LEGO Build a Star and Make a Difference this Holiday Season with LEGO #BuildtoGive

The holiday season is upon us, and LEGO Group is giving back with their 5th Annual Build to Give campaign! 

Grab some LEGO bricks and create a festive star with LEGO's Build to Give initiative! There is no right or wrong way to build your star, but if you need some motivation check out these easy tips to build to give. Your LEGO Build to Give star will help bring LEGO play to 1.5 million children around the world.  

Change it up and build multiple stars to share on social media with the hashtag #BUILDTOGIVE

With every LEGO brick star created and shared on social media through December 2021, LEGO will donate a LEGO set to a child in need— giving children in need all over the world the ability to create and explore with LEGO bricks. Create your own LEGO star and share with hashtag: #BuildtoGive now to join in on the magic and fun of this wonderful initiative.

I’m excited to be apart of this and happy to share my little Starman LEGO star! No child should be without basic needs to flourish and grow—LEGO fosters the imagination, builds confidence, and even strengthens problem solving.

⭐️ Happy Holidays! ⭐️

Disney Board Games Review! Disney Themed Family Game Night with Disney Themed Cupcakes

Share the magic of Disney with your family while playing two explosively fun games by Playmonster, 5 Second Rule Disney Edition and Ring it On! Disney Edition! Add these fun Disney games to your family game rotation!

With the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Walt Disney World in full swing, it is only fitting to have your own celebration at home with a fun family game night. Jazz it up with Mickey ears, and some Disney-Pixar themed cupcakes for a sweet touch. The kids helped with decorating, so it was a full family affair. More on how we decorated the cupcakes can be found here. 

The Croods: Family Tree Streaming NOW on HULU & Peacock

The Croods are back, and hanging out with their civilized friends, the Bettermans! You can watch The Croods: Family Tree is streaming now on HULU and Peacock. 

My kids love The Croods, so we were so pumped to watch the latest installment of the series. We watched all six episodes while the kids played in their own version of the The Betterman's treehouse.

Taking off from The Croods: A New Age, fans will get to see what it's like for the Croods to learn how to live with the Bettermans. Kiff Vandenheuvel plays Grug (originally voiced by Nicolas Cage), and he does a great job embodying this character! Grug and Phil, voiced by Matthew Waterson, are polar opposites, but always seem to find level ground when it comes to their families. Ugga, played by Amy Landecker, learns to really let loose in this series. Without giving too much away, you seem different sides of each character, and eventually learn that the Croods and Bettermans are better together.

Dreamworks Animation sent us a fun box with cool The Croods themed stickers to decorate this epic fort by Hearthsong! It was a cinch to build, and the kids love it. When not in use, I just fold it up, and store it flat!

Watch all six episodes of the The Croods: Family Tree  on HULU and Peacock. 

 

ABOUT THE CROODS

In 2013, the modern day was introduced to the first family of the prehistoric one with The Croods. Starring Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman and Clark Duke, the Academy Award®-nominated comedy about a clan dealing with their changing world swept up global audiences, reminding us of the timeless importance of family…and just how little we’ve evolved. Since then, The Croods has become a global franchise, earning more than $785 million worldwide.  In 2020, DreamWorks Animation invited audiences on an all-new adventure back in time with The Croods: A New Age. Having survived their fair share of dangers and disasters, from fanged prehistoric beasts to the end of the world, The Croods faced their biggest challenge of all: another family. And their adventures are just beginning.

ABOUT DREAMWORKS ANIMATION 

DreamWorks Animation is one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries. Creating a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats and delivering deep, fully immersive worlds served up with compelling characters, the prolific studio has garnered 27 Emmy® Awards since inception in 2013 and is home to such beloved series as Spirit Riding Free, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Archibald’s Next Big Thing, Kipo & the Age of Wonderbeasts, The Boss Baby: Back in Business, Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, Dragons: Race to the Edge, All Hail King Julien, and the recently released Gabby’s Dollhouse and Go, Dog. Go!  DreamWorks is a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Blue’s Clues & You Story Time Now Available on DVD + Blues Clues Top Toys for Holiday 2021!

Have you seen the new Blue's Clues & You Story Time DVD yet? This special edition 2-disc set will pull at your heart strings, and will be the perfect addition to your DVD cabinet! Find it on Amazon, now!

It’s my CLUE HEAVEN! Who doesn't love Blues Clues - even from 25 years ago, Blue's Clues revolutionized how kids interact with television. Educational television wasn't just for puppets anymore, real people solving mysteries and asking the help of their miniature viewers paved the way for the golden age of kid's programming.

Blue's Clues was at the forefront of this educational revolution, and now Blue's Clues celebrates 25 years! Sure, Steve and Joe are gone, but Josh fills in the space very nicely, and I quite enjoy watching with my four-year-old.

We received an amazing package from Blues Clues and Nickelodeon celebrating the release of the new DVD, Blue’s Clues & You Story Time. Fans of all ages will enjoy this educational and memorable walk down memory lane. Including episodes of Steve, Joe, and Josh, fans spanning across 25 years will enjoy this collection.

Disney On Ice Let's Celebrate Returns to Brooklyn, New York in January 2022

Disney On Ice Returns to Brooklyn January 2022

Get excited, fellow Disney fans, we’re getting a dose of Disney in New York! You can start booking your tickets to Disney on Ice Let's Celebrate! on September 21, 2021 via Ticketmaster or in-person. 

Sign up to become a Disney On Ice Preferred Customer to gain exclusive access to the pre-sale offer code to get your tickets on September 14, 2021, so sign up now and get your tickets before everyone else. Nine shows are currently offered with varied family-friendly times so everyone can get a chance to experience the magic and wonder of Disney/Pixar characters alongside international stars of the ice stage!

Disney On Ice will return to the Barclays Center in January 2022 with nine shows scheduled for a magical weekdays and a weekend of fun with Disney and Pixar characters gracing the ice stage. Olaf, who knows a thing or two how water freezes, will be skating with his friends, Elsa and Anna. 

Fans of Disney/Pixar will be delighted to watch the grace and beauty of international skating stars as they embody characters from Toy Story, Finding Dory, Tangled, Frozen, Cinderella, The Princess and the Frog, Snow White, and more! 

The show will feature 50 beloved characters embodied through an all-star cast of award-winning figure skaters, many of which have reach gold medal status. You will be entranced by the choreography, the 30 plus familiar Disney tunes like “Let It Go,” “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” and even “Hakuna Matata” will allow kids and even Disney adults to be fully engaged in the sound and the majestic set! Guests will be transported through 14 classic and modern Disney/Pixar stories and taken on a journey through Disney’s magical legacy. 

The opening number will get the party started celebrating stars Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as the hosts of Disney On Ice, which will be so unforgettable to witness in your hometown! 

Feld Entertainment considers the health and wellness of all guests of Disney On Ice, and their main goal is to keep guests safe and entertained. You can check out their guidelines that outline safety measures like wellness checks and even contactless shopping here. Face coverings are recommended regardless of vaccination status, and social distancing varies by venue. Ordering souvenirs is easier than ever before, because you can order them before the event and pick up your order at a convenient, contactless pickup station during the show. No more waiting in long lines to get those prized light-up toys!

BROOKLYN

 

WHEN:        Wednesday, January 19     7:00 PM

Thursday, January 20        7:00 PM

                        Friday, January 21            11:00 AM                                                                 7:00 PM

                        Saturday, January 22       11:00 AM                                                                  3:00 PM                                                                    7:00 PM

                        Sunday, January 23           12:00 PM                                                                  4:00 PM

WHERE:            Barclays Center – 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Make some magic happen with your family! Consider the Disney On Ice Let's Celebrate tickets for the perfect holiday gift this season! It is a great way to feel at HºoºME while you're at home. 

For more info about Disney On Ice, follow Disney On Ice social media channels: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Subscribe to the Disney On Ice YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce

About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment^® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience and Jurassic World Live Tour. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

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Movie Review: The Boss Baby: The Family Business Offers Up More Action and Laughs!

The Boss Baby: Family Business -- There's a new boss in town, and she's got a mission for her dad and uncle! 

The Templetons are back with a brand new mission to help save the babies and adulthood as we know it! The Boss Baby: Family Business is available now for digital download, and will be available for purchase on Blu-ray and DVD on September 14, 2021. When you purchase the movie on digital or on Blu-ray or DVD, be sure to check out the new short featuring Precious the pony! 

Universal Access sent me the new film, The Boss Baby: The Family Business for free to review. All opinions are my own! 

Our boys, who are OG Boss Baby fans, having fun with the cool PR box of Boss Baby goodies!

If you're looking for a great family movie to watch, then you have to watch the sequel to The Boss Baby: Family Business. Our family enjoyed the first Boss Baby, so we had high hopes for the sequel. The sequel did not disappoint; it's full of laughs, throwbacks to the original film, and has a lot of heartwarming moments. 

Fans of the original Boss Baby will love seeing throwbacks to original baby characters! In the sequel we learn what happened to Ted's boss baby co-workers  Stacey, Jimbo, and the Triplets! 

Parents, be prepared to shed a tear or two. 

Timothy Templeton has come a long way since saving Puppy Co with his boss baby brother, Ted. Now as adults, they've gone their separate ways; Tim is a stay at home dad raising two daughters Tina and Tabitha, and Ted is a big shot CEO who flies helicopters to each destination. Tina is the Boss Baby who has been prompted to get the old gang back together to investigate the Acorn Center for Advanced Childhood. 

Our youngest planning the next big merger. 

Full Star Studded Cast

Like the first Boss Baby movie, we're taken on a hilarious adventure of a wildly funny police chase, a school full of zombie babies, and a new villain Dr. Armstrong (played by the incomparable Jeff Goldblum). 

Tim and Ted team up to help Tim's boss baby daughter, Tina. Tina, played by Amy Sedaris, is tough like her uncle Ted, played by Alec Baldwin, and she is full of heart like her dad Tim, James Mardsen (Tobey Maguire was the original Tim, which I actually like a lot better). All in all, the dynamic between the actors  was awesome lending to the togetherness and heart and soul of brotherhood. 

As a parent, the premise of the story made me tear up, because Tim's older daughter, Tabitha, is starting to grow up and come into her own as a person. It's a reminder that our children are only children for so long and we should all seize the moment with our kids. Tim's parents also return as older grandparents, played by Jimmy Kimmel (The Man Show) and Lisa Kudrow (Friends), and that even got me teary-eyed, because I always saw their imaginative and playful spirits in my husband and myself, so seeing them as grandparents hit me in the heart.

On a lighter note, The Boss Baby: Family Business will keep your kiddos totally engaged with song, action, and lots of comedic scenes, diverse and funny characters including the debut of Precious, a pony gifted to Tabitha. This is a film worth watching and adding to your family library. Even if you purchased on digital, you get the same benefits as a DVD or Blu-ray, and you can share it across all of your devices. 

The Boss Baby: Family Business is rated PG, and just fun for the whole family. The movie is available now for digital download, and will be available for purchase on Blu-ray and DVD on September 14, 2021.

Buy it at Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and more stores that sell your favorite movies by Dreamworks! 

Be sure to check out the merchandise like shirts, books and more featuring your favorite characters from The Boss Baby: Family Business on Amazon!

This post may contain affiliate links! If you purchase through any of my shopping links, please let me know, so I can personally thank you. Your support means so much and helps me run my blog and support my toy habit. If you love collecting toys and have Peter Pan-syndrome, let's be friends. Follow me and subscribe to me on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Pinterest! 

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LEGO CITY STUNTZ Announced Stunt Show Arena, Stunt Park, Merry Cast of LEGO Minifigures Fall 2021

Now LEGO Minifigures can do their own stunts with LEGO City Stuntz!

LEGO announced the release of a new division of LEGO City further adding to the storyline coming this Fall 2021. 

Featuring 10 new LEGO sets like a Stunt Arena, a Stunt Park, and lots of stunt bikes with different themes like Rocket, Chicken, Fire, Selfie, and more! Kids can connect the sets to create a huge stunt park featuring ramps, obstacles, interactive stunt bikes, a ring of fire made of LEGO flames to soar through! The LEGO stunt bike has a flywheel that can be activated to help with the stunt performance!

Budding LEGO builders ages five and up will delight in the stunt storyline where the possibilities of play are wildly endless!

The box art for each set is fun and just wild! The text is off center, there's splotches of spray paint on the box, and the STUNTZ text is bubbly! I love it! The box is a lot of fun, and is telling of how much fun awaits inside. With articulated LEGO minifigures to pose, you can create a whole new world of play.

The new LEGO® City Stuntz sets will be available October 1st and later globally on LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and other select retailers. The range includes:

LEGO® CITY Stunt Park 60293: (29.99 EUR/ 39.99 USD)

LEGO® CITY Stunt Show Truck 60294: (59.99 EUR/ 69.99 USD)

LEGO® CITY Stunt Show Arena 60295: (89.99 EUR/ 99.99 USD)

LEGO® CITY Wheelie Stunt Bike 60296: (7.99 EUR/ 7.99 USD)

LEGO® CITY Demolition Stunt Bike 60297: (7.99 EUR/ 7.99 USD)

LEGO® CITY Rocket Stunt Bike 60298: (7.99 EUR/ 7.99 USD)

LEGO® CITY Stunt Competition 60299: (19.99 EUR/ 29.99 USD)

LEGO® CITY Selfie Stunt Bike 60309: (7.99 EUR/ 7.99 USD)

LEGO® CITY Chicken Stunt Bike 60310: (7.99 EUR/ 7.99 USD)

LEGO® CITY Fire Stunt Bike 60311: (7.99 EUR/ 7.99 USD)

About the LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.

The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well”. Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. However, its products are now sold in more than 130 countries worldwide. For more information: www.LEGO.com

This post may contain affiliate links! If you purchase through any of my shopping links, please let me know, so I can personally thank you. Your support means so much and helps me run my blog and support my toy habit. If you love collecting toys and have Peter Pan-syndrome, let's be friends. Follow me and subscribe to me on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Pinterest!