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If you do not know about this movie, then you are about to be served with a treat unlike any treat you have ever received. It stars Chevy Chase, who IMHO has just gotten funnier over the years, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas (the star of Home Improvement) as nutty people saying the zaniest things. Disney scores another home run with Man of the House, and the comedy grabs you by the throat from the very first scene and never loosens its grip. If you've never seen any Chevy Chase movies (and what's wrong with you, if so?!) then this is definitely the one to see. He is very, very sarcastic which is my sense of humor too, and he has some of the funniest faces and zingers that you'd ever want to see/hear. But he has definitely met his match with the kid from Home Improvement, who delivers wisecracks like kids always do. This kid is definitely going places and is by far my favorite person from Home Improvement, except for maybe Tim Allen and Wilson the neighbor. Farrah Fawcett has never been more gorgeous and whimsical as she is in Man of the House, and what's so funny is that Chevy Chase wants to marry her, but the kid really doesn't want him too. So it's a lot like Home Alone, except instead of people wanting to burgle the home, this kid wants to keep the intruder (Chevy Chase, "Oh Heavenly Dog") away from his mom. And we can all relate to wanting to keep people away from Farrah Fawcett, so it's a comedy that makes you think. This movie is probably going to make one of your top 10 lists, and it's so funny at times that you might need to excuse yourself from the room. But remember to pause lest you miss more great jokes and joke premises! Man of the House? More like Comedy of the Year?!!!

Typical Chevy Chase vehicle but still enjoyable. Farrah Fawcett looks too old to play a young mom. Good movie to watch with your Grand children on a rainy afternoon.

When you realize that this DVD features both Chevy Chase and Farrah Fawcett, you are instantly suspicious since neither have made a good film in a long time since Fletch. However, add Jonathan Taylor Thomas and the three make a believable modern-day family thrown into turmoil over Jonathan Taylor Thomas' dislike of anyone trying to win his mom's (Farrah Fawcett's) love. When the mobsters show up chasing after Chevy Chases character, the film comes into it's fullness and makes for a great movie with a satisfying ending.

Starring Farrah Fawcett Majors (Sandy, the divorced mom), Chevy Chase (Jack, the hot shot lawyer boyfriend/fiance who moves in with the divorced mom) and Jonathan Taylor Thomas (son, Ben, who has unresolved feelings of abandonment due to his real dad, suddenly and unexpectedly without remorse, having left him and his mom). The film is a classic comedy where Ben does what he can to test the new "dad-to-be". In fact, his whole plan is to drive Jack out of his mom's life. The fact is ... his plan backfires. Jack does whatever it takes to win Ben over. He even joins the Indian scouts, a group in which Ben feigns interest, which he expects will send Jack over the edge. Surprisingly, it has the opposite effect, Ben ends up looking forward to the adventures in the wild, especially a planned canoe trip. Unfortunately, it is the one time Jack does not show up ... convincing Ben, Jack is like his dad. Bigger problems loom in th horizon for Jack, who is nearly killed by the son of a mob-type stalker and his buddies who are exacting revenge for having placed his father in jail. The climactic build up and suspense in the film is worth viewing for oneself. This is a family entertainment style film where all the problems are resolved in the end. The film is amusing and makes the viewer feel good. While much of the film is predictable, that is why it does not disappoint the viewer. Erika Borsos (erikab93)

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(Warning: Contains plot spoilers, but if you haven't seen this film, read this review anyway. You'll be convinced that this movie is a film you should see.) I remember, back in 1991, when I was sitting in a theatre, watching as the end credits rolled, thinking to myself: "This film is going to be a huge hit, and it'll go on to be a classic." Well, it wasn't much of a financial success; after about a month, it was gone from the theatres. To the best of my knowledge, neither Roger Ebert nor any other critic of note thinks of this film as a classic. Funny thing is, everyone I've ever showed this film to, especially those of the feminine persuasion, has been entralled by this film. Go figure. Elijah Wood is perfectly cast as Willard in this role; he plays something of a noble innocent, much like he does in "TLOTR" trilogy. His best buddy, enacted by a very spunky, outspoken Thora Birch, wins over the audience almost instantly, as we come to know her as a very intelligent and kind-hearted young lady. And yet Miss Birch never steals the spotlight from Elijah; even back then, she was such a good actress that she could play her part most effectively and still not step on the other actor's toes. That brings us to the adults; Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith play Ben and Lily Reed, a couple in the aftermath of their son's accidental death. Ben is a man trying to reach out to his wife, while his wife Lily punishes herself by refusing any comfort her husband may be able to offer. Don Johnson very much does NOT play Sonny Crockett here. There's none of Crockett's cockiness, nor is he a jaded man-of-the-world like Nash Bridges. "Ben" is a shrimp boat captain, estranged from his wife after the accidental death of their son; he's a good-natured man eternally in a foul humor. And yet he is harboring hope that somehow, a way forward, beyond trajedy, shall be found. Melanie Griffith plays her part more quietly and more subtly than anything else I've ever seen from her; her portrayal of Lily as a woman of great emotional depth who is, at the same time, very much someone you'd converse at the local coffee shop; she seems to be everyone's friend, yet she is alone in her suffering. Enter Willard; both adults form a deep bond with him, which stands in stark contrast to the gulf that exists between themselves. This bond that Ben and Lily form with Willard, both individually and together, helps them to draw a bit closer to one another, and to begin to confront the pain that is tearing their home, and their marriage, apart. The issue confronting each of these three is courage; Elijah must find the courage to face issues in his life back home, and Ben and Lily have to find the courage to face the pain that is destroying so much of their lives. The great thing about this film is that, in the end, all loose ends are NOT tied up. There's issues in Elijah's life he still must face, but he leaves Ben and Lily with a better understanding of who he is, and what sort of courage lies within him. As you'll see in the film's conclusion, things are not "all fine and dandy" for Thora Birch's character either; and Ben and Lily, whilst having found one another again, still have a life to try to rebuild. And that's the point: There are no perfect fixes, and things don't always end happily, if they ever find their conclusion at all. The point here is that sometimes we meet people who help us to better know who we are, and that we have what it takes to face the things that scare us. Victory, of course, is still quite uncertain, but at least we have the courage to stand, rather than run. That, by itself, says something. So why wasn't this wonderful film more successful? My theory is that this just isn't the project that folks were expecting from Sonny Crockett teaming up with his wife, Tess McGill. People just were NOT expecting this film, especially not from these two, and taking too much of a hard turn can turn you right over. Perhaps that's what happened here. This is a film that shall always be in my DVD collection; I can't imagine a film library that didn't include this movie. It's great for family viewing, and it's also something of an educational film to show teens, as it is demonstrative of how to cope with unimaginable trajedy. The characters don't pretend to be perfect, there's no "now everything will be o.k." ending, and all loose ends aren't tied up. Yet this film does have something important to say, and it is something many people would do well to hear. Perhaps if this film came out today, in 2010, rather than in 1991, it might find a bigger audience. Granted, it would be promoted almost exclusively to women, but if a girlfriend dragged her man to see this, he'd most likely leave the theatre saying the following in a rather surprised, unsettled tone: "You know ... that was a really was a good movie." This film came out at the wrong time, and tried to find an audience amoungst those who were expecting something much different. Perhaps that's why it never got a fair shake, but watch it anyway; you'll never forget it, and it will find a place to reside in your heart, as great films always do.

I saw this movie in the 80's and I've always had a soft spot for Elijah Woods so I wanted this movie for my collection and I love it.

this movie is so sweet and heartwarming it makes you want to know what happened after. i absolutely loved it.

A film that I enjoyed years ago, & still do. A nice film about relationships & overcoming emotional obstacles. Also one of Elijah Woods' early films, & he's adorable! I recommend this one(no car chases or special effects). Just a nice quiet movie.

It's a shame this movie didn't win more attention, because it's a gem of raw emotion deftly captured in the hour or so that it lasts. The childrens' stories are amazing and remind me so much of my own time growing up in an idyllic but flawed setting. I've never been a fan of Melanie Griffith or Don Johnson, but I am for this movie. Their performances were heartbreaking. I wouldn't have changed a word or a look. The last scene, where Lily waits for Ben to open up her door and Ben lifts his jacket over her in the rain sums up their relationship to me. I thought it was a beautiful moment. I wish there were more movies like this. If you liked this one, consider Starlight Hotel, The Professional, Out of Africa, The Princess Bride.

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Let me tell you, this one was such a great one for me. I heard it in my sister in law's car and fell in love. I heard it during a time when I was praying and wanting to have a real look at life. There was a part that said "I asked to know the highest truth and what I was told was to thy own self be true." Ahh! I could have just fell over. Such simple words, that I've heard before mind you, can just turn your whole world around. After that so many things started coming together. I don't mean to sound deep, but I know that if I wasn't meant to hear the entire CD I was meant to hear that part. But, I did hear the whole thing and I am glad I was able to take that journey through her life with her. "India's Song" also did a number on my mental because I feel that so much. I am glad I heard it!

I love this cd. All the songs seems like they are talking to me. I really enjoyed this cd.

This is one of the few albums that inspire you to reach new heights with your own character, and all the while making you groove, relax, and feel hopeful about your potential and the potential of those around you. I simply can't recommend this album enough. It is an important piece of work in a world where selfishness and impulsivity reign supreme. The music is smooth and even serious at times, but never leaves you feeling depressed-- only inspired and encouraged to continue putting forth your best efforts into your own life. Thanks India!

This is a good cd, however, I would recommend this after a breakup or an epiphany in life. When this CD was released, I was just getting out of a bad relationship and this cd helped me heal from a mature and healing perspective. It's very good, but it had to grow on me. I would encourage any and everyone to give it a chance and listen to it.

This is the first India Arie album that I've purchased. The title perfectly embodies what each song portrays. For me, I was touched by the lyrics to most of the songs because they reached me on a personal level, namely "Heart of the Matter", "Good Mourning", and "Wings of Forgiveness". I especially liked her arrangement of "Heart of the Matter", which was originally done by the Eagles. It goes without saying that India Arie is an incredibly talented musician and songwriter. She has the unique ability to write songs that can only be enhanced that much more by her beautifully soulful voice. But what I love most about her music is that it encourages hope and optimism amidst pain and heartache. It expresses the freedom of forgiveness and accepting ourselves for what we are. As a woman who has had her heart broken, I can attest to the true healing power of the songs in this album. By the end of the last song, the listener will have a bright new perspective on life.

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Just to add my voice to the choir: Quite simply one of the best films about romantic relationships ever made. Brilliantly written. Brilliantly acted -- Diane Keaton is tremendous, the supporting cast is full of gems and Allen himself takes the leap to present himself as a real (if funny) human being and not a walking joke. And brilliantly photographed by the great Gordon Willis of 'The Godfather' and many of most important films of the 70s and 80s. Wildly funny and ultimately heartbreaking. It's hard to imagine anyone who has ever been in love, or struggled through grown-up relationships NOT identifying with a lot of this film. I loved it in my late teens when it first came out, and I love it even more 32 years later. Every time I see it I notice different details, depending on my own current life experiences. A film of enormous wit, humor, invention, and understanding of the human heart. Its completely unique, playful and idiosyncratic in style and approach, but that experimentation somehow only makes it more accessible and universal. If you haven't seen it, you owe yourself a try, even if you're not a Woody Allen 'fan'. And if you saw it long ago, it may be time for another look. Shockingly this all time great Oscar winner has been out of print for a while, along with a number of Allen's other films. I can only imagine there's a major re-release on the way, perhaps in Blu-Ray as well, but with titles falling off the market due to ownership battles and other problems, it may be worth grabbing these films now, while you can. Last, for some insane reason, the US disk is not enhanced for 16x9 TVs, whereas the UK disc is, so if you have a region free player, I recommend getting a copy of that.

...comic strip. We're all familiar by now with "Woody," the overanxious, underachieving intellectual with the inept social life. We've watched him develop from bits in a stand-up comedy routine to a fully developed comic character in the tradition of Chaplin's tramp or Fields's drunk. We know how "Woody" will act in so many situations that we're already laughing before the punch line. Maybe nobody since Jack Benny has been so hilariously predictable. And yet there's always the realization that "Woody" is a projection of a real Woody Allen. That beneath the comic character is a certain amount of painful truth. That just as W.C. Fields really was a drunk, so Woody Allen perhaps really is insecure about his height, shy around girls, routinely incompetent in the daily joust with life. It's not that the "real" Woody Allen is as hapless as his fictional creation, but that the character draws from life by exaggerating it. Annie Hall is the closest Allen has come to dealing with that real material. It's not an autobiography, but we get the notion at times that scenes in the movie have been played before, slightly differently, for real. Allen plays Alvy Singer, stand-up comic and incurable combination of neurotic and romantic. He's self-consciously a New Yorker, a liberal, a Jew, an intellectual, a seeker after the unattainable, and an expert at making it unattainable. One of Alvy Singer's problems is that he understands this all so well. He's not a victim of forces beyond his control, but their author. And one of the problems he keeps providing for himself is the problem of love. He falls in love too easily, to girls who are right for him in all the little ways and incompatible in all the big ones. His girls tend to reflect the stages he's going through. When he's an Adlai Stevenson liberal in the late 1950s, he marries another one. When he's a romantic ten or fifteen years later, he finds another one, a kookier one. His only trouble is that women are people, not stages. The movie dares to go into this material a little more seriously and cohesively than is usually the case in an Allen film. Annie Hall is a comedy, yes, and there are moments in it as funny as anything Woody has done, but the movie represents a growth on Allen's part. From a filmmaker who would do anything for a laugh, whose primary mission seemed to be to get through the next five minutes, Allen has developed in Sleeper, Love and Death, and this film into a much more thoughtful and (is it possible?) more mature director. Maybe that's why Annie Hall is called a "nervous romance": because Allen himself is a little nervous about this frankly nostalgic, romantic, and sentimental material. He throws in a few gags (like the hilarious walk-on by Marshall McLuhan) almost to reassure his old fans that all's well at the laugh works. But he wants to do a lot more this time than just keep us laughing. By looking into some of his own relationships, some of his own patterns, he wants to examine how a personality works. And so there are two Woody Allens here: Our old pal the original Woody, who's given to making asides directly into the camera, and a new Allen who creates Alvy Singer in his own image and then allows him to behave consistently, even sometimes at the cost of laughs. It's this new Woody who has the nervous romance, the complicated relationship with the would-be nightclub singer Annie Hall (played by Diane Keaton with an interesting mixture of maternal care, genuine love, and absolute craziness). At the end of the affair, we've learned only two things for certain: That enduring relationships are very likely impossible in this time and place (i.e., New York City during Woody Allen's lifetime), and that life without the search for relationships is unthinkable. In the movie, Woody quotes Groucho Marx's statement that he'd never belong to any club that would accept someone like him as a member. Then Allen muses that maybe he should never get into a relationship in which one of the partners is himself. Tricky, isn't it? And in Annie Hall he makes it very funny, and sad, and tricky indeed.

...Because if you're interested in buying this video you surely have seen AH by now, and even if you haven't, there are plenty of other reviews on this page that discuss plot, jokes, etc. I just want to comment on the DVD itself, and the packaging. For someone who is reportedly so particular about how his films are treated, it's amazing that Woody Allen has allowed such a shabby dub to pass through. This is a garden-variety print of AH with sections that look like they were dragged across the floor. Even those annoying little "dots" at the end of a scene that tells the projectionist of a reel change have been left in. This is the only DVD in my whole 100+ collection that has this ancient artifact. This version of AH is *not* anamorphic! That's just mind-blowing to me, and it degrades the picture quality still further if you're watching on HD equipment. As with Woody's DVDs, there is no commentary and no extras, aside from a trailer. Oddly, for such a short film, it's divided into FIFTY chapter stops! I have seen this sort of division with movies like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings, but this?! Of course the movie itself is wonderful, though I'm not as convinced as others that it's the immortal classic it's billed as being. Time will tell, but there are along with some brilliantly-staged scenes, a lot of awkward bits. I don't mean to come off like the guy in line behind Woody at the movie theater, but certain parts of AH lack a certain cohesiveness. Still, it's one of Woody's best films, warts and all, and should be in any Woody Allen collection. But this presentation is hardly ideal. I wonder what Criterion could do with this.

I had been trying to find this movie, but it was on backorder everywhere. I was thrilled at the quick response I received. I had my movie within just a few days and it was in outstanding condition. What a great movie this is!

If I had to choose only one movie to be my all time favorite, this would be it. In fact, before I was married, I used to secretly "test" people I was dating and rent this movie and watch it with them. If they thouroughly enjoyed the film and also laughed at all the right moments, they "passed" the test. (Yes, my husband DID pass the test.) If they failed the test, they were a waste of my time. In my opinion, the film is pure brilliance. It is witty and a wonderful characature of neurosis, men and women relationships, New York City, California, and the time it took place in. I love that Woody always has his character being with these very beautiful young women. Everything about the movie cracks me up...from the waiting in line to see a film, the counseling visits, the subtitles for the male v. female thinking, the bug in the bathroom, the sprouts and mashed yeast, the children announcing what they will be when they grow up, the "universe is expanding" fear, the sneezing on the cocaine, the contemplating of the Kennedy assasination while in the bedroom...I could laugh every 30 seconds during this masterpiece. Just please don't ask me to give Woody a grade for his personal life! That's another story!

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A friend of our passed this along to my husband and then went out and bought himself a new copy. Now my husband is going to buy a copy for another friend of ours. Every dad I know really enjoys this book. It is written with a retro vibe and with a sense of humor, but with real-life practical tips. Many of which have already come in handy in the two months that we've had our baby. I would definitely recommend this as a gift for any new dad!

Well written, funny and full of more practical advice and guidance than most books written for mothers or dads.

I am a soon-to-be new dad, and I am still a little hesitant about the new baby. This book is starting to alleviate some of those fears and make me a little more confident about taking care of a newborn. I can't wait for my baby to be born and try out some of the techniques, especially the field expedient diaper...that is a classic! Even my wife has read this book, and likes it as well... It reads well and is easy to comprehend. Highly recommend this book.

When I began researching books about being a father, my wife was around 6 weeks pregnant. Becoming a parent for the first time is daunting, pressure-filled, and overwhelming. It seems as though the things you need to know just keep piling up! You find an answer to one thing (how to change a diaper), and 2 more things come up (baby powder can be inhaled by my baby??!?!). Thankfully, this book's author takes a very candid and honest approach to teaching the necessities of being a father, rather than the worries. All throughout the book are pictures of things that only a guy would put in a book. I find them comical, but also very poignant. The text supporting the pictures is informative, and the information outlined in the book is very, VERY useful. For instance, using a tube sock with a thumb-hole cut in the side of it to help you grip your baby during a bath is incredibly useful information, and has definitely helped me out. Also, there is some information about combating colic and dealing with crying that I have found particularly useful. Does this book contain EVERYTHING about being a father? No, it doesn't, and it certainly doesn't attempt to. What it does is help eliminate many of the questions about what it takes to ensure your child survives with your own sanity intact. The book is well-organized, and provides a practical approach to performing those tasks you need to perform. I highly recommend this for first-time fathers. It has been a great handbook for me, and will continue to be as much until at least my son's first birthday next May!

I am 36 and my husband is 33 and this is our first child. I bought this book for my husband because it looked like something slightly more engaging to read for a guy than the 400 page books we women have been delving into since becoming pregnant. It was so worth it. He loves it. He takes it with him to work everyday and keeps it in his bathroom to enjoy. It is "snippets" of info that are long enough to cover the important stuff but short enough to remain very entertaining. Each time he reads something he comes and shares it with me and tells me the cool new thing he has learned about the newborn we are expecting. It has some very informative basic information, I have even loved reading it because it doesn't cover what is in the books for women, it has a completely different perspective and I can say I have learned quite a bit from it. It is light, but still talks about important ways to care for your newborn. I love it, both my husband and me recommend this book to any new father.

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I have read a lot of sleep books. And some of the original research articles on young children and sleep. I have twins, and by 12 months, someone was waking up every hour. My husband and I had been too tired to try to solve our sleep issues. After a year of waiting for things to get better, I couldn't do it anymore. I appreciated some of the ideas in the No Cry Sleep Solution, but they didn't work for our family with twins. Some of the Cry It Out books seemed really extreme, and didn't seem to present all sides to an issue. Then I found Mindell. I love the way she summarizes research clearly, and without bias. Her suggestions are practical, well explained, and realistic. She gives ranges you can work with. These techniques, with some modifications, absolutely worked for our family. I recommend (or buy) this book for all new moms. My best advice is, read about sleep BEFORE the baby's (babies') birth so you can be prepared.

We sleep trained both our kids with this method and never looked back. It was the number one best thing we did with our babies.

Helpful information, but nothing you can't find online or in magazines. I bought this at the recommendation of my pediatrician, and I read it (skipping over the ages that didn't apply to my family), but I ended up following the advice of my friends and family who've recently sleep-trained their kiddos.

This book was a life saver for me when my three children were small. I am now buying it for my sister and her first baby. The book offers practical advice without judgement. If you can stick to it for 4 days you will revolutionize your sleep habits, even when you exclusively breast feed like I did. Have hope! My children have been good sleepers for years now, even with a family history of light sleeping. You will not go wrong with this book.

We started with "The Baby Book" by Dr. Sears, then tried, "The No-Cry Sleep Solution" and then "The Secrets of the Baby Whisperer." We were really at our wits' end. The major issue wasn't actually that our baby wasn't sleeping through, but that she was having a really hard time napping and she was crying like crazy every bedtime. We were trying not to let her cry but she was totally inconsolable, screaming right in our arms! We would be driving her in desperation to get her to go to sleep and sometimes she would still scream. It was heartbreaking. Finally I got really desperate for a solution to my poor baby's anguish and looked online to see whether anyone in the sleep world was actually a PSYCHOLOGIST who specialized in sleep. Lo and behold, Jodi Mindell. She is truly an expert. Long story short, my baby now LOVES her crib. If we forget to put her down when it's time, she looks at us and says "Nigh night." She has no more negative associations with sleeping and she's a GREAT sleeper. 12-hour nights, plus usually 2 90-minute naps during the day at 13 months old. It took about 3 nights for bedtime to work (the longest she cried during that time was 20 minutes, which was already less than she cried when we'd tried to hold her or rock her to sleep!) and about 2 weeks or so for naptimes to get in gear. The three hallmarks of Mindell's method are: 1. Reliable scheduling. For about a month our naptimes and bedtimes (and waking times) were literally to-the-minute. It worked. It actually even worked for me. I'm pregnant and I was able to set my own internal clock to take an afternoon nap when my baby does! 2. Routine, routine, routine. Bedtime and naptimes in our house now have an exact routine that is the same every single day. Same items, same order. Same books! I think this was the key for our daughter. She really relies on her routines. 3. Going to sleep on their own. Now, this doesn't mean you can't go in the room, or that you can't comfort your child if they need you. But you can't help them sleep. No rocking, nursing, feeding, driving, patting, etc. We went in and checked every 5 minutes and if she was really scared and not just fighting sleep we would pick her up, calm her down and put her back. Now she grabs her binky, says "nigh nigh" and lays down! Mindell also offers an alternative where you get to this gradually. So you could stay in the room for a while and get farther away or whatever if you don't want to do any crying at all. I will also add that our baby, who we and everyone else thought was just a "fussy baby," turns out to be the happiest person in the world. We thought she had tummy problems, teething problems, all kinds of things. Well, now she's smiling, giggling and babbling 95% of the time. Sleep is a miracle cure!

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This journal has wonderful prompts and really gets you to record a lot of information about the pregnancy. It was exactly what I wanted. Luckily, I had it to use for my first pregnancy. I bought a different journal for my second child and was very disappointed. If you like to write and reflect about your experience, this is the journal for you.

THis book is wonderful, it asks how i feel and give a place to write about it... If I have more children this is the baby book I will use. It has space for photos and Ideas, just all around a wonderful book.

I'm certain there is no perfect pregnacy journal, but for my needs and what I've seen, this one is pretty good. My only complaint is that I wish it had more blank pages for journaling. There are 10-12 pages, but I like to write a lot and have to be more limiting with how much I write. I see that other people complain about the verbiage being only directed toward the mom and not the dad. I see NO problem with this because this is just for me. Between me and baby. I often write about my husband in the journal too, so he is included in the book by what I write. The pages are clean and fresh and the photos are great. Lots of room to write about each docotor visit! Overall it's a terrific journal.

I really enjoy this journal. It has a lot of places to write your feelings and uses questions to inspire your thoughts. It also has many blank journaling pages to write whatever you want. It has places for pictures which is really nice too. The only con that I found with this journal is that it does not include enough spaces for ultrasound pictures. Other than that I know I will enjoy using this product and reflecting on my feelings for years to come.

This book was all I hoped it would be...great pages to write down dreams you are having, journal spots, doctor visits, how you are feeling and room for pictures!

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This book combines all of the viewpoints necessary for a true in-depth reflection on the value of marriage. It combines real life stories, with God's stories and expands them through reflections and end notes. The inspirational values of the words of life and God are so needed to those newly married. It will give them a solid Christian model for their survival in our complex secular culture. I will be giving this book out to each couple that I counsel or witness their Sacramental Marriage. This book will also be included in any wedding gifts I give. It also has great value for those who need a restart in their trodden marriage. I'm sure, over time, it will become part of the Pre Cana process and Marriage Encounter Retreats.

John Bosio has authored a wonderful book on the Catholic understanding and theology of the sacrament of Marriage. This "blueprint" for a loving and lasting marriage uses the sharing and witness of real people in real-life relationships and challenges. We especially enjoyed how the author uses scripture passages to solidify and support his thesis that God needs to be an integral part of any happy and fruitful marriage. Each chapter offers an invitation to reflect upon one's personal story in relationship to one's spouse. We highly recommend this very readable book to all married couples regardless of how long you have been married. The book also makes an appropriate gift to those preparing for marriage.

Mr. Bosio has a genuine desire to help Christian husbands and wives realize the fullest potential for their marriage. He also displays a genius for striking the perfect balance between scriptural reflection and a focus on the stories of individual couples in this slender volume of great virtue. If you feel that you and your spouse have lost something important along your journey together, this book will help you see your marriage and your spouse in the light of God's creative love. This work is particularly useful in helping people uncover the self-absorption that characterizes much of their interactions with their spouse. I highly recommend this work to anyone wishing to better understand the classic barriers and the divine potential for their marriage.

Happy Together: The Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage fulfills the obligation every Christian has: In this age of failed relationships and fractured families, we must never allow the isolation of the married from the community of believers. Because Jesus chose a weddng as the occasion for his first public miracle, so also are we are called to remember and to remind our society of this historical event. Author John Bosio skilfully wove together the wisdom of many in crafting this book. In doing so, he gently reminds the reader that people far beyond the couple engaged in marriage have a vested interest in that single marriage's success. Thank you, John, for writing such a good and timely book. I will use it in counseling those about to be and those currently intertwined in marriage, and in counseling their children, as well. Phil Blansett DrBlansett.com

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Classic movie, well written and a fun distraction for most anyone young at heart (and a need or wish to skip school just once).

Sorry Keith, totally disagree with you. Last weekend my 13 year old came across a clip of the movie online. When he told me about it I told him to jump in the car and we rented it. All three of my boys (13, 11 and 9 years old) laughed their butts off! They thought it was great; hence it is in my shopping cart. Twenty-five years later I enjoyed it also. I made it a point to tell the kids how it was a funny movie without excessive foul language, violence or sex.

This movie is an 80's classic. Great comedy mixed with a great cast. The Hi-Def transfer to Blu-ray is also a significant improvement over the DVD releases. The only missing ommission is the Commentary track that exists on the DVD version. Had I known this I wouldn't have bought the Blu-ray and held out for a re-release WITH the commentary. Either way, it's a great disc that does have some good extras on it.

Matthew Broderick's stunning portrayal in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" brings more than just a smile to your face. It brings back memories of high school, those daring teenage years and the trials and foibles of youth. Jeffrey Jones' depiction as the bumbling school principal, was underrated, in my opinion, not that the rest of the cast didn't perform admirably. A great, lighthearted but revealing story of daring vs. the system. I loved it! Ferris Bueller's Day Off

If you are a teenager who wants to vicariously get back at adults, this movie is for you. If you hate the principal at your high school, then so much the better. Ferris Bueller completely bamboozles his parents as to his "illness". Instead, he has a lot of fun that day--though nothing criminal. He visits several locations in Chicago with his girlfriend. The principal gets personally involved in trying to nail Bueller, and ends up becoming a bigger fool than Bueller. Bueller's sister too would like to get out of school, but does not know how to while getting away with it. She envies her brother and his successes. But then she has a change of attitude...

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I am an educator and my students absolutey love this film and if they love it - I love it and that's it.

It's a true statement that there are a lot of these kinds of love stories out there. This brand of movie is made almost every week, but there are few films that (for me at least) are able to transcend their own genre as well as `Love & Basketball'. Sure, there are avenues of this film that don't sit as well with me as others, but the bulk of this film is fantastic, and Sanaa Lathan's performance alone is well worth the price of admission. Monica and Quincy grew up as neighbors. They have always had one of those quarreling sibling relationships, mostly due to their common interest; basketball. Quincy's father was a pro-ball player, and so his future seems predestined, while Monica's drive and dedication make her a better player, and an unlikely rival. As they grow up they stay friends, even if they are constantly at odds, until they realize that they are less like siblings and more like lovers. Basketball continues to divide them, as they split their focus and find that it is conquering them instead of them conquering it. While much of the storyline feels rather `familiar', there is something special about this film. For me, it is undeniably Sanaa Lathan. This girl is amazing, and this film marked the start of my personal love affair with her. She is not only physically stunning, but her talent as an actress is undeniable here. She is flawless as she balances Monica's life goals with her actual life, never taking away from her pained curiosity or her hearty dedication. The prom scene is especially memorable as her jealousies and insecurities are made subtly obvious. Her on-court scenes are filled with an intensity that only comes from a complete adoration of the game, and the strife she endures at the hands of her oppressive (albeit loving) mother is completely believable thanks to Lathan's remarkable understanding of her character. Oscar, you should be ashamed! I'm less impressed with Omar Epps, but he has never really been anything more than a pretty face to me. I haven't really seen his talent but I understand why my sisters love him. He has a genuine quality in scenes, but mostly he seems to be playing a character instead of playing a person (if that makes sense to you). A few `clichés' aside, `Love & Basketball' is an extremely good film that feels fresh and exciting and beautifully balances out the many aspects of the film that make it so wonderful. The script is rich enough (despite some generic relationship issues) to allow us to really get to know Monica and Quincy, on and off the court. Between their love life, home life and work life, `Love & Basketball' understands how to give each side of these characters a life all its own. Yes, the film is far more concerned with Monica than Quincy, and it shows, but that doesn't mean that Quincy's character becomes a stock character. This may be Monica's story, but Quincy is a BIG part of it. Take it from someone who is not a fan of sports or really of sports based movies; this is a movie you really need to see!

Eleven-year-old Quincy doesn't know what to make of Monica, a girl who can outplay any of the guys on the neighborhood basketball court. Soon he is infatuated with her and, much to his surprise, she is eager to become closer to him. Best friends all throughout the following school years, the pressure for each to be recruited by college basketball coaches brings them closer together and their love blooms beyond friendship. This movie shows the real love of basketball. Basketball is more than a sport and you could see that with this movie. This movie displays the hardships of becoming a basketball pro such as losing friends and lovers.

I ordered the Love & Basketball DVD from iNetVideo. The first new DVD I received was lose in the DVD case and got scratched during shipping. I emailed them and they mailed another new one to me asap. That's awesome customer service and I will do business with this company again.

The movie came in brand new with no scratches or anything but the dvd box did have a crack on the side but it was nothing serious.

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Classic movie, well written and a fun distraction for most anyone young at heart (and a need or wish to skip school just once).

Sorry Keith, totally disagree with you. Last weekend my 13 year old came across a clip of the movie online. When he told me about it I told him to jump in the car and we rented it. All three of my boys (13, 11 and 9 years old) laughed their butts off! They thought it was great; hence it is in my shopping cart. Twenty-five years later I enjoyed it also. I made it a point to tell the kids how it was a funny movie without excessive foul language, violence or sex.

This movie is an 80's classic. Great comedy mixed with a great cast. The Hi-Def transfer to Blu-ray is also a significant improvement over the DVD releases. The only missing ommission is the Commentary track that exists on the DVD version. Had I known this I wouldn't have bought the Blu-ray and held out for a re-release WITH the commentary. Either way, it's a great disc that does have some good extras on it.

Matthew Broderick's stunning portrayal in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" brings more than just a smile to your face. It brings back memories of high school, those daring teenage years and the trials and foibles of youth. Jeffrey Jones' depiction as the bumbling school principal, was underrated, in my opinion, not that the rest of the cast didn't perform admirably. A great, lighthearted but revealing story of daring vs. the system. I loved it! Ferris Bueller's Day Off

If you are a teenager who wants to vicariously get back at adults, this movie is for you. If you hate the principal at your high school, then so much the better. Ferris Bueller completely bamboozles his parents as to his "illness". Instead, he has a lot of fun that day--though nothing criminal. He visits several locations in Chicago with his girlfriend. The principal gets personally involved in trying to nail Bueller, and ends up becoming a bigger fool than Bueller. Bueller's sister too would like to get out of school, but does not know how to while getting away with it. She envies her brother and his successes. But then she has a change of attitude...

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This is an "un"game, no winners or losers. It is more about communicating and learning about others than a game. But it is fun none-the-less. My husband and I take the cards, without the board, when we drive long distances. Whoever isn't driving will read a questions and we talk about it. We also bring the cards to friends houses or when friends come over and just read though them. We have also left them on the coffee table for people to pick up and look through. Many of the questions deal with things that you usually don't talk about in normal conversations. It is a good way to get to know someone!

I ordered the standard "Ungame" and got 3 of the Christian version. It simply has an extra set of cards in the box containing the original "Ungame" version so its actually a bonus and you don't have to use the Christian card set unless you want to do so. It will come in handy at church for the set I'm keeping for my immediate family, but the other 2 recipients of the game as a gift were a little put off I'm sad to have to say. OTHERWISE, this is a great game for getting to know one another and getting people to share things about themselves they wouldn't normally blurt out. It's fun and nobody wins or loses so everybody goes home a winner!! I reccomend it highly.

I was sucked into "playing" this a few years ago at a retreat weekend. It was the only "game" that still had all its pieces. After having experienced it, I know why. It never stayed out of the box long enough to lose its bits. Now, granted, I'm not an overly communicative type of guy. But I enjoy games, and when my talkative friends wanted to play, I was willing to give it a shot. By 5 minutes into it, even they were bored and were looking for excuses to leave. We moved on from pretending to go around the pointless board to just rifling through the questions for any good ones. The whole experience lasted all of ten minutes before we put it away. I've played fun communication games. There is a point and a purpose in playing those games: You can win. There is no win scenario in this "game". Did War Games and WOPR teach us nothing? If there is no winner, what's the point in playing?

I am a school psychologist and the children i see actually ask to play this therapy game. It's a good ice breaker to use with kids who have a hard time opening up or discussing feelings.

Can Be used in so many settings as a family game with small groups and as a theraputic aid. Have used them all with great success.

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Gary Chapman's book is the best self-help book I have read for single adults, and I recommend it for all singles. It is a rewriting for readers who are single of his national bestseller, The Five Love Languages, which he wrote for married couples. The five love languages are: words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, quality time, and physical touch. Chapman says that we all have one love language that is more meaningful to us than the others and that is the love language we prefer receiving. Knowing your primary love language and that of the other person in the relationship will help you both feel loved. There is a short questionnaire that will help you determine your primary love language. My primary love language is quality time, and that is the main way that I feel loved, by spending quality time with people. This book has good, practical advice on how to express love to others that will help you with any relationship you have whether it is with family members, friends, or in a romantic relationship. Conrad