There are few things that stick out, in terms of informal family functions, more than #primetime TV blocks. TGIFridays were rich; and held a lot of value in conversation at the cafeteria on the following Monday.
Tag: Family
5 Fantastic Kids’ Books Turned into Movies For Family Movie Night
We have a Friday night family movie night tradition in our home, but we also enjoy reading. But every week, the most important decision is what to watch. We’ve come to realize that some of our favorite movies for family movie night are actually film versions of the most popular children’s books.
Great debates comparing and contrasting the books and the movies inevitably result from reading the books first. We also find it irresistible to discuss if the characters we see on film correspond to those in our own thoughts. Additionally, which is superior—the book or the movie?
Tom Brady Returns To NFL Training Camp After Leaving For 11 Days
Weeks before the start of the official NFL season, Tom Brady has finally made an appearance at training camp following an absence of 11 days. His fellow Tampa Bay Buccaneer teammates have expressed their gratitude to have him back at practice, with linebacker LaVonte David saying “It’s always nice to have Tom [Brady] back. His presence is different [because of] the type of leader that he is, the type of guy that he is.” However, his mysterious disappearance from training for over a week had fans speculating where Brady was.
Netflix May Introduce Ads by the End of 2022
Netflix is planning to introduce a lower-priced tier that includes ads. They want to do this in the last three months of the year and they are also researching password sharing among their subscribers to make a better profit. This left the industry shocked as Netflix formerly committed to not having commercials on the streaming platform again. Looks like they changed their minds.
University of Wisconsin Study Finds Most Teens Have a Healthy Relationship with Technology
A new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has found that parents play a major role in whether or not teenagers’ use of social media is healthy or not. The study looked at the family dynamics between 4,000 pairs of parents and teens as well as their relationship as a family in reference to technology. They found that around 63% of the teenagers fell into a category of “family engaged”, meaning they had a healthy relationship with technology.
What Your Favorite Cake Says About You
From birthdays to weddings, cakes are a delicious treat for any special occasion. You might even eat it for a casual dessert if you feel like it too. Cakes come in many shapes and flavors, but they can also show your personality type depending on what you like. Here, we will be sharing our intake on different personality traits based on your favorite cake.
Former Marine Freed from “Unlawful Detention” in Russia
US Marine veteran Trevor Reed was wrongfully detained in Russia in 2019. Now, he has just been released to see his beloved friends and family again. His family said, “Today, our prayers have been answered and Trevor is safely on his way back to the United States.” Reed came with a prisoner swap when the United States returned pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko who went to prison in 2011 for importing over $100 million worth of cocaine.
“Native Gardens” Blooms Community Connections in Gardening
Gardening has never been easy for Del Velle’s. Most of the Butley family’s beautiful gardens are harming the environment, especially the roses where native animals in the yard cannot flourish. Charming, hilarious, and meaningful, the theatre show expands the depths of different perspectives of beauty while helping the environment.
Deaf Does Not Mean Weakness in “CODA”
CODA shares music to the heart rather than music to the ears. In this inspiring and endearing movie, a young teen named Ruby Rossi is an outcast among her peers in Gloucester, Massachusetts. She lives with her deaf family and serves as a translator from the hearing world to the deaf world. With a battling responsibility to take care of her family, she struggles to pursue her dream of singing in front of the stage.
239 Homeless Camps Cleared in NYC
With Mayer Eric Adams’s attempt to make New York City safe for their residents and tourists, the city has gone into action in clearing homeless encampments and placing homeless people into shelters. New Yorkers have mixed feelings about this initiative because there is still danger with muggling and robberies every day. Sanitation workers and the police have cleared out 239 homeless camps in under two weeks, but only five people agreed to go to homeless shelters.
Violeta Noy’s “The Right One” Speaks on Acceptance in All the Small Differences
White sheets are a popular, easy costume idea that kids would wear to portray a ghost for Halloween. While many ghosts look the same with their white sheets, there is a ghost smaller than anyone else who feels isolated from his ghost family. The boisterous, inviting colors are no wonder why “The Right One” speaks for children of all ages, including adults who are also finding acceptance in the world they live in.
Ashleigh Barty, Talented Tennis Player, Retires Early
At only 25 years old, Australian tennis player, Ashleigh Barty, announced that she will retire from playing professional tennis. On Instagram, Barty said, “Today is difficult and filled with emotion for me as I announce my retirement from tennis. I am so thankful for everything this sport has given me and leave feeling proud and fulfilled. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, I’ll always be grateful for the lifelong memories that we created together.”
