Babies and Film

This is less a film review than it is a film experience. This past week my wife and I took our son to see the new film Babies. If you haven’t seen the trailer for this do a web search and give it a quick view. To say that the trailer is inspiring would be an understatement. It’s rare that I am so compelled to see a film and even more rare that I am willing to pay the amount to actually go see it in the theater. My experience that day reinforced the importance of communal experiences like movie … Continue reading

Frugal Living Month in Review: August 2008

With August passed, it will be hard to hold on to summer, but fortunately, we have a lot of memories of the “dog days.” We also have lots of great articles about saving money, something that is pretty important these days. Take a look at what was posted in August. August 1st Frugal Living Month in Review: July 2008 July went by so quickly for us! There were so many fun and frugal activities and events for us to explore, from a science camp to free movies and sand sculpting. I hope your July was equally fun and frugal. Summer … Continue reading

Frugal Living Month in Review: July 2008

July went by so quickly for us! There were so many fun and frugal activities and events for us to explore, from a science camp to free movies and sand sculpting. I hope your July was equally fun and frugal. Summer is a busy time, I know. Did you miss any frugal articles last month? If so, here is an opportunity to catch up on what you missed. There are new ways to save money on food, clothing, kids, gas and more. Feel free to leave a comment on any frugal post. I read all of the comments myself, no … Continue reading

Movies Week in Review July 7th-12th

Sometimes it can be a challenge to find a movie you’ll really enjoy. Let’s take a look back at last week and see if our movie reviews will help narrow the field a little bit. We started the week out with a look at “The Magic School Bus: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs.” A blend of education and entertainment, this DVD will teach your children about bees, ants, and butterflies in a fun way. “Definitely, Maybe” is the story of a recently-divorced man who is faced with some challenging questions when his daughter learns about sex in school. She wants to know … Continue reading

Computing Review: July 7th Through July 13th

Well, it looks like the rush of iPhone news has died down a bit. We have had a great week talking about all sorts of things. Video games have been on the radar a lot. The three major companies that produce the video game console, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony are all gearing up to be ready for the upcoming holiday season. Yes, I know it is only July, but in the retail world, everyone is already thinking about Christmas. Why not catch up on the articles you might have missed? And there is no harm in rereading an article that … Continue reading