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We were recently sent a review copy of the film Dolphin kick for an honest review post. The film is due to be released on DVD on April 1st. Dolphin kick stars Tyler Jade Nixon, Axle McCoy, Travis McCoy and has a PG rating. It promised to be a family adventure and heart warming story with heartfelt lessons about friendship, family, and environmental conservation.


The story follows 10 year old Luke Mahoney who whilst on vacation bonds with a playful dolphin called Echo. Echo has lost his way home. Their unlikely friendship and fun adventures give Luke the courage to get back into the water after the loss of his mother. Luke soon learns that Echo has a family of his own to find and so teams up with an ocean clean-up team to help the dolphin reunite with his missing pod.


The girls and I sat down to watch Dolphin Kick. Little Man showed very little interest but then again at 3 years old he has very little interest in films that are not cartoons. I wasn't surprised he wanted to play with his train set more and that was fine. Just me and my girls. 

I am going to be totally honest and say it wasn't my kind of film. I did sit and watch it with my girls because spending time with them is more important. I do not really mind what we are watching as long as I have them. However neither of them could really get into the film, they are 6 and 8 years old. I am not sure if it was the film or that they didn't fully understand what was happening but whatever it was they wouldn't sit still and watch the film.

It therefore makes it very tricky to write a full review because I spent my time getting up and down to get the girls to sit back down with me. I am sure this is probably a really lovely film but it just wasn't one for us.


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On the 29th October the Littlest Reindeer is available to own on DVD and Digital download. Featuring an all-star voice cast lead by Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games franchise), Samantha Bee (TV’s Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), Martin Short (The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause), Morena Baccarin (Deadpool; Deadpool 2), Jeff Dunham (The Nut Job; Smurfs: The Lost Village), and the legendary John Cleese (Monty Python), this movie is set to become a new favourite Christmas classic.


We settled down to watch an advanced copy of the DVD we had kindly been sent. An evening treat for the kids, sweets and a DVD whilst snuggled under the duvet in my room. The girls soon took to Elliott.  He has set his sights on becoming the newest – and tiniest – member of Santa’s reindeer team, but he is forced with the biggest decision of his life: save his friends or follow his dreams and save Christmas! I actually really like Hazel, Elliott's friend, she has a rather comical manner to her that just appealed to me.

When Blitzen suddenly announces his retirement from the reindeer team, Santa needs to find a replacement, and fast! Against all odds, Elliot and his best friend Hazel set out to prove that he is the little horse for the job. Busy with the North Pole reindeer try-outs, Hazel and Elliot don’t realise that a sinister lady has turned up at the ranch and their friends are in serious danger.

The girls sat and watched the DVD on repeat, I had to go out half way to put their brother to bed as he had fallen asleep and when I came back I thought I had seen the part we were on. Turned out I had the girls had enjoyed the film and decided to watch it again!

I am giving away a copy of the Littlest reindeer on DVD, perfect for a festive family night in. If you would like to win a copy simply enter your details on the widget below.



Littlest Reindeer DVD
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Storm Doris seemed to have skirted round the edges of our village, with just some wind and very cold weather.  Nothing too bad, but bad enough that we opted to stay inside today.  The dog went out and came back, so I know it wasn't too windy.

Staying in gave us the perfect opportunity to have a very lazy day,  which is exactly what we did.  Little Man is almost over his cold, not quite 100% but he did eat a bit of food today so I know he is getting better.  I have been suffering with back pain again this week so a lazy day suited me well, particularly after the past few sleepless nights.

Whilst Little Man was awake we put on a DVD that both the girls and Little Man liked, the teletubbies.  

2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the teletubbies.  I can remember sitting with my youngest sister and watching them and even watching them through university as we reminisced childhood.  Both girls are still fans of the teletubbies.  My eldest used to ask for 'dirty knees' when she was a baby and it was her way of asking for a particular episode of the teletubbies.  The girls love to guess which teletubbie is going to jump last, or which tummy will light up and they love to cuddle their brother as they all watch together.

The DVD 'Big Hugs' was thoroughly enjoyed by all three children and there were lots of big hugs all around!  Storm Doris was still trying to blow up a storm outside so the girls got set to colouring with the colouring pad that came with the DVD and I sat down to read the Tubby custard ride with Little Man.


Little Man started patting the book on the tubby custard page, I think because of the bubbles.  He waved at the teletubbies and enjoyed making them appear with the push and pull sections of the book.  His sisters found him funny at how excited he kept getting.  

It was soon time for Little Man to have a nap, and whilst they waited for him to settle the girls sat down to watch the DVD again.

Storm Doris might have been causing chaos outside, in some areas, but at home we had a lovely lazy day together with the teletubbies!

This day I love staying in from the storm

I received the book and DVD in exchange for this post, all words are my own opinion 
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Yesterday we went on a Bear hunt,  we might have been just a little bit scared but we had lots of fun.  everything was set up whilst the children were at school, and they came home to discover a surprise waiting for them.  Popcorn, games to play and We're going on a Bear hunt DVD to watch.  My girls and their friends settled down to watch the DVD and eat popcorn!


I had also set up another table with fun activities to do after we had watched the DVD.


You can read our review of the DVD here but all our guests certainly enjoyed watching, we kept the DVD on look throughout the evening and even had the bear watching with us. 


After watching the DVD we had a quiz to see what we could remember.  I loved this as my youngest is obsessed with peanut butter and so any answer she could think of that is what she would write.  She did her own sounding out too!


It was time to go on a real bear hunt!  First though we made some ears, before hunting for bears.  We all looked high and low and within 1 minute everything had been found.  I must learn to hide them better!


 Having completed our bear hunt it was time to pin the tail on the bear.  I think there was some cheating happening as on quite a few occasions the tail ended up in the right place.  Everyone found this really funny so we played a few times. 


It was time for food, we had played all our party games and were ready for something to eat.  As a treat for after dinner we made special bear biscuits. 



Our bear party seemed to go past really quickly.  All our guests had an amazing fun time, and we loved watching the DVD together.

we were party hosts and received the items shown as part of the party. 
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This Christmas one of the must see animations was the adaptation of the classic tale 'We're Going On A Bear Hunt'.  The story is one we know well and one we often recite on our many outdoor adventures.  The girls love to pretend that we are going on a bear hunt when we are out and about and it really is a true favourite of ours.

Bear hunt DVD

As always when a classic book comes to screen I feel apprehensive hoping that the screen adaptation will remain true to the book.  We're Going on a Bear Hunt has been adapted and produced by the makers of the hugely popular The Snowman and The Snowdog and given how much we love watching those as a family I was very confident we would enjoy We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

We settled down together to watch the DVD.  As the story unfolded we could see the animation had expanded upon the classic story.  This was done in such a way that it enhanced the original story and we enjoyed the film as much as we enjoy the book.  The film did however touch on a separate range of emotions from the book, one of empathy towards the bear.  My youngest daughter falling in love with the song entitled Me & You specially composed for the film by British singer-songwriter George Ezra.


One of the aspects of the film I really liked is that the animation was similar to that of the original story.  Everything from the colours to the way the characters were drawn.  I liked this touch as in my opinion it gave the film more credibility and watch-ability.  Another lovely touch is that the author Michael Rosen also makes an appearance as the Bear.

The film features the voices of Olivia Colman, Pam Ferris and Mark Williams as brand new characters Mum, Grandma and Dad.  In addition to the film the DVD comes with some great special features and even some bear ears!

With half term around the corner this is such a heart warming film to enjoy all together and for many years after.

Available to Buy and Download. 

The DVD was sent for review, all words are my own opinion 

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Do you fancy joining me for a Bear hunt?  

Not a real one that would be far too scary, but how about a twitter party bear hunt?

A twitter party with the chance to win some amazing prizes and to celebrate the release of We're Going on a Bear Hunt on DVD.

You are invited to my #BearHunt :

Thursday 16th February
4pm - 6pm
#BearHunt
@UkMumstv
@thisdayilove


I cannot wait to share with you the party games we will be having as we tweet.  There are bear biscuits to make and pin the tail on the bear games to play.  We will even be going on our very own bear hunt!  We have 4 children coming to play and share in the fun of We're going on a bear hunt and we will even be watching the DVD.

In a few days you will be able to read my thoughts on the DVD, and as we are huge fans of the classic story we are very excited to watch the DVD and live the classic story together.  Half term is also fast approaching and this maybe the perfect treat for our film night to cuddle up together!


Our party box has arrived and we are in countdown ready for our twitter party on the 16th!  

Will you be joining me in a #BearHunt?  I do hope so!

We are party hosts and have been compensated for our time.
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My name is Leyla, also known as Mum to my 3 humans and dog Mum to J. I have a passion for the outdoors and love to run. I can often be found off road exploring the trails and fells and covering distances all the way up to 50 miles. As a family we love travelling and discovering new adventures, as I try and run around the world!

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