I have to admit, I am seriously picky about the music my children listen to, especially the children's music they listen to. In fact, I wouldn't be at all offended if you called me a music snob. So when a package arrived in the mail containing a CD and DVD from "Milkshake" I was skeptical. I was pretty sure it wouldn't meet my high standards….
I was wrong. I was pleasantly surprised with the music and lyrics on this CD. Let me tell you, this CD has some pretty good dance party music on it, too–tutus and eye patches optional. The songs were easy for my kids to learn, so easy that after about the second playing, "we've got a band, yeah, yeah!" was on repeat in my head. The songs talk about things kids think about–imagination, pirate ships, super heroes, baseball and birds (one of my favorite videos on the DVD.)
For Emma, it was like she'd discovered her first "cool" music. And I watched her as she carefully mimicked the dances and motions of the female lead singer.
From the interviews on the DVD, the song lyrics and the overall vibe of the CD, I get the feeling these Milkshake folks are good people.
And you know, I have an extra copy of the DVD and CD to send to one lucky family.
Leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway. The winners of all of this week's giveaways will be announced on Saturday, February 14th.
I have to admit, I am seriously picky about the music my children listen to, especially the children's music they listen to. In fact, I wouldn't be at all offended if you called me a music snob. So when a package arrived in the mail containing a CD and DVD from "Milkshake" I was skeptical. I was pretty sure it wouldn't meet my high standards….
I was wrong. I was pleasantly surprised with the music and lyrics on this CD. Let me tell you, this CD has some pretty good dance party music on it, too–tutus and eye patches optional. The songs were easy for my kids to learn, so easy that after about the second playing, "we've got a band, yeah, yeah!" was on repeat in my head. The songs talk about things kids think about–imagination, pirate ships, super heroes, baseball and birds (one of my favorite videos on the DVD.)
For Emma, it was like she'd discovered her first "cool" music. And I watched her as she carefully mimicked the dances and motions of the female lead singer.
From the interviews on the DVD, the song lyrics and the overall vibe of the CD, I get the feeling these Milkshake folks are good people.
And you know, I have an extra copy of the DVD and CD to send to one lucky family.
Leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway. The winners of all of this week's giveaways will be announced on Saturday, February 14th.
How cool! My kiddo LOVES any reason to dance!
I just discovered your blog… cool!
I’m a music snob too – it has to be pleasing to kids AND mama. They sound like a good band to check out.
i like cool music!
i guess i am a music snob too… but we are always looking for something new and fun to listen to!
You were up late or early posting this one. Rocking out all night I suppose. Thanks for the new cd idea. The kids are going to be thrilled.
Yep, I always controlled the music in my house. Then Raike had to go and form his own opinion. Let’s just say that I’m grateful for Ozzy!
The 7 yr old loves to dance w/ or w/o tutu’s! This is fun!
I’m a music snob, too. I know some children who would like to branch away from Jim Gill. Even if they won’t admit it.
My niece and nephew would love this!
my #1 and #2’s friends think i’m a music snob! we have the radio on in the kitchen all day and do have some chart music and the downloads etc (lyrics scrutinised first!) but the everyday cd’s that they have free access to are from musicals (Annie and West Side Story the fabvourites), the blue man group (great for showering if your male and 10!), and the world music series that we get from the library every week. the bollywood one makes our bread rise better !?
oh dear….cool mom award i am not winning!!!
i’m a sucker for kids music, although we own very little! you are truly something with all these giveaways…don’t know how you balance it all! thanks!
Oh, it would be so much better than the kids tunes I am listening too. My little chickee loves tunes.
I haven’t gotten to the point yet where I pic and choose what Eli is listening too, kid music is rare right now. He listens to what I listen to, for now. However, I have a group of girlfriends that absolutely RAVE about Milkshake.
I think you can become a fan on Facebook too! LOL
My 6 1/2 year loves to dance and loves teaching her 3 year sister to dance. Its great to watch them try and dance together.She would love Milkshake.
Sounds fun! My son would LOVE this!
i’m a music snob as well…willing to give it a shot, though!
oooh count me in!
We would love some new kids music in our house!
Sounds like a very engaging CD. I remember dancing to the music when i was a kid.
Count us in! I’m glad we’re not the only “weird” family that is skeptical about children’s music. Thanks for pointing us to this great group!
My girls love anything to do with music!
I am so thankful I found your blog through our mutual friend, Hannah. I enjoy it so much! And my 3 and 4 year old both enjoy lots of music and dancing. This would be great for us! Thanks.
I am so picky as well to what my kiddos listen to. Please add me to the pot!
My son’s nickname is Milkshake! What a hoot for him if I won!
We have pretty similar taste in music, I’ve discovered thanks to your side bars.
I’m pretty sure my youngest would LOVE this–he’s a music lover and is learning his way around a computer. 🙂
Jeni
We are always looking for some good dance music, sounds fun!
Dan Zanes has been on our rotation enough to be wearing out the cd..we could use some variety!
We love Milkshake!! Thanks for the great giveaways!!
I’d love to have a listen. Sign me up!
I’m not afraid to say that I’m a children’s music snob too!!! Thanks for this opportunity.
i’m in, i’m in!
We love Milkshake, but we don’t have a DVD! Thanks for the giveaway!
Fellow music snob here! I would love to win this one! What great giveaways you have this week. Thank you!
I’m a total music snob too, this sounds great and along the lines of Laurie Berkner maybe? Check her out if you haven’t already. Thanks for these amazing giveaways!
My 6 year old son is just in love with wacky music and dancing. He can imitate Bill Cosby’s moves like nobody’s business.
Count me in. My bean is a dancing fool!
Thanks! I’m actually taking my son to see them tomorrow here in Philly with a friend who likes them. I haven’t heard their music yet but I’m glad to hear the positive review!
I’m with you on being a music snob…If I am going to have to listen to something 5000 times then I need to at least like it a tiny bit. Thanks for all the fun giveaways!
We are a music family!
we are always looking for new fun kids music! Thanks!
I really love reading your blog. I would also love to check out Milkshake!
We have the basement all cleared out to make a big dance floor! My kids would love some new tunes!
Count me in!! My daughter is tired of listening to NPR ;o)
That looks fun!
We SERIOUSLY need some new music around here. I’d love to win this one, thanks!
I would love to find some new children’s music for my son. Elizabeth Mitchell is worn out around here!
We need some new music at our house!Sara
I’m always on the look out for good music to get up and groove to with my Son!
We love music in our house and would love to add this to our collection!
This could be added to our dancing hour that we have in the evenings when dinner is about ready and we are just waiting for dad to walk through the door.
They sound interesting! My girls are currently dancing around the living room to Kitty, Daisy and Lewis!
I’ll toss my hat in this ring, too. Though I’m really hoping and hoping for that wonderful book. Thank you so much for this lovely, lovely series of giveaways.
I listened to the Bluebird song. Nice. Please enter my name. Thanks!
we are the same w/ our music choices here too! and we too love to dance!
We love Milkshake! We hear them on Noggin all the time.