Sneak Off for some “Me Time” With Netflix This Month! #StreamTeam

We know there are only so many times you can hear the Dinotrux theme song before you start sneaking off to binge the new season of Orange is the New Black in the bathtub or “do work in the garage” while you secretly watch Voltron: Legendary Defender. Don’t be ashamed, moms and dads, you’re definitely not alone.

Below, you can check out some of our favorite Netflix shows to sneak off and watch, particularly the ones that are getting new seasons this month! (So excited for more Orange is the New Black!!) Also, on the movie side of things, I’m thrilled to let you all know that the Jurassic Park trilogy– my all-time FAVORITE movies– are now available to stream as well! What Netflix movies and tv can you not resist sneaking off to catch up on?

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The Netflix Sneak

Go ahead and try it out with some of your favorites:

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Orange is the New Black: Season 4

Bloodline

Bloodline: Season 2 – Now on Netflix

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Voltron: Legendary Defender

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Scandal: Season 5

Chelsea

Chelsea – Now on Netflix

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Grey’s Anatomy: Season 12

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New on Netflix for Kids, Tweens, Teens and Families:

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Pretty Little Liars: Season 6 – Now on Netflix

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The Giver

LEGO Friends

LEGO Friends: The Power of Friendship: Season 2

King Julien

All Hail King Julien: Season 3

Justin Time

Justin Time GO!: Season 1 (6/24)

Dragons

Dragons: Race to the Edge: Season 3 (6/24)

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Netflix Tech Hacks

Last month, Netflix released two new innovations to help you make the most of your streaming experience:

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Next time you’re having trouble streaming your favorite Netflix show, check Fast.com, a no frills tool that tests your internet connection speed, to view your download speeds.

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Users can now control how much data they use when streaming on cellular networks. To set your data usage, make sure you have the latest version of the Netflix app and visit the “App Settings” menu.

Warm Up This Winter At Great Wolf Lodge @greatwolflodge

Winter At Great Wolf Lodge- A Perfect Place To Warm Up

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The winter freeze is definitely upon us. Although we do enjoy the snowy outdoor activities, we are also always in search of a cozy winter retreat. Luckily for us, Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos- less than two hours away from NYC is always there for us. Imagine enjoying an indoor water park with a view of the snowy mountains. It’s yours for the taking. One of our favorite family fun resorts is definitely Great Wolf. No matter that age of your children, from infants to adults, even the grandparents will have a blast. If you do visit, make sure you pack your swimsuit. Well, if you do forget, there is always one available at one of the shoppes.

 

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Ten Things Our Family Loves About Great Wolf Lodge

1. You can choose your own activity level from reading a book in front of the fireplace in the Grand Lobby to swimming and water slides. It’s your call.

2. Magiquest and Shadowquest: What a fun game for all ages. The kids will love solving quests and moving on to different levels. Good Luck at the end if you go up against the dragon. He’s a tough one to beat, but there is always someone on hand from the Magiquest team to help you out, so don’t worry.

3. The Water park! Okay, so this one is definitely is my family’s favorite. We all love the wave pool, water slides and whirlpools. 84 degrees. Yes, please!

4. There are plenty of places to dine at the lodge. You do not have to leave to fill up the bellies. There are choices from buffets, Wolf It Down pizza, and more. Did I mention there is a Starbucks?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5. Story Hour is my daughter’s favorite. She loves watching the Clock Tower show followed by story time and then a character meet and greet. It is simply adorable. If you visit, don’t miss it.

6. The rooms are a world onto themselves. There is a huge variety of room styles to choose from. We love the loft with two floors of fun, and an in room fireplace and balcony. There are also rooms that tout bunk beds and their own kids’ cabin within the room.

7. There is a SPA within the lodge. One for adults and one for kids- Scooops Kids Spa. Enough said?

8. The Northern Lights arcade is a family fun spot for all of us. Everyone in our family has a blast between air hockey, skee ball, Deal or No Deal, and so many more choices.

 

9. The Staff! They are amazing. We visit the Poconos location and they are just top notch. No matter where you are in the lodge you can find a smiling face and someone to help or just brighten up your day. They are knowledgeable and willing to lend an extra hand.

10. Family time! With everyone on a different schedule it’s nice to get away, even for one night and just be together. The laughs are many and the memories we are making will last forever. Great Wolf Lodge cannot be beat for close to home family fun!


If your family is ready to warm up this winter, you should definitely check out Great Wolf Lodge.

See you there! Great Wolf Lodge

Disclosure: No compensation was given for this post. A greatly reduced media rate is provided in order to facilitate this post. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. This post is part of our #Roadtrip2fun Series. Contact me at 3decades3kid@gmail.com and everywhere else as @3decades3kids.

Piggy Nation The Musical- See It Now- NYC Snapple Theater

Piggy Nation The Musical
Now at Snapple Theater
NYC
In a time when it’s tough to find a child not carrying around some type of electrical 
device to play with. it was wonderful to stumble upon this Off  Broadway musical 
Piggy Nation: A Day At Work With Dad.
Piggy Nation, based on the book, both written by Richard Rosser entertained the audience filled with 
parents, grandparents and children. This musical features an original score filled with rock, blues, rap and
gospel influences that keeps the audience engaged throughout the musical.
Piggy Nation: A Day At Work With Dad lets your imagination take the lead as the 
actors gone animals lead us through a story that teaches children about values and helps 
parents and adults to see the importance of good role models. Lessons of thoughtfulness, 
honesty and courtesy are all highlighted during this a little over an hour musical.
 Although props are few, talent is abundant!
We had the amazing experience of meeting up with author, Richard Rosser, who could not have been 
any nicer. He spent time chatting with everyone and took the time to preview the book with my daughter before showtime. My son had a chance to interview him on his vlog: TheKingsVlogs

         

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The Cast of Piggy Nation The Musical and author Richard Rosser.
Emily reading the book Piggy Nation after the show.
She read it again at bedtime…and this morning…
You can grab some tickets for Piggy Nation The Musical NYC right here.
Check out more about Piggy Nation here.
Enjoy Piggy Nation The Musical during Spring time in NYC!
We have a ticket giveaway coming up soon.

Snapple Theater Center
210 W. 50th Street (at Broadway)
New York, NY 10019
Saturdays at 11am & 5pm
Sundays at noon
3 Easy Ways to Buy Tickets
By Phone: 212-921-7862
In person at the Snapple Theater Center box office

Disclosure: Review/Giveaway tickets provided by Piggy Nation The Musical.
All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com