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Hello Macaroni Friends. Today is my son Cameron's 5th birthday. I am getting old, but they seem to be aging t a much faster rate.....lol.... I hope everyone had a great week and enjoyed some of the wonderful activities on our to-do list. The weather has been nice this week, it has even felt little like winter on some days. Please cross your fingers for a warm and sunny day on Saturday, we were giving our two birthday boys a party!
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January 18th through February 22nd
Wednesday, January 18 through Saturday, January 28 - Flagler P.A.L. Baseball Leauge Sign Ups
Spring Season 2012 Sign ups! .
Where: PAL Office, 5400 E Hwy 100When: n/aWho: boysHow: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4 pm at the PAL Office located at 5400 E. Highway 100. Bring a copy of birth certificate if you are new to PALCost: Now until December 14th is $50.00 and price will increase to $65.00 after December 14th. Sign ups will end January 28, 2012.For more info: flaglerpal@yahoo.com, or visit www.flaglercountypal.org For more information call 386-586-2655,
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Friday, January 20 through Friday, February 3 - 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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Saturday, January 21 - Movie Matinee @ the library
The movie is based on the book by Kathryn Stockett,
and Ms. Terry Jones will host a brief
book chat prior to the screening.
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW
Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 1:30 AM - 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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Saturday, January 21 - Ready, Set,.....Lego!
Fun for all ages. An opportunity for the whole family to work creatively together. Funded by The Friends of the Library.
Where: Flagler County Public Library, Meetin Room 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: Contact the library at 446-6763
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Wednesday, February 1 - Toddler Storytime- Ages 1-2
winter is the theme
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW
Palm Coast , FL 32137When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 1-2How: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: Contact the library at 446-6763
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Friday, February 3 - Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-3
Story Time is a library program of picture book sharing, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, storytelling and/or other related activities such as puppetry and crafts. Story Time gives children a chance to learn new words, new ideas and the opportunity to make new friends.
The theme is All Aboard.
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Ages 2-3. Adult Participation RequiredHow: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: Contact the library at 446-6763
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Friday, February 3 - Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fun!
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: 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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Wednesday, February 22 - Babytime Program
A program of songs, rhymes, books, laughter, and fun for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW
Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM (Every Wednesday 9,16,23)Who: Birth to one yearHow: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: Contact the library at 446-6763
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January 20th through February 20th
Friday, January 20 through Monday, January 23 - Native American Festival
Intertribal Native dancers, many exhibits, Native American cuisine and lots of other great food, over 30 trading booths & vendors. ,
Where: Location: 25 Riverside Dr., corner of E. Granada Blvd., Ormond BeachWhen: 9:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Sow upCost: Cost: $6adults, $5seniors, $4kids 3- 12yrs.For more info: Fri. & Sat. 9am- 9pm, Sun. 9am- 5pm
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Monday, February 6 - State Park to Offer Full Moon Beach Hike.
Join Ranger Lauren for a full moon beach hike! The hike will leave from the beachside day use pavilion. Please bring water, a flashlight and dress for the weather. Hike will be less than a mile long.
Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach, 3100 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler BeachWhen: 5:45 PM - 6:45 PMWho: All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult.How: Reservations are required. To reserve your place, request assistance or for details, please contact Lauren Swanson at (386) 517-2086 or via email at Lauren.Swanson@dep.state.fl.us. For more information, visit www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers.Cost: The cost of each event is included in the regular park entrance fee of $5 per carload of two to eight people, $4 for one person in a car and $2 per pedestrian or bicyclistFor more info: For more information, visit www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers.
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Saturday, February 11 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Your child will love making their own personalized cards!
Where: Lowes 315 Cypress Edge Drive Palm Coast, FL 32164When: 10:00 AMWho: Ages 1st - 5th GradeHow: You must register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.comCost: FREEFor more info: Call Lowes at 585-6000
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Monday, February 20 - Movie Matinee @ the library
Three avid bird watchers compete at a prestigious annual event to see who can spot the most rare birds in North America. Kenny is the reigning champ, but Stu and Brad are determined to knock him off his perch.
Where: Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW
Palm Coast, FL 32137When: 1:00 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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Demonstrate buoyancy and chemical reactions
Show your kids some science with items you probably have right now.
What you need:
- A clear, tall container
- 3 cups of water--You can see in the video that I did not measure anything
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup of baking soda
- 1/8 cup of unpopped popcorn kernels
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup of white vinegar
What you do:
- Mix baking soda and water in the clear container
- Add corn kernels
- Pour in vinegar--do this part in or near the sink. I'm surprised mine didn't ...
Pancake and Sausage Muffins
This year one of my goals was to make more and buy less, at least when it comes to convenience foods. My kids love Pancakes on a Stick, a pancake wrapped around a breakfast sausage on a stick. I can't blame them, I love anything on a stick!
Since I couldn't figure out how to make those on a stick I turned them into muffins. They freeze great, just like the store bought kind, and you can make a ton at one time. Both bonuses for our busy ...
What do you do with those old candy canes ?
make a valentines sucker of course
Valentines Sucker
What do you do with left over candy canes ? Make Valentines Day Suckers of course !
- Candy Canes
- Lollipop Sticks you can get at Michaels or Joanns in the Baking section
- Baking pan
Heat your oven to 250 degrees and cook for 6 – 8 min depending on the candy cane some melt a little faster than others. I just did one first so I know how long it would take for the rest. Then after they have cooked for 6 – 8 min you just press the ends that are ...
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