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Easy Despicable Me 3 Minion Cardboard Craft

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To celebrate Despicable Me 3 now in theaters, the children and I made Minions out of cardboard tubes this weekend. It is really simple to do with just a few materials, and you can go crazy and make a village full of Minions. Start saving the cardboard tubes for this easy craft!

 

Materials needed:

  • Six (6) Cardboard Tubes (4 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ diam)
  • Construction Paper in Yellow (2 sheets), Blue (1 sheet), and Black (1 sheet).
  • Glue – You can use spray craft glue, rubber cement, glue sticks or even tape. Need fast drying goopy glue.
  • Large Googly Eyes
  • Black Marker
  • Pack of Bounty with Despicable Me 3 prints paper towels or napkins for easy clean up.

Despicable Me 3 Movie Review + Printables

If you love “Despicable Me” movies, you will not be disappointed in their latest film, “Despicable Me 3”. I most recently saw a prescreening in Los Angeles (don’t worry, no spoilers here), and we loved it! It had something for all ages. It’s funny because their new villain, Evil Bratt, is stuck in the 80’s and the irony right now is everyone from that generation is having kids right now so this is a tribute to them. My children are still crazy for minions, and just because these guys are little, doesn’t mean they can’t take on the big bad guys. The graphics were amazing, the story is well written, and adding a twin element was brilliant. Just when you think, what else can the writers do to surprise us, they introduce a twin brother. There is a lot going on in this movie, because his wife is also struggling to bond with the girls and she learns how to be a mother. This film is rated PG. Run time is 1 hour and 30 minutes and hits theaters every where Friday, June 30th! It’s going to do be a hit this summer!

Fun Facts about Lido Theater in Newport Beach

A few weeks ago we caught a movie at the historical LIDO THEATER in Newport Beach. To my surprise, it had plenty of seating, and I do not like large crowds so it was perfect. They have added new state-of-the-art projection and sound system. It only has one screen so they rotate the films out often. Located in Via Lido Plaza, it has been restored in recent years yet still has Old Hollywood charm with beautiful lobby chandeliers, vintage poster cases, a working original box office, ocean murals that glow in the dark, art deco architectural details, and waterfall red velvet curtains. It still features its original Catalina tilework which are hand painted and colorful. There is also a balcony which isn’t found in modern theaters these days. It is celebrating its 80th anniversary next year! Here are some fun facts about the theater…

Disney Pixar CARS 3 Movie Review

We saw pre-screenings of Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” this week and loved it! Racing is Lightning McQueen’s life, but as newer, faster cars enter the competition, it is harder for him to keep up. He suddenly realizes that he might be forced to retire. Can personal trainer, Cruz Ramirez, get him up to the next level? You’ll have to watch it to find out. Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017.

Producer Kevin Reher says the story is reflective of real-life champions. “Lightning McQueen has been racing for more than a decade,” says Reher. “He’s struggling with the kind of issues a lot of athletes face later in their careers. Do you go out on top or fight til the end?”

2017 List of Free Summer Movies in Orange County!

Happy Summer! Do you love getting together with friends to watch movies under the stars? Well grab your beach chairs, blankets, and pack a picnic to share because here is a list of free summer movies in Orange County. There’s Movie Mondays at Segerstrom Center, Moonlight Movies on the Beach, Movie on the Lawn at the OC Great Park, Movies on the Beach at Newport Dunes, and new this year – Sunset Cinemas at various OC Parks!

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