Oscar-winner Mel Gibson brings the explosive cyber-thriller to life in HOT SEAT available in Select Theaters, On Digital and On Demand on Ju...

Oscar-winner Mel Gibson brings the explosive cyber-thriller to life in HOT SEAT available in Select Theaters, On Digital and On Demand on July 1st.

SYNOPSIS

The action begins as IT expert Friar (Kevin Dillon, Poseidon) finds a hair-trigger bomb strapped to his desk chair. An unseen hacker orders him to steal digital funds online—or have his daughter abducted. As a fearless bomb expert (Gibson) arrives on the scene, the hacker frames Friar as the bomber.

The tension mounts as Friar races to clear his name and expose the real terrorist—without getting himself blown to smithereens.

Hot Seat (2022 Movie) Official Trailer - Mel Gibson, Kevin Dillon



Starring: Kevin Dillon, Mel Gibson, Shannen Doherty, Sam Asghari
Directed by James Cullen Bressack
Written by Leon Langford & Collin Watts

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Created by a mother and educator, I’m The Chef Too! is a subscription kit that infuses educational concepts into recipes to make learning fu...

Created by a mother and educator, I’m The Chef Too! is a subscription kit that infuses educational concepts into recipes to make learning fun, engaging, and tasty!

Each month, new adventures are released that blend food, STEM, and the arts into educational fun!

Each “Choose Your Adventure Kits” infuse STEAM based concepts into recipes, giving children the creative confidence to learn in a unique meaningful way.

I'm The Chef Too! Cooking Adventures Video Clip



Children are creating, inventing, designing, engineering, and questioning all through the world of cooking! These learning experiences include inquiry based learning and problem solving as they bake their way through some of their favorite topics!

Kids can learn about outer space as they whip up galaxy donuts, engineer erupting volcano cake as they learn about chemical reactions, or even discover geology as they bake cupcake geodes, the adventures are endless!

There’s never a shortage of STEAM ideas to get young minds thinking and learning in the kitchen! Subscription or one-time kits are available.

Learn more, visit - www.imthecheftoo.com

Baketivity allows you to experience a new country each week with this year’s summer baking kits… and it all happens from your home kitchen! ...

Baketivity allows you to experience a new country each week with this year’s summer baking kits… and it all happens from your home kitchen!

With pre-measured and individually packaged ingredients, an easy to follow guide and activity booklet, these baking kits are perfect for those that love food and travel!

As a Bake-a-Camper you’ll receive a big box with 4 kits- one for every week of the month. Each kit will feature a specific country and culture, while exploring pastries that they’re famous for.

July:

Week 1- Scrumptious Eclairs
Week 2- German Apple Cake
Week 3- Churros with Dipping Sauce
Week 4- Fairy Bread Cake

August:

Week 1- Dessert Pizza
Week 2- Swedish Cinnamon Buns
Week 3- Dulche De Leche Bars
Week 4- Dutch Chocolate Cake

Aside from convenience of the package recipe, ingredients and instruction, you’ll have personal guidance from top-of-the-line baker. With valuable, entertaining Zoom classes, you’ll experience the baking summer camp to the max. You’ll get to make new friends from all over the country, and bake, learn and play together.

Learn more - www.baketivity.com

For parents searching for activities to keep their kids engaged, creative and inspired for the summer, here are a few ideas from STEAM brand...

For parents searching for activities to keep their kids engaged, creative and inspired for the summer, here are a few ideas from STEAM brand Osmo, that involve financial literacy/entrepreneurship, geography/world travel, and food/cooking.

Just a FYI, the Osmo base is required to play these games.

Osmo Pizza Co. ($49)

For age range: 5-12+

Pizza Co. teaches kids real-world business skills by operating a pizza-making business in addition to practicing addition, subtraction, fractions, mental math, critical thinking, creative problem solving, social interaction, and communication skills. They make pizza for customers, collect payment, make change, and learn about profitability.

Box contains: pizza/tray, toppings, money tiles, stackable storage for game pieces; and Pizza Co. game app. Available for iPad or Fire.

Osmo Detective Agency ($49)

For age range: 5-12+

This globe-trotting adventure takes kids to the world’s most famous cities, where they search for clues and help solve mysteries, using a real magnifying glass and physical maps. Kids learn critical thinking, along with geography, culture and history, while searching for landmarks around the world.

Box includes: 4 double-sided maps, map holder, magnifying glass; and Detective Agency game app. Available for iPad or Fire.

Math Wizard and the Fantastic Food Truck ($59.99)

(available for iPad and Fire)

Part of Osmo’s new award-winning Math Wizard series that allows for fun, self-paced learning at home, Fantastic Food Truck features two games and focuses on teaching kids geometry through cooking using different shapes.

Players become chefs who customize dishes using several available kitchen appliances -- and a dash of magic, their special ingredient to complete their dish for a magical reaction from their customers. Unique customers appear in various stages across Spellbarow Port, each with different food preferences and a variety of exotic dish requests--from pizza to sushi, sandwiches, pastries and more!

Box contains: 1 Playmat, 1 Food Truck Manual, and 58 Geometric tiles.

Learn more, visit - www.playosmo.com

Zorro The Chronicles, the video game is now available on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™. ...

Zorro The Chronicles, the video game is now available on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™.

Note: I received a game code for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

The all-new, action-packed adventure game, adapted from the hit animated series of the same name, offers epic adventures, thrilling combat, and exciting exploration.

Zorro The Chronicles, the game offers players a variety of characters to choose from, including Diego and his fearless sister, Ines. Each hero has specific abilities that they use to bring justice to Spanish-dominated 19th Century California.

Zorro The Chronicles | Launch Trailer



Before every mission, players get to choose a starting location on the map, which directly affects the game’s style, and can lead to a stealthy approach or more of a frontal assault.

To vanquish villain Monasterio's soldiers, Zorro can employ a range of techniques, including using sound as a distraction, reaching high places with the aid of his famous whip, and leveraging the environment to his advantage.

Experience points are earned with each successful parries and combos made while disarming enemies or marking them with a “Z”.

Learn more, visit - www.nacongaming.com

While touring around Philadelphia this past week, we walked through an area close to Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. We planned to visit t...

While touring around Philadelphia this past week, we walked through an area close to Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. We planned to visit there, but that $15 ticket price changed my mind.

Instead we walked around the neighborhood on South Street, and checked out Isaiah Zagar colorful mosaic murals on buildings and alley walk ways. For free. HA!

I've always liked the colors and patterns of mosaics, but these mosaic murals had extra. While you can see the artwork in large view, when you step in closer, you can see more details and more artwork.


Like with the corner of this mosaic window. After I zoomed in, I discovered so much more. Can you tell which area I zoomed in on? Hint, look for the pink square on the left (right?).

To celebrate the one week countdown to the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear,” Disney+ invites you to explore the history of Buzz Lig...

To celebrate the one week countdown to the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear,” Disney+ invites you to explore the history of Buzz Lightyear, and get a sneak peek at the making of the all-new film.

Pixar Animation Studios’ “Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear” explores the evolution of an icon, tracing Buzz Lightyear's route from toy to the hero featured in the new film.

Check out the trailer of the documentary on Disney+.

Beyond Infinity | Official Trailer | Disney+



Featuring filmmakers, storytellers, artists and members of the “Lightyear” voice cast, “Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear” details how Buzz’s original action-figure design was realized, and how that look was translated years later into a human hero.

Delving into the cultural impact of the galaxy’s most famous Space Ranger and his significance to Pixar filmmakers, this doc grapples with what actually is beyond infinity. It is directed by Tony Kaplan and produced by Sureena Mann.

Opening in theaters June 17, “Lightyear”—the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy—follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure. The film is directed by Angus MacLane (co-director “Finding Dory”) and produced by Galyn Susman (“Toy Story That Time Forgot”).

SYNOPSIS

Lightyear | Official Trailer 2



A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, “Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth, alongside his commander and their crew.

As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda

The film features the voices of Chris Evans as accomplished Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, Uzo Aduba as his commander and best friend Alisha Hawthorne and Peter Sohn as Sox. Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi and Dale Soules lend their voices to the Junior Zap Patrol’s Izzy Hawthorne, Mo Morrison and Darby Steel, respectively, and James Brolin can be heard as the enigmatic Zurg.

The voice cast also includes Mary McDonald-Lewis as onboard computer I.V.A.N., Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander Burnside, Efren Ramirez as Airman Diaz, and Keira Hairston as Young Izzy.

Directed by Angus MacLane (co-director “Finding Dory”), produced by Galyn Susman (“Toy Story That Time Forgot”) and featuring a score by award-winning composer Michael Giacchino (“The Batman,” “Up”).

Learn more, visit -

Facebook - www.facebook.com/PixarsLightyear
Twitter - www.twitter.com/PixarsLightyear
Instagram - www.instagram.com/pixarslightyear

The FREE one-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches and History Makers, returns to educate and entertain in Philade...

The FREE one-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches and History Makers, returns to educate and entertain in Philadelphia’s historic district and Valley Forge beginning June 10, 2022.

Once Upon A Nation brings history to life with stories about real people and events which occurred in historic Philadelphia and in Valley Forge, in partnership with Independence National Historical Park and Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Details for the summer (and fall) season are below.

Programs Opening on June 10

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches in Historic Philadelphia

Professionally-trained storytellers perform stories using scripts that are built on careful research to assure accuracy. They cover a variety of topics, including some which speak to issues that connect past experiences with contemporary events and interests. Each storyteller tells the riveting stories of our nation’s history in the locations where they once took place.

Hear from specially trained, uniformed storytellers who delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s and America’s history as well as History Makers, which are costumed interpreters from Philadelphia’s past who meet and greet visitors and regale them with tales from their times.

Betsy Ross House
June 10 – September 5, Thursdays through Mondays: 11 am – 4 pm

Franklin Court, Franklin Square,
June 10 - September 5, Fridays & Saturdays: 11 am - 4 pm

Independence Visitor Center
July 1 – September 5, Friday & Saturdays: 11 am – 4 pm

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Bench at Valley Forge June 10 – October 30, Saturdays & Sundays: 11 am - 4 pm

History Makers
History Makers, the costumed interpreters from Philadelphia’s past, meet and greet visitors and regale them with tales from their times. Meet them, take photos with them, and the memories will linger forever.

Free Quaker Meeting House
June 10 - September 5, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays: 11 am - 4 pm
September 9 – October 30, Fridays and Saturdays: 11 am – 4 pm
500 Arch Street

Meet the History Makers
July 1 - September 5, Fridays and Saturdays,11 am - 4 pm
Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street

Once Upon A Nation is created and operated by the non-profit Historic Philadelphia, Inc. in partnership with Independence National Historical Park and Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Historic Philadelphia, Inc. makes our nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, interaction, and education, strengthening Greater Philadelphia’s role as the destination to experience American history.

Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s programs include the Betsy Ross House, Once Upon A Nation storytelling and History Makers, and Franklin Square.

For more about Historic Philadelphia, call 215-629-4026, 877-462-1776, buy tickets online or visit www.historicphiladelphia.org

Lots of families are making travel plans this time of year. But if you're a family with a young child, you might want to hire some take ...

Lots of families are making travel plans this time of year. But if you're a family with a young child, you might want to hire some take along help, like a travel nanny!

A travel nanny should be an experienced professionals with lots of infant knowledge and are excited to be part of a trip with your family. They can engage with your baby and do all the things you would do at home (feed them bottles, diaper changes, read to them).

You can explore the city and take all the adventures you want knowing your child is safe and happy back at the hotel.

To get more information about hiring a nanny for childcare while traveling, I connected with Brooke Barousse, household expert and founder of Lexington Nannies. Here are a few tips Brooke shared!

Tips on How to Find a Summer or Travel Nanny

Make a wish list of all your needs.

Ex. how many bottles, diapers, change of clothes, do they keep a journal to write down sleeping/eating/pooping notes. If you are hiring someone, then use this list based on what you've been doing, so the hired nanny knows how the parents like things done throughout the day.

Parents know if they want someone to track everything, stay super organized, give thorough descriptions or if they are more easy going. This will help you create a job post and know what to tell your friends or a nanny agency, so they can help you find your perfect Summer or Travel nanny.

Categories to cover include: the schedule you're seeking; whether they will be watching all your children or only some of them; job duties; pay range you can offer (it's a competitive nanny market); what hasn't worked with nannies you've employed in the past; your childrens' interests; your household personality (busy, chaotic, calm, loud, etc.).

Check During the Interview

When interviewing Professional nannies, look for reliability, strong excellent references, a friendly personality, CPR certification, willingness to go through an extensive background check, and a true passion for working with children.

Red flags to look out for: They don't smile when they talk about children. Showing up late to an interview. Are there gaps in their resumes that they can't explain? It's understandable in life to have gaps, people try new careers, take care of their own children, travel, etc.

Traits to look for in a nanny- I would look for nannies that have valid passports, an active and fun way about them, adaptability, and are strong swimmers. Make sure they are vaccinated for Covid and check the current mandates for the particular country you're going to visit if you’ll be traveling internationally.

Use an Agency

Using an agency eliminates having to search through tons of resumes, interviewing and doing background checks. We do all that for you! You just need to tell us about your kids, family personalities and activities your children enjoy. We are matchmakers, so we're looking for a great fit based on your wishlist.

Since 2006, Brooke has been a nanny whisperer, known for her highly individualized selection process to match nannies and homes—get a modern day Mary Poppins at your door!

Learn more, visit - www.lexingtonnannies.com