An American Girl Cafe Birthday Celebration @AmericanGirlBrand

An American Girl Cafe Birthday Celebration

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Have you ever thought of having a birthday party at American Girl Cafe? Emily has loved American Girl Brand since she was a tiny little toddler. Even before she was born my hubby’s mom bought her Emily, her first American Girl doll. Her first birthday celebration at American Girl Cafe took place when she turned three years old. It has pretty much been a family tradition to take Emily to American Girl Cafe on 5th Ave in NYC every year for her birthday brunch. So far we have kept up the tradition for her 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and recently 9th birthday. 

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The breakfast, lunch and dinner are all price fixed so you can plan before you even go on how much the dining will run you. If you add a “celebration” to your meal you have to do that ahead of time to be sure a cake is available the day of your visit. If you are curious, the breakfast, lunch or dinner birthday is fixed at $28 per adult and $38 per child. It includes treats brought to the table, you choice of dining entree, and the birthday cake later served with an ice cream side. The experience is wonderful and the food choices are delicious.

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If you decide on the birthday package your birthday girl will be presented with a special, “I’m celebrating” tiara along with one for any of her dollies she brings along to celebrate. This year Emily had three with her, Emmy (one of her original Bitty Babies), Emily, and her latest addition Grace. Each one of the doll guests had their own booster seat so they could easily reach their pint sized plate and cup. If you do not bring along a doll, they have plenty to choose from right in the cafe that are on loaner for your dining experience. So adorable! 

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As for the dining choices- many of them are named after the American Girl dolls. They have heart shaped pancakes, flowered shaped sandwiches, and heart and flowered shaped fruit kabobs! It’s a little girl’s dream come true. The dessert ice cream is served in a tiny plant pot and adorned by a take home daisy. The dinner napkins also have a take home pink bow hair ribbon. There is so much dedication to detail that will make the celebration something you will want to do over and over again. Did I mention they serve pink lemonade? Of course they do! You can check out more about American Girl here: http://www.americangirl.com AGCsticket

Disclosure: This is a personal post by Diane Sullivan. We were not compensated for this post. We have worked with American Girl Brand in the past. All opinions are that of my own. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else. 

 

Madame Tussauds Is A Great Day of Fun in NYC! @NYCwax #NYCwax

Madame Tussauds Is A Great Day of Fun in NYC!

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Now that the chilly weather is setting in we are on the hunt for some great indoor activities in the NYC area.  We have found a great place to go- rain or shine-snow or ice, 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! Personally, I would suggest arriving early if you can, but any time of the day works, too. 

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  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.

We Just Discovered Lugz! Discount Offer Great For the Holidays (and to treat yourself)

We Just Discovered Lugz! Discount Offer Great For the Holidays (and to treat yourself).

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We are always in search of new things around here especially when the holidays are in our grasp. Recently I was introduced to Lugz! Where have they been all of my life? Lugz has been making great footwear since 1993 for the entire family. Introducing their new Fall and Winter Line for Ladies and it has everything you’ll need to look fashionable, be comfortable and ready to take on whatever comes your way. Time to treat yourself with a new pair of shoes from Lugz. Code MYTREAT30 for 30% off on http://www.lugz.com (excludes sale items and cannot be combined with other coupons
Expires: 11/22/2015) For current special offers: http://bigapplekidsguide.com/coupon.php?regionid=3&bid=12228&dealid=2078

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Happy Holidays from Classic Harbor Line and Discount Code!! #NYC

Happy Holidays from Classic Harbor Line!

classicharborcocaandcarol3Please join us for this special warm and cozy cruise tailored for friends, family, and all your loved ones during the Holiday Season. Step inside the Manhattan’s toasty solarium in full holiday decor for a 90 minute cruise to see the New York City lights. Delicious Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and treats for all our guests are included! Join in on 20 to 30 minutes of live Holiday carols or enjoy 2 live Holiday Jazz Trio Sets! (Musically-talented groups are our special hosts for each of these cruises!)
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Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous view of the island from the heated back-deck salon of this 1920s style yacht. On this 1.5-hour cruise, take in picturesque views from our glassed-in observatory. Highlights along the way include:
The Yacht Manhattan in Full Holiday Decor!
Cocoa, Cookies & some sing-along Holiday Carols or live Holiday Jazz!
Battery Park, South Street Seaport & the Financial District
Governor’s Island, The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Parts of Brooklyn & Queens & the NYC skyline
The Williamsburg, Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridges of the East River

classicharborcocaandcarol2A complimentary beer, wine, spiked hot cocoa or champagne from the bar is offered on all trips. Mixed drinks are available for purchase. For more information to see cruise schedule please visit http://www.zerve.com/SailNYC/Cocoa Happy Holidays! Receive 15% off each ticket purchased at www.sail-nyc.com using ONLINE promo code 15COCOA – Valid for any Cocoa & Carols Cruise aboard Yacht Manhattan II! Join us with your family for some live holiday caroling and a warm cup of Hot Cocoa!
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#STAR WARSTON THE FORCE AWAKENS TRAILER TO DEBUT TOMORROW DURING HALFTIME ON ESPN’S “MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL”

TONIGHT!!!! STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TRAILER TO DEBUT TOMORROW DURING HALFTIME ON ESPN’S “MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL”

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I know where this family will be tonight( Monday Night) at 5:15 pm. We will be gathered around the tv in anticipation of the NEW trailer launch that will take place. Woot!!!! I’m sure I am not alone saying that I am BEYOND excited about this!! It has been the topic of convo all morning in this house. Needless to say we are total Star Wars fans and have been hanging on every single piece of news that comes out. Can’t wait to share it all with you! Lucasfilm announced today that the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will debut on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” on Monday, October 19, during halftime of the National Football League (NFL) game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The game starts at 5:15 p.m. PDT/8:15 p.m. EDT.  The Spanish language version of the trailer will air on ESPN Deportes simultaneously.

To commence the countdown for the trailer launch, today Lucasfilm released the Star Wars: The Force Awakens poster worldwide. Following the trailer launch, tickets to the highly anticipated cinematic event will be on sale everywhere movie tickets are sold.

In conjunction with the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer debut, the Walt Disney Company is providing unprecedented company-wide on-air and social support (#TheForceAwakens) as well as tying in events and special activities for the day of the trailer release.  

Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in U.S. theaters on December 18.

Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen with Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

 The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt. 

 

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Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Star Wars films partner blog. No compensation was given for this post. We love to share all things Star Wars with our readers! Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and everywhere else as @3decades3kids.