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?
Power Rangers Megaforce: Team Power Vol.1 giveaway and coloring sheet
If you have a young child between 5 and 9 you probably know about Power Rangers Megaforce. If you have boy between 5 and 9 you definitely know about Power Rangers Megaforce and are most likely subject to a ninjaesque display every night before bedtime. The Power Rangers Megaforce: Ultimate Team Power Volume 1 comes to DVD on September 3. Continue reading Power Rangers Megaforce: Team Power Vol.1 giveaway and coloring sheet
An aunt and 3 fans review One Direction: This Is Us
I’m honest. If I wasn’t driving my nieces – ages 8, 10 and 12 – to the movie, I wouldn’t have gone. I don’t have anything against One Direction (I was a fan of NKOTB in 6th grade too!) but I’m in my twenties now (read: 37). However, seeing my nieces see One Direction: This Is Us was a lot of fun. Continue reading An aunt and 3 fans review One Direction: This Is Us
Of long marriages, Charles Schultz, Peanuts and forgotten MLK quotes
You may have heard about the really sweet story from Ohio this past week. An elderly couple, married for 65 years died within 11 hours of each other. Harold Knapke was 91 and his wife, Ruth was 89. They raised six children and they saw their closeness in passing as ‘a final act of love’. Whenever I hear stories like that I’m reminded of Charles Schultz, Peanuts and a not so famous quote from MLK. Continue reading Of long marriages, Charles Schultz, Peanuts and forgotten MLK quotes
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