A hands-on Amazon Fire TV review: And why it’s a Prime pick for families
As an avid Kindle user and very frequent Amazon Prime customer (I’m on a first-name basis with my UPS driver), I was so excited to do a full-on Amazon Fire TV review. After a couple of weeks playing with it so I could really see its capabilities, I think...
The new Sesame GO video on demand service gives kids all the Big Bird they can handle
No matter how many cool new educational apps and videos we find for kids (and there are tons we love), Sesame Street will forever be one of our favorites. So we’re thrilled to hear about their new Sesame GO video on demand service that launched this week,...
Pluto.TV gives you more entertainment options right on your computer.
In the past week, two different friends have told me that they’re ending their cable TV service and switching to streaming services or online media for their entertainment needs. And when cool online entertainment options pop up, like Pluto.TV, which just...
Everything you need to know about the new Amazon Fire TV
Considering how popular streaming devices are these days with Apple TV, Chromecast, and the Roku, it came as no surprise when we heard Amazon would be launching their own streaming service, which they finally did today with Amazon Fire TV. If you’re wondering...
The best Sesame Street movie spoofs, from Homelamb to The Hungry Games
Sesame Street has become the classic TV show for kids because the writers have always considered parents when they’re creating their content. Whether they’re singing with Pentatonix or spoofing Homeland, we’re watching. So here’s our list of...
Put yourself in the Ellen Oscars selfie. (Just not over Bradley Cooper please)
If I had to pick a favorite moment from last night’s Academy Awards, I would have to say the Ellen Oscars selfie was at the top of my list. I’m sure I’m not alone here. Well now you can do what we all wanted to do last night when Bradley Cooper...
Amazon gets ready to take on Roku and Apple TV: Are you?
I love my Roku 3. Love. I’ve tried Apple TV and like it just fine. But hey, I’m all for more choices for streaming video content, and if Amazon comes out with a TV box as predicted, then I hope it’s as good or better than anything else on the market....
Amazon debuts 5 new original kids’ shows: Which are worth watching? The real scoop.
As if the post-holidays blahs weren’t bad enough, now we have to contend with this Polar Vortex business too? (Not a word out of you, SoCal and Miami readers.) School cancellations have all but depleted most of our shallow buckets of ideas for staving off kiddo cabin...
Staying in for Valentine’s Day? 7 romantic movies ready for streaming
If you’re forgoing the fancy dinner tonight and staying in for Valentine’s Day like us, I rounded up 7 of my top romantic movies that are ready for streaming via Amazon Instant Video, on your various gadgets. (Roku, anyone?) Because as we all know,...
Comparing the hot new child friendly entertainment sites online. Which one is right for your kids?
Are your kids going as stir crazy as ours are with this Polar Vortex and other crazy weather? We’ve exhausted every board game and put together every puzzle we have in our house. So, TV. And child friendly entertainment on our computers. With more parents...
7 of the best podcasts for parents. And other people who like listening to smart, fun things.
As I woke up New Year’s day and made pancakes to the sweet sounds of NPR, I realized how much I really like radio. But with radio dying, I’ve started making my way over to podcasts which let you filter exactly what you want, when you want it, often for...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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