Disney Jr-Kate and Mim Mim

***Disclosure-My daughter received some cute bunny ears.  Any opinions expressed are my own.

My daughter is obsessed with Disney Jr.  She gets home and she loves to watch Disney Jr.  I never thought I would be one of those parents, per say.  But I am.  Who cares?  I don't.  You want to know why?  Because they are great shows on the television that are not only entertaining but also teach our kids.  Like the new show Kate and Mim Mim.

I was introduced to this show even before my daughter started watching it.  I really did not think she was going to be as into it as she actually is.  She is currently in the princess mode.  This is a cute story written by two parents.  I like the story lines on every episode.  My daughter just adores Kate and Mim Mim.

This is their Kate.

Kate & Mim-Mim follows the special friendship between a 5-year-old girl named Kate, and her favorite plush bunny Mim-Mim who becomes a larger than life playmate whenever Kate’s curiosity stirs her imagination, and unlocks the door to her fantastical world!

In each episode, Kate and Mim-Mim and their gang of loveable friends discover exciting new places and set off on adventures, all in the hope of solving a puzzling problem Kate has in the real world. When the adventure ends, Kate returns to the real world to tell her parents all about her amazing adventures and how she and Mim-Mim have saved the day.

So check your Disney Jr schedule to see when Kate and Mim Mim are coming on and see if you little enjoy too.  

Yo Gabba Gabba! Music Is Awesome... Volume 4 Review

The latest installment includes educational tracks from the likes of famous acts such as Metric, Peter, Bjorn and John, Belle & Sebastian and many more.  (Full Track listing below)

Yo Gabba Gabba! is an award-winning, live-action television series and live stage show whose unconventional formula has created a triple stacked fan base, making it one of the most popular entertainment properties among preschoolers, parents and indie music lovers alike. Yo Gabba Gabba! is created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz and is produced by The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN Entertainment. Yo Gabba Gabba! airs seven days a week on Nick Jr. and in several major territories

  

Read more on Yo Gabba Gabba here:   http://bit.ly/W4f8r

  

YO GABBA GABBA! Music is Awesome!: Volume 4 Track Listing:

1. Yo Gabba Gabba! - Live Show Intro Remix

2. Biz Markie - Pancakes & Syrup

3. Yo Gabba Gabba! - That Is What Friends Are For

4. The Roots - We Have Fun

5. Yo Gabba Gabba! - Teamwork

6. Peter, Bjorn & John - I Wish I Was A Spy

7. CSS - Dinosaur Dinosaur

8. Yo Gabba Gabba! - Mixing Up Colors Remix

9. Rocket From The Crypt - He's A Chef

10. Yo Gabba Gabba! -Balloons (Live Show Version)

11. George Clinton - Atomic Frogs

12. Cut Copy - Fantastic Voyages

13. Yo Gabba Gabba! - Dinosaurs Are Really Really

14. YMCK - Fruit Song

15. Yo Gabba Gabba! - Let's Be Awesome While We Wait

16. Metric - Everybody Has A Talent

17. The Aquabats - Share

18. Yo Gabba Gabba! - Summertime

19. Belle & Sebastian - You Can Do It If You Try

20. Yo Gabba Gabba! - Clean It Up

21. Mariachi El Bronx - Friends Can Make You Smile

22. The Bird And The Bee - Cover Your Mouth

23. Yo Gabba Gabba! - Rest Up

24. Paco - Listen

25. Digital Unicorn - Green Remix

My thoughts-My nephew (age 11 months) loves these guys.  He is mesmerized and do not get in his way when they come on because he will remove you.  We have him on video getting upset because someone is covering the screen and he cannot see.  Once they move, he is fine.  My daughter (age 14 months) also likes them too.  The cd is fun music that the kids really like to move to.  It is so Yo Gabba Gabba!

***Disclosure-Sample provided to review.  These are my own, honest opinions.

The Taste: Tuesday at 9|8c on ABC

One blind spoonful could change everything on ABC's all-new alternative series, "The Taste," an exhilarating one-hour cooking competition that puts 16 culinary competitors - from pro chefs to home cooks -- to the fire with four of the world's most notable masters of the food world who will judge their creations based on a blind taste test.
In this pressure-filled contest, the taste in a single spoonful can catapult a contender to the top or send him packing. The series features no-holds barred chef Anthony Bourdain, British food star Nigella Lawson, expert chef/author Ludo Lefebvre and chef/restaurateur Brian Malarkey. These four culinary superstars and mentors will each coach a team of four competing pro and amateur cooks chosen from a nationwide casting call, as they vie to create the best tasting dish in a state of the art kitchen. In each episode the groups will face team and individual challenges with a variety of culinary themes through various elimination rounds. At the end of each episode, the mentors will have to judge the competitors' dishes blind -- with no knowledge of whose creation they're sampling, what they're eating, how it was prepared or whom they could be sending home.

My thoughts-I love food challenge shows.  I like to see how creative the cooks can get.  It is amazing what they can do in such little time or with the challenges they are given.

I will be watching tomorrow, will you?  The Taste ABC on Tuesdays at 8/7c

***Disclosure-I am an Influenster.  This post is my entry into a challenge prize.

BabyFirst DVD's Review

Have you ever heard of BabyFirst?  It is my daughter's favorite channel.  I had never heard of it and we stumbled upon it one day while flipping channels.  It is an educational channel that can really entertain babies, toddlers, and parents.  Each show is different and they teach different lessons, even Spanish.  It is an interactive channel.  My daughter's favorite is Harry The Bunny.  She loves to hear him sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".  I like all the shows.  Recently she wasn't feeling to well and we took her to the doctor, impatiently waiting to be seen, we found Harry The Bunny on youtube and it kept her calmly entertained.  I told my husband, I wish we could pull up the BabyFirst channel.  Guess what?  BabyFirst is now available in DVD's. 

The first installment of BabyFirstTV’s award-winning programming has released eight DVDs including:

($9.98 each - DVD contains over 90 minutes)

Harry The Bunny - Come Along and Play

Harry is a curious 3-year-old bunny who loves exploring new things! Harry invites his friends to go on exciting adventures as he learns and senses the world around him. Through playful and entertaining repetition your little ones will encounter new words, sounds, shapes and numerous other developmental concepts by inspecting the environment around them. During these episodes, Harry explores all kinds of things in and around his house noticing everyday objects and learning concepts like near and far.

Shushybye Baby – Bedtime Stories and Songs

Join Snoozles, Dozie, Zeez and the rest of the colorful Shushies who reside in Shushybye where they make dreams just for children! Through dream-themed stories and award-winning original songs, Shushybye Baby encourages little ones to look forward to bedtime and helps them learn about the importance of sleep in a fun and friendly way. Presenting a wide variety of musical forms, Shushybye Baby inspires music appreciation – while encouraging healthy sleeping habits.

Sweet Dreams – Soothing Sights and Sounds

BabyFirst’s evening programs are designed to soothe babies’ senses as they unwind for nap or bedtime. This tender series combines soft classical music and a variety of calming imagery to offer a relaxing atmosphere for you and your little one. Each episode features engaging motions and pictures that are ideal for calming down after a busy day or before naptime. These trusted tools will aid and encourage healthy bedtime habits for future years to come.

Baby Class – Building Blocks of Learning, Art and Music – Sensory Wonderland

Laugh and learn through a variety of programs designed to stimulate and entertain your young ones! Follow different animals from around the globe on a counting adventure in Numbers Around the Globe. Play along with Maddie and Zeke as they identify shapes and objects in Shape A Majigs. Get wacky with Widget And His Wonder Machine as he makes counting exciting and fun! Introduce your toddler to a world of words with three fun-loving creature friends, The Wordies who explore new words every day! Encourage reasoning and planning skills all while using your imagination in Ready Dress Go! Number Time and The Numbers Farm introduce the magic of numbers through repetition and recognition. Follow Sammy and Eva, two young squirrels, who invite viewers to play their favorite game Hide And Seek!

Best of BabyFirst – An Educational Adventure

Transform knowledge and development into a creative world of fun, right in your own home! Sensory Wonderland combines parent/child bonding and imagination to stimulate senses that are crucial for positive childhood development. Through a rich assortment of colors and creations, young viewers’ imaginations will come alive as they watch art and music being constructed and played right before their eyes! An endless array of unique visual experiences showcasing recognizable stories, sounds and pictures make common toys and objects come to life through visual exploration.

Color Crew – All About Colors

Meet the Color Crew, a lively bunch of crayons that explore and identify color in the world around us! All About Colors encourages young viewers to play along as they introduce basic colors in their very own special way! Join colors like yellow, blue, green, red and brown as they decide what color apples, trees, ducks, and other objects in everyday life should be. Let the rainbow of knowledge and creativity fly high with the Color Crew and their coloring adventures!

Art & Music – Sensory Wonderland

Transform knowledge and development into a creative world of fun, right in your own home! Sensory Wonderland combines parent/child bonding and imagination to stimulate senses that are crucial for positive childhood development. Through a rich assortment of colors and creations, young viewers’ imaginations will come alive as they watch art and music being constructed and played right before their eyes! An endless array of unique visual experiences showcasing recognizable stories, sounds and pictures make common toys and objects come to life through visual exploration.

Numbers Around The Globe – Adventures in Counting

BabyFirst is fun-filled programming created specifically for tots and their parents. Join adorable characters from around the globe while they explore numbers in Adventures in Counting! Follow all kinds of animals like polar bears, tigers and monkeys around the globe to explore numbers through rhythm, repetition, humor and movement. The high energy brought to the show by its furry friends helps young viewers learn number recognition from one all the way to five. So come with us on an adventure around the globe! 

 My thoughts-Now I can take BabyFirst on the go with me and Lil Bit.  She can watch it anywhere, anytime.  All the learning, interacting, and fun in these DVD's.   

***Disclosure-Sample product received to review.  BabyFirst has been Lil Bit tested and is Independentmami approved.