totoro
Scoring Miyazaki Original
Japanese Trailer
Behind the Microphone

Street Date: May 21, 2013

Direct Prebook: 3/26/13 Distributor
Prebook: 4/9/13
Rating: G in U.S. and Canada Bonus material is not rated

Feature Run Time: Approx. 88 minutes

Suggested Retail Prices: 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99 U.S. and $46.99 Canada  





Our Review:
I was introduced to Miyazaki films when I watched My Neighbor Totoro as a young girl. I fell in love with the movie and from that moment on I became an avid collector of all things associated with Studio Ghibli. When I learned that Disney was releasing Studio Ghibli's films in the US, I was really excited. I could not wait to watch this movie again. I was lucky enough to have received a review copy. As soon as it arrived, I watched it with my kids. The basic plot is about two young girls who meet Totoro -- a forest spirit. Two of our favorite parts of the films were when Mei fell asleep on top of Totoro (he looks like a giant stuffed toy so we imagine that he makes a great bed to sleep), and when the kids got to ride the cat bus. My kids were really excited to watch the cat bus open up to let the passengers on and then it flew through the forest so quickly. We love this movie for many reasons. Besides the amazingly beautiful animation, we love that the the young girls learned to love their new home, fell in love that the magic of the forest and then were protected by the forest spirit. It was a very sweet movie that the entire family could enjoy. This blu-ray and DVD combo is a must have for a collector. It includes Scoring of Miyazaki and The Totoro experience, which were really fun to watch.

To buy it, please visit your local retail stores where Disney DVDs are sold.

*I received a free product (or products) for review purposes. I did not receive any form of compensation from the company. All opinions are my own and not influenced in anyway. My reviews are not always positive, but they are my personal and honest opinions. Other people's views and experiences with the product or products might be different from mine.

Johnson's Baby Cares

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for JOHNSON's Baby. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating

I remember how tough things were being a first time mom. To be honest, many of my friends had kids before I did and they made motherhood look easy. Their kids were well behaved and happy all the time. I knew it would not a walk in the park, but I never suspected things to be as hard as they were. Mostly, I remember being uncertain about everything I was doing. Was I dressing my daughter too warm? Too little clothing? Too much clothing? Was she getting enough nutrients in her diet? Should she be eating more? When is she going to walk? When am I supposed to potty train her? How do I know that she is on track developmentally? Am I being the best mother I could be? I could go on and on with all of my questions. I was worried about how well I was doing. I was a nervous wreck. I left my job to be a full time stay at home mom and my husband was working all the time, so I turned to other moms for help. I was lucky that I met a group of women whose kids were the same age as my daughter. We shared all of our ups and downs, we celebrated our kids' milestones as well as supported one another through our children's struggles.

This Mother's Day, I got to spend it with my love ones! I spent the afternoon with my best friend Jessica and then my family took me out to wonderful meal. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by my family and friends. On Mother's Day this year, I remembered all of the moms who guided me through the first stage of motherhood and I am so grateful for them. Because I remember how tough the first couple of years are, I did managed to send out a few cards using Johnson's Baby Cares to my friends who just became new mommies for the first time this year.

Motherhood is not easy. As moms, we all need assurance that we are doing a good job. For new moms, their kids are not old enough to say "Thank you," "I love you," or "You are a great mom," so the assurance needs to come elsewhere. I think it is important that we support other moms whenever possible. If you could look back and try to recall all of stresses associated with being a new mom, then please reach out to a new mom to let her know that she is doing a good job. Personally, being able to vent to other moms and hear that they were sharing the same troubles I did helped me understand that I was not alone in my struggles. More importantly, these women helped me laughed through much of it. They assured me that I was doing the best I could. I could not imagine what my first year of motherhood would be like without them by my side.

If you know a working mom who is struggling to balance her work and family life, someone who is going through a difficult time, or a new mom who is trying to gain her footing in motherhood, you could give her some assurance by sending her a card through Johnson's Baby Cares. The service is completely free to you, but for every card sent, shared, or liked, Johnson's Baby will donate $1 to Save the Children, up to $150,000 to benefit early childhood education. As such, be sure to send a card to that mom who could use some assurance. Your card will bring a smile to her face and benefit a great cause at the same time!

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Quest for Crystal Mickey DVD Press Release

The Newest "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" Adventure Arrives Just In Time For Summer Break!

“MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: THE QUEST FOR CRYSTAL MICKEY”

Arrives on DVD – May 21, 2013

Synopsis:                               Join Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and all their pals in the newest Clubhouse crusade. When the legendary Crystal Mickey goes missing, Mickey and friends go on an adventure to save the Clubhouse from losing its magic. Grab your hat, buckle your seatbelt, and get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure in “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Quest for the Crystal Mickey!”

There’s no time to lose after greedy Plunderin’ Pete snatches the legendary Crystal Mickey statue from the Clubhouse. Without this sparkly statue’s magic, the Clubhouse will disappear forever! Can the world’s most extraordinary hero "Kansas City Mickey," get the magical statue back in time? Only with help from young viewers at home…and the right Mouseketools can Mickey journey across the Sandy Desert, brave the Rushing River and make his way through the Hidden Jungle. But watch out for Pete’s trickiest traps!

Full of magic and mystery, the DVD includes four extra episodes of Disney Junior's Emmy®-nominated series "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" (over 2 hours of content!) and a FREE Adventure Activity Map plus Stickers. Don’t miss this latest Clubhouse adventure as it arrives for the first time on Disney DVD on May 21, 2013.

Talent:                                    Bret Iwan (as Mickey Mouse); Russi Taylor (as Minnie Mouse); Bill Farmer (as Goofy and Pluto); Tony Anselmo (as Donald Duck); and Tress MacNeille (as Daisy Duck).

Executive Producer:           Rob LaDuca

Producer/Story Editor:       Mark Seidenberg

Director:                                                Donovan Cook

Episodes:                               1 – Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Quest for the Crystal Mickey

2 – Donald of the Desert

3 – Donald the Genie

4 – Goofy’s Coconutty Monkey

5 – Goofy’s Giant Adventure

               

Street Date:                          May 21, 2013

Director Prebook:               March 26, 2013

Distributor Prebook:           April 9, 2013

Release Format:                   DVD

Suggested Retail Price:       $19.99 U.S./$24.99 Canada

Run Time:                              Approx. 120 minutes

Rated:                                    TV-Y

Aspect ratio:                         1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions)

Sound:                                   2.0 Dolby Digital

Languages & Subtitles:        English, French & Spanish

Power Rangers Samurai: The Sixth Ranger - Vol 4 DVD Review

The Gold Ranger makes his debut for the first time on DVD and Digital Download when Lionsgate Home Entertainment releasesPower Rangers Samurai: The Sixth Ranger - Volume 4 on May 14. Watch as Antonio, the Gold Ranger, tries to prove he has the necessary skills to become a Samurai and joins the Power Rangers as they battle the Nighlok monsters. Power Rangers Samurai, #1 Live-Action Kids Action Series, continues to please kids of all ages as it celebrates 20 years of success. Power Rangers Samurai: The Sixth Ranger - Volume 4 showcasing four action-packed episodes, along with two featurettes and a video, will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $14.98.

DVD BASICS

Price: $14.98
Street Date: May 14, 2013
Language: English
Running time: 92 minutes
Rating: Not Rated

Power Rangers Super Samurai:

Secret of the Red Ranger – Volume 4

The action-packed Power Rangers Super Samurai: Secret of the Red Ranger – Volume 4 comes to DVD and Digital Download June 11^th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Follow the Rangers as they fight to take down Serrator’s secret plan to split apart the world. Saban’s Power Rangers Super Samurai, the #1 Live-Action Kids Action Series, continues to please kids of all ages as it celebrates 20 years of success. Power Rangers Super Samurai: Secret of the Red Ranger – Volume 4 includes four episodes along with two music videos and will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.

DVD BASICS

Price: $14.98
Street Date: June 11, 2013
Language: English
Running time: 92 minutes
Rating: Not Rated

 

Our Review:

To say that my daughter loves the Power Rangers  Samurai seems like an understatement. She is very passionate about the series and just loves each episode and every character on it -- yes, even including the monsters. I never thought she would love it as much as she does, but Power Rangers definitely hold a special spot in her heart. In fact, even her little brother is beginning to share her passion for the series. The nice thing about these DVD's is that you get 4 episodes in each one so that someone like my daughter could enjoy it over and over again.  Having seen a couple of episodes with my kids, I have to admit that the monsters are interesting looking and the fighting scenes are entertaining. But, my daughter would tell you that one of her favorite things about this DVD (besides the fun episodes that she enjoys watching) is the bloopers. 

 

To buy this DVD, please visit on Amazon.com. 

 

*I received a free product (or products) for review purposes. I did not receive any form of compensation from the company. All opinions are my own and not influenced in anyway. My reviews are not always positive, but they are my personal and honest opinions. Other people's views and experiences with the product or products might be different from mine.   

 

  

BARNEY: DANCE WITH BARNEY DVD Giveaway

BARNEY: DANCE WITH BARNEY

Available On DVD, Digital Download And 

Video on Demand May 21, 2013 From 

Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment

Street Date: 5/21/13

DVD SRP:  $14.98

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Get your groove on and dance along to the beat with the all-new Barney^®: Dance with Barney arriving on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand May 21, 2013 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment and HIT Entertainment. Everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur Barney and his dino friends Baby Bop^™ and BJ^™ share their most loved dance moves, build confidence by learning new steps and have fun dancing dino-style!

 

Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagining, dancing and learning on television, online and through live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. The Emmy^® award-winning series, Barney & Friends^® is one of the top-rated preschool shows today, airing on PBS KIDS^® and Sprout^®. 

SYNOPSIS

Have a tee-riffic time when you move and groove with Barney and his friends! Join Barney and learn many different types of dance, from hip hop to ballet to folk dance and more, and watch as his friend Jamal builds the confidence to give them a try too! Then Barney and his friends explore movement and have a ball as they wiggle, waddle, hop and bop together! Don't miss a beat and come along for a dino-mite, dino-dancing good time!

 

Episodes include:

·        “Dancing”

·        “Movin’ Along”

·        “Dance With Me”

 

DVD BONUS FEATURES

·        The Barney Boogie Music Video

·        Lookie, Lookie, It’s A Cookie Karaoke Music Video

·        Happy Dancing Karaoke Music Video

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2013
Title Copyright: © 2013 Lyons Partnership, L.P.  The Barney name and character, related characters and the overlapping dino spots and Barney and star logos are trademarks of Lyons Partnership, L.P.  Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. and other countries.

Type: TV on DVD

Rating: Not Rated

Genre: Children/Family

Age Target: 1-4 years old

Subtitles: N/A

Closed Captioned: English

Feature Running Time: 76 minutes

Format: 4x3 Full Screen (1.33:1)

Audio Status: English and Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital

Program Website: www.barney.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Barney

Twitter: @DinoMiteBarney

YouTube: www.youtube.com/HITBarney

To buy it:
Please go to Amazon.com

To win it:
Many thanks to HIT Entertainment. The company has generously offered one Dance with Barney DVD as a giveaway prize to one of my lucky readers. This giveaway ends on May 29th, 2013.

*You must follow Sugar Pop Ribbons through Google Friend Connect to be eligible to win this giveaway.

*You must also leave me a comment using the blogger comment form for this post to be eligible to win this giveaway. 


*I received a free product (or products) for review purposes. I did not receive any form of compensation from the company. All opinions are my own and not influenced in anyway. My reviews are not always positive, but they are my personal and honest opinions. Other people's views and experiences with the product or products might be different from mine.  

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April Photos

Sorry if it seems like I have been MIA again in the last couple of weeks. After returning from our trip to Arizona, we had a fairly relaxing month. We did a few things in April, but we slowed down and really enjoyed the peace and quiet for a bit. Then things picked up again by the end of April. Our schedule was once again totally packed with what feels like a thousands things to do each day. On top of that, DH and the G man were fighting off the flu. In any case, I am starting to catch up with my emails and reviews again. Thank you for your patience!

We kicked started the month of April by visiting our friend Sarah's new house. Her and her husband just bought a shabby chic cottage style home that looks like it belongs to the 1950's era. I adore her kitchen, which is totally pink!  

We also spent a lot of quality time with the family this month. I took a lot of pictures of the restaurants we visited and the food we ate, but I didn't want to bore you with them. Instead, I just want to share a photo of the G man and his daddy. He had just put DH's hat back on his head. My little guy was so proud of himself. I love this tender moment between the two of them!

Of course, we took advantage of our annual pass and visited Disneyland a couple of times.

During one of our visits, we discovered a new popcorn bucket design so we got it for the kids.

We also celebrated my sister in law's birthday. Sorry, no picture of her to share, but here's a photo of my kids playing with their Kindle Fires at my in law's house. Future gamer designers in the making?

One of the fun things we did was planting flowers in the school garden to celebrate Earth Day.

The girls made a special sign for Ms. Patti, DD's kindergarten teacher who passed away from breast cancer. The girls also made a sign for NEGU.

Last but not least, we also celebrate Jordan's birthday. The birthday party was held at Pump It Up; not surprisingly, my kids had a great time hanging out with their friends.

That's all the pictures for now. I can't wait to share my May photos with you. Even though we are only half way through the month, we already did so many fun things. It's been a busy but awesome month so far \ ^_^ /  !