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September 2, 2010
News & Events
- Featured Mom Entrepreneur:
- Kids First! September Sweeps
- Labor Day Happenings In New Jersey
- Westfield Momstown Event
- Tea Time & Tiaras
- Save The Date:
- Jammin Jenn Music Therapy For Children
- Open House Event
- Macaroni Shops!
- Halloween Treats: Sale Promos
- Mindful Parenting And Childbirth
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Books Weighing Our Kids Down
- Frog Eyed Salad!
- End Of Summer Project: Sweet Candy Picture Frame
Featured Mom Entrepreneur:
Stephanie Smith, Realtor Coldwell Banker
Brief Bio:
Stephanie has lived in the Westfield area for a good part of her life. It gives her great pleasure to introduce clients to this area. Everything is within a short distance, which is why Westfield is such a popular 'home base' for so many 'people on the move'.
She has attended Roosevelt Jr. High and Westfield High School, as did her daughter. Stephanie's daughter is an artist who also resides in Westfield and has two girls in Washington School.
Stephanie's career in marketing and business includes ...
KIDS FIRST! September Sweeps
Hello Macaroni Readers!
Here's a great sweepstakes that you can enter for this month. All you have to do is clink on the icon (found on the right hand side of the advertisement page, that says Add "Free Movies to Your Back to School List)) and you will be taken directly to the entry form)
Who is KIDS FIRST?
The Coalition for Quality Children's Media is a national, nonprofit organization founded in 1991 whose mission is to teach children critical viewing skills and to increase the visibility and ...
Labor Day Happenings in New Jersey
Haledo, NJ: The parade will take place on Sunday, Sept. 5th at 1:30 p.m. and will leave from the American Labor Museum. It will finish at the Great Falls Historic District in Paterson where the Great Falls Festival The museum's address is 83 Norwood Street in Haledon and the phone number is 973-595-7953. Website: www.labormuseum.net
South Plainfield, NJ: The 53rd Annual Labor Day Parade will take place on Monday, September 6th.The parade will feature bagpipers, clowns, local boy ...
Westfield MomsTown Event
Protecting Our Kids from the Dangers of Cyber Bullying
Here is a great event that we as parents should attend. Hosted by Westfield Momstown
When:Wednesday September 22, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where:
Assembly Hall, Presbyterian Church
140 Mountain Ave.
Westfield, NJ 07090
For more information and for registration details please visit:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2zraf0m126941a7
Tea Time & Tiaras
Princess & Knight Costume Ball Event
You are Cordially Invited to a Princess & Knight Costume Ball
Date: Friday, September 24th
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Cost: $20 per child
Ages: 2 1/2 & up
Location: Little Scoops, 7-9 North Union Ave. Cranford, NJ 07016
Come in your finest Princess or Knight attire or Borrow from our collection of gowns and knight costumes as we dance at the Royal Ball, receive Face & Hand Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Play Games, Win Prizes and end the magical evening by creating your own Ice Cream Sundae!Workshop Includes:
* Dress Up from ...
Save the Date:
Mother's Center Kids Stuff Consignment Sale
MOTHER’S CENTER SEEKS CONSIGNORS FOR FALL KIDS STUFF SALE
The Mothers’ Center Kids Stuff Consignment Sale will be held on Friday, October 1st and Saturday, October 2nd at the Casano Community Center in Roselle Park. The community center is conveniently situated a few blocks off of Westfield Avenue and near GSP exits 137 or 138. This bustling business district attracts hundreds and hundreds of shoppers on a daily basis. This spells great news for consignors: you clear your closets while putting some extra $$ into your pocket and ...
Jammin Jenn Music Therapy for Children
FALL 2010
Lauren Rosenthal, M.P.S. Certified Art Therapist and Jammin Jenn Music Therapist will be running a 45 minute class for 5 weeks. The first 10 minutes of class will be a welcome music circle, followed by a 25 minute Art Therapy hands on activity and session will close with a 10 minute music circle.
10 children maximum will be accepted into this group.
45 minute class $225 for 5 weeks *Ages 3-10yr olds
Sundays 12:45-1 ...
Open House Event
Carolyn Klinger Kueter Music Studio Westfield NJ
Join us Sunday-September 26th from 10-11:30am for a morning of Complimentary yummy breakfast treats
(mini muffins, bagels, and ice tea) in the beautiful Victorian garden, enjoy Face Painting, an Interactive Story Time
and receive a Tour of the intimate and classic CKK Music Studio. WIN IT! All Attendees will be automatically entered to win a B&N Gallery Pink Leather 2011 Planner. Winner will be announced at the Open House.
See for yourself why the CKK Music Studio has ...
Macaroni Shops!
Save 15% at Loehmanns
Macaroni Kid Readers Save an Additional 15% at Loehmanns!
Just in time for the Back-to-School season, Loehmann’s is excited to announce its newly expanded kids department! With even more top designers and an expanded inventory from toddlers to teens, Loehmann’s is ready to take to the halls and classrooms in style. To celebrate, Loehmann’s is offering a special discount for Macaroni Kid members. Get 15% off your ENTIRE purchase when you shop at Loehmann’s from: August 25 – September 13! So not only can you shop the ...
Halloween Treats: Sale Promos
Okay, so school has officially started for some parents while for others the start of school will begin the day after Labor Day. But, who really has Halloween & Fall on their mind??
Anyway, this offer is too good to miss. You probably see Halloween customes everywhere, from COSTCO, Target, Walmart, The Children's Place, etc. But, if you are like me, I always say to myself, I'll pick up that costume later, there's more, right? Well, lessons learned, and I end up in a frenzy trying to get ...
Friday, September 3 through Saturday, September 4 - Shakespeare in the Park
Where: Mindowaskin Park, 425 E Broad St, Westfield, NJWhen: 7:30 PMWho: Open to allHow: show upCost: free
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Monday, September 6 - Storytime Tuesday Mornings
Where: Barnes & Noble (1180 Raritan Road Clark, NJ 07066) 732-574-1818When: 10:00 am - 10:30 amWho: up to 4 yearsHow: show up to eventCost: freeFor more info: visit their website: www.bn.com or call (732) 574-1818
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Tuesday, September 7 - The Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival
Where: Banana Republic, 137 Central Ave, Westfield, NJWhen: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: all welcomed
How: show upCost: freeFor more info: For more information, call 908-789-9444
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Wednesday, September 8 - You & Me Toddler Program
Where: Whole Foods Market 2245 Springfield Ave. Vauxhall, NJ
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: ages 1-3How: Please register at customer service or call 908-688-1455Cost: free
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Wednesday, September 8 - Wednesday Afternoon Tea
A tour of Liberty Hall will follow after afternoon tea.
Where: Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue Union, NJWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: ages 12 & olderHow: Reservations required call: 908-527-0400Cost: $33 per person
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Thursday, September 9 through Sunday, September 12 - 33rd Annual Greek Festival
Also free Greek folk dancing lessons will be given throughout the festival. The festival features rides and games. Authentic Greek food, including moussaka roasted leg of lamb, chicken riganati, souvlaki and gyro. The hours are: Thursday 6pm-10pm. Friday, Lunch specials will be served from 11:30am to 2:30pm, followed with Dinner from 6pm-12Midnight. Saturday 12Noon - 12Midnight. Sunday 12Noon – 8pm.
Where: 721 Rahway Avenue Union, NJWhen: n/aWho: all welcomed (Rain or shine)How: Show upCost: $1 and parking is free
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Saturday, September 11 - Grupo ñ: Spanish-Language Storytime
Where: Westfield Memorial Library, 550 E Broad St, Westfield, NJWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (Next dates: October 16 & November 13)Who: ages 6 and youngerHow: show upCost: free
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Saturday, September 11 - Rahway Street Fair and Craft Show
Where: Downtown Rahway NJWhen: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: All welcomedHow: Show upCost: free
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Sunday, September 12 - Technique Classes @ Williams and Sonoma
Where: 127 Central Ave. Westfield NJWhen: n/aWho:How: Please call (908) 301-0075 to registerCost: freeFor more info:
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Monday, September 6 - Make Waves This Summer at Scotch Plains Public Library
Where: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJWhen: n/aWho: grades 6 through 12; All events are open to Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders in 6th through 12th gradesHow: Registration for the summer reading program begins on June 28th, via website http://www.scotlib.org and in person at the Reference Desk.Cost: FreeFor more info: http://www.scotlib.org, and click on the "Teens" tab for the full details and a summer calendar.
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Tuesday, September 7 - Hands-on Art for Teens: Journals
Where:
Scotch Plains Public Library 1927 Bartle Avenue Scotch Plains, NJWhen: 3:30 PMWho: ages- teens in 6th grade & upHow: advanced registration required.Cost: free
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Sunday, September 12 - Baby Loves Disco!
Dates: september 12, 2010
12 pm - 3 pm
october 17, 2010
12 pm - 3 pm
november 7, 2010
12 pm - 3 pm
Where: Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street NYCWhen: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: 6 months - 7 yearsHow: purchase tickets online: http://www.babylovesdisco.tickets.musictoday.com/BabyLovesDisco/calendar.aspxCost:
$20 per ticket
$50 four person family pass
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Monday, September 13 - Apple Harvest Time
Where: Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue Union, NJWhen: n/aWho: all welcomedHow: Call 908-527-0400Cost: Adults: $10, Seniors, College Students, Children: $6, Under Three: Free Apple Bag Fee: $8: small bag, $10: large bag (Subject to Supply)For more info: Please call before visiting Liberty Hall to see if the apples are ripe for the picking.
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Thursday, September 16 through Thursday, December 9 - Free Storytime @ Creative Kids
Where: Creative Kids (1008 South Avenue W. Westfield NJ)When: n/aWho: 6 months - 5 yearsHow: RSVP to 908-232-4948 OR info@creativekidsnj.comCost: FreeFor more info: www.creativekidsnj.com
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Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19 - Mangia! Mangia! Italian Feast 2010
Times: Friday, Sept 17th: 5pm-10:30pm Saturday, Sept 18th: 12pm - 10:30pm Sunday, Sept 19th: 12pm - 4pm
Where: Downtown Union, NJ (Stuyvesant Ave, Union NJ)When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: all welcomedHow: show upCost: free
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Saturday, September 18 through Sunday, September 19 - Boy Scout Revolutionary War Overnight Encampment
Attention all Boy Scouts: Call to Arms! Join New Jersey’s 3rd Regiment to learn how to march & drill like a soldier would have under General George Washington. Through different activities and programs planned by the re-enactors, the scouts will experience what it was like to be a soldier in the 18th century.
Time: Saturday at 4 p.m. through Sunday at 5 p.m.
Where: Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue Union, NJWhen: n/aWho: For Boy Scouts and their parentsHow: Reservations required: call 908-527-0400Cost: Adults: $25, Children: $35
Reservations required (Price includes Revolutionary War Wooden Musket and T-shirt)
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Saturday, September 18 - Centennial Village Group 4th Annual Music Fest
Where: Lincoln School Park Lot (Thomas St & Lincoln AveWhen: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All welcomedHow: Show upCost: FreeFor more info: Call Chiara Siliato, 917-806-8190 OR Email: 19munseedr@verizon.net
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Friday, September 24 - Free Workshop: Stress Management Relief
Where: 220 Clark Street Westfield, NJ 07090When: 12:20 PM - 1:20 PMWho: All are welcome.How: Call 908-233-2700Cost: Free
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Sunday, September 26 - Fanwood Street Fair and Craft Show
Where: Downtown Fanwood NJWhen: n/aWho: all welcomedHow: Show upCost: free
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Sunday, September 26 - Festifall, Westfield NJ
Where: Downtown Westfield NJWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: all welcomedHow: show upCost: free
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Thursday, October 14 - Preschool Clothing Drive
Where: Bauer Branch, 422 East Broad St. OR at the Cranford Community Center at 220 Walnut Ave.When: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PMWho: Open to the publicHow: show upCost: no cost to drop off clothing
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Books Weighing Our Kids Down
Go to any elementary or middle school and you are sure to see tons of kids weighed down by their backpacks.
Did you know the average school textbook weighs between 3 and 4 pounds?
Kids are carrying on the average of 8-12 pounds in books every school day! You may not have a say when if come to books having to come home for homework, but her are some way to minimize your child's back strain. Your kids may not have much of a choice when it comes to ...
Frog Eyed Salad!
Okay...so the recipe sounds odd, but really its oh so good! My girlfriend served this for dessert and my kids loved it! No eyeballs here...I promise!!
Ingredients:1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 quarts water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package Ronzoni Enriched Acini Di Pepe Pasta
3 cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
1 container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup miniature ...
End of Summer Project: Sweet Candy Picture Frame
One of the workshops offered at Once Upon a Cafe, Cranford NJ that The Baking Artist had at the end of August was making a Candy Picture Frame. It was really simple and fun. The kids enjoyed designing their one of a kind frame and displaying a picture that reflected the best part of their summer vacation.
Items needed:
5X7 Wood Picture Frame
Assortment of Candy
Craft Glue
Paint
Paint Brushes
Scissors
Stickers
Paper
Markers
Crayons
Instructions:1. Paint frame and set it aside to dry.
2. Once the paint ...



