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A Guest Post by Angela, age 10 Netflix asked my mom if one of her daughters would write a review about this show. She chose me and that's exactly what I’m doing. Mako Mermaids is a series that's set on a made-up island, Mako. There are three main mermaids: Nixie, Sirena and Lyla. My first thought about this show was: Oh boy, this is going to … [Read more...]
So maybe you're a bit bummed by the play-offs like me, or maybe--just maybe--you're ecstatic. Either way, the odds are good that you're on holiday today (we are) and you'd like something fun to do with the kids. How about a pet-themed movie and popcorn? Because you know what they say... When the Packers lose to the team that was losing, … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas! Are you having as much fun policing board game pieces as I am? One of my New Year's resolutions is to worry less about the mess and actually play the board games with them, which is why I said yes to playing Clue this morning. It was quite early when my 5-year-old asked—like, before-I'd-even-finished-my-first-coffee early—and … [Read more...]
There's something to be said for getting things done at the last moment, because the winner of my give-away was the very last person to respond: This means that Lisa is the winner! Congratulations, Lisa! Please contact me with your mailing info, and enjoy watching all your favorite shows!! * * * On Saturday, we had a birthday … [Read more...]
A December Give-Away (with a bonus coping mechanism thrown in at the end) Every now and then, my freelance work with Netflix means that a little treat shows up on my doorstep. I love that! This month, they sent me a goodie box for New Year's Eve (more on that in a week or so), and two complimentary gift cards for a year's subscription to their … [Read more...]
As part of the Netflix #StreamTeam, I'll be doing a monthly post highlighting certain themes and movies from their service. In exchange for these posts, I received a year's membership to Netflix and a streaming device, but the opinions expressed are entirely my own! So be warned. : ) My family's got a big weekend coming up—back-to-back birthdays … [Read more...]
