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The sixth season of DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On! is premiering exclusively on Netflix April 9th! In celebration, DreamWorks Animation Television is delighted to share the season 6 trailer below. Executive Produced by Matthew Beans, the wonderful main cast of Trolls: The Beat Goes On! includes the voice of Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect, Wreck-It Ralph) as Branch and Amanda Leighton (“This Is Us”, “The Fosters”) as Poppy. In addition, Gary Cole (Veep) guest stars as Sky Toronto. Synopsis: Branch and Creek spark an unlikely friendship, Biggie creates a fun-tastic new dance craze and Guy Diamond kicks off an epic “glamping” trip. But when the Trolls have to face their biggest fear — a day without a holiday — the village scrambles to come up with a new celebration to fill the void. With all-new original songs, the Trolls party like never before in all-new episodes available exclusively on Netflix April 9. Dreamworks Trolls: The Beat Goes On Season 6 premieres on April 9th on Netflix!

I love the book:  Making Your Own Greeting Cards & Gift Wrap, which I received from Fox Chapel Publishing.  It’s a great book, with holidays covered, as well.  I’ve been working on some Easter Cards, and have had the help of this book.  All of the Holiday stuff is really gorgeous, especially for this time of year. Great Things about this book: 50 exciting projects for a wide range of beautiful and fun cards, boxes, bags, wraps, and pouches Each project includes step-by-step illustrations and beautiful color photographs of the finished pieces Includes advice on choosing materials and decorative items to make the most of your cards Has handy templates to assist in both the card and gift wrap-making process Practical instructions guide you through all the techniques used throughout the book Inspirational galleries illustrate how one design motif or tool can be used to create a variety of different results The step-by-step guides are great.  Even someone that doesn’t do crafts often, like myself, would be able to do these items.  They make it so simple, and even have pages in the back with guides to making some of the projects.  Like there’s an oval, for an Easter Egg….

Even though this challenge has been going around now, and I was even warned by the school, here’s a little advice: If you’re a parent, hopefully you have heard of the Momo Challenge by now. It’s a dangerous “suicide game” that targets children on social media. Some say it’s just the latest internet hoax while others argue it is in fact very real. Either way: it’s an important reminder that parents need to stay on top of their children’s online and social media activity. Vinay Saranga M.D., a child psychiatrist and founder of Saranga Comprehensive Psychiatry, offers this advice for parents:   Keep an eye on what your kids see online: When today’s parents were growing up, the only strangers and dangers they had to watch out for were those in front of them. Social media and the internet are a whole other world and parents needs to be vigilant about what their children are looking at, who they are talking to and what they are doing online. Limit what your kids do on their mobile devices and insist that they only engage on larger screens that you can easily see.     You have to enquire: Even if your…

Yesterday was my son’s Annual Spring Party, at School.  I used Welch’s Fruit Snacks, for Easter, as a snack.  They went over great.  The kids all loved them.  With 28 treats in every box, we had enough for the entire class.  We had so much fun, checking out the figures, and flavors.  We even made a game out of it.  You know, who had the most bunnies, or chicks, or reds, or oranges?  It was a snack.  These children are in Second Grade, and so smart!  And, they know what’s good for them! Welch’s are great for any age though, I even caught my 21 year old trying to steal her brother’s snacks.  It was a hoot.  She loves Welch’s too. KEY PRODUCT FEATURES:    * Made with REAL fruit    * Fruit is our first ingredient    * Gluten-free    * No preservatives    * Fat-free Welch’s® Mixed Fruit Easter Fruit Snacks are available online at Target.com[2] as well as in-store at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, and other local retailers. I’ve already gone to Target, and restocked my shelf, with Welch’s Easter Snacks, before they are all sold out.  They are so yummy, and taste just like real fruit, which is…

A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, “Aladdin” is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney’s “Aladdin.” The film stars Will Smith as the Genie; Mena Massoud as Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar; Navid Negahban as the Sultan; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia and Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders.   “Aladdin” is produced by Dan Lin, p.g.a., and Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a., with Kevin De La Noy and Marc Platt serving as executive producers. Eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Oscar®-winning lyricists Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and includes two new songs written by Menken and lyrics by Oscar and Tony Award®-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.   Like us on Facebook:                https://www.facebook.com/DisneyAladdin Follow us on Twitter:               https://twitter.com/DisneyAladdin Instagram:                                 https://www.instagram.com/DisneyAladdin YouTube:                                    https://www.youtube.com/user/DisneyMovieTrailers Hashtag:                                     #Aladdin  “Aladdin”…

The toys hit the road in “Toy Story 4” alongside friends—new and old—foes and, of course, Forky. Filmmakers welcomed Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves and Ally Maki to the toy box today, revealing the three new characters they help bring to life. Check out the new trailer and image!     Among the new faces is GABBY GABBY, an adorable, talking pull-string doll from the 1950s. But unfortunately for her, a manufacturing defect in her pull-string voice box has left her sounding anything but adorable. She has spent more than 60 years forgotten in the depths of a jam-packed antique store—her only companions are a band of voiceless ventriloquist dummies. Gabby Gabby knows someone will want her if only she can find a working voice box to repair hers. Gabby Gabby is voiced by Christina Hendricks. “It became obvious right away that Christina was the perfect actress to play Gabby Gabby,” says director Josh Cooley. “She has the ability to sound inviting and friendly, then subtly become cold and terrifying in just a few words. It still gives me chills when I see Gabby’s introduction in the film. Also, Christina told me that she preferred playing with ventriloquist dummies over dolls as a kid. That’s when…

DreamWorks Animation Television is thrilled to share the season 8 trailer for Spirit Riding Free in celebration of all-new episodes arriving on Netflix April 5th! Continuing the excitement, Warner Music Nashville and Sweety High Country sensation, Tegan Marie has also released the official music video for  her original song, “Horses” in collaboration with DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free.   Synopsis: Change is in the air for Lucky, Pru and Abigail, as new episodes of DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free find the PALs faced with big changes and even bigger choices. Lucky becomes a big sister, Pru and Chica Linda take on a new competition, and Abigail rescues a wild wolf pup! When the opportunity to go to boarding school presents itself, the girls must decide if this new adventure is worth leaving Miradero behind.

A newly-curated collection by artist legend, Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a limited engagement presentation at Christine Frechard Gallery, Pittsburgh’s premier fine art gallery. The collection features works celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. A preview reception will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 6-8pm, and the exhibition will open to the public on May 11, 2019 and run through Sunday, May 19, 2019. Two not-to-be-missed Gallery receptions for the public have been announced: Saturday, May 18 from 5-8pm and Sunday, May 19 from 1-3pm. All artworks are on exhibition and available for acquisition. All events are complimentary and open to the public however RSVP’s are required:724-766-0104 or christinefrechardgallery@gmail.com.Visit www.christinefrechardgallery.com for more info.  

  The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, “Avengers: Endgame.” Kevin Feige produces “Avengers: Endgame,” and Anthony and Joe Russo are the directors. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo, Trinh Tran, Jon Favreau and Stan Lee are the executive producers, and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay.   Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/marvelstudios Follow us on Twitter: @marvelstudios Instagram: @marvelstudios Hashtag: #AvengersEndgame Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME is in U.S. theaters on April 26, 2019.

How One Woman with Down Syndrome is Spreading Joy One Creative Card at a Time   When was the last time you received a card in the mail that warmed your heart? This month let someone know you care with an artful greeting card, while also empowering those with disabilities to share their talents and abilities. Open your heart and send someone a card from Laura’s Greetings in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day March 21. A portion of your purchase covers the adoption fees of a child with special needs.   For birthdays, thank yous, congrats, well wishes and holidays, these one-of-a-kind cards were the starting creation of Laura, a 41-year-old artist with Down syndrome. Every Laura’s Greetings card is designed by an individual with an intellectual disability like Down syndrome or autism.   Card snobs will love the high-end cardstock and witty puns that accompany Laura’s artwork. Also, you’re sure to score some brownie points somewhere for slipping a card (or two) in the snail mail. Cards are sold individually and in convenient packs and Laura has a card club subscription so you can share some new puns each month!   Laura’s Card Club offers: Two professional greeting…