I have been a fan of Roku for a long time. My first DVR and experience with on-demand TV was with ReplayTV. The founder of ReplayTV left the company to found Roku as a streaming-only solution. It has been a couple of years since I looked at Roku’s products. Roku has a whole lineup of…
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How to Use the Academy Awards to Teach about Winning & Losing (plus past & current Oscar nominees to stream on Netflix)
Tonight the entertainment industry will assemble in Hollywood to celebrate this year’s nominees for the Academy Awards. Since it’s an exciting night for families who love movies, it can also be a great time to have some timely history lessons about the Oscars, seize upon teachable moments to have conversations about winning and losing, and…
“Life Moves Pretty Fast” So Stop & Watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off #StreamTeam
If you were to ask me what my favorite movie is, I would say it’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. I happen to love everything about the 1986 classic with Matthew Broderick who plays truant Ferris who drags his sick best friend, Cameron, out of bed and gets and girlfriend, Sloane, out of school (thanks to…
Orange is the New Black: New Season 4 Trailer #StreamTeam
With just 28 days left until the launch of the new season of Orange is the New Black, Netflix has released a brand new trailer. This preview hints that the newest season of Orange delves into the racial and economic tensions that we’ve seen in previous seasons. It appears that Litchfield is now overrun with new inmates and overseen by inexperienced guards, the prison…
How to Ring in the New Year Without Lying to Your Kids #StreamTeam
How does your family say goodbye to one year and welcome in the next? Chances are it depends on how old your kids are. With two tweens, there’s a stronger likelihood that they’ll be wide awake to ring in the New Year when the clock strikes twelve but in their younger years, both kids fell fast…
12 Reasons to Love Netflix (w giveaway)
The days before streaming are like a distant memory for all of us and Netflix has forever changed the way we watch content. But why do we love it so? Here are just 12 of the reasons why I love Netflix. Endless content for everyone Separate profiles for everyone in the family Family friendly movies…
Netflix’s Project Mc² Empowers Girls by Breaking STEAM Stereotypes
I’m often asked where Emily’s interest in STEM came from and I honestly can’t pinpoint just one thing because I believe it developed through repeated exposure to many different things over time. Knowing incredible women in the field of science provided amazing role models while engaging hands-on games and activities both at home and…
Content to Keep Young Minds Active via Netflix Streaming
Winter’s chill and the endless snow we seemed to get at the start of the year is a distant memory as we’re in the thick of summer’s hot and humid days. In between camp, time at the pool, completing summer packets from school, there are times where my two kids just need a break from…
Roku’s Streaming Stick Gives Your HDTV Access to the Internet
Roku’s Streaming Stick ($49) turns your HDTV into a streaming powerhouse. This small HDMI stick plugs into your TV and gives you access to streaming content from many of the top providers on the internet. Roku has been making streaming TV boxes for a long time and has developed quite a following. Some owners are…
12 Family Friendly Musicals to Stream This Weekend
After a busy month and a half of travel, I’m looking forward to family movie night more than usual. Coming to a consensus on something all four of us want to watch can sometimes be tricky but musicals seem to be a genre that the kids can always agree on. Sound of Music, Mary Poppins,…