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…
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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….
DIY Halloween Costumes And Snacks
Halloween is right around the corner, and if you’re a busy mom scrambling to figure out costumes for your kids, you’ve come to the right place! Hosting a Halloween party, or attending one and you don’t want to show up empty handed? We’ve got you covered with some Vegan Halloween snacks as well! DIY Halloween…
Space Jam: A New Legacy is coming to Blu-Ray
My family really loved the new Space Jam: A New Legacy movie that came out this summer! It was a great watch for kids and adults (especially if you were a kid when the original came out), and it’s one of those movies that my kids will want to watch again and again. On October…
The Croods: Family Tree
My kids love the Croods movies, so we are very excited for the new animated series from DreamWorks Animation premiering on Peacock and Hulu this month. The Croods: Family Tree The Croods: Family Tree continues the ever-evolving story of the Croods and the Bettermans as they learn to live together on the most idyllic farm…
Nightbooks
Is fall in the air where you live? It still feels like summer here, but I’m starting to get excited for all things fall. Orange leaves. Pumpkin spice. Scary movies. I’m ready for all of the fall fun. Netflix has a new scary movie for families coming out in September that looks really great and…
Are You Ready For A Jungle Cruise?
I’ve always enjoyed the Jungle Cruise ride at Disneyland, so I was very excited when Disney decided to make a movie based on the ride. And I was even more excited when I found out Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt would be playing the starring roles. Disney’s Jungle Cruise Movie On August 31st, you can…
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
There is a new Mickey show coming to Disney Junior, and my kids are super excited about it. In addition to Mickey’s usual friends (Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto), we are being introduced to Funny. Funny is a magical house that can take Mickey and his friends on adventures. Mickey Mouse Funhouse Funny is…