Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Indoor Summer Fun


It's inevitable. As chock full as your kids' summer schedules are, occasionally there will be the need for some downtime. Or a rainy day that turns into several, to make having a good DVD on hand a great solution.

One of our latest faves is Bob the Builder: The Three Musketrucks ($12.99). Featuring the episodes, "Dodger the Milktruck", "The Three Musketrucks", "Dodger's Dairy Disaster", "Scrambler the Goat Herder", and "Packer's Big Delivery", this cute DVD introducers Dodger into the Can-Do Crew. Typical of all Bob the Builder DVD's, there are some great lessons on teamwork and listening to directions to be learned in a clever way.

In the episode, "The Three Musketrucks", the trio who model themselves after the three Musketeers, are in search of some palettes for Bob's flat-pack house. I'm impressed - as a big fan of modern and eco-friendly design, I think flat-pack houses offer a great opportunity to create a fabulous house while saving some money and time, too. Kudos to Bob and the Can-Do Construction Crew for clever storylines about building and ideas that parents can appreciate.

With each DVD, you'll also receive a coupon good for a free one-year subscription to "Parents" magazine.

Exclusive for One Chic Mama readers
We're giving away 5 copies of Bob the Builder: The Three Musketrucks. Just leave us a comment and tell us why your kids like Bob the Builder, and don't forget to leave your email address. Deadline is Midnight, EST, August 3, 2008.

116 comments:

sandyuu said...

I think they like bob the builder because it fun to watch, a bit silly and not like the other cartoons. Also the building aspect- becuase family members are in construction probably interest them

Vetstadium said...

Hope I win thanks.

Steph said...

My kids like Bob the Builder because they love trucks, construction equipment, etc...Dad is a crane operator so they just love stuff like that.

Maja said...

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My son loves Bob. He sings the theme song all the time. So cute.

Anna said...

My son really likes the way the show is animated, and I think that is the main reason it holds his attention. It's like they use little toys or something.

Sandra said...

My two year old grandson thinks that all construction workers are Bob the Builder. He called a city worker in front of his house Bob the other day and his mother had to explain. He would love this!

Anonymous said...

My 5 year old would be so surprised. Bob is one of his hero's and has been since he can remember.

jffryclough said...

little pete loves his construction trucks just like bob the builder

rfantom said...

I would love to win this. Please enter me.

mverno said...

because he's cool

rubygroove said...

Can We Fix It... Yes We Can!
I love the positive attitude this program conveys, and my kids LOVE the talking trucks, Rolly, Muck, Lofty, Dizzy and Scoop are our favourites, but my son thinks Pilchard the cat and Spud the scarecrow are hilarious!
Erin
rubygroove@gmail.com

gkstratos said...

My son loves the Can-Do-Crew
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elaine said...

My nephews love Bob the Builder-I think because of the talking trucks!
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

kygirl said...

My loves the building involved.

Staci A said...

My 3 year old loves Scoop and Scrambler! He thinks it's great to watch the show and act out the scenes later with his Bob the Builder toys. This video would be great for us-he can't tolerate heat, so we have been stuck insaide a LOT! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Shelly said...

My daughter loves it because it is about helping

Cjnedrow said...

Because of the trucks and construction and so much man stuff which the little ones are in awe!!!
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Will said...

My son watching anything with a truck in it.

Annie said...

My grandbabies love Bob! They love the music, they love the stories (and I'm glad they have stories the kids can follow) and Bob makes them smile.

Great giveaway, thanks

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ky2here said...

Because he's Bob - that's all it needs.

Christy said...

My little boy loves all vehicles and vroom vrooms as he calls them. He just giggles when Bob the Builder comes on and starts talking. I think he really likes seeing vehicles and construction equipment that talks. Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize. ecghick@yahoo.com

Donna said...

The kids love to watch this because of the talking trucks, etc. Thanks.

semtaylor said...

I love Bob the Builder. They are great for the "little" ones who visit me. Love the music.

dwhogan said...

just plain fun to watch

peg42 said...

My sons love anything to do with trucks and tools. That's why they love watching Bob the builder so much. Thanks for this giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Because bob the builder fixes things & my son always is pretending to fix things...LOL

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danosor said...

My sons love Bob the builder because it's natural for young boys to enjoy trucks and construction equipment.

john1948 said...

Teaches them to get along together

chromiumman said...

our kids love the music

Lisa said...

It's a funny show.

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janetfaye said...

My toddler grandson loves Bob The Builder because his dad works in construction and he gets all excited when he watches these dvds.

agordon10 said...

my son loves the vehicles

Anonymous said...

I don't know why. My 4 year old grandson can't get enough of this series. He cries when we make him stop.

idahomom said...

My boys love Bob the Builder. Their grandpa is in construction so they can relate. Thanks for the chance.

souldolphindream said...

My son has liked this show since he was little. His favorite is Dizzy. He has a huge bob the builder poster in his bedroom here at my house. His dad does construction and he use to ask him if he knew bob. Thanks for the giveaway.

redron said...

my grandson loves it because of the trucks

Brian M said...

Rather than guess why my kids love Bob the Builder I went straight to the source, my son. He answered, "Because I love Scoop." There you go.

sweetsue said...

My four year old grandson is fascinated by building things. He carries his toy tool kit with him wherever he goes. He watches Bob the Builder for ideas!

Anonymous said...

My daughter likes Bob quite a bit

Anonymous said...

would love to win this for my grandson..he loves Bob the Builder. thanks for the great giveaway

Susan said...

My son loves Bob the Builder because he loves to build things, just as much as he loves to take things apart. LOL. Thanks for the contest.

Nikki said...

They love the talking trucks! I would love to win this DVD.

LINDALSHOT said...

I think that they like him because he sends a positive message without being preachy.

imjasonc said...

My son loves Bob the builder, The truck and the vroom vroom sound he makes.

Kari said...

I don't think my son has ever watched Bob but Im sure he'd love it!

Stephanie said...

we love to figure out how things are put together!
tvollowitz at aol dot com

vmkids said...

This show is so good for kids' imagination.

patty4899 said...

They love the animation.

Sunnyvale said...

Fun stuff for the grandkids

vboackle said...

because he is so entertaining.

kristilb19 said...

My son LOVES Bob The Builder and I'm sure my son on the way will too! He loves it because it has the construction equipment and all in it!!!

kristilb19@yahoo.com

soha said...

Bob always has a positive attitude.

silverbele said...

The grandchildren love Bob the Builder

LIDARKSIDE said...

Can we build it? Yes, we can!

Ghost said...

because of the trucks... "truks rool!"

pooka1953 said...

My grandson Lukie loves Bob because he uses a hammer!

shiloh said...

This is such a cute show, and enjoyed by boys and girls alike.

mogrill said...

My son LOVES the talking bulldozer!

Sharon said...

He's so much fun...and we love to watch the show together!
THANKS
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Anonymous said...

talking bulldozer

bliss319 said...

My son loves bob the builder because his dad is in construction and he likes to pretend bob are friends.

Erica C. said...

bob is so cute!

SeahorseLady said...

The kids in our family love Bob the Builder because they love to build and fix things and Bob always makes it look like so much fun.
Thank you for the nice giveaway.

coriwestphal said...

AAAGGGHHH!!! I gotta win this! My son is Bob obsessed. It's obviously the tools he loves but the show is just all around great. Thanks for the fun contest!

heaventrees said...

The kids love Bob because he always gets the job done in a fun way.

Karen said...

I think she just loves the bright colors of the show.

Kristie said...

My daughter doesn't have a very good chance to watch Bob the Builder, since it is only on Saturday mornings here, but I'm sure she would love the video!

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Sherry R said...

My son loves Bob because he fixes things, something I've noticed my son trying to emulate!

paula h said...

My son loves tools and construction vechiles. My husband works with tools so I think that's why he loves them so much. He loves to watch Bob the Builder and will yell out what tool they are using.

Julie D said...

He's just so darn cute! and mu Munchie loves him.

Sunshine Mama said...

My son likes the machines. He goes wild over construction sites in real life, so the animated versions of his favorite machines (like Roly the roller) are fun. kristie2 (at) comcast.net

Princess Golden Hair said...

i know i love his yes we can message. the boys love it because there are trucks in the show. it's just a great family cartoon all around

Stephanie Bruce said...

Bob the builder is so much fun our boys sing those songs all the time!

kgrreyfox said...

Bob the Builder? Hmm.. Its gotta be the vehicles, My son absolutely adores cars, trucks, trains, any type of transportation toys and the shows are cute and well the songs my boys both adore music of anykind

calgirl said...

My son loves the big trucks and machines in the cartoon.

yellowlabs said...

Because it is so fun and entertaining to watch!

Traci C said...

How do you not love Bob?? It also helps that Uncle Tony is a crane operator and they feel like they have some sort of inside track to "special details"

hansenpj5 said...

because it is fun and educational

Anonymous said...

The boys love Bob the Builder; he fuels the testosterone.

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nknk said...

It's fun, what else I can say.
They love everything about the series!
Thanks :)

purplepassion126 said...

The boys like Bob the Builder because they are fascinated by the way things are built. They are always wanting to take things apart and put them back together and play with things that require building.

adsalez said...

Of my three 2-year-olds, Josh is THE biggest Bob the Builder fan of all time! I really cant say WHY he loves the show so much since his Dad is in the army and all thumbs!! My nine year old grew up with Bob and he still prefers construction toys over everything..even VIDEO games!! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

Cindy said...

My son loves singing the Bob the Builder song and playing with tools like Bob.

Kassie said...

Because they love the talking trucks!!

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LeeAnn P. said...

My kids love to sing the theme song and of course they love the fact that the trucks talk!
murphykatt[at]yahoo[dot]com

K. Cleaver said...

My boys would love this one!

Betsy said...

The movies and books have colorful, cute animated characters that the kids can identify in their community. The music is catchy too! Personally, I like the teamwork theme!
betsypz@yahoo.com

daLeiDayQueen said...

Bob is cool! He can fix things!

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Brooke Lorren said...

My little boy just likes trucks!

pauline15 said...

My kids love the songs, it's fun to watch them put together a castle with legos singing can we build it, yes we can!

robt6 said...

My grandkids love Bob the Builder.

elliej said...

My 4 year old grandson just loves Bob the Builder. He calls him Bob Build. It's so cute. He got trucks for Christmas last year and kept telling me to get on the floor and play Bob Build, it was just the sweetest thing. He watches him like he's in a trance. I think he likes him so much because he loves the trucks and construction equipment. Great giveaway, my grandson will love you, thanks :)

arvard said...

I would love to win. Please enter me.

klp1965 said...

my son thinks he is bob the builder he is always in my hubs tools :)

purango said...

My children love Bob the Buider because of all the trucks and construction equipment. garrettsambo@aol.com

Sandy said...

Because their grandpa's name is Bob. They think that's hilarious (guess they're pretty easily entertained :o)

kathy55439 said...

my dads name is Bob... My sister thought her son was saying dads name till she notice he hummed a little tune after saying Bob... Than she noticed he was singing the Bob the Builder song not saying grandpas name after all.... LOL

Anonymous said...

The cartoon shows that females can make and fix things as well as males. melcobbriley@yahoo.com

amyd29 said...

My kids love him,because of all the tools&trucks
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Anonymous said...

my son is only 11 months old and he loves Bob the builder..I honestly believe its the color..Ima610@yahoo.com

constance said...

They like it because it gives them a "can do" attitude.... I like it beacause it teaches them to work together, and also helps with problem solving skills. They learn, without realizing that they are.... how great is that?
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PEMom said...

My kids like Bob the Builder because he has all sorts of cool friends that can dig and get messy. That's their favorite thing to do.

carol drury said...

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becasue his brandad is a builder and he loves tools!!

penguin28 said...

My kids like to sing the theme song, say "Yes we can", and they get a kick out of Spud

penguinchick@comcast.net

NesieBird said...

My kids love Bob because he constructs cool stuff.

Erica said...

We like the vibrant colors.

kazul said...

Our little guy loves Bob because he can get all his trucks out and recreate the stories after he watches the DVD's,

Susanne said...

Because it shows if you work as a team, you can get the job done!

ldrnc2000 said...

They like Bob because my kids love building thing themselves!

donna444444 said...

My son likes to build things.

Grace said...

Bob the builder has a cool yellow hard hat.

Bakersdozen said...

I like it because kids naturally like to build things. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

dolls123 said...

My 18 year old daughter still like Bob the Builder

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memetu said...

My boy's Uncle was a builder.

Kelly said...

Definitely the variety of trucks!

lilyk said...

We like Bob the Builder's positive attitude!