Back to School Bash: Music for Preschoolers

These grooves are sure to make 'em groove

on your way to the store or the morning carpool

'RAISE A RUCKUS' A NEW CD FROM HULLABALOO WITH GRAMMY® WINNERS BUCK HOWDY AND MARCY MARXER PLUS MOLLY LEDFORD (OF LUNCH MONEY) AND DENNIS CAPLINGER 8 OUT OF 10 STARS: “If Johnny Cash had downed a case of Red Bull, then gone out to perform for an arena full of kids, it might have sounded like this.” – COOKIE magazine TOP 10 BEST CHILDREN'S CDs of 2010:  “As good as it gets when it comes to children's music.”  – Parents Magazine BEST CHILDREN'S MUSIC of 2011 : “An instant in-car classic.”  – Education.com  With ten major national awards in their hip pocket and an eight-year track record of glowing critical acclaim, the beloved "free-range, organic" kid-folk duo Hullabaloo has pulled out all the stops for their 10th studio CD, Raise a Ruckus. Produced by GRAMMY® nominee Tor Hyams,  Raise a Ruckus takes Hullabaloo's down-home, good-times musical ebullience to a new level, with guest artists Grammy® winner Buck Howdy, Grammy® winner Marcy Marxer, Molly Ledford of Lunch Money, and the extraordinary multi-instrumentalist Dennis Caplinger — whose credits include Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, Vince Gill, Ray Price, Rita Coolidge, and Nickel Creek, among many others — bringing their considerable talents to a kick-up-your-heels party with the duo that's been described as a blend of Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, and Mr. Rogers. Hullabaloo has made a career out of creating tickle-your-funnybone, laugh-out-loud humor that saturates every song and qualifies them as direct heirs to the likes of Homer & Jethro and the Hoosier Hot-Shots.  The clever quality of Hullabaloo's narrations sets the story of each song in a halo of brainy sophistication, while their knockout musicianship and vocal clarity deliver the entire production with a sense of effortless grace.  Steve Denyes and Brendan Kremer can safely challenge any parent or child to listen to them cut loose on a goofy, palindrome-filled gem like "Dad Upside Down" without cracking a smile.  That kind of infectious humor permeates every track of Raise a Ruckus. The album's title song — in the old days, a real "get down and boogie" staple on Louisiana Hayride and The Grand Ole Opry — has been given new, kid-friendly lyrics and up-to-date energy, while other songs, like "Trash is My Treasure" (the triumphant anthem of a food-recycling seagull) have a more contemporary slant.   One of the most evocatively colorful songs on Raise a Ruckus, "Favorite Day," calls upon Molly Ledford to combine her vocal and xylophone talents with those of Dennis Caplinger on ukulele and dobro, along with the great sound of Gunnar Biggs' slap bass. Buck Howdy really shines on a "Song About Nothing," which proves that if a song has a great shape and energy, syntax takes a back seat. Our Thoughts:  Our morning carpool is a hodgepodge of music and there are a couple of tracks on this CD that have become Three Boys and an Old Lady faves.  Favorite Day is one of my fave tracks and the youngest loves Blah, Blah, Blah.  Blah, Blah, Blah is an addictive track and I admit I have hummed it and then laughed a little when I realized what I was doing.  All of the tracks are kid friendly and age appropriate and fun for the entire family whether you're headed to the grocery store or hitting the road for that last road trip.   # # # CD Details: RAISE A RUCKUSFor all ages, and especially suited to kids up to age 6 Release date:  September 4, 2012. Label: Hullabaloo Music SRP: $12.00 Run time: 32 minutes. For more details visit: http://hullabalooband.com Disclaimer:  Many thanks to the sponsor for providing this CD for the review.   Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog.

Back to School Bash Giveaways

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MyBlogSpark all Mighty Pacs Prize Pack

Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Better Body [2 winners]

Milk Unleashed Prize Pack

Dora the Explorer DVD

Nickelodeon Favorites DVD

Replace My Contacts 

Team Umizoomi DVD

#MyBlogSpark Betty Crocker Cereal Muffin Mix Prize Pack

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Back to School Bash: #MilkUnleashed App and #Giveaway

 Crossing guards and the morning carpool

are signs our kids are back at school

Now that the kiddos are back in school, it's back to brown bag lunches.  Juice boxes have been our drink of choice because I don't have to worry about it spoiling like milk would but tada - Milk Unleashed has handy single-serving shelf safe milk that goes wherever my family goes.  Hershey's, LaLa, Horizon and Organic Valley have shelf white and chocolate safe milk which means now my kids have a choice of healthy lunchtime beverages. 

I've learned alot about shelf safe milk since this campaign.  For example, did you know that shelf safe milk is a common beverage in other parts of the world including Europe and South America?  The technology behind shelf safe products isn't new.  In fact, if you've ever used those cardboard containers of chicken broth or drank soy or almond milk then the product was probably in a shelf safe container.  Shelf safe milk retains quality for up to six (6) months.  You only need to refrigerate after you've opened the container and then you can store in the fridge for 7-10 days. 

If you want to learn more about shelf safe milk, check Out the Milk Unleashed Blog App below! 


   

G I V E A W A Y 

Win It:  One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will receive a Milk Unleashed prize pack consisting of four shelf safe milks (white and chocolate) from: Hershey’s, LaLa, Horizon and Organic Valley plus a cow stress ball and information on shelf safe milk. 

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Back to School Bash: Team Umizoomi: Umigames and Journey to Numberland DVD Giveaway

The kids have returned to school so today's a great day

to enter a Three Boys and an Old Lady giveaway!

Team Umizoomi: Umigames
Preschoolers will learn many math skills, including counting, patterns, measurement, and more! Get in the Olympic spirit and don’t miss out on the Umi Team’s latest all new DVD.

Catalogue: 823354
DVD SRP: $14.99
Special Features: N/A

Team Umizoomi: Journey to Numberland
In this special DVD, the Umi Team must identify shapes, build a super flashlight to find a Brachiosaurus, figure out missing numbers in a sequence and complete other math missions.

Catalogue: 832324
DVD SRP: $14.99
Special Features: Umizoomi “Call to Action” promotional trailer

Buy It: Team Umizoomi: Umigames and Team Umizoomi: Journey to Numberland are available wherever Nickelodeon DVDs are sold and also online at Amazon.

Win It:  One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will win the Team Umizoomi: Umigames and Team Umizoomi: Journey to Numberland DVDs.

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Giveaway is open to residents of U.S. and ends at 12:01 AM CST on 9/5/12. Winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter and will be notified via email.  Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize or prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected. 

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SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghoul Fools Coming to DVD August 28

Take a haunting, hilarious dive into Bikini Bottom and enjoy some ghostly tunes in the all-new DVD SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghoul Fools.  In addition to the double-episode, “Ghoul Fools,” go on a treasure hunt, learn to tie nifty knots and board the Flying Dutchman to haunt the Seven Seas. This is a collection of episodes so good, it’s scary! Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghoul Fools is available on DVD on August 28, 2012, for the suggested retail price of $15.99. 

SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghoul Fools Episode List:
Ghoul Fools
SpongeBob and Patrick find a houseboat haunted by a crew of ghost pirates and get caught in the feud between them and the Flying Dutchman.

The Curse of Bikini Bottom
SpongeBob and Patrick sneak into Squidward's shed and find his lawn mower. When Squidward discovers them, he pulls the cord and sends SpongeBob and Patrick riding out of control. SpongeBob and Patrick end up running over the Flying Dutchman’s grave in the cemetary while he is trying to pick out a shirt for his date. Angering the Flying Dutchman further, SpongeBob and Patrick manage to shave off his beard with the lawn mower. SpongeBob explains they don't know what it's like to be a ghost and the Dutchman turns them into ghosts.

Ghost Host
The Flying Dutchman takes up residence at SpongeBob’s house where he proceeds to scare, startle and surprise SpongeBob around the clock. Eventually, SpongeBob becomes no longer afraid and creates a panic for the old ghost.  In the end, SpongeBob decides to lend a hand and help the Flying Dutchman learn to scare people again.

Born Again Krabs
When Mr. Krabs becomes cheap, the Flying Dutchman tells him to stop or else he visits Davy Jones' locker forever!

Arrgh!
SpongeBob and Patrick convince Mr. Krabs to join in a friendly board game of “Treasure Hunt.”  The pretend search for gold proves too alluring for Mr. Krabs and he convinces the two lads to join him on a real treasure hunt.

Your Shoe’s Untied
Patrick gets a new pair of shoes, but doesn’t know how to tie his laces. When SpongeBob offers to demonstrate lace tying to Patrick, he suffers various calamities. In the end, it’s Gary who reminds SpongeBob how to tie his laces by teaching him a groovy song to help him remember.

Money Talks
Mr. Krabs makes a wish that he could talk to money.  When his wish is magically granted, Krabs learns what all of his dollars, pennies and quarters have been longing for – Krabs to spend them.

Get these episodes and more of SpongeBob SquarePants on iTunes at iTunes.com/SpongeBob.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghoul Fools Fast Facts:
Street Date: August 28, 2012
DVD SRP: $15.99
Catalogue: 891564
Running Time: 88 Minutes
Special Features:
      ·  Behind the Scenes
      ·  “Ghoul Fools” Animatic
      ·  Yule Log

Our Thoughts:  I could summarize this review in three words:  It's Spongebob Squarepants.  Need I say more.  Spongebob is the most adorable character to come to tv in years and I have always been a fan.  This will definitely set the mood as the kids gear up for a day full of trick or treatin'.   They're not new episodes, just a compilation of some of your favorite spooky Spongebob episodes.  Gotta love Spongebob, he's just so innocent and isn't he the sweetest sponge ever.  My favorite episode is Money Talks.  You, ahem, I mean your little one will enjoy this DVD for a looooooonnnnnngggg... time. 

 

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Back to School Bash: Nickelodeon Favorites: First Day of School DVD Giveaway

The kids have returned to school so today's a great day

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Nickelodeon Favorites: First Day of School

Get ready for the first day of school with your preschool pals from Nickelodeon! Dora the Explorer leads the way in this adventure-filled DVD, which also includes episodes from Go, Diego, Go!; Blue’s Clues; The Wonder Pets!; and Ni Hao, Kai-lan!

Catalogue: 895394
DVD SRP: $14.99

Buy It: Nickelodeon Favorites: First Day of School is available wherever Nickelodeon DVDs are sold and also on Amazon for $9.99


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