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Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from our readers and are always looking for new reviewers.
I’ve always enjoyed watching Trading Spaces and had wished they would show more of the bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage on TV. Now they are offering a DVD called, “The Specials” that follows designers, carpenters and neighbors as they transform amazing places in four special episodes. You all know the rules, two sets of homeowners trade homes and team up with an interior designer and carpenter to redesign their neighbor’s house with a limited budget and time. Your hosts include Paige Davis and Joe Farrell.
This DVD gives you an inside look at how gullible designers are and how much work the carpenters actually do. They travel to Scotland to revamp a castle and to a farm in Oklahoma doing what Trading Spaces does best. Providing entertainment to those who know how hard home improvement is to do! My favorite highlights include several pranks by homeowners. Skip the Saturday afternoon marathon and watch these episodes whenever you want!
by Emily
Last weekend my children and I, along with one of their friends, sat down and made a lazy day of watching TV. We recently received the three DVD pack of Flight 29 Down: Season Two. I have never heard of this show, even though my children always seem to be watching television. This series was created by Discovery Kids and has aired on their channel for the past few years.
My girls and I thoroughly enjoyed our day of watching videos, because there were no commercials to contend with. The story line was rather good for a children’s show and Flight 29 Down is very reminiscent of the shows “Lost” or “Survivor.” The cast consists of Nathan (Corbin Bleu from High School Musical), Lex (Allen Alvarado), Daley (Halle Hirsh) and several others. These kids are stranded on a deserted island after their plane crashes while flying through a storm.
The characters learn they need to depend on each other to keep themselves safe and healthy. They also learn that without each other for support, really bad things can happen. We were a bit disappointed, because we wanted there to be more episodes to watch. It would have been nice to have Season One as we didn’t get to see those episodes. Even though we started with Season Two, it was fairly easy to follow and there were plenty of flash backs. Once you watch the first DVD, you will understand why we couldn’t stop watching until the end.
by Laura
I have never heard of Pat the Bunny. My mom told me I am not deprived and that I used to have a Pat the Bunny book, but I don’t remember it. I guess I’ve just lived under a motherhood rock. I recently discovered the Pat the Bunny: Playdates DVD and shared it with my daughter. It is rated for ages 12-36 months and my daughter is 18 months, so we popped it in to take a look.
This music in this movie drove me batty. The theme song was especially annoying. That’s the only bad thing I have to say about it though. I liked that the activities for the kids were very interactive and educational. It was geared very well to toddlers and what they are learning right now. But it’s not all about me, it’s about her, and she watched it with rapt attention, staring at that bunny like he held all the secrets to the universe. She didn’t even sit down, she just stood there like a zombie in her Pat the Bunny induced stupor. So now Pat the Bunny is a staple at our house. I would suggest it become a staple at yours as well.
by Andi
Props & Pans is giving away one copy of each of the DVD’s we reviewed above. To win you must leave a comment telling us which DVD you would choose and why. Entries will be open until Friday, March 21st. You do not need a blog to enter, just leave us your e-mail address so that we may contact you. As always, it is Props & Pans policy NOT to distribute any information you give us (including your e-mail). Thanks for entering!
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I would choose Flight 29 Down: Season Two. Your review made it sound like a great show to watch with the kids.
I would like to win the Trading Spaces DVD. The makeovers are fascinating.
I would choose Flight 29 Down: Season Two. I’m always looking for something to watch with the children that is entertaining as well as teaches life lessons.
Pat the bunny would be the choice here!
I would choose Flight 29 Down: Season Two. My daughters love Corbin Bleu and and it sounds like a great dvd for them to enjoy!
I would like to win Flight 29 Down. I’ve read alot about the series but don’t have cable to be able to watch it. I love a good survivor type series.
I would Flight 29 Down - my grandsons would enjoy it
I’d choose Trading Spaces The Specials because I get a kick out of that show.
Trading Spaces- it’s always fun to watch.
Trading Spaces, would be me choice.
Trading Spaces for me!
trading spaces, i love that one
Pat the Bunny–it’s a classic
Trading Spaces. I enjoy this show.
I would like to win the Flight 29 Down DVD.
It sounds like a great dvd that would be enjoyable for my kiddos to watch. Thanks for the contest!
Trading Spaces…..Yippee….great show
God bless our troops
Pat the Bunny will be what I would love to win for my grandkids
I would pick Pat the Bunny because it would be fun and you can’t get enough fun!
Flight 29 Down: Season Two DVD
Any of these would be great but I am a big fan of Trading Spaces.
my mom loves Trading Spaces…so I’d love to give her the DVD!
Trading Spaces, the specials would be perfect for a Sat afternoon!
What a fun contest with a difficult decision to make! LOL
I would love to win the “Flight 29 Down!” Sounds like my niece and nephew would enjoy watching this show. Thanks,Cindi
I think I would prefer FLight 29 Down. Thanks for the contest!
Flight 29 Down looks entertaining!
Pat the Bunny for me!! I could use a little “Pat the Bunny Stupor” in my house every once in a while.
I would pick the Flight 29 Down: Season 2 DVDs because, for starters, I absolutely adore Corbin Bleu. He’s such a cutie, and I love to watch him in anything he’s done. I’ve also seen all of season 1 and rather enjoyed it, even if I am about 5 years older than the average viewer. Having this set is a great addition to any collection.
Please enter me
Nice prize
pat the bunny brings back so many wonderful memories for me and my children. It is so special and would be an added asset to our lives.
my mother-in-law would really love this…I could earn some points with her!
Trading spaces would be fabulous
I would like a copy of Pat the Bunny. You can never have too many DVD’s for your children.
I would love trading spaces..thanks so much for the contest.
I would like Flight 29 Down
Pat the Bunny, because my kids would probably love it.
Flight 29: Down I’v heard good things about this movie.
this is a great show. love it
boy would i love to get the pet the bunny dvd for my little girl by the way its the olny one i know thats any good i don’t know about the other ones dont get out much
Pat the bunny for me
I love Trading Spaces!
I would choose Flight 29 Down, I haven’t seen this yet, but it does sound good for the kids, thanks for the giveaway!
Trading spaces
I would pick trading spaces cause its my wife’s favorite.. and spring is the best time to redecorate she tells me!
I would choose trading spaces cause it my wifes favorite.. and she would watch it and make me move furniture immediately after.
Pat the Bunny - I still can’t believe they made a DVD out of it.
I would choose trading spaces, because I love that show.
I think I would chose trading spaces!
the trading spaces dvd - i love the things they do with the houses!
Pat the Bunny- because I’ve never seen it!
I would choose the Trading Spaces DVD. I love that show! Used to watch it all the time.
My wife and I would choose the Trading Spaces DVD
Pat the Bunny for us. I read it wehn I was little, and so did my hubby. My girls love the book. I ebt they would love the DVD!
i’ve always loved trading spaces, would love to win a dvd
I’d like the trading spaces dvd. they have such great decorating ideas.
It would have to be Pat the Bunny as my grandbabies who are toddlers would love to see it!
(I’ve never heard of Pat the Bunny):-(
trading spaces,love that show
I say mattie, trading spaces my lucky stars. Happy St.Pat’s to all of ye. Thank Ya.
Pat the Bunny: Playdates DVD. WOULD BE GREAT FOR THE GRANDKIDS!
Trading Spaces so I can make Paige Davis disappear.
trading places sounds really good.
flight 29 down! It is a good show!
I would have to say trading spaces as I like to be able to make and change designs.
Trading Spaces! I’ve never seen this show but heard so much about it.
I’d love to win Pat the Bunny for our family’s collection… we have the book, but I can’t imagine it as a show.
Thanks!
Marissa
Trading Spaces. I love learning how to do it myself.
I would love “Pat the Bunny”!
what a great win this would be
The Trading Places one because that is one of my wife’s favorite shows and would love to be able to give her this.
Trading Spaces! I love and miss that show! I don’t have cable anymore.
I would really like Pat the Bunny: Playdates DVD. I never did have a Pat the Bunny. But my sister did and it was very confusing to me because we also had an aunt named Pat and I thought the Bunny’s name was pat or maybe it was some weird nick name for my aunt (I was only 5!) My sister and I did not grow up together but this book is one of the very vivid memories I share of our childhood together. I would love to be able to share this movie with my daughters!
Trading spaces… great movie.
I love Trading Spaces & would love the DVD!
Trading Spaces, my mom and I watch this show all the time and crack up
Flight 29 down…for great son…thanks
pat the bunny for my grandson.
I would like to have Flight 29 Down for me son. He really enjoys watching it.
Trading Spaces DVD
Pat the Bunny
Thanks!
I’d love the Trading Spaces DVD, I just love this show and never to seem to get enough. Wow my own DVD would be awesome.!!
I would like to win Trading Spaces: The Specials because the show is filled full of great ideas for decorating!!! We’re just beginning to redecorate/remodel and this would give me so many great ideas!
WOW I love trading spaces one of my favorite shows. Cool prizes. Thanks
I like Trading spaces because I always wonder if the people are really happy with what they get.
I would choose Pat the Bunny because I love the book. I didn’t know there was a dvd.
Tading Spaces love that show
Pat the Bunny! So nostalgic!
Show me the bunny! I would love this for the grandkids!
I would like to win the Trading Spaces DVD. I really like that show.
I would choose the Trading Spaces DVD Set. I love that show, I watch it all the time. I love all the ideas that are presented. It makes me want to decorate 24/7.
I would pick Trading Spaces: The Specials DVD because we always envision ourselves being on that show.
I would choose Trading Spaces because I watch it all the time!
I would choose the “Flight 29 Down” series because both of my children like the show.
i would choose Trading Spaces. Paige Davis does a wonderful job hosting this show and makes it a worthwhile, informative show.
Flight 29 Down: Season Two is what I would pick. My girls love this show and I love that fact that I can feel comfortable letting them watch it.
I’ll pick Flight 29 Down: Season Two, I think the kids would like it
Pat the Bunny
I loved Pat the Bunny
I would choose Trading Spaces - it sometimes seemed too good to be true!
Flight 29 great show
I’d pick Flight 29 Down: Season Two. Sounds like we’d enjoy this one the most.
I would choose Trading Spaces. It’s a fun show and it’s always interesting to see how the rooms will turn out. Plus, Paige Davis is adorable!
Trading Spaces! I stopped watching a while ago, would be nice to see again.
Flight 29 Down sounds really good. That’s my pick!
The “Pat the Bunny” dvd would be nice to own.
Trading Spaces. I like watching it and getting all kinds of great decorating ideas
Trading Spaces - cuz that show ROCKS!
I would love to win the Pat the Bunny because I am obsessed with the book!
Trading spaces is interesting show
Flight 29 Down sounds really good