#Giveaway Barbie and Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure!

#Giveaway Barbie and Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure! Blu-ray Combo Pack!

barbiepuppyadventureWho loves Barbie? Who loves puppies? You will not want to miss this awesome new movie! In our house we will definitely be having movie night and all of the zillion Barbies will be joining us!  Barbie and her sisters, Skipper™, Stacie and Chelsea, and their adorable new puppy friends find unexpected mystery and adventure when they return to their hometown of Willows. While going through mementos in Grandma’s attic, the sisters discover an old map, believed to lead to a long-lost treasure buried somewhere in the town. With their puppy pals in tow, the four girls go on an exciting treasure hunt, along the way discovering that the greatest treasure of all is the love and laughter they share as sisters!

The Blu-ray Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray, DVD and DIGITAL HD with Ultraviolet.

  • Blu-ray unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
  • DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
  • DIGITAL HD with Ultraviolet lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.

 

GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of  Barbie and Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure! Blu-ray Combo Pack here. We are going to have a bunch of winners so be sure to enter for yourself or your friends! USA only. Giveaway ends November 2, 2015 at 11:59pm. Winners will be contacted by the email you use below to comment. If you do not comment you cannot win. Good Luck! Diane.

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Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Barbie/Universal movie partner. No compensation was given for this post. Sample products will be sent. Please contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else.

 

Howloween at Great Wolf Lodge! #GWLHowloween

Howloween at Great Wolf Lodge! Let’s Go!

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One of our family’s favorite places to visit is Great Wolf Lodge in the Pocono Mountains. It’s a place we can chill out and just relax while we have fun with the family and create memories that will last a lifetime. October and Great Wolf Lodge have been a family tradition for the past seven  years! I guess you could say we love going to Great Wolf to celebrate Howloween. We have fit it into our busy schedules every single year since Emily’s 2nd birthday. This year our schedules clashed and we almost missed out, but we were able to snag a last minute reservation and we were off for a weekend of fun! You can’t even imagine how much fun can fit into a 24 hour period.

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We arrived at Great Wolf just in time to enjoy the Trick-or-Treat trail. This year’s trail was spaced out throughout the hotel floors. Signs adorned the walls giving us directions on how to find the next secret treat filled room. We visited the witches, the ghosts, treats in the MagiQuest forest, and it all culminated at the life sized haunted house. But there was much more in store for us. After Trick-or-treating we took a little break up in on loft suite and then headed back to the lobby. Every night at Great Wolf you can enjoy story time. Violet the wolf joined in with the story and lead the pack of children throughout the lobby in a parade that stomped to the beat of a Howloween themed song! So cute! Soon after the parade the music started cranking and the Monster Dance Party was on! Little kids, big kids, Moms, Dads, Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents all danced along. Needless to say by the end of the night our family was totally ready to take advantage of hibernation hours.

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It was kind of hard to believe that less than two hours from NYC we were thrust into the beautiful fall foliage of the Poconos and within a few hours we felt like we were away for days. Sunday morning we woke up ready for a day at the waterpark. I can’t think of a better place to be on a crispy cool fall day then in a waterpark set at 84 degrees. Count me in! Our family had a blast on the waterslides, wave pool and more. We lunched at the carry out Hungry as a Wolf and spent the day just miles away from the craziness of everyday life. The kids think they are just having a great day, as for mom and dad, we are savoring the moments before our family breaks and goes in different directions. Before leaving for home we (and all the other guests) were treated to pumpkin painting, hot cocoa, hot apple cider, an incredible petting zoo and outdoor games (all included with your stay). Waaalaa! What a perfect day. What a perfect trip. It’s impossible how much 24 hours away can just recharge and energize your family!

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If you are looking for an incredible overnight getaway with the family or friends head to Great Wolf Lodge-Poconos or to the Great Wolf closest to you. You will not regret it and may even turn it into  a family tradition like we did starting back seven years ago. Honestly, I did not think seven years ago…that time would pass and we would have spent seven Octobers visiting Great Wolf Lodge. Everyone is older and everyone still loves the experience. Thanks for the happiness GWL! We wouldn’t trade you for anything. See you soon! Check out more Great Wolf here: https://www.greatwolf.com/

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Follow us on our upcoming trip to Great Wolf Lodge. We’ll be testing out the new Snowland room! It’s available with your stay as an extra add on for $40.00 The room comes decorated with a tree, snowflakes, a take home blanket, and cookies & milk delivered to your room by one of the adorable GWL characters. Check out the preview here:

 

#MLP My Little Pony Friendship is Magic holiday album, A Pony Kind of Christmas, on Friday, November 6th

My Little Pony Friendship is Magic holiday album, A Pony Kind of Christmas, on Friday, November 6th.

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BIG NEWS MLP fans, and that includes this mamma and her daughter! We are pretty much My Little Pony obsessed in this house and have the ponies all over the place to prove it! So this was very exciting news! Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based entertainment division of Hasbro, Inc. and Sony Music/Legacy Recordings will release a My Little Pony Friendship is Magic holiday album, A Pony Kind of Christmas, on Friday, November 6th. The holiday themed album features a collection of classic and original carols performed by the cast of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and the Phoenix Chamber Choir, the 12-time winner of the CBC National Radio Competition for Amateur Choirs and featured performer at the National Conductor’s Symposium and World Symposium on Choral Music. 

 

A Pony Kind of Christmas gifts My Little Pony fans with the chance to celebrate the holidays with their favorite Pony characters.Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Pop Fly, Rarity, Spike, Applejack, Applebloom and Granny Smith unite to bring their unique and magical voices together to perform some of the most cherished songs of the holiday season, including “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night” and a brand new original Pony song – “It’s a Pony Kind of Christmas.” The album is produced by Emmy Award nominated composer and songwriter Daniel Ingram, known for his work on the My Little Pony franchise. A Pony Kind of Christmas is available for digital pre-order now at:http://smarturl.it/MLP_Xmas

 

“Fans around the world love the characters and music of My Little Pony, and we are thrilled to bring some of the brand’s magic to the holiday season,” said Stephen Davis, President and Chief Content Officer of Hasbro Studios. “We think kids and parents will be delighted with A Pony Kind of Christmas, which features the ponies singing some of the most iconic carols of the season and a special new Pony holiday song. It’s a great way for fans of all ages to celebrate the holidays.”

 

“Legacy Recordings is pleased to be celebrating the holidays with Hasbro Studios this year with the release of A Pony Kind of Christmas,” said Adam Block, President, Legacy Recordings. “And we’re confident that through our partnership, this new My Little Pony seasonal album will become a holiday classic for kids of all ages for many Christmases to come.”

 

Songs from A Pony Kind of Christmas include:

 

  • “It’s a Pony Kind of Christmas” (Performed By: Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Apple Jack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy & Phoenix Chamber Choir)
  • “Jingle Bells” (Performed By: Rainbow Dash)
  • “Deck the Halls” (Performed By: Rarity, Phoenix Chamber Choir)
  • “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” (Performed By: Twilight Sparkle & Phoenix Chamber Choir)
  • “Silent Night” (Performed By: Fluttershy & Phoenix Chamber Choir)
  • “Twelve Days of Christmas” (Performed By: Pinkie Pie)
  • “Last Year I Got Coal for Christmas” (Performed By: Pop Fly)
  • “Jolly ol’ St. Nick” (Performed By: Spike)
  • “Days Gone By – Auld Lang Syne” (Performed By: Applejack, Applebloom, Granny Smith)
  • “The Heart Carol” (Performed By: Phoenix Chamber Choir)

 

A Pony Kind of Christmas will be available for pre-order on Tuesday, October 27th and for digital download and on-demand streaming on Friday, November 6th, 2015.

An American Girl Cafe Birthday Celebration @AmericanGirlBrand

An American Girl Cafe Birthday Celebration

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Have you ever thought of having a birthday party at American Girl Cafe? Emily has loved American Girl Brand since she was a tiny little toddler. Even before she was born my hubby’s mom bought her Emily, her first American Girl doll. Her first birthday celebration at American Girl Cafe took place when she turned three years old. It has pretty much been a family tradition to take Emily to American Girl Cafe on 5th Ave in NYC every year for her birthday brunch. So far we have kept up the tradition for her 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and recently 9th birthday. 

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The breakfast, lunch and dinner are all price fixed so you can plan before you even go on how much the dining will run you. If you add a “celebration” to your meal you have to do that ahead of time to be sure a cake is available the day of your visit. If you are curious, the breakfast, lunch or dinner birthday is fixed at $28 per adult and $38 per child. It includes treats brought to the table, you choice of dining entree, and the birthday cake later served with an ice cream side. The experience is wonderful and the food choices are delicious.

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If you decide on the birthday package your birthday girl will be presented with a special, “I’m celebrating” tiara along with one for any of her dollies she brings along to celebrate. This year Emily had three with her, Emmy (one of her original Bitty Babies), Emily, and her latest addition Grace. Each one of the doll guests had their own booster seat so they could easily reach their pint sized plate and cup. If you do not bring along a doll, they have plenty to choose from right in the cafe that are on loaner for your dining experience. So adorable! 

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As for the dining choices- many of them are named after the American Girl dolls. They have heart shaped pancakes, flowered shaped sandwiches, and heart and flowered shaped fruit kabobs! It’s a little girl’s dream come true. The dessert ice cream is served in a tiny plant pot and adorned by a take home daisy. The dinner napkins also have a take home pink bow hair ribbon. There is so much dedication to detail that will make the celebration something you will want to do over and over again. Did I mention they serve pink lemonade? Of course they do! You can check out more about American Girl here: http://www.americangirl.com AGCsticket

Disclosure: This is a personal post by Diane Sullivan. We were not compensated for this post. We have worked with American Girl Brand in the past. All opinions are that of my own. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else. 

 

Madame Tussauds Is A Great Day of Fun in NYC! @NYCwax #NYCwax

Madame Tussauds Is A Great Day of Fun in NYC!

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Now that the chilly weather is setting in we are on the hunt for some great indoor activities in the NYC area.  We have found a great place to go- rain or shine-snow or ice, during any season of the year, it’s Madame Tussauds right on 42nd Street in NYC. Our family loves visiting and has been there more than once and wouldn’t mind going back again. If you have kids that have never visited or want a day out with your adult friends this may be the perfect place for you to have a day of fun! Personally, I would suggest arriving early if you can, but any time of the day works, too. 

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  Become a star at MADAME TUSSAUDS with over 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment in the heart of Times Square. There are millions of things to see and do in New York City, but there is only one place where you can get up close with over 200 incredible wax figures of celebrities, historical icons, sports legends and more. From Marilyn Monroe to Barack Obama to Lady Gaga to Carmelo Anthony, there is a star for everyone! Don’t miss the thrilling Marvel Super Heroes 4D theater featuring Marvel’s legendary Super Heroes. Visit nycwax.com for more information.