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Dec 07
“A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about Dad” by Jeff Bogle is Out Now

Jeff Bogle is a seriously talented author and storyteller. Buy yourself at least two copies of this gem.

Dec 03
Bucket List: Star Trek Cruise

I’ve been a fan of Star Trek since I was a little kid. I grew up on re-runs of Star Trek: The Original Series and then became hooked as a viewer of Star Trek: The Next Generation in the 1980s & 1990s. I remember watching Levar Burton on both Reading Rainbow & Star Trek: The […]

Nov 28
“Robin Robin” Now on Netflix

Robin Robin, from the team at Aardman, is an adorable film for the whole family. Clocking in at 32 minutes it is a quick watch full of brilliant visuals and catchy tunes. Distributed globally by Netflix this holiday season it is an instant classic sure to be enjoyed year after year. When her egg fortuitously […]

Nov 23
Adorable “DC League of Super-Pets” Trailer Dropped Today

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Seven Bucks Production, “DC League of Super-Pets.” The film will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures in theaters internationally beginning 18 May 2022 and in North America on May 20, 2022. Dwayne Johnson stars as the voice of Krypto the Super-Dog in Warner Bros. Pictures’ animated action-adventure feature film “DC […]

Nov 02
“Sex and The City: The Complete Series + 2 Movie Collection” Now Available on Blu-ray

Hold on to your Manolos and Cosmos! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released all six seasons of the groundbreaking HBO comedy series Sex and the City plus both Sex and the City feature films on Blu-ray for the first time!

Nov 01
A&A Ballet’s “The Art Deco Nutcracker,” Dec. 4 at Athenaeum Theater in Chicago

A&A Ballet's "The Art Deco Nutcracker" is a family-friendly performance is set in 1920’s America featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, as a fresh, yet traditional take on the beloved holiday favorite with the costume set design and storylines inspired by the unique sophistication of the Art Deco era.

Oct 31
Halloween 2021

Our annual family-themed costumes tradition continues with this year's Mo Willems-inspired edition.

Oct 30
Our 2021 Corn Maze Visit

This is one of those home-movie-type posts. It's just a series of clips welcoming you into our visit to Richardson's Corn Maze in Spring Grove, IL. It's on the Reader's Digest's 25 Best Corn Mazes in America List this year.

Oct 22
“Mixology and Murder” – An Inspired Trip Down True Crime Lane

Mixology and Murder is filled with 75 step-by-step drink recipes alongside the terrifying stories that inspired them, from must-know cases like JonBenét Ramsey and Ted Bundy to lesser-known stories like the Ant Hill Kids cult and the Circleville Letter Writer.

Oct 21
“The Reverend” Follows Rev. Vince Anderson and The Love Choir’s Time in NYC

I'm going to file this under the "I have an eclectic set of online friends & acquaintances."