Posts Tagged ‘kids’

Review by Jane Louise Boursaw

Reel Rating: 3 out of 5 Reels
MPAA Rating: PG for some rude humor and language
Released in Theaters: March 19, 2010
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 90 minutes
Directed by: Thor Freudenthal
Cast: Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Steve Zahn, Rachael Harris
Official Site: http://www.diaryofawimpykidmovie.com/

SYNOPSIS:Wise-cracking kid Greg Heffley just wants to make it out of middle school alive, but he’s dealing with bullies, morons and a piece of nuclear cheese. Thankfully, he’s got his delightfully dorky best friend Rowley Jefferson to help him navigate the maze. (more…)

by Jane Louise Boursaw

Reel Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Reels
MPAA Rating: PG for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Remake
Runtime: 108 minutes
Directed by: Tim Burton
Cast: Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover, Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, Alan Rickman

SYNOPSIS: Nineteen-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen’s reign of terror. (more…)

It’s more important than ever to instill healthy money habits in our kids before they leave the nest. Did you know that 18-24 year olds represent the fastest growing age group filing for personal bankruptcy? What’s more, 45% of college students are in credit card debt with an average debt of over $3,000!

Parents are best able to encourage financial self-reliance in their children by paying them an allowance, but piggy banks just won’t cut it for this tech-savvy generation. Allowance is a vital teaching tool- as long as it’s implemented effectively.

Anton Simunovic is Founder and CEO of www.threejars.com, which teaches kids how to be responsible with money and the importance of giving back. He is an expert when it comes to finance and kids and has 6 tips for effective allowance: (more…)

by Vanessa Van Petten

Last night I tried to teach my mom (love you!) how to download a song onto her iPod. It was a nightmare. Not just because I had to explain the concept of an iPod (and of downloading–at least music she understood), but also because of her fear and self-doubt that came along with it. Because I am a professional blogger, I teach people and companies about the Internet, technology and social networking all the time. I have come to realize that sometimes grown-ups are virtual kids and kids are virtual grown-ups. (more…)

Review by Jane Louise Boursaw

Reel Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Reels
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive content
Released in Theaters: Jan. 29, 2010
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 91 minutes
Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson
Cast: Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, Will Arnett, Dax Shepard, Jon Heder, Danny DeVito
Official Site: http://touchstone.movies.go.com/wheninrome/ (more…)