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January 20, 2011
News & Events
- American Standard to the Rescue!
- Beauty and the Beast
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
- Boucle Throw
- New Shanghai Circus
- Vicks is on Your Side!
- Win an Usborne book!
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Chinese New Year February 3rd
- Clayton's Corner
- Macaroni Celebrates
- Macaroni Made
- Macaroni Winner!
- Nutrisystem
- Take One Step for Permanent Fat Loss
American Standard to the Rescue!
As you know, I recently moved into a new home. Of course, there were things I wanted to change when we moved in, but most were certainly livable. However this bathroom was awful! This was to be my children's bathroom and it is a very small room. Peeling, nasty wallpaper was everywhere. I can't even begin to tell you how bad it was. Seeing the picture doesn't even explain just how horrible it was. Cramped, lacking storage space, and really dated fixtures were all things that needed ...
Beauty and the Beast
Giveaway
Beauty and the Beast is showing at the Community Theatre at the Mayo Center for Performing Arts in Morristown on February 6th and I have tickets to giveaway to see it! There will be two showings--1:00pm and 4:30pm and I have a four pack of tickets to each showing to giveaway! To enter, email me at [email protected] with Beauty and the Beast in the subject line. Tell me which showing you would like to see. Winners will be picked at random on or about January 28 ...
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Ah, Chihuahua! Giveaway
We recently received a copy of Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 on Blu-Ray to check out. My four year old can not stop laughing! I don't know what it is about talking animals, but he can't get enough! One very lucky Macaroni Kid subscriber is going to win their very own Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 DVD/Blu-Ray combo pack, courtesy of Disney! To enter, email me with Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 in the subject line at [email protected] and tell me why you would like to win this ...
Boucle Throw
Plow & Hearth Giveaway
This cold nasty weather has me only wanting to snuggle up and get warm. Well, thanks to Plow & Hearth, I have the perfect blanket to snuggle up with on the couch! I was sent this super soft and cozy boucle throw and I love it--everyone does, in fact! It is the perfect size and texture, made of 5% polyester and 95% acrylic, measuring 50" x 68". I received a green one and I love the flecks of purple, light green, and brown that compliment the striking green base.
I recently ...
New Shanghai Circus
Giveaway
What better way to celebrate the Chinese New Year than go see the New Shanghai Circus when it performs at the Community Theatre at the Mayo Center for Peforming Arts in Morristown on February 5th? Well I have two family four packs of tickets to giveaway to some lucky Macaroni Kid subscribers! One winner will win a four pack for the 3pm show and another will win a four pack to the 7pm show! To enter, email me at [email protected] with New Shanghai Circus in the subject line ...
Vicks is on Your Side!
Giveaway
It seems like everywhere I go, I encounter someone sick. No fun! I hate when little ones are sick and not feeling well. Our family has certainly had our fair share of nasty viruses to deal with in the past. When I think of being sick there are two staples that are a must have to help see you through it--a humidifier and a thermometer.
We were sent a great new humidifier and thermometer from Vicks to try out. The Starry Night Cool Mist Humidifier is awesome! It is very ...
Win an Usborne book!
Fill out this quick survey for your chance to win!
In 2010 I was introduced to Usborne Books & More; a British based Children’s Book publishing company. At first glance I was thrilled with the book options for my vibrant (at the time) 8 month old. I started with a Home Party just to get some books for free! I mean, who doesn’t like books for free! I walked away with over $200 worth of books for about $50. Needless to say, that was my hook. I had a taste of the books, and I needed more! The books ...
Friday, January 21 - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse Brookside Drive Millburn, NJWhen: ends 2/13/2011Who: ages 13 and olderHow: Tickets may be purchased by calling 973-376-4343, or at the Paper Mill Box Office on Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at Paper Mill Playhouse’s website: www.papermill.orgCost: $25 to $92. Student rush tickets are $25 and are available the day of performance in person with current student ID.For more info: Groups of ten or more can receive up to a 25% discount or more on tickets and should call 973-379-3636, extension 2438.
Saturday, January 22 through Sunday, January 23 - Kids Fun Fair
When: n/aWho: everyoneHow: show upCost:Admission price for this event is Adults $10 and Children 12 and under $7.99 but free with coupon. Free children coupons are available at local busineses like Target or at front box office during event
For more info: http://www.commerfordzoo.com/
Saturday, January 22 - Build & Grow at Lowe's
Where: Your local Lowe's--Flemington or PhillipsburgWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: children up to age 12How: show upCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx
Saturday, January 22 - Attack of the Space Pirates
Where: RVCC Planetarium 118 Lamington Road
Branchburg, 08876When: 3:00 PMWho: ages 8- adultHow: Call 908-231-8805 for reservationsCost: $6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same dayFor more info: http://www2.raritanval.edu/rvcc/frameset/planetarium.html
Saturday, January 22 - Laser Kids 2 show
Where: RVCC Planetarium 118 Lamington Road Branchburg, 08876When: 4:00 PMWho: ages 6 and upHow: Call 908-231-8805 for reservationsCost: $6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same dayFor more info: http://www2.raritanval.edu/rvcc/frameset/planetarium.html
Sunday, January 23 - Flemington Boot Camp Free Class
Where: The Little Gym of Flemington Flemington, NJWhen: 9:00 AMWho: momsHow: show up and bring a friend--a towel and water bottleCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.flemingtonbootcamps.com/
Sunday, January 23 - Rambling Pines Open House
Tour the facilities, meet the directors and find out more about Rambling Pines. Refreshments served.
Where: Rambling Pines Hopewell, NJWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: everyone interested in learning more about Rambling Pines Day CampHow: show up or RSVP for a free sweatshirt upon enrollment here http://www.ramblingpines.com/storage/openhouse/index.htmlCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.ramblingpines.com/
Sunday, January 23 - The Golden Dragon Acrobats
Where: State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton. PAWhen: 1:00 PM (another show at 4:30pm)Who: EveryoneHow: purchase tickets by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or check onlineCost: Tickets are $20 & $10 for children 10 yrs & underFor more info: www.statetheatre.org.
Sunday, January 23 - How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
Parent Workshop presented by Lynne Gonski
Where: Deer Path YMCA Multi Purpose RoomWhen: 6:30 PMWho: parentsHow: Register at front desk or call Carol Montgomery --Wellness Coordinator 782-1030 or [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Tuesday, January 25 - 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, January 25 - Storytime at Barnes and Noble
Where: Somerville Barnes and NobleWhen: 10:30 AM (every Tuesday morning)Who: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Wednesday, January 26 through Thursday, January 27 - Fiddler on the Roof
Where: State Theatre -Easton, PAWhen: n/aWho: everyone, no infantsHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: variesFor more info: http://www.statetheatre.org/index.php?tpl=schedule
Thursday, January 27 through Sunday, January 30 - Disney Princesses on Ice
Where: IZOD Center, East Rutherford, NJWhen: variesWho: everyoneHow: purchase tickets online www.disneyonice.comCost: varies: $80.00, $55.00, $32.50, $27.50, $20.00 Opening night is only $12!!For more info: 1/ 27 7:30 pm;1/28 10:30, 7:30 pm; 1/29 10:30, & 3:00, & 7:30 ;1/ 30 10:30 & 3:00 pm
Thursday, January 27 - Storytime @ Barnes & Noble
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.Every Thursday
Where: Somerville Barnes & NobleSomerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-7425When: 10:30 AMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Thursday, January 27 - Stay & Play at the Little Gym
Where: The Little Gym in FlemingtonWhen: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Every Thursday and Friday)Who: everyoneHow: show up! It is limited to 20 children per session and pre registration is not accepted. Parents must stay with their childrenCost: $7 per child for members, $10 per child for non-membersFor more info: Bring your playgroup or Mom's Club!
Thursday, January 27 - Family Game Night at Borders
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun!
January 13, 20, & 27th 6:00 PM Bring the whole family and check out our new games section. Try your luck at Split Decision, Billionaire, Rage, Word on the Street, and others. BeWhen: 6:00 PMWho: Families--best suited for children 6 and upHow: show upCost: FREE
Thursday, January 27 through Thursday, February 17 - Cast Iron Chef @ Le Creuset
Where: Liberty Village Premium Outlets
1 Church Street
Flemington, NJ, 08822, 908-782-8550When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMWho: everyone interestedHow: show up--no registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: www.premiumoutlets.com/libertyvillage
Friday, January 28 - Stay & Play at the Little Gym
Where: The Little Gym in FlemingtonWhen: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: show up! It is limited to 20 children per session and pre registration is not accepted. Parents must stay with their childrenCost: $7 per child for members, $10 per child for non-members
Friday, January 28 - Parent's Night Out
Where: Kid Junction Branchburg, NJWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Children ages 3-12 (kids must be potty trained)How: Advance Registration Required ** ** Payment Due at time of Registration ** To Register: Call 908-252-0055 www.kidjunction.comCost: 30.00 per child, $12.00 for 1st sibling, $7.00 for 2nd or more siblingsFor more info: www.kidjunction.com
Sunday, January 30 - Lil Kickers Open House
Where: Branchburg Sports Complex 47 Readington Rd Branchburg, NJWhen: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: children ages 18 months to 9 years oldHow: For details call 908-203-1600 or email [email protected]Cost: FREE
Saturday, January 29 through Sunday, January 30 - Cats
Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 2 pm
Experience the magic, the mystery and the memory of this groundbreaking, Tony-winning musical all over again! With a book based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot and a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats broke all box office records worldwide and remains the purr-fect show to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater
Where: Community Theatre at the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts 100 South Street Morristown, NJWhen: n/aWho: familiesHow: purchase onlineCost: $87|$77|$72|$67|$57
Saturday, January 29 through Sunday, January 30 - Cinderella
Where: Clinton Township Middle School TheatreWhen: n/aWho: everyoneHow: purchase tickets online http://ticketpeak.com/ftwetnjCost: $9.75-$25 per ticketFor more info: http://www.ftwetnj.org/
Saturday, January 29 - Lambertville Winter Fest TUCKERS' TALES presents "DRAKESTAIL"
It’s the story of a creative duck who happens to be a financial genius. When a nasty, evil king attempts to steal a fortune in gold from our hero, he must devise some very ingenious ways to foil the underhanded monarch. Join our unflappable hero as he and his unlikely band of friends use a combination of music and all their creative skills to retrieve his gold & avoid being destroyed by the wicked king.
Where: St. John’s Church Auditorium, Bridge St., Lambertville, NJWhen: 10:00 AMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Saturday, January 29 - Lambertville Winter Fest Storytime with Rebecca Del Piano
The story teller is Rebecca Del Piano, an independent Educational consultant with Usborne Books and More. Go to www.usborne.com to see all the books children love to read.
Where: St. John’s Church Auditorium, Bridge St., Lambertville, NJWhen: 10:45 AMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Saturday, January 29 - Lambertville Winter Fest Kidz Theatre
Where: St. John’s Church Auditorium, Bridge St., Lambertville, NJWhen: 11:00 AMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: Check out our website www.theatreartscenter.com for more info.
Saturday, January 29 - Lambertville Parade
Where: New Hope High School straight across the bridge into LambertvilleWhen: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Saturday, January 29 - Lambertville Winter Fest Frosty The Snowman
DPAC's talented young performers will delight the audience with the musical about our favorite Winter character Frosty the Snowman. To learn more about this dynamic theatrical group and the professional training and performance opportunities that DPAC offers, go to www.downtownpac.com. Check out their plans for the summer of 2011 at the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre.
Where: St. John’s Church Auditorium, Bridge St., Lambertville, NJWhen: 1:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: To learn more about this dynamic theatrical group and the professional training and performance opportunities that DPAC offers, go to www.downtownpac.com. Check out their plans for the summer of 2011 at the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre.
Saturday, January 29 - Lambertville Winter Fest Dance Junction
A charming variety show of song and dance, featuring ballet selections from Disney's "Anastasia" and "Harlequin and Columbine" along with lively jazz and musical theater numbers.
Where: St. John’s Church Auditorium, Bridge St., Lambertville, NJWhen: 1:45 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: For more information go to www.dancejunction.com.
Saturday, January 29 - Lambertville Winter Fest Glee
Where: St. John’s Church Auditorium, Bridge St., Lambertville, NJWhen: 2:15 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Saturday, February 5 - New Shanghai Circus
Astonishing acrobats, jugglers and contortionists seemingly defy gravity with breathtaking feats of boundless energy as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding performance that brings more than 2,000 years of Chinese circus traditions to life.
Where: Community Theatre at the Mayo Center for Performing Arts 100 South Street Morristown NJWhen: n/aWho: familiesHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: 3 pm: $25; 7 pm: $32
Saturday, February 5 - 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, February 6 - Beauty and the Beast
Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 1:30 pm and 4 pm
Young Belle learns about the transformative power of love when she discovers the goodness and kindness within a terrifying Beast in this musical based on the classic fairy tale. Note: Does not feature music from the Disney film.
Where: Community Theatre at the Mayo Center for Performing Arts 100 South St Morristown, NJWhen: n/aWho: Ages 4-10How: purchase tickets onlineCost: $12
Tuesday, February 8 - 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, February 12 - Silverlicious
Where: Borders Flemington 325 US Highway 202
Flemington, NJ 08822When: 2:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Sunday, February 13 - Cloth Diaper Information Session and Diaper Swap
This is an event for anyone interested in learning about cloth diapers, sharing their cloth diaper experience, or buying or selling gently used cloth diapers. We will have a short presentation and a question and answer session and then there will be a variety of diapers for sale.
Where: Clothesline Children's Boutique
44 Main Street, CalifonWhen: 1:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: No admission fee or purchase requirements. Advanced registration is encouraged but not required.Cost: No admission fee or purchase requirements. Advanced registration is encouraged but not required.
Chinese New Year February 3rd
The Legend of Chinese New Year
The legend of the Chinese New Year is a story of a man-eating beast named Nian.
Nian lived deep with in the sea for the entire year, but, on every Chinese New Year eve, he would come ashore. Since he devoured livestock and humans, people fled to the mountains to escape harm.
One year, an elderly man appeared in the village on the Eve of the New Year and stayed saying he would chase the beast away. The villagers did not believe him, they tried to convince him to flee ...
Clayton's Corner
Saltwater Taffy
Do you like treasure hunts? Do you like a great adventure and shocking betrayals? Then you should definitely read Saltwater Taffy by Eric DelaBarre! This action-packed novel will even get you looking for buried treasure in your own backyard. Once I picked it up, I didn't put want to put it down until I finished it! I loved this book and really enjoyed reading it!
We received a copy of the book, published 1/11/11 and this book is perfect for young adults and middle grades. Your tween ...
Macaroni Celebrates
Year of the Rabbit
2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012. The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals signs. The Rabbit is a sign of luck. Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted. If you are born in the Year of the Rabbit, you are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends. They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, but like their own space.
According to ...
Macaroni Made
Chinese Lanterns
- Constrcution paper
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Stapler - Tape
- Markers - Crayons
Macaroni Winner!
Apple German Pancakes
Nutrisystem
I had a really great week this week! Down another 3 pounds! Very exciting, for sure. I love how easy it is to just have the weight fall off of you, if you stick to the plan.
Nutrisystem has introduced some new frozen meals that I love. Pizza and I have a love/hate relationship--I love it, but hate what it does to my body. But, wow, I really crave it! I don't have to deprive myself, though, because Nutrisystem offers some great new flavorful pizzas. I don't ...
Take One Step for Permanent Fat Loss
Flemington Boot Camps
Take One Step For Permanent Fat Loss
One step for permanent fat loss? Does it sound too easy to be true? Well, that’s the beauty of it….this one step is easy and it is true! Follow this link to read more: http://tinyurl.com/thisonestep
So now you’re wondering what the step is, but I’ve already told you. It is just one step, day after day. It’s so simple that many people overlook the effectiveness of taking one small action step in the right direction ...
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