Mickey Mote + DVD Play Set

 
By now, I thought I had seen it all until the "Mickey Mote" arrived at my door----the hottest new Disney toy for Preschoolers! The Mickey Mote is a child-sized remote control that allows children to interact with their favorite characters!!!

Our Mickey Mote came with Handy Manny: Big Construction Job - DVD with Mickey Mote
and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Numbers Roundup - DVD with Mickey Mote.  The remote itself is really cool- chunky and colorful.

There are three modes- Level 1, 2, and 3.  Level 1 allows children to answer simple questions about the show--like colors, shapes and sizes. Level 2 presents children with more challenging higher level questions. Level 3 allows children to sit back and relax, it's an auto-play mode.

I tried this out on my preschool aged cousin while my daughter "tried" to help.  I have to say, both girls loved it! It was easy to figure out after a quick read of the instructions and the girls had a lot of fun answering the questions (my daughter yells YELLOW and TWO for everything though hahahah)!

The Disney shows we know and love are entertaining and educational, but for us, this took it to the next level. As a mom and a teacher, I approve!

Thanks so much to Disney who provided us with a Mickey  Mote and two DVDs to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own.

Disney's The Search for Santa Paws

It's here, it's really here! The 2010 Christmas Season is upon us!!!!! What better way to get in the spirit than to snuggle up with family and watch Christmas movies old and new? My daughter is finally old enough that we can sit and watch some of my favorites from when I was a child, AND we can discover new favorites to be enjoyed year after year! Today, I want to tell you about a new movie, a fresh release, hot off the press!

Disney's The Search for Santa Paws!!!!

I know what you're thinking- Disney + Christmas and you cannot get much better than that, and I whole-heartedly agree! This is a truly endearing film that is available on DVD and Blu-Ray (we love the Blu-Ray option!) and runs about 88 minutes.

As stated in the movie:

“Someone once told me that the spirit of Christmas is embodied in the hearts of children, untouched as of yet by the doubts, fears and disappointments of the adult world.”

--Santa Claus in “The Search for Santa Paws”

 How true, how true. This movie does address some very real issues (Santa gets into an accident in the beginning, and the orphans in the story are going through some very hard times), but if you watch it with your children, you will be able to answer any questions or concerns that arise from them.  

The movie reminds me of one of my favorite childhood films, Annie (maybe it's the orphan angle?).  

Anyway, in the begining, Santa gets into an accident and suffers from amnesia.  From there a whole story unfolds that ultimately tells us the story of Paws and how he became such a huge part of the North Pole!  The movie is the prequal to the  2009 movie Santa Buddies.  

How I loved re-living the wonderment of the Christmas Season through my daughter's eyes, and let's face it, any movie that stars Santa and a gorgeous fluffy dog----I'm there!

Guess what? I have a special coupon for you---$10 off the Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack!

Thank you to Disney for allowing us to preview this film to help facilitate this review!  All opinions are our own.

Disney Tangled Featuring Rapunzel Fashion Play Doll

Looking for a great stocking stuffer this holiday season? Look no furthur---this is the cutest thing.  Disney has made a miniature version of the Tangled Featuring Rapunzel Doll.  She is about 3 inches tall but still boasts the very long hair that goes with the character in the movie.

The doll comes with two ball gowns in addition to the one she is wearing in the box. Children will love braiding, brushing and styling her beautiful 10" long locks.

Little girls will love recreating scenes from the movie with this petite sweetie!


All opinions are 100% my own.  Disney provided me with a Disney Tangled Featuring Rapunzel Fashion Play Doll to facilitate this review. No monetary compensation was provided.

Disney Tangled Featuring Rapunzel Braiding Friends Hair Braider

I am really looking forward to seeing the Disney movie Tangled! It is a new take on the old classic, Rapunzel.  In the movie, you will still see the tower and you will still see the long, long hair, but beyond that, you will be met with a vivacious teen who schemes and bargains with a young man named Flynn to get out of the tower where she's been locked away. 

Mattel and Disney have come up with a really cool doll that fits right in with the movie---a doll that comes with little animal friends that braid her hair!!!

I am not even kidding----this sweet doll fits on a green plastic stand, next to small forest animals. With a quick snap, her hair is in place and ready to style.  Simply turn the crank and watch a beautiful braid appear! True to the movie, she has TONS of hair, so little girls will have a blast styling, braiding and brushing.

The doll does not have to be on her stand at all times, she is removable and can easily be transported or interact with your child's other dolls.  The set also comes with a brush and a few hair clips for stylish fun!

Due to the small pieces that are included with the set, this doll is recommended for children aged 3+.



Thank you to Disney for providing us with a Rapunzel Braiding Friends Hair Braider to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own.