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Hello Everyone!  Can you believe that Back to School sales have already begun?  School supplies are seriously cheap at many places right now.  Stock up while you can.  If your child is in daycare or Preschool, buy a few and donate to their class.  I am sure that it will be appreciated.  Also - if you can, check with your child's school and see if they are taking donations for those in need. 

Thank you to all the subscribers and advertisers.  A big thank you to all those that are ...


Happy Birthday to...

this adorable Macaroni Kid!

Macaroni Kid wants to showcase your kids on their birthday! All you have to do is send in your child's name, age they are turning, birthday, and a little about the child (hobbies, likes, etc.) If you want to include a photo, we think that is GREAT!

When all entries are in for the week, there will be a drawing for a Gift Certificate to Baskin-Robbins for a Birthday Ice Cream! Each entry will be assigned a number (based on the order that Macaroni Kid receives the entries), and ...


Jelly Fish Stings

Macaroni Remedies

Jellyfish stings are a nuisance, plain and simple!  Of course they are a valuable part of the oceanic world, but for swimmers, well I am sure they could do without them!  Jellyfish are composed of a transparent gelatin material and most jellyfish have tentacles and stingers that emit venom when touched.  Swimmers should be prepared to treat an allergic reaction when a jellyfish sting occurs.
Stung?
Cleanse the area with salt water; do not use fresh water to rinse the infected area. Avoid using rubbing alcohol, bleach or ammonia, as ...

Kids Helping In The Kitchen

Like all busy moms, I find myself relying on prepared and processed foods too much at times.  I decided to ignore the prices of fresh produce during my last supermarket visit and bring home some very nutritious choices for my family.  I didn't realize how much my kids had been missing these healthy foods until they started chopping up veggies immediately following breakfast.  To make it more fun, we found a serving platter from the back of the cabinet and my 9 year old decided to "make it fancy ...


Last Minute Money Saving Family Travel Tips

Kids Eat Free…

The economy will turn around one day, but while it slogs along, many of us still hope to get out and travel with our families this summer.  A great way to save some dough is to stay where the kids eat free.  Here are some suggestions from Macaroni Kid.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts (a fab MacKid Sponsor) has a great "Love Your Family" link(http://offers.starwoodpromos.com/loveyourfamily?EM=LP_MACARONIKID_C... ) program at more than two dozen of their best properties, including some Sheraton, Westin and St. Regis resorts in Arizona ...

Macaroni Kid Explores

Moon Day

July 20th in national Moon Day!  It commemorates the day in 1969 that Armstong and Aldrin landed on the moon and proclaimed "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind".
 
In President Kennedy's speech to Congress, on May 25, 1961, he expressed a concern that the United States was falling behind the Soviet Union in technology and prestige. He challenged the nation to put a man on the moon before the end of the decade.  On July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 launched from ...

This Week's Calendar:

July 1st through July 23rd

Friday, July 1 through Friday, September 30 - Summertime Exploration Challenge

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
Kids- bring a book and camera to a state park and take the challenge! Parents and kids can go online to print the rules and checklist of activities. Kids are required to complete five activities on the list, including reading a book in a state park, and send a photo of each one to enter the contest. Good luck! You will earn a FREE pass for you and your family to a State Park!
Where: Florida State Parks
When: Times vary at each park.
Who: Children 18 and under
How: Head to a State Park.  Be sure to check the website and print out the worksheet and rules.  You must take your camera and a book of choice.
Cost: Regular park fees.  Most range from $5 to $10 per carload.
For more info: Visit www.floridastateparks.org for more information!
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Friday, July 8 through Friday, October 7 - Summertime Exploration Challenge

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
Kids- bring a book and camera to a state park and take the challenge! Parents and kids can go online to print the rules and checklist of activities. Kids are required to complete five activities on the list, including reading a book in a state park, and send a photo of each one to enter the contest. Good luck! You will earn a FREE pass for you and your family to a State Park!
Where: Florida State Parks
When: n/a
Who: Children 18 and under.
How: Check the State Park website and print off the form and rules.  You will need a camera and a book of choice.
Cost: Park fees. Most range from $5 to $10 per day.
For more info: Visit www.floridastateparks.org for more information!
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Sunday, July 17 through Thursday, July 21 - VBS at Shepherd of the Coast Luthern Church

Vacation Bible School with the Going Backstage With the Bible (Go Fish Guys) theme!
Where: 101 Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast
When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Ages 4 - 11
How: Register by calling the church office 446-2481
Cost: FREE
For more info: Please call the church at 446-2481
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Monday, July 18 - VBS at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Bring kitchen fun to your kids for VBS 2011!

Enjoy a fresh, one-of-a-kind VBS! Through biblical festivals, your kids will explore the Bible as an exciting cookbook filled with recipes for living out God's word. Help your kids carry out God's recipe!
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church 156 Florida Park Dr. Palm Coast, Florida 32137  (386)445-4757
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: To be announced
How: You must preregister by July 15 at 5:00PM.  You can do so by going to their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc
Cost: FREE.  They do ask that you bring a box of juice pouches to donate.
For more info: Visit their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc or call the church at 445-4757
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Tuesday, July 19 - VBS at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Bring kitchen fun to your kids for VBS 2011!

Enjoy a fresh, one-of-a-kind VBS! Through biblical festivals, your kids will explore the Bible as an exciting cookbook filled with recipes for living out God's word. Help your kids carry out God's recipe!
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church 156 Florida Park Dr. Palm Coast, Florida 32137  (386)445-4757
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: To be announced
How: You must preregister by July 15 at 5:00PM.  You can do so by going to their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc
Cost: FREE.  They do ask that you bring a box of juice pouches to donate.
For more info: Visit their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc or call the church at 445-4757
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Wednesday, July 20 - VBS at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Bring kitchen fun to your kids for VBS 2011!

Enjoy a fresh, one-of-a-kind VBS! Through biblical festivals, your kids will explore the Bible as an exciting cookbook filled with recipes for living out God's word. Help your kids carry out God's recipe!
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church 156 Florida Park Dr. Palm Coast, Florida 32137  (386)445-4757
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: To be announced
How: You must preregister by July 15 at 5:00PM.  You can do so by going to their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc
Cost: FREE.  They do ask that you bring a box of juice pouches to donate.
For more info: Visit their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc or call the church at 445-4757
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Thursday, July 21 - VBS at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Bring kitchen fun to your kids for VBS 2011!

Enjoy a fresh, one-of-a-kind VBS! Through biblical festivals, your kids will explore the Bible as an exciting cookbook filled with recipes for living out God's word. Help your kids carry out God's recipe!
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church 156 Florida Park Dr. Palm Coast, Florida 32137  (386)445-4757
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: To be announced
How: You must preregister by July 15 at 5:00PM.  You can do so by going to their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc
Cost: FREE.  They do ask that you bring a box of juice pouches to donate.
For more info: Visit their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc or call the church at 445-4757
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Friday, July 22 - VBS at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Bring kitchen fun to your kids for VBS 2011!

Enjoy a fresh, one-of-a-kind VBS! Through biblical festivals, your kids will explore the Bible as an exciting cookbook filled with recipes for living out God's word. Help your kids carry out God's recipe!
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church 156 Florida Park Dr. Palm Coast, Florida 32137  (386)445-4757
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: To be announced
How: You must preregister by July 15 at 5:00PM.  You can do so by going to their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc
Cost: FREE.  They do ask that you bring a box of juice pouches to donate.
For more info: Visit their website at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/trinitypc or call the church at 445-4757
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Friday, July 22 - VBS at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast - Youth Weekend

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.  Theme is Big Apple Adventure!
Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Ages Grade 6-12
How: You must preregister by July 15th.  You can do so at the website here:  https://www2.lifeway.com/vbs2011/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/19404
Cost: FREE
For more info: Check their website here. 
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Saturday, July 23 - VBS at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast - Youth Weekend

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.  Theme is Big Apple Adventure!
Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW
When: 9:00 AM - 4:40 PM
Who: Children ages 4 yrs to Grade 5
How: You must preregister by July 15th.  You can do so at the website here:  https://www2.lifeway.com/vbs2011/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/19404
Cost: FREE
For more info: Check their website here. 
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Plan Ahead:

July 24th through July 29th

Sunday, July 24 - VBS at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast - Children's Week

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.  Theme is Big Apple Adventure!
Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Children ages 4 yrs to Grade 5
How: You must preregister by July 15th.  You can do so at the website here:  https://www2.lifeway.com/vbs2011/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/19404
Cost: FREE
For more info: Check their website here. 
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Monday, July 25 - VBS at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast - Children's Week

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.  Theme is Big Apple Adventure!
Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Children ages 4 yrs to Grade 5
How: You must preregister by July 15th.  You can do so at the website here:  https://www2.lifeway.com/vbs2011/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/19404
Cost: FREE
For more info: Check their website here. 
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Tuesday, July 26 - VBS at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast - Children's Week

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.  Theme is Big Apple Adventure!
Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Children ages 4 yrs to Grade 5
How: You must preregister by July 15th.  You can do so at the website here:  https://www2.lifeway.com/vbs2011/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/19404
Cost: FREE
For more info: Check their website here. 
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Wednesday, July 27 - VBS at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast - Children's Week

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.  Theme is Big Apple Adventure!
Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Children ages 4 yrs to Grade 5
How: You must preregister by July 15th.  You can do so at the website here:  https://www2.lifeway.com/vbs2011/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/19404
Cost: FREE
For more info: Check their website here. 
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Thursday, July 28 - VBS at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast - Children's Week

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.  Theme is Big Apple Adventure!
Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Children ages 4 yrs to Grade 5
How: You must preregister by July 15th.  You can do so at the website here:  https://www2.lifeway.com/vbs2011/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/19404
Cost: FREE
For more info: Check their website here. 
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Friday, July 29 - VBS at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast - Children's Week

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.  Theme is Big Apple Adventure!
Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Children ages 4 yrs to Grade 5
How: You must preregister by July 15th.  You can do so at the website here:  https://www2.lifeway.com/vbs2011/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/19404
Cost: FREE
For more info: Check their website here. 
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Colorful Summer Treat, Perfect for Backyard Celebr

Nielsen-Massey’s Berry Almond Tart

Create a festive dessert that will really pop and sizzle.  The Berry Almond Tart recipe from Nielsen-Massey’s A Century of Flavor cookbook applies both Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and Pure Almond Extract to add fresh flavors to the dessert table. Red and blue berries with creamy white Vanilla Pastry Cream give the dish a seasonal summer look and is much more gourmet that your average brownie or cupcake. Don't settle for over-frosted, store-bought cakes, treat your party guests with the Berry Almond Tart recipe below.
 
Berry Almond ...

Ranch Dip

A Recipe from Jay Gray at Recipes for Real

This wonderful and kid friendly recipe comes from a great blog called Recipes 4 Real.  Please check out their blog for more great ideas!

INGREDIENTS

1 16 oz Fat Free Sour Cream

2 Packets Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning

1 Cup Light Buttermilk

1/2 T Cracked Black Pepper

1/2 Cup Fat Free Milk

PREPARATION

1. Combine all ingrediants. In bowl.

2. Cover and store at least 1 hour.

Variations/Leftovers

1. Combine 1 mashed ripe avocado with dip for a delicious spread used in sandwiches or wraps.

2. Combine ...


Cute Little Moon Craft

Celebrate Moon Day July 20th

This is an easy, fast and fun way to get your kids' creative juices going without a lot of mess or stress!

Here's what you need:

Paper plate

Scissors

Pencil

Marker/crayon

Googly eye (optional)

Glitter, sequins or other embellishments (optional)

Directions:

Carefully draw a silhouette of a crescent moon's face (see photo) and cut along the line. Have your child glue a googly eye or draw one on. Color in a sleeping cap, or glue on a fabric scrap to create one. Add glittler glue or sequins ...


Pet of the Week - Blake

Second Chance Rescue in Bunnell

Blake is a Collie/Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) Mix.

Here is what Second Chance has to say about Blake:

We would like you to meet Blake... he is about 2yrs. old, he weighs 45lbs., and he is an absolute sweetheart! He loves people of all ages, enjoys playing with dogs, and will sit for treats. He is neutered, microchipped, up to date with all of his vaccines, and is on flea/heartworm prevention. We rescued him from Levy County Animal Services the day he was scheduled to be euthanized ...


Weekly Holidays

Celebrate Everyday, No Reason Needed

Every month has unique, unknown, and even wacky "holidays". Join in if you like. There is always something to celebrate! Here is what we came up with this month and the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy what we came up with for this week!

18th - National Caviar Day

19th - National Raspberry Cake Day

20th - Moon Day and National Lollipop Day

21st - National Junk Food Day and National Ice Cream Day

22nd - Hammock Day and National Penuche Fudge Day

23rd - National Hot Dog Day

24th - Cousins Day


July Vegetable of The Month - Garlic

Garlic is the vegetable of the month provided by the CDC for July.  Garlic is closely related to onions.  It came from Asia originally, but has been a staple in many countries cooking.  Throughout history, it has been used for cooking and in medicine. 

To learn more about garlic  and its uses, click here. 



July Fruit of The Month - Nectarine

This months fruit of the month, according to the CDC, is the nectarine.  Did you know that a nectarine is just a fuzz-less peach?  And on average, they are smaller than peaches and sweeter too!

They most likely came from China many years ago.  Today, almost 95% of the nectarines that we eat in the US are grown in California. 

So - go grab a nectarine (or a peach) and get eating!

You can find out more about nectarines here.



Library Storytimes

at Flagler County Public Library

Story Time is a program at the library that includes picture book sharing, nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, storytelling and.or other related activities such as puppetry and crafts.  Children get introduced to literature and are encouraged to develop a life-long interest in reading. 

There are different levels of development in children so there are Story Time options. 

Babytime - Ages infant to 1 - are on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am.

Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-2 - are on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am.

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-3 - are on Friday mornings ...


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Do you have a GREAT kid friendly recipe that your family RAVES about?  Or are you a CRAZY AWESOME CRAFTER?

If you have a recipe or craft worth sharing, let us know and get it in the next issue of Macaroni Kid.  Get recognized in the community for all your talents!


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