See Imagination Movers at Sesame Place July 10 & 11th!

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Imagination Movers
Sesame Place 
Langhorne, Pa
July 10 &11
I was SO excited to hear that Imagination Movers would be coming to Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA on July 10th and 11th! What great news for everyone!
We recently were invited to their concert in NYC and it really rocked the house! If you have a chance to sing and dance with Imagination Movers at Sesame Place, don’t let it pass you by!
There latest hits come from the CD/DVD, Rock-O-Matic! 
The Movers sing about anything you can think of from messy rooms to healthy snacks! 
Little kids love it and so do the adults!
Come and join Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche and Scott “Smitty” Smith this July at Monster Rock Theater as Sesame Place!
Tickets are $10 an adult/child(2-11)
Show Times: July 10th and 11th 
1:30pm 4:30pm 6:30pm
Infants under 2 are free, but require a reservation
Tickets to concert not valid for park admission. Paid park admission required. Infants will be required to sit on the lap of an adult.
Buy tickets here:

Disclosure:All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.
DianeSullivan/3decades3kids is a Sesame Place Ambassador Blogger.


3decades3kids: Win A Family 4 Pack of Tickets to Monster Jam-June 16th, MetLife Stadium NJ 7pm

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Win A Family 4 Pack of Tickets to
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam 
Hits New Jersey and MetLife Stadium 
for the First Time Ever!
Monster Jam 
Path of Destruction
June 16, 2012
Anyone that knows our family, knows what huge Monster Jam fans we have become in the past few years.
It’s a great time for the family and even though are boys are older (21&12) and our daughter is only 5 we all seem to love it!
Everyone has their own favorite Monster truck and favorite driver, but no matter who is front and center our eyes are glued. You can check out our the last fun time we had at Monster Jam by clicking here!
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Contest ends June 13th at 10pm. Winner will be notified and have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Good Luck! Monster Jam/Feld Entertainment is responsible for Will Call ticket delivery. Tickets are for June 16, 2012 7pm at MetLife Stadium. No transportation included. Tickets only prize. Thank you for entering.

It’s pretty hard to resist all the fun and thrills that Monster Jam can bring to your family and friends.
Maybe it’s that truck jumping, car crushing that gets us so excited about the upcoming Monster Jam. Or maybe it’s the donuts we enjoy as those trucks spin and spin. Whatever it is, we just cannot resist going back for more!
This time will be our first Monster Jam event with an outside venue. The last few we have seen have all been indoors, so we are really gearing up for a day and night of outdoor fun!
This will be the first time Monster Jam will be at MetLife Stadium  in East Rutherford, NJ. June 16th cannot come fast enough!
When Monster Jam Path of Destruction roars into town, they are coming in with a truck line-up that is three times greater than the tri-state has ever seen before. Highlight for our family will be Tom Meents attempting a Double Backflip! I know I will holding my breath!
More than 4,000 tons  of dirt will be laid down in the MetLife Stadium and 50 cars, vans, and buses waiting and ready to get the crush of their lives as they await the Path of Destruction!
My daughter is ready!
The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam PATH OF DESTRUCTION truck line-up is fierce and includes:
·         Creator of chaos, Maximum Destruction driven by Tom Meents, dominates with ten Monster Jam World Finals titles.  The most successful competitor of the World Finals era, Meents is the sport’s only ten-time world champion, winning six racing and four freestyle world championships. Meents and Max-D’s most recent win was at this year’s 2012 Monster Jam World Finals.
·         Bad to the Bone for 30 years! Grave Digger®, driven by creator Dennis Anderson, along with the Grave Digger driving team have been crushing cars and thrilling audiences all over the world. The popular black and green wrecking machine has an international following and includes a fleet of eight Grave Digger Monster Jam trucks.
·         Nothing beats a classic and Grave Digger The Legend® driven by Adam Anderson, son of Dennis Anderson, is unstoppable. Proving his skill as a driver at the Monster Jam World Finals in 2008, he became the youngest driver, at age 22, to ever win a world championship.
·         Monster Jam PATH OF DESTRUCTION brings mega-sized action into the world of Marvel® super heroes. Larger than life, Monster Jam’s web slinging Spider-ManTM truck driven by Bari Musawwir will be joined by the Iron ManTM Monster Jam truck with its stealth look and glowing circuit board driven by Lee O’Donnell, and the indestructible WolverineTM Monster Jam truck driven by Alex Blackwell. The fourth super hero Monster Jam truck to join the force with its red, white and blue custom body armor and shield is the First Avenger, Captain America, driven by Chad Fortune.
·         Ground to a polish and known as the “Peoples Truck”, the Advance Auto Parts Grinder®, driven by Lupe Soza, has quickly become a Monster Jam fan favorite.
·         Leading the silver knight-themed truck Lucas Oil CrusaderSM into battle is Monster Jam superstar Linsey Weenk.
·         The beast will be unleashed during Monster Jam PATH OF DESTRUCTION as Damon Bradshaw will be behind the wheel of Monster Energy showing off his successful track record in both two-wheel and four-wheel motorsports.
·         The Queen of Carnage, Madusa®, was the first female driver ever to win the freestyle competition at Monster Jam World Finals and then capturing the racing title the following year. Madusa is one of the first and only trucks to be named after its driver.
·         Who let the dogs out! With massive floppy ears, a panting tongue and tail, Monster Mutt®, driven by Charlie Pauken is a Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion. A fan favorite this dog will be let loose in Monster Jam PATH OF DESTRUCTION. 
·         Fueled by raw power and equipped for some serious, in-your-face Monster Jam action, the 10,000 pound Team Hot Wheels® truck driven by Dan Evans will be put to the test to tackle the most extreme obstacles!
·         Mess with the bull and you get the horns! The crazy bull, El Toro Loco® driven by Marc McDonald has remained one of the most recognizable and often “untamed” trucks in Monster Jam.
·         Join the Mowhawk Nation! Adorned with a jet black, razor sharp mowhawk, and an audible scream, Mowhawk Warrior®, driven by George Balhan is one of the most recognized personalities and stars in the sport.
·         New to the Monster Jam fleet is Metal Mulisha driven by Todd Leduc. Metal Mulisha is synonymous with freestyle motocross and other action sports and will be in the driver’s seat at MetLife Stadium.
A Monster Jam event would not be complete without a pit party for fans and families and the Monster Jam PATH OF DESTRUCTION Pit Party will compete with any stadium tailgate!  Pit Party Zones like the Grave Digger 30th Anniversary Experience, featuring a historical timeline from Grave Digger’s humble beginning to its rise in popularity, exclusive vintage attractions and limited edition merchandise will be on display. The first ever Destruction Zone featuring Monster Jam monster trucks Maximum Destruction and Mowhawk Warrior, a mega-sized Marvel Zone where Super Hero monster trucks reside before the main event. Fans also will get the opportunity to meet the stars of Monster Jam PATH OF DESTRUCTION while taking photos and getting autographs.
Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at $35 for adults and $15 for kids. Advance Auto Parts will be offering fans a discount offer to SAVE $5 on adult tickets. Saving coupons will be available in participating Advance Auto Parts stores starting May 28, 2012. Tickets are available at the MetLife Stadium Box Office, the IZOD Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at MonsterJam.com, Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone 800.745.3000.

Disclosure: Review tickets provided by Monster Jam/Feld Entertainment
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Madagascar 3 Screening With Jada Pinkett Smith

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Madagascar 3 
Screening With
Jada Pinkett Smith
On June 8th DreamWorks Madagascar3 opened nationwide. 
I was lucky enough to be in an intimate group of women 
invited to the Paramount Screening Room, NYC to feast my eyes on the wondrous film.
The event was hosted by The Moms, who can really event plan with the best of the best.
 You know it is going to be top notch if Denise Albert and Melissa Gerstein 
have anything to do with it! 
We had a chance to chat with old friends and meet some new ones as we sampled 
the new Carpi Sun Super V and delicious NYCake Pops!
We were definitely Madagascar3 ready as they entered the 
screening room to be met with over 100 
Afro Circus wigs, one adorned each seat.
It was not long before the movie began. I am not embarrassed to admit that I am kind of 
a Madagascar movie expert, having watched the dvds over and over at home with the children.
So, I was more than happy to gear up and watch number 3. 
I love 3d movies and this one put some of the other 3d movies to shame.
Madagascar3 had our screening audience roaring out loud with laughter!
We were a room of adult women and we were laughing! 
Everyone enjoyed it!
Madagascar3 is wonderful for all ages. I attended the Madagascar3 Premiere at The Ziegfeld the night before with my husband and three children who span from 21 to 12 to 5 and they all laughed!
We loved it as a family and I loved it the next day watching it for the second time.
To tell you the truth I enjoyed it just as much, if not more.
Now, if that was not enough-just to spend time with friends and enjoy some goodies and the movie, the true gift was still waiting for us. 
As everyone focused on the credits in silence, it seems that Jada Pinkett Smith (who plays Gloria the hippo) made her way down the steps and gave us all a shout, “Why is everyone so quiet?”. 
What a way to relax everyone and let us know just how down to earth and real the 
conversation would be.
The Moms hosted a wonderful “talk” with Jada  and then the audience was given a chance to freely ask anything they thought worthy. Jada was so open and extended herself beyond just answering questions. She made us laugh and even made a few(or many) of us cry at one point with her stories.
Her openness about life, work, and her family surpassed any expectations that I had.
Although there were many points Jada made that I thought were important, I loved the fact that she
advised every mom in the room to make time for themselves. She told everyone to take a few hours and use them for they needed, something that made them a better woman. Mom’s need to take time to take care of themselves so they can better take care of their children. I would have to agree and it’s something I have a very hard time doing, but hopefully am getting better at it!
Thanks, Jada, and thanks to The Moms. 
You are the best!
Disclosure: Screening event provided by The Moms.
 All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan




3decades3kids Visits Sesame Place Let’s Chat With Sean Roach from Sprout!

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3decades3kids
Visits Sesame Place
and
Let’s Chat With 
Sean Roach from
Sprout TV
Recently our family visited Sesame Place and had the chance to 
get an up close meet up with Sean Roach from Sprout TV and his friend Chica from the Sunny Side Up Show!
Our family has been watching Sprout since just after Emily was born, so it was great to finally meet Sean and Chica! They have been a part of our morning for a long time. 
Emily could not have been more excited, especially when Chica had a conversation with her! What a great day!
We also had the chance to watch Sean and Chica as they put on a little show for all the fans at the Monster Rock theater. 
Sprout Weekend with Chica and Super Why was just one of the great Concert Weekends held at Sesame Place throughout the season.
I also had the chance to catch up with Sean Roach of Sprout”s Sunny Side Up Show and Noodle and Doodle! It was a delight to chat with him. Okay, so I did feel like I already knew him from years but it was great to see him on this side of the TV!

Let’s Chat With
Sean Roach 

Sean Roach Interviewed by 

Diane Sullivan

Diane: What is your primary job at Sprout?
Sean: I am the host of the Sunny Side Up Show and also the host of Noodle and Doodle.
Diane: How long have you been with Sprout?
Sean: About 4 1/2 years.
Diane: Well, that would be the whole time we have watched Sprout, since my daughter Emily is 5.
That’s why I feel like you have been on the show forever!
Diane: Do you live close to where the show films?
Sean: Yes, I live in Pennsylvania, but I spent many of my younger years growing up in Korea.
The years when I was a Spoutlet! They helped to shape me to be the person I am today.
Diane:What is your favorite part of working for Sprout?
Sean: My favorite part of working at Spout is the enjoyment I get knowing how much the children enjoy watching the show. It’s very magical to come out and do a live show and see the excitement on the faces of the children and everyone when they meet Chica in person. I love to travel and meet the fans and families. It’s such a pleasure to look into the audience and see everyone so happy and to know I am a part of that! I also love filming for Noodle and Doodle!
Diane: What is it like to work at Spout?
Sean: It’s a true pleasure. It’s great to work with the children on Noodle and Doodle and get to see them make a craft right there along side of me. The crew are like family to me. We all get along and have fun as we work! We all enjoy our jobs!
Diane: Speaking of Noodle and Doodle, I have to ask you, do you drive the bus?
Sean: Actually, I do drive the bus! The Noodle and Doodle bus is a real bus that has be refurbished for the show. It’s from some point in the 60’s. I do drive the bus, but the craft segment is filmed on set.
Diane: So you feel comfortable with all the wonderful recycled crafts and healthy cooking you do on Noodle and Doodle.
Sean: I do. My mom was a third grade teacher for many years. She would always have me come into her class for art projects. Her and I were very close and I miss her very much.
Diane: Your mom would be very proud!
Diane: Did you go to school for acting?
Sean: Actually, I went to school for fine arts. I love all of the arts- painting, pastels, watercolor, sculpture and drawing. I have a website that features my art: seanroacharts.com
Diane: I will definitely check it out. (I did check it out after the interview and you really need to take a look! Sean is very, very talented!).
Diane: Are you married? Any children?
Sean: I am married for a few years and have one son who is 2 years and 2 months old. His name is Everest.
Diane: What a great name. He is a lucky little guy.
Diane: Does your son watch you on Sprout? What does he think of Daddy being on TV?
Sean: My son does watch me on the Sunny Side Up Show and Noodle and Doodle. He loves the shows.
Diane: Does he call you Sean because on the show?
Sean: Everest calls me Daddy at home but, Sean if he wants to get my attention.
Diane: What a cutie!
Disclosure: Special thanks to Sesame Place for park passes/interview access. Special thanks to Sean Roach for taking out time from his busy day to meet up with me. It was such a pleasure to meet him and all the crew that accompanied him that day. 
All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. 
Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a Sesame Place Ambassador Blogger.
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Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Path of Destruction Let’s Chat With Spider-Man Driver Bari Musawwir

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Advanced Auto Parts
Monster Jam
Path of Destruction
Let’s Chat With
Spider-Man Driver
Bari Musawwir


Monster Jam Path of Destruction

Bari Musawwir  Interviewed By Diane Sullivan



Diane:How long have you been involved with Monster Jam?
Bari: I got started with Monster Jam in 2010, where my first race was in Panama City, Panama. In 2011, I competed and won the rookie of the year in the Young Guns Championship Shootout, where they take 8 of the best new drivers at the time and race head to head, elimination style.

Diane: What inspired you to drive a Monster Truck?
Bari: I’ve always loved cars and trucks growing up. At 6 years old, my mom took me to my first monster truck show and I was hooked. Soon after, we found a radio controlled car group in the area which became my hobby and turned into my passion. I maintained the cars, and of course raced them at home and at events. While racing the cars at an event, I got noticed by a Monster Jam representative who thought I could be successful as a monster truck driver, since a lot of the skills from RC cars transfer to monster trucks. I visited a test facility, did a few runs and the liked what they saw!

Diane: Were you always a driver or did you work in other ways like car repair?
Bari: Well the RC cars really gave me a crash course in the monster truck world as some of the skills of repairing and tricking out the cars transfer.

Diane: Have you driven other monster trucks besides Spider-Man?
Bari: Yes. I started driving Backwards Bob, which has the body reversed and looks like the truck is actually driving backwards. Then I drove Monster Mutt and El Toro Loco which have great fans and the trucks are fun to drive.

Diane: Have you ever been involved in a serious accident due to Monster Jam?
Bari:No, knock on wood. The Monster Jam trucks are really safe and the seat technology has come a long way. They actually custom fit the seats to your body, almost like a mold, so I’m the only one who can drive my truck. Plus the seat harness and the helmets keep you safe all around.

Diane: What is your favorite part of Monster Jam?
Bari:The fans! I was such a huge fan of the show growing up (still am) and I love interacting with them at the Pit Parties, where they can meet the Monster Jam drivers and see the trucks up close. I do consider myself to be a role model, since I was in a lot of their shoes, being a fan of the show and all and now I’m living my dream.

Diane:What does it feel like to be inside that Monster Truck!!!??
Bari:It’s amazing! From the moment I start the engine it’s like a transformation. My heart starts pounding, I tighten my harness, hear the crowd and I’m ready to go.

Diane:What does your family think of you driving in Monster Jam?
Bari:They love it! My dad is a pretty laid back guy, but when it comes to the Monster Jam shows he gets so into it. My wife totally supports me. We’re newlyweds, so it’s a little harder when I’m on the road, but I really only travel on the weekends so it works out.

Diane: Do you have children? Do they have an interest in driving Monster Trucks?
Bari:I have a step-daughter who’s 12 years old. I’m not sure if she would get involved in monster trucks. She thinks it’s cool, but she’s really into the girly things right now, so maybe her interest will grow a little further down the road.

Diane: I can’t even imagine getting into a regular car/truck after leaving the event. What is the transition like driving home from the event, after being in a monster truck?
Bari:Good question. I actually drive like a grandpa when I get home. You know I’m driving with the family in my Dodge Ram and it’s a lot more relaxed.  Plus my wife would kill me!

Diane:Thanks so much for taking time out of your day for this interview. I really appreciate it.Being a mom of three ages 21, 13 and 5, I have to say that we are new to the actual Monster Jam event, but long time fans of Monster Trucks! I am in awe of Monster trucks and their drivers! You rock! Would you like to add anything?
Bari:Thank you! I love talking about Monster Jam especially to people who aren’t familiar with it so they can fall in love with it like I did. At the Pit Parties I always end up talking to someone who’s seeing the show for the first time. Even if you’re not a motor sports fan, there’s just something about seeing it live that creates these die-hard fans and leaves people wanting more. But everyone should come out and see for themselves – especially the double back flip attempt by Tom Meents at the Path of Detruction at MetLife Stadium on June 16 – it’s going to be crazy!

Disclosure: Review, Giveaway and Interview Access provided by Monster Jam/Feld Entertainment. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.

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