Babies Bottom Line Review and Giveaway - Gimmie Jimmies CD!
When I first met Ashley, the lead singer/songwriter for the faboo kids rock band, The Jimmies, she was talking about my home state of Pennsylvania. And even better, Pennsylvania Dutch whoopie pies. Which, and my apologies to all you Mainiacs, are the best whoopie pies on the planet.
The Jimmies, despite the seemingly unavoidable ice cream sundae analogies, are everything a Pennsylvania Dutch whoopie pie should be: they are delicious, they make you smile, they come in lots of flavors, and they are filled with frosting. Okay everything except that last one.
The Jimmies CD, “Make Your Own Someday” (and yes I did just type “Make Your Own Sundae” and then I had to go back and fix it) is totally delicious. Literally and figuratively. There is one song entirely about food (”The Peanut Butter Polka”), as well as lots of references to food throughout. And all of the songs are deliciously hummable. The CD is targeted to kids ages 4 - 8 but my 14 month old dances when I play it and I know yours will too.
Which brings me to how this CD makes me smile. It’s got a clever, quick wit that will appeal to Moms and Dads as well as kiddos. In the song “Cool to Be Uncool” you kids will rock out to lyrics urging them to wear appropriate winter gear: “Mr Weatherman, Mr Weatherman, what should we wear to wear to school? Mr. Weatherman, Mr. Weatherman. It’s cool to be uncool.”
Did you know that whoopie pies come in many flavors? Kind of like ice cream. Of course there’s the traditional chocolate with white cream, but go to the farmers’ market in my hometown and you’ll find Banana, Pumpkin, Peanut Butter and more! The songs on this CD are just as varied. Yeah the Jimmies rock, but they also do Swingin’ Salsa, Reggae, Country, Ballads…by the end of this CD your little music lover will have been exposed to a wide variety of musical genres and sounds, all with kid-appropriate themes and lyrics.
I do love so many of the stories these songs tell. For germaphobic moms like me (you know you’re out there…put down the purell and raise your clean clean hands) there’s a fantastic song called “Do The Elephant” about learning how to sneeze into your elbows rather than all over the dinner table (”When you’re feeling funky, use your arm like a trunky”). If the story of Taddy the tadpole and his return to the pond doesn’t make a sweet little tear come to your eye (”Livin’ in my room wasn’t really fair to Taddy. He had a froggy for a Mom, he had a froggy for a Daddy.”)…well then nothing will.
I love this CD. And I know your kids will love it too. And you know what I love even more? The fact that The Jimmies are giving one of these fantastic CDs to a lucky Babies Gotta Have It Reader! Music is a baby and kids must-have! So enter for Pete’s sake! Woo Hoo!
To Enter the Giveaway:
- Go to The Jimmies Website and check it out. I especially urge you to watch one of their videos (look for a Jimmies DVD soon). Come back and tell me your favorite thing about the site! It’s that easy!
***Want an extra chance to win? Blog or twitter about this giveaway, leave me an additional comment letting me know you did (please include the url), and I’ll put your name in the hat twice! Not a blogger? Email a friend about the giveaway, cc me in the message at babiesgottahaveit@gmail.com (I promise I will not spam you or your friends - cross my heart) and you’ll have two entries. Make sure you include your email address with your entry.***
Giveaway open to those with U.S. addresses. Giveaway begins on Thursday October 30th and ends on Thursday November 6th at midnight Eastern Standard Time. On Friday November 7th, my baby girl will draw the winning name and I’ll email you immediately. It’s not a terribly scientific drawing, but I assure you it could not be more random. Thanks for entering!
Valerie said,
October 30, 2008 @ 11:04 am
The site is straightforward, easy to navigate. Loved that they have a place for their “gigs” but it isn’t updated.
My daughter would love their CD!
Nancy M. said,
October 30, 2008 @ 12:36 pm
I also love the video for Taddy - it reminds me of the lessons I had to learn as a kid to be mindful and empathetic to other creatures big and small. Also, I get irrationally excited now whenever I see anyone in my office “do the elephant.” I want to sing the song to them!
Liz C. said,
October 30, 2008 @ 12:54 pm
This is great! The songs are really rockin’ and videos are so creative and funny! The site itself is like a big piece of candy!
I can already tell that this CD would be a favorite in my house- My son heard the music from the website and walked over to see what I was listening to!
Katie said,
October 30, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
I love how in every picture they look like they are having SO MUCH FUN and I really believe they are!
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Abby said,
October 31, 2008 @ 11:54 am
This looks like a really fun group of people makes me want to get up and dance!
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Julie said,
October 31, 2008 @ 1:02 pm
The site is cool, they look like they are having fun…and the music rocks enough that hip parents won’t feel so weird driving thru town blasting this music for their little kiddoes!!
I’d love to win this to keep in my car for playing for my nanny charges…and hopefully someday soon for our own little rockers!!
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Dee said,
October 31, 2008 @ 1:28 pm
I Love the music…it makes you want to just dance! This would be a fun cd!
Katie said,
October 31, 2008 @ 2:05 pm
excellent band, so fun, so exuberant, so decidedly UN treacle-y. And let’s face it - you gotta love the out-in-front use of the word “peruse”. Big points for absence of condescension…
mary Lou Rich said,
October 31, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
I loved their music. Specially liked the name - Songs for the Shorter Set!!
Melody said,
October 31, 2008 @ 3:15 pm
I love the website — super fun! Especially cool was the funny faces page. Gotta submit my kids!
Jenna said,
November 1, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
Everyone looks like they have a blast and the music is GREAT. Great giveaway!
Baba said,
November 1, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
Fun safe site for kids to connect to. Love the music and the photos and videos. Nice. Thanks for the chance!
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Erin said,
November 1, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
I loved their website it was so much fun! I enjoyed going there a lot
Bridgette O said,
November 1, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
This music is very unique and different from the usual kids music. Now the parents can ROCK too. Enter my sons to win, they would love to dance to sing to this. Especially my 5 year old who can navigate a cd player with ease!
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Gretchen said,
November 1, 2008 @ 5:54 pm
The music is SO fun. I watched the “Bedhead” video and totally enjoyed it. This would be great music while I drive with my 8 and 4 year olds in the car. And when you tell me to “enter for Pete’s sake”…..I feel like I’m entering to make your husband feel good!! Tee hee……
Crystal said,
November 1, 2008 @ 10:29 pm
I like that you can hear their music! I also love the fun colors & pictures! My son would love this CD!
Thanks!
Jessica said,
November 2, 2008 @ 1:05 am
I love that you can listen to more than one song. And I also like the Bio page. You get to know them a little better.
Angela said,
November 2, 2008 @ 7:51 pm
I love all the fun they look like their having in their pictures. And the music is great too! My son, the music lover, would love it! Thanks for the giveaway!
Angela
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P.S. Stop by my blog for a chance to win some great Bath and Body works stuff!
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MaryBeth I said,
November 2, 2008 @ 7:57 pm
they have cute tshirts for die hard fans - for kids, moms and dads!
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Julie Lawrence-Edsell said,
November 3, 2008 @ 11:31 am
love the catchy music - very danceable!!!
Jersey Todd said,
November 3, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
They’ve been played a lot lately on XM - great stuff. I love their “old timey” logo.
Kristin said,
November 3, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
My daughter and I rocked out for quite some time. We loved the music videos, the bios, and much more. I love how the let kids rock out while still being able to educate them through the lyrics! Thanks for introducing me to The Jimmies!
Rebecca Harris said,
November 5, 2008 @ 2:32 pm
I checked out the Jimmies’ site and I like the artist bios. They are clever and witty and you can see that all the musicians have a lot going on and a lot going for them. Nice tunes while you surf as well.
Rebecca said,
November 5, 2008 @ 4:53 pm
I loved that the site opened and a song began to play immediately. My toddler began to dance and I started to hum along and then thought…”Wait, how do I know this song already?” Then it occurred to me that we have heard it on XM kids, but never knew the artist. Glad to know who sings it now!
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Becki said,
November 6, 2008 @ 10:32 am
My favorite thing is that the minute I click the site on my son started dancing around to the music. Music has a great impact on him (he has Autism) and I tell ya, anything that gets him so excited is good to me!
Becki said,
November 6, 2008 @ 10:56 am
My comment disappeared.. I gave it a Tweet!
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Staci said,
November 6, 2008 @ 11:16 am
I loved reading their bios. Everything about the band seems so fun. I’m sure my son would be dancing around to their music in no time. Thanks for the chance to enter!
Babyluxe Dana said,
November 6, 2008 @ 12:01 pm
I love the slide show of photos! They really look like they LOVE what they do! Thanks for introducing me to The Jimmies!
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Susan Lindgren said,
November 6, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
I love the videos~ Taddy is cute song. How cute
designhermomma said,
November 6, 2008 @ 7:49 pm
oh they are a fun group! Just watched a video. Great!
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designhermomma said,
November 6, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
and I just twitter’ed for you! Hope I win!!!!
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Elizabeth M. said,
November 6, 2008 @ 7:51 pm
I love the enthusiasm and excitement of the site and music. It’s completely contagious!
Elizabeth M. said,
November 6, 2008 @ 7:54 pm
I tweeted
Chef's Widow said,
November 6, 2008 @ 8:08 pm
I dig the funny faces section. My boy Catcher has just discovered the computer (he’s 3) and loves checking out pictures and listening to tunes.
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louise said,
November 6, 2008 @ 8:19 pm
What a great way to teach your kids about the sounds different instruments make. My 22 month old would definitely like this. Thanks for sharing, we listened to the demo.
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louise said,
November 6, 2008 @ 8:21 pm
I just tweeted
Momstart and i’m going to send an e-mail out to a frugal list. Some of the moms can’t afford Christmas
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HeatherY said,
November 6, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
Super cute site! I love the slideshow of all the kiddos with funny faces!
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Chef's Widow said,
November 6, 2008 @ 9:23 pm
Funny Faces make us laugh. Catcher & I love to surf the web and listen to rockin’ tunes and The Jimmies website allows us to do both @ the same time!
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Valerie said,
November 6, 2008 @ 9:36 pm
I noticed you are looking for more people to check it out so I showed it to my 3 yr old and she loved it. She said the girl is pretty!
Caroline said,
November 6, 2008 @ 9:36 pm
what do i like about your site? The MUSIC! For kids? *I* want to listen to it. And my 5 yo seriously LOVES to rock out. This would be perfect. Off to tweet this too.
Caroline aka morningside mom
Susan M. Heim said,
November 7, 2008 @ 12:11 am
I love the Funny Faces page! My four-year-old twins would love to win this! (Me, too!)
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Susan M. Heim said,
November 7, 2008 @ 12:14 am
I just tweeted about this giveaway! Twitter ID: @ParentingAuthor
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