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December 22, 2011
Happy Holidays
Notes from your publisher
Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy Holidays. I wish you and your families a wonderful week of fun and family time.
Have a wonderful week and as always thank you so much for being a part of our Macaroni Kid family!!
Reindeer Food
Let me just tell you, that old Santa needs to go on a diet. Mrs. Claus has let us know that those special hard working reindeer are feeling left out. Oh sure, Santa "claims" that he shares the cookies, but the reindeer have a different story.
Now you can help! Grab a few ingredients out of the cabinet and lets show the reindeer just how much we love them too!
Dry oatmeal
Granulated sugar
Raisins
Glitter or Edible Sprinkles (if you are worried about birds or animals eating it)
and ...
Handprint Snowman Ornament
My 6 year old daughter made me the cutest Christmas present at school this year! This would be an easy Christmas craft to make with your kids and a wonderful keepsake for years to come. Why not make it an annual tradition?
Materials needed:
- Christmas ball ornament (your choice of color)
- white paint
- colored permanent markers
- paint brush
Instructions:
- Paint your child's hand white. You can choose to paint just the palm and the three middle fingers if you prefer.
- Put the colored ball ornament into the palm of ...
Holiday Gift Guide
Click on any of the picture logos below to head over to our Holiday Gift Guide members websites!
Contact Katie for a 10% discount off anything you order!! [email protected]
Holiday Journal
A simple and quick way to preserve your memories
Here it is:
* Recycle your 2011 calendar by using interesting pages from throughout the year. We used a Norman Rockwell calendar that reminded me of the holiday season.
* Glue each page to a sheet of construction paper. Repeat for at least 8 pages, so you end up with a page for each day, once cut up.
* Use shearing scissors to cut each page into 4 equal squares.
* Punch a hole in the top of each square.
* Put 31 pages together by tying the top with a pretty ribbon, raffeta, or ...
No Cost Family Fun
Macaroni Kid Travel Shows You the Fun!
It is that time of year when snow days are abundant and cabin fever can set in. Make sure you check out Macaroni Kid Family's great article on Zero Cost Adventures! So much fun to be had for free!
Thursday, December 22 - Let's Talk (and touch) Bugs!
Where: Denver Art Museum We're part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex, located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock in downtown Denver.When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoyCost: Free with museum admission. During Winter Break, kids 18 and younger are free.For more info: www.denverartmuseum.org
Sunday, December 25 - Baby Boogie
It is Sunday afternoon and the kids are restless. What do you do? We know a place, the perfect location, in Old Town Arvada on Grandview Avenue called the D Note. Every Sunday the kids, from 1 month to 12 years old, come and enjoy music, both by listening to it, playing it and dancing to it. Parents relax at their tables, watching the kids dance and play together - great entertainment in and of itself. The children make new friends and greet some old ones. Some even make this a weekly gathering spot.
Where: The D Note 7519 Grandview Avenue, Arvada, CO www.dnote.usWhen: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just jump in the car and come on down!Cost: The cost for the event is, get this, FREE!
Tuesday, December 27 - Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Where: Your houseWhen: n/aWho: EveryoneHow: Follow your smoke and co detectors manufacturers guidelines for testing.Cost: FREEFor more info: Did you know that you can request low cost smoke and carbon monoxide detectors from West Metro Fire Protection District? Click HERE for more info
Tuesday, December 27 - Try Out Some Traditional Chinese Moves
Explore the beauty of China throughout the museum. Watch dramatic dance and martial arts performances, learn secrets of the silkworm, and watch a calligraphy demonstration. This programming complements the exhibitions Xu Beihong: Pioneer of Modern Chinese Painting and Threads of Heaven: Silken Legacy of China's Last Dynasty, both on view through January 29, 2012.
Where: Denver Art Museum We're part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex, located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock in downtown Denver.When: 10:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoyCost: Free with museum admission. During Winter Break, kids 18 and younger are free.For more info: www.denverartmuseum.org
Tuesday, December 27 - Roxborough Kids Hour
Where: Roxborough State Park
4751 East Roxborough Drive
Littleton, CO 80125When: 10:30 AMWho: Geared for ages 2-7.How: Registration required 24 hours prior. Call 303 973 3959.Cost: FREE (Parks Pass is required to enter park, $7 if you do not have an annual pass)For more info: www.parks.state.co.us
Tuesday, December 27 - Try Out Some Traditional Chinese Moves
Explore the beauty of China throughout the museum. Watch dramatic dance and martial arts performances, learn secrets of the silkworm, and watch a calligraphy demonstration. This programming complements the exhibitions Xu Beihong: Pioneer of Modern Chinese Painting and Threads of Heaven: Silken Legacy of China's Last Dynasty, both on view through January 29, 2012.
Where: Denver Art Museum We're part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex, located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock in downtown Denver.When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoyCost: Free with museum admission. During Winter Break, kids 18 and younger are free.For more info: www.denverartmuseum.org
Wednesday, December 28 - Chinese Calligraphy
Where: Denver Art Museum We're part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex, located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock in downtown Denver.When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoyCost: Free with museum admission. During Winter Break, kids 18 and younger are free.For more info: www.denverartmuseum.org
Wednesday, December 28 - The Cast-a-ways
Where: Bemis Public Library
6014 S. Datura St.
Littleton, CO 80120
Ph: 303-795-3961When: 2:00 PMWho: For families with children ages 3 and up.How: Call the library for detailsCost: FREEFor more info: For more information, contact Val Fetters, Children's Services, at 303-795-3961.
Friday, December 30 - Chinese Ribbon Dancing
Where: Denver Art Museum We're part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex, located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock in downtown Denver.When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoyCost: Free with museum admission. During Winter Break, kids 18 and younger are free.For more info: www.denverartmuseum.org
Friday, December 30 - Chinese Calligraphy
Where: Denver Art Museum We're part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex, located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock in downtown Denver.When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoyCost: Free with museum admission. During Winter Break, kids 18 and younger are free.For more info: www.denverartmuseum.org
Friday, December 30 - Friday Night Fireside Program - Winter Constellations
Winter Constellations: Discover the constellations that make up the winter sky and the mythological stories behind them.
Where: South Platte Park
3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: All AgesHow: Register online HERECost: Non-District Price:$9.00
District Price:$6.00
Family (District, same address or surname):$17.00
Family (Same address or surname):$24.00
Family member:$0.00
Youth Dist:$5.00
Youth Non Dist:$7.00
Friday, December 30 - Friday Night Fireside Program - Winter Constellations
Winter Constellations: Discover the constellations that make up the winter sky and the mythological stories behind them.
Where: South Platte Park
3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: All AgesHow: Register online HERECost: Non-District Price:$9.00
District Price:$6.00
Family (District, same address or surname):$17.00
Family (Same address or surname):$24.00
Family member:$0.00
Youth Dist:$5.00
Youth Non Dist:$7.00
Saturday, December 31 - "Noon" Year's Eve Party
Where: Bemis Public Library
6014 S. Datura St.
Littleton, CO 80120
Ph: 303-795-3961
Meeting Room, lower levelWhen: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Please call 303-795-3961 for reservations beginning December 15.Cost: FREEFor more info: For more information, contact Val Fetters, Children's Services, at 303-795-3961
Sunday, January 1 - Chatfield State Park - First Day Hike
Where: Chatfield State Park
Gravel Ponds Parking AreaWhen: 10:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: We do request an RSVP for this event so that we can better plan, but an RSVP is not essential to participation in case you are a spur of the moment sort of hiker. RSVP to [email protected]Cost: The hike is free, but the park does have a Day Use fee of $8.00 per vehicle entering into the park.For more info: Please dress in warm layers and have appropriate footwear for possible snow or mud on the trail.
Sunday, January 1 - Chatfield State Park - First Day Hike
Where: Chatfield State Park
Platte River Parking AreaWhen: 12:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: We do request an RSVP for this event so that we can better plan, but an RSVP is not essential to participation in case you are a spur of the moment sort of hiker. RSVP to [email protected]Cost: The hike is free, but the park does have a Day Use fee of $8.00 per vehicle entering into the park.For more info: Please dress in warm layers and have appropriate footwear for possible snow or mud on the trail.
Catch the Holiday Classics on TV This Season!
A Comprehensive Guide of Movie Dates and Times
This is my favorite time of year. The decorations, music and classic holiday movies are essential. I've put together this list of a few classics being shown on TV this season. We'll keep this article running all month. Keep checking back for updated listings. As I find them, so will you.
Get reminders and last minute finds by liking our Facebook page. Enjoy!
All times listed are EST, so make sure you check our local stations for correct times!!!
Thursday, Dec 22 -
"The Santa Clause 3: The Escape ...
Reindeer Pancakes
Daddy got the super duper extra special award this past weekend from my kindergarten and preschooler for the best Reindeer Pancakes!!! Mommy tried to get in on the action with her own snowman, but got thrown out of the kitchen. Darn.
You will need:
- Your typical pancake recipe. Mine: any box in the cabinet labeled pancakes; just add water.
- M&M (he used the miniature ones)
- chocolate chips
Make the reindeer
- make two pancakes (one small round pancake and one large round)
- use M&M's and chocolate chips for ...
Kids Eat FREE!!
There are a lot of places in the metro area that have Kids Eat Free (or practically free) Nights! Here is a list of ones that we know of, and we would love to hear about any that you know to add to our list! Always call ahead to confirm that they are still having a Kid's Eat Free Night because restaurants can change these at any time.
Also if you find out we have something wrong please let us know.
Everyday
Las Fuentes (Lakewood) - One free kids meal ...
Macaroni Kid Mom's Group Directory
Are you new to the area? Even if you are not, maybe you are looking for other moms to hang out with (with kids and maybe sometimes without!). Local mom's groups are a great way to meet new friends, and find support. And your kids will make new friends as well!
I've created a list of area Mom's Clubs in the new Business Directory (Many thanks to everyone who contacted me and submitted information.) I know there are more, so if you are a member of a ...
Making "My Macaroni" Work For You
A little info on this great feature
Have you spent all week sifting through the papers, stacks of magazines, pamphlets and flyers, only to get to the car on the day of, and not have the address? Then you have to unload everyone, head back in and look up the address, print out the page, only to arrive exhausted, and late.
Macaroni Kid to the rescue! (Dramatic music here)
Lakewood Macaroni Kid delivers all of the family fun events happening to your inbox each Thursday.
What is “My Macaroni?”
Have you ever wished to have an extra ...
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