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???? Anime & Culture Check-In: What’s Trending This Week in 2026
The more Charlie changes the more into Anime he is becoming. As I was talking to C this morning, we began to discuss ???? Anime & Culture Check-In: What’s Trending This Week in 2026 that I might want to check out while he is in Hobart. At this point, not only in my home but Mikaly’a’s home as well as my nieces and nephew’s home anime and gaming culture basically blend together in our homes. Is it this way in your home as well? Or are your children and teens into something else? One minute Charlie is talking about a game update, the next minute he’s explaining anime lore, showing…
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From TV Screens to the Big Screen: The Shows We Loved That Became Movies
For my best friend Debbie Finney Sutton tv is not only releaxing but therapy for us. I thought I would share shows we watched that went from TV Screens to the Big Screen: The Shows We Loved That Became Movies Some TV shows were so good, so iconic, so unforgettable… Hollywood couldn’t resist giving them a second life on the big screen. And for families like ours — who grew up on TGIF, nighttime soaps, teen dramas, and classic sitcoms — these movies weren’t just reboots. They were reunions. Having a show made into a movie gives us a chance to see our favorite characters again. A chance to relive…
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March 10 — National Mario Day
Did you know on March 10th we get to celebrate National Mario Day? This is one #Holiday David would enjoy celebrating. Especially if he was able to play Mario on a game system he has been asking for. Come and join us and let’s celebrate #NationalMarioDay with a fun #Homeschool Lesson Plan. #NationalMarioDay What Is National Mario Day? Mario‑Themed Movies & Shows (Family-Friendly) Title Rating Why It Works for Homeschool The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) PG Great for character study, plot sequencing, and comparing games vs. movies The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989) TV‑Y7 Retro fun; perfect for discussing animation styles Nintendo Direct Mini Clips — Short, engaging…
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