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This is What Happens When an Almost-9-Year-Old is in Charge of Your Blog

This past weekend, the Kardon Family did something we haven’t done in a long time. We spent most of the day… gasp… outside. Yeah, as much as we love the outdoors (well, Allie and I do, well, at least we do if we’re hiking), our kids just far prefer hanging out inside. But Saturday was Ryan’s first Little League game (Go, Rays!) so Allie, Jason and I braved the is-it-seriously-that-cold-out weather to watch five full …

Rev Up Your Wiimotes, Mario Kart 8 Races Into Stores May 30

by Andrew Kardon

Mario Kart will always hold a real special place in my heart. Yes, I know everybody and their grandma loves playing the best racing series ever created, but for me, it means just a little bit more. Mario Kart: Double Dash was Jason’s very first video game. I don’t remember how old he was, but it must’ve been like three or four years old. We were at my sister-in-law’s house and everybody was playing, including …

Anthony Mackie Soars on Screen as Cap’s New Sidekick the Falcon #CaptainAmericaEvent

by Andrew Kardon

Anthony Mackie Falcon #CaptainAmericaEvent

Anthony Mackie doesn’t miss a beat. The New Orleans-born actor who soars to life as The Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, happily walks in to a room of 20+ mommy bloggers, ready for another interview session. He glances at the crowd, points at one of the few men present and says, “That is one ugly mom. [LAUGHS] How you guys doing? Sorry, you’re a hot chick, I’m sorry.” Mackie is definitely one lively …

Walking With Dinosaurs Sends Viewers On a Prehistoric Family Adventure

by Andrew Kardon

One of my wife’s favorite channels is Animal Planet. She could probably sit for days watching animal show after animal show and never get bored. Me? I’ll enjoy the occasionally documentary, but if it’s not a more cinematic-type story, I’ll lose interest pretty quickly. That’s why, I have to say, that Fox’s Walking With Dinosaurs the Movie is the perfect compromise for us. While at face value, this is a movie with a definite story …

The Russo Brother Directors Spill Winter Soldier Secrets #CaptainAmericaEvent

by Andrew Kardon

Most brothers grow up playing superheroes in their basement. The action figures, the secret headquarters and all those classic fight scenes. Joe and Anthony Russo go one better. They get to play with real superheroes. The tag-team directors of Captain America: The Winter Soldier have the best toy box in the entire universe. Captain America. Black Widow. The Falcon. Nick Fury. With toys like these, who needs a PlayStation? The Russo Brothers made a name …