3decades3kids Celebrates Back to School with “HERSHEY’S CAMP BONDFIRE”.

3decades3kids
Celebrates Back To School With
HERSHEY’S 
CAMP BONDFIRE

As every summer draws to a close our family likes to gather together and reminisce about all the fun things we have been a part of throughout June, July and August. It seems that when summer begins  it will last forever and yet somehow it skips past us faster and faster each and every year. 
As a family we always try to make face going back to school with a very positive outlook.
Since my three children all begin school at different times, 
we started our end of summer celebration the day before my oldest son headed back to college.
No one could think of a better family and bonding activity than making S’mores. 
If you know my family, you know that we like to make s’mores no matter what time of year it is.
You can catch us in the middle of the winter making our oven s’mores accompanied by some cozy hot chocolate or in the spring time with our microwave s’mores. 
But our “Back To School” HERSHEY’S CAMP BONDFIRE s’mores celebration
 was especially memory filled.
Everyone helped out, from youngest to oldest preparing to make the yummy treat.
Lucky for me there are three main ingredients to s’mores and I have 
three children, so it all worked out.
After assembling the HERSHEY’s chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers the kids headed to gather up some sticks for the marshmallow roasting and also to build our quick little fire pit. 

Our HERSHEY’S CAMP BONDFIRE was honestly a sight to behold and quite the
 bonding experience for our family of five.
We sat around the little campfire we created and told summer stories, 
talked about the upcoming school year, and had some good laughs, some very good laughs.
It was great to just kick back, relax, spend quality time with just the five of us, and of course making  the s’mores was just the icing on the cake! 
HERSHEY’S CAMP BONDFIRE was definitely one of our family’s precious memory moments of the end of this summer and the beginning of a wonderful school year! Wishing you a wonderful end of summer and happy school year!
Check out more about HERSHEY’S CAMP BONDFIRE by clicking the link,
Disclosure: All products provided as part of the HERSHEY’S CAMP BONDFIRE campaign. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me ELGeorgia@aol.com. All s’mores are long gone! YUM!

Giveaway: The Oogieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure Kids Prize Pack- In Theaters Oogust 29th!

3decades3kids
Giveaway
Help Us Celebrate The
Truly G Rated
Smash New Movie
The Oogieloves 
In The Big Balloon Adventure
With Us 
And
Win A Super
Oogieloves
Kids Prize Pack 
The Oogieloves Hit Theaters Oogust 29th
I am SO excited about this movie, The Oogiesloves In The Big Balloon Adventure!
Finally, a G rated movie is hitting the screens. That’s right, G!
I can finally take my little girl to the movies and not worry about any type of explanations for 
off the cuff words or complicated situations that come along with PG movies that we had hoped would be Rated G.
So hurray for The Oogieloves and their G rating. I will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the G rating!
Along with saying that, the Oogieloves are simply adorable and each one has something wonderful to share.
Goobie is Scientastic!
Zoozie is a lover of all languages!
Toofie is adventurific!
Ruffy is the grumpy yet likable fish!
Schluufy is the lovable pillow!
Windy is the magical window!
J. Edgar is the caretaker vacuum!
Now, with a line up like that, how can you lose? 
On August 29th, The Oogieloves In The Big Balloon Adventure will hit the big screens. 
It’s perfect timing for the end of summer and the beginning of school. Our family is looking forward to following the Oogieloves throughout their adventure!
Check out The Oogieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure by clicking here.
GIVEAWAY:
To celebrate the fun 3decades3kids and The Oogieloves are offering one lucky 3decades3kids subscriber the chance to win the above pictured Oogieloves Super Prize Pack! 
This prize pack includes 
One Oogieloves tent
Oogieloves mobile
2 Glitter Tattoos
2 stickers 
2 beach balls
To Enter: You can do any or all of the listed ways to enter. 
Please leave the comment Oogieloves on the 3decades3kids fb page. and LIKE the page.
Please leave the comment 3decades3kids sent me on The Oogieloves fb page. and LIKE the page.
Leave a comment below under this blog post.
Email ELGeorgia@aol.com with Oogieloves in the subject line.
Winner will be chosen September 2, 2012 at 11:59pm by random.org. and notified by email. The winner will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. 18+/USA. Oogieloves is responsible for prize delivery. 

Disclosure: Prize Pack Giveaway and review tickets provided by The Oogieloves In The Big Balloon Adventure. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. ELGeorgia@aol.com Twitter @3decades3kids @elgeorgia

Giveaway: Win 3 Boxes of Lipton Tea & Honey (5 winners)

Giveaway:
Win 3 Boxes 
Of The New
Lipton 
Tea & Honey
(5 winners)
Recently Lipton Tea & Honey was one of the proud sponsors at The Moms event featuring Jennifer Garner and the screening of The Odd Life of Timothy Green (now in theaters). 
Ice tea has been my little happy haven ever since I took my last sip of soda seven years ago. 
Since then I am always in search of new ways to replace what was once such a big part of my life.
I was thrilled to be introduced to the new Lipton Tea & Honey. 
Can you say variety? Delicious? Low Calorie?
There are so many fantastic flavors and combinations of tastes that your mouth 
will be tingling with happiness.
Lipton Tea & Honey comes in six different and delicious flavors: Mango Pineapple, Blackberry Pomegranate, Strawberry Acai, Peach Apricot, Black Current Raspberry, and Lemon.
They come in Pitcher packets and also To Go Packets!
You will want to carry a few of these around with you to brighten up your taste buds throughout the day. 
As if the delicious and unique taste and variety of these ice teas are not enough -it gets better. Each serving drink is only 5 calories! Lipton Tea & Honey is sweetened with honey and made with real tea leaves and real fruit flavors. 
I can attest to the fact that these are delish! 
But, don’t take my word for it, you can be one of 5 winners and  get 3 boxes of Lipton Tea & Honey to try  out for yourself!
Giveaway: 5 winners will each receive 3 boxes of Lipton Tea & Honey.
To enter do any or all of the options below:
Please post the comment LIPTON  on 3decades3kids Facebook Wall.
Please post 3decades3kids sent me on Lipton Tea & Honey FB page.
Leave a comment below on this blog.
Email ELGeorgia@aol.com with Lipton Tea & Honey in the subject line.
Good Luck! This contest is open to 18+ USA. 5 winners will be chosen on August 30th at 11:59pm by random.org and contacted by email. The winners will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Lipton is responsible for delivery of this product. 
Disclosure: Review samples provided by Lipton. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.

Ghost Buddy #2 Mind If I Read Your Mind? What A Great Fun Read For Kids!

Ghost Buddy #2
Mind If I Read Your Mind?
Authors: 
Henry Winkler
Lin Oliver

Every summer our family likes to try to read even more than we do during the school year. 
We are open to just about any type of book and enjoy many of them.
After spending twenty years as a classroom teacher, I am always in search of some quality print to share with the kids. When I heard about “Ghost Buddy #2 Mind If I Read Your Mind?”, I could not have been more excited. I had to read it myself along with my children.
I have been a long time fan of both Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, so I knew this had to be a win!
I am happy to say that I was right with this one. 
Although the book is geared for 8+, my almost six year old enjoyed hearing me read the story out loud.
Without giving away too much of the story,
let me share just a little bit about it. 
Ghost Buddy #2  Mind If I Read Your Mind? Is number two in the series. It follows book one: Ghost Buddy Zero To Hero. In Book one where Billy Broccoli first meets up with Hoover Porterhouse, his new Ghost friend! The Hoove helps Billy to deal with his new school and new life. He even comes up with a plan to help Billy overcome the bully he encounters.
In book #2, Billy Broccoli has a best friend who also happens to be imaginary..and a ghost… Hoover Porterhouse. Billy and the Hoove are close as can be until Billy joins his school’s Speak Out Challenge. Billy decides he can have the competition in the bag with the help of Hoover. I mean, what better way to read someones mind than to have an invisible friend helping you out? Billy demonstrates his talent reading people’s minds and is so good everyone thinks he should get his own show! Even his teacher, Mr. Wallwetter has no explanation for Billy’s secret mind reading skills! 
 But when Billy decides to devote more and more time to hanging out with his new friends and Hoover has to take a back seat, he is not a happy chap anymore and plans his own way to get even with Billy! 
The rest I will leave up to enjoy!
We had so much fun reading this book at home and in the park. 
It’s a very fast read and filled with fun! 
Your son or daughter will love this book. If you are a teacher, definitely check this book out for your class! They will thank you for it! 
Pure FUN!
Don’t take my word for it! Check it out on the link below!
You can grab your own copy on Amazon by clicking here
Note: Teacher Friends-Definitely check this book out and recommend it to your students! One reason I would recommend this book is because it opened up a line of chat with my own children about school and ways to handle different and difficult situations. Every year when school starts we discuss ways to  handle meeting new students and how to believe in yourself. I think this book gives children a sense of self-confidence that is important in every aspect of life. 
Secondly, I heard my younger daughter quoting the book to my older son. They were discussing the book and she was retelling all of the parts she found hilarious! Any book that gets my children carrying  on a dialogue about the content is a book that as a teacher I would give an A+.
Disclosure: Review books provided of Ghost Buddy #1 and #2. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan ELGeorgia@aol.com



War Horse on Stage at Lincoln Center Theater NYC -Winner of 5 Tony Awards Including Best Play

War Horse
On Stage
At Lincoln Center Stage
NYC
Recently I was invited to War Horse on Stage at Lincoln Center Stage, NYC.
From the moment the invitation arrived I could not have been any more excited. I have wanted to see War Horse forever and now I was going to see it live on stage. The thought did cross my mind wondering if I would be able to buy into the whole “horse on stage” aspect of the show.
I am not new to Broadway and have been an avid show watcher since before I hit my teens(a long time ago), but I don’t think I have ever been to a show that depicted animals in the way that War Horse seemed to have mastered.
You can send your own video postcard from Joey’s stable!
War Horse had me from the moment it began. The magic of a tiny colt running free on the stage, manned by puppeteers was just fascinating. War Horse itself has quite an involved and intense theme. 
Joey(War Horse) is won in a bet between two brothers, even though the brother that won has sacrificed his mortgage money to do so. The tiny colt is brought home and Albert(the young son) along with the audience falls hopelessly in love with Joey later known as War Horse. We watch as Joey and Albert from a relationship that tears at our hearts and Joey grows into a full sized horse in front of our eyes. Check out the cast of War Horse here.
War Horse. A day out at the park.  NYC
War Horse is set in England during World War I but soon changes to Germany and France. Along with the change goes Joey, sold into the Calvary by Albert’s father and taken to France. Albert is heartbroken as we watch Joey being taken and vows to find a way for them to be together again. The scenes are quite intriguing. The accompanying music and songs help us to feel the emotion that engulfed the mood of this Broadway show.
Of course, Joey is not the only horse on the stage. There are scenes of galloping and War World I that will come to life in front of your very eyes. I sat in amazement as the show went on.
I would definitely recommend this show to anyone looking for a wonderful night out.
Note: There are quite a few tissue alerts. 
You can check them out on facebook, too!
Check out War Horse on Stage at Lincoln Center soon! You will love it!
WINNER of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play!
Disclosure: Review tickets were provided by War Horse on Stage at Lincoln Center.