Hub TV launch and Strawberry Shortcake’s 30th Birthday Party

Have you caught the new channel The Hub? The Hub is a children’s and family TV network that launched on October 10. The Hub is a joint venture between Discovery and Hasbro and features live-action series, specials, animated shows and game shows. Some of the classic yet all new programs include “Transformers Prime,” “Pound Puppies,” “My Little Pony,” “Clue,” “Family Game Night”  and  “G.I. Joe Renegades”.

The Hub offers programming blocks that are perfect for your families needs. Parents, your preschoolers will love the the HubBub block which include shows Maryoku Yummy, In the Night Garden, and Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Bitty Adventures

Visit www.hubworld.com to view their programming schedule and to find out what channel The Hub airs in your town. The www.hubworld.com website also features games, videos and episodes for you to enjoy with the kids.

And Speaking of Strawberry Shortcake, That’s IT Mommy was invited to attended a 30^th Birthday Bash for Strawberry Shortcake at Berry Flash. The party also celebrated the launch of Hub TV and their other shows, Maryoku Yummy and Twisted Whiskers.  That’s IT Mommy Heather and her children headed over to West LA for the festivities. Here’s a Berry Bitty look at what they experienced:

Outside the event was a Lemonade Stand, complete with strawberry lemonade, hosted by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Together with Strawberry Shortcake, they are enlisting volunteers across the country to host Strawberry Shortcake Alex’s Lemonade Stands during September and October to help raise national awareness and support fundraising efforts for childhood cancer research. All funds raised at these special lemonade stands will go towards ALSF along with an additional $50 for every strawberry lemonade stand registered to be donated by American Greetings Properties up to $15,000.  Waiting for us inside was the guest of honor, of course, along with one of her Hub TV friends from Twisted Whiskers.

A caricaturist was there to turn the girls into little Strawberry Shortcakes.  Kieran was in awe of the artist’s rendition of her.  He was a master, and his skillfulness changed Kieran into a little Shortcake!  There was also a face-painter, but Kieran opted out of that activity.  I was actually surprised that she wanted her picture taken with the characters, as she tends to shy away from those sorts of things!  She couldn’t stop talking about it on the way home.

There was a huge spread of appetizers and sweets. I honestly think the sweets may have outnumbered the appetizers! So I indulged for this special occasion.

The computers at Berry Flash were going, and kids could hop on American Greetings webpage for some games, videos and more!  Kieran enjoyed her Strawberry/Cream Cheese Bruschetta while she perused the site.  Next to all the swag, they had examples of personalized items up for sale at www.tystoybox.com.  From backpacks to pillowcases to clothes, Ty’s Toy Box has a huge selection of personalized licensed gifts.  The best part—personalization is FREE!

Thank you to American Greetings, Hub TV, Hot Moms Club, Momfluential and Berry Flash for hosting such a wonderful party!

– Heather & Kieran

* We did not receive any form of compensation for this post. We attended the birthday party and received goodie bags. This will in no way sway our opinion of the product or services. This post is in our own words and is our opinion.