Each year for several days in January, The NAMM Show takes over Anaheim in Orange County. This is the industry only trade show for the National Association of Music Merchants where music professionals can attend educational sessions, see the latest product innovations, connect with industry colleagues, listen to great music and get inspired. The highlight […]
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The Train to Crystal City by Jan Jarboe Russell
How much do you know about our US history? It’s easy to go through school assuming that one side is always right and one side is completely wrong. History lessons in school often present things this way, telling only part of the story instead of giving a more accurate picture of events. I grew up […]
Poor Little Dead Girls by Lizzie Friend
Even though I don’t always like to admit it, I am well aware that I am no longer in the ‘young adult’ age group. I am reminded of that each time I reach for my reading glasses. However, I still enjoy reading YA books and watching TV shows like Pretty Little Liars. Poor Little Dead […]
The Girl in the Wall by Daphne Benedis-Grab
Do you or your teen like YA books? YA does stand for ‘young adult,’ but I know that I am not the only ‘no longer young adult’ who enjoys reading them. The Girl in The Wall is a YA thriller that is a bit toned down from the typical adult novel in the genre. The characters […]
The Book of Life Blu-ray DVD Combo
Have you and your family seen The Book of Life? This star studded animated adventure is coming to blu-ray and DVD soon. Book of Life 20th Century Fox Rated PG Release date 1/27/15 Here are some free printable activities to go along with the movie: Click HERE for a Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe […]
MasterChef Junior Season 3
MasterChef Junior Season 3 is here! Did you catch the premiere Tuesday night on Fox? I have enjoyed many seasons of MasterChef and wasn’t so sure how they could create a kids’ version of the show that would have all the good elements of the competition without being too harsh on the young contestants. But […]