Ben Schwartz Eight Days of Latkes Song & Recipe


The Holidays Are Here!

Time for some BRAND NEW magic from your friends at DreamWorks Animation Television with Home for the Holidays! Based on the popular Netflix original animated series, Home Adventures with Tip & Oh, the Home for the Holidays special finds Oh experiencing his very first Christmas on earth. Unfamiliar with any of these human traditions, Tip does her best to explain Christmas to Oh and they decide to bring the holiday magic to Boovsland. When the Boovs’ unfounded enthusiasm and outlandish interpretation of Christmas wreak havoc and threaten to ruin the holiday for everyone on Earth, Tip and Oh have to get help from some special new friends to save the Season!

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Kelly Clarkson plays an animated version of herself and sings “Oh Holy Night” as well as “Christmas is a Feeling.” Ben Schwartz joins the merriment as an animated version of himself, singing “Eight Days of Latkes” spreading the joy of Hanukkah. Through unforgettable Christmas classics in addition to new holiday songs – Tip and Oh learn that what matters most during the holidays is the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when surrounded by your loved ones! DreamWorks Home for the Holidays is coming exclusively to Netflix this Friday, December 1st!!

To help us celebrate the holidays, Dreamworks has provided a brand new clip “Eight Days of Latkes” and a fun recipe to make your own delicious Latkes at home!

Eight Days of Latkes


Whisker Haven Tales Coloring Page of a Critterzen

This puppy is a fun little Critterzen from Whisker Haven. I really tried to find any details on who this might be but came up with ziltch. To make matters worse, I could not determine the career of this adorable puppy. In an effort for clarity, I decided to question my family. Perhaps a greater number of heads will make it all clear….NOPE! Instead I was given several different answers.

His possible careers include:

  • Puppy Scout (Boy Scout)
  • Hot Dog Vendor
  • Assistant Chef
  • Baker
  • If you have a guess at his career, share it in the comments below.

    Whatever his career might be, he is a cute Critterzen from Whisker Haven in the spin off of Princess Palace Pets.

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    My coloring page of the Critterzen features this pooch in his uniform, which feature the Whisker Haven Paw Print and bone.

    This Printable coloring page is free to download! Then simply print and color for some Whisker Haven 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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    To download The Critterzen Coloring Page:
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    MLP: The Movie – Discover A New Breed of Hero

    The Mane 6 are Joined by Fun New Friends Voiced by an All-Star Cast in the Magical Adventure, My Little Pony: The Movie, Arriving on Digital December 19 and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on January 9 from Lionsgate

    SANTA MONICA, CA (November 13, 2017) – Join the “truly magical adventure” (Mike Reyes, CinemaBlend) of the Mane 6 and their new friends when My Little Pony: The Movie comes home on Digital December 19 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand January 9 from Lionsgate. Best friends Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rarity team up in their most epic adventure yet!

    This new installment of the global phenomenon features the Mane 6 voices of “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic” accompanied by Golden Globe® winner Emily Blunt (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy, Into the Woods, 2015), Primetime Emmy® winner Kristin Chenoweth (Best Supporting Actress, “Pushing Daisies,” 2009), Golden Globe® nominee Liev Schreiber (Best Actor in a TV Series – Drama, “Ray Donovan,” 2017), Michael Peña (The Martian, Ant-Man franchise), Sia, Taye Diggs (Chicago, “Private Practice”), Golden Globe® nominee Uzo Aduba (Best Supporting Actress – Television, “Orange Is the New Black,” 2016), and Zoe Saldana (Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy franchise).

    When a dark force threatens Ponyville, the Mane 6 go on a journey beyond Equestria to save their beloved home and they meet new friends and exciting challenges along the way.

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    Directed by “My Little Pony” veteran Jayson Thiessen (“My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic”) and including original music and songs performed by Sia, Taye Diggs, Zoe Saldana, Kristin Chenoweth, and Emily Blunt, My Little Pony: The Movie is full of music, fun, and laughter for the whole family. The My Little Pony: The Movie Blu-ray and DVD include all-new special features, including a deleted scene, a music video, three featurettes starring the Mane 6, an exclusive Equestria Girls Short and a Hanazuki short, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.95 and $39.99, respectively.

    BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Deleted Scene
  • Equestria Girls Short
  • “Baking with Pinkie Pie” Featurette
  • “Making Magic with the Mane 6 and Their New Friends” Featurette
  • “The Journey Beyond Equestria” Featurette
  • “I’m the Friend You Need” Music Video (Sung by Taye Diggs)
  • “Hanazuki: Full of Treasures” Featurette
  • In Anticipation of this films release, MLP has released a wonderful Poster and a fun little maze for all their fans to enjoy. Simply save the images below to add these My Little Pony: The Movie digital items to your collection.


    Home for the Holidays Coming Exclusively to Netflix

    Time for some BRAND NEW magic from our friends at DreamWorks Animation Television with Home for the Holidays! Based on the popular Netflix original animated series, Home Adventures with Tip & Oh, the Home for the Holidays special finds Oh experiencing his very first Christmas on earth. Unfamiliar with any of these human traditions, Tip does her best to explain Christmas to Oh and they decide to bring the holiday magic to Boovsland.

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    When the Boovs’ unfounded enthusiasm and outlandish interpretation of Christmas wreak havoc and threaten to ruin the holiday for everyone on Earth, Tip and Oh have to get help from some special new friends to save the Season!

    Kelly Clarkson plays an animated version of herself and sings “Oh Holy Night” as well as “Christmas is a Feeling.” Ben Schwartz joins the merriment as an animated version of himself, singing “Eight Days of Latkes” spreading the joy of Hanukkah.

    Through unforgettable Christmas classics in addition to new holiday songs – Tip and Oh learn that what matters most during the holidays is the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when surrounded by your loved ones! DreamWorks Home for the Holidays is coming exclusively to Netflix on December 1st! Check out the Trailer Below!


    Nutty By Nature FREE Holiday Recipes

    Universal Pictures Home Entertainment’s The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature is now available on Digital & Blu-ray! To get into the spirit, we have some nut-based recipes suited for the holidays (Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts & Cranberry Nut Bread)! The recipes are perfect for any holiday party or an addition to a hearty Thanksgiving meal.

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    To download these delicious recipes click the image below and save the PDF to your computer.

    Check out other recipes and printable activities for Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature here: Blog


    Mariah Carey’s Christmas Movie is Adorable!

    Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You begins by telling us what nearly every child wants for Christmas, a little wagging bundle of joy, jumping around on four legs and yipping at strangers. Yup, a puppy. Little Mariah is no different. Her desire for a puppy has flooded her life with amazing expectations and dreams. However, while Dreams may come true at Christmas Time, “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” tends to dwell in the Slapstick realism of having a dog, which I found refreshing.

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    It opens with Mariah wanting a dog. She watches all her friends care for their puppies and the close connections that they have. Her unrealistic views once again have her asking Santa and her family for a puppy that Christmas. I say unrealistic because she really has no idea what it means to own a dog, that is until her dad comes home with a brilliant plan..or so he thinks.

    In an effort to make Mariah never want a dog again, her father brings home the worst behaved puppy he could find. He tells Mariah that if she can care for Jack (the puppy) until Christmas, then she can have a dog of her own, the little white one she really wants at the pet store. Of course, thinking this would be a simple task, Mariah accepts the challenge.

    Let the Slapstick Realism begin. Mariah soon finds out that the challenge may be harder than she expected when everything that can go wrong does go wrong. The dog chews her shoes, destroys the home, gets sick on the floor, poops in the house, is hyper and unruly, and can’t listen to simple commands. This over the top rendition of puppy life doesn’t end there. He often gets off his leash, wrecks havoc on ice skaters, and runs around crazy when given the opportunity.

    Personally, I found it wonderful to see a more realistic idea of owning a puppy. That fact that this movie shows how much work is involved in caring for a puppy is spot on. While the over the top hilarious situations may not happen to everyone, the constant care of picking up poop, feeding, walking, cleaning, and socialization are just a few tasks an owner must be willing to do in order to care for their dog.

    As Mariah was learning how much work a puppy actually takes, I found myself really feeling sorry for Jack. I was nearly yelling at Mariah when she bought a puppy bed but refused to let Jack sleep in it. Instead he was forced to sleep on a pile of towels. And when she gave away his favorite toy, I nearly had a fit. It’s no wonder poor Jack kept acting out.

    At this point, I suddenly realized how much emotion I was showing towards Jack and his situation. I had to tip my proverbial hat to Universal 1440 Entertainment. Thankfully, my frustrations didn’t last long. “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a Christmas Movie, which means there will be a happy ending for both Jack and Mariah right around the corner. And yes, I cried at the ending. The song, All I want for Christmas is You, will now forever be about the love between me and my dog.

    Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You also features 3 other Mariah Carey songs including Lil Snowman. CHeck out a short clip of the song below.

    I am sure “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” will become a Christmas classic just like her song. It is an adorable story about a girl and her puppy.

    Be sure to grab a copy at Amazon.com and add Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You to your Christmas Collection.

    You can also grab the free printable CHristmas activities from my blog here: https://skgaleana.com/mariah-careys-printable-christmas-activities/

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    Disclosure: SKGaleana receives products in order to conduct reviews. Unless noted otherwise, no monetary compensation was provided. I only share and recommend products or services I think will be a good fit for my readers. All the opinions are 100% my own. In exchange for referrals, some posts may contain affiliate links that I may receive commission for payment. (See more here)
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    The Nut Job 2 Nutty by Nature is Explosively Fun

    This is not a normal musical…in fact “The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature” isn’t a musical at all. The cute creatures of the park will not be singing in this hilarious sequel as squirrels, gophers, mice, moles, and other animals attempt to save their park.

    I know what you are thinking…Why are the animals defending the park when Surly found a Nut Shop in the first movie? I wish I could say that takes a little explanation, but the simple fact is, the nut shop explodes. Yup, it blows up and takes it’s delicious, wonderful nuts with it. Which means, Surly and the park animals must once again scavenge for food in the harsh environment that is Liberty Park.

    I will admit, when I sat down to watch Surly and his friends defend their home, I was sure this movie would be a sequel “B” movie. One of those that would have probably been better off left in concept form. I mean, Nut Job 1 did have a problem with Character development. The Characters were what we saw at face value, there wasn’t anything deeper. The same continues in Nut Job 2. This however, didn’t destroy the movie. The slapstick comedy and absurd situations helped me see past the character development flaw and had me and my family laughing.

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    The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature opens to a wild party within the Nut Shop, where animals, who used to live in the park, are now gorging themselves on the nuts that were left behind. It is chaos involving a peanut butter machine, steam, and perhaps a caffeine bean (at least I assume their was caffeine, because these animals were going nuts). It all ends in an explosive mistake leaving the animals to once again battle nature to survive. However, their bad luck doesn’t stop there. Mix in a crooked Mayor and his a lunatic daughter and the park that was once so pristine and beautiful falls victim to the worlds worst amusement park, Lie Land..I mean Liberty Land.

    In an effort to move on, Andie sets forth on finding a new home in the park across the city. The trek across the city is actually quite hilarious as the gophers attempt to understand city life. In one particular scene, the gophers are trying to cross the street, but as they attempt to do so, a red hand flashes. Every time it flashes they stop in the middle of the street. It becomes a game of red light green light in a crosswalk. My whole family burst out laughing.

    This wasn’t the only moment of laughter. Picture the voice of Jackie Chan coming out of a cute little white mouse. Actually don’t call him cute, he gets mean…really mean. After the mayor destroyed their park by putting up a golf course, the mice became vicious, defending their city turf from intruders. Of course, being lead by Jackie Chan means that the army of mice has ninja skills, which comes in handy when it comes to helping Surly defend his park.

    With the cast also including Jeff Dunham and Gabriel Iglesias, the slapstick comedy is non-stop. The stupid yet hilarious antics are fun to watch. Basically, watch Nut Job 2 for the laughs, not for some amazing literary experience with dialog that belongs to history and performances that could win Oscars. The Nut Job 2 is what my family and I like to call “Stupid Fun.” It usually involves a movie that we can watch and just have a good time.

    In honor of The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature being released on DVD and Blu-Ray, Universal Studios has released two yummy recipes inspired by nuts. The recipes include: Honey Nut Granola and Pretzel Turtles. CLick the image below to download the recipes. Then make and enjoy!

    Get more The Nut Job 2 activities from my blog here: Nut Job 2 printable activities

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    Disclosure: SKGaleana receives products in order to conduct reviews. Unless noted otherwise, no monetary compensation was provided. I only share and recommend products or services I think will be a good fit for my readers. All the opinions are 100% my own. In exchange for referrals, some posts may contain affiliate links that I may receive commission for payment. (See more here)
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    Cars 3 Encourages Change – Review by SKGaleana


    Disney and Pixar present CARS 3, a fast-paced new tale of Lightning McQueen, his classic CARS friends and a new spirited trainer Cruz Ramirez! Lighting finds himself pushed out of racing by a new generation of faster and younger cars and goes on a journey to discover where he belongs in this new type of high-octane competition. CARS 3—the third film in the now-iconic CARS film franchise- is now available Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™ & Blu-ray™ !

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    I have been a fan of Disney-Pixar Cars since Lightning and Mater first hit the big screen. It is hilarious to watch Mater and Lightning become friends through the the weirdest circumstances. Mix together Bessie, Tractor tipping, and all the cars from a little town called Radiator Springs and things will get crazy.

    {SPOILERS below this point}

    The crazy doesn’t stop in the first Cars movie, it radiates into all the other films, including Cars 3 where all our favorite characters return including Sally, Lightning and of course Mater. However, racing is not what it used to be and Lightning is finding it harder to keep up with a younger generation. In an attempt to make himself better, he agrees to be coached by Cruz, a female racecar coach that helps keep racers in tip-top shape. Unfortunately for Lightning, keeping up is nearly impossible.

    With the world speeding by, Lightning must find what he wants to do with his life…Should he keep racing or should he quit? All his friends support whatever decision he will make, however, it is Cruz that helps Lightning find a new passion and a new purpose. This is also where the awesome theme for Cars 3 really shines!

    As it turns out, Cruz wants to be a real Racecar. She wants to zoom down the track at lightning speed…actually faster than Lighting since he isn’t winning races at this point. When Lightning discovers her love for racing, he starts to train her and finds his love for teaching. While teaching Cruz, he also discovers that he still has a love for racing. All of this piles up into an epic realization that life is all about change.

    Cars 3 takes change to the next level, making everything we know in the Cars world change. First, racecars are changing to be more slick and streamlined. They are built for higher speeds. Second, for the first time, we actually have a female racecar main character showing that racing is for men and for women. Third, we watch as Lightning’s career choices and his life choices must change with the times. While he shows that it is tough to let go of one part of his life, his next adventure is even better.

    I think Disney-Pixar did an awesome job of telling Lightning’s story and depicting how change might be scary. However, once embraced, the changes can make life even better. I give this film FIVE STARS.

    Grab your copy of Cars 3 from Amazon.com and watch the epic story for yourself 🙂

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    Disclosure: SKGaleana receives products in order to conduct reviews. Unless noted otherwise, no monetary compensation was provided. I only share and recommend products or services I think will be a good fit for my readers. All the opinions are 100% my own. In exchange for referrals, some posts may contain affiliate links that I may receive commission for payment. (See more here)
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    Free Coloring Page featuring Beauty from Disney’s Princess Palace Pets

    Princess Aurora has an adorable little Kitten named Beauty. This little kitten willing take naps and she is often seen yawning or finding a comfortable place to sleep. Beauty is a pink Kitten with purple eyes and a hair style that matches Aurora.

    Beauty’s Story:
    Aurora met Beauty one warm spring day while on a walk in the garden. This sleepy kitten was snoozing beneath some flowers when Aurora scooped her up. Since Aurora found Beauty, they haven’t left each other. This kitten adores sleeping and you’ll often find her cuddled up with Aurora.

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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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    The Game Mahjong Crimes is Available for Free

    The game is afoot! Mahjong Crimes is now live and available for free on iOS and Android exclusively from Spil Games. Mahjong Crimes delivers your favorite elements from the classic tile game, but with a fascinating twist! Tap into your sleuthing skills as you investigate, search for clues, and solve puzzles while immersed in the world of Agatha Christie’s famous Murder on the Orient Express.

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    Additionally, your friends at Spil Games wanted to send you a fun activity sheet to celebrate! Simply Click the Image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then find all 6 Differences!

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    More About Mahjong Crimes:

    Amsterdam — 9 November 2017: It’s one of a kind. Puzzling out classic, intriguing Mahjong leads you to expose the truth in the world’s most famous murder mystery, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.

    Available for free from today on iOS and Android, Mahjong Crimes, exclusively combines the classic tile game with the lavish period settings of Agatha Christie’s great detective story.

    The plot thickens:
    In an all-new take on one of the world’s most popular games, 250 levels of Mahjong Solitaire unlock clues as you travel through 5 different scenarios within Agatha Christie’s iconic mystery.

    As you climb into your elegant compartment aboard the Orient Express, you’ll be faced with 1 of 7 inscrutable varieties of the classic tile-matching game. You may have to beat the clock to reveal a hidden clue. Or the tiles may have letters rather than Chinese characters, and matching those letters spells out an important facet of the case.

    It is endlessly entertaining and is the only Mahjong game to feature an Agatha Christie murder mystery.

    “It’s amazing to see Agatha Christie’s story taking shape so brilliantly in this 21st century medium,” says James Prichard, Chairman and CEO of Agatha Christie Ltd (who also happens to be the extraordinary writer’s great-grandson).

    The facts of the case:

  • Mahjong and Murder on the Orient Express: two timeless classics combined into a single great game
  • 250 challenging levels, in 5 scenarios from Agatha Christie’s mystery
  • Power up to get ahead in the game
  • Collect unique Mahjong tile sets
  • The game stays fresh with more levels, mysteries and tile sets added regularly
  • Download now on App Store or Google Play.