Tag Archives: streamteam

Using #Netflix to learn Norwegian

Posted on by September 30, 2015

One of the biggest challenges we have living here in Norway is learning the language and let me tell you, the struggle is real.

First, there’s 29 letters in their alphabet, the three extra are: æ, ø, and å. Also, there’s all kinds of different pronunciations, like kj makes a “shhh” sound and ki is like you’re whispering “he.” Crazy, right?

But we’re trying. We have CDs, DVDs, Norwegian classes and live with two native speakers. Another unexpected tool has been Netflix.

When we moved … Read more ...

New on Netflix: Dinosaurs + Trucks = DinoTrux

Posted on by August 14, 2015

Looking for something different to watch with the kiddos this weekend? Netflix has a new original series that combines dinosaurs and trucks, a concept that I’m surprised I haven’t seen before.

It premiers today and features Ty Rux, a Tyrannosaurus Rex combined with an excavator, and his bestie named Revvit, who is of the Reptool species. Reptools and Scraptools are lizards combined with hand tools. So Ty Rux, Revvit and their new-found friends team together to construct solutions to problems or fight the ever-so-terrible D-Struct, … Read more ...

Netflix gives Pretty Little Liars an early release

Posted on by June 2, 2015

I’m writing this post as a member of the Netflix Stream Team and have been compensated for it, but as always, all opinions are my own.

One of my guilty pleasures is Pretty Little Liars. There’s been enough times where I’ve started watching it alone and my eldest comes along for a snuggle and bam! my 7 year old is watching all sagas involving A.

Logan was quite surprised to hear that Pretty Little Liars' Season 5 was just around the corner.

Logan was quite surprised to hear that Pretty Little Liars’ Season 5 was just around the corner.

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I’m giving away a 1-year membership to Netflix #ad

Posted on by December 18, 2014

I’m writing this post as a member of the Netflix Stream Team and have been compensated for it, but as always all opinions are my own.

Can you believe that Christmas is just a week away? The Christmas cards are flowing in, the house is as decorated as it’s gonna get and I’ve bought a whopping two presents.

Oftentimes at Christmas, I find myself imitating an ostrich. Sticking my head in the sand, almost willing it all not to come. I love the Christmas holiday, … Read more ...

Netflix #StreamTeam: Being thankful for friendships

Posted on by November 30, 2014

I’m writing this post as a member of the Netflix Stream Team and have been compensated for it, but as always all opinions are my own.

It’s the time of year where people are talking about the things that they are thankful for and in talking to my 7-year-old he said he was thankful for his friends.

We’ve been in Portland for a year and a half and though it’s had it’s ups and downs, I’m glad Logan hasn’t had trouble making friends. Part of … Read more ...