by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
So, whatcha doing on Thursday? Getting together with family? Going to watch a little football, or run around the yard in your own impromptu game? Remember to give thanks too! Oh, and yes, don’t forget to do a lot of what Laurie Berkner sings about in her little...
by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment
One of the reasons why we keep our Netflix subscription is because of their fairly healthy selection of kids’ television shows and movies. But now after seeing this new feature from Hulu Plus, I’m pretty excited to have more options. And better, more...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
With the recent wild weather in the Northeast and all the political venom that has been spewing over every media outlet, it’s been a tough couple of weeks. But then, the other morning, as I realized both were ending, I woke up with the most lovely song running...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
As a child of the 70’s, I grew up listening to Free To Be…You And Me, a groundbreaking CD which promoted messages like gender equality, being comfortable in your own skin, and tolerance, all through song, spoken word, and humor. This month, it turns 40...
by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment, Kids, Life and Home
I confess, I still have boxes of CDs that may never be sold or donated. As wonderful as MP3s are, there’s something about owning my music in handy CD form that I can’t let go of. So wasn’t I surprised to see a company still making a CD...
by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment
We all know by now that a lot of video on demand services leave a lot to be desired in the “current releases” genre. One time that doesn’t matter a lick: Halloween! The holiday where the best scary, creepy, or funny-creepy movies never really get...
by Jeana | Entertainment, Kids
There are many things I love about Halloween, from seeing my kids in adorable costumes to fun-size peanut M&Ms and Snickers. For me. Of course. And getting into the holiday spirit, I love that TuneIn, the Internet and mobile app music provider we recently...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Have a child (or two or three) who is absolutely buzzing with excitement over Halloween? If you’re over “Monster Mash,” here’s a fun, punky, high-energy song to (hopefully) wear them out in time for bed. Punkin’ Patch is Andy...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
It’s been fifty years since Peter, Paul & Mary recorded Puff, the Magic Dragon, based on a poem by Lenny Lipton that tells of the beautiful friendship between a little boy and a dragon in a land called Honah Lee. And we think this classic song...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Though I love to read to my kids any day of the year, I also plan to celebrate October’s National Book Month with some extra trips to the library and by okaying “just one more chapter, please” at bedtime.That’s why I love this little tune,...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
I have one child who is incredibly agile and athletic, yet she is also the one to walk into every door jam, trip on the tiniest toy, and—in general—bang herself up about ten times a day. This song goes out to her, and all those kids in the unofficial...
