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Stream on with Roku-giveaway for a Roku Streaming Stick

National Streaming Day is May 20 and we’ve got a cool giveaway for a Roku Streaming Stick. Just like National Bacon Day or International Cat Video Day, we don’t celebrate them exclusively when the calendar planners deemed it so. We stream every day. For us it started with a piece of what is now history, the Roku 2 XS. It allowed us to cut the cable, watch better quality television-while at the same time spending less time in front of the TV and opened up worlds of children’s programming options.

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Hardworking dads, #Smellegendary on Father’s Day with Old Spice

I have partnered with Life of Dad and Old Spice for this promotion. Father’s Day is nigh. Here’s what dads want. Well, it’s what most of us want, or rather we don’t want. We don’t want fluff. No doilies, throw pillows, tulle or rosemary. Having said that; we also don’t want to smell bad and to that end Old Spice can help you-or your dad, husband, partner or coworker* #Smellegendary. We’re giving away a toolbox full of things that will help a guy smell good, get dirty, be cool and keep organized for the Hardest Working Dad around.

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My Dinner with Ellio’s

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Life of Dad and Dr. Oetker USA LLC. I have received compensation for this post; however, all opinions stated are my own. The 80’s were packed with great, innovative films. Back then, as it is today, I appreciated all sorts of films. One of those films I appreciated was My Dinner With Andre. This is a film that consists entirely of a conversation between Vizzini and some other guy and may not be the top choice for a 15-year-old movie fan, but I was a devotee nonetheless. You can’t thoroughly enjoy a movie without a great snack, and back then, Ellio’s frozen pizza was a go-to snack or meal for lots of kids my age. We may not have had the same movie tastes, but our preference for pizza was pretty consistent.

Nostalgia is a funny thing. Some of the films that I liked are still in my library today. The Evil Dead, Brazil, After Hours, Manhunter and several others are films that I’ll watch when I have the time. Like those classic films, Ellio’s frozen pizza is still in our freezer rotation, but for different reasons.

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New all age comic books for May 18, 2016

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For new all age comic books this week you’ve got a great variety of books to choose from. Personally, I’m packed with giddy anticipation because the first of DC Comic’s new titles arrive in stores. This is not the umpteenth reboot of their catalog titles, rather it’s four new comics that start with Future Quest. Future Quest #1 comes out this week and will be followed by Scooby Apocalypse, Jonny Quest, Wacky Raceland and The Flintstones. It’s a return to some classic Hanna-Barbara which hasn’t been seen in comic books for a long time.

However, in stores this week readers can dig into all sorts of great books. Invader Zim #10 is a great book for any age, packed with dry humor, kid friendly sci-fi action and great colors. If you like Lumberjanes (and you should-it is great) #26 comes out as does an all new special Lumberjanes Special Axe Tale #1. Do you have a girl that’s looking for a title with action and heroes that she can relate to? If so, Princeless Make Yourself #2 and Princeless Raven Pirate Princess are up you alley, these titles are great for any and all, but will appeal to girls more.

In superheroes Spidey #7 from Marvel comes out. It’s rated “T” by Marvel, but the content is going to be OK for ages 9 and up. Also check out Actionverse #6 from Action Lab Entertainment.

It’s a busy week for Bongo Comics because Simpsons Comics #229 and Futurama Comics #79 are available. Both of these titles are consistent, funny, well drawn and parallel the enjoyment that you have from the television screen to all age comic books with ease. Goldie Vance #2, Plants Vs. Zombies #11, Strawberry Shortcake #2 and lots of others come out too.

The links will take you to TFAW where you’ll save 20% on your order. Where is your closest comic book store? We also highlight a handful of the new releases on the podcast, it’s easy listening for those on the go.

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5 Simple Ideas to Kick Start Your Spring Play

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Let’s Play, but all opinions are my own.

Excitement in the air as Daddy Mojo is a Let’s Play Ambassador for Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s Let’s Play initiative. With two kids who need to get out and play, a very good understanding of where our local parks are and a curiosity to discover new places to play, we’re all pumped. Let’s Play is an initiative by Dr Pepper Snapple Group that provides kids and families with the tools, places and inspiration to make active play a daily priority. Through Let’s Play, Dr Pepper Snapple Group partners with two non-profit organizations – KaBOOM! to build and improve playgrounds and Good Sports to provide grants for sports equipment – to help make active play possible.

Playing is a very important tool in how kids learn. It helps build teamwork and assists in those lessons that books just can’t teach. Plus, it helps young students get the exercise that they need, considering that only a third of kids take gym daily.

May! Let’s face it, May is everybody’s favorite month of the year. It’s not that the other months are bad; it’s just that May is perfect, and it’s a great month to get active. The kids can play longer due to more daylight, and are frustrated when they have to go to bed before the sun sets. All of this means that the kids can enjoy new things in the spring and summer. Think about it, the last time it was this warm in some of their young lives they couldn’t do some of the things that they wanted to do.

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The Kid From Diamond Street, Edith Houghton’s true tale

Spring means baseball and The Kid From Diamond Street, The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Houghton is a story about that game that could easily slip between the cracks of history. This is a children’s book that simply tells the story of a young girl who played the game very well and traveled the world doing so.

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New all age comic books for May 11, 2016

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The new all age comic books the week after Free Comic Book Day are typically lighter than normal. This week is still busy though and has lots of great new comics for readers of any age. One bonus of going to the comic book store now is that there aren’t any lines, but there are still lots of free comic books available. They’ll certainly have some for you to get, but the same rule of five comics per customer will apply.

Humor comic books this week has Penguins of Madagascar: Elitest of Elite #3 of 4 that has the birds in search of another spy agency that has gone missing. Archie Funhouse Jumbo Comics #20 is all color, classic Archie and available at supermarket check outs and most comic book stores. Humor also brings the funny with Donald Duck, Scooby Doo, Spongebob and more.

You can page the 80’s because Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs are back; issue 3 of their mini-series is out, as well as, Micronauts with (coincidently) issue 3 of their series. The first was a sci-fi, western mashup with anime roots that all but had Bruce Campbell in it for camp value. Miconauts was one of the first comics to take a look at the microverse and make is dangerous and fun, but with a chest you could see through! You can also enjoy the action with Actionverse #5 from Action Lab Entertainment, Atomic Robo, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and more.

With superheroes this week you can find Batman 66’, the camp classic’s final issues have come to graphic novels with volume four and five, each sold separately. Are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles superheroes or action? Either way their latest #58 is out and is great for readers 8 and up.

Where is my closest comic book store? You can also hear some of our top weekly picks in each category on the podcast.

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Baseball History for Kids: approachable and fun for 9 and up

There is just something about baseball and kids. Baseball History for Kids: America at Bat from 1900 to today by Richard Panchk is aimed at that sweet spot of children being passionate about something, able to read and wanting to learn. This book is a love letter to the game of baseball, its history, the players and the fans. It also doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to addressing the dark periods in the game and history, like segregation, work strikes or other things.

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