Great Wolf Lodge and Summer- Perfect Together!

Our family is spending this summer in Pennsylvania ! Of course we could not let a #SummerInPa go by without a big trip to one of our favorite family spots- Great Wolf Lodge Poconos! GWL is about two hours from NYC and an easy drive! It’s definitely a must do for our family matter what season, but we love the summer at Great Wolf Lodge because the outdoor pool is open, along with other fun choices!

Recently our family spent three days/ two nights at the lodge. We love staying two nights because it allows us to really dig in, relax and have an awesome time. Don’t get me wrong- One night works!! Anyway, this time was a trip definitely filled with memories made! It was the second time we brought along the underwater camera, which captured many new pics of us all having in the wave pool and more! My sons adore the water slides and the crowds were pretty tame in the morning so they were able to get on as many as they wanted to without too much of a wait.

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The outdoor pool is now open for summer!! We generally visit GWL on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend- signifying the opening and closing of the outdoor pool. When we visited there was also a special party for Violet’s Birthday which included complimentary make your own sundaes in the lobby and an outside dance party that featured fireworks!

If your family or friends are looking for an awesome place to visit this summer( or any other season), please check out Great Wolf Lodge! The fun is waiting for you! The memories are waiting to be created! Enjoy!! Check out our video from Great Wolf Lodge, Poconos, Pa and enjoy your #SummerInPa.

Disney Infinity New Star Wars Rise Against the Empire

Okay, Star Wars fans and Disney Infinity fans, it’s time to gear up for the latest!! Our gaming/Disney/StarWars house is waiting for this, we have been waiting for this since Disney Infinity launched! I mean, STAR WARS!!!!!!! Need I say more- Star Wars! They had me at Star Wars!!!  Disney Interactive released new information and assets for Star Wars Rise Against the Empire, one of three Star Wars Play Sets to be released for Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition this year.

Developed by Studio Gobo, in partnership with Avalanche Software, the game takes iconic moments inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy, Episodes IV-VI. Star Wars Rise Against the Empire will take players on galaxy-spanning missions with legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker, Rebel leader Princess Leia Organa, heroic smuggler Han Solo and his trusty co-pilot Chewbacca to help defeat Darth Vader and overthrow the evil Galactic Empire. Non-stop, action-packed adventure awaits players as they explore open world planets like Tatooine on foot or on a Bantha, take down AT-AT walkers aboard a snowspeeder on Hoth, out-maneuver stormtroopers on a speeder bike on Endor, and partake in epic space battles in an X-wing starfighter to destroy the Death Star

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Disney Infinity Gamer Partner. This post is part of our #GamerFamily series. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan and family. Our family is generally provided with samples in order to complete reviews. No compensation was given for this post. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and everywhere else at @3decades3kids. Game On!

Quaker Steak & Lube Offers Birthday Parties!

Looking for a great place to celebrate your child’s birthday? If you are like me you just do not want to have a zillion people in your house or apartment. We really would not have the room to have Em’s class over for the big day! We just found out about  Quaker Steak & Lube, or The Lube to loyalists, the award-winning casual-dining concept, known for its Best Wings USA and over 25 signature wing sauces, is now offering Kid’s Birthday Party packages at our three locations in Brick, Pohatcong (Phillipsburg), and Edison, New Jersey.

Kid’s get to hang out with Quaker Steak & Lube’s own beloved mascot Coop while they play games, eat meals in cars and more! Parents can also schedule a character appearance (Miss Mouse, Spidey, Crime Fighting Turtle, etc.) for an additional price.

Below are details for each party package:

• $6.99 per child (min. 10 children)

o   Private room

o   Kids’ Lube Cruiser Meal (with fountain drink)

o   Gizzard Coop appearance for 1 hour

• $11.99 per child (min. 10 children)

o   Private room

o   Kids’ Lube Cruiser Meal (with fountain drink and dessert)

o   Gizzard Coop appearance for 1 hour

o   Balloonist/Face Painter for 1 hour

• $14.99 per child (min. 15 children)

o   Private room

o   Kids’ Lube Cruiser Meal (with fountain drink and dessert)

o   Gizzard Coop appearance for 2 hours

o   Balloonist/Face Painter for 2 hours

Quaker Steak & Lube offers a variety of delicious menu items, including award-winning wings, beefed-up burgers, custom-built combos and leaded or unleaded beverage options, along with unique décor including motorcycles and race cars suspended from ceilings, plus gas station and automotive memorabilia.