“Monte Carlo”, a Film for Tweens

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Interviewing Selena Gomez this past summer, with my daughter as my assistant, remains the highlight of my blogging career.  We are still celebrities in the eyes of her friends, and for me, it was a shining moment when my burgeoning journalist daughter took the reins and asked her favorite TV and pop star questions about her singing career and Paris.  It was also worth getting up at 8:30 to see her new film, Monte Carlo.  We were leaving for Paris just a few short weeks later, and it definitely put us both in the travel spirit. That's why I'm … [Read more...]

Giveaway: The Mother Company’s DVD “Ruby’s Studio: The Feelings Show”

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Last month I reviewed a new DVD called "Ruby's Studio: The Feelings Show".  I came across its producers, The Mother Company, by pure chance while surfing the Internet and contacted them as I liked the whole appeal of the company.   Here was a company made up of dedicated and skilled mothers and parents with the desire to re-invent children's entertainment.  When I got my copy of the program, I was so eager to sit down with my kids and see their reactions.  So, a few days later, on a quiet weekend afternoon, I sat down with my five and seven-year-old … [Read more...]

Can You Tell Me How to Get to the Land of Israel?

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I was so excited to receive both a copy of Shalom Sesame's Welcome to Israel and Chaunkah: The Missing Menorah.  My 5 and 7 year-old's quickly ran into the living room to watch them both.  Having just returned from a trip to Israel and also anticipating the upcoming holiday of Chanukah in our home, there was much excitement over these about to be released DVD's.  Both come from the creators of Sesame Street and feature well-known American and Israeli celebrities like Debra Messing, Achinoam Nini, Mira Awad, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christina Applegate, Greg … [Read more...]