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May 16, 2012
News & Events
- Latest News from MK Appleton-Stevens Point
- Summer Playground Safety
- It's Bug Season!
- Sunscreen Tips and Facts!
- The Story of Miss Grace
- Macaroni Cares
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Egg Scramble Muffins
- Plantable Paper Craft
- Making the Most of Your Macaroni
- Biz Directory: What it is and How to Use it!
- Join Us on Facebook!
- Babygarten
- Local Library Listings
Latest News from MK Appleton-Stevens Point
Hi everyone,
How was your week? I hope all the Moms had a great Mother's Day. We went to my parents' house for brunch and got to see Grandma, Great Grandma, Great Grandma and Great, Great Grandma (plus some aunties who are mommies too). It was a great day! On Monday Little One asked me to put lotion on her back, then she put some on mine! What a nice little pamper mommy surprise!
This week we're getting ready for summer! Yeah! I'm excited how about you ...
Summer Playground Safety
Staying Safe This Summer
Summer is nearly upon us and that means a lot more of the kids and a lot less for them to do! Playgrounds are a go-to place for moms and kids alike so it's important to remember "safety first" when it comes to playing at your local playground. Moms are safety experts when it comes to their kids, yet it's easy to accidentally become complacent and overlook the little things when in familiar surroundings like a playground. Take this refresher course and be sure your kids are extra ...
It's Bug Season!
Macaroni Cares
Sunscreen Tips and Facts!
We all know how important sunscreen is, but thought I’d share a few tips and facts with you all!
While sunscreen is important to use year round, we tend to spend a lot more time outdoors in the sunshine during the summertime, so be prepared!
Create a morning routine for yourself AND your kids that includes a first coat of sunscreen. For my kids, I use a non-oily moisturizer with a 30 SPF on them after they brush their teeth each morning. Then before they go outside, I apply ...
The Story of Miss Grace
A mom spreading awareness about Melanoma/Skin cancer
May is melanoma/skin cancer awareness month. For us, we are aware of it on a daily basis.
I took Grace (our youngest of 3 kids) to see her doctor about a bump on her arm. Everyone kept telling us it was nothing more than a wart. I'm no doctor but it was really bothering me and I had never seen a wart grow like this was. It was obviously bothersome to her because she was picking at it and this caused it to bleed.
The nurse practitioner agreed ...
Macaroni Cares
Wildlife Weekend
Wednesday, May 16 - Turtle Tots Preschool Adventure
Where: Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, 1305 Plank Rd, MenashaWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Kids ages 2-5 with an adultHow: PreregisterCost: $5/ adult-child pair
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Saturday, May 19 - Frog-Tastic Celebration
Where: Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, 1305 Plank Rd, MenashaWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: KidsHow: Call Heather 920-720-9349Cost: $3/ person
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Saturday, May 19 - Things that Go
Where: Pierce Park, Appleton (1035 W. Prospect Ave.)When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: You can buy tickets at the event or on the Facebook page. You can also make a donation on the FB page.Cost: $4 at the event or $3.50 if you purchase them ahead on the Facebook page.For more info: https://www.facebook.com/ThingsthatGoFoxCities
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Saturday, May 19 - Edible Book Challenge
Where: Oshkosh Public LibraryWhen: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Individual, families and groups.How: Just show up if you want to see the entries. If you want to participate, get the entry form online.Cost: FreeFor more info: http://www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org/ediblebook
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Tuesday, May 22 - Bees, Hives, and Honey
Where: Gardens of the Fox Cities, 1313 E. Witzke Blvd., AppletonWhen: n/aWho: Anyone ages 9 and up.How: Register by May 15. Call 920-750-5462 or email hschraufnagel@gardensofthefoxcities.orgCost: Regular family price $12, Member family price $8
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Tuesday, May 22 - Bees, Hives, and Honey
Where: Gardens of the Fox Cities, 1313 E. Witzke Blvd., AppletonWhen: n/aWho: Anyone ages 9 and up.How: Register by May 15. Call 920-750-5462 or email hschraufnagel@gardensofthefoxcities.orgCost: Regular family price $12, Member family price $8
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Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day Parade
Where: Downtown AppletonWhen: 9:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up.Cost: FreeFor more info: Parade route and other details available here http://applications.appleton.org/parades/flagday%202012/memorialday.html
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Egg Scramble Muffins
What you need:
- 8 eggs
- Cooked bacon, sausage, ham or turkey
- Broccoli, spinach, onions, peppers, etc.
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray
- 12 count muffin pan
- Spray your muffin pans.
- Place fillings (meats/veggies) in ...
Plantable Paper Craft
Supplies for Plantable Paper
Napkins - in various colors
Plastic container with screw top lid
Flower seeds
Strainer/Collander
Wax paper
Cookie cutter - large enough to place your fingers in
Towels - 2 to 3
Cooling rack (optional)
Supplies for Greeting Card
Construction paper
Double-sided tape (or other adhesive)
Markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc
Directions:
- Tear napkins into pieces about half the size of a postage stamp. Place the napkin pieces into the plastic container until the container is about half full. Fill the container with water. Screw lid onto container. Shake ...
Making the Most of Your Macaroni
Here are some tips to help you get the most of your subscription.
1. The white bar on the left side of the page is the table of contents for this week. You can jump to any of the articles or the events listings by clicking in there and you will still be in the current issue.
2. If you would like to look back at previous issues, scroll down a bit until you see "Past Appleton-Stevens Point News" in the side bar on the left. This is below the ...
Biz Directory: What it is and How to Use it!
Support the Friends of Macaroni (FOM)!
The Biz Directory is a great feature to help you easily support your Macaroni Kid newsletter by supporting Friends of Macaroni, who sponsor the site. It’s kind of like the yellow pages of Macaroni Kid sponsors. Looking for a gift for your sister? Check the Biz Directory—there’s jewelry, candles, purses and so much more. Need a few trinkets to fill an Easter basket or Christmas stocking? There’s hair decorations and jewelry for your little lady too, plus lots more!
Here’s some tips for navigating the ...
Join Us on Facebook!
Updates, Contests and Friendship!
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Babygarten
Not Your Ordinary Play Group!
If you have a child age 2 or younger and haven't been to Babygarten, it's a must-do! Babygarten isn't an ordinary play group... the child and caretaker sing songs, do bounces, make rhymes and actions for the first 20 minutes, then it's free play time! You can read or play with toys, explore (for example, Waupaca has a pop-up tunnel, foam balls to bounce, roll through tubes or talk about their colors, plus puzzles, etc) and more!
Let me tell you parents, it's been a ...
Local Library Listings
Find your library's weekly events here
Wondering what kid activites are happening at your local library? You'll find the hours for the library and links to the kids and teens websites here. Don't see your library? Don't worry-- this is a work in progress, but drop a note and I'll move your library to the top of my list! lauram @ macaronikid . com.
Appleton Public Library: Hours are M-R 9:00am-8:00pm, F 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm, Sun Closed.
Children's Department page: http://kids.apl.org/
TeenLink: http://teen ...
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