Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 3: Sympathy Butters No Parsnips
Cora has an admirer, Violet has a secret past, and Spratt has a case of side-eye. Let’s discuss.
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Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 2: Choosing Sides
Are you Team Tony or Team Charles? Team Cricket Pitch or Team Village Square? Team Wireless or Team Shakes Fist at Clouds? SO MANY QUESTIONS.
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Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 1: Fear, Fire, Foes
We’re back for another season of picking our favorite soap to shreds. Cue theme music! Somebody save the dog!
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Ready to Get Your Downton On?
Tonight’s the night! Season 5 of Downton Abbey airs on PBS this evening, January 4th. Here’s a peek at where we left off last season.
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Exclusive Look at John Patrick Green’s Upcoming Hippopotamister
An exclusive eight-page, full-color preview of Hippopotamister, an upcoming First Second graphic novel for kids, plus an interview with author-illustrator John Patrick Green.
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Exclusive Look at First Second’s Upcoming Fable Comics
First Second’s excellent comics-style fairy tale and nursery rhyme collections will soon be joined by Fable Comics, featuring illustrated tales from many cultures and traditions. Here’s a sneak peek!
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Subscription Box Review: Jessica Comingore Quarterly
A peek inside the first Quarterly Co. mailing from designer and lifestyle blogger Jessica Comingore.
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Fairy Tale Comics and Baba Yaga: An Interview With Jillian Tamaki
In Fairy Tale Comics, First Second has assembled a team of gifted cartoonists to bring some very old stories to a brand-new audience, comics-style.
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Awesome Free Resource About the Benefits of Comics for Kids
Don’t miss this awesome resource about the many benefits of comics for building literacy skills!
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GeekMom Counterpoint: Why I Love Why
GeekMom Ariane’s post about why she hates “why” inspired GeekMom Melissa to ponder why she loves the why stage. Where do you stand?
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Introducing GeekMom Book Dish! Episode One: Quinn Cummings
In GeekMom Book Dish, author Melissa Wiley talks shop with other writers and artists. This episode’s guest: author Quinn Cummings.
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Subscription Box Review: Candy Japan
Happy news for your sweet tooth: Candy Japan is a monthly subscription service that brings the unusual, delectable confections of Japan right to your door.
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Interview with Cecil Castellucci, Author of Odd Duck
An interview with the author of Odd Duck, a delightful new graphic novel for kids–and anyone with an appreciation for quirky characters.
Continue ReadingDownton Abbey Open Thread: Season 3, Episode 7
What did you think of the Downton Abbey season-ender? As always, we have lots to discuss. Join us for a recap and come talk me off the ledge.
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Flappers, scandal, and cricket: join us for a recap and discussion of this week’s double-sized episode of Downton Abbey.
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Join us for a recap and discussion of this week’s Downton Abbey. Salmon mousse, anyone?
Continue ReadingFaces iMake and the Slow App Movement
When an app holds my young kids’ attention for months at a stretch, I know it’s a good one. Faces iMake is that kind of app.
Continue ReadingSubscription Boxes for Healthy Living
Our subscription-box series continues with services that let you pamper yourself inside and out.
Continue ReadingSubscription Boxes for Gamers, Crafters, and Etsy Enthusiasts
The fourth installment of our subscription box series features items for geeks, gamers, Etsy-lovers, and crafters.
Continue ReadingGive a Box of Fun: Five Subscription Kits for Kids
A round-up of arts-and-crafts subscription box services for kids.
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