Catdog... My "Kids' Choice" Review

It's kind of funny... when I was offered the chance to review Catdog, I was thinking "It's a cartoon! That won't fit on my blog."  Then as I was about to log off my email, a voice behind me said "Catdog!  I love that show!  Mom, you have to get it!" 

And so, we now have an official "kids' choice" review.  :)

My youngest kids are 12 and 8 years old... so they've actually only seen a couple of re-runs of Catdog.  On the other hand, my oldest kids grew up watching it and have, I'm sure, seen every episode ever made.  So in our family, as the saying goes... "Everything old is new again!"

I miss some of the older cartoons and prefer many of them over what is on today.  My kids love watching them and some, like Catdog, actually have a moral to them.  We enjoyed it!

CATDOG: SEASON 1 – PART 1

POUNCES ITS WAY ONTO DVD

 

 The First 10 Episodes From The First Season Debuts On DVD

 October 18, 2011 from Shout! Factory

A fan favorite, CatDog: Season One - Part One, is a tale of opposites attached starring CatDog, the most unlikely brother duo ever seen. The conjoined brothers love each other yet they are so different, they can’t help but annoy themselves silly with their contrarian activities. Prim and proper, Cat is the very definition of culture, while Dog is the ultimate tail-wagging, sofa-jumping, car-chasing roughneck. But despite their very different personalities, CatDog are the best of friends, sticking to one another — literally — through thick and thin, even when it comes to facing off against their devious neighbor Winslow and the rough ’n’ tough gang of Greaser Dogs!

Created by Peter Hannan, CatDog premiered on Nickelodeon in1998 and ran for four seasons until 2001. Reruns aired onNicktoons from 2002 to 2011.

CatDog: Season One, Part One

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY^®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

 

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and hasbeen the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. Formore information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com.  Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

  

*I received a free DVD from Click Communications in exchange for my honest review. ~Thanks! :)

Courageous by Randy Alcorn

based on the screenplay by Alex Kendrick and Steven Kendrick

Courageous is a wonderful story with a powerful message for father's. What does God expect from a father? What happens in a child's life when there is no father in it? What impact does the absence of a father have on not only the child and the family, but also on the community?

This is an action packed story from the very beginning. It's the story of four policemen. Faced every day with the result of a fatherless generation they begin to see that they themselves need to step up and make a difference in the lives of their own children. And they quickly find what a tough commitment that can be.

As told from the view of the officers, you get a very realistic idea of what is happening all around us. This book is an encouragement to men everywhere to seek God and be the kind of father He has called you to be. It is tough. But with God's help, and the support of other, you can make a difference.

This book is filled with suspense, tragedy, and drama. You'll laugh and cry with the characters, share in their heartache and joy... and I'm pretty sure it will make you think. You won't be disappointed.

*Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for my honest review. -Thanks Tyndale House!  :)


Be sure to check out the movie!

God bless! :)

National Honey Month & Winnie the Pooh

Discover Your Inner Honey-Lover!

As National Honey Month comes to a close, keep the celebration going with these WINNIE THE POOH-themed recipes and a honey-loving clip! The world's most beloved bear spends his days in search of the naturally delicious nectar, and now you, too, can enjoy some honey-flavored treats with Pooh.

If you click on the link below, you'll be directed to some great downloadable recipes that you can print or save. I thought they were pretty cute for cooking with kids. There are also a few tips on cooking and baking with honey which I thought were good to know....

Plus... I just love Winnie the Pooh! :)

*WINNIE THE POOH is Available on Blu-ray, DVD & Movie Download 10/25.

Have a great day and God bless! :)

Mars Needs Moms... and Kids Need To Eat Their Veggies!

My kids have been wanting to see Mars Needs Moms. Have you seen it? I'd love to know what you thought.

This ad was pretty cool. Apparently, the kids in the movie are reluctant to eat their veggies... so, Disney has put out an ad to let kids know they should eat their veggies. Along with a couple of kid-friendly recipes. My kids, well.. half of them, already love broccoli. But any time I can find a new way to make it... Yay for me!!!

The recipes below look pretty good. If you click on the picture you can download them along with a few other fun sheets. Or, maybe you can read them right from here. I tried to make the picture bigger but it just didn't fit.



In the film, Milo avoids eating his broccoli. These kid-friendly recipes transform the traditional "yuck" of eating veggies into a "yum!"

 The preview below is just for fun. I know it looks blank... but it works.


 Have you seen any good family-friendly movies this summer? Tell me about them... I'm on a tight budget, so I'd love to know which ones are the best!  :)


Enjoy your day!
Mary Ann :)

Summer Begins with Judy Moody

The first week of summer vacation has gone by at lightening speed. So far, I don't have a plan. Maybe that's why it feels like it's flying by. Hmmm.... yep. I need to get a plan!

We haven't done anything yet, other than relax and hang out. I thought we'd take the first couple of days to just get caught up. It's been so busy lately, it sounded like a good idea to get some rest. Hahaha! Will I ever learn that you can never get caught up?

So I guess the first of the fun began yesterday. My son had a friend over for the day. One of his best friends actually. He moved away last year and now they only see each other every now and then. After a full day of hanging out, they asked if my son could spend the night at his friends' house. I said "Fine.", and my daughter said "But I'll be bored if he goes!"

So... I thought we could have our own 'girls night'.

We went to see "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer".  My daughter, the 7-year-old, really enjoyed it.  It had a lot of action all through it and she was engrossed through the whole movie. Well... there was this really short zombie scene that she didn't like. But other than that... she loved it.

I liked it too...but not as much as I liked Ramona and Beezus. At the beginning, I thought the characters were a little too 'cartoonish' for me and I was afraid it was going to be really cheesy. But I was surprised. It turned out to be very entertaining. They did a great job of making the characters like the book and the story did keep you interested. It was fun!

It's a great movie for any Judy Moody fan. Even if you haven't read the books... I think you'll enjoy taking the kids. It's a colorful, funny, entertaining movie with a fun story.

I'm hoping to see a few family friendly movies this summer. We'll probably do some crafts, cooking, and keep them up on their math and reading for next year too. I'm sure we'll have plenty to do to keep us busy.

Speaking of busy... I'm off to do some book reviews before I get behind. If I could only get in the habit of writing a review as soon as I'm finished reading... something to work on.

I hope your summer is off to a great start!


Thanks for reading and God bless!
Mary Ann :)

'Evan Almighty' Prayer

I don't know how many times my kids and I have watched Evan Almighty together, and we were just watching it again last week. If you haven't seen it, it's the modern day version of Noah And The Ark. It's a fun family movie.

 

This is my favorite part...

 

Such a simple revelation, isn't it? My life would be so much easier if I could remember that!  :)


Thanks for reading and God bless!
Mary Ann :)

"The Cross"... The Arthur Blessitt Story

Available at www.blessitt.com

Last night our church showed the movie "The Cross"... the story of Arthur Blessitt. If you've never heard of this man, let me tell you a little about him.

Arther Blessitt began as a preacher on the Sunset Strip. He ministered and shared the love of Jesus to those who others may say are unworthy. Hippies, hookers, drug addicts, Hell's Angels, rock stars and more. He has a heart to love people. ALL people.

In 1968, he said that God told him to take his cross and start walking across America. Two weeks before he was scheduled to leave, he found himself in the hospital, with a brain aneurysm. Faced with the news that any excessive walking or heavy lifting could cause the aneurysm to burst and kill him, he decided that he would rather die doing the will of God, than live outside of it. He said that his circumstances did not alter the call of God on his life... so he headed out, as planned, on Christmas day.

Now, after more than 40 years, Arthur has walked the world over. He's been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for "World's Longest Walk", walking through 315 countries, walking on every continent, and crossing every ocean. He has shared the love of Jesus with every people group, of every language. He has walked through places that no one else would go, knowing that God was sending him.

Here's a trailer of the movie...

Arthur Blessitt is a humble man. He's seen many miracles, and he gives all the Glory to God, and God alone. He says... "I am unworthy to be called by God- but my unworthiness does not disqualify me from the call of God."

I'm very excited for the weekend ahead. Arthur is coming to my city, Las Vegas, to carry the cross down Fremont Street, and share the love of Jesus. I know God is working in Vegas. I miss the days when christians had a heart for the lost, and I'm hoping this weekend will restore that passion in me, and in others.

Lord, give us a heart to reach the lost for You. Bless this event and use it to Your Glory. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Thanks for reading and God bless!

Mary Ann :)