Jul 01 2024

2024 Shark Week Printable Activities

The Discovery website has updated their Shark Week Schedule! We now have episodes, times, and dates for the most epic season of the year! We can look forward to learning about Great Whites in the North, about a 6000-pound shark, find out more about Hammerheads, watch a brand new episode of Caught! When Sharks Attack, and so much more! The line up starts July 7 and is hosted by John Cena!

I think I am most excited for the brand new episode of Caught! My family recently discovered this series where they take events caught on camera and share them in a 30-min episode with some snarky and fun comments. They feature crooks, natural disasters, crazy animals, human error, and so much more. Don’t ask me why it’s so fascinating, but it is. Caught will be doing an episode all about shark attacks, and my guess is that this episode will be an interesting one to watch.

I also look forward to anything about Great Whites, especially since they are one of my favorite sharks. I have a sneaky suspicion that the 6000-pound shark episode will actually be about an enormous Great White (yay). I truly hope we get to see Dickie Chivell and his crazy antics. He is one of my favorite Shark Week biologist because of the insane feats that he attempts. From staying underwater for several days to riding a board to get the best Air Jaws photo, Dickie does it all.

To celebrate the new Shark Week Schedule Update, I made a few printable activities to help fans enjoy Shark Week 2024! Below you will find:

  • Shark Week Maze,
    • Start at the top and find your way to the Shark Week beach chair
  • Shark Fun! Sudoku,
    • Using the letters SHARKFUN! finish the sudoku puzzle.
  • Shark Week Dots Game,
    • Draw lines to form squares, when all squares are completed the person with the most points win
  • Shark Week Facts Notebook,
    • Use this notebook to fill in the facts you learn each day. It’s a great way to learn and reference later.
  • Shark Week picture frame.
    • Take a picture of the family enjoying Shark Week and place it in the frame. It becomes the perfect memorabilia.

To download these printables click the image below and save the PDFs to your computer. Then print and create for tons of Shark Week fun!

2024 Shark Week Printables
Shark Facts Notebook
Shark Frame
Shark Week Maze
Shark Fun! Sudoku
Shark Week Dots Game
More 2024 Shark Week Printables

Be sure to also grab our other2024 Shark Week printables featuring a coloring page, cupcake wrappers, and cupcake toppers.to help make the perfect Shark Week watch party! They can be found here.

HAPPY SHARK WEEK!

Jun 24 2024

Descendants: The Rise of Red Printable Activities and Party Kit

It seems like only yesterday we were meeting Mal and her Wicked Crew, Carlos, Jay and Evie. Their adventures have graced the hearts of all the Descendants fans. The ending of Descendants 3 was bitter sweet, but we were left with a hint to a possible Descendants 4. Now, almost five years later, our greatest wish has come true! On July 12, 2024, we will get to see all new stories of wicked kids from the Isle of the Lost!

While these new stories do not focus on the original 4 villain kids, we get to meet a whole new crew featuring Red, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts and Chloe, the daughter of Cinderella. The Rise of Red makes these two opposites collide in a time traveling race to save Auradon.

Synopsis:
In this newest installment in the mega-hit “Descendants” franchise, former Villain Kid Uma, now headmaster of Auradon Prep, extends an invite to the school to another VK – Red, the rebellious daughter of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. The Queen of Hearts has long held a grudge against Auradon, and especially Cinderella, and seizes the opportunity to seek revenge when she drops her daughter off at school. When the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red must team up with Cinderella’s perfectionist daughter Chloe and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path.

I think what I find the most exciting is Brandy will be reprising her role as Cinderella. Her rendition of Cinderella is my second favorite movie, my first being Drew Barrymore in Ever After. It would be so epic if one of the songs in Descendants 4 is a remake of “Impossible”! YES PLEASE!

To celebrate the soon to be release of Descendants: The Rise of Red, I have created several fun printables featuring the characters form the all new movie! From Red to the new headmaster, Uma, these printables will make any party a magical adventure. Below I have included:

  • Banners
  • Treat Box
  • Two Coloring pages
  • Notepad
  • Garland
  • Cupcake wrappers
  • cupcake toppers
  • Place Cards
  • Invitations
  • Memory Game
  • Dots Duel
  • Picture Frame

To get the printables click the images below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print and create to make the best Descendants party! As always, these printables are free, however, if you wish to donate, that is much appreciated. These do take time to make and any little amount helps keep this blog alive! Thanks in advance!

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Banner
Treat Box
Coloring Page
Coloring Page
Notebook
Garland
Cupcake wrappers
Invitations
Place Cards
Cupcake Toppers
Memory Game
Dot Duel
Frame
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Be sure to check out our other Descendants printables on our blog here. We have recipes, activities, party supplies, games. and more!

Jun 17 2024

Shark Week 2024 SKGaleana Printables Are Ready!

Shark Week 2024 is almost here! Starting July 7, 2024, fans will see facts, recent videos, and much more featuring Sharks on the Discovery Channel! Hosted by John Cena, Shark Week 2024 will be the “You Can See Me” series! Boasting Great Whites, Tiger Sharks, Angelsharks, Alien looking sharks, and more, this year looks to be exciting and informative.

To get an idea of what Shark Week 2024 holds, check out the Schedule of events shared by Discovery. This is a vague line up at this moment in time (June 15, 2024), but hopefully we will get more details as July 7 approaches. Personally, I hope that Dickie Chivell will be returning with more Air Jaws or anything regarding mega sharks. He is one of my favorite shark biologist and I love watching his enthusiasm as he discovers more about one of the ocean’s most insane predators.

2024 Schedule

  • Sunday July 7, 2024
    • EARL.
    • Great White Shark,
    • Feeding Frenzy,
    • Whale Carcass,
    • Nocturnal Behaviors,
    • Bull Sharks,
    • Sydney Harbour,
    • Makos,
    • Leviathan
  • Monday July 8, 2024
    • Shark Love,
    • Tiger Sharks,
    • Mating Dances,
    • Oceanic White Tips,
    • Shark Pregnancy,
    • Bahamas,
    • Mating Scars,
    • Gorge
  • Tuesday July 9, 2024
    • 6000 Pounder,
    • Monster Hammerhead,
    • Bite Box,
    • Shark Teeth,
    • Shark Poop,
    • Elephant Seals,
    • Migration Pods,
    • New Species
  • Wednesday July 10, 2024
    • Alien Sharks,
    • Japanese Angelshark.
    • WWII,
    • Underwater Jet Pack
    • Shipwrecks,
    • Bull Sharks,
    • Migration Patterns,
    • Fin Camera,
    • Rocky Reef
  • Thursday July 11, 2024
    • Whale Boneyard,
    • Pilot White Pod,
    • Predator Path,
    • Shark Hotspots,
    • Underwater Surveillance,
    • Great White Shark
  • Friday July 12, 2024
    • Undersea Mountain Ranges,
    • Tiger Sharks,
    • Bronze Whaler
    • Shark,
    • Seal Decoy,
    • Shark Worshipping,
    • Caledonia,
    • Spear Fishing,
    • Silver Tip Reef
  • Saturday July 13, 2024
    • Leopard Shark,
    • Shark Birth,
    • Scalloped Hammerheads,
    • Underwater Ultrasound,
    • Hunting for Prey

To celebrate Shark Week 2024, we have continued our tradition of creating a couple of printables inspired by this years host and theme. Below you will find the cupcake wrappers, cupcake toppers, and Shark Week printable coloring page. To grab these fun printables click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then simply print and create!

To get the most out of the cupcake wrappers and toppers, use our Jawesome recipe to make some delicious cupcakes. Remember, the cupcakes need to be cooled before wrapped and topped.

Happy Shark Week!!

Jun 10 2024

Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 Printable Activities and Coloring Pages

New emotions are running a muck inside the brain of newly minted teenager, Riley, in the all new Disney/Pixar film, Inside Out 2! For years, Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust have been running a successful operation, but when Riley becomes a teenager, chaos ensues as new emotions arrive to the party: Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy, and Ennui. Coming to theaters June 14, 2024, Inside Out 2 is sure to be an emotional rollercoaster!

Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, and Liza Lapira as Disgust. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen.

In anticipation of the release of Inside Out 2 coming to theaters, McDonalds has partnered with Disney/Pixar to create some fun Happy Meal toys and release an epic printable activity! Fly over to happymeal.com and download the activity pack or click the image below! Then print and create!

The toys are interactive disc shooters. To use, place the stickers on the shooter, load the shooter, then pull the lever back and release it to fire the discs of emotions! Collect them all while supplies last.

Young Minds Inspired also created some fantastic activity sheets to explore the world of emotions: Fill in a fun Mad Libs, Search for Synonyms (very helpful), and Match that Emotion. The sheet also comes with tips for teachers and parents to help students learn about their emotions and reactions. Head over to ymiclassroom.com/lesson-plans/insideout2 and download the activity sheets, or click the image below. Then print and start creating and learning!

Disney/Pixar has also released their own Inside Out 2 printable activity pack featuring all of our favorite characters from the movie! It is a printable that is fun for the whole family that will spark the imagination! Inside you can find:

  • coloring pages,
  • find the path,
  • spot the difference,
  • create a hairstyle,
  • a maze,
  • draw memories,
  • and a crack the code

To get the activity pack click the image below and save the PDF. Then print and create!

Have fun with all the emotions!

Jun 05 2024

Kung Fu Panda 4 Movie Review and Giveaway! – Ends 6-30-2024

The search for the new Dragon Warrior is on in the all new movie Kung Fu Panda 4! In this epic sequel, Po learns he must face his biggest villain yet and embarks on a hilarious mission with his new team of misfits to find the next Dragon Warrior. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen, voiced by Awkwafina (Migration, The Bad Guys), a corsac fox, to discover the truth about recent sightings of villains he’s defeated in the past. KUNG FU PANDA 4 is now available with over an hour of extras on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The never-before-seen bonus content includes dumpling making with Jack Black, Bad Bunnies commentary, deleted scenes, as well as the original animated short “Dueling Dumplings”!

Grab a copy of Kung Fu Panda 4 from Amazon.com (affiliate link) and begin the adventure of finding the new Dragon Warrior!

I received the chance to review Kung Fu Panda 4 and here is what I thought.

Let’s just get the bad news out of the way. Kung Fu Panda 4 isn’t as good as the first installment. It is hard for a sequel to live up to the first film, and there are very few movie series that can actually meet or rival the first movie in a series. Kung Fu Panda 4 is following that norm, mostly because the emotional connection we usually have with Po and the story is a little broken.

In the first few installments, Po was learning how to be the Dragon Warrior, seeking friends and family to help along his journey of growth. In Kung Fu Panda, Po must relinquish the title of Dragon Warrior to become the valley’s spiritual leader. This is heart-breaking for me, and leaves me less emotionally involved knowing that my Dragon Warrior will be leaving as the Valley’s defender. In fact, I almost didn’t watch the movie because I just wasn’t ready for Po to leave behind the role he worked so hard to become. They did this with Cars and Lightning McQueen, and I wasn’t happy then either.

That being said, Kung Fu Panda 4 wasn’t all mushy and tears, nor was it a huge disappointment. Jack Black delivers the voice to Po with the same energy that we have come to love. It would not be the same without Jack Black, and I am happy to see him continue the epic role. His fellow voice actors, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Bryan Cranston, James Hong, and Ian McShane all do justice to their characters and actually work well next to Jack Blacks crazy energy.

On top of the amazing voice actors delivering phenomenal characters, we also have a high speed, not boring, action film. Kung Fu Panda 4 continues the growth and story of Po as well as the stories of some other characters we have seen throughout the series, such as Tai Lung. It is exciting to see Po, his new friends, and the villains of the past all collide on screen.

To top off the amazing characters and story, we also get the same graphics of past movies. Thankfully the creators kept to the art fans love and made this film with their audience in mind. I was so happy to see my favorite characters as I remember them and not in some weird 3d paper craft art.

Honestly, while the emotional rollercoaster is there, this film is fast paced, full of fun, and high energy. The voice actors deliver extremely well and the art is perfect to the series. Really, it was fantastically made and deserves 5 stars. Also it has Jack Black voicing Po, so really, that already puts it in the 5 star stage hahaha

To celebrate the release of Kung Fu Panda 4, we are hosting a giveaway for the Blu-Ray! Simply use the form below to comment, follow, and post on X. One entry will win! If you do not wish to use the form below, simply send us an email with your name, email, and the name of the giveaway you are entering. We will then add your entry to the lot. Good Luck!!

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May 30 2024

Arthur the King is No Iron Will, But it’s A Great Man’s Best Friend Film – Review

Lionsgate is taking the sports world by storm with their brand new inspiring movie Arthur the King. When Michael Light signs up, for what could be, his final race, he goes on an adventure that not only includes his team, but also a stray dog that earns the name Arthur. Arthur the King is now available on Digital, DVD, and Blu-ray for the suggested retail price of $39.99.

Thanks to Lionsgate, I received a copy of the Blu-ray to write a review. Here is what I though

Warning: Spoiler below.

Inspired by a true story, Arthur the King is about man’s best friend and the bond that they share. Well, actually, it is a little bit more than that. Arthur the King features man’s best friend but it’s themes are about growth, perseverance, and lasting bonds. It’s an inspiring film that takes place during the 435-mile Adventure Racing World Series.

We meet Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) as he attempts to win the race. He is unforgiving, rude, and will not listen to his team. This leads to a huge loss and the breakup of his original team. With one last shot to win this epic race, Light forms a new team and once again signs up for the Adventure Racing World Series. However, unless Light can make some changes to to his own character, this race could be doomed to be a repeat loss.

Along the way we meet an adorable stray dog that has never had a home and he is searching for somewhere to belong. We watch as this stray endures cruelty while hungry and cold. Director Simon Cellan Jones succeeded in pulling my heart strings. I was sad and angry for this little stray.

This unlikely duo meet when the team arrives to compete in this long race. In a chance meeting, Michael Light and Arthur quickly find a friend in each other. However, the true surprise is when Light finds that the dog is following them during the race. It’s said that dogs can tell when they have found their family, and Arthur must have seen that in Michael Light.
The story then proceeds to share their trials as they race through storms, dangerous waters, wilderness, and so much more. Light grows as a person, learning to listen to his team and to adapt to crazy situations. The team persevere along with Arthur as they fight to finish the race. Through each trial the bond between Light and Arthur grows leading to a fantastic man’s best friend story.

I think this is a great film about an underdog team finding their way into sporting history. It has action, depth, and, the most important character, a dog named Arthur. While much of this film left me on the edge of my seat, there are a couple things I would have loved to see more of.

  1. I would have loved to see more of Arthur in the beginning. For a movie named after the dog, I wanted more of Arthur. One can never have too much of an adorable dog on screen.
  2. I would have loved for there to be more to the story then just, “I want to win.” Granted a race is about winning, but I wanted more of an Iron Will feel. In Iron will, after the death of his dad, Will had to win the sled dog race in order for his family to keep their land. Arthur the King felt a little shallow and less inspiring. Don’t get me wrong, this is a fantastic movie for sports fans and dog lovers everywhere, I just wanted more.

All in all, Arthur the King is a great film the whole family can enjoy. Be ready for edge of your seat moments, tears, emotional rollercoasters, and more. I give this 5 stars.

More about Arthur the King

Now on Blu-ray and DVD!

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
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

May 28 2024

The Most Awesome of Awesomeness Kung Fu Panda Printable Activity Sheets

Today marks the day that the most epic Panda, the one with the most awesome moves and epic…epicness, is released on Digital, DVD, and Blu-Ray. Say hello to King Fu Panda 4! This time, Po (Jack Black) is on the search for a new Dragon Warrior. This butt-kicking new chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise has Po working to fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, which means Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen and 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 (Ender’s Game, The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), to bring them together and remind Po that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

To get this movie head over to Amazon.com (affiliate link).

To celebrate todays release of King Fu Panda 4, we have a fantastic activity pack the whole family can enjoy! Simply click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print and create for a epic good time! The activity kit includes

  • The Story
  • Tic Tac Toe
  • Word search
  • 4 Coloring pages
  • Oragami Paper Lantern
  • spot the difference
  • Maze
  • Odd one out
  • Unscramble
  • Door Hangers
  • Answer Key

Have an epic time with these and be sure to grab the all new movie Kung Fu Panda 4 today!

May 28 2024

HUGE Arthur the King Giveaway Featuring A Blu-Ray Copy, Hydration Backpack, and More! – Ends 6-4-2024

Based on a true story, Arthur the King is a tale of friendship and loyalty. Michael Light decides to attempt a 435-mile racecourse, which could be his last chance to win. During this 10-day race, Light meets a scrappy dog that eventually earns the name of Arthur. Light and Arthur take an inspiring trip together, learning about friendship and loyalty.  Arthur the King (affiliate link) is now available on Premium Video on Demand, Premium Electronic, Blu-ray (+ DVD + Digital), and DVD from Lionsgate!

The Blu-ray and DVD come with a large array of special features including:

  • 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

Giveaway

PLEASE NOTE: This giveaway is only one week long!

Thanks to Lionsgate, we are celebrating the release of Arthur the King with a HUGE Giveaway! We are giving away a copy of this fantastic movie plus a huge collection of other items to one lucky winner.. This collection is a dog lover’s dream! Featuring items for the next adventure, fans who enter will receive a chance to win a fantastic pack of goodies, The items in the giveaway include

  • “Arthur: the dog who crossed the jungle to find a home” best selling book
  • Arthur the King Blu-ray ™
  • Pet Bowl
  • Dog bag dispenser
  • Hydration backpack
  • Sports bottle
  • and more!

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May 08 2024

DIY Pipe Cleaner Flowers Craft for Mothers Day

There are a lot of Mother’s Day gifts out there that mothers will enjoy. Options include gift cards to their favorite stores, chocolates, their favorite food, something so they can be pampered, a trip to a spa, or even a day without chores or task. Flowers are often accompanied with many of these spectacular choices, and this is where the family comes in.

Sure, you can purchase some fantastic smelling arrangements from a flower shop. These are beautiful and will really make each mom feel special. However, for those looking to do something crafty with a little DIY, everyone in the family can make mom a flower! Using the instructions below, each child…and adult.. can create their own pipe cleaner flower masterpiece with just a few simple items.

What is a pipe cleaner? My family calls them fuzzy wires. A pipe cleaner used to be (and probably still is) used to clean a pipe. However, I I think it is now more common to see them used for crafts. They often come in all colors of the rainbow. Basically, it is a piece of wire covered in soft fluff, usually about 11-12 inches long. They bend to form different shapes making them a fun craft object.

For this DIY flower project, every person in the family, who is wanting to make a flower, will need 4 pipe cleaners: 3 of one color and one in green. This color choice is not a rule of law. The petals can be in multiple colors if so desired, and the stem doesn’t have to be green. This is all about having fun and creating something unique. Craft steps are always a suggestion and can certainly be channeled into something amazingly different. However, for the ease of this craft, the instructions will be listing basic colors

Items needed to make pipe cleaner flowers:

  • 3 Pink Pipe Cleaners for the petals, (you can choose any color to make your flower petals)
  • 1 Green Pipe Cleaner for the stem
  • 1 resin ladybug (optional)
  • Glue Gun (optional, only if you wish to attach the ladybug)

Directions

Please note: all glue gun and cutting should be done by an adult.

1. Take all 4 pipe cleaners and fold them in half. Pinch the ends to add the crease. They will look like a “V”

2. Take one end of the green stem and slide with through the “V” of the pink pipe cleaners. Twist the green pipe cleaner twice to lock the 3 pink pipe cleaners in place. You should now have 6 pink pipe cleaner arms pointing up and two green arms pointing down

3. Roll each of the 6 pink arms into a spiral to form petals. Start at the tip and continue to roll to the end by the green twist.

4. Take the spiral petals and shape the flower by creating a ladder effect with the petals, each layered on top of each other

5. Take one arm of the green pipe cleaner and wrap it around the base of the flower, starting wide and spiraling it down to the stem to form a cone.

6. Take a resin ladybug and glue it to one of the petals using a hot glue gun (NOTE: this should be done by adults)

Your Pipe Cleaner flower is now done!

Make as many as you need to form a bouquet to give to mom for Mother’s Day!

May 07 2024

Rubble & Crew: Construction Crew to the Rescue! Printable Activity Sheets

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Rubble & Crew: Construction Crew to the Rescue! will be released on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment for the suggested retail price of $10.99! Fans can watch as Rubble and his family help the community by building homes, building a fire station, fix roads, and so much more. In fact this DVD features over two hours of epic construction fun!

The Rubble & Crew episodes include:

  • The Crew Builds a Beaver Home / The Crew Fixes a Road
  • The Crew Builds a Popcorn Café / The Crew Fixes a Slippery Mess
  • The Crew Builds a Drive-In Movie Theater / The Crew Finds a Rainbow Treasure
  • The Crew Builds a Pig Barn / The Crew Builds a Giant Runway
  • The Crew & Marshall Build a Fire Station
  • The Crew Does a Home Renovation / The Crew Builds a Lighthouse

To celebrate the soon-to-be release of Rubble & Crew: Construction Crew to the Rescue!, we have a fantastic Activity Pack for fans to download, print, and create! This activity pack comes with five pages the whole family can enjoy. The activities included are: make a badge, make a kindness card, track how you feel, color by numbers, and write a bike story. Simply click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then print the PDF and start having fun with Rubble & his Crew.