Mar 30 2016

Kitty Litter Cake Recipe for April Fools Day

Kitty Litter Cake

It’s that time of year again. The day where all of us pranksters come out and really make a day worth remembering! After all, April First is the day of pranks and laughs. I know in my house we have to watch for plastic wrap over the toilet seat, crazy sounds, and random doors exploding as they open. Be on guard if you ever visit my house on April Fools Day.

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This year I am going food crazy with snacks and treats that look delicious but are disgusting or look disgusting but taste delicious. For example, I am making a Kitty Litter Cake, which will be displayed on the table for an April Fools family and friends celebration. It looks real and disgusting, but the cake is moist and yummy. I wonder who will be the first to have a piece of cake. It is harder than it sounds when the cake is served from a pooper scooper. Even I have struggled with it in the past. However, once you get past the initial disgust the cake is a delicious treat.

The Kitty Litter Cake is fairly easy to make. Simply make two cakes and some pudding, crumble and mix together, sprinkle cookie crumbs, shape tootsie rolls and you are done. I have included the recipe below so that you can make it for your family this year. See who will be the bravest to take a bite.

Kitty Litter Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla sandwich cookies
  • 4 drops green food coloring
  • 5-6 Tootsie rolls
Directions

  1. Make cakes according to package directions
  2. Make pudding according to package directions and chill.
  3. Crumble sandwich cookies in a food processor, scraping often. Set aside all but 1/4 cup.
  4. To the 1/4 cup add a few drops of green food coloring and mix.
  5. When cakes are cooled to room temperature, crumble them into a large bowl. Add 1/2 of the remaining cookie crumbs, and the chilled pudding. Mix together. Use only enough pudding to make the cake moist not soggy.
  6. Sanitize and line a new kitty litter box with food safe plastic liner and put the cake mixture into box.
  7. Sprinkle the other half of the cookie crumbs over the cake
  8. Put the unwrapped tootsie rolls in a microwave safe dish and heat until soft. Shape the tootsie rolls too look like cat poop.
  9. Randomly half bury 3 Tootsie poops in the cake and sprinkle 3/4 of the green cookie mixture over the top of the cake.
  10. Place 2 tootsie poops on top of the cake and sprinkle lightly with some of the green cookie crumbs. Hang one tootsie over the side of the litter box.
  11. Serve with the pooper scooper.


Mar 28 2016

Voltron: Legendary Defender is Coming to Netflix

Voltron Legendary Defender Coming to Netflix

Let me just take a moment and be the geek that I am as a scream for joy about the fact that Voltron is entering my life once more! The 1980’s cartoon was something I loved to watch as a kid. The fact that five lion robots became an even bigger and better robot Titan was something that connected with my Sci-Fi side. The original show will always have a special place in my geeky heart.

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Now, June 10th, a whole new generation will get to fall in love with these five heroes when Dreamworks Animation’s Voltron: Legendary Defender arrives on Netflix with 13 epic episodes! Check out the epic teaser below. I guarantee you will start geeking out as well.

NEWS:
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016 – Live from the packed WonderCon 2016 VOLTRON panel, executive Producer Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender), Co-Executive Producer Lauren Montgomery (The Legend of Korra), and writer Tim Hedrick (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender) sat alongside newly unveiled cast members to showcase never-before-seen artwork and footage of DreamWorks Animation’s all-new Netflix Original Series Voltron: Legendary Defender, debuting June 10, 2016.

Executive Producer Joaquim Dos Santos seen at DreamWorks Animation "Voltron: Legendary Defender" Wondercon Presentation at Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, March 25, 2016, in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for DWA/AP Images)

Executive Producer Joaquim Dos Santos seen at DreamWorks Animation “Voltron: Legendary Defender” Wondercon Presentation at Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, March 25, 2016, in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for DWA/AP Images)

Dos Santos shared “As children of the 80’s who grew up with Voltron what was there not to love? You had 5 awesome lions, piloted by 5 awesome heroes who combined to form a giant, sword wielding Titan! It unapologetically married Sci-fi and Fantasy in one incredibly over the top, bombastic package. Fans of the new series [Voltron: Legendary defender] can look for us to keep all those elements but also expect a much more fleshed out universe with a rich backstory and characters who will evolve over the course of the series.”

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Also joining the panel were cast members Tyler Labine, Josh Keaton, Jeremy Shada, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Kimberly Brooks, Rhys Darby and a surprise video greeting from Steven Yeun. Attendees were treated to a sneak peek of the epic journey five friends embark upon as they are thrust into a sprawling intergalactic war, and only through the power of teamwork can they unite to form the mighty warrior VOLTRON! Additional details below!

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Synopsis: From days long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe comes the Netflix Original Series, VOLTRON: LEGENDARY DEFENDER! DreamWorks Animation reimagines one of the most popular fan-favorite shows of all time in this all-new comedic action-packed show from executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery (The Legend of Korra).

Five unsuspecting teenagers, transported from Earth into the middle of a sprawling intergalactic war, become pilots for five robotic lions in the battle to protect the universe from evil. Only through the true power of teamwork can they unite to form the mighty warrior known as VOLTRON: LEGENDARY DEFENDER.

Executive Produced by Joaquim Dos Santos
Co-Executive Produced by Lauren Montgomery
Written by Tim Hedrick

Cast:
Princess Allura – Kimberly Brooks (Ben 10: Omniverse, Justice League: War)
Coran – Rhys Darby (What We Do in the Shadows, Flight of the Concords)
Shiro, Black Lion – Josh Keaton (Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Transformers Prime)
Hunk, Yellow Lion – Tyler Labine (Reaper, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil)
Lance, Blue Lion – Jeremy Shada (Finn in Adventure Time, Batman: The Brave and the Bold)
Pidge, Green Lion – Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow, Scream: The Series, iZombie)
Keith, Red Lion – Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead, The Legend of Korra)

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Disclosure: SKGaleana receives products in order to conduct reviews. Unless noted otherwise, no monetary compensation was provided. I only share and recommend products or services I think will be a good fit for my readers. 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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Mar 26 2016

Cute Easter Bible Cookies Recipe

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It’s Easter! Time for the Easter Egg hunts, Easter Games and of course Easter Treats. This Easter, remind your family and friends why we celebrate this day by creating a few inspirational recipes for the party goers to enjoy. After all, Jesus, the Son of God, was the ultimate sacrifice. He died on the cross and rose from the dead three days later to cleanse His people of their sins so that we may enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

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The reason for Easter was not lost by the creative people at OrientalTrading.com’s Free-N-Fun site. They created a cookie just for Easter featuring a Fig Newton shaped like a Holy Bible, stating,

Spread the good word of God by sharing these Bible cookies with friends. An inspirational dessert idea for Sunday school, Bible study groups and Easter brunch! Proof that good things come in small packages. freefuneaster.com

In the midst of the fun and games that Easter provides, this adorable cookie will remind guests of what we truly celebrate on Easter while also providing a wonderful snack.

Grab the recipe below or on the freefuneaster.com website. Be sure to check out their other recipes and activities for the Easter Season.

Easter Bible Cookies

Ingredients

  • Fig Newtons
  • White Icing
  • Candy Crosses
  • Fruit by the Foot
Photo and recipe from freefuneaster.com
Directions

  1. Carefully trim the very edge of a fig newton to expose the jelly center.
  2. Cut a piece of Fruit by the Foot into the shape of bookmark ends. Carefully poke the square edge into the jelly of the fig newton to create the illusion of bookmark ends.
  3. Pipe the white icing onto the cookie to resemble a bible.
  4. Use the icing to adhere a candy cross to the front of the cookie.

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Disclosure: freefuneaster.com did not pay nor request that I share this information. I found it while searching for recipes online and thought it would be perfect to share. I only share and recommend products or services I think will be a good fit for my readers. 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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Mar 25 2016

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Deleted Scenes Clip

Star Wars The force awakens deleted scenes
Breaking News! The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens deleted scenes sneak peek clip is now available! And Guess What…You can view it below! If that doesn’t get you geeking out I don’t know what will.

You can view the full deleted scenes on the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Digital HD and Blu-ray Combo Pack copies. The deleted scenes include:

    “Finn and the Villager”,
    “Jakku Message”,
    “X-Wings Prepare for Lightspeed”,
    “Kylo Searches The Falcon”,
    “Snow Speeder Chase,” and
    “Finn Will Be Fine”

Plus there is a special bonus deleted scene, “Tunnel Standoff” only available on Digital HD or by redeeming the digital copy included in your Blu-ray Combo Pack!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is coming home on Digital HD April 1 and Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5. You can purchase it on Amazon.com today!

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About Star Wars The Force Awakens:
Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last of the Jedi Knights.


Mar 25 2016

Whisker Haven Tales Coloring Page of Mr. Chow

Mr. Chow is a Critterzen from Whisker Haven. He runs the kibble shop and loves encouraging the Critterzens and Palace Pets to fill up on kibble. His appetite comes in one size only — large!

I haven’t seen him in any of the episodes yet, but he was featured on the Disney Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets Facebook Page. This could mean he may be in a later episode.

WH Mr Chow Princess Palace Pet SKGaleana image copy

I think (correct me if I am wrong) that Mr. Chow is a cat that loves to eat dog bones. Mr. Chow is a light blue cat with brown eyes. He wears a striped red apron and a Dog Bone Vendor Hat.

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I have created two coloring pages featuring Mr. Chow. One features Mr. Chow alone and the other features Mr. Chow with is dish full of bones. These Printable coloring pages are free to download, print and color. If you do download this printable please consider donating. It takes a lot of time to create these fun printables and every little bit allows me to continue to bring these fun printables to you.


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To download Mr. Chow Coloring Pages:
1. Click the image below
2. Save the PDF to your computer
3. Print, color and enjoy

Whisker Haven Princess Palace Pets Mr Chow Coloring Pages SKGaleana

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Mar 24 2016

Yummy Easter Bunny Pretzel Recipe

Easter Bunny Pretzel image

A few years back, I was searching the internet for some fun and yummy Easter Treats that I could serve to my family and friends that were arriving for an awesome Easter celebration. I wanted the snacks to be themed and cute. I came across this beauty on orientaltrading.com‘s Free and Fun site. Not only were they small and perfect bite sized treats, but they were delicious as well. Everyone loved them so much that they have now become a standard treat. I even like to place a small bunch in baggies and give them as Easter Gifts.

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The Easter Bunny Pretzels are pretty easy to make. There is no baking involved and the only “cooking” (if you want to call it that) is the heating of the White Chocolate Almond Bark to dip the pretzels in. It can be a hot mess if one is not careful (experience talking here), but if you use tongs to dip the pretzels, you wont have to big of a problem. The kids in the family can also help to form the Easter Bunnies by placing the decorations on the Pretzels. Be sure to supervise because the Chocolate will still be warm if not hot.

Grab the recipe below and check out more easter recipes and ideas at orientaltrading.com’s Free and Fun Site.

Easter Bunny Pretzels (from orientaltrading.com)

Ingredients

  • White Jordan Almonds
  • White Chocolate Almond Bark
  • Mini Twist Pretzels
  • Pink Confetti Sprinkles
  • Mini Chocolate Chips
Photo and recipe from orientaltrading.com
Directions

  1. Melt the white chocolate almond bark according to the directions on the package.
  2. Dip each mini twist pretzel into the melted almond bark to coat. Place on waxed paper.
  3. Place two white Jordan almonds into the pretzel to form the ears
  4. Place the mini chocolate chips and pink confetti sprinkle onto the dipped pretzels to create the eyes and nose. Allow time for the almond bark to set and enjoy

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Disclosure: Oriental Trading did not pay or ask me to post this. I simply found the recipe and wished to share it. 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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Mar 24 2016

Season 3 of VEGGIETALES: IN THE HOUSE is Arriving on Netflix

You can catch Motato and Larry in Season 3 of VeggieTales in the House, premiering on Netflix March 25.

You can catch Motato and Larry in Season 3 of VeggieTales in the House, premiering on Netflix March 25.

Your favorite faithful Veggies are dancing their way into Season 3 when DreamWorks Animation’s VEGGIETALES: IN THE HOUSE Season 3 arrives exclusively on Netflix March 25!

Just in time for Easter, the faith‐based adventures of Bob, Larry, and their veggie housemates continue in season 3, where they are not only working on being the best friends they can be, but our cast also learns a variety of lessons, including: being a good listener, not over‐reacting, being honest, and appreciating the good things you already have!

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See the clips below for a peek at Captain Mike Asparagus on a journey to find the “Best Pet Ever” and as Jenna Chive busts a move with the Veggies in their “Great Big House Of Friends”

GREAT BIG HOUSE OF FRIENDS

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THE BEST PET YET

Be sure to grab the free VeggieTales: In the House Activity pages and Recipes by clicking the following images below!

Free Recipes:

Free Printable Activity Sheets:


Mar 23 2016

Nick Wilde’s Pawpsicles Recipe from Zootopia

Disney Family Pawpsicles

Leave it to Nick Wilde from Zootopia to figure out how to make money by selling Popsicles in the shape of paw prints. He starts with an elephant size popcicle, freezes it in paw print molds made by his accomplice, and sells them to gerbils as pawpsicles. On top of that, he then sells the sticks as red-wood lumber. What a sly fox. Fortunatly, to enjoy this delicious treat, we don’t have to buy one from Nick Wilde and his questionable sanitation status. Thanks to Disney Family, we can create our own yummy popsicles!

In Zootopia, rookie rabbit Police Officer Judy Hopps is forced to team up with fast-talking con-artist fox Nick Wilde to crack a mysterious case affecting the citizens of their modern mammal metropolis. Learn how to make pawpsicles for your family with these fun and easy steps. (http://family.disney.com/).

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Grab the recipe below and catch Zootopia at a theater near you!

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Nick Wilde's Pawpsicles

  • Servings: 12
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Print

Ingredients
Photo and recipe from Family.Disney.com
Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 and prepare a parchment lined sheet pan.
  2. Combine strawberries, raspberries, 1/4 cup of sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl and mix.
  3. Place ingredients onto sheet pan and place in oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat cherry juice and 1/4 cup of sugar on stove top about five minutes or until sugar dissolves. Pour into a bowl to cool.
  5. Once fruit in oven has roasted, place into bowl with cherry juice. Place bowl in refrigerator to cool.
  6. Pour juice into molds and place in freezer for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from freezer and place popsicle sticks at the bottom of each paw print mold
  8. Let freeze for 5 or more hours and serve.

About Zootopia:
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia,” a comedy-adventure directed by Byron Howard (“Tangled,” “Bolt”) and Rich Moore (“Wreck-It Ralph,” “The Simpsons”) and co-directed by Jared Bush (“Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero”), opens in theaters on March 4, 2016 (Zootopia).

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Disclosure: SKGaleana receives products in order to conduct reviews. Unless noted otherwise, no monetary compensation was provided. I only share and recommend products or services I think will be a good fit for my readers. 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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Mar 21 2016

Printable Paper Doll of the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio

Pinocchio DVD

Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the wish I make tonight. I wish I had a Blue Fairy Paper Doll. Well Paper Dolls By Cory has answered your wish! He has made a beautiful rendition of the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio in honor of it’s 75 anniversary. She has sparkling fairy wings and four wonderful dresses!

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Paper Dolls by Cory posted this free Printable Blue Fairy paper doll on his facebook page stating,

Happy 76th Anniversary to Walt Disney’s Pinocchio! To celebrate I made a paper doll of the Blue Fairy including her timeless original gown and 3 new outfits! My mom helped me design the one on the bottom of the 3rd page! “When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true!”

Thank you Paper Dolls By Cory, she is fantastic!

To download this Blue Fairy paper doll click the images below and save them to your computer. Then simply print and create for hours of fun!

Blue Fairy 1

Blue Fairy 2

Blue Fairy 3

About Pinocchio:
oin Geppetto’s beloved puppet, Pinocchio, as he embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. With Jiminy Cricket as his guide, Pinocchio must be brave. loyal, and honest to make his greatest wish come true. Disney

Grab a copy of Pinocchio from Amazon.com and begin enjoying the adventure!


Mar 18 2016

Zootopia Party Printables and Fun Activities

ZOOTOPIA Birthday Party Pack

In Zootopia, you can be whatever you want to be as long as you have the drive and the attitude to succeeded. Judy, a bunny, wants to be a cop, but in the world of predators and prey, she must battle to be just as good if not better than her competition. When she finally arrives in Zootopia with dreams of changing the world for the better, she discovers that being a bunny on a police force with so many large animals may actually be difficult. Can she prevail and be the best first bunny cop they have ever seen? Catch the movie in theaters now to find out.

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In the meantime, I have compiled a list of Zootopia printables and activities to help pass the time. You can match the Animal tracks to the characters, color Judy, Nick, and flash with the coloring page pack, create a Zootopia Hexaflexagon, throw the perfect Zootopia Birthday Party, Make Zootopia Snowflakes and more! All you have to do is click the images below and save the PDFs to your computer. You will notice that The New Years printable Kit and the Birthday printable kit are almost identical except for the fact that I changed a small label that made it “new years” related. Instead I added “Zoo Party” so that it can be used for many different kinds of events including Birthday Parties! Both are included below and free to download.
Animal Tracks Printable
Zootopia Coloring Pages
Zootopia Hexaflexagon
ZOOTOPIA Birthday Party Pack
Holiday Gift Tags
Zootopia Character Ornaments
Flash Snowflake
Judy Snowflake
Nick Wilde Snowflake
Yax Snowflake
Zootopia New Years Eve Party Pack
Nick Wilde Veggie and Hummus Snack

About Zootopia:
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia,” a comedy-adventure directed by Byron Howard (“Tangled,” “Bolt”) and Rich Moore (“Wreck-It Ralph,” “The Simpsons”) and co-directed by Jared Bush (“Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero”), opens in theaters on March 4, 2016.