College Admissions – The Process for Parents

Our college-bound journey has been cleared for takeoff.  I am not going anywhere, though I wish this trip really included travel to a far, exotic place. Alas, this voyage is one we’ve been planning for a while and includes more emotional baggage than I care to pack so soon. We started working on this itinerary […]

Movie Review “Bad Teacher”

Is there such a thing as too much Justin Timberlake? I hate to even entertain this thought, but having just seen him in back-to-back movies, “Bad Teacher” and “Friends with Benefits” (opening July 22 — review coming soon!), he might be getting dangerously close to overexposure of the flesh kind. Admittedly, there's hardly any skin bared in […]

Shrek The Musical Coming to San Diego

I'm always looking for wholesome family entertainment, and to offer you my reviews and suggestions so the family can enjoy doing something together — something that is increasingly difficult to do these days.  Being a Family Entertainment blogger gives me an opportunity to be a resource for you in this regard.  One of these special opportunities is coming […]

Mr. Popper's Penguins Movie Review: It's Stinky, Bitey, Loudy and Lovey.

Jim Carrey is back in fine feathers in the film “Mr. Poppers Penguins,” a role virtually tailor made for his contortionist’s brand of funny.   Jim Carrey on the set of “Mr. Popper's Penguins” Zimbio.com This heartwarming story about a man and his arctic pets will likely make you laugh, cringe and maybe even tear up […]

Interview With Judy Moody Star and Book Author Megan McDonald plus giveaway!

This contest is now closed. The winner is… Pauline Molinari. Congratultions! Watch the video inteview to win a Judy Moody Swag Bag! Win this cool bag full of Judy Moody swag! Just answer this simple question: How many books has Megan McDonald written?* GOOD LUCK! *Winner will be selected at random on 6/17.