Veggie Tales stories were favorites for my son when he was younger. I always enjoyed watching the message filled stories right along with him. They have a great way of putting a fun spin on some of the classics, and all of the stories send a wonderful message.

Veggie Tales has a new classic tale coming out this spring. VeggieTales Pistachio: The Little Boy That Woodn’t will be arriving in stores on March 3rd. You might be able to guess Pistachio is a fun play on the classic Pinocchio, only re-done in Veggie Tales style.

Here’s a quick synopsis of the movie:

Once upon a time, a lonely toymaker named Gelato decided to carve a little boy out of wood. Imagine his surprise when he learned this little toy boy could walk… and talk… and definitely had a mind of his own! When Pistachio tries to do things his way, he lands in a “whale” of a situation! Will he decide to listen the wisdom of a loving father in time to save his whole family from becoming fish food?

Here’s a sneak peek of Pistachio: The Little Boy That Woodn’t

Have Fun!

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Face painting is always fun for parties, sporting events, holidays and other special occasions. But it’s always a little tricky to find someone with enough talent and know how to do the painting. There’s also concern over what paints are safe to use on the skin.

Fan Stamp makes it all easier. They have a whole gallery of designs ready to go, without any mess or fuss. It works great for kids who want to add pizzazz to their summer carnivals, or dress up for parties and sports activities.
Fan Stamp is the latest way to transform yourself into a fairy, a …read more

Punxsutawney Phil stepped out of his hole the other day to predict six more weeks of winter, and I know we’re forecast to get a boatload of snow this weekend in our area, but I’m thinking spring. So I have something to make pounding the pavement a little funner this spring.

Check out the Shred Sled. The Shred Sled is the next generation dual deck caster board. It combines skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing into one unique sport. The board’s dual deck structure with flexible connector allows the boards to rotate in various directions, making it easier for users to maneuver …read more

The kids might not be able to stay up to watch the whole Super Bowl game, but that doesn’t mean you can’t share a little family time before the game, and during the first part of the game before the children head off to bed.
At our house my son loves to help me make personal pizzas, we usually make them on Friday nights, but they’re also great when you’re going to sit down to watch a little football. You can make them ahead of time, then pop them in the oven when you’re ready to eat.
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Coca-Cola is teaming up with Facebook to help raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Coca-Cola and Facebook are collaborating to give people a simple, fun way to contribute to the Boys & Girls Clubs and they’ll also have a chance to take a sneak peek at one of their Super Bowl spots.
Visitors to the Live Positively tab on the Coca-Cola Facebook fan page can share a special “virtual gift” with friends and family that will trigger the following:

Coca-Cola makes a one-dollar donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Gift recipients receive a special Coca-Cola bottle image, …read more

Just in time for Earth Day Greenzys are coming exclusively to FAO Schwartz. Greenzys, are an eco-friendly literary based children’s brand that includes, books, plush toys, animation, and an interactive website.
The new line will be introduced on April 5, 2010, exclusively at FAO Schwarz New York and online through FAO.com and will be expanding to domestic and international retailers after the exclusive launch.

The Greenzys’ characters, are plush toys by Kids Preferred. They promote green living and teach eco-friendly practices to children with their heartwarming stories. The endearing plush animal toys that are both environmentally safe and fun.
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Groundhog Day is coming up February 2nd, and who knows if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow or not. (I’m always rooting for the early spring!) If he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if he doesn’t see his shadow, there will be an early spring.
Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, it might be fun to do a few activities with your children to help them learn more about Groundhog Day this year. So I put together a few fun things you can do with your child or your classroom.
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Yesterday I told you about Shaun The Sheep: A Woolly Good Time, a new DVD coming out from HIT Entertainment, today I have another DVD for preschoolers to share with you from HIT and Lionsgate.

Colors are Fun is a new children’s DVD premiering in stores on February 9th. Each “colorful” episode features a preschool favorite, including: Barney™, Thomas & Friends™, Bob the Builder™, Fireman Sam™, Fifi and the Flowertots™ and Kipper.™
Your preschooler will enjoy watching their favorite TV friends in these color filled adventures. Come along with Barney™ and find out how bright the sunshine is when colors dance in …read more

Today I have a new DVD for preschoolers from the creators of Wallace & Gromit. Shaun The Sheep™: A Woolly Good Time will be arriving in stores nationwide on February 16th, but I got to check out an advance copy courtesy of HIT Entertainment.

The DVD features the same Shaun The Sheep featured in the five minute shorts currently air in the U.S. on the Disney Channel. If you’re a fan you’ll be glad to know you can catch full length episodes on the DVDs.
Shaun the Sheep is really fun for preschoolers (and big kids at heart). It’s fun to watch …read more

Growing plants doesn’t just have to be a summer garden project. You can have your children help you with a little winter plant growing project indoors. There are several fun ways you can experiment with the magic of growing plants, and your children can learn a little in the process.

Now is a great time to start some tomato or pepper plants indoors to transplant to your garden, or an outdoor container when the weather warms up. Just get a packet or two of seeds and some peat pots, or better yet make your own pots with a little newspaper.
You can …read more