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...]
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...]
Your Summer Movie Playlist
As a work-at-home-mom, the end of the school year is hard, because it's busy right up until the end. It. Is. Exhausting. But there's also something very liberating about knowing there's freedom on the other side. Freedom from having to wake up early every morning. Freedom from schedules (if only for a few weeks, when the kids … [Read more...]
My Favourite Binge-Worthy Shows
Ahhh...Netflix. It has been my family's go-to for family movie night since 2015. My kids love Netflix for all of their favourite animated shows (Danger Mouse, Project MC2, Dragons: Race to the Edge), but for me it was always about the movies. That is, until Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life. You see, Gilmore … [Read more...]
Countdown To Star Wars: The Force Awakens #FFMStarWarsCountdown
The Force Awakens opens soon! You may have already read my previous posts about my love of Star Wars. With the new movie, The Force Awakens, opening in exactly one month I thought it would be fun to celebrate with a countdown. And, not just any old countdown - a fact-filled, prize-laden fun fest that lasts the entire month! Sound … [Read more...]
The Force Awakens… Soon
If you've got Star Wars fans in your house (like I do!), you've probably heard about the newest instalment of the legendary franchise that's coming to theatres this holiday season. (Check out the new poster, just released today.) December 18th is the official release date, but Disney wants to give fans another sneak peek tomorrow! … [Read more...]
2014 Holiday Gift Guide {#FFMGiftGuide}
Welcome to the second annual Fab Frugal Mama Holiday Gift Guide! If you're looking for toy recommendations, you've come to the right place. (There's also a little something for Mom at the end... HINT: there's a beautiful giveaway, too!) My kids have worked hard making their lists and checking them twice. A lot of their favorite brands from last … [Read more...]
Cineplex Holiday Family Favourites: Frugal Movie Fun #FFMGiftGuide {Review & #Giveaway}
It would be an understatement to say my family loves movies. It's practically an addiction. To be fair, it stems from a tradition we started when our oldest child was just big enough to sit through a full-length film - family movie night. Every Friday we eat pizza (with carrot sticks!) for dinner, then get in our jammies and cuddle … [Read more...]