League City - Clear Lake
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Mabel's Labels Giveaway
Tell your friends about Macaroni Kid League City/Clear Lake and have them reference you when they subscribe! The subscriber that "recruits" the most new subscribers will win a set of Sticky Labels (see photo) from Mabel's Labels. Mabel's Labels sent us a package of the sticky labels to test out and they are cute as can be!
In a world where stuff sent to daycare, school and friends’ houses never fails to disappear there’s something ingenious about Mabel’s Labels. These personalized, durable sticky labels and clothing labels are a must-have for all the stuff that leaves your house. They’ll even withstand the dishwasher, the microwave, and the laundry!
Art Classes at Friendswood Music and More
In our art programs for toddlers and preschoolers, we focus on process- based art activities. This means that the child is free to explore and make observations about the art activity without direction towards a final finished product. As parents, we frequently want to "help"our child make the project "correctly." Especially during holidays, we want to have cute crafty projects created by our children to pull out in later years. However, this can inhibit the child's creativity. Prominent art educator and writer MaryAnn Kohl says the following:
Here's an article with more on this topic: http://www.education.com/magazine/article/raising_young_artists/
“Art is a creative process, not a pre-planned product. Picture the difference. A child is given cotton balls, glue, scraps of paper, and a paper plate. These materials will become part of a creative experiment for a child, as they manipulate and explore the possibilities. There is no planned design or product. However, if someone were to require the child to make a bunny on the paper plate from a pre-designed bunny that is shown to the child as the example to follow, all creativity is lost and the project becomes a craft.”
Here's an article with more on this topic: http://www.education.com/magazine/article/raising_young_artists/
August 28th through September 4th
Saturday, August 28 - Parent's Night Out
Enjoy a night out while trained staff entertain your children with a fun night of games and events, sports, crafts, dinner and a movie, dessert, and many more fun activities!
Where: Clear Lake Rec Center 16511 Diana Lane HoustonWhen: 6:00 PMWho: AllHow: Please pre-registerCost: $30 for first child, $15 each additional child, $75 maxFor more info: www.clcca.org
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Saturday, August 28 - Concerts in the Park - Bay Area Bluegrass
Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs, snacks, picnic dinners and soft drinks, but please remember, NO GLASS CONTAINERS
Where: League City ParkWhen: 7:00 PMWho: AllHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: 281-554-1195
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Sunday, August 29 - Events at Armand Bayou Nature Center
1:00pm Farm Life Demonstration
1:00pm Natural History Demonstration
2:00pm Guided Trail Hike
Where: Armand Bayou Nature Center 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Pasadena, Texas 77507When: 1:00 PMWho: AllHow: Just show up!Cost: Check website: www.abnc.orgFor more info: www.abnc.org
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Monday, August 30 through Wednesday, September 1 - Book Babies
This program is recommended for infants and children up to 18 months old and their parent or caregiver. Each session features nursery rhymes,finger plays, simple songs, and bubbles. The program is held Monday thru Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. and limited to 60 participants with tickets.
Where: Freeman Library 16616 Diana Lane Houston, TX 77062When: 10:15 AMWho: Children up to 18 monthsHow: Show up and collect your ticket 30 minutes priorCost: FreeFor more info: www.hcpl.net 281-488-1906
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Monday, August 30 - Toddler Time
A year-round program, Mon., Wed. & Thu at 11:15 am. Recommended for children 18 monts to 3 years old. Features books, music, fingerplays and occasional crafts. Tickets are required. They are free available at the Kids Information Desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Where: Freeman Library 16616 Diana Lane
Houston, TX 77062When: 11:15 AMWho: 18 months - 3 yearsHow: Tickets are available 30 min priorCost: FreeFor more info: www.hcpl.net
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Monday, August 30 - Chess Club
Come join us in the Children's Activity Space for some chess. Come learn how to play chess or if you already know how, play chess with others. Recommended for children ages 6-12 years. Free tickets required. Tickets given out 30 minutes prior to event at the Children's Reference Desk.
Where: Freeman Library 16616 Diana Lane Houston, TX 77062When: 6:30 PMWho: Ages 6-12 yearsHow: Tickets are available 30 min priorCost: FreeFor more info: www.hcpl.net
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Tuesday, August 31 through Wednesday, September 1 - Toddlertime
Storytime for babies
Where: Friendswood Public Library 416 South Friendswood Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546-3906When: 10:10 AMWho: birth-3 yearsHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.friendswood.lib.tx.us
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Tuesday, August 31 through Wednesday, September 1 - PreSchool Story Time
Storytime for Preschool children.
Where: Friendswood Public Library 416 South Friendswood Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546-3906When: 10:45 AMWho: Ages 3-6How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.friendswood.lib.tx.us
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Tuesday, August 31 - PreSchool Story Time
This program is recommended for children 3-5 years old. It features books, songs, games and crafts. Adults are encouraged to stay with their children during storytime. The program is limited to 60 participants with tickets.
Where: Freeman LibraryWhen: 11:15 AMWho: 3-5 yearsHow: Show up and collect your ticket 30 minutes priorCost: FreeFor more info: www.hcpl.net 281-488-1906
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Tuesday, August 31 through Wednesday, September 1 - PreSchool Story Time
This program is recommended for children 3-5 years old. It features books, songs, games and crafts. Adults are encouraged to stay with their children during storytime. The program is limited to 60 participants with tickets.
Where: Freeman Library 16616 Diana Lane Houston, TX 77062When: 1:30 PMWho: 3-5 yearsHow: Show up and collect your ticket 30 minutes priorCost: FreeFor more info: www.hcpl.net 281-488-1906
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Wednesday, September 1 - Storytime
Each Wednesday we host a storytime featuring books appropriate for a variety of ages. Please join us!
Where: Barnes and Noble Baybrook ll
1029 W Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
281-554-8224When: 11:00 AMWho: Ages 2 and upHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.bn.com
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Wednesday, September 1 through Thursday, September 2 - Toddler Time
A year-round program, Mon., Wed. & Thu at 11:15 am. Recommended for children 18 monts to 3 years old. Features books, music, fingerplays and occasional crafts. Tickets are required. They are free available at the Kids Information Desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Where: Freeman Library 16616 Diana Lane Houston, TX 77062When: 11:15 AMWho: 18 months to 3 yearsHow: Show up and collect your ticket 30 minutes priorCost: FreeFor more info: www.hcpl.net 281-488-1906
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Thursday, September 2 - Mommy and Me Yoga
Mommy & Me Yoga
Where: 128 South Friendswood Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546-3915When: 10:45 AMWho: Mommies of babies 6 months to toddler.How: Call to sign up!Cost: $45 for 4 weeksFor more info: www.sundanceyoga.com
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Thursday, September 2 - Free Admission at Children's Museum
Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. the Museum hosts Free Family Nights, during which all admission fees are waived and families are able to come to the Museum and experience everything CMH has to offer. The free admission provided to visitors not only includes access to all of our hands-on exhibit but to a wide variety of programming that extends from the cultural arts to science and math.
Where: 1500 Binz
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 522-1138When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: AllHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.cmhouston.org
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Thursday, September 2 - Family Night at JumpNJungle
Come let Jump N Jungle do the cooking and cleaning for you while your family has a jumping good time.
Where: 20810 Gulf Freeway, Suite J
Webster, Texas 77598When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: AllHow: Just show up!Cost: SPECIAL FAMILY NITE PACK - 2 OPEN BOUNCE ADMISSIONS, 1 LARGE SINGLE TOPPING PIZZA AND 1 2 LITER DRINK FOR $25.99!, Open Bounce $7.00 per child ages 2 and up (adults are always free!), $3.50 per child under 2 (free with paid sibling), Large 1 topping pizza - $10.99, Large 2 or more topping pizza - $15.99, 2 liter -$2.50For more info: www.jumpnjungle.com
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Thursday, September 2 - Family Night
A program for the whole family. This program features books, songs, and a craft/activity. Family Night is held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and is limited to 60 people. Tickets are required and given out starting 30 minutes before the program.
Where: Freeman Library 16616 Diana Lane Houston. TX 77062When: 6:30 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Show up and collect your ticket 30 minutes priorCost: FreeFor more info: www.hcpl.net 281-488-1906
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Friday, September 3 - Toddlertime
Storytime for babies.
Where: Friendswood Public Library 416 South Friendswood Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546-3906When: 10:10 AMWho: birth - 3 yearsHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.friendswood.lib.tx.us
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Friday, September 3 - PreSchool Story Time
Storytime for Preschool Children
Where: Friendswood Public Library 416 South Friendswood Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546-3906When: 10:45 AMWho: Ages 3-6How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.friendswood.lib.tx.us
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Saturday, September 4 - Events at Armand Bayou Nature Center
8am Breakfast on the Bayou; 10am Guided Trail Hike; 10am Nature Photography Walk; 1pm Farm Life Demonstration; 1pm Natural History Demonstration; 2pm Guided Trail Hike; 6:30pm Sunset Pontoon Cruise
Where: Armand Bayou Nature Center 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Pasadena, Texas 77507When: 8:00 AMWho: AllHow: Just show up!Cost: Visit website: www.abnc.orgFor more info: www.abnc.org
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Saturday, September 4 - Storytime
Every Saturday we host a storytime featuring books selected to appeal to a wide variety of ages. See you there!
Where: Barnes and Noble Baybrook ll, 1029 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598, 281-554-8224When: 11:00 AMWho: Age 2 and upHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.bn.com
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Saturday, September 4 - Free Craft for Kids - All About Me Pop-Up
A personalized pop-up book - filled with children's favorite things!
Where: 19032 Gulf Fwy.
Friendswood, TX 77546When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.lakeshorelearning.com
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Saturday, September 4 - Healthy Eating
Join us to learn how Earth's Best and Sesame Street make healthy eating as easy as 1-2-3.
Where: Babies R Us 18182 GULF FREEWAY FRIENDSWOOD TX US 77546When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: AllHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: (281)990-9390
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August 30th through September 2nd
Monday, August 30 - TCK-TAB Meeting
Let your voice be heard! If you want to help out with teen projects or programs, come join us. You can also receive volunteer hours (and pizza!) for participating in our monthly meetings.
Where: Freeman Library 16616 Diana Lane HoustonWhen: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: www.hcpl.net
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Wednesday, September 1 - Teen Advisory Board
The Teen Advisory Board is made up of teens in 6th - 12th grades from local schools and home schools. Participation in the Teen Advisory Board can count as community, volunteer, or leadership hours for organizations such as Honor Society. Meetings are generally held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in the Children's Theater of Helen Hall Library.
Where: Helen Hall Library 100 West Walker Street
League City, TXWhen: 7:30 PMWho: 6th-12th GradesHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.leaguecitylibrary.org
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Thursday, September 2 - Get Crafty - Book Crafts
Get crafty with books!
Where: Freeman Library 16616 Diana Lane HoustonWhen: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.hcpl.net
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WAHM Spotlight
Laura Hearon
Laura Hearon is a partner in Polished Wedding Planning LLC; an event consulting firm specializing in pulling together all of your wedding and/or event details into a spectacular affair. Though she enjoys the work immensely, Laura had no idea that her career path would lead her to become a co-owner in a small business. After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Laura was offered a position as one of NASA's Shuttle Planners and spent much of the next several years working in Houston’s ...
Monthly Give-away
The winner of last month's Monthly Give-away from Maddie Dean Photography is Laura Hearon!
This month's Giveaway is from Lakewood Photography! Lakewood is offering a $69 credit to the lucky winner! This is the price of a Children's Session
To be eligible, you must be a subscriber to our weekly e-newsletter and submit a recipe, craft idea, event that I do not have listed, or article of interest to local families to be entered to win! Email these to lindsayf@macaronikid.com. Winner will be announced on 9/12/2010
Taco Salad
This is the easiest taco salad ever!
1 lb ground beef, browned and cooked with taco seasoning
1 bag of salad lettuce
1 cup of nacho/taco shredded cheese
About a half a cup of French Dressing (I honestly don't measure)
About a half a cup of Salsa (I honestly don't measure this either....)
Cool Ranch Doritos crumbled (put in a ziplock bag and make a fun activity for kids!)
Mix everything together and serve immediately!