I read something interesting about DVRs at Crave.  Do you use a DVR? A Tivo? If you do, then according to a study that was “commissioned by NDS, a provider of technology solutions for digital pay TV…” people who use their DVRs are happier in their relationships. They record their shows and then are able to watch them at their leisure, thus making their entertainment time less stressful. 
The survey also reveals that owning a DVR can lead to a happier, less stressful life. Eighty-one percent of respondents said their DVR has made life better by allowing for more time to …read more

Do you watch that show, “Jon and Kate, Plus 8“?  I have watched it off and on, never an entire episode, but my daughter, Sarah loves it.
I’ve read about Jon and Kate  Gosselin. Especially about Kate, people really love-to-hate her, which I find oddly fascinating. She’s just a mom, trying to do her best, like any other mom. I don’t get the venom, the hate, the Kate-as-the-devil-ness of it all. People go on about how she speaks to Jon, talking down to him, or whatever, but that’s behavior that I’ve seen in many relationships. It’s unfortunate, but sometimes it’s the …read more

Food Network is premiering yet another new series this spring called “5 Ingredient Fix.” The premise is pretty simple: host Claire Robinson will be preparing meals with five ingredients or less per dish.

Claire will be showing viewers how to “enhance the natural flavors of carefully-selected, fresh ingredients to illustrate her belief that each ingredient should truly stand out in a recipe,” while still maintaining a no-fuss, tasty meal.
Upcoming episodes include a “cozy Sunday supper” of comfort foods, a steakhouse dinner complete with sides and dessert, and a breakfast of French toast with strawberries.
The show premieres Saturday, April 4, at …read more

Over the summer I’ve not watched a lot of television. We seem to have a lot more commitments and activities than ever before.
Last night’s Emmy Awards got me all psyched up for a few of my favorite shows. America Ferrera won an Emmy for Ugly Betty – which I love for the Girl Revolution I’m trying to spark over at So Sioux me. Of course, my husband had friends over and I got kicked off the tv in favor of a football game, so I didn’t see the whole thing.
Television gets a bad rap. Too much television is bad for …read more

We’ve been without television for at least a week, maybe more. We’ve just been too busy to deal with getting it fixed.
The problem is that it takes foreverto get the TV fixed if there is a problem. We go with a satellite company and find their tech support to be less than efficient. Neither my husband or myself wants to waste two hours or more slowly and methodically checking every plug and cable. My husband spent several hours with them on Saturday and then I finally broke down and called today. We’d rather go without watching TV than call tech support, what does …read more