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May Showers bring May Flowers?

With the amount of rain recently, I'm starting to wonder if this year it's may flowers or may showers! I hope all the macaroni mama's out there had a wonderful mother's day and got pampered and spoiled! The rain has cleared up and it looks like (fingers crossed) it'll be an amazing weekend to get outside and have some fun so get out there and enjoy the weather!

                                              


Food Allergy and Awareness Week

Facts EVERY Parent Should Know

Do you read every label, on every package of food, every week, at the grocery store?  Have you ever feared for your child’s life as you took them to a friend’s birthday party or school celebration?  Do you bake most things from scratch so you can control the ingredients?  Chances are no, unless you have a child or family member with a life-threatening food allergy.
It is estimated that 15 million Americans have food allergies and there has been a dramatic increase in the last few years by ...

National Kids to Parks Day

Just what is National Kids to Parks Day, anyway?  Simply put, every family in America is invited to attend a local park, state park, or national park and play the day away!  Rhode Island Doesn't have any National Parks but we have loads of local and state ones that you can take advantage of. You can also go to www.kidstoparks.org and pledge to go to a park with your family on May 19th.  Pretty cool!

This is the perfect opportunity to "unplug" and enjoy the great outdoors ...

Home Business Opportunities

We want you!

We Want You! $25 to be included in our upcoming SO YOU WANT TO WORK FROM HOME ARTICLE. Nab your exclusive spot ($150.00 value)! Email us or contact your friends that works for a company on the list! We'd love to have you/them as our exclusive rep!
We started Macaroni kid Washington County A year ago and we're very excited to be doing this again for the second time :0)

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It's bug season

According to the National Pest Management Association, an unseasonably warm winter is expected to bring bugs and pests out of hibernation early this year, meaning we’re in store for prolonged mosquito season. Rather than turning to toxic bug sprays to fight against mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), Mom’s everywhere can count on PIC® to help protect their families from dangerous mosquito bites with two unique products that provide maximum protection with all-natural ingredients that don’t need to be applied to skin.
TWIST-IT ...

Wildlife Weekend

Macaroni Cares

Join the movement! Macaroni Kid is helping Dawn educate more than 2 million kids this spring about the issues affecting wildlife, from oil spills to backyard ecosystems. Check out the FREE, downloadable lesson plans and experiments for teachers and parents. The fun doesn't end in the classroom – you'll also find FREE "Wildlife Weekend" family activities that you can do in your own backyard.

To continue Dawn's 30+ year commitment to preserving wildlife, Dawn worked with their partners at The Marine Mammal Center and International Bird Rescue to ...

Egg Souffle

This is a family favorite delicious breakfast/brunch dish that is easy to make.  

6 eggs
1 cup flour
1/4 cup Orange Juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 lb butter
1 cup milk

Mix all ingredients together.  Melt butter in pan and then pour mixture into pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Garnish with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries or any combination of the three.  I put powdered sugar on top, but maple syrup works too.

This Week's Holidays!

A reason to celebrate everyday!

16 Wear Purple for Peace Day

17 Pack Rat Day

18 International Museum Day

18 National Bike to Work Day - third Friday of month

19 Armed Forces Day - third Saturday of month

20 Be a Millionaire Day - now we all can go for that

21 National Memo Day

22 Buy a Musical Instrument Day

23 Lucky Penny Day


This Week's Picks:

Monday, May 21 - Red, White, Blue and You!

Join us in this creative 
class as we make some 
red, white and blue crafts 
to show off while you 
watch the Memorial Day 
parade.  Lots of glue and 
lots of glitter equals lots 
of fun!
Where: Tri-Pond Nature Center, Asa Pond Road, South Kingstow
When: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Who: Children ages 2 to 6 are welcome accompanied by an adult.
How: Pre-registration is required
Cost: $11
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This Week's Calendar:

May 17th through May 23rd

Thursday, May 17 - Tomaquag Indian Museum Children's hour

Bring your children ages 5 and under to explore Native American culture through storytelling, creative explorations, music, song and dance, and hands-on nature inquiry. Adult and children age 5 & under (max. 4 children per/adult)
Where: 390 summit exeter RI
When: n/a
Who: Bring your children ages 5 and under 
How: Register now to reserve your spot-491-9063 or Lorenspears@tomaquagmuseum.com
Cost:  Admission $5.00 (Adult &children together) 
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Thursday, May 17 - Families First of RI Mom & Baby Drop-in Get-Together

This is a chance to meet other mothers of infants & to socialize. Refreshments will be provided for the moms. Please bring your own toys & snacks for older children. Depending on the interest of participants, occasional presentations may include mom & baby yoga, a visit from a children's librarian, presentations on child development, baby games & songs, sharing of resources-favorite places to go with babies, favorite books, stress-busters, crafts, ect. Any presentations will be a small part of the social time.
Where: 325 columbia st wakefield ri
When: 10:00 AM
Who:

For mothers with infants under 14 months (toddler siblings welcome.)

How:

No residency requirement. For more info call Elizabeth at (401)783-0523 x1188

Cost:

FREE of CHARGE! 

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Thursday, May 17 - Down on the Farm

Visit the animals, help the Casey Farm farmers collect
rocks and weeds from the fields, sample a veggie that’s
in season, water our newly planted seeds, try your hands
at the Casey Farm horse pull or simulate milking a cow.
There is all kinds of fun happening today on the farm!
Where: Casey Farm is located at 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown.
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: These programs are open to ages 3 to 6 with an adult.
How: Pre-register
Cost: $7-$9
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Friday, May 18 - Little Piglets

Brush, smell and spray 
the new piglets.  Learn 
some amazing pig facts 
and make pig toilet roll 
puppets while listening 
to the story “Find the 
Piglet”.  
Where: Casey Farm is located at 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown.
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: open to ages 3 to 6 with an adult.
How: Pre-registration is required and must be done through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Cost: $7-$9
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Friday, May 18 - 4+ play group

We'll be having a special play time for children ages 4 and up on Friday afternoons starting at 3pm. The play center will remain open to all but this might be a nice way to have kids around the same age meet up to play. $1 off admission if you mention you're here for this play time.
Where: Kite tails play center north kingstown ri
When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Children ages 4+ and parents
How: Just head on down to play
Cost: Regular admission prices apply (mention the playdate and get $1 off!)
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Saturday, May 19 - S.K. Wintertime Farmers Market

  Real Farmers = Real Food Bring the whole family - you never know what you are going to find at the farmers market!  
Where: 1425 kingston rd, South Kingstown RI
When: 10:00 AM
Who: everyone
How: Just head on down
Cost: FREE
For more info:  open every Saturday from Nov. 12th to April 28, 2012.
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Saturday, May 19 - Composs School Eco Fair

Toe Jam Puppet Band 12:30 to 2:00pm
School Store--Get your eco fair pencils, shirts, and more.
Silent Auction---Very cool items!
Basket Raffle--Even cooler items! Plant and Seedling Sale
Where: 537 old north rd north kingstown ri
When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just head on down with the family
Cost: FREE
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Sunday, May 20 - pennfield schoo may fair

Rain or Shine fun for the whole family
Face painting, water games, silent auctions and more
Where: 110 sandy point ave portsmouth
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: everyone
How: Just head on down
Cost: FREE
For more info: http://www.pennfield.org/development/mayfair.php
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Wednesday, May 23 - Princess Party

It’s a Princess (and Prince) dress-up party!  Come 
dressed as your favorite Princess or Prince.  Do you love 
Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty or is your favorite princess 
not a fairy tale but your own princess like Princess 
Catherine?  Are you Prince Charming or Prince Jared?  
Join in the fun as we enjoy some prince and princess 
snacks and make a special craft to take home.  
Where: Nature Center South Kingstown
When: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Who:
Lots of fun 
for ages 2 to 5 with an adult accompaniment.  Instructor:  
Joyce Huntley from Joyce’s Jungle
How: Call  789-9331 to register
Cost: $9-$12
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Plan Ahead:

Thursday, May 24 - Barnyard Buddies

Find your animal buddy at Casey Farm.  Visit and hold 
chicks, meet the turkeys, look at feathers, feed cracked 
corn to the chickens, pet the bunny and scratch the pig.  
Lots of new friends, lots of fun.
Where: Casey Farm is located at 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown.
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: open to ages 3 to 6 with an adult.
How: Pre-registration is required and must be done through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Cost: $7-$9
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