May Is Looking A-May-Zing at Six Flags Great Adventure! @SFGrAdventure #NJ #VisitNJ

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May Is Looking
A-MAY-Zing at Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson, NJ
Looking for some amazing fun this May? We know where to go! Six Flags Great Adventure right here in Jackson, NJ! Check out the events below and mark your calendar because you are going to go to more than one of them!

Our family cannot wait! See you at Six Flags Great Adventure!

Academic Adventures: Biology Day – May 1
Six Flags is proud to bring biology students up close and personal with 1,200 animals from six continents in the 350-acre wildlife preserve, and marine mammals such as California sea lions and Asian small-clawed otters in the theme park. Experienced safari tour guides and marine mammal experts lead the day, and complete it with a fun and interactive game show in Showcase Theater. This event must be booked in advance and takes place on exclusive education days when the theme park is only open for schools/educational groups – park is closed to general public.
Cinco de Mayo presented by Ortega® – May 4
Six Flags Great Adventure will celebrate Cinco de Mayo presented by Ortega® on May 4 with a Fiesta Event featuring games, activities and trivia beginning at 1 p.m.  Additionally, guests with valid event wristbands will be able to enjoy exclusive ride time on select rides 30 minutes after the park closes. Theme park admission is required to participate.
Academic Adventures: Safari Off-Road Education – May 6, 7, 13, 14
Now incorporating the new Safari Off Road Adventure, Six Flags takes students grades K-6 on a journey in learning with 1,200 animals from six continents through the 350-acre wildlife preserve lead by experienced tour guides. This program is limited to 400 students per day, and tickets are $19.99 + tax per person. This event must be booked in advance and takes place on exclusive education days when the safari is only open for schools/educational groups – theme park is closed to general public.
Theme Park Daily Operation Begins – May 22
Six Flags Great Adventure, which has been operating weekends since April 12, 2014, will begin daily operation May 22. For a full operating calendar with daily opening and closing times and a complete list of special events, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.
TEEN TRUTH Anti-Bullying Day – May 23
TEEN TRUTH gives youth a voice, challenges you to think differently, and empowers everyone to be the difference in the movement against bullying.  Featuring the most dynamic speakers, student-shot films and issue-focused programs in the industry, Teen Truth builds safe and connected school communities around the world. Assembly will take place at 10:30 a.m. (subject to change). Ticket and pricing information is available online.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Opens for the 2014 Season – May 24
Six Flags Great Adventure will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the 2014 season opening of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. The 45-acre, elaborately-themed water park is one of America’s largest, and features a million-gallon wave pool, one of the country’s longest “lazy rivers,” a giant, two-story family water playground, and more than 25 high-speed thrill slides. The park’s signature water slides include the six-slide Big Wave Racer, the giant Tornado and venomous King Cobra.
R5 Concert: MIKE AND IKE® ZOURS® Six Flags Summer Concert Series – May 25
R5 released their EP, Ready Set Rock, in 2009 and in April 2012 they signed a record deal with Hollywood Records. For the past two years, they have been headlining and selling out shows across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. In early 2013, R5 put out another four-song EP titled Loud as they racked up their followers and fans on social media. Music has not been the only success for this foursome family from Denver, CO (plus a friend), with two of the brothers landing roles on Fox’s Glee and Disney Channel’s Austin and Ally. The concert is included with theme park admission or Season Pass in the Plymouth Rock Assurance® Arena and begins at 6 p.m.
More information is available at www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Six Flags blogger. No compensation was given for this post. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan and 3decades3kids. #Roadtrip2fun Contact me at ELGeorgia@aol.com and everywhere else as .@3decades3kids. See you at Six Flags!

Who’s Ready For Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return #Free #Screening #NYC @LegendsofOz

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Who’s Ready For 
Legends Of Oz: Dorothy’s Return
Honestly, I cannot believe it is almost May! That is such good news in many ways. I remember first hearing about Legends of Oz and thinking wow, that is really far off, not coming out all the way until May!
Now here we are and it’s almost premiere time for this amazing movie. Are you an Oz fan?
I must confess that I am pretty much now and have always been obsessed with anything Oz.
Legend of Oz: Dorothy’s Return opens in theaters Nationwide on May 9th, but you can see it here early!! Woot! Woot! I’m so excited to be able to share this with you. I already know I’m going to love this movie and seriously cannot wait to see it on the big screen!
Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return is a 3D-animated musical based on the adventure books by Roger Stanton Baum, the great-grandson of L. Frank Baum. A continuation of one of the world’s most popular and beloved fairy tales, Legends of Oz finds Dorothy (Lea Michele) waking to post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends the Scarecrow (Dan Aykroyd), the Lion (Jim Belushi), the Tin Man (Kelsey Grammer) and Glinda (Bernadette Peters) from a devious new villain, the Jester (Martin Short). Wiser the owl (Oliver Platt), Marshal Mallow (Hugh Dancy), China Princess (Megan Hilty) and Tugg the tugboat (Patrick Stewart) join Dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz to restore order and happiness to Emerald City. Set to the tunes of Academy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Bryan Adams, Legends of Oz marks a charming, family-friendly return to the Oz franchise. http://www.legendsofozmovie.com/

Passes: Please join us on May 3rd To grab a 4pack of passes here just click on the link. You can see Legends Of Oz in NYC. Remember that screenings are overbooked so please arrive early to be sure you are seated and not turned away. Click on the link below for more information and for the location of the NYC theater.

LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN
Date: Saturday May 03, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM
Location:
New York City
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LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN OPENS IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE ON MAY 9th
Disclosure: Diane Sullivan 3decades3kids is a Gofobo.com partner. We are thrilled to partner with gofobo because we love movies. Passes provided by Legends of Oz. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Contact me at ELGeorgia@aol.com or on Twitter and everywhere else as .@3decades3kids. No other compensation was given for this post. See you at the movies!

Talking Caillou Speaks English and French- Review With Video

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Talking Caillou Speaks English and French-
 Review With Video
If you know Caillou most likely you love him. Since Caillou debuted on PBS almost fifteen years ago, we were there practically from the beginning of the USA run. My son is now fourteen and was obsessed with Caillou for most of his preschool life. We watched Caillou over and over and over. I remember the anticipation of Adam being three and almost as old as Caillou, then being the same age as Caillou, and the hearttug for Mama when my little guy became older than Caillou when he turned five. That really left a lump in my throat.
Needless to say, when Emily came along she was also introduced to Caillou and fell in love with him immediately. He’s great to preschoolers because he deals with situations they are going through. He solves problems on a preschool level and the children can really relate to him. Parents love him, well, just because he’s Caillou! He’s just a kid who’s four, each day he grows some more….Just like our own children.

The Caillou Talking Doll is the first licensed product that will hit shelves as the Caillou brand leads into its 25th anniversary and celebrates 15 years on the air on PBS in 2015.  The new Caillou Talking Doll will hit stores across North America this Spring 2014.  MSRP: $34.99.   
The Caillou Talking Doll proposes a fresh new look for this world renowned character, with bright new school gear including a removable backpack and hat.  The doll allows a whole new level of interaction between kids and Caillou, offering ten educational interactions meant to spark children’s creativity, including two quick and easy French words to learn and say.  Imports Dragon joined the ranks of Caillou licensees in 2009, since then additional licensed merchandise for the brand include the award winning bath time series, play sets and figures.

Check out our video of Talking Caillou and see for yourself how adorable this toy would be for someone special in your life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXQlZnLhBwA&feature=share&list=UUR9Z0R9Mor-VCP05DRSdVgg

Disclosure: Caillou Talking doll was provided for the purpose of review. No other compensation was given for this post. Please contact Diane Sullivan at ELGeorgia@aol.com or on Twitter and everywhere else as .@3decades3kids.

Thrilled To Be On The Very First Madame Alexander Mom Advisory Board and Tooth Fairy Maggie 8in Doll Review

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Thrilled To Be On The Very First
 Madame Alexander Mom Advisory Board 
and Tooth Fairy Maggie 8in Doll Review
Most every little girl has a deep love for dolls.  Growing up my friends and I would obsess over what dolls we had and which ones we wanted to get. We would play dolls for hours and when my friends would leave I would play dolls by myself. Now, many moons later, I see a lot of myself and my love for dolls in my seven year old daughter. She is caring and loving and can’t wait to involve her dolls in every aspect of her day and night. Recently Madame Alexander Doll Company invited me to be a part of their very first Mom Advisory Board. I could not have been more thrilled. Now I can pass along all of the news coming straight from the hands of Madame Alexander Doll Company. How exciting! 
 
So, let’s talk dolls! As you already know, Madame Alexander has been around forever and is known for creating all different types of dolls. They have expanded their lines in many ways. You will be surprised as time goes on exactly what is in the works for 2014! I was beyond happy to receive a collectible doll – an 8 inch Tooth Fairy Maggie. They had me at the official box, but it does get better than that, of course.
The Tooth Fairy could not have been a  better choice for our family. Emily is in the midst of losing her baby teeth. She just lost her second top tooth and has a million Tooth Fairy questions.
Although the doll is a collectible and is sitting on her dresser, I did have to give her the chance to 
check it out, and she did, head to toe! 
  
The Madame Alexander Tooth Fairy Maggie is a must do for anyone with a little girl losing teeth. 
This doll is pure magic from her tooth shaped wings to her little tiny pocket on her waist to hold a tooth.
Adorned in satin and tulle, you will actually have to think twice about keeping this gorgeous little sweetheart for yourself! Did I mention the hair with flowing curls and her eyes that open and close? There are so many little details, you will notice something each and every time you pick her up.
I think my heart skipped a beat when I saw my daughter’s eyes gazing at Tooth Fairy Maggie as we opened the box. Emily loved her immediately and honestly I cannot blame her. This will be a special collectible that someday can bring her own daughter the love we both feel every time we look at Maggie.
There is a magic that comes with owning a Madame Alexander Doll. It’s very hard to explain, it’s like love, you know the feeling when you see the doll. I would highly recommend the Madame Alexander Tooth Fairy Maggie 8 inch doll for someone special in your life or for yourself.  You can get more information on 
Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Madame Alexander Mom Advisory Board Member. Doll was provided for review purpose. No other compensation was given this post. Please contact me at ELgeorgia@aol.com and .@3decades3kids on Twitter and everywhere else. 



April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! Please Take the Pledge and Make the Roads Safer!

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 April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Please Pledge Alongside of Us
Get Home Safe
We have probably all been on the road and have seen a distracted driver. It makes me crazy driving next to someone that is looking as his phone instead of the road! I get so nervous wondering what will happen next and cannot believe what I am actually seeing. It’s bad enough to be distracted at a red light, but while driving is absolutely nuts!


April is Distracted Driving Awareness month! It’s time to accept the challenge against distracted driving by taking the pledge at www.FightDistractedDriving.com.
According to the results of a recent statewide distracted driving study of 1,000 Digital Natives – the first generation born into a digital world – commissioned by Plymouth Rock Assurance, 73 percent had witnessed a friend texting while driving and 70 percent have seen a friend using a phone without hands-free technology.


More alarming is that parents are not setting the best example, as 25 percent have witnessed a parent texting while driving and 57 percent have seen a parent using a phone without hands-free technology. Please help us to change these statistics.
There was once a time when wearing a seatbelt was optional and drinking and driving did not have the stigma it does today. Thankfully, things have changed. But, today we face an equally dangerous problem–cell phone use and other forms of distracted driving. Plymouth Rock Assurance is leading the charge to promote a cultural change by exposing the dangers of distracted driving.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Plymouth Rock is closing in fast on its Guinness World Records title for Most Pledges to a Safety Campaign. With your help, we can facilitate a movement garnering 25,000 signatures to the Pledge Against Distracted Driving.