CD REVIEW: POPCORN BOPPING.

Back before my hiatus I got this fun CD in the mail from Deseret Book. It stayed in its package for a while as our car was on a boat headed to the islands and we were in transition. A few days after our car landed, I remembered the CD tucked away in our luggage, and brought it out for our car rides around Oahu. It was a pleasant surprise!

It is described as Primary songs remade as sing-along and dance-along songs. I've gotta say, I was quite surprised to hear the beat of Popcorn Popping for the first time as we ascended the Pali Highway. To be honest, I really like this CD. It has provided hours of entertainment in the car and has kept our family smiling and bopping in our daily drives. My almost two year-old even adds her, "pop, pop, pop." to the singing.

I have been curious however because some of the songs do have an interesting beat and sound. I took a look at the reviews on Deseretbook.com and noticed that people were either giving it one or five stars. You either love it, or you hate it. Personally, I love most of the songs.

If you're interested in this fun CD, maybe as a stocking stuffer, take a listen to the music samples under the reviews at Deseretbook.com and see for yourself. You might love it. I'd love to hear your thoughts or opinion.

THE POWER OF MUSIC & A GIVEAWAY.

I don't have a musical bone in my body. It's sad, mostly for my children, but I really do struggle musically. Even after years of piano lessons, there aren't many songs I can pluck out on the piano. It doesn't mean that we don't enjoy music however. It's a big part of our lives.

A friend of mine recently posted on her family blog about how music has been helping them in their home. As most boys probably would, her three year-old son has recently had a lot of behavioral issues since his Dad deployed to Iraq a few months ago. After seeking help from LDS Family Services, and trying some new things, she has seen a significant improvement in her sons behavior.

One thing that that has brought increased peace to their home and to her son, is music. They now begin each day by playing music and keep it running throughout the day. The TV time has diminished and she has noticed a change in the atmosphere in their home. I was impressed.

First thing last Sunday morning I awoke and put on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I kept the hymns and Church related music running all morning. I too noticed an increased amount of peace in our home. Of course it was the home of little children,  but things did seem calmer. I want to use these tactics more.

Now for the giveaway. I would love to hear your thoughts. Is music a big part of your mothering? How do you bring music into your home and family? Leave me a comment with your ideas and thoughts about music and mothering and one lucky mama will be chosen first thing Tuesday morning to win a copy the latest Mormon Tabernacle Choir CD, entitled "Celebrating a Century of Recording Excellence". It includes two discs with all of the hits as well as a bonus DVD. Some lucky family will really enjoy it.

(this giveaway is now closed)

Giveaway ends Monday night!

CHILDREN'S MUSIC GIVEAWAY.

It's been a few years now since I've been in charge of the music selection in our car. Gone are the days of listening to the radio as I run around town.

I blame this mostly on my mom who is a kindergarten teacher and has provided us with all sorts of music that appeals only to kid ears. My daughter loves all of it. It takes only a few seconds of being in the car before she asks for "my songs please." I on the other hand have wanted to gauge my eyes out on a few occasions as we have listened over and over and over again to the same happy tunes. Sometimes those CD's magically disappear.

Well a while ago, my mom picked up this CD of Primary songs produced by Clive Romney. And, surprisingly for the kid genre it's quite good. Each year a new CD is produced to accompany the Primary theme for the year. We've enjoyed both the 2009 and 2010 albums.

My favorite however is 2009. Have you heard "The Family is of God"? I have never served in Primary and so I hadn't heard this new song (is it really even that new?). The moment I heard the words, I loved it. 

A Mother's purpose is to care, prepare. To nurture and to strengthen all her children. She teaches children to obey, to pray. To love and serve in the family. 

Chorus: God gave us families to help us become what He wants us to be--This is how He shares His love, for the family is of God.  

So, to spread the love of happy and tolerable children's music I'm giving away a copy of the 2009 album entitled "My Eternal Family". I think you'll really like it, and your kids too.

Leave a comment on this post to enter the giveaway and tell me, do your kids force your hand and have you listen to their music? If so, have you found any that you like?