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 Naomi C Robinson Illustration : A Creative Blog: Happy Halloween: Hello Everyone Happy Halloween! I been mega busy working towards Christmas fairs etc. Managed to do a few Twoodles the last few weeks...

Movie Night: Nightmare Before Christmas!

"This is Halloween!"

Happy Happy Halloween Everybody! 

What a spooky yet exciting time it is to be a kid! Tricks and treats with thrills and chills are awaiting you as the night creeps up fast! And why not, it Halloween! Let's put on your best scary face and have a scarlingly good time...hahaha...muhahaha!!!!  Speaking of thrills and chills, what better way to bring in this horrifying day then with the Movie Of The Week called...."The Night Before Christmas!" Oogie Boogie, Sally, and the Pumpkin King himself Jack Skellington with his trusty ghost dog Zero have come here to give the best Halloween ever! All you have to do is sit back, turn off all the lights, and enjoy!

The Movie:

Halloween town is full of witches, monsters, vampires, ghouls, and goblins who each year is lead into a frenzy with spooktastic and teeth chattering events from Pumpkin King Jack Skellington! Year after year they babble in joy of the festivities of this annual occasion. However, after years of the same ruse, Jack decides this year he wants to try to do something....different. Upon wondering through a forest, he stumbles on a portal that leads him to a place called Christmas Town! Bewitched by this finding, he concludes he will try his bones at this thing called Christmas though, he knows very little of it. Sally, a rag-doll who is in love with Jack, tries to steer him away from the idea fearing that it will only end up in disaster but, he in his excitement, doesn't listen. As a result he sends Lock, Shock, and Barrel (three mischievous kids) out to get Santa Claus to find out more about this holiday. However, instead of bringing Santa back to him Lock, Shock, and Barrel bring him back to Oogie Boogie a gambling bogeyman who shakes things up for Jack Skellington as he decides to play a game... with Santa's life on the line! Things get real slimy from here! What will happen to Santa? What's Oogie up to and is Jack Skellington the great Pumpkin King going to get his wish of creating a amazing Christmas event? You have to watch the movie to figure it out!

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 Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas (The Movie!)

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And get book.......

 

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and listen to some music.....

 Nightmare Before Christmas (Special Edition) - Various Artists:

Randoms: Quote of the Day!

 

"Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills  they will eventually require for learning to read."

-Marilyn Jager Adams

Randoms: Apps.....

Alica Keys and Journals Of Mama Mae:

 

I think this a great app everyone will enjoy! It is a music filled interactive story telling app that Bento Box interactive and Singer Alicia Keys have created that allows children to use all of their senses when discovering and finding out what is in the journals of Mama Mae and LeLe! Check out the FREE app below!

 

 http://www.mamamae.com/

Kids Fashions: Black and Bianco's Boys Suit Black Dress Wear Set.....

Every little boy needs to learn how to go from rollin' around in mud and playin' it rough to being clean cut and proper. With BlackNBianco's quality made suits and dresses, you can be sure to do just that as you hit the mark in these top notch fashions:

Boys Suit Black Dress Wear Set:

A suit that makes a great starter piece for your little one's first set is from BlackNBianco's  Boy's Suits collection called Boys Suit in Black Dress Wear Set. Black goes with anything and is great for any occasion. Having this in your little man's closet is a must.

Included in this wear comes the essentials needed to complete this dresswear oufit. In addition to that, this 100% polyester suit gives a classic feel and look that only BlackNBianco can have as it is made from the highest quality materials to assure that your son is feeling great and looking handsome. This suit includes: A single breasted jacket, fully matched vest,  neck tie, white dress shirt, and matching pants (hemmed). 

 

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Don't forget to use code: 10off at checkout if purchase qualifies! You can also check them out of twitter at:

 twitter.com/BlackNBianco

Youtube/ BlackNBianco 

 

Author's Spotlight: April Chu.....

Author's Spotlight: April Chu!

 You know, everyone has great talents. Some people can sing, others can dance, some are really great at solving problems while there are those that are very skilled at putting things together like a director or a script writer! April Chu's moreover, happens to be a talent of being really good at illustrating and storytelling! April Chu, an architect with a degree in Architeture from the University of California, is not only great at using her abilities for business, she is also brilliant at using her abilites of illustrating and storytelling for books and poems! Here is her story:

As April puts it, her first memories of this great talent started when she was just a little girl. "One of my most vivid and earliest memories as a young child was my drawing of an old man on a stool." Amazed at [my] work [ I ] showed it to her grandmother. [My] grandmother in amazement of this life like drawing showed [my] mother. "Did you know your daughter could draw?!" she stated. Both were very impressed. That approval was all Amy needed because after that, April Chu fell in love with her new found gift. As much as she could, she as a result would draw. Everyday after watching cartoons, she would draw and create her own characters and stories, filling up her school notebooks with her "outlandish" designs! And with those outlandish design, she would continue drawing and drawing allowing herself to perfect her gift which propelled her to do many great things!

One of those things happening to be her becoming a member of SCBWI (Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators). The other is her illustrating two books both of which will be out in the spring and fall of 2014! And all that from just one doodle. How Cool is that?! Very cool if you ask me! April has definitely come a long way from doodling in her notebooks and watching cartoons on television! And because she has come a long way, it teaches all of us a valuable lesson: Dreams and talents can take you far; all you have to do is believe in yourself and what you are good at. From there no one can shake or break your spirit. Take a note or two even a doodle from our Author/Illusrator in the spotlight: April Chu!

.......And just in case you wanted to know more about her works:

Summoning  the Phoenix: Poems and Probes About Chinese Musical Instruments (Spring 2014)

Follow her on twitter: TWITTER!

or

Visit Official Site: APRIL CHU!

Recipes: Halloween Whoopie Pies, Cameral Apples, and Wtich's Brew.....

Hello Everyone!!!!

Spooky times are approaching! And it will be fun! I  know you just can't wait for all the fun that is going to happen on the spooktacular day October 31st! And I am sure your appetite for excitement is going to be just as hungry as your appetite to eat and you know you can't go trick or treating on an empty stomach! So what I have done is found three recipes to help when this day comes.....muhahahaha!!!

Halloween Whoopie Pies:

For this recipe you will need:

• unsweetened coco powder
• baking soda
• salt
• all purpose flour
• unsalted butter
• veggie shortening
• sugar
• eggs
• vanilla
• light brown sugar
• milk
• orange/yellow sprinkles
• meringue buttercream

After you combine all the ingredients and put it in a pit of fire for a good ol' 30 minutes, this recipe is good to serve about a good 32 ghost, ghouls, vampires, and witches. For the complete recipe click here: Whoopie Pies!

Cameral Apples: 

Now this recipe came from a tall and quite hair great and quite talkative were wolf of a traveling circus who happens to be a great cook that posted his recipe online. He said he got from so old woman selling red apples to a maiden by the name of Snow White and it was to....die for (cue the dramatic piano) !!!

 

For this recipe you will need:

• 6 mediums apples (not the red kinds trust me you will thank me later)
• wooden skewers
• sugar
• light corn syrup
• sweetened condensed milk
• salt 
• vanilla
• optional: sprinkles, nuts, or chopped candy!           

I tried this myself and it was ghously good! The recipe is fairly easy and is right here: Apples! Red apples and old ladies in black hooded dresses are not to be taken from! If you are not a ghost already, try not to be one if you get my drift.....                      

Witch's Brew:

And speaking of witches, this a brew from a witch you can trust......

You will need:

• black cherry gelatin
• boiling water
• orange gelatin
• boiling water
• blueberries
• kool-aid

Now if you feel yourself unskilled or need assistance called on a witch you know. This brew is a classic brew and they should be familiar with it. Besides they can brew just about anything! Click here for recipe: Brew!

For all your ingredient findings and more I put below two free apps to use when doing so:

Happy cooking.......

Kids Fashion: Danty Plaid Shirt and Hooded Faux Shearling Parka.........

Continuing to trek the fall in style, here is a look to choose from! I know your daughter or niece is always growling about how much they want to wear their big sister's or cousin's clothes so they can be cool at school. Forever 21 this and Forever 21 that right?! Well, to help you with your troubles and theirs,  here is a few items they can be cool in and brag about and you won't believe where it is from... that's right Forever 21! They have clothes for ages 6-14 year old girls so no more wishing and hoping anymore from the girls because they can go to school in their own!

Danty Plaid Shirt

 First on your list is the Danty Plaid Shirt from F21! This shirt is a long sleeve shirt with a basic collar, full snap button placket, flap chest pockets, and button tab sleeves for no hassel when rolling them up! This is light, woven, and great for this season!

Danty Plaid Shirt








Favorite Jeggings

Next is surley going to be their favorite Favorite Jeggings! These banded waist, stretch knit, and patch pocket jeggings are easy slide in and are a perfect stable to wear with anything. You won't have to worry about jeans for a long while because these are the perfect replacement plus your girls will be thrilled! Forever 21's dark blue jeggings are best washed cold

 Favorite Jeggings

Hooded Faux Shearling Parka

 Last is are Hooded Faux Shearling Parka. Have your girls stay nice and warm in this olive green parka. This has a full zipper and snap button placket, four button flapped pockets, as well as an elastic waist. With this being long sleeved and heavy weight, be assured and confident to that your girls will be guarded from the bitter winter frost!



Hooded Faux Shearling Parka



Surprise your girls with these fashions and more at F21.com! Just click the links above and be on your way to having your girls styled for the season!

Randoms + Book To Read: Costumes and Goosebumps....

My nephew Bobbi knows what he wants to be for Halloween! He has it all planned out! Little does he know I already have his costume and everything. He is going to be so excited!!! And can you believe it was 20% off?! He loves Disney's Cars and I am so glad I got this because I know it will make him happy on Halloween! You know can too get up on this from now until November the 2nd! So what are you waiting for, get in on it just like I did!

Costumes At Target: Spyro and Pink Ranger 

Spyro The Dragon

What is it going to be Spyro the dragon...a classic game by the way or.......

Pink Ranger of Power Rangers

A crime fighting Pink Ranger of the Power Rangers?! You have to admit it would be pretty cool!

 Save Up to 20% on Select Halloween Costumes - Valid 10/6-11/2

Books To Read: Goosebumps:

Now, if you aren't a scary pants like me and won't come flying out your bed as you read this...by yourself, then I dare you to read Goosebumps by R.L. Stine! You have to be pretty brave to write these books and even braver to read them! I surely am not a one and know you guys and gals can read this faster than a witch can click her heels! These books still give me the heepee jeepees!

 

With a title like that, you just have to see how this story unfolds! Who wants the first day of school to last...forever! Certainly not me when R.L. Stine is writing it! And oh yeah, check out the The Haunting Hour too!

Enjoy! And don't off that night light........

Family Tips: Travelex, Groupon, and Ink Garden......

 Hey Ya'll!

Some of you kiddies and your parents might be traveling these up and coming Holiday seasons. To make sure you have the best available options to choose from when traveling, here are some things to look at along with a few other things to keep in mind < | :-) !

When you are a dad out on business, a mom wanting to take a much needed vacation, or kids gearing up that long awaited trip you want to make sure you and your love ones are taken care. Here is a good place I use and you should too :

Travelex Insurance 

 With Travelex Insurance, you can bet your dollar that you're in the right hands when taking trips of all kinds. I use them all the time when I am making flights here, there, and everywhere! I can recall when I was making a flight to see family in New York and how I didn't want to spend that much money for a week or 2 long trip. Luckily, with Travelex's Travel Basic Plan, I was able to cover my belongings, medical expenses just in case I ever gotten sick on the flight,  freak trip interuptions, and more! Yes, all this with just a basic plan! If you want to be a little more fancy like I have from time to time or travellite, you can do this and then some from the list of options on TravelexInsurance.com! Whether it is a daughter who suddenly came down with the flu or son getting an ear infection, Travelex is the place to choose! It is a great bargain and top notch when it comes to insurance while traveling! With over 55 years of experience, why wouldn't they!  Click Here!

Groupon: Toys&Kids!



While going out, parents you might come across a lot of things us kiddies want! To get the best discounts and sales like only you should, Check out Groupon Goods! Groupon is a great place to find a lot of cool games and toys for less then what it would cost in the store. I know you have heard about and it is great! I just recently bought a classic, The Wonderful World Of Richard Scarry and not only was I thrilled at the find, I was also thrilled at the price! Because of the great deals, these sells don't last forever and should gotten while the gettin' is good! Check out all Toys & Kids

Ink Garden:

 

And as a reminder don't forget to check out InkGarden! I don't want you all to miss out on this great site where you can custom make things for a good price with great quality! Save on premium holiday cards 60% using code: PREMIUM40! Click Here For More!  And while you are traveling the world in 80 days make sure when you drop by relatives houses to use your custom blankets, pillows, and even placemats from InkGarden as well! Use code: PLUSH at checkout when getting premium blankets. Click Here! 

Watch out for posts likes these and more on UHETV-kids blog!

School Tips: Doing Well In School.....

 

With all this Halloween planning, it is easy to get distracted, especially at school! And though this might be true, you have to stay focus and do well. Make sure you are doing all of your homework and make sure you are paying attention in class. If you don't, there won't be any Halloween Party or trick or treating because you are going to be grounded or in time out and what kid wants that! That's scarier than any Boogie Man under your bed or black cat crossing your path as you are walking to school, making you accidentally step on a crack in the sidewalk that is rumored to break your mom's back! School isn't just for nerds, its also for kids who want to do great things when they grow up and......trick or treating or throwing really awesome parties is one of them!

Movie Night: The Prince of Egypt.....

"When you believe......"

  Hello you all! 

It's that time again! The time where we sit down and take a look at which movie's going to be your movie of the week! This week, I have chosen a movie that is brave, thrilling, and also spectacular! What movie is it? *Drum roll*........The Prince of Egypt! It is a little different from your previous choices but, it wouldn't exciting if you didn't see it right?! Besides, isn't it always fun trying something new?!

In the movie, The Prince Of Egypt, it tells the story of Moses a man taken from the Book Of Exodus ( say it with me: X-O-DA-US) and his life as a prince turned leader that will free his people the Hewbrews, out Israel (Is-Ra-El) to Egypt. In the beginning a terrible event is happening where all the male infants are being harmed to avoid Pharaoh Seti, the ruler at that time, from being taken down he feels is going to happen from the increase of male Hewbrews being born. He was successful however he missed one, and that one happened to be Moses. His mother to save him put him in a basket and sent him down a stream only to be found by Queen Tuya, Seti's wife, who raises him and thus gives him his name we know him by. It would be only 20 years later from that event that Moses would find out his true identity would in the end, change his life forever as he is set on freeing his people the Hewbrews, that were being treated poorly. From there, he and his adopted brother Pharaoh Rameses relationship will torn as they fight on two different sides: keeping the Hebrews enslaved or letting them go free. Only time will tell if their relationship can be prepared but you have to see it to figure it out!

The Prince of Egypt is really great and is a must for this week! It won an Oscar (which is a really fancy award) so why wouldn't it be great and the perfect movie! Give yourself a break from your party planning and Halloween costume designing and watch this movie! Take a look at the trailer below, the actual movie, and the theme song for the film! Enjoy!!!

 Movie Trailer!

Prince Of Egypt! 

The theme song to the movie!

Family Tips: Costumes.....

Just as reminder for all you ghouls, ghost, and goblins out there, Halloween costumes are here and available and your local Target! Choose from a wide selection of costumes and pick out the perfect outift for that night that only comes once a year! Be Super Girl and fly through the street of your town collecting candy or web-sling like Spiderman through the night. Or shoot be a turtle.....a ninja fighting turtle!!! Parents you aren't excluded either!

Click the image above or click the link below to check out of the cool costumes!

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  If you are into making your own costumes check out.......
HANCOCK FABRICS!

Go through as many fabrics as you need to come up with a unique and creative outfit! What are you going to be? A fish, a robot, or something completely made up? I know it will be great! Hurry though as the 50% off coupon is only valid until October 9th!

Click Here to get in on the deal!

Tips: More Help With Planning For Halloween

                       In an effort to help you this spooky October, I have made it my mission to find great places to help assist you and this post is no different......                    

 

Ink Garden, an online customization site is a site that allows you to personalize over 3,500 items! Imagine that 3,500 items! And with this holiday season coming up, you need a place that has a range of products, that are reliable, cost friendly, and fluid enough to allow you to do what you wish. Choose from an unlimited number of pictures from their picture gallery to personalize your purchases when ordering your item or better yet, use your own picture or create one from scratch. It is that easy!

The two items that I know you will need are: cards and Halloween goodie bags!

 

 First off on our list are invitation cards! Even if you aren't using these as invitation cards, you can simply use them as cards with spooky sayings on them as you give them to trick or treaters who come clamoring at your door asking for candy! Or, give them to parents in your neighborhood to let them know a party is at your house and everyone's invited. You can even send some with your kids too so they can let all their friends know at school that a party is a brewing at your house.....cue witch laugh--"hehehehe!!!" These are fun, spooky, and neat cards you will enjoy! Best of all you save and get free shipping on your first purchase!

Shop Custom Cards & Stationary at InkGarden! 50% Off Your Entire Order!

 Next on our list, goodie bags! Whether you go out with your kids trick or treating or are inviting people over for your event, you need goodie bags! And not just any goodie bag, rather, you want these to stand out! Add your child's personal flare as they dress up like Mummies and Witches screaming : "treat or treat give me something good to eat!" Or likewise if you decide to bring kids over, make it official and re-memorable by customizing their bags to remember this day when they leave. I know this will come in handy as I am preparing and gearing up for my nephew's Halloween themed birthday party! I am definitely going to use this approach and boy does it help to save in the process while being creative and festive!

Doooon't beeee scccaaaarrrry! Click on the links above and below to catch up on these great offerings!

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Time Capsule: Young Justice......

Another great show has made it to the Time Capsule Vault of extraordinary shows and it is called... Young Justice. This was a show cut way too early and left many asking why. I was one of them as I am sure you were also. While this show has gone off of our TV screens not to aired as re-runs any time soon, we can remember the greatness of this show. As a matter of fact I have seasons one and two with me! Whether you have watched this show before or are discovering this show for the first time, here is Young Justice in all of its glory!

Young Justice: Season 1

Young Justice Season 1 !

The first season as many of you all know gives you an introduction to our main cast like Robin, Ms. Martian, and Aqualad as well as many other young justice heroes as they struggle to move up the ranks from being sidekicks of their superhero counterparts like Superman and Wonder Woman to super heroes themselves. From the very first episode "Independence Day" to the first last of the season "Auld Acquaintances", you get to see them do just that as they battle foes like Sportsmaster and Abra Kadabra! Moreover, you also get to see them unite into a team you know and will love! If you love action, comics, or crime fighting for those who haven't see this exciting show, you are in for a treat! And For those who have seen this show just jump right on in!

Young Justice, Season 1 - Young Justice | click here!

Young Justice: Season 2

 

 Once you have gotten to know and get caught with season 1, come on down to season 2 as you will be ready to find out or rediscover the evolution of our characters Aqualad, Robin who is know NightWing, Ms. Martin, Super Boy and even the new editions like Zantana and Red Arrow who we met the first go around. In this season an Alien "Invasion" has occured on planet Earth and it is up to the gang once again to solve this mission especially after the Justice League (the more experienced and high ranking heroes) have to face trail for crimes off Earth at the Council of Rimbor. Heroes will become villains, friends will become enemies, love will be lost, and secrets will be revealed! New enemies will step up like Tigress and the highly destructive War World operated by a villain Mongul will come through in a massive way! Get your look at season 2 below!

Young Justice, Season 2 - Young Justice | click here!

Can't get enough of YJ?! Good because you can get your hands at 3 characters from the show:

Aqua Lad!
   Click Here! 

Leader of Young Justice and Skilled Atlantean. He can use water to help him fight foes and his super strength to protect allies. He also can breath under water and move with ease under pressure!

Red Arrow!
 Click Here! 

Red Arrow. He is a highly trained althelete with an array of weapons most notably his "red arrow,'' that he can send at targets with accuracy and rescission!

Artemis!
 Click Here! 

 Artimes who is similar to Red Arrow with her skills and weapons is also taking a shot as a action figure! What's makes her special is unlike Red Arrow she can track and hunt down a villain better than any one around her making her a shot above the rest! You can be sure to count her in!

  Enjoy Young Justice and remember to tell a friend! It is always best to share. And don't forget to tell them too about UHETV'S kids blog here for your entertainment and a spot with a lot of great things for you to discover and like :-) ! 

Books To Read: The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Busy Spider......

 

Eric Carle. I am sure you know him....you don't?!!! Why he is only the most famous author of some of your favorite books. Don't believe me? How about Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Or how about The Very Quiet Cricket (shhh...you got to be very quiet when you say it)? Remember Now? Of course you do! For a second there, I almost believed you! Now that you can remember him, let's talk about some of his most recognized works. Other than him being a designer and talented illustrator,  as you know he has written dozens and dozens of books enriching your lives as well as mine. So it is not a surprise because of it, that he has done something with them that you will love. He made them into audiobooks! That's right! Now you can snuggle up to your favorite stuff animal and rest quietly in your bed as you listen and flip the pages of his most prized books. I got two for you just for the occasion!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Unabridged) [Unabridged Fiction] - Eric Carle

Now this book is the most recognizable. As you will read you will discover and listen to the narrator tell a story about a very, very hungry caterpillar. As he bursts out of his egg, he just can't find it in himself to not to stop eating and boy does he eat! Don't worry I won't give the best parts away, just you can click the link above to enjoy this wonderful story.





The Very Busy Spider (Unabridged) [Unabridged Fiction] - Eric Carle

After being blow off into the wind and sweeping up onto to a farm, this very busy spider finds herself becoming....very busy! She has a web that needs to be woven and although the farm animals at the farm try to talk her out of it, they realize the beauty and usefulness of it! Sounds like a great story huh! Go on and click the link above to see how this story takes place!


 .......And just in case you are very, very hungry for more of Earic Carle's books, keep yourself busy like a spider and take a peak down below!

Here! 

and

The three books below!

Tips: Planning for Halloween in advance......

Booooo *in my casper voice* !!! What's Halloween without a Halloween party? Not Halloween of course! Having an awesome haunted house party for all your kids friends to come over and get tricks and treats like candy and cake while having a good time in their costumes, is really fun. But planning this event can be a real drag if this is your first time or need of a good deal on things with one of them being cards and invites. Well, look no further. As an early treat,  I have scoured the webs to find that perfect deal and it is from a little place call the...Card Store *cue the creepy piano*! Here, you can get all the card and invite deals you can imagine. This week up until Friday, you can save 30% off on those invites and cards for that Halloween party that you have been putting so much hard work in! Don't miss out and save below.....muhaahahaha!!!!

Booo! Click Here!