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'Epistolary Adventures' written atop image of stack of old letters

Epistolary Adventures: What About E-mail Epistolaries?

June 17, 2018June 16, 2018Nivi Engineer1

As letter writing has shifted to e-mail, texting, and social media, epistolaries have also changed, creating e-mail epistolaries.

‘The Vintage Baker’: Modern Takes on Classic Recipes

June 16, 2018June 15, 2018Jenny Bristol

Step one taste bud into the past with modern versions of vintage recipes in ‘The Vintage Baker.’

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Incredibles 2’

June 12, 2018June 13, 2018Evil Genius Mum

You don’t need kids to see ‘Incredibles 2.’ After 14 years, we are all still fans. But if you do take the kids, here’s what you need to know.

Exclusive Cover Reveal: ‘The Guardians’ by William Joyce

June 11, 2018June 25, 2018MAJK

Exclusive first look at the new cover art for The Guardians series by William Joyce, the basis for DreamWorks hit movie Rise of The Guardians

An Interview With Jean Leggett: ‘Shakespeare’s Landlord,’ Literacy, and Gaming

June 10, 2018June 8, 2018Karen Walsh

Jean Leggett discusses her upcoming video game ‘Shakespeare’s Landlord,’ based on the Charlaine Harris Lily Bard series.

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Social Media Outrage: We Need A Cure

June 8, 2018June 10, 2020Dakster Sullivan2

We have become odd creatures when it comes to our outrage. Just watch as the news of Anthony Bourdain’s suicide works its way through the social media cycle. We need to do better.

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How Powerline Adapters Could Banish Your Wi-Fi Woes

June 8, 2018June 7, 2018Sophie Brown1

TP-Link Powerline Adapters allow you to extend your home network through existing electrical wiring, increasing speeds and reducing dropouts.

KTBYTE: Tailored Curriculum for Students To Achieve Excellence

June 6, 2018June 5, 2018Dakster Sullivan1

KTBYTE provides Computer Science education that is fun, accessible, and challenging. [sponsored]

Be the Artist: The Incredible Edith Head

June 3, 2018June 2, 2018Lisa Tate

Costume designer Edith Head mixed art, magic, and camouflage to create some of Hollywood’s most glamorous designs. What would some Pixar characters look like with her touch?

(I Wish I Knew) How to Parent an Extrovert

June 2, 2018June 1, 2018Amy Weir1

An introvert struggles to figure out what her young extrovert needs to socially grow.

Summerset Isle: ESO’s Best Expansion Yet

May 28, 2018June 25, 2018MAJK

Peek inside “Summerset Isle” the newest expansion to Bethesda’s popular Massive Multi-Player Online Role Playing Game; ‘Elder Scrolls Online’

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‘Star Wars: Destiny Legacies’ Expansion and Storage Binders

May 26, 2018May 25, 2018Sophie Brown

For 2018, ‘Star Wars: Destiny’ has a new expansion: ‘Legacies,’ which consists of a 160-card booster set and two new starter sets. I took a look at these new additions along with the recently released storage binders for managing your collection.

Richard Peck and the most recent paperback cover of Ghosts I Have Been

A Belated Thank You to Richard Peck

May 25, 2018May 24, 2018Amy Weir

Upon the death of author Richard Peck, Amy finally, belatedly thanks him for creating the Imaginary Best Friend who got her through middle school.

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Why Asian-Americans Need to Read ‘The Hate U Give’

May 25, 2018November 15, 2018Nivi Engineer6

If you haven’t read ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas, do it. It’s relevant, moving, and unflinchingly honest. Plus, it’s incredibly well-written. And if you’re Asian-American, you’re not excused.

Funny Felt Hats to Make and Wear with a Red Rubber Nose

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018Lisa Tate

Red Nose Day is May 24 combining comedy with a good cause. Make sure you’re properly attired with some funny hats.

So Many Books to Read as a Family, So Little Time

May 20, 2018May 19, 2018Amy Weir2

My kids and I can only manage to sit down for a 45-minute evening read-aloud session, which is just not enough time to handle everything that needs to be read.

Oz Comic-Con Melbourne (Australia): And We Have Tickets to Giveaway!!

May 16, 2018May 27, 2018Evil Genius Mum

Oz Comic-Con Melbourne returns for the weekend on 9-10 June, 2018 – And we have THREE (3) DOUBLE PASSES to giveaway. Read more about what you can see with your admission! Entries close 24 May 2018.

GeekMom’s ‘Black Panther’ GIVEAWAY!

May 15, 2018May 27, 2018Patricia Vollmer2

GeekMom is giving away a copy of ‘Black Panther’! Patricia checks out ‘Black Panther’ on Blu-ray and digital, complete with plenty of bonus features to take us deeper into the amazing world of Wakanda.

Start Preparing Now to Cancel Next Mother’s Day

May 15, 2018May 14, 2018Ruth Suehle1

The best Mother’s Day will be the day when we no longer need Mother’s Day.

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Mother’s Day: Not-So-Great Expectations

May 13, 2018May 12, 2018Karen Walsh2

It’s Mother’s Day again. For those of you out there having a hard day for any one of a million reasons? I see you. I celebrate you.