Sunapee Recreation is pleased to offer: Challenger British Soccer camp Sunapee Recreation Dept. Recreation Director 863-0336 (Home) |
4.26.2007
Soccer Camp
4.24.2007
Today is..................
4.20.2007
Cool!
At three minutes and four seconds after 2 AM on the 6th of May this year, the time and date will be 02:03:04 05/06/07. This will never happen again.
Sunapee Recreation Newsletter
Spring is here, finally!!!Go to: http://www.garysummerton.com/newsletter.htm
to retrieve the pdf ofthe Sunapee Newsletter.
Scott Blewitt
Directorrecreation@town.sunapee.nh.us
4.16.2007
Croydon PTO Yard/Craft Sale & Quilt Raffle
| Saturday May 19 from 9-3 The Croydon PTO will sponsor a yard/craft sale and quilt raffle.  The proceeds to benefit field trips for the Croydon Village School and kindergarten. Where: Croydon Town Hall Rte 10 Croydon NH. Tables are available to rent. Contact Honey Vaine 863-2516  |
4.12.2007
Newport Rec Happenings
HIKES, BIKES, FLIPS & TRIPS 
Ages 12-16
check out the schedule under
PROGRAMS, SUMMER, Hikes Bikes Flips & Trips
Register May 1st
FoxwoodsSaturday, June 2, 2007
Coach bus leaves NRD @ 10am and will return @ 10pm.
Reserve your spot today...call NRD @ 863.1332
$35.00 (includes bus, buffet & $10 Keno ticket)
http://www.foxwoods.com/
FOXWOODS FLYER
AFTER SCHOOL ARTS & CRAFTSGrades 4 - 9 THURSDAY, APRIL 12, COOKIE MAKING, 2:45-3:45, FREEYou must reserve your spot prior to craft day...space is limited to 10.
OLD SCHOOL PE(click on above for details)
Old School was a HUGE success last week, over 30 participants! LOADS of fun!
Every Friday (March 23 through May 11)
7:00pm to 9:00 pm
http://www.oldschoolpe.com/
APRIL VACATION TRIPGoing to the movies....SMITTY'S
All you can eat pizza, popcorn & soda
also include ice cream & cookie
Grades 3-9
Wednesday, April 18
$20.00
9:45 am until 2:30pm
We will be seeing....MEET THE ROBINSONS
http://www.smittyscinema.com/
movie registration form
Day Camp 2007(click on above for details)
Newport resident....registration begins on Monday, April 2, 2007
Non-residents ... registeration begins on Monday, April 16, 2007
Day Camp form 2007
(click on link above for printable forms)
HIGH SCHOOL RUGBYSugar River Rats Rugby Club for grades 9-12 from
Claremont, Newport & Sunapee
Practices Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Coaches: Tom & Toby Moore & Rodd Ward
Cost: $31.50
Register at Newport Recreation
Practices start in March 2007
Games are as follows:
Saturday, April 14 @ Kimball Union Academy, 2pm
HOME GAME....Wednesday, April 25 vs. Seacoast, 5pm
Sunday, April 29 @ Essex VT @ 1pm
Saturday, May 5 @ Colby-Sawyer vs. Kearsarge, 1pm
Saturday, May 12 Rugby Tournament
Rugby registration form
SPRING TENNIS LESSONSMay 22 - June 14
Tuesday & Thursdays
Ages 6-8, 3:00 pm
Ages 9-12, 4:00 pm
Ages 13-17, 5:00 pm
Adults, 6:00 pm
(4) week for $30.00
Instructor: Bruce Cronin
registration form
We still have Red Sox tickets available!SOLD OUT....June 30 vs. Texas Rangers....SOLD OUT
Section 23 seating (grandstands)
Still available...Sunday, Sept 2 vs. Baltimore Orioles, gametime @ 2:05
Section 23 seating (grandstands)
Cost $80.00
Bus drops you off right at Fenway Park!
http://www.redsox.com/
Richard's Free Library April Events For Kids
 Bingo For Books - Mondays -April 23rd and 30th @ 3:00. For ages six and up.Teen Writing Group - Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 with Cindy Davis. Call to register. |
4.11.2007
If You Give A Mom A Muffin
If You Give a Mom a Muffin
If you give a mom a muffin, she'll want a cup of coffee to go with it.
So she'll pour herself some. The coffee will get spilled by her three year old.
She'll wipe it up. Wiping the floor, she will find some dirty socks. She'll remember she has to do some laundry. When she puts the laundry in the washer, she'll trip over some snow boots and bump into the freezer. Bumping into the freezer will remind her she has to plan supper for tonight. She will get out a pound of hamburger. She'll look for her cookbook. (101 Things To Make With a Pound of Hamburger) The cookbook is sitting under a pile of mail. She will see the phone bill which is due tomorrow. She will look for the checkbook. The checkbook is in her purse that is being dumped out by her two year old. She'll smell something funny. She'll change the two year old. While she is changing the two year old the phone will ring. (Of course!)Her five year old will answer it and hang up. She remembers that she wants to phone a friend to come over for coffee on Friday. Thinking of coffee will remind her that she was going to have a cup. She will pour herself some. And chances are, if she has a cup of coffee, her kids will have eaten the muffin that went with it.
If you give a mom a muffin, she'll want a cup of coffee to go with it.
So she'll pour herself some. The coffee will get spilled by her three year old.
She'll wipe it up. Wiping the floor, she will find some dirty socks. She'll remember she has to do some laundry. When she puts the laundry in the washer, she'll trip over some snow boots and bump into the freezer. Bumping into the freezer will remind her she has to plan supper for tonight. She will get out a pound of hamburger. She'll look for her cookbook. (101 Things To Make With a Pound of Hamburger) The cookbook is sitting under a pile of mail. She will see the phone bill which is due tomorrow. She will look for the checkbook. The checkbook is in her purse that is being dumped out by her two year old. She'll smell something funny. She'll change the two year old. While she is changing the two year old the phone will ring. (Of course!)Her five year old will answer it and hang up. She remembers that she wants to phone a friend to come over for coffee on Friday. Thinking of coffee will remind her that she was going to have a cup. She will pour herself some. And chances are, if she has a cup of coffee, her kids will have eaten the muffin that went with it.
4.06.2007
Spring Cleaning...don't forget to...............
Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet
You’ve been putting it off for quite a long time; but today you’ve decided to clean out your medicine cabinet. Once you follow these simple tips, you won’t have to do this again for a year.
Take everything out of the cabinet and put them into a box. Clean the inside with white vinegar. Sit at your kitchen table and go through each item one by one. Check your medicines first. Throw out any outdated prescriptions. Remember to remove the label on all of them. The general rule of thumb is to throw out anything that is old, since their effectiveness is diminished. Perhaps you have accumulated two or more of one product. Check the expiration labels and keep the newest one and throw out the old. After you have finished going through the box, it’s time to put back whatever is left. The good news is now is the perfect time to organize your medicine cabinet.
Depending upon the size of your medicine cabinet, you may want to prioritize those items you use on a daily basis, such as: deodorants and razors, which you can keep on the first shelf. You may want to use plastic cups to keep your Q-tips in; or disposable razors as well. Arrange all ointments and creams on another shelf, such as Neosporin and the like. Medicinal products can be put on the top shelf. It depends on your preference. Glass bottles, however, should be kept on the first shelf. Replace whatever creams or ointments you threw out, and any other necessary items you need to have on hand. For example; over the counter antacids; vapor rub; cough syrup; toothpaste; toothbrushes, and the like.
Having to clean out your medicine cabinet can be done on a yearly basis as long as you replace or throw out those items which are outdated or no longer useable during the year. It isn’t so bad, right? Ensure you have enough band aids; ointments; and other necessary items you may need, especially if you have children.
You’ve been putting it off for quite a long time; but today you’ve decided to clean out your medicine cabinet. Once you follow these simple tips, you won’t have to do this again for a year.
Take everything out of the cabinet and put them into a box. Clean the inside with white vinegar. Sit at your kitchen table and go through each item one by one. Check your medicines first. Throw out any outdated prescriptions. Remember to remove the label on all of them. The general rule of thumb is to throw out anything that is old, since their effectiveness is diminished. Perhaps you have accumulated two or more of one product. Check the expiration labels and keep the newest one and throw out the old. After you have finished going through the box, it’s time to put back whatever is left. The good news is now is the perfect time to organize your medicine cabinet.
Depending upon the size of your medicine cabinet, you may want to prioritize those items you use on a daily basis, such as: deodorants and razors, which you can keep on the first shelf. You may want to use plastic cups to keep your Q-tips in; or disposable razors as well. Arrange all ointments and creams on another shelf, such as Neosporin and the like. Medicinal products can be put on the top shelf. It depends on your preference. Glass bottles, however, should be kept on the first shelf. Replace whatever creams or ointments you threw out, and any other necessary items you need to have on hand. For example; over the counter antacids; vapor rub; cough syrup; toothpaste; toothbrushes, and the like.
Having to clean out your medicine cabinet can be done on a yearly basis as long as you replace or throw out those items which are outdated or no longer useable during the year. It isn’t so bad, right? Ensure you have enough band aids; ointments; and other necessary items you may need, especially if you have children.
4.03.2007
Birth Announcement
Isaac Henry, was born on March 27 at 2:59 pm. He weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Despite trying for a midwife assisted water birth for nearly 16 hours, we ended up having to have a C-section. In the end our experience turned out to be very positive. The nurses, staff and doctors at Concord Hospital were absolutely wonderful, and we got to have 3 days and nights of quality time with Isaac (whom we like to call Zeke) that we wouldn't otherwise have had. Isaac wasn't phased at all by his hospital experience - he is bright-eyed, curious, super-happy and healthy. He has already shown us his social (non-gas) smile, he's lifting his head and tracking sound and action with his eyes. We think he is an old soul just like his sister, Amelia, who loves being a big sister.
Tracy & Adam Nudd-Homeyer
3.29.2007
Mark Your Summer Calender
2007 SRBSG Business Expo
Saturday- July 14th 10 am - 4 pm on the Newport Common
We are in need of:
Businesses
Service People
Artisans and Craftsmen
Demonstrators
Entertainers
Food and Drink Vendors
and Supporting Sponsors (for advertising).
This event will include something for everyone in the interest of supporting local small business. Please call Jesse Baker if you are interested in participating in any way (603) 667-3841
Saturday- July 14th 10 am - 4 pm on the Newport Common
We are in need of:
Businesses
Service People
Artisans and Craftsmen
Demonstrators
Entertainers
Food and Drink Vendors
and Supporting Sponsors (for advertising).
This event will include something for everyone in the interest of supporting local small business. Please call Jesse Baker if you are interested in participating in any way (603) 667-3841
3.23.2007
WHOA!!!! Easter is April 8th!!!!!!
Here are some Easter Craft Ideas!!!!
Cotton Ball Chick
Age6 and up (younger ages can do this with help...and maybe some modifications).
This project is rated EASY to do.
What You Need
2 yellow pom-poms or yellow cotton balls
Half of a clean egg shell
Small piece of orange craft foam
2 google eyes
Scissors
White craft glue
Wood doll base (the kind used with clothespins)
Pastel colored craft paint
Paintbrush
What You Do
Paint the doll base and set aside.
Be sure that the egg shell is clean and dry. Glue the poms-poms inside the egg shell.
Cut the craft foam into a triangle to make the beak. Glue onto the top yellow pom-pom.
Glue google eyes above the beak.
Glue the egg shell to the doll base.
Related links:
Cotton ball chick click here to see a picture of the craft above
Egg hunt basket
Easter chick card
Easter egghead
Marbled Easter eggs
Easter egg decorating ideas
More Easter fun:
Coloring pages
Crafts
Printables
Clip art
Word game
Games
Party ideas
Easter recipes
More Related Pages:
Passover activities
Spring crafts
Mother’s Day
Cinco de Mayo The Editor's anniversary of not celebrating her birthday
More Holiday activities and information
Cotton Ball Chick
Age6 and up (younger ages can do this with help...and maybe some modifications).
This project is rated EASY to do.
What You Need
2 yellow pom-poms or yellow cotton balls
Half of a clean egg shell
Small piece of orange craft foam
2 google eyes
Scissors
White craft glue
Wood doll base (the kind used with clothespins)
Pastel colored craft paint
Paintbrush
What You Do
Paint the doll base and set aside.
Be sure that the egg shell is clean and dry. Glue the poms-poms inside the egg shell.
Cut the craft foam into a triangle to make the beak. Glue onto the top yellow pom-pom.
Glue google eyes above the beak.
Glue the egg shell to the doll base.
Related links:
Cotton ball chick click here to see a picture of the craft above
Egg hunt basket
Easter chick card
Easter egghead
Marbled Easter eggs
Easter egg decorating ideas
More Easter fun:
Coloring pages
Crafts
Printables
Clip art
Word game
Games
Party ideas
Easter recipes
More Related Pages:
Passover activities
Spring crafts
Mother’s Day
Cinco de Mayo The Editor's anniversary of not celebrating her birthday
More Holiday activities and information
APRIL Calender to Click-on
April is.........................
National Kite Month
California Earthquake Preparedness Month
National Humor Month
National Mathematics Education Month
National Poetry Month
Zoos: Zoo and Aquarium Month
Aquariums: Zoo and Aquarium Month
National Humor Month
International Guitar Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Lawn and Garden Month
National Pecan Month
National Welding Month
Stress Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April Weekly Celebrations:
Week 1 Library Week
Week 1 Read a Road Map Week.
Week 2 Garden Week
Week 3 Organize Your Files Week
Week 3 Medical Labs Week
Week 4 Administrative Assistants Week
Week 4 National Karaoke Week
*REMEMBER* if it is underlined it usually is a link
CLICK on it to get great ideas and information.
1 April Fool's Day
1 International Tatting Day Heidi...what are you working on?
2 Children's Book Day
2 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day I thought that was everyday?
2 Reconciliation Day
3 Don't Go to Work Unless it's Fun Day - we know your decision
3 Tweed Day No way? I've got to get to my dry cleaners!!!
4 Hug a Newsman Day
4 Walk Around Things Day
4 School Librarian Day Go Andrea!!! You R The BEST!!!
4 Tell a Lie Day
5 Go for Broke Day
6 Ex-Spouse's Day - Always on Good Friday HMMMMMMMMMMMM..........
6 National Walk to Work Day - first Friday of month
6 Plan Your Epitaph Day - a little morbid if you ask me..but..lets..see Here lies..no..can't do it!
6 Sorry Charlie Day
7 Caramel Popcorn Day - Most likely created by a popcorn maker, or an E-card company.
7 No Housework Day It's about time..this really should be a weekly holiday
7 World Health Day
8 All is Ours Day
8 Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
9 Dyngus Day always the Monday after Easter
9 Name Yourself Day Truly Spectacular Mama -that's my name, hey that could be my epitaph!
9 Winston Churchill Day
10 Golfer's Day
10 National Siblings Day
11 Eight Track Tape Day - do you remember those?
11 Barbershop Quartet Day
12 Big Wind Day - this day blows me away!
13 Blame Someone Else Day
13 Russian Cosmonaut Day
13 Scrabble Day
14 International Moment of Laughter Day
14 Look up at the Sky Day - don't you have anything better to do?
14 National Pecan Day Make a pie...yum!
14 Reach as High as You Can Day
15 Rubber Eraser Day
15 Titanic Remembrance Day
16 National Eggs Benedict Day use up those stinky Easter eggs
16 National Librarian Day Andrea...take the whole day off. Wait, do you even work on Mondays?
16 National Stress Awareness Day
17 Blah, Blah, Blah Day
17 National Cheeseball Day
16 Patriot's Day - third Monday of the month
18 International Juggler's Day - also applies to multi tasking Moms and Dads.
18 Newspaper Columnists Day
18 Pet Owners Independence Day
19 National Garlic Day Remember to brush and RINSE before bed please.
20 Look Alike Day
20 Volunteer Recognition Day
21 Kindergarten Day
22 Girl Scout Leader Day
22 National Jelly Bean Day Hey, they will be on sale this year on this day!!!!
23 Lover's Day
23 National Zucchini Bread Day - they hold this at a time when you are not sick of all that zucchini.
23 Take a Chance Day
23 World Laboratory Day
24 Astronomy Day - date varies
24 Pig in a Blanket Day very yummy with veggie dogs, try it!
25 East meets West Day
25 World Penguin Day
26 Executive Admin's Day (Secretary's Day)
26 Hug an Australian Day Hellooooooooooo....Keith...... Urban!
26 National Pretzel Day
26 Richter Scale Day
27 Babe Ruth Day
27 National Prime Rib Day
27 Tell a Story Day
28 Great Poetry Reading Day
28 Kiss Your Mate Day - guys, do not forget this one. Kiss her, then read her some poetry.
29 Greenery Day
29 National Shrimp Scampi Day Oh, better go out to eat for this one!
30 Hairstyle Appreciation Day
30 National Honesty Day
More Neat April Facts
Each of these is a Link! Just CLICK and get great ideas and information about each day!!
King George III Reacts to the Boston Tea Party by Closing the Boston Port
Apr 1, 1774
April Fool's Day
April 1, 2007
National Week of the Ocean
Apr 1, 2007
Ponce de León Discovers Florida
Apr 2, 1513
Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday
Apr 2, 1805
Death of Pope John Paul II
Apr 2, 2005
Passover
Apr 2, 2007
SAT Registration Deadline
Apr 3, 2007
Booker T. Washington's Birthday
Apr 5, 1856
World Health Day
Apr 7, 2006
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Apr 8, 2005
Easter
Apr 8, 2007
Jumbo the Elephant Arrives in US
Apr 9, 1882
Confederate General Robert E. Lee Surrenders to Union Army
Apr 9, 1865
First Space Shuttle Launch
Apr 12, 1981
Civil War Begins with Confederate Attack on Fort Sumter
Apr 12, 1861
Alfred Butts' (Inventor of Scrabble) Birthday
Apr 13, 1899
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
Apr 13, 1743
Leonardo da Vinci's Birthday
Apr 15, 1452
National Library Week
Apr 15-21, 2007
National Volunteer Week
Apr 15-21, 2007
Holocaust Day
Apr 15, 2007
National Park Week
Apr 16-22, 2007
Astronomy Week
Apr 16 - 22, 2007
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
Apr 18, 1775
San Francisco Earthquake
Apr 18, 1906
Earth Day & Brittni's Birthday!!!!
Apr 22, 2007
Ecology Games for Earth Day
Apr 22, 2007
Endangered Species for Earth Day
Apr 22, 2007
Shakespeare's Birthday
Apr 23, 1564
National Playground Safety Week
Apr 23-27, 2007
World Penguin Day
Apr 25, 2007
Hubble Space Telescope Launched by Space Shuttle Discovery
Apr 25, 1990
Italy Liberation Day
Apr 25, 1945
Whydah Pirate Ship Sank Off the New England Coast
Apr 26, 1717
Richter Scale Day
Apr 26, 2007
Ulysses S. Grant's Birthday
Apr 27, 1822
SAT Registration Deadline
Apr 27, 2007
Arbor Day
Apr 27, 2007
Vietnam Liberation Day
Apr 30, 1975
King George III Reacts to the Boston Tea Party by Closing the Boston Port
Apr 1, 1774
April Fool's Day
April 1, 2007
National Week of the Ocean
Apr 1, 2007
Ponce de León Discovers Florida
Apr 2, 1513
Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday
Apr 2, 1805
Death of Pope John Paul II
Apr 2, 2005
Passover
Apr 2, 2007
SAT Registration Deadline
Apr 3, 2007
Booker T. Washington's Birthday
Apr 5, 1856
World Health Day
Apr 7, 2006
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Apr 8, 2005
Easter
Apr 8, 2007
Jumbo the Elephant Arrives in US
Apr 9, 1882
Confederate General Robert E. Lee Surrenders to Union Army
Apr 9, 1865
First Space Shuttle Launch
Apr 12, 1981
Civil War Begins with Confederate Attack on Fort Sumter
Apr 12, 1861
Alfred Butts' (Inventor of Scrabble) Birthday
Apr 13, 1899
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
Apr 13, 1743
Leonardo da Vinci's Birthday
Apr 15, 1452
National Library Week
Apr 15-21, 2007
National Volunteer Week
Apr 15-21, 2007
Holocaust Day
Apr 15, 2007
National Park Week
Apr 16-22, 2007
Astronomy Week
Apr 16 - 22, 2007
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
Apr 18, 1775
San Francisco Earthquake
Apr 18, 1906
Earth Day & Brittni's Birthday!!!!
Apr 22, 2007
Ecology Games for Earth Day
Apr 22, 2007
Endangered Species for Earth Day
Apr 22, 2007
Shakespeare's Birthday
Apr 23, 1564
National Playground Safety Week
Apr 23-27, 2007
World Penguin Day
Apr 25, 2007
Hubble Space Telescope Launched by Space Shuttle Discovery
Apr 25, 1990
Italy Liberation Day
Apr 25, 1945
Whydah Pirate Ship Sank Off the New England Coast
Apr 26, 1717
Richter Scale Day
Apr 26, 2007
Ulysses S. Grant's Birthday
Apr 27, 1822
SAT Registration Deadline
Apr 27, 2007
Arbor Day
Apr 27, 2007
Vietnam Liberation Day
Apr 30, 1975
Having Trouble Washing Your Toddlers Hair? Try This.
Have your toddler sit in the tub and look up to the sky, or at the stars , or tape something to the ceiling of your tub area. Have them hold a wash cloth over their eyes as you pour water over their hair...being very careful and using your other hand as a guide so the water does not run into their eyes. Shampoo, let them help...and rinse using the look up and washcloth technique.
No Luck...try the link below. Paula Johnson found some great gadgets there to help
Search Shampoo Rinse Cup on the following link: http://www.onestepahead.com
No Luck...try the link below. Paula Johnson found some great gadgets there to help
Search Shampoo Rinse Cup on the following link: http://www.onestepahead.com
3.18.2007
Is Your Child Riding Safely?
Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of children. Even a low speed crash or sudden stop can seriously injure a young child.
Approved car seats are available in many stores.
New Hampshire has a law requiring car seats or safety belts.
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY LAW
The New Hampshire Child Passenger Safety law requires that ALL CHILDREN under the age of 18 riding in a motor vehicle must be restrained and properly fastened in a safety belt. However, children under the age of 6 years or 55 inches tall (4'7") must be restrained and properly secured in an approved child passenger safety seat.
Any person who violates the provisions of this law shall be guilty of a violation and is subject to a fine. (100$)
For information about the law or car seats contact your local police department or the toll-free NH Child Passenger Safety Hotline at 1-877-783-0432.
Approved car seats are available in many stores.
New Hampshire has a law requiring car seats or safety belts.
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY LAW
The New Hampshire Child Passenger Safety law requires that ALL CHILDREN under the age of 18 riding in a motor vehicle must be restrained and properly fastened in a safety belt. However, children under the age of 6 years or 55 inches tall (4'7") must be restrained and properly secured in an approved child passenger safety seat.
Any person who violates the provisions of this law shall be guilty of a violation and is subject to a fine. (100$)
For information about the law or car seats contact your local police department or the toll-free NH Child Passenger Safety Hotline at 1-877-783-0432.
3.15.2007
March 15, 2007 Happy Incredible Kid Day
Write a letter to your child to celebrate this holiday. If they are too young to read file the letter away...they will appreciate it. We will post your letters here through March.
Dear Brittni, Shane, Will & Luke,
Hey Guys,
Today is Incredible Kids Day. And do you know what? I think you are the most incredible, helpful, wonderful kids on the planet!! Whoever knew kids could do so much to help everyone they know? Whoever knew kids could be so smart? Britt you are always willing to help out around the house and you take such good care of your little brothers. I am so proud you are in college. Shane your last Spanish test score was amazing, I am still bragging about how you scored higher than the kid from Spain. You are great at playing and spending time with your little brothers. They really look up to you. Will you are an amazing reader. It is hard to believe that you are reading Miss Piggle Wiggle chapter books! You are really becomming quite th e violinst, it makes me smile to hear you play. You are a super big brother and you always set a good example for little Luke to follow. Luke you are so good at using your words. Thank you for picking up your toys and washing the dinner vegetables.
You are all so helpful, kind and special. I am very proud of each of you! I love you.
Mom
Dear Brittni, Shane, Will & Luke,
Hey Guys,
Today is Incredible Kids Day. And do you know what? I think you are the most incredible, helpful, wonderful kids on the planet!! Whoever knew kids could do so much to help everyone they know? Whoever knew kids could be so smart? Britt you are always willing to help out around the house and you take such good care of your little brothers. I am so proud you are in college. Shane your last Spanish test score was amazing, I am still bragging about how you scored higher than the kid from Spain. You are great at playing and spending time with your little brothers. They really look up to you. Will you are an amazing reader. It is hard to believe that you are reading Miss Piggle Wiggle chapter books! You are really becomming quite th e violinst, it makes me smile to hear you play. You are a super big brother and you always set a good example for little Luke to follow. Luke you are so good at using your words. Thank you for picking up your toys and washing the dinner vegetables.
You are all so helpful, kind and special. I am very proud of each of you! I love you.
Mom
3.14.2007
Who lives in your neighborhood?
http://www.FamilyWatchDog.us
When you visit this site you can enter your address and a map will pop up with your home as a small icon of a house. There will be red, blue and green dots surrounding your entire neighborhood. When you click on these dots a picture of a criminal will appear with his or her home address and the description of the crime he or she has committed. The best thing is that you can show your children these pictures and see how close these people live to your home or school. This site was developed by John Walsh from Americas Most Wanted. This is another tool we can use to help us keep our kids safe.
Mary Geidner
When you visit this site you can enter your address and a map will pop up with your home as a small icon of a house. There will be red, blue and green dots surrounding your entire neighborhood. When you click on these dots a picture of a criminal will appear with his or her home address and the description of the crime he or she has committed. The best thing is that you can show your children these pictures and see how close these people live to your home or school. This site was developed by John Walsh from Americas Most Wanted. This is another tool we can use to help us keep our kids safe.
Mary Geidner
3.13.2007
One Word .......Try This!
Write the first word that comes to mind for each of the following 20 words. Use your words to form a few sentences about yourself.........it's fun and a bit surprising!
- Sleep= hardly
- Friday= yes
- School Bus= carpool
- Shoes= thrift
- Work= always
- 8-Track= tape
- Paper= toilet
- Auto= car
- Last Kiss= hours
- Smiles= kids
- Peanut Butter= sandwich
- Elves= cookies
- Dad= miss
- Spring= warm
- Friend= Angie
- Pet= Mali
- Purchase= buy
- Eat= diet
- Fly= plane
- Gift= family
My One Word story:
I miss warm cookies. Things like carpool and scotch tape and toilet paper runs have taken over my life. I hardly get free time to spend with my friend Angie or my dog Mali. Many hours everyday are spent in my car taking my kids someplace or running errands. I'm lucky if I have time to grab a sandwich for lunch. However, I can always make time to dream. Whether I dream about a plane ticket (yes, to someplace tropical)or a new wardrobe I didn't have to buy and it's not from the thrift. Or I dream about the diet that really works and lastly.....my favorite dream...free time with my entire family...hmmmm.....imagine that!
adapted from Chrissy's blog www.stayathomechristianmom.blogspot.com
Food Allergy Tip
Your child can enjoy birthday cake too.
My son’s allergy happens to be eggs so this is tapered to fit his needs.
Make a batch of egg free cupcakes. Freeze them, unfrosted, individually on a cookie sheet. Once cupcakes are frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag or freezer safe container. The night before a birthday party or other celebration, take out one cupcake and frost to your child’s liking. Pack the cupcake in a plastic container (hint: if you put the cupcake on the lid and close the bowl over the top, you will have a pretty stable carrier for your cupcake), and take to the party.
Egg Free Cupcakes
1 Box Cake Mix
1 120z can soda
Mix well with spoon – mixture will be slightly lumpy.
Bake according to package directions. (the cake and soda flavor combinations are unlimited)
Please note: I am not really a lazy baker. I have tried all sorts of egg substitutes and scratch cakes, but all of the cakes sunk in the middle. This is the only thing that does not sink. It is adapted from a Weight Watchers standby – cake mix and diet soda - 3 points, 12 servings.
Chrissy Fratzell
My son’s allergy happens to be eggs so this is tapered to fit his needs.
Make a batch of egg free cupcakes. Freeze them, unfrosted, individually on a cookie sheet. Once cupcakes are frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag or freezer safe container. The night before a birthday party or other celebration, take out one cupcake and frost to your child’s liking. Pack the cupcake in a plastic container (hint: if you put the cupcake on the lid and close the bowl over the top, you will have a pretty stable carrier for your cupcake), and take to the party.
Egg Free Cupcakes
1 Box Cake Mix
1 120z can soda
Mix well with spoon – mixture will be slightly lumpy.
Bake according to package directions. (the cake and soda flavor combinations are unlimited)
Please note: I am not really a lazy baker. I have tried all sorts of egg substitutes and scratch cakes, but all of the cakes sunk in the middle. This is the only thing that does not sink. It is adapted from a Weight Watchers standby – cake mix and diet soda - 3 points, 12 servings.
Chrissy Fratzell
3.10.2007
Moms: Skin Blemish ..Fix it Fast!
Here's a quick health tip for anybody: if you have a blemish, or bug bite rub witch hazel on it. Re-apply as needed. It's a cheap, natural astringent that really works! Store the witch hazel in the refrigerator to make it extra-soothing!
Jesse Baker
*Editors Note: Find witch hazel in the pharmacy section of your favorite store, for less than $2 abottle!
Jesse Baker
*Editors Note: Find witch hazel in the pharmacy section of your favorite store, for less than $2 abottle!
3.05.2007
Prepare for the Week
IN A FEW EASY AND INEXPENSIVE STEPS
Prepare a weeks worth of lunches on the weekend;
I do not buy prepackaged individual size snacks. Okay..., I have in the past, but they are too expensive.
What I do buy (usually at Wal-Mart)
Large bag of Smart Food popcorn (Will's Favorite) Shaw's has a generic version, much cheaper taste similar
Whales these are just like Goldfish crackers but ...a lot less expensive..and you get a lot more in a box
Generic rice crispy cereal and mini marshmallow, and yes I make my own Rice Crispy Treats it's not rocket science
Honey Sticks or graham crackers
Carrots & Celery
Peanut Butter
Cheese Sticks....alright cheese sticks probably qualify as prepackaged food
I split up each lunch item into 5 baggies or Tupperware containers. The peanut butter goes into a small plastic container for dipping carrot and celery sticks.
The carrots and celery sticks are washed and cut then divided into single portions are placed in baggies and are ready go back to the fridge while the other 20 pre-made baggies go into a plastic bin that is kept in the pantry.
So each morning I before school I get the container from the pantry and I open his lunch box and place:
A drink, carrots, celery & cheese stick (from the fridge already package by moi)
baggies containing-Smartfood Popcorn-Whales-Rice Crispy Treat-Honey Sticks & Peanut Butter ( plus any fruit we may have ie. apple or banana usually-easy to add because they come in their own little package)
That's right NO SANDWICH, he refuses and I couldn't bare to toss out his uneaten sandwich everyday when he came home from school.
Now on busy school mornings it takes me less than 2 minutes and lunch is packed, my kitchen is neat and tidy. When I am I in a real pinch I can delegate lunch packing duties to Will (6)-he can easily put his lunch together all by himself!
Prepare a weeks worth of lunches on the weekend;
I do not buy prepackaged individual size snacks. Okay..., I have in the past, but they are too expensive.
What I do buy (usually at Wal-Mart)
Large bag of Smart Food popcorn (Will's Favorite) Shaw's has a generic version, much cheaper taste similar
Whales these are just like Goldfish crackers but ...a lot less expensive..and you get a lot more in a box
Generic rice crispy cereal and mini marshmallow, and yes I make my own Rice Crispy Treats it's not rocket science
Honey Sticks or graham crackers
Carrots & Celery
Peanut Butter
Cheese Sticks....alright cheese sticks probably qualify as prepackaged food
I split up each lunch item into 5 baggies or Tupperware containers. The peanut butter goes into a small plastic container for dipping carrot and celery sticks.
The carrots and celery sticks are washed and cut then divided into single portions are placed in baggies and are ready go back to the fridge while the other 20 pre-made baggies go into a plastic bin that is kept in the pantry.
So each morning I before school I get the container from the pantry and I open his lunch box and place:
A drink, carrots, celery & cheese stick (from the fridge already package by moi)
baggies containing-Smartfood Popcorn-Whales-Rice Crispy Treat-Honey Sticks & Peanut Butter ( plus any fruit we may have ie. apple or banana usually-easy to add because they come in their own little package)
That's right NO SANDWICH, he refuses and I couldn't bare to toss out his uneaten sandwich everyday when he came home from school.
Now on busy school mornings it takes me less than 2 minutes and lunch is packed, my kitchen is neat and tidy. When I am I in a real pinch I can delegate lunch packing duties to Will (6)-he can easily put his lunch together all by himself!
3.02.2007
St. Patricks Day Craft--EASY
Lucky Stones You don't have to be Irish to have fun making these!
You need:
Stones
Glitter
Tacky Glue
Gemstones
Instructions:
Wash and dry your stones. Coat with tacky glue. Sprinkle with glitter and glue on rhinestones.
With Your Lucky Stones You Can.........
* Play hide and seek with your Lucky Stones
*Display your Lucky Stones in a crystal dish
*Paint your Lucky Stones gold and place them in a small pot and wait for a Leprechaun to turn them into REAL GOLD (Editor's Favorite Option)
You need:
Stones
Glitter
Tacky Glue
Gemstones
Instructions:
Wash and dry your stones. Coat with tacky glue. Sprinkle with glitter and glue on rhinestones.
With Your Lucky Stones You Can.........
* Play hide and seek with your Lucky Stones
*Display your Lucky Stones in a crystal dish
*Paint your Lucky Stones gold and place them in a small pot and wait for a Leprechaun to turn them into REAL GOLD (Editor's Favorite Option)
MARCH Holidays-Share How Your Family Will Celebrate
Share with Family Times how you plan to celebrate each day..we'd love to hear from you!
1 National Pig Day
1 Peanut Butter Lovers' Day
2 National Salesperson Day - first Friday in the month
2 Old Stuff Day
3 I Want You to be Happy Day
3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day
3 National Anthem Day
3 Peach Blossom Day
4 Holy Experiment Day
4 Hug a GI Day
5 Multiple Personality Day
6 Dentist's Day
6 National Frozen Food Day
7 National Crown Roast of Pork Day
8 Be Nasty Day
8 International (Working) Women's Day
9 Employee Appreciation Day
9 Panic Day
10 Middle Name Pride Day
11 Johnny Appleseed Day
11 Worship of Tools Day - guys, you can relate
12 Girl Scouts Day
12 Plant a Flower Day
13 Ear Muff Day
13 Jewel Day
14 Learn about Butterflies Day
14 National Potato Chip Day
14 National Pi Day- Why today? Because today is 3.14, the value of Pi.
15 Everything You Think is Wrong Day
15 Ides of March
15 Incredible Kid Day Send your idess for celebrating this Holiday
15 Dumbstruck Day
16 Everything You Do is Right Day
16 Freedom of Information Day
17 National Quilting Day - third Saturday of month
17 Submarine Day - the hero sandwich or the boat??
17 Saint Patrick's Day
18 Goddess of Fertility Day
18 Supreme Sacrifice Day
19 Poultry Day
20 International Earth Day
20 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day Hmmmmmmm...
20 Proposal Day
21 Fragrance Day
22 National Goof Off Day
23 National Chip and Dip Day
23 Near Miss Day
24 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
25 Pecan Day
25 Waffle Day
26 Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
27 National "Joe" Day
28 Something on a Stick Day
29 National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
29 Smoke and Mirrors Day
30 National Doctor's Day
30 I am in Control Day
30 Take a Walk in the Park Day
31 Bunsen Burner Day
31 National Clam on the Half Shell Day
1 National Pig Day
1 Peanut Butter Lovers' Day
2 National Salesperson Day - first Friday in the month
2 Old Stuff Day
3 I Want You to be Happy Day
3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day
3 National Anthem Day
3 Peach Blossom Day
4 Holy Experiment Day
4 Hug a GI Day
5 Multiple Personality Day
6 Dentist's Day
6 National Frozen Food Day
7 National Crown Roast of Pork Day
8 Be Nasty Day
8 International (Working) Women's Day
9 Employee Appreciation Day
9 Panic Day
10 Middle Name Pride Day
11 Johnny Appleseed Day
11 Worship of Tools Day - guys, you can relate
12 Girl Scouts Day
12 Plant a Flower Day
13 Ear Muff Day
13 Jewel Day
14 Learn about Butterflies Day
14 National Potato Chip Day
14 National Pi Day- Why today? Because today is 3.14, the value of Pi.
15 Everything You Think is Wrong Day
15 Ides of March
15 Incredible Kid Day Send your idess for celebrating this Holiday
15 Dumbstruck Day
16 Everything You Do is Right Day
16 Freedom of Information Day
17 National Quilting Day - third Saturday of month
17 Submarine Day - the hero sandwich or the boat??
17 Saint Patrick's Day
18 Goddess of Fertility Day
18 Supreme Sacrifice Day
19 Poultry Day
20 International Earth Day
20 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day Hmmmmmmm...
20 Proposal Day
21 Fragrance Day
22 National Goof Off Day
23 National Chip and Dip Day
23 Near Miss Day
24 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
25 Pecan Day
25 Waffle Day
26 Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
27 National "Joe" Day
28 Something on a Stick Day
29 National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
29 Smoke and Mirrors Day
30 National Doctor's Day
30 I am in Control Day
30 Take a Walk in the Park Day
31 Bunsen Burner Day
31 National Clam on the Half Shell Day
Did you know that March is;
Irish American Month
Music in Our Schools Month
National Craft Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Irish American Heritage Month
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
National Women's History Month
Poetry Month
Red Cross Month
Social Workers Month
March was named for the Roman God "Mars"
Week Celebrations:
2nd Week National Bubble Week - potential fun here.
2nd Week Crochet Week -I wonder when it's knitting week?
What To Do With All That Dryer Lint?
HOMEMADE Lint Paper Mache:
Ingredients:
3 cups lint from your dryer
2 cups water
2/3 cup wheat flour
3 drops oil of wintergreen
newspaper
Directions:Put lint and water in a large saucepan. Get all of the lint wet. Add flour and stir constantly so lumps won't form. Add oil of wintergreen. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly,until mixture holds together and forms peaks. Pour out onto several thicknesses of newspaper to cool.
HOMEMADE Lint Clay
Ingredients
:2 cups firmly packed dryer lint
1/3 cup warm water
6 tablespoons white glue1 tablespoon clear dishwashing liquid
Food coloring
Directions:Put lint into a mixing bowl. Add the other ingredients.Mix thoroughly. When you can no longer mix, knead with hands until of a uniform texture.
Shape and model figures or cover molds with it.
Ingredients:
3 cups lint from your dryer
2 cups water
2/3 cup wheat flour
3 drops oil of wintergreen
newspaper
Directions:Put lint and water in a large saucepan. Get all of the lint wet. Add flour and stir constantly so lumps won't form. Add oil of wintergreen. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly,until mixture holds together and forms peaks. Pour out onto several thicknesses of newspaper to cool.
HOMEMADE Lint Clay
Ingredients
:2 cups firmly packed dryer lint
1/3 cup warm water
6 tablespoons white glue1 tablespoon clear dishwashing liquid
Food coloring
Directions:Put lint into a mixing bowl. Add the other ingredients.Mix thoroughly. When you can no longer mix, knead with hands until of a uniform texture.
Shape and model figures or cover molds with it.
3.01.2007
Who knows this kid!!!
No Nap!
I tried to take a nap today
but couldn't fall asleep.
It seems I'm having too much fun
counting all those sheep.
I count by ones, by twos, by fives,
and ten by ten by ten.
When I get to a million sheep,
I want to start again.
I tried to take a nap today
but couldn't fall asleep.
It seems I'm having too much fun
counting all those sheep.
I count by ones, by twos, by fives,
and ten by ten by ten.
When I get to a million sheep,
I want to start again.
2.28.2007
We Got A Recipe -Thanks Chrissy!
My son is allergic to eggs. Although egg allergies are very common, baked goods recipes without eggs are not.
Here is a great egg free sugar cookie!
1 8oz package of cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ sticks butter
½ tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
½ tsp baking soda
Beat cream cheese, sugar, butter and vanilla on medium speed until well blended. Add the combined flour and baking soda, and mix well. Form the dough into a disc and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out cookies with desired 2 inch cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet (parchment paper or silpat will work best) for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Frost with your favorite frosting.
Chrissy Fratzel
Editor's Note: The next recipe was copied from Chrissy's blog-Check her blog out at http://StayAtHomeChristianMom.blogspot.com
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (eggless)
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tblsp water
3 tblsp canola oil
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups oats
bag of chocolate chips
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. In a small bowl, combine the water, oil and baking powder (this is the egg substitute). Add the egg substitute and vanilla to the butter and sugar, and beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to the butter mixture. Beat all well. Once thouroughly mixed, add oats and chocolate chips. Beat until combined.
Bake on parchment paper in oven. I used a small scoop from pampered chef for my cookies - they took about 16 minutes in the oven.
Here is a great egg free sugar cookie!
1 8oz package of cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ sticks butter
½ tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
½ tsp baking soda
Beat cream cheese, sugar, butter and vanilla on medium speed until well blended. Add the combined flour and baking soda, and mix well. Form the dough into a disc and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out cookies with desired 2 inch cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet (parchment paper or silpat will work best) for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Frost with your favorite frosting.
Chrissy Fratzel
Editor's Note: The next recipe was copied from Chrissy's blog-Check her blog out at http://StayAtHomeChristianMom.blogspot.com
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (eggless)
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tblsp water
3 tblsp canola oil
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups oats
bag of chocolate chips
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. In a small bowl, combine the water, oil and baking powder (this is the egg substitute). Add the egg substitute and vanilla to the butter and sugar, and beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to the butter mixture. Beat all well. Once thouroughly mixed, add oats and chocolate chips. Beat until combined.
Bake on parchment paper in oven. I used a small scoop from pampered chef for my cookies - they took about 16 minutes in the oven.
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