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What do Moms REALLY Want for
Mother's Day?
Secrets of a Busy Mom!
Lately I have been looking a lot more like the Mom in the photo then the one in my head. You know the one...good old June Cleaver. Ok, so she was on tv and had producers and set designers and actors for children and a husband.
Then there is reality, and gymnastics and lacrosse and softball and horseback riding lessons and work. Some days I know it feels like the demands are growing and the hours are shrinking. All of this activity pushed me to find smarter better ways ...
2012 Summer Camp Guide
Find the best camps for your mini macaronis!
Welcome to the 2012 Summer Camp Guide! Many camps are already open for registration. We have a great list of camps for you to check out and I'm sure you'll find something great for all your campers. In this edition we have highlighted Macaroni Kid's featured camp listings and what we consider the best of the best!
If you choose one of our featured camps for your kids, they are sure to have a fun filled summer! Be sure to let them know Macaroni Kid sent you ...
Nostalgia Electrics
Vintage Collection Old Fashioned Ice Cream Maker Giveaway
Ice cream, ice cream...we all scream for ice cream! Oh it's true, everyone loves ice cream and so does Macaroni Kid! We are so lucky to have been sent this awesome Vintage Collection Old Fashioned Ice Cream Maker from our friends at Nostalgia Electronics. So much fun, so easy and simply delicious. We recently made the chocolate ice cream that was listed in the recipe book and it was fantastic! We loved it so much it is ready to go to the beach for our big family get ...
Ju-Ju-Be
Giveaway
I was recently introduced to a really cool company called Ju-Ju-Be. It is the ultimate one stop shop for the smartest bags for all Moms! From diaper bags & totes to cool wristlets and wallets Ju-Ju-Be has it all.
It all started as an amazing diaper bag company, and it still is! Ju-Ju-Be makes the greatest baby bags, baby gear, baby accessories, and all around baby stuff you can find. Most of the bags from Ju-Ju- Be are machine washable. Yes, that’s right machine washable! They also include tons of ...
Somerset Patriots
Ticket Giveaway
Nobody takes kids into consideration quite like the Somerset Patriots! One of my favorite programs ...
Kiss My Acronym- Boycotting Labels
I get the nervous tummy anytime someone even begins the topic because it is then that I need to instantaneously decide if my soap box will put a damper on the evening. Sometimes the soap box is cumbersome. Big and bulky and certainly not worthy of a situation. Other times it fits well.
The truth is that no matter how I answered that ...
Monday, May 7 - Story Time at Barnes and Noble
Where: Somerville Barnes and Noble
Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-7425When: 11:00 AMWho: all childrenHow: show upCost: freeFor more info: 908-526-7425
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Wednesday, May 9 - Sing & Shake Baby/Toddler Class
Where: Main Street Dance & Music 430 South Main Street Manville, NJ 08835When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Please arrive no later than 10:15)Who: Ages 6 months to 3 years. Siblings of various ages are invited to join us.How: Just show up and pay as you go without commitment!Cost: $5.00For more info: www.mainstreetdanceandmusic.com info@mainstreetdanceandmusic.com
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Wednesday, May 9 - Preschool Dance & Music Class
No Commitment. No Contracts. Class starts April 4th, start anytime, we will hold class all summer long!
Class will be every Wednesday at 11:45am.
Where: Main Street Dance & Music of Manville 430 South Main Street Manville, NJ 08835When: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PMWho: Boys & Girls Ages 2 & Up with Parent/GuardianHow: Please call to reserve your spot in the first class on Wed. April 4th or for the date in which you choose to begin. You may start at anytime, you do not have to begin in the first class. After attending your first class, notice is not required to attend again in the future. Come once, twice, or every single week.Cost: $7 per class, cash only.For more info: info@mainstreetdanceandmusic.com
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Thursday, May 10 - Childrens's Yoga
Where: Full Circle Yoga and Wellness
19 North Doughty Street (between High and Main Streets) Somerville, NJ 08876
*Parking is available on street and in Municipal Lot #1 across the street.When: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PMWho: Ages 6 -11How: Preregister and pay with Loring by contacting: 908-334-7286 Little.Young.Tall.Yogis@gmail.comCost: $85 for the 6 week series *$18 drop-in option. Please call 1st. *10% multiple sibling discount available.For more info: Little, Young, & Tall Yogis ~yoga for little one & me, children, preteens, teens, and the inner child of adults Loring Nagle, CEC&EE, CYKT, CYT
A caregiver is welcome to be a role model on their own mat or sit quietly along the back wall and observe during the Young Yogis' first class.
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Friday, May 11 - Parents Night Out
While parents enjoy a night out together, the kids engage in fun, activities at KID JUNCTION, including:
-Dinner & Snacks
-Open Play Time
-Unlimited Arcade Games
-Supervised Activites
-Arts & Crafts
-FUN, FUN, FUN
Where: Kid Junction
Branchburg, NJWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Children ages 3-12 (kids must be potty trained)How: To Register, Call: Call 908-252-0055Cost: $30.00 per child, $12.00 for 1st sibling, $7.00 for 2nd or more siblings
** Payment Due at time of Registration **For more info: www.kidjunction.com
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Saturday, May 12 - Kid's In The Kitchen -Cool Jammin'
Where: Wegman's Bridgewater, NJWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Second session 1:00pm)Who: Ages 4 & upHow: Please purchase tickets in advance at the Service Desk.Cost: $5.00 per child & parent with Shoppers Club ($10 without)
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Saturday, May 19 - The Road to the White House
Where: Somerville Public Library
35 West End Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725-1336When: 1:00 PMWho: Grades 6 - 12How: Please register for this free program online at http://www.sclsnj.org or call the Somerville Public Library at (908)725-1336.Cost: free
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Friday, May 18 - May Flowers
Where: Kreative Kids 5 Jill Court, Building 14, Unit 4-6 Hillsborough, NJ 08844When: 5:45 PM - 6:45 PMWho: Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult that will help them with the craft.How: We only have room for 12 children for this event so early registration is suggested. Pre-registration and payment is required by May 16.Cost: $7.00For more info: Contact: Suzie or Margie Phone: 908-431-4439
www.kreativekidshillsborough.com
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Saturday, May 19 - Parents Survival Night
Where: The Little Gym of BridgewaterWhen: 6:00 PMWho: members & non-members 3 and upHow: Call 908-526-9100 to inquire or register online
http://www.thelittlegym.com/BridgewaterNJ/Pages/psn-schedule.aspxCost: Members: $30.00, Non-Members: $40.00For more info: 908-526-9100
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Sunday, May 20 - RAMBLING PINES DAY CAMP OPEN HOUSE
May 30 from 1 - 3 PM. Parents and children are invited to attend the open
house, tour the facility and meet some of the staff members. Applications
are being accepted for the 2012 summer season.
Parents are encouraged to register as soon as possible to assure availability. Rambling Pines offers an extensive camp program for children ages 3 to
15 and an exciting teen program for young adults, 7th through 10th
grades. Transportation and lunch are included in the camp tuition.
Where: Rambling Pines Day Camp
Rte. 518 Hopewell, NJWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Parents & childrenHow: Stop By!Cost: FreeFor more info: For additional information or a brochure, call the camp office at (609) 466-
1212 or log onto our website at www.ramblingpines.com.
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Tuesday, May 22 - Worlds BEST Juggling Show!
Where: Circus Place 3 Jill Ct, Hillsborough, NJ 08844When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (9:00-10:00 additional show)Who: Everyone!How: www.thecircusplace.com to purchase ticketsCost: Only $10.00 per ticketFor more info: 908-829-3784
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Saturday, May 26 - Build & Grow at Lowe's
Nothing says “summer” like ice cream! Your child will love building this Ice Cream Truck complete with stickers and paperboard cutouts!
Where: Lowe's Hillsborough & FlemingtonWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Children up to age 12How: Due to high demand, please register early online at:
http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspxCost: FREE!!!For more info: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx 908-904-6140
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Saturday, June 2 - Home Depot - Kids Workshop
- FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety along with instilling a sense of pride and accomplishment.
- All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.
June - Build an organizer for Dad!
Where: Your local Home Depot Stores!When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5 - 12How: show upCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.homeimproverclub.com/kidsworkshops.aspx
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Tuesday, June 5 - Lego Build
Where: LEGO Store Bridgewater Commons MallWhen: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: Ages 6- 14How: show up early!Cost: FreeFor more info: http://stores.lego.com/en-us/StoreEvents.aspx
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Saturday, June 23 - Girl Scouts - The Big Concert
fireworks spectacular and much, much more! Special performances by Joe Jonas, Sara Bareilles, and
Rachel Crow!
Day Time Performances:
Bloom, Girl group
Manika, Female Pop Singer,
Stephanie Marie, Pop Singer
Ani Hesse
The group Savvy (AKA: The Wannabes)
Goodbye Friday, New Jersey Boy Band All net proceeds to benefit the Girl Scout Councils of New Jersey as they celebrate their 100th anniversary.
Where: Liberty State ParkWhen: 1:00 PM - 10:30 PMWho: Open to children and adults of all agesCost: $89.50 members | $101.50 non-membersFor more info: www.thebigconcertnj.com
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Mother’s Day Craft….Flower of love
Mother’s Day Craft….Flower of love
I always try and have my kids do something special for their grandmas for Mother’s Day, a project they can help with and that is meaningful. I am a HUGE fan of foam craft projects, especially for little ones, so last year my kids and I made these “flowers of love”. Of course, grandma loved it…a flower she could keep year round, filled with loving words and a photo of her “babies”. In fact, it is still on display in her ...
Macaroni Recipe:
Mother's Day Egg Casserole
Vegetarian Omelet Casserole
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ...
Mother's Day Breakfast
Bananas Foster French Toast
Ingredients:
Directions:
Heat griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Coat with a thin layer of ...
Food Allergy and Awareness Week
Facts EVERY Parent Should Know
It is estimated that 15 million Americans have food allergies and there has been a dramatic increase in the last few years by ...
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