So You Think You Can Dream {SYTYCD, Season 9!}

It’s that time of year again. Time for another season of So You Think You Can Dance. My girls and I are absolutely riveted by this show. Not by the well-meaning (though...

Movie Review: The Avengers

A Marvel comics afficianado might spend an hour or more dissecting just how true The Avengers is to its classic source material, but that won’t be me. I don’t have anything...

5 Reasons You Should See Celtic Woman Live

*note: if you are not familiar with Celtic Woman, start by reading my review of their newest CD, Believe. This week my husband and I were able to attend the Houston stop of the Celtic Woman...

The Bully Project: Our Story

Thanks to The Bully Project for sponsoring my writing. Visit their website to join the movement and learn more. ______ My 10yo son started getting bullied in the 2nd grade. It began with...

CLOSED: HOP Blu-ray Combo Pack Giveaway

For this weekend’s family movie night we gathered to watch the new animated family film HOP on DVD. It was a lot funnier than I expected, and each of our kids – from 4 to 18...

Movie Review: The Hunger Games

At the screening I attended for the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ young adult book The Hunger Games, we sat next to a quote-unquote professional film critic* who had not read...

CLOSED: Busytown Toys and Toys ‘R Us Gift Card Easter Basket #Giveaway

Last year I wrote about my enchantment with the children’s series Busytown Mysteries, and how much my son loved the Busytown Town Hall Deluxe Playset we were sent for...

Our Love Affair with ‘Un Monstre à Paris’

I’m not sure how my daughter first discovered the French animated film Un Monstre à Paris. It could have been through DeviantArt, a favorite site of hers and home to some excellent...

CLOSED: The Lorax Movie Merchandise and Fandango Gift Card #Giveaway

As big-time fans of Dr. Seuss, our family is super excited for the March 2nd release of the 3D-CGI film The Lorax. From the creators of Despicable Me (another big favorite here!), and...

{Music Review} Celtic Woman’s “Believe”

I consider it an absolute treat when Celtic Woman comes out with a new concert special and accompanying CD. “Believe,” the newest international tour and collection of songs from...