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 […]
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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 […]
Eternal YA Book by H.G. Nadel
Here’s my little confession. Even though it’s been quite a few years since I’ve qualified as a young adult, I thoroughly enjoy reading YA books. The books are written at an adult reading level, but the content is typically a bit more ‘family friendly’ and less R Rated than similar non-YA novels. I know I’m […]
Recess Monkey Desert Island Disc CD
Recess Monkey is back with a new sound on a new CD, Desert Island Disc. These kindie rockers from Seattle typically make high energy music that is full of fun. This new CD is still good, but has a different kind of energy. Desert Island Disc captures that happy and relaxed island feeling that you […]
The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition Has Arrived!
While I will still treasure my Little Mermaid VHS in the collectible clamshell case, I am thrilled that the new Little Mermaid Diamond Edition Blu-ray + DVD + Digital copy is now here. The sound and picture quality is excellent and there are, of course, lots of fun bonus features. The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Diamond […]
Volcom Event with Snowboarder Pat Moore at Macy’s in Mission Viejo, CA
As the mother of 2 young college men, I have purchased a lot of Volcom clothing and accessories over the years. Volcom knows all about comfort and style. When I heard that Macy’s was having a special Volcolm style event at their Men’s Store at the Shops at Mission Viejo, I knew I wanted to […]