Reviews - Mom the Magnificent

A Drop Of Hope ~ A good story with a great message!

My kids love to read. My son was particularly excited to get his hands on the new book, A Drop of Hope by Author Keith Calabrese. Keith Calabrese is a screenwriter known for television films like My Favorite Wedding on the Hallmark channel. A Drop of Hope is his debut novel, and I think he has a great talent for young, inspirational fiction! Keith Calabrese wrote A Drop of Hope on a dare. “My daughter, who was seven at the time, thought I could write a decent kid’s book, and essentially dared me to give it a try.” My son gets… Read More

Captain Marvel – The Shero We’ve Been Waiting For!

Everyone is asking, did Captain Marvel really take the Marvel movies higher, further, faster? Yes, she sure did! In the highly anticipated origin story, we finally get to see Captain Marvel on the big screen. I have to admit, it actually exceeded all of my expectations. I did not love it as much as Guardians of the Galaxy, but I thought it totally held its own in the superverse. I really enjoyed the story line, and the overarching theme of discovering your self worth and finding out what you are made of! Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel”… Read More

Finding Neverland The Musical~ Perfect for Kids and Kids Alike

Finding Neverland is playing at the National Theatre now through March 3rd. This is a must see tale, great for the whole family. Have you ever wondered how some of our favorite story book characters came to be? Finding Neverland pulls back the cover, and invites you into the brilliant mind of J.M. Barrie. You see that his love and gift for play writing is clear. You also get to see his inspiration for one of the most beloved tales of all time…Peter Pan. This is really a beautiful story told with such incredible song and dance numbers. I wanted… Read More

Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment ~ More Than Enchanting!

Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment is such a fun-filled, magical show! My family and I attended opening night, and it was incredible! Not only did we see some of our favorite Disney characters, but the talent and production of the show was fantastic! It made for a perfect family fun day. As always the show opens up with everyone’s favorite couple, Mickey & Minnie Mouse! They are ready to go on an adventure and the whole audience is invited! Our first adventure beings in Andy’s room as he is packing up for collage. I have never seen Andy… Read More

Monster Jam ~ Epic Family Fun!

My family and I had a blast at Monster Jam! This is such a fun show, and we always enjoy seeing it. Both my son and my two daughters look forward to when Monster Jam comes to town every year. It is loud and intense, but the show itself never disappoints! This time around there were multiple female drivers, which was so cool to see! My girls loved cheering their favorite girl drivers on from the crowd. Of course my son thought Grave Digger was the coolest thing on the planet. I have to say, even as a mom, Monster… Read More

Meet the 2019 Girl of the Year, Blaire Wilson!

Meet the 2019 Girl of the Year, Blaire Wilson! Blaire—a young chef-in-training who loves bringing people together—joins American Girl’s family of characters and timeless stories designed to help girls think about their own character and who they want to be. A natural people person, Blaire excels at gathering people around the dinner table but needs help finding balance between the digital world and the real world—like many people today. Through Blaire, girls will learn the importance of staying connected to the people they care about and that this means more than clicking and swiping—it means truly being there. As a… Read More

What To Expect at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament!

Hear ye! Hear ye! Gather your best lords and ladies and head to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament for a KNIGHT full of good food and fun! My family and I really enjoyed our visit to the Baltimore, MD castle. If you have never been, here is what you can expect at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. First of all, you should arrive to the castle early. The castle opens 70 minutes before showtime. I would recommend arriving at least 40 minutes ahead of the show. Once you get your tickets, you are greeted and given your crowns and knight colors…. Read More

SCHOOL OF ROCK – The Musical + Special Offer!

Are you ready to rock? Let me tell you, if you plan to see School Of Rock – The Musical, you will have no choice! SCHOOL OF ROCK is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and “An inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids… Read More

Alamo Drafthouse ~ Movie Lovers Rejoice!

There is only one thing my family loves more than movie nights at home, and that’s going out to the movies! There is something about getting concessions, watching previews and of course seeing a movie on the big screen, that makes for the perfect family outing. Alamo Drafthouse takes that movie magic and makes it a party, literally! The Alamo Drafthouse experience is by far the best cinematic experience! Here’s why… When you see a movie at Alamo Drafthouse, you get cold drinks, delicious meals and tasty local beers, brought to your seat by a server. Need a free refill… Read More

Visit Santa HQ At Tysons Corner Center!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! One of our favorite Christmas traditions is taking time to chat with the man in the big red suit! That’s right, I am talking about the one and only… Santa Claus! My kids love sitting on Santa’s lap and sharing giggles and Christmas wishes with him. This year we visited Santa at Tysons Corner Center and had a blast at the Santa HQ presented by HGTV! Santa is all about the experience, and this year Tysons Corner Center is again partnering with HGTV to present the incomparable, immersive “Santa HQ.” Families are invited to… Read More