I don’t remember where I was when the first Star Wars movie came out. Yes, it’s now called Episode IV: A New Hope, but back in the day, we all just called it “Star Wars.” I was 5 years old and loved the movie, from what I understood at the time. Flash forward to the summer of 1980, the beginning of the greatest decade known to man. The Empire Strikes Back completely blew my mind. …
I can’t believe it’s here. The end of the Skywalker Saga. Yep, with the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the 42-year-old story has come to an end. No worries, there are zero spoilers in this post. I am absolutely loving the Star Wars references anywhere and everywhere I look. Clothes. Toys. Cereal. Even car commercials are getting in on it! The Force is definitely strong with the mainstream these days. Yet the …
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It’s been some time now since HBO’s bloodthirsty game has come to end. We’ve all had time to truly digest the rise and fall of our favorite families from the Lannisters (boooo!) to the Targaryens (Yay! Er, boo?) to the Starks (Forever Yay!). Yes, HBO’s Game of Thrones has ended but there’s still time for one more toast. Brewery Ommegang and HBO are proud to announce the 15th and final offering in their line of …
The following is a sponsored guest post As parents, we strive to protect our children from the dangers of the world. However, many children experience threats in their classrooms and school hallways–spaces where they are supposed to feel safe and at ease. There are various things parents can do to help prevent teasing, tormenting, gossiping, or worse from peers. However, after reaching out to teachers and administrators, parents often feel as though they have exhausted …
