The All-New Skylands Stadium to Hold ‘Frozen in Ice,’ This Feb! #NJ

The All-New Skylands Stadium to Hold ‘Frozen in Ice,’ an Ice Sculpture Extravaganza, in February – 19 Days of Cool Family Fun!
FreezeDon’t dread winter – embrace it! With a huge 50-foot long working ice slide, a real ice cabin, an ice bar and wine tasting, Frozen in Ice will have plenty of fun for the whole family. We love love love winter and we love anything to do with snow or ice! When we heard about Frozen in Ice in NJ the entire family was pretty happy. We cannot wait to check it out! You can, too!  Skylands Stadium, North Jersey’s newest event venue and home to the Sussex County Miners professional baseball team, today announced that during the month of February it will host an exciting new attraction called Frozen in Ice, the stadium’s first-ever ice sculpture extravaganza, with 100 tons of breathtaking, sculpted displays that will thrill both children and adults.
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“Frozen in Ice celebrates the beauty and elegance of winter, with awe-inspiring exhibits and ‘cool’ activities for the whole family. Bring the kids and let them slide down the huge 50-foot-long ice slide, tour an ice cabin, and take a selfie while sitting on a giant-sized throne,” said Al Dorso, President of Skylands Stadium. “There will also be a gold-mine maze, featuring old-fashioned gold miners as well as Miners baseball players, all sculpted in ice by the area’s leading ice sculpture artists.” The indoor exhibit at the Skylands Stadium Event Center will also include an all-ice horse-drawn carriage, working lighthouse, carved boat, an ice bar and ice lounge complete with cocktails and wine tasting for adults. Kids and adults can test their skills at carnival games. Cupa Cabana will be serving hot chocolate, coffee, cappuccino and espresso. The stadium’s in-house caterer, wheelHouse Kitchen + Bar, will be providing hot food for the whole family.
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Outdoors, visitors can check out the stadium pavilion for live ice-carving demonstrations and competitions on the weekends. Out on the baseball field, visitors can build snowmen and take a wagon ride, weather permitting.  Or, visit the fire pit to make s’mores. Frozen in Ice will take place at Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, N.J. The event is open Wednesdays through Sundays fromFeb. 5 through Feb. 28, 11 am to 8 pm. It will also be open on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 15, from 11 am to 8 pm.
 
Entrance is $20 per person at the door; children 3 and younger are free. Families won’t want to miss “Kids Go Free” Wednesdays. Kids Go Free tickets are available on the day of the event at the stadium box office; children must be 12 and younger, and accompanied by a paid adult (two children allowed per adult). All food and drinks are available for extra charge.Five-dollar off discount tickets are available at Walgreens and Duane Reade stores, for use any day the event is open.  Or, sign up at the website for online coupons worth $5 off on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and $3 off on Fridays. For questions, call the Box Office directly at (973) 940-0222.

“Bring your hat, mittens and cozy snow pants – this is the coolest event you’ll attend all year! A great way to combat cabin fever in the month of February,” said Nick Savva, Skylands Stadium Director of Events. Frozen in Ice welcomes school groups on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  The class trip rate is $15 per student. Contact Mr. Savva at (973) 820-3460 for more information.
 
The Frozen in Ice sculptors hail from “Sculpted Ice Works: Crystal Cabin Fever Ice Festival” in Lakeville, Pa., known as the “Poconos’ Coolest Attraction.” Frozen in Ice at Skylands Stadium is presented by Skylands Ice World of Stockholm, N.J. Supporting sponsors are The Orthopedic Institute of NJ, Toyota World of Newton, Culligan New Jersey, Dominick’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria,  Off Shore Marine, Holiday Inn Express Newton, Pompton Sport Center and the Sussex County Miners. Sponsorship positions for Frozen in Ice are still available.
 
While at Frozen in Ice, visitors can also enjoy fine food, great craft beers, and scrumptious cocktails at the stadium’s new restaurant, wheelHouse Kitchen + Bar. Starting in February, wheelHouse will be open Wednesdays through Sundays. Please visit wheelhousekitchenbar.com for hours and live music schedule.
 
http://skylandsstadium.com/events/frozen-in-ice-feb-5/

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a Skylands Event Center partner blog. No compensation was given for this post. This post is part of our series #Roadtrip2fun All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan and have no reflection on Skylands Event Center. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids across social media. 

Monster Jam Heads to Newark, NJ! Tickets Are On Sale Now! $10 Kids Tickets @PruCenter #Newark

Monster Jam Heads to Newark, NJ! Tickets Are On Sale Now!  $10 Kids Tickets for First Ever Monster Jam at Prudential Center January 23 – 24, 2016monsterjamprucenterADLooking for a super fun event that the entire family will enjoy? Look no farther than Feld’s Monster Jam! Trust me when I say we have been fans for years and everyone loves it! Our family never misses Monster Jam. We all have our favorite Monster Trucks and drivers! Feld Motor Sports® announced that tickets for Monster Jam®, the world’s premier Monster Jam truck series, are now on sale for Prudential Center – marking its first appearance in Newark. This four-wheeled extravaganza features heart-pounding racing and unbelievable freestyle driving that is affordably priced for the whole family seats starting at $10 for kids. Tickets are available at www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or at the Prudential Center Box Office. Sign up using this link to win tickets—->>> http://sot.ag/4DBTWmonsterjamkidsCheck out the dates here-Monster Jam will be performing on:

Saturday, January 23, 2016: 

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

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 The event will feature some of the most exciting Monster Jam trucks in the circuit, including Grave Digger®, Carolina Crusher, Higher Education, Black Stallion,Instigator, Backdraft, Bad News and Saigon Shaker. For some extra fun and an up close look at the trucks and meet/greet with the drivers do not pass this one up. The Party in the Pits on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24 from 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM gives fans the opportunity to get autographs, view the massive Monster Jam trucks up close and meet the drivers.

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monsterjamkidsgravediggerApproximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, Monster Jam trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster Jam trucks can fly up to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam® shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements – the pit party, racing and freestyle. The pit party gives all fans a chance to meet the stars of Monster Jam up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs.monsterjamkids1For more information on Monster Jam, please log onto www.MonsterJam.com.  To follow Monster Jam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram log on towww.facebook.com/MonsterJam and www.twitter.com/MonsterJam and www.instagram.com/MonsterJamLive. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel atwww.youtube.com/MonsterJamLive.3decades3kidslogoDisclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Feld Entertainment Events Ambassador Blogger. All opinions are that of my own and honest. They do not reflect the thoughts of Feld Entertainment in any way. Event passes are provided by Feld in order to review the event. No compensation was given for this post. Contact me at 3decades3kids@gmail.com and @3decades3kids across all social media channels. Please subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to read everything going on. 3decades3kids.net

Peeps® and the Holidays- Perfect Together! #PeepsHoliday

Peeps® and the Holidays- Perfect Together!

Every year there seems to be a staple in our house when it comes to baking and our official candy bar, Peeps®! When I think about it, it’s kind of funny to me. As a child I only knew one type of Peeps, the little yellow guy. Now, flash forward a million years and my kids have Peeps® of every kind for every holiday, movie and more. Our family loves to check out all the new Peeps® when the holidays roll around. peepsholiday

Recently we were thrilled to sample a box of Holiday Peeps®! Christmas at our house is magical and we really try to make it extra special with baking and hot cocoa. Peeps® is the perfect addition to creating traditions and filling our tummies with yum! Our latest development around here is to add Peeps to our hot cocoa. It started at Halloween this year with a little ghost added to a cup of hot chocolate. So cute, easy and delish. It was a no brainer that when the holiday season arrived we would be adding a little snowman to each of the hot cocoas being made.

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As we get closer to Christmas we will be using Peeps® to adorn our Gingerbread house and our cookies. I also heard that Santa will be dropping off some stuffed Peeps® to top off the stockings! Did you know that Peeps® has lollipops? They are incredible. You can check out the full line of Peeps in the following link. We even have a special 20% discount code for you to get your holiday Peeps shopping started! http://www.peepsandcompany.com.

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However you “Holiday”, be sure to include these sweet little Peeps® into your mix. If you buy online you can order by the case! It’s a great classroom gift for the kids to bring to school. Please follow our instagram.com/3decades3kids for more baking and holiday ideas with Peepsbrand! We grabbed some total inspiration about our upcoming gingerbread house when we visited Great Wolf Lodge! They have a lifesized gingerbread house that uses over fifty pounds of Peeps to adorn it! It is a sight to behold and my kids are definitely using it as their guide this year.

Some or our favorite Peeps® finds were: PEEPS® Large Banana Crème Flavored Minion, PEEPS® Vanilla Crème Chicks Pop, PEEPS® Marshmallow Minions, PEEPS® Large Marshmallow Snowmen, PEEPS® Candy Cane Flavored Marshmallow Chicks, PEEPS® Gingerbread-Flavored Marshmallow Gingerbread Men, PEEPS® Marshmallow Trees. PEEPS® Marshmallow Snowmen, PEEPS® Chocolate Mousse-Flavored Marshmallow Reindeer, PEEPS® Holiday Pop, PEEPS® Holiday Plush toy, Mike and Ike Merry Cherry Candy, PEEPS® Lollipop

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GIVEAWAY: Now it’s your turn to decorate and adorn your creations with Peeps! One lucky reader will w receive a variety of (5) five PEEPS® and PEEPS® & COMPANY® products to use as holiday treats! Jureceive a variety of (5) five PEEPS® and PEEPS & COMPANY® products to use as holiday treats. To enter on the rafflecopter below. Good Luck! Giveaway ends December 15th at 11:59 pm. Winner will be notified by email on December 16th and have 24 hours to respond and claim prize. (usa only/18+). Delivery of prize through Peeps Brand official.

 
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Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Peeps® Holiday brand partner. All opinions are honest and that of my own. No compensation was given for this post. PEEPS® and Company® provided the products for your review. Product samples were supplied in order to facilitate this review. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else. This post is part of our #HolidayGiftGuide15 

Quaker Steak & Lube -Free Dinner For Kids With Santa!

Quaker Steak & Lube Goes Full Throttle Into the Holiday Season With Toy Drives and Free Dinner With Santa For Kids! 

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If you are like our family we are always looking for a great Dinner with Santa during the holidays. This year we heard about one that sounds great and can save a few bucks along the way. Although we have never been to Quaker Steak & Lube, there are friends that are telling me is definitely worth it! Quaker Steak & Lube, or The Lube to loyalists, the award-winning casual-dining concept known for its Best Wings USA and more than 25 signature sauces, today announced that it will rev its engines – and gift-giving spirit – during the holiday season with toy drives at its Brick, Edison and Pohatcong restaurants throughout the month of December. Shifting gears, The Lube also announced that it will host Dinner with Santa at its three New Jersey restaurants on Monday, December 21 from 5 – 8PM.

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Through December 23, diners who visit The Lube in Brick, located at 1036 Cedar Bridge Ave., or Pohatcong, located at 1304 US Route 22, are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten the holidays for local families in need. In Brick, toys will be donated to Visitation Relief Center, which offers a one-stop recovery and relief experience to aid families and individuals in Monmouth and Ocean Counties affected by Superstorm Sandy. In Edison, toys will be donated to Hands of Hope Food Pantry, an organization focused on meeting the challenge of alleviating  hunger and making a difference in the community. In Pohatcong, toys will be donated to Northwest New Jersey Community Action Partnership (NORWESCAP), whose mission is to improve the lives of low income individuals and families in Northwest New Jersey through programs and education to foster self-sufficiency. Check out more about it and to find a location near you here: http://thelube.com/

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“We are proud to once again partner with the Visitation Relief Center, Hands of Hope and NORWESCAP for the 2015 holiday season,” said Victor Russomanno, area director, Quaker Steak & Lube. “Charitable giving is a focus within Doherty Enterprises and the restaurants we operate, and we’re happy to lend a hand to our neighbors in need throughout the year, and especially during the holidays. We also look forward to spreading holiday cheer to guests during our Dinner with Santa, and we are excited for families to join us to enjoy some festive fun with the kids.”

The Brick and Pohatcong restaurants will also host their final Off-Road Truck Nights of the year on Thursday, December 17 and Sunday, December 20, respectively. Off-road vehicle owners who visit the restaurants on these dates are encouraged to contribute to the holiday toy drives in each location to receive a 15 percent discount on their meals.

On Monday, December 21, Santa Claus comes to town at Quaker Steak and Lube’s restaurants in Brick, Edison and Pohatcong. From 5 – 8PM, guests have the opportunity to take photos with Santa – and get in those last-minute gift wishes – while dining on award-winning wings, beefed-up burgers, custom-built combos and more. Families will also enjoy a Kids Eat Free special, and children ages 12 and under can choose any entrée on the Quaker Steak & Lube Kids Lube Cruiser menu, with options including Grilled Boneless Wings, Top Gear Tenders, the Chevy Cheeseburger and more. Reservations are encouraged, and guests must bring their own cameras for photos with Santa.

Looking for the perfect present? Since you can’t stuff stockings with wings, a Quaker Steak & Lube gift card is the next best thing. Now through December 31, guests will receive a $5 bonus card to use during their next visit to The Lube with every $25 gift card purchase.

Quaker Steak & Lube offers a lineup of craveable food and supercharged events, combined with unique décor including motorcycles and race cars suspended from ceilings, plus gas station and automotive memorabilia.

This December Netflix Is Perfect For Snuggle Weather #Giveaway #StreamTeam

I’m Dreaming Of A Night In….December Is Perfect Snuggle Weather

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My favorite snuggle weather is here. Bring on the blankets, hot cocoa and movies, movies, movies. Our family lives for snow days and being together enjoying some much needed family time along with some great movie watching. It seems like we all head in a million directions but when the weather turns cold everyone stays home and the movies are going. What is your favorite movie? We have been hooked on Christmas and holiday movies since December 1st. It’s basically movie night every night here now. That is just fine with me! Thanks to Netflix you can find a movie for everyone in your family. That’s great for us since our kids span the ages. Some of the movies below are our family staples during December. What’s your favorite? Fire’s on, hot cocoa is poured and cozy socks are propped and ready for a night on the couch. These holiday favorites will have you feeling merry and bright, all season long.

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Saving Santa

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White Christmas

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Kung Fu Panda Holiday

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The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular

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And for mom and dad… A Very Murray Christmas

New on Netflix for Kids and Families

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Dawn of the Croods! (12/24)

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The Adventures of Puss in Boots: Season 2 (12/11)

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Glitter Force: Season 1 (12/18)

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Netflix Stream Team partner. All opinions are that of mine and honest. Contact me at diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids everywhere else. No compensation was given for this post. Netflix does send unannounced surprises throughout the year. See you on Netflix! This post is part of our #StreamTeam series.