8 Fun & Yummy St Patrick’s Day Recipes

St. Patrick’s Day foods can be tough to figure out year after year. Green ice cream and color frosting on sugar cookies get a little old after a while. I desired more than the basics this year so I went on a search for some fun snacks, breakfast ideas, and different desserts to enjoy, all featuring the color green. Turns out there are more recipes than I thought out there. All I had to do was search “St. Patrick’s Day foods” and there was enough there to keep me busy for a while (I love Pinterest!)

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Below I have shared some of my favorite food ideas I found while doing my search. I totally love the Healthy Green Fruit Skewers and I can’t wait to try the Avocado Deviled Eggs!

1. St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars

Turn Sugar cookie dough into a bar, topp with green frosting and make a delicious treat the whole family will love! Found at overthebigmoon.com

2. Shamrock Shake

With just 4 simple ingredients, Shamrock Shakes can now be made at home for half the cost as getting them at fast food businesses! Found at savingdollarsandsense.com

3. Mini Grasshopper Pies

Possibly one of the easiest pie we will make in our life time, these little Grasshopper pies are perfect to have the whole family create their own for St. Patrick’s Day. Found at thriftydiydiva.com

4. Lucky Rice Krispie Treats

Mix in a little Lucky Charms into these Rice Krispie Treats to make a very Luck snack for the little leprechauns in the home. Found at classyclutter.net

5. Avocado Deviled Eggs

Go green this year by turning the classic Deviled Egg into a St. Patrick’s Day master piece by substituting egg yokes with Avocado. Sounds weird but oh so delish. Found at thismamacooks.com

6. Green Healthy Fruit Skewers

For a healthy snack, find all the green fruits in the produce isle and create fruit skewers and leprechaun would love to munch on. Found at getcreativejuice.com

7. Eggs in Green Peppers Rings

The Green Peppers certainly add the touch of St. Patrick’s Day green for the whole family to enjoy at breakfast time this St. Patrick’s Day. Found at reluctantentertainer.com

8. Andes Mint Cupcakes


This chocolate and mint combination is a deliciously perfect desssrt for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring green frosting and a little Andes Mint. Found at thriftyjinxy.com


Thor: Ragnarok Australia/New Zealand Easter Eggs

Thor: Ragnarok is being released on Blu-Ray and DVD next week! This action packed super hero adventure will soon be owned by many of us fans. A week seems like such a long way away, however, to help pass the time, Marvel has released eight Australia/New Zealand Easter Eggs fun facts from Taika himself along with an awesome commentary discussing the Australia/New Zealand influence on the space ships in the film!

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Eight Australia/New Zealand Easter Eggs fun facts:

1. The horns on Surtur’s helmet were crafted out of an ancient Australian boomerang that the crew received as a gift while filming in Australia.

2. The Grandmaster’s henchwoman, Topaz, is played by Rachel House. She has starred in many of Taika Waititi’s projects, including Eagle vs. Shark, Boy, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

Marvel Studios Thor: Ragnarok..L to R: Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Topaz (Rachel House), Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston)..Photo: Jasin Boland..©Marvel Studios 2017

3. Taika Waititi is a big fan of sketch comedy actor Steven Oliver from Australia’s “Black Comedy” television series and contacted him to be “Cousin Carlo” in a scene with Jeff Goldblum.

4. The scene where Valkyrie opens a bottle with her blade is an homage to the Beth Heke character in Once Were Warriors.

5. Chris Hemsworth loved Taika Waititi so much he shaved an “N” and a “Z” in the sides of his head for “New Zealand.” (according to Taika, at least)

6. Interns from a local Aboriginal community created much of the Hulk parade masks & banner props on Sakaar. Several of the interns ended up getting jobs with the art department.

7. During Hela’s fight sequence against the army of Asgard, she is doubled by the famous New Zealand stuntwoman, Zoe Bell.

8. The colors for The Grandmaster’s ship, The Commodore, were inspired by the Aboriginal flag, while Valkyrie’s ship colors were modeled on the Maori flag. Many of the space ships in the film were also named after cars from the Australia/New Zealand car company, Holden – Statesman, Commodore, Escort, Kingswood, Torana, etc.

Find out more about the ship colors in the commentary video below!

Ship Color Commentary

For more infor and my review about Thor: Ragnarok, see my blog here: Thor: Ragnarok info


New Ralph Breaks the Internet Trailer


Wreck it Ralph is back in an all new animated feature called Ralph Breaks the Internet, coming to theaters this Thanksgiving!

In “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2”, Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz leave Litwak’s video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. Especially when he is feeding bunnies so many pancakes.

Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) must risk it all by traveling to the world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet—the netizens—to help navigate their way, including a webite entrepreneur named Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site “BuzzzTube.”

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Directed by Rich Moore (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) and Phil Johnston (co-writer “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Cedar Rapids,” co-writer “Zootopia,”), and produced by Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Bolt”), “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-Ralph 2” hits theaters on Nov. 21, 2018.

Check out the Ralph Breaks the Internet Trailer Now!!


Voltron Legendary Defender Gets a Fifth Season!

DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender Season 5 will debut on Netflix Friday March 2nd with six all-new episodes! Check out the Trailer below!

Shocked by Prince Lotor coming to their rescue in the fight against the evil witch Haggar, the Paladins struggle with whether or not they can really trust him. Though suspicious, Team Voltron is able to liberate more rebels with the aid of Lotor’s intel. Just as things start to look hopeful, Zarkon strikes, resulting in a shocking chain of events.
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Do The Paladins Make A Deal With The Devil in Voltron Legendary Defender Season 5 Trailer?

Be sure to check out all the fun Voltron printables on my blog by clicking the image below to prepare for the all new Season 5 release on Netflix!!


Trolls: The Beat Goes On! Season 2!

Does DreamWorks Trolls rock your soul? Well get ready to groove as DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On! debuts on Netflix Friday, March 9th with all new episodes! Poppy, Branch and the Snack Pack live it up with all new glitter-rific festivities and adventures, like taking part in the Annual Party Games, battling in an epic village-wide pillow fight, and rapping in an open mic compliment battle. As they celebrate Troll Village with new critters and new songs, the party is just beginning. Check out the brand new trailer for season 2 below.

Season 2 Trailer

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Can’t get enough of the tunes from Trolls: The Beat Goes On?! A complete album of the music from Seasons 1 and 2 will be available beginning March 16, which can be pre-ordered now.

About DreamWorks Animation Television:
DreamWorks Animation Television is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers on linear and on-demand platforms in more than 130 countries and garnering 31 Emmy Awards to date. It is a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG).

About Netflix:
Netflix is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 83 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments


Free Pikachu Party Hat Printable Coloring Page

Is everyone enjoying the Pikachu Party Hat event in Pokemon Go? I know I am even though I have yet to nab a shiny Pikachu…TEARS. One day the little golden Pikachu will be mine!

In honor of Pokemon Day and the massive Pikachus scattered throughout our regions, I have created a printable coloring page of Pikachu in his adorable party hat. He is just too adorable to pass up.

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To download this printable coloring page:
1. Click the image below
2. Save the PDF to your computer
3. Print, color and display!

Share images of your creations on my facebook page. My favorites will get posted on my blog!


Disney Movies Anywhere Closes Tomorrow!

Disney Movies Anywhere (including its apps and website) is officially closing on February 28, 2018. In order for us keep enjoying our movies we need to create a new account at Movies Anywhere and transfer our Disney Movies Anywhere collection.

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For a limited time, all of us who transfer will receive 5 FREE movies when we link to digital retailers!

Please see the graphic below for instructions and head over to Movies Anywhere to create your new account.


Thor: Ragnarok is a Superhero Comedy

This Thunderous edition of Thor: Ragnarok (you see what I did there?) is blasting it’s way into homes through the wonderful world of Digital copies in HD, 4K Ultra HD, and Movies Anywhere right now. For those of us who would desire a physical copy, we will be able to add Thor: Ragnarok to our collection in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on March 6.

I received a copy of the movie to review and I have to say, I loved it. {SPOILERS ARE BELOW}

Thor: Ragnarok starts in the most humorous way possible, with Thor, in a cage, talking to a dead guy about his previous exploits and his future endeavors. Thor’s communication with this skeleton breaks up the seriousness of the situation, allowing the audience to just have fun with this crazy moment. In fact, throughout the film, the drama is balanced with a wonderful comedic side that fans, including myself can relate to.

To start Thor: Ragnarok out in such a crazy way, means that the rest of the film better remain balanced in comedy and drama. I mean, if we can laugh at a firey demon (Surtur) and his lack of ability to communicate with his dreaded enemy, we better be able to laugh at almost anything.

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Almost anything is exactly what we are given.. The humor doesn’t end with dialog. Epic fight scenes that should be doused in pain and despair are instead riddled with comedy gold. Hulk may smash, but what happens when Hulk tries to smash The God of Thunder? Thor has luxurious locks of golden hair, but what happens when Stan Lee decides to cut t off? These may not be massive scenes necessary for the plot of the story, but they are comedy gold allowing the characters to develop in a relatable way.

Action isn’t the only other form of comedy woven throughout Thor: Ragnarok. There are also moments where we question the sanity of the characters. For example, The Eternal Flame is what will give Surtur absolute power to destroy Asgard and all who live there. All he has to do is place his crown in the flame and Tada! So Thor, in his infinite wisdom, takes possession of the crown and has it stored near the Eternal Flame. Yeah. the one thing to bring Surtur back to life is now maybe 10 feet away from him. Way to go Thor!

To make this film even more hilarious, Jeff Goldblum plays the role of the Grandmaster, Thor’s newest enemy. He takes to the screen with one hilarity after another. Check out one of his bonus extended scenes for a sneak peek at is crazy humor.

Grandmaster and Topaz (Bonus Extended Scene)

Along with the Bonus extended scene, Thor Ragnarok also has several bonus extras including:
1) Deleted scenes
2) Gag Reel
3) Getting in touch with your inner Thor
4) Unstoppable Women: Hela & Valkyrie
5) Finding Korg
6) Exclusive Short – Team Darryl – (With Thor gone, Darryl run an ad for a new roommate)
7) Director’s commentary

Trust me, these are a must watch and a wonderful extra to have. Find out more about the bonus features and release dates on my Blog here: Thor: Ragnarok Will Strike Homes This March!

The comedy in Thor: Ragnarok makes me give this film a 5 out of 5 stars. The comedy makes this movie relatable, fun, and exciting to watch. It helps move the drama along so that we are never stuck in one spot for too long. I find it necessary to have refreshing humorous breaks as the drama unfolds, and Thor: Ragnarok nailed it.


Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Coming to 4K!!

The next action-packed chapter of the Star Wars saga – Star Wars: The Last Jedi – welcomes the return of original characters as well as in-depth looks of the saga’s newest members. This release will include a feature-length documentary from Director Rian Johnson that takes fans on an intimate journey into the creation of Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The release will also include two exclusive scenes featuring Andy Serkis as Snoke prior to his digital makeover, scene breakdowns, deleted scenes, audio commentary and more. Families can bring the next chapter of Star Wars home digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD and via Movies Anywhere March 13 and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray disc March 27.

This release will mark Disney’s first title available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in both Dolby Vision™ HDR and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio, delivering consumers a transformative viewing experience!

Check out the Trailer below!

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BURBANK, Calif. (February 20, 2018) — Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi—the next action-packed chapter of the Star Wars saga— Earned critical acclaim and the No. 1 spot atop 2017’s list of highest-grossing films. The visually stunning film welcomes the return of original characters, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Yoda, R2-D2 and C-3PO and further explores the deepening journey of the saga’s new members, Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo Ren. Now families can bring home the movie digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and via Movies Anywhere on March 13, two weeks before the 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray, and Blu-ray™ disc on March 27. This release also marks Disney’s first title available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in both Dolby Vision™ HDR and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio, delivering consumers a transformative viewing experience.

Director Rian Johnson takes fans on an intimate journey into the creation of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in a feature-length documentary, explaining his unique interpretation of the Force, detailing the painstaking process of creating Snoke, and deconstructing action-packed scenes from the film such as the epic space battle and the final confrontation. Johnson also reveals two exclusive scenes, featuring Andy Serkis as Snoke prior to his digital makeover, as well as 14 never-before-seen deleted scenes, in addition to his audio commentary.

Bonus features include*:

  • The Director and the Jedi – Go deep behind the scenes with writer-director Rian Johnson on an intimate and personal journey through the production of the movie—and experience what it’s like to helm a global franchise and cultural phenomenon.
  • Balance of the Force – Explore the mythology of the Force and why Rian Johnson chose to interpret its role in such a unique way.
  • Scene Breakdowns
  • Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle – Get a close-up look at the epic space battle, from the sounds that help propel the action, through the practical and visual effects, to the characters who bring it all to life.
  • Snoke and Mirrors – Motion capture and Star Wars collide as the filmmakers take us through the detailed process of creating the movie’s malevolent master villain.
  • Showdown on Crait – Break down everything that went into creating the stunning world seen in the movie’s final confrontation, including the interplay between real-word locations and visual effects, reimagining the walkers, designing the crystal foxes, and much more.
  • Andy Serkis Live! (One Night Only) – Writer-director Rian Johnson presents two exclusive sequences from the movie featuring Andy Serkis’ riveting, raw on-set performance before his digital makeover into Snoke.
  • Deleted Scenes – With an introduction and optional commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
  • Audio Commentary – View the movie with in-depth feature audio commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
  • * Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer.

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi is packaged several ways to ensure fans get the most out of their in-home viewing experience. The Multiscreen Edition (formerly the Blu-ray Combo Pack) includes Blu-ray, and a Digital copy, giving viewers the flexibility to watch the film on different devices. Those with 4K Ultra HD capability may opt for a 4K UHD Collector’s Edition, including 4K Ultra HD disc with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray disc, and a digital copy (where available). Dolby Vision delivers greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. Dolby Atmos places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. Together on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc, viewers will practically feel the Force in their own home.


    Free Coloring Page featuring Chai from Disney’s Princess Palace Pets

    Mulan’s newest pet is an adorable Red Panda named Chai! However, although he is a Red Panda, his coloring is actually a fuchsia pink, which can be a little strange or confusing. We’ll just say Chai is a Pink “Red Panda.”

    Chai features dark pink stripes along his tail and he has patches of white on his ears, face and belly. unlike many palace pets, Chai doesn;t appear to wear any Jewelry. He has, however, been seen with a hat.

    Chai’s Story: UNKNOWN
    We have yet to find out how Mulan found Chai. As soon as I know, I will post his story here..

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    This Printable coloring page is free to download! Then simply print and color for some Princess Palace Pet Fun. If you do download this printable please consider donating. It takes a lot of time to create these fun printables and every little bit allows me to continue to bring these fun printables to you.


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