Apr 26 2024

DIY Salt Pawprint Keepsake Craft To Remember Those Crazy Moments In Life

The movie Arthur the King is now available to watch! It is a family-friendly movie about the bond between a man and a dog during a huge 435-mile race. This movie is inspirational and based on a true story. However, while Arthur is helping and bonding with Michael Light, my mom’s puppy almost has a sinister side. Before I share this DIY Pawprint Keepsake craft , here is what happened to my mom and me today.

Word of warning, don’t let this innocent face fool you:

So picture this. It’s a cloudy day, the hummingbirds are enjoying the delicious handmade syrup, the pups are playing in their pen, and my mom and I are enjoying the cool air. We decide to bring the puppies in to dry off and relax. Bo comes in first, happy to be inside. We shut the door so he doesn’t run out as we get Buddy, unaware of a nefarious plan.

As I reach to get Buddy, my mom and I hear “clack”

I slowly stand up and turn towards the door like a horror story puppet. Peering down in disbelief, eyes wide, I stare at the sliding glass door.

Through the glass, I see Bo. He almost looked smug. Right there, sitting in front of his little face was the bar that locks our sliding glass door. He had pushed this bar down, locking both my mom and I outside. Yup, he has finally shown his true colors as he barked with excitement. Almost as if he was stating a challenge.

That little turd.

I looked to my mom and simply stated, “Bo locked us out.”

All my mom could utter was, “noooo,” and I simply nodded my head

How we were going to get in was a process of elimination.

First, we tried to slide the door. Stupid, I know, but maybe the bar would become incorporeal, and we could slide the door through its ghostly body. No luck.

We then tried to remove the door from the slide. But if it was that easy, people would break into houses a lot.

When that failed, we began looking at all the windows. My mom is notorious for locking EVERYTHING. So I had little hope this would produce an entry. However, as luck would have it, while doing dishes, a spider was chilling on the window, and I refused to reach up and lock it a couple of days ago. We had our entry point thanks to an eight legged menace!

My mom proceeded to remove the screen and slide the window open. Upset with our sudden success, Bo began barking at us, almost as if he couldn’t believe we were this smart. Freaking Bo.

Once the window was opened, I gave my mom a knee for her to stand on, and she slithered through the window. Well, more like monkey-ed through the window. With Tarzan like skill, she was able to jump through the window and stand on the sink. She then carefully jumped to the floor. Bo looked befuddled. We beat his evil-inator this time.

While this nefarious plot was a crazy situation testing our wits, we still love Bo and will probably.. maybe…make this adorable pawprint keepsake.

To make this craft you will need

  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Table Salt
  • 1/3 Cup Water, plus 1 Tablespoon
  • Food Coloring or paint
  • 1 Straw
  • Nonstick Baking Spray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Ribbon, Twine, or String

To get the instructions, slick the image below and download the PDF. Then print and create.

Apr 24 2024

Illusion Food Meatball Dog Treats inspired by Arthur the King!

Get ready for a heart-warming story about a man and a dog in the brand new movie Arthur the King! Watch as an unbreakable bond is forged during a 435- mile course and how two unlikely friends become besties. Arthur the King (affiliate link) is on Premium Video on Demand and Premium Electronic Sell-Through. It will be on Electronic Sell-Through, Blu-ray (+ DVD + Digital), and DVD May 28 from Lionsgate.

To celebrate the release of Arthur the King, we have a fantastic illusion food Meatball dog treats!

What is Illusion Food? Illusion Food is a food that looks like another food. For example when someone makes mashed potatoes look like ice cream. It’s a great way to add fun to food.

These Arthur the King inspired dog treats look like meatballs with a yummy tomato sauce, however, they are actually a pumpkin dog treat! Simply collect the ingredients and follow the directions to make your special pooch a drool-tastic snack.

Dog Treat Ingredients
2 Cups pure pumpkin, canned
1 cup creamy peanut butter
5 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cuphoney
3 teaspoons cinnamon

Strawberry Sauce Ingredients
1 lb strawberries
2 Tablespoons Water

Click the image below to download the directions and begin making the treats

More about Arthur the King:


SANTA MONICA, CA (April 22, 2024) – Based on the “heart-swelling true story” (Courtney Howard, Variety) of friendship and loyalty, ARTHUR THE KING arrives on Premium Video on Demand and Premium Electronic Sell-Through on April 23, and on Electronic Sell-Through, Blu-ray (+ DVD + Digital), and DVD May 28 from Lionsgate. Embark on the physical and emotional journey based on the true story of adventure racer Mikael Lindnord and Arthur, the dog that changed Lindnord’s life. ARTHUR THE KING stars Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg (2006, Best Supporting Actor, The Departed), Simu Liu (Barbie), Juliet Rylance (A Dog’s Purpose), Ali Suliman (Lone Survivor), Nathalie Emmanuel (“Game of Thrones”), and Paul Guilfoyle (“CSI: Vegas”).

In ARTHUR THE KING, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur over the course of a grueling 10-day, 435-mile racecourse. An “inspiring story for the whole family” (Rachel Wagner, Rachel’s Reviews), and based on true events, ARTHUR THE KING follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. Pushing the team to the outer limits of endurance and sacrifice, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty, and friendship truly mean.

CAST:
Mark Wahlberg – The Departed, The Fighter, Invincible
Simu Liu – Barbie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Juliet Rylance – A Dog’s Purpose, Frances Ha, TV’s “Perry Mason”
Nathalie Emmanuel – TV’s “Game of Thrones,” Fast X, Furious 7
Ali Suliman
And Paul Guilfoyle
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Fandango at Home Exclusive Featurette – “Adventure Racing: On Set”
Blu-ray™ + DVD Special Features:
~Audio Commentary with Director Simon Cellan Jones and Author Mikael Lindnord
~Audio Commentary with Producers Tucker Tooley and Tessa Tooley
~Audio Commentary with Producer Mark Canton and Executive Producer Dorothy Canton
~“Finding Arthur” featurette
~“A Love Letter to Arthur” featurette
~“A Dog’s Journey: Making Arthur the King” featurette
~Mark Wahlberg and Best Friends Animal Society
~Theatrical Trailer

Apr 16 2024

Kung Fu Panda has Rolled into Minecraft!

Dreamworks and Minecraft have collided to produce an epic adventure map! Fans can master kung fu alongside Po and the Furious Five at the Jade Palace with this all new Kung Fu Panda integration!!

With action-packed battles, epic showdowns from the movies, and a multiplayer mode for pand-tastic fun, we can finally learn the ways of the Skadoosh and unleash our inner awesomeness!

This pand-tastic map features battles with enemies from the past, returning lost artifacts, and new costumes to dress your character in to match the new scenery. I have to admit, this looks like a panda amount of fun!

Learn more here!

Apr 08 2024

Kung Fu Panda 4 arrives on Digital April 9 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment!

Jack Black returns as everyone’s favorite panda in the #1 animated comedy of the year coming home on digital with an all new animated short on April 9, 2024! The exclusive short features Jack Black and Awkwafina in “Dueling Dumplings”!

Universal City, California, April 8, 2024 – The Dragon Warrior is back to kick even more evil butt! Po and his new rag tag army embark on an action-packed adventure in KUNG FU PANDA 4, arriving in homes on digital platforms where you can buy or rent movies tomorrow, April 9, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Own KUNG FU PANDA 4 with the never-before-seen animated short “Dueling Dumplings” only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Apple, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Verizon.

Emmy winner and Golden Globe® nominee Jack Black returns as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, in this butt-kicking new chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: KUNG FU PANDA 4. After learning he must find a new hero to take over as Dragon Warrior so that he may fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen, voiced by Awkwafina, a corsac fox, to discover the truth about recent sightings of villains he’s defeated in the past. In a journey that puts both to the test, it will take a wicked, powerful sorceress, The Chameleon, voiced by Oscar® winner Viola Davis, to bring them together and remind Po that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

With the release of KUNG FU PANDA 4, the franchise has grossed over two billion dollars at the global box-office.

BONUS FEATURES:
Dueling Dumplings – In this original short voiced by Jack Black and Awkwafina, Po and Zhen battle over whose dumplings reign supreme.

For more information on KUNG FU PANDA 4, please visit:
Website: https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/kung-fu-panda-4
Trailer: https://uni.pictures/KungFuPanda4_PVODTrailer
Facebook: /Kungfupanda |/UniversalPicturesAllAccess
X: @kungfupanda | @UniAllAccess
Instagram: @kungfupanda | @UniAllAccess
Tiktok: @kungfupanda

Apr 02 2024

Good Burger 2 DIY Costume and Slider Recipe

Ed and Dex are back with a hilarious new crew of employees in the brand-new movie Good Burger 2! Executive produced by Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, Good Burger 2 takes place 26 years after Good Burger. At this moment in time, Dex fids himself in need of a new job when his company collapses. He looks to his old friend Ed for a job, who welcomes him back to Good Burger. This means that the entertaining dynamic duo is back working together and getting up to their old shenanigans. Goos Burger 2 is packed with fun cameos, humor, heart, and friendship. Get ready for a hilariously good time at the iconic fast-food joint, Good Burger!

Good Burger 2 (affiliate link( is now available on Digital, on Blu-ray, and on DVD as of March 26, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, for the suggested retail price of $19.99 (Blu-ray) and $12.99 (DVD).

To celebrate the release of Good Burger 2, We have a fantastic DIY costume craft and a delicious Good Burger Slider recipe for fans to create and enjoy!

For the DIY costume, you will need:

  • Heat transfer Vinyl, Light Blue
  • Felt in Light Blue and White
  • White short sleeve Dress SHirt
  • White Poster Board
  • Glue Gun and Glue
  • Scissors
  • Name Tag Template

To get the instructions click the image below and save the instructions and name tag template to your computer, then print and create!

Once your costume is done it is time to make the sliders and really get into character! Use the recipe below to make these Delicious Good Burger 2 sliders. Be sure to print the flags and attach them to toothpicks to finish the look.

Good Burger Sliders Recipe

  • Servings: 12
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Print

Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger.


Time to enjoy some delicious sliders with this recipe inspired by Ed’s own Good Burger Sliders.

Ingredients

    For the Burger:
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
    • For the Ed’s Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 3 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tsp dill pickle relish
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
    • For Assembly:
  • 1 (12-count) package slider buns
  • Lettuce
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • Tomatoes, sliced
  • Hamburger dill pickle slices
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
  • Burger flag template

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 sheet pan or baking pan with foil
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together. Press into a large patty, filling oyt the bottom of prepared sheet pan. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove from oven. Carefullt drain off any excess grease and transfer the patty to a plate and set aside.
  3. Make Ed’s sauce by mixing all of the ingrediats in a medium bowl
  4. Once pan has cooled, remove foli from the baking pan and replace with new foil. Slice an entire pack of buns i half lengthwise and place bottom half in the baking pan.
  5. Add about 1/3 of the Ed’s Sauce on top of the buns, followed by a then layer of lettuce. Carefully place burfer patty on top f the bed of lettuce. Add American cheese evenly over the patty followed by another thin layer of lettuce, another 1/3 of Ed’s Sauce, sliced tomatoes, and pickles. Add one final layer of lettuce and the remaining Ed’s Sauce. Place the top buns over the top, pressing down gently onto the toppings.
  6. Use a basting brush to brush the top of the buns with butter, then sprinkle with sesame seeds
  7. Bake in oven for an additional 10 min, or until cheese is melted and tops are golden
  8. Using a serrated knife, slice sliders into 12 individual servings.

Mar 18 2024

DIY Washcloth Teddy Bear How-To Instructions and Kit

It’s almost Easter, which means it’ i’s time for adorable Easter baskets and family crafts! Sometimes crafts can be a bit daunting with figuring out what exactly is needed to make the craft, who can use the scissors, who will use the hot glue gin, and so much more. Thankfully, a Washcloth Teddy Bear requires no scissors and no glue. In fact, you can simply buy the kit and follow the instructions below to make a wonderful Washcloth Teddy Bear! Our store sells one kit, or multiple kits for the whole family.

These Washcloth Teddy Bears are fairly easy to make with a couple rolls, twists, folds, and squeezes. Instead of glue, the teddy bears use rubber bands to lock the shape in place. If a rubber band ever breaks simply replace it with another. Or, you can always tie a ribbon over the rubber band to add to its longevity. Either way, these washcloth teddy bears will be a big hit and well worth the make!

If you purchased the kit, you will already have the materials to make these Washcloth Teddy Bears. If not, you will need to find one square light-weight, preferably soft, washcloth (around 9 in x 9 in) and three small rubber bands. The type of rubber bands I use are the hair ties for kids (affiliate link). These rubber bands usually have a nice stretch and they are durable. However, any rubber bands on hand should work, just make sure they will fit the thickness of your washcloth. The thicker the washcloth the bigger the rubber bands will need to be.

Once you have gathered the materials, use the instructions below to create your very own washcloth teddy bear! At the end of the instructions there is a sheet you can download and print, this way you will always have the instructions on hand whenever you need them.

ENJOY!

Materials

Directions

1. Lay the washcloth on a flat surface, color side facing down

2. Roll opposite sides towards the center to form two equal tubes

3. Grab the center of the two tubes and twist so that half of the washcloth is facing backwards

4. Fold down the top half leaving a small amount of the bottom half showing

5. To make the head grab the folded towel 2/3 of the way up and wrap it with a rubber band 3 times. Take the corners and wrap them with a rubber band, to make the ears.

6. Roll the arms open a little to get them along the side. The bear is now done!

You can purchase one of our Washcloth Teddy Bear Kits from our store here: Teddy Bear Washcloth DIY Craft Kit. They come with everything you need to make these adorable Teddy Bears in a beautiful sparkle bag.

For those who have purchased the kit or for those who wish to print the instruction, click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. It’s in gray-scale to save on color ink. Simply print and start crafting!

Mar 17 2024

HER RECORD IS BROKEN! – A Short St. Patrick’s Day Story


I woke up this morning doing what all family members do on March 17, examining the room to see who isn’t wearing green so that I can pinch them. What a great day to make it acceptable to cause bodily harm to a family member.

As it turns out, my mom was not wearing green. An exciting chill ran up my spine. Could this year be the year my mom actually gets pinched for not wearing green!?!?! Ok, I have to be strategic about this. In my family, if someone is wearing green and they get pinched, the pincher will get punched by the pinchee. So without arousing suspicion, I take a second look over. Yup, she is greenless.

Carefully, so as not to alert my prey, I step closer and do one last look over. It has to be visible. Nothing. The excitement rises. Keep it together Ahsoka. Don’t show your hand.

I slowly approach and in one quick swoop I deliver the final blow. SUCCESS! My mom has been pinched this March 17, 2024!!!! Her record of not being pinched is now broken!

Of course, I had to do my happy dance, taking joy in this sadistic ritual.

My mom on the other hand, walked into the closet, shuffled a few things around, and walked out wearing shamrock headband boppers. She looked at me dead in the face, her eyes lowered, telling me this was serious business, and she simply stated, “Pinch me again, and I will bop you”

Isn’t family love grand?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Mar 13 2024

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups Jungle Vest DIY Craft

Go on an adventure with Tracker in PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups! as he discovers a cave that leads to a lush jungle oasis unlike anything he’s ever seen before. Watch as Tracker encounters unique and extinct animals, such as tigers, elephants, rhinos, falcons, crocodiles, and more.

To celebrate the Home Entertainment release of PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups (affiliate link), we’re excited to share this fun DIY craft inspired by the new PAW Patrol members Carlos and Tracker! With this vest and these binoculars, you can travel with the PAW Patrol and discover so many new animals!

To make the Vest and Binoculars you will need:

  • 2 craft tubes
  • black paint
  • paintbrush
  • glue stick
  • string
  • Large brown paper bag
  • scissors
  • black sharpie marker
  • jungle pup printables

Click the image below and download the instructions. Then print and create for an epic adventure.

Mar 13 2024

Good Burger 2 Review and DVD Giveaway! – Ends 4/8/2024

Anyone from the 90s knows and, more-than-likely, loves the first Good Burger movie starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. When it comes to burgers, fries, and two not-so-bright employees, Good Burger brings down the house in fun and laughter. But what happens to Ed and Dex after Good Burger? Well, in 2023, fans learned exactly what has happened to our favorite two characters 26 years later.

Good Burger 2 is available on Digital, and it will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on March 26 from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, for the suggested retail price of $19.99 (Blu-ray ™) and $12.99 (DVD).

Thanks to Nickelodeon, I got the chance to review Good Burger 2 and here is what I thought.

WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW

Let me start out by saying Good Burger is a classic. Kenan and Kel are the perfect duo to bring Ed and Dex to life. Good Burger 2 picks up where we left off our duo in 1997. Performed by the same crazy duo, Kenan and Kel once again grace the screen asking fans, “Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger! Can I take your order?”

In Good Burger 2, we find Ed (Kel) still working at Good Burger, but now he owns the place. He still has a love for the fast food restaurant, so much so, that even his family and their home emulate all that is Good Burger. His kids’ names also reflect his Burger love: Pickles, No Mayo and Baby Bun Bun. All in all, Ed’s life is a success. Dex, on the other hand, went into the business world, owning Dextreme Industries. However, the collapse of his business leads him back to the smell of greasy fries and a stripe uniform. Yup, Dexter must return to work at Good Burger.

You can imagine, this return to Dex’s home turf isn’t exactly enjoyable. Dex wishes for something more. So when a chance to sell the Good Burger and make a profit off his friend’s success arises, Dex jumps at the chance. This of course leads to an absolute disaster making Good Burger an employee’s nightmare.

How does this movie compare to the database that we have today? I will be honest, Good Burger 2 rides the coattails of nostalgia. It relies on a fanbase to come and enjoy something that they loved as kids. In this aspect, Good Burger 2 is a perfect stupid-fun movie that every 90s kid will enjoy watching. Kenan and Kel bring back the sentimentality that Good Burger delivered all those years ago. Those who have never seen Good Burger may not understand the comic genius found within Good Burger 2. However, us Good Burger fans will enjoy the movie as we laugh at the jokes, find the Easter eggs, and enjoy the capability of shutting off our brains to watch a simple movie.

For what it is, a sequel to a stupidly fun classic, this movie deserves a nod from all the 90s kids out there. Great job Nickelodeon.

To celebrate the release of Good Burger 2 on DVD and Blu-Ray, we are hosting a DBD Giveaway! Us the Rafflecopter form below to enter for a chance to win! Simply follow, comment, or post on X daily to earn entries. If you do not wish to use the Rafflecopter form, or the form is down, email us your name and what Giveaway you are entering and we will add your entry to pot. Many will enter, only one will win! Good Luck!

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Feb 27 2024

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups DVD Giveaway and Review – Ends 3/11/2024

Today marks the release of Spin Master Entertainment’s newest DVD, PAW Patrol: Jungle Pup, now on DVD! Fans will go on several adventures starring our favorite rescue pups and their good friend, Tracker! We get to watch as they work as a team to rescue jungle animals while using their animal inspired vehicles and gear! There’s nothing the mighty rescue rangers can’t beat when they work together!

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups (affiliate link) will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment today, February 27, 2024, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

Thanks to Spin Master Entertainment and Nickelodeon, I received a copy of the DVD to watch and write a review. Here are my thoughts.

SPOILERS BELOW

It is time for a wild adventure with everything we have come to know and love about PAW Patrol and their adorable pups. With their continuation to reinforce quality ideas and morals within action packed adventures, PAW Patrol has not only found a place in the hearts of children everywhere, but also received high praise from adults.

For kids, the new PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups DVD will delight, inspire, and teach. With great characters, colors, and story lines, kids will find the episodes in the DVD fun to watch. They will get to see their favorite pups in action as they work to save the animals in the jungle and learn about new animals along the way. Some of the most popular animals featured, is a sloth (Pups Save a Sloth) and meerkats (Pups Save the Meerkat Pirates). However, we also get to see extinct animals, such as a Sabre-tooth tiger and Mammoths (JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save the Big, Big Animals).

The vehicles in these Jungle Pups episodes are inspired by animals with trunks, teeth, and, of course, gear to help the pups save the animals they encounter along the way. A fun challenge for the kids is trying to identify which animal each vehicle used as inspiration. Can you name them all?

Along with the stories, animals, and art, parents also get everything they have come to expect from PAW Patrol with their focus on encouragement, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. As stated above, “There’s nothing the mighty rescue rangers can’t beat when they work together!”

PAW Patrol once again gets a 5 star review and my thanks for making such an amazing show.

More about PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups synopsis:
Tracker discovers a cave that leads to a lush jungle oasis unlike anything he’s ever seen before. In this forgotten jungle filled with vegetation and untold treasures, Tracker encounters an amazing variety of unique animals, including tigers, elephants, rhinos, falcons, snapping turtles, and crocodiles. But danger lurks around every tree, and that’s when Carlos and Tracker will call in some extra help. Ryder and the pups arrive in all-new jungle gear and animal-inspired vehicles to save the day!

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups episodes:

  • JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Find a Hidden Jungle
  • JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save the Big, Big Animals
  • JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save the Meerkat Pirates / JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save a Hum-Hippo
  • JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save a Golden Sweetie / JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save the Giant Ants
  • Pups Save the Wacky Water Skiers / Pups Save the Mayor’s Assistant
  • Pups Save a High-Flying Hen / Pups Save a Sloth

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