Giveaway: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built to Amaze!

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Giveaway
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey 
Presents Built To Amaze
We Have A 4Pack of Tix for You!
Prudential Center 
Feb. 27- March 3
If there is one event that our family always looks forward to 
it’s the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus!
I have loved the circus since I was a child and now I have passed 
on that same circus love to my children. They burst with joy when
I tell them it’s almost circus time. This year’s Built To Amaze looks
like it is bound to be an awesome experience. We had a chance to 
chat with one of the clowns at the Monster Jam Pit Party and 
he let us know that Built to Amaze would not disappoint!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents the 143rd edition of their Greatest 
Show On Earth. I’m sure everyone in the audience will be amazed! In a
typical Ringling Bros. style this show will be non-stop action and thrills to 
keep us on the edge of our seats!
Children and adults alike will be in awe as they watch death defying 
feats that only Ringling Bros. could perform. 
From elephants to tigers we will watch in true amazement.

You’re invited to join the Ringmaster as his Circus
Celebrity Ringside Guest!
This Exclusive, Electrifying adventure puts you at the center of the action. 
Seats are extremely limited. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Don’t miss the All Access Pre-Show Party!
Please arrive ONE HOUR ahead of show time to enjoy the All Access 
Pre-Show Party! This is a free activity and is included in the price of your ticket. 
Don’t miss it. You can mingle with clowns, and get an up close look
at some stunts and animals. You will never get this chance to be this close
to a circus elephant! Our family loves this part of the circus.
CLICK HERE for more information. You can also try on clothes 
that are worn during the circus. Bring your camera, you will want to
take a ton of pics at this up close adventure. You will be amazed 
even before the official circus begins! Don’t forget to enter for 
a chance to win an original pachyderm painting, which is 
painted right in front of you by one of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum 
and Bailey Elephants! You will not believe your eyes 
when you see how awesome an elephant can paint! And don’t
go back to your seats until you grab an autograph or two
from the circus stars you will be rubbing elbows with down on the circus floor!

GIVEAWAY
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is sending one lucky reader to the circus
at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ with a 4 Pack of tickets to the show.
It could be you!
Just enter on the rafflecopter below and we’ll see you at the circus!
Winner chosen at 11:59pm Feb. 23, 2013 and contacted by email. 
Winner will have 24 hours to claim prize before a new winner is chosen.
Disclosure: Review/Giveaway tickets provided by Ringling Bros./Prudential Center.
All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com


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Giveaway: Liberty Science Center “Curious George: Let’s Get Curious” We have Tix For You!

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Giveaway:Liberty Science Center Hosts

“Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!” Exhibit

We have a pair of tickets for you!

Young Learners Can Join their Favorite Monkey on an Interactive Science,  Math, and Engineering-Based Adventure at LSC from 2/16-5/12

Curious George has been a part of our family for years and years. How anyone can resist that little monkey is beyond me. We have read countless Curious George books and have made him a part of the bedtime routine. When I heard that Liberty Science Center was about to host an exhibit dedicated to getting curious, I could not resist the invitation. We are looking forward to visiting and I will update you on the details right after our exhibit visit.  Check out http://lsc.org/ for more info.
The insatiable curiosity of Curious Georgie-the little monkey who has captured the imagination of hearts of millions of children and adults for over 70 years comes to life Feb 16, 2013 at Liberty Science Center!


The new traveling exhibit Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! will introduce young children to Curious George’s world and inspire their natural inquisitiveness as they explore age-appropriate science, math, and engineering through hands-on play.
“LSC has increased our offerings for families with kids under 7 by adding new educator-led programs, movies and exhibit experiences just for them – and we’re getting great feedback from guests,” says Paul Hoffman, LSC’s President and CEO. “We’re thrilled to add this playful traveling exhibit to the mix.”
Based on the familiar characters in H.A. and Margret

Rey’s classic stories published by Houghton Mifflin, the immersive environment is set in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Guests will recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and television series.

Exhibit Highlights
·         Operate wheels and pulleys to move Curious George in the Apartment Building. Then climb up the fire escape and go inside to experiment with color, light, and shadow.
·         Play three holes of Mini Golf and putt your way through physics and engineering lessons using pipes, ramps, and funnels.
·         Jump aboard the Space Rocket that Curious George took on his Outer Space Adventure and pose for a photo. Then slide down to the control center where you can email your picture back home.
·         Stop at the Sidewalk Produce Stand to explore shape, sorting, weighing, and counting with fruits and vegetables as you role play as the customer or salesperson.
·         Take a vacation to the country and visit the Farm to care for the animals and explore cause and effect using wind power, windsocks, and whirligigs!
·         Hug a full-size Curious George in the City Park. Babies and toddlers will especially enjoy the Park’s busywall activities.  
·         Check out the Construction Site and climb into the trailer to design your building. Then choose from a variety of materials and actually build it!
·         Visit the Museum Within the Museum to learn more about Curious George and the original manuscript’s daring escape from Europe during WWII.
GIVEAWAY

Liberty Science Center is giving one reader a pair of tickets to “Curious George:Let’s Get Curious”. Enter on the Rafflecopter below. Contest ends 2/18/2013 at 11:59. Winner will be contacted by email. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to email and claim prize before a new winner is chosen! Good Luck! USA/18+ Prize= 2 tickets. Disclosure: Review/Giveaway tickets provided by Liberty Science Center. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com.


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Snowball Surprise Rice Krispies Treats Snow Day Fun

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Snowball Surprise
Rice Krispies Treats 
Snow Day Fun
Every time a Snow Day hits our house the kids cannot wait to
 break out the boots and sleds. Of course the kids can only be 
out in the frigid temperature for so long and the rest of the day
 they also like to do special things. Hot cocoa is a must and most 
of the time we bake cookies. Today we decided to go with Emily’s
 idea to make some snowball surprises. They are basically rice 
krispies treats rolled into little balls and then covered in 
either white frosting, sugar, or both!
This recipe is super easy. I changed some of the ingredients since my children
do not like walnuts or coconut, I changed it to vanilla icing. I was also planning
to get some little white sprinkles, but forgot at the store! Next time.
These are the simple directions. 
They are quite easy to follow and the kids will love it.
It’s a perfect Snow Day treat!
Tip #1 Tape aluminum foil to the table and spray it with
non stick spray. Also, after you mix the Rice Krispies/Marshmallow 
melt, flatten it out on the foil and leave it a few minutes to cool and 
form. It will work much better. I used a pizza cutter so all the balls would come
out close to the same size.
All ages enjoy this treat making recipe!
  
After shaping the balls you can dip/roll them into 
icing or sugar or both!
Emily loves bringing the learning to life at home. 
Thank you Mrs. Zielinski for the great activity!
Diane Sullivan/ Email me ELGeorgia@aol.com

Cake Boss Cafe NYC – Just Got A Little Sweeter

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Cake Boss Cafe 
NYC Just Got A Little Sweeter
New Cake Boss Cafe Opens In NYC
Corner of 42nd Street and 8th Avenue

New York City just got a little bit sweeter, or maybe a lot sweeter since Buddy Valastro’s 
Cake Boss Cafe has opened in NYC. A few months ago I had the awesome experience 
of being invited to attend a fondant cake decorating class at The Lackawanna Cake Factory
 in Hoboken, NJ. You can check it out right here (pic is below).
 You can also register for your own class by clicking here.
 I was thrilled to find out the Cake Boss was heading to NYC. 
Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the newest Cake Boss Cafe located on
 42nd Street and 8th Ave., NYC. The corner location just screams out and grabs
 you to come inside for a delicious treat. 
Adorned with a lifesized Bobblehead of the Cake Boss himself there is plenty
 to appeal to all the senses. Even waiting in line is a treat as you 
pass by a live decorating kitchen where you can see your favorite
 decadent desserts  receiving their final touches.

Now, I did encounter one problem and that was what delicious work 
of art I should choose. Cookies, individual cheese cakes, fondant decorated 
cakes and cupcakes were among the contenders. Well, I did end up with an 
array of goodies to bring home. Of course my daughter and I did have to sample 
the goods before we left. I had the carrot cake cupcake and she had a huge cookie. 
No leftovers from either of us. 
I am happy to say there was plenty of room and table space for
 us to sit down without feeling rushed. 
There were also wall to wall smiles which tells me that everyone was
 enjoying their food choices as much as my we did.
If you have never been to a Cake Boss Cafe you will be thrilled to know you can 
grab up some souvenirs and may even catch one of Buddy’s family
 members behind the counter. When you visit the NYC area be sure to leave 
a little extra time to make a stop at The Cake Boss Cafe. If you love the cake boss, 
you’ll feel the same way about the cafe. If you are local, it’s worth a stop, 
too. There is something for everyone at Cake Boss Cafe, NYC. 
Check out more about Cake Boss Cafe here Cake Boss Cafe
Our family cannot wait to go back again. I have a feeling we will be 
regulars at this location.

Disclosure: All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.
Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com 

Avengers: Battle for Earth on Kinect for the Xbox 360

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Review: Ubisoft’s Avengers Battle For Earth
XBOX 360 Kinect
Avengers: BFA (Rated T for Teen: Fantasy Violence,
Mild Suggestive Themes)

Recently, my family had the amazing experience of reviewing Avengers: Battle for Earth. Being a 13-year-old boy, but a 7-year-old at heart, I love superhero movies, games, and television shows. And I especially love the Avengers! It is hard for me to find a Kinect title that is suitable for a teenager, since so many are geared toward a younger fanbase. Also a lot of times, it is hard for my parents and I to agree on an appropriate title, since I have to do a lot of my gaming in front of my six year old sister.

Avengers: Battle for Earth is an amazing Kinect experience. Ubisoft does a great job of immersing you into the world of the Avengers. This is one of the most responsive Kinect games I have ever played! When you go to punch an enemy, you do not have to repeat your motion over and over, which is something I have experienced with other Kinect titles. Avengers: Battle for Earth looks great and plays great!

In Avengers: BFA, you can play by yourself, or with a friend, bringing even more enjoyment and replay value to the table! You and your friend both select your hero (or villain, your call) and then you battle in one of the game’s vibrant, beautifully rendered courses. My personal favorite character was Venom, but my brother was more of an Iron Man fan.

I had a great time playing Avengers: BFA. It is one of the best Kinect experiences the Xbox 360 has to offer. I was very impressed by the graphics and gameplay, and was quite fond of the multiplayer. Ubisoft did a great job creating a very authentic, immersive, and all-around amazing super hero experience for Kinect for the Xbox 360. I, myself, have sunk hours into this game, and hours well spent may I add. Whenever my brother comes home from college, this is one of the great titles we choose to play with each other in the time that we have before he goes back. We are big into co-op games like Rayman Origins, but we love to go head-to-head sometimes, and see who is a more skilled gamer.

Avengers: Battle for Earth is a total blast, and a must have for Kinect owners! I would give this game a 10/10. I thoroughly enjoyed Avengers: Battle for Earth for Kinect for the Xbox 360!

Check out the Trailer Here:

Written by Adam Sullivan, 3decades3kids’ Second Child
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