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And the Monster Jam Giveaway Winner is...
(keep reading!)
And the Winner is Maryann Mulligan-Burrowes and Family!!! She and her family will be enjoying the Monster Jam Show next Friday compliments of Feld Entertainment and Alan Mille rPublic Relations.
To everyone else who entered (and there were quite a few!!!) Thank you so much for entering and Stayed Tuned, there is more right down the line!
Here is the info for all of you interested in seeing the show!
Tickets are now on sale for the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® coming to Nassau Coliseum from January 27 – 29 ...
Welcome to Michael's Pocketbooks
A new small business that makes you feel welcome!
A few weeks ago I was headed, along with most of Staten Island, to Denino’s Pizzeria on Port Richmond Avenue (my son’s favorite) with some friends. As we were about to go in, the girlfriend I drove there with had said that she really wanted to check out the store across the street. She had heard about it through the grapevine and said it had great pocketbooks. Well, she had my interest. I have been slowly becoming a pocketbook person. Picking up a bag here and there, nothing ...
A Fire in the Midst
One of our own Macaroni Families Affected by this Tragedy
Last week we had some sad news here at the SI North MacKid Headquarters. One of our own Macaroni Families and my son's classmate had a devastating fire in their house. While no one was hurt, they lost everything inside and now have to rebuild from scratch. I posted on Facebook a call to rearm if you will and we got a generous response. And I send it out to for more help. The family has a four year old boy (size 5), a teenage girl (14) and a ...
Valentine's Day Craft....
A Heart Shaped Wreath that is perfect for your loved ones!
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 ...
Tuesday, January 31 - The Chill of Poetry
Where: 2550 Victory Boulevard (past Willowbrook Rd.)When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Thursday, February 2 - Groundhog Day Celebration
Where: BroadwayWhen: 6:30 AMWho: Staten Island ZooHow: Please register for the Breakfast soon!!!Cost: The Ceremony is Free, but the Breakfast, which you must register for in adcance is $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 5.For more info: 718-442-3101, www.statenislandzoo.org
Saturday, February 4 - Valentine Card Making Workshop
Where: 411 Clarke AvenueWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Historic RichmondtownHow: Registration is not necessaryCost: Free (Though tours are for fee)For more info: 718-351-1611, www.historicrichmondtown.org
Saturday, February 4 - Groundhog Replay
Where: 614 BroadwayWhen: 1:30 PMWho: Staten Island ZooHow: Come on in!Cost: Free with AdmissionFor more info: 718-442-3100, www.statenislandzoo.org
Saturday, February 4 - The NIght Sky
Where: Cornelia Avenue, Staten IslandWhen: 6:00 PMWho: Wolfe's Pond Park Comfort StationHow: If the weather conditions are permittingCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 967-3542
Monday, February 6 - Tom Sawyer for Kidz
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.)When: 4:00 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: For kidz ages 5-12Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Monday, January 30 - Picturebook Time
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall)When: 4:00 PMWho: St.George Library CenterHow: For ages 3-12Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Monday, January 30 - Lanyard Fun
Where: 1617 Richmond RoadWhen: 4:00 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: Come on down!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Monday, January 30 - Captain Underpants Extravagana
Where: 56 Giffords Lane (at Margaret St.)When: 4:00 PMWho: Great Kills LibraryHow: For ages 5 to 10Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Monday, January 30 - Read Aloud
Where: 830 Huguenot Avenue (at Drumgoole Rd., East)When: 4:00 PMWho: Huguenot Park LibraryHow: Come on downCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Monday, January 30 - Fun Day
Where: 2550 Victory Boulevard (past Willowbrook Rd.)When: 4:00 PMWho: Todt Hill-Westerliegh LibraryHow: Bring a friend!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Tuesday, January 31 - Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Where: Richmond AvenueWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Barnes & NobleHow: Come on downCost: FreeFor more info: www.bn.com
Tuesday, January 31 - Reading Aloud
Where: 21-25 Robin Road (at Ocean Ave. & Father Capodanno Blvd.)When: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: Come on in!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Tuesday, January 31 - Reading Aloud
Where: 21-25 Robin Road (at Ocean Ave. & Father Capodanno Blvd.)When: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: Come on in!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Wednesday, February 1 - Tree Tots
Where: 700 Rockland AvenueWhen: 9:45 AMWho: Greenbelt Nature CenterHow: Please call to registerCost: $4For more info: 718-351-3450
Wednesday, February 1 - Greenbelt Peepers
Where: 700 Rockland AvenueWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Greenbelt Nature CenterHow: Call to registerCost: $4For more info: www.sigreenbelt.org, 718-351-3450
Wednesday, February 1 - Reading Aloud
Where: 309 New Dorp LaneWhen: 4:00 PMWho: New Dorp LibraryHow: For ages 3 to 12 yearsCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Wednesday, February 1 - Reading Aloud
Where: 7430 Amboy RoadWhen: 4:00 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Thursday, February 2 - Story Museum
Preschool children up to age 5.
Where: 441 Clarke AvenueWhen: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMWho: Historic RichmondtownHow: Please call to make a reservationCost: Kids $3/Adults FreeFor more info: (718) 351-1611 x 280
Thursday, February 2 - Toddler Story Time
Where: 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall)When: 11:45 AMWho: St. George Library CenterHow: Please call and register in advance.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org or 718-442-8560
Thursday, February 2 - Spy Academy
Where: 309 New Dorp LaneWhen: 4:00 PMWho: New Dorp LibraryHow: For ages 6 and older. Limited to 20 participantsCost: FreeFor more info: (718) 351-2977
Friday, February 3 - Toddler Story Time
Where: 75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.)When: 10:30 AMWho: Port Richmond LibraryHow: For ages 18 to 36 months, First come, first servedCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Friday, February 3 - PreSchool Story Time
Where: 830 Huguenot Avenue (at Drumgoole Rd., East)When: 11:30 AMWho: Huguenot Park LibraryHow: For ages 3 to 5 yearsCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Friday, February 3 - Fun Fridays
Where: 56 Giffords Lane (at Margaret St.)When: 3:30 PMWho: Great Kills LibraryHow: Recommended for ages 3 and upCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Friday, February 3 - Reading Aloud
Where: 200 Clarke Avenue (at Amber St.)When: 3:30 PMWho: Richmondtown LibraryHow: Come on downCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Saturday, February 4 - Barnes & Noble Storytime
Where: Richmond AvenueWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Barnes & NobleHow: Come on inCost: FreeFor more info: www.bn.com
Sunday, February 5 - Winter Tree ID and Craft
Where: 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle AvenueWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: Greenbelt Nature CenterHow: Pre-payment and registration are required.Cost: Fee: $4 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $6 non-members.For more info: (718) 351-3450
Sunday, February 5 - Stop ‘N’ Swap
Where: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 347 Davis AvenueWhen: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Grow NYCHow: Read the article in the Macaroni Planet section and see what you can bring to recyle and reuse!Cost: FreeFor more info: (212) 341.3717 or [email protected]
Monday, February 6 - Allergy Friendly Taste and Tour
Where: 2424 Hylan Blvd.When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: ShopRite of Hylan Blvd.How: Come on inCost: Free (not the food!)For more info: 718-979-3303 x226 or [email protected]
Thursday, February 2 - Teen Wii
Where: 7430 Amboy RoadWhen: 2:30 PMWho: Tottenville LibraryHow: For ages 13 to 18 years. All teens in grades 6-12 are welcomedCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Tuesday, February 7 - Spy Academy
Where: 75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.)When: 3:30 PMWho: Port Richmond AvenueHow: For ages 6 and older. Limited to 20 participants. Please call to register.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-0158
Wednesday, February 8 - Spy Academy
Where: 830 Huguenot Avenue (at Drumgoole Rd., East)When: 4:00 PMWho: Huguenot Park LibraryHow: For ages 6 and older. Limited to 20 participants. Please call to registerCost: FreeFor more info: 718-984-4636
Friday, February 10 - Valentine's Day Craft
Where: 1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.)When: 3:30 PMWho: Dongan Hills LibraryHow: **Pre-registration is requiredCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org
Saturday, February 11 - Valentine’s Craft Event at Disney Store
Where: Staten Island Mall, 2nd level by the food courtWhen: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMWho: Disney StoreHow: *Minimum age for participation is 3 years. While supplies last. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Call store for more information.Cost: Free
Sunday, February 12 - Valentine's Day Eco Crafts
Where: 222 Poillon Avenue, Staten IslandWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Blue Heron Nature CenterHow: Bring your familyCost: FreeFor more info: 718-967-3542
Tuesday, February 14 - Spy Academy
Where: 976 Castleton Avenue (at N. Burgher Ave.)When: 4:00 PMWho: West New Brighton LibraryHow: For ages 6 and older. Limited to 20 participants. Please call to register.Cost: FreeFor more info: (718) 442-1416
Wednesday, February 15 - Smackdown! Meet the Wrestlers
Where: 21-25 Robin Road (at Ocean Ave. & Father Capodanno Blvd.)When: 4:00 PMWho: South Beach LibraryHow: For ages 12 to 18 years oldCost: FreeFor more info: www.nypl.org or 718-816-5834
Saturday, March 24 through Sunday, March 25 - Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating
Where: 222 Poillion Avenue off of Hylan Blvd, 10308When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Blue Heron Nature CenterHow: For this program, there is a materials fee of $15.00 per person ($12.00 for those repeat students who bring their Kyska (tool)), which must be paid in advance of the program.Cost: Space is limited, so reserve early!For more info: http://www.preserve2.org/blueheron/, REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 718-317-1732
5 Senses of Fun!
An Indoor Activity for Every Sense
TOUCH.....
What's that Touching My Face?
What You'll Need: Feathers, Cloth, Cotton balls, Anything that is small and textured and a Blindfold
How to play:
Have two players face each other, one blindfolded and the other with all of their collected items.
The player who is sighted gently brushes the objects, one by one, across the blindfolded player's cheek. The player with the items must handle them carefully as to not let the other player tell what each item is.
The blindfolded player guesses what the object ...
Family Time Management
Who has the time anyway?
We've all heard the expression, "There just aren't enough hours in the day". Shortly after having our third child only 14 months younger than her new big brother, I recall feeling beyond overwhelmed by the many changes in our daily routine. There were more items on my To Do List with no end it sight or so it seemed at the time.
So what did this Macaroni Mom do? I GOOGLED IT! Yes, I began my web search for the hidden manual on family time management. I felt ...
Reduce, Reuse and Reap the Rewards
at the Staten Island Stop ‘N’ Swap®
Looking to get organized and clean out clutter in the New Year or to find hidden NYC treasures? Stop ‘N’ Swap, a seasonal community swap meet, provides a solution for people looking to find new homes for unwanted items rather create more waste.
GrowNYC, a local environmental non-profit has been hosting Stop ‘N’ Swap events throughout the city since 2007. The public is invited to bring clean, portable, reusable items to share with those who can use them. No one is required to bring something to take something—you may ...
Veggie Pancakes
A Quick take on an old favorite!
My daughter loves her vegetables (yay!) but we're still always looking for new ways to give them to her. She prefers raw, which is good, but we still like to mix things up. We found this cool idea and made it our own. We hope you like!
What you need:
1/2 Cup Flour
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 Cup grated zucchini
1/2 Cup chopped yellow pepper
1/2 Cup grated carrots
1 ...
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