Music Kids Actually Like!
Posted by oh amanda on July 29th, 2008 . Filed under: contest, me .When I lived in Orlando, I saw a billboard for Radio Disney. It said, “Music Kids Love. Not Kids’ Music.” And that said it all. Up until recently, kids’ music has been…lame. It’s usually kinda preschool-y or low-budget, or just weird remakes of kinda popular songs. Or all of the above. Finally Disney has introduced *whisper* Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers and the like that have let kids have some idols that are you know, kids!
Most kids end up listening to whatever their parents or older siblings like. And I’m all for kids listening to good music but at the same time, I’d prefer my kids to be kids as long as possible. I want Lydia to like singing “Wheels on the Bus” as long as she wants. (I, on the other hand cringe every time she suggests we sing! Round and round, indeed!)
So, even though I’m a couple of days late for the big bloggy giveaway (because of my super fun bloggy trip to Cincinnati and Pampers!), I’m giving away 2 kids’ cds by one of my very favorite people in the whole wide world, Yancy. I love Yancy so much I could devote a whole post to her (I mean, this kinda is…). She’s a good friend of mine, a self-motivated entrepreneur, an artist extraordinaire, a sincere Godly woman and totally cute.
But in lieu of an Ode to Yancy, I’m just going to give away some of her stuff. How’s that? I know, it’s what you’ve really been wanting anyway, the FREE STUFF…
Up for grabs is one of 2 cds:
Rock-n-Happy Heart is a fabu elementary aged cd with fun worship-y type songs that are rockin’, cool and still kid-friendly.
OR
Little Praise Party: My Best Friend is a preschool album with a bookoo of songs that range from modern stuff to some old skool classics (Father Abraham, anyone?) But as cool as Dan Zanes. And waaaay cuter. (This is my daughter’s favorite album! She loves to dance to it.)
To listen to either cd (or Yancy’s grown up albums) click here. And here to poke around her site to see what she’s about!
Just leave me a comment. You can tell me your kids’ favorite music, tell me about what you had for lunch or just say “I WANT FREE STUFF”. It doesn’t matter. I’ll close the comments at some point this weekend and then pick 2 winners–you can pick the preschool or elementary school album. And I promise you’ll love either one!
*comments closed*
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July 29th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
I WANT FREE STUFF!!
Annoying kids’ music?? Not for me. But this sounds great! Thanks!
July 29th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
my kids love music!
July 29th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
My daughter loves music she can sing with and actually learn the words, lol. She loves Disney songs but most are too fast for her so she ends up doing that weird thing people do when they don’t really now the words and the say’s the chorus cause that’s what she know… you know THAT kinda singing. Thaks for the entry
July 29th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I would LOVE the Elemtary CD. I am sure my boys will fall in love with it!
July 29th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I’d love the preschool one!
oh, and… soup.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I need more kid’s music for my son. I’m getting tired the Wiggles
July 29th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
SOunds great -I have never heard of her before – I may need to go check that out!!!
July 29th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I miss having Radio Disney. Used to listen to it in high school in VA.
The CDs sound like they would be great for Miss Libbie and perhaps not drive Mommy insane!
July 29th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
my daughter just got a cd player. she needs more cds.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Count me in!
July 29th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
We love love kids music here. I’d love to try this out.
July 29th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
My little guy loves all kinds of music so I’m sure he would really enjoy this!
July 29th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Gosh, I’ve never heard of Yancy. But someone should tell her not to play on the railroad tracks!
July 29th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Totally cute because… she looks just like you? LOL! Seriously, a little more gel in your hair and you two could be twins
Gald you’re back, and oh yeah, I WANT FREE STUFF!
July 29th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Yay, I was wondering if you were going to get to participate. Stop by my site for a chance to win something for The Pirate!
July 29th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Of course I’ll make Lyddie some! But I love Yancy too and I want one of her CD’s!!
July 29th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
this sounds really great. I would love this. I am so tired of Hannah Montana. I’m sorry, I just don’t think her music or stuff is quite kid worthy… teen, maybe. But if it’s that or Laurie Berkner. So yeah… I’m in!
July 29th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Would love this for the car when my nieces ride with me.
July 29th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
My kids range from listening to Pre-k favorites (my oldest daughter’s pre-k teacher gave us a copy back when she was in pre-k 3 years ago) that has a scratch and skips really bad in a few spots, to Carry underwood.
These sound great!!
July 29th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
FREE STUFF!!! Wooohooo. As much as I think Laurie Berkner songs are cute, I’m getting a little over her. New music would be great.
July 30th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Um, I don’t want to listen to kiddy type music while I’m driving, so my kids listen to what I subject them too….a little Steven Curtis Chapman, some FFH, and a few other Christian artists. BUT I must admit to having a Christmas tape of kids singing (yes, I said ‘tape’). I didn’t buy it, it was a gift for the kids by my mil one year. Anyway, sign me up for some free stuff woman!
*thanks, great giveaway (but seriously, sign me up…then pick me!)
July 30th, 2008 at 12:16 am
She sound fabulous. I will definitely check out her site! Thanks for the chance to win!!
BTW, I had a Lean Cuisine flatbread frozen dinner for lunch. Yummy!
July 30th, 2008 at 12:46 am
The current favorites are WOW’s Kid’s Praise CD, the audiobook for King Bidgood’s in the Bathroom, and Jack Johnson (he reminds my daughter of Curious George). Though not in the player right now, we are big Dan Zanes fans.
All around the kitchen…
July 30th, 2008 at 1:06 am
My kids are big Raffi fans – we like the Wee Sing series too. And Peter, Paul and Mommy.
July 30th, 2008 at 1:08 am
We would love new kids music
July 30th, 2008 at 1:18 am
I would love this. My daughter’s current favorite is the Here Come the 123s CD.
July 30th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Free stuff sounds great — especially awesome free stuff!
July 30th, 2008 at 7:54 am
My kiddos LOVE music! I would love to try something new!
July 30th, 2008 at 7:56 am
My kiddos LOVE music! I would love to try something new! Great giveaway!
July 30th, 2008 at 7:57 am
That rock n happy heart one sounds cool. Right now our favorite kids cd for the car is Go Fish. The newest one has some very fun songs on it.
July 30th, 2008 at 8:11 am
YANCY!!!!! I saw her in concert several years ago when I was in middle school. I got one of her CD’s and since then have lost it. I’d be very interested in adding her kids cd to my sons library. It’s so hard to find music that we all can enjoy! llwoolard@hotmail.com
July 30th, 2008 at 8:14 am
With a tweenage girl in the house, we are stuck with a lot of bubblegum music. The Rock-n-Happy Heart might be a nice change.
July 30th, 2008 at 8:50 am
My two-year-old love the Curious George Soundtrack by Jack Johnson! It’s great cause I love it, too!
July 30th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Very cool music! We mostly listen to classical music. It’s been Caroline’s favorite since she was born. I’m sure I won’t win two in a row, but a girl can try.
July 30th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Cool!
Glad you’re back.
I haven’t had lunch yet… but considering Panera bread…
July 30th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Would love some good children’s music!
Thanks!
July 30th, 2008 at 9:18 am
I would love to win the preschoold music. My boys love music they can dance to and the little one sings even when he doesn’t know the words. So cute.
Twitter: courtp
July 30th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I keep seeing Yancy pop up in different places and I would love to hear her stuff! Thanks for sharing this with us!
July 30th, 2008 at 10:28 am
I believe my son would like the Rock-n-Happy Heart CD. He’s into the Disney pop starts right now – Hannah Montana, the Jonas Brothers. Thanks for a great giveaway!
July 30th, 2008 at 11:07 am
I love to find any music that is for kids but isn’t sung in a screetchy fake kid voice! Great Giveaway!!
July 30th, 2008 at 11:07 am
My kids love music. Thanks for the giveaway.
Not lunch time yet, but I had a bowl of Lucky Charms for B’fast!
July 30th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
very cool. my daughter loves loves loves music, but some of that stuff is very annoying. yancy sounds very cool. i hope i win! thanks!
July 30th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I am always on the look out for great kids music…that is all that we listen to in the car. I would love to try these out as I am getting more than a little tired of the Veggie Tales CD’s.
owatz (AT) telus (DOT) net
Twitter: willblogforshoe
July 30th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Oh, she is totally cute!
I would give just about anything to have something besides Imagination Movers in my cd player. I mean, they’re great and all…I just need a little something different!
Twitter: DiaperDiaries
July 30th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Kids have been listening to They Might Be Giants lately. Good stuff!!
July 30th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I WANT FREE STUFF!! Thanks!
July 30th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Sadly my little boy loves Barney….time for a change
July 30th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
ohhh I want free stuff too!!!!!!!!
James is loving all the Blues Clues Songs – I want to gouge my eyes out!!!! We need some new tunes!
July 30th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
We love christian music, Jermay Camp, Mercyme..all of them.
I had cheese on crackers beacause I cant pull myself away from the bloggy giveaways, I am finding so many neat blogs.
stormy5475@aol.com
July 30th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
We love disney songs!
July 30th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Have you ever heard of Janeen Brady? The cd has some awesome songs abt animals and family–my son LOVES it. These look rad though-thanks!
July 30th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I do love free stuff but my boys love listening to music. Currently they are listening to a pirate cd, repeatedly. I need some new tunes.
July 30th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Sounds like great stuff! Please count me in!
July 30th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
My kids love music – but it has to be ‘fast’ not ‘slow;
Thanks for a great prize!
sagirl2(at)gmail(dot)com
July 30th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
We LOVE They Might Be Giants. I can’t stand sappy, stupid kids music!
the_other_alice_ (at) yahoo.com
July 30th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
They listen to whatever I am. But they love the Beatles right now and pretty much have the White album memorized!
July 30th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Ooh, I would love this for my daughter! She loves listening to kid songs, and I am trying to remember everything I used to know (She’s 1 btw) I would love the preschool album for her! She has a fun time dancing to all the music. Thanks for the giveaway!
July 30th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
I think that my daughter is currently on Bob and Larry’s Sunday Morning songs as a kick.
Thank you!
July 30th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I can only hope that this would save me from having to listen to annoying kids shows on the dvd player in the van!
July 30th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Definately “Little Praise Party”! My son loves music and I remember the song “Father Abraham” when I was a kid.. I believe it was by Wee Kids, anyone remember those tapes? cassette tapes.. LOL
phillipsonlygirl at gmail dot com
July 30th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
How funny. We have been singing “Father Abraham” this week. It’s because my kid’s devotional Bible has been talking about Abraham, Lot, and their families.
We’re always looking for good music, so count us in. I don’t know how many more times I can sing, “God is Bigger Than the Boogie Man”. lol
July 31st, 2008 at 1:02 am
I need more kids music for our car rides. Thanks for the chance to win. Visit mine at http://www.mypreppypurse.blogspot.com
July 31st, 2008 at 2:05 am
Our daughter listens to cds each night while going to sleep — we always are on the lookout for good music — this looks like it fits the bill!
July 31st, 2008 at 2:24 am
I really liked Rock-n-Happy Heart. And my nephew would love it.
Thanks! :0)
July 31st, 2008 at 8:47 am
Both of my boys love listening to music! Thank you for the giveaway!
July 31st, 2008 at 10:30 am
i’ve never heard of yancy . . . i can’t wait to have the kids listen . . . it’s great! thanks for this fun giveaway!
kristen
ryankristenwilson(at)msn(dot)com
July 31st, 2008 at 10:32 am
I would love the Praise Party cd. My 4 year old grandson loves to sing along with the cds I have for him.
July 31st, 2008 at 11:37 am
I like the Rock-n-Happy Heart for my niece!
July 31st, 2008 at 11:56 am
I need some preschool music love! I have 2 bebes!
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
July 31st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
I agree – there is a shortage of good kids music. Especially Christian rock type songs for kids. My kids like rock music like you wouldn’t believe and they are fairly young. So we usually end up on youtube listening to a few select rock songs that aren’t offensive. So we’d like the Rock-N-Happy Heart.
July 31st, 2008 at 2:54 pm
This sounds great. I’m always collecting kids’ music (love Dan Zanes!), but have trouble finding Christian tunes that aren’t . . .well . . . a little on the hokey side, iykwim. Thanks!
July 31st, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Summer’s getting long here and we could use some new car music, thanks.
July 31st, 2008 at 5:37 pm
My little grandaughter loves to dance to all kinds of music,I would love some new music for her.
July 31st, 2008 at 6:13 pm
This sounds great. My guys just like music but this looks like something we (all) could stand even in the car.
July 31st, 2008 at 7:11 pm
This look like fun! My kids love music. We listen to a lot of KLOVE, but not much “kids” music.
July 31st, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I got so caught up in all I had going on today that I forgot to eat lunch! So, I made tasty chicken quesadillas for an early dinner;)
July 31st, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I would love to get these! I would much prefer my twins listen to Christian music than “kiddie” stuff. And I don’t know any of the kid Christian stuff.
July 31st, 2008 at 10:36 pm
New kids music that is not Barney or the Wiggles! Thanks for the chance to win!
July 31st, 2008 at 10:37 pm
These sound great. Thanks for the chance to win!
July 31st, 2008 at 10:41 pm
I’d like Rockn Happy heart!
July 31st, 2008 at 10:49 pm
We dance daily and would love to sway to Yancy’s Preschool album!
For lunch?? Hmm…we had Peanut butter and pickle sandwiches. (My 4 year old’s favorite…and my pregnant stomach doesn’t complain either.)
Thanks for the opprotunity!
July 31st, 2008 at 11:37 pm
I don’t just want free stuff. I want THIS free stuff. My daughter is at the age where she wants her own music, but I am not into the whole Hannah Montana scene. This would be great to give to her!!!
julie_ruhlman(at)hotmail(dot)com
August 1st, 2008 at 12:04 am
y daughter is almost 10 and she loves music
August 1st, 2008 at 2:57 am
My younger son is crazy about music and we could definitely use something new in the CD player! He has eclectic taste (just turned 5, and likes, in equal measure, Raffi, Disney tunes, the CD from the Vacation Bible School he attended this summer, the B-52′s, They Might Be Giants, and just about anything that comes on the radio…)
August 1st, 2008 at 5:54 am
Oh, my kid could definitely use some new music!
August 1st, 2008 at 9:47 am
I would like the preschool album for my daughter!
August 1st, 2008 at 9:59 am
Thank you for making it so easy to enter!! For breakfast I’m having a bagel.
fivewinks (at) cox (dot) net
August 1st, 2008 at 10:16 am
Hi! I would love to try her music! I think my kids would love it. They are currently loving Eric Herman’s albums. Thanks!
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
August 1st, 2008 at 11:12 am
i think either one would be great. i’m always looking to get away from the cheesy kids songs. lol.
alexandra dot hancock at gmail dot com
August 1st, 2008 at 11:29 am
I would love to win. Thanks! Make sure you stop by my site http://uniquelyyoursbyshay.blogspot.com for a chance to win a Princess Bracelet made by yours truely by 5 today.
Shay T.
shaythatcher(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
August 1st, 2008 at 12:34 pm
My son Tristan loves Music. We watch alot of the Mighty Giants.
Also, yeah I LOVE FREE STUFF.
Thanks
palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net
August 1st, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Sounds great! Thanks for the giveaway!
August 1st, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Thanks for the contest
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Nikki
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