My Little Pony Tales {review and giveaway}

*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. We received an advance copy of the DVD which facilitated our review.*

We'd like to thank our sponsor for sending us an advance copy of My Little Pony Tales DVD set in exchange for this review, all opinions are 100% my own as well as the story shared on this review. 

Growing up I remember all the cartoon shows I enjoyed watching, not only that but these shows also came to life at school. I remember playing Rainbow Brite, She-ra and My Little Pony at the school playground. Everyone would chose a character and pretend they were them. It was fun and a great way to play with my entire class, yes even the boys would join us while they were playing He-Man and G. I. Joe, Star Wars and others. 

The 80's seem pretty distant now that we are a grown up generation and have kids of our own. I enjoy sitting down with my kids and watching tv with them, I like to have talks with them while watching the show if something happens on-screen such as asking what they thought was going on and would they do the same in certain situations. It's a great conversation starter on behavior. 

Yes, the 80s bring back nostalgia to my generation just as any era brings nostalgia to its own generation. For the 80s it must be the bright colors, the new shows involving more kids that were unique take Rainbow Brite for example she had a little star on her face next to her eye and her friends had all different colored hair and attire. 

My Little Pony was a sweet show that shared stories similar to what we were into: sleepovers, sharing scary stories, playing outside, trying to help at home and sometimes feeling left out.  We received an advance copy of My Little Pony Tales: The Complete Classic TV Series. I immediately knew I had to do something special to share a cartoon series I had grown up with, with my kids. 

With testing coming up soon for my 9 year old I wanted to be able to spend an evening cuddled up in the living room watching My Little Pony. I prepared some snacks for us and called my kids to the living room and surprised them with the DVD. Our daughter was so excited she couldn't believe we had their show at home, to watch whenever we want to. We enjoyed watching the first DVD in 2 days and then the other DVD in another 2 evenings, yes the set includes 2 DVD's full of episodes such as the:

DISC 1

Slumber party/ Too sick to notice

Battle of the bands/ And the winner is...

Stand by me/ The tea party

The masquerade/ Out of luck

The play's the thing/ Shop talk

Impractical joker/ The great lemonade stand wars

Blue ribbon blues/ roll around the clock 

DISC 2

Princess problems/ An apple for starlight

Up, up and away/ Sister of the bride

Birds of a feather/ Send in the clown

Happy birthday, sweetheart/ Gribet

Bon bon's diary/ Just for kicks

Ponies in paradise/ Who's responsible

It was great to see episodes I could still remember from my childhood like the Slumber Party one which I vividly remember having one that same week when I saw it as a kid or the Up, Up and Away. We had My Little Pony toys at home and we would sometimes recreate the episodes. Oh the memories!

Best part? You can enter to be the lucky winner of your own My Little Pony Tales: The Complete Classic TV Series DVD copy! I'm going to make this giveaway very easy, all I need you to do is leave me a comment answering the following question:

What is your best memory growing up in the 80's? {make sure you include a valid email address in your response, so that I may contact you if selected} *Rules are below. 

*Sweepstakes rules: This contest is open to residents age 18 or older in the U. S. and Canada. Winner will be selected randomly through random.org, odds of winning depend on number of entries. Contest ends at midnight P.S.T. Monday April 27th. Winner will be announced on this blog post on Tuesday April 28th and has 48 hours to respond and claim prize replying with a valid mailing address. Prize will be automatically mailed by sponsor, prize may take 4 - 12 weeks to be received. Stroller Adventures holds no liability.  This is a public website, information posted in the comments section is visible to the public. Stroller Adventures takes no responsibility for what is posted in the comments by others nor takes responsibility of others actions who view these public comments.*

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:

This sweepstakes has ended, winner was chosen using random.org. The winner is comment number 2, Romina!

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted {DVD winners!}

We have chosen using random.org our 5 winner's of a copy of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted DVD pack and here are the comments that won:

COMMENT #5: Rebecca Rider

COMMENT #9: Amy Orvin

COMMENT #10: Elena

COMMENT #16: Giant Sis

COMMENT #17: Vivacious Ramsey

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! 

Please make sure you check your e-mails and respond within 48 hours with your complete mailing address. I will forward your information to the Sponsor Company so they will mail the prizes directly to you. 

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted {Event and DVD Giveaway!}

Have you seen Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted? Adventure Girl and I got to see it in theaters when it just came out. We took the opportunity to have our mother/daughter date. I am glad we did, because it was funny and had several messages that I liked. Adventure Girl loved it! from the catchy songs to the funny stunts in typical Madagascar fashion!

The movie is set to be released in Blu-ray/DVD on October 16th and to celebrate on Saturday October 20th Radio Disney will be at the Oakland Zoo from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with music, dancing, games, activities and more. The first 100 kids in line will receive a prize!

*Please note: You will need to purchase admission tickets to the Oakland Zoo in order to have access to the Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted event. 

GIVEAWAY!

We have one copy {read update below in pink} of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted to give away all you have to do is leave a comment below! :D

UPDATE!
SURPRISE!! 

Our sponsor just confirmed we will be giving away 5 copies!!!! 
Because you are all so awesome and we love our readers! 

SWEEPSTAKES TERMS & CONDITIONS: No purchase necessary. Contest open to U. S. residents only ages 18 or older. Giveaway ends on 10/22/12 at 12:01 a.m. PST. Winner will be chosen randomly and announced on this post. Winner will also be contacted by e-mail and will need to provide a complete mailing address so please make sure you leave a valid e-mail address and respond within 48 hours, to claim prize or a new winner will be selected. 

The Big Year

Comedic Icons Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson Star in the Hilarious Outdoor Adventure Coming to Blu-ray and DVD January 31!

Is getting more outdoor time on your New Year’s resolution list for 2012? Could this be YOUR Big Year?  In this beginner’s guide we’ll direct you to where you can find online field guides, deals on binoculars, regional checklists and new birding buddies to go on trips with.  Grab a notebook and start practicing your birdcalls and soon you will be having the biggest year ever!

Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson portray three men from very different walks of life, facing a mid-life crisis, a work-life crisis and a no-life crisis.  In the biggest competition of their lives, they undertake an unforgettable trek through North America, engaging in hilarious and bizarre adventures and forming friendships that will last a lifetime!

Many hardcore birders like to have physical field guides that they can take with them, and many people employ the use of regional field guides, as they offer more specific advice. As you are starting your birding adventure, try using a site like What Bird, which allows you to search for species in many different ways (including by region and by appearance). What Bird also has handy apps for e-readers and smart phones, which allow you to access their immense database on the go!

Binoculars

If you want to get serious about birding, you need a proper pair of binoculars. When you’re searching for your first pair, you need to pay attention to seven things: magnification, objective lens size, close focus, field of view, roof vs. porro prism, eye relief, and the 3 Ws (weight, waterproof and warranty). Go to Online Nature Mall for help choosing the type of binoculars that are right for you, as well as suggestions on where to buy them for the best price.

The best way to start birding is to observe (and learn to recognize) the birds in your own backyard!  To do this, you should consult a checklist of the birds that appear in your region. One of the best sites to visit when looking for information on species in your region is Wild Birds which  has birds from each state in a United States (as well as most of Canada) represented on their site, with comprehensive checklists, reading lists and relevant links included.

Birding Buddies

 

The best way to find a buddy to bird with is to join different groups for birding enthusiasts. Two of the largest birding organizations in the United States are the American Birding Association and the National Audubon Society. Each of these larger, national organizations can steer you towards either region-specific sectors of their organization, or smaller birding clubs in your area. You could also use Meetup to find birders in your area, and local events or trips to take part in. 

It's Giveaway time! One of our readers will be randomly chosen to receive a Blu-Ray/DVD combo of The Big Year! All you have to do to enter is leave us a comment stating how will YOU make this your BIG YEAR? that's it!!! easy right?

*This Giveaway is open to U.S. residents ONLY, age 18 or over. Giveaway ends 02/01/2012 at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Winner will be randomly chosen and will be notified by e-mail. Winner must reply with name and mailing address.

*I received a copy of "the big year" as a gift, however all opinions shared on this blog post are my own.