As adorable as baby pandas are, “A Panda Is Born” didn’t hold the interest of my 11 year old for the 84 minutes it ran. The younger kids loved it though. The DVD follows 2 mating seasons at the Smithsonian National Zoo, which finally results in the birth of a live panda cub, named Tai [...]

My children were recently given a selection of puzzles from the Great American Puzzle Factory, which is part of Fundex Games. Imagine our delight when we opened the boxes of the Make’em Move puzzles to find that they have wheels that turn as well as other pieces of each scene that move. On the [...]

I’m not sure if it’s the music, costumes or silliness, but my girls love the Doodlebops. Ever since the first time they heard, “Mo, don’t pull the rope!” they’ve been hooked.
Doodlebops Live in Concert is 55 minutes of non-stop music and performances, as they sing 25 familiar and new songs that the audience obviously enjoys. [...]

I love giving gifts that have a purpose. I take pride in wowing my friends (and their children) with the most talked about item. When I find such a treasure that I know will produce envious smiles I stock up and then write about it here on Props & Pans!
The best summer find in [...]

We don’t watch a lot of TV in our house and when we do, it is usually from our local PBS affiliate or old school Sesame Street episodes delivered via NetFlix. One of my friends with kids the same age as ours has raved about the Backyardigans for years so when I was asked [...]

I love the Barenaked Ladies, so when I was offered a chance to review their upcoming CD of music designed to appeal to kids, called Snacktime, I jumped at the chance. We’ve been listening to this disc for over a month now and it became our favorite pretty much the first time we heard it.
Snacktime [...]

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 [...]

If you have a preschooler in your home, there’s no doubt you know Dora’s cousin Diego. My boys, ages six and two, love to watch Diego on his animal rescue adventures. That is why when offered the opportunity, I was thrilled to review the new Go Diego Go! Safari Rescue game for the Nintendo Wii.
In [...]

I was hesitant when my husband suggested getting a Nintendo Wii for my son’s sixth birthday. I envisioned him sitting and staring mindlessly at a television screen for hours on end. After much persuasion, I gave in, and I am so happy I did!
This is a game system unlike any I have seen. The game [...]

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 [...]

Who doesn’t love a bid red dog? Props & Pans has reviewed two new DVD’s titled, “Playtime with Clifford,” and “Be My Big Red Valentine.” Both of these will be unleashed in stores on January 8th.
If you are looking for something large and red this Valentine’s Day then leave a comment by midnight (EST) on [...]

My son has wanted to see The Water Horse since it first advertised over the summer. It came out on Christmas and we waited a few days before heading over to the theater. The story is based on a novel by Dick King-Smithand about the longtime tale of the Loch Ness Monster.
I assumed the majority [...]

Who says the best gifts this year will be under the Christmas tree? Why not steal the show by stuffing a few stockings with a few new DVD’s from Nick Jr?
Props and Pans will be giving away 5 sets of the DVD’s we reviewed below. You can enter to win a set of 4 by [...]

Rarely is a movie as good as a book. In fact, I typically do not watch movies that are made from books for that very reason.
Mitch Albom is one of my favorite authors. I’m sure many of you have either read or heard about several of his books, including “Tuesdays With Morrie” and “The Five [...]

Welcome to our newest addition - Must Have Monday’s. Find out what we use in our homes and our lives.
Every Monday we’ll 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.

My must have would make a [...]