January 23, 2012
One of the very first blog posts I ever wrote was called “Why the DS is the Bane of my Existence” and it was true at the time. We owned 2 DS units between 5 kids and it was absolutely hellacious.
The DS units actually disappeared from the house for about 6 months.... continue reading...
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wii December 30, 2011
Thank goodness for no talking animals – not even the family dog – in We Bought a Zoo, the cute and slightly sappy Cameron Crowe movie that has a couple of surprises for parents…
Matt Damon stars as Benjamin Mee, the real-life owner of a wildlife park. After the... continue reading...
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Actress and mother Jenny Garth is best known for her role as Kelly Taylor in the 90’s television series “Beverly Hills 90210” but not many people know the debilitating condition she has suffered from for years – migraine headaches.
G... continue reading...
October 20, 2011
October is not just for football and hockey – the end of the baseball season is upon us with the World Series.
This year, the Texas Rangers face the St. Louis Cardinals. After one game, the Cards are ahead in the best of 7 series. So, how did we get to playing a “world... continue reading...
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An accomplished actress and comedianne, Molly Shannon reinvents herself once again as a children's book author.
Shannon is best known for her hilarious roles on Saturday Night Live as well as numerous films and television shows such as "Nev... continue reading...
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For the parents who don’t like guns, stop reading.
Thanks for sticking with me. Maybe you like water guns, or you let your kids play paint ball games. This new gun may be the perfect gift.
Released in April from The Maya Group, their Xploderz™ line o... continue reading...
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Action, gadgets, potty humor and two determined 10-year-olds – What could be better for a family movie together?
Well…
I’m not sure if it’s quite all that but the just-released “Spy Kids All the Time in the World” – the fourth insta... continue reading...
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Time Keeper August 23, 2011
When you live your life in front of a camera, your family life takes on a whole new meaning, as evidenced recently through the suicide of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” husband Russell Armstrong, a situation some speculate... continue reading...
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Sorry, couldn’t resist. Spellcheck (thankfully) doesn’t know “smurfiest” but you will, after seeing the super fun “The Smurfs,” released July 29th as a combined effort from Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animations.
I hate myself for really liking thi... continue reading...
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Finally, a fairytale where the source of beauty comes from within our little girls’ hearts and not from a magic spell.
Tomorrow is the Christian market release of VeggieTales®: Princess and the Pop Star the newest title from Big Id... continue reading...
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