*Thanks to Melissa’s Produce for sponsoring this giveaway*
Giving Hope this Mother’s Day! Send a beautiful gift basket this Mother’s Day and donate to a wonderful cause. One Hope Wines will donate ½ of their profits to aid in pet adoption. Inside the wonderful Giving Hope Basket is a selection of Exotic and Tropical fruit accompanied by a 750 ml bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.
It’s a win-win. Send a beautiful gift basket and donate to a wonderful cause. One Hope Wines will donate ½ of their profits to aid in pet adoption. Inside this wonderful basket is a selection of Exotic and Tropical fruit accompanied by a 750 ml bottle of Sparkling Wine.
Fruit based on availability, this stunning assortment arranged in a woven basket with cellophane wrapping and colorful ribbon may include:
“The Conners” follows the story of America’s favorite family as they face the daily struggles of life. The show brings awareness to everything from parenthood, financial pressures, the pandemic, and many more important topics that are so relatable in our day to day lives. The newest episode tonight covers everything from addiction to loss, and the economic inequality in school systems. Sara Gilbert and Ames McNamara who both star in the show shared with us their thoughts on the show and on virtual learning.
Sara and Ames have a very unique dynamic as mother and son on the series, and the upcoming episode (airing Wednesday, April 21 at 9/8c on ABC) where their characters Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and Mark (Ames McNamara) deal with the realities of virtual school. Mark is stressed and exhausted from studying for an important entrance exam so Darlene steps in to help, but her plan backfires. Both Sara and Ames have dealt with these issues firsthand in their personal lives as well. I think we can all resonate with this episode as we have all experienced the realities of virtual learning and the hardships it has brought in the last year.
Sara Gilbert(Executive Producer; Darlene Conner on ABC’s “The Conners”)
Sara Gilbert endeared herself to millions of television viewers with her portrayal of the sarcastic yet loveable Darlene Conner on the long-running, hit series “Roseanne,” a role which garnered her two Emmy® nominations among numerous other accolades. Gilbert reprised her role as Darlene in the series revival in 2018, which premiered to record-breaking numbers, and she continues in her role as both Darlene and executive producer on ABC’s hit comedy “The Conners.”
Ames McNamara (Mark Conner-Healy on ABC’s “The Conners”)
Ames McNamara is a high-schooler from Hoboken, NJ. He has been acting in local musical theater since age 5 and professionally since age 8. He stars as Mark Conner-Healy on The Conners and also voices a lead role in a new animated show for pre-schoolers.
When he’s not acting, Ames likes to direct his friends in short movies, go on hikes with his family, read fantasy novels, and play tennis and soccer. He’s a huge Premier League and Formula 1 fan.
Besides continuing to act and direct, Ames hopes to work in environmental justice when he’s older, and ultimately to become president.
Virtual Interview with Sara & Ames
The first question on everyone’s minds was what Ames and Sara thought of virtual school.
Netflix has been my go to lately for watching new shows and movies. They have been creating some amazing content that is great for adults and children alike. Arlo the Alligator Boy is a cute one with some catchy songs and a great message that the whole family will love.
About the Film
Upon learning that he is from New York City, Arlo, a wide-eyed boy who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. The animated musical movie, Arlo the Alligator Boy, will launch Arlo’s journey as he meets a group of misfits who quickly become his new family. Once Arlo’s adventure lands him in New York City, the series, I ❤️️Arlo, will kick off as he and his newfound crew set up shop in an abandoned seaside neighborhood and help bring it back to life.
The movie is recommended for kids 7 years and older, but I think smaller kids will enjoy it as well, as the songs are very catchy. My 2 year old niece is singing ALL the songs she hears in movies right now, including movement the characters make while singing. It is the cutest thing. Currently her favorite is “Let it Go” form Frozen. I can totally see her singing these songs and moving to the beat as Arlo and his friends sing. I really liked the songs and I am sure kids will enjoy them as well as the story of the half alligator half boy character.
This film serves as the launch pad for the upcoming I Heart Arlo series on Netflix, so we will get to see a lot more of Arlo in the near future!
Virtual Roundtable with the Cast
This past week I participated in a virtual roundtable for Arlo the Alligator Boy. In attendance were Michael J. Woodard (“Arlo,” former contestant on Season 16 of American Idol), Mary Lambert (“Bertie,” Grammy-nominated for her collaboration on “Same Love” with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis), Ryan Crego (director & EP, story artist on Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda 2 and more).
We each asked one question. I asked Michael and Mary what they were most proud of about creating this film.
Michael jumped in and told us he was most proud of the social impact that it’s going to have on a lot of children and the world.
“I think this movie translates to people young and old. There’s a lesson inside of it for all ages. I can’t wait to see the impact it has on such young kids. The songs are catchy and the animation makes a young one want to watch it over and over again. The fact they are learning life changing lessons is something I am so proud of. Me Ryan and Mary, and the whole crew really accomplished that. I can’t wait for that. Also the joy its going to bring, I am a huge stickler for positive content. Especially in the age and time we all exist in now. It is important to have content like this. I can’t wait for it to put a smile on so many peoples faces and am so happy to be a part of that.”
Mary is so excited and proud for people to hear the music and her favorite thing is hearing kids sing her songs. She’s always wanted to have a little girl princess coming up to her singing “Let it Go” (I think Mary needs to watch my niece! lol 😉 ) “I’m really excited for little kids to sing “Follow Me Home” or “Better Together” and the messaging of the whole film and how people respond to the music.”
Well Mary & Michael, I think you will have TONS of kids smiling, including my little niece, singing and dancing in their princess outfits to your songs! <3
Arlo the Alligator Boy is a sweet, joyful, animated musical you will want to watch with the family this weekend on Netflix!
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
