The Dead Sea Squirrels: Season 1 (Original Soundtrack) Review and Prize Pack Giveaway

Are you a fan of The Dead Sea Squirrels series? The Dead Sea Squirrels: Season 1 (Original Soundtrack) is now available in both digital and physical forms. Take home the soundtrack! Buy now at DeadSeaSquirrels.com. And enter to win a fun prize pack including a CD of the Season 1 Original Soundtrack and a signed copy of the latest book in the series, Cybersquirrels: The Dead Sea Squirrels, Book 13!

About the Soundtrack:

From Mike Nawrocki, the co-creator of VeggieTales, co-founder of Big Idea Entertainment and the longtime voice of Larry the Cucumber, the soundtrack brings together all 22 songs featured throughout Season 1 of the hit animated serie. It features an impressive lineup of Christian music artists and performers, including Matthew West, MercyMe’s Bart Millard, Katy Nichole, Ellie Holcomb, Mac Powell of Third Day, Steve Taylor and three-time GRAMMY Award winner Ashley Cleveland.

Now streaming on all major platforms and available as a physical CD. Learn more on its official website.

Watch Musical Series A Week Away on Angel! Win an Amazon Gift Card!

Angel's original musical series A Week Away is now available for streaming on Angel.com and the Angel App. Become an Angel Guild member today to start following the show. Plus, enter to win an Amazon gift card!

Synopsis:

The story follows a defiant foster teen who is dragged to church camp, determined to resist what he sees as the hollow promises of faith. But rejection gives way to introspection, and the walls he’s built begin to crack. As he discovers he’s not alone in the struggle against grief, anger, and the ache of belonging, he learns that healing can’t be forced — it must be chosen.

The Series offers a tender space for those burdened by doubt and pain to explore the possibility of hope and the power of a found family.

My Review:

Full of heart and energy, A Week Away is an entertaining and uplifting musical series which demonstrates the healing and transformative power of faith, friends and family, complete with upbeat songs, beautiful voices and dynamic dance moves. 

Geared toward teens and young adults, the show can be enjoyed by the entire family. From fun team-building activities to personal conversations, the camp life keeps viewers engaged and inspired as they follow the characters' search for purpose and solution.

Watch A Week Away on Angel today. It will get you laughing, singing, dancing, and it just might inspire you to show love to someone in need.

Unsung Hero in Theaters Now! Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

Today is the day! The highly anticipated movie Unsung Hero opens in theaters nationwide. It's a must-see for fans of the FOR KING + COUNTRY band. Get your tickets here and enter to win a $10 Amazon gift card!

Synopsis:

When David Smallbone's successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum's faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.

My Review:

Featuring an amazing cast and uplifting music, Unsung Hero is an inspirational and heartwarming film demonstrating the power of faith, family and passion. It keeps the audience engaged in the Smallbone family's arduous journey as they struggle to make ends meet and to support Rebecca's pursuit of a music career. Their optimism, perseverance, and resilience are truly inspiring. Daisy Betts does an impressive job of portraying Helen as a strong, caring and creative mom, the unsung hero who leads the family through hard times and encourages the kids to follow their dreams.

The movie is perfect for everyone in the family to watch together as they get ready to celebrate Mother's Day.

Official links: Website | Trailer | Instagram | Facebook

Dreamin' Wild In Theaters August 4! Win a Special Prize!

Based on the true story of musical duo Donnie & Joe Emerson and featuring an all-star cast, Dreamin' Wild is coming to theaters on August 4th. Learn more about this inspiring movie and enter to win a Dreamin’ Wild LP!

Synopsis:

Dreamin’ Wild, the true story of love and redemption, is about what happened to singer/songwriter Donnie Emerson and his family when the album he and his brother recorded as teens was rediscovered after thirty years of obscurity and was suddenly hailed by music critics as a lost masterpiece. While the album’s rediscovery brings hopes of second chances, it also brings long-buried emotions as Donnie, his wife Nancy, brother Joe, and father Don Sr. come to terms with the past and their newly found fame. PG (for language and thematic elements)

Written and directed by Academy Award® and Emmy®-nominated Bill Pohlad and featuring original music by Donnie Emerson, the film stars AcademyAward® Winner Casey Affleck, Emmy®-nominated Zooey Deschanel , Emmy®-nominated Walton Goggins, Chris Messina, Jack Dylan Grazer and Emmy® and Grammy Award®-winning Beau Bridges. Dreamin’ Wild was produced by Academy Award®-winner Jim Burke, Pohlad, Kim Roth, Viviana Vezzani and Karl Spoerri. Affleck executive produced with Emmy®-nominated Christa Workman, Dan Clifton, Steven Snyder and Tobias Gutzwiller. A River Road Entertainment, Innisfree Pictures, Zurich Avenue production.

The Confession Musical In Theaters 2/20! Win an Amazon Gift Card!

Starring John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville) and Emmy® -nominated and best-selling comedian/actress Chonda Pierce, The Confession Muscial is coming to the theaters for one night only on February 20th! The movie is based on the New York Times best-selling book series “The Heritage of Lancaster County,” written by Beverly Lewis and written for the stage by Emmy-Nominated screenwriter Martha Bolton. Learn more about it and enter to win a $10 Amazon gift card in celebration of its official release!

Synopsis:

Two worlds collide when a young Amish girl discovers she was adopted by a wealthy Christian family. As she seeks her birth mother, she has to overcome the obstacles of a lost fiancée, a shunning and a crafty gold-digger who seeks the fortune of her birth mother.

My Review:

As a unique hybrid of movie and musical play, The Confession Musical was performed on stage and filmed in front of a live audience. Full of drama and humor, it tells a heartwarming and entertaining story about adoption, love, family, friendship, forgiveness and redemption. The talented cast, witty scripts, and mesmerizing music combine to bring forth a stunning performance. Deeply fascinated by the cast's beautiful voices and immersive acting, I couldn't help clapping and standing up along with the audience on screen. This is a film you don't want to miss if you love live theater and enjoy singing and dancing.

A Cinderella Story: Starstuck DVD Review

A Cinderella Story: Starstuck, the sixth installment in the A Cinderella Story movie series, is out on DVD today! Set in Dreary, Idaho, this all-new musical stars Bailee Madison (A Week Away) as our modern-day Cinderella Finley Tremain, a country girl with Hollywood dreams, and Michael Evans Behling (All American) as her charming romantic interest, Jackson Stone.

Synopsis:

Finley Tremaine, a small-town farm girl, longs to spread her wings and soar as an aspiring performer. When a Hollywood film crew arrives in her sleepy town, she is determined to land a role in the production and capture the attention of handsome lead actor Jackson Stone. Unfortunately, a botched audition forces her to change course. Now, disguised as cowboy “Huck,” Finley finally gets her big break. But can she keep the charade a secret from everyone, including her evil stepmother and devious step-siblings?

In celebration of the DVD's official release, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment kindly sent us a copy for review, along with a box of freshly baked cookies featuring cute farm animals and elements from the movie.

My kids had great fun coloring some of the cookies with the tools provided in the package.

A Week Away on Netflix This Friday

Starring Kevin Quinn and Bailee Madison, A Week Away, Netflix’s first musical film of its kind, will be officially released this Friday, March 26th, 2021. This origial movie features songs written by Amy Grant, for KING & COUNTRY and more.

Synopsis:

Troubled teen Will Hawkins (Kevin Quinn) has a choice to make - go to juvenile detention or attend a Christian summer camp. While at camp, and with the help of his music, new friends and love interest (Bailee Madison), he learns the healing powers of kindness, forgiveness, and faith can be found in the most unlikely of places.

Learn more about the movie on Netflix and watch the trailer below:

If you have nothing planned this Friday, A Week Away would be a nice choice for a family movie night. Get ready for upbeat music, heartwarming romance, enlightening life lessons, and lots of fun!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Netflix.

The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music DVD Review

This year marks the 25th anniversary of animated classic The Swan Princess, as well as the official release of the newest movie in the series: The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music, now available on DVD and Digital.

Synopsis

Our favorite princesses are back in an all new feature-length musical adventure! Princess Odette is hosting a music competition to celebrate Princess Alise’s birthday - the winner will sing at her grand birthday ball! Prince Li of Cathay has entered, but his sister Princess Mei Li has stowed away on his ship to seek help from Odette and Derek for Chen, who has been cursed to live as a dragon. Lucas and Alise are reunited but Prince Li’s arrival makes Alise doubt her feelings. While Li and Lucas fight for Alise’s heart, Derek and Odette try to help Mei Li and Chen break the curse. Who will win the music festival and will Chen ever be free from his curse?

The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music DVD includes interactive sing-alongs featuring two all-new toe-tapping tunes from the movie and a behind-the-scenes featurette that explores how the world and characters of the movie were brought to life.

Before we received the new DVD in the mail, we started some fun #SwanPrincessAdventures with a plush toy featuring Puffin from the movie.

We took Puffin on a road trip and made sure he buckled up for safety.

What is the best place to be on a hot summer day? The beach of course. The playground at the beach, to be more exact. Puffin had great fun going down the slides and playing on the swing.

Puffin would love a picnic at the beach as well, especially when he thought of all the fish within easy reach.

Puffin got all ready to take a dip in the sea and he even chose to put on a cool pair of Batman goggles. Puffin loved the adventures we planned for him so much that he decided to stay with us and watch the new movie together.

Mixcder E9 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones Giveaway {Fantastic Father Giveaway Hop}

Hope everyone had a relaxing and rewarding long weekend! Have you started thinking about what gifts to get for the fantastic father(s) in your life? Whether you've got a tech-savvy dad, an outdoorsy dad, a music-loving dad, or an always-on-the-go dad, Mixcder E9 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones would make an awesome Father's Day gift. Learn more about what makes them unique and enter to win a pair in time for Father's Day!

The Mixcder E9 Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth over the ear Hi-Fi stereo headphones offers premium sound quality and user experience at an affordable price (only $59.99). The headphones employ Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Technology that continuously detects and reacts to outside noises, analyzing sound waves and blocking out ambient sound by creating inverse waves for a totally immersive experience for amazing music and sound.

Main Features:

• Superior ANC Technology: superior Active Noise Cancelling is achieved by improving Mixcder’s chip and using higher sensitive microphones to better counteract noise sound waves.
• Superior Sound Quality: sound quality is enhanced with upgraded headphone speakers. The sounds is well-balanced with improved bass, with great performance from mids and treble.
• 30 Hour Battery Life: the rechargeable battery provides up to 30 hours of playtime in wireless mode or up to 3 days with ANC connected with the included audio cable.
• Accompany You Everywhere: rotatable and foldable design makes it easy to pack and carry. The ultimate soft foam and protein leather ensure a comfortable experience at any time, designed to accompany you wherever you go.
• Includes Airplane Adapter: an airplane adapter is included so that you can immerse yourself in music without any disturbances on a plane.

Boxiki KiddoLab Toys Review & Giveaway {Jeepers! It's January! Giveaway Hop}

Boxiki welcomes the new year with their brand new line of KiddoLab Toys, created by a team of active parents for babies and toddlers. Featuring bright, colorful, and multi-faceted designs that appeal to young children, KiddoLab toys help promote the development of such early skills as listening, verbal communication, fine motor skills, pattern recognition, music appreciation, hand-eye coordination, and more through fun playtime activities.

I was provided with the opportunity to try out two KiddoLab toys for toddlers: Musical Pop Up Mrs. Toaster and Chapa the Lion, My First Tablet. Both toys come with innovative, interactive features that provide hours of fun for my toddler.

The Musical Pop Up Mrs. Toaster is the perfect addition to our play kitchen. This adorable-looking pink play toaster is very easy to operate. Simply press down the smiling slice of bread to get started and the bread will pop up like in a real toaster when you press the toaster button. There are quite a few ways to customize your toast. You can choose between light or dark toast and three spreadable flavors: jelly, honey, or peanut butter. The sliding button is just the right size for one little finger to move it from one selection to another.

There’s also a timer knob for the little one to turn to adjust the time for toasting. But that's not all. Mrs. Toaster also sings and lights up when she is happily cooking. Her chubby hands can be moved up and down to activate different sound effects. Mrs. Toaster is very good at keeping her young friends engaged and entertained as they explore all the fun things they can do with her.

Wishapick: Tickety Boo And The Black Trunk Prize Pack Giveaway

It is commonplace for a curious child to venture into an area that is clearly noted as "off limits" by the parents, but it is not so when the bold move opens up a whole new world of breathtaking adventures, like those experienced by the young boy in Wishapick, Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk. Learn more about this charming middle grade fantasy and enter to win an awesome prize pack including an Echo Dot!

About the Book:

Highly praised classic fairy tale Wishapick, Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk written by author M. M. Allen; and a CD of Wishapick Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk soundtrack composed by the talented Deborah Wynne. Moonbeam Gold Medal Award and 5 Star Readers Favorite.

Darkness -utter blackness. Was this why his mother had refused to let Jack unlock his father’s old trunk? It had been two years since his dad had died, and all Jack could think about was examining whatever treasures were stored inside the beloved trunk. But when he finally lifted the lid, he didn’t just fall in - he fell through it into a pit of rattlesnakes!

Trying to recall his mother’s stories about the Breath of All Good Things – anything to help him out of his dangerous predicament – Jack wished he had paid attention rather than mock the tales as childish myths… and that he’d waited to enter the trunk with his sister, Lilly. They could at least face this together.

“… a breathy and fantastical storytelling style, imaginations will flourish and the tale will be enjoyed by kids ages 8-12 who enjoy the genre of fantasy.”
— The Children’s Book Review

Wishapick: Tickety Boo and the Black Trunk is available on Amazon.
Ages 8-13 | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2015 | 978-1508437178

New School Year, New Learning Adventures

The new school year is about to start. It's exciting to think that the kids are going to learn something new every day when school is in session. Meanwhile, parents can encourage their kids to embark on new learning adventures, such as sports, music, programming, arts and crafts, etc., as part of their extracurricular activities. It's also a great time for parents to pursue their own hobbies and passion when their kids are not around.

One of the most exciting learning adventures you and your child may want to try out is to produce and play your own music, all done electronically. You can perform like a pro with these novation gear: launchpad, keys, synths and more! Let out your creative side and have fun with it!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All views and opinions expressed are my own and may differ from yours.

A Charlie Brown Christmas 50th Anniversary Gift Pack Giveaway {Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop} #MakeSomeoneHappy

With the holidays fast approaching, have you started thinking about what to put in the Christmas stockings this year? Need ideas for unique, inexpensive stocking stuffers? Welcome to the Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop, hosted by The Mommy Island and The Kids Did It. Over 100 blogs are participating in this fun event, which means you will have tons of chances to win a stocking stuffer valued at least $10.

My Giveaway

I am giving away a brand new A Charlie Brown Christmas 50th Anniversary Gift Pack (ARV $24.98)! The gift pack includes 2 music CDs (A Charlie Brown Christmas and Peanuts Portraits), a reproduction of the 1965 book A Charlie Brown Christmas, and 4 double-sided postcards featuring Peanuts characters. It is sold exclusively at Walmart and is now on sale for $19.98 each.

Andrea Bocelli’s Cinema Album Review #Cinema #O2O

A lot of great movies are not only remembered by their amazing story or celebrity cast, but also by the soundtrack that fits in seamlessly with everything else of the movie. "Cinema", a collection of songs from 16 classic movies, is the latest album from Andrea Bocelli, the world-renowned operatic tenor.

Here's a list of all the songs from "Cinema":

1. Maria (From West Side Story)
2. La chanson de Lara (From Dr. Zhivago)
3. Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's)
4. E più ti penso (From Once Upon A Time In America)
5. Be My Love (From The Toast Of New Orleans)
6. The Music Of The Night (From The Phantom Of The Opera)
7. Brucia la terra (From The Godfather)
8. Por Una Cabeza (From Scent Of A Woman)
9. No Llores Por Mi Argentina (From Evita)
10. L'amore è una cosa meravigliosa (From Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing)
11. Mi mancherai (From Il Postino/The Postman)
12. Cheek To Cheek (From Top Hat)
13. Sorridi amore vai (From Life Is Beautiful)
14. Historia De Amor (From Love Story)
15. Ol' Man River (From Showboat)
16. Nelle tue mani (Now We Are Free) (From Gladiator)

These classic songs are made even more beautiful by Andrea's unique and powerful tenor voice. Andrea's performance has enriched these timeless pieces with strong emotions and his own interpretations. Recorded in five different languages: Italian, French, Spanish, English and Sicilian, "Cinema" is well-suite for an international audience. My absolute favorite from the album is "Moon River" from Breakfast At Tiffany's, followed by "Historia De Amor" from Love Story, "Por Una Cabeza" from Scent Of A Woman, and "Brucia la terra" from The Godfather. Many of these classics are very soothing and heartwarming, as they bring back memories of familiar scenes from the movies that I saw years ago. This album is worth collecting for both movie and music lovers across the globe!

Get your own copy of "Cinema" on iTunes and Amazon.

Happy Halloween Giveaway: Win Over $1200 in Prizes (5 Winners)!

Over 20 brands have joined forces to bring you this amazing giveaway in celebration of Halloween. There will be five winners and $1230 in prizes featuring skin care products, tech gadget, fitness gear, fun games and many more! Enter to win one of the packages right before Halloween!

Hosted by: Michigan Saving and More

Co Hosted by: LivingWithBeth.com, Holiday Contest and Sweeps, Tales From A Southern Mom, Joyful Gifts By Julie, Deliciously Savvy and Life in a House of Testosterone

Five lucky winners will win one of the following prize packages!

Best Sweetest Day Ever Prize Packs Giveaway (Over $1400 in Prizes, 3 Winners)

What would make you think that you are having the best sweetest day ever? How about winning a huge package of goodies valued several hundred bucks? Join the 2nd Annual Best Sweetest Day Ever giveaway event for your chance to win a share of $1448 in prizes!

Hosted by: Michigan Saving and More

Co Hosted by: Davids DIY, Holiday Contest and Sweeps, Tales From A Southern Mom, Joyful Gifts By Julie, Deliciously Savvy, Life in a House of Testosterone

Three winners are going to have the Best Sweetest Day Ever with one of the following prize packages!

Panasonic Open-Ear Bone Conduction Headphones Giveaway (ARV $80)

Wanna listen to your favorite summer tunes without losing track of what's going on around you? Try out Panasonic headphones with innovative open-ear design, which are easy and comfortable to use both indoors and outdoors. Learn more about their cool features and enter to win a pair!

Hosted by: Queen of Reviews, Tammie's Reviews Giveaways & More, Deliciously Savvy, Michigan Saving and More & Barbara's Beat

Sponsor: Panasonic

Panasonic RP-HGS10 Headphones features:

• Open-ear headphones allow you to hear your surroundings while listening to music
• Bone conduction technology sends music from cheek bones to inner ear
• Use rain or shine – these open-ear headphones are water resistant against rain and sweat
• Bright, reflective headphone design provides added visibility at night

Family Vacation Fun Prize Pack Giveaway (ARV $560) #VFFSGiveaway

Going on vacation soon with your family? We've got a list of products that could make your family travel easier and safer. Check out what they are and enter to win them all!

Hosted by: Amy & Aron's Real Life Reviews

Co-Hosted by: Deliciously Savvy, Momma Without a Clue, Michigan Saving and More, Peyton's Penny Pinching Momma

One lucky winner will receive all of the following items valued $560!

Diaper Bag by Timi & Leslie ARV $159.99

Rolling Luggage by Wildkin ARV $49.99

Joy Williams Venus Album Review #JoyWIlliams #O2O

Joy Williams, best known as the female vocal of the four-time Grammy-winning folk-rock duo The Civil Wars, is about to release Venus, her first solo album since the duo officially disbanded in 2014. In what she refers to as her coming-of-age album, Joy intends to recount a woman's journey out of darkness through 11 simple, honest songs from "Before I Sleep" to "Welcome Home."

Venus will be out on June 29. You can pre-order one at Amazon or iTunes.

It includes the following tracks:

1. Before I Sleep
2. Sweet Love of Mine
3. Woman (Oh Mama)
4. One Day I Will
5. Not Good Enough
6. What a Good Woman Does
7. Until the Levee
8. You Loved Me
9. The Dying Kind
10. Till Forever
11. Welcome Home

While I miss the remarkable duo of The Civil Wars, I love how well Joy Williams performs on her own. I feel happy for her that she got to explore and establish her very own music style and stays true to herself in singing and songwriting. Her voice is charming, unique, and spans an amazingly wide range. She's especially good at hitting the high notes.

Beatrix Girls Tea Party in London Prize Pack Giveaway

Does your little princess enjoy offering hospitality to her friends? How about throwing a tea party featuring a celebrity guest from the Beatrix Girls band? Then we'd like to help provide her with everything she needs for a fun party, including cups for tea, plates, table/wall decorations, balloons, activity books, stickers and a London Beatrix Girl Doll! Enter to win this fabulous tea party kit as a surprise gift that will sure brighten up her day!

Hosted by: Queen of Reviews, Tammie's Reviews Giveaways & More, Deliciously Savvy, Barbara's Beat & Michigan Saving and More

Sponsor: Beatrix Girls Popstar Club

About Beatrix Girls

They’re musicians, they’re dolls, they’re role models for a new generation of empowered young girls. Sure, they’re adorable with great clothes and fabulous hair, but there’s so much more to them than that! The Beatrix Girls are an accomplished pop band with real music that girls are sure to adore. Each member of the band sings, plays a different instrument and even writes the songs. They’ve achieved the pop-star success that young girls dream of – and they’ve done it through talent, tenacity and old-fashioned hard work. Best of all, none of that success has gone to their heads. They’re young, they’re real and they’re spunky.

One lucky reader will win a Beatrix Girls Tea Party in London Prize Pack as described above!

Giveaway ends 5/2. Open to US 18+ only. Please submit your entries via the Giveaway Tools widget below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for prize fulfillment.