skynesher/E+/Getty Images Halloween is one of those holidays that you can feel pulsing throughout the entire day. Everyone’s spirits are high, costumes are worn to work and school, candy corn is a breakfast consideration — it’s just one big, fun day from start to finish. But it can feel a little hairy the closer you get to trick-or-treating, especially on a school night. Chances are your kids have already had lots of candy throughout the day and are so excited to meet up with their neighbors and friends that the thought of sitting down for a meal is out of...
'Return To Oz' Is The Scariest Kids' Movie No One Is Talking About
Walt Disney Pictures Once upon a time… and they all lived happily ever after. These tried-and-true phrases are typically associated with the beginning and end of many beloved childhood movies. It evokes a sense of hope (good, once again, prevailing over evil!), along with a promise that this story will continue on in its blissful existence long after the credits stop rolling. However, not every kids’ film ends up adhering to this uplifting, fairytale-type formula. In fact, one could argue that some kids’ movies are downright terrifying and could make even the most self-composed adult cower in fear. And, in...
20 Years Later, 'Ella Enchanted' Is Still The Best Cinderella Adaptation
Miramax Films The story of Cinderella has been around for centuries, but many of us in the modern world associate the story with the classic Disney version. You know the one: a young woman lives with her evil stepmother and two jealous stepsisters, who force her to toil away all day and try to prevent her from meeting (and marrying) Prince Charming. Since Disney released its animated film in 1950, we’ve seen a variety of adaptations, including Ever After with Drew Barrymore and A Cinderella Story with Hilary Duff. The best version, however, is the fantastic 2004 film Ella Enchanted....
24 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In October 2024
We mostly devoted our Amazon shopping energy this month to Prime Day. But you know how it is — your kid is always coming home with some school project that requires some random supplies, or you see this cool new home hack on TikTok, or you realize your aging neck really can’t take another week of a slapdash work-from-home setup. Scary Mommy editors are in the same boat, so we’re rounding up the stuff we’re loving on the site this month. It’s a whole bunch of highly practical finds, plus a couple of fun little treats. 1. Handy Laundry Folding...