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January 13, 2011
News & Events
- Holy Snow!
- Amber Alert & FB Team Up
- Healthy Macaroni Kid
- 5 Senses of Fun!
- Got Milk?
- 10 Great Indoor Activties
- A Surprise Inside!
- Easy Home Made PlayDough
- Sticky Sticker Fun!
- Healthy Macaroni Kids
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Macaroni Smiles
- Macaroni Tips
Holy Snow!
Wowza! What a week, huh?
I have lived in Georgia my whole life and I think that even if I add up all the snow from my lifetime it would still be less than we got this week. Sunday night Sean and I went out and walked in the snow as it was still falling and it was nice and fluffy and powder like. As we all know, by Monday morning it was still beautiful to look at, but covered in a layer of ice.
Ice... Ice is evil. I ...
Amber Alert & FB Team Up
You can help bring missing children home too!
The fear is heart-stopping. You turn around to talk to your toddler, and they aren't there. You look in the yard to see what game those silly kids are playing now....and there is no one in site. Your child isn't home from school yet....and they should have been a half hour ago. Even if the fear only lasts a second before you spot that precious face....it is paralyzing. And for some, for far too many, that fear lasts longer than most of us can even ...
Healthy Macaroni Kid
MK Joins the Pound For Pound Challenge to help Feeding America
Macaroni Kid is up for a challenge! The Pound For Pound Challenge!
I have yet to find an easier way to do something for both people-in-need and yourself. With just a few clicks, you can donate to the food bank of your choice and make a commitment to your own health.
If you are a fan of the Biggest Loser, then you know the deal! If you aren't, here is the low-down:
The Biggest Loser partners with Feeding America for the Pound For Pound Challenge. For every pound someone ...
5 Senses of Fun!
An Indoor Activity for Every Sense
TOUCH
What's that Touching My Face?
What You'll Need:
- Feathers
- Cloth
- Cotton balls
- Anything that is small and textured
- Blindfold
How to play:
Have two players face each other, one blindfolded and the other with all of their collected items.
The player who is sighted gently brushes the objects, one by one, across the blindfolded player's cheek. The player with the items must handle them carefully as to not let the other player tell what each item is.
The blindfolded player guesses what the object is and ...
Got Milk?
Make Rice Pudding!
During my pregnancy I discovered that I L-O-V-E rice pudding. I have looked for recipes several time and they just seem like too much work when I can just buy the yummy orange cozy shack container instead.
However, while looking for a yummy chicken and rice Crockpot recipe, a recipe for rice pudding popped up and it seemed too simple not to try. It turned out delicious! I cut the recipe in half and have easily 10 servings so I will post the amounts I used.
- 1/2 gal milk ...
10 Great Indoor Activties
Fun Can Be Found Inside!
- Build a fort. Take some chairs, bed sheets and lots of stuffed animals. Place the chairs ...
A Surprise Inside!
What to do with craft odds and ends.
Fill one lunch bag for every child with various items from your art cupboard. This is a good way to use up those odds and ends.
Here are some examples of things to include in your surprise bag:
- googly eyes
- scraps of material
- gummed paper
- stickers
- pipe cleaner
- cotton balls
Just check out your cupboards and see what you got. Provide the children with glue, scissors and crayons, you'll be amazed at what they can make.
Easy Home Made PlayDough
Really, it's easy! Take a look!
I've developed this particular recipe for homemade dough through a couple years of trial and error. It's easy and fast, no cooking necessary, and uses ingredients that you probably already have. (Read the note on alum.)
What you need:
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1 cup salt
- 6 tsp alum
- 7 tbl oil
- 1/2 cup water
- food coloring
*A note on alum- You can easily find alum in the baking/spices section of any store. If you don't have it and don't want to go get ...
Sticky Sticker Fun!
Make your own stickers
Need:
- flavored gelatin
- water
- magazines/drawings/photos/wrapping paper
1 teaspoon flavored gelatin2 teaspoons boiling water
- Place gelatin and boiling water in a small bowl.
- Stir until the gelatin is dissolved & Let the mixture cool about one minute.
- Brush a thin coat of warm sticker solution on the back of each picture cut out. Use a small brush.
- When dry you can lick the stickers and stick them on paper or glass.
Healthy Macaroni Kids
Say Yes To Hot Cocoa, Really!
I never associated hot cocoa with good health. But once again, I have been proven wrong!
Hot Cocoa vs. Hot Chocolate?
Their differences are nutritional. Hot cocoa is made from raw cocoa powder, which is pressed chocolate which removes the fat of the cocoa butter. Hot chocolate is made from chocolate bars melted into a cream or ground into a powder. Often hot chocolate has a very high sugar and fat content and low cocoa content. The nutrition in hot Cocoa can be very good for you, especially if you ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Ideas to Honor a Legend
Who was born on January 15, 1929? A man who believed in equality and peace...Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some ways to honor this man.
- Draw a silhouette of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s face against a plain background; then add lines to create a puzzle. Add words that rhyme with 'king' in the spaces of the face and words that rhyme with 'men' in the background. Color the first set of words brown and the second set of words red. NOTE: Vary the activity by adding equal ...
Friday, January 14 - Singin' Bean Kids Karaoke
Where: The Singin' Bean 195b N. Perry Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and up!!How: Show up!Cost: $3 minimum purchaseFor more info: http://www.thesinginbean.com/
Saturday, January 15 - 40th Atlanta Model Train and Railroad Show
Atlanta’s Oldest And Largest Model Train And Railroadiana Collectible Show, Including Operating Layouts
Where: NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER 1700 JEURGENS COURT NORCROSS, GA 30093When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Show up, Buy TicketCost: $7.00 (Children under 12 Free)For more info: Free Parking
Saturday, January 15 - Sing Along with Julie: Terrific Family Series @ Five Forks Library
Where: Duluth Branch LibraryWhen: 3:00 PMWho: All Ages!How: Show up!Cost: Free
Sunday, January 16 - The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions
Where: The Arena @ Gwinnett CenterWhen: 2pm & 6pm Shows Doors open at 1pm and 5pmWho: All agesHow: Buy tickets from TicketmasterCost: $25-$35For more info: No Professional/Detachable Lens CamerasNo Video or Audio TapingNo Coolers, Outside Food or BeverageNo BackpacksNo StrollersChildren over the age of 24 months must have a ticket
Tuesday, January 18 - Carmike's Super Stimulus Tuesday
Extra, Extra - Read all about it!!!! Every Tuesday take advantage of our great concession deals with our new SUPER STIMULUS TUESDAYS! Come in on Tuesdays to enjoy $1 Popcorn, $1 Drink, $2.50 Candy, and NOW introducing $5 off one of our fantastic concession combos (Large/Large Combo, Couples Medium Combo, Couples Large Combo, or our Nachos Combo). Get tremendous savings at Carmike Cinemas every Tuesday.
Where: Carmike Cimena SnellvilleWhen: All DayWho: All AgesHow: Show up!Cost: Come in on Tuesdays to enjoy $1 Popcorn, $1 Drink, $2.50 Candy, and NOW introducing $5 off one of our fantastic concession combos (Large/Large Combo, Couples Medium Combo, Couples Large Combo, or our Nachos Combo).
Thursday, January 13 through Sunday, March 13 - Imagination Days @ The GA Aquarium
Where: Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta GAWhen: Aquarium Hours VaryWho: This special price is valid for Adults, Children and Senior Guests - one price for all age groups! Children 2 and under free.How: BUY TICKETS HERE • Print your tickets from home or bring your Order # to our Will Call Window to receive ticketsCost: $15.00 for ages 2 and Under 2 Free • Tickets Must be purchased in advance through the above website, this offer is not available at our Box OfficeFor more info: PLEASE NOTE BLACKOUT DATES ABOVE. • No waiting in line to purchase tickets if printed from home Offer Expires: 3/13/2011 - For assistance please call 404-581-4138 or 4121
Friday, January 14 - Preschool Storytime @ Mountain Park Branch
Where: Mountain Park Branch LibraryWhen: 10:15 AMWho: Ages 2-5How: Show upCost: Free
Friday, January 14 - Preschool Storytime @ Five Forks Branch
Where: Fove Forks Branch LibraryWhen: 11:30 AMWho: Ages 3-5How: Show upCost: Free
Friday, January 14 - Preschool Storytime @ Grayson Branch
Where: Grayson Branch LibraryWhen: 11:30 AMWho: Ages 2-5How: Show upCost: Free
Saturday, January 15 - Storytime with Miss Lisa
Where: Barnes & Noble - The Avenue @ Webb GinWhen: 11:00 AMWho: The kiddos and family, 7 and under.How: Show UpCost: Free
Saturday, January 15 - Preschool Storytime @ Lilburn Branch
Where: Lilburn Branch LibraryWhen: 11:30 AMWho: Ages 2-5How: Show upCost: Free
Saturday, January 15 - Gwinnett Gladiators vs. Florida Everblades
Where: The Arena @ The Gwinnett Civic CenterWhen: 7:05 PM (Doors open at 6:05 pm)Who: The whole family!How: Buy TicketsCost: $10-$31For more info: For more information on 2010-2011 Gwinnett Gladiators tickets, visit www.gwinnettgladiators.com. No Coolers, Outside Food or Beverage No Strollers Children over the age of 24 months must have a ticket
Monday, January 17 - Gwinnett Gladiators vs. South Carolina Stingrays
Where: The Arena @ The Gwinnett Civic CenterWhen: 12:30 PM (Doors open at 11:30pm)Who: The whole family!How: Buy TicketsCost: $10-$31For more info: For more information on 2010-2011 Gwinnett Gladiators tickets, visit www.gwinnettgladiators.com. No Coolers, Outside Food or Beverage No Strollers Children over the age of 24 months must have a ticket
Tuesday, January 18 - Preschool Storytime @ Centerville Library
Where: Centerville Branch LibraryWhen: 10:15 AMWho: Ages 2-5How: Show upCost: Free
Tuesday, January 18 - Preschool Storytime @ Mountain Park Library
Where: Mount Park Branch LibraryWhen: 11:30 AMWho: Ages 2-5How: Show upCost: Free
Wednesday, January 19 - Storytime with Miss Lisa
Where: Barnes & Noble - The Avenue @ Webb GinWhen: 11:00 AMWho: The kiddos and family, 7 and under.How: Show UpCost: Free
Wednesday, January 19 - Celebrate Winter Storytime @ Sue Kellogg Library
Where: Sue Kellogg Library Stone Mountain GAWhen: 1:30 PM - 2:15 PMWho: Ages 3-5How: Show upCost: Free
Thursday, January 20 - Preschool Storytime @ Grayson Library
Where: Grayson Branch LibraryWhen: 10:15 AMWho: Ages 2-5How: Show upCost: Free
Macaroni Smiles
Rub-a-dub-dub!
Macaroni Tips
Photographing Babies – Tips from Kodak
- Shoot from your perspective
Document your interactions with your baby. Try including your arms in the photo as you interact with your child. If you’re giving them a bath, shoot from the angle you are really at in that moment. Capture things as realistically as possible and from the angle that only a parent sees.
- Try a new perspective
Get down to your baby’s eye level and see the world through their eyes. Sit on the ground, or lay down if you need to. Physically moving to their ...
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