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Bootcamp


This is what you want for Mother's Day!

Each week, you have been reading about my experience with boot camp.  I am absolutely loving this!  Don't get me wrong, it is hard work, but it is fun!  Twice a week, I get together with other amazing women and sweat off all that motherhood has bestowed upon my figure.  I am down another pound this week, but inches are coming off, too!  This isn't an hour of running on the treadmill, it is the fastest 45 minutes ever full of circuits and quick movements. 

Anyone that knows ...


Macaroni Moms


Happy Mother's Day

Ahh....being a mom is the best.  We all love all the great things that come with the package.....sweet kisses, the random I love you's, the pride we feel when they accomplish the littlest thing.  This weekend is Mother's Day, I hope you all have a wonderful day, spending it the way you like.  I personally love the macaroni necklaces, homemade cards, and sweet little voices that sing to me.  I have a few Mother's Day teas coming up and I know that they will create ...


Rock of Ages giveaway


Enter to win!

Want to win a pair of tickets to see Rock of Ages on Broadway?  Of course you do!  All you need to do is email me at [email protected] telling what you love about the 80's!  You will be entered to win!  Several winners will picked next week.  As always, if you refer a friend or become a new subscriber, you will both be entered to win, as well.

To learn more about the show and to order tickets, visit http://www.rockofagesmusical.com/broadway.php


Wide Awake Jake


Family 4 pack winner!

Congratulations to Stacey B--she and her family are going to see Tada! Theater's Wide Awake Jake in NYC !  Have a fantastic time and be sure to tell us how you liked the show!

To see the show yourself, go to http://www.tadatheater.com/

The Drama Desk Award-winning TADA! Youth Theater
presents a revival of one of our most popular shows in celebration of our 25th Anniversary

WIDE-AWAKE JAKE
April 16-May 23
Based on the book by Helen Young

Book by Alice Elliott

Music by Robby Merkin

Lyrics ...


Winner picked!


Congratulations to Jenn R. of Glen Gardner!  You are the recipient of the Scentsy Mother's Day gift basket!  Your house is going to smell heavenly--trust me, I know!  Scentsy is an amazing product and you will love it!  For those of you who want to try it out for yourselves, you can contact Debbie Latargia, your local Scentsy rep.  You can browse through the great selection and order some for yourselves.  It is Mother's Day--so be sure to treat yourself!

My name is Debbie Latargia and I just ...


This Week's Picks:


May 5th through June 1st

Wednesday, May 5 - Super Chicken Nugget Boy--Author Signing

Come meet author Josh Lewis for a book signing!
Where: Clinton Book Shop 33 Main St Clinton
When: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Who: Young readers
How: show up
Cost: FREE, but to get a signed copy, you must purchase the book at the store for $16.99

Thursday, May 6 - Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Storytime
All children love being read to. Every storytime, we explore a new theme. Join us for stories and activities and foster a love for reading in your little one.
Somerville
Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-7425
Where: Somerville
Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-7425
When: 10:30 AM (every Thursday morning)
Who: all children
How: show up
Cost: FREE
For more info:  908-526-7425 www.barnesandnoble.com

Thursday, May 6 - Rock Band and Wii @ the Library

Come play Rock Band and Wii at the Flemington Library! 
Where: Hunterdon County Library Lower Level Flemington
When: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (every Thursday)
Who: Everyone, however it is library policy that anyone under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult
How: show up!
Cost: FREE

Saturday, May 8 - Annual Hunterdon County Arboretum Plant Sale

The Hunterdon County Park Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to continue providing gardeners of our county with diverse and healthy plant specimens. We will once again offer annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and summer bulbs. The Horticultural staff and park volunteers will be on hand to help answer questions and direct you to the perfect plant for your garden
Where: Hunterdon County Arboretum 1020 Route 31N, in Lebanon
When: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: $2.00 and up

Saturday, May 8 - Build and Grow at Lowes

come build a Trellis Planter for Mom!
Where: your local Lowe's
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: everyone
How: show up!
Cost: FREE

Saturday, May 8 - Mayfaire

River Valley Waldorf School presents Mayfaire  Enjoy:Children's CraftsLive MusicInternational FareMaypole DancingGarland MakingJump Rope MakingAnd....the Pocket Fairy  
Where: River Valley Waldorf School  1395 bridgeton Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Phone: 610-982-5606

Saturday, May 8 - Crayola Glow Explosion at Toys R Us

In Store Crayola Explosion event!
Where: your local Toys R Us
When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: everyone
How: show up!
Cost: FREE

Saturday, May 8 - Red Pyramid Release Party

Put your ancient thinking cap on as we walk, talk and read like Egyptians! Meet Carter and Sadie Kane as they discover a secret that links their family to a secret order of magicians that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
Where: Bridgewater - Borders
290 Commons Way
Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807
When: 2:00 PM
Who: kids ages 8-12
How: show up!
Cost: FREE

Sunday, May 9 - Children's Programs

Story Time for three-to-five year olds is held every Tuesday morning at 10:30 in the meeting room. The children, and the parents or care-givers who choose to stay, are entertained mainly by picture books, but with some poetry, scissor stories, or drawn stories mixed in. A craft related to the weekly theme completes the session, which generally runs a little longer than a half hour.
Where: meeting room of Flemington Free Library, 118 Main Street, Flemington
When: 10:30 am Tuesdays for 3-5 years, 10:30 am on Wednesdays for 2-3 years
Who: 3-5 years/2-3 years
Cost: free
For more info: parents or care-givers invited to stay

Sunday, May 9 - Oprah's Live Your Best Life Walk

Join Oprah Winfrey For A Charity Walk In New York City. Before heading off to brunch, start Mother's Day with a meaningful walk. On  Sunday May 9th, you can be part of the O, The Oprah Magazine's Live Your  Best Life Walk in Manhattan. Led by Oprah Winfrey, the walk will raise money 
for 10 deserving charities. Special guests will be walking too, and a 
celebration at the finish will end the walk on a high note.
Where: The Live Your Best Life Walk starts at Pier 86 (Intrepid Museum) on the west side. New York City
When: n/a
Who: Moms
How: register
Cost: www.lybl2010walk.com
For more info: To register, get more information or to learn about the benefiting 
charities, please visit: www.lybl2010walk.com

Sunday, May 9 - Moms see Phantom for FREE at the Players Theatre!

The new musical "Phantom of the Opera" at the Players Theatre  is offering free tickets to Moms for the 3pm matinee on Sunday when they come with another paying patron.     
Where: Players Theatre - located at 115 MacDougal Street New York City
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Moms!
How: Purchase Tickets use code: ILOVEMOM : 1) By Phone: 212-352-3101   2) Online: https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/680235    or 3) At the Box Office:  115 MacDougal Street (11a - 8p daily)
Cost: Moms FREE with another paying adult!

Tuesday, May 11 - Macaroni Kid Twitter Party

Join Macaroni Kid on twitter for a party in 140 (words or less!)  There will be great words of advice for taking care of Mama Bear and prizes to be won!
Where: Twitter
When: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Who: moms!
How: #mackidtips
Cost: FREE

Thursday, May 13 - Preschool Storytime

Come join us for stories and songs!
Where: Washington Library 20 West Carlton Avenue,
Washington, NJ 07882 (Warren County)
When: 10:30 am
Who: 3-5 year olds
How: Phone: (908) 689-0201
Cost: FREE
For more info: Closed over Memorial Day weekend

Saturday, May 22 - Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic

Build and grow--catapult!
Where: Lowe's --Flemington or Phillipsburg
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: FREE

Tuesday, June 1 - Lego Build

One day each month you can learn how to build a cool LEGO mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed to that month
Where: Bridgewater Commons Mall--Lego Store
When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: ages 6-14
How: show up early!
Cost: FREE

This Week's Calendar:


May 9th through May 15th

Sunday, May 9 through Thursday, November 25 - Bouncy Booktime

stories, songs and art for kids 4 months to 4 years
Where: Lambertville Library
When: 10 am and 11am
Who: 4 months to 4 years
How: 609-397-0275
Cost: FREE

Wednesday, May 12 - Family Fun Night at Cheeburger Cheeburger

Entertain the kids during your meal!  Face painting, balloon animals, clowns or magicians keep the kids happy and occupied!
Where: Cheeburger Cheeburger 100 Reaville Ave Suite 250 Flemington, NJ  
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (every Wednesday night)
Who:  Families
How: come have dinner Wednesday night
Cost: FREE with your dinner

Friday, May 14 - Scrunchy's Parents Night Out

bring your children to Scrunchy's for pizza, movie and crafts while you enjoy a night out!
Where: Scrunchy's at Shop Rite in Clinton
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: kids ages 3-8
How: register  by calling 730.6800
Cost: $15 for 1 child, $25 for 2 children, and $30 for 3 children

Saturday, May 15 - Barks in the Park

mobile pet groomers, pet training, agility courses, vet mobile, games, crafts, DJ, contests, food and more!  Girl Scout Troop 798 and NJ Puppy Rescue hosting
Where: Alexandria Park Rt 519 in Alexandria township --near the playground
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Raindate of May 22nd)
Who: everyone--come support their Silver Award Project!
How: show up! bring your pet or adopt a pet, too!
Cost: Free
For more info: Lizzie Cansfield 908.995.2327 Emily Kolonia 908.995.4285 Pet donations are being collected, as well

Saturday, May 15 - Readington Family Fun Day!

The Readington Township H.S.A’s Family Fun Day fundraiser  There will be a 5K fun run and 1-mile walk; registration is $15 per person or $25 for the family. There will also be a giveaway for the first 150 registrants (one per family).
In addition, there will be unlimited carnival games and prizes with the purchase of a $10 wristband, as well as vendors, a tricky tray, food and a 50/50.
Where: Holland Brook School in Whitehouse Station.
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: families
How: show up
Cost: proceeds benefit Readington Township Schools
For more info: For more information, visit hsafamilyfunday.org or call Holly Vandal at 908-236-7607.

Teen Scene:


May 12th through May 31st

Wednesday, May 12 - Cool Collections

What do you collect? Marbles, posters, sports cards, shells? Come share your cool collection. See what other teens collect.  
Where: North County Branch 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, New Jersey 08809
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Grades 6-9
How:   Registration is required. Please stop by or call (908) 730-6834 Beginning on Wednesday, May 5 at 9:00a.m.
Cost: FREE

Monday, May 31 - Teen Rock & Read

Join us for our teen reading club! It's a fun and informal program that meets the fourth Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Lasting for about an hour, we have a great time eating pizza and discussing the latest books, music, movies, and technology.
Where: Warren County Library - Northeast Branch 63 Route 46 Hackettstown, NJ 07840
When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Ages 13 and up
Cost: FREE

Plan Ahead:


May 22nd through May 23rd

Saturday, May 22 - Parent Child Self Defense Seminar

  Free “Parent-Child Self-Defense Seminar” at ATA Martial Arts in Flemington, NJ hosted by owner and 6th degree black belt, Dr. Eric Albrecht. http://www.hillsboroughblackbeltacademy.com/
Where: ATA Martial Arts  Church St., Flemington, NJ 08822.
When: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Who: families
How: show up
Cost: FREE

Sunday, May 23 - Apple Youth Workshop

Snap Photo Workshop
Where: Apple Store Bridgewater Mall
When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: kids interested in computers
Cost: FREE

Sunday, May 23 - Acorn Montessori Open House

Stop by to learn what makes Acorn Montessori so great!
Where: Acorn Montessori School
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: everyone
How: show up!
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.acornschool.org

Great Amusement Park Discounts!


DISCOUNT AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS ON SALE

In cooperation with the New Jersey Park & Recreation Association, the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation offers amusement park discount tickets to the following areas:

 

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

Adult……………………………………$34.00

Hershey Park

Adult.…………………………………. $43.00

Junior…………………………….…… $31.00

 

Sesame Place

All Admissions…………………………$46.00

Birthday Pass (July 1-31 only)…………$37.00

 

Six Flags Great Adventure

Adult Theme Park and Safari…………. $30.00

Adult Theme Park Only……………......$27.00

Parking Pass (One time use)…………...$11.00

Adult Hurricane Harbor………………..$24.00 ...


Hightstown looking for vendors...


 Hightstown's annual Community Fair taking place on 10-9-10 this year. It is a family fun event that usually draws 4-5000 people. We are seeking vendors and organizations that may want to participate and we want to get the word out to families to come enjoy a beautiful day in wonderful Hightstown, NJ.There are going to be some amazing shows on the stages, as well as great food, and tons of childrens activities.

You can email me at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about ...


Macaroni Goodies


Lunchbox Love

Do you sometimes wish that you could communicate with your kids while they are in school?  Let them know that you are thinking about them?  Offer up a little mama pep talk in the middle of the day?  Make them smile?
 
Lunchbox Love has an easy, sweet way to do that.  Cute cards with a few words of love or inspiration are designed to be tucked into your child’s lunchbox.  And, on the back, irreverent bits of information that kids are sure to love, like Barbie’s full name ...

Macaroni Teens


Raising Girls of High Character


 

 

The tween and teenage years can be turbulent ones, full of self-doubt and angst.   There is a tremendous amount of hormonal, psychological, physical and biological flux.   In addition, there is a culture that requires girls to be aggressors, competitors, pleasers and at the same time be models of female perfection 100% of the time.
The statistics are staggering, every hour and a half, a teenager tries to take his / her own life.  Many of whom, are actually cyber-bullied on websites.  Statistics also say that 43% of teens are exposed to ...

Summer Camp & Year Round Sports Provider


US Sports Institute

The US Sports Institute is the #1 Sports Provider in the US!

USSI offers boys and girls aged 3-14 of all ability levels, the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sports in either our flagship Multi-Sport Camps or our Sports Specific Camps.

Our famous Multi-Sport Camps provide campers with a fun-packed and enjoyable time in an environment where they can not only develop a wider range of sporting skills, experiencing over 15 sports in one week, but also develop teamwork and interpersonal skills at the same time. No ...


The Bravest Boy I Ever Knew


A Tale of Friendship by Lisa Eichlin

We have the good fortune of having local author Lisa Eichlin in our school in Union Township.  Lisa has written a fantastic book called "The Bravest Boy I Ever Knew".  Lisa channeled real life experience into this book for children to share an important message. The story is about a young boy named Michael who explains how his handicapped friend lives every day to it's fullest.  It teaches us that even though we can all be so different, we are, ultimately, very much alike. This is a great way ...


United Soccer Academy


World Cup Comes to USA

USA offers a wide range of Soccer Camps, Team Training, Club Services, High School Camps & Soccer Squirts Classes all delivered by our full time professional soccer coaching staff. We offer our services on location, at your soccer fields, working hand in hand with Soccer Clubs, Recreation Departments, Organizations and also at our own Technical Training Center in NJ.

As the premier providers of soccer training on the East Coast we deliver diverse soccer programs and clinics, which are both inspirational and educational. These programs are age and ability appropriate for ...


What do you know about Acorn Montessori?


Come discover what the school is all about!

Acorn Montessori School Open House
 
Acorn Montessori School is now enrolling PK-6th grade for September 2010.  Please join us for Open House on Sunday May 23 from 1-4pm or Sunday June 13 from 1-4pm.  Meet our teachers and parents, tour our beautiful 5 acre campus, and learn about an Acorn education.  Full-day or Half-day
programs are available; we also offer before and after care.  Enroll now for September 2010 and get a free week of Acorn Olympics summer camp
 (some restrictions apply)!
 
Discover why we believe that education is much ...

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