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#CampWarnerBros Week 5

This week, when the forces of evil unite from across time and dimensions, it’ll take the combined efforts of distinctly different, yet similar super hero teams to keep the universe secure in the action-packed animated movie - Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans. Today my kids got crafty and made a Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans Character Banks. They can put change in their jar and save for the future or budget. Campers can save their money in their very own Character Banks:  If they feel like being real Super Heroes – they can even do chores for charity – and have them donate to a cause that can save someone else’s universe! Our Teen Titans Character Bank with a bit too much Modge Podge In Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital. This modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit the two Titan teams against each other. They’ll need to set aside their differences and work together to combat Trigon, Hexagon, Santa Claus (that’s right, Santa!) and time itself in order to save the universe. Read the full article

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#CampWarnerBros Week 4 with Scooby-Doo WrestleMania Mystery

This week the kids (a.k.a. campers) and I got to enjoy Scooby-Doo!: WrestleMania Mystery! I grew up watching Scooby-Doo mysteries and we've caught some of the other Scooby-Doo movies so it was fun to share this animated adventure with my kids. It's 90 degrees here in Minnesota so it was nice to get out of the heat, watch the movie, and share a "Scooby Snack" today. You can make your own yummy "Scooby Snack" with the recipe below. We had wheat cereal instead of rice so ours looks darker than what yours might be. In Scooby-Doo!: WrestleMania Mystery!, Shaggy and Scooby compete to win a video game and happen to win tickets to WrestleMania®. They convince the entire Mystery Inc. gang to travel to WWE City in the Mystery Machine to enjoy the show. The trip quickly turns into another mystery as WWE City is full of secrets! A mysterious ghostly bear appears and threatens to ruin the show and steal the championship title belt. With the help of WWE Superstars John Cena®, Triple H®, Sin Cara®, Brodus Clay®, AJ Lee™, The Miz®, Santino®,  and Kane® -  Scooby-Doo and The Mystery Inc. gang team up to solve the case! https://youtu.be/fZpsstQKElU Printable coloring page: Read the full article

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#CampWarnerBros Week 3

This week for #CampWarnerBros, we checked out We Bare Bears: The Movie! and made squishy Gummy Bear Slime. This movie involves three bears, Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear who are brothers. They love food trucks and a bit of stardom that leads them into a bit of trouble. You can follow them on their adventure in We Bare Bears: The Movie! Here's the official trailer to check it out. This title is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital. https://youtu.be/XJdSwbxQQNs With making Gummy Bear Slime, you will need gummy bears, cornstarch, and powdered sugar. This activity involves a microwave so you will want to have an adult present to help with heating and handling the gummy bears when they are melted and hot. Now to add the powdered sugar/cornstarch mixture to the melted gummy bears a spoonful at a time. It's a bit messy, but my kids had fun with it. Here's the recipe for Gummy Bear Slime. Read the full article

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#CampWarnerBros Week 2

This week I got to watch Steven Universe: The Movie with my kids. I was not very familiar with the animated series of Steven Universe. My son was. I found it neat how this animated film has characters singing to help advance the story. Spinel, a cartoon gem, has landed on Earth and wants to destroy Steven and the planet. The Gems have lost their memories so Steven has to figure out what will trigger their memories to return so they can help him save Earth. https://youtu.be/4KF_FaH4WoQ You can work on saving the Earth at home and bringing peace to the galaxy with Steven Universe’s “Crystal Gem” Candy recipe below. My family started their Crystal Gems last night and they are developing. The recipe to make your own candy is attached below. The Science Behind The Fun: As time passes (and the solution cools), the water will slowly evaporate from the solution. As the water evaporates, the solution will become more saturated with sugar. The sugar molecules will collect on the string, and the candy crystals will grow molecule by molecule! Extra Science Fun: Try making two jars of candy. In the first jar - seed your “Crystal Gem” Candy by rolling your string in water and sugar. In the second jar do not seed your string with sugar before growing. Determine if using seed sugar crystals changes the growth rate of your “Crystal Gem” Candy! All assets are courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Read the full article

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#CampWarnerBros Week 1 Super Hero Week

For our first week of Camp Warner Bros, it is Super Hero Week. To celebrate, we watched the recently released LEGO® DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters, which is available on digital, Blu-ray, and DVD. My kids really enjoyed it, especially my youngest. In  LEGO® DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters, young Billy Batson shouts out "Shazam" and transforms into a super hero. Members of the Justice League also come in to be part of his team. They work to fight against two evil villains. We also listened to Batman provide some virtual Super Hero Training. Batman also has training tips with fun games, like "Batman Says", "Super Hero Freeze", and "Memory Challenges" to check out. Video was created by Send In The Clowns LA https://youtu.be/Gb5MjsCLtGQ Read the full article

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Diamond Art Club Kit Review

With shelter in place starting mid-March for us and online learning beginning two weeks after, I find it has been harder to limit the amount of screen time for my children. I am thankful that my 13-year-old has been given an outlet to break away from technology and rest her eyes with Diamond Art Club Kits. The kit we received is called Floral Delight. I don't see it currently available on the website, but there are many other beautiful designs to choose from.

This kit comes with all you need. It includes the pre-printed canvas, 27 different diamond round colors plus extra pieces, two pieces of wax, an applicator with multi-grabber, grip, and a tray.

This has been a relaxing activity for my daughter. She started on the borders and has slowly worked in onto the last few petals and center of the pink flower. As she has progressed with this project, she removed sections of the clear plastic covering. The canvas seems very sticky and holds the resin diamonds well. There is a key printed on one side of the canvas that corresponds to the code and the resin diamonds have a DMC number printed on their bags to help identify them.

To learn more about Diamond Art Club and its many available kits, please visit http://www.diamondartclub.com. Read the full article

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The Healthy Teen Cookbook Review

Title: The Healthy Teen Cookbook: Around the World in 80 Fantastic Recipes Author: Remmi Smith With being a parent and aspiring to become a FACS teacher, I see a strong importance in teaching youth cooking skills and how to make smart, healthy choices that last a lifetime. I have been reviewing The Healthy Teen Cookbook over the last few weeks. The author, Remmi Smith, is 17-years-old and this is her second cookbook. She also has two cooking shows and her own salad dressing line! Remmi has appeared on Chopped, the talk show Harry (with Harry Connick Jr.), and the Food Network. The Healthy Teen Cookbook features 80 recipes that allow you to sample cuisine from the seven continents. With each recipe, there is a "Remmi Notes" following the recipe that gives Remmi's own take on the recipe and suggestions/additions to make the recipe a complete meal or to add variation. The recipes included are definitely those that my 13-year-old can handle with just an adult handy for questions. The recipes provided come with colored images of the food product. At the introduction of each continent, there is some information on the cuisine typical of the region, popular regional dishes, and important facts about the demography of the continents too. To learn more and view this book, please check it out on Amazon. Read the full article

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The Healthy Teen Cookbook Review

Title: The Healthy Teen Cookbook: Around the World in 80 Fantastic Recipes Author: Remmi Smith With being a parent and aspiring to become a FACS teacher, I see a strong importance in teaching youth cooking skills and how to make smart, healthy choices that last a lifetime. I have been reviewing The Healthy Teen Cookbook over the last few weeks. The author, Remmi Smith, is 17-years-old and this is her second cookbook. She also has two cooking shows and her own salad dressing line! Remmi has appeared on Chopped, the talk show Harry (with Harry Connick Jr.), and the Food Network. The Healthy Teen Cookbook features 80 recipes that allow you to sample cuisine from the seven continents. With each recipe, there is a "Remmi Notes" following the recipe that gives Remmi's own take on the recipe and suggestions/additions to make the recipe a complete meal or to add variation. The recipes included are definitely those that my 13-year-old can handle with just an adult handy for questions. The recipes provided come with colored images of the food product. At the introduction of each continent, there is some information on the cuisine typical of the region, popular regional dishes, and important facts about the demography of the continents too. To learn more and view this book, please check it out on Amazon. Read the full article

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Recently Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker became available to own or rent. This film is the conclusion of the Skywalker saga and would be Star Wars: Episode IX. I missed the opportunity to see this stellar film when it was in theatres and am grateful for a copy to review. Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron are taking the Resistance to its final stand battling Kylo Ren and the First Order. Emperor Palpatine, who was once deceased, manages to return and is aided by the First Order. I loved that the other original characters who Star Wars fans have admired all these years, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, and Lando Calrissian return. Leia says her final farewell to fans in this film too. There are new characters too, like Jannah who is an ally of the Resistance; Allegiant General Pryde of the First Order; and smuggler Zorri Bliss.

Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) in STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker comes with great extras for home viewers. The Multiscreen Edition includes Blu-ray and a Digital copy, giving viewers the flexibility to watch the film on different devices. Those with 4K Ultra HD capability may opt for a 4K UHD Ultimate Collector’s Edition, including 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and a Digital copy. 4K Ultra HD provides four times the resolution of HD paired with a fully immersive picture and sound and Dolby Atmos audio, allowing viewers at home to practically feel the Force. https://youtu.be/vx0kq7FmmQk There are over two hours of bonus material that includes a feature-length, making-of documentary, which goes behind the scenes with the cast and filmmakers from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and explores the legacy of the Skywalker saga. Bonus features also dig into the film’s Pasaana desert scenes, including the thrilling landspeeder chase, and the ship in which Rey discovers family secrets as well as a new little droid named D-O. Plus, fans will hear from Warwick Davis, who reprises his role as Wicket the Ewok, as well as the creature effects team that created a record 584 creatures and droids for the film. Digital consumers will receive an exclusive feature highlighting legendary composer John Williams, who has scored every episode in the Skywalker saga.

Bonus features include*: The Skywalker Legacy – The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Pasaana Pursuit: Creating the Speeder Chase – Dive into the making of the movie’s epic landspeeder chase and discover how this spectacular sequence was brought to the screen.Aliens in the Desert – See what it took to create the Pasaana desert scenes, from the sheer scale and complexity of the shoot to its colorful details.D-O: Key to the Past – Explore the ship that connects Rey to the mystery of her missing parents and get to know the galaxy’s newest, irresistible droid.Warwick & Son – Warwick Davis, who played Wicket in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, dons the Ewok costume once more; this time joined by his son Harrison.Cast of Creatures – The team behind the film’s memorable creatures reveals the puppetry, makeup, prosthetics and digital magic that bring them to life! Digital Exclusive: The Maestro’s Finale – Composer John Williams reflects on his body of work for the Star Wars saga and shares insights on scoring Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. * Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has a run time of approximately 142 minutes. It is rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and action.

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Natural Cucumber and Olive Oil Spa Set

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Natural Cucumber and Olive Oil Spa Set

It's amazing how the local community, state, and even the world can change dramatically in just a matter of days, isn't it? With now spending a lot more time at home with my family and probably the same for many others, I think carving out time for self-care is yet a concern on many of our minds. I was recently sent the Natural Cucumber and Olive Oil Spa from JetGiftBaskets.com. This collection includes smoked almonds, Teavana's green tea, two sizes of cucumber and olive oil shea butter soap, cucumber olive hand soap, a mesh pouf, and a cucumber olive oil body wash. You can relax and unwind at home with this great gift set and it can be delivered right to your front door.

In this set, the smoked almonds taste great and the tea helps you feel energized with its caffeine and antioxidants. The cucumber and olive oil bath products soothe dehydrated and dull skin from the long winter months and they have a wonderful aroma. To check out this gift set out and others, please visit https://www.jetgiftbaskets.com/. Read the full article

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Playmobil The Movie Out to Own and Rent

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Playmobil The Movie Out to Own and Rent

Watching Playmobil The Movie has been an excellent activity for our family during this period of social distancing. It is currently my 9-year-old's favorite movie. This film starts off in the life of Charlie and Marla, who are brother and sister. A few years pass and Charlie runs off. His older sister, Marla, dashes off to find him. Marla finds Charlie in a Playmobil toy display and shortly after they are magically transformed into Playmobil characters themselves. They set off on an adventure to find why citizens of Playmobil have vanished while exploring new lands. This film is based on the global, multi-billion-dollar toy line. Playmobil The Movie arrived on digital, DVD, and On Demand a few weeks ago. The dashing and charismatic secret agent Rex Dasher (Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter Franchise) must partner with smooth-talking food truck driver Del (Jim Gaffigan, (Being Frank, Hotel Transylvania 3) and Marla (Anya Taylor-Joy, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance), a smart, savvy civilian with her own secret agenda, to rescue them. Against unthinkable odds, the trio go on a fantastic journey across stunning new worlds as they gather clues for their rescue mission. As they venture through the mythical world of Playmobil, their journey leads to unlikely friendships forming, and exhilarating challenges being overcome against all odds. Through their vibrant adventure, the team realizes that no matter how life plays out, you can achieve anything when you believe in yourself.   Showcasing an all-star voice cast, PLAYMOBIL THE MOVIE, stars Radcliffe, Gaffigan and Taylor-Joy alongside Kenan Thompson (The Grinch, “SNL”) Grammy Award Winner Meghan Trainor and Grammy Award Nominee Adam Lambert. The delightful family friendly film includes an upbeat new soundtrack that’s sure to get stuck in your head, including the catchy hit ‘So Much World’. Don’t forget to grab your passport! To learn more about Playmobil The Movie: Website: https://movie.playmobil.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaymobilMovie Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlaymobilMovie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playmobilthemovie Playmobil The Movie Rating: PG for action/peril and some language Run Time: 1 hours 39 minutes   https://youtu.be/K-C1ys02wlU Read the full article

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Natreve Vegan Protein Powder

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Natreve Vegan Protein Powder

When time to get ready in the morning is short, I like to grab protein powder and make a drink to go. I was recently sent Natreve's Vegan Protein in French Vanilla Wafer Sundae to try. Natreve is careful on who they source their ingredients from for their powders. There vegan protein contains organic greens, vegan probiotics, and sprouted and ancient grains. Natreve has a lot of quality control in place to ensure the efficacy of the product and to make sure it is clean. Natreve Vegan Protein has 25 grams of protein, is gluten-free, and non-GMO. There are no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors added to this product. With mentioning I face mornings short of preparation time, I enjoy Natreve blended with milk and having a whole banana added to it. Natreve Vegan Protein comes in other flavors and there are also whey powders. Please visit natreve.com to learn more.

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Spies in Disguise Coming Out to Own and Rent

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Spies in Disguise Coming Out to Own and Rent @spiesindisguise @20thcenturyfox #spiesindisguise

Join Will Smith and Tom Holland on the mission of a lifetime. Bring home the adventure on Digital, Blu-ray™, and 4K Ultra HD™ on March 10. SPIES IN DISGUISE In this high-flying animated comedy, super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is none of the above. But this unlikely duo must team up for the ultimate mission to save the world when a “biodynamic concealment” experiment transforms Lance into a brave, fierce, majestic...pigeon! Experience the hilarious thrills of SPIES IN DISGUISE, which is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™, from the comfort of your own home, along with Blu-rayTM bonus features including multiple making-of featurettes and two awesome music videos. Additionally, the Blu-rayTM edition of SPIES IN DISGUISE includes “Super Secret Spy Mode,” an immersive, in-movie experience that takes you deeper into the story with Easter eggs, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the film. Add SPIES IN DISGUISE to your digital collection on Movies Anywhere, or own it on 4K Ultra HDTM, Blu-rayTM and DVD on March 10. Spies in Disguise Activity PagesDownload SPIES IN DISGUISE Digital & Blu-rayTM Bonus Features: Super Secret Spy ModeInfiltrating Blue Sky StudiosThe Top Secret Guide to Gadgets“Then There Were Two” Music Video“Freak of Nature” Music VideoMaking the Soundtrack “Then There Were Two”Making the Soundtrack “Freak of Nature”“Lunch Break”*GalleryColor Keys and Moment PaintingsCharacter DesignsLocationsProps and Gadgets Concept Art *Available on Digital Only SPIESGadgetsDownload SPIES IN DISGUISE Digital Technical Specifications Total Run Time:          102 Minutes Rating: PG for action, violence, and rude humor. https://youtu.be/K4xs7sNPTe8 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook:      Facebook.com/SpiesInDisguise Twitter:           Twitter.com/SpiesInDisguise Instagram:      Instagram.com/spiesindisguise Read the full article