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Free Preview of Disney Junior All Through March and Enter to Win a $500 Gift Card Every Day #DisneyJuniorMom

March 11, 2013 by Kathryn 3 Comments

disney junior gift card My boys have loved Disney Junior since it first debuted in Canada and even though they’ve grown a lot in the years since then, they haven’t outgrown the fabulous family-friendly programming on Disney Junior at all! Whether they’re helping Mickey Mouse save the day on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or sailing the seas with Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Disney Junior is something that my incredibly competitive boys don’t argue about at all.

If you’ve always wanted to check out the channel and haven’t had the chance, you’re in luck! For the month of March, most TV services are offering a free preview of Disney Junior! Just use the handy channel finder to learn what channel you need to tune in to and enjoy all the magic of Disney free for the whole month! This week is We Love Our Toys week featuring Doc McStuffins and Toy Story shorts! [Read more...]

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Insight Editions The Essential Supernatural is a Must-Have Book for Fans of the Series

January 22, 2013 by Kathryn 7 Comments

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I don’t watch very much television but there are one or two series that I absolutely love and one of my very favourites is Supernatural. Watching Sam and Dean Winchester battle ghosts, demons and monsters in their never-ending quest to save the world is my guilty pleasure and one I’ve been enjoying for over five years now. Recently I received a press release about a new book from Insight Editions called The Essential Supernatural: On the Road with Sam and Dean Winchester and I knew at a glance that I wanted that book.

Insight Editions very kindly sent me the book to review and I was so excited to flip through it and see what it was like. Within a few pages, I was captivated. This book is so much more than just a recounting of the last seven seasons of my favourite television show. With recaps of each season, character profiles and behind-the-scenes information about the making of the show, it has all kinds of little goodies that fans can recognize and appreciate.

While the gorgeous full colour pages of the book were appealing on their own, it was the multimedia layout of the book that was especially intriguing to me. From a hunter’s manual sewn into the center binding to documents tucked into an envelope at the back of the book to the classic pine tree air freshener that is always hanging from the mirror of the Winchester brothers’ beloved Impala, the fact that the book went beyond text made it all the more enjoyable to read. I found the section of the book dealing on the graphic art of the show to be especially interesting, so having little extras like stickers and postcards featuring some of the specially-created brands and settings from the series was so cool. [Read more...]

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Hawaii Five-0: The Second Season Splashes Onto Blu-Ray and DVD

September 23, 2012 by Kathryn

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If you grew up in the seventies, you’re probably already familiar with the action, excitement and danger that filled each episode of the popular police drama Hawaii Five-0. And now die-hard fans can enjoy new episodes and a younger generation can discover a new favourite show with the remake of the series, which debuted in the fall of 2010. Hawaii Five-0: The Second Season was recently released on Blu-ray and DVD and I received a screener copy to check out for myself. Here’s a brief synopsis:

hawaii five-0 the second season New crimes, new criminals and new corruption confront the elite federalized task force known as Hawaii Five-0 in the action-packed series featuring the rugged enforcement team whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the islands’ sun-drenched beaches. Season Two starts with a stunner – Detective Steve McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin) finds himself behind bars, accused of murdering the Governor. The action accelerates with new leads in the killing of McGarrett’s father. And things go from hot to explosive in cases that include Kono (Grace Park) being suspended from the force, the arrest of Chin Ho (Daniel Dae Kim) at the Russian consulate and the kidnapping of Danno’s (Scott Cann) young daughter in a bizarre revenge plot. Join the Five-0 team for all 23 episodes of high-velocity, crime-busting action! [Read more...]

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Give Mom the Gift of Entertainment This Mother’s Day with Netflix Canada-Giveaway

April 23, 2012 by Kathryn

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If you’re still wondering what kind of gift to get for Mother’s Day this year, why not give a gift that the whole family can enjoy: a subscription to Netflix! Moms do so much in the course of the day that sometimes the best gift of all is the chance to sit down, relax and watch a great movie. And Netflix lets Mom enjoy that luxury whenever she has a little free time without any extra hassle or expense!

netflix screen shot For less than ten dollars a month, Netflix lets you watch as many movies and television shows as you want, from cult classics to hit T.V. dramas to new releases. And no matter what type of movie Mom likes best, Netflix is sure to have something that suits her style when she’s ready for some relaxation on Mother’s Day!

Or maybe Mom just needs a little time to do her own thing. Pick your child’s favourite show from the huge selection ranging from Wonder Pets to Megamind and the kids will be happily entertained while Mom enjoys some much-needed peace and quiet! The best part is, you can even watch two different movies in two different places in your house so that parents and kids can both enjoy their favourites!

We’ve had Netflix for over a year now and I absolutely love it. While there are some months that we don’t use it very much, other months we use it repeatedly each week. And with the low monthly price, we really only need to watch two movies a month for the subscription to be worth the cost. I love that we can stream videos on so many devices; we use Netflix on our Blu-ray player in the living room, our Wii gaming console in the bedroom, our desktop computer in the basement playroom and our laptops when we’re anywhere else in the house!

netflix television If you want to see what Netflix is all about, why not visit Netflix Canada and sign up for a one-month free trial? It’s a great way to see how many great movies and television shows Netflix has to offer! And if one month just isn’t enough, then you’re in luck! Netflix Canada is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader a six-month subscription to Netflix! To enter, just leave a blog comment about your favourite movie! Giving the perfect gift doesn’t have to be hard. Just whip up a tasty snack, get Mom to pick out her favourite movie and let her sit down, relax and enjoy some great entertainment! Netflix Canada is the easy and affordable way to spoil Mom this Mother’s Day!

For more chances to win a free six-month subscription to Netflix, make sure to head over to Mommy Moment, Mom vs. the Boys and My Wee View to enter the giveaways on their sites as well!

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