#Giveaway Disney Princess A Magical Pop-Up World #HolidayGiftGuide15

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Giveaway: Disney Princess A Magical Pop-Up World Book
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Calling all Disney fans young and not so young. The recently released book: Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-Up World is the ultimate pop-up book for collectors, fans and just about everyone. This incredibly magial pop-up book celebrates our favorite characters, stories, and fairytales. With state-of-the-art paper engineering and beautifully rendered illustrations, Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-Up World brings these castles and characters brilliantly to life, capturing the magical worlds that have enthralled audiences for decades. Being a teacher and mom of three makes me really value books. There is nothing like sitting down with my daughter to read a magical book. This one is just a world of happiness that we can share over and over again.

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aladdinmomsposterIf you have a little princess in your life this book will be loved for years to come. My daughter has read it over and over since it arrived. The book features Belle, Snow White, Ariel, and Rapunzel. There are over twenty-five pop-ups and transformative scenes, the key moments from these beloved films leap from the page, and the accompanying text makes this book a wonderful interactive reading experience that families will treasure. You can see Cinderella as she transforms for the ball, Jasmine as she embarks on a magic carpet ride, Aurora as she pricks her finger on Maleficent’s spinning wheel and is saved by her prince, and Merida as she bravely fights to decide her own destiny. You can order your copy right here.  

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GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of your on. Enter on the rafflecopter below. Winner will end 11:59 pm on December 30th, 2015. Winner will be contacted by email and have 24 hours to respond and claim prize. 
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holidaygiftguide15Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is the reviewer and host of this giveaway. All opinions are that of Diane and honest. Sample/Giveaway provided. No compensation was given for this post.  Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else. This post is part of our #HolidayGiftGuide15 series. Happy Holidays! 

 

American Girl Under Your Christmas Tree #HolidayGiftGuide15

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American Girl Under Your Christmas Tree This YearamericangirlAmerican Girl is a staple in our house. After being a boymom for sixteen years before Emm came along it is a wonderful thing to see dolls under the Christmas tree. This year will be no different. A American Girl doll is special. It’s a little bit more expensive than the others but the quality is something you just cannot substitute. I do have to admit that I was thrilled before Emm was born to find out that there actually was a doll with her name. She was lucky enough to have her first doll before she was born, given to her by her grandma at my baby shower. Since then we have added to the collection with Bitty Baby, matching clothes and accessories. I’m happy to say that they really have filled our house with joy. Emm and I have spent countless hours hosting tea parties, reading stories about what each American Girl doll represents and just playing. I hope it is something that Emm will repeat with her own children someday. americangirl1Recently we were introduced to Maryellen Larkin. As a mom I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love what she stands for: “I follow my heart instead of the crowd”. What better message than that for a mom and dad to introduce to their daughter. Maryellen Larkin is part of the Be Forever collection. She represents 1954 and is just delightful. There are accessories available from clothes to baking items. We love her already in this house. I’m sure she will be a welcome friend to many of her friends that already live here.  Check out more about Maryellen Larkin here: http://www.americangirl.com/shop/dolls/maryellenamericangirlbirthday1

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holidaygiftguide15Disclosure: 3decades3kids is an American Girl Brand partner blog. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan and honest. Sample product was provided by American Girl. This post is part of our #HolidayGiftGuide15 series. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else. 

Calling All Gamers! Our #NintendoKidReviewers Gift Guide! @Nintendo

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Calling All Gamers. Our Nintendo Kid Reviewers Gift Guide!

Nintendogiftguide8Calling all gamers. Our Nintendo Kid Reviewers have the scoop on the kewlest games and amiibo this holiday season. Recently our family was treated to day of holiday shopping at Nintendo World NYC to check out all the latest gaming goods. It’s kind of one stop shopping for us! Having two game reviewers in the house means double the fun! So here go the picks. If you are a gamer or have kids that love to game we have you covered. 

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The kids love the amiibo figures. Our house is filled with them and I do not see and end in sight! Some of our favorites are Animal Crossing, Yarn Yoshi, Mario, Splatoon and more. They are so much fun to add to the gaming experience. For non gamers, an amiibo is a character figure (or a card) that gives you in-game extras in a wide variety of games for Nintendo systems. One figure might unlock a new character in one game, give you a new costume in another, and a power-up in yet another! Some of them can even battle with or against you in Super Smash Bros! They are a lot of fun to play with, and my children love using them in their Nintendo games, both on the Wii U and 3DS! I may even be a little bit obsessed with them myself!

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From Super Mario Maker, Skylanders SuperChargers,  Super Smash Brothers, Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival to Splatoon, there are so many choices and you just cannot choose wrong! The best part of all, GIRLS love to game, too! Until Emily came along, I viewed gaming as a boy thing. I could not be more wrong. My daughter loves gaming and really can put her brothers to the test in games like Super Smash Bros. and Splatoon. So if you are shopping for a boy or girl this Christmas, you need to look no farther than http://happyholidays.nintendo.com/ If you are not sure what game to buy, a gift card is always a great choice and will be just as welcome. 

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Disclosure: 3decades3kids is a Nintendo Reviewer Kids site. Emily and Adam have partnered with Nintendo to give their honest opinion on gaming and products. Samples are provided throughout the year. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else. Happy  Holidays! This post is part of our #NintendoReviewerKids and #HolidayGiftGuide15 series.