Apr 05 2019

The God Who Sees is Released Today by Kathie Lee Gifford

Easter is just around the corner. While we are all getting ready for the Easter Bunny, candies, and the Easter egg hunts, it is also the time to remember what Easter is truly about, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. To honor the events of the Bible that lead to the ultimate sacrifice for all, Kathie Lee Gifford journeyed through Israel and the experience changed her life. Today she shares that life-changing experiences in a short film recording the stories of Hagar, Ruth, David and Jesus. The short film is available today at GodWhoSees.com and features Nicole C. Mullen and the wonderful song “The God Who Sees”

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NEW YORK, NY (April 5, 2019) – Kathie Lee Gifford released her film directorial debut today, which can be found at www.godwhosees.com.

The God Who Sees is a breathtaking short film based on the song of the same title, available also on iTunes now, and is written by Gifford and Grammy-nominated, Nicole C. Mullen. Mullen is featured as the narrator and performer as she journeys throughout the Holy Land recounting the stories of Hagar, Ruth and David during their wilderness experiences, and ending with Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem at the tomb of the Risen Savior, Jesus.

In addition to the accompanying film, the song, photos, behind the scenes, a “Making Of” featurette, other resources and materials are available at www.godwhosees.com.

The God Who Sees is a product of Gifford’s The Rock, The Road, and The Rabbi Foundation, which she established through her heart for rabbinical study and her life-changing experiences in Israel, with a purpose to utilize the arts to produce films and music that will bring the glorious experience of learning Scripture from the Holy Land to a hurting world.

To highlight Gifford’s final week on NBC’s TODAY, Mullen surprised her with a stirring rendition of the song, seen in this emotional performance live on the TODAY Show here, earlier this week.

The 11 ½ minute song “The God Who Sees,” which quickly rose to the top of iTunes charts immediately upon this week’s release, can be purchased here.

About The Rock, The Road, and The Rabbi Foundation:
Kathie Lee established the foundation after being so strongly impacted by her rabbinical study trips to Israel in recent years. She decided to set up a 501c3 to be used as an evangelistic tool seeking to share the Word of God and hoping to touch souls.

Kathie Lee’s belief is that the Word of God, when studied in the land of its origin, with extraordinary rabbinic scholars, is the most transforming power she’s ever experienced. In light of that, she looks forward to using the arts to produce films and music that will bring the glorious experience of learning Scripture from the Holy Land to a needy world.

The first project is the short film, THE GOD WHO SEES. She co-wrote the song with Grammy-nominated Christian artist, Nicole C. Mullen. Nicole also performs the song. They traveled to Israel in March of 2019 to film with Kathie directing the powerful piece.

Kathie’s hope is that The Rock, The Road, and The Rabbi Foundation will be a vehicle for friends who are similarly aligned in their desire to share the Word of God in a world that is in desperate need of the Gospel of Jesus. Info can be found at: www.godwhosees,com

Apr 02 2019

Kim Possible Pendant Necklace DIY Craft

Kim possible is out on DVD, which many of you already know because you have followed my blog and entered the contest for the DVD giveaway. What’s the sitch now? Well thanks to Disney Channel, there is even more fun to be had! To celebrate the release of Kim Possible’s live action scenario, Disney Channel has released a fun yet fashionable DIY necklace craft for all the fans to make and enjoy!

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To make the Pendant and necklace we will need:

  • Black felt
  • Mod Podge
  • Paintbrush
  • Black rattail cord
  • Velcro fasteners, self-adhesive
  • Pendant, 1 inch circle
  • Necklace template
  • KP logo template
  • 1 inch circle punch
  • Scissors
  • White pencil
  • Glue gun
  • String
  • Ruler

To fownload the instructions and the templates click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print and create!

Mar 27 2019

A Fun Delicious Kim Possible Recipe!

The live action movie of Disney Channel’s Kim Possible is now on DVD! We get to watch a basic average girl save the world with her best friend Ron, his naked mole rat Rufus, computer genius Wade, and a new member to Team Possible. Athena. But saving the world is going to look easy when it comes to starting school as a freshman in high school. Although, Dr. Drakken doesn’t help the situation and actually seems to have big plans this time around.

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Read more about the movie and enter for a chance to win a copy of Kim Possible on DVD from my blog here.. Or, buy a copy of the DVD from Amazon.com

In honor of Disney Channel’s release of Kim Possible on DVD, Disney has given their fans a fun Dr. Drakken Milkshake recipe activity the whole family will enjoy, especially if we are looking for something sinister to quench our thirst.

To get the recipe simply click the image below and download the PDF to your computer. Then print and create for the delicious yet evil drink.

Note – the items you will need to complete this recipe are:

  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
  • Blue food gel dye
  • Two wood skewers
  • Blue sour candy strips
  • Blue sour candy chews
  • Blue cotton candy
  • Additional blue candies
  • Whipped cream
  • 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

Mar 25 2019

Kim Possible: A Movie Review and Giveaway!

“Call me, beep me, if you want to reach me.” is a song many of us grew up with when it comes to one of Disney Channel’s best animated series, Kim Possible. The show features a high school girl named Kim Possible who saves the world with her best friend Ron, his naked mole rat Rufus, and a computer geek named Wade. Together they make up Team Possible. Inspired by the animated series, the studio that brought us Teen Beach and Descendants, brings Kim Possible to life in their new live-action movie available on DVD March 26th.

I received a copy of Kim Possible on DVD to do a review.
Note: SPOILERS ahead.

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Kim Possible the movie takes place in the time before the animated series. In the animated series, Kim Possible is 16 year old teen, confident, and taking on some of the most dastardly super-villains. In the movie, she has been thwarting evil villains but has yet to embark on her most dangerous mission yet…being a freshman in High School.

Middleton High School

Kim Possible the movie is actually a pretty decent Disney Channel movie. The graphics weren’t half bad, Sadie Stanley is an awesome actor who did Kim Possible justice, we get to see Christy Carlson Romano (YAY), and the story line is meaningful and action packed. I call it a win all around.


Christy Carlson Romano

When the movie first starts, the audience dives into an immediate life threatening scenario where Kim and Ron must save a scientist and the world from dying in a sparkly acidic sludge. But it turns out to be “so not the drama” as Kim saves the day with the help from Wade. Ron, well he was there and…helpful. I will admit the whole scene felt a little cartoonish, but then again, Kim Possible is based off of a cartoon so it works.

Kim, Ron and Wade

The drama begins when Kim and Ron start high school and find that their freshman year will be harder than planned. Kim soon discovers that freshman can’t be on the soccer team, classrooms are on separate ends of the school (making her always late), and no matter what she does, perfection seems impossible to reach, especially when a new friend, Athena, joins their team out-shinning Kim from the moment she gets her hair done. All this leads to the fading of Kim’s spark, which gives the evil Dr. Drakken and Shego a chance to once again try and take over the world.

Dr. Drakken and Shego

With her spark diminished, Kim seeks assistance from her family to find out who she is since she isn’t the best crime fighter. She learns from her grandma that crime fighting is what she does, not who she is. So just like Kim’s life has changed by entering high school, so does her perception of who she is or who she is meant to be. Meaning, Kim is one step closer to becoming that 16 year old, confident, crime fighting hero we all totally love.

Kim Possible and her mom, grandma,…and Ron

I found it pretty awesome that instead of Kim seeking help from someone outside of her family unit, she actually looks to her grandma, mom, and dad. Her faith in her family is actually what helps her overcome the new feelings of inadequacy, making her even more confident and heroic. No matter what happens, her family is there to help, proving once again that anything is possible for a Possible.

If you are a Kim Possible fan like myself, here is a chance for you to own the all new Kim Possible DVD! Simply follow he instructions and enter for a chance to win. Some of the tasks can be done daily for more entries!

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Mar 19 2019

Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse Printable Paper Foldables

Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse is on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital now!! This exciting and hilarious installment of Spider-man introduces several different Spider-man characters from multiple universes including Spider-Man Noir, Peter Porker and more. Check out my review for more details.

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In honor of the epic release of Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has released a very special printable activity fans are sure to enjoy. We can now assemble our very own Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen and Spider-Ham with these wonderful Paper Foldables !

Miles Morales
Spider-Ham
Spider-Gwen

To assemble:

  • Click the image below and save the PDF to your computer
  • Print the pages on cardstock
  • Cut-out along the black outlines
  • Fold on dashed lines
  • Tape or glue tabs to corresponding sides
  • assemble separate parts
  • And enjoy!

Mar 14 2019

Comic Books & Movies Unite in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, swings onto 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD on March 19 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Sony Pictures Animation. I was lucky enough to receive a copy of the DVD to do a review and I can’t believe what I just watched.

SPOILERS BELOW

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We all know the story: Boy gets bit by radioactive spider and becomes Spider-Man. There isn’t a secret story here. It has been told a lot over the years in different comic books and movies. So when I sat down to review Spider-Man into the Spider-verse, I expected something I had seen before but through the eyes of a new artist. Really, I thought, “Here comes another cliche story-line that writers seem to enjoy scripting where we have a background story leading to a climax. and finishing with a rather conducive end with the possible death of a hero or loved one.”

My thought of this being another cliche story was soon tossed into the wind provided by Spider-Man from 1933. You know, the one that likes to fight Nazis…a lot.

While this story of Spider-Man does feature the, “boy gets bit by a radioactive spider” scenario, Miles’ beginning is a little different. He starts by learning he is not alone in his endeavor to save the world. Heroes are everywhere, in everyone, and even in other dimensions, such as Peni Parker or Peter Porker.

Peni Parker from Spider-Man into the Spider-verse

Spider-Man into the Spider-verse is a roller coaster ride of emotions from laughter to tears, to an absolute galactic amount of awesomeness. I know this seems like an over exaggeration, but for a comic book lover like myself, this movie hit all the right notes. It’s as if a Spider-Man comic book came alive on my TV screen! Just look at the awesome art with the dialog in yellow boxes! (The fan-girl inside of me is screaming.)

The refreshing and bold design of Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse revitalizes the fandom with quirky characters, awesome art, and the seamless combination of comic books and movies. It is a must watch for any Spider-Man fan!

And yes, that is a Black and White Spider-Man trying to figure out the rubik’s cube in the image below.

Now if you will excuse me, I am going to go burn a match down to my finger tips and get in touch with my inner Spider-Man Noir.

More about the Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse movie release:

Bonus Materials Include:

  • We Are Spider-Man: Exploring and celebrating one of the key themes of the film, We Are Spider-Man takes a deep dive into the diversity of the characters and aspirational core that any person from any gender or cultural background can wear the mask.
  • Spider-Verse: A New Dimension: With a stunning visual style and state of the art animation designed to take the viewer into the pages of a comic, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is not only a love letter to comic books but a groundbreaking take on the super hero genre. Hear from the artists and filmmakers who pushed the boundaries of the artform as they discuss their journey.
  • The Ultimate Comics Cast: Enjoy this showcase of all of the fan favorite characters featured in the Spider-Verse and the spectacular cast who were chosen to bring them to life.
  • A Tribute to Stan Lee & Steve Ditko: Celebrate the amazing legacy and powerful spirit of the creators of Spider-Man.
  • The Spider-Verse Super-Fan Easter Egg Challenge: The Spider-Verse is loaded with Easter Eggs, from cameos to comics references. Fans are challenged to find them all!
  • Designing Cinematic Comics Characters: A breakdown of all aspects of the character design including costume, movement in animation, and distinct powers for each character.
    • Heroes & Hams: Meet the amazing Spider-people of the Spider-Verse. 
    • Scorpions and Scoundrels: Explore the classic villains whowreak havoc on the Spider-Verse.
  • Alternate Universe Mode: In this all-new viewing experience, discover alternate scenes, plotlines, characters, and more with the filmmakers as your guide.
  • 2 Lyric Videos
    • “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee
    • “Familia”  by Nicki Minaj & Anuel AA (feat. Bantu)
  • All-New Original Short “Spider-Ham: Caught In a Ham” It’s another normal day for Peter Porker, a.k.a. the Spectacular Spider-Ham, fighting bad guys and loving hot dogs, until a mysterious portal starts messing with the very fabric of his cartoon reality.

4K Ultra HD Disc Includes:

  • Feature film presented with High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound
  • Also includes the film and special features on the included high-def Blu-ray

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE has a run time of approximately 117 minutes and is rated PG for frenetic sequences of animated action violence, thematic elements, and mild language.

Mar 12 2019

Disney Family Has a Printable 2019 Calendar!

Image from Family.Disney.Com

From Pi Day (3.14) to Gingerbread House Day, the Disney Calendar tells us some of the awesome holidays we all love to celebrate. It even lets us know when Star Wars Episode IX will be in theaters! Of course, other release dates are included such as Dumbo, Frozen 2, and Artemis Fowl. This Calendar will certainly help Disney Fans to remember all the important Disney dates.

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Not only does the calendar contain useful reminders, it also features art inspired by some of Disney’s classic films:
January – Winnie the Pooh
February – Mickey and Minnie
March – Dumbo
April – Lilo and Stitch
May – UP
June – Mickey Donuts

July – Mickey Desserts
August – Lady and the Tramp and Doug
September – Belle
October – Nightmare Before Christmas
November – Little Mermaid
December – Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Huey, Dewey, and Louie

To download a copy of this marvelous printable calendar go to Family.Disney.Com and click the download link. Then save the PDF to your computer. To make simply Print, fill with important dates, and display.

Mar 08 2019

She-Ra Celebrates International Women’s Day!

image from: www.internationalwomensday.com

In recognition of International Women’s Day, DreamWorks Animation has assembled the cast, crew and young fans of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power to remind girls around the world they have the power to achieve anything they set their mind to.  

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In a newly released video, the cast of She-Ra, including Aimee Carrero (Adora/She-Ra), Lauren Ash (Scorpia), Marcus Scribner (Bow), Karen Fukuhara (Glimmer), Merit Leighton (Frosta), Krystal Joy Brown (Netossa) and executive producer Noelle Stevenson open up about what She-Ra and its positive portrayals of women and girls means to them and the impact it has on the young audience who watches the show. 

Led by Stevenson, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power features a wide variety of female characters brought to life by a diverse voice cast, with an all-female writers room, majority female crew, and a dedication to centering the stories of women in a way that both children and adults can relate to. The series is showing young audiences that no matter how they look or who they choose to be, they are worthy of love, respect, and a starring role in the stories they adore.    

Join She-Ra in fighting the good fight – and forge a #BalanceforBetter in the world.  

DreamWorks Animation has also created resources and activity sheets for parents, teachers and caregivers to utilize in reinforcing the important messages that International Women’s Day aims to spread:

To download the fun activities click the links above and save each PDF to your computer. Then print and create for tons of fun. Or click the image below to download all of the activities at once..

Mar 04 2019

Cubeecraft of Eugene Fitzherbert from Disney’s Tangled

“This is a story about how I died.” Well, Disney’s Tangled is a story about how Flynn Rider (also known as Eugene Fitzherbert) dies…I guess. However, it is more of an epic tale of thievery, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, and miracles! Wow, that went a little Princess Bride; but it works! Add a frying pan and a palace horse and things will get strange as the movie unfolds.

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To honor Flynn Rider’s…story, I have created a cubeecraft of him to print and create. He will pair awesome with the Rapunzel Cubeecraft.

CUBEECRAFT of Eugene (Flynn Rider)
Materials needed:
Printer
Card stock
scissors
Craft knife

To make:
1. Cut out each item along the outer black lines.
2. Cut along the white on each tab using the Craft knife including around the hair above the face
3. Cut along each red line using the Craft knife
4. Fold along each inner solid black line and slide each tab into the slots created with a Craft knife to form a cube of the head, arms, body and feet.
5. Slide the arms through the red slots on either side of the body.
6. Slide the feet through the red slots at the base of the body.
7. Slide the the body into the red slots of the head.
8. slide the frying pan in his hand, because “Frying Pans, who knew” (optional)
He is now complete
Use the image above for an example of how he should look when completed.

To download this cubeecraft, right click on the image, select save image as, and save the image to your computer. Then print the cubeecraft, create, and display.

Mar 01 2019

Farmers Insurance Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!

“Dogs are mostly good, but when good dogs are left alone,
they might make a swimming pool in the living room of your home.”
This is but one incident Farmers Insurance has seen.
It is quite crazy but Farmers is quite keen.
They helped in this case and they will help a lot more,
Farmers Insurance will help all in galore.
And on the day of March 2, their help will be extremely fun,
they will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and Read Across America Day with everyone.

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To help celebrate, Farmers Insurance created,
a video for all to watch and be elated.
Below you will find, I’m sure you may know,
a video voiced by Professor Burke, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Simply click the play button to leave life’s cramped cages
and read along With Burke as he takes you through the Dr Seuss’ Pages.

If you want to read along even more with Professor Burke
Watch Farmers’ video of Seussian insurance claims as a perk
From dogs flooding homes to goats ramming their own reflection
Farmers helped them all with just a simple insurance inspection.

This may seem more of an ad, but the videos are fun
So I shared them with you and I am not yet done.
If we all head over to the Dr. Seuss Website
There is fun to be had and stuff to excite
With printables to download, and activities to complete
There is so much to do without missing a beat
So there you have it, it all has begun
Because you opened this blog post, it’s time to have fun!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! And Have a great Read Across America Day!

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Disclosure: I did not receive money or items for this post nor am I endorsing the product featured.. I simply thought the videos were fun and wanted to share them with all my readers because I love Dr. Seuss books. 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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