Despicable Me 3 Special Edition With Bonus Mini Movie Comes Home In November

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Ever since I was little I couldn’t wait for the holidays to get to was “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or ” It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown“…So it’s a no-brainer that I would share these with my children so they could enjoy the same fun and excitement that only the Peanuts gang can bring. Last year when they announced that there was going to be The Peanuts Movie, we were all really excited and couldn’t wait to see the Peanuts gang on the big screen in an all-new adventure.
Now you can bring that adventure home on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital! We received ours yesterday and couldn’t wait to have a Peanuts movie night! Since my littlest is too small for the theaters this was the first chance he’s had to see it…and he’s obsessed! He’s watching it again today.
The Peanuts Movie brings all your favorite Peanuts characters and a new friend into your home in a whole new story.
Life always seems complicated for good ol’ Charlie Brown (Noah Schnapp), the boy who always tries his best against seemingly impossible odds. When the Little Red-Haired Girl moves into his neighborhood, Charlie Brown develops a crush on her. Meanwhile, his best friend Snoopy embarks on an epic adventure in a fantasy world. As a World War I flying ace, the lovable beagle pursues his nemesis, the Red Baron, while also trying to win the heart of a beautiful poodle named Fifi (Kristin Chenoweth).
Lessons Learned from The Peanuts Movie:
Dream Big
Beleive in Yourself
Be Yourself
Be Honest
Be Considerate of Others
Never Give Up
You can grab your own copy now at Walmart & Walmart.com
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Are you anxious for the new Disney movie Strange Magic to hit theaters? Check out these fun recipes and crafts that our sure to keep you and the kiddos busy until the big day!
“Strange Magic,” a new animated film from Lucasfilm Ltd., is a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their hilarious misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion. Lucasfilm Animation Singapore and Industrial Light & Magic bring to life the fanciful forest turned upside down with world-class animation and visual effects. Directed by Gary Rydstrom (“Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation,” “Lifted”) from a story by George Lucas, “Strange Magic” will be released by Touchstone Pictures on Jan. 23, 2015.
To download a PDF for the activity you would like click on the links below!
Magic Potion Recipe
Party Invitations
Strangely Magical Illusion activity sheet
Hot Cocoa recipe
Fairy Wing decorations
Bog King Mud Pie Recipe
Magic Fairy Jar Activity Sheet
Cookie Bar Recipe
Thank You Cards Sunny Party Hat
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STRANGE MAGIC opens in theatres everywhere on January 23rd!

Having 4 boys can get a little hectic, especially when they all have places to run to and we are in and out of the van all day. Keeping my bag stocked up with on the run needs is important to keeping my sanity. What would a mom to 4 boys keep stocked in her bag for daily errands?
Check it out:
Gum, calms me down when “things happen”, and keeps my breath fresh for that just in case moment, you know where you run into one of the kids teachers, or your husbands boss.
Tylenol, lets face it, running around all day battling kids can lead to quite a headache, Tylenol has been there for me for years!
Cell phone packed with games. My boys love their digital games, and it keeps them quiet in a pinch, like sitting and waiting to get your oil changed or tires done.
Pen & notepad, another tool that has multiple uses like the cell phone. Can be used for notes, or to keep little men happy coloring.
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We all know it is essential to consume enough water every day, but we have to take care of more than just our bodies; it is also important to take time each day to relax and refresh. While DASANI DROPS® Infusions are great on the go they are also great at home, grab some water & DASANI DROPS® Infusions and go soak in the bath for a while to unwind from the busy day.
With these convenient travel sized bottles DASANI DROPS® Infusions makes it easier to resist those sugary, calorie filled juices and sodas that I tend to reach for. DASANI DROPS® Infusions has ZERO calories, and are made with natural flavoring…Plus, there is NO artificial colors! There is also no worry of spilling in your bag as the top snaps securely so your safe to toss and go!
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If your like me chances are your already there, so it wouldn’t take much to walk over and stock up of a few flavors to keep in your bag.
How do you choose to stay hydrated with the warmer weather approaching?
What are your Bag Must Haves?
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This past weekend at the D23 EXPO in Anaheim, CA, numerous filmmakers from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios convened at D23 Expo 2017, revealing new details about their upcoming movie slates and introducing key voice talent, including Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez, Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, Samuel L. Jackson, Huck Milner and Sarah Silverman.
John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, teamed up with the stars and filmmakers from both studios to present new details, footage, behind-the-scenes looks and images from a host of upcoming films.
“I’m so excited about our upcoming movies; they are all hilarious, emotional, beautiful and make you think, It’s a great mix of incredibly creative and surprising new worlds and characters and stories we love returning to. Our filmmakers are putting so much heart into these films – I can’t wait for people to see them.” – John Lasseter
Guests were treated to the first-ever public performance of “Remember Me” from Pixar Animation Studios’ upcoming feature film COCO. Anthony Gonzalez, who provides the voice of Miguel in the film, and Benjamin Bratt, who lends his voice to Ernesto de la Cruz, teamed up to perform the song written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Capping the animation presentation, the grand finale featured more than 160 performers who descended upon Hall D23 at the Anaheim Convention Center, including the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea and Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles under the direction of Kareli Montoya, and the Grammy®-winning Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band.
“Our film embraces a broad landscape of music, We were fortunate to have Kristen and Bobby create ‘Remember Me’—it’s the signature song made famous by Ernesto de la Cruz, and it embodies the key theme in our story: the importance of remembering loved ones both in life and beyond.” – Lee Unkrich
Unkrich, co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina and producer Darla K. Anderson shared details about the original story with the crowd. In theaters Nov. 22, 2017, COCO introduces Miguel, an aspiring musician whose family long ago banned music. Desperate to prove his talent and follow in the footsteps of his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz, Miguel makes a fateful decision and finds himself in the Land of the Dead, where he meets his extended family and charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal). Together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
COCO features an original score from Oscar®-winning composer Michael Giacchino (“Up,” “Rogue One”) and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco (“Dope,” “Shovel Buddies”) and Molina. Also part of the team is musical consultant Camilo Lara of the music project Mexican Institute of Sound.
Kristen Bell, the voice of Anna, introduced fans to the new FROZEN holiday featurette, OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE. Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, surprised the crowd with a live performance of the all-new original song “That Time of Year,” written by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson. The song is part of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new 21-minute featurette, which hits the big-screen in front of Disney•Pixar’s COCO on Nov. 22, 2017.
Joining Bell and Gad in the featurette are Idina Menzel as the voice of Elsa, and Jonathan Groff as the voice of Kristoff.
The featurette is directed by the Emmy®-winning team Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton (“Prep & Landing”) and produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (“Big Hero 6”).
INCREDIBLES 2 director Brad Bird—who lends his voice to Edna—joined Lasseter on stage to welcome to the festivities the voices of Mr. and Mrs. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter), Violet (Sarah Vowell), Dash (newcomer Huck Milner) and Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson). Bird revealed details of the upcoming caper, which puts the family into an expanded universe that includes new allies and a brand-new villain.
“‘Incredibles 2’ is really a family film, it’s just that the family happens to have super powers, They may have super speed or super strength, but they experience the same problems as any family.” – Brad Bird
“Bob’s actually home with the kids this time and I’m the one out fighting crime, I’ve been working out 13 hours a day!” – Hunter
John Lasseter, who’s looked forward to the return of everyone’s favorite family of superheroes since THE INCREDIBLES was still in production, was excited to share with fans a look at what the fashion world thinks of super-suit stylist Edna Mode—the petite-but-powerful character introduced in Pixar Animation Studio’s 2004 Oscar®-winning feature. Showcasing fashion phenoms from Heidi Klum and Kendall Jenner to Zac Posen and Rachel Zoe, the video can be viewed here:
Directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston hit the stage at D23 Expo 2017, introducing Emmy®-winning actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, who returns as the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ follow-up to 2012’s WRECK IT RALPH leaves the arcade behind, venturing into the expansive universe of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s not-so-light touch. Outcasts-turned-BFFs Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and Vanellope von Schweetz are reuniting with Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer) and Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch). Filmmakers revealed a new character, Yesss, an algorithm who plays an important role in Ralph and Vanellope’s journey within the internet. Golden Globe®-winning actress Taraji P. Henson(“Empire”) lends her voice to the character. “Yesss is a new character who owns the website Buzzaholic,” said Henson. “Yesss knows about everything cool and on trend. And she does spell her name with a triple ‘s.’ Yesss is very savvy, smart and sexy.”
Fans were the first to see the global debut of a scene from the film that pays hilarious homage to the Disney Princesses. Lasseter revealed that filmmakers had asked the original voice actresses behind the Princesses featured to reprise their roles for the sequence, and in a moment no Disney fan will forget, Auli‘i Cravalho (“Moana”), Kristen Bell (Anna in “Frozen”), Kelly MacDonald(Merida in “Brave”), Mandy Moore (Rapunzel in “Tangled”), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana in “The Princess and the Frog”), Irene Bedard (“Pocahontas”), Linda Larkin (Jasmine in “Aladdin”), Paige O’Hara (Belle in “Beauty and the Beast”) and Jodi Benson (Ariel in “The Little Mermaid”) were welcomed on stage for the largest gathering of Disney Princesses in history.
John Lasseter kicked off the presentation by announcing Disneytoon Studios’ original new animated movie, “Untitled DTS Film.” Directed by Klay Hall and Bobs Gannaway, and produced by Ferrell Barron, the theatrical feature film explores the future of aviation—taking moviegoers to the edge of discovery in the air—and beyond. “Untitled DTS Film” opens in theaters on April 12th, 2019!
John Lasseter invited Pixar’s Josh Cooley (“Riley’s First Date?” short) to the stage, revealing that Cooley has assumed full director responsibilities for TOY STORY 4. The pair brought with them a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the director’s life at the Northern California studio.
Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, and produced by Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ feature-length follow-up to 2013’s Oscar®-winning film FROZEN is slated for theaters on November 27th, 2019! Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel and Jonathan Groff are reprising their roles in an all-new story. John Lasseter, Bell and Gad shared with FROZEN fans a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the filmmakers’ recent research trip to Norway, Finland and Iceland.
Director Dan Scanlon, who helmed Pixar’s “Monsters University,” joined Lasseter to share a few details about an all-new original feature film currently in production at Pixar Animation Studios. According to Scanlon, who lost his father at a very young age, the film is inspired by the question he’s always asked: who was my father? The story is set in a world with no humans—only elves, trolls and sprites—“anything that would be on the side of a van in the ’70s,” said the director. “In the film, we’re going to tell the story of two teenage elf brothers whose father died when they were too young to remember him. But thanks to the little magic still left in the world, the boys embark on a quest that will allow them a chance to spend one last magical day with their father.” Kori Rae (“Monsters University”) will produce.

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Summer for a lot of families means travel, whether it’s on a beach vacation or just visiting family it can be a bit stressful. Trust me, with 4 kids I know! From packing to timelines to the actual traveling it can all become overwhelming, so I have 5 tips to hopefully give your summer stress-free family travel.
1. Plan. If you know that you will be traveling this summer create a travel binder with checklists so you have everything planned out. From route or flight numbers (tickets) to lists on what to take. Having a list and everything in a neat little package saves time, energy and stress.
2. Pack Early. Don’t wait until the last minute to pack! Have your bags packed at least a week in advance, that way if you realize you forget something (that shouldn’t happen if you create lists, but you never know) you have time to get it done and not stress about your time limit.
3. Let The Kids Help. Yes, I’m sure you’re saying “but I thought you said stress-free..the kids only add stress” well, If you give your kids a printout or hand drawn paper with exactly what to pack, they can at least have their items ready for you to place in the bags neatly…
4. Have It Ready. Go over your final check the night before and have them by the door, or packed in your vehicle ready to go (I don’t pack in the car the night before because we live in an apartment and that is just screaming break into me).
5. Don’t Sweat The Small Things. If even after you go through all this and your on your way..you happen to forget the toothbrush because, well they had to brush their teeth that morning and you didn’t want to buy brushes just for the trip…there are drug stores everywhere just go purchase one. It’s nothing to freak out about. Things will happen all you can do is breath and calmly handle it.
I hope these tips help you have a stress-free family vacation this summer! What tips do you have?
Where are your travels taking you?