Aug 31 2018

Galactic Recipe: Han Solo’s “Dice”-d Potatoes


With Labor Day coming up (and all that outdoor grilling!) and “Solo: A Star Wars Story” coming to Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and On-Demand on September 25th, we have another fun new recipe to share! Feast your eyes upon the delicious “Han Solo’s “Dice”-d Potatoes.” They are a perfect side dish for those Millennium Falcon Burgers!

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To download the Solo: A Star Wars Story recipe click the image below. Then follow the instructions to make the Han Solo’s “Dice”-d Potatoes. I have also included the recipe in the blog post along with a few notes of my own.

Han Solo’s “Dice”-d Potatoes

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium-sized Russet potatoes, cut into large cubes
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chunky mixed garlic seasoning
  • cooking spray
  • salt
  • Millennium Falcon Burgers
Directions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
  2. Add potato cubes.
  3. Cook for about 5 minutes until just fork tender. (do not overcook them.)
  4. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  5. In a large bowl, add potatoes, oil, and seasoning.
  6. Toss.
  7. Spray a grill basket with cooking spray.
  8. Add potatoes to the grill basket.
  9. Cook on the grill over medium low heat, tossing occasionally so they don’t burn.
  10. Continue to cook until golden brown and crispy. (About 10 minutes.)
  11. Salt the potatoes and serve with Millennium Falcon Burgers.

Find more printables on my blog here: Solo: A Star Wars Story Printables


Aug 28 2018

It Is Chaos When Johnny English Strikes Again

Run for your lives! The most crazy, incapable, and clumsy secret agent, Johnny English, is back in an all new movie, “Johnny English Strikes Again!” When a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, the country’s only hope is called out of retirement. English’s new mission is his most critical to date: Dive head first into action to find the mastermind hacker. A man with few skills and analogue methods, English must overcome the challenges of modern technology—or his newest mission will become the Secret Service’s last.

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Johnny English Strikes Again will be in theaters October 26, 2018 with Rowan Atkinson returning as the much-loved accidental secret agent. This time we watch as English makes blunder after blunder with olives, missiles, Double-Decker buses and more. Check out the newest trailer below:

Cast and Crew:
Director: David Kerr (“Inside No. 9”)
Writer: William Davies (“Johnny English,” “Johnny English Reborn”)
Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Chris Clark
Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Olga Kurylenko, Ben Miller, Jake Lacy, Emma Thompson

Rowan Atkinson stars as Johnny English in JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN, a Focus Features release.
Rowan Atkinson as Johnny English and Ben Miller as Bough in JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN, a Focus Features release.
Emma Thompson as Prime Minister and Rowan Atkinson as Johnny English star in JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN, a Focus Features release.
Rowan Atkinson stars as Johnny English in JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN, a Focus Features release.


Aug 28 2018

Galactic Recipe: Millennium Falcon Burgers


“Solo: A Star Wars Story,” will be available on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and On-Demand on September 25th! In anticipation of the SOLO release, Disney has provided an epic Galactic Recipe that Star Wars Fans can enjoy at their next Star Wars party. Of course, the Millennium Falcon Burgers can be enjoyed at any time…No Party needed.

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To download the Solo: A Star Wars Story recipe click the image below. Then follow the instructions and use the printable guide to make the Millennium Falcon Burgers. I have also included the recipe in the blog post along with a few notes of my own.

Millennium Falcon Burgers

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 or 1/2 LB. Beef Patties
  • 4 Hambuger Buns
  • Worchestershire Sauce
  • Ketchup and Mustard
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Burger Toppings (Lettuce, Tomato, Etc.)
  • Burger Patty Pattern
Directions

  1. Cut Burger Patties by Following Diagram
  2. Use the cut piece of beef to shape a cockpit and attach to the right side of the burger
  3. Season your burger patties with salt and pepper
  4. Grill until cooked to Desired Temperature.
    Note: The PDF recipe recommends Medium rare patties due to the fact that the patty will lose it’s shape the longer it cooks. This is not a SKGaleana recommendation. Please be sure your burger is cooked to desired temperature.
  5. Brush cooked burgers with Worchestershire Sauce
  6. Referring again to the diagram, line the burgers with ketchup and/or mustard
  7. Serve on a bun with desired toppings

Find more printables on my blog here: Solo: A Star Wars Story Printables


Aug 27 2018

Hotel Transylvania 3 Coming to DVD and Blu-ray!


CULVER CITY, Calif. (August 27, 2018) – The Drac Pack is back with HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3, just in time to for a spooky, fun, family movie night right before Halloween! This must-own family comedy, which has grossed more than $425 million in theaters worldwide to date, follows in the tradition of the blockbuster Hotel Transylvania franchise when Mavis surprises Dracula with a family voyage on a luxury, haunted monster cruise ship.

Of course, the rest of the Drac Pack has to tag along, and that’s when things get a little…batty. The monsters are having a great time, indulging in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to colossus-sized buffets and exotic excursions, but then the unexpected happens when Drac falls for the ship’s mysterious (and dangerous) human captain Ericka.

The third film in this family-friendly monster franchise is the best reviewed installment and you’re invited along on the haunted cruise vacation! HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 will make its debut on Digital HD September 25, and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on October 9.

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The all-star voice cast is back, along with some new faces as well including Adam Sandler (Grown-Ups), Andy Samberg (TV’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Selena Gomez (Spring Breakers), Kevin James (Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2), David Spade (TV’s “Rules of Engagement”), Steve Buscemi (TV’s “Boardwalk Empire”), Keegan Michael Key (TV’s “Key and Peele”), Molly Shannon (TV’s “Saturday Night Live”), Fran Drescher (TV’s “The Nanny”), Kathryn Hahn (Bad Moms), Jim Gaffigan (Super Troopers 2) and Mel Brooks (Young Frankenstein).

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 is filled with more than an hour of engaging bonus materials including three “All-New Scary-Oke Sing Alongs,” a monster dance party dance along to “I See Love” by Joe Jonas featuring Jonas Blue, plus a fun zing-tastic read along with Drac. Families can enjoy all the frightful fun with a “Plan Your Own Spook-tacular Sleepover” feature and “Vampire Make Over: Mavis and Drac Tutorial,” and go behind-the-scenes to explore the amazing talent who bring these characters to life in “Behind the Screams – The Voices of Hotel Transylvania 3.

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 is directed by three-time Emmy®-winning director Genndy Tartakovsky and written by Genndy Tartakovsky and Michael McCullers. The film is produced by Michelle Murdocca. Hotel Transylvania 3 is presented by Sony Pictures Animation.

Bonus Materials Include:

  • Three All New Scary-Oke Sing Alongs: Sing along to three Hotel Transylvania 3 inspired songs with your favorite characters!
    ~~“Dennis Had a Giant Dog” – Sung by Dennis & Winnie
    ~~“Monsters Like to Party Down” – Sung by Johnny
    ~~“Oh These Wolf Pups” – Sung by Wanda Werewolf

  • Plan Your Own Spook-tacular Sleepover: This feature will give you all details on how to make your own sleepover spook-tacular! From snacks to crafts to games and more, follow these steps to create a Hotel T sleep-over with your friends and family, the perfect setting to binge watch all 3 Hotel Transylvania movies.
  • Vampire Make Over: Mavis and Drac Tutorial: Learn how to turn yourself into your favorite Hotel Transylvania 3 characters.
  • Behind the Screams – The Voices of Hotel Transylvania 3: Step behind the “screams” with the returning stars and hilarious new cast to see how these characters are brought to life in the recording booth.
  • Johnny’s Home Movies (Franchise Recap): Johnny brings viewers up to speed on what’s happened in the Hotel Transylvania franchise so far.
  • “I See Love” Monster Dance Party Dance Along: Get up and get moving to this haunting monster mash.
  • Drac’s Zing-tastic Read Along: It’s storytime with your favorite characters have a silly tale about Drac’s search for a Zing! Read along or sit back and enjoy!
  • Two Mini Movies (rated G): Two mini-features that will have you howling.
    ~~Puppy
    ~~Goodnight Mr. Foot

    HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 has a run time of approximately 97 minutes and is rated PG for some action and rude humor. Grab your copy from Amazon.com

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    • Aug 17 2018

    Muppet Babies Time To Play Printable Activity Kit

    Muppet Babies Time to Play! is now available on Disney DVD! Almost 30 years after the Muppet Babies first won the hearts of kids and families around the world, Disney Junior’s reimagined “Muppet Babies” chronicles the hilarious playroom antics of a young Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and Animal – plus a brand-new Muppet Baby, Summer Penguin.

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    In honor of Muppet Babies Time To Play! being released on DVD, Disney has provided a fun activity pack featuring the Muppet Babies. The Activity pack includes:

  • Hidden Words
  • Kermit Maze
  • Spot The Differences
  • Muppet Babies Coloring Page

    • To download the Activity Kit click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print and create for some amazing fun.

    Be sure to check out the promo video below and crab a copy of Muppet Babies Time To Play!.

    Promo Video

    Find out more about Muppet Babies Time to Play! and read my SKGaleana Muppet Babies Time To Play! Review


    Aug 14 2018

    Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins Printable Activity Kit

    Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins is now available on Disney DVD! Join Crown Princess Elena as she soars through a hidden gateway into Vallestrella, the mysterious, dazzling domain of the jaquins. Watch as Elena discovers she may not know as much as she thinks she does as her world is once again put in danger.

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    In honor of Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins being released on DVD, Disney has provided a fun activity pack featuring Elena and the Jaquins. The Activity pack includes:

  • Spot the Difference
  • Jaquin Maze
  • Word Find
  • Name Connect

    • To download the Activity Kit click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print and create for some amazing fun.

    Be sure to check out the promo video below and crab a copy of Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins.

    Promo Video

    Find out more about Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins and read my SKGaleana Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins Review


    Aug 13 2018

    Muppet Babies: Time To Play! Is a Little Geeky

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    Tomorrow, August 14, the new cartoon Muppet Babies will make their Disney DVD debut called ‘Muppet Babies: Time To Play!‘ This DVD will feature four exciting episodes, two bonus episodes, 10 “Muppet Babies: Show & Tell” Shorts, and six music videos. The audience will get to join Kermit, Piggy, Animal, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and Summer in adventures that span across the globe. Like the song says, “When your world looks kind of weird and you wish you weren’t there. Close your eyes and make believe that you can be anywhere.”

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    The all-new DVD ‘Muppet Babies: Time To Play!‘ features a selection of the most playful episodes from season 1 of the 2018 Muppet Babies. It allows the audience’s imaginations to take flight traveling around the world and even through time with the Muppet Babies. Thanks to Disney Junior, the adventures contain fun story lines and important life lessons.

    The story lines in the Muppet Babies are very cute featuring the imagination of children. They are the Muppet Babies after all. But even with children like stores, the writers have included cute Easter eggs for the adults watching the show as well. For example, in Sir Kermit the Brave, the Muppets go into a dark cave to find Miss Nanny. However, they come across some booby-traps. In an epic geeky move one of the booby-traps feature a large rolling boulder straight out of Indian Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark. Yup, The Muppet Babies DVD features an episode of Geeky proportions with a fun Easter egg.

    The Muppet Babies running from a large round boulder

    One thing I love about The Muppet Babies is how it encourages kids to use their imagination and see the world through wonderful adventures while learning important morals and life lessons. For example, in “Animal Flies Airplane”, the Muppet Babies wish to go to Paris. Using their imagination they take a flight across the Ocean.

    But when Kermit can no longer fly, each Muppet takes a turn at the wheel because they all think that Animal is to wild and is unable to fly. It isn’t until Animal sneaks to the cockpit and levels out the plane that the Muppet Babies realize how wrong it was to tell Animal he can’t do something simply by the way he acts. Lesson Learned.

    ‘Muppet Babies: Time To Play!’is a great collection of fun episodes featuring our favorite Muppet Babies with geeky Easter eggs for the adults and wonderful life lessons for the kids. It is truly a must have for fun loving families.

    For more fun featuring the Muppet Babies, check out the Disney Junior Printable activities on my blog by clicking the image below.

    More about Muppet Babies On DVD:
    Synopsis: Almost 30 years after the Muppet Babies first won the hearts of kids and families around the world, Disney Junior’s re-imagined “Muppet Babies” chronicles the hilarious playroom antics of a young Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and Animal – plus a brand-new Muppet Baby, Summer Penguin. Under the watchful eye of Miss Nanny, the Muppet Babies use their imaginations to embark on countless adventures that take them to the farthest corners of the universe and demonstrate to young viewers the power and potential of imaginative play.

    Voice Cast: Matt Danner as Kermit the Frog; Melanie Harrison as Piggy; Dee Bradley Baker as Animal; Ben Diskin as Gonzo; Eric Bauza as Fozzie Bear; Jessica DiCicco as Summer Penguin; and Jenny Slate as Miss Nancy

    Executive Producer: Tom Warburton
    Supervising Director: Matt Danner
    Songwriter: Andy Bean
    Composer: Keith Horn

    Episodes:

  • Sir Kermit the Brave/Animal Fly Airplane
  • Super Fabulous vs. Captain Icecube/Piggy’s Time Machine
  • The Great Muppet Sport-A-thon/You Say Potato, I Say Best Friend
  • Hatastrophe/Fly South

    • Bonus Features: 2 Bonus Episodes-

  • How Kermit Got His Groove/One Small Problem
  • Playground Pirates/The Blanket Fort

    • 10 “Muppet Babies: Show & Tell” Shorts-

  • Kermit’s Show and Tell
  • Piggy’s Show and Tell
  • Fozzie’s Show and Tell
  • Gonzo’s Show and Tell
  • Summer’s Show and Tell
  • Animal’s Show and Tell
  • Kermit and Piggy’s Show and Tell
  • Kermit and Fozzie’s Show and Tell
  • Piggy and Gonzo’s Show and Tell
  • The Great Muppet (Short) Musical

    • 6 Music Videos-

  • “What’s So Scary About The Dark?”
  • “Never Have To Say Goodbye (To The Summer)”
  • “Get Back In The Game”
  • “Good Things Come To Those Who Wait”
  • “You Can Be A Dancer”
  • “Muppet Pirate Shanty”

    • Release Date: August 14, 2018
    Ratings: TV-Y (US)
    Run Time: Approx. 92 minutes (not including bonus)
    Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions)
    Audio: English 2.0 Dolby, Latin Spanish 2.0 Dolby
    Subtitles: English Line 21, English SDH, French S & Latin Spanish
    Closed Captions: English


    Aug 13 2018

    Sharknado 6: It’s About Time Printable Party Kit

    The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time premieres on Sunday, August 19th, at 8 p.m. ET on SYFY! In the sixth and final installment of the series, Fin will travel back in time in a Sharknado-turned-time-machine to resurrect his family by stopping the first sharknado that started it all. In his quest, Fin will fight dinosaurs, knights, cowboys, and, of course, sharks. This time, it’s not a question of how to stop the sharknados – it’s when!

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    Like always the cast includes our Sharknado Heroes Fin and April as well as several Cameos from Famous actors. See the list below.:

  • Vivica A. Fox – Skye
  • Tara Reid – April Shepard
  • Cassandra Scerbo – Nova Clarke
  • Jonathan Bennett – Billy The Kid
  • Ian Ziering – Fin Shepard
  • Lucia Oskerova – 1950’s Beach Girl
  • Charles Hittinger – Matt Shepard
  • Roxanna Bina – 1950’s Beach Girl
  • Raine Michaels – Girl in Bikini
  • Alexandre Ottoni
  • Tori Spelling – Fin’s Mom
  • Anthony C. Ferrante
  • Alaska – magical evil sorceress
  • Dean McDermott
  • La Toya Jackson
  • Dee Snider
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • Darrell Hammond
  • And probably many more cameos

    • In anticipation of Sharknado 6 airing on the Syfy channel August 19th, I have created a fun Sharknado 6 Printable Premier Party Kit. The kit includes Banners, Sharknado Confetti, Cupcake Toppers and Wrappers, Drink Labels, Thank You Cards, Place Cards, Treat Bags, and the ever popular Bingo Cards. The Cupcake Wrappers, Drink Labels, Place Cards, Thank You Cards, and Treat Bags come in two different designs. The first design is black and gray, the second is teal and yellow. This will allow you to choose what color you would like your party to be.

    To download the printables click the images below and save the PDF to your computer. Then Print and create to make the party shark-tastic! As always, these printables are free, however, they do take some time to make so I do accept donations. Any amount helps to keep this blog alive and I thank you in advance for your generosity.


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    Logo Banner
    Poster Banner
    Sharknado Confetti
    Cupcake Toppers
    Cupcake Wrappers
    Drink Labels
    Place Cards
    Thank You Cards
    Treat bag
    SHARKNADO 6 BINGO CARDS

    Prior to Sharknado 6 premiering on SYFY, the channel will be having a Shark Week. This will include the previous Sharknado movies. If you wish to throw a party for each movie event, see my other Sharknado printables by clicking the image below and swimming through the shark infested waters on my blog. 🙂


    Aug 10 2018

    How to Make Quirky Character Soaps For Your Kids

    Sponsored by homemade-gifts-made-easy.com

    There’s nothing more fun than having a creative afternoon of crafting and making things with your kids. Getting them away from the TV screen and interested in something hands-on is a wonderful thing.

    But it can be hard coming up with new and fun ideas to keep them interested, while not spending a fortune every weekend!

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    Creating homemade soaps is a fun and easy activity you can involve your kids in that they’ll love being a part of. And the recipes for creating homemade soaps are simple and inexpensive, a great project for a quiet weekend.

    But the best part is this particular crafty project has the added benefit of reducing the chemicals you have in your house, keeping your kids safe and healthy.

    Did you know that many commercial soaps have ingredients that are classified as toxic or hazardous under U.S. federal laws? There is very little regulation around the production of commercial soaps, meaning we just don’t know what we’re exposing our kids to when using them.

    Many of these chemicals can cause skin sensitivity, rashes and even allergic reactions, which is the last thing we want to expose our kids to.

    What’s more, many soaps and gels come in plastic wraps and containers, adding to the plastic crisis we’re currently facing.

    Creating homemade soap is an easy, fun activity to do with your kids that will get them excited for bath time, while giving you the peace of mind that their sensitive skin is safe. Plus, making your own natural soap means you cut down on plastic consumption, which is an added bonus!

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    Here’s a simple recipe to create hard bars of soap:

    Natural Body Soap

    Natural Body Soap Ingredients:

    • 1 pound Goats Milk Soap Base
    • 10-20 drops of Essential Oil of your choice to scent
    • soap molds
    Directions

    1. Melt the soap base over low-medium heat.
    2. Once liquid, add the essential oil of your choice and stir well.
    3. Pour into soap molds and allow to harden for at least one hour.
    4. Press mold to release soap.

    Get creative with the essential oils you add in to give the soaps wonderfully different scents. But make sure to check the oils are safe to use with kids. There are great sets of essential oils especially formulated for children which are a great place to start.

    Now comes the part your kids will really love. You can turn your soaps into mini characters by using soap molds you can easily find on Amazon. Whether they love Star Wars or Unicorns, simply pour the mixture into the molds and refrigerate until hard.

    Once they’re ready, your kids will have their favourite characters to take with them to bathtime. And they’ll go mad for their own little creations!


    Aug 08 2018

    Disney Printables Featuring Christopher Robin

    Disney’s newest live action film “Christopher Robin” includes a cuddly bear that loves honey and an orange Tigger who loves to bounce. Now many years later, Christopher has grown and is a family man. But his life becomes magical once again when Pooh, his best friend, visits him in London. In theaters Aug 3, this film has captured the hearts of many Winnie-The-Pooh fans.

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    In honor of Christopher Robin’s release in theaters, Disney has shared several printable activities that families can print and enjoy. They include mazes, spot the difference, door hanger, and coloring pages. To download these printables simply click the images below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print and create for tons of fun!

    Christopher Robin Door Hangers
    Christopher Robin Maze1
    Christopher Robin Maze2
    Christopher Robin Spot the Difference
    Coloring Page Eeyore
    Coloring Page Great Friends
    Coloring Page Group
    Coloring Page Bike
    Coloring Page Group2
    Coloring Page Piglet
    Coloring Page Kenga and Roo
    Coloring Page Pooh
    Coloring Page Sunset
    Coloring Page Tigger
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