Jaden and Will Smith together in a sci-fi adventure written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan? Yes, please! In this post-apocalyptic adventure real life father and son Will and Jaden play a fictional father and son. They work well together and I’m excited to see where Jaden will head with his career. In celebration of […]
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Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products
Handmade products are fun to use and great to give as gifts! The Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products by Sally Trew gives detailed step by step instructions for a wide array of products. The book itself would be a good gift for a crafty friend or family member. Or if you’re so inclined, you […]
Americana: The Kinks, the Riff, the Road: The Story by Ray Davies
Americana! I’ve been a fan of The Kinks for decades. The music that made me dance and sing when I was a kid, and still makes me dance and sing. Ray Davies and the other members of The Kinks have talent that spans a variety of genres. Their story goes way beyond the music and […]
Vegan Desserts in Jars
Don’t these desserts look fabulous and adorable? All of the sweet treats in this recipe book are designed to be served in mason jars and each one is vegan. This is great for vegans and anyone who prefers to avoid or can’t have the common dessert ingredients of butter and eggs. From what I’ve seen, […]
Horses of McBride DVD
I am a sucker for a sappy movie that tugs at my heart and makes me cry. That’s especially true around the holidays and when the movie features animals and/or is a true story. Well, Horses of McBride is a true story involving Christmas and horses and is a wonderfully heartwarming tale. The film originally […]
Scholastic Halloween DVD Collection
Scholastic Halloween Stories DVD Hooray for Scholastic! I loved getting the Scholastic book catalog at school when I was growing up. I’m happy to see that they are still going strong and helping kids get excited about reading. Scholastic Storybook Treasures Read Along DVDs do a fantastic job of mixing books and video. They […]