Brickfest Live! A Must For All Lego Fans!

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Brickfest Live! – A Must For All Lego Fans!
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Recently our family was invited to check out Brickfest Live! Anyone that knows us knows just how much we love Legos! We have been a Lego family since forever! There are shelves in our house dedicated to Lego Star Wars, Lego Marvel Superheroes, Lego Harry Potter and assorted Lego creations from throughout the years! Legos are a great way for our family to spend time together building and having fun. So, when we were invited to Brickfest, we could not wait. It was a first for us and we really had no idea of what to expect. Let me tell you up front  Brickfest totally surpassed our expectations.
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brickfestgamesBrickfest Live is a family-friendly convention in which people gather together to show off their incredible Lego sculptures and express their love for all things Lego! It’s for all Lego fans, ages from toddler to oldie. While we were there, my family got the chance to try out some of the newest Lego games like LEGO Jurassic World, along with a number of other titles. There was also a trivia contest which my children enjoyed partaking in very much! The highlight of the entire experience had to be the Lego-themed mini-golf course, which was a perfect attraction for all. Nine holes of Lego fun. Our entire family played and really loved it. My daughter also had the chance to build her very own race car out of Legos and then race against other convention-goers. Her car came in first. There was no actual prize and you didn’t get to keep the car, but it was so much fun. 
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There were many different Lego sculptures to see, including some that glowed in the dark and some that had working trains! One of the highlights of Brickfest was all of the different building areas. They were set up throughout the mini convention and there were more than plenty of bricks available to built to your heart,s content. They even had a gigantic round sitting area where kids could sit amongst big lego pieces and build right where they sat! One of my favorite stations was the Book Station- filled with beanbag chairs and stocked with Lego books courtesy of DK Publishers. It was a great place to take a rest and read your favorite Lego title.
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So, if you are looking for a great event to attend alone or with the family, Brickfest is just for you. You can check out more about Brickfest here including pricing and dates they will be in an area by you. PS: Bring your pockets filled with cash, you will definitely want to leave with a Lego in hand. Many of the vendors have pieces to buy alone including hard to find figures and sets. Em had an awesome time building her own Lego girl figures and adding accessories, while my sons found some one of a kind Legos. Big or Small there was something for all. See you at the next Brickfest! http://events.brickfestlive.com/
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Disclosure: Diane Sullivan was extended a family pass to attend Brickfest in order to facilitate this review. No compensation was given for this post. All opinions are that of my own and honest. Please contact me Diane@3decades3kids.net or @3decades3kids across social media platforms. 3decades3kids.net 

The Gazillion Bubble Show #NYC @BubbleShowNYC

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The Gazillion Bubble Show 

Written by Diane Sullivan

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To me there is nothing more magical than a bubble. It just seems to make everyone smile. It’s ageless and it seems that few people can resist the beauty of a bubble. Maybe it connects us parents to our childhood days or maybe it’s just watching the pure joy it gives to our own children. Where there are bubbles there are smiles. There were definitely plenty of bubbles at the Gazillion Bubble Show in New York City. The Gazillion Bubble Show is held at New World Stages on 50th Street, NYC. The show is perfect for any age.

GazillionBubBubbleOur show was hosted by Deni Yang, who was a wonderful bubble artist since the age of four. His parents were the original Gazillion Bubble Show hosts in other cities where the show still takes place. Deni Yang took us through his life and love for bubbles, showing us many different ways of making bubbles happen. The show featured bubbles-big and small, bubbles inside of bubbles, smoke bubbles and more.

My daughter was beyond thrilled to be chosen to participate in the show. She was called on stage and put inside of a giant bubble. I doubt she will ever forget that moment of fame. She was also presented with her very own Gazillion Bubble prize. During the show a total of five children are chosen to come on stage. If your child is not chosen, don’t worry, there is an opportunity both before and after the show to take a picture inside of a bubble. There is also a mini gift shop in the theater lobby filled with many Gazillion Bubble choices. The prices are reasonable for the bubbles ranging from $4.00 and up.

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During the show Deni Yang told different stories of his life and created bubbles that not even your imagination could begin to think of. Children of all ages and adults alike were in awe of all the spectacular bubble acts!, I personally loved when a little girl was taken on the stage and a story was told of  Deni’s cousin in Hawaii who dreamed of snow. Since there is no snow in Hawaii he created a wonderful snowland for her out of bubbles. In just a few seconds of dimming the lights and bringing them back up, the stage was transformed into a bubble paradise. There were bubbles everywhere. I can’t even imagine what it must have been like for Deni’s cousin to experience this wonderful sight. What a dream come true. I wish I could have provided more pictures but they have a very strict photo policy and I did have to put my cell away more than once. 🙁 I really wish I could have at least gotten a pic of Emily on the stage-Maybe they should have a photographer grab it for future shows. It’s definitely something that would have been a momento.

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As a bonus, Deni Yang preformed a breathtaking lazer act. The music was wonderful and the audience was filled with enthusiam! The show was definitely upbeat and the audience was completely taken by the magic of bubble blowing and the energy of the lazer light show. If you are in the New York City area or planning a visit, check out the Gazillion Bubble Show. If you are local the Gazillion Bubble Show also offers birthday party packages. See you at the show! Check out more about the Gazillion Bubble Show http://gazillionbubbleshow.com/

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan was given media tickets to facilitate this review. No compensation was provided for this post. Please contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and everywhere else as @3decades3kids.

 

My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games!

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My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games! 
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In our house My Little Pony and Equestria Girls are just a normal daily part of conversations. I guess that’s how it is when your tween is basically over the moon for anything MLP! Well, as a mom I have to admit that I adore those little ponies myself. Yes, I have learned all their names and their cutie marks- something that I never thought would be mastered. So, when Em and I heard about the new My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games coming out this Fall we were both super excited! The fun will continue as our favorites journey through high school with the Mane 6 in this alternate My Little Pony universe. 
Now for some super duper news! MLP has a new interactive features!  Head over to the site  NOW to meet the new Friendship Games’ Equestria Girls and your favorite Mane 6 in character profiles, entertaining film shorts, and more. Plus, check out the revamped Mane 6 below and mark your calendars, because this film will be available nationwide on DVD, and Blu-ray/DVD/Digital combination  OCTOBER 13TH, 2015!  

Now, in the new animated film  My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games, Canterlot High meets its rival school, Crystal Prep Academy, in a competition that’s a long-standing tradition –The Friendship Games: a series of exciting events that includes archery, motocross, and rollerskating!  Sunset Shimmer is tasked with keeping magic out of the games to keep things fair while she and her friends compete against Crystal Prep’s top students led by someone with an equal amount of interest in Equestrian magic – this world’s Twilight Sparkle.
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Meet Crystal Prep Twilight Sparkle! She maintains the same personality traits of the Twilight we know from the MLP world, but she has yet to learn about the magic of friendship.
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Rarity believes that practice makes fabulous even when she rollerskates!
Pinkie pie as always has a ton of energy especially when she rollerskates!
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Continue the journey through high school with the Mane 6 in this alternate My Little Pony universe, and find out what happens next in  My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games! 
Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a ShoutFactory reviewer. No compensation was given for this post. A complimentary bluray will be sent in order to conduct a review. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and everywhere else as @3decades3kids.

“Riley’s First Date” Makes its World Premiere at D23! #D23Expo

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Get Ready Inside Out Fans- “Riley’s First Date” Makes its World Premiere at D23! 

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When it comes to Pixar movies the one that surprised me the most was Inside Out! I definitely was not expecting to have to use the popcorn napkins to dry the tears dripping from both of my eyes throughout the movie! Wooza! So, just when I have finally gotten over it, here comes the Inside Out short- Riley’s First Date! Having my own tween daughter at home really makes me hang onto every single second of hope that she will never lose her core memories, especially  Goofball Island! Pixar Animation Studios heads back inside the mind with an all-new short. “Riley’s First Date?” made its world premiere this afternoon at D23 EXPO 2015.

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Director Josh Cooley, along with “Inside Out” filmmakers Pete Docter (“Up,” “Monsters, Inc.”) and Jonas Rivera (“Up”), introduced the short, which revisits Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom’s and Dad’s Emotions find themselves forced to deal with “Riley’s First Date?” The short will be included as a bonus feature in the digital HD & Blu-ray releases of Disney·Pixar’s “Inside Out,” which will be available digitally Oct. 13 and on Blu-ray Nov. 3, 2015.

Disclosure: A media pass was extended to Diane Sullivan for D23Expo. All opinions are that of my own and honest. Please contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and everywhere else as @3decades3kids. 

Netflix and August- Perfect Together! #NetflixStreamTeam @Netflix #ProjectMc2

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Netflix and August Are Perfect Together!

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So here we are, August! We all knew it was coming. In our house August is a time to get all the summer homework done that has been laying around since the last day of school. It’s a time for us to rush around getting all the Fall things ready and a time to do all the things on the Summer list before the winds of Fall set in. Of course with saying that there is also plenty of time for Netflix. It’s our perfect goto in the car for those long rides and it’s our definite goto for long check out lines in the store. Of course at home we love Netflix, too! Sometimes I wonder why I even bother paying for cable stations. Well, with saying that- there are always plenty of choices with Netflix. Since the kids in our family range from post college to elementary school, thank goodness for personalized accounts! Check out our “Something For Everyone” below! Happy August. Hope your back to school days and last of summer days are all good ones.

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Catching some fun on our last days of summer! Flash forward a few weeks and we will be exchanging this tube for books and backpacks!

For older kids, you can put a fun spin on the stuff they’re dreading — math homework, spelling tests, science reports — the brand new Project Mc² Netflix Original Series, premiered on Aug. 7 proves smart is the hottest BTS trend. The show features four supercool teen spies who show how girls can use their science smarts and math problem-solving skills to save the world. Total #SmartGirl inspo! Catch a first look here.
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And the offspring of favorite fairytale characters in Ever After High’s new Way Too Wonderland adventure (debuting Aug. 14) empower kids to write their own life stories. Whether Royal or Rebel, your actions, behaviors and choices are your own to make.
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Get the little ones ready for new experiences with shows like the Netflix original Dinotrux from DreamWorks, premiering Aug. 14 — prehistoric hybrid dinosaur-construction vehicles team-up to use their different skills to solve problems and show that even the most uncommon of duos, like Ty-Rux and Revvit, can form friendships of a lifetime. https://www.netflix.com/
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They can also go anywhere and be anything by letting their imaginations soar on a Reading Rainbow journey, now available to stream.
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Netflix Stream Team member. All posts are my own opinion and have no reflection on the thoughts of Netflix. Please contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net or @3decades3kids everywhere else.