Sunday, February 22, 2015

Family Night with Veggie Tales at Ryan's, HomeTown, and Old Country Buffet!

I loved and still love the series Veggie Tales, I own many of the VHS and some DVDs,  Ryan’s,  HomeTown Buffet, and Old Country Buffetwill be serving up VeggieTales in the New Year, as the family casual restaurants will feature the popular animated series in all their restaurants as part of Family Nights. 

Starting January 15, 2015, kids visiting from 5pm to 8pm on Thursdays will receive free VeggieTales themed Character Masks including games, and coloring fun featuring Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and Phillipe Pea

The VeggieTales activities will be available every night Thursday night from January 15th through March 26th.  Each character mask will include a $2 off coupon on the purchase of the new VeggieTales: Noah’s Ark DVD. The DVD will be available at major retailers starting March 3rd, 2015.



Enter to win a copy of the movie VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet. Contest is open to U.S. residents only and will end March 1st, 2015.

Catch a clip of the giveaway DVD below:

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Sofia the First: Curse of Princess Ivy on DVD February 24th


Sofia goes on her most thrilling adventure yet in "SOFIA THE FIRST: THE CURSE OF PRINCESS IVY," arriving on Disney DVD February 24th! This DVD is packed with three additional exciting episodes and a FREE exclusive color-changing butterfly necklace. Join Sofia, Amber and Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore from Disney's "Tangled") on a journey to defeat the evil Princess Ivy (voiced by Anna Camp "The Help," "Pitch Perfect").




Princess Ivy has turned the whole kingdom of Enchancia black and white! It's up to Sofia and Amber to save the day.


After learning that the Amulet of Avalor is magical, Amber snatches it while Sofia is sleeping. Unfortunately, she unwittingly unleashes a curse that summons evil Princess Ivy, who threatens to destroy the amulet, seize the crown and turn the entire kingdom black-and-white!  Amber and Sofia soar through the skies on a flying dragon - aided by special guest Rapunzel - as they embark on a daring quest to defeat Ivy, break the curse and save Enchancia.

My girls LOVE this DVD. You can purchase it on Feb 24th!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

MY LITTLE PONY- FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC: ADVENTURES OF THE CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS


If you lived in Equestria, what would your cutie mark be? Well, the Cutie Mark Crusaders can help you find out in MY LITTLE PONY- FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC: ADVENTURES OF THE CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS coming to DVD February 24th from Shout! Factory Kids in collaboration with Hasbro Studios! The value packed DVD includes a fun new sing-along and coloring sheets.

The fun does not stop there and for more Pony fun PlayDate Digital announced the new Cutie Pox Storybook App. This interactive story book allows you to enter the world of Equestria for an adventure full of excitement, humor and friendship!



The Adventures of the Cutie Mark Crusaders DVD has 5 episodes!

  • 1 My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: The Cutie Mark Chronicles
  • 2 My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: The Cutie Pox
  • 3 My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Flight To The Finish
  • 4 My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Pinkie Pride
  • 5 My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Twilight Time

My girls LOVE My Little Pony and are very excited to watch the new DVD this week on our road trip!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

dZ10 Review


Recently, I had the opportunity to sample dZ10 and let you guys know my thoughts. First of all, what is dZ10?

dZ10 is a Super Digestive Enzyme which will improve your health, make you feel better and increase your vitality!

dZ10 provides you with 10 powerful super enzymes for optimal digestion whether eating nutritiously at home or on-the-go. Perfectly balanced for any diet, dZ10 will help your body break down the food you eat so you can better digest your food, absorb the nutrients in your food, and turn those nutrients into energy, giving your body the ability to function at its highest level.


Eating a balanced diet and getting regular physical activity, certainly help with keeping your digestive system healthy.  However, if you do not have enough digestive enzymes, your body cannot break down the food – which means even though you are eating well, you are not absorbing all that good nutrition.

Is dZ10 right for you?

  • Weight Loss- ImImproper digestion leads to improper elimination resulting in bloating and unwanted pounds! But with dZ10 and regular exercise you can properly digest and eliminate waste leading to a slimmer body and happier you!
  • Energy-  Improper digestion leads to fatigue! It takes energy to process food and without proper enzymes it’s nearly impossible! dZ10 will make your body work better so you feel better with more energy for life.
  • Digestion- Don’t just treat symptoms of indigestion - end them! dZ10 works with your body to break down the food you eat, extract nutrients and to eliminate waste products so your body functions at optimal efficiency.
Find out more about dZ10 and how to purchase here

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Painting with LuLu

 Painting with Lulu is a new coloring app that's great for kids!

Come meet Lulu and her friends: Milky, Bob, Max, Toby, Jill, Lucy, Rudy and Tom. All of Lulu's friends are recyclable consumer goods that represent a part of life cycle of environmentally friends products.



In addition to the fun coloring app which you can download here. You can also purchase a Paper-to-Digital coloring pack which includes:

  • Crayon Stylus
  • Coloring Book
  • Coloring App
The Coloring Pack features :
Develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination along with learning to color with precision
Each pack comes with a Crayon Stylus, access to the Painting Lulu App and a 32-pages coloring book
The Crayon Stylus smooth touch and thick grip feels natural to kids and prevents damage to touch screens
The Future of Coloring Books! Color on paper, scan it with your tablet, and continue to color digitally!
The Painting Lulu App contains 4 coloring books plus a special Holidays coloring book! for free!


Check out a demo of the app here!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Big Hero 6 Comes to Blu Ray February 24th!


If you have kids, you have probably already seen Big Hero 6. If you haven't, you are missing a fantastic movie! Big Hero 6 comes to Blu Ray Combo Pack on February 24th.



From Walt Disney Animation Studios (“Frozen,” “Wreck-It Ralph”), Disney's “Big Hero 6” introduces you to a lovable robot who will change your world. Join Baymax (voice of Scott Adsit) and Hiro Hamada (voice of Ryan Potter) in a comic adventure that will make your heart soar as they learn about teamwork and becoming more than you thought you could be.



With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios,Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends — adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred — who transform into a band of unlikely heroes. Bring home Disney's “Big Hero 6,” featuring comic-book-style action and hilarious, unforgettable characters — it's fun for the whole family!

Don't forget to get your copy on Feb 24th! 



Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Clarence: Mystery Pinata on DVD 2/10/15!




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In Clarence, the latest series created through its prolific shorts development program, Cartoon Network Studios has developed the story of an optimistic, spirited, lovable boy who sees the best in all things and wants to try everything. Because everything is amazing! In the all-new Clarence: Mystery Piñata DVD available 2/10/15, celebrate the best of childhood: epic dirt fights, awkward crushes, trampoline combat, sleepover pranks and secret tree forts all through the eyes of Clarence. His novel perspective transforms nearly any situation, however mundane, into the best day ever. No matter what happens, nothing brings Clarence down.

The DVD release of Clarence: Mystery Piñata marks the first home entertainment release for the animated series and features a collection of 12 popular episodes, including: 

  1. Fun Dungeon Face Off
  2. Pretty Great Day with a Girl
  3. Lost in the Supermarket
  4. Clarence’s Millions
  5. Jeff’s New Toy
  6. Zoo
  7. Rise 'n' Shine
  8. Average Jeff
  9. Slumber Party
  10. Dream Boat
  11. Too Gross for Comfort
  12. Neighborhood Grill
PLUS – Original Pilot Episode!

Episodes of Clarence can regularly been seen on Cartoon Network and are featured on cartoonnetwork.com.


I love that the DVD is a full 2 hours and 12 minutes long making for a nice long relaxing time on couch with the family. You can purchase the DVD at most major retail stores along with on Amazon

If you don't know Steven Universe here is a short clip:




Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Chugginton: TURBO CHARGED CHUGGER on DVD February 10th!


Fans and their families nationwide will honk their horns for high-speed adventure when “Turbo Charged
Chugger,” an action-packed new Chuggington” DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment, pulls into retail nationwide on February 10, 2015. Featuring six turbo-charged episodes, plus a special free custom activity book with colorful stickers from Bendon Publishing, the latest traintastic “Chuggington” DVD is just the ticket for Valentine’s Day fun for preschoolers from coast to coast!

In “Turbo Charged Chugger,” (SRP $14.98), the trainees take their responsibilities to a whole new exciting level. Wilson and the Chug Patrollers attempt a daring bridge rescue, Brewster helps the Chuggineers build a new station, Koko tries to smash her Chug-A-Sonic record, the Speed Fleet competes in the Track Dash, and everyone learns how to use the Piggy-Back Wagon. With old friends and new, including Hanzo – Head of Speed Fleet, Fire Chugger Asher and Tunnel Runner Payce – riding along, young trainees at home will learn to work together, play fair and use good judgment as they take on new responsibilities of their own!


Episodes:
  • “Special Rescue Team”
  • “Team Trainee”
  • “Record Breaker Koko”
  • “The Old Silver Mine Line”
  • “A Pat on the Paintwork”
  • “Top Secret Koko”

DVD Bonus Features:
  • Badge Quest Episode: “No Time to Waste”
  • Character Montages: Asher and Payce
  • Coloring and Activity Pages
Check out more about the DVD here!



Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Pack Up Some Fun with Mini Babybel!



Since my kids don't technically "go to school" I like to really make lunch time fun! It's our favorite part of the day. One of the things I do, is I always draw a smiley face on their plate with ketchup. It doesn't matter what my boys eat, they eat it with ketchup! 


One of their favorite mid morning snacks is Babybel. They like to unwrap the wax and taste the creamy cheese. I love that it's something good for them!



Pack Up Some Fun With Mini Babybel®:
· Mini Babybel® is 100% natural cheese with the rich and creamy taste that cheese lovers of all ages adore – making it the perfect choice for lunchtime for the whole family. 
· Each serving of Mini Babybel® delivers 5 grams of protein, plus 15% of your daily calcium needs– all for 70 calories or less!
·  Pull the tab, unwrap the red wax, and you’re ready to enjoy this little cheese with “huge” appeal.
·  Pick up Mini Babybel® at a grocery store near you – Try our product locator for an easy fix!

Share Your Family Fun for a chance to WIN!
With your new supplies in hand, share photos, videos, and/or stories of your kids’ amped up well-balanced lunches and you could win big! Your lunchbox snapshot will automatically enter you for the chance to win a $500 American Express Gift Card that will help make an ordinary family’s day extraordinary! See the Official Rules here: http://static.pninteractive.com/thelaughingcow/Packed_Lunchers_Sweepstakes_Rules.pdf





Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Valentine's Day Gifts for Everyone!

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Love is in the air, and your valentine will love the latest fashion-inspired Carmex Moisture Plus designs. These stylish little lip balms are the perfect gift for friends and loved ones this Valentine’s Day – and a great way to show your pucker some love too!
Carmex Moisture Plus is the perfect accessory to keep lips smooth and kissable, with limited-edition designs on the outside and unbelievable moisture on the inside. Formulated with aloe, shea butter and vitamin E, Carmex Moisture Plus lip balm delivers a clear satin shine and relief for dry lips.

 With a suggested retail price of just $2.99, these delightful little lip balms make a great addition to a Valentine’s card or care package. These stylish lip balms are available in four patterns to fit your mood or personality – Whimsical in a blue feather design, Fab in a girly geometric design, Starlet in an elegant black and white pattern and Adventurous in a red snakeskin pattern.
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Asensia arms women with a safe, all-natural strategy to reclaim the zest, energy, and beauty they thought they had lost for good. It also acts as a protectant against environmental endocrine disruptors (found in food, metal cans, cosmetics, and more), which can greatly accelerate aging. That's why Asensia adjusts the body's hormone balance to protect against its damage, and scientific studies of Asensia's formula saw dramatic increases in subjects' progesterone levels. This balanced hormonal state led to more effective weight management, increased energy, and gentler PMS symptoms.
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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Doc McStuffins Cuddle Me Lambie on DVD Feb 3rd 2015!


The girls really love Doc McStuffins....I think all toddler girls love her! Mine are super excited to watch the new Cuddle Me Lambie DVD, available on February 3rd. 

No one gives better cuddles than Doc’s warm and fuzzy best friend! She’s a princess and a ballerina, and she’s always there for toys that need an extra helping of tender loving care. Just say three little words: “Cuddle Me Lambie.”



Join Doc and the whole gang as they laugh, play and have a ball fixing boo-boos and discovering great ways to stay happy and healthy. Celebrate the power of true friendship as new, sparkly heart toy Val shows Lambie there’s plenty of love to go around. Meet Donny and Alma’s monster creation Charlie – who turns out to be very sweet and not scary after all. Then, see how Lambie gets out of a super-sticky jam! Bursting with five song-filled episodes and cuddles galore, this “hug-stravaganza” is magical fun your little one will adore!


Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.