Giveaway: Dinosaur Train is Pulling Into Phillipsburg, NJ and You Can Ride Along This August!

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Giveaway: Dinosaur Train is Pulling Into Phillipsburg, NJ 
You Can Ride Along This August!
4Pack of Tix Just For You
August 17, 18, 24,25
Who loves the Dinosaur Train? What’s better than watching the show on TV..How about riding ON the one and only Dinosaur Train right here in Phillipsburg, NJ? This August you can grab the family and take a ride along the beautiful tree lined Delaware River on the Dinosaur Train. There will be plenty of fun and activities to make it a fun filled day for all! Who can resist taking a ride back in time  to the Jurassic Period?
Patterned after the hit PBS Television cartoon series, families can take an adventurous ride to the Nature Trackers Activity Area where they explore, play and learn about life science, natural history and dinosaurs. Guests will meet their favorite T-rex, Buddy, find real fossils and dig for dinosaur bones! There is also music, giant dinosaurs and merchandise for you to take a little bit of the fun home with you! You can purchase tickets right here: 877trainride.com

GIVEAWAY:
The wonderful folks at Dinosaur Train were kind enough to offer one reader a Family 4Pack of Tickets to ride Dinosaur Train in Phillipsburg, NJ this August! Winner is chosen on August 1, 2013 at noon and notified by email. Winner will have 24 hours to claim tickets before a new winner is chosen. Winner will be chosen by random.org. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com or on Twitter at @3decades3kids.

Toot! Toot! Day Out With Thomas Go Go Thomas Tour 2013 Phillipsburg, NJ. (With Video Of Train ride)

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Day Out With Thomas 
Go Go Thomas Tour 2013 Phillipsburg, NJ
July 6,7,12, 13, 14, 2013
Our family has been Thomas the Tank Engine fans for forever. Since my oldest son was a tiny tot, he loved the all of the Thomas trains and the stories to go along with them. He passed that love of trains along to his brother who passed along all the trains to my youngest daughter who is now six. Although she is just about out of the Thomas the Tank Engine stage, she still enjoys watching the show on TV and absolutely adores riding the train at the Day Out With Thomas. I can’t say I disagree. I did not get any complaints when the day was declared a family day of fun. My older sons love to relive their childhood days through their little sister and they love to watch through her eyes. 
As for the day, there was plenty of fun for the entire family. Emily could not get to all the stations fast enough. She had her first dabble at Spin Art which we picked up later dried and framed. There were tattoos, a stamping station, dvd watching tent, and two bounce castles/obstacle courses! There was also an oversized tent to fulfill all of your Thomas shopping needs including tee shirts and specialized Day Out With Thomas 2013 trains! Best news of all, everything was included with the price of your ticket! You could bounce and paint and play as much as you would like. At each area the children received a stamp on their paper coloring map and at the end they receive a special prize from Thomas and Mega Bloks.
So, get out there with the family. It’s right here in Phillipsburg, NJ a little over an hour from NYC.
This event is great for boys, girls and families. 
There is plenty to do before or after your ride on Thomas. Although the ride itself is approximately 20 minutes long (with is perfect), you can make the day as long or as short as you wish. The ride itself is very upbeat with music, balloons and more!
It was awesome to meet Sir Top Topham Hatt.

Spin Art fun included with your ticket!

It’s so amazing to see Thomas The Tank Engine right there big as life!

Petting Zoo and plenty to do for hours of fun!

Check out the Thomas Train as it goes right past us! This is the one you ride on when you spend the Day Out With Thomas!

Thomas is getting ready to ride off the pages of the beloved storybooks and into the hearts of little fans.  Little girls and boys will soon have the opportunity to meet Thomas the Tank Engine in person!  Our favorite No. 1 engine is set to roll into Phillipsburg, NJ for the Day Out with Thomas Go Go Thomas Tour 2013.  All little engineers and their families are invited to take a ride on Thomas and participate in fun Thomas-themed activities.  The event, which takes place July 5,6,7,12,13,14 2013, will be hosted by Delaware River Railroad Excursions and presented by HIT Entertainment.

For 68 years, children have been captivated by the courageous adventures of Thomas and his engine friends.  Pulling out of the station for its 18th consecutive ride on the rails, the Day Out With Thomas: Go Go Thomas Tour 2013 will visit more than 40 cities in the United States and Canada.  Day Out With Thomas is the only place for families to take a ride with a 15-ton replica of everybody’s favorite No. 1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts.  Each year the tour grows, traveling to new destinations, adding new activities and welcoming new visitors.

Disclosure:Review/Giveaway tickets provided by Day Out With Thomas. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com or on Twitter @3decades3kids .

Delivery Man! We Have A Sneak Peek That You Can Only See Here As One of The 533 Sites!

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Delivery Man! We Have A Sneak Peek That You Can Only See Here As One of The 533 Sites! What Does Family Mean To You?

Delivery Man in Theaters November 22nd. #DeliveryManMovie
Have you ever walked by the BIG family laughing and all sitting together and thought I wish I had a bigger family? Being an only child I always wished for a bigger family. My hubby- being one of eight kids never understood why. So somewhere in the middle we ended up with three kids, 
which seems to have worked out wonderful for us.
When it comes to family, I am all about it. Any chance I get to see everyone is a chance I take.
Of course too much can be too much, too. It’s just as nice to say hello as it is to say goodbye(after many tears). Having three children can be a challenge, but having 533 really can keep a guy busy. This year our family celebrated three graduations: college, 8th grade and Kindergarten. 
Can’t imagine 533 of them, I barely made three!
Just the thought of buying for one-means buying for all would really do me in with 533 kids! Not sure I could keep it all “evened up”. But although families have their ups and downs, it’s always nice to know they are close at hand. As for me, I’m not sure what I would do if I found out I had 533 kids!
Check out the trailer below! What do you think?
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DELIVERY MAN releases in theaters on November 22nd!
All materials provided by Disney Pictures. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan, like it or not.
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Giveaway: It’s A Sesame Place Summer! 4Pack of Passes!

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Giveaway: It’s A Sesame Place Summer! 
Win A 4Pack of Passes For A Day of Fun And Memories!
The 2013 Season at Sesame Place is well underway and Summer is finally here! It’s the perfect time to visit Sesame Place with your family and friends. You will find some amazing things going on this year, so don’t delay your fun time. 

One amazing thing is how Sesame Place will be “Celebrating Our Guests Everyday”!
Sesame Place is all about celebrating – families, friends and fun! The park’s new sticker campaign allows the Sesame Place team to celebrate their guests every day. Visitors can be spotted wearing their new
“Today I’m Celebrating…” stickers all throughout the park. Some people are at the park for their birthday or anniversary, while others are celebrating their first roller coaster ride, first visit to the park, last night’s Phillies win, or even just a sunny day. We recently celebrated Emily losing her second tooth! There is always a reason to celebrate! Adults can get in on the fun, too!  Every guest and every moment at Sesame Place is worthy of a celebration.

There is still time to take in some of the Star-Studded Talent Line-up:
In addition to our everyday Sesame Street shows, this year’s Sesame Place’s concert line-up includes Choo Choo Soul on July 15th & 16th! Tickets are free with park admission, but reservations need to made in advance. Don’t miss out on the fun. Make your reservation now.


Over the years we our family has seen Sesame Place change their food options to stay current and healthy. This year there are even more Convenient Food Options: Starting this season, Sesame Place will open Elmo’s Lunch Box Stop, which offers box lunches that can be
purchased on-line in advance, allowing families more time to enjoy the attractions and shows in the park. What an awesome idea! I am definitely going to check this out on our next trip. I’ll let you know how it goes!
In addition, Sesame Place is also adding a food truck to its street, giving guests an even greater variety of quick-dining choices. I love this idea, especially when you want to grab something fast!
There are new and enhanced character dining experiences:
In-park diners are in for a special treat with the park’s expanded roster of character dining experiences. The park’s popular character
dining celebrations give kids the chance to spend up-close time with their favorite characters in a funfilled party environment. The ever-popular character breakfasts also give visitors an additional one-half
hour of time in the park to enjoy the attractions before the gates open. Enhancements to the character celebrations for 2013 include new entertainment and lighting effects.



I love the new shopping experiences in the park’s five gift shops that include the largest selection of Sesame Street plush characters, right alongside adult favorites such as the vintage-logo tote bags that bring back happy and nostalgic memories for parents who visited the park when they were kids!

Whatever you do, do not miss the Neighborhood Street Party Parade performed during both the day and night:
Move and groove with everyone’s favorite furry friends when our parade marches down Sesame Street.


You can find out more about Sesame Place at www.sesameplace.com. where you will be able to plan your trip, purchase tickets, make character dining reservations,and add on useful amenities such as strollers, wheelchairs, lockers and cabanas.


Don’t let another day go by before you make your reservations for Sesame Place! The kids are growing up with every minute you wait! Don’t let the memories of Sesame Place pass you by.

GIVEAWAY: One lucky reader will win a Family 4pack of Single Day Passes to Sesame Place!
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Get Ready For July At Six Flags Great Adventure With These Special Events!

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Six Flags Great Adventure 
Announces July 2013 Special Events
Six Flags Salutes Service—Military and Veterans Appreciation Week—July 1 to 7
Six Flags salutes service to our country while it celebrates America July 1 to 7 with discounts on admission to the theme park and safari for active military, veterans, their friends and family.  Signs are displayed around the fountain honoring individuals and organizations. Email requests for honor signs by June 20 to njspecialevents@sixflags.com.
Independence Day Celebration—July 4 at 10 p.m.
Six Flags Great Adventure will celebrate Independence Day with a special BBQ picnic and fireworks display July 4.  The BBQ picnic will run from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Maple catering grove and the fireworks and laser light show will begin at 10 p.m. on the Lakefront. Admission and BBQ picnic ticket packages are available online for $47.98 (junior ticket) and $56.98 (regular ticket). Guests may purchase picnic tickets separately if they already have a Season Pass or admission to the park.  Visit http://www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure/events/CalendarEvents.aspx for more information.
July Fireworks – Thursdays in July at 10 p.m.
Every Thursday night in July, guests can enjoy a spectacular fireworks and laser light display over the park’s Great Lake.  Award-winning fireworks company Pyrotecnico produced this heart-pounding show that will bring music to life in the night sky. Seating is first-come, first-serve in the Great Lake Grandstand with additional viewing along the waterfront.  The shows are included with park admission or Season Pass.
Jason Derulo Concert—July 6 at 8 p.m.
Chart-topper Jason Derulo will perform at Six Flags Great Adventure July 6 in the Northern Star Arena at 8 p.m.  Guests can enjoy popular songs such as “Breathing,” “Whatcha Say,” “It Girl,” “In My Head,” “Riding Solo” and his current hit, “The Other Side.”  The concert is presented by Coca-Cola® and is free with park admission or Season Pass.
Appearance by Nat Geo’s Casey Anderson—July 13
Guests can meet the host of America the Wild with Casey Anderson on the National Geographic channel.  Naturalist Anderson, famous for his unique relationship with a Grizzly bear named Brutus, will make appearances throughout the day in the theme park and safari.  Check www.sixflags.com for more details.
MQB Concert—July 20 at 7 p.m.
Six Flags Great Adventure presents MQB Mira Quién Baila Nueva York starring Toby Love, Leslie Grace and Karlos Rose. Special guests include Henry Santos and Maripily. Show begins at 7 p.m. in the Northern Star Arena and is free with theme park admission or Season Pass.
July Jingle—July 25 to July 27
Six Flags Great Adventure will host its first July Jingle event to celebrate the winter holidays in July from July 25 to 27.  The three-day celebration will include events such as fireworks, food demonstrations and a “Jingle Ball” concert July 27 featuring performances by Nikki Williams and Timeflies during the holiday-themed event.
Appearance by Animal Planet’s ‘Gator Boys’—July 27

Guests can meet the hosts of Animal Planet’s “Gator Boys,” Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle. Both men are longtime gator handlers and are known to swim, wrestle and even kiss alligators. They will make appearances throughout the day in both the theme park and safari.

Disclosure:All materials provided by Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com or Tweet me @3decades3kids.