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January 20, 2011
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In the Groove

I don't know if I ever really feel like I am in the groove. I strive to find that perfect place where everything seems to run smoothly, the kids go to bed at the same time every night, dinners are planned more than 5 minutes before we eat and that there is actually time to make my way to the gym.  It feels just out of reach, but I can see it.  It is right there waiting for me to put it all in place and with the new ...


Arenacross Racing is Coming to Denver!

The Supercross stars of tomorrow can be found today in Arenacross. As the official feeder system for Supercross, Arenacross attracts the best up-and-coming riders in the world, all set to prove that they can make it to the top tier of the sport. Staged in intimate arena settings, Arenacross tracks are among the tightest in the world, filled with difficult challenges, amazing airtime, intense speed, and all the close-contact racing you’d expect from these hungry superstars-in-waiting.

*** Macaroni Kid Lakewood is giving away a family 4 pack of tickets!  To ...


Colorado Baby & Kidz Expo

Enjoy a weekend of fun with the whole family!

Looking for a weekend filled with fun for the whole family? Would you love to actually be able to find out about the latest and greatest products and services for kids while they are enjoying themselves rather than begging to go home? The 7th Annual Baby & Kidz Expo is filled with non-stop fun and entertainment, interactive exhibits, stage presentations, vendors and parent resources for the whole family!

The Baby & Kidz Expo is the largest Parent, Baby, Toddler, & Child Expo in Colorado! Sponsored by 9News, momslikeme.com, Colorado Parent, Comcast and ...


Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show

Don't Miss Your Chance to Win a 4 Pack of Tickets!

Abracadabra! It’s Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show! Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and a host of Disney friends come together with world-class illusionists to perform magic from legendary Disney films right before your eyes. See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the spectacular levitation of Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine; and the enchanted dancing brooms of Fantasia. Join Donald Duck and Goofy, Alice and the Mad Hatter, and many more for a one-of-a-kind stage show you’ll never forget ...


This Week's Picks:

January 21st through January 27th

Friday, January 21 - Reptile Feeding

Join us for "Ann's Animals" at the Morrison Natural History Museum

Interested in watching our 8 foot bullsnake Jim eat his supper? Come visit with MNHM Herpetoculture Research Associate Ann Sarg and lean about captive care techniques and the biology of Colorado's reptiles and amphibians.
Where: Morrison Natural History Museum 501 Hwy 8, Morrison, Colorado
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just visit the museum during the program
Cost: Admission to the museum is as follows $5 for adults, $4 for kids ages 4-12, and kids 3 and under are FREE  
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Saturday, January 22 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic

This kit is sure to be a hit! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this cool Ball Toss Game!
Where: Metro area Lowe's Home Improvement Stores
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Kids of all ages
How: You can register online HERE
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.lowesbuildandgrow.com
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Saturday, January 22 - Kids Saturday Nickelodeon

Embark on a fun-filled excursion for the whole family when you attend this Saturday afternoon series with our guarantee: the films are rated G, and entrance is totally free. Sponsored by the Kids First! Coalition for Quality Children’s Media, the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Target, Wells Fargo and the Xcel Energy Foundation.  
Where: Starz FilmCenter, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and enjoy
Cost: FREE
For more info: Click HERE for more details
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Sunday, January 23 - Baby Boogie

Let the Babies 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.us
When: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just jump in the car and come on down!
Cost: The cost for the event is, get this, FREE!
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Monday, January 24 - FREE Day at the Denver Zoo

Come enjoy the Denver Zoo and all of its fabulous animal inhabitants.
Where: Located in Denver's City Park, the Zoo's main entrance is on 23rd Avenue between Colorado Boulevard and York Street. Our address is 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205.
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: All Colorado residents
How: Just show your Colorado ID
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.denverzoo.org
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Tuesday, January 25 - Edible Arts and Craft Class

Join your little ones to make art projects that are fun and a little messy. Nibble on the fruit of your labor after the class is over (some will probably nibble during - and that's OK!)
Where: The Village at Edgewater 5700 W 25th Avenue - Edgewater, Colorado 80214
When: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Who: Appropriate for all ages.
How: Call 720-398-9444 to register
Cost: $8.00 per child/ $6.00 for members
Adults are free
For more info: www.eatplaylearn.com
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Wednesday, January 26 - Pajama Party at the Children's Museum

Throw on your favorite PJs and head on down to the Museum to play in our exhibits and hear bedtime stories. Then, when you get home, all you have to do is brush your teeth and hop into bed!
Where: The Children's Museum 2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
When: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up!
Cost: Wear you PJ's and get $2 off of admission!!!! Kids under 1 - Free Kids Age 1 - $5.50 Kids over 1 and Adults: $7.50 Members are free
For more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Wednesday, January 26 - Nature Guided Full Moon Night Hike

The darkness of night provides a unique backdrop for a hiking adventure. So leave those flashlights at home and hone your night vision as you are guided by a park naturalist along the trails of Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park and surrounding green spaces. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and dress for the weather conditions. Bring water and good walking shoes. We will meet at the Visitor Center. No dogs please.
Where: Bear Creek Lake Park
When: 4:00 PM
Who: These hikes are designed for the whole family, but keep in mind each one will average an hour and a half of walking and observing.
How: Information: 303-697-6157
Cost: FREE All cars entering the park must pay a $5 entrance fee.
For more info: More information HERE
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Thursday, January 27 - Family Game Night

Bring the whole family and check out our new games section. Try your luck at Split Decision, Billionaire, Rage, Word on the Street, and others.
Where: Borders 14500 W. Colfax Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80401
When: 6:00 PM
Who: Best for ages 6 and up.
How: Just come and play
Cost: FREE
For more info: More details HERE
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Teen Scene:

Saturday, January 22 - Where on Earth are you? An introduction to GPS

Learn the basics of how to set up and use your GPS and how to plot your location on a map.  See a demo of how to connect your GPS to a computer and plot locations and tracks.
Where:

Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road
Golden, CO 80401

When: 1:00 PM
Who: Ages 10-adult only.
How: You can register online HERE or call 720-497-7600
Cost: FREE!!
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Plan Ahead:

January 28th through February 2nd

Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30 - Arenacross Racing Series

The Supercross stars of tomorrow can be found today in Arenacross.  As the official feeder system for Supercross, Arenacross attracts the best up-and-coming riders in the world, all set to prove that they can make it to the top tier of the sport.  Staged in intimate arena settings, Arenacross tracks are among the tightest in the world, filled with difficult challenges, amazing airtime, intense speed, and all the close-contact racing you’d expect from these hungry superstars-in-waiting.
Where: Denver Coliseum
When: Friday and Saturday begin at 7 pm with Sunday's show beginning at 10 am
Who: Everyone
How: Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster or by calling 1.800.745.3000. Denver Coliseum Box Office opens Monday, January 24 – prior to that date all ticket sales are through Ticketmaster only.
Cost: $20 Adults – all seats for Friday/Saturday -   $15 Adults – all seats for Sunday Amateur Day - Kids’ tickets are only $10! Save $5 on Friday Adult tickets by entering the code: MOMOPEN at: www.Ticketmaster.com/ArenacrossDenver or call 1-800-745-3000.
For more info: For more information on Arenacross click HERE
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Saturday, January 29 - Buckaroo Breakfast - A Grandparents Playdate

Grandparents and grandkiddos, giddy up for a morning of private play in the Museum and a Buckaroo Breakfast! Join us to fill your tummies with tasty cowboy treats, enjoy stories around the campfire and make your own Wild West Wanted Posters!

Where: The Children's Museum 2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
When: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Who: Everyone
How: For more information or reservations, call Heather Day-Richter at 303-561-0110, email [email protected], or visit the front desk
Cost: Cost: $15 per person
For more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Saturday, January 29 - Fishy Tales of Sharks and Whales

Dive deep into the world of sharks and whales. Using stories and crafts, learn about the differences between sharks and whales. Is a whale shark a shark or a whale? Join us to find out! Please bring a sack lunch and drink.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, Colorado
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: 4 & 5 year olds
How: To register call 303.370.6000, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Cost: $40 member, $50 nonmember
For more info: www.dmns.org
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Saturday, January 29 through Sunday, January 30 - Colorado Baby & Kidz Expo

Looking for a weekend filled with fun for the whole family? Would you love to actually be able to find out about the latest and greatest products and services for kids while they are enjoying themselves rather than begging to go home? The 7th Annual Baby & Kidz Expo is filled with non-stop fun and entertainment, interactive exhibits, stage presentations, vendors and parent resources for the whole family!
Where: Denver Merchandise Mart 451 E 58th Ave., Ste. 4270  Denver, CO80216-8470
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Come on out and play
Cost: Adults $9, 65+ $3, Kids under 12 are free
For more info: More info HERE
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Saturday, January 29 - Winter Constellations

Bundle up and join astronomy team members at the William Baehr Observatory for a night of star hopping.  Learn simple night sky navigation tricks to find prominent winter constellations.  View through modern and historic telescopes. 
Where: Pine Valley Ranch Park
30400 Crystal Lake Road
Pine, CO 80470
When: 6:30 PM
Who: Ages 10 - adult.
How: You can register online HERE or call 720-497-7600
Cost: FREE!
For more info: Registration starts one month before the event. Weather permitting.
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Monday, January 31 - FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Enjoy all the wonder and learning that the Denver Museum of Nature and Science has to offer, courtesy of the SCFD.
Where: The Museum is located in City Park, approximately three miles east of downtown Denver, at the intersection of Montview and Colorado Boulevards.
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: All Colorado residents.
How: Just show you Colorado ID
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: www.dmns.org
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Tuesday, February 1 - Target Tuesday Night at the Children's Museum

Families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work.

Through their generous sponsorship of the Children’s Museum of Denver, families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month
Where: The Children's Museum 2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
When: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and play!
Cost: FREE!
For more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Wednesday, February 2 - Hansel and Gretal

Kick off Fairytales & Fables Month at the Children's Museum of Denver with Opera Colorado's production of the beloved fairytale Hansel & Gretel. Families are welcome to join us as we follow the bread crumbs through a magical forest and into a house made of gingerbread. Sung in English and staged traditionally, this enchanting performance of classical literature is sure to entertain!

Where: The Children's Museum 2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
When: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: First come first served
Cost: Included with museum admission. Children under 1: Free
Age 1: $6.00
Ages 2 – 59: $8.00
Seniors (60+): $6.00
Members are always free
For more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org  
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Apple German Pancakes

We are thrilled to announce the winning recipes for our first National recipe contest sponsored by Egg-Land’s Best.   And the winning recipe is from Jennifer W. of Boise ID.  Congratulations Jennifer!  She wins a prize pack including a years supply of eggs from Egg-Land’s Best, a Kodak PlayTouch Video Camera and an Egg-Land’s Best prize pack.  Second prize has been awarded to Andrea M of Johnstown PA for her Ham and Cheese Puff recipe, and third prize has been awarded to Hilary May of Hickory NC for ...

Ham and Potato Casserole

A dinner that the kids love!

Here is one that my kids all love so much that I always double it so they can have leftovers for breakfast (yes!) and after school for a few days!! That said, the recipe below is not doubled! 

  • Ham (I prefer Black Forest, but anything works, except I don't like honey ham - too sweet for a dinner with potatoes!)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 lbs of potatoes
  • 1 can of cream of celery soup

Peel or wash (and leave peels on if you'd rather) and cut into ...


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 ...


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