Easter is just around the corner, and the Easter Bunny is busy gathering ideas for gifts to leave in those Easter Baskets.

Here’s a few gems of Easter Basket gift ideas that are sure to educate and entertain the kids or grandchildren. Whether you’re a parent, or a grandparent, books, childrens music CDs and movie DVDs are always nice to tuck away for those April Shower rainy days!

The Tuneables Kids DVD

There’s no denying the value that music learning brings to a child. Now, for the first time, children can learn – really learn – music skills at home with The Tuneables!

Based on years of proven practical experience and research, this new 30-minute animated DVD/CD series, sponsored by the Music Intelligence Project, takes a unique approach to music education. Featuring great animation, children (ages 3-8; although my little guy loves it and he’s 14 months) are introduced to the magical world of Tuneville, where the delightful Tuneables characters encourage them to hear and sing tonal patterns in songs, develop their rhythmic skills, expand the range of their singing voices, and become immersed in the sounds and melodies of classical music.

This kids DVD provides critical learning experiences at a time when schools and other traditional sources are cutting budgets for music programs.

For More Information Visit: The Tunables

Dino Dan Kids DVD

Dinosaurs never lose their appeal to kids of all ages – but what makes the “Dino Dan” series unique is that it was developed under the guidance of paleontologists at Canada’s Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta.  In fact,  a real-life paleontologist at the museum named Dr. Don Henderson is the inspiration for the “Dino Dan” character!

Did you know that a Brachiosaurus weighed up to 80 tons and a T-Rex could eat up to 500 pounds of meat in one bite?  Avid fans of “Dino Dan,” Nick Jr.’s adventure-filled live action/CGI series, do!  Now, the popular “paleontologist approved” show is coming to DVD with “Dino Dan – Dino Trackers,” the premiere title in a brand new series from NCircle Entertainment.

The “Dino Dan – Dino Trackers” DVD contains five adventure stories featuring a boy nicknamed Dino Dan (played by Jason Spevack).  He’s a curious 10-year-old who imagines there are real dinosaurs living all around him – but only he can see them!  The DVD’s interactive bonus content adds to the enjoyment.

MSRP: $12.99

Available at a retailer near you including Walmart, Target, Kmart, Toys R Us or www.NCircleEntertainment.com.

Jamie and The Angel:  Meeting Her Guardian Angel

First up is a body, mind and spirit childrens book by Carol Guy, “Jamie and The Angel:  Meeting Her Guardian Angel” (Marvelous Spirit Press).

Beautifully illustrated by Richa Kinra, Jamie and the Angel is about children who are gifted in the psychic area.  I’ve written here before that I, myself profess to have some sort of psychic ability, or Sixth Sense, if you prefer.  Although my “gift” didn’t develop until I was older, children are capable of such  intuitive insights also.

Written in an easy to understand prose, Guy tells the story of Jamie, an 8-year old girl who doesn’t understand why she feels different from her peers, until an Angel appears to help her by providing guidance.  Appended at the end is a reference guide for parents.

Visit: Carolguy.com

Loving Healing Press
ISBN:  13-978-1-616699-002-3
Gifts, Spiritual, Juvenile Fiction
17 Pages

Big Green Alligator Childrens CD

What child can resist entertaining must about Big Green Alligators?  Lisa Weyerhaeuser  (pronounced “Warehouser”), acoustic folk/pop artist, has produced a delightful Christian childrens CD, with music that is good and pure. Lisa is dedicating a portion of the CD sales to Teen Mother Choices International (www.TMCINT.org)

As a Professor of Adolescent Psychology with a Master Degree in both Religion and Counseling Psychology, Weyherhaeuser’s accomplishments give her considerable knowledge to create a children music project.

Featured Songs include:

*My Little Brother
*Silly Bob
*The CountdownSong
*Be Careful What You Say
*Walk To the Edge of the Light
*Carry the Flame

each targeting children ages Pre-School through Kindergarten.

Visit: Blue Myrtle Kids

Strong Tree Productions
Audio CD (2009)
ASIN: B002ZQ4SPK

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Christmas and the Holidays are just around the corner and Santa is busy gathering ideas for gifts to leave in those stockings hung by the tree.

Here’s a few gems that are sure to educate and entertain the kids.  Whether you’re a parent, or a grandparent, books, childrens music CDs and movie DVDs along with a new DVD CD player to take to Grandma’s house are always nice to tuck away for those snow days when daycare or school is cancelled!

Childrens Music CDs and DVDs Stocking Stuffer Ideas

 A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures

Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy must do what his fellow newborn sea turtles are doing: race across the beach to the ocean before a seagull or crab captures them. Thus begins Sammy’s incredible fifty-year ocean journey. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and overcomes obstacles both natural and man-made while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Throughout his travels, Sammy never forgets about Shelly – the turtle he saved on his first day and loves passionately from afar. Based on the actual course of a sea turtle’s life, this story of one creature’s breathtaking journey is a thrilling voyage the whole family will enjoy.

Mile In His Shoes

Only a miracle can help baseball coach Arthur “Murph” Murphy (Dean Cain) and his losing minor league baseball team. As Murph sets out to recruit new talent, he stumbles upon Mickey (Luke Schroder), a young farmer with an incredible pitcher’s arm. However, Mickey’s parents are reluctant in allowing him to join the team because he has Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. Murph convinces Mickey’s parents that life in the minor league will benefit their unique son, but he doesn’t realize just how much his new recruit will help the team’s game and, more importantly, their spirit. Based on a true story, A Mile in His Shoes is an inspirational film that celebrates faith, determination and the power of friendship.

The Garfield Show: Dinosaurs and Other Animal Adventures

Everyone’s favorite cat is at it again! Join this larger than life feline and his animal friends as they embark on a series of adventures from digging up dinosaur bones, working with farm animals and discovering life under the sea. No stone is left unturned as Garfield takes us through the history of dogs, attends a pet show and even prepares to eat a pet goldfish! Being part of the animal kingdom has never been any more exciting!

A Christmas Wedding Tail

This is an adorable DVD brand-new holiday film for families from Anchor Bay Entertainment called A Christmas Wedding Tail. The heartwarming new DVD has a top dog cast, including the ever-popular Jennie Garth, Brad Rowe, Tom Arnold and Catherine Hicks – as well as real life husband and wife team Jay Mohr and Nikki Cox, playing the voices of two passionate pooches who fall head over tail in love.

Available at a retailer near you including Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart and Target

MSRP: $19.98

Genre: Family

Rating: PG

Run Time: 88 minutes

The Wiggles – It’s Always Christmas With You! Kids DVD

Yule be Wiggling this Christmas with this perfect stocking stuffer – The Wiggles newest holiday hit!

Studio:  NCircle Entertainment

Run Time:  110 minutes with bonus content

Available at a retailer near you including Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Kmart, Toys R Us or NCircleEntertainment

SRP: $9.99

Dr. Seuss The Cat in The Hat Knows A lot about That! Wings & Things

60 Minutes
4 Adorable Stories and extras

Preschoolers will love exploring exotic locations with Dr. Seuss as he travels the world with Sally and Nick on the Thing-a-ma-Jigger, and best of all They’ll never know their learning!

*Featuring Stories
*Show me the Honey
*Migration Vacation
*I Love the Nighlife
*Oh Give Me a Home
*Many Ants Make Light Work

SRP $12.99

Available at:  Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Target and Amazon

Sesame Street: 20 Years and Still Counting

DVD SRP: $14.98
Type: Home entertainment Premiere
Genre: Family, Children
Rating: Not Rated
Closed Captioned: English

Available at major retail stores, including Barnes & Noble

Website: www.henson.com

Kitten Party

Educational for kids and Fun for animal lovers of all ages! Over 50 kittens from a dozen different breeds. Hilarious kitten antics and cuddly kitten moments! Three sing-along kitten songs! Two bonus playpen chapters for more kitten fun! Shot in high definition!

Studio: NCircle Entertainment

Run Time: 70 minutes

Available at: Barnes & Noble, Kmart, Sears, Ross and Amazon

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Christmas and the Holidays are just around the corner and Santa, Mrs. Claus, Mom, Dad, Grandmom and Grandpa are busy putting together the best kids gift ideas for 2011 to leave in those stockings hung by the tree for good girls and boys.

Childrens Music CDs and DVDs

Here’s a few gems that are sure to educate and entertain the kids.  Whether you’re a parent, or a grandparent, books, childrens music CDs and movie DVDs along with a new DVD CD player to take to Grandmother’s house are always nice to tuck away for those winter snow days when daycare or school is cancelled because of a storm.

Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That! Told From the Cold DVD

Here’s two delightful, wintery DVDs!

The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That! Told From the Cold and Chloe’s Closet Chloe’s Winter Wonderland are filled with Wintery fun for your little one.

Told From the Cold
Come join in the fun,
on new adventures we go,
With The Cat in the Hat
and his friends all in tow!
Discover how water
can turn into snow,
That penguins don’t fly
but, boy can they go!
Black bears get ready
for a very long sleep,
Before the weather gets cold
and the snow is too deep.

Run Time:  Approx. 45 minutes

Studio:  NCircle Entertainment

SRP: $9.99 each

Chloe’s Closet Chloe’s Winter DVD

Meet Chloe, an adorable little girl with a great big imagination! Chloe discovers magical new worlds while playing dress-up.  With each new costume she tries on, she goes on a fantastical journey with her best friends! Join them as they visit the land of ice and snow and embark on an anything-can-happen winter wonderland adventure!

Run Time:  Approx. 35 minutes

Studio:  NCircle Entertainment

The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That! Tricks and Treats

There’ll be lots of tricks and, of course lots of treats, to share with the animal friends you will meet! There’s a coconut crab, spider monkeys and bats, and plenty more fun with The Cat in the Hat!

Studio:  NCircle Entertainment

Run Time:  Approx. 30 minutes each

All above are Available now at Barnes and Noble and major retailers near you or at NCircle Entertainment

On Facebook: NCircleEntertainment  

All aboard! Chuggington pulls into the station with all-new DVD, “The Chugger Championship.”

In “The Chugger Championship,” Wilson, Brewster and Coco are back and ready to put their “wheels to the rails” for the biggest race in Chuggington!  The exciting brand-new DVD features six engaging adventures that invite preschool-age fans and their families to join the three animated best friends as they prepare for a test, invent a new contest and pick up a fun hobby – all the while learning about the importance of accountability and responsibility – and that a true champion isn’t always the one who finishes first!

Available at major retailers and Barnes and Noble

Young Trainees GET ready For AN EXCITING RIDE WHEN ‘the chugger championship’ Takes the lead in HOMES NATIONWIDE!

Newest Release in the Popular ‘Chuggington™’ DVD Series from
Anchor Bay Entertainment Crosses theFinish Line at Retail – October 11, 2011

July 5, 2011 – Trainees, start your engines!  Preschoolers from coast-to-coast will get on the fast-track to fun and learning with “The Chugger Championship”!  The newest “winner” in the “Chuggington^™” DVD series from Anchor Bay Entertainment, “The Chugger Championship” hits retail stores nationwide on October 11, 2011.

A colorful and contemporary CGI-animated TV series from Ludorum that encourages early social readiness skills, “Chuggington” follows the amusing escapades of three young trainees, Wilson, Brewster and Koko, as they learn to “ride the rails” of life and become productive chuggers.  The exciting train property for preschoolers airs daily on Disney Junior, Disney Channel’s programming block designed for kids ages 2-7 and their families.

“When preschoolers climb aboard with ‘Chuggington,’ they embark on positive adventures that teach them about interacting with the world around them,” said Julie Cartwright, SVP of Brand Marketing for Anchor Bay Entertainment.  “Our newest DVD release brings all the fun and gentle lessons of the series to fans to enjoy again and again.”

In “The Chugger Championship,” the traintastic trio is ready to put their “wheels to the rails” for the biggest race in Chuggington!  These six, action-packed adventures will have the whole family cheering. Young fans join Wilson, Brewster and Koko as they prepare for a test, invent a new contest and pick up a fun hobby, while learning about the importance of accountability and responsibility.  Along the way, the three friends – and viewers at home – discover that a true champion isn’t always the one who finishes first!

“The Chugger Championship” is the newest addition to Anchor Bay Entertainment’s “Chuggington” DVD collection, which also includes “Chuggers To The Rescue,” “It’s Training Time” and “Let’s Ride The Rails”

“Chuggington” has quickly become a global sensation since its debut in September 2008 in the U.K.  The show has been licensed to more than 175 territories worldwide and has established ratings records in several key international markets, including the U.K., Germany, France and Australia.  The series made its stateside debut in January 2010.  The property has built an impressive portfolio of high-quality licensees in the U.S. with more than 30 licensees coming “aboard” to produce Chuggington products.  Disney Junior acquired all U.S. television rights to the property for season two, which launched February 14, 2011.  Disney Channel is currently available on basic cable in more than 99 million U.S. homes.

About “Chuggington^™”

“Chuggington” is a CGI-animated series as well as a fully-immersive interactive website.  The series follows the adventures of Wilson, Brewster and Koko, trainee engines, each with their own unique personality and learning style.  The series is set in a world much like our own with cities, villages and diverse cultures and geography.  Entertainment and enjoyment are at the heart of “Chuggington,” but embedded within each story are important educational and developmental messages centered on learning and social-emotional development. “Chuggington” is directed by Sarah Ball, who won a BAFTA award for her work as a director and writer of Bob the Builder^™.  The property was conceived to seamlessly integrate television, books and interactive.  Further information is available at Chuggington.

About Anchor Bay Entertainment

Anchor Bay Entertainment is the home entertainment division of Starz Media, LLC. It includes the Anchor Bay Films and Manga Entertainment brands. It distributes feature films, children’s entertainment, fitness, TV series, documentaries, anime and other filmed entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray™ formats. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA, Anchor Bay Entertainment has offices in Troy, MI, as well as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. Starz Media (www.starzmedia.com) is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Starz tracking stock group (NASDAQ: LSTZA).

© 2011 Moomettes Magnificents

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If you’re looking for a fun family Holiday daytrip that the kids will enjoy, visit Santa’s Workshop at Wickham Park Manchester, Connecticut.

Children get to visit Santa and find it so magical there, and and it’s my most favorite place to visit too!  It’s not commercialized, like the shopping malls.  The park, high up on a hill overlooking Hartford,  is beautiful in winter – all decked out with colored lights, and we went when the sun was starting to set!

Santa’s helpers, the elves were there, along with train sets, a roaring fire in the fieldstone fireplace; Mrs. Claus was passing out cookies, and there was a huge Christmas tree that reached the top of the cathedral ceiling in the log cabin house!

Happy Holidays from my family to yours!

For More Information Visit: Wickham Park

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Frugal Family Fun Activities

The 4th of July long weekend will soon be here and those lazy, crazy hazy days of summer are now upon us.  Every now and then we all need to take a break from our daily routine  For ways to spend quality time and have some family fun while still keeping within the family budget, here’s some tips if you’re planning a family Staycation:

The Hubster’s family introduced us to camping at a family Connecticut campground when the kids were younger.  It wasn’t long after that we ventured to sites on our own, out-of-state.  Rather than taking a week’s vacation, sometimes taking long family weekend trips are more economical, while still enjoying a few laughs and getting out of Dodge.

We don’t take the kind of camping trips that require learning survival skills.  Family members experienced in camping can help to guide you.  Siblings, cousins and family friends can bond by making and roasting s’mores around the campfire, singing songs, and telling ghost stories.

My charming son-in-law is from Vermont, and everyone up there knows how to stoke a campfire, albeit, a necessary survival skill!

Other ways to enjoy frugal family outings are:

State Parks -  These are great for daytripping.  Many have playground equipment, hiking trails and picnic facilities.  Don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch!

Miniature Golf – Admissions is normally reasonably priced and provides an opportunity for relaxation and family competition.  Although my husband did end up in the ER with 4 stitches to his eye after my daughter swung the club as if she was using a driver – she was fresh out of sports camp!

Petting Zoos – Smaller zoos may not have exotic animals, like Disney World, the San Diego Zoo, the Bronx Zoo or Roger Williams Park Zoo may have, but the kids will enjoy feeding and petting the animals.  We used to take the kids to the Catskill Game Farm, and they always enjoyed that!

Museums – Many offer cheap or free admission, while other admission prices may cost more.  Check out season passes.  Some  of our favorite places that the grandchildren enjoy is Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium.  If you live close to a museum, you can benefit by visiting all year long for one family admission price.

© C. Matthews 2010

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bliss Living. All opinions are 100% mine.

Father’s Day is just around the corner and you have to come up with some gifts for dad. My husband has been a dad for 27 years now, and sometimes I think I’ve covered idea I could possibly to find him a gift.  Yet every year, there’s always unique and fun things that I find.  My son-in-law has been a dad for three years now, so he has a long way to go before my daughter runs out of ideas for him!

Fathers come in all types of personalities, so if you’re looking for gifts for Dad check out the vast assortment of Father’s Day gifts ideas that Bliss Living has to offer:

Man Cave – There’s a Man Cave Doormat and Man Cave Ultimate Coaster Set! Retro is in and if you want to buy him a cool gift, get him one of these Personalized Man Cave Retro Signs with his name on it!

Personalized Apron – No family comes complete with out a grill guru. If you’re looking for unique gifts online for the grill guru in yours, the Kill of the Hill Personalized Apron may be the answer.

With these gifts for dads, you can come up with that particular thing that will make them smile. Trust me, they’ll be happy not to get another sweater!

Even though it’s almost Father’s Day, don’t want to forget about the Mom in your life!  Check out the awesome jewelry for mom that Bliss Living offers.

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In Connecticut, most folks try to get their cottages and beach house all gussied up and ready for Memorial Day, the official start of summer. Aren’t we all on the lookout for gardening tips and decorating ideas?

I think this swan flower garden container with the pansies is such a cute idea.

Up in Vermont, where my charming son-in-law is originally from, lake cottages are called “camps.”  I still can’t get used to that phrase!

As much as I enjoy a lake every now and then, I’m still a beach gal – I can smell the salt water already!

Are you a beach person, or a lake person, tell my WHY!
© 2010 C. Matthews

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!  Will be enjoying corned beef and cabbage for dinner with the family at night, along with my homemade famous Irish Soda Bread!

There’s a dear little plant that grows in our isle,

‘Twas St. Patrick himself, sure, that sets it;

And the sun of his labor with pleasure did smile,

And with dew from his eye often wet it.

It grows through the bog, through the brake, through the mireland,

And they call it the dear little Shamrock of Ireland.

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Ringing in the New Year

I’ll be babysitting the grandkids this year since my oldest daughter and my charming son-in-law will be going out for a night on the town.

When I was younger I always looked forward to New Year’s Eve.  My husband’s family enjoyed partying, and there was many a New Year’s Eve that we would travel from Connecticut to New York City and spend the night.

All the in-laws would stay at the same hotel in the Big Apple.  We’d have dinner in the theater district at Sardi’s or Gallagher’s (where you can see the beef hanging in the window!) or sometimes at Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant on Broadway.  Afterwards we’d take in the scene at Times Square to get a glimpse of the ball.  Later we’d go back to the hotel and take in a show at Rockefeller Center the next day, and stop in at Tavern on the Green.

What was nice about going to NYC was that once we were there, the car was parked and we didn’t have to drive.  We’d take a cab or walk wherever we wanted to go.

Many cities and towns now have First Night celebrations, which is really nice because most family events and are alcohol-free.

During the holidays, everybody looks forward to celebrating with family and friends.  Our mailbox fills up with invitations to Christmas and Hanukkah parties, dinners, and other get-togethers.  Through each exciting gathering we learn to control our eating to avoid those holiday and New Year’s pounds.  Another thing to be aware of is how much alcohol we consume.

Everyone wants to get into the spirit of the occasion.  But good natured frivolity can get us into trouble when we drink without thinking at office parties and other holiday gatherings.  Having a truly good time means handling our alcohol responsibly. 

We need a plan before we even reach the party.

Choose a designated driver. You hear it all the time but that’s because it’s important.  This doesn’t give permission to drink until you can’t stand up but at least when you are ready to go home, someone who is in control of their faculties will be in charge of driving.  To appear fair, rotate the role of designated driver among your circle of friends so everyone gets a chance to participate fully in the party happenings.

Mix your alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic beverages. One or two drinks can have less of an effect on us when drank intermittently with soda.  If you drink only one or two drinks it may be best to hail a taxi rather than risk driving home because you’re unsure whether you’re over the limit or not.

Blood alcohol content is how the police test for the amount of alcohol still circulating in your system.  In the United States, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 percent.  Anything above that is considered breaking the law and will result in a DWI or DUI arrest and possible prosecution.

When someone is stopped by the police, they assess the need to administer a breathalyzer test.  The person blows on the instrument and it registers a blood alcohol level.  The number that appears is admissible in court should it come to that.

But, how did they know to stop you?  Believe it or not, someone under the influence of alcohol tries to rationalize that they are alright to drive.  It’s the ones who are just over the limit that rationalize the most.

They reason that if they drive slower, they’ll make it home safely.  Unfortunately, the body has other plans.  Alcohol slows the reaction time.  As a result, people under the influence of alcohol drive slower so they have less trouble braking if needed.  They brake more often because they are trying not to hit anything.  Forgetting to turn on the headlights isn’t uncommon.

On the other end of the spectrum, someone who is blatantly drunk will drive fast, swerving across the center line and showing a disregard for traffic signals and signs.  Wide turns result in accidents either with stationary objects or another moving vehicle.  When people drink and drive, someone can die.

The bottom line is don’t drink and drive.  The odds are against us that we’ll get away with it.  Don’t bet someone else’s life (or your own) on it.

Happy New Year!

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Luxury Boutique Clothing for Kids

When my girls were younger, I always preferred classic, yet trendy fashion styles for them.  Quite often they were dressed in hand-smocked, Polly Flinders dresses.  My husband and I also believed in choosing quality well-made shoes to support their tiny feet.  That probably stemmed from the fact that when I was single I worked in the big city.  My lunch hour was spent trying on my favorite Ferragamo shoes at one of Hartford’s finest department stores at the time.

Recently I was sent the most beautiful pair of classic red leather Mary Jane shoes from Elephantito in size 2. As ‘Lil Moomette is 3 years old now, they were too small for her to try on.

Elephantito is a luxury line of clothes and shoes for babies and children up to 8 years old.  They offer fashions for both girls and boys.

Elephantito appeals to buyers looking for quality and comfort for their children and gorgeous gifts for stylish moms-to-be. Founded by Maria Frallicciardi in 2004, ELEPHANTITO has successfully established itself as a luxury brand with impeccable style, outstanding craftsmanship and unrivalled customer service.

Besides shoes, Elephantito offers a magnificent line of fashionable clothing for toddlers, including smocked dresses much like those I would dress my daughters in!

If you’re looking for classic clothing for your daughters or granddaughters for special occasions or Easter that won’t go out of style, be sure to visit Elephantito.

For More Information: Elephantito

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