Early last month I as well as several of the Walmart Moms had a chance to sit down with the producers of the Secrets of the Mountain for an exclusive viewing in NYC. Secrets of the Mountain is a television movie produced by Walmart and P&G. I know what you're thinking, "Oh no, not a cheesy made for TV movie full of product placement." Well, let me tell you, there is product placement; a little heavy towards the beginning, but this movie nonetheless is very well done.

It tells of a single mother and her family dealing with issues brought on by divorce. The mom is a public defender who copes with the divorce by keeping busy at work. Her busy schedule puts a strain on the family's relationship, but things change as the family goes on a trip to visit the mountain they inherited from their uncle. The trip turns into a quest of teachable moments. It shows the importance of sticking together as a family through life's trials and triumphs.

With this movie, Walmart and P&G hope to take back primetime family TV by delivering good quality entertainment for families. Remember TGIF? Remember tuning in to ABC every Friday night to watch your favorite family programs? Walmart and P&G are very passionate about this project and they are already working on the next movie. This project will continue if you tune in to the premiere of Secrets of the Mountain April 16, 2010 at 8/7c on NBC. If you have a blog, Twitter, or Facebook account, feel free to post your thoughts. Your feedback will help Walmart and P&G with future productions.

Take a look at the trailer. What do you think?

I'm giving away a copy of the Secrets of the Mountain DVD and soundtrack over at Sophistishe {ends April 14th, 2010 at 7PM CST}. Click here to enter.

Families can browse www.MoreEasterFun.com for fun Easter activities including downloadable character coloring pages, coupons, games, and a chance to win a $50,000 Nest Egg and other daily instant prizes!

There's also an online store where family favorites such as Night at the Museum and Alvin and the Chipmunks can be purchased on Blu-ray. Each Blu-ray Disc and DVD is adorned with a colorful "Easter Basket Approved!" dyed egg sticker.

I received review copies of both Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Squeakquel. I can't wait to pop them in for my lil' man!

This afternoon I decided to pop in a DVD in hopes of entertaining Jayden while I attempted to get some work done on my laptop. We had received The Princess and the Frog Blu-ray Combo Pack last week, so I thought that would be a good choice. I loaded up the Blu-ray Disc Player and toggled with the surround sound.

As soon as the movie began, his eyes instantly became glued to the big screen. I thought, "Ok maybe this could work. For real this time." He danced to the tunes, he sat on the coffee table, he ran off and played with toys, and lounged in his chair. He laughed. He pointed. He whined for cookties, wawa, and paci. Then he started to itch. And I got my hands all greasy slathering him in ointment. He wanted to snuggle. He tossed and turned. He held on to my fingers for security. He got up and played with his toys and came back for more snuggles. I started to feel as though my mission had failed and this movie was only playing for my pleasure.

When the movie ended, he fell asleep and I snuck off into the office. It was my wish that I'd get some work done this afternoon, only that didn't happen. So I will be staying up a little late tonight until that wish does come true.

I'm giving away 2 The Princess and the Frog single disc DVDs on Sophistishe (ends 4/1/10), go enter.