Review: “The British Invasion” — Moore, Gaiman & Morrison
Always be yourself. Unless you can be a British comic writer. Then, be a British comics writer.
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That Hobbit Day Party I Threw For People Too Young to Appreciate It
The details of a Hobbit Day library storytime/party, with food, costume, decorating, craft, and game ideas. Note: it doesn’t really work for kindergarteners.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Know Your Value
Don’t be sorry. Be you.
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Celebrating… Punctuation Day (Saturday, 9/24)!
Saturday 9/24 is Punctuation Day! Here is a list of activities to help you celebrate.
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When a Marvel Mom Begets a DC Fan
Most geek parents dream of the day they share their passion with their precious little spawnling. But my Marvel-loving loins gave birth to a DC Fan.
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Wonder Woman Style ‘Cake Wars’ Tonight!
FoodNetwork’s Cake Wars airs a special celebration of Wonder Woman’s 75th Anniversary tonight at 9pm PDT.
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10 Ways to Make Talk Like a Pirate Day Fun…and Educational!
September 19th is a favorite day for the buccaneers out there: International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Kids love pirates, and with good reason. They get to dress up, speak differently, and attack enemies… but did you know you can take an educational spin on Talk Like a Pirate Day?
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Talk Like a Pirate: Family History Time
Talk Like a Pirate Day is merely a starter for the Language of My Foremothers. Talking the talk is fun, but knowing your heritage is even better.
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My Cubii, My Buddy
Cubii: Earn Weight Watchers fitness points at your desk through low impact, low intensity pedaling.
Continue ReadingRaising a Sensitive Boy
When you have a sensitive boy in your family, you may feel torn between wanting to protect him from those pressures, and wanting to help him build a thicker skin. There’s a fine line, however, between strengthening his resiliency, and making him feel as though he’s not good enough the way he is
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Pirate Day Decor
Yes, it’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day again. Let’s decorate and have fun ARRRRR!!!!
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Review: Doodle Adventures by Mike Lowery
Be the author, the illustrator, and part of the story. And draw in your books!
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Panel Report: ‘Star Trek’ Reads Queer
“‘Star Trek’ is hella queer,” was the consensus of a panel held at ‘Star Trek’ Mission NY on Labor Day Weekend called “Queer Trekkers: Gene Roddenberry’s Galactic Utopias.”
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Tune Into the Paralympics Now — Records Are Being Set!
It’s feeling like autumn. Schools have started. The Olympic Games might seem like a distant memory. But oh no, my friend. We aren’t done yet.
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5 Ways ‘Lowriders in Space’ Celebrates the Border Culture
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! Take a bajito y suavecito cruise with the ‘Lowriders in Space’ series.
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6 Things Parents Should Know About the Sphero Force Band
The Force has never felt more real, thanks to the new Force Band coming September 30 from Sphero.
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Hit Reset: Colorit Adult Coloring Books Review
Melody hits pause and resets after a busy back-to-school season with a Colorit Adult coloring book and a good friend.
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‘Toil and Trouble’: A Tantalizing Tale
Maighread Scott’s graphic series, ‘Toil and Trouble,’ tells the tale of the three witches from ‘MacBeth.’ The story weaves in and out of the well-known story of ‘MacBeth,’ which provides a familiar framework that doesn’t completely contain all that this story offers.
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‘Bridget Jones’ Baby’: A Fun Nostalgic Romp
‘Bridget Jones’ Baby’ gives us everything we loved about our heroine in a fun romp.
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Top 10 Episodes of ‘Star Trek: Voyager’
Voyager is my favorite Trek and if that makes me an anomaly, it just means I fit right in.
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