Ice Age Continental Drift In Theaters Now

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Ice Age
Continental Drift
Now In Theaters
Screening With The Stars
NYC
Ever since the very first Ice Age movie hit the Big Screen our family has been hooked.
Scrat’s nutty ways always leaves our family in stitches! So, when we were invited to a special NYC Screening of the Ice Age Continental Drift by The Moms, it was pretty exciting. Not only did we get to see the movie early, but we also had an added treat of meeting quite a few of the Red Carpet Stars that showed up.

Our small group was escorted to a private VIP room and treated to an open candy bar with all the kids favorites including popcorn and drinks! Of course all the children left with Ice Age tee shirts in hand!
It was great to hang out and chat with Aziz Ansari (Squint), John Leguizamo (Sid), Queen Latifah (Ellie), Keke Palmer (Peaches), and Ray Romano (Manny). One actor was nicer than the next as they posed for pictures, held interviews, and chatted about the movie. Not to mention how wonderful they all were with the children. It was surely a night to remember!



As if they didn’t already have us all at the pre-party, afterwards we were taken to the main theater which was packed and the actors held a brief talk back session with the audience, taking questions from some very eager fans. One asked Ray Romano who his favorite Ice Age character was, to which Ray answered, Manny! The entire theater broke out in laughter! Hilarious!
Of course, that was a great lead in to dim the lights and start the movie we had been awaiting.
Although Manny may be Ray Romano’s favorite, mine is Scrat! He did not let anyone down with his grand entrance as usual and his precious acorn. The audience of Ice Age fans roared at this movie from beginning to end. There were sure plenty of laughs and light-hearted moments. What I loved most about the latest Ice Age adventure was that it touched on so many issues and emotions ranging from children growing up and parents letting go, children to teens making the right decision on their own instead of just trying to fit in, and true friendship. These are things, along with peer pressure and being popular that kids deal with on a daily basis and it was nice to see it portrayed in sure a wonderful way with characters we all love and trust.


The sound, art, music, animation and visual effects department of FOX   really went all out with this movie. We were surrounded by children in awe of the 3D effects and I loved them, too! Definitely worth the 3D ticket for this one.
Ice Age Continental Drift is a wonderful family movie! In this one Scrat’s acorn obsession leads him to actually crack the continents and the fun begins. Well, the fun really does not begin for some as Manny, Ellie and Peaches are split as a family(very heartbreaking), but it does lead to lots of laughs as the movie progresses. Along the way Manny, Diego and Sid meet up with some wild pirates who form ships out of icebergs and love to battle.
But, nothing will stop Manny from getting back to his family just as he has promised. 
We also get some major comic relief from Granny. 
If you have a chance to see Ice Age Continental Drift this summer, don’t miss it! It is great for kids of all ages and fun for adults, too!

Disclosure: Screening passes provided by The Moms. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.




SPY The Exhibit Now At Discovery Times Square NYC

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SPY The Exhibit
Now At
Discovery Times Square
226 West 44th Street
NYC
Anyone that knows our family knows how much we love the exhibits at Discovery Times Square, NYC. Every time a new one opens it goes right to the top of our “To Do” list.
Recently we had the pleasure of attending SPY The Exhibit. The event was hosted by Beth Feldman of RoleMommy.com and Discovery Times Square. Our happy group of blogger families were treated like gold with a private luncheon party followed by a guided tour of SPY The Exhibit. We were lucky enough to have the creator of the exhibit on hand to answer any questions along the way.
SPY The Exhibit was an exhilarating experience from beginning to end!
Personally, I have been interested in espionage for years thought I know quite a lot about it. My opinion changed quickly as our group was shown in depth ways of spying. 
This interactive exhibit has you looking at the world in a whole new way. I was shocked to see a pigeon and dragonfly that were both remote spy cameras. I’ll be checking those insects flying by a little closer next time!
My children’s favorite part of the exhibit of course was the Laser Field. They had the pleasure of going through it more than once and they could not stop talking about. As try as they may, they could not make it through, but did improve with practice. It’s no easy task crossing a laser field set up to catch a spy!
Along with all of the artifacts, a unique collection that spanned from World War II and other eras, I was just amazed at the many different ways spies operate.
One of my favorite interactive sections was the voice changer and disguise maker. My family tried them both and it was very interesting to see the changes. 
Honestly, you need to see SPY The Exhibit for yourself. It’s an incredible exhibit and filled with a world of learning. If you are in the NYC area don’t miss out.
 You can check out tickets prices and purchase tickets here.
For more information about SPY The Exhibit
Disclosure: Exhibit passes provided by Rolemommy.com and Discovery Times Square. 
All opinions are those of Diane Sullivan.

Six Weeks To OMG Get Skinnier Than All Your Friends Hits the Shelves!

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Six Weeks To 
OMG
Get Skinnier Than 
All Your Friends
Venice A. Fulton’s Book
Hits The Shelves

It seems that we are all looking for a quick fix or a new way to lose weight. We are always looking for something fresh and new to give us another chance.
Venice A. Fulton seems to think he has a way for us to get things rolling.
His book, Six Weeks to OMG Get Skinnier Than All Your Friends is based on a plan originally 
designed by the nutrition expert and  personal trainer Venice A. Fulton for his A-List clients.
Do you feel that you failed on a diet? Venice A. Fulton claims that the diet has failed you!
He has a new way of thinking for us!
 Below are just a few of his new ways of thinking. I was pretty shocked by many, if not all of them!
  • Skipping breakfast can be healthy
  • Cold baths can give you a hot body
  • Black coffee helps speed weight loss
  • Small, frequent meals can pack on the pounds
  • Exercise is about much more than how much and how hard
  • Broccoli carbs can be worse than soda carbs
  • Juices and smoothies cause overeating


Six Weeks To OMG is a groundbreaking system that uses a precise mix of nutrition, 

biochemistry, genetics, and psychology to produce amazing results.
I personally know nothing about being skinny or how to get skinny. I have never been there and have not discovered the way to get there. So, with saying that, one person’s opinion or guidance is as good as the next one. I read this book with an open mind and did gain a bit of knowledge that never had entered my mind on any level before.

 I did love how one of the first things the author stated was to “Respect Yourself”. 
Fantastic advice for everyone. He said if you don’t respect yourself, then who will!
With advice like that I had to keep reading. 
Advice was given on how to pick a trainer and what to do with weights. I love the author’s concept of Never eating without moving first. Our whole lives we have heard of waking up and eating breakfast. This is our chance to try the opposite. It’s okay to eat breakfast, just not the minute we wake up. Rules are given on how much we should be moving before/after meals. Makes sense when you think it over.

Now, without giving away the entire book, I must say that Venice A. Fulton does break the rules with this book and thinks out of the box when it comes to his way of thinking.
Although he has been ridiculed for his way of thinking, he has been a huge success in the U.K. and now it seems that the book, Six Weeks To OMG is gaining popularity in the USA.
Don’t take my word for how good this book is, you can check out an excerpt by clicking here.
As for me, I’ll be testing out some of the methods and see how they work!
After all, losing up to 20 pounds in 6 weeks is nothing to turn your back on!
Six Weeks to OMG is available now by clicking here.

Disclosure: This book was given to me as a source for review. Six Weeks to OMG is part of the Rolemommy.com book club. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.









Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Path of Destruction

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Advanced Auto Parts
Monster Jam
Path of Destruction

     Recently our family had the pleasure of being a part of the first Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Path of Destruction to take place at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. Now if that wasn’t enough to get the kids and us parents excited, nothing ever would be! We have been to Monster Jam plenty of times but it has always been an indoor venue. As much as love the indoor event, it was a whole different dynamic to see the trucks on tons and tons of dirt and massive cars piled on cars and ready for destruction. We were so pumped for the day and it turned out to  exceed our expectations on every level!


Our great day started with a gigantic outdoor Pit Party! This party rocked NJ! There was a Monster Truck in every direction for as far as your eye could see and drivers everywhere. You could even take a ride on a Monster Truck in a special area. We did not get a chance to do that, but I wish we did. It really looked like fun. We could have spent hours at the Pit Party, there was so much to do. You could get your collection of photos and autographs from everyone, create a sign for your favorite truck and driver, grab some delicious treats, watch some car crushing, see the motorcycles in the ball, and my favorite the Grave Digger 30th anniversary tribute. There was something for everyone.
If that was not enough, there were also motorcross and other activities taking place inside Met Life Stadium, along with rides on Monster trucks on the inside dirt track.
Before long we headed inside to get ready for the first Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Path of Destruction at Met Life Stadium. The energy of the fans was out of reach as the cheers began to filled the tens of thousands of seats! 





Day turned to night as Monster Truck after Monster Truck faced off to show their stuff. 
Father and Son versed each other as Grave Digger versed Grave Digger The Legend. I’m not so sure I was happy with the fact that son beat out father the day before Father’s Day, but I guess it happens right?
Of course my sons went crazy for the World of Marvel Super Heroes which included Spider Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, and Captain America. One was tougher than the next.
Other Monster Trucks that rocked the house were Madusa, Monster Mutt, Monster Energy, Lucas Oil Crusader, Advanced Auto Parts Grinder, Team Hot Wheels, El Toro Loco, Metal Mulisha, and Mowhawk Warrior.
The end of the night commenced with Tom Meents driving Maximum Destruction! He was trying for a first time ever double flip. You can check out the video below to he that he almost made it. Of course, no one was disappointed in the crowd. It’s not like it’s an easy thing to do!


No matter where you live in the USA an Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam is coming to a city near you. Don’t miss out on the fun. Monster Jam fans are guys and girls and all ages from non-walkers to oldies! It really doesn’t matter, does it? The only thing you will miss by not going to Monster Jam is a great day out filled with excitement and fun! We are already looking forward to our next Monster Jam and hoping it’s not in the too far future!
You can check out where Monster Jam is next and buy tickets by clicking here.
I also had the pleasure of interviewing Bari Musawwir the driver of Spider Man. 
You can check out the interview by clicking here! 
Disclosure: Review/Giveaway tickets provided by Monster Jam. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Special thanks to Louie Sullivan for the fantastic photos!

   


Pole Position Raceway Indoor Electric Karting Center Minutes from Manhattan!

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Pole Position Raceway
Indoor Electric Karting Center
Jersey City, NJ
Just Minutes From Manhattan

  Polepositionraceway.com

Every summer in our house as in many others the challenge of keeping the kids busy for July and August comes into play. Since I am at home with Adam who will be a teenager in the coming weeks and Emily who is five, we are always on the hunt for fun things to do. I was thrilled to find out about Pole Position Raceway right in Jersey City, NJ very close to Manhattan. Adam was really excited about the thought of getting behind the wheel! He will be testing out the raceway in the coming days, so I will be back with an update on things and pictures.

In the meantime, I am happy to share everything I know about it so far. Pole Position Raceway, a state-of-the-art indoor electric karting center. There are weekly summer racing camps offered at its facility. It’s a chance for kids to experience non-stop action, while guaranteeing that you will be hailed as the best parent ever for finding out about this fantastic place. I know I was thanked about a million times!

Offering an authentic, exhilarating and safe driving experience on two quarter-mile race tracks inside an 80,000 square foot facility, summer racing camps at Pole Position Raceway (P2R) are filled with excitement and fun! The karts at Pole Position Raceway feature the latest state-of-the-art technology, featuring Italian-made Formula EK10 battery-powered karts capable of speeds of up to 45 miles per hour – the fastest electric karts in the country.

Beginner and advanced level programs are open to Juniors, ages 8-12 and Youth, ages 13-17. The five day camps are led by a professional driver and are designed to emphasize safety and speed. Sessions are held from 11am – 4pm, Monday through Friday.

Topics covered include kart safety, track awareness, safe driving techniques, and race strategy. The final day tests each camper’s knowledge as they compete in a Championship Race Event followed by an awards ceremony.

All participants receive a Pole Position Raceway prize pack, an “action” photograph, and a certificate of completion.

The full week registration fee is $400 and includes lunch, beverage and arcade tokens for each day.

The camp session schedule is as follows:

Beginner Summer Racing Camp:

July 9 – 13

July 23 – 27

Advanced Summer Racing Camp:

July 16 – 20

July 30 – August 3

Space is limited so register today! Click the link below to register online for 2012 Summer Racing Camps

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jdyvqkiab&oeidk=a07e6033a82bd3acce9


Disclosure: Review race ticket provided by Pole Postion Raceway.