#Giveaway @touchbeverages Touch Brewer Brewing System For Single Cup Coffee Oh Yeah!

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 Touch Brewer Brewing System For Single Cup Coffee Oh Yeah!

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    Coffee lovers unite. You are going to want to hear all about the new Touch Brewer T526S Brewing System For Single Cup Coffee. Hubby and I have always been coffee fans forever. Being two teachers we started every morning with a big ole’ pot of coffee- leaving for school with half a pot to go to waste every single day. Not this year. Well, it’s just hubby who is still teaching but we do enjoy that special cup of coffee every morning together. We have both been taken for the easiness and quality of the Touch Brewer. 

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Five reasons hubby and I both adore the Touch Brewer:

1. The Touch Brewer is quick and easy. It’s ready to start brewing in under twenty seconds after being off all night. That is so important. Who wants to wait forever for the coffee maker to warm up before use. I like to wake up in the morning and get the coffee within minutes of my feet hitting the floor.

Touchcoffeewatertank2. I absolutely love the water tank holder. It comes OFF of the rest of the unit. It’s easy to fill and it’s super easy to dump and clean. You do not have “run through” the water you do not use. You can just dump and clean and add fresh water whenever you choose to. This is such an incredible feature. I’m not sure I can ever switch to another brand after seeing this dynamic feature. Its removable 90-ounce water tank has a greater capacity and is shorter in height than its counterparts, meaning you will be refilling less often, and it will be less awkward when you do.

touchcoffeeLA3. The coffee is hot and delicious! The flavor is rich when choosing any of the size choices. The hot water has more contact with the coffee grounds, which ensures that all of the coffee flavor is extracted. Other machines take much longer to warm up and then shoot water through the coffee grounds too quickly, so you end up throwing away untapped flavor with the used capsule. Even with a slower, more deliberate brew, when factoring in the warm-up time, the Touch still turns out a cup of joe in a fraction of the time. The taste of the coffee can definitely rival the pay coffee chains. I would know- I brew at home and I buy outside. I’m a three-four cup a day coffeegal.

touchcoffeetouch4.  Touch’s single serve cups are larger than traditional K-Cups, allowing more coffee grounds. More coffee means bigger, bolder flavor. I love how the Touch Brewer is compatible with Portion Packs, including K-Cup packs, XBold Cup and XLarge Cup. Did I mention there are EIGHT  Cup Size choices? You can choose 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 ,16 18 and 26 ounce cups to brew. There is also a carafe 26oz pot & Refill Jumbo Cup. I call that a win! The Touch Brewer also comes with an extra cup that you can fill with your own ground coffee. That is a perk for anyone like me that runs out of K-cups all the time. 

5. The Touch Brewer is simple and looks great. It will look nice in your kitchen or office. It’s sleek and fits great on the counter. I was really not expecting to love the Touch Brewer as much I do. I thought I would just try it and then box it, but it is taking up permanent residence on our counter and getting put to the test a few times daily.

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You can check out more about Touch Brewer here: http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Brewer It’s coffee time! 

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan was given a sample in facilitate this review. No compensation was given. All opinions are that of my own and honest. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and everywhere else as @3decades3kids.

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY: So excited to share this giveaway with you. One lucky 3decades3kids reader will be sipping coffee from this amazing @touchbeverages 526S Brewer and samples of LA Coffee  (USA only-winner).  The Brewer is incredible! Enter for yourself or your coffee obsessed friends! Giveaway ends September, 30. Winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond with shipping address and to claim prize. Prize sent directly from  Touch Beverages. Good Luck all.

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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.

 

LBX: Little Battlers eXperience [3DS Game]

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LBX: Little Battlers eXperience 3DS Game

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Gaming and our family go hand in hand together. From oldest to youngest we all love it. Of course Nintendo is a household word around here and so is game chatting about the latest games and new releases. Today our family had the chance to take part in the LBX: Little Battlers eXperience at the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza NYC. We had the chance to watch an exclusive screening of two new episodes of Nicktoons’ LBX: Little Battlers eXperience TV show. The new season of premieres Sunday, Oct. 18th on Nickelodeon.  Before and after the screening we had the opportunity to  play the new Nintendo 3DS game based on the show. There were experts from Nintendo to help out and they even had an on-site drawing for a chance to win a cool mini robot figure! We did not get lucky this time, but the screening and playtime were priceless.

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We were introduced to the game by an expert from Nintendo who clued us in on the  Little Battlers eXperience. The new game lets players customize their own mini robots using more than 4,000 parts and battle other players’ robots. Players can also battle against their friends or team up with in-game characters that are also from the TV series for local 3-on-3 battles. We were able to play in teams of three to battle others at the event.

 

So, this is the breakdown on the show just in case it is something new for you. In the new season of LBX: Little Battlers eXperience, Van Yamano is on his way to the exclusive release of a ground-breaking new prototype when the onslaught of unknown enemies and machines that seem to think for themselves make the threat of impending chaos greater than ever. Thankfully, the next generation of LBX players is on the horizon. With his friends and a new LBX by his side, Van is ready to battle on!

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Both the show and game are both boy and girl friendly. Emily had an awesome time watching the screeners and playing the just released 3DS game- LBX: Little Battlers eXperience. It also seemed at the event that anyone who was already a fan of Pokemon loved the new game instantly! I did try it myself on the three battle three game and it was superfun! Game on! 

 

 

 

 

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Nintendo Gaming partner. Our family is a #GamerFamily. No compensation was given for this post. All opinions are that of my own and honest. Our family was extended an invitation to attend this special event at Nintendo World NYC. Please contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else.

Disney Princess Palace Pets Magical Lights Pets

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Disney Princess Palace Pets Magical Lights Pets

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How incredibly adorable are the new Disney Princess Palace Pets Magical Lights Pets?

 

 

Anyone that knows me, knows how I live in a basic Princess inspired house. Ever since Emily was born our house has transformed from a boy’s world to pink everywhere. We have every princess known to mankind and I am loving every minute of being a girlmom after all of these years. Emily has been a total fan of the Disney Princesses since birth and just about melted when she first heard about  Blip Toys’ Disney Princess Palace Pets. How could she resist them. They are just simply adorable. We have sets of the originals and the glitter ones and now I am happy to say we have the new glowing ones living among us.

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Matey (Ariel’s puppy) Slipper (Cinderella’s kitty)

 

 

 

 

 

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Sultan (Jasmine’s tiger) Bibbidy (Cinderella’s pony)

These glowing 2.5” figures have a vibrant new look! There’s a lot of shine coming through these Magical Lights Pets! They are frosted from head to toe with glitter accents and sparkling hair that light up with the push of a button. Girls can “crown” their royal pets with the removable tiara that also lets their glow shine through! The fall 2015 collection features: Sultan (Jasmine’s tiger), Matey (Ariel’s puppy), Slipper (Cinderella’s kitty), Pumpkin (Cinderella’s puppy), Bibbidy (Cinderella’s pony), Summer (Rapunzel’s kitty), Blondie (Rapunzel’s pony) and Bloom (Aurora’s pony).

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palacepetslightupinboxEmily and I just have a wonderful time role playing with all of the princesses and her new Disney Princess Palace Pets Magical Lights Pets. We have had night time parties where they light up the room with their glow and Em plays for hours having each of the palace pets accompany their official princess. We are both looking forward to the release of the newest Palace Pets toy- their very own castle. Who’s more excited Mommy or Emily? It’s pretty much a tie at this point! So, who else is in? I did not think they could get any more adorable with the glitter- but, the light up is just a total win with us! Check them out here: disney-princess-palace-pets-magical

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan was sent samples in order to complete this review. No compensation was given for this post. Please contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net.