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Our monthly Music Reviewer, Jennifer, is a stay at home mom to two energetic, fun loving boys ages 4 and 1. She found a new passion in exploring great children's music after becoming a mom. Jennifer fancies finding quality tunes the whole family can enjoy, and dancing with her boys (both big and little) to her favorite songs that connect her to the past & keeps her grounded in the present.

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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel: a collaboration of story and song from Maestro Classics

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The following is by contributor Jennifer Brown. Do you know Mike Mulligan? How about the Tortoise and the Hare or Casey at the Bat?  These classic children’s stories can now be part of your listening repertoire with the added benefit of introducing your children to classical music through a series called Maestro Classics that I [...]

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The Beauty of a Playlist (Cool Kids Rock!)

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The following is by contributor and music reviewer Jennifer Brown. This month I wanted to give you a surefire winner, something you could count on to immediately improve your personal music library.  Then of course I realized that there’s no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to music.  We all have [...]

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Holiday Music Memories

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The following was written by music contributor Jennifer Brown. Holidays are a time when memories are made—whether it’s as simple as a country ham, biscuits and grits breakfast every Christmas morning or as elaborate as a proposal of marriage.  We’re making memories daily and annually without even trying; they’re just there.  So often there’s a [...]

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Discovering Local Music Talent and A Giveaway from The Plaza Family Band!

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The following is by contributor Jennifer Brown. Sometimes the best things in life can be found right outside of our own front doors:  tonight’s special at the locally owned restaurant, the neighborhood’s annual Fall Festival, locally grown and prepared apple butter. This month I want to share some music with you by a band I [...]

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Putumayo’s Animal Crackers: A Great Snack for your Ears!

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The following review is by contributor Jennifer Brown. In many places we’re hitting what they call the dog days of summer.  It’s hot and the fresh summer air may be starting to feel a little stale.  Summer days still stretch ahead of us, and if your family is like ours you may be in need [...]

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