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Disney, “JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: PETER PAN RETURNS” DVD and Digital Copy Review and Giveaway!!!

“JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: PETER PAN RETURNS” was released a few days ago on DVD and Digital Cop.  I was fortunate enough to receive a review copy and a whole pirate treasure play kit to have a fun screening with, complete with treasure chest, gold coins, eye patches and treasure maps.

 

Synopsis:

Peter Pan is back––but his shadow is missing! When Peter loses his shadow while playing a game of Catch-Me-If-You-Can, he returns to Never Land to seek help from his kid pirate friend Jake. Embarking on one of his most daring and exciting adventures ever, Jake and his kid pirate pals, Izzy and Cubby, along with lookout parrot Skully, must use teamwork to find Peter’s shadow and return it to its rightful owner. However, their mission is nearly thwarted by the fiendish Captain Hook, and his bumbling first mate Mr. Smee. But bravery and justice win the day and Jake and his Never Land pirate crew once again reveal what it takes to become heroes, in Disney’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns.”

 

Packed with more value than ever before, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns” comes with over two hours of content on DVD and features Jake’s first digital copy.

 

Talent:

Colin Ford as Jake (“We Bought A Zoo,” TV’s “Supernatural”)

Madison Pettis (“Santa Paws,” “The Game Plan”) as Izzy

Jonathan Morgan Heit (“Bedtime Stories”) as Cubby

David Arquette (“Scream 4”) as Skully

Corey Burton (TV’s “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) as Captain Hook

Jeff Bennet (“Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue”) as Mr. Smee

Adam Wylie (TV’s “Picket Fences”) as Peter Pan

Director:                                                       Howy Parkins

Producer:                                                     Mark Seidenberg

Executive Producer:                                    Rob LaDuca

 

Episodes:                        1 – Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns

                                         2 – The Elephant Surprise!/Jake’s Jungle Groove

                                         3 – The Pirate Pup!/Pirate Rock!

                                         4 – The Sword and the Stone/Jake’s Home Run

                                         5 – The Pirate Princess/The Rainbow Wand

                                         6 – Mama Hook Knows Best/Pixie Dust Away (Never-Before-Seen) 

Bonus Materials:

“Yo Ho, You Ready to Find Jake’s Shadow?” – Taking a cue from Peter’s shadow, now Jake’s shadow has run off and disappeared.  Help Izzy and Cubby find Jake’s shadow by discovering clues to where the shadow is hiding while learning about piratelore along the way (just where did the name “doubloon” come from anyway?).

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Street Date:                                                    April 3, 2012

Release Format:                                          2-Discs (DVD + Digital Copy)

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

Run Time:                                                     Approx. 130 minutes

Rated:                                                           TV-Y

Aspect ratio:                                                1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16×9 televisions)

Sound:                                                          Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Languages & Subtitles:                               English, Spanish & French

This DVD is so much fun for kids and even parents to watch.  Lots of adventure with Captain Hook and Mr. Smee.   Peter Pan needs to find his shadow and Jake and the gang need to use teamwork to get it back to him.  Great mix of adventure with the Captain Hook and Mr. Smee mixing it up but good prevails in the end and everyone can feel good with this action packed, fun-filled adventure DVD.  My little boys just love watching the crazy antics and all the other episodes on this entertaining DVD and Digital Copy.

Disney is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own DVD and Digital Cop of JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: PETER PAN RETURNS” .  Thank you Disney for the review DVD and Digital Copy and for sponsoring this crocodile of a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Professor Noggin’s Wonders of Science Card Game Review & Giveaway!!!

I recently had the chance to review one of Professor Noggin’s educational card games.  I chose The Wonders of Science because my husband and I are both big science and math nuts.  This game is a bit too advanced for my little guys but it will be great in a few years.  This is an excellent game for parents and kids to play over the summer to keep skills sharp or even take the cards and play it as a travel game or while waiting at a restaurant or doctor’s office.  There are three degrees of questions so you can play with kids on different skill levels and ages. A great game to use in the classroom  for ages 7 and up.  The game is interesting and Professor Noggin also has lots of other titles in Science, Nature, Geography and more.

Professor Noggin is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own Wonders of Science Card Game.  Thank you to Professor Noggin for the review game and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Litter-Robot, Automatic, Self-Cleaning Litter Box Review & Giveaway!!!

I recently had the opportunity to review the Litter-Robot, automatic, self-cleaning litter box. I was sent a beige Litter-Robot II Bubble Unit with Lip Extender.  We have a Pixie Bob Cat named Max and pictured below so I was excited to see how this would work.  There was basically no assembly involved and the product came in a huge box.  It was super easy to get set up and put the litter in.  The Litter-Robot is a very ingenious litter box and knows how to cycle and get everything ready for your kitty.  We kept it set up next to his other litter box until he was comfortable and not skittish to give it a try.  It works very well and clean up is a breeze because you just empty the bag in the pull out drawer when full and you are done.  If you are looking for a space age litter box for you kitty and less work for yourself, then take a look at the Litter-Robot.

Reliable and Dependable – Patented Litter Sifting System

The Litter-Robot’s patented litter sifting system cleans the litter gently, reliably and dependably, every time. There is no rake mechanism that can jam or gum up and that requires frequent cleaning. After all, you want a self-cleaning litter box to make your life easier. And of course, the Litter-Robot is completely safe for your cat!

Easy Set Up & No Special Receptacles or Waste Bags

The globe and base unit come fully assembled and are very easy to set up. Just plug it in using the included 12 Volts AC adapter, and add litter, that’s all. Say goodbye to those expensive special receptacles or waste bags, the Litter-Robot uses regular kitchen garbage bags

Works with any Clumping Litter

The Litter-Robot has been designed to work with various types of litter, not just the premium clumping clay litters. The sifting screen is suitable for both clumping, scoopable clay litters as well as for alternative litters such as Litter Pearls, Crystals or World’s Best Cat Litter.

The Giveaway!!!

Litter-Robot  is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win the Litter-Robot II Bubble Unit with Lip Extender just like I received.  The value of this unit is $359.99.  Thank you Litter-Robot for the review unit and of course Max thanks you too and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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GourmetGiftBaskets.com, Brownie Sampler Review and Giveaway!!!

Mommy Ramblings has done reviews for GourmetGiftBaskets.com in the past, so when I was contacted to do a review of their Brownie Sampler, I gladly accepted the opportunity.  Their Brownie Sampler is a very classy gift with a gourmet taste.  This delicious assortment of 6 decadent brownie flavors is the perfect choice for a family member, friend or special client.  The featured Brownie Sampler on their website includes 12 brownies, so there are 2 in each of the 6 different flavors to enjoy.

We received an assortment of 6 brownies, 1 in each flavor for our review.  They were packaged nicely, arrived fresh and were individually wrapped.  They were soft and moist and absolutely delicious.  The flavors really offered something for everyone and featured; Belgian Chocolate Chunk, White Chocolate Macadamia Blonde, Butterscotch Blonde, Cheesecake, Peanut Butter and Fudge Walnut.  If you are looking for a special treat to send to a child away at college or as a thank you to a friend or client this sampler is perfect!

GourmetGiftBaskets.com is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win the same sampler of 6 brownies that I received.  Thank you GourmetGiftBaskets.com for the delicious review brownies and for sponsoring this scrumptious giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents of the lower 48 contiguous states.

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Rubbermaid, New 2 in 1 Recycler Review and Giveaway!!!

I was looking for a better set up for recycling when I was contacted by Rubbermaid about the opportunity to do a review for their new 2 in 1 Recycler.  I gladly agreed and was excited for it to arrive.  I really like that this 2 in 1 is so versatile.  You can use the top for recyclables and the bottom for trash but we choose to use both for recyclables since we are a large family, we need the room.  The lower bin tilts out for easy access and holds an 8 gallon trash bag in place with the Liner Lock system.  The bins have handles and can easily be taken out and carried when full.  If you are looking for a recycler with options that is easy to use, clean and empty then you need to look at the Rubbermaid New 2 in 1 Recycler.

Rubbermaid is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own Rubbermaid 2 in 1 Recycler.  Thank you Rubbermaid for our review 2 in 1 Recycler and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US  and Canadian Residents.

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The Muppets Wocka Wocka Value Pack; Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy Giveaway!!!

 

 

The Muppets is now Available on Blu-ray & DVD. The Muppets Wocka Wocka Value Pack contains Blu-ray high-definition, DVD and Digital Copy (3 discs) plus a download card for the film’s soundtrack from Walt Disney Records.   If you read our Muppets review you know how much we loved this movie.  Now Disney is giving one of our readers a chance to win their own Muppets Wocka Wocka Value Pack and share the fun with their family.

One of the year’s best-loved family comedies and among the best reviewed films of 2011, Disney’s “The Muppets,” starring Jason Segel, Academy Award®-nominee Amy Adams, and favorite celebrity couple Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy — debuted March 20th on Blu- ray  Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand formats. A must-own movie the entire family can enjoy, Disney’s “The Muppets” in-home release includes the DVD and digital soundtrack packaged together and also offered as the ultimate Muppets experience, a ‘Wocka­Wocka Value Pack,’ which contains the movie on Blu-ray high-definition, DVD and Digital Copy (three discs), plus a download card which allows fans to own all the songs including Bret McKenzie’s Oscar®-winning “Man or Muppet,” from the film’s hugely popular soundtrack from Walt Disney Records.
Disney is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win the Muppets Wocka Wocka Value Pack.  Thank you Disney for the review Wocka Wocka Pack and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
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Headsweats AirLite Hat Review and Giveaway!!!

 

Recently, I had the opportunity to review the AirLite Hat from Headsweats.  The new AirLite Hat is made with their new Eventure™ knit and woven fabrics. Eventure™ knit and woven fabrics offers you all the benefits of their ever popular Race Hat; wicking,quick drying and lightweight with the added bonus of being exclusive to Headsweats®.   I knew this hat would be perfect for my daughter who is an avid cyclist and asked to review it in the pink and white.  The hat is super lightweight at less than 2 oz, has a COOLMAX fabric knit wrapped headband, and the adjustable snap buckle with ponytail portal makes it easy to tie your hair back and still get a great fit.  The black undervisor reduces glare which is very safe when biking and the hat is machine washable for easy care.  A great hat to keep you covered and cool when jogging, biking, walking or during other activities.

Headsweats is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own Headsweats AirLite Hat.  Thank you Headsweats for the review hat and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sportsmanship: Winning Isn’t Everything Review & Giveaway!!!

Spring is here and it seems kids everywhere are starting t-ball and baseball season.  It was very applicable when I received Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sportsmanship: Winning Isn’t Everything hardcover book recently, to review.  My 3 and 4-year-old were so excited for me to read this book to them.  I really love the lesson this story teaches, and it has turned into my 4-year-old’s favorite book and a must read every bedtime.  This book really conveys an critical message to little ones about the importance of being a good team player and showing good sportsmanship.

Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns about Sportsmanship

Howard B. Wigglebottom just has to win everything and once when he came in second place the threw a temper tantrum and kicked his second place trophy.  We then learn how he is a ball hog and will even cheat his friends to win a game.  At the soccer finals he really loses it and trips players, hogs the ball, calls the players on the other team bad names and talks back to his coach, which lands him on the bench.  While benched, Howard sees an angry dad in the crowd yelling at the referee. For the first time he imagines that is what he must look like.  Howard feels horrible, he does not want to be like that angry dad who ends up escorted out of the game.  He tells his coach this, and begs to be put back in the game where Howard has a chance to score the winning goal he instead passes the ball to his team-mate and his team-mate misses the goal and the other team gets the ball and scores, winning the game.   Still, Howard was not mad and gladly accepted the second place trophy, shaking hands with the winning team.

If you are looking for a great story that will capture your child’s interest, and teach them all about good sportsmanship and team work in kids and adults, you should check out Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sportsmanship: Winning Isn’t Everything.  There is even a section on lessons and reflections in the back of the book.

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Roku 2 XS Fully Loaded Streaming Player Review and Giveaway!!!

We were recently sent a Roku 2 XS Streaming Player to review.  My husband said it was simple to connect and we were really impressed with the unit.  We could easily access our Netflix account and there were channels like Crackle that have loads of movies to choose from that are free.  Lots of channels available for kids like Disney, Ameba, Baby First,  The Bazzillions and more.  The player has a sleek profile and takes up very little space.  The remote makes it easy to search for a movie or show to watch.  The night we reviewed this something knocked the cable out in our area and we were thrilled to have this set up and be able to go through many choices of channels and movies and shows to watch.  You can also download movies right from Amazon and watch them immediately.  The motion enhanced remote also works to play games like Angry Birds and more.  The Roku 2 XS really proves good things come in small packages.

Meet Roku—the original, best-selling streaming player. With Roku, it’s a snap to enjoy the best movies and TV shows, live sports, music, games and more—all instantly on your TV, whenever you want it.

No PC needed
Roku connects easily to your TV and wireless (Wi-Fi) network at home. Be up and streaming in minutes.

You can do it
With the simple remote, you choose what you want to watch, and it starts instantly. It’s even more convenient than watching a DVD.

No extra monthly bills
Access your existing subscriptions like Netflix. Enjoy tons of free movies, shows, and music. Or browse the latest blockbusters available on demand.

Always getting better
Roku brings you endless entertainment choices, and we’re adding more all the time. So you’ll always find something new to watch, hear and enjoy.

Roku 2 is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own Roku 2 Streaming Player.  Thank you Roku 2 for the review player and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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