I was provided an all expense paid trip to attend the Ratchet & Clank press conference in Los Angeles. All opinions are my own.Remember when I flew out to Los Angeles for the Ratchet & Clank press conference? Well the time is drawing near that Ratchet & Clank will be in theaters (April 29!!) and everyone can go see it, so should you take your kids? I'll tell you!During that trip we were able to screen Ratchet & Clank. I was a little nervous about screening the movie … [Read more...]
Talking #BadHairDay with Leigh-Allyn Baker
This household LOVES Disney Channel. With a 2, 5 and 9 year old, there are shows galore on Disney Channel for my crew. I like Disney Channel because it is typically a safe station for my kids, and the shows and movies tend to be pretty family friendly. Bad Hair Day, a Disney Channel Original Movie fits within these classifications very well. It is a funny, family friendly show I can't wait for my kids to see!Usually there are several things you can expect with Disney Channel (even according … [Read more...]
Peppa Pig Soars to New Heights in The Balloon Ride + Giveaway
Disclosure: I received a review copy of the movie. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Peppa Pig and her family is back for new fun at new heights in The Balloon Ride on August 12. This entertaining 60 minute DVD features 12 new episodes:The Balloon Ride The Cycle Ride Whistling George’s Birthday Ice Skating Painting The Baby Piggy Very Hot Day Daddy’s Movie Camera Dr. Hamster’s Tortoise The New Car George Catches A ColdAlso, if your … [Read more...]
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Posters
I have a very poor memory and most of my childhood is a blur but there are several books from my childhood that I remember and still love. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is one of those books that has stuck with me through the years. When I first learned Disney was making this movie I got very excited. Add Steve Carell to the mix and this is sure to be a hilarious family favorite! Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” follows the … [Read more...]
Maleficent Film Review
I have been posting about the coming of Maleficent on my blog for quite a while now. In the beginning I feel like Disney did an excellent job of making the movie seem really scary. In fact, I thought it looked a little too scary for me and I would wait until it came to Redbox to see it. As the advertising for Maleficent continued I think Disney realized that people were nervous about the film and taking their children to see it so they stepped off the scary. They emphasized the PG aspect of the … [Read more...]
“Falcon” is in the Building – My Interview with Anthony Mackie
Disclosure: Disney provided me an all expense paid trip to Los Angeles to help promote Muppets Most Wanted, Captain America and other projects. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Sitting in a beautiful room on the 8th floor of The Beverly Hilton we were a little prepared for the fun interview that would soon begin with Anthony Mackie by his co-star and friend Chris Evans who had hinted to how great and how funny he was. When he walked in the … [Read more...]
My Little Pony Classic Movie Collection on DVD Jan. 21
My kids are huge My Little Pony fans. Even my sons like it. I think they like how colorful the show is and that every once in a while there is singing. I like how innocent it is. Their problems aren't really that bad and there are always great lessons to learn and happy endings. This newest My Little Pony movie is no exception! It is available January 21.This My Little Pony classic movie collection features 4 movies!Princess Promenade Dancing in the Clouds Runaway Rainbow … [Read more...]
Transformers Prime: Beast Rising – Predacons Rising Giveaway
Today is the DAY! Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising DVD is available for purchase! To celebrate the release of this DVD we are having a GIVEAWAY! We are giving away one Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising DVD + Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - PREDAKING toy! This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+. Making of a Mom is not responsible for prize shipment. Winner will be verified, emailed and have 48 hours to … [Read more...]
Some ‘Cool’ Frozen Kid’s Activities
*** Update: here are some more Frozen fun-tivities *** Frozen is coming to theaters Thanksgiving Day! It's pretty exciting. To get your kids (and who are we kidding, yourself too) excited here are some fun activity sheets to print and enjoy.Build Olaf the Snowman, pictured belowHere is a link to the pdf Olaf printout (pdf)Print out a Frozen snow flake mazeHere is the link to the snowflake maze (pdf)Print out this memory card gameHere the link to the memory … [Read more...]
Phineas and Ferb Mission Marvel
Disclaimer: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. We are huge Phineas and Ferb fans at our house! We could have put on the whole stage product of the Phineas and Ferb LIVE show last year. We were singing along the whole time. When I herd about this movie I knew we had to have it. My husband is a huge super hero fan so combing two of his loves was going to be epic.After Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s latest … [Read more...]
Disney’s PLANES Soars into Stores November 19
On November 19 the wait is over -Disney PLANES will be in store shelves in Blu Ray, DVD, Digital HD as well as On Demand! Check out this video sneak peak of the movie. For the latest news and info on "PLANES" visit https://www.facebook.com/DisneyPlanes and https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures … [Read more...]
Thomas & Friends: Santa’s Little Engine
I know as we approach Halloween some of you might not be happy to see this, but hear me out! Making of a Mom is starting to think about the holidays with my 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. I am only trying to help you get ready for the holidays. This cute movie, Thomas & Friends: Santa's Little Engine would be a fun stocking stuffer or a gift and guess what? You can get it October 8 when it is out on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand.At our house we try to shop early and often … [Read more...]
Animals Aboard – A New Thomas Movie
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this movie for review purposes. All opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may differ. Join Thomas and his friends for some animal adventures in Animals Aboard. This cute animal themed DVD features these episodes:“Percy's New Friends” “Thomas and the Pigs” “Henry's Good Deeds” “Thomas' Tall Friend” “Buzzy Bees” Each of these episodes includes some … [Read more...]
An Interview with Ron Clements and John Musker – Writers and Directors of The Little Mermaid
Excitement is building as October 1 approaches. October 1st is the release of the Diamond Edition of The Little Mermaid and half of the reason I went to California last month. As part of an incredible whirlwind 2 day event besides going to the Disney PLANES premiere we got to interview Ron Clements and John Musker the writers and directors of The Little Mermaid. It was interesting to learn some fun facts about them and about the process of making The Little Mermaid.First of all … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Surviving School from #MonstersU
School is in session, but if you are having a hard time of it, worry not! Professor Knight has some tips to help you through! :) Monsters University is coming to Disney Digital HD on October 8. … [Read more...]
