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 […]
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The Gifted by Damian Wassel & Nathan Gooden
The Gifted is a beautiful and tragic post-apocalyptic fantasy. Words aren’t necessary in this graphic novel. The images alone convey the message clearly. There are some words that convey emotion and action (chomp, grr, wimper, howl, snap…), but it’s the images that tell the story. Those limited words accentuate what we’ve learned from the images. […]
Billy Jonas Band Children’s CD
The Billy Jonas Band is one of a kind! Each band has their own style, but Billy Jonas takes it to another level. In addition to the usual guitar and vocals, this band uses what they call “re-percussion.” These homemade instruments are made from barrels, buckets, keys, cans and other found objects. The innovative music […]
Melissa’s Dutch Yellow Potatoes Cookbook
I used to think that all potatoes were basically the same. It didn’t matter to me that they were different shapes, sizes or colors. Then I discovered Idaho grown Dutch Yellow Potatoes (DYP) from Melissa’s Produce. One bite and I knew that these were not the same. However they are prepared, the creamy texture and buttery flavor stand […]
Rio 2 Sing Along Blu-ray DVD Combo
Are you ready for some sing along fun with your favorite characters from Rio 2? The Rio 2 Sing-Along Blu-ray and DVD Combo is full of fun and I’m happy to have a new way to enjoy these memorable, hilarious, and musical feathered friends. Perhaps you’d like to sing Gloria Gaynor’s hit I Will Survive that […]
Animal Tales Children’s CD
When I was a kid, I loved listening to children’s music on my little plastic record player. Many of the songs told stories and it was all kid-friendly. These days children have a lot of outside influences that push them towards growing up and experiencing things they just may not be ready for. When I first […]