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“Hands off My Remote. Get your Mickey Mote!”
I have a nice home entertainment system. I love my gadgets and the kids see this on a day-to-day basis. What does a dad do when one of them wants to play with daddy’s toys? Am I supposed to just let their sticky hands surround my gifts of gadgets and geekery? Well, Disney has the answer for both of us in the form of the Mickey Mote.
No more more worries of sticky fingers or lost remotes. Get ready to introduce your child to his or her first remote control. This one-of-a-kind kid’s remote control (shaped like Mickey ears) will provide a whole new viewing experience for children. Kids can control the remote and interact with their favorite Disney characters. Multiple levels of play guarantee hours of fun as well as challenging adventures. For it’s debut Mickey Mote will be packaged with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Number Roundup and Handy Manny: Big Construction Job.
The Mickey Mote works with any Disney Preschool DVD that includes Discovery Mode, the interactive “Watch & Play” feature on the DVD! All parents have to do is program the remote control – there’s an easy and quick set-up guide in each DVD- and select the Discovery Mode feature on the menu screen. Within minutes, kids will be easily responding to questions, throughout the story, about scenes they just watched (such as “What color is Goofy’s hat?”) by pressing one of four color-coded buttons on the device — a yellow star, green circle, orange triangle or blue square – to click in their responses. Discovery Mode features include two levels of play, which provides more challenging questions as the child grows.
Once families have purchased a Disney Preschool DVD that comes packaged with the Mickey Mote, they can continue to build their Disney Preschool libraries as the Mickey Mote works in compatibility with any Discovery Mode enhanced DVD. For example, kids can immediately use the remote with any of the following titles:
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Adventures in Wonderland
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Choo Choo
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Bow-Tique
- Handy Manny: Manny’s Motorcycle Adventure
- Handy Manny: Manny’s Big Race
- Little Einsteins: Fire Truck Blast Off
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Bedtime With Pooh
Ryan’s Rating: 7 out of 10!!
Pros: Characters that the kiddos are very familiar with and already are in love with.
Cons: Somewhat lengthy to program the remote.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
K’NEX – Building Fun Times
Holiday time is approaching and I don’t know about all of you but I am getting more and more nervous as to what to get my kiddos this year. All three of them are very creative and love to express themselves through their artistic endeavors. There are many block sets out there and I hope that all of this info can help you choose this holiday season.
About K’NEX:
Founded in 1992, K’NEX Brands was established to make and sell what has become one of the world’s leading integrated construction systems for children. Winner of over 200 international awards and recognitions, K’NEX seeks to build young minds with its exciting product line and critically acclaimed K’NEX Education program. K’NEX continues to innovate and now produces Sesame Street, NASCAR, Monster Jam, and Orange County Chopper licensed K’NEX building sets in addition to its popular line of K’NEX and KID K’NEX building sets.
Sometimes in my house we have a problem finding games or activities that can please two boys and one girl in addition to having them be two, four, and seven. Many toys and games in my house are great for some but usually someone feels left out or feels like they can’t play or do what the other one is doing. With K”NEX you don’t have to feel left out. The kids can play however they want. They can use the directions to build the featured toy are just go off and free-build and let their imagination run. Peyton, who is two, can play with his larger age appropriate blocks while the older two can play with the smaller regular blocks.
Fire Rescue 10 Model Set
Build 10 different models, including a cool fire engine, and bring them to life with the spring motor! Packed with 127 parts plus step-by-step instructions and building ideas for 10 unique models. The convenient storage box is a great place to store your parts and makes it easy for you to take the fun with you. For ages 5+.
Monster Jam
Build six of the most popular monster trucks in Monster Jam – Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction, Monster Mutt, Monster Mutt Dalmatian, El Toro Loco or Blue Thunder! Each set comes with over 30 parts, including a buildable body shell that works within the K’NEX system. There is also working suspension, big, chunky tires and a K’NEXman driver! Authentic logos and graphics recreate the look of each truck. Once built, monster trucks represent 1:43 scale and perform like the real thing. You can even use the wedge-shaped box as a ramp! Step-by-step building instructions included. Recommended for builders ages 5+. Each sold separately.
350 Piece K’NEX Value Tub
Packed with 350 parts for lots of open-ended and endless building opportunities and after building play! Includes instructions and ideas for 20 models or use your imagination to dream up your own creations. The convenient and sturdy storage tub means there is always a place to store your parts and partially built models or take the fun with you wherever you go! For ages 7+.
Collect & Build Construction Crew Series
Collect & Build the Construction Crew Series! Each set comes with K’NEX parts, including bricks, rods and connectors to build an exciting construction vehicle. There is also a K’NEXman to operate the vehicle, and construction accessories to play with! You can build on the brick plate that is included in the set, then combine all four sets and the brick plates become your own actual construction site! Recommended for builders ages 5+.
KID K’NEX Blocks
Packed with KID K’NEX parts for your favorite little builder! Colorful, chunky KID K’NEX blocks, rods and connectors are easy for little hands to stack, snap and plug together, allowing your child to build anything he can imagine. Building ideas for 11 models like a plane, sailboat, even the ABCs, are included. When playtime is over, store the parts in the handy storage tub for a quick and easy clean-up.
Ryan’s Rating: 7.5 out of 10!!
Pros: Block sets can be built in several different ways with included instructions. Also K”NEX has an awesome “brick separator” that is included in some sets to help with those stubborn ones that won’t let go of others.
Cons: Sometimes a few pictures on instruction sheets are hard to understand the placement.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
Winners!
Two giveaways have ended. So let’s get to it!
The winner of the Tangled giveaway is…..
#27 Soha Molina!
The winners of the SALONPAS giveaway are…..
#11 Olivia S, #23 lilshuga2001, #48 LadyFidza, #12 Erma H, and #43 Jeremy C!
All winners have 48 hours to respond. Congrats all!
Star Wars Miliennium Falcon: A 3D Owner’s Guide Book (Closed)
Get the keys to the most famous ship in the galaxy! Explore the Millennium Falcon layer-by-layer, from the clandestine cargo bays to the highly guarded secrets to its speed. Not to mention all the laser cannons, cockpit controls, and circuitry bays you can handle—plus expert notes on those “special modifications” from the master of the Millennium Falcon himself, Han Solo. A must-have for any Star Wars fan.
Check out the trailer from www.scholastic.com/starwars
Giveaway
Three (3) winners from your site will receive a copy of Star Wars Miliennium Falcon: A 3D Owner’s Guide Book!
How to Enter
Tell me your favorite droid in Star Wars.
Extra Entries Available
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This giveaway will end on December 4th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.
Opposite Day Giveaway (Closed)
Opposite Day is a hilarious new comedy that puts the kids in charge and the adults in the place. Nine year old Sammy and his eight year old sister Carla go on vacation with their grandparents when their overworked parents are unable to take them. On the first night of their mountain vacation, Sammy makes a childlike wish, ‘I wish kids ruled the world.’ Little did he know what was about to happen! Little did he know what was about to happen!
Back in town Sammys friend Chas is being used as part of his father’s ambitious experiment to decode the language of babies, but the experiment goes wildly wrong. When the machine being used explodes, a thrust of energy and elements are released into the town and the personalities of kids and adults reverse, resulting in a town run by kid cops, kid fireman, kid judges, kid lawyers, etc.
Sammy, Carla, and their grandparents return from their vacation to find the world is a much different and chaotic place. Sammy is determined to try to enjoy and take advantaged of the situation for as long as possible while Carla is worried and cautious from the start. Together they discover that being responsible “adults” isn’t as fun as they had imagined. Pitted against their old friend Chas who wants to turn this freak accident into a permanent global phenomenon, the siblings have to learn to trust each other, and to learn that all the rules of growing up are there to help you grow up right.
Giveaway
Three (3) Winners will receive a copy of Opposite Day on DVD!
How to Enter
Leave me a comment telling me your favorite family movie of all time.
Extra Entries Available
After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for additional entries. Make sure you leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Each counts as one extra entry unless noted otherwise.
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- Like me on my Facebook Fan Page.
- Follow Daddy Digest on Twitter AND Tweet about the giveaway. Leave the URL to the Tweet in your comment. You can tweet once a day, but remember to leave the URL to each tweet.
This giveaway will end on December 4th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.
Ook and Gluk Winners
This giveaway has ended and here are all of the winners…..
#4 Christine W, #15 Ellie W, #6 Beth Shepherd, #11 Molly K, and #20 Gianna!
Congrats to the winners! They have 48 hours to reply.
Atari’s Haunted House
Back in the day there was a game that took families by storm. It brought them together, got them a little frightened, and made them want more. I did not have the honor of playing this game in my youth because I came from a family that never even thought about having a game system in the house until I asked for one. Atari’s Haunted House became an instant classic when it hit the market in the 80′s. 30 years later, those kids are moms and dads, and able to share this classic game with the new generation of gamers they are raising.
Atari has given Haunted House a modern game-play update mixed with the proven fun factor and suspense of the original blockbuster game, and is now a new game for the Wii, Xbox Live and PC download. Jump into fast-paced action as you explore new environments and discover hidden secrets – but beware – danger lurks behind every corner! You’ll have to combat rats and bats, ghosts and gargoyles to survive the Haunted House and solve its mystery. Use powerful light sources to defeat enemies and reveal secret doors and hidden treasure.
The Old
This classic game has been remade for a new generation authentic replication of arcade gameplay, rich 3D environments, interactive objects, dynamic story-lines, and new characters. Haunted House empowers the user as the grandchild of the main character who got lost in the original game looking for the magical Urn 30 years ago. The user must navigate their way through new spooky environments, enemies with enhanced game play and new items regarding their grandfather’s whereabouts.
The New
Atari’s classic groundbreaking game is back with more chills, cool new unlock-ables and plenty of scary new enemies! Over thirty years have passed since your grandfather, Samuel Silverspring, disappeared without a trace. When a mysterious letter arrives claiming to have insight on your grandfather’s whereabouts, you are led back to the place he was last seen, Graves Mansion. As you dare to embark on this spooky adventure to uncover the truth about your grandfather, you are forced to face your fears in the dark depths of the Haunted House?
Ryan’s Rating: 7 out of 10!!
Pros: Fun, refreshing, and very fluid game-play that kept the kiddos staring at the screen.
Cons: I just wish the original was included as an extra bonus from the main menu.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
SALONPAS Pain Relieving Patches (Closed)
The Holidays. What does that mean for you? I don’t mean traditions or things that you do with your family to ring in the season. I mean what brings the pain during this season? For me it’s trying to hurry up with my workday to try to get home earlier each day during this special time of year. For me it’s lugging bags and boxes out of stores to the car then from the car to strategic hiding places at home. For me it means stringing lights all throughout the yard and house. For me it’s not getting much sleep because of the excitement of Santa Claus.
Through all of these things the really take a toll on my body. I already have a fairly physical job and get sore quite frequently. I got a chance to try out SALONPAS pain relieving patches. SALONPAS pain relief and SALONPAS Arthritis are the only FDA-approved pain relieving patches available over-the-counter. Each soft, thin and stretchable patch contains anti-inflammatory medicine that provides relief of mild to moderate pain for up to 12 hours. And because you wear SALONPAS where it hurts (unlike oral medication), the active ingredients are absorbed through the skin and go directly to the pain site.
Uses
Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with:
- strains
- sprains
- simple backache
- arthritis
- bruises
I have tried these several times on my lower and mid back and they really do work. I repeat…they really do work for hours and hours. I also like that when you apply them they don’t have a huge medicinal smell. I don’t like to smell like I have been rolling around in a vat of mint and cough drops. I actually put one of these on on my way to work and it worked all day and I took it off 10 hours later when I got home.
Giveaway
Five (5) winners will receive: A SALONPAS gift pack that includes 5 SAlONPAS Patches!
How to Enter
Go to the SALONPAS Facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/Salonpas and “like” them and then leave me a comment telling me that you did!
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After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for additional entries. Make sure you leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Each counts as one extra entry unless noted otherwise.
- Subscribe to Daddy Digest by reader or email.
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- Follow Daddy Digest on Twitter AND Tweet about the giveaway. Leave the URL to the Tweet in your comment. You can tweet once a day, but remember to leave the URL to each tweet.
This giveaway will end on November 24th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.
Video Games Live: Level 2
Most of you know I like video games. My whole family likes video games. One thing that most all of us have had happen is we have gotten a video game theme stuck in our heads. Like singing at the top of your lungs something from Guitar Hero, humming the World of Warcraft theme or whistling the Super Mario theme. Some of the biggest earworms ever. I you want to experience a whole lot of video music and themes in ways that you may not have thought before then check out Video Games Live: Level 2.
Featuring music from the greatest video games of all time as performed by top orchestras and choirs from around the world, Video Games Live: Level 2 features the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performing along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, special fx, solo performers, percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments, creating a entirely unique entertainment experience.
Created and produced by world famous video game composer Tommy Tallarico, the Video Games Live: Level 2 CD features 16 musical performances (2 additional tracks on the download version), and the DVD and Blu-Ray include never-before-televised music and video from Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog, Halo, Warcraft, Chrono Cross, Castlevania, Guitar Hero, God of War and many more, as well as a special Classic Arcade Medley featuring games from Pong to Dragon’s Lair and Tetris, and more than three hours of bonus material. Filmed in New Orleans this past April in high definition with 5.1 audio surround sound, the concert features the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, a 34-person chorus; a number of soloists including pianist Martin Leung, flautist Laura “Flute Link” Intravia, original vocalists from the games; plus a rock band featuring Tallarico on guitar, lasers and special effects.
I know this is not an official trailer of the show but this is just a sample of what you will find on the disc! I love this dude!
Ryan’s Rating: 7 out of 10!!
Pros: Most of the songs you will know and love.
Cons: Not for someone who doesn’t care about video games or music…pretty much what the whole disc is.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
Toy Story 3 Review
Among all of the great trilogies in the world such as The Godfather, Lord of the Rings, and (the original) Star Wars trilogy I must now put my stamp on the Toy Story trilogy. Oh Mylanta…I loved this movie. I feel like I have gotten so close to these characters and the road that they have traveled over the years. If this is the last movie ever that Buzz and Woody ever grace then it would be a very fitting end for them. By the way…I did cry twice during this movie. Can we say the rootin’ist tootin’ist tear jerker of the year?
Toy Story 3 welcomes Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz (voice of Tim Allen) and the whole gang back as Andy prepares to depart for college and his loyal toys find themselves in… day care! These untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. More than a few new faces—some plastic, some plush—join the adventure, including iconic swinging bachelor and Barbie’s counterpart Ken (voice of Michael Keaton), a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants (voice of Timothy Dalton) and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (voice of Ned Beatty). Directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo), produced by Pixar veteran Darla K. Anderson (Cars, Monsters, Inc.) and written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine), Toy Story 3 is a comical new adventure!
I thought I would also include some fun print-and-play activities! Search the words, connect-the-dots, spot the differences, and color your favorite Toy Story 3 characters by clicking here.
Bonus Features
DVD :
- Day & Night – The innovative and entertaining short from the imagination of Pixar artist and Director Teddy Newton.
- Toys! – A closer look at all of Toy Story 3’s beloved toys from updating the classic characters to the creation of the Sunnyside Daycare and Bonnie’s Room toys.
- Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure – Produced in conjunction with NASA, this hybrid animation documentary of Buzz’s visit to the International Space Station focuses on research in zero gravity and Buzz’s triumphant return to Earth.
- Paths to Pixar: Editorial – Pixar editors, past and future share anecdotes about their careers.
- The Gang’s All Here – A touching look at the returning voice talent for Toy Story 3 and an introduction to the voices of the new characters.
- A Toy’s Eye View: Creating A Whole New Land – A sneak peek at the new Toy Story-themed playland at Hong Kong Disneyland.
- Studio Stories – A series of amusing animated anecdotes about life at Pixar.
“Where’s Gordon?” – An animator finds a hidden room at Pixar.
“Cereal Bar” – The majestic and expansive Pixar cereal bar is explored.
“Clean Start” – The Toy Story 3 animators shave their heads to mark the start of the film.
Blu Ray Combo Pack
Everything on the DVD plus…
- Toy Story Trivia Dash – This cool game challenges you to sprint to the finish with Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Rex as you quickly answer questions about all three Toy Story movies.
- Cine-Explore – Commentary by Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson.
- Beyond the Toybox: An Alternative Commentary Track Featuring Leads from Story, Tech, Art and Animation – Commentary by Story Supervisor Jason Katz, Supervising Technical Director Guido Quaroni, Production Designer Bob Pauley and Supervising Animators Bobby Podesta and Michael Venturini.
- Beginnings: Setting A Story In Motion – Screenwriter Michael Arndt analyzes successful opening scenes from Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.
- Bonnie’s Playtime: A Story Roundtable – A roundtable discussion with Director Lee Unkrich and the story artists who brought the “Bonnie’s Playtime” scene to life.
- Roundin’ Up A Western Opening – The development of the movie’s exciting opening scene.
- Life Of A Shot – Toy Story 3 artists and technicians describe their contributions to a few of the shots in the film’s “Western Opening.”
- Goodbye Andy – An exploration of character design, acting and animation in the scene “Andy’s Goodbye.”
- Accidental Toymakers – By creating the Toy Story characters, the Pixar filmmakers found themselves in the unlikely role of toy designers. Meet the toy company that took a chance on manufacturing the now iconic toys and learn of their incredible success that began with a modest number of Woody and Buzz Lightyear toys 15 years ago.
- Making of Day & Night – The story behind the unique 2D/3D blended short.
This movie really shows and exhibits very much of the same values that I try to instill in my children. Trust, teamwork, and even the strong sense of family. These characters have adapted to all sorts of obstacles over the years and to finally see everyone on the same page and working as a family was very heart-warming.
Ryan’s Rating: 10 out of 10!!
Pros: As most of Pixar movies are great for kids and adults alike..this one shines and please the whole family.
Cons: Tissues for you snotting and crying during this movie are not included.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
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