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Kids of All Ages Will Love the New LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales DVD

April 25, 2016 by Kathryn 31 Comments

When my boys have wanted entertainment for the last few months, they’ve been watching more YouTube than they have regular shows and cartoons. On the one hand, I’m happy that the two of them have found something they both enjoy, despite their three year age difference. On the other hand, I’d like to see them watching something with a little more of a plot. Luckily, Disney DVD recently gave me the perfect alternative that both my boys love: LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales on DVD! Here’s a brief synopsis of the disc:

The fun begins following the victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor, at the end of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. R2-D2 and C-3PO have gathered to regale Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca and the other Rebels with the tales of their adventures that led to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. An accidental kidnapping occurs when the droids are reminiscing, and suddenly you’re taken on a new journey that leads to the retelling of the entire Star Wars saga, as told by R2-D2 and C-3PO! It’s hilarious and playful, packed with all your favourite interlocking characters. LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales is intergalactic thrills for the whole family! [Read more…]

Help Kids Keep Track of Their Gear with Bright Star Kids Name Labels-Giveaway

March 7, 2014 by Kathryn 74 Comments

Now that my youngest son is in pre-Kindergarten and preparing for Kindergarten in the fall, he has a lot more things for me to keep track of. So I have to put a little extra effort into making sure that all his supplies come home again. I’ve been using customizable labels for a few years now and so I was excited to test out the labels offered by Bright Star Kids. These labels come in a variety of different options for different needs and I ordered the Mega Name Labels Value Kit for Benjamin.

This kit contains everything a parent needs to label almost anything of a child’s. Containing 345 labels of different sizes and types, it’s a great value too. The labels are quick and easy to customize by choosing a colour, a font and an icon. I decided on blue labels with the simple Kiddie font and an alien in a UFO icon for my youngest son. Less than two weeks later, the labels arrived and I was ready to start personalizing some possessions!

With Zackary’s clothing, I’ve always avoided using iron-on labels since so many of his items get passed down to Benjamin. But my youngest son’s clothing generally gets worn out by the time he’s finished wearing it, so I was more willing to use iron-on labels for him. And after losing a scarf at pre-Kindergarten once this winter already, it was clear that his gear could use the identification too! [Read more…]

Enjoy High-Flying Thrills with Star Trek: Into Darkness on Blu-ray and DVD

October 9, 2013 by Kathryn 4 Comments

I have been a Star Trek fan for years now and so when the new Star Trek movie came out in 2009, I couldn’t wait to see it. Blending modern special effects with classic beloved characters, it was fun, exciting and a welcome addition to the franchise. Now, the crew of the Enterprise is back with the release of Star Trek: Into Darkness on Blu-ray and DVD. Here’s a brief synopsis of the film:

When a ruthless mastermind known as Khan declares a one-man war on the Federation, Captain Kirk, Spock and the daring crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise will embark on the greatest manhunt in history. It will take all of their skills and teamwork to defend Earth and eliminate Khan’s thread in this “sleek, thrilling epic.” (Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly)

I decided this movie would be the perfect way to unwind on Saturday night and it did not disappoint. The plot was gripping, the action was nonstop and seeing Captain Kirk and his crew thwart convention to head out on a mission of revenge was a great way to spend the evening. One of the things I especially loved about this movie was the development of the relationship between James and Spock as they overcame their differences. [Read more…]

Celebrating Star Wars Day with Angry Bird Star Wars Games from Hasbro

May 4, 2013 by Kathryn 2 Comments

May 4th is Star Wars day and this year we had the chance to celebrate the day in style thanks to the fabulous line of Angry Birds Star Wars toys from Hasbro. My boys are huge fans of the Angry Birds franchise and Zackary, my oldest, actually received an Angry Birds Star Wars game for Christmas that he just loves. Needless to say, both boys were very excited when I pulled out the new Angry Birds Star Wars toys for them to play with!

I received an Angry Birds Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bounce Game and an Angry Birds Star Wars Foam Flyer to review. The Foam Flyer went to Benjamin since the bigger sets are a little complicated for him and since he always loves to have the same types of toys as his big brother. This fun foam Angry Birds Star Wars Stormtrooper character was the perfect solution! It was a little bigger than a softball and perfect for small children to throw around. Benjamin carried his Foam Flyer with him for the rest of the day and later this summer, we’ll all have fun setting up empty boxes outside and trying to knock them down with this fun character! [Read more…]

Hasbro Has Tons of the Hottest Toys of the Holiday Season-Giveaway

December 20, 2012 by Kathryn 152 Comments

Shopping for older children can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. The latest fads change so fast that it’s hard to know what the newest and best gift for an older child might be. Fortunately, Hasbro specializes in creating toys that keep up with the trends and this year, the company has some great gift ideas for the older children on your list!

Twister Dance

This innovative version of Twister isn’t just a fun and active game; it’s your own personal dance instructor! The game combines hit music, the traditional Twister spots and flashing lights to let kids learn how to dance to hit songs! Just follow the lights from the Twister Dance console to start grooving.

But the coolest part is that you can even plug in your MP3 player to the console and dance to your favourite songs! Twister Dance’s beat-detection technology provides dances for your songs too! [Read more…]