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Care Bears: Bear Buddies Review

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When I was a little girl I looked forward to Saturday morning cartoons all week! We didn’t have cable, and even if we had, there weren’t channels back then that aired children’s programming 24 hours a day like there are now. That doesn’t mean Saturday mornings have lost their magic, however! I love cuddling up on the couch with my girls to watch cartoons in our PJs and Care Bears is one of our favorites! “Show your love, hug someone. Caring fills the world with so much fun! We are the Care Bears, la, la, la, la, la!” I could probably sing you the entire song!

Care Bears: Bear Buddies was just released on DVD last Tuesday. It includes eight never-before-released episodes from the top-rated Saturday morning CBS TV series. Watch as Share, Oopsy, Love-a-lot and the rest of the Care Bears embark on new adventures that focus on “friendship” from creating a rockin’ music band to trying to cheer up a sad friend. Care Bears: Bear Buddies teaches kids valuable lessons about being true to themselves and each other, understanding, and forgiveness – themes of emotional intelligence that help kids develop. While supplies last, the all–new release comes packaged with a little lovable toy bear (we got Share, which just happens to be my daughter’s favorite!). These adorable toy bears come in 6 different color characters, but are available for a limited time only, so kids will be eager to search for their favorite color bears on store shelves!

I love the messages that come across through these short episodes. Every single one has a teaching moment. For example, “Belly Ball,” the first episode, teaches kids that playing a game isn’t always about winning. It’s important to appreciate others for their inner qualities rather than for their outward achievements. Valuable lessons that preschoolers need to learn! The entire DVD lasts just under 90 minutes, which makes each episode around 10 minutes long.

Do you have a Care Bear fan at home? Care Bears: Bear Buddies is available now on Amazon and at other retailers nationwide for around $10.99, and I’m also giving a copy away! To enter, just leave a comment telling me what your child’s favorite Care Bear is (or yours!)

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Contest ends: October 9th, 2009 11:59 pm EST. US entries only. Leave a separate comment for each entry & a valid email address/blog URL. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.

I was provided with a complimentary DVD for review, and another for a giveaway prize.

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  5. My daughter always like Cheer bear cause it made her feel better t cuddle it when she wasnt feeling good

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  15. My daughter’s favorite Care Bear is Cheer Bear … anything pink is her fave!
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  20. My favorite Carebear is the green one thats lucky with four leaf clover.
    carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

  21. I used to love the Care Bears when I was a kid. I’m going to say Birthday Bear is my favorite. I’m sure my son will love them too if we ever properly introduce him to them.
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  37. my grandchildren would love the care bears. It would be greawt tow in so that they would have something to watch at my house.

  43. I remember watching care bears when I was little and now my daughter loves them to I love all of them

  46. My sister loves cheer bear… well all of them really. she even has a tatoo of the blue one on her arm. crazy girl.
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  65. OK, I hereby admit *I’m* the one more obsessed with the Care Bears… it’ll grow on her. LOL I love Love-A-Lot bear – I still have mine from when I was a little girl, and it’s hers now. 🙂

  67. Sunshine bear was always my favorite and it is now my nieces favorite! I want to win this for her!!

  71. Cheer Bear is a big hit with the princess in my life! thanks!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

  72. My favorite Care Bear was cupcake bear! I had one as a kid. My daughter likes them all!

  79. My favorite carebear is grumpy bear and my daughters is share bear..We are big carebear fans and have lots of their movies and merchandise.

  87. For my daughter it is a toss up between Cheer Bear and Tender Heart. They are both her favorites.

  101. My favorite has always been Tenderheart Bear, too cute! Thanks so much for such a great giveaway, my girls and I would love this!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  106. I always liked the Grumpy one. I’m always a fan of the grump! LOL
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  109. my daugher used to watch carebears when she was little and now i see my grandchildren watching them….

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  128. Funshine Bear is definately my favorite. I love the lessons about friendship, caring, and feelings the CareBears give.

  135. My fav carebear is Lion Heart Ya I know he is one of the carebear cousins but he is still my fav!

  136. i would love to win this, i watched care bears when i was little and now i have a 3 year old who likes them too.

  138. My 6 year old daughter loves the Care Bears. Not sure if she has a particular favorite…though Funshine Bear and Cheer Bear are cute! Thanks for the chance to win.

  170. I am a sunshine bear fan, but my daughter is a fan of them all 🙂 She will never make up her mind. She loves the Care Bears 🙂