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Luca Movie Night

Luca, came out last week on June 18th. It is a Pixar/Disney film that was released both theatrically and straight to Disney + without a VIP premier. We immediately had to watch, not just because it is a new Disney film and I am a Disney Adult and Disney Film Historian, but also because we love having movie nights.

Movie Nights can not only be fun but also super educational, even watching animated films. The 5 Ws (Who, What, Why, Where and When) cover ELA and Geography. Based off that we theme up our meals and crafts based off the film. So with Luca being based off the coast of Italy, we thought we would do a traditional Italian meal with a a bit of a mermaid/merman spin.

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Sides

EASY, ELEGANT ITALIAN MEATBALL BREAD BRAID by Kristy Stillwell

Whipped Ricoota Toast by Masala and Chai

15 Minute Grilled Marinated Asparagus with Italian Gremolata by The Purple Pumpkin

Easy Classic Italian Pasta Salad by On My Kids Plate

Entrée

Pasta Al Forno by Trendgredient

Pasta Alla Norma by Drugstore Divas

FETTUCCINE WITH VENETIAN CHICKEN SAUCE by Mission Food Adventure

The Best Chicken Meatball Recipe with Homemade Marinara by Cuisine & Travel

10 Minute Spaghetti Recipe by ifoodreal

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta by On My Kids Plate

CROCK POT ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP by Eating on a Dime

One-pan Chicken Cacciatore by The Purple Pumpkin

SEADOGS WITH MERMAYO: MERMAID FISH STICK SANDWICHES by Mom Foodie

Lasagna by When is Dinner?

Slice of lasagna with bead sticks on a plate

Drinks

Blue Mermaid Hot Chocolate by Finding Zest

Desserts

Grain-Free Italian Wedding Snowball Cookies by Strength & Sunshine

Grain-Free Amaretto Cookies by Strength & Sunshine

Gluten-Free Italian Anise Cookies by Strength & Sunshine

Sparkling Mermaid Ice Cream Cones by Finding Zest

Mermaid Jello Cups by Finding Zest

Mermaid Rice Krispie Treats by Finding Zest

Dazzling Mermaid Puppy Chow Recipe by 3 Boys and a Dog

We also add in fun themed Crafts. Here are some fun ideas as well. You can also pretend to be mermaid/mermen in the tub. You can color in Mermaid/men themed pages and so much more.