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An amazing one-day sale on movies that supports an amazing cause too.

An amazing one-day sale on movies that supports an amazing cause too.

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

Right in time for last-minute holiday gifts and stocking stuffers, I’ve discovered the Entertainment AIDS Alliance, which is offering popular DVDs and Blu-Ray discs at 30–90% off retail, all to provide services through 155 of the best organizations helping those...
10 fun ideas for holiday traditions you can start with your family right now

10 fun ideas for holiday traditions you can start with your family right now

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

One of our most favorite parts of the holidays (no, not presents, though we like those too) are the family traditions we celebrate year after year. There’s just something so special about looking forward to our annual holiday rituals, whether they started...
Fantastic Beasts movie review: The magic is back, but is it okay for young kids?

Fantastic Beasts movie review: The magic is back, but is it okay for young kids?

by Kate Etue | Entertainment + Media

We Harry Potter fans have waited very patiently. As in, it’s been five years (yes, really) since Deathly Hallows Part 2 came out. But friends, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is just out in theaters, living up to the magic we expect from J.K....
Kubo and the Two Strings: Why this exquisite film is worth a trip to the theater.

Kubo and the Two Strings: Why this exquisite film is worth a trip to the theater.

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

If like me, you try to choose carefully when it comes to which movies make sense to see in a theater where it costs you a year’s college tuition for a family of four — and then, decide which movies seem worth forking over the extra few bucks for the 3D...
Over 20 of the best Finding Dory birthday party ideas

Over 20 of the best Finding Dory birthday party ideas

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

Even though Finding Dory has only been out for a few weeks, she already has a ton of fans who are likely going to want her be the star of their birthday party (well, after the birthday child of course).  So we’ve gone fishing for some of our favorite Finding...
7 fantastic children’s books to pick up before they hit theaters this year.

7 fantastic children’s books to pick up before they hit theaters this year.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Entertainment + Media

My kids love to read. But they also love to go to the movies. Luckily, that makes our summer reading easy this year, since I’m going to encourage them to pick up some of the great children’s books that are being adapted into movies this summer and fall....
Finding Dory review: What to expect before you take your kids

Finding Dory review: What to expect before you take your kids

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment + Media

This past weekend, my family and I braved the crowds to catch the new Finding Dory movie, the long-awaited sequel to the perennial favorite, Finding Nemo. With kids ranging in age from 5 up through 12, I was hoping it was something they would all enjoy, and thankfully...
9 fantastic girl power movies for kids, streaming right now

9 fantastic girl power movies for kids, streaming right now

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

Having two girls, I am definitely hyperaware of their increased interest in a film when it has a strong female lead. That said, when they’re with their male friends, and they’re trying to pick a movie to watch together, I realize how rare it is for some of...
Sponsored Message: Never miss a game, season finale or live TV event with Slingbox

Sponsored Message: Never miss a game, season finale or live TV event with Slingbox

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment + Media

This is a sponsored message from Slingbox. Whether you travel for work or just need a diversion while you’re waiting for your kids at soccer practice, Slingbox lets you watch and control all the cable TV channels you already pay for when you’re on the go...
There’s more to kids’ movies than Disney and Marvel: Top picks from the NY International Children’s Film Festival

There’s more to kids’ movies than Disney and Marvel: Top picks from the NY International Children’s Film Festival

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

This weekend kicks off the NYICFF, or the NY International Children’s Film Festival, which has become one of our favorite annual traditions. We are definitely a movie-loving household, and work hard to find the good stuff.  (Multiple viewings of My Little Pony:...
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