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Can you believe that we only have 25 days until Christmas? I am so happy that Thanksgiving has passed, I just love the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. Our home is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The three older boys helped me put up our Christmas tree and my one year old monster has graciously been taking it down for days now. He comes to me several times a day with my ornaments in his hand yelling "see-see". Little monster! We have a lot happening here ...
Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, January 8 - Bandshell Ice Skating Rink
There will be a tent over the rink and adding to the festive atmosphere in the area will be holiday lighting, paid for by the city and Volusia County. In keeping with the beach theme, the lights will feature fish and seahorses. will be open through Jan. 8 from noon to 10 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends
Where: Daytona Beach Band ShellWhen: 10:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Show Up!Cost: 10.00 per person which includes skate rentals.For more info: llelis@tribune.com or 386-253-0964
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February 4th through February 17th
Thursday, February 4 - Home Depot Monthly Kids Workshop
Kids can build this great Keepsake Box
- Make a personalized box to hold private treasures
- Give it as a gift for Valentine’s Day
Where: Home Depot 10 Garden Street North Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5 - 12How: Just Show Up - While Supplies LastCost: FREEFor more info: Call Home Depot at 445-2497
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Tuesday, January 4 - Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-2
Toddler Storytime program
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 2-3. Adult Participation RequiredHow: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: Contact the library at 446-6763
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Tuesday, January 4 - Babytime with Ms. Brenda
Short stories, rhymes, songs and fun for our youngest patrons.
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 9:30 PM - 10:15 AMWho: Birth to 1 year. Adult Participation RequiredHow: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: Contact the library at 446-6763
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Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 11 - Volusia County Fair
The 67 th annual Volusia County Fair & Youth Show, dubbed this year as a “Barnyard Beach Party,” promises to crank up the fun. See website for times and pricing.
Where: November 3-14When: n/aWho: EveryoneHow: I-95 to I-4Cost: Admission is $8 ages 13 and over; $5 ages 6 – 12; ages 5 and under are admitted free. Discounted admission tickets and ridebands on sale at Walgreens until 11/4
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Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 4 - The Living Christmas Tree
White Chapel will perform The Living CHristmas Tree at 7 pm.
Friday December 2, is children's night. Children will recieve a free gift.
Where: 1730 S. Ridgewood Ave. South Daytona, Fl. 32119When: 6:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: call 767-5470Cost: suggested donation is 4.00
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Thursday, December 1 through Saturday, December 31 - 2011 Fanasty of Lights
Admission is free to this unique, wonderful, holiday event. Bring the whole family. Visit as many times as you like for this walking light display. This event will be open every night, December 1st through December 30th, 6:30 to 9:00 pm. There will be nightly Performances, the Concessions and Music.
Where: Central Park Town CenterWhen: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: For more information contact Palm Coast Roatry at 931-9030.
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Friday, December 2 through Friday, December 23 - 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!
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 ParksWhen: n/aWho: 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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Friday, December 2 - Movies on the Halifax
The Grinch and Elf will be shown.
Where: Rockfeller Gardens, Ormond BeachWhen: 6:30 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Show up!Cost: Free
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Friday, December 2 - Homeschool Math ~ Pre-Algebra I with Biology
Children need to understand how to work with fractions, decimals, and percents.
Where: Flagler County Public LibraryWhen: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Approximate grade level 6-8How: Call 446-6763Cost: free
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Friday, December 9 - Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Toddler Storytime program featuring the book "If You Give a Moose a Muffin" - stories, songs, puppets, refreshments and a craft. Funded by The Friends of the Library.
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 11:00 AMWho: Ages 3-5. Adult caregiver must remain in the library.How: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: Contact the library at 446-6763
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Saturday, December 17 - Movie Matinee @ the library
After the close of the Post Office, a Santa movie will be screened. 1:30 P.M. Movie Rating: G Based on the book by Chris Van Allsberg, the tale tells of a young boy who wants to believe in Santa even though his friends have "grown out of it." On Christmas Eve, he boards a steam train which takes him on a magical ride to the North Pole.
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW
Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMWho: All ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/adult, and the parent/adult must remain with the child(ren) during the program.How: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: Call the library at 446-6763
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Friday, February 17 - Homeschooling Math - Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
In order to participate, children will need to understand addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Program is based on The Life of Fred book series - makes math fun and interesting.
Presented by Ms. Amanda, a local homeschooling parent.
Presented by Ms. Amanda, a local homeschooling parent.
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW
Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AMWho: Grade level 4-6How: Please register with the library.Cost: FREEFor more info: Call the library at 446-6763
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November 26th through January 13th
Saturday, November 26 through Sunday, January 1 - Winter Wonderland
Outdoor ice skating rink, ice slide, sleigh rides, games, vistit from Santa, and SNOW!
Where: 1340C A1A, St. Augustine, Fl. 32080When: Times vary depending on dayWho: All ages.How: Show up. See website for times.Cost: Elf village, visit with Santa, and SNOW are free. All other activities vary in price. See website for accurate pricing.For more info: www.winterwonderlandflorida.com
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Thursday, December 1 - Christmas Tree Lighting
Christmas Tree Lighting at Town Center
Where: Town CenterWhen: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Show upCost: FreeFor more info: Palm Coast Leisure Services
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Saturday, December 3 - Holiday Tea Party
Parents, mark your calendar for the annual "Holiday Tea Party" hosted by Mrs. Claus at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.
Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.When: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PMWho: The tea party will be offered to boys and girls ages 5-8 yearsHow: Call for reservations.Cost: The tea party fee is $15.00 per child and includes the souvenir photograph with Mrs. Claus, refreshments, holiday bags and the park entrance fee.For more info: Spaces are limited and advance reservations are required. Contact: Melissa Kafel, (386)446-6783, melissa.kafel@dep.state.fl.us.
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Saturday, December 10 - COPC Holiday Parade & Holiday Fantasy Festival
There will activities for children, games, bounce houses, and an opportunity for a picture with Santa with the annual Winter Holiday Parade to follow. Free admission minimum fees for varies activities. Come see Santa and bring the kids for some fun, then stay for the parade.
Where: Central Park at Town CenterWhen: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: Contact Lisa Gardener for more information at 986-2341.
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Friday, January 13 - Free Movie in Central Park
Free movie for families.
Where: Central ParkWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Bring chairs, blankets, even a picnic. Make this a family night to remember. Don't forget hot coco!
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Hello, fellow Macaroni friends, If you weren't the one to win the FREE photo shoot, you are still a winner, Toni has graciously given a discount of 20% off to all macaroni families if they mention Macaroni kids and book a photo shoot before December 1st. Toni shoots on location and has done photos of all sorts....If you want it taken, she can do it! She has been doing amazing photos of my family for years. Visit her site HERE and take a look at some of her ...
Almond Pretzels with M&Ms
Do you need a sweet and salty treat for the holiday season? A treat your kids can help with? Plus a treat where they can learn or practice their counting? Well, look no further; here is a treat with only three ingredients.
You will need:
- Round pretzels
- Plain M&Ms
- Almond Bark
- Microwave bowl
- Spoon
- Wax paper
- Storage container
Line your counter or table with the wax paper. While you melt the almond bark in the microwave (30 seconds at a time on full power), have the kids layout the ...
Children can receive postcards from Santa
Santa is making his list and checking it twice at Volusia County's Park and Recreation and Culture Division. As a part of an annual tradition, the division will send personalized postcards to children up to 11 years old. Parents can have their children added to Santa's mailing list by e-mailing the child's name and address to elves@volusia.org, calling 386-736-5953 or faxing 386-943-7012
North Pole Macaroni Kid!
Yes, that's right! Even the town where Santa, the elves, the reindeer, and all the magic lives has a Macaroni Kid! Of course they do! Macaroni Kid is awesome!
The publisher mom for North Pole MK is Jessica Claus (yes, Mrs. Claus herself!!!) and this time of year she is really getting into the spirit of giving! From now until Christmas be sure to either subscribe so you don't miss a beat, or check the site often because Jessica Claus is going to start giving away some really ...
Ratatouille
Ratatouille
Like many of you, I always wondered what Ratatouille would taste like after I saw the movie! LOL Well, I'm here to tell you, it is an extremely FRESH and TASTY dish! It is packed with veggies and herbs and is just plain delicious!We had unexpected dinner guests tonight, my in-laws, and they both seemed to really enjoy it! They never had it before. They had theirs just as is. My husband and I had ours with a side of buttered noodles. Ella had buttered noodles and ...
Santa Hands Card
Santa Holiday CardUsing Your Child's Hand PrintEvery year one of our count down to Christmas activities is to make Holiday cards. This year we made these darling keepsake hand-print cards for family, friends, and teachers.What you Need:
- 8 1/2 x 11 Green and Red Construction Paper or Cardstock (Cardstock is sturdier)
- Googly Eyes
- Tempura Paint: White, Red, Pink (mix white and red to make the pink)
- Black Sharpie
- Kids Hands!
- Fold Green paper in Half to make a card
- Put White paint ...
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