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Original Netflix family movies and shows coming in 2019

January 26, 2019 By: Lauren Ivy Chiong1 Comment

Check out the original Netflix family movies and shows coming in 2019

Binging on Netflix has become a national pastime. But sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what’s really worth watching with your kids. That’s why I decided to create this handy list of original Netflix family movies and shows that are on their way to your small screen in 2019. Some have release dates, and […]

Inspiring African American movies and shows for families to watch on MLK Day

January 19, 2019 By: Lauren Ivy Chiong8 Comments

Inspiring African American movies for MLK Day and Black History Month

For Martin Luther King Day, I wanted to put together a broad list of inspiring and important African American movies and shows that often aren’t included on other lists for MLK Day or Black History Month. Many other lists of MLK Day movies for families feature documentaries about the man himself, but these movies and […]

Reputation on Netflix review: Taylor Swift’s defining moment

January 6, 2019 By: Lauren Ivy Chiong1 Comment

Taylor Swift at the piano on her Reputation tour. Photo: Netflix

Taylor Swift’s stadium tour Reputation concert film is now streaming on Netflix. Not just little girls, but fans of all ages — even those who before didn’t want to admit they were Taylor Swift fans — are jumping up and down. Tay Tay is even managing to win over legions of new fans who didn’t […]

Best snowman movie list plus easy snowman cake

January 5, 2019 By: Lauren Ivy Chiong2 Comments

Olaf the Snowman (the voice of Josh Gad) in Disney Frozen

When snowball fights are through, why not come in from a cold and warm up with hot cocoa and a snowman movie? There are a few really good ones that can be enjoyed around Christmas or on a snow day. Here are the best family-friendly snowman movies for cold days when you want to feel […]

Angela’s Christmas: A perfect first holiday film for preschoolers

December 8, 2018 By: Lauren Ivy Chiong1 Comment

Angela's Christmas, a 30-minute holiday special on Netflix

If you are looking for a way to introduce your preschooler to movies for the first time, or maybe want to enjoy a holiday movie night with very young children, then Angela’s Christmas may be just the thing for your family. At just 30 minutes, the length couldn’t be better for a preschooler. Impressive literary […]

Holiday TV listings 2018: When your favorite holiday specials are airing

December 4, 2018 By: Lauren Ivy Chiong1 Comment

Colorful fanfare and stunning holiday lights envelop Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, during a taping for "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration.” The exciting two-hour ABC special from Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort premieres Thursday, November 30, 9–11p.m. ET, on The ABC Television Network. (Todd Anderson, photographer)

  Pop some popcorn for a family movie night, or set your DVRs, because there are holiday TV specials galore being broadcast this Christmas season. This schedule will be continually updated throughout the holidays, so be sure to check back!    Thursday, December 6, 2018 ABC A Charlie Brown Christmas (8:00-9:00 p.m. Eastern). A classic […]

The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix: Edgy holiday flick okay for 11 and up

December 1, 2018 By: Lauren Ivy Chiongcomment

The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix starring Kurt Russell

It’s so hard to grab and keep the attention of 11 to 14 year olds today, not to mention that of their parents. So it’s a small wonder that Netflix loaded its new holiday film The Christmas Chronicles with more bad boy stuff than Santa’s sleigh can hold. Some of the bad boys even get […]

Christmas movies on Netflix for families

November 30, 2018 By: Lauren Ivy Chiong2 Comments

Christmas movies on Netflix for families

It’s holiday time! Who’s excited? Officially time to break out the eggnog, the Christmas lights, and to binge watch Christmas movies on Netflix. Why not? I decided to do a little homework for you by exploring Netflix for the best Christmas movies now streaming for your family’s enjoyment tonight. Let’s start with some classics! Classic […]

The best baking shows to watch with your kids

November 27, 2018 By: Lauren Ivy Chiongcomment

The Best Baking Shows to Watch with Kids

It’s holiday time: feasts, parties, cookie exchanges. In other words, baking, baking baking! These baking shows can be really fun to watch with your kids, especially if they afford you an opportunity to get into the kitchen to try out some of the recipes as seen on TV. You can even binge watch some of […]

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