Props & Pans is giving two lucky readers a Air Hog Helicopter. Chances are you’ve either seen these small flying objects on TV commercials or you’ve seen this toy on your child’s Christmas wish list. If you haven’t already heard about them, then you can read our review here. To enter visit the Academy of [...]

If you want to make a 6 year old boys day, just bring home a box that contains a remote control helicopter from Air Hogs. This is what I did a few weeks ago with our son and although I knew he would be ecstatic over the new toy, I was concerned that it might [...]

My sons and I were familiar with Bob the Builder. We had never watched any of the episodes, but we knew Bob. We knew his work and we respected him as one fine builder. When we received the Bob the Builder: Big Build Collection, I had mixed feelings. I try to choose shows that are [...]

I have been sent a goldmine, literally. If the TV show Raggs ever gets into the public eye, I don’t see why it won’t take off immediately. I was sent a DVD with three episodes to review and a music CD, both of which were instant hits in our home.I love this show because it encourages [...]

Our son is a huge Star Wars fan. He loved the originals films that didn’t have all the special effects that the last Trilogy did, but overall his general interest was that the characters all seemed real. With Star Wars: The Clone Wars coming out on DVD I wasn’t sure if he would still find [...]

If you’re a fan of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse series, you’ll love Mickey’s Storybook Surprises. (And by you I mean, of course, the children in your house. Because you won’t find me admitting that I liked this DVD. However, I’m not denying it.) Cartoons and children’s shows have come a long way since the days [...]

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 [...]

My two year old daughter was so excited when I told her the mail was for her. Barney: I Love You Gift Set came and immediately went into the computer. She listened to “Dino-tunes” while I finished opening the three DVD’s. Dino-tunes is an exclusive CD that is only available free with this set. This [...]

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 [...]

My sons and I recently watched the new My sons and I recently watched the new Dora the Explorer episode “The Backpack Parade”. Now, we are quite the Dora aficionados, so we were especially excited to do this review. Dora the Explorer episode, “The Backpack Parade.” Now, we are quite the Dora aficionados, so we [...]

Sesame Street characters and Christmas are incredibly popular in our house so when the new DVD Elmo and Abby Cadabby Help Save Christmas arrived for us to review, my children were thrilled. My daughter saw the package and declared, “Abby Cadabby is my favorite!” The story begins with Stiller the Elf (Ben Stiller) telling his [...]

As a former first grade teacher who spent a great deal of my days teaching kids to read, I am always on the lookout for great tools to help children develop a sense of literacy. I was more than excited to preview Meet the Sight Words with my 4 ½ year old daughter who is [...]

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 [...]

3-2-1 Penguins! I have been hearing this oh so much lately, as my son seriously loves the Save the Planets movie. The creators of Veggie Tales, with the same great faith and fun filled adventures yet a lot more appealing to my toddler, bring you this DVD. I always encourage my son to watch Veggie [...]

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 [...]