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valentine’s day gift guide featuring madly madagascar :: review and giveaway

To go along with the fun Valentine’s Day Round-Up I did earlier today, I thought I would share this new release and more fun Valentine’s Day ideas with you too!  After all, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!!

MadlyMadagascar_DVD_Spine_Sticker_FIN_rgb(1)On January 29th, 2013, Madly Madagascar is coming to DVD!  You will fall in love (Ha!) with Alex, Melman, Gloria and Marty as they go about their usual excitement of getting in to some trouble.  In this all new adventure, craziness happens…including some love potion! 🙂

Here are some more Valentine’s goodie ideas…

PERSONALIZED LOVE COOKIES
Looking for a nice way to send your love to your friends and family this Valentine’s Day? Consider baking them special love-themed cookies to send to them at work, school, etc. Kids will appreciate a fun, extra treat to share with their friends at lunchtime, and mom and dad will love the heartfelt sugary snack made from scratch. Simply look up easy sugar cookie ideas, use a heartshaped cookie cutter, and then frost in white, red or pink with personalized messages. You can even use Pinterest for more awesome decorating ideas!
mm post personalized love cookies

CUTE PLUSHIES
Kids will love waking up to a cuddling Valentine’s Day stuffed animal! V-Day plushies come in a huge range of different creatures, both real and mythical! Stuffed animals aren’t just for kids, either; adults can display them in their offices or cars as an extra way to show that someone was thinking about them on this special day.
mm post cute plush

COUPONS FOR A FAMILY NIGHT IN
Homemade coupons are always a hit with moms and dads, and this Valentine’s Day we suggest creating a coupon for a night in with your family! These cute coupons are simple to make – all you need is some colorful construction paper and
markers. Parents can help kids write out a personalized coupon promising to spend a fun night in with their families. You can even list suggested activities for the night in such as playing board games, watching movies or cooking a family meal.mm post coupons for a family night in

MADLY MADAGASCAR DVD
Kids will love the new MADLY MADAGASCAR DVD this V-day! They can spend the holiday watching their favorite, hilarious characters from the film enjoy all the splendor of this romantic holiday. Make this fun Valentine’s Day present into something more by hosting a mini viewing party for your kids and some of their friends – they can watch the film, make festive treats, and decorate their only Valentine’s Day cards.

EVERYTHING RED GIFT BAG
Make a unique gift bag for your family and friends this V-Day! All you need is a plain red bag, and then fun, red items to fill the bag with (e.g., lip gloss, candies, toys, jewelery, PJs, etc.). You can make each bag unique by finding something red for each member of your family or your friends – try to find things that are meaningful to them or fit their personality for an extra special touch!mm post everything red gift bag

A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!
One SIMPLE reader will win a copy of Madly Madagascar. Here is how to enter:
a Rafflecopter giveaway

*The product in this review was provided to me for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed are my own*

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  • Teresa Thompson
    February 9, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    We haven’t looked around yet. Procrastinators.

  • Channon Bell
    February 9, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    I’ve seen some cute ideas on cheerios & lattes pinterest, but only pinned the picture so far, never got back on to check out all of the ideas!

  • Kelly D
    February 9, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    I like this Valentines craft
    http://pinterest.com/pin/170925748329662122/

  • Elizabeth Olson
    February 9, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I would love this for my classroom!!

  • Audra Weathers
    February 9, 2013 at 10:08 am

    I thought this post for hand shaped Valentines were cute.
    http://www.marthastewart.com/274841/valentines-day-crafts-for-kids/@center/276967/valentines-day#269573

  • Jennifer Marie
    February 9, 2013 at 9:27 am

    I haven’t seen any cute valentine’s day stuff yet! I need to get on the ball!

  • Carolsue
    February 9, 2013 at 5:10 am

    I can’t wait to try the Jello Valentine Hearts
    http://pinterest.com/pin/138204282286792916/

  • Suzie Williams
    February 8, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    I haven’t seen many this year! One I saw last year that I liked was taking a photo of your child with their hand out like they are holding something and taping a sucker to the photo so it looks like your child is holding the sucker.

  • Laura Jacobson
    February 8, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Oh one I love that we are doing for Carter is homemade Valentines with a matchbox car! Here is the link! Just look down the page a bit and you will see the cars!
    http://www.happyclippings.com/2012/01/homemade-valentines-day-card-ideas-kids-craft.html

  • Staci A
    February 8, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I can’t link from my phone but I saw a cute idea for Valentine’s trail mix.

  • Trisha W.
    February 8, 2013 at 11:44 am

    I haven’t but I’m thinking of origami folding some money to give to my husband for a lunch date.

  • intensedebate.com
    February 8, 2013 at 10:45 am

    There is definitely a great deal to learn about this subject.
    I really like all of the points you have made.

  • Allison Downes
    February 7, 2013 at 1:13 am

    I saw these http://pinterest.com/pin/137922807310541750/

    and these ( even though its not valentinesy it is still cute enough to do for the kids!) http://pinterest.com/pin/210754457534462390/

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  • Sue Hull
    February 7, 2013 at 12:06 am

    I saw heart sugar cookies with sprinkles and red frosting in the middle.Some cookies were white,pink and red.Then you just change the color of the frosting. I was thinking it would be a good thing for my neices to make.They love to bake. Thank you for the great giveaway! 🙂

  • teh doll
    February 5, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-day-hand-print-craft.html

    I am going to make these with my kids this year.

  • Char
    February 5, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I think we are going to do the photo valentines this year. You take a picture with your childs hand held towards the camera in a fist then you put a lollipop on the photo in their hand.

  • Janell
    February 5, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    You’re right, it’s just around the corner and I haven’t planned anything. I was glad to see your ideas here on Simple!

  • Sarah
    February 5, 2013 at 11:43 am

    My son is going to “help” me make cookies and we’ll go out for a mother/son lunch…hopefully he’ll be extra tired so we can put him down early and my husband and I can enjoy the evening together!

  • april yedinak
    February 2, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Love this kid’s craft idea: http://pinterest.com/pin/285134220130099565/

  • Carmen Van Deursen
    February 1, 2013 at 10:44 am

    I can’t get enough of kiwi crate http://www.facebook.com/KiwiCrate?ref=ts&fref=ts

  • Rebecca Orr
    January 31, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    I have not….but I am gonna start looking!!

  • Deborah
    January 30, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    I haven’t started looking yet, but I know there are plenty on the internet!

  • nannypanpan
    January 30, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    i don’t have any ideas from the web but we play love clues where i hide small gifts and he has to find them based on the cluehe is left…each clue leads to a new gift…and depending on where he is accademically i use those items to strengthen his skills as the clues

  • Erin
    January 30, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Hm… haven’t really started looking yet. Pinterest, here I come!

  • Shana
    January 30, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I haven’t seen much of anything except entering giveaways on blogs I read like yours. I haven’t gotten into Pinetrest yet

  • Anne N.
    January 29, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Here’s a great idea for the kids lunch. http://partyonpurposeshop.com/parties/valentines-day-week-food-and-drink-ideas/

  • Christine
    January 29, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Valentine’s Day Fun

    https://twitter.com/raceracegirl/status/296288034129842176

    Thanks for the chance!

  • brooke t
    January 29, 2013 at 8:36 am

    not yet

  • Jessamine Marie Ricafort Dungo
    January 28, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Not yet.. 🙂

  • D SCHMIDT
    January 28, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    So far I have not seen any but I should look!

  • Carrie Phelps
    January 28, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/226657793715939437_TyEOwncU.jpg
    These bookmarks are super cute & an easy craft for the children.

  • Amy Orvin
    January 28, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    No, I haven’t seen any ideas.

  • Austin Baroudi
    January 28, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    I think I’m going to saty traditional with chocolates,roses, and dinner.

  • Patricia
    January 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    I haven’t seen any unique ideas. I do love the 14 days of valentines gifts for the hubby!

  • Jamie Brigham
    January 28, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I found a great gift for men: http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/hidden-message-tie-30095996?ref=REDorganicgglgeneric_&prid=rbseogg&viewpos=3&trackingpgroup=rvfav and you can personalize the heart on the tie as a special thing between you two.

  • Cheryl Abdelnour
    January 28, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I PINNED VALENTINE RECIPES— http://pinterest.com/pin/49398927134873280/

  • Anne Perry
    January 28, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I am going to make home made cards using pretzels as hearts

  • erin, maker of chimes
    January 28, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    this one is on my ‘to do’ list
    http://pinterest.com/pin/34058540904122162/

  • Jill A. Collins
    January 28, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    I’ve just started thinking about Valentine’s Day so no new ideas yet.

  • Janet W.
    January 28, 2013 at 11:57 am

    I found this on Pinterest that is cute and delicious!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/128423026846084929/

  • Emi
    January 28, 2013 at 11:21 am

    http://coloradomoms.com/craftycrap/crayon-valentines-tutorial/comment-page-1/

    From Coloradomoms.com Make heart shaped crayons out of your broken crayons She puts broken crayons in an ice cube tray and bakes them in the oven on low heat. Very pretty.

  • Jennifer Young
    January 28, 2013 at 11:21 am

    I love these for Valentines! http://pinterest.com/pin/120612096242147185/

  • Amanda
    January 28, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Great giveaway:)

  • Sandy VanHoey
    January 28, 2013 at 10:54 am

    I saw several that I pinned http://pinterest.com/sandyvanhoey/valentines-day/

  • Leanne M
    January 27, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    I haven’t even started yet. I really should start looking for something good for the kids classes.

  • Jan
    January 27, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    I saw this on pinterest and it looks yummy!! 🙂
    http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/01/diy-tutorial-valentines-day-oreo-pops-2/