Become a star at MADAME TUSSAUDS #VisitNYC

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Become a star at MADAME TUSSAUDS
VisitNYC This Spring and Summer!

 Spring has arrived and summer will be here before you know it. One place you can always count on to visit is NYC. We have found a great place to go- rain or shine-during any season of the year, it’s Madame Tussauds right on 42nd Street in NYC. Our family loves visiting and has been there more than once and wouldn’t mind going back again. If you have kids that have never visited or want a day out with your adult friends this may be the perfect place for you to have a day of fun!

Become a star at MADAME TUSSAUDS with over 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment in the heart of Times Square. There are millions of things to see and do in New York City, but there is only one place where you can get up close with over 200 incredible wax figures of celebrities, historical icons, sports legends and more. From Marilyn Monroe to Barack Obama to Lady Gaga to Carmelo Anthony, there is a star for everyone! Don’t miss the thrilling Marvel Super Heroes 4D theater featuring Marvel’s legendary Super Heroes. Visit nycwax.com for more information.
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Sprint announced Samsung Galaxy S 5 will be available starting on Friday, April 11

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Sprint announced Samsung Galaxy S 5
will be available starting on Friday, April 11
Reserve Your Galaxy S5 Now!
     Anyone that knows me most likely has ever seen me without my Samsung phone or tablet in my hand! Hubby thinks I’m obsessed with Samsung, and, well, I kind of can’t disagree. 
As a mom of three, blogger, and site manager I am constantly on social media and Samsung has made it a breeze. I can keep in touch with my adult son, as well as my high schooler, and snaps some awesome pics of my youngest as she comes out of school. Being a Samsung fan is having the world right in the palm of your hands. 
Right now I have the Samsung Galaxy Tab3 and am loving it. I also have the Galaxy Note2.
They both are pretty much a big part of my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
When I heard the news this morning that Sprint announced the Samsung Galaxy S5 would be available on April 11th, I could not help but smile. I’m SO there! You can reserve one of your own right now at any Sprint Store. Sprint will also be offering Samsung Gear Fit, Samsung Gear 2 Neo and Samsung Gear 2 on April 11. . Customers who have reserved their Galaxy S 5 will be contacted to complete their purchase as soon as devices become available.More information on how to get Galaxy S 5 is available at www.sprint.com/galaxys5.


Pricing:
With Sprint Easy Pay, well-qualified buyers can purchase Samsung Galaxy S 5 with $0 down (plus tax) and 24 monthly payments of $27.09. The contracted price for Samsung Galaxy S 5 is $199.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement, after a $50 mail-in rebate. Suggested Retail Price: $649.99.
Sprint will also offer new Samsung Gear devices, including Samsung Gear Fit for $199.99, Samsung Gear 2 Neo for $199.99 and Samsung Gear 2 for $299.99 (all prices exclude tax) beginning Friday, April 11.
Special Offer:
For a limited time only, customers who purchase Galaxy S 5 on a Sprint Framily Plan with Easy Pay will also get Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 free with activation on a data plan with a two-year service agreement. Sprint customers can add a data plan for Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 to their account with rate plans starting at $10 per month (excluding taxes and surcharges).
Color Options for Galaxy S 5 and Samsung Gear:
·         Galaxy S 5 will be available in Charcoal Black and Shimmery White
·         Gear Fit is available in Charcoal Black, with optional changeable straps in Wild Orange and Mocha Grey (sold separately)
·         Gear 2 Neo will be available in Charcoal Black
·         Gear 2 will be available in Charcoal Black and Gold Brown
Some key features: You will LOVE them!!
·         Android 4.4.2, KitKat
·         5.1-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display
·         2.5GHz quad-core processor
·         2,800mAh lithium-ion battery
·         Galaxy S 5 also joins the growing list of HD Voice-capable mobile phones from Sprint
·         Dual Cameras: 16-megapixel rear-facing Phase Detection Auto Focus camera with Zero Shutter Lag, flash and video capture, and 2-megapixel front-facing camera with full HD recording at 30fps
·         S Health helps plan meals with nutritional information, track and map workouts, and monitor heart rate with the world’s first built-in heart-rate monitor (HRM)

·         IP67 water and dust resistant

Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure! 2014 Coming To NJ and New York!

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Disney Junior Live On Tour 
Pirate and Princess Adventure
Coming To NJ and New York
April 3-21, 2014
We are a total Disney Family! In saying that, Emily cannot wait for Disney Junior Live to hit our area. Although she is quickly growing out of the Disney Junior phase, we are totally going to go with the flow until it ends. For now, Princess Sofia is a household word around here and princesses are having tea parties. Let the magic live because it all goes by way too fast. Disney Junior Live will be here and we are already gearing up for it! Grab your tickets now because these shows usually do sell out fast!

Tickets for the New York and New Jersey area performances at Nassau Coliseum (April 3 – 4) IZOD Center (April 5 – 6), Westchester County Center (April 10 – 13) and The Theater at Madison Square Garden (April 17 – 21) are on sale now!
“The Feld Entertainment mission of providing quality live entertainment experiences that the entire family enjoys starts with Disney Live! because it is often a young fan’s first theatrical experience,” said producer Alana Feld.  “Children everywhere are falling in love with Sofia and Jake, and we are thrilled to bring these popular Disney Junior characters to the stage for the first time ever.”
In this original storyline, Mickey and Minnie lead the audience on an exciting adventure that will have families rooting for their favorite pirate Jake and Disney’s first little girl princess Sofia.Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure begins with a special interactive pre-show featuring the lovable 6-year-old doctor to toys and stuffed animals, Doc McStuffins. Children and their parents will sing “The Check-Up Song” along with Doc as she provides tender love and care.
Audiences will then embark on a journey to the magical world of Enchancia, where Sofia, her step-siblings Amber and James, and the entire kingdom are preparing for the annual friendship festival. Sofia has the honor of delivering the perfect gift to her royal subjects at the celebration, and the one-and-only Cinderella visits the castle to help Sofia in her mission to find just the right present.
The excitement continues when families cast away to Never Land where Jake and his Yo Ho pirate friends Izzy and Cubby are in a race against time to locate a mysterious treasure-filled volcano. Danger, thrills and adventure lurk around every turn when our swashbuckling friends battle Captain Hook for the ultimate prize. Peter Pan makes a special appearance, aiding the team in their heroic quest, and with the help of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, Jake and his crew fly above the stage in their journey.
To find out more about Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure and to purchase tickets, visitdisneyjuniorlive.com, or visit us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.  
Performance Schedule and Ticket Prices:
Nassau Coliseum (April 3-4):
Thursday, April  3 – 7:00 PM
Friday, April 4 – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Ticket prices start at $35.00.
IZOD Center (April 5-6):
Saturday, April 5– 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 6 – 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Ticket prices start at $35.00.


Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY (April 10-13):
Thursday, April  10 – 7:00 PM
Friday, April  11 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 12 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 13 – 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Ticket prices start at $25.00.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden (April 17-21):
Thursday, April 17 – 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Friday, April 18 –  11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
Saturday, April 19 – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 20 – 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Monday, April 21 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
Ticket prices start at $35.00.

To purchase tickets log on to www.ticketmaster.com, call (800) 745-3000 or visit the box office.  Additional facility fees, service charges and handling fees may apply.

#DisneySide Home Celebration Fun! @DisneyParks

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What’s Your DisneySide?
#DisneSide Home Celebration
By now every Disney fan has probably heard the words Disney Side pass by their ears. Every year Disney chooses a theme, this year it’s What’s your “Disney Side”? Recently our family was chosen by Mom Select and Disney Parks to host a Disney Side Home Celebration. From the moment we were chosen it has been a whirlwind of fun. An array of party supplies arrived at our door all packed up neat into a
brand new American Tourister carry on bag. In addition to this wonderful party perk we were lucky enough to also have an additional American Tourister bag to give away at the party.
Although our original party date was overtaken by snow, we were still able to set up another 
date in plenty of time. 
Our party was adorned with a magnitude of Disney Side fun. We played Disney Bingo, face painted, 
created Disney inspired hand drawn tees thanks to Hanes and feasted on Disney shaped snacks. 
Crunch Pak was kind enough to send along some Disney shaped snack packs for everyone to enjoy!
We also played Hidden Mickey- a game where our guests were given clues to look around and find the Hidden Mickeys placed throughout the party area! 
We were thrilled to have our house looking beautiful thanks to Teleflora who created original arrangements to match our Disney Princess themed area! Those fragrant roses and assorted flowers really helped all the little princesses get into the royal frame of mind. Speaking of royal, we were lucky enough to have two royal guests at our party, Cinderella’s Pumpkin and Ariel’s Treasure. They are Build A Bear’s newest creations from  Disney Palace Pets. Two of our lucky little princess guests left our home with the hugest smiles on their faces! Of course they were not the only guests smiling, there were smiles all around as people shared their favorite Disney vacation stories and Disney moments. It was a night of feasting, fun, family and friends where everyone was able to share their Disney Side!
What’s your Disney Side?
You can host your own Disney Side Home Celebration and join in on all the fun.
Check out some great ideas and ways to get started right here: 
Disclosure: All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. No further compensation was received for this post. Party sponsors included: Mom Select, Disney Parks, American Tourister, Hanes, Crunch Pak,
Build A Bear Workshop, Teleflora. Contact me at ELGeorgia@aol.com or on Twitter at .@3decades3kids.
 
 
 

GIVEAWAY: 2 SETS OF BATMAN DC COMICS 11″ UGLYDOLLS BY GUND @FromtheBC

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GIVEAWAY: 2 SETS OF BATMAN DC COMICS 11″ UGLYDOLLS BY GUND @FromtheBCIMG_1302

One of my favorite Batman product lines showcased at the 2014 New York Toy Fair was Gund’s 11″ UglyDoll lineup. Based on classic superheroes from DC Comics like Batman and Robin (amongothers), the plush toys are a great homage to the comics and characters we all know and love.
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DC COMICS – Blue Batman Ice Bat features my favorite Batsuit– the iconic blue and grey suit popularized by Neal Adams and Denny O’Neil in the 70′s. UglyDoll’s Ice Bat looks great in the outfit, and the plush is quite a nice addition to any Bat-Fan’s collection. IMG_1298
DC Comics – Robin Wedgehead, part of the most recent wave of DC Comics-inspired UglyDolls, uses the classic Dick Grayson Robin costume of the same era to render the Robin everyone knows best as only UglyDoll can. Wedgehead was a good choice for Robin, and the plush is a natural fit beside the Batman Ice Bat (particularly the blue one!)
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DC COMICS – Black Batman Ice Bat appears to borrow from Batman’s costume in the New 52, bringing it in line with the current run of Batman comics. As with the Blue Batman Ice Bat, UglyDoll definitely went with the right character from their lineup for this plush.
UglyDoll’s Batman-inspired DC Comics plush are soft, great quality, and perfect for Bat-fans of all ages. They are durable and cuddly, and an excellent choice for the young and young at heart alike!

Disclosure: UglyDolls provided by Gund for review purposes. No other compensation was provided for this review. All opinions are those of Louis Sullivan; contact me at FromtheBC@gmail.com.