Every Time They're On
Vacations By Cheryl
Mom's Guilty Pleasures
1963 - A Star is Born
Mom's Favorites
100

This singer composed the most iconic track of the 1997 film that went on to win best picture among many other awards. 

Who is Celine Dion?

100

Mom went all out planning a 5-star meal in the depths of the Grand Canyon. The meal was dubbed this alliterative nickname by those who participated. 

What is Supai Supper?

100

This is Mom's favorite dessert, which she is known for eating on the way home from the grocery store from time to time. 

What is ice cream?

100

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November of 1963 in this major US city. 

What is Dallas, Texas?

100

This is the nickname of the main character of a Chicago-based culinary drama, or Dad's nickname for a staple of his car's center console. 

What is Carmy?

200

When asked about the origins of his nickname, Red jokes "Maybe it's because I'm Irish." The line is a subtle nod to the novella the film was based on, written by this famous novelist, which portrayed the character Red as a white Irishman. 

Who is Stephen King?

200

One fateful night in Palm Springs, California, mom fell victim to the wrath of this piece of furniture. Some say the perpetrator is still gouging foreheads of unsuspecting guests to this day. 

What is Murphy Bed?

200

After successfully recruiting Mr. Monk to join his cult in 2008, this man later went on to be a judge on one of Mom's favorite reality shows. 

Who is Howie Mandel?

200

Martin Luther King Jr, who delivered his famous "I have a dream" speech the same year, was the 1963 recipient of this annual title. 

What is Time's Person of the Year?

200

Six of One, Across the Hall, Once Upon a Time in the West Village, and Insomnia Cafe were all proposed names for this hit show. 

What is Friends?

300

Remember the Titans took place in this Virginian city, located on the Potomac River and just 7 miles from Washington D.C. 

What is Alexandria?

300

Mom remembered almost ALL (3/4!!) of her kids after exiting this Disney ride in the early 2000s. 

What is Splash Mountain?

300

Dale Doback from the 2008 classic "Stepbrothers" has a samurai sword signed by this famous American Idol judge. 

Who is Randy Jackson?

300

This hit song topped Billboard's year-end top 100 chart in 1963, the first of many created by an influential band started by a trio of brothers. 

What is Surfin' U.S.A?
300

Though she will never admit it, Mom secretly loves this 2004 coming of age teen indie comedy. 

What is Napolean Dynamite?

400

Doing many of the driving stunts herself, Charlize Theron sported a bright red Mini-Coop in the film The Italian Job which helped her navigate the crowded streets of this city to pull off one of the greatest heists in cinematic history. 

What is Turin, Italy?

400

In a beautiful, nausea-inducing afternoon, the O'Reillys and Geislers sailed off the coast of Maine to try to catch glimpses of whales, who are a part of this animal family along with dolphins and porpoises. 

What is Cetacean?

400

This New Zealander is best known for handing yellow and black envelopes to voyaging duos. 

Who is Phil Keoghan?

400

In July of 1963, the United States Postal Service created the first ZIP codes to aid in the efficiency of delivering mail. While ZIP codes are used by everyone to this day, many don't know that this is what ZIP is short for. 

What is Zone Improvement Plan?

400

Before Gunnar Henderson came this Orioles middle infielder who was #1 on the field and in Mom's heart. 

Who is Brian Roberts?

500

Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed this real-life man in the 2002 biographical crime-comedy drama Catch Me If You Can.

Who is Frank Abagnale Jr.?

500

The unanimous highlight of each Massanutten trip was the bubble bath jacuzzi. The parallel configuration of mirrors around the tub created a series of smaller and smaller reflections that appear to recede endlessly. This mirror configuration is known by this name. 

What is Infinity Mirror?
500

This is mom's favorite genre of music, some say she may be the #1 listener of this music genre on Sirius Radio. 

What is Broadway?

500

The star of this top-grossing film of 1963 shares her initials with cinema's biggest Reese's Pieces aficionado. 

What is Cleopatra?

500

This is far and away Mom's favorite child, her little angel =)

Who is Cavan?

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