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Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment present Despicable Me 3 on Digital and Digital 3D November 21, 2017 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On DemandDecember 5, 2017. The characters beloved by everyone – Gru, his wife Lucy, their three adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions provide hours of family fun in this heartwarmingly subversive comedy from Academy Award®-nominated producer Chris Meledandri (Despicable MeFranchise) and directors Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me Franchise) and Kyle Balda (Minions 1 & 2, The Lorax). Hailed as “the best Despicable Me movie yet,” by Ali Plumb of BBC Radio 1, with over $949 million in global ticket sales, Despicable Me 3 is the ultimate holiday gift, with almost an entire hour of exclusive bonus features including an all-new mini-movie, a never-before-released deleted scene, and much more!
Illumination, the studio that brought you Sing, The Secret Life of Pets and the Despicable Me franchise, continues the adventures of Gru and his family in Despicable Me 3. After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down Balthazar Bratt (Trey Parker, “South Park,” Team America: World Police), the latest evil mastermind to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother — a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin’s despicable footsteps — the former super-villain rediscovers just how good it feels to be bad.
Academy Award® nominee Steve Carell (Foxcatcher) reprises his hilarious role as reformed criminal mastermind Gru, as well as his newly discovered twin, Dru. The all-star voice cast also features Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids, Despicable Me 2), Miranda Cosgrove (Despicable Me 1 & 2, School of Rock), Steve Coogan (The Secret Life of Pets, Philomena), Jenny Slate (Zootopia, The Secret Life of Pets), Dana Gaier (Despicable Me 1 & 2) and legendary singer and actress Julie Andrews (The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins).

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The benefits of making your own baby food are enormous …
You know exactly what your baby is eating – none of the dreaded “fillers” commonly found in commercial baby food
You know that the ingredients are fresh and healthy
You can “tailor make” your baby’s food to best suit his/her preferences and needs
You will save money. These homemade baby food recipes cost a fraction of the price of ready made foods
And most importantly … making your own baby food is tremendously satisfying – for you AND your baby.
It’s not nearly as time-consuming as you might think! On the baby food preparation and storage page you’ll learn how to prepare batches of food quickly and easily.
Your baby might be ready for solids if he/she:
Sits up alone, without assistance
Consistently seems hungry after a full feeding
Shows interest in or grabs at your food
Can refuse food by turning head
Has outgrown reflex to spit out solid food
My Sparkling Life recommends introducing one food at a time, waiting at least 3-4 days before introducing another food. Watch closely for adverse reactions such as excessive gas, diarrhea, vomiting or a rash. If there is a reaction, discontinue food and wait at least 2 more weeks before reintroducing the food.
Sweet and delicious, it’s sure to please your little one’s palette. And the recipe could not be easier!
1 package frozen organic peas*
½ cup water
Place frozen peas in steamer. (If you don’t have a steamer, place metal colander over a pot of boiling water and cover.) Steam peas for 6-7 minutes or until tender.
Remove cooked peas from steamer/colander and put in food processor. Add water and process until completely smooth.
Once cooled, distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size. When ice cubes are frozen, remove cubes from tray and store in a resealable plastic freezer bag or freezer container. Label package with contents and date. Use within 1 month. Before serving, let thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
*You can substitute frozen peas with fresh, but I’ve found the quality is exactly the same and it’s much less labor intensive to use the pre-shelled frozen peas. And we busy moms need all the time-savers we can get!
2-3 medium sweet potatoes
1/3 cup water
¼ tsp. fresh ground cinnamon (optional, for babies at least 6 months old)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for babies at least 6 months old)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place washed sweet potatoes directly on a baking sheet, lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until sweet potatoes are completely tender. Set aside to cool.
Once sweet potatoes are cool, peel off skin and cut into large chunks. Place sweet potatoes in food processor, add water, cinnamon (optional) and vanilla (optional) and puree until completely smooth. Add more water if necessary, to achieve desired consistency.
Distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size.
Go get your green on with this yummy vegetable staple! Their mild flavor ensures little ones will gobble up their greens!
1 lb. fresh green beans, washed and ends removed
½ cup water
Place green beans in steamer. (If you don’t have a steamer, place metal colander over a pot of boiling water and cover.) Steam beans for 7-8 minutes or until tender.
Remove cooked beans from steamer/colander and put in food processor. Add water and process until completely smooth.
Once cooled, distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size.When ice cubes are frozen, remove cubes from tray and store in a resealable plastic freezer bag or freezer container. Label package with contents and date. Use within 1 month. Before serving, let thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
1 4 ounce large carrot, cut in 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup water
Place carrot in a medium saucepan. Add water. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
Remove carrot with a slotted spoon and put in food processor. Add water and process until completely smooth
Once cooled, distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size. When ice cubes are frozen, remove cubes from tray and store in a resealable plastic freezer bag or freezer container. Label package with contents and date. Use within 1 month. Before serving, let thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Report the accident where it occurred, whether in your hotel or a tourist attraction. Make sure they make a record of what happened. Take the name of anyone you spoke to, and note the time and date of the accident, so you have a timeline of events. If you’re on a package holiday, report what happened to your holiday rep, or call the headquarters.
If you’ve had an accident on the road or pathways, report your accident to the police or local embassy so they can make arrangements to avoid similar accidents. Contact your insurer as soon as possible. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, it may be wise to speak to a specialist lawyer who can advise you, like https://ericramoslaw.com/san-antonio/car-accident-lawyer/.
Gather Evidence
If you’re going to claim on insurance, you will need evidence. Write down what happened as soon as you can, while all the details are still fresh in your mind. If they were witnesses, ask them for their contact details, should what they saw be needed later. Take photographs of where the accident happened, and of your injuries.
Note down the date and time of any calls you make relating to your accident, any reports you make and any medical treatment you receive whether while away and when you get home. Keep medical bills and receipts somewhere safe. Keep receipts from any other costs related to your accident, such as for painkillers, wheelchair hire or any missed trips.
When You Get Home
An accident on vacation can leave you shocked and upset. When you get home, it’s sensible to go and see your own Doctor even if you received medical treatment abroad. They can give you a second check over and make sure nothing was missed. They will be able to advise on any continuing treatment you may need.
If you think your accident was caused by a third party, whether a hotel failing to put out a wet floor sign or a dangerous activity planned by your tour operator, consider whether you may have a claim. Compensation can help to recover the costs of any loss of earnings after an injury, medical care or other costs like having to rebook flights. To successfully claim, you will need to prove that the accident was caused by the other party. The evidence you kept for you insurance company will also be useful here, so save everything.
A vacation is supposed to be a fun time with your loved ones, but an accident can be very distressing and spoil things for you. Whatever’s happened, try not to let it ruin the good memories you have of the break before the accident happened, and don’t let it ruin the idea of a future trip.

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From busy mornings to those long summer travels, it is always a “berry” good idea to have snacks on hand for hungry little tummies. The boys love Entenmann’sLittle Bites Muffins, so I like to keep some on hand. They were excited to hear Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Strawberry Yogurt Muffins are back! I like them because they are not only a good source of calcium and vitamin D, but they come in perfectly portioned pouches ideal for snacking on-the-go no matter what time of day!
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It may be excellent on paper to make as many sushi rolls as possible – from scratch, natch – but it’s not always the best idea to go all out like that. You need to know your cooking limits, so you can still go with a theme when you make the best stuffed cabbage rolls recipe around, but you should always know when too hard is too hard. Choose the recipes and the structure of the night that you know how to run, and you won’t be too pressured.
Prepare Yourself
It’s not always easy to run a dinner party – especially as you are likely to be in the kitchen alone a lot. So, it would help if you prepared everything. In the hours leading up to the party, prepare the veggies, parboil the potatoes and roll the stuffed cabbage leaves ready to be cooked. The more prepared you are, the more time you spend with your guests and not slaving in the kitchen.
Don’t Imitate Tom Cruise
It’s nice to make cocktails, but this is your dinner party, not a scene from a Tom Cruise movie! You should keep your drinks menu simple and ensure that your guests are catered for without the theatrics. Your dinner party should be a sophisticated and down to earth affair, and if you ensure that you choose a range of simple drinks, you’re going to provide simplicity for the evening.
Know The Allergies
There is every chance that at least one guest will be allergic to something or have a dietary requirement that you need to know about. Always ask ahead; the last thing that you need is to prepare the perfect beef wellington only to have a vegetarian at the table who can’t eat it!
Get Your Tools Ready
It would be best if you had a bottle opener and oven gloves, warmed plates, and a kitchen ready to feed a crowd. For this to work, you need to prepare in advance so that you aren’t scrambling for bottle openers and screeching about lost oven gloves. You need to know where everything is for a smooth move around the kitchen.
A dinner party is supposed to be a successful and fun evening with friends. It would help if you worked seamlessly so that you can ensure that your party is one that people rave about for a long time. The right food, music, and drinks will really make the night pop!

You will need to send out invites, declutter your living space and guest areas, and enquire as to any +1 guests that might be attending your winter holiday events. You might also need to send out maps or printed instructions with directions to your home, and you might want to plan games and activities to entertain your guests too. In short, there is a lot to be getting on with where your guests are concerned, so get cracking!
Think about food
You will need to make space in your pantry and refrigerator in readiness for the season ahead, so now is the time to work with your existing food. So, you might want to donate some of your food items to charitable groups in your area, for example, as this is a better option than throwing unwanted food away. You might want to prepare a dinner party for friends and family too, as you will be able to use much of your food up this way. And you might steadily start to work your way through the food you have before replenishing your stocks, as you will then save space and money in the run-up to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Think about gifts
What should you buy your nearest and dearest for Christmas? Now is the time to ask them outright if you don’t feel cheeky in doing so, or you could consult with other people in your family and friend groups to find out a few suggestions. And when you have found out more, you might do more than go for the obvious. So, if your nephews and nieces enjoy reading, you might consider signing them up to a book subscription service instead of buying them a novel or two. If any of your work colleagues show a passion for charity, you might want to find out how to donate on their behalf. And for those people who simply have everything, you might start your shop for unique items so they don’t end up with something they already have. Consider this viking drinking horn for ale and beer for any of your friends who like a tipple or two at Christmas, for example.
So, don’t delay. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and then Christmas will be merrily weaving its festive delights into your life too! We hope our practical suggestions have been useful, but if we have missed something in our post, be sure to remind us below.
Thanks for reading and happy holidays!