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The Lion King 3D
RealD 3D Giveaway
Audiences are in for a treat--The Lion King 3D roars into theatres today for a limited two week engagement! You got to hear of my incredible experience of seeing The Lion King 3D at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. It was truly magical. I will definitely be taking my family to see it!
When I was at the premiere, I noticed there were lots of children sporting some pretty cool Simba 3D glasses.
“‘The Lion King’ is an animated classic that a new generation will be able to experience ...
Costumes4Less.com
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Halloween is a little over a month away, which means it will really be here before you know it. Why not get a head start this year, like I did? I decided to check out Costumes4Less.com and see what they had to offer. What I found there was a perfect costume for my oldest son. We found a Horror Warrior costume that is exactly what he wanted. This costume is hooded with a mesh mask face, so he can easily see out and breath, but onlookers can't quite ...
Big Savings With Big G
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Mornings at my house are little, uh.....busy. As a mom to four school age boys, breakfast needs to be quick and easy or no one will be able to make the bus. Some mornings, if I plan ahead, I can plan a hot breakfast for them, but most of the time, I rely on cereal to get my boys off to a good start.
General Mills has great cereals and lots of varieties to keep their bellies satisfied and their bodies well nurished. Courtesy of General Mills and MyBlogSpark ...
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids has arrived! Tonight I got to throw a bash and enjoy a fun night together with some friends watching this brand new release. I am not a huge fan of chick flicks, but this movie had tons of unexpected laughs and wasn't your typical chick flick, by any means.
To get ready for the screening, I planned the details of the night, including an amazing cake from The Murphy Girl's Sweet Shop. What's a wedding without cake? I loved the flair it added to the night ...
Monday, September 19 - Storytime for all ages
Where: Somerville Barnes and Noble
Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-7425When: 11:00 AM (through 11/28)Who: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Tuesday, September 20 - Children's Programs
Where: meeting room of Flemington Free Library, 118 Main Street, FlemingtonWhen: 10:30 am Tuesdays for 3-5 years, 10:30 am on Wednesdays for 2-3 yearsWho: 3-5 years/2-3 yearsHow: Call (908) 782-5733, or visit [email protected]Cost: freeFor more info: parents or care-givers invited to stay
Tuesday, September 20 - Mommy & Me Under the Acorn Tree
Where: Acorn Montessori School 1222 Route 31 Lebanon, NJ 08833When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (9/13, 9/20, 9/27)Who: ages 3-6How: register by calling 908-730-8986 or emailing [email protected]Cost: FREEFor more info: www.acornschool.org
Tuesday, September 20 - Rock Band and Wii at the Library
Where: Hunterdon County Library Headquarters Route 12 Flemington, NJWhen: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (every Tuesday night)Who: everyone. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adultHow: show up--no registration necessaryCost: FREE
Wednesday, September 21 - Toddler Tales
Where: Flemington Free Public Library 118 Main St Flemington, NJWhen: 10:30 AMWho: ages 2-3How: show upCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.flemingtonpubliclibrary.org/id17.html
Wednesday, September 21 - Children's Storytime & Activity
Where: Clinton Book Shop 12 East Main Street Clinton, NJWhen: 10:30 AMWho: childrenHow: show upCost: $2
Wednesday, September 21 - Waterballoon Volleyball
Where: Headquarters Hunterdon County Library Route 12 FlemingtonWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (9/21)Who: grades 5-9How: register by calling 788-1432 beginning 9/14Cost: FREEFor more info: raindate is 9/22
Thursday, September 22 through Sunday, October 16 - Newsies
Where: PaperMill Playhouse 22 Brookside Dr Millburn, NJWhen: 9/15-10/16Who: familiesHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: variesFor more info: www.papermill.org
Thursday, September 22 - Story Hour
Where: Twice Told Tales Twice Told Tales Bookstore is located at 14 Bloomfield Ave. Flemington. Bloomfield Ave is the 1st right hand turn after the Union Hotel.When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: children ages 3-6 and their parentsHow: show upCost: FREE
Saturday, September 24 - Build & Grow at Lowe's
Where: Your local Lowe'sWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: children up to age 12How: show upCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx
Saturday, September 24 - If You Give a Pig a Pancake
A Year With Frog and Toad (Musical) - Sat., Oct. 15, 2011 @ 11am
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie - Sat., Nov. 19, 2011@ 11am
Where: Centenary Stage Company Hackettstown, NJWhen: 11:00 AM (9/24, 10/15, 11/19)Who: everyoneHow: Order tickets onlineCost: Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and can be purchased by calling the box office at
908-979-0900 or logging onto centenarystageco.org.
Saturday, September 24 - PAWS to Read
Where: North County Branch Librar 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJWhen: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (ends 10/15--Saturdays)Who: all abilities and all agesHow: show up--no registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: 730-6834
Wednesday, September 28 - Writers Workshop
- September 28 Character Development
- October 26 Story and Plot Development
- November 16 Backdrops, Moods, and Settings
Where: North County Branch Library 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (9/28, 10/26, 11/16)Who: This program is open to students in grades 6-9.How: Registration is required beginning one week prior to each workshop. Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 9 Call the Youth Services Dept. at 730-6834 for more informationCost: FREE
Tuesday, September 27 - Let's Play Today
Where: North County Branch Library 65 Halstead St ClintonWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (9/27/11)Who: grades 1-5How: register by calling 730-6834 beginning September 20Cost: FREE
Wednesday, September 28 - Momy & Me Under the Acorn Tree Book Signing with Patricia Intriago
Where: Acorn Montessori School 1222 Route 31 Lebanon, NJ 08833When: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM (9/28)Who: children ages 3-6How: RSVP by calling 908-730-8986 or emailing [email protected]Cost: FREE
Wednesday, September 28 - Hunterdon's Got Talent
Where: Hunterdon County Library Headquarters Route 12 Flemington, NJWhen: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (9/28)Who: grades 5-12How: register by calling the library 788-1432 Let them know your act, # of people, and any needs (piano, cd player, microphone)Cost: FREE
Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2 - Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music
Where: Izod Center 50 State Route 120
East Rutherford, NJ 07073When: 9/30-10/2Who: Sesame Street fans!How: Tickets are on sale now at the box office and all Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 800-745-3000.Cost: Ticket prices: $15, $25, $30, $40, $55 (VIP) & $100 (Sunny Seats).For more info:
Saturday, October 1 through Sunday, October 2 - Museums On Us
Where: Museums throughout NJ and NY (and across the country) http://museums.bankofamerica.com/When: all weekendWho: Bank of America customersHow: Bring your ID and your Bank of America card to get a free admission for each card holderCost: FREE with cardFor more info: http://museums.bankofamerica.com/
Saturday, October 1 - Kids Workshop
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: Your local Home Depot storeWhen: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: ages 5-12How: show upCost: FREE
Sunday, October 2 - Fall Sports Open House
Where: Branchburg Sports Complex 47 Readington Rd Branchburg, NJWhen: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (10/2/11)Who: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: [email protected].
Tuesday, October 4 - Lego Build
Where: Bridgewater Commons Mall--Lego StoreWhen: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: ages 6-14How: show up early!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://stores.lego.com/en-us/StoreEvents.aspx
Saturday, October 8 - Young Astronomer's Open House
Kid friendly activites and free bbq
Where: NJAA Observatory 251 County Road Route 513 Glen Gardner, NJ inside Voorhees State ParkWhen: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (10/8)Who: all agesHow: show up! (908) 638-8500Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.njaa.org/calendar.html
Wednesday, October 12 - Game Night
Where: North County Branch Library 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (9/14 and 10/12)Who: Grades 6-9How: call now to register at 730-6834. Registration is requiredCost: FREEFor more info: October's Teen Cafe will be October 12, 2011 7-8pm--pumpkin facepainting! Registration begins 10/5/11
Wednesday, October 12 - Race to Nowhere
Where: Acorn Montessori School 1222 Route 31 Lebanon, NJ 08833When: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (10/12)Who: parentsHow: purchase tickets online or at the doorCost: $10 online, $15 (if available) at the doorFor more info: [email protected] 908-730-8986
Thursday, October 13 - Race to Nowhere
Where: Acorn Montessori School 1222 Route 31 Lebanon, NJ 08833When: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (10/13)Who: parentsHow: purchase tickets online or at the doorCost: $10 online, $15 (if available) at the doorFor more info: [email protected] 908-730-8986
Friday, October 21 - American Girl Cécile & Marie-Grace’s Fete
Where: New York City American Girl storeWhen: 7:30 PM (10/21)Who: For girls ages 8 and up.How: Reservations required; call toll-free 877-247-5223Cost: Tickets: $32 per person
(Please note, prepaid event reservations are non-exchangeable and non-refundable)For more info: visit here
Tuesday, November 1 - American Girl Cécile & Marie-Grace’s Crafts
Where: American Girl store New York CityWhen: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PMWho: girls ages 8 and upHow: show upCost: FREE and open to the publicFor more info:
- November 1: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
American Girl Fashion Show
Immaculate Conception School invites girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion Show ® on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton, NJ. Show times are 10AM, 1PM and 5PM. This fun, engaging program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds from the event will benefit the school.
Close to 100 local models will present the fashions, while lively commentary, music and decorations will create a memorable experience for girls and their families. Audiences will delight in historical clothing, from ...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
We all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we see the pink ribbons all over, even during the rest of the year. The increased awareness has done wonderful things to reduce the number of women who die from it, through better education in early detection and more effective treatments. However, Childhood Cancer remains a major issue that has only increased in recent years, and unfortunately, hasn’t seen the amount of awareness that other cancers have. You can read more about the very small percentage of cancer ...
Introducing Foodiacs!
The newest online community for food enthusiasts www.foodiacs.com announces its September 6 website launch. Foodiacs is tailored to people who are passionate about food and will connect them with product offerings that are exclusive to the site. Each Foodiacs offering will be available for only a limited time, and at a limited quantity, and will not match any offer at any other online retail outlet.
“We recognize the quality and passion that goes into creating these artisan foods and want to bring lesser known but high quality items ...
Macaroni Eats
Easy Pate a Choux
Here's a really simple pastry that's alot of fun for the kids to help with! Mine love to watch these puff up in the oven and come up with different things to fill them with.
Pate a Choux (Puff Pastry)
Ingredients:
1 C Water
6 TBL Butter
1 TBL Sugar
Sm. Pinch Salt
1 TSP Vanilla
5 3/4 Oz. Bread Flour
1 C Eggs (about 4)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450F.
Bring the water, butter, sugar & salt to a boil. Remove from heat and add the vanilla ...
Macaroni Reads
The Recess Queen
There is a lot of talk about bullying these days, but how do you find a way to discuss it with your little ones? Try this great book from Scholastic. The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill, illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith, is a clever rhyme about Mean Jean, the Recess Queen. No one dare crosses her path on the playground...that is, until a brave new girl comes to school.
Your kids will really like this book and it is a great way to explore why bullies may be the ...
Spooky Buddies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaxYskjaXoM
My youngest son loves talking animals. Throw some costumes and his favorite holiday, Halloween, in the mix, and I think we have the makings of a new favorite movie! We will have to wait and see what we think of Spooky Buddies when it comes out on Tuesday. In the meantime, we will be checking out these fun downloads for dog biscuit recipes, family night viewing party tips and activity sheets here.
The Buddies are Back in a Spooktacular Adventure!
SPOOKY BUDDIES premieres ...
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