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America’s Favorite Halloween Candies By State

October 26, 2015 By Marijean

By Influenster, Shared from Action News Jax

With Halloween less than a week away, many excited children are practicing their “trick-or-treat” mantras and imagining what sweets and candies will fill their baskets.

Simultaneously, adults are gearing up to go to stores and purchase bags of all kinds of treats and sugary goodies.

Thanks to product-review site Influenster, this year, it’ll be easier than ever to make sure no candies are left unwanted at the bottoms of barrels.

Here are the most popular Halloween treats by state:
Alabama: AirHeads
Alaska: Snickers
Arizona: Toblerone
Arkansas: Skittles
California: Life Savers
Colorado: Milky Way
Connecticut: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Delaware: 3 Musketeers
Florida: Nestlé Crunch
Georgia – Pixy Stix
Hawaii: 100 Grand Bar
Idaho: Butterfinger
Illinois: Snickers
Indiana: Reese’s Pieces
Iowa: Twix
Kansas: Twizzlers
Kentucky: Whoppers
Louisiana: Swedish Fish
Maine: Starburst
Maryland: Almond Joy
Massachusetts: Starburst
Michigan: M&M’s
Minnesota: 100 Grand Bar
Mississippi: Hershey’s Kisses
Missouri: Hershey’s Kisses
Montana: Kit Kat
Nebraska: Skittles
Nevada: Jolly Ranchers
New Hampshire: Tootsie Rolls
New Jersey: Sour Patch Kids
New Mexico: 3 Musketeers
New York: Sweetarts
North Carolina: Butterfinger
North Dakota: Sour Patch Kids
Ohio: Milky Way
Oklahoma: M&M’s
Oregon: Candy corn
Pennsylvania: Swedish Fish
Rhode Island: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
South Carolina: Candy corn
South Dakota: Laffy Taffy
Tennessee: Candy corn
Texas: Candy corn
Utah: Nerds
Vermont: Almond Joy
Virginia: Reese’s Pieces
Washington: AirHeads
West Virginia: Oreos
Wisconsin: Laffy Taffy
Wyoming: Candy corn
District of Columbia: Twix

Candy corn, often known as a love-it-or-hate-it candy, was the No. 1 pick in the most states: Oregon, Wyoming, Texas, Tennessee and South Carolina.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups collected the most votes overall with a total of 4,348 votes.
“If the U.S.A. were compared to other countries in the rest of the world, Reese’s would be our [national] candy,” said Aydin Acar, co-founder and CEO of Influenster. “I personally love M&M’s, so I stand by Michigan and Oklahoma.”
Influenster surveyed more than 40,000 people across the country to collect the results.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Disney•Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur”

October 26, 2015 By Marijean

THE GOOD DINOSAUR – SEEING THE LIGHT — An Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend in Disney•Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur.” Directed by Peter Sohn, “The Good Dinosaur” opens in theaters nationwide Nov. 25, 2015. ©2015 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

“The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

Directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Denise Ream (“Cars 2”), Disney•Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur” opens in theaters on Nov. 25, 2015.

An Apatosaurus named Arlo and his unlikely human friend travel through a harsh and mysterious landscape, where Arlo learns to confront his fears, discovering what he is truly capable of.

THE GOOD DINOSAUR - Pictured: Spot. ©2015 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

To get your children excited for this upcoming film, check out the below printables to enjoy!

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THE GOOD DINOSAUR opens in theatres everywhere on November 25th!

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Halloween Programming on DreamWorksTV

October 26, 2015 By Marijean

The countdown to Halloween has begun, one week to spook-tacular fun!
From party prep to costume hacks, DreamWorksTV has got your back.
DIY treats – (almost) too cute to eat!
Scream-worthy pranks, you’ll have us to thank!
These videos will ensure a ghoulish good night and get you in the spirit for Halloween night fright!

Minion and Lego Costumes Hacks – Our favorite Life Hacks for Kids star Sunny is back and helping you “hack” through Halloween. Get the most awesome Lego costume or Minion gear – Sunny’s got all the tricks so all you get are the treats.

DIY Halloween Party – DIY’s Claycupcakes is here to show you how to DIY your very own cute AND spooky Halloween party, complete with festive décor and treats.

Coolricebunnies is here to bring your phone case back from the dead with this awesome Zombie Decoden Phone Case DIY.

Keep an eye out for these episodes posting soon, no doubt:

October 21 – I whisper, you whisper, we all whisper…for ice cream? In “Why Scream For Ice Cream?” from King Julien Stand Up, King Julien investigates whether we really do need to scream for our ice cream or if being quiet works just as well.
October 24 – Get ready to be spooked because in an upcoming installment of 5 Facts, DreamWorksTV brings you five totally terrifying facts about Halloween monsters in REAL LIFE! From the true story behind Dracula to the modern-day zombie, we’ve got all the facts you need to make Halloween extra scary.
October 28 – New I ♥ DIY DreamWorksTV YouTube talent Yvette Polanka shares her tips on creating a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume sure to be a “best dressed” at your Halloween party.
October 29 – On this week’s DreamWorks Download, Ashlund Jade has an epic Halloween haul. But it’s not candy – it’s a video haul full of DIY costumes, magic tricks, monster facts, life hacks and more!
October 30 – On Kids Prank Humans, our kid pranksters terrify unsuspecting babysitters by tricking them into believing Bloody Mary is real!
October 31 – In this upcoming episode of Junk Drawer Magic, Akira and Josh demonstrate a magic trick – skewer through the face – guaranteed to send your friends away screaming!

Happy Halloween from your friends at DreamWorksTV!

DreamWorksTV is the ultimate YouTube lifestyle channel for kids and families. Combining DreamWorks Animations’ expertise as a global family entertainment brand with the digital savvy of AwesomenessTV, viewers now have on-demand access to content produced just for them. Helmed by AwesomenessTV’s Brian Robbins, DreamWorksTV showcases laugh-out-loud and family-friendly programming, including animated web series featuring DreamWorks fan favorites, Shrek and Donkey, Puss in Boots, Po and more. Plus, original live-action series, kids Comedy, DIY videos and handpicked music are all accessible through any device at any time. Visit DreamWorksTV, “like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

October Happenings at Cabana Grill

October 25, 2015 By Marijean

Be sure to check out Cabana Grill this week for some awesome entertainment and freebies!

Daily $5 Fiesta Deals – a 10-ounce margarita, domestic beer or 20-ounce fountain drink paired with a small order of chicken nachos from 4-7 p.m.
Live music on Fridays from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. featuring local Jacksonville artists, October 30th-Robbie Trice
Kids Eat Free and free family fun entertainment (balloon artist, face painter, etc.) every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. – children 12 and under will receive a FREE kids meal with every $5.99 purchase
October 27th: Caricature Artist
FREE Loaded Queso – October 31st

Location of Cabana Grill: 10422 San Jose Blvd. near the Courtyard Shopping Center and is open from 6 am to 11 pm daily.

Check out their Facebook page!

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Easy Back To School Dinners

October 24, 2015 By Marijean

Back to School to me means lots of rushing around, getting homework done & picking kids up from after school activities. The last thing on my mind is making a dinner that is very time consuming. I put together a list of 9 easy back to school dinners you can make in a pinch!

English Muffin Pizzas: A family favorite! Your kids will love helping make these yummy pizza muffins. Link to recipe.

Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce: Apple slices cook along the chicken in a yummy honey mustard sauce, simply yet a very different kind of recipe! Link to recipe.

Bacon, Egg and Maple Grilled Cheese: Breakfast for dinner! How yummy do these grilled cheese sandwiches sound? Link to recipe.

Barbecue Sloppy Joes: Very easy dinner, and kids will love the “sloppiness” to this meal! Link to recipe.

Cheeseburger Wrap Ups: This isn’t your typical cheeseburger! This is a fun recipe with so many yummy flavors wrapped into one! Link to recipe.

Kielbasa and Cabbage: This dish will be a family favorite! Smoked Kielbasa paired with cabbage, and even add some mustard dipping sauce for the kids! Link to recipe.

Easy Shake and Bake Chicken: Very easy recipe and a great one for a last minute dinner after picking the kids up from an after school activity! Link to recipe.

Tuna Noodle Casserole: A recipe the entire family will love! Easy, quick & delicious! Link to Recipe.

Crockpot Lasagna Soup: This crockpot recipe means no prepping or cooking for you after the kids get home! This is a delicious soup that is a complete meal! Link to Recipe.