We're a month and a half into physical distancing, and a lot has changed. Since we're all house-bound, we strive to maintain some semblance of normalcy by doing more of the things we love, like Family Movie Night. It's not just for Fridays anymore! A copy of Dolittle arrived yesterday and we took the opportunity to have a movie night on a … [Read more...]
Review: Disney’s Nutcracker and The Four Realms
Our family, like so many others, has special holiday traditions. One of them is watching our favourite Christmas movies, including The Nutcracker. This past December, however, we were busy with holiday prep, hosting guests and spending time with family and friends, and we didn't get a chance to watch all of the movies on our list. So, … [Read more...]
Movie Review: A Wrinkle In Time
From the first time I saw the trailer for A Wrinkle In Time, I knew this was a movie I needed to see. I'm attracted to visually appealing things, and this movie seemed like a feast for the eyes. I caught an advanced screening this week and I can tell you that it did not disappoint! The movie opens with Dr. Alex Murry (Chris Pine) and his … [Read more...]
The Perfect Date Movie: Thor Ragnarok
Whether you're on your first date or your 250th, a good date movie almost always consists of a cute lead actor/actress, a great storyline, action, adventure and a few laughs thrown in for good measure. So, when hubby and I went to see Thor Ragnarok, I was thrilled because it delivered on all fronts! In this instalment of the … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Be A Bad Mom This Christmas
I love Christmas. But I really don't like the stress associated with being Santa's main helper every year. It's a lot of pressure! We're already busy with after school programs, play dates, work and other commitments. And, while I want to make the holidays as special as I can for my family, I have to consider: is it worth it if I'm … [Read more...]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Wasn’t What I Expected {Review}
My kids are big fans of superhero movies, and when they asked to watch Guardians of the Galaxy during family movie night a few months ago, I reluctantly agreed. It didn't appeal to me at first, but my opinion quickly changed. I liked the interesting storyline, sarcastic humour and witty dialogue. It had silly moments, touching moments and a killer … [Read more...]
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story {Review}
Disclosure: I saw an advanced screening of this movie to facilitate my review. No compensation of any kind was received. Rogue One is a thrilling adventure, set between Star Wars episodes III and IV. Overview Revenge of the Sith left off with Anakin transforming into Darth Vader and overseeing the construction of the Death … [Read more...]
Movie Night Picks
One of my family's longest standing traditions is family movie night. We've been having them ever since the kids were little, and it's something we all look forward to. What a fun way to end the week! As my kids get older, live action films like the Star Wars, National Treasure and Night At The Museum series' are some of our go-to … [Read more...]