Tips & Tricks - Mom the Magnificent

See It, Stream It ~ Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player

Looking for ways to save money and cut ties with cable? Then you might want to check out the Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player! Watch movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, and photos streaming on your TV from all your family’s devices. All you need to do is plug Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV and to power and stream your favorite entertainment right from your phone with just a tap. Watch shows, listen to playlists, and more. And while streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do. So user friendly! This device works with the… Read More

Dinner Time Solutions- Top 3 Favorites!

School nights can be a bit crazy around here. If your home is anything like mine, you have 99 things to do between after school and bedtime. Dinner is sometimes a chore, or maybe not the healthiest of options. We have all been there. I have found that when I plan my meals out, and stick to easy one pot meals during our busiest nights, dinner is not so dreadful after all. Peapod has become my dinner time hero, and it can be yours too! I have loved doing my meal prep, planning, and grocery shopping all online. It is… Read More

Take Your Playlist With You With Sony Wireless Headphones!

Do you love to listen to music and drown out your surroundings? I sure do! Especially when I am working. My kids like to do the same thing while they do their homework 🙂 Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music with a proprietary noise cancellation processor, quick charge capabilities, and an updated comfortable design. Sony has taken noise cancelling headphones up a notch! Check out these top features for the Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones You can listen to your favorite music all day long and not worry about losing battery, with up to… Read More

THE GLOW DC ~ October 4th-28th!

THE GLOW features an enchanting and unforgettable wonderland of more than 5,000 hand carved, illuminated pumpkins transformed into beautiful landscapes, iconic figures and larger than life structures. Come stroll down Jack’s Lane, a 1/3 of a mile jack o’ lantern landscape where you’ll experience everything from artistically detailed single pumpkin carvings to amazing scenes created by our talented carvers! THE GLOW isn’t a place to expect frights and ghouls, but you will scream with delight to see Pumpkins come to life as you wander into prehistoric park where you’ll stare up into the golden eyes of sixteen-foot tall dinosaurs or yell ARRRGG!! as… Read More

The House with a Clock in Its Walls ~ Screening Passes!

In the tradition of Amblin classics where fantastical events occur in the most unexpected places, Jack Black and two-time Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett star in The House with a Clock in Its Walls, from Amblin Entertainment. The magical adventure tells the spine-tingling tale of 10-year-old Lewis (Owen Vaccaro) who goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house with a mysterious tick-tocking heart. But his new town’s sleepy façade jolts to life with a secret world of warlocks and witches when Lewis accidentally awakens the dead. Based on the beloved children’s classic written by John Bellairs and… Read More

Pack A Better Lunch With Peapod!

Let’s face it, healthy lunches take some time and prep, and as a busy mom, the easier the better. It is important to me to be packing my kids with healthy and nutritious foods, as well as food I know they will enjoy. I absolutely love the Nature’s Best line available at Giant and via their grocery delivery service, Peapod. Peapod makes life easier, and helps you save time by offering: Fresh, quality products priced fairly and delivered with friendly and reliable service A simple and effortless shopping experience that meets all your weekly grocery needs Inspiring content and clever… Read More

Great Family Fun At Great Wolf Lodge!

Family fun to the fullest is what Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg has in store for you and your family. We have visited many places this summer, and if you were to ask my kids what has been their favorite summer memory, they would certainly say Great Wolf Lodge! If you have been before, then you know how family focused and kid oriented this story really is. If you haven’t gone, I wanted to share with you a few of our favorite ways to enjoy the resort! Check out our highlights! One of the biggest perks of staying at the Great… Read More

Pack An A+ Lunch Your Kids Will Love!

It’s that time of the year again… back to school! One thing that means in our house is getting back into the habit of packing lunches. I don’t know about you, but packing a healthy lunch that I know my kid will eat is so important to me. Just as breakfast plays an important start to the day, lunch will help your child through the afternoon. I want to fill my kids lunches with healthy, delicious, REAL food. I want to be sure to pack healthy lunches that I know my kids will love.

The American Girl Bistro Experience!

A mother, daughter day out is always something my girls and I look forward to. I treasure the moments I get to spend time with my daughters. What better way to do so than a special lunch at the American Girl Bistro, located in Tysons Corner! Now, if you know my girls, you know how much they love dolls, and any excuse to get dressed up. They were beyond excited when I said we were heading out for the afternoon to one of their favorite places. If you have never been, The American Girl Doll store at this location… Read More

PANDAS Return to IMAX~ Win Tickets!

Pandas are beloved around the world, and now they are coming to the big screen in the IMAX® original film “Pandas,” a breathtaking documentary adventure and amazing experience for the whole family narrated by Kristen Bell (“Frozen,” TV’s “The Good Place”). At Chengdu Panda Base in China, scientists are taking the captive breeding program to the next level and preparing captive-born cubs for the wild.This film follows one such researcher, whose passion leads her to initiate a new technique inspired by a black bear rehabilitator in rural New Hampshire.What starts as a cross-cultural collaboration becomes a life-changing journey for… Read More