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Santa Clarita Diet Cooks Up a Delicious Dose of Humorous Horror

After watching the first episode of the new Netflix-original series, Santa Clarita Diet, I honestly didn’t know what to think. Horrifying? Yes. Disturbing? No doubt. Hilarious? Most definitely. It was that last part that kept me hanging on enough to devour three more episodes right then and there. See, I’m not really a fan of horror shows (other than The Walking Dead). But similar to iZombie, I can take my horror if it’s seasoned with …

Finally, Some MuffinTops to Be Proud of!

by Andrew Kardon

When you’ve made it as a reference on “Seinfeld,” you know you’ve made it big. Anyone else remember the episode where Elaine convinces her old boss to open up a MuffinTops shop? She, like myself, realized the absolute best part of a delectable muffin is indeed the top. Now the phrase “Muffin Top” may make most people think about body types. Sure, the tighter the jeans, the floppier the muffin top. I’ll readily admit I’ve …

To Counter All the Hate, Here’s 101 Things I Truly Love

by Andrew Kardon

There’s a lot of hate going on in the world these days. I’m not going to start talking politics here at all, nor am I blindly ignoring the reasons behind all this hate. Instead, however, I’m preaching love. Love. Compassion. Caring. You can do all of that while still disagreeing with one another on things. That said, I’m doing my part to spread as much positive vibes as I can these days. I know it’s …

Calling All New Parents – BlueSmart Mia Eases First-Time Frights

by Andrew Kardon

Before Jason was born, I never knew true terror. Sure I’d been scared plenty of times before. Up at bat in Little League with a 3-2 count and the game on the line. Taking a college final exam for a class I barely even attended. Asking Allie to marry me. Scared? Yes. But nothing, nothing will get your heart pounding more than being a new parent. Go on and read every parenting book ever written. Speak …

We Celebrated Mario Party Star Rush With Our Own Sugar Rush of a Party

by Andrew Kardon

Y’know for a guy who’s constantly fighting fire-breathing dragon-like creatures and rescuing princesses from the other castle, Mario sure seems to party a lot! Our friends over at Nintendo never miss an opportunity to join in the fun either. As Nintendo Kid Ambassadors, my boys are always getting the best care packages. Mario’s yellow item boxes got nothing on the parcels that find their way to our house. The latest gift from Nintendo was literally …