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Family HandPrint Collage
As Seen On KDKA TV Pittsburgh, PA
I LOVE handprints… maybe that is why I have so many on my walls that haven’t been washed off yet!! LOL! There is nothing like holding those sweet little hands in mine. This Family Hand Print is the perfect Mother’s Day project because it shows the entire family layered in construction paper hands… what could be better? I’ll tell ya… you probably have all of the supplies in your house already so if you’re a last minute gift giver, this is for you!
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Kalamazoo/Portage area garage sales
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Easy Hot Fudge Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
My daughter begged for an ice cream cake this year for her birthday. My first thought was to hit Baskin Robbins but then she said she wanted hot fudge on it! So I whipped up this super easy Hot Fudge Chocolate Ice Cream Cake!
Here's what you will need:
Ice Cream in a rectangular box package
Cake
Bottle of store bought Hot Fudge
Step 1: Bake the cake as directed using a bread loaf pan. You will not use all of the cake mix! Pour batter into pan so ...
Kiss My Acronym- Boycotting Labels
I was recently in a room full of women when the initial introductions and small chat began. Inevitably I was asked by someone, "What do you do?"
I get the nervous tummy anytime someone even begins the topic because it is then that I need to instantaneously decide if my soap box will put a damper on the evening. Sometimes the soap box is cumbersome. Big and bulky and certainly not worthy of a situation. Other times it fits well.
The truth is that no matter how I answered that ...
I get the nervous tummy anytime someone even begins the topic because it is then that I need to instantaneously decide if my soap box will put a damper on the evening. Sometimes the soap box is cumbersome. Big and bulky and certainly not worthy of a situation. Other times it fits well.
The truth is that no matter how I answered that ...
Green Tips from The Cleaning Authority
Green your Cookouts
Green Your Cookouts
Memorial Day is right around the corner and for most of us that means time to fire up the grill and invite over the friends and family. With so many people gearing up for cookouts, imagine how much difference it would make if everyone were to go green with their family cookouts.
The typical cookout consists of lots of paper or plastic cups and plates, napkins, and disposable plastic utensils. However, you don’t need to have a typical cookout in order to have a great time ...
May 12th through May 17th
Saturday, May 12 - Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society
Come out and celebrate National Train Day with us! We will operate a 20 x 40 foot HO Scale Layout in display. Vintage Boyne City, Gaylord & Alpena caboose open for tours. Refreshments, free parking, free admission.
Where: 9336 N. Riverview
Parchment, MI 49004When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: the whole familyHow: *Cost: *For more info: http://nationaltrainday.com/events/other/
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Saturday, May 12 - Lowes Build and Grow Picture Frame Planter
Spring has sprung! Your child will love building the Picture Frame Planter and personalizing it with photos. Plant something together!
Where: Portage/Kalamazoo Lowes StoreWhen: 10:00 AMWho: your little buildersHow: *Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx
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Saturday, May 12 - Felted Bird Pod Workshop
Come enjoy felt fun for feathered friends! Build a felted wool structure that blends beautifully into the landscape and houses songbirds. No felting experience required! Indoor workshop for ages 12+.
Where: Kalamazoo Nature CenterWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: *How: Registration and payment required by Monday, May 7.Cost: Cost: $55 members, $65 non-membersFor more info: www.naturecenter.org
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Saturday, May 12 - Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck is a fun event for the whole family where kids, young and old, get to see, learn about, and touch an assortment of vehicles from fire trucks and police cars to cement trucks and other unique vehicles. Rain or Shine!
Where: Kalamazoo FairgroundsWhen: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: the whole familyHow:
11 am - 12 pm: Quiet Hour for special needs families
12 pm - 4 pm: open to the general publicCost: $10 family pass or $4 Adult, $2 Child, Under 2 FreeFor more info: www.jlkalamazoo.org
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Sunday, May 13 - Savanna Management Tour
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with zoo animals? Spend some time with a zookeeper learning about how we care for the animals of the African Savanna.
Where: Binder Park ZooWhen: n/aWho: the whole family (no children under 6)How: May 13, June 9, July 7 August 12, and Sept 1Cost: $15 memeber and $25 non membersFor more info: www.binderparkzoo.org
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Sunday, May 13 - Birding Basics
Become a better birder with tips on identification, focusing your binoculars, and using a field guide. We will take a walk to see what birds are active along the trails. Bring binoculars and a field guide, or borrow ours!
Where: Kalamazoo Nature CenterWhen: n/aWho: the whole familyHow: *Cost: Nautre Center feesFor more info: www.naturecenter.org
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Sunday, May 13 - Barn Baby Shower
Celebrate Mother's Day while meeting the new animals of the barn! Enjoy games and activities and welcome them to their home at KNC.
Meet at the Barnyard.
Meet at the Barnyard.
Where: Kalamazoo Nature CenterWhen: 2:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: *Cost: Nature Center feesFor more info: www.naturecenter.org
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Monday, May 14 - FANTASTIC FAMI LY HEALTH FAIR
Join us at the Fantastic Family Health Fair where we will share strategies to build resiliency and wellness in our families
Where: Kellogg Elementary 9500 N. 40th StreetWhen: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: the whole familyHow: 488-5018!Cost: freeFor more info: kmorcombe@gulllakecs.org
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Wednesday, May 16 - After-School Programs: Wacky Waves
Simulate the effects of an ocean oil spill, and develop creative techniques to clean it up! Create your own Rescue Diver tool while learning about water, waves, and the environment.
Where: Mad ScienceWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: Grade: K - 5How: *Cost: $12.00For more info: www.madscience.org
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Thursday, May 17 - Family Fun NIght at Culvers
Family Fun Night at Culvers on Westnesdge with Alan Kazam. Get a bit to eat and enjoy magic at your table. Every Thursday night at Culver's on Westnedge.
Where: Culvers on WestnedgeWhen: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: The whole familyHow: *Cost: Get your dinner and enjoyFor more info: Stop by Culvers
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May 19th through June 22nd
Saturday, May 19 - Family Fishing Fair
Seize your opportunity to participate in the City of Portage's 3rd annual Family Fishing Fair! You can expect to enjoy a leisurly Saturday morning that's filled with fun fishing activities for the whole family, and a shoreline where the pan fish eagerly await the worm - does it get better than that? Not to mention, the first 100 kids at the event will receive a free fishing pole. Some of our other activities include, rod rigging, fly tying, make and take sailboat races, boating activities, and so much more! This is a FREE community event open to the general public.
Where: Ramona ParkWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: the whole familyHow: *Cost: FREEFor more info: www.portagemi.gov
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Sunday, May 20 - Predators!
See the predators of KNC's exhibits up close. Discover the different ways predators capture their prey and about the adaptations that make them predators!
Where: Kalamazoo Nature CenterWhen: 2:00 PMWho: the whole familyHow: *Cost: Nature Center FeesFor more info: www.naturecenter.org
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Monday, May 21 through Tuesday, May 22 - olastic Warehouse Book Sale
Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale. 25-80% off EVERYTHING!
Where: Kalamazoo County Expo Center2900 Lake StreetRoom AKalamazoo, MI 49048When: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMWho: Teachers, Principals, Homeschools, School Volunteers, Librarians, PTO, DaycaresHow: Regsiter online for additional coupons: http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/Cost: FreeFor more info: soko3@msn.com
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Saturday, May 26 - Breakfast for the Animals
Have you ever wondered what the animals are eating for breakfast? Join Binder Park Zoo staff as they show you "behind the scenes" areas and give you the chance to help feed breakfast to some of the animals.
Where: Binder Park ZooWhen: n/aWho: the whole familyHow: May 26, June 17, July 22, August 18, and September 2Cost: $10 members and $20 non-membersFor more info: www.binderparkzoo.org
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Saturday, May 26 - Lowe's Build and Grow
Ice Cream Truck. Nothing says “summer” like ice cream! Your child will love building this Ice Cream Truck complete with stickers and paperboard cutouts!
Where: Lowe's StoreWhen: 10:00 AMWho: your little buildersHow: *Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx
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Friday, June 22 - Twilight Tromps
Have you ever wanted to explore the zoo after the sun goes down? Binder Park Zoo's exciting new program gives participants a chance to experience the zoo after hours.
Where: Binder Park ZooWhen: 8:30 PM - 11:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: June 22, July 20, and August 25Cost: $12/person. Members receive a 10% discountFor more info: www.binderparkzoo.org
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Stamp Out Hunger
On Saturday, May 12th, Campbell Soup Company will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger across America. Now in its 20th year, the annual food drive has grown from a regional to a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table.
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive, held on the second Saturday in May, has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive benefitting Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. In ...
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive, held on the second Saturday in May, has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive benefitting Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. In ...
Mom's Groups in Kalamazoo/Portage
Muti-faceted Mom: This is a tight-knit group for women who want to form friendships and memories with other women who just happen to be mother's too. The group's activities give mom's the chance to connect with each other, keep our kids busy, spend time with other families, and give back to the community. Examples include, Mom’s Night Out, Book Club, Couple’s Night Out, Mom's Breakfasts, Outings to Parks, Zoos, Jungle Joe’s, Roller-skating, Museums, beaches, etc... We are a very active group and have ...
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