Curious George Holiday Spectacular on PBS Nov. 23rd!

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Curious George
Holiday Spectacular
Nov. 23rd on PBS
Monkey Movie Marathon
Recently, my family and I  had the pleasure of attending a wonderful PBS Kids event in honor of the upcoming special Curious George Holiday Spectacular which airs on PBS November 23rd.
This holiday special will include the broadcast debut of  the original Curious George movie, followed by Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, and then Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas.

What better place than the Monkey Bar NYC to host to the event, which along with monkey decor, yellow runts filled centerpieces, and monkey wallpaper adorning the walls, you could also find the famous yellow hat!  We were  welcomed with a yellow carpet to walk!
Once inside, we were of course greeted by Curious George himself. He was not only available for photos, but also to entertain the children as the adults dined in luxury and buzzed about the new Curious George special and all the great things PBS has in the works.


 Also on hand was one of the co-owners of the Monkey Bar, Graydon Carter and his family. It was wonderful to be in the company of  some of the heart of PBS. I enjoyed hearing from Dorothea Gillim-Executive Producer Curious George, Linda Simensky-Vice President Children’s Programming PBS and Lesli Rothenberg, Senior Vice President Children’s Media PBS.
I also had the pleasure of chatting with Lesli Rothenberg over lunch and it really was delightful. As a 20 year teacher veteran, it was a teacher’s dream come true to be able to chat with Lesli about all things PBS, especially since PBS has played such an important role in my life as a teacher and also as a mom of three. Since my children are 20, 12 and 5, we have been a PBS family forever! We discussed how important learning at home was to children and what a vital role parents have in their child’s preschool life. We also discussed the value of media in the classroom and Lesli tipped me off to a wonderful site called PBSparents.org where parents can go to track their child’s development and also find some great hands on activities to do with children of all ages. Of course I had to get home and check out the site right away, and as a teacher and mom, I have to say it is wonderful! I already found some great activities for Emily and I to do together and some for her to try on her own!
Now, as for Curious George, he has always been a family favorite, so I was not surprised to hear that he was the number one and most viewed show on PBS! Go George! I know our family and friends will be tuned in on Wednesday, November 23rd to see Curious George: Holiday Spectacular! There will also be encore presentations all weekend long (Thanksgiving weekend). So gather up your little monkeys and let’s get curious…with Curious George (okay, I know you are singing along). For other fun activities please check out PBSkids.

Disclosure: Special thanks to PBS for event invitation.
All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.





Wordless Wednesday: PBS Kids Curious George Holiday Spectacular Event

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Wordless Wednesday:
 PBS Kids Curious George 
Holiday Spectacular Event
Airs November 23rd on PBS
(After being a teacher for 20 years there was no way I could miss this PBS Kids event!)
Em loves to walk the red carpet and the blue carpet and the yellow carpet, too!
Not sure if that’s a good or bad thing.

Looks like the man in the yellow hat left a little something behind.

We were treated to a monkey delicious dessert featuring Curious George’s picture.

The Monkey Bar NYC

PBS Vice President

Of course, Curious George was on hand to greet and play with the children!
Disclosure: Event was provided by PBS Kids.

Wordless Wednesday: Kris Jenner Book Launch NYC

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Wordless Wednesday
Kris Jenner Book Launch Event
The Darby, NYC
Today, at The Darby in NYC, I was treated to a wonderful book launch event hosted by Moms & The City.
Kris Jenner’s book Kris Jenner..and All Things Kardashian hit the bookshelves on November 1st. I had the pleasure of being part of a chat session with Kris and found out what a sensitive and caring person she is and how inspiring she is as a mother and business woman. She also graced the small group with fashion and skin care tips! Kris was on hand to autograph her book! I’ll be reading my copy tonight!

Disclosure:  Special Thanks to Maletzky Media, Moms & The City 
and Kris Jenner.
All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.


Contest Closed! Giveaway: Disney On Ice Dare To Dream Family 4 Pack!

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Feld Entertainment 
Presents
Disney On Ice
Dare To Dream
Nassau Coliseum Nov. 8-13th
Prudential Center Nov. 16-20th
IZOD Center Nov. 22-27th
Family 4Pack Ticket Giveaway
Details Below
Anyone who knows my family, knows that we are huge Disney fans! It’s no different when it comes to Disney On Ice. We have been at the shows since our 20 year old was just about ready to turn one. Going to a Disney On Ice show is like getting to go to Disney World right in your own backyard. The joy I have seen on my children’s faces as Mickey and Minnie skate out to greet everyone is just unmeasurable. So, it is no different now with our youngest daughter who just turned five.
I already know when we go to see Dare To Dream, there will probably be one point in the show where I will have to just bite the insides of my cheeks so that a tear does not escape down my cheek. The look of pure love for the Disney characters and the joy she will feel watching the show always gets to me. 
So, without me going on and on I am quite excited about the new Disney on Ice Dare To Dream. We are thrilled to be captivated by many Disney Princesses  including Tiana, Rapunzel and Cinderella, just to name a few. Of course there is always something for the boys and I’m sure Pascal and Flynn Ryder will make the show very entertaining for everyone. 
Please Check DISNEYonICE.com for a complete schedule of dates and times. Please check my prior post for a great discount code!
GIVEAWAY
I am thankful to the Disney On Ice for providing me with a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to any of the shows listed below on 
Opening night! 
The Family Four Pack will be valid for any one of the following opening night performances of the winner’s choice!
Nassau Coliseum-Tuesday, November 8th at 7pm
Prudential Center-Wednesday, November 16th at 7:30pm
IZOD Center -Tuesday, November 22nd at 7:30pm
It’s easy to enter:
ENTER
1. Be sure you follow 3decades3kids blog on the side Google Friends Connect. If you are not sure how to do that, just email me at elgeorgia@aol.com. Leave a comment below saying that you follow.
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4. For additional entries you can tweet about the contest and tag @3decades3kids in the tweet or post on 3decades3kids facebook wall that you would like to win tickets!
Good Luck!
A winner will be chosen by random.org at 10pm, Saturday, November 5th and be notified. The winner will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. PLEASE leave a CONTACT EMAIL in case you win. 

Disclosure: Special thanks to Feld Entertainment and Disney On Ice for review/giveaway tickets. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids.

Review: Puss In Boots 3D In Theaters October 28th!

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Puss In Boots
In Theaters October 28th
Recently, I had the chance to attend a screening of Puss In Boots 3D with my family. I was a little uncertain of the movie, since I generally find one that works featuring a secondary character from another movie. In this case I was dead wrong. Puss In Boots 3D was incredible. I enjoyed it from beginning to end, and was pulled into the story within minutes.
Puss In Boots Screening NYC

Puss In Boots 3D Glasses
I found quite a few unexpected surprises in the movie, from the semi-evil character of Humpty Dumpty(Zach Galifianakis) to soft cunning moves of  Kitty Softpaws(Selma Hayek). Of course my favorite character was Puss In Boots(Antonio Banderas), who had the group of screener actually cheering for him when he proved himself worthy.
You’ll also find the storybook characters Jack and Jill, seen in a whole new light, as everyone sets out on  a quest to find the golden eggs that can be found at the top of Jack’s beanstalk. This is a fast moving, joke-filled, delightful movie that can be enjoyed by the entire family. If you enjoyed Shrek, you will love Dreamworks Puss In Boots. It’s along the same lines of fun and very lighthearted. It’s well worth seeing it at the theater. You won’t be disappointed!
Also, if you are a cat lover, you MUST see this movie! There are specialty jokes within the movie that a cat owner will roll over laughing about!
PS: The Puss In Boots 3D Kitty glasses are adorable!
You can also catch Puss In Boots and Kitty Softpaws around NYC this weekend! The two life size characters will make an appearance in several places in NYC, Saturday October 29th! They will be at Farmingdale Library, Brooklyn’s Children’s Museum, Central Park Pumpkin Festival and Books of Wonder. Please check out NYCBuzzbo for more details about times and addresses!
 M-E-O-W!
Disclosure: All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids.