Disney is on Netflix. I don't know about you, but I am super excited. From September onwards, Netflix will become the exclusive US pay TV home of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar. In fact, this month, Zootopia will be available. Did you hear me? Watch Zootopia on Netflix beginning September 20th! In honor of Zootopia coming to Netflix this month, I made the kids their own Carrot Snack Treat using Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies. [Tweet "Celebrate Zootopia … [Read more...]
Vocabulary Building with Word Party!
School might be out for the summer, but kids never stop learning. Even on Netflix! Word Party is the new vocabulary building show from The Jim Henson Company that follows four adorable baby animals as they sing, dance and play. The show invites our youngest viewers to help teach the baby animals new words, practice these new words themselves, and celebrate these achievements with a "Word Party!" Word Party is produced using the groundbreaking Henson Digital Puppetry Studio, a proprietary … [Read more...]
10 Movies Based on Books to Stream on Netflix
I don't know about all of you, but I love when one of my favorite books is made into a movie. I know, I know -- the movie is never quite as good as the book, but it's still a treat to see the movie played out before my eyes on the big screen. I am excited to see so many great movies on Netflix that have been adapted from books. New this month to Netflix is The Giver. In a future society without hardship or free choice, young Jonas discovers a powerful truth and becomes determined to expose … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids Responsibility in Preparation for a First Pet
My 8 year old is dying to have her first pet. I knew she'd really start trying to get us to buy her a dog soon. And even though we've told her we would wait until she is 10 years old, I am thinking my husband is not going to wait that long. In terms of responsibility there is no difference between a goldfish and a guinea pig. If your child doesn’t fully understand the responsibility involved with a new pet you may end up with another chore every day. Pets can bring a lot of joy into a home … [Read more...]
Police Week: 10 Police Shows to Stream on Netflix
Did you know that the third week of May is National Police Week? About Police Week: In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. 10 Police Show to Stream on … [Read more...]
LEGO Friends is a BIG HIT with my Daughter!
This month, Netflix launched a new favorite show: LEGO Friends. My eight year old daughter saw it on Netflix before I could even tell her about the new show. She was so excited, she has streamed all six episodes more than once. I don't know the characters like she does, so I really appreciated this handy cheat sheet from Little Pink Blog: Netflix sent us a fun Friends set this month and my daughter LOVED it. She put it together right when it arrived. I love how creative and smart she … [Read more...]
Full House Spin-Off: Fuller House Sneak Peek
The house is full again! I don't know about you all, but I am super excited for the new Netflix original series Fuller House. Candace Cameron-Bure, Jodie Sweetin, and Andrea Barber are back in Fuller House - coming to Netflix February 26. The Full House adventures continue when D.J. Tanner-Fuller calls upon her sister, Stephanie, and her friend, Kimmy, to move in and help raise her three boys. [Tweet "The Full House adventures continue with Fuller House on Netflix!"] Fuller House … [Read more...]
