Jim Henson's Pajanimals Play Date DVD Review and Giveaway

PAJANIMALS is co-produced by The Jim Henson Company, Sprout and Sixteen South Television. This cute TV series airs nightly on 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout® during its The Good Night Show and also airs on NBC on Saturday mornings as part of the NBC Kids programming block. This show follows Cowbella (the cow), Apollo (the dog), Sweetpea Sue (the horse) and Squacky (the duck) as they take young viewers on exciting imaginary adventures with song, dance, new friends, and lessons to learn in every episode. PAJANIMALS teaches important social and emotional skills that preschoolers need to move through their days successfully, especially during bedtime.

February is the month of love with Valentine’s Day (February 14), Celebration of Love Week (February 10 – 16) and Love Your Pet Day (February 20), and Pajanimals want to help you celebrate by offering free PAJANIMALS - themed Valentine’s Day printable cards available now at http://www.sproutonline.com/printables/pajanimals-printable-valentines-day-cards

In the PAJANIMALS Play Date DVD distributed by NCircle Entertainment you get to see 5 stories:

• I'm Sorry, Really Sorry (teaches the importance of forgiveness and the words, "I'm sorry")
• A Colorful Problem (teaches the importance of sharing)
• Game Day (teaches the importance of exercise and having fun with your friends)
• The Rocket Ride (teaches the importance of telling the truth and knowing that your friends will be understanding)
• Share Day (teaches the importance of knowing that everyone has been nervous at some point, overcoming shyness, and that with friends you can do anything)

Includes these songs:

• Pajanimals Bounce (an upbeat song to get the wiggles out before bed)
• Our Friendship Song (great song about friendship)
• Brusha, Brusha, Brusha (great song about brushing your teeth)
• Stick to the Plan (song about bedtime routine)
• Jiggle, Jumble and Jump (an exercise song)
• Pajanimals Freeze Dance (a song about a game called Freeze Dance)
• Octopus Huggle (cute song about hugs)

Approx 60 minutes long

I had my daughters watch this before their bed routine. My daughters loved this DVD! They danced to the songs and shortly after it was over wanted to brush their teeth, get their PJs on and go to bed. This DVD has cute Muppet characters that come to life with song and dance. Each story teaches great morals and lessons that are reiterated at the end. I enjoyed watching these with my daughters and seeing them enjoy themselves.

BUY IT
You can purchase the PAJANIMALS Play Date from NCircle Entertainment for $8.99

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Have a Happy Halloween from Sprout

Join Sprout’s Halloween Costume Parade! Upload a video of your little ones (and even your pets!) dressed in their latest Halloween costumes and see the Sproutlet parade come to life at SproutOnline.com.

What would Halloween be without special snacks like Edible Eyeball Treats and Pumpkin Ice Cream? How about jack-o-lanterns, friendly monster masks and candy treat bags? It’s all online at Sprout’s Halloween Headquarters.

Sprout has plenty of tips for grown-ups online, too. What to eat before you trick-or-treat, safety tips for carving pumpkins with little ones and making Halloween special for kids with food allergies. These great articles and more at SproutforParents.com.

What happens the day after Halloween? Well, at Sprout they have a new friend joining them! The new series Driver Dan’s Story Train premieres on Monday, November 1 at 6:30pm ET with the voice of Pat Monahan, lead singer for the multiplatinum band Train, as lead character Driver Dan. Click here for behind-the-scenes footage.

Speaking of new friends, Sprout welcomes new Sunny Side Up Show host Liz! Liz joins Chica, Kelly, Sean and Dennisha on The Sunny Side Up Show. Liz will host Music Week starting Monday, November 1. And, moving forward, each of the four hosts will rotate shifts equally on air throughout weekdays and weekends. Join the fun every morning LIVE on Sprout!

And don’t forget to tune in for “A Sweet Goodnight Treat” hosted by Nina and Star at 6:00pm ET on Halloween night. It’s sure to be a spooktacular event!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I am a part of the Sprout Band of Bloggers and I learned about these fun things through them. I just blogged about them not because I was asked to, but because I think it's good information to share!

Sprout Safety First (Let's Grow Series) Review and Giveaway

I am very proud to be part of the Sprout Band of Bloggers and be able to share with you upcoming events and new products. If you aren't already aware, Sprout is a wonderful 24 hour PBS kids channel on TV geared towards preschoolers ages 2-5. They have a lineup of wholesome shows including Sesame Street, Bob the Builder, Caillou, The Wiggles, Thomas & Friends, etc. Some of the shows I mentioned above are on a DVD called, Safety First, which is the second in a series called Let's Grow. This DVD features the Sunny Side Up Show with Chica the Chicken and host Sean as they introduce each show and its themes. The themes of Safety First are all about: home safety, being prepared, not going too fast, being careful, water safety, wearing your safety gear. My sproutlet, Teela, enjoyed watching this DVD a lot! She loves Sprout and as a parent so do I because the messages have wonderful morals. Teela watched this DVD all the way through without being distracted. I enjoyed watching it with her. This DVD is very educational and a great way to bond with your child.

Episodes Include:
Barney: "Home, Safe Home"
Thomas & Friends: "Thomas and the Runaway Car"
Bob the Builder: "Slow Down Scrambler"
Fireman Sam: "High Jinx"
Kipper: "Skates"
Bonus Episode: Angelina Ballerina: "Angelina's New School"

A printed Parent Resource Guide will accompany each DVD and include additional information, such as tips, discussion starters and websites tied to the DVD's theme.

BUY IT:
You can purchase this DVD for $13.49 HERE.

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Shannon from PBS Kids Sprout has generously offered a Sprout Safety First DVD to give away to one of my readers!

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Make sure you leave me your email in all posts so that I can contact you. If you subscribed by email, blogged about this, listed it, commented on another post, or faved me on Momfaves leave 2 entries saying you did. This contest ends on Friday August 13, 2010 at midnight (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). This Giveaway is open to U.S. Only!!

DISCLOSURE: I received a free Sprout Safety First DVD from the Let's Grow Series and the press release because I am part of the Sprout Band of Bloggers. This giveaway is also provided free by Sprout. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

Sprout and Laurie Berkner Partners with the Pajama Program

The Pajama Program is a fantastic non profit organization that provides new, warm pajamas and new books to children in need in the United States and around the world. Both Sprout and the Laurie Berkner Band, two things I love for my kids, have now partnered with the Pajama Program. I want to tell you about this wonderful program in hopes you will find a way you can help out too.

Sprout is participating by having The Great Sprout Tuck-In in which they are extending their "good night mission" with The Good Night Show and also encouraging families to give. I love The Goodnight Show because it helps my little ones wind down before bedtime. Sprout will collect donations to give to the Pajama Program and then they will be distributed to children in need. If you would like to donate you can go HERE. This is an awesome way to teach your little one about giving.

The Laurie Berkner Band is a great music for children band with lead singer Laurie Berkner (hence the name). Their songs are wonderful and upbeat and my children love them! They are one of my favorite kindie (Kids Indie) rock bands. They have written a new song called "Open Your Heart" for the Pajama Program's Valentine's campaign with the same name. You can download the song for free Here...just click the pink heart. They also had concerts where you could bring Pajama Program donations and wear your pajamas at. You can participate in the fun of the new song by sending a video of you, your kids or both dancing to it in your pajamas!! You can email your video to openyourheart@pajamaprogram.org. Please have them sent by 2-22-2010!

DISCLAIMER: I am a part of the Sprout Band of Bloggers and I learned about the program through them. I just blogged about it not because I was asked to, but because I think it's a great cause! The Laurie Berkner Band is not affiliated with Sprout, but I love their music and get their newsletter so, I decided to blog about them too since they are both partnering with the same program.

Sprout Lend a Helping Hand (Let's Grow Series) Review and Giveaway

I am very proud to be part of the Sprout Band of Bloggers and be able to share with you upcoming events and new products. If you aren't already aware, Sprout is a wonderful 24 hour PBS kids channel on TV geared towards preschoolers ages 2-5. They have a lineup of wholesome shows including Sesame Street, Bob the Builder, Caillou, The Wiggles, Thomas & Friends, etc. Some of the shows I mentioned above are on a DVD called, Lend a Hand, which is the first in a series called Let's Grow. This DVD features the Sunny Side Up Show with Chica the Chicken and host Kelly as they introduce each show and its themes. The themes of Lend a Helping Hand are: helping out, manners, safety, friendship, cooperation, etc. My sproutlet, Teela, enjoyed watching this DVD a lot! She loves Sprout and as a parent so do I because the messages have wonderful morals. Teela sat on my lap the whole time watching this DVD and just soaking it all up. I enjoyed my time with her too.

Episodes Include:
Barney: "Litterbot"
Bob the Builder: "Clean as a Whistle Bristle"
Thomas & Friends: "Dirty Work"
Fireman Sam: "Mother's Helper"
Angelina Ballerina: "The Ballerina Rag Doll"

A printed Parent Resource Guide will accompany each DVD and include additional information, such as tips, discussion starters and websites tied to the DVD's theme.

BUY IT:
You can purchase this DVD for $14.97 and Save 7% off HERE.

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Make sure you leave me your email in all posts so that I can contact you. If you subscribed by email, blogged about this, listed it, commented on another post, or faved me on Momfaves leave 2 entries saying you did. This contest ends on Friday February 26, 2010 at midnight (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). This Giveaway is open to U.S. Only!!

DISCLAIMER: I received a free Sprout Lend a Helping Hand DVD from the Let's Grow Series and the press release because I am part of the Sprout Band of Bloggers. This giveaway is also provided free by Sprout. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

Sprout Wiggles Sweepstakes

Get your wiggle on and enter to win a trip for 4 to see The Wiggles Live on Saturday, November 7 in Greenville, SC.

The trip includes:

4 tickets to The Wiggles Show in Greenville, SC on November 7, 2009.
airfare and hotel accommodations for a three day / two night trip for winnder and three guests
a rental vehicle
breakfast for three days
$250 spending money
So are you ready to wiggle? Then enter now to win!

The contest runs from October 5, 2009 until October 19, 2009. Only one entry per person per day, please. One winner will be selected. Enter Here! See sweepstakes rules Here.

Sprouterrific Halloween Costume Contest

Celebrate Halloween with Sprout videos, crafts, recipes and enter the Sprouterrific Halloween Contest! Upload a photo on the Sprout website of your Sproutlet dressed in their latest homemade costume-it may be shown on TV! Watch The Sunny Side Up Show every weekday between 11:30am and noon ET in October for the costume “pick of the day” announcement- you could win a Sprouterrific gift basket filled with Sprout goodies! Happy Halloween and good luck!