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January 27, 2012
News & Events
- Special Valentine's Issue
- A Romantic Night Out
- Angie's Kettle Corn Valentine Bags
- Lake Champlain Vermont Chocolates
- Michael Amante
- Smashbox
- Frame The [Date]
- Wear You Heart on Your Sleeve--or Neck!
- Sesame Place Season Pass Discount!
- Calling All Preschools!
- Plan An Amazing Getaway in NJ!
- This Week's Picks
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Be a Champion, Be a Huskie!
- Homemade Valentine's
- Macaroni Made
- Treasure Buddies
Special Valentine's Issue
Valentine's Day is the around the corner, so this week we have some fun suggestions and giveaways for you!
And of course, we have some fun treats to make at home, including home made valentines and decorations.
Be sure to mark your calendars with all the fun events going on in our area, too! We still have one more week to enter the Sesame Place giveaway, too, so be sure to get your entry in!
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A Romantic Night Out
Pittstown Inn Giveaway
A great way to spend Valentine's Day is reconnecting as a couple and getting some time away from the kids. Going out to eat in a nice restaurant is a fantastic way to do that!
The Pittstown Inn in Pittstown, NJ is an historically rich spot, dating back to the 1760's. Having existed during the Revolutionary War, serving as a stagecoach stop, mail delivery location, tavern and inn, Pittstown was crucial in getting supplies to General Washington. Over the years, many changes have occurred, including a devastating fire ...
Angie's Kettle Corn Valentine Bags
Giveaway
If you haven't tried Angie's Kettle Corn, you really need to! These yummy snacks are perfect for packing in lunches, sending in for class parties, snacking at home or on the go, and, you guessed it, awesome treats for Valentine's Day! Rather than giving out sweets and candy, this makes a great, healthy, but tasty, alternative!
“Being able to offer parents a new option that their children can share with friends during Valentine’s parties is nothing short of heartwarming,” said Angie Bastian, namesake and co-founder of ...
Lake Champlain Vermont Chocolates
Delciously decadent!
I am not actually a huge fan of Valentine's Day, but I will admit that I would be thrilled to receive a box of Lake Champlain Chocolates for that day (or any day of the year!). I had heard good things about these chocolates, but until recently, had not tried them for myself. We received their Grand Valentine Chocolate Heart to test out and they instantly won us over! Filled with 22 pieces of assorted chocolates and truffles, this arrangement was to die for!
When you open the box ...
Michael Amante
Giveaway
Looking for a fun date night to celebrate Valentine's Day? Why not go to the State Theatre in Easton, PA for a night of love songs?
Get ready for a night of love songs at the most romantic time of the year as Michael Amante captures the very heart and soul of pure romance. From songs in Italian or Latin languages to pop love standards and classics, to original songs that melt the hearts of fans, Michael Amante will redefine an evening of romance with his passionate performance. Amante ...
Smashbox
Giveaway
So maybe for Valentine's you are going out for a night on the town, or maybe not. But, either way, you deserve to look like a million bucks, right? I love high quality make up and am thrilled to tell you about Smashbox.
Smashbox offers a great variety of color palettes for eyes, face, and lips. I received one of their brand new limited edition Be Discovered eye shadow palettes, perfect for spring. Inside this kit are eight beautiful, blendable eye shadows. They are really gorgeous colors that compliment ...
Frame The [Date]
Unique Gifts for Valentine's Day
Looking for an awesome way to celebrate Valentine's Day, but don't want the typical flowers and chocolates? Then Frame the Date is for you! I love the idea of a customized gift, which is what they specialize in. Have a special date you want to remember? They will create something perfect for you!
I received a special piece just for me to commemorate my wedding anniversary (almost 15 years ago!). Look what I received!

Specially wrapped, I was excited to open up the package and see what was ...
Wear You Heart on Your Sleeve--or Neck!
Lauren Nicole Gifts Giveaway
If jewelry is what you want this year, you will want to check out Lauren Nicole Gifts. This exclusively online jeweler creates custom hand stamped and monogrammed silver jewelry made to order. In addition to jewelry, many other adorable monogrammed gifts can be found here. Designer Denise Friedhoff and her Army husband custom make a wide variety of unique jewelry that make amazing gifts!
For Valentine's Day, I was sent her "Key to My Heart" necklace, which has three adorable charms made of pure silver -- a heart, old fashioned ...
Sesame Place Season Pass Discount!
Giveaway
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to entertain your family, but at a discount? Look no further, as Sesame Place is exactly what you are looking for! Right now, you can purchase season passes to this well loved land of amusement that allows you to go as often as you like, but what's better is that if you purchase before March 1, 2012, you will receive 25% off the regular price! In addition to that savings, season pass holders enjoy 30% off food and merchandise, free ...
Calling All Preschools!
Win free advertising on our site!
As you know, Macaroni Kid has been a trusted source for parents in the Hunterdon County (Northwest Jersey) for over two years now. We keep them informed of all the fun things to do in the area...and combine them in one easy location, giving parents the time to enjoy the activities with their families, instead of searching for things to do. We would love your help in getting us more subscribers! It's very easy and we think we have a nice prize to offer the preschool that gets ...
Plan An Amazing Getaway in NJ!
CoCo Key Resort Discount
When the weather is cold and nasty out, it makes our family wish for warmer days spent at the pool. Well, CoCo Key has a lot more to offer than just a pool. This indoor water resort located in Mt. Laurel, NJ is a great destination for winter months, not too far away. Have all the relaxation of a weekend getaway, without having to leave your hotel because attached to the family friendly hotel is this incredible water park! With over 55,000 sq. ft. of indoor water park, 150 ...
Wednesday, January 25 through Sunday, February 12 - Boeing-Boeing
Where: Telephone: 973.376.4343
PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE
22 BROOKSIDE DRIVE
MILLBURN, NJ 07041When: varies check schedule until 2/12Who: parentsHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: varies
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Monday, January 30 - Storytime
Where: Somerville Barnes and Noble
Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-7425When: 11:00 AM (ends 2/27/12)Who: all childrenHow: show upCost: FREE
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Tuesday, January 31 - Children's Programs
Where: meeting room of Flemington Free Library, 118 Main Street, FlemingtonWhen: 10:30 am Tuesdays for 3-5 years, 10:30 am on Wednesdays for 2-3 yearsWho: 3-5 years/2-3 yearsHow: Call (908) 782-5733, or visit flemingtonlibrary@gmail.comCost: freeFor more info: parents or care-givers invited to stay
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Tuesday, January 31 - Storytime at the library
Where: Lambertville Free Public Library 6 Lilly Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Telephone: (609) 397-0275When: 10:00 AM (every Tuesday at 10 and 10:30am)Who: children under 5How: show upCost: FREE
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Tuesday, January 31 - Rock Band and Wii at the Library
Where: Hunterdon County Library Headquarters Route 12 Flemington, NJWhen: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (every Tuesday night)Who: everyone. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adultHow: show up--no registration necessaryCost: FREE
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Wednesday, February 1 - Rhyme Tyme with Mother Goose
Where: Flemington Presbyterian Nursery School Flemington, NJWhen: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (every Wednesday until May 9, 2012)Who: children (and an adult!) ages 2-5How: show upCost: FREEFor more info: info@fpnurseryschool.org Flem
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Wednesday, February 1 - Toddler Tales
Where: Flemington Free Public Library 118 Main St Flemington, NJWhen: 10:30 AMWho: ages 2-3How: show upCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.flemingtonpubliclibrary.org/id17.html
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Wednesday, February 1 - Children's Storytime & Activity
Where: Clinton Book Shop 12 East Main Street Clinton, NJWhen: 10:30 AMWho: childrenHow: show upCost: $2
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Wednesday, February 1 - Toddler Skate
Where: Villa Roller Rink 2121 Route 57 Broadway NJWhen: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: under 7 years oldHow: show upCost: $2 per childFor more info: http://villarollerrink.com/cal.htm
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Wednesday, February 1 - Storytime at the Tewksbury Library
Where: Tewksbury Library 31 Old Turnpike Road, Oldwick, NJ 08858
Telephone: (908) 439-3761When: 2:00 PM (every Wednesday)Who: children under 5--must be able to sit and listen to a bookHow: show upCost: FREE
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Wednesday, February 1 - Paws to Read Drop In
Where: Hunterdon County Library Headquarters Route 12 FlemingtonWhen: 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM (ends February 8)Who: all agesHow: show up, no registration requiredCost: FREE
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Wednesday, February 1 - Open Skate
Where: Villa Roller Rink 2121 Route 57 Broadway, NJWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: $2For more info: http://villarollerrink.com/cal.htm
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Thursday, February 2 - American Girl Historical Scavenger Hunt
Where: New York City American Girl storeWhen: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1/, 3/8/, 3/15, 3/22/, 3/29)Who: ages 8 and upHow: show upCost: FREE
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Friday, February 3 through Saturday, February 4 - Museums On Us
Where: Museums throughout NJ and NY (and across the country) http://museums.bankofamerica.com/When: all weekendWho: Bank of America customersHow: Bring your ID and your Bank of America card to get a free admission for each card holderCost: FREE with cardFor more info: http://museums.bankofamerica.com/
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Friday, February 3 through Saturday, February 4 - Monster Jam
Where: IZOD CenterWhen: 2/3-2/4Who: everyoneHow: Tickets are available at the IZOD Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800-745-3000Cost: variesFor more info: Read more here
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Friday, February 3 - Storytime at the Bunnvale Library
Where: Bunnvale Library 7 Bunnvale Road
Ph: (908) 638-8884When: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PMWho: ages 2-5 accompanied by an adultHow: register each week by calling 908-638-8884Cost: FREEFor more info: through end of March
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Friday, February 3 - Free Movies at Thee Ice Cream Parlor
Where: Thee Ice Cream Parlor 299 Main St FlemingtonWhen: 7:00 PM (through 2/24)Who: everyone, but children are not to be left unattendedHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: 284-1233
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Friday, February 3 - Open Skate at Villa Roller Rink
Where: Villa Roller Rink 2121 Route 57 Broadway, NJWhen: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PMWho: all agesHow: show upCost: $5For more info: http://villarollerrink.com/cal.htm
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Saturday, February 4 - Kids Workshop
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
Where: Your local Home Depot storeWhen: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: ages 5-12How: show upCost: FREE
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Saturday, February 4 - Build & Grow at Lowe's
Where: Your local Lowe'sWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: children up to age 12How: show upCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx
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Saturday, February 4 - Paws-to-Read
Where: North County Branch Library 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJWhen: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM (ends February 11)Who: all agesHow: show up, no registration necessaryCost: FREE
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Saturday, February 4 - Get Your Groove on with Shine and the Moonbeams
Where: Symphony Space is located at 2537 Broadway (at 95th), New York, NY 10025
Box office: 212-864-5400 boxoffice@symphonyspace.orgWhen: 11:00 AM (2/4)Who: everyoneHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: $13 up to age 12, $20 for adultsFor more info:
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Saturday, February 4 - Open House at Secret Garden Montessori
Where: Secret Garden Montessori, 1110 Harrison Street, Frenchtown NJ 08825When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2/4)Who: everyoneHow: RSVP by calling 908.628.9639 or email info@secretgardenmontessori.orgCost: FREEFor more info: We are a 501(c)(3) holding non-profit organization admitting students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin
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Wednesday, February 8 - A Taste of SongWriting
card of her CD Thankful.
Where: North County Branch Library 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (2/8)Who: students grades 6-9How: Registration required (908) 730-6834
Beginning on Wednesday, February 1 at 9:00a.mCost: FREE
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Wednesday, February 22 - Writer's Workshop
- 1/25 Resolutions—Write a Short Mystery
- 2/ 22 Scary Valentines—Create Short Ghost Tales
- 3/ 28 Write a Stage Play—Developing Characters
4/25 Poetic Justice--Create Super Hero Poems
Where: North County Branch Library 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (1/25, 2/22, 3/28, 4/25)Who: students grades 6-9How: Registration is required beginning one week prior to each workshop.
Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 21, April 18Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, February 7 - Lego Build
Where: Bridgewater Commons Mall--Lego StoreWhen: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: ages 6-14How: show up early!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://stores.lego.com/en-us/StoreEvents.aspx
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Friday, February 10 - BLAST!
Where: State Theatre, Easton, PAWhen: 8:00 PM (2/10)Who: everyoneHow: order tickets onlineCost: $55-$60
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Saturday, February 11 through Sunday, February 12 - Gustafer Yellowgold's Golden Heart Symphony at Symphony Space
Normally accompanied by a full band, singer-songwriter Morgan Taylor takes Gustafer to a new level with this year's annual Symphony Space concert. Bigger and better than ever before, this year’s performance includes Taylor’s full band and The Chelsea Symphony. There's no better way to get swept up into Gustafer's world.
Where: Symphony Space is located at 2537 Broadway (at 95th), New York, NY 10025
Box office: 212-864-5400 boxoffice@symphonyspace.orgWhen: Sat 2/11 11am, Sun 2/12 4pmWho: everyoneHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: $15 kids ages 1 to 12, $25 adults
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Saturday, February 11 - Thalia Kids’ Book Club Special Event A Wrinkle in Time 50th Anniversary Celebration
Madeline L’Engle was born in New York City and wrote more than 60 books during her lifetime. This is planned to be the official national event celebrating the anniversary.
Where: Symphony Space Symphony Space is located at 2537 Broadway (at 95th), New York, NY 10025
Box office: 212-864-5400When: 4:00 PM (2/11/12)Who: everyoneHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: $15
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Sunday, February 12 - Valentine's Day Party and Open House
Where: YMCA Deer Path Branch, 144 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington.When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2/12)Who: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: YMCA staff members will be available for tours of the facility and to answer questions. Y Day Camp registration will also be open. For more information, please call 908-782-1030 or visit www.hcymca.org.
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Saturday, February 18 - Charlotte's Web
Based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte explores true meaning of friendship.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJWhen: 10:00 AM (2/18)Who: ages 5 and upHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: $20
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Saturday, February 18 - The Okee Dokee Brothers
This spring, The Okee Dokee Brothers will release a new CD/DVD based on their journey down the Mississippi River last summer.
Where: Symphony Space located at 2537 Broadway (at 95th), New York, NY 10025
Box office: 212-864-5400When: 11:00 AMWho: everyoneHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: $13 kids ages 1 to 12, $20 adults
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Monday, February 20 - The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
Where: NJ State Theatre New Brunswick, NJWhen: 1:00pm, 3:30pm 2/20Who: everyoneHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: $10-25
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Monday, February 20 - Dan Zanes & Friends
Where: NJ State Theatre New Brunswick NJWhen: 10:30 AM (2/20)Who: everyoneHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: variesFor more info: Adding to the festival atmosphere is our unique venue—the Hub City Big Top—set up on Livingston Avenue in front of the State Theatre. Under the Big Top families can enjoy food, FREE face painting and balloon animals, live characters from popular children’s shows, and more.
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Tuesday, February 21 through Thursday, February 23 - Shrek the Musical
Where: State Theatre Easton, PA 453 Northampton St Easton, PAWhen: 2/21-2/23Who: everyoneHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: $55-$60
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Saturday, February 25 - Recess Monkeys
Fresh on the heels of two sold-out performances last season, this acclaimed Seattle trio makes their triumphant return to Symphony Space with their outlandishly fun recipe of high-energy pop and rock and roll, evoking the Beatles at their most playful.
Where: Symphony Space is located at 2537 Broadway (at 95th), New York, NY 10025
Box office: 212-864-5400When: 11am, 2pmWho: everyoneHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: $13 kids ages 1 to 12, $20 adults
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Be a Champion, Be a Huskie!
2012 Registration is now open!
COMPETITIVE TACKLE FOOTBALL - Experienced coaches and an opportunity to compete nationally. COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING - With professionally choreographed routines and the opportunity to compete nationally. CONTENDER CHEER PROGRAM - We are proud to bring back the Huskies Contender Cheer Program! This program is open to children with special needs of all abilities aged 7-16. FLAG FOOTBALL - for children aged 5-6. This is a great way to get introduced to the rules of ...
Homemade Valentine's
This year I am determined to have my kids make their own Valentines. Every year I say we are going to do this, and every year we are those people standing in the Valentine aisle at the grocery store picking through the left over boxes of valentines. Well not this year. This year, thanks to my Pinterest addiction, I have been inspired. There are so many wonderful ideas out there that I just couldn't miss out on the fun this year. Here are some of my favorites that we ...
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Valentine's Day Wreath
This craft is unbelievably easy, and a great project for kids to help with! Inspired by a wreath on Pinterest, we tweaked it to make it simpler and faster for busy Moms!
Supplies
Foam heart-shaped wreath, available at hobby stores
Ribbon (1 Spool of 1.5” ribbon and six to ten spools of different colors/patterns)
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Instructions
- Wrap the 1.5 inch ribbon around the wreath form and hot glue (you made need to make some small cuts to get the ribbon around the ...
Treasure Buddies
The Buddies Are Back! January 31st!
Disney’s talking canine superstars are back in “Treasure Buddies,” their 6th all-new adventure. This latest story is told from the perspective of the Buddies’ newest friend, a mischievous Egyptian monkey named Babi. As Babi tells us, more than 40 years ago, a young archeologist named Thomas Howard, travelled to Egypt with his dog Digger to search for the lost necklace of Cleocatra. They managed to discover half of an artifact, the Bronze of Bastet, but their find triggered a booby-trapped cave-in, which they barely escaped. Forty years later, Thomas ...
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