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8 Tips to Relieve Your Video Game Wars

January 23, 2012 No Comments

8 Tips to Relieve Your Video Game Wars 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...

We Bought a Zoo – Not (Exactly) a Kid Movie

December 30, 2011 No Comments

We Bought a Zoo – Not (Exactly) a Kid Movie 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...

Actress Jenny Garth Speaks Out About Her Serious Health Condition

November 2, 2011 No Comments

Actress Jenny Garth Speaks Out About Her Serious Health Condition 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...

The History of the World Series

October 20, 2011 2 Comments

The History of the World Series 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...

Actress Molly Shannon Talks with Family First about Her First Book

September 16, 2011 No Comments

Actress Molly Shannon Talks with Family First about Her First Book 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...

You’ve Gotta See this Gun

August 31, 2011 2 Comments

You’ve Gotta See this Gun 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...

New Spy Kids Will Keep Your Family Engaged

August 24, 2011 No Comments

New Spy Kids Will Keep Your Family Engaged 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...

Little People, Big World’s Matt Roloff Talks about the Reality of Reality TV

August 23, 2011 2 Comments

Little People, Big World’s Matt Roloff Talks about the Reality of Reality TV 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...

The Smurf Movie is the Smurfiest

August 15, 2011 No Comments

The Smurf Movie is the Smurfiest 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...

VeggieTales® Newest Story Helps Kids Find Their Own Gifts

August 12, 2011 No Comments

VeggieTales® Newest Story Helps Kids Find Their Own Gifts 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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