WHAT I WANT TO WATCH ON NETFLIX: CHRISTMAS MOVIES

Every year I wait too long to start watching Christmas movies, I usually end up watching more after Christmas than before. I always have big ambitions to tackle both my favorites + new ones, however time seems to slip away. This year I'm pushing myself to start early and we're kicking things off with all new (to me) movies. I perused Netflix and found these starting picks- a few are new 2025 releases and some older additions that look promising!

From the new and trending, my three picks are: Jingle Bell Heist, Champagne Problems and A Merry Little Ex-Mas. I've already heard positive feedback on Jingle Bell Heist which looks cute. I like that the storyline is a bit different than a lot of the Netflix/Hallmark rom-coms, I'm excited to watch! Champagne Problems and A Merry Little Ex-Mas I was pretty much sold on when I saw Alicia Silverstone and Minka Kelly. Alicia will always be my fave!! 

I watched a few different trailers of older movies I've never seen and both A Lot Like Christmas and The Noel Diary made the list. A Lot Like Christmas is giving classic Netflix Hallmark, The Noel Diary is a bit more dramatic. I typically go for lighthearted and fun on Netflix, however the more heartfelt movies usually end up on my favorites list. I like a little bit of sentimentality thrown in there too! 

NETLIX CHRISTMAS MOVIE WATCH LIST

+ Jingle Bell Heist
+ Champagne Problems
+ A Merry Little Ex-Mas
+ A Lot Like Christmas
+ The Noel Diary

Let me know your favorite Christmas movies so I can watch them too!

NEW NETFLIX CHRISTMAS MOVIE RELEASES

Now that it's mid-November and we're in the heart of the holiday season, I'm ready to start binge-watching all things holiday. I live for the cheesy, Hallmark-esque movies that come out on Netflix every year! Cute, lighthearted cheesy romance is always welcome in my book during the holidays. This year Netflix has released some really cute ones I've added to my list + can't wait to watch. I also noticed that some of the new releases are actual Hallmark movies, too! I don't have the Hallmark channel so I'm excited to be able to watch some of those too. Here's what's on my list so far:

2024 NETFLIX CHRISTMAS MOVIE RELEASES

+ Meet Me Next Christmas

+ Our Little Secret 

+ Hot Frosty 

+ Fall Into Winter 

+ A Paris Christmas Waltz 

+ Christmas Island 

+ Christmas in Notting Hill 

+ A Heidelberg Holiday 

These are the top movies on my list so far... I also saw a new season of The Great British Baking Show: Holidays is out too which I always love to watch. For the movies, I'm the most excited for Our Little Secret which comes out at the end of this month! I will always be a LiLo fan and I love that she has another Christmas movie out this year. Ezra's also making an appearance too so I have high hopes! 

Meet Me Next Christmas has been all the rage on TikTok and for good reason- hi, Christina Milian!! I use to love her back in the day. Hot Frosty also looks cute with Lacey Chabert- her Christmas movies are some of my favorites. I was hoping for another Vanessa Hudgens feature too but I haven't seen anything new with her this year. I'll keep you posted on which ones are worth watching! 

What's on your holiday watch list this year?

WHAT I WANT TO WATCH | OCTOBER

Lately there have been so many new releases on Netflix- I have to watch them soon! Both the new docuseries Monsters and the movie Woman of the Hour have been hot topics of conversation. They're both based off of real true crime stories from back in the '70s and '80s and right up my alley. On a totally different tone, I've also seen a lot about Nobody Wants This, a rom-com tv show starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell. I think I can speak for all of us when I say Seth Cohen will always be welcome on screen!

An older film that I just discovered via the TikTok is The Magic of Ordinary days. I've seen several clips and from what I've gathered, it has drama vibes + some romance. It seems interesting and stars Keri Russell and Skeet Ulrich which is actually neat- I've only ever watch him in the Scream franchise! 

I've also had Yellowstone on my list for years now and it just feels like a good time of year to watch? I think it gives off a bit of fall, no? I don't have a Peacock subscription so I may end up buying the DVDs- is it worth owning? I know it was all the rage a few years back! 

1. Nobody Wants This 

2. Woman Of the Hour

3. Monsters 

4. The Magic of Ordinary Days 

5. Yellowstone 

Ya'll know I always have to have some fall + Halloween picks too but we're running out of time!! October always goes by way too fast- I need to start marathoning some Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus! I'll try to share my Halloween watch list with you soon but until then, here's my October Watch List from last year! It has a lot more of my go-to Halloween picks! 

What have you been watching lately?

WHAT I'VE BEEN WATCHING LATELY | 6.17.24

I've been taking my binge-watching very seriously, you guys. Summer air and my reignited obsession with microwave popcorn has had me camped out in the basement with my own little movie nights. In a way, it feels like my own adult-version of a summer vacay, haha. That seems silly considering we can all watch anything at any given time but I think it's the popcorn + watching on an actual tv. I usually just watch whatever on my phone when I'm laying in bed at night so making it into a little movie event feels nostalgic. I'm also in a lighthearted, rom-com mood these days... here's what I've been watching: 

+Because I Said So - I have always loved the movie Because I Said So that when I saw it was on Amazon Prime, I had to re-watch it again. It's an easy watch and one that has just always made me feel good. It's comforting, has a cute storyline and I love the cast.  

+The Lost Husband - This was another Amazon Prime find that I just happened to stumble upon. It's more of a drama based upon the book by Katherine Center which I haven't read. I liked the movie enough to watch it through, however I wouldn't necessarily jump at the chance to re-watch it again anytime soon. The plot was a little more somber than what I was originally expecting and I think I'm in the headspace right now for more lighthearted, easy breezy vibes. 

+Something's Gotta Give - A Nancy Meyer's classic! Any film made by her is always a win in my book. In the off chance that you haven't seen this one, it's currently on Netflix and you must watch it! Like all of her films, it's funny, smart and entertaining. Everything from the cast, writing and the overall vibe is a 10/10. 

+Sex and the City - I've been seeing a ton of SATC clips on TikTok lately which has put me in the mood to start rewatching it. It's been a long time since I've actually seen any of the episodes so I started at the beginning last night + currently on episode 3 as we speak. In my mind it will always be a classic for the girlies, flaws and all. 

What have you been watching lately? Let me know what + if any are must-sees!

WHAT I WANT TO WATCH ON NETFLIX THIS MONTH

I'm back in another binge-watching phase where I want to watch alllllll of the movies + shows. I'm always down to watch something good but lately I've been itching to watch some of my old favorites. I've come up short trying to find most of them on my streaming services, however I did find a few more picks on Netflix to add on my list: 

+Hit Man - This is a new one and in complete transparency- I have no idea what it's about, haha. I saw just a few seconds of the preview under the new section but Glen Powell + what appears to be a fun actiony, rom-com grabbed my attention. 

+Baby Driver - Ya'll, I love love love Baby Driver and never knew it was on Netflix! I'm not sure if it's a recent addition or if I just missed it but I'm re-watching it ASAP. It's such a good, underrated film IMO. I would describe it as a quirky, action/drama with a little romance. The cast is great and it definitely has a unique flair that stands out. 

+Sex and the City - Now that our fave is on Netflix and I've been seeing all the clips on the Tok, I'm definitely in the mood to rewatch SATC. I'm also very surprised this one actually made it on Netflix, too? It feels illegal and unheard of for an HBO classic but I'm not complaining!

Have you watched anything good lately?

5 OF THE BEST ROM-COMS ON NETFLIX RIGHT NOW

There's no better way to spend the month of February than by watching some classic rom-coms. It screams Valentine's season and makes for the perfect date night, solo sesh or Galentine's with the girls. I'm not sure I've met many rom-coms that I haven't liked, however I'm definitely a sucker for some of the oldies + ones I grew up watching. Although the options are endless, here are my top-five picks from what's currently on Netflix.

5 OF THE BEST ROM-COMS ON NETFLIX RIGHT NOW

1. It's Complicated + Something's Gotta Give - Alright, I'm technically cheating here by including these two together, however Nancy Meyer is the queen of the rom-com. Her movies always hit the spot and it just so happens that both It's Complicated and Something's Gotta Give are both on Netflix. Both are gems but have a lot of similarities, how can you really pick between the two?? I will say I'm just slightly more partial to It's Complicated, but you will laugh your booty off either way. I also find both men + women enjoy these! 

2. Sixteen Candles - I will forever die on the hill that I should've been an '80s baby. There are so many good (and better) things that came out of the '80s, including the Brat Pack and John Hughes films. If you've never seen Sixteen Candles, take full advantage + watch it ASAP. Starring the iconic Molly Ringwald, Andie faces an eventful 16th birthday full of quirks, embarrassment and a crush on the hot, popular (and older) Jake Ryan.  

3. 13 Going On 30 - A classic from my childhood that I still love today is 13 Going On 30. The older I get, the more appreciation I gain for Jennifer Garner. She's an icon both in film + in real life, especially in this gem of a movie. If for some (super crazy and wild!) reason you haven't seen this one, 13 year old Jenna is tired of adolescent drama and after a birthday wish, wakes up as her 30 year old self. She's transformed to her new life as an adult but quickly finds it too is full of it's own drama and challenges. 

4. She's All That - We've entered the '90s here with She's All That, ya'll. This one is a cute high school rom-com where the nerdy gal + popular guy pair up in an unusual encounter. Full of some angst and drama, it's a '90s classic and a good throwback. 

5. Mamma Mia! - I love the light-hearted fun of Mamma Mia! and while I'm normally not a big musical fan, my old soul happens to also love the '70s + a gem of a band known as ABBA whose songs are sang throughout the entire movie. This one follows soon to be married Sophie who has grown up in Greece with her single mother and no knowledge of her biological father. In anticipation of her big day, she invites three of her mother's old flames to Greece in hopes of discovering which is her father. Despite the dramatic plot, it's very light, fun + a cute watch! 

What's your favorite rom-com?

WHAT I'VE BEEN WATCHING LATELY | JANUARY

Au revoir, January. Yours truly is officially another year older! I didn't expect to be spending my birthday sick at home this year but I'm grateful for another year around the sun. Getting older is always bittersweet for me but also a good reminder of how precious health and life are. Being stuck in bed all day has also given me some time to rest and still make good on putting up today's blog post! I'm ashamed to say I've still been spending entirely too much time on Tik-Tok but I did squeeze in one cute rom-com this weekend, Can You Keep A Secret?.

Since the month is coming to a close, I thought it would be a good time to share with you what all I've been watching lately. I've also been looking for a fun new show to start, something light and funny. Please send your recs my way! If you need something new, here's what I've been watching!

WHAT I'VE BEEN WATCHING:

+ The Blacklist - My current show obsession! JJ and I have a weekly tradition every Saturday night where we pick up takeout and watch a movie or show. These past few months we’ve been on The Blacklist which is so so good. If you like action/crime dramas, highly recommend. There are also a ton of seasons so it’s the perfect opportunity for a binge-watch. We’re still only on season 2! 

+ Plane - This is the first movie I’ve gone to see at the movies in a hot minute. Anyone else feel like there haven’t been any good options out lately? I love to go but  the releases these last few months haven’t done it for me. I will always stan Gerald Butler though, so when I saw he had a movie out I was all in. I went to see Plane which stars Butler as an airline pilot. His plane goes down during bad weather and crash lands on a remote island off of the Philippines. They later find out it’s controlled by mercenaries with no government presence or control. The plane loses all communication leaving Butler with a challenging task of finding help in a hostile environment. It was action packed, intense and kept me engaged the whole time. 

+ Can You Keep A Secret? - A random whim I watched this weekend! I’ve been in the mood for some lighthearted rom-com’s lately and came across Can You Keep A Secret? on Netflix this weekend. Emma meets Jack on a first-class flight back to New York after a terrible work presentation in Chicago. After going through a rough day and terrible turbulence, she starts sharing all of these personal “secrets” about her relationship, job and self with Jack. Little does she know the stranger on the plane happens to be the CEO of the company she works for. He flew in to visit their office and has now heard all of the dirty details of the company. Jack takes a liking to her and in typical rom-com fashion, the sparks fly. Definitely the cheesiness you would expect but very cute and just what I was looking for! 

What have you been watching lately? 

MY NETFLIX HOLIDAY WATCH LIST

Christmas on Netflix begins! You know I'm a sucker for all of the cutesy holiday movies on Netflix. It's definitely the new Hallmark channel, right? I browsed through this year's Christmas section and picked out the ones I want to start watching this month. Most of these are new releases, however I Here are my top five: 

+ Falling for Christmas - LiLo is back! When I saw she had a Netflix movie coming out, I was sold. I've loved her since The Parent Trap days growing up. She's also a fellow redhead which we always support. The movie follows her character as an engaged heiress who gets into a skiing accident which results in memory loss. In typical fashion, she ends up in the company of a "handsome cabin owner." Thank you, Google. I think we know how this one ends! Can't wait to dive in. 

+ Christmas With You - Freddie Prince Jr. sold me on this one... did anyone NOT love She's All That growing up? Total classic. I'm loving some of the older stars making a reappearance. I also love how Christmas With You has another very cliche plot. Angelina is a famous singer who escapes the big city to a small town. While there, she finds romance and a new spark in her career. 

+ The Great British Baking Show: Holidays - My FAVEEEEEE. Love love love The Great British Baking Show. Seriously so so good. I've watched almost the entire series and the special holiday episodes are always great. Can't wait to watch this years! I also need to go back + catch up on the current new season. 

+ The Noel Diary - This one follows a male protagonist who returns home to settle his mother's estate. He discovers a diary with "secrets of the past." This one sounds interesting and a little unconventional in the holiday movie landscape. I didn't catch the trailer so I'm not sure whether this ties in a romance, mystery, etc. Will keep you updated after I watch. 

+ Home for Christmas - I have no idea how I missed this one! I'm excited because it's a holiday tv show but it came out in 2019. Seriously no clue. I never remember seeing it before. It's a 2-season series that follows Johanne. She's been "perpetually single" and starts a 24 day hunt to find a boyfriend to take home for Christmas. Sounds fun and lighthearted! 

What's on your holiday watch list?

5 NETFLIX SHOWS ON MY FALL WATCH LIST

When I think of fall, it's all about the warm and cozy vibes. Sweaters, hot drinks, feel good movies + shows you can bundle up to. I'm almost done rewatching Gilmore Girls (FYI-- amazing show to watch during fall) so I'm scouting out what to start next. Halloween and Christmas will definitely make it into the lineup, however I also need some good "everyday" picks. I'm also still feeling the tv show vibe over movies right now. Here are my picks on Netflix right now. Let me know if you've watched any of them or if you have other recommendations I should watch.

+ Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life - I feel like I'm cheating a bit with this one but I obviously have to jump into this next! I've never seen Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life which is a limited miniseries that came out years after Gilmore Girls wrapped. I've always loved the show and because I've been doing a re-watch, this is a total given. From the writing, characters, vibes-- it really is one of the best shows. I'm already sad to be near the end of it so this will keep the dream alive for a little bit longer. 

+ The Great British Baking Show - There isn't a more perfect season for The Great British Baking Show than fall. If you love baking/cooking, you'll love this. If you don't, there's a high chance you'll still love it. Lol. It just has a special charm to it that you can't help but like. With the newest season on Netflix + holiday episodes around the corner, now's the time to jump on in. It'll give you all the feel-good vibes, laughs + you'll be rolling out cookie dough in no time. 

+ Virgin River - I don't know too much about Virgin River but I've heard good things. For some reason I associate it with fall in my mind? Let me know if you've watched this one. 

+ Friday Night Lights - Fall means football in the south, ya'll. Friday Night Lights is a show that's always been on the back of my watch list but I've never gotten around to it. I also really like Kyle Chandler (he was amazing on Bloodlines) so I think this might be the year I finally give it a go.

+ New Girl - My sister has told me for years that I need to watch New Girl. I believe it's on the romantic comedy side and while I don't know that it has fall vibes, I have heard it's lighthearted and funny. Working in retail during this time of the year is something else so I will happily take as many laughs as I can get. 

What's on your fall watch list?

MOST ANTICIPATED 2021 NETFLIX CHRISTMAS MOVIE RELEASES

Along with new The Great British Baking Show: Holidays episodes, I can't wait for this year's Christmas movie releases on Netflix! Watching Christmas movies is always at the top of my holiday bucket list. I originally planned to share a list with all of my Netflix Christmas favorites, however I quickly realized there are still A LOT that I haven't seen yet. I will have to start binge watching everything for that one! Until then, here are my top picks from this year's new releases. Now that Thanksgiving is coming up, it's the perfect time to start marathoning! Do you usually jump into the holidays before or after Thanksgiving? I don't know if I'll get my decorating started before but I'm ready for it now! 

MOST ANTICIPATED 2021 NETFLIX CHRISTMAS MOVIE RELEASES

+ The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star - Very happy that they decided to continue The Princess Switch movies this year. I love all of the Christmas movies with Vanessa Hudgens and the first two in this series were cute. If you haven't watched any of them, imagine the Netflix Christmas version of The Parent Trap. It's a cute story with friendship + romance thrown in.

+ Love Hard - I had no idea Nina Dobrev joined the Netflix gang until seeing the preview for Love Hard. Her character keeps striking out with the online dating game only to finally find someone who she thinks is the perfect guy. She decides to surprise visit him for the holidays only to get catfished yet again! Before leaving town, she learns THE guy in the online dating profile really exists and lives in the same town as catfishing guy. Catfishing guy then agrees to hook the two of them up (duh!) in what I am confident will be the perfect holiday rom-com we all want! 

+ A Castle for Christmas - This one is the most "Netflixy Christmas" movie out of the bunch. From watching the preview, it is The Holiday meets Scotland. Brooke Shield's character is a successful author whose latest book release flops and receives immense criticism. Naturally, she runs off to Scotland to escape for the Christmas holiday and meets an ill-tempered man. It's a classic "enemies to lovers" theme which we love! I'm already expecting ALL of the cheesiness but I'm here for it! PSA-- The Holiday is also still on Netflix! 

+ A Boy Called Christmas - Alright, I have to give Netflix major props on A Boy Called Christmas. This one looks SO GOOD and will be a great pick to watch with family. It follows a young boy, his pet mouse and Blitzen the reindeer on an adventure to find his father. The trailer for this one blew me away--it has that pure, magical feeling of Christmas to it and definitely looks like it's worth a watch. 

What's your favorite Christmas movie of all time?? LMK so I can watch it too!

WHAT I'VE BEEN WATCHING | NOVEMBER 2021

Before starting my Christmas movie marathons, I thought it would be an appropriate time to update you on what I've been watching lately. I try to do these every few months with any new tv shows or movies worth sharing. TV has still been pretty much limited to The Sopranos. I swear one day we will finally make it to the end! JJ and I have been slooooowwwwllyyyyy watching the series for most of this year and are currently on season 3. I've also recently started watching Judy Justice per my sister's recommendation, lol. Honestly I've always loved Judge Judy and you can't knock her-- she knows her sh*t and she gets them all! Definitely recommend if you need some drama and Judy wisdom (legal advice?). Movie wise I've loved most of what I've watched these past few months. Keep reading for the noteworthy ones!

+ Serendipity - Serendipity has been on my watch list for years. I was needing some lighthearted romance and this one definitely hit the spot. It follows a chance encounter between two New Yorkers at a Bloomingdale's one holiday evening. They continue bumping into each other all night long and later end up at Serendipity. I’ve never visited the restaurant in NYC, however I've always loved how the movie was inspired by it’s location and their infamous frozen hot chocolate. This leads John Cusack's character Jonathan to believe it's love at first site, however Sara (Kate Beckinsale) doesn't think it's meant to be. The two part separate ways only to be reminded of their connection in strange, serendipitous ways ten years later. This one is sweet and a little silly which makes for fun, feel-good entertainment.

+ Disturbia - I wanted to watch something a little suspenseful on Halloween so we rented Disturbia. It follows an unsettled high school teen’s summer at home on house arrest. Boredom strikes and he begins spying on all of the neighbors with curiosity and a pair of binoculars. He soon finds the behavior of his elderly neighbor to be suspicious, leading him to believe he’s a serial killer. His friends begin a stakeout, making it the perfect setting for suspense and a little comedic relief. Add in romance + Shia (who we love) and it's definitely worth a watch!

+ No Time to Die - I FINALLY made it to the theaters to see the new Bond film, No Time to Die. I'm a huge fan so I've been looking forward to this one for years. It's definitely bittersweet being Daniel Craig's final appearance as 007. He's become my favorite James Bond character over the years and fits the persona perfectly. If you haven't watched any of them, definitely start from the beginning with Casino Royale and make your way through. While you could still watch and enjoy No Time to Die, there are some puzzle pieces from the previous films that wrap into this one. I also think being Craig's last film in series, it's necessary and much more symbolic to experience all five. Like all the others, amazingly done when it comes to the production + cinematography! 

What have you been watching lately? 

WHAT I'VE BEEN WATCHING | AUGUST 2021

Last month I finished watching the rest of the The Karate Kid movies with my boyfriend but we're still working our way through The Sopranos. We're only on S1 so we have a long way to go, however I thought I'd update you with what else I've been watching this month. If you want to see What I Watched in July, I'll link the post here for you. 

WHAT I'VE BEEN WATCHING

+ Twilight Series - Alright I knowwwwwww what you're thinking BUT like the rest of the world, I had to relive my high school years after Netflix dropped the entire series on us this summer. Despite cringing my way through Twilight, I persevered and will be starting Breaking Dawn: Part 2 tonight thankyouverymuch. To be fair- they've always been awkward as hell. We knew it then, we know it now. WE KNOW. Don't hate the players, hate the game! 🤓

+ Black Widow - If you're into superhero/Marvel/Avengers/DC Comics vibes, you'll love this one. My dad and I both enjoy them so we went to watch this one together on the big screen. TBH, I haven't kept up with all of the most recent Avengers movies so I might need to add that marathon to my list? I went into this one blindly so I had no idea what to expect besides it being about Scarlett Johansson's character. While her connection with the other Avengers and the previous films was mentioned, it mostly focuses on her pre-Avengers past, childhood + family connections. Scarlett always impresses + I thought she killed her role. I liked getting to know her character better + loved her sister! Hopefully she'll make an appearance in future films too. 

+ Free Guy - Other than seeing a preview for this one awhile back, I also had no clue what to expect. All I remembered was Ryan Reynolds putting sunglasses on and entering some alternative reality video game. Honestly that feels like forever ago too?? Makes sense with all of the movie releases getting pushed back. That's pretty much what happens except it turns out his character lives within the video game. There's an interesting plot + good character development. This one also had some interesting twists but was fun, light-hearted and feel-good! While totally different, it reminded me of both Ready Player One and The Lego Movie. Loved the casting choices too!

The list is short + sweet today. I keep telling myself I'm going to start watching more shows + movies but I never get around to it. Since I'll be done with my Twilight marathon, what should I watch next? LMK what you've been streaming! 

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10 THROWBACK MOVIES TO WATCH ON NETFLIX AND DISNEY+

I recently watched The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement and it reminded me how much I still love the same feel good, coming-of-age chick flicks and comedies as my eight year old self. I don't know if it's nostalgia or having watched them all a million times but they never get old or feel "too kiddy" to watch! One of my favorite childhood memories was going to the movies. My parents took my sister and I almost every single Sunday and we always shared a large tub of popcorn and peanut m&ms! FYI-- THE BEST popcorn combo!! Don't even try me with your buncha crunch! 😜👌🏻🍿

With the way the world has changed, I'm grateful that we were able to go as often as we did. Fun fact-- I think I saw all but one of these movies in the theaters when they came out! Now it's super easy to stream at home-- I love that you can find both new movies and old. I rounded up a list of ten favorite throwbacks that are currently on Netflix or Disney+! These are all of my favorite childhood feel good ones, let me know which ones you've seen!

10 THROWBACK MOVIES ON NETFLIX AND DISNEY+

The Parent Trap (1998)

Little LiLo! I think can all agree that this is her greatest movie. Since I was four when this came out, I remember thinking she was one half of a Mary Kate & Ashley duo, haha. Can you imagine going to summer camp and finding out you have a long lost twin though?? I always loved Annie's London life and the fabulous Elizabeth James!! Has anyone out there not seen this? Please comment if so!! Such a classic, I need to watch again soon. 

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Ugh, this one. I don't think it became a favorite until maybe high school-- probably because it was more relatable then. It's a great romantic comedy about two high-school sisters that are complete opposites. It's humorous, a little quirky and has all the feels (Heath Ledger!!) and the romance. 

Legally Blonde (2001)

Elle Woods paved the way for us, ladies! Is there anyone who hasn't seen this one either? I feel silly summarizing them because I feel like most people have? The moral of the story is you can go from sorority girl to Harvard Law and prove all those b*tches wrong! Super cute, inspiring and funny. 

The Princess Diaries (2001) & The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

Two of the best Disney movies, IMO. Somehow turning Mia, a normal fifteen year old high schooler into the Princess of an unknown country totally works and made me want to be one too. You have to watch both but the first is my favorite!

Bend it Like Beckham (2002) 

To say I was obsessed with this one is an understatement. I played soccer from elementary through high school so I loved this movie for years. Totally being real-- I have this one next on my list to watch, I've been anticipating it for weeks! There really weren't a ton of soccer movies out when I was younger and none that were like this. I love that it focuses on the sport as well as friendship, a lil' romance and family. It's a feel good for sure! 

Freaky Friday (2003)

Another LiLo but Jamie Lee Curtis is everything! She plays LiLo's mom and they can't see eye to eye on anything. After a freak accident (it's gotta be a little cheesy!), they end up switching bodies and becoming each other. Since they have contrasting personalities and their own lives, it's hilarious and very cute. I believe this one and The Parent trap are both remakes of older films! 

What a Girl Wants (2003)

Honestly any Amanda Bynes movie is a win. Right now, this and Sydney White on Amazon video are the only ones I could find that you don't have to rent. I love them all but What A Girl Wants is definitely in my top two. Having never known her dad, she takes off to London to find him. Coming from a simple life in NYC with her mom, she's thrown into his perfect, "high society" life. 

Ice Princess (2005)

I think everyone is sleeping on this one. I never hear anyone talk about it but it's always been one of my favorites. Another coming of age that's so cute-- I always wanted to figure skate when I was little (probably from this movie, hah!) so I still love this. Very feel good and cute. 

Accepted (2006) 

Watch this if you need some laughs! When you don't get accepted into college, why not start your own? A comedy with lots of shenanigans and goofy humor. 

17 Again (2009) 

I'll be honest-- totally forgot about this one until it was added to Netflix a few months ago. First off, hi Zac Efron. Second, it has a lot of quirky, makes you cringe but laugh funny moments. Chandler Bing makes an appearance too as Mike. He hates his life and after a freak accident (another cheesy moment), gets his younger sexy Zac Efron body back. He's still a forty-something dad which makes for all the awkward moments!

If you're a movie lover like me, how many of these have you seen? I don't keep up with as many new releases but I love all the throwbacks! We all need a little feel-good comedy and romance, right? Cheese included! If you have any oldie recs-- let me know!!