I’ve really been impressed by all of the new shows and movies on Apple TV+ this year. They have given us some great options for family movie night. I’m marking the date for this new movie, Luck, that I know our whole family will enjoy. Luck From Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation comes the…
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Star Wars Airplane
Did you see the new airplane from Alaska Airlines? This is Alaska’s seventh painted plane for the Disneyland Resort, and it’s out of this world. 😉 The aircraft is officially named “Star Wars Transport to the Disneyland Resort.” It is painted space black and features the iconic Millennium Falcon on the tail, 4 TIE Fighters…
Fun Summer Ideas For Kids
Summer is coming soon, and I’m so ready for it. Last year I organized some weeks for at-home summer camp for the kids, and it was a lot of fun. This year I’m going to try a new approach, and make a long list of fun summer ideas for kids that we are going to…
Spring Break Fun For Kids In Los Angeles
It’s Spring Break season, and all of my mom friends are looking for activities for kids to make the break extra fun. One place that my kids (and everyone else’s kids, really) are ALWAYS excited to go is Chuck E. Cheese. This year they are having a Springtastic Celebration that is perfect for a fun…
Spring Activities for Kids
I’m so happy that spring is nearly here. The time has changed, the flowers are blooming, and spring is in the air! If you are looking for fun things to do with your kids this spring, here are a few ideas! Spring Activities for Kids Spend time in the garden. It doesn’t matter if you…
Wildlife Learning Center
We had a fun time this weekend visiting the Wildlife Learning Center in San Fernando Valley. It was a great family outing, and we were able to learn a lot about the animals that live there. Wildlife Learning Center The Wildlife Learning Center was originally formed to take care of rescued animals while providing life…
Moochies Phone Watch For Kids
A big question that comes up all the time with moms is the phone question. When are your kids getting a phone? What kind of phone? What rules are going to come with the phone? How are you going to use the phone (or NOT use the phone)? The big reason a lot of parents…
Great Books For First Graders
First grade is a fun time for reading because your child is learning more and more words. Some of these books are just right for 1st graders to read alone and some of them are a little challenging and are better for reading together. I love the “five finger” test to determine if a book…
The Mitchells vs The Machines
I have the perfect family movie night movie for you this week – The Mitchells vs The Machines! It’s coming out on Blue-Ray and it’s something everyone in your family will enjoy watching. The Mitchells vs The Machines If you haven’t seen The Mitchells vs The Machines, here’s the quick rundown. Katie Mitchell is starting…
Nighttime Routines
Having a nighttime routine is so important for kids. You have to find what works for your family. Maybe that is a book before bed, or a special goodnight phrase that everyone says to each other, or turning on a special nightlight or sound machine. What I’ve found is that it’s not just the thing…
8-Bit Christmas
I love a good Christmas movie! And while I watch (and rewatch) all of the classics, I always look forward to new Christmas movies each year that I can watch with my family. This year’s exciting new Christmas movie is 8-Bit Christmas. 8-Bit Christmas This movie is a humorous and heartfelt look back at Christmas…
Trunk or Treat Ideas
Halloween is creeping up on us, and one of the latest trends is the Trunk or Treat. If you are unfamiliar with Trunk or Treat, it’s pretty simple! All you do is decorate the back of your car or trunk in a fun Halloween theme, and load up on candy or toys to pass out….