Lalaloopsy Carnival of Friends Released by Activision

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Lalaloopsy Carnival of Friends 
Nintendo 3DS, DS
Released by Activision
Now Available

Most of my “Mommy” life I have spent being a BoyMom.
It was a total blue house around here for sixteen years before the 
Princess arrived. During the past 6 years I have had a lot of adjusting to do.
Our house is filled with 3DS games of all sorts, most
of them with a boy theme running through them.
Recently Em has taken to the Nintendo 3DS, so I 
was thrilled to be invited to review 
Emily loved this game from the minute it turned on.
She is a big fan of Lalaloopsy and loves carnivals, 
so this was a total win. I loved how she was able to 
play the game by herself and understand it. It has simple directions,
upbeat music, and vibrant color schemes throughout the 
game. She was very excited to find out she could play with 
the Lalaloopsy Littles, the Lalaloopsy siblings! 
They really are adorable! Along with forty characters 
there are sixteen different levels to check out with a
 Silly Funhouse carnival theme. Emily could not get enough
of the Peanut Bigtop, Lalaloopsy, and all the fun!
Check out Emily playing Lalaloopsy Carnival of Friends.

Check out more about the game and pricing at:
Disclosure: Game provided by Activision for review.
All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.
Email me: ELGeorgia@aol.com
Twitter: @ELGeorgia @3decades3kids

p.s. from aeropostale

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p.s. from aeropostale 
A Great Place To Shop
For Boys and Girls
ps4u.com
 
Recently, thanks to The Moms I had the pleasure of  hosting a
great event at p.s. from aeropostale. I have been to Aeropostale many
times with my oldest and middle son, but I never had the 
chance to stop into the p.s. from aeropostale store.
This fabulous children’s clothing store carries clothes 
and accessories for boys and girls sizes 4-14.
My little diva daughter gave @PSfromAero  the 
thumbs up from the moment we entered the store. 
Within a matter of minutes she chose a pair of pants, matching top,
socks and of course boots! I want to say that was the end
of her shopping spree but it was not. Emily as well as the other 
children and moms at the event busied around the store
choosing everything from nail polishes and lip glosses to 
pj’s, slippers, dress up clothes and of course comfy-wear that
comes to mind when we think of p.s. from aeropostale.
In addition to shopping the children were
able to design and paint tee shirts to enter the
What Makes U Smile? contest.
The children gathered up and showed their creative 
side as they painted everything from peace signs, to rainbows and hearts.
I’m glad I am not the judge of this contest! You can be the judge though and VOTE 
right now until November 15th! Winners will be announced in December. I have a feeling
the Willowbrook Mall location entries may have some top t-shirts in the contest.

All the moms, dads and children at the event could not do
anything but rave about p.s. from aeropostale. I could not disagree with them.
Personally, I was surprised by the reasonable pricing. You could put together a
fashionable outfit for your child without breaking the bank. There were 
tees starting at $5-$7 which amazed me. There were items that were higher, of course, but 
there was also plenty to offset those. I grabbed some matching 
tees and sweats for Emily at just $5 each! Honestly, I could not believe it!
We also came home with some cuddly slippers and even adorable cozy pjs!
p.s. from aeropostale gets BIG thumbs up from our family!
This is a store you don’t need to walk by because you think it will cost an arm and
a leg! Your child will look like a million dollars and you 
enjoy the comfort of p.s. from aeropostale clothing.
By the way, Emily has already tested out all of her clothing and 
loved it. Just as a note to parents, all of the clothes came through the 
washer/dryer and are still the same size and quality. This is really important to 
me as a mom because we always have a donation bag of clothes going that we call “One Wears”.
They are clothes Emily wears once and when they come back from the dryer they are 
3 sizes smaller and in a nightmare state. I am glad to say that 
the p.s. from aeropostale clothes passed the test!
As a former teacher I would have to give p.s. from aeropostale 
store and clothing line 
an A+!
You can find out more about p.s. from aeropostale right here!
Check out our video from the event right here!

Disclosure: p.s. from aeropostale sponsored the above event.
Event held at p.s. from aeropostale in Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ.
All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.

Giveaway: Win a Family 4pack of Tix to Disney On Ice at IZOD Center Nov. 20-25th!

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Giveaway:
Win A Family 4 Pack of Tix
Disney On Ice
IZOD Center
East Rutherford, NJ
November 20-25th, 2012
Our family is gearing up for Disney on Ice Rockin Ever After!
We will be heading to Prudential Center this week and not only the kids, 
but us parents are pretty excited about it!
Disney On Ice has been a  happy part of our family activities for many years.
Since our oldest son is twenty-one, I can remember the fun of taking him as 
a baby and then continuing the fun with our second and third child.
One thing I absolutely love about Disney On Ice is that it is always 
changing. It never gets old. It always has something that is new and 
exciting and is fun no matter how many times you have been to it!
 Disney On Ice Rockin Ever After appears to 
be a very energetic and rockin show! Our family cannot wait to see it!
In a new twist on fairy tale fun, favorite Disney characters compete to be
the next superstar in a comical show leading up to the tales of show stopping
princesses Ariel, Rapunzel, and the ice debut of Merida from Disney Pixar’s BRAVE!
“The most exciting part of bringing the fearless and independent character of 
Merida to the ice for the first time is knowing that she has a powerful and 
inspiring message to deliver about finding the courage to determine one’s 
own fate”, says Producer Nicole Feld. “We think her story translates well to the ice and will
really resonate with today’s audience”.

                                            

Prudential Center Newark, NJ
Schedule
Nov. 14 -Nov. 18
Prices: $23.50, $33.50,
$53.50, $83.50
IZOD Center 
East Rutherford, NJ
Schedule
Nov. 20- Nov. 25th
GIVEAWAY
Disney On Ice has been kind enough to offer one lucky 
3decades3kids reader a Family 4 pack of tickets to 
Disney on Ice Rockin’ Ever After 
at IZOD Center -East Rutherford, NJ 
Enter below. Contest ends November 18, 2012 at 11:59pm.
Tickets are good during the IZOD run of Disney on Ice
November 20-25th, 2012.
The winner will be notified by email and have 24 hours to 
respond before a new winner is chosen.
Disney On Ice is responsible for ticket 
delivery through Will Call at IZOD Center.
You can also purchase tickets at ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000 

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My Son’s Haiku about Hurricane Sandy

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My Son’s Haiku
about Hurricane Sandy
Sandy
By Adam Sullivan

Strong Wind Blowing By
Power Fades As Wind Strengthens
Water Rises Up
What’s a Haiku?
A traditional haiku consists of 17 on
(also known as morae),
in three phrases of 5, 7 and 5 respectively.

Adam won 1st Place in the FEDCAP 
National Poetry Competition in 2010.

Adam won 1st Place in the 
2011 Law Day Poetry Competition for Hudson County.


Giveaway: Family 4Pack of Tix to Sesame Place A Very Furry Christmas

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Giveaway: 
Family 4Pack of  Tix
A Very Furry Christmas
Sesame Place

Ever since the weather started to change around here and the chill has hit the air

our family could not help but start thinking about the upcoming holidays.
One fun event we attended last year was our
trip to A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA.
This year the fun kicks off on 
November 17th  and goes on thru December 31st (select dates).
You can check out last year’s trip here.
This year’s opening weekend (November 17 &18) is even more special 
because the holiday season is kicking off with special event concerts by
the Imagination Movers! That is right, the @imovers will be at 
Sesame Place again. They must love it as much as we do!
You can purchase concert tickets here. Sesame Place 
admission is required in addition to the concert ticket.
Imagination Movers Information:
Show times Saturday and Sunday 11/17 & 11/18
1:45 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Concert will be in Monster Rock Theater
Pricing: Adults $10.00 + tax
Children(ages 2-11) $10.00 + tax
Infants under 2 are free but require a reservation.
Infants are required to sit on the lap of an adult.
Tickets are not valid for park admission.
Paid Park admission is required.

)– Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street, is currently preparing for its Christmas festivities. Set to open on November 17, “A Very Furry Christmas” is a one-of-a-kind family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street pals. The park is  transformed into a winter wonderland filled with lights, trees, shows, music, treats, rides and Santa Claus!
“A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is designed to immerse guests in a winter experience that allows them to see the Christmas season through the eyes of our Sesame Street characters” said Robert J. Caruso, Park President. “We hope to bring out the child in everyone with the millions of lights, the garland hung with toys, and the music, shows and special Christmas parade.”
The 20-day event allows guests to experience Sesame Place in a whole new way, with a 25-foot Christmas Tree that lights up the night in sync with Sesame Street holiday tunes, three Christmas shows, a great selection of wintertime treats and Christmas sweets, and awesome holiday shopping at the park’s two gift shops. Santa Claus will also visit the park each evening to hear Christmas wishes and pose for photos at Santa’s Workshop, where kids and adults alike will enjoy talking with a cheerful interactive snowman before being greeted by joyful elf attendants.
“We hope A Very Furry Christmas will become a staple in the region’s family-friendly Christmas entertainment,” said Caruso.
New this year, is the Sesame Place Furry Express, a brand new trackless train ride, which takes guests on a tour through the Twiddlebugs’ Gingerbread Cookie Factory and ends the journey with samples of their famous gingerbread treats.
A Very Furry Christmas will also feature exciting special events, including concerts and character meet and greets.  Imagination Movers, the popular children’s band, will kick off opening weekend with three concerts each day at Sesame Place.  Sesame Place will also celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks set to Sesame Street themed music.
A Very Furry Christmas opens at Sesame Place on select dates beginning Saturday, November 17th. The park will also open daily from December 26th through December 31st. For a complete operating schedule please visit sesameplace.com

Admission tickets for A Very Furry Christmas are $21.99 and 
include a free second visit.  Guests with 2012 and 2013 Season Passes 
are able to upgrade their Season Pass to include unlimited admission
 to all 20 operating days of a Very Furry Christmas 
and a 30% discount on food and merchandise for $14.99. 


GIVEAWAY
Through the kindness of Sesame Place one 3decades3kids reader 
can join the magical fun of A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place!
Enter below to win a Family 4pack of tix.
(Tickets are for park admission and do not include parking or concert tickets.)
Tickets good during any day park is open for
 A Very Merry Christmas at Sesame Place.
Winner will be chosen Nov. 15th at 11:59pm and notified by 
Email. The winner will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner
is chosen.
Ticket delivery is through Sesame Place Will Call at Guest Relations. 




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