From the monthly archives:

June 2009

4 Ways to Guarantee a Fun 4th of July

by Kim 06.30.2009 Family Time

The fourth of July is days away and our freedom is definitely a reason to celebrate! Independence Day presents a great opportunity to have some extra fun. With summer underway, it’s often one of those holidays that sneaks up fast and is gone before it arrives. Don’t miss out this year. Here are a few [...]

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Shedding Light On What Keeps You Up At Night

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When you were little, were you ever afraid of the dark? I sure was. From horns and hair to scabs and skeletons, thinking about what lurked among the shadows was an all-you-can-eat buffet for my imagination.
In fact, I may not have made it through childhood without that humble but powerful life-saving device known as the [...]

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The Multi-talented Butter Boat

by Jason 06.28.2009 Weekend Comics

Sometimes, during big family meals, my mom rocks out the butter boat. I am unsure how I feel about the device and its many dichotomies. For one, I can plainly see its usefulness, but can’t look past the fact that it is a unitasker of epic proportions. The name itself is at once hilariously absurd [...]

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A Picnic Bug You’ll Love

by Jenna 06.27.2009 Lemonade Stand

Summer is in full swing! Weekend are filled with backyard barbecues, graduation parties, and family picnics of all kinds.
Let me introduce you to one of the only bugs (except maybe fireflies) you’ll love to have join in the summer food festivities – the Grasshopper Appetizer Boat!
Made of hand-painted earthenware with metal legs, this cute [...]

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Dizzy Bat Race – EA Show #30

by Jason 06.26.2009 EA Show

Take me out to the ballgame! In this episode, we share a recent visit with the Madison Mallards and chat with general manager Vern Stenman, square off in a Sumo dance competition, and compete in a backyard Dizzy Bat Race.
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What’s your favorite baseball memory? Are you childlike enough to try this week’s prescription? [...]

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Interview with Aaron Sims

by Jason 06.25.2009 Interviews

One of the best ways to spend a summer day or night is at the old ballpark. We love the crack of the bat, the smell of hot dogs, and the enthusiastic banter of the public address announcer. Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have that job, watching and talking about [...]

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Behind the Scenes: EA Show #29

by Jenna 06.24.2009 Behind The Scenes

Fun stuff in this week’s show featuring top TV dads. While some would call our selection limited by era, this year’s Harris Interactive poll has a wider range of television eras represented but Cliff is still at the top.

EA Show Extras:

Baseball themed Jell-o Pudding Pop commercial with dialogue only Cosby could pull off.
Woman’s Day [...]

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10 Campfire Games You Have to Play

by Kim 06.23.2009 Family Time

It’s officially summer. (cue kids cheering) Life slows down a bit in the summer, at least it should, leaving you with more time to spit watermelon seeds, dip your toes in a swimming pool, and savor the sweet refreshing taste of freshly squeezed lemonade. Mmm! If I had to pick out a centerpiece of summer, [...]

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