Reviews & Giveaways

Book Review: Eileen Goudge’s “Once in a Blue Moon”

November 11, 2009

Once in a blue moon, I get a chance to sit in a quiet place and have some uninterrupted time with a book. A book that has more than 10 words on a page. A book without full-color illustrations or cute rhymes. A book for grown-ups. Because these precious moments rarely come along, I am [...]

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Music Review: Five for Fighting’s Slice

November 6, 2009

My first “experience” with Five for Fighting came during the months after the horror that was 9/11. John Ondrasik’s raw and introspective “Superman” was played often. It became a musical plea for hope during those awful times. I instantly fell in love with Ondrasik’s soulful voice. Besides writing and performing songs that speak to the [...]

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Confessions of a TV-aholic (or How Fancast Saved my Sanity)

October 27, 2009

I admit it. I have a guilty pleasure. I am ridiculously addicted to several television shows. They are  my escape. The kids go to bed, I get their clothes and backpacks ready for the next day, and I watch TV. Problem is…the shows I love are on right smack-dab in the middle of dinnertime/bathtime/bedtime. We [...]

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CD Review: Joshua Bell’s “At Home With Friends”

October 20, 2009

I was delighted when One2One sent me a copy of Joshua Bell’s newest album “At Home With Friends.” I  simply adore Joshua Bell’s passionate violin playing. This album is special. There is a casual, gather-with-your-best-friends, coffee-sipping vibe to this recording that makes me just want to push play and relax. And as if getting to [...]

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Wubbzy Goes Boo! Halloween DVD GIVEAWAY!

October 5, 2009

UPDATE: Congratulations to Giveaway Winners! Cheryl Wilson, Amy J., Amy B., Melanie, and Chris Adams! Do your kids love Wubbzy as much as the peapod squad do? My three were ECSTATIC when Big Honcho Media sent us a copy of Wubbzy Goes Boo to review. Wubbzy and his friends are back in an all-new DVD [...]

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CD Review: Harry Connick, Jr’s “Your Songs”

September 29, 2009

Ahh Harry Connick, Jr. It was love at first croon for me. I remember listening to my cassette (yes, I’m that old) of We Are In Love over and over and over again in college. I had a poster of him on my dorm room wall. Oh yes, we were in love. Well, at least [...]

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