Giveaway: A Very Furry Christmas At Sesame Place Now through Dec. 31st!

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A Very Furry Christmas
At Sesame Place
and Ticket Giveaway
Now Through Dec. 31st
Langhorne, PA
Recently my family visited Sesame Place in 
Langhorne, PA- under two hours from the NYC area.
By now you know what huge fans we are of
Sesame Place. There was not a doubt in my mind that we 
would not be at the kick off of A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place.
You will not want to miss Sesame Place at this time of year.
It’s just breathtaking adorned with festive lights and music.
Our family got in the holiday mood with hot cocoa, hot apple cider and some
delicious gingerbread men cookies. We also could not resist the freshly popped
kettle corn! 

I’m not sure who had a better time, the kids or us parents.
Also, do not forget your camera! There are plenty of photo opps
for the perfect Christmas card. Throughout the park you can find 
holiday backdrops perfect for a family photo! Santa is on hand, so have
your wish list along with you. 
He is located in the his very own North Pole!
There are also an abundance of Sesame Street characters
out and about for meet and greets dressed in their holiday finest clothes!
As far as shows go, you can check out the Christmas/holiday themed shows.
My personal favorite was A Sesame Street Christmas Show, complete with snow!
There are other shows and I would suggest not leaving until you have a chance to see the 
Spectacular 1-2-3 Christmas Tree show, where the towering tree near the entrance of the park
is the focus for this music and light show as the characters and songs are featured. 
Be prepared to sing along! You will not be able to resist!
Remember to stop by one of the gift shops for something special. There are 
tons of Christmas/holiday themed gifts to choose from! 
Emily added to her collection with a Christmas Big Bird. He really is adorable
and is very happy in his new home!
If you have a chance to make your way to Sesame Place during December, don’t 
let it pass you by. It’s the perfect place to celebrate your family and the true
magic of Christmas!
Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park based entirely on the award-winning show
Sesame Street, is currently preparing for its Christmas festivities.  “A Very Furry Christmas” is a one-of-a-kind family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street pals. The park  has been transformed into a winter wonderland filled with lights, trees, shows, music, treats, rides and Santa Claus!
Check out the video of our trip. It’s less than a minute long and will show you the parks highlights!

“A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is designed to immerse guests in a winter experience that allows them to see the Christmas season through the eyes of our Sesame Street characters” said Robert J. Caruso, Park President. “We hope to bring out the child in everyone with the millions of lights, the garland hung with toys, and the music, shows and special Christmas parade.”
The 20-day event allows guests to experience Sesame Place in a whole new way, with a 25-foot Christmas Tree that lights up the night in sync with Sesame Street holiday tunes, three Christmas shows, a great selection of wintertime treats and Christmas sweets, and awesome holiday shopping at the park’s two gift shops. Santa Claus will also visit the park each evening to hear Christmas wishes and pose for photos at Santa’s Workshop, where kids and adults alike will enjoy talking with a cheerful interactive snowman before being greeted by joyful elf attendants.
“We hope A Very Furry Christmas will become a staple in the region’s family-friendly Christmas entertainment,” said Caruso.
New this year, is the Sesame Place Furry Express, a brand new trackless train ride, which takes guests on a tour through the Twiddlebugs’ Gingerbread Cookie Factory and ends the journey with samples of their famous gingerbread treats.
A Very Furry Christmas will also feature exciting special events, including concerts and character meet and greets.  Imagination Movers, the popular children’s band, will kick off opening weekend with three concerts each day at Sesame Place.  Sesame Place will also celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks set to Sesame Street themed music.
A Very Furry Christmas opens at Sesame Place on select dates beginning Saturday, November 17th. The park will also open daily from December 26th through December 31st. For a complete operating schedule please visit sesameplace.com
 Admission tickets for A Very Furry Christmas are $21.99 and include a free second visit.  Guests with 2012 and 2013 Season Passes are able to upgrade their Season Pass to include unlimited admission to all 20 operating days of a Very Furry Christmas and a 30% discount on food and merchandise for $14.99.
 Ideal for families with young children, Sesame Place is the place where parents and children can share in the spirit of imagination and experience Sesame Street together. Sesame Place is located just 30 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes south of New York City. For more information, call 1-866-GO-4-ELMO or visit www.sesameplace.com
GIVEAWAY
Sesame Place has been kind enough to send one 3decades3kids reader to A Very Furry Christmas
at Sesame Place! Win a Family 4pack of tickets. Enter on the Rafflecopter below.
Winner will be chosen on December 13, 2012 at 11:59pm and contacted by email. The winner will have 24 hours to respond to winning email before a new winner is chosen. Good Luck. Ticket delivery will be at Sesame Place Guest Relations. Disclosure: Review/Giveaway tickets provided by Sesame Place. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. 3decades3kids/Diane Sullivan is a 2012 Sesame Place Ambassador Blogger. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com

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ELF The Musical On Broadway NYC

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ELF The Musical
On Broadway
Now through Jan. 6th, 2013
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
302 West 45th Street
Between 8th and 9th Ave
NYC
The holidays are approaching at rapid speed and 
our family is always on the lookout for ways to 
spice up and celebrate before they pass us by.
Recently we were invited to another wonderful event, ELF The Musical,
hosted by The Moms @themoms and Sierra Mist.
ELF The Musical is a seasonal holiday musical 
based on one of my favorite movies, ELF.
ELF is the comical story about Buddy the elf who crawls 
into Santa’s toy bag unnoticed and brought back to the North Pole.
Since Buddy is an orphan, he makes the North Pole his new home 
and is raised by Santa and the elves. One day the truth comes
out and Buddy sets out to find his parents, only to find out
that family is not always as welcoming as they should be.
Buddy’s real Dad is definitely on Santa’s “Naughty List”,
but as time goes on and Buddy settles in, everyone is in for 
some real fun and a lot of laughs!
If you are looking for a delightful holiday family musical
that is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face, this is just for you!
Our entire family had some great laughs and the songs
rang in our heads for days to come. 
ELF The Musical put us into quite a festive mood that has
not stopped to date! 
ELF The Musical stars Jordan Gelber as Buddy,
Wayne Knight as Santa. For the full cast click here.
Don’t let this one get away! 
Happy Holidays!
Check out our video from our night of fun at ELF The Musical!
Disclosure: Event invitation provided by TheMoms. All
opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com

Giveaway and Review: Spring Hill Suites Langhorne, PA location.

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Giveaway and Review
Spring Hill Suites
Langhorne, PA

Anyone that knows our family, knows how much we love to travel.
There is nothing more important than a nice hotel that is clean, comfy and 
makes you feel completely welcome.
Recently our family had the pleasure of staying at 
SpringHill Suites Marriott in Langhorne, PA.
Honestly, I think I have watched this hotel being built from all of our trips 
to Sesame Place and I could not wait for it to be finished so we could give it a try.
The hotel surpassed every expectation we had. 
SpringHill Suites has a very modern, sleek look to it.
Everything is conveniently located- including the front 
desk directly in front of you as you enter the doors.
Upon our entrance we were greeted with big smiles.
One thing I loved was how the lobby area was refreshing with plenty of room
 for all to relax and have a conversation of take a peek at the news. 
The lobby also doubles as 
space for breakfast buffet bar, which is included with your stay.
Jumping right to breakfast- it was delicious. There was something for everyone.
Some choices included homemade plain or blueberry waffles,
breads, bagels and muffins, hot oatmeal, mini omelettes, yogurts, a variety of 
fresh fruits and more! There was also a serve yourself juice
 machine and endless coffee, tea and hot cocoa. 
Now, getting back to our room. 
We were checked in by Assistant Manager Anne Marie, who could not 
have been any nicer, and given a run down of the hotel’s 
hotspots: the media center, fitness center, indoor pool, etc.
My family could not wait to check out the room. 
It’s either a hit or miss when the door opens. 
This time I’m happy to say it was  a total hit! 
Let’s start with one word: Clean.
I’m very happy to tell you, this hotel is well kept. Our room was spotless.
We had a king suite which consisted of a king size bed in one room 
(with desk office divider)
and a pull out. The room had plenty of lighting and 
something our entire family loved: Plugs! 
There were enough plugs that we did not have to take 
turns charging cell phones or ipads/laptops. 
There was also an ihome that took care of the ipods with us.
There is complimentary high speed internet, too.
This room is perfect for someone alone or with a family.
The convenience of a microwave and mini-fridge helped out immensely 
having the family along.
It was especially perfect for our family. We were at 
the SpringHill Suites in Langhorne to visit Sesame Place, which happens to be 
right across the street from the hotel. You can look out the hallway windows and 
see Sesame Place right there! That was so exciting to our little group.
I was even more thrilled to find out there was a path from the front
 door of the hotel that leads you directly to the entrance of Sesame Place. 
What more could you ask for? Oh, I know, you do not have take your
car to Sesame Place. It is literally about as close as the parking lots.
A big perk for us was being able to take a breather and go back to the 
room for a little while, then return to the theme park. It was
wonderful to have a room so close that we could do that.
Honestly, this is the closest hotel to any theme park we have ever
visited. It’s going to be hard to go somewhere else after staying here!
It seems that SpringHill Suites has it ALL: Cleanliness, Comfort,
Location, Roominess, Breakfast, Pool and more. As a former teacher,
I would have to give this hotel a Big A+! 
If you are in the Philadelphia area and looking for a wonderful
hotel, this is the place for you! If you are heading to Sesame Place,
don’t miss out on this one. As a tip, I would book early because when
word gets out about this hotel, it’s going to be tough to get a room!
To check out more about 
Please check out the video we made while staying at
SpringHill Suites Langhorne, PA.

GIVEAWAY
Our wonderful friends at SpringHill Suites Langhorne, PA 
are graciously giving one lucky 3decades3kids reader a chance 
to check out this wonderful hotel with a one night stay at their specific location.
Please enter below.
Be sure to email ELGeorgia@aol.com with SPRINGHILL SUITES 
in the subject line as your first entry.
Winner will be chosen on December 10, 2012 at 11:59pm by radom.org.
and notified by email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Ages 21+/USA only. 
Disclosure: Review/Giveaway provided by SpringHill Suites Langhorne, PA.
Very special thanks to Manager John George. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.

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