The art of the children’s book is creating something that kids and adults can enjoy. In reality, it’s never just one book. The first book is upbeat and manic, while the second book has a more leisurely pace. Some children’s books will straddle the middle area, like some of Sondra Boynton’s and some will plant their flag in the second category. I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love by Nancy Tillman firmly sticks it in the second category, with its escapist, fun to read lines and lush, surreal illustrations. Continue reading Book review: I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love by Nancy Tillman
Momagers, mom and dad to the job interview are red flags for life
If the article weren’t in The Wall Street Journal I would swear that it came from The Onion. The title of the article, Should You Bring Mom and Dad to The Job Interview is about how Millennials are bringing their parents to the workplace. Cue blood boiling at the headline, stupid weak Millennials, I say in my grumpy old man voice. However, one of the stories isn’t all bad. Continue reading Momagers, mom and dad to the job interview are red flags for life
On My Way to Bed is silly, bedtime story fun for kids
A good bedtime story has two ways to look at it: it’s fun for the children to hear and it’s fun for the parents to read. That’s our go-to rule for bedtime stories. If it meets both of those criteria then it’s bound to be something that will last for a long time. On My Way to Bed is the silly, brightly illustrated story about Livi creatively avoiding bedtime. Continue reading On My Way to Bed is silly, bedtime story fun for kids
The Pocket Hose review: cheap design and easily broken
I have an unwritten rule: Never, ever buy anything that I see “As Seen on TV”. If that product makes it to the store, then I might give it a shot. Enter the Pocket Hose, it seems logical that it should work, my traditional hose is heavy and this is only $20, so I’ll give it a shot. Alas, this pocket hose review does not have a happy ending as two of them broke within one week of use. Continue reading The Pocket Hose review: cheap design and easily broken
The Bunker-an awesome twisty, noir, time traveling apocalypse story
I read the first issue of The Bunker and didn’t review it. In a way it was like the episode in Star Trek where they first meet the Borg or the let’s kill Hitler episode of Doctor Who. It’s was so imaginative, creative, weird and yet so relatable that you almost wished you hadn’t seen it so that you could watch it for the first time again. I wanted to wait until The Bunker #2 came out to review it, just to see if it could match the level of the first issue. Continue reading The Bunker-an awesome twisty, noir, time traveling apocalypse story
Win tickets to a special screening of The Sandlot at Coolray Field on 9/21
To celebrate the 20th (yes, the 20th!) anniversary of The Sandlot, the film is being shown at Coolray Field on September 21 at 7:30. It’s incredible to think that The Sandlot has been out for 20 years. That movie was represented a generation of children who grew up watching it first in the theaters and then VHS. The Sandlot 20th Anniversary Blu-Ray™ + DVD combo is available now; we’re giving away that-plus a family-4 pack to see the film at Coolray Field on 9/21. Continue reading Win tickets to a special screening of The Sandlot at Coolray Field on 9/21
Curious about critters? Win an #OrkinMan Education Kit & Flashlight
Our previous house was built around 1910. It had heart of pine wood throughout, original windows and spaces where the floor and walls weren’t joined tightly. That was all the space needed for bugs of all sort to come in and explore. If I had the Orkin Home Education Kit then I could’ve identified the many small pests and critters that were trying to meet me. Continue reading Curious about critters? Win an #OrkinMan Education Kit & Flashlight
Awkward questions from children: Daddy, what’s in your willy?
The many questions that a 4 year old asks are the stuff of legend. Sometimes the questions from children will be earnest and straight forward. It’s those other times when your children ask questions that are unexpected, innocent or just downright weird. Continue reading Awkward questions from children: Daddy, what’s in your willy?
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