The holidays are here and nothing sets the mood like seasonal music. One of my favorite activities this time of year is checking out the new Christmas and holiday music releases that will no doubt serve as the soundtrack for […]
[MUSIC REVIEW] Heidecker & Wood – Some Things Never Stay The Same
Heidecker & Wood – Some Things Never Stay The Same (Little Record Company) Tim Heidecker, one half of the celebrated Tim and Eric comedy team, can be a tough man to read. His ultra-dry sense of humor will sometimes […]
[MUSIC REVIEW] Arlo Guthrie – Rehashed 4:20 Sampler
Arlo Guthrie – Rehashed 4:20 Sampler (Rising Son Records) Every family has its own holiday traditions and one of my personal favorites happens on turkey day. Each Thanksgiving, usually while driving to a relative’s house for a big feast, I […]
[MUSIC REVIEW] The Badlees & Canadian Brass
The Badlees – See Me As A Picture: The Best, So Far 1990-2012 (S.A.M. Records) Unless you’re from Central Pennsylvania or spent time in or around that region sometime over the past 20+ years, you may not know of […]
[VIDEO REVIEW] – Fall/Winter Video Picks for Dads & Kids
The big summer blockbuster films have all come and gone for the year and the selection at the local megaplex is getting slimmer. The approaching colder fall/winter months provide the perfect setting for an evening inside with some good videos, […]
Teaching the value of giving… through prom!
Passing good values on to our children is something we strive for as parents. You want your kids to see the intrinsic worth in people regardless of appearance or belief. You want your kids to understand the importance of helping […]
In sure sign of the apocalypse, McDonalds rations water
It sounds like a headline from The Onion, but no, this is true. When I went through the drive-thru tonight at our neighborhood Mickey D’s to treat the family to a first-day-of-school dessert, I asked for cups of water for […]
[REVIEW] Unlimited Plans from Walmart Family Mobile
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. As you may have read earlier this month, I’ve been […]
The search for a wireless provider with affordable unlimited plans
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. I’ve been searching for a cheap wireless plan for a […]
Google Chromecast: Buy it now, save it for the future
There are plenty of Google Chromecast reviews from reputable sources already out there. I want to give you the “real world” review. I decided to purchase the Chromecast for one simple reason: the three months of free Netflix just about […]
Tips for a healthy, happy “back to school”
As summer winds to a close and parents prepare their children to return to a regular routine of packed lunches and homework, experts from The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore highlight ways to ease anxiety, keep kids healthy and improve concentration […]
How to Turn a Closet into an Office
With more and more people working from home, the need for a home office is greater than ever. But what if you don’t have a spare room you can dedicate to the task? Consider turning an underused closet into a […]
[REVIEW] Comedy overcomes stereotypes in Despicable Me 2
[box type=”alert” icon=”none”] Despicable Me 2 (MPAA Rating: PG) Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud [/box] I have to say – there are few sequels that truly surpass the original, but Despicable Me 2 […]
Need a work flashlight? How about a work headlight instead!
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. I recently took my son and made a quick trip […]
4 Things Parents Should Know Before Paying for College
Financial Specialist Shares Ways to Help Your Child While Protecting Your Retirement From $20,000 to $65,000 a year – that’s the tuition cost for one year of college, says John McDonough, a money expert who helps retirees and parents plan […]