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r-E-Mix Wednesday
Woot woot! We made it to the REMIX!! As much as I love the other days of the week, REMIX WEDNESDAY is the jam to my peanut butter. Hehe!
Last r-E-mix we explored toys, games, video games, and books. This week we are taking a look at TV shows and movies, first starting with some old school favorites then moving up to today’s kids. Without further ado…
The Way Back Kids
TV Shows
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
Flinestones
The Jetsons
Sesame Street
Reading Rainbow
Gumby
Thomas the Train
Zoboomafoo
Wishbone
Franklin
Recess
Rugrats
Cat Dog
Spongebob
Ren & Stimpy
Rocko’s Modern Life
Spongebob Squarepants
Animaniacs
Dark Wing Duck
Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers
Power Rangers
Pokemon
Speed Racer
Captain Planet
Xmen (all super hero shows)
Dragonball Z
Powerpuff Girls
Dexter’s Laboratory
Johnny Bravo
The list is never ending folks.
Every time I go down this list with friends I’m telling you we could write chapters in a book with all the different shows we watched and all of them were unique, creative, and amazing for all audiences. Next up movies…
Movies
Every single Disney Movie
Thumbalina
Swan Princess
Space Jam
Matilda
Ferngully
The Sandlot
Beethoven
The Prince of Egypt
Free Willy
It Takes Two
Stuart Little
Parent Trap
Cinderella (Brandy & Whitney Houston Version)
Casper
Dennis the Menace
The Mighty Ducks
Homeward Bound
Hook
The Indian in the Cupboard
Balto
Babe
James and the Giant Peach
The Land Before Time
Richie Rich
Again sooo many more!
It honestly feels like we had it made! The kids movies and TV shows truly felt made for us! Comparing to today’s kids it’s just not the same. We had movies coming out every month it felt like and shows were in abundance. If you don’t believe me…..let’s compare!
Today’s Kids
TV Shows
Paw Patrol
Bluey
Team Umizoomi
Peppa Pig
Ryan’s World
Spongebob Squarepants
Everything on PBSKIDS (Daniel Tiger, Odd Squad, Pinkalicious, etc.)
CocoMelon
Pocoyo
Loud House
Adventure Time
Miraculous: Tails of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Regular Show
Big City Greens
The Amazing World of Gumball
Bubble Guppies
Ben 10
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Phineas and Ferb
Masha
Fairly Oddparents
Henry Danger
And of course…..YOUTUBE!! (Honestly, this is where most kids live)
Do you see my point? Most kids shows have turned into reality TV, videos on YouTube (especially game play), or just ridiculous cartoons with outrageous concepts. Still don’t agree? Okay let’s look at movies…
Movies
All Disney movies including recent (Luca, Raya and the Last Dragon, Frozen 2, Onward, Incredibles 2, Soul, and all live action remakes)
Pixar & Dreamworks including (Boss Baby, Croods, Trolls)
Peter Rabbit
Sing
Sonic the Hedgehog
Hotel Transylvania
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Space Jam 2
The Lego Movie (including Lego Batman)
Honestly folks, THAT’S IT!!! The sad truth is they haven’t made many kids movies and definetly not like they did in the 90s-2000s. Most movies are remakes, TV-show movies, or Disney-Pixar. Even Disney has slowed all the way down. It just isn’t a kid-friendly world anymore….I rest my case.
Alright folks I leave this open for discussion. Tell me your thoughts and if you agree or disagee, and why. Share some additional movies and TV shows with me as well. I want to know your favorites and what your kiddos are watching. It’s officially Fall folks so this list is perfect for snuggling up on those cold days too! I hope you enjoy! Check out the recommendations below and enjoy the rest of your day!
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