We are huge movie fanatics in this house. I think that’s pretty obvious as soon as you walk into our living room, as there is a seven-foot book shelf filled with movies. I’d say we have close to 1,000 movies in this house, and still have a huge wishlist of others that we want to get eventually. While going out to the movies once in a while is a fun treat, it’s a little expensive to do regularly. Having a family movie night in is much more cost-effective and can be just as fun as sitting in a theater. Read more »
8 Great Love Stories That Don’t End in Death
I was originally going to call this the Greatest Love Stories of all time, but then realized that most of the top stories end in death. Romeo and Juliet kill themselves. Cleopatra winds up dead. Guinevere and Lancelot don’t really have a happy ending, and besides, she was cheating on Arthur, which isn’t really a good example! Tristan and Isolde? Both die. Paris and Helena? Lots of people died for that love story. Doesn’t make for a cheery Valentine’s Day post, now does it? Besides, there are a million articles out there with the greatest love stories of all time, [...] Read more »
Snowed In? Escape the Cold to Never Land!
Whether you’re stuck indoors in the snowy Northeast, or just want to spend a fun weekend inside with the family, these Peter Pan activities will help your whole family escape to Never Land. Take a break from the boring, mundane daily life and go on an adventure of a lifetime without every leaving your living room. The Peter Pan Three-Disc Diamond Edition: Blu-ray/DVD is now out on video, so grab your copy and set sail on a great adventure! Check out the fun print and play activities below, including directions to make your very own Family Fort Hideout! Read more »
DVD Review: Bubble Guppies on the Job!
If your kids love Bubble Guppies, they’ll be excited to learn that a brand new DVD, Bubble Guppies: On the Job!, comes out this Tuesday (2/5)! This is the second stand-alone Bubble Guppies DVD, with six episodes featuring a “what will I be when I grow up” theme. Throughout the episodes, the Guppies go on special field-trips highlighting the many exciting things they can be when they get older. Of course, they’ll also learn some valuable lessons that they can pass on to your child! Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment Bubble Guppies: On The Job! will sell for a suggested retail price of [...] Read more »
Nickelodeon Favorites: Rootin’ Tootin’ Wild West!
On January 29th, Nickelodeon is releasing a brand new compilation of all your child’s favorite shows, this time focusing o a Wild West theme. Nickelodeon Favorites: Rootin’ Tootin’ Wild West! will be available only at Walmart. The DVD features 7 different popular Nick shows with episodes featuring characters paying homage to the great Wild West genre in some way. Watch Molly of Bubble Guppies transform herself into a cowgirl, Dora and her team of adventurers deliver packages on the Pony Express, Diego help his Roadrunner friend win a race, and more. All your child’s favorite characters from the most popular [...] Read more »
SpongeBob Squarepants Extreme Kah-Rah-Tay DVD Review
Jacob, like most kids his age, is a huge fan of SpongeBob SquarePants. I am pretty sure we’ve seen every single episode that has ever appeared on television by now, as he turns the show on just about every day after school. His favorites by far, though, are the episodes featuring Karate. Or, as SpongeBob would say, “kah-rah-tay!.” Jake did karate for a while, and I think SpongeBob was one of the things that made him want to do it in the first place! Now, all his favorite Karate episodes are highlighted on one special DVD: SpongeBob SquarePants Extreme Kah-Rah-Tay, [...] Read more »
Celebrate Science with Frankenweenie Science Activity Pack
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Frankenweenie Printable Activities
In anticipation of the January 8th release of FRANKENWEENIE on 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Platforms, give your kids a fun treat with the below activities! The printable activity pack includes spot the difference, hidden objects and mazes. Read more »
Finding Nemo Special Collectors Edition Swims onto Your TV
If you know the address of P. Sherman as well as you know your own address, then you’re definitely going to be excited to hear that Finding Nemo is now available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Hi-def and DVD in a special, brand new collectors edition. I know I was pretty excited! Seeing the most famous, and unarguably, the most awesome fish in high-def is definitely an experience you don’t want to miss. Disney did an amazing job the first time around bringing the ocean to life in vivid color, so imagine what it looks like in 3D or high definition! Read more »