
REEL LIFE WITH JANE: Alvin and the Chipmunks — Chipwrecked Review
You’ll probably doze off, so just schedule a nap during the movie.

REEL LIFE WITH JANE: Hugo Review
Viewers — especially young viewers — don’t need to be conked over the head with an inspirational message.

REEL LIFE WITH JANE: Arthur Christmas Review
It’s not often that a family movie takes you on an emotional journey, but Arthur Christmas does just that.

OFF MY NOODLE: Have Yourself a Brainy Little Christmas
I don’t recall any other year where calculating the best holiday deals required an accounting degree, if not membership in a professional actuarial society.

SIX O’CLOCK SCRAMBLE: California Taco Salad Recipe
This salad is a crunchy alternative to taco night.

PARENTING TOGETHER APART: 10 Ways to Make the Post-Divorce Holidays Easier
A gift may distract your child for a while, but it can’t change the situation of the post-divorce holidays.