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Feeling nostalgic? This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with the movies, books, and characters we grew up with. Some are getting a fresh spin for a new generation, while others are just as fun as we remember. Either way, there’s plenty to enjoy together as a family this Halloween season!

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Halloween DCOMs You Forgot Existed

Halloweentown and Twitches have managed to stay in the millennial zeitgeist, but how well do you remember these two Disney Channel Original Movies from the late ’90s and early 2000s?

Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire

Streaming on Disney+

The Hansen kids are grounded, so naturally, they hatch a plan to get Mom out of the house: set her up on a blind date! Everything goes according to plan until they realize her mystery man may be a vampire. (Is this the original catfish?!)

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Under Wraps

Streaming on Disney+

Three preteens stumble upon a 3,000-year-old mummy in their neighbor's basement (again, classic kid stuff) and accidentally bring him back to life, kicking off a journey to reunite him with his long-lost love (and fellow mummy). The recurring use of “All By Myself” is so good, it made it into the 2021 remake!

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Family Movies Everyone Can Agree On

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Streaming on Netflix

Rated PG. Summer’s record-breaking Spidey movie is the perfect excuse to revisit this masterpiece. Its groundbreaking visuals earned it the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

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Zootopia 2

Streaming on Disney+

Rated PG. Kids will love the adventure, while parents can dive into the surprising Hollywood controversy baked into the theme. Listen to Malcolm Gladwell dig into the story.

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A Mom & Kid Approved Snack

Icelandic Provisions Extra Creamy Skyr is a delicious snack packed with 11g of protein to keep your kids full longer. With a fun assortment of flavors like Strawberries & Cream and Vanilla Bean—all made with whole milk for just the right amount of creamy sweetness without the tang—it’s a pick the whole family can feel good about! Available at Whole Foods.

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Trailer of the Day

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew

Get your first look at Greta Gerwig’s take on C.S. Lewis’s beloved fantasy world! A new generation will experience the magic of Narnia on the big screen starting February 12, before the film makes its way to Netflix. The star-studded cast includes Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Meryl Streep, and more!

Watch Elmo & Abby Go on Safari!

Join Elmo and his Sesame Street friends on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure in a special PBS NATURE primetime crossover made for the whole family. After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Nina travel to a Kenyan sanctuary to meet the young elephant alongside other iconic wildlife. Watch on PBS, PBS Kids, or YouTube.

Boo-ified Board Books 🎃

Two beloved childhood characters are getting into the Halloween spirit with these festive board books, perfect for your littlest readers.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Peekaboo Halloween

by Eric Carle

Ages 1-3. A beloved classic gets a Halloween twist as The Very Hungry Caterpillar hides among jack-o’-lanterns, bats, candy buckets, and more in this interactive board book.

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Llama Llama Trick or Treat

by Anna Dewdney

Ages 1-3. Join Little Llama for some Halloween fun as he picks out a costume, chooses a pumpkin to carve, and goes trick-or-treating with Mama and friends!

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