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Grab Your FREE Underdogs Printable Activity Sheets & Coloring Pages

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Grab Your FREE Underdogs Printable Activity Sheets & Coloring Pages

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Celebrate the DVD release of UNDERDOGS, the latest feel good movie for the whole family starring the voice talent of Ariana Grande, Matthew Morrison, Nicholas Hoult, Eugenio Derbez, Bella Thorne, John Leguizamo & Mel Brooks as it debuts on DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand July 19 from Anchor Bay Entertainment. I am really looking forward to this one – and will be sure to let you guys know what I think! The trailer is hilarious and my daughters are really excited to see it too. Download and print this fun activity sheet to enjoy with your little ones!

Underdogs Activity Sheet

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Synopsis:
Underdogs follows Jake (Morrison), a shy, but talented, foosball player. His passion for the game is rivaled only by his love for free-spirited Laura (Ariana Grande). With her encouragement, he beats the town bully, Ace (Nicholas Hoult), in a foosball game. But everything changes when Ace becomes the world’s best soccer player and returns years later to turn their village into a new sports stadium. He starts to destroy everything and kidnaps Laura in the process. Just when it looks like all hope is lost, the toy figures from Jake’s foosball table come to life! He and the players embark on a wild adventure to save Laura and reclaim their village. With the help of his team, his town, and a little bit of magic, Jake will try to save the day.

Disney’s The Jungle Book Comes Home This August

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Disney’s The Jungle Book Comes Home This August

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Audiences were mesmerized by Disney’s live-action epic adventure “The Jungle Book,” which has earned more than $911 million at the global box office to date. I personally loved the film! I was lucky enough to see it before it’s release while in LA for a press trip – and I was sure to bring my (then) 4 year old with me to the theater to see it opening weekend. She loved it and has been begging to buy the movie so we can watch it at home. While, this August, we will finally be able to do just that. Disney’s Groundbreaking, Live-Action Adventure arrives on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray August 30.

Bonus features include*:

BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:

  • “The Jungle Book” Reimagined – Favreau sits down with producer Brigham Taylor and visual effects supervisor Robert Legato to discuss “The Jungle Book” and reflect on the years they devoted to the reimagining of this timeless tale. Discover how Rudyard Kipling’s original stories and the classic animated film influenced their unique approach, witness the technical wizardry that enabled the team to create a believable and thrilling movie-going experience, and learn how they borrowed a page from Walt Disney’s innovation playbook to make it all happen. Lastly, meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score.
  • I Am Mowgli – Follow the extraordinary journey of 12-year-old Neel Sethi, who was selected from thousands of hopefuls worldwide to play Mowgli “alongside” some of today’s biggest movie stars. Get a glimpse of Neel’s life before Hollywood came calling, check out his audition that sealed the deal, and see how a close-working relationship with Favreau brought out his best. Plus, Neel shares how filming “The Jungle Book” was one wild ride, from working alongside imaginary animals to performing some super-fun stunts.
  • King Louie’s Temple: Layer by Layer – So, exactly how do you create a musical number featuring one man-cub, a massive, legendary ape and an army of wild and wily monkeys in the Seeonee jungle? Viewers are granted rare and unique access to the development of the “I Wan’na Be Like You” sequence in which King Louie attempts to coerce Mowgli into giving up Man’s deadly “red flower” (fire). A fast-moving musical progression reel showcases storyboards, animatics, Christopher Walken’s recording session and visual effects layers, which ultimately merge to form one of the film’s most memorable scenes.
  • Audio Commentary – Favreau delivers his scene-by-scene perspective on the live-action adventure “The Jungle Book” with all the candor and humor you’d expect from this multi-talented actor-writer-director-producer.

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  • King Louie’s Temple: Layer by Layer – So, exactly how do you create a musical number featuring one man-cub, a massive, legendary ape and an army of wild and wily monkeys in the Seeonee jungle? Viewers are granted rare and unique access to the development of the “I Wan’na Be Like You” sequence in which King Louie attempts to coerce Mowgli into giving up Man’s deadly “red flower” (fire). A fast-moving musical progression reel showcases storyboards, animatics, Christopher Walken’s recording session and visual effects layers, which ultimately merge to form one of the film’s most memorable scenes.

*Bonus features may vary by retailer

Note: The 3D version of The Jungle Book will be available later this year.

About The Jungle Book
Disney presents the live-action epic adventure The Jungle Book, directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Chef”) and produced by Favreau and Brigham Taylor (executive producer of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Tomorrowland”), “The Jungle Book” is a live-action epic adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories, inspired by Disney’s classic 1967 animated film and centered on Mowgli (Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat.

The all-star cast includes Bill Murray (“Lost in Translation”) as the voice of Baloo, Sir Ben Kingsley (“Learning to Drive,” “The Walk”) as Bagheera and Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) as the voice of mother wolf Raksha. Scarlett Johansson (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”) gives life to Kaa, Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad”) provides the voice of alpha-male wolf Akela, Idris Elba (“Beast of No Nation”) roars as the voice of Shere Khan, and Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”) lends his iconic voice to King Louie.

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Read my review of The Jungle Book here.
Grab your FREE The Jungle Book Activity Sheets here.
Disney’s The Jungle Book arrives on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray August 30.
Preorder your copy here.

5 Reasons to Have Your Family Vacation at Hersheypark

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5 Reasons to Have Your Family Vacation at Hersheypark

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Recently I took my whole family to Hersheypark for a weekend. We live in Upstate New York so it is not that long a drive (about 5 hours) and we were all really excited to go! My husband grew up in New York and so he had been there with his family when he was younger but not recently. Myself and our young daughters had never been – but had heard great things. We spent our entire Saturday in the park and had more fun than we ever imagined.

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The Kiddie Rides
We are an on the go family. We enjoy taking weekend road trips and have taken our (still young) daughters all over the Northeast to check our different parks. One issue that we have come across a lot is there are not many rides for our 3 year old. She can usually go on a couple like the carousel and a few others, but never a whole days worth of rides. But at Hersheypark there are over 20 kiddie rides that she could go on and she had the time of her life. From the moment we walked in to the park, she was running around excited to pick out what ride she wanted to go on next. I was so happy to see her get to go on over 20 rides through out the course of the day.

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Measurement System
When you first walk in to Hersheypark there is a place to bring your kids to get them measured (there are other official measurement stations throughout the park as well). The different categories are: Miniatures (under 36″), Kisses (36″ to 42″), Reese’s (42″ to 48″), Hershey’s Milk Chocolate (48″ to 54″), Twizzlers (54″ to 60″), or Jolly Rancher (60″+). Your child will then get a wristband that matches their category. This makes going on rides so much easier. No more stopping to be measured as we enter each one. I love this system and would be thrilled if every theme park adopted the same policy. It made our day go so much smoother.

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The Roller Coasters
If you are a thrill seeker then Hersheypark is the place for you. With 13 roller coasters varying in speed, loops, and dips – there is something for everyone. My 3 year old loved that she could go on a smaller one – the Cocoa Cruiser – and it ended up being a lot of fun for the whole family. My 5 year old is a bit of a thrill seeker herself and so my husband took her on the superdooperlooper – her first upside down roller coaster! I was nervous and terrified for her as I waited with her younger sister for them to get off – but all she could talk about was wanting to go back on it! You can check out all of the roller coasters at Hershey Park here.

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Access to ZooAmerica Included
Included in your park admission is ZooAmerica which is an 11-acre, walk-thru zoo adjacent to Hersheypark. Stroll the tree-lined pathways as you learn about more than 200 animals from five regions of North America. My family loves zoos – in fact, we are members to our local one. So this was a HUGE plus for us. It is nice to take a break from the park (maybe after you just ate so you can let your stomach settle before going on some more rides) and check out everything the zoo has to offer. We got to see the Lions be fed and that was really amazing! There are so many animals to look at and we had a lot of fun walking through the zoo. It is definitely worth it to cross over to ZooAmerica while you are at Hersheypark. ZooAmerica is included in your one-price admission when you visit from within Hersheypark, or choose to visit only the Zoo and pay separately at the off-street entrance.

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The Food
Let’s admit it, theme park food is not always the best. Usually you don’t have many options to choose from but at Hersheypark there are several places to eat and all have great options. From Black Angus Burgers, to Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, to Pizza – to Burritos, to Buffalo Chicken Paninis (my personal favorite) and endless salads – there is something for everyone. Of course, there are lots of chocolate and sweets to be had as well. The Dippin’ Dots flavors are amazing and there are milkshakes that you must try! At Hearsheypark you can find something for even the pickiest eater to enjoy.

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There is a water ride section – The Boardwalk – which is open during the summer months. We were having so much fun with the kiddie rides that we never even checked it out – but it looks amazing! So be sure to bring your suits when you visit end of May through beginning of September! Be sure to also check out Hershey’s Chocolate World, which is a quick walk from the park. There is a free ride that takes you through the process of how to make chocolate which my whole family loved. There are lots more things to do there like create your own chocolate bar, solve a 4D chocolate mystery, and of course, the chocolate tasting experience. I highly recommend taking a family trip to Hershey, PA if you can. There is so much to do and we will certainly be going back again!

Next week, I will share why you should stay at Hershey Lodge while visiting Hershey, PA – so be sure to come back.

Encourage Imaginative Play with Our Generation Dolls

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Encourage Imaginative Play with Our Generation Dolls

I have 3 and 5 year old daughters, so of course, there is a strong love of dolls in our house. They each have their favorites that they carry around with them everywhere. A couple of years ago for my oldest’s birthday, she received two Our Generation dolls. She was so sweet and instantly gave one to her little sister so they could each have one. These dolls have been through the ringer, but have really held up. They have been on family vacations with us and have slept in my girls’ beds nearly every night since they came to our house. Right around Christmas time, we got the Our Generation Kitchen Set (which I included in my 2015 Gifts for Kids Holiday Gift Guide) and it has been a huge hit.

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Recently, Our Generation sent over two brand new dolls – along with tons of accessories – and my girls flipped. They were so happy that their dolls had new friends living with them. Not to mention all of the new outfits they received for them like a baseball uniform, safari outfit, and beach wear. We also received four fun playsets including a day at the beach, a day at the fair, and around the campfire! These are really cool because they come with everything you need to transform your play area into these places for your dolls. For example, the around the campfire has all the items your friends need to make so-mores and enjoy themselves around a campfire! My girls already have quite the imagination, but with these, the possibilities are endless!

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Our Generation has a wide variety of dolls to choose from so your little ones can select a new friend that looks just like them – or however they want! The dolls themselves are extremely well made – as I had mentioned before, ours have been through the ringer and still look as good as new. I love that they come with care instructions for their hair, which is easily the hardest part to maintain of any doll. If you are looking for a gift for the little girl in your life, look no further than Our Generation dolls & accessories – pick yours up at Target.com or a Target near you!

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Roald Dahl’s The BFG + Never Before Seen Documentary on DVD 7/5

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Roald Dahl’s The BFG + Never Before Seen Documentary on DVD 7/5

The BFG DVD

Have you seen Disney’s The BFG yet? It hit theaters on 7/1 and everyone I know is raving about it! I have read the book more times than I can count and was very excited to see this movie! I had seemed to remember an older animated version and guess what – I wasn’t imagining things. In fact, “ROALD DAHL’S THE BFG” is being re-released on DVD today, July 5, 2016. Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book comes to life in this classic animated feature, which debuted in 1989, about the amazing power of friendship between a little girl and a big-hearted giant.

The movie, which has been digitally restored, includes a Never-before-seen Roald Dahl documentary! In the documentary Roald Dahl talks about several of the well-known books he has written including “The BFG,” “The Witches,” and “Matilda” and excerpts from the books are read by renowned British stage and voiceover actor Sir Michael Hordern. In this video viewers gain insight into how some of these classics came to life. There is also a Before/After Restoration Video.

The BFG DVD

Story Synopsis
One moonlit night, little orphan Sophie is snatched from her bed by an awesome giant who whisks her away on a magical, thrilling, and funny adventure. Unlike scary giants such as the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater, and the Bonecruncher, the BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a good giant who blows sweet dreams into the bedroom windows of children as they slumber. When Sophie learns that a monstrous crew of meanies is off to England to gobble up innocent boys and girls, she sets out to stop them once and for all, with the help of her new, rather large, friend.

Beach Bag Essentials You Need to Make Your Summer a Success

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Beach Bag Essentials You Need to Make Your Summer a Success

Beach Bag Essentials

Welcome to the 2016 Summer Beach Bag Essentials List! Mama Smith’s is bringing you everything that you need for a successful day at the beach with the family! Summer is all about the outdoors – but you don’t want to be caught out and about without something you need. That is why I put together this list to help you check off your beach bag contents before you head out. This list is also great for family outings to theme parks and more! Each item on this guide was personally tested and/or approved by Mama Smith’s. Please enjoy and remember to keep coming back because new items are added daily! This guide may contain affiliate links. 

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WelchsWelch’s Fruit Snacks

Welch’s Fruit Snacks are Fat Free, Gluten Free, contain No Preservatives and provide 100% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C and 25% of Vitamins A and E, making them perfect for on-the-go. Throw a few pouches of Welch’s Fruit Snacks in your bag and delight your family with the 11 different varieties, delicious taste and quality that can only be Welch’s. These are perfect to keep in your beach bag for when your kids (or you!) get hungry.

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Carrington Farms Coconut OilCarrington Farms Organic Extra Vitgin Coconut Oil Paks

All of that salt water and chlorine can really take a toll on your hair! Run coconut oil through your tresses before you jump into the pool or hit the beach, for some extra moisturizing protection. Carrington Farms Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Paks are conveniently packaged single-serve Pak containing 1 tbsp of organic unrefined cold-pressed coconut oil – perfect for throwing in your beach bag or tote.

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Flax PaksCarrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks

Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks. A simple serving of Organic Milled Flax Seeds and Organic Hulled Hemp. Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks are packed in portable and convenient single-serve packets, providing an abundant source of Omega-3s, protein and fiber and perfect for trips on the road or in the air. Pair with yogurts, parfaits, smoothies, oatmeal and more and Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks are the perfect on the go addition for a road trip or a tote. With no refrigeration necessary, ready-to-eat Flax Hemp Paks can be used at anytime, anywhere.

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Vikis GranolaViki’s Granola

Viki’s Granola is the fastest growing granola brand in the US – it’s a great tasting, gluten-free, and made with 100% ALL NATURAL ingredients. On-the-go Packs available in Original, Blueberry Almond, Maple Cranberry, Apple Cinnamon & Banana Walnut. These are the perfect addition to your beach bag (or even your purse) for when you need a little snack.

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Go Organically Fruit SnacksGo Organically

Go Organically Fruit Snacks are USDA-certified organic, made with real fruit purées and real fruit juices, making them the perfect on-the-go treat for those looking for an organic alternative. These smart delicious treats include 100% of the daily recommended value of Vitamin C and are an excellent source of Vitamins A and E. Go Organically Fruit Snacks are GMO-free, gluten-free, preservative-free and made with natural flavors and colors from natural sources. Not to mention, each individual pack is only 70 calories!

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sparkling iceSparkling Ice

An excellent soda alternative, Sparkling Ice is slightly carbonated with B-Vitamins, Vitamin D and antioxidants. This light and refreshing beverage contains zero calories, zero carbs, is gluten free, caffeine free, and sodium free. Available in four delicious flavors – Black Raspberry, Orange Mango, Cherry Limeade and Kiwi Strawberry, the 8oz cans are the perfect size to be stored in any beach bag. The cans are available in select retailers nationwide.

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Aqua CarpaticaAqua Carpatica

Due to AQUA Carpatica’s zero-sodium content, this natural mineral water is suitable for when the body is in need of quick hydration, especially while soaking up the sun at the beach. The still spring water has a low mineral content and, unlike many other bottled water brands on the market, is nitrate-free. Due to this rare purity, AQUA Carpatica is an excellent choice for pregnant women, young children and for use with infant formulas.

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Australian GoldAustralian Gold

Make sure the kids are having fun in the sun the cool way this summer with Australian Gold’s NEW SPF 50 Kid’s Lotion! Its delicious Cocoa Dreams fragrance won’t send kids running, and the antioxidant-rich formula will get mom’s and dad’s approval. Specially formulated with sensitive skin in mind to neutralize pH while remaining Paraben Free, Mineral Oil Free and Amine Free. The antioxidant enriched formula is designed to provide total sun protection while naturally soothing and conditioning skin. Pair it with a fun Hello Kitty SPF 30 Lip Balm for added protection and Hello Kitty Frozen Aloe After-Sun Cooling Spray to refresh post-sun skin and kids will love it!

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SlammersChocBananaSlammers

Slammers Snacks are tasty, superfood greek yogurt snacks designed to fuel kids with organic fruits and vegetables. These snacks are a healthy alternative to sugar-laden candies and other franken-foods that pop up around this time of year. Each flavor introduces kids to fruits such as mangos, acai, yumberries, kiwis, and pomegranates, and serves as a great source of essential vitamins. My girls love them chilled as well as room temperature – making them a perfect beach treat this summer!

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Hard CandyHard Candy Plumping Serums

What girl doesn’t need an outrageously shiny lip gloss that is formulated with Hard Candy’s exclusive lip plumping serum? These quickly minimize the appearance of fine lines while fruit extracts add hydration and volume to the lips. This summer, match a glowing tan with glimmering lips thanks to the Hard Candy Lip Plumping Serum! Available in an assortment of natural shades and full of fruit extracts, this formula offers amazing volume and hydration, just in time for summer. Available in a range of sheer and full color shades including It Girl, Girl Next Door, Swan Lake, Cake Walk, Nude Beach, Crush on You, Lion Tamer, Gallery Girl, Pinky Swear, Magic Mauve, String Bikini and Show Stopper.

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Olive SnackGaea Olive Snack Packs

Gaea Olive Snack Packs come from the finest olive groves in Greece, using time honored, traditional farming techniques while they are harvested by hand. Available in three flavor options: 100% Kalamata, Green marinated with Chili & Black Peppers, Green marinated with Lemon & Oregano. Gaea’s olive snack packs are a healthy and delicious travel companion.

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sinfulcolorsSinfulColors Pride Collection

Celebrating the historic victory for same-sex marriage and civil rights last year, SinfulColors introduces The Pride Collection and announces their support of The Trevor Project. Each of the eight shades in the Pride Collection captures the energy and passion of freedom and love. Each bottle is individually beautiful and unique, but together they form a rainbow – united in color. The Pride Collection shades are available separately, as well as a complete collection packaged in SinfulColors’ creative, new, clutch-like Purse Pack. Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Show your pride and support with this amazing Pride Collection. Throw them in your beach bag for any touch-ups or impromptu manicures on the beach!

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touchTouch Germ Block

Ironically today’s hand hygiene instructions are reactive. When hands get dirty, we wash or sanitize them. We do this after they are infected by germs. Now with Touch’s long lasting easy application, you can make it a daily habit – one proactive spray at a time. TOUCH is composed of natural ingredients and is alcohol-free.

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NEW: Peg + Cat: Out of this World on DVD 7/5

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NEW: Peg + Cat: Out of this World on DVD 7/5

Peg + Cat Out of this World

My family loves PBS Kids. My girls love the shows and I love that they are always learning new things from watching them. One of our favorites is Peg + Cat. Both of my girls can count to 100 and they are just 3 and 5 – I totally think this is because of Peg + Cat. We were all thrilled when we found out a new Peg + Cat DVD will be arriving in stores July 5, 2016. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek look at it and this is one you don’t want to miss!

Synopsis:
Solving problems is even more amazing when you’re doing it on another planet! In this DVD, Peg and Cat have to put their heads together to fix their spaceship, outsmart Big Mouth (a crafty space alien who loves to dance), and win a cosmic t-ball game. Good thing they’re great at spotting patterns and working together as a team! Join Peg and Cat as they visit the Purple Planet and use their TOTALLY AWESOME math skills to solve problems and have fun-filled space adventures. Purchase here.

“OUT OF THIS WORLD” features the following episodes:

“The Doohickey Problem”
When their space ship is smashed, Peg and Cat must reassemble its variously shaped parts, and retrieve 16 stolen doohickeys.

“The Long Line Problem”
While waiting in a long line, Peg and Cat try to help Richard realize his dream of being first in line for the first time.

“Richard the Third”
At Richard’s family’s highly competitive annual picnic, Peg and Cat try to help Richard achieve his dream of not coming in third in every single event.

“The T-Ball Problem”
Peg’s t-ball team, the Mighty Nine, have no chance against a team of alien all-stars – unless Peg can use the aliens’ t-ball cards to predict where they’ll hit.

Each PEG + CAT adventure features a story in which Peg and Cat encounter an unexpected challenge that requires them to use math and problem-solving skills. While it teaches specific math lessons, the series also emphasizes resilience and perseverance.

When the nominations for the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards were announced, PET + CAT was nominated for five awards, including: “Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animated Program,” “Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program,” “Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program,” “Outstanding Music Direction and Composition,” and “Outstanding Original Song” for “Fairy Tale Wedding.” PEG + CAT won for “Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program” and “Outstanding Music Direction and Composition.”

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Ubisoft Makes Fighting Cavities Fun with Rabbids Smart Brush

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Ubisoft Makes Fighting Cavities Fun with Rabbids Smart Brush

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Preventing cavities and building healthy smiles just got a boost from a bunch of wacky Rabbids! Ubisoft has partnered with Kolibree Smart Electric Toothbrushes on a fun and engaging new way for kids ages 6 to 10 to fight cavities! Rabbids Smart Brush features the offbeat and silly Rabbids known from the Rabbids Invasion TV show on Nickelodeon and the popular video game franchise.

How does oral hygiene tie in? Kolibree’s 3-D motion sensors inside the electric toothbrush handle allow the toothbrush to double as a game controller! When kids brush their teeth in all the correct areas for the correct amount of time they’ll be able to run faster, jump obstacles and cross the finish line in the game to win points and badges. Kids can even compete against family members for an added incentive to keep on brushing!

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The Rabbids Smart Brush app is free from the App Store through July 15, 2016. The price will then be a one-time fee of $1.99. Kolibree’s smart sonic toothbrush is available at kolibree.com.

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Speak the Language of The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)

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Speak the Language of The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)

Ever want to speak the language of The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)? Well now you can learn with this simple guide — you can even print it out!The Gobblefunk Glossary

The BFG hits theaters everywhere today and I for one, cannot wait to see it. I plan to take my 5 year old on a special mommy/daughter date sometime this week. We have read to book together and both love it. I have read it more times than I can count since I was a little girl. My daughter loves trying to talk like a giant and now, you can too!

Gobblefunk is the language created by Roald Dahl to give the BFG his unique voice. It is comprised of silly words that are similar to words found in the English language and are used when ordinary words just won’t do it. Check out the Gobblefunk Glossary below – and download it if you wish! Enjoy talking like a giant!

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Download Here —-> Gobblefunk Glossary

Grab your FREE The BFG Coloring Pages & Activity Sheets here!

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About The BFG

The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle.

Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams.

Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows. But Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome.

Says Spielberg, “It’s a story about friendship, it’s a story about loyalty and protecting your friends and it’s a story that shows that even a little girl can help a big giant solve his biggest problems.” Sophie and the BFG soon depart for London to see the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.

THE BFG hits theaters everywhere TODAY!

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New from DreamWorks Animation on Netflix This July

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New from DreamWorks Animation on Netflix This July

This July, DreamWorks Animation will debut their all-new, out-of-this-world comedy Home: Adventures With Tip & Oh and fans can head back to San Lorenzo with season 3 of hilarious series The Adventures of Puss in Boots, only on Netflix! I am really looking forward to checking out the new Home series. Our family loves the movie – we have seen it more times than I can even count.

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THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS IN BOOTS: Season 3 – July 15th on Netflix
The world’s most legendary swordfighter, Puss in Boots, swings into action with more of your favorite fun-filled magical adventures in the all-new Season 3 of THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS IN BOOTS!

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PHOTO CREDIT (Photo: DreamWorks Animation) AND LEGAL LINE (The Adventures of Puss in Boots © 2016 DreamWorks Animation Television, Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

Season 3 picks up where the epic cliffhanger from last season left off: Puss must go toe-to-toe against the evil Bloodwolf. When Puss realizes he can’t do it alone, he forms the Senior Defense Squad and joins a rowdy band of Sky Pirates to help the fight against the Bloodwolf. Puss comes face-to-face with his ex-girl-fish-monster FeeJee and the Emperor of the Merpeople, takes control of the flying pirate ship when he is crowned Captain, and leads an army of skeletons back to San Lorenzo. Artephius creates a twin for Puss, Kid Pickles becomes King of San Lorenzo for his birthday and so much more! And the only way to watch is on Netflix July 15th!

Home Adventures with Tip & Oh

HOME: ADVENTURES WITH TIP & OH: Season 1 – July 29th on Netflix
What happens after a misfit alien named Oh conquers Earth, befriends an adventurous teen girl named Tip and together they save the day? Oh moves in with Tip and her human family and finally discovers the true meaning of home. The galaxy’s dynamic duo are back in DreamWorks Animation’s HOME: ADVENTURES WITH TIP & OH, an all-new Netflix Original Series jam-packed with outrageous laughs, tons of heart and contemporary urban pop music performed by teen singing sensation Rachel Crow (Rio 2, X Factor). Life on earth will never be the same!

Home Adventures with Tip & Oh
In Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh premiering on Netflix July 29, Tip and Oh perfect their wacky best friend handshake.

Picking up where the hit 2015 animated film left off and building upon their enduring friendship, this coming-of-age buddy comedy follows fearless Tip and overenthusiastic Oh, as they navigate the crazily combined human and alien culture they live in, finding adventure everywhere they go. The series will also include tons of memorable and toe-tapping original music that highlight Rachel Crow’s extraordinary vocal talents.

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