Celebrate Solo: A Star Wars Story on Blu-Ray September 25th with this kid-friendly Lando Calrissian Smoothie, perfect party drink idea! This post is sponsored by Star Wars. All galactic opinions are my own.

Lando Calrissian Smoothie for Solo: A Star Wars Story Blu-Ray Release

Lando is the original “smooth criminal.” That suave demeanor, that glide in his step, and boy can that man talk you into a sweet deal, I’ve been a huge fan of this Star Wars character from the beginning. Only seemed fitting with Solo: A Star Wars Story coming out on Blu-Ray on September 25, 2018 that we celebrate the original smoothie with his own smoothie. Yes, my friends – a Lando Calrissian Smoothie. Can you taste the amazingness yet? Check out how to make your own kid-approved Lando Calrissian Smoothie (gluten-free and dairy-free, complete with straw cape!). Plus find out why your family needs to own Solo: A Star Wars Story on Blu-Ray faster than the kessel run in 12 parsecs.

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Ready to power up for Avengers: Infinity War? Get ready with these 6 Healthy Avengers Approved Recipes for Kids. This post is sponsored by Dole. I have received compensation in exchange for this post. As always, all delicious opinions are my own.

6 Healthy Avengers Approved Recipes for Kids + Giveaway

While some days it may feel like an “infinity war” to get my kids to eat healthier, Dole and Marvel are here to inspire parents with healthy Avengers recipes for kids – super hero approved! Let’s team up with our favorite Marvel super heroes this spring with Avengers: Infinity War and the Powering the Hero Within campaign to power our kids with tasty and healthier meal, snack and sweet treat ideas. Check out our 6 favorite healthy Avengers Approved Recipes to fuel your kids’ day plus be sure to scroll down for a “super” giveaway!

Powering the Hero Within with Dole and Marvel

With Avengers: Infinity War arriving in theaters this April, now is the perfect time to team up with your favorite Avengers super heroes with a mission for “Powering the Hero Within.” I’m a mom with a passion for feeding my kids the delicious and healthy energy they need to power their souls – and that begins more with fruits and veggies in their daily diets. Look for Avengers characters on your favorite Dole products now through April 30th and grab more tips and ideas at the Powering Hero Within website. Check out some of my favorite healthy Avengers approved recipes:

Sunrise Shield Pizza | Captain America

Prep: 15 minutes | Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium DOLE¨ Bananas, peeled
• 4 frozen whole wheat waffles
• 1/4 cup honey-flavored nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 can (11 oz.) DOLE Mandarin Oranges, drained
• 2 teaspoons honey dash ground cinnamon
• DOLE Fresh Raspberries or Blueberries (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• THINLY slice bananas on diagonal.
• PREPARE waffles according to package directions.
• SPREAD waffles with yogurt. Arrange banana slices on top, overlapping. Arrange mandarin oranges in center of each pizza.
• Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with raspberries or blueberries, if desired.

Power Punch Smoothie | Hulk

Prep: 10 minutes | Makes 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 DOLE® Pear, quartered with peel
• 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze® Almond Milk
• 1/2 cup DOLE Baby Spinach
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

DIRECTIONS

• PUREE pear and avocado with half of the almond milk in an emulsifier blender.
• ADD baby spinach and mint, process until smooth and creamy.
• Add remaining almond milk, blend. Serve immediately.

Mjolnir Rollups | Thor

Prep: 15 minutes | Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 (6 to 7-inch) whole-wheat tortillas
• 1/2 cup DOLE® Raspberries or DOLE Blueberries, slightly crushed
• 4 DOLE Bananas

DIRECTIONS

• MIX together almond butter, maple syrup and cinnamon until blended, in small bowl.
• SPREAD equal amounts of almond butter mixture over each tortilla. Sprinkle berries over almond butter mixture. Slightly flatten each banana with a spatula and place over the berries and roll up.
• LIGHTLY spray skillet with cooking spray over medium-high heat, place wrapped tortillas in skillet and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
• REMOVE and cut into bite-sized pieces.

T’Challa Teriyaki Kabobs

Prep: 50 minutes | Makes 6-8 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup less sodium teriyaki sauce, plus reserve for brushing
• 2 cups DOLE® Tropical Gold® Pineapple, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes or shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 basket cherry tomatoes
• 2 red or green peppers, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

• COMBINE 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice and oil; pour over meat pieces in shallow glass dish.
• Refrigerate; marinate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Thread meat on skewers alternating with vegetables and pineapple chunks. Discard remaining marinade.
• GRILL 4 to 5 inches from heat, turning skewers and brushing with additional marinade, about 15 minutes or until desired doneness.

Brainy Broccoli and Parm Gratin | Iron Man

Prep: 25 minutes | Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups DOLE® Broccoli, cooked
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh whole-wheat bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS

• PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
• PLACE the cooked broccoli into an oven-proof dish, sprinkle with nutmeg and black pepper.
• COMBINE the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl, then lightly scatter the breadcrumb mixture over the broccoli.
• BAKE for 15 minutes until contents are warm and the breadcrumbs have turned golden brown, remove from the oven and serve.

Bold Banana Parfait | Black Widow

Prep: 23 minutes | Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 DOLE® Bananas, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 cup quartered DOLE Strawberries
• 1 cup DOLE Blueberries
• 1/2 cup low-fat granola
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
• 4 mint leaves

DIRECTIONS

• HEAT grill to high heat.
• Slice bananas diagonally. Sprinkle with cinnamon and grill, for 3 minutes on each side.
• LAYER banana, yogurt, strawberries, blueberries, granola, honey, pomegranate seeds and mint leaves in parfait glasses.
• Serve immediately.

So whether you’re looking to power up your kids with a delicious meal, healthy snack or a sweet treat, Dole is ready to fuel your little super heroes with a little Marvel inspiration. Grab more delicious Avengers approved recipes for kids at Dole.com/Marvel.

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Hasbro Mighty Muggs Giveaway

Excited for the release of Avengers: Infinity War this April? I have FUN Avengers themed giveaway! 1 lucky Raising Whasians reader will win a set of (8) Hasbro Mighty Muggs characters! Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 4/13/18. Here’s how to enter:

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Celebrate the long anticipated The Last Jedi Blu-Ray release with this Crait-inspired Star Wars: The Last Jedi Smoothie. This post is sponsored by Lucasfilm. All galactic opinions are my own. May contain commissioned links.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Smoothie to Celebrate the Blu-Ray Release + GIVEAWAY

Is your family ready to own Star Wars history? The highest grossing film of 2017 (did I mention there were only a few weeks left of the year when it was released?), a beloved cast of characters, the first lead Asian heroine and surprising twists and turns in this action-packed film, it’s no wonder why we’re all rushing to own Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Blu-Ray this Tuesday March 27th. In case you’re already planning your next Star Wars themed movie night, I have the perfect Star Wars: The Last Jedi Smoothie to welcome in the fun with your new at-home release. Grab the directions to make your own Crait inspired treat, grab the details on all of the fun bonus features – and Star Wars: The Last Jedi giveaway, anyone?

Own a Piece of Star Wars History, Now on Blu-Ray

The 8th film of epic saga, Star Wars: The Last Jedi brings so many memories, so much heartache and always hope. As a parent raising Star Wars kids, it was inevitable that they would want to own this treasured piece of Star Wars history for our family movie collection. Having an Asian Star Wars role model for these two kids to look up to alone – it’s enough to have me buying into this film. But see all of the fun we had during the Star Wars: The Last Jedi Press Conference:

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Bonus Features

More Star Wars? Yes, please! With 14 deleted scenes, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks and lots of Star Wars geekiness, The Star Wars: The Last Jedi bonus features do not disappoint. Be sure to check out Andy Serkis’ performance as Snoke!

• The Director and the Jedi – Go deep behind the scenes with writer-director Rian Johnson on an intimate and personal journey through the production of the movie—and experience what it’s like to helm a global franchise and cultural phenomenon.
• Balance of the Force – Explore the mythology of the Force and why Rian Johnson chose to interpret its role in such a unique way.
• Scene Breakdowns
  • Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle – Get a close-up look at the epic space battle, from the sounds that help propel the action, through the practical and visual effects, to the characters who bring it all to life.
  • Snoke and Mirrors – Motion capture and Star Wars collide as the filmmakers take us through the detailed process of creating the movie’s malevolent master villain.
  • Showdown on Crait – Break down everything that went into creating the stunning world seen in the movie’s final confrontation, including the interplay between real-word locations and visual effects, reimagining the walkers, designing the crystal foxes, and much more.
• Andy Serkis Live! (One Night Only) – Writer-director Rian Johnson presents two exclusive sequences from the movie featuring Andy Serkis’ riveting, raw on-set performance before his digital makeover into Snoke.
• Deleted Scenes – With an introduction and optional commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
• Audio Commentary – View the movie with in-depth feature audio commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Smoothie

One of my favorite new places in this movie was the planet of Crait. The beautiful white sands covering the vibrant red salt mines were the perfect backdrop for the final battle of the film. So fitting, I thought making a Crait Smoothie would be a fun way to celebrate the at-home release.

What You Will Need:

• 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, cut
• 1/2 cup Strawberry Yogurt
• 1/4 cup Vanilla Yogurt

Directions:

1. Blend Strawberries and strawberry yogurt together until smooth. Pour into glass.
2. Top and spread a thin layer of vanilla yogurt on top to create the white sand on top of the “red salt” layer.
3. Get fancy and add a straw topper with a Porg. How cute!
4. Now the best part – Enjoy!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi GIVEAWAY

Excited to own a piece of Star Wars history? Enter to win a copy of Star Wars: The Last Jedi! 1 lucky Raising Whasians reader will win a digital copy of the movie. Ends 4/2. Here’s how to enter:

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Turn family movie night into a fiesta with this Easy Disney Pixar Coco Dessert Idea to Celebrate the Blu-Ray Release. This post is sponsored by Disney•Pixar. All delicious opinions are my own. May contain commissioned links. #PixarCoco

Easy Disney Pixar Coco Dessert Idea to Celebrate the Blu-Ray Release

Bring the familia together for an unforgettable family movie night! Disney•Pixar’s Coco is now available on Blu-Ray and we’re celebrating the new at-home release with this delicious and easy Disney Pixar Coco Dessert Idea! See why your family needs to own Coco on Blu-Ray with tons of great bonus features, plus make these FUN layered Coco inspired jello cups + adorable banner for a one-of-a-kind Coco movie night treat.
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