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May 4, 2012
News & Events
- Welcome to Macaroni Kid!
- MK Camp Directory 2012
- MK Explorations: Macaroni Kid's Family Travel Expo
- MK Shares: Happy Mother's Day Giveaway!
- MK Biz: Are you a mom running a business?
- MK Theater: A.A. MILNE’S HOUSE AT POOH'S CORNER
- MK Delicioso: Cinco de Mayo Cookies
- MK Crafts ~ Musical Maracas
- MK Supports: Fun for a great cause on May 19th!
- MK Concerns: Recall Heaven
- MK Corrects: Listing Changes
- MK Informs: Community Bulletin Board
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- MK Day Trips: Manhattan Bound
Welcome to Macaroni Kid!
Proudly covering South Orange, Maplewood, Livingston, West Orange & the surrounding towns
The sun is out, the rain has stopped for now and everything is good, right?Sometimes, I just feel as if I am behind the eight-ball and this is one of the those weeks. Sorry the newsletter is so delayed, next week's should be better and out by early Friday morning at the latest.
Just one week until Mother's Day and I feel as if I still scrambling. Since, maybe you are too, I am going to try to be brief:
* The winner of the SOPAC, A.A. Milne's House at Pooh's Corner is Donna U. Have a great time at this wonderful show!
* We have two contests this week: one for moms to win a $100 gift card to a wonderful spa in Summit and the second is for mom business owners.
* We are still working on setting a date for the ECO-Me Party. But here is the low down, I will be giving out samples and the event is going to be catered by a great local caterer - yummy finger foods. Email me at andreas@macaroni, if you would like to join us. The date is most likely going to be Tuesday, May 15. For MK readers and subscribers, I wanted to share a 50% off code MACME50 that you can use at http://www.eco-me.com/.
* HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO! We have a recipe and craft for you!
The sponsor for this week's newsletter is Willow Lake Day Camp. I have worked with so many camps thsi year and I can say that the owner/director of this one is just amazing. Charles believes very strongly about creating a camp that allows your child to experience a variety of activties including sports, arts, adventures, special events and so much more. All campers from 3 years-old and up are encouraged and allowed to grow. From feedback that I received about this camp, it sounds like one magical summer! Charles is happy to set up your personalized tour. For more information, please click on their ad above. If you do not see it, click the refresh button. Also a quick thank you again to Charles for sponsoring the camp giveaway that ended last week!
Have you seen our Directories?
MK Business Directory
MK Camp Directory
MK Coupon Marketplace
MK Playground Directory (Great Playgrounds in our Local Area)
Highlights of this Newsletter Include:
- MK Explorations: Macaroni Kid's Family Travel Expo - Just a few free tickets left
- MK Shares: Hppy Mother's Day Giveaway!
- MK Biz: Are you a mom running a business?
- MK Supports: Fun for a great cause on May 19th - Cookies for Kids' Cancer Bake Sale & Kids' Day!
- MK Theater: A.A. Milne's House at Pooh's Corner - Winner Announced
- MK Delicioso: Cinco de Mayo Cookies
- MK Crafts ~ Musical Maracas
- MK Supporst: Fun for a gret cause on May 19th
- MK Camps: Willow Lake Day Camp - HUGE GIVEAWAY - Winners
- MK Informs: Community Bulletin Board
- MK Concerns: Recall Heaven
- MK Corrects: Listing Changes
As a reminder at the bottom of the newsletter is an article about: Manhattan Bound This Weekend?
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT this year! We hope you are able to Stimulate, Entertain and Exhaust Your Kids.
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Warm wishes,
Andrea S. - Editor, Publisher and Mom
Proudly serving South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood and West Orange.
We hope to help you Stimulate, Entertain and Exhaust Your Kids.
MK Explorations: Macaroni Kid's Family Travel Expo
May 6th @ Residence Inn in Mid-Town - Giving away 10 sets of tickets!
Looking for a great idea for a family vacation? Love to travel? Are you one of the 87% of parents who believe that family travel makes kids better global citizens? Do you want to discover new destinations and great family travel products?
Then join us for Macaroni Kid’s Family Travel Expo!
On Sunday, May 6, bring the entire family for a day of fun and exploration. There will be great travel destinations to explore, travel products to check out, lots of crafts and fun for the kids and much ...
MK Shares: Happy Mother's Day Giveaway!
This one is a biggie.
As a mothers, we are often putting aside our needs to help someone else. So this one is for you - beacause I will be giving away a $100 gift card to Terra Sky Center for Wellness in Summit. The contest is really easy. All you have to do to enter is click here. You must be a subscriber to win. One entry per subscriber, per day. This contest ends on Mother's Day, May 13 at 9:00 PM.
MK Biz: Are you a mom running a business?
Independent Consultants, owners and more
As a mom, it is sometimes really hard to juggle work and being a parent. As a thank you for all your do I am offering all local mom owned businesses a Free business directory listing for 6 months (a $50 value). You will also enter a contest for one free month of advertising on BOTH sites. Also included is creative/design work to create the ad.
Only one entry per business. You must be a subscriber to enter. If you are an independent consultant, you must be authorized to ...
MK Theater: A.A. MILNE’S HOUSE AT POOH'S CORNER
Four-Pack of Tickets Winner
And the winner is Donna U. Enjoy the show Donna. Here is more about the show.
SAT 5/5 @ 11AM – THEATER IV: A.A. MILNE’S HOUSE AT POOH CORNER
Adapted by Bettye Knapp
Tickets: $15
Whether we are very young or wise to the ways of the world, every so often each of us has to “get back to the House at Pooh Corner” to spend some tender time with faithful friends. You know their names by heart: Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Kanga and Roo, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, and of ...
MK Delicioso: Cinco de Mayo Cookies
This easy craft is fun for kids to do!
Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the fifth of May and remembers the day in 1862 when Mexico's army had an unlikely victory over the French. Ironically, the holiday is not widely celebrated in Mexico...but we sure enjoy it here! This cookie is a tasty and easy way to celebrate. Olé.
What you need:
Refrigerated Sugar Cookie dough (we use the kind in a tube...but you could use your own dough and cut them into circles)
Multi-colored Non-pareils
Frosting
Gum Drops
To make:
Bake cookies as directed ...
MK Crafts ~ Musical Maracas
Make your own maracas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Kids will love this fun and easy Cinco de Mayo craft. Use paper or styrofoam cups and beans/rice to make musical maracas.
What you will need:
- 2 styrofoam or paper cups
- colored tape or hot glue gun
- paints in various colors
- decorative accents such as pom-poms, buttons, sequins, stickers, etc
- glue
- rice or beans or unpopped popcorn kernels
What to do:
- Fill one cup with rice and/or beans and/or unpopped popcorn kernels; you only need a handful inside the cup
- Turn the other cup over and place ...
MK Supports: Fun for a great cause on May 19th!
Cookies for Kids' Cancer Bake Sale & Kids' Day
The community of Millburn & Short Hills are taking a bite out of cancer and joining together with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a not-for-profit organization committed to raising funds to support research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancers. Through local bake sales, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer provides the inspiration and support for individuals, communities, and businesses to help fight pediatric cancer.
JOIN US for a BAKE SALE & FAMILY FUN DAY with FREE ENTERTAINMENT:
* Saturday, May 19 from 1 PM to 4 PM there is entertainment at the Bauer Center ...
MK Concerns: Recall Heaven
or should it say the other H word
Below is a list of some of the child recalls for the past few weeks for a full list of all recalls click here:
5/2/12 A LIST OF RECREATION RECALLED & HOME PRODUCTS - Check your home for these, before use
4/26/12 Target Home Bunny Sippy Cups Injury Hazard
4/26/12 Manhattan Group Baby Rattles Choking Hazard
4/24/12 PUMA Youth Jacket Waist Drawstrings Entanglement Hazard
4/24/12 Girls' Jacket by Louise Paris sold at Ross Stores Waist Drawstrings Entanglement Hazard
4/18/12 Specialized ...
MK Corrects: Listing Changes
Check here for any edits, corrections or additions Mid-Week
Event Additions
Watchung Pediatrics Open House - May 6, 2012
Event Corrections & CHANGES
none
MK Informs: Community Bulletin Board
Events - Community or Child Related & Announcements or Ongoing Classes
Community Bulletin Board
Having a garage sale?
Want to announce something to the MK community (Birthdays, Anniversary, etc.)??
Trying to sell that sandbox that seems to have taken over your backyard?
Community Groups: Looking to post something for parents? Looking to get the word out about something?
Businesses: Looking to let the community know about your upcoming classes or parents only event?
Contact me at [email protected] for more information.
Saturday, May 5 - House at Pooh Corner @ SOPAC
Where: South Orange Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange.When: 11:00 AMWho: Children 5 to 10 years-old accompanied by caregivers.How: Purchase tickets in advance, click here to buy online or call 973-313-2787.Cost: $15 for the General Public and $12 for SOPAC Members per ticket.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 5 - Great Scott, It's Magic!
Where: Luna Stage, 555 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ.When: 11:00 AM (also at 2:00pm)Who: Children 3 years-old and up accompanied by caregivers.How: Highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance. Click here to buy tickets.Cost: $10 per ticket.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 5 - Free Comic Book Day at the West Orange Public Library
Where: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange.When: n/aWho: Children accompanied by caregivers. Open to WEST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD HOLDERS ONLY!How: Drop-in.Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 5 - Discovery Center: Humingbirds - Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Where: Reeves-Read Arboretum, 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit.When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: Children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: Members FREE. $5.00 per child for non-members.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 5 - The Rainbow Fish @ Paper Mill Playhouse
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn.When: 10:00 AMWho: Children 4 years-old and up.How: Purchase tickets in advance by clicking here or call 973-376-4343.Cost: $15 to $20 per ticket.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 5 - Studio Saturdays - Express Yourself Studios
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1877 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood.When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (also at 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM)Who: Children 5 to 12 years-old.How: Pre-registration is required, click here to register.Cost: $15 per child.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 5 - Clay Day: A Celebration of Chinese Arts, Crafts and Culture - Morris Museum
Enjoy the following activities:
- Create a Chinese fan
- Make a clay pot
- Fabricate paper lanterns
- Decorate a dragon and parade through the museum
- Scavenger hunt
- Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy with John (Zhou) Shilling, Ph.D.
- Special Performance by Cleston Youth Music Ensemble at 3 PM to 4 PM
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown.When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Children of all ages accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free for members, $7 for children and $10 for adults.For more info: click here or call 973-971-3718 or email [email protected].
Saturday, May 5 - Saturday Weekend Storytime - Livingston Barnes & Noble
Where: Barnes & Noble, Livingston Mall, 112 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston.When: 12:00 PM (also at 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM)Who: Young children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 5 - Drop In & Play at The Connection
Where: The Connection for Women & Families, 79 Maple Street, Summit.When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: Infants to 5 years-old children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in. Call 908-273-4242 before you leave your home to make sure the session is running.Cost: $5 Daily Pass.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 5 - Recreational Swim at The Connection Saturday
Where: The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple Street, SummitWhen: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in. Please call 908-273-4242 before you go, just in case there is a birthday party in the pool.Cost: Free to Total Facility Members and $15 for Family Pass for non-members.For more info: click here.
Sunday, May 6 - South Orange River Day
- Live Music
- Free Snacks from Eden Gourmet (while Supplies Last)
- Volunteer River Clean Up
- Tours (walking and biking)
- Donations
- Ultimate Frisbee Clinic
- Model Boat Fun Float on the Pond
- Project Porchlight and more.
Where: The Skate House on the duck pond off of Mead Street in South Orange.When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Everyone.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free admission.For more info: click here.
Sunday, May 6 - Watchung Pediatrics Open House
Where: Watchung Pediatrics, The Commons, 225 Millburn Avenue, Suite 301, Millburn.When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: Children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free.For more info: Click here.
Sunday, May 6 - Drop In & Play at The Connection
Where: The Connection for Women & Families, 79 Maple Street, Summit.When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: Infants to 5 years-old children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in. Call 908-273-4242 before you leave your home to make sure the session is running.Cost: $5 Daily Pass.For more info: click here.
Sunday, May 6 - Super Science Saturdays: Fizzy Lemonade - Morris Museum
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown.When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: Children 5 years-old and up of all ages accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free for members, $3 per child for non-members plus museum admission.For more info: click here or call 973-971-3718 or email [email protected].
Sunday, May 6 - Recreational Swim at The Connection Sundays
Where: The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple Street, SummitWhen: 3:00 PM - 4:45 PMWho: Children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in. Please call 908-273-4242 before you go, just in case there is a birthday party in the pool.Cost: Free to Total Facility Members and $15 for Family Pass for non-members.For more info: click here.
Monday, May 7 - Drop In & Play at The Connection
Where: The Connection for Women & Families, 79 Maple Street, Summit.When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: Infants to 5 years-old children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in. Call 908-273-4242 before you leave your home to make sure the session is running.Cost: $5 Daily Pass.For more info: click here.
Monday, May 7 - Jump in and Swim at The Connection Monday
Where: The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple Street, Summit.When: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PMWho: Infants and children up to 5 years-old accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: $5 Daily Pass Per Child.For more info: click here.
Monday, May 7 - Lego Club at South Orange Public Library
Where: South Orange Library, 65 Scotland Rd, South Orange.When: 3:45 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Children 5 years-old and up.How: Drop-in.Cost: FREE.For more info: click here.
Monday, May 7 - Family Lego Club @ Maplewood Library (Main Branch)
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library (Main Branch), 51 Baker Street, Maplewood.When: 7:00 PMWho: All ages must be accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in. Open to Maplewood Library Card holders only!Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Tuesday, May 8 - Barnes & Noble Storytime Livingston
Where: Barnes & Noble, Livingston Mall, 112 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston.When: 10:00 AMWho: Young children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Tuesday, May 8 - Jump in and Swim at The Connection Tuesdays
Where: The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple Street, Summit.When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Infants and children up to 5 years-old accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: $5 Daily Pass Per Child.For more info: click here.
Tuesday, May 8 - Toddler Storytime at the South Orange Public Library
Where: South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange.When: 11:00 AMWho: Children 2 to 4 years-old accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Tuesday, May 8 - Pottery Barn Storytime
Where: Pottery Barn Kids, 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills.When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: FREE.For more info: click here. Please note: do unforeseen circumstances at this store; the class may need to be cancelled unexpectedly. Please call the store before you leave you house to try to avoid an unnecessary trip.
Wednesday, May 9 - MAM Park Bench - Montclair Museum
Where: Montclair Art Museum, Three South Mountain Avenue, Montclair.When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: $6 per child and Adult members free and non-members $12.For more info: click here.
Wednesday, May 9 - Babies Storytime at the South Orange Public Library
Where: South Orange Library, 65 Scotland Rd, South Orange.When: 10:00 AMWho: Children birth to 2 years-old accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: FREE.For more info: click here.
Wednesday, May 9 - Little Explorers Spring Nature Program 3 year-olds
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621A Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland.When: 11:00 AMWho: Children 3 years-old accompanied by caregivers.How: Pre-registration and payment are required, please call 973-228-8776.Cost: $6 per child, per session (additional materials fees may apply).For more info: call 973-228-8776.
Wednesday, May 9 - Jump in and Swim at The Connection Wednesday
Where: The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple Street, Summit.When: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PMWho: Infants and children up to 5 years-old accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: $5 Daily Pass Per Child.For more info: click here.
Wednesday, May 9 - Little Explorers Spring Nature Program 4 & 5 year-olds
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621A Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland.When: 1:30 PMWho: Children 4 and 5 years-old accompanied by caregivers.How: Pre-registration and payment are required, please call 973-228-8776.Cost: $6 per child, per session (additional materials fees may apply).For more info: call 973-228-8776.
Wednesday, May 9 - Salta! Jump Into Spanish: Maplewood Library (Main Branch)
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library (Main Branch), 51 Baker Street, Maplewood.When: 4:00 PMWho: Children 3 to 6 years-old.How: Registration is required. Open to Maplewood Library Card holders only!Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Thursday, May 10 - Barnes & Noble Storytime Livingston
Where: Barnes & Noble, Livingston Mall, 112 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston.When: 10:00 AMWho: Young children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Thursday, May 10 - The Good Tymes String Band at South Orange Public Library
Where: South Orange Library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange.When: 11:00 AMWho: Children in 6th grade and up.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Thursday, May 10 - Jump in and Swim at The Connection Thursdays
Where: The Connection for Women and Families, 79 Maple Street, Summit.When: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Infants and children up to 5 years-old accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: $5 Daily Pass Per Child.For more info: click here.
Thursday, May 10 - Celebrate Children's Book Week: Maplewood Library (Main Branch)
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library (Main Branch), 51 Baker Street, Maplewood.When: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMWho: Children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Thursday, May 10 - Kids Club: Crafts for Mother's Day Whole Foods West Orange
Where: Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange.When: 4:00 PMWho: Children accompanied by caregivers.How: Pre-registration is required, click here to email, call 973-669-3196 or visit Customer Service.Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 12 - Saturday Storytime: Maplewood Library (Main Library)
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library (Main Library), 51 Baker Street, Maplewood.When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: All ages.How: Drop In.Cost: Free.For more info: click here.
Saturday, May 12 - Mother's Day Doll Tea Party at Pottery Barn Storytime
Where: Pottery Barn Kids, 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills.When: 3:00 PM (also at 4:00 PM)Who: Children accompanied by caregivers.How: Drop-in.Cost: FREE.For more info: click here. Please note: do unforeseen circumstances at this store; the class may need to be cancelled unexpectedly. Please call the store before you leave you house to try to avoid an unnecessary trip.
MK Day Trips: Manhattan Bound
Special Thanks to Monica Storch
Monica Storch the Publisher Mom of the Manhattan East Side Macaroni Kid has many great events in her newsletter each and everyday. After over a year of taking some of her events and posting them here, I thought it would be a much better idea of give you access to her full site. Going into the city on a weekday? Looking for something a little different? To find the full listing of Monica's events, click here. Thanks Monica!
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