by Kristen Chase | Entertainment, Tips and Tricks
I’d been considering cutting the cable cord for about a year before I actually took the plunge. My kids and I rarely ever watch cable, and pretty much never use the landline (I don’t think I ever actually learned that phone number!), so it didn’t...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Sundays are a great day to turn up the tunes and dance around the house. And to help ward off winter’s chill or maybe break up a long day indoors, our download of the week is a boogie-filled number called Rooms off the Grammy-nominated album Home by Tim Kubart....
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
I’ve retired our collection of Christmas music for another year, but there’s one song that has been such a favorite wintery tune on my playlist for the past–gulp–25 years, that it will remain on heavy rotation until the first days of spring....
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Holiday Picks, Kids
If your kids’ Christmas music playlist is already feeling worn out, we’ve got a great tune for you to check out, with the funky Santa Flying In Your Sleigh, by singer-songwriter Todd McHatton. And it’s free! The song contrasts a young child’s...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
We know that not all of us can expect a white Christmas, but most Christmas songs are definitely written for those of us who open to the door and realize, baby, it’s cold outside. But now you Southern Californians have your own holiday anthem from Andrew &...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
If you’re searching for some cool Hanukkah music for the kids beyond Adam Sandler (though hey, we love that song), check out one of our favorite bilingual tunes of the past few years, Choco-lalala by Mister G. It’s gone kosher with its remake...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
You may know Dasher and Dancer, but only a few of us grew up with knowledge of der Krampus the horned creature in German folklore who kept kids in line way better than some elf on a shelf could ever do. But since the Krampus is about to get his own movie, we suspect...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
We like to joke about the poor kids who get stuck sitting over at the kids’ table on Thanksgiving when, really, they are all having a blast on their own without having to listen to all the boring grownups talk about boring grownup things. And that’s the...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
We are still reeling over the events that happened in Paris on Friday and struggling with how much to share with our kids of varying ages. We hope our post, How to talk to your kids about the tragedy in Paris, has helped you find resources to help your own family....
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Before the noise of the holidays gets too loud and distracting, I totally recommend you download this upbeat, Motown-flavored tune that will remind you that this Thanksgiving, the sentiment is all about Gratitude. Sung by funky favorites of mine, Mista Cookie Jar and...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
It’s been more than two years since long-time favorite artist Frances England has released a full-length album, so a new song from one of our very-favorite voices is a cause for celebration. And her new single, City Don’t Sleep, does not disappoint....
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
We’re hoping your kids practiced singing along with last week’s download of the week, I’m Not Afraid. This week, we’re testing their bravery and singing along to Monsters by Detroit’s punk-rocking mamas, The Candy Band. Coming off the...
