"'Twas the night before Easter" Veggie Tales DVD Review & Giveaway!!

Just in time for Easter and spring time, the all new VeggieTales DVD is just released, "'Twas the night before Easter," and is now available on shelves!  'Twas the Night Before Easter came out on March 8th, and this DVD is a fun children's show (adults like them, too).

Description:
"It's a 'Hare' raising Easter Adventure!  It's Easter time in Crisper County and cable news reporter Marlee Meade (Petunia Rhubarb) is hunting for a way to help others. On a tip that the old town theater will be shut down, Marlee cooks up a plan to save the stage and make a difference through the power of musical theater. With a cast of costume-clad townies, massive props and a 20-foot robot rabbit - Up With Bunnies is hatched! There's only one thing missing the star of the show! When news spreads that singing sensation Cassie Cassava (Melinda Doolittle) is arriving to perform in her hometown church s Easter service, Marlee gets worried. Concerned about the competition, she schemes to steal the starlet for her own pageant! But when things go haywire, will it be curtains for Marlee s dreams or will she discover the true meaning of Easter and what helping others is really all about?"

'Twas the Night Before Easter, is a story about helping others and working together.  Marlee Meade really wants to help her community and make a difference.  Leaving her reporter job, she decides to take on running a musical theater production.  My son's favorite part of 'Twas the Night Before Easter was when the 20 foot robot rabbit went 40 miles per hour to be on time. :)
"Up With Bunnies," the musical play ends up a fun show.  Cassie Cassava (voiced by American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle) was coming back to town.  She is quite the singer, and Marlee Meade knows it, so she hatches a plan to get Cassie to perform.  Things don't go as planned for Marlee, though, however, she learns the true meaning of Easter as well as what it really means to help others.

"EEGGS-TRA FEATURES:"
"The Hopperena" is a new VeggieTales song, and my kids loved it.  Another fun bonus feature on the DVD is the "Easter Cards" interactive matching game. You can choose the Audio Commentary while you watch the DVD which explains details of the DVD, and there is also Larry's backstage pass to "VeggieTales Live!"

My kids loved this DVD, and really enjoyed the classic VeggieTales humor. 
One of the special features in this video is the information about VeggieTales teaming up with World Vision. This is the ultimate way of helping others - helping those less fortunate. As a little extra incentive for people to sponsor a child, VeggieTales is offering a special Veggie Tales book library worth $50 free with a sponsored child.

VeggieTales launched their new website this week, as well!  Check it out here: VeggieTales.comhttp://veggietales.com/

Another TV classic show remastered, Here Comes Peter Cottontail, is perfect for Spring and Easter time.  Peter Cottontail wants to be the #1 Chief Easter Bunny and everyone in April Valley agrees...except for his archrival, evil Irontail. Hop along with Peter and his friends as they race through time celebrating all of your favorite holidays to deliver the most eggs...and save Easter for children everywhere!
Currently available for $9.98 SRP

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I received the DVD 'Twas the Night Before Easter from VeggieTales for review purposes, and I was given a second copy to giveaway to one of my readers. I was not compensated for my time or written review.  This posting is opinions of my own.

New Veggie Tales DVD: Happy Together

Join Bob, Larry and all your VeggieTales pals for “Happy Together!”
The three stories in this special DVD are classics from other DVD's, and the stories are about friendship, faith and family. The Veggie Tale DVD's are great family entertainment because the stories are so educational with how people can learn good morals and family values.

Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler: you go on a mysterious adventure with Sheerluck Holmes and his venerable sidekick Dr. Watson working together to solve crime.

The Grapes of Wrath: A family of cranky grapes are poking fun at little Jr. Asparagus, and he is not happy at all. Being very upset and sad, Jr. must learn to forgive them, but can he?

Esther the Girl Who Became Queen: Not born a queen, but made her way into the kingdom, Queen Esther must do the right thing and make wise choices for the people of her land. She has many people to care for, and big decisions to make.

One thing my kids love about the Veggie Tale DVD's are when they show little kids sharing stories and thoughts/ideas about topics relating to the story lines. The "Veggie Kids" share their perspective on true happiness as only kids can!
Also included are 3 “Happy Songs” from the popular Silly Song series – Pants, Dance of the Cucumber, and Larry Sings the Blues –adding even more happy moments to this fun-filled DVD!

Big Idea Entertainment just came out with Veggie Tales: Happy Together, January 22. You can watch the DVD trailer here: Veggie Tales Happy Together, and check out more clips here.

SRP $14.99

I was sent a copy of the Happy Together DVD from Big Idea Entertainment for review purposes. I was not compensated for my time or written review.

Veggie Tales Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving

Veggie Tales and Big Idea, Inc. have released a new Christmas video: Saint Nicholas: A Story Of Joyful Giving (October 6th). It has been seven years since Veggie Tales have had a Holiday DVD.
Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving is another great Veggie DVD, packed with humor and fun. This movie goes into detail about the original origins of "Santa Claus," and how we give because Jesus gave to us.
Nicky the Pepper starts out as a young child. He is not too happy about them giving to others, and he decides to leave home. Through adventures with his cohort, played by Mr. Lunt, they realize that their village was taken over by a cruel man who outlaws giving. In disguises the two continue to give to the poor. Bonus new silly song included: Donuts for Benny.
I love how the Veggie Tales movies/shorts have great learning messages for kids and adults alike. Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving teaches that giving is more important than receiving, and what the real meaning of Christmas is.
Big Idea is involved in several giving opportunities this Christmas season, so they are doing what they promote. Everyone who purchases the Saint Nicholas DVD will receive a FREE VeggieTales DVD to give to a friend in need! Through this offer inside the DVD, you can log into a special website and select the free VeggieTales DVD that you would like to send to a friend with only $2.99 shipping and handling. Big Idea has also teamed up with Operation Christmas Child to help collect gifts for needy children throughout the world.
Bonus features of Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving, include an original new song by critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew West, “Give This Christmas Away,” performed by West and Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant. There is also a special Operation Christmas Child video.

I think this DVD is superb and a great show to watch with your kids! This would make a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer.
This review was sponsored by Family Review Network & Big Idea. They have supplied me with a DVD to review to share with my readers, for my personal opinion. I was not compensated for my time or written review.

Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella

If you like the Indian Jones-type of movies, than you will like the new VeggieTales show: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella. This VeggieTales is much like the other ones: full of funny moments, fun songs, and great interaction between all the Veggie characters. Minnesota Cuke and Search for Noah's Umbrella is about Minnesota the Cuke (Cucumber, a.k.a. Larry) who is on the mission to find Noah's Ark. Being a detective, he learns that there is also a powerful umbrella and he needs to get it. There is also a villain who is after the same unusual umbrella. Minnesota struggles and ridiculed, and laughed at. Through his search he learns to trust in God and gain confidence in himself to face whatever comes his way. My kids and I loved this new episode from VeggieTales and we give it two thumbs up. I think it is great how the VeggieTales shows teaches great lessons, and they are fun to watch, too!

Minnesota never does find the Ark, or does he? You will have to watch the Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella to find out!


It was fun to see how the artist draws Julia (the girl that works with Minnesota in the video) and how he draws Minnesota. We also looked through the art gallery, and listened to the sing along with Larry.
Check these links out:
VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah’s Umbrella DVD trailer
Minnesota Cuke contest microsite
Where to buy your Minnesota Cuke and the search for Noah's Umbrella: click here

This post was written for Family Review Network as part of a program for Big Idea, who supplied the DVD for review.