Blues Clues & You Birthday Party TV Special

Kids

"Happy Birthday Blue" Nick Jr. Special

Blue's Clues & You from Nickelodeon, the reboot of the original 1996 kids live-action animated show Blue's Clues which my own four kids grew up with, continues to entertain and teach another generation of preschool boys and girls. Premiering this Friday, February 7 at 11 am ET/PT, the popular series will celebrate beloved blue-colored puppy Blue's birthday with an all-new, special episode, "Happy Birthday Blue," premiering Friday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT).

In this episode, Blue and human sidekick Josh invite home viewers to team up with them to play Blue's Clues to figure out what present Blue wants for her birthday. Joe, the Blue's Clues host played by actor Donovan Patton, makes an appearance to join the search for the the perfect gift for Blue in his present store. 

Celebrity Birthday Wishes for Blue

Adding to the fun-filled excitement and festivities, during the show Blue will be treated to some heartfelt birthday messages from several celeb pals: Samantha Bee, Rachel Dratch, Laurie Hernandez, Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega, Kal Penn and Pete Wentz.

More About Blue's Clues & You

Blue's Clues & You is a remake of the hit edutainment interactive series Blues Clues which debuted September 8, 1996. The rebooted program gives a new generation of preschoolers an opportunity to get in on the fun to learn by helping Blue and new live-action host Josh (Josh Dela Cruz) solve clues. The children's series now features CG-animation for characters Blue and Magenta, bringing the Handy Dandy Notebook used in the original show into the 21st century with smartphone technology. Blue's Clues & You! airs weekdays at 11 am ET/PT on Nickelodeon.

Hanukkah Family Fun Activities LA

Events

8 Days of Free, Inexpensive Events in Los Angeles Area

During each of the eight nights of Chanukah, December 22-29, there is something fun going on every day that's affordable or free to do for families with kids in the Los Angeles area. There are lots of Festival of Lights events each day and night, too numerous to list them all, so here are our top picks.

Sunday, December 22 - Light Candle #1
Chabad of the Valley, 6-9 pm 
Chanukah Concert, Food & More
City Walk, Universal City
FREE

Monday, December 23 - Light Candle #2
Young Israel Century City, 6-8 pm
Chanukah in Africa Food, Entertainment
9317 Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles
$50/Family, RSVP

Tuesday, December 24 - Light Candle #3
Laemmle Fine Arts Theater, 7:30 pm
LA Film Fest Fiddler on the Roof Sing-Along
8556 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills
Ticket Information

Wednesday, December 25 - Light Candle #4
Chabad of North Hollywood, 6 pm
Chanukah Train Rides, Dinner, Arts & Crafts
13079 Chandler Boulevard, North Hollywood
$15 kids/$25 adults, RSVP

Thursday, December 26 - Light Candle #5
IAC Shepher Community Center, 6 pm
Community Art Menorah Decorating & More
6530 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills
FREE, RSVP required

Friday, December 27 - Light Candle #6
Young Israel North Beverly Hills, 4:15 pm
Chanukah Shabbat Services & Dinner
$25 kids/$45 adults
RSVP required, call 310-276-7650

Saturday, December 28 - Light Candle #7
Sherman Oaks Galleria, 7:30 pm
Chabad Hanukkah Menorah Lighting & Treats
Entertainment includes Menorah Carved Out of Ice
15301 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks
FREE, Details

Sunday, December 29 - Light Candle #8
The Grove, 5:30-7 pm
Village Synagogue Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles
FREE, Details

For more Chanukah fun, recipes, and DIY menorahs and other holiday craft ideas, visit MBE's Hanukkah Inspiration Pinterest Board.

Happy Hanukkah to

Everyone Celebrating!

Elf Pets Fox Cubs Christmas Giveaway Review

Movies

MBE partnered with The Elf on the Shelf for this review and giveaway

New Family Entertainment for Christmas

If you have young kids celebrating Christmas it's very likely that your children have been asking lots of questions lately about how Santa Claus manages to travel around the whole world delivering presents all in a single night to every good boy and girl. Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale, the newest animated movie now available in-store and online on DVD from the people who brought us The Elf on the Shelf, answers those inquiries and so much more. 

Image by The Elf on the Shelf

Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale, based on the children's book Elf Pets: An Arctic Fox Tradition, is a new twist on the classic story of Santa and the elves. Through the eyes of a Scout Elf named Newsey Noel, the North Pole's star news reporter who is invited to accompany the jolly old fellow on his annual Christmas Eve journey, little ones will learn how the man in the red suit magically pauses time so he can deliver gifts to everyone without being detected.

The new DVD includes

• Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale Animated Special
• Movie Trailer
• Sing-along Version
• Making of A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale
• Filmmakers Commentary

Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale Giveaway

Mommy Blog Expert is excited to be partnering with Elf on the Shelf to celebrate the new DVD that kids will love with another giveaway. See below for details on what you can wi9n and how to enter for your chance to win one of the two fun prize packages we will be giving away.

Elf Pets Christmas

MBE Giveaway
on Instagram

Thanks to The Elf on the Shelf, TWO (2) lucky MBE giveaway participants will win a 3-piece prize package that includes the new Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale DVD featured in this review; The Elf on the Shelf which includes the popular Christmas book and one of Santa's Scout Elves; and an Elf Pets Arctic Fox book and plush with its own magical glow in the dark snow globe pendant. To enter this Elf on the Shelf sweepstakes we're hosting, visit this MBE Instagram post. Hurry, this giveaway contest ends on December 25, 2019 at 12 am PST/3 am EST. The Elf on the Shelf is providing the prizes and is responsible for delivery to winners.

More About Elf Pets and Elf on the Shelf

Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale is available on DVD ($9.95) nationwide. For a limited time from now through December 31, 2019, this kids title is also available free for streaming on YouTube in the U.S. and Canada here. The Elf on the Shelf, published by CCA and B and written by Carol Aebersold and Chanda A. Bell, is a best-selling Christmas picture book that comes with one of Santa's Scout Elves for your child to name. The Elf Pets Arctic Fox plush toy is the newest character available for kids to adopt. 

Learn even more about the expanding collection of elf inspired toys and books by visiting the brand's official website as well as following them on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube. Plus get Free printables and The Elf on the Shelf Ideas app for iPhone and iPad in the App Store.