Poor Things Review: A Fever Dream of Chaos, Power & Mark Ruffalo Meltdowns
Some movies are a casual watch. Others feel like a wild fever dream that changes you forever. Poor Things is the latter. It’s a film that grabs you by the face, throws you into a surreal world, and doesn’t let go. It’s feminist, absurd, visually stunning, and unapologetically weird. If Frankenstein and Alice in Wonderland […]
Inside Out 2 Review: A Beautifully Chaotic Look at Teenage Emotions
Inside Out 2 isn’t just a sequel – it’s a masterpiece of emotional storytelling. This time, Pixar takes us deeper into Riley’s mind as she enters adolescence, a phase filled with new emotions, uncertainty, and identity struggles. As a home-educating single mum, I watched this with my kids, expecting a lighthearted sequel. Instead, I got […]
When the Kids Are Away: Why Do I Revert to a Teenager Every Weekend?
Here we go again—another weekend where the house is quiet, no kids, and I should be embracing the me time. Instead, what do I do? Revert back to a damn teenager. My daughters go to their dad’s on the weekends, and every single time, I feel a little lost. It’s like the second they’re out […]
The Summer Screen Time Sh*tshow: How Much is Too Much?
Let’s face it—summer hits, school’s out, and suddenly the screens become a lifeline. But how much screen time is too much? In 2024, we’re all stuck in the same damn struggle: keep the kids entertained without turning them into zombies. The 2024 “Guidelines” (That We All Ignore) The experts say kids aged 6 and up […]
Back-to-School Prep 2024: The Only Checklist You’ll Actually Need
It’s July, and even though we’re all soaking up the summer, the back-to-school panic is sneaking in. If you’re tired of the usual mad rush and want to avoid the last-minute sh*tshow, now’s the time to get on it. And no, we’re not doing it the “Pinterest-perfect” way—just the way that actually works. 2024 School […]