Movie Monday - HOME!


20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation have just released the first trailer for their highly anticipated film, HOME! Get intergalactic when this 3D comedy, featuring the voices of Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, and Jennifer Lopez, hits the big screen on March 27, 2015!



DREAMWORKSTV LAUNCHES ON YOUTUBE

Shrek is one of our families favorite! Now you can see him, Puss in Boots and the Kung Fu Panda while they join YouTube’s talent roster of A-list vloggers with today’s launch of DreamWorksTV, an original content destination for families on YouTube with the promise of delivering dreams and laughs on every screen.
DreamWorksTV combines DreamWorks Animation’s expertise as a global family entertainment brand with the digital savvy of AwesomenessTV, the fastest growing online destination for teens, which DreamWorks acquired a year ago.  



DreamWorksTV will showcase original live-action and animated short-form content that is laugh-out-loud funny, featuring fresh new voices and iconic characters.  Series highlights include family-friendly versions of reality TV (Prank My Parents, Record Setter Kids), original animated web series from top creators (Jimmy Blue Shorts, Gorillaville and Report Card) as well as vlog posts from DreamWorks’ stable of fan favorite characters.  Richie Rich, an original scripted series based on the iconic comic book character, will also make its debut this summer.
 
“DreamWorksTV is committed to delivering original content, from scripted live-action series based on great characters like Richie Rich, to fresh new animated characters like Jimmy Blue Shorts to vlogs and other short-form content featuring the much beloved Shrek, Po and Puss in Boots,” said Robbins. “We are combining the DreamWorks brand with lessons learned from AwesomenessTV to create content that will be embraced by families everywhere.”


Among the series that will be featured on DreamWorksTV are:

Live Action:
  • OMG – A live-action sketch comedy series featuring up and coming kid comedians.
  • Record Setter Kids – Hosted by YouTube star JennXPenn, features kids from all  over the country who come up with wacky records to break.
  • Prank My Parents – Kids get a chance to play tricks on their parents in this fun hidden-camera series where kids make all the rules.
Animation:

  • Jimmy Blue Shorts – This animated sketch comedy created by Zach Aufdemberg and produced by Oddbot is hosted by talking jean shorts.
  • Gorillaville – This punny slapstick comedy by Ron Yavnieli centers around three gorillas who wreak havoc, perpetually disturbing the peace in their otherwise idyllic wildlife preserve.
  • Report Card – “Let’s get newsie” with a top flight anchor team of cardboard cut-ups in a stop-motion series created by Jimbo Matison.
  • Public Pool – Everything happens at the Puddleton Public Pool. Teenagers!  Musclemen!  Wimps!  Inflatable Rafts!  Bad Swimwear! It’s all fodder for fun in this irreverent ensemble comedy by David Fremont (Liquid TV).
  • Fifi Cat Therapist – Have a seat on the couch and tell all to Fifi, cat therapist extraordinaire.  This sassy house-cat tells it like it is to neighborhood animals seeking advice in this animated comedy by Mike Blum (Lilo & Stitch).
Additional series include Watch This, curated “best-of-the web” shorts, as well as RetroToons, highlights from the Classic Media library.  New original series will be launched throughout the summer as well!

Superman Hall of Heroes


**Disclosure:  No monetary compensation was received for this feature.  The below kit was provided at no cost.  Just a cute idea for your Superhero!  

 Is your husband like mine and thinks he's Superman? My children sure believe him! Ever since they were small he use to stand on his toes and the kids would think he was levitating.  He is Superman to them.  He fixes things when they need fixed, he's a super cook, he builds, disciplines, works hard for our family, always puts us first and is someone the kids can look up to.   The Superman Hall of Heroes website is an online gift-giving portal that empowers consumers to honor their personal heroes - those who have made a positive impact on their lives or the lives of others.


 Inspired by Superman and the character attributes that define the world's first and most recognized Super Hero - unwavering morals and an endless pursuit of truth and justice, the Superman Hall of Heroes site offers a fun and inspirational way for fans to pay tribute to their heroes by submitting their photo and story online to www.SupermanHallofHeroes.com. As a tribute, you can choose from multiple gift giving options and levels.  Above are some of the items you can purchase.  ((Use the code MYHERO to get a FREE Level One induction of your Hero)) Through Father's Day, a portion of the proceeds from sales of Superman Hall of Heroes packages will go to The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.   

Save at Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas



**Disclosure:  This feature is in partnership with USFamilyGuide.com and Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas.  In exchange for posting, our family will be admitted free of charge to experience the park.  No monentary compensation will be received.  

Live in Vegas?  Then you are def feeling me!!  We have something special for you to help you save tryingto stay cool this summer!  One of the world's most iconic water park brands, Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas is Nevada's premier water park and a top Las Vegas family destination with more than 25 slides and attractions for thrill seekers and families to create lasting memories. For the daring, the park features the new Tornado, the world's leading funnel slide catapulting riders to a zero gravity experience; the extreme Rattler, a North American first, and Constrictor, featuring some of the tightest turns; and other fast, steep and twisting slides. For families and those desiring a more relaxing experience, there's Paradise Falls, the interactive children's area with kid friendly slides, a giant dumping bucket and warmer water; Colorado Cooler lazy river; and Red Rock Bay wave pool. Great amenities include shaded areas, private cabanas and misting.

Save $5 at wetnwildlasvegas.com use code "USFAM5" CLICK HERE!!

World's Largest Swimming Lesson - Vegas!!



Here’s a fun way to go to Wet‘n’Wild for free, participate in a Guinness World Record attempt, and learn to swim and about the importance of water safety.   Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas will be an official Las Vegas host site for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.   

To sign up to help set the record, email rsvp@wetnwildlasvegas.com. The deadline to register is Monday, June 16 and is on first come, first served basis. Once the maximum 100 children and 100 parents or guardians is reached, registration will close. Participants will be able to enjoy the water park’s more than 25 slides and attractions after the lesson, and will receive a certificate of participation in the event.


*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, in partnership with IMAX who provided the below information.  No compensation has been received.

Looking for an action-packed weekend of fun for the whole family? Head to your local IMAX Theater for the premiere of How to Train Your Dragon 2!  Starting this Friday, June 13th, the second chapter of DreamWorks Animation's beloved How to Train Your Dragon franchise is soaring to all IMAX theatres domestically in select engagements. The IMAX 3D release will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience, creating a unique environment that will make audiences feel as though they are flying alongside heroic Viking Hiccup and his faithful dragon, Toothless.


Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, T.J. Miller, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Kristen Wiig reprise their respective voice roles, joined this time by Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett, Djimon Honsou and Kit Harington.


For more information about How to Train Your Dragon 2, please visit DreamWorks Animation's official website.

For IMAX Theater locations and local showtimes click here!

Disney Kids Twitter Party




Disney Kids Twitter Party

Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Time: 8-9pm EST
Location: #DisneyKids
Host: @MomTalkRadio (Maria Bailey, Founder of MomSelect)

Whether you have little Princesses, Pirates or both, there's magic awaiting them at Walt Disney World Resort this summer!  The magic of Disney will come alive for little ones through swashbuckling adventures and royal escapades.  You'll get filled in on all the must-sees for pre-school aged pirates and princesses, and parents.  Moms will  definitely want to have a camera on hand to capture all those smiles and photo opps!

Of course, no Disney party would be complete without some fabulous giveaways!  Five (5) lucky party-goers will win fun Disney kids' merchandise straight from the park throughout the night.

In addition to the host be sure to follow @ResourcefulMom & @MomSelectAmy throughout the party for updates, prize information and contest details!!