Mom's Nite Out Archives

Mom’s Night Out Movie – An Interview with Sarah Drew (@MNOmovie)

May 4, 2014 by Momstart 2 Comments

By: Ashley

When I was following along with Louise’s trip to visit the set of Grey’s Anatomy and seeing how relaxed everyone looked during the interviews with the cast. When I found out I was able to interview Sarah Drew (April Kepner on Grey’s) for her new role in Moms’ Night Out, I was pretty excited! If you haven’t heard, Moms’ Night Out is a movie set to hit theatres May 9, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. From everything I can tell, it is a movie created to give us all a chance to see how hard this mommy gig is on the big screen… and laugh about it. Here’s my favorite trailer.

According to Sarah Drew, Moms’ Night Out is a reflection of motherhood and a reminder of the “sisterhood of it all.” She’s adamant that moms need to realize that they are enough even when they don’t feel like it. It was really inspiring to hear her talk about her own struggles as a mom and how closely related she is to her character, Alyson in the film. Maybe the most revealing moment was when Sarah referred to the “closet scene” in Moms’ Night Out. Did you know she actually had her own hide in the closet meltdown in real life? I don’t want to make assumptions, but I’m guessing a few of y’all have had something like that happen (I know and will freely admit that I have!). She had been shooting the movie for about a week and was really putting pressure on herself to perform. She had the mommy guilt set in about the long hours she had been working. (We ALL know about the mommy guilt…) Her son and nanny had been on set with her and when her husband came to join them all, she ended up in a closet. “I literally dissolved into a puddle of tears,” Sarah says. Her husband (who by the way sounds amazing), was there to help her pick up the pieces and remember that she was doing a great job and remind her of her “beautiful mess” motto. I absolutely love that Sarah refers to herself as a beautiful mess and just think it goes to show how much of a “normal mom” she really is.

I asked if she had any of her own Moms’ Night Out groups and she most definitely does. According to Sarah, being able to “let it all hang out with other women doing the same job,” is crucial. She actually gets together with her own group of moms every other week to “gab, vent, cry, and laugh hysterically” and claims that if she didn’t have this time she would probably go crazy. I know exactly how she feels.

So what is she Sarah Drew hoping everyone takes away from Moms’ Night Out? “Stay at home moms are the greatest unsung heroes of our culture today… (They should) walk out feeling like superheroes.” She went on to say that this is a movie people should feel hopeful after. Hopeful about their relationships with their partners and she hopes that movie goers can take a minute to rest and feel grateful.

For more on Moms’ Night Out movie:

– Visit Moms’ Night Out on Facebook

– Visit Moms’ Night Out on Twitter

– Definitely visit Moms’ Night Out on YouTube for videos and trailers.

Ashley is a mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend, and former teacher working to navigate through the mysterious world of Mommyia. Read more about her adventures at @Momicles2010.

Northgate Mall’s Moms Night Out May 10th

May 7, 2012 by Momstart 15 Comments

Seattle area Simon Malls invite moms to let their hair down at the 3^rd Annual National Mom’s Nite Out. It’s going to be a fun filled night out with plenty to do, plenty to eat, and fun all around. I went with my friend Ashley last year and we had a blast. It was such a great night to just hang out and have fun. I hope you get to get out for a night out with the girls every now and then. Every mom deserves some pampering.

Celebrate "National Mom’s Nite Out" at Northgate Mall on Thursday, May 10th from 5pm – 8pm. Attendees will experience an evening filled with pampering, refreshments, entertainment, beauty services, and a LIVE Fashion Show presented by Macy’s!

Fifteen million moms are expected to take part in this national event. Moms across the United States will unite in celebrating motherhood with each other via local and national events as well as cyber celebrations. Organized by Maria Bailey, CEO of BSM Media, author and Mom Talk Radio host, National Mom’s Nite Out unites social media groups, companies, local playgroups, mom bloggers and networks in giving moms a well-deserved night off. Bailey organized the first National Mom’s Nite Out after watching moms take care of everyone else on Mother’s Day, but never themselves.

Tomorrow is my Birthday and National Moms Nite Out

May 5, 2010 by Momstart 19 Comments

I’m so very excited about tomorrow because it’s my birthday. I’m turning 30 and although most moms are going to be out and about at all the many different celebrations, I’m having a night catered by Pizza Hut. You have no idea how much I love Pizza. When I was a teenager, I could eat a whole pizza myself, but now, thanks to getting older and “slowing down” not so much, but I still dream of eating an entire pizza.

Pizza Hut is one of the proud sponsors of National Mom’s Nite Out. They are sending us a gift card to purchase Pizza so I can have a night off.

If you are staying in you should join the twitter party sponsored by My little Pony.

Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010 (Thursday before Mother’s Day)
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. EST
Location: #MomsNiteOut on Twitter
Host: @MomsNiteOut, led by the members of the MomSelect team
RSVP: Click here to RSVP for the event
Follow: @MomTalkRadio, @MomSelectAmy, @ResourcefulMom, @MyLittlePony, @MomsNiteOut

Locally, Mom’s Nite Out is being sponsored by Simon Malls.

Tacoma Mall will be “mom” central for mothers to come together for a great social networking opportunity. The event at Tacoma Mall will feature live demonstrations, fun interactive activities, free prize giveaways, discounted shopping from participating retailers, live entertainment, food and more! Showcase Magazine and Trisha Novotny from 247Moms.com will serve as co-hosts of this fun evening event.

“With mom’s controlling between 85 and 90 percent of household spending, Tacoma Mall is excited to give them the recognition they deserve by taking part in National Mom’s Nite Out™,” said Sarah Bonds, Director of Marketing at Tacoma Mall. “We value the commitment that moms provide daily and want to thank them with a well-deserved night off to socialize, relax and enjoy food, entertainment and shopping.”

My other sponsor is:

KitchenAid

We’ll be giving away a KitchenAid Stand Mixer later this week stay tuned!