tv » everything sucks. Netflix Originals.
If you are still mad that Freaks and Geeks was canceled after one season, this show will cheer you up. In Boring, Oregon (a real town), three misfits start high school in 1996 and try to fit in by joining the A/V club. It doesn’t go completely as planned. If you were the least bit awkward in your teens, you’ll love these characters. Plus, the music is outstanding.

book » educated: a memoir by Tara Westover.
This memoir of a girl being raised by her survivalist parents in Idaho is riveting, so much so that I read it in one day. The first two sections perfectly lay out the struggle for her to physically separate from her abusive family. The last section rips your heart apart as she deals with the mental issues she must face before she can be completely free. Whoa. I will never complain about my family again!

app » allrecipes dinner spinner.
The idea behind this free app is simple: Discover new recipes and great meal ideas with the spin of a wheel. Categories include dish type, ingredients and cooking time. If you know what you want, you can lock in individual categories and then check out the results. Dinner Spinner is a great way to get the kids involved in meal decisions and preparation, too!