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The Greatest Showman Reimagined – Review

Posted on November 16, 2018November 29, 2018 by Sue

I will be the first to admit, I was late to arrive at The Greatest Showman party. I didn’t see the movie until a month or so after it was released and didn’t gain a true appreciation for the songs until my daughter started playing them on repeat. Then something switched. I don’t know if…

Guide to Christmas Television Viewing

Posted on November 15, 2018December 7, 2018 by Sue

It used to be that you had to wait until the one night of the year when Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or Frosty the Snowman or The Grinch Who Stole Christmas was on. Then Freeform (which originated as ABC Family) started their “Countdown to Christmas” and it was absolutely must see viewing. Now multiple channels…

Top 5 Favorite Baseball Movies

Posted on October 25, 2018October 24, 2018 by Sue

I make no secret of the fact that baseball and softball are my favorite sports. I grew up watching the Red Sox and played softball all through high school. To that end, I LOVE a good baseball movie. Two hours of escaping between the foul lines sounds like a good time to me. I have…

Complete List of Disney Vacation Budget Items

Posted on September 22, 2018August 15, 2020 by Sue

It’s no secret that Disney vacations can be a bit pricey. However, with proper budgeting you can manage those expenses throughout the trip planning process. This includes an honest assessment of all the budget categories you need to consider. Remember, there’s more to budgeting for a Disney vacation than airfare, accommodations and food.

Dos and Don’ts of Combating Mom Stress

Posted on September 17, 2018September 16, 2018 by Sue

There is no shame in admitting you have “Mom Stress”. The things moms are expected to do on a daily basis are mind boggling. Whether you are still in the diaper era, have graduated to the terrible twos or are running kids and sports equipment from one end of town (or country) to the other,…

My Journey to the Disney Parks Moms Panel

Posted on September 11, 2018September 14, 2018 by Sue

The waiting has begun for thousands of Disney freaks who aspire to be a member of the Class of 2019 of the Disney Parks Moms Panel. As the first round of applications come to a close, I can’t help but think back on my journey to the Disney Parks Moms Panel Class of 2014.

Ultimate Sports Movie Bracket

Posted on August 23, 2018November 27, 2018 by Sue

Everyone loves a good sports movie! As you might expect, I am a sucker for the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. I also love the human interest side of these movies. Whether it’s the increase in skill level or the main character’s attitude, I am always up for a good sports movie.

Creating a Children's Bedtime Ritual That Works

Creating a Children’s Bedtime Routine That Works

Posted on July 30, 2018June 9, 2020 by Sue

My daughter is a talker before bed. I assume it’s because she’s a night owl like her mama. Just as she would get into bed she would jibber-jabber doing everything in her power to prolong sleeping. After a while we realized we needed to structure bedtime a little more so we came up with a…

The Science Behind Pixar

Posted on July 2, 2018June 30, 2018 by Sue

The Science Behind Pixar The newest exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry is a Disney-lovers delight. The Science Behind Pixar details the science behind the making of Pixar movies. As a lover of these movies since the beginning, I never really put much thought into what goes into making them. I figured they…

Five Parenting Truth Bombs from Incredibles 2

Posted on June 15, 2018June 18, 2018 by Sue

Welcome to my first movie review for Team Mom 365! I am so excited to bring my love of movies to you on a regular basis. However, before I begin, I should probably let you know a little about my movie fandom. First and foremost, you should know I have a very eclectic taste in…