4 Family Friendly Shows on Netflix

In the Philippines, an affordable TV’s best friend is a Netflix account. Talk about bang for your buck, Netflix offers what seems like endless choices of content and in different genres, it’s a sure thing that you can find more than a couple of shows that you could enjoy with your family on a weekend. What’s better than watching a show with your family in the comfort of your living room. The best part is that it could end up as a tradition you practice on a regular basis. 

Once Upon A Time

This show puts a twist on your favorite fairy tales and starts with a woman who finds out she is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming and this is set in modern times. The town it is set in is filled with characters from your favorite story book, they all have the traits of these characters but living in this modern world. The story book element will entice the kids to watch their favorite characters in live action form without boring older audiences because of its real world lessons and setting.

Merlin 

Everyone knows the legend of King Arthur and the wise wizard Merlin, this is not that story, not exactly. This show focuses more on Merlin’s journey towards that wise wizard he is now known for. It shows him practicing magic while serving the then Prince Arthur. A show with magic, light humor and mature themes is a great combination of fun and serious tones. Plus there’s a dragon in the show, no matter what your age is you’ll appreciate a dragon for sure.

Young Justice

Yes, it is an animated series and no it is not just another cartoon. This series focuses on the sidekicks of your favorite heroes and their journey to be their own hero. There are also cameos from the main heroes themselves throughout the season. There’s a great balance in character development that it doesn’t just revolve around one character. These perfect mix of comic book characters and intense plot lines will keep anyone engaged.

                                                                                 

Robin Hood

A great adaptation to a classic character, this series revolves around Robin Hood and his band of merry men doing good when they can. The colorful costumes and characters keep the story light and amusing. There is also enough action to keep you engaged in the series. The good thing is as much action there is in this series, there is no killing so it is a safe series to watch with your children. The episodes have a great mx of fun, drama and action which caters to the whole family.

No matter what age your kids are or what genre you’re looking for you are sure to find at least one of these shows to be appropriate for the family. This list is just scratching the surface for family friendly shows. Netflix also regularly updates their library with new seasons and new series’ to discover so it is close to impossible for you not to find a series for family night.

About the author:

Esther Diaz

A 22-year-old graduate of multimedia design, DIY enthusiast, make-up lover and has a love-hate relationship with desserts. I dream to be soon one of the known bloggers.

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How to Choose the Right Children’s Magic Show in Toronto

Magic can be entertaining and mystical; depending upon the audience and the quality of the entertainer.  It is important to remember that a magic show is about more than high quality illusions great show requires an entertainer who can make the audience feel involved and be in complete awe of the illusions being performed.  A great entertainer can also deal with issues when they arise and prevent the crowd from even noticing when a problem happens.  These are some of the reasons why it is essential to choose the right person or company to ensure your children magic show is the best possible.

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One company that is worth talking to if you live in Toronto is Magical Duda Entertainment.  They are dedicated to providing a high quality service which caters for children of all ages; they can even put on shows which will leave the adults puzzled and believing magic is real!

There are several things to consider before you select the right entertainer for your children magic show:

Reputation

An established reputation can provide you with peace of mind that you are getting a professional.  There is little worse than paying out good money only to find a lack lustre performance and very little you can do to repair the damage.  Children are incredibly perspective and an entertainer should be convincing.  To check the reputation of any firm you are considering simply ask your family and friends and look on social media to see what responses have been provided by those who have already used the service.

Location

The location of your magician is also important.  They should not be too far from the venue.  Not only does this mean that it is easier to resolve any issues but it also simpler to check their reputation.  A closer magician is also likely to charge less, although this is not a reason to take the closest over the best!

Cost

Of course the cost of the show will play a part.  Although you will want the best for your child there will also be a limit to the budget you are able to spend.  It is best to obtain three quotes.  This will help you to confirm that all prices are within the same width.  If they are not you will need to understand what the differences are before you can commit to booking any of them.

Size of Company

It may not seem important to concern yourself with the size of a company.  However, if you employ an individual for your party and something happens to them you may find you have no performer for your children magic show.  You may also have some very upset children to deal with!  A bigger company will have another magician who can be sent if necessary.  If you prefer the individual then it is advisable to check on what arrangements they have in place if the worst was to happen.

Quality of Magic

It is advisable to watch a few of the illusions being performed and even see the magician performing to see how good they are with the crowds.  This will ensure they can provide a show which will appeal to the age range you have at the party.

Once you have considered these points and selected a magician you can relax and enjoy the show!

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Basement Family Room Renovation

It is fast becoming a trend amongst homeowners to renovate their once useless basement into a family room. It is usually common for most homes to come with a living room on the main floor with little space to accommodate activities like kids playing with larger toys and game, especially games like ping-pong, pool or physical games like the Nintendo Wii or Sony PS3 Move!

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Renovation experts at AGM Renovation can help create a colourful, spacious basement family room renovation that will be the centre of attention in your home. Basement family room renovation can relieve a lot of tension that goes on in the living room especially between children with regards to watching the TV or playing games. The basement family room can create enough space which will indeed bring the family together in one room even for larger celebrations such as reunions, birthdays or even anniversaries.

Some of its benefits include:

More space for having fun time with family as well as friends.

The basement family room can be fully equipped with a game room, comfortable seating by a fireplace, a TV room, and even a spot for playing board games or just relaxing. You can also add a Wi-Fi hotspot to further enhance your work or for kids to do their homework whenever.

Three things to properly equip your basement with in order to keep it safe and able to pass inspection include:

Waterproofing measures

One of the things to consider before renovating your basement is preventing water damage whether it has a history of flooding or not, as your newly constructed basement depends on it.

Ensure to fix any cracks or damages in your foundation as many basement water problems are a result of uncontrolled roof runoff. Also monitor your drainage. But if none of these solve your problem then you might need to hire a professional to install a sump pump or foundation drains.

A 7-foot or higher ceilings

Just as stated by the International Residential Code (IRC), a basement living space should have a 7-foot ceiling or even higher as this allows for structural beams, girders or other constructions that may hang over 6 feet above the ground. And by the way, having a ceiling lower than 7-feets high would make the place all cramped up and uncomfortable especially if you have lots of tall friends.

Design an emergency exit

It is essential that you have an emergency exit or egress window. Building code does require that a basement should have its own emergency exit and not just the stairs that lead to the home but each room if possible should have its own escape route to pass this inspection.

Constructing an egress window is generally a large window, large enough to allow a person successfully escape if need be. But this window can be quite expensive and extensive. But without this egress window your building cannot pass inspection and you might encounter problems when planning to put your house up for sale.

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