http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:03:19 -0700 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:48:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Matanuska-Music-gets-gold-stars-for-service?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Studies show that playing an instrument is good for your kids. It raises brain awareness functions, teaches discipline, relieves stress, and gives kids a sense of accomplishment. It can also give parents a headache and knock them into a lower inco... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:48:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Matanuska-Music-gets-gold-stars-for-service?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Celebrating-Alaska-Native-Heritage-month?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Did you know that November is National American Indian Heritage Month? That's right, in 1990, George W. Bush signed a joint congressional resolution designating November 1990 as a time to honor our native Americans. Today, there are 4.4 ... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:34:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Celebrating-Alaska-Native-Heritage-month?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-happenings-around-Alaska?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Its hard to believe, but October 31 is almost upon us!  Want to know where the spooky goings on are happening in southcentral Alaska?  Well look no further, here is the hot sheet right here.  Friday, October 30: -Fall Harves... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:47:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-happenings-around-Alaska?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Skateland-brings-back-old-fashioned-birthday-fun?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner When I was about eight, I desperately wanted a pair of roller skates.  Not the in line kind they sell now, but the old fashioned ones with four wheels in a square and the stopper on the toe.  My best friend had a pair and I just knew I w... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:34:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Skateland-brings-back-old-fashioned-birthday-fun?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Fun-goodwill-and-spaghetti?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Domestic Violence is something that will impact everybody at some point in their lives.  You may know somebody who is in an abusive relationship and not even realize it.  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it is import... events Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:59:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Fun-goodwill-and-spaghetti?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Considering-Harry-Potter?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Definitely a classic in the making...photo by filax/Stock xchng So its October, and almost Halloween. It is almost late enough in the month to drag out all the Halloween movies, and if you don't have a favorite of your own, I'll let you in on a ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:51:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Considering-Harry-Potter?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Sportsmanship-an-important-lesson-at-kids-sporting-events?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner The authors two youngest children show off their school spirit.  Photo by Christina JankoI have always been a firm believer in good manners.  I taught my children from a very young age to say please and thank you, not put their elbows on th... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:52:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Sportsmanship-an-important-lesson-at-kids-sporting-events?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Say-goodnight-to-the-bears-at-the-Alaska-Zoo?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Time for a long snooze...photo by LotusHead/Stock XchngWell, the cold weather is here, and its enough to make anyone want to crawl into bed and sleep for the entire winter.  Well guess what?  You can!!  Well, if your a bear that is.&nb... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:02:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Say-goodnight-to-the-bears-at-the-Alaska-Zoo?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Remembering-Patrick-Swayze?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Flowers placed on Patrick Swayze's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 15.  AP photo/Nick Ut.I will never forget the first CD I ever owned.  It was the soundtrack to Dirty Dancing.  Of course, years before I ever bought tha... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:20:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Remembering-Patrick-Swayze?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Please-help-out-the-Davis-family?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Greetings Examiner readers! This afternoon brought some tragedy in the Anchorage Examiner Family.  Our beloved Family Examiner, Kellie Davis, lost her family home to a fire.  The cause of the fire is yet unknown to us, as are the event... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:51:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Please-help-out-the-Davis-family?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d10-One-last-hurrah-with-the-Titan-Trail-Run?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Come on, lace em up one more time for old times sake...Photo by alexakina/stock xchngWith fall in full swing and winter just around the corner, there are few opportunities left to get outside and be active. Teeland Middle School is taking advantage o... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:59:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d10-One-last-hurrah-with-the-Titan-Trail-Run?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Its-Moose-Madness-time-at-the-Alaska-Zoo?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Just a quick dip....photo by shaworth/stock xchngEver wonder why the male species become grumpier in the fall? Well I don't know about most male species, but if you want to learn about the moose of our great state, be sure and check out the Moose Mad... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:54:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Its-Moose-Madness-time-at-the-Alaska-Zoo?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Labor-Day-weekend-wraps-up-Alaska-State-Fair?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Well, its Labor Day weekend, and that means a couple of things. Gotta bring in the lawn furniture. Better put up those storm windows. Summer is pretty much over. And, of course, its the final weekend for the Alaska State Fair.And it has been quite th... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:52:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Labor-Day-weekend-wraps-up-Alaska-State-Fair?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Coming-up-at-the-Alaska-State-Fair?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Can't wait, can you?  Photo by nazreth/stock xchng So I must confess I have yet to attend the fair this year. I am holding out for the Buddy Days, which will be September 1,2, and 3rd, from 1pm to 6pm. The Dr. Pepper Buddy Days coupons are ... Alaska State Fair Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:03:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Coming-up-at-the-Alaska-State-Fair?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Alaska-State-Fair-officially-open?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Shame on Family Entertainment Examiner!   I promised an article on the Alaska State Fair, and here it is two days in and I haven't delivered! Well I shall make it up to you right now.Today of course was kids day. But not to worry, the fun i... Alaska State Fair Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:12:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Alaska-State-Fair-officially-open?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Selena-Gomez-brings-Wizards-of-Waverly-Place-to-the-big-screensort-of?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Wikipedia.orgWell, the much loved Wizards of Waverly Place have finally made it to the big screen....or at least, your TV screen.  In movie form, of course.  The fun unusual series, Wizards of Waverly Place, follows the trails and... Disney channel Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:15:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Selena-Gomez-brings-Wizards-of-Waverly-Place-to-the-big-screensort-of?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Whats-going-on-this-weekend-in-Anchorage?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Luau, blueberries, and science, oh my.  Photo by tvvoodoo/stock xchng  Well the first week of school is at an end, and the weekend definitely calls for getting outta the house! There are a variety of events going on this weekend, and w... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:54:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Whats-going-on-this-weekend-in-Anchorage?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Survival-guide-for-back-to-school?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Ready to hit the books...photo by lusi/stock xcnhgWell, today marks the first day of school in the valley.  If you are a parent of kids who have been bored and bickering because "its not fair", then please join me in a mighty HUZZ... back to school Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:30:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Survival-guide-for-back-to-school?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d12-When-child-stars-grow-up-the-saga-of-Miley-Cyrus?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Fresh faced and carefree....just the way we like her.  AP photo/Walmart  Miley Cyrus, say it itsn't so. The fresh faced star of Hannah Montana is currently under much scrutiny for her performance at the Teen Choice Awards where she str... social awareness Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:09:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d12-When-child-stars-grow-up-the-saga-of-Miley-Cyrus?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Anchorage-Super-Suppers-presents-kids-in-the-kitchen?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner Every great masterpiece starts with the right tools...Photo by craigpj/stock xchng Now I don't know about you, but I have mixed emotions about my kids cooking. My husband is a chef, and we have a thirteen year old daughter who is a fantastic coo... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:57:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6844-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Anchorage-Super-Suppers-presents-kids-in-the-kitchen?cid=exrss-Anchorage-Family-Entertainment-Examiner