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May 22, 2013
News & Events
- Clichéd , but True
- Memorial Day Events
- 2013 Mom Business Directory
- Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Fundraiser
- Sports Registrations
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Basil Shrimp Pasta
- Macaroni Made
- Quick Easy Lunch (aka SnackLunch)
- Gutter Garden
- Past Macaroni Kid Crafts
- Past Macaroni Kid Recipes
Clichéd , but True
All This Week's Warren, Watchung, Green Brook & Long Hill Activities
Support our local moms - check out our Mom Business Directory!
Have you ever thought about being a Macaroni Kid Publisher Mom? Do you like being involved in the community and meeting people? I'm thinking about scaling back on my time with MacKid Warren, so if you think it's something you'd like to do - contact me!
Check the article for information on Memorial Day observances and the Warren parade on Monday. Help the Mary Kay Foundation raise funds to battle cancer - more info in the article.
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This week, we have:
- Basil Shrimp Pasta
- Summer Color Wreath
- Quick Easy Lunch - SnackLunch!
- Gutter Garden
Enjoy this week's Macaroni Kid Warren, and have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
Roseann
Serving Warren, Watchung, Green Brook and Long Hill Township
Memorial Day Events
Warren - 9/11 "Heroes Memorial Monument" will be dedicated at 9:30 am on Monday, May 27th on the Municipal Grounds. The Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday, May 27 at 11am, followed by free picnics at the American Legion, located at 12 Community Place, and the Warren Elks Lodge, located at the corner of Bardy Road and Elks Trail. The parade will begin at the western end of Washington Valley Extension and end ...
2013 Mom Business Directory
Support these local moms!
Christine's Childcare
Christine Melamed, Gillette
908 -626-1684
Dance
Spotlight Dance Academy at TEST
1931 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville
Catherine Heldt-Ebel
www.spotlightatTEST.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Spotlight-Dance-Academy-At-Test
First Aid Training
Amberlight Training, LLC - CPR, AED, First Aid Instruction
Philippa Michel, Watchung
www.amberlight-training.com
201-574-6934
Fitness
Bella Pilates, LLC
Karen Rossi, Millington
908-447-9874
Ice Cream
Coldstone Creamery
Abby Bush
55 Mountain Boulevard, Warren
908-561-6450
www.coldstonecreamery.com
www.facebook.com\warrencoldstone
Jewelry/Accessories
Jade Skye Boutique - handmade hair accessories
Janette Bennett
www.etsy.com/shop/JadeSkyeBoutique
www ...
Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Fundraiser
Help Find a Cure for Cancer
"In 2013 it is estimated that 805,500 women will be diagnosed with some form of cancer.I am sure that many of you know of a relative or friend who is battling the same plight. The good news is that women’s cancer death rates are going down thanks to early detection and medical advances made possible by charities like The Mary Kay Foundation.
Sports Registrations
Softball Camp, Bengals Basketball Camp, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Football
Warrior Softball Camp at Watchung Hills - July 8-11 and/or July 15-18 for students entering grades 2-5 (9am - 12pm) and 6-9 (1pm to 4pm). $190/week ...
Wednesday, May 22 - Open Gym
Where: The P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren.When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Every Wednesday)Who: Ages 5 and under with parent.How: Drop-in - no registration required, but call Jan at 908-451-9280 to confirm.Cost: $10 per family for Open Gym. Free for registered students in Mom & Tot classes.For more info: Call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email janpep1@aol.com. Or go to www.pepclub.info.
Wednesday, May 22 - Eye Spy: Scavenger Hunt
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ. Program Room.When: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PMWho: Grades 1-3.How: Registration required. Register in-person, online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us/warren or call 908-754-5554 ext. 23 beginning April 16, 2013 at 9:30am.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.
Wednesday, May 22 - Leisa's Lollipop Hour
Where: Watchung Library, 12 Stirling Road, Watchung. Bicentenniel Room.When: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PMWho: Ages 5 to 8 - must be 5 at the time of sign-up.How: Registration required. Register in person or online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us on the Watchung calendar of events page or call 908-561-0117.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the library at 908-561-0117.
Wednesday, May 22 - Junior CSI: Digital Sketch Artist
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ. Program Room.When: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: Grades 4-8.How: Registration required. Register in-person, online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us/warren or call 908-754-5554 ext. 23 beginning April 15, 2013 at 9:30am.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.
Thursday, May 23 - Toddler Storytime (thru May 9)
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren. Program Room.When: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Register for Wednesday or Thursday Session)Who: Ages 2 - 3 1/2, born between 10/09 & 3/11 with caregiver.How: Registration required. Register online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us/warren, by phone at 908-754-5554 ext. 23, or in-person.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.
Thursday, May 23 - Mom & Tot (4 to 5 yrs)
Where: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Runs every Thursday)Who: Ages 4 to 5 years.How: Call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com. You can also register online at www.pepclub.info.Cost: $360 first sibling/$270 second sibling for 18 weeks of class. Rolling admission, pro-rated tuition.For more info: Go to www.pepclub.info. Contact Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.
Thursday, May 23 - Story and Craft
Where: Long Hill Twp Library, 917 Valley Road, Gillette.When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Age 2-6 with caregiver.How: Registration required. Register by calling the Children's Desk at 908-647-2088 x. 2, in person or by emailing childrens@longhilllibrary.org.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Desk at 908-647-2088 ext. 2.
Thursday, May 23 - Kid's Cuisine
Where: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.When: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PMWho: Ages 3 to 7 with parent.How: Register online at www.pepclub.info. You can also call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.Cost: $15.00 per class, 2 siblings $12.50/each.For more info: Contact Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com or see the website at www.pepclub.info.
Thursday, May 23 - Drop-In Craft - Spring Creation Station
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren.When: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and up.How: No registration, just drop in during the listed times.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ex. 23.
Friday, May 24 - Mom & Tot (2.5 to 3.5 yrs)
Where: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.When: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Runs every Friday thru Jan. 28th except for holidays)Who: Ages 2.5 to 3.5 years.How: Call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com. You can also register online at www.pepclub.info.Cost: $360 first sibling/$270 second sibling. Rolling admission, pro-rated tuition.For more info: Go to www.pepclub.info. Contact Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.
Friday, May 24 - Mom & Tot (3.5 to 4.5 yrs)
Where: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Runs every Friday thru Jan. 28th except for holidays)Who: Ages 3.5 to 4.5 years.How: Call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com. You can also register online at www.pepclub.info.Cost: $360 first sibling/$270 second sibling. Rolling admission, pro-rated tuition.For more info: Go to www.pepclub.info. Contact Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.
Saturday, May 25 - Mom & Tot (2 to 4 yrs)
Where: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.When: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Runs every Saturday thru Feb. 2 except for holidays)Who: Ages 2 to 4 years.How: Call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com. You can also register online at www.pepclub.info.Cost: $360 first sibling/$270 second sibling. Rolling admission, pro-rated tuition.For more info: Go to www.pepclub.info. Contact Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.
Saturday, May 25 - Drop-In Craft - Spring Creation Station
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren.When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and up.How: No registration, just drop in during the listed times.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ex. 23.
Monday, May 27 - Mom & Tot (1.5 to 2.5 yrs)(thru 6/10)
Where: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.When: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Runs every Monday thru June 10 except for March 25th week)Who: Ages 1.5 to 2.5 years with caregiver.How: Call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com. You can also register online at www.pepclub.info.Cost: $360 first sibling/$270 second sibling for 18 weeks. Rolling admission, pro-rated tuition.For more info: Go to www.pepclub.info. Contact Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.
Monday, May 27 - Mom & Tot (2 to 3 yrs)(thru 6/10))
Where: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.When: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM (Runs every Monday thru June 10 except for week of March 25.)Who: Ages 2 to 3 years.How: Call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com. You can also register online at www.pepclub.info.Cost: $360 first sibling/$270 second sibling for 18 weeks. Rolling admission, pro-rated tuition.For more info: Go to www.pepclub.info. Contact Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.
Monday, May 27 - Kid's Cuisine
Where: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.When: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PMWho: Ages 3 to 7 with parent.How: Register online at www.pepclub.info. You can also call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.Cost: $15.00 per class, 2 siblings $12.50/each.For more info: Contact Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com or see the website at www.pepclub.info.
Tuesday, May 28 - Baby Time (thru May 7)
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren. Program Room.When: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM (Weekly through May 7)Who: Prewalkers with caregiver.How: No registration - just drop in at 9:45am.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.
Tuesday, May 28 - Kid's Cuisine
Where: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 3 to 7 with parent.How: Register online at www.pepclub.info. You can also call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.Cost: $15.00 per class, 2 siblings $12.50/each.For more info: Contact Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com or see the website at www.pepclub.info.
Tuesday, May 28 - Rhyme Time (Warren)
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren. Program Room.When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Weekly through May 7)Who: Walkers up to 30 months with a caregiver.How: No registration required - drop in at 10:30am.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.
Tuesday, May 28 - Rhyme Time (Long Hill)
Where: Long Hill Library, 917 Valley Road, Gillette.When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Birth to age 2 with a caregiver.How: No registration necessary.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.
Tuesday, May 28 - Somerset Patriots Home Game
Where: TD Bank Ballpark 860 East Main Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807When: 7:05 PMWho: Families.How:
For Tickets: http://www.somersetpatriots.com/event/details/10/somerset-patriots-vs-lancaster-barnstormers Cost: Tickets are $7 - $35.For more info: Go to www.somersetpatriots.com.
Wednesday, May 22 - LEGO Club Volunteers - Teens
Where: Watchung Library, 12 Stirling Road, Watchung. Seniors Room.When: 6:30 PM - 8:15 PMWho: Grades 7 and up.How: Registration required. Register online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us on the Watchung calendar of events page or call 908-561-0117.Cost: Free.For more info: Cal the library at 908-561-0117.
Wednesday, May 22 - Movie Night Experiment
Where: Watchung Library, 12 Stirling Road, Watchung. Bicentennial Room.When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Grades 5 and up.How: Registration requested but not required. Register online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us on the Watchung calendar of events page or call 908-561-0117.Cost: Free.For more info: Call 908-561-0117.
Wednesday, May 29 - Wompy's World of Musical Play (Watchung)
Where: Watchung Library, 12 Stirling Road, Watchung. Bicentenniel Room.When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (Registration is for class on 1/25 and 2/22)Who: Ages 6 months to age 3 with caregiver.How: Registration required. Register online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us on the Watchung calendar of events page or call 908-561-0117.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the library at 908-561-0117.
Wednesday, May 29 - Presley & Melody Concert
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren.When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 5 and under with caregiver.How: Registration required. Register in person, online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us on the Warren calendar of events page or call 908-754-5554 ext. 23.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the library at 908-561-0117.
Wednesday, May 29 - Somerset Patriots v. Barnstormers
Where: TD Bank Ballpark 860 East Main Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807When: 6:35 PMWho: Families.How:
For tickets, go to www.somersetpatriots.com Cost: Tickets are $7 - $13.50.For more info: Go to www.somersetpatriots.com.
Wednesday, May 29 - Evening Story Explorers: Flight
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ. Program Room.When: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PMWho: Ages 4- 8.How: Registration required. Register in-person, online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us/warren or call 908-754-5554 ext. 23.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.
Thursday, May 30 - Story and Craft
Where: Long Hill Twp Library, 917 Valley Road, Gillette.When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Age 2-6 with caregiver.How: Registration required. Register by calling the Children's Desk at 908-647-2088 x. 2, in person or by emailing childrens@longhilllibrary.org.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the Children's Desk at 908-647-2088 ext. 2.
Friday, May 31 - Wompy's World of Musical Play (Warren)
Where: Warren Library, 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren.When: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (Program repeats at 11:15am)Who: Ages 6 months to age 3 with caregiver.How: Registration required. Register in person, online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us on the Warren calendar of events page or call 908-754-5554 ext. 23.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the library at 908-561-0117.
Saturday, June 1 - Home Depot Kids' Workshops
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
Where: The Home Depot, 1515 Route 22, Watchung, NJ.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5-12 with a parent.How: No registration - just come by!Cost: Free.For more info: Call the store at 908-222-7700. More info also available at www.homedepot.com.
Sunday, June 2 - Batter's Up Hitting Contest
Where: Little League Fields, Poplar Drive, Stirling. Turn right at Shoprite on Poplar Drive.When: 10:00 AM (Registration begins at 9am, rain date tba)Who: Boys and girls ages 5-15 as of April 30, 2013 from all towns.How: Preregister by contacting the Elks at stirlingelks@gmail.com or by calling 908-672-2079.Cost: Free.For more info: Contact the Elks at stirlingelks@gmail.com or 908-672-2079.
Sunday, June 2 - Millington Downtown Day
Where: Long Hill Road, Millington.When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Families.How: Just show up!Cost: Free, with a single can of food donation for the St. Vincent's Food Pantry.
Wednesday, June 5 - Creating Friendship Bracelets
Where: Watchung Library, 12 Stirling Road, Watchung. Bicentenniel Room.When: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Grades 6-12.How: Registration required. Register in person or online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us on the Watchung calendar of events page or call 908-561-0117. Registration opens April 17, 2013 at 10am.Cost: Free.For more info: Call the library at 908-561-0117.
Basil Shrimp Pasta
Macaroni Menu
Macaroni Made
Summer Color Wreath
What you need:
- cocktail umbrellas (check party supply stores)
- Styrofoam wreath
What you do:
Easily poke the toothpick umbrellas into your wreath form. MORE is better in this case! Use a variety of sizes for interest!
HAVE fun! : )
Quick Easy Lunch (aka SnackLunch)
Macaroni Menu
Gutter Garden
Make it kid friendly!
Does your kid LOVE to garden? Play in the dirt? How about learn new things? What about eating their veggies? Well if you said YES to at least one of those things, you might be looking at your next project and HOPEFULLY add "YES!" to eating their veggies!
Kids tend to be MUCH more interested in eating their veggies, or at least TRYING them, if they had a HAND in growing them, themselves!
We made a Gutter Garden on our fence this weekend. It was easy, QUICK and looks super ...
Past Macaroni Kid Crafts
Try one of these to keep the kids busy!
Crafts
Koolaid Play Dough Sponge Painting Crayon Resist Dreidel Bags Toilet Paper Pilgrims Egg Carton Spiders Nature Baskets Pirate Ship Craft Flip-Flop Wreath USA T-Shirt Pretend Fish Tank Olympic Torch Patriotic Rocket Plantable Paper Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Easter Egg Texture Craft Boo-Boo Bunnies Valentine Suckers Valentine Pops Mess Free Collage Chinese New Year Gong Oobleck Edible Christmas Trees Rudolph Ornament Bird Seed Ornament Handprint TP Turkeys Turkey Plate Turkey Day Shirt Handprint Turkey T-shirts Pine Cone Turkey Turkey Callers Creepy/Kooky Spiderweb Magical Witch Hat Fall Leaf Craft Apple Butterfly Craft Leaf Lacing Cards Crayon Wreath Ribbon Button Bookmarks Paper Bowl Jellyfish Marble Painting Craft Sponge Craft Name Bugs Moon Craft Harry Potter Fun Tic Tac Toe-wel American Eagle T-shirt Rocket Poppers No-Spark Sparklers Paper Flip-Flops Felt Counting Fish Mother's Day Craft Egg Carton Tulips Mexican Bracelets Soda Bottle Bird Feeder Shoe Box Guitar Riesens We Love Daddy Leprechaun Hat Rainbow Streamer Pot of Gold Shamrock Mask Flower Basket Craft Garden Creepy Crawlies Affection Flowers Mosaic Heart Winter Sun Catcher Finger Paint Recipe Cat in the Hat Hat One Fish Two Fish Tank Chinese Lanterns Cherry Tree Love Potion Jars Cupid's Garland Cupcake Crayons Homemade Play Doh Job Jars Slime Pasta Snowflakes Graham Cracker "Gingerbread" Houses Homemade Scents Candy Tree Holiday Discovery Jars Cinnamon Ornaments "Stained Glass" Leaf Apple-Tree Hand Print Ocean in a Bottle Peacock Hand Print
Past Macaroni Kid Recipes
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