Dec 05 2022

Table Read of Holiday Classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Brendan Fraser and Brent Spiner!

Join Brendan Fraser, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, JK Simmons, Jean Smart, Ken Jeong, Jim Beaver, Brent Spiner, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, and more for a heartwarming, live online table read of the holiday classic, “It’s A Wonderful Life” on Sunday, December 11th at 5pm PST! For the donation price of one ticket, your entire household can sit back, relax and enjoy these spectacular performances together.

The Ed Asner Family Center is honored to announce the participation of Primetime Emmy Award® Winner Christina Applegate for this year’s Virtual Gala. The recent Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient joins lead Brendan Fraser (George Bailey) in the role of his wife, Mary Bailey. Primetime Emmy Award® Winner James Cromwell has also been cast as Pa Bailey and autistic actress Sue Ann Pien (Amazon’s “As We See It”) will play Violet for this year’s virtual table read.

Today, purchase your tickets for a magical night of fun for the whole family! The event will also include a musical performance from Jennifer Hudson, a silent auction, and live Q&A via social commerce platform Whatnot. To purchase tickets, visit: http://teafc.org/wonderful. Tickets are now available starting at $29.99.

Applegate, Cromwell and Pien join a star studded cast including Brendan Fraser, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, JK Simmons, Jean Smart, Ken Jeong, Jim Beaver, Brent Spiner, Phil Lamarr, Chelsea Darnell, Ben Mankiewicz, and host Tom Bergeron alongside honorees Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann. Additionally, social director of TEAFC, Chelsea Darnell will play a narrator alongside autistic actors Dwayne Cox, Max Gadson, Spencer Harte, Lucas Salusky and Hannah Schindler. Victor Nelli (TV’s “Superstore,” “Brooklyn Nine Nine”) returns for a third year as director. 

In Partnership with Turner Classic Movies and Whatnot, experience the classic tale “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the comfort of your home this holiday season for the one-night-only event on December 11, 2022, 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM ET.

About The Ed Asner Family Center

The Ed Asner Family Center provides a safe and transformative environment for families with special needs children. Here, they interact, learn and thrive as they acquire skills together, as a family, that enable them to navigate day-to-day life. 

Matthew and Navah Asner, parents of three autistic sons, founded the Center. It provides access to critical mental health services and experienced staff who are trained to address the challenges faced by the special needs child. It supports and educates family members and caregivers with a wide variety of specialized programs, designed specifically for special needs families. These programs help family members adjust to and manage life with a loved one who is different. No one is alone, and no one is turned away for an inability to pay for services.

We are also hosting a 24 hour giveaway in celebration of this amazing event! Simply comment the 37th word on this blog to enter! Many will enter only 1 will win. The giveaway ends at 5pm PST 12/6/2022! see the details here. Good Luck!

Dec 05 2022

2022 Christmas Gift Guide

It is that time of year to start looking for the most amazing gifts that one can find. I try to make a list of the most popular asked for items by kids, adults, and the young of heart. Some of the list comes from my days at the crafts fairs. While I am selling my own items at my booth, I hover and listen to conversations and requests. Yes, I am eavesdropping, but I do it for all the right reasons. .. or so I tell myself.

This year, many of the themes from last year and years past have translated into this years most wanted items, albeit a little different. For example, fidgets seem to keep their popularity, but now they have changed a bit. They have moved from the ever-popular pop-its and evolved into, what the kids call, Spider Spinners. Creepy to say but fun to play with. Gamers will find the gaming chairs have evolved as well with a cool new shape for comfort. Coloring Books have gone game-tastic with Minecraft fun. And things from the 90s have returned for that nostalgic feel. In fact, we can say Christmas 2022 brings on the nostalgic vibes of Christmas’ Past. Check out the list below and find what your family may want this Christmas.

Lovesac Xbox Series S console and the limited release Xbox SuperSac

Lovesac has teamed up with Xbox so that you can game on cloud-like comfort. In their limited edition team-up bundle, buyers will get an Xbox Series S console and the limited release Xbox SuperSac. This is an ultimate gamer gift will help gamers level up their at-home setup and is certain to be a top want for the holidays. The Lovesac bundle can be found at Best Buy.

More about the bundle:

Lovesac, the omni-channel home brand best known for its Sactionals, The World’s Most Adaptable Couch, Sacs, The World’s Most Comfortable Seat, and innovative StealthTech Sound + Charge System, has teamed up with Xbox to bring customers the ultimate gaming setup this holiday season. These two brands came together with a shared vision to create an exclusive product bundle that puts innovation and comfort at the forefront.
Designed to integrate Lovesac’s philosophy of Total Comfort with Xbox’s commitment to gaming and entertainment, the partnership will bring an exclusive Xbox-branded SuperSac and retail bundle to consumers, helping gamers level up their at-home setup. The Lovesac Xbox bundle will include a limited edition SuperSac Cover, SuperSac Insert, Xbox Series S Console, and a 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, offering endless hours of gaming and a lifetime of cloud-like comfort.

Spider Spinners

Spider Spinners are a brand new fidget spinner that are probably a top want on most lists this holiday. They are small enough to be stocking stuffers but are a toy that makes a big twirl in the home. Once the kids or adults get their hands on these fidgets, they will be immerse in a transforming world. How many ways can you move the legs and still get the item to spin? Are you able to make the tornado? The shield? Can you do tricks? There is so much fun to have that these spider spinners will be the best little toy for all in the family.

Grab one from Amazon.com –> https://amzn.to/3H5fMWC (affiliate link)

Minecraft Coloring Books

With Minecraft at a level of popularity that is way out of the box, these Minecraft coloring books are top notch this holiday. No need to craft a Nether portal. Just grab your pencils, crayons, or markers and create your own colorful Minecraft scenes with these stunning coloring books—no pickaxe required. Of course if you have crayons in the shape of a pickaxes, then that is a level up only a Minecrafter could achieve.

The Official Coloring Book

Based on Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, this action-packed coloring book lets kids color their way through nearly 50 epic pages of original art inspired by the expansive, wondrous, and never-ending world of Minecraft. Grab a copy from Amazon.com – -> https://amzn.to/3Bb6mFg (affiliate link)

The Official Minecraft Coloring Adventure Book

Creepers got you down? Pickaxe constantly breaking? Illagers raiding your hard-won homestead? Sometimes even the hardiest adventurer just needs a break. Based on Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, this deluxe adult coloring book lets you slow down, destress, and color your way through over sixty epic pages of original art inspired by the expansive, wondrous, and never-ending Minecraft world. buy from amazon.com – -> https://amzn.to/3Bb6mFg (affiliate link)

Stranger Things: The Official Hellfire Club Notebook

Stash all your ideas, notes, to-dos, and even your RPG campaign details in your sturdy Hellfire Club Journal. Great for doodling, sketching, map-making, and world-building, this fully customizable journal with a removeable half-jacket features the Hellfire Club logo on the journal cover and includes smooth writing paper with a gridded design.

Grab from Amazon.com – -> https://amzn.to/3gX7t4o (affiliate link)

Pogo Ball

The 90s are boing boing back with this little piece of nostalgia! My mom once told me that everything comes back and is popular again. Would you believe it, she was right. I remember having one of these as a kid, and here they are, once again, a top want for the holidays. While they are 90s nostalgia, there are a few differences that were made for the 2022 kids such as a cooler deck and a very colorful ball.

Jump Longer; With electrifying colors, each pogo jumper comes with extra heavy duty grip tape designed for maximum traction and a pump for easy inflation

grab one from amazon.com – -> https://amzn.to/3FrWiKw (affiliate link)

Remote Control Reversible Sequins Dinosaur

Robots are always a top want during the holidays. Add sequins and the robot levels up. Not only can this Remote Control Dinosaur repeat what you say and move around, it also has reversible sequins to make each dinosaur a unique piece of art. Add stripes, spots, or whatever you want simply by reversing the direction of the sequins.

Grab one here – -> https://amzn.to/3uqCNLY (affiliate link)

Naughty + Nice TeeTurtle Reversible Octopus

TeeTurtle is the home of the original Reversible Octopus Plushie! Show your mood to the world with this cute reversible plush Octopus, as seen on TikTok! They are easy to flip inside out, and have two different faces to help you express yourself. These super soft toys are perfect for playing, collecting, and cuddling. They make the perfect gift for holidays!

Grab one here – -> https://amzn.to/3iEmfxC (affiliate link)

ROCCAT Torch USB Microphone

With so many joining TikTok, Twitch, and other live streaming social media, it is important to have a great mic for the job. Obviously a top want and a need for any social media guru. This one features Studio-grade quality, mixer style controls, reactive lighting, quick mute, and more!

Grab one here – -> https://amzn.to/3VsS0bk (affiliate link)

LEGO Super Mario Nintendo Entertainment System

As a fan of Legos and growing up with the Nintendo system, I have to say this is probably one of the coolest toys I have seen in a long time. Not only is it fun to build but it also moves!!! Once all 2,646 pieces are in place, spin the crank and this LEGO project starts to depict a Mario scene! This is one on my list, and I am sure it is on others!

Grab one from Amazon while supplies last – -> https://amzn.to/3HcvLSU (affiliate link)

The Pokemon TCG: Pokemon GO V Battle Deck Mewtwo vs. Melmetal

Pokemon has not lost its popularity since the 90s. It is now stronger than ever. This set comes with two complete decks so that collectors can play the card game. It also includes 11 extra trainer cards and 5 foil cards, 2 Pokémon GO booster packs, 1 sticker sheet, 2 large metallic coins, and 2 deck boxes. It also features two of the most popular Pokémon in the game, Mewtwo and Melmetal.

Grab this set from Amazon – -> https://amzn.to/3VyZbyT (affiliate link)

Lite Brite

Create art with light with Lite-Brite, your favorite retro toy! With 12 templates, 240 pegs, and an 8 inch screen, this Lite-Bright set is sure to be a family favorite!

Grab one here – -> https://amzn.to/3h33jIn (affiliate link)

Nov 28 2022

PAW Patrol: Big Truck Pups Review and #Giveaway – Ends 12-21-2022

PAW Patrol is going Big Rig in their all new DVD release, PAW Patrol: Big Truck Pups! Get ready for BIG adventure, BIG rescues and BIG trucks! Bigger rescues call for bigger rides and a new friend! From their new Truck Stop HQ, Ryder, the pups and their new pup-friend Al will take their brand-new Big Trucks out on the road to save the day. The pups team up with Al to save the Adventure Bay Bridge and stop a flood, plus so much more!  PAW Patrol: Big Truck Pups will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on December 6, 2022, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

Thanks to Nickelodeon, I got the chance to review the new DVD and here is what I think.

PAW Patrol: Big Truck Pups is ready to save the day in a big way with 10 episodes that require BIG trucks. From stopping a flood to saving hatchlings, no case is too big. The 10 episodes are:

  • Pups Stop a Flood
  • Pups Save the Bridge
  • Pups Save a Sliding Chalet
  • Pups Save a Really Big Dish
  • Pups Save the Swiped Speakers
  • Pups Save the Big Big Pipes
  • Pups Save the Tooth Fairy
  • Pups Solve the Mystery of the Missing Art
  • Pups Save the Hatchlings
  • Pups Save a Wrongway Farmhand

If your family members are avid PAW Patrol watchers, it will come as no surprise that these episodes embody everything we have come to love about PAW Patrol. There is teamwork, empathy, excitement, caring, problem solving, new friends, and so much more. Of course, we also get new equipment, machines, and new ways to solve scary situations. For example, when Al’s big load of pipes break loose in “Pups Save the Big Big Pipes”, it is up to the pups to save those who may be in the way and get the pipes back on the truck so that Al can continue his delivery.

With so much going on in 10 amazing episodes, I give PAW Patrol: Big Truck Pups 5 stars. It is everything we expect from the PAW Patrol franchise.

To celebrate the release of PAW Patrol: Big Truck Pups on Dec 6, 2022, we are hosing a giveaway! Simply use the form below to follow, comment, and share. each task erns an entry! Many will enter only one will win! Good Luck!

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Nov 23 2022

Star Trek: Prodigy: Season 1 Volume 1 is coming to DVD and Blu-ray!

Get ready to travel among the stars for some galactic adventures with an all-new crew in Star Trek: Prodigy: Season 1 Volume 1 (affiliate link) Blu-ray™ and DVD! Join the cool kids as they come together as a team to navigate a cosmic collision, explore new planets, and find themselves along the way in ten adventurous episodes. Go beyond each episode with never-before-seen bonus content and exclusive cards featuring key art from the series!

Star Trek: Prodigy: Season 1 Volume 1 will be available on Blu-ray™ and DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on January 3, 2023, for the suggested retail price of $17.99.

Star Trek: Prodigy: Season 1 Volume 1 episodes:

  • Lost and Found, Part I
  • Lost and Found, Part II
  • Starstruck
  • Dreamcatcher
  • Terror Firma
  • Kobayashi
  • First Con-tact
  • Time Amok
  • A Moral Star, Part 1
  • A Moral Star, Part 2

Synopsis:

Synopsis
Star Trek: Prodigy follows the intergalactic adventures of six teenagers as they try to escape from their cruel past and look to the stars for hope and salvation aboard an abandoned Federation starship. These outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered—a first in the history of Star Trek—but over the course of their adventures together, they are introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents. Created by Emmy Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters), this 2-disc set includes more than 75 minutes of exclusive Special Features with producers, writers, designers, and actors introducing the Star Trek canon to a new generation of fans. (amazon)

To celebrate the soon-to-be release of Star Trek Prodigy, here are some printable coloring pages! Simply click the image below, save the PDF to your computer, then print, and color.

Nov 18 2022

Hot Chocolate Cupcake Recipe Inspired by Nick Jr Holiday Bonanza

The holiday season wouldn’t be the same without the epic Nick Jr. DVD featuring this years popular preschooler shows. Nick Jr Holiday Bonanza DVD was released November 1st with holiday themed episodes from Blue’s Clues & You! Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bubble Guppies, PAW Patrol®, and Baby Shark’s Big Show! Fans can join their favorite characters as they celebrate Hanukkah, help Santa prepare for the big day, deliver special presents, and more!

Nick Jr.: Holiday Bonanza episodes include:

  • Blue’s Clues & You! – A Blue’s Clues Festival of Lights!
  • Blaze – A Blazing Amazing Christmas
  • Bubble Guppies – Christmas is Coming!
  • PAW Patrol – Snowbound Cow
  • PAW Patrol – Pups Save the Marooned Mayors
  • Baby Shark’s Big Show! – Snowball Bonanza

To celebrate the release of Nick Jr Holiday Bonanza on DVD, here is an amazing recipe for Hot chocolate cupcakes! This recipe also includes printable cupcake toppers of the characters starring in Nick Jr Holiday Bonanza. To make you will need:

  • 2 cups of flour
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 container of buttercream frosting
  • Mini Candy Canes
  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Holiday sprinkles

Click the image below to download the instructions and the cupcake toppers. Then print and create for a delicious cupcake!!

Nov 16 2022

Dragon Dessert Dip Recipe Inspired by My Father’s Dragon

Get ready to Party with Elmer and Boris the dragon with Netflix’s newest movie, My Father’s Dragon, which was released November 11, 2022! Starring a huge cast of amazing actors, this animated movie is a joy to watch. The cast includes Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Golshifteh Farahani, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno, Chris O’Dowd, Judy Greer, Alan Cumming, Yara Shahidi, Jackie Earle Haley, Mary Kay Place, Leighton Meester, Spence Moore II, Adam Brody, Charlyne Yi, Maggie Lincoln, Jack Smith, Whoopi Goldberg, and Ian McShane. Yes, fan girl moment, Gaten Matarazzo voices the dragon!

SYNOPSIS: From five-time Academy Award®-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers) and Academy Award®-nominated director Nora Twomey (The Breadwinner), comes an exquisite film inspired by the Newbery-honored children’s book from author Ruth Stiles Gannett. Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime

To get the party started, here is a fantastic recipe for Dragon Cheesecake Dessert Dip the whole family will love to eat. To make, you will need:

  • 8 oz softened full-fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup softened unsalted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • Blue food coloring gel
  • 2 watermelon slices
  • 1 taffy candy Mystery flavor
  • 1 taffy candy Blue Raspberry flavor
  • Variety of cookies/pretzels for dipping
  • Black icing writer
  • Blue icing writer
  • Round white sprinkles
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Kitchen shears

Click the image below to download the instructions and then print and create!

Nov 15 2022

DIY Paper Bag Backpack Craft Inspired by My Father’s Dragon

On Nov 11th, My Father’s Dragon was released on Netflix. This movie is based off of the book My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. When Elmer and his mother lose their business and move to the city, Elmer struggles to cope. Eventually, he can take the insanity no longer and looks for a way to bring back what he once had. To make his dream possible, a cat, voiced by Whoopi Goldberg, tells him of a Dragon that needs rescuing. This Dragon could possibly grant his wish. With his future on the line, Elmer goes on an adventure to the Wild Island where he discovers ferocious beasts, weird friends, and of course the dragon voiced by Gaten Matarazzo.

I need to take a moment and fan girl for a second… Gaten Matarazzo portrays my favorite character from Stranger Things. When I heard his voice pop out of the dragon, I have to admit, I shouted to my family, “That’s Gaten! That’s Gaten!”

Fan girl moment over.

In celebration of the release of My Father’s Dragon, here is a fun craft to make Elmer’s backpack out of a paper bag and a few printable characters.

To make the DIY Paper Bag Backpack you will need:

  • Printable character sheet
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • tape
  • paper lunch bag

Click the image below to download the instructions and the printable character sheet. Then print and create!

More bout My Father’s Dragon:

RELEASE DATE: On Netflix in November 11

BASED ON THE BOOK: My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

DIRECTOR: Nora Twomey

WRITER: Meg LeFauve

PRODUCERS: Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn, Paul Young

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Meg LeFauve, John Morgan, Tomm Moore, Gerry Shirren, Ruth Coady, Alan Moloney

CAST: Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Golshifteh Farahani, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno, Chris O’Dowd, Judy Greer, Alan Cumming, Yara Shahidi, Jackie Earle Haley, Mary Kay Place, Leighton Meester, Spence Moore II, Adam Brody, Charlyne Yi, Maggie Lincoln, Jack Smith, Whoopi Goldberg, Ian McShane

SYNOPSIS: From five-time Academy Award®-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers) and Academy Award®-nominated director Nora Twomey (The Breadwinner), comes an exquisite film inspired by the Newbery-honored children’s book from author Ruth Stiles Gannett. Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime

Nov 11 2022

Sparky Sparky Boom Man Cupcake Recipe Inspired by #AvatarAdversaries

Our Sparky Sparky Boom Man Cupcake recipe for Avatar Adversaries is a Paid Promotion for Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Nickelodeon and BoxLunch are teaming up in the most epic way possible this holiday season featuring all-new Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra themed items! To top it off, they want to give a shout out to all the Avatar baddies with their #AvatarAdversaries campaign! This is brilliant because every Avatar fan has their favorite bad guy and can quickly spout out why they are so epic. When I was contacted to feature something fun to showcase the baddies of Avatar, I knew exactly which adversary I would showcase! This adversary happens to be part of the Avatar: The Last Airbender series and is only around to destroy the Avatar with his third eye through CombustionBending. He is one of my favorite bad guys in the show simply because of his nick name, Sparky Sparky Boom Man (later known as Combustion Man).

Sparky Sparky Boom Man is introduced in the 3rd book “Fire” of Avatar The Last Airbender. He is hired by Zuko to make sure Aang is dead, and if he isn’t dead, he is hired to take him out of the picture. Through all his screen time, Sparky Sparky Boom Man has one goal and that is to end the Avatar. However, even with this one-dimensional goal, Sparky Sparky Boom Man proves his ingenuity as he tracks the Avatar across the world and even uses Katara and Toph as bait. He is certainly an epic member of the #AvatarAdversaries and deserves to be highlighted.

In celebration of #AvatarAdversariesand to give Combustion Man the attention he deserves), I’ve created Sparky Sparky Boom Man Cupcakes in partnership with @Nickelodeon! (Sponsored) and Jasmin Dragon Tea from @BoxLunchGifts. These cupcakes have a couple features that make them rather fun to eat and to look at.

Popping candy
  1. The frosting contains popping candy that make these a perfect dessert for any Avatar Adversaries Party. As the connoisseur snacks on the cupcake the frosting will start to Sparky Sparky!
  2. The topper is made from wafer chocolates by taking a knife with a pointed tip and spreading it across wax paper on each side to create the arrows. The eye is made by drawing the eye on wax paper and then flooding it to make it smooth.

Let me issue this one warning…

WARNING: I have no skills in molding chocolate, but I have always wanted to try working with chocolate wafers. For a first time experiment, I am calling this a no so success, success!

Sparky Sparky Boom Man Cupcakes Recipe

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Our Sparky Sparky Boom Man Cupcake recipe for Avatar Adversaries is a Paid Promotion for Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.


Ingredients

Directions

  1. Melt chocolate wafers in a microwave safe bowl
  2. Using a poite knife, dip the knife in the chocolate and then brush it across the wax paper. Dip the knife again and brush it just below the last stroke. Dip it one more time and brush just below the last stroke. There should be 3 stripes with a triangle point at the end.
  3. Turn the wax paper 180 degrees and make the same strokes on the other side, connect the two strokes making the Sparky Sparky Boom Man Arrows.
    4. Let these set and harden.
  4. Melt the white chocolate wafers in a microwave safe bowl.
  5. Make the white eye by using a piping bag and slightly warm white chocolate. Needs to be still liquid but not runny.
  6. flood and let harden
  7. With the black edible ink marker, trace along the outer edge of the white eye. Draw a circle in the center and add a white dot. Let dry
  8. Fill in the round circle around the black dot red with the red edible ink marker. Let dry
    9. using a small amount of melted chocolate fuse the white eye to the brown arrows To make the “Sparky” frosting.
  9. Cream the butter and vanilla extract
  10. Slowly add Powdered sugar 1 cup at a time
  11. add 2-3 tbsp of milk to make creamy
  12. Fold in popping candy. Some may pop but most should hold as long as frosting isn’t too wet
  13. Place in a piping bag and pipe onto cupcakes
  14. Place the eye on top

The Sparky Sparky Boom Man Cupcakes are done!

For those that are like me and can’t mold chocolate to save your life, I have included printable cupcake toppers to place on top of the cupcakes using toothpicks or popsicle sticks. Simply click the image below to download the awesome printable cupcake toppers.

Nov 01 2022

Nick Jr. Holiday Bonanza DVD Review and Giveaway

Halloween is over and the season for being thankful and giving has begun! Nickelodeon is starting it off right with the release of their fun collection Nick Jr. Holiday Bonanza (affiliate link), now on DVD! This collection will feature holiday-themed episodes from Blue’s Clues & You! Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bubble Guppies, PAW Patrol®, and Baby Shark’s Big Show!

I got the chance to review the DVD and here is what I thought.

Most who seek this collection out already know the awesomeness that is Nick Jr. Their shows are amazing for the preschool audience and even adults find some of them fascinating to watch. This collection is no different. All that the fans have come to love, they will find in this holiday themed collection. The episodes include:

  • Blue’s Clues & You! – A Blue’s Clues Festival of Lights!
  • Blaze – A Blazing Amazing Christmas
  • Bubble Guppies – Christmas is Coming!
  • PAW Patrol – Snowbound Cow
  • PAW Patrol – Pups Save the Marooned Mayors
  • Baby Shark’s Big Show! – Snowball Bonanza

What I find excellent about this collection is that it introduces the audience to different holidays. In Blue’s Clues and You! we get to celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Going in a different direction, Blaze and his friends help Santa in Blaze and the Monster Machines. We even enjoy a Christmas Party in PAW Patrol. What a great start to the holidays!

I have to admit, my favorite episode is PAW Patrol: Snowbound Cow. I didn’t know I needed to see a cow on a sled, but apparently, I did. We also get to see Everest and her snowplow in this episode, and she is one of my favorite characters.

To celebrate the release of Nick Jr. Holiday Bonanza (affiliate Link) on DVD, we are hosting a fun giveaway! Use the form below to enter for a chance to win. Simply follow, tweet, or comment to earn entries. Many will enter, only one will win! Good Luck!

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Oct 31 2022

Happy Halloween Cauldron Punch Recipe Inspired By The Smurfs Season 1 Volume 2

The Smurfs are back with the release of The Smurfs Season 1 Volume 1. Continuing the merriment of being a Smurf, boy Smurfs and girl Smurfs come together to live in somewhat harmony. Featuring all the Smurfs that we have come to love including Papa Smurf, Clumsy, Grumpy, Handy, Vanity, and Smurfette, this collection is a smurfy addition to the family home.

To celebrate the release of The Smurfs Season 1 Volume 2 on DVD and Halloween, here is a smurfy Cauldron Punch recipe Smurfs and humans will love. With very few ingredients and very little create time, it is a smurf-tastic addition to any party! You will need:

  • 1/2 Gallon of Lime Sherbet
  • 12 L of Sprite
  • 1 46oz can of Pineapple juice
  • 1/4 Cup of Lime Juice
  • 1 few drops of green food coloring
  • a variety of round green candy
  • green icing
  • Cauldron mug

To get he instruction click the image below and save the PDF to your computer, then print and create for the Smurfiest party ever!