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

3decades3kids Ride The Philadelphia Ducks!

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Ride The Ducks
Ride The Ducks
Philadelphia, PA
In the heart of Philadelphia there something a little ducky going on. You can take a break from your long day of walking the historic sites and catch a glimpse of them on wheels, well, at least for part of the tour!
Ride the Ducks, Philadelphia, or more commonly known as the Philly Ducks is a great way to tour Philadelphia. The boarding is located in the heart of Independence Mall area. You can buy tickets and board right across the street from the Liberty Bell at 6th Street and Chestnut. Before you even get onto the bus, the fun begins by having a family photo taken at the ladder area. It’s a great memory, if you choose to purchase it and is available after the ride.

Once your photo is taken, it’s time for the fun to begin. Our family climbed on board, grabbed and seat and got ready for the tour of a lifetime! We headed up and down quaint Philadelphia streets on a guided tour of some very historic sites, including the Betsy Ross House and the Seaport. The history of Philadelphia was pleasantly accompanied by our witty tour guide and some appropriate, yet humorous music, including “The Chicken Dance” and “YMCA”, all while riding aboard our tour bus.

But, the best was yet to come as we approached the Delaware River. The gates opened, a second tour guide hopped on the bus, and in 3 seconds we were not aboard a bus anymore, we were floating on the Delaware  River in our tour boat! I kind of felt like I was on the Magic School Bus for a minute. The people screamed wildly as we hit the water.Well, I may have screamed the loudest! It was quite a sensation, I must say, to be on land one minute and in the water the next!

Once in the water, we floated up the river a bit and the history of Philadelphia continued by sea!
It was quite a unique experience and  I  would recommend it to anyone looking for a little out of the ordinary fun! This 1 1/2 hour tour was well worth it’s price in fun and history!
Oh yes, and don’t forget, at the end of the tour you each get your own complimentary quacker! The quacker not only quacks, but allows for discounts at a bunch of  eateries.
Quack! Quack!
For more info, please check out Ride The Ducks Philadelphia!


All opinions are that of 3decades3kids.blogspot.com

Review: The Wiggles 20th Birthday Tour! Be The 5th Wiggle!

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Review:The Wiggles
20th Birthday Tour!
You Can Be The 5th Wiggle!
When I think back on my life as a mom and the fun times I have had and still do with the children, I can’t help but think of The Wiggles! Our family has spent many a day singing and dancing to The Wiggles songs as well as watching the show for years and years. Since my oldest son is 20 and my youngest daughter 4, it seems like The Wiggles have always been a part of our house!
When were were invited to The Wiggles 20th Birthday Tour you can’t even imagine how happy we were.
The Wiggles Live is quite an experience and different in many ways than other live shows I have been to. The Wiggles are extremely audience friendly, which is a big plus to anyone that wants the best live show experience. Murray had no problem at all coming off the stage when the little boy in a wheelchair seated behind me held up a sign that said, “Come over and check out my Big Red Car!”. The smile on that little guy’s face was priceless as he grinned from ear to ear.
When my middle son waved to Murry on his way back, he had absolutely no problem stopping for a photo! I was in awe of the respect that The Wiggles had for the families watching the show. Greg also graced the audience reading each and every handmade sign that he could see! How special did that make the children feel?
I did find out something else, too. If you are planning to go to see The Wiggles Live, bring along a bone for Wags the Dog, and a rose for Dorothy the Dinosaur! Each and every bone and flower was collected by a member of The Wiggles! Wow! I wish I knew that in advance.
Besides all of the audience interaction, there was an over abundance of fun to be had by everyone. Many old songs and some new ones! We sang and danced to “Hot Potato”, “Big Red Car”, “Rockabye Your Bear”, and plenty of others.
My daughter said it was the best day ever as Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword and the Wiggly Dancers sang song after song! All I can say is WOW!
The best part of all: The Wiggles are in search of The 5th Wiggle in a city near you. The Wiggles are looking for someone in each city to sing along with them to “Fruit Salad”, it could be you! For your chance click here:  Be The 5th Wiggle! Good Luck!
For more information on TheWiggles.com
See You At The Wiggles 20th Birthday Party!
PS: We were saddened to hear that Jeff would not be a part of the show due to heart problems. But, it was handled beautifully by Murray and a helper was on the scene.
3decades3kids at The Wiggles
Disclosure: Review tickets were provided by The Wiggles but had no influence on this review post.
All opinions are that of 3decades3kids.blogspot.com.


Screening Review: Winnie The Pooh Movie

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Winnie the Pooh
Movie Screening Review
Opens July 15th
This movie is as Sweet as Honey!
Rabbit
Winnie the Pooh has always been a family favorite around our house. For years, especially as babies, I can remember spending hours singing Pooh Bear songs and playing stuffed animals with my children. We still are a Pooh family, especially since my youngest daughter is only four. Let me tell you, she fits right in, especially last year at Disney World when she insisted on getting the biggest Pooh Bear she could find and bringing him on the Winnie The Pooh ride. He of course spent the rest of the day in her stroller, as she walked along-side, singing the Pooh song the entire time!
So, you can imagine how excited we all were when we heard about the Winnie the Pooh movie. We were really thrilled when we had a chance to go for an early screening in NYC, thanks to Mommyslinks.
Winnie The Pooh, the movie, was absolutely adorable.
 If you are a Pooh fan, don’t miss it. The movie stays true to Pooh. The story is entertaining and the  use of the book words is just delightful!
Of course, one of my favorite scenes had to be Pooh and his
Honey Dreams! I won’t give the story away, but I will tell you this, it was just wonderful to see the entire Winnie the Pooh gang complete with Christopher Robin on the big screen.
Piglet
If you adore Winnie the Pooh, you know who you are, don’t miss chance to see him at the theater! Now for a bit of a tip: Don’t leave your seat until after the credits! You won’t want to miss the very last clip!
It’s worth the wait!
“Oh bother. You’ll be sad if you do”.
For more info on the movie visit Winnie the Pooh.
The movie opens nation wide on Friday, July 15th, 2011.
All opinions are that of  3decades3kids.

Turtle Back Zoo

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Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ

When the summer comes around, I am always look for a day trip to go on with the family. It’s fun to go somewhere close and fun. Recently, I was invited to check out the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ. I have gone to Turtle Back Zoo before, but I must say, every time I go the zoo gets bigger and better!

I absolutely love Turtle Back Zoo. It’s the perfect size zoo for a day trip and a place you can visit over and over again. My middle son and daughter loved the prairie dogs display. There is an underground tunnel that you can duck down into and go with your child, or older children can go into alone. When they pop up they are in the middle of a prairie dog habitat! What a super experience! My children loved it!



Another wonderful feature of Turtle Back Zoo is something called a Zoo Key. A Zoo Key hangs on a necklace and can be used in story boxes that are found next to many of the animal displays. One side of the key plays a catchy tune about the animal, the other side tell some facts about the same animal. The Zoo Key is only $3.00 and well worth it!
The walk around the zoo was so refreshing and quite a learning experience. It was wonderful to see penguins, bison, elk, and highland cattle just going about their business as we looked on.
Of course we did have to stop at the beautiful animal themed carousel. What a delightful addition to the zoo!
As our day at the zoo continued we came across more and more exciting exhibits. While inside the Bear House, the bear walked right up to the window. What a fantastic experience to have just a window between you and a big brown bear!
If you are looking for a hands on experience with animals, Turtle Back Zoo is the right place. There are pony rides, a petting zoo, and my personal favorite The Aviary. On the way into the aviary you can purchase a flat stick coated with bird seeds and then feed the birds as they land right on your stick! Wow! If you love birds, this is the place for you.

So, if you are looking for a fun day out with the family, friends, or just a day to yourself, I cannot think of a better place that you could be than Turtle Back Zoo. We finished up our trip with checking out more exhibits such as the alligator, red panda, leopard, the reptile house and more! Of course we could not leave until we took a ride on the train that takes you on a scenic ride through the woods and we finished up with some ice-cream and cotton candy!
Wow! It’s hard to believe Turtle Back Zoo is right here in Essex County! What a treasure. If you have a chance, please check out Turtle Back Zoo! You will not be disappointed.
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Disclosure: 3decades3kids were guests of the zoo.
All opinions are that of 3decades3kids.