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May 17, 2012
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I hope you all enjoyed your Mother's Day. I had a great day on the beach with my two boys.  This week's issue is chock full of information! To start off, there is a short article on Dawn and issues affecting wildlife.  Be sure to read this article as you could win a Video Camera!!  Next up is our Work From Home feature. This article will run for 4 weeks and will be updated so be sure to check it out every week.  A moving article on a 4 year old who was diagnosed with melanoma and a very informative article on sunscreen are in this week's issue.  Lastly, Saturday May 19th is Kids to Parks day. Read all about this great event and how you can participate! It's a great way to get the kids away from those tv's and outside for some fresh air and fun! 

We also have a recipe for crockpot chicken. It's perfect to cook on one of your busy days! And don't forget, you can access all our past crafts, recipes and more on our Pinterest boards: http://pinterest.com/mackidhempstead/. If you need a Pinterest invite please leave a comment here with your email address or email me at jenniferj@macaroni kid.com

Welcome to all our new subscribers. There is an article below that explains how to use the really cool "My Macaroni" feature. Trust me, it's cool, it makes a pdf that you can print out and hang on your fridge with all the events you wish to attend for the week!

Don't forget that I post new events and updated information on our Facebook page so be sure to "like" us over there to keep informed of any changes! www.facebook.com/macaronikidhempstead.


Macaroni Cares

Wildlife Weekend

Join the movement! Macaroni Kid is helping Dawn educate more than 2 million kids this spring about the issues affecting wildlife, from oil spills to backyard ecosystems. Check out the FREE, downloadable lesson plans and experiments for teachers and parents. The fun doesn't end in the classroom – you'll also find FREE "Wildlife Weekend" family activities that you can do in your own backyard.

To continue Dawn's 30+ year commitment to preserving wildlife, Dawn worked with their partners at The Marine Mammal Center and International Bird Rescue to ...

Work at Home Opportunities in Hempstead

Get Inspired, Make Money & Do it at Home!

I am often asked if I know of legitimate companies that allow moms to work from home and actually make money. I get this question nearly once a week, and the answer is always YES! I know of many, many companies that will allow you to work from home, spend more time with your kids, have fun, and best of all - MAKE MONEY! Let's be honest, we all want to make more $$$ and why not do it (mostly) from the comfort of your own home? I set out to ...

The Story of Miss Grace

A local mom spreading awareness about Melanoma/Skin cancer

May is melanoma/skin cancer awareness month. For us, we are aware of it on a daily basis.

I took Grace (our youngest of 3 kids) to see her doctor about a bump on her arm. Everyone kept telling us it was nothing more than a wart. I'm no doctor but it was really bothering me and I had never seen a wart grow like this was. It was obviously bothersome to her because she was picking at it and this caused it to bleed.

  The nurse practitioner agreed ...


Sunscreen Tips and Facts!

We all know how important sunscreen is, but thought I’d share a few tips and facts with you all!

While sunscreen is important to use year round, we tend to spend a lot more time outdoors in the sunshine during the summertime, so be prepared!

Create a morning routine for yourself AND your kids that includes a first coat of sunscreen. For my kids, I use a non-oily moisturizer with a 30 SPF on them after they brush their teeth each morning. Then before they go outside, I apply ...


National Kids to Parks Day

May 19th, 2012

The National Park Trust and our mascot Buddy Bison wants everyone to have an American park experience and we are inviting every family in America to visit a national, state or local park and play outdoors on May 19, 2012. As Buddy Bison says, “Explore outdoors, the parks are yours!”

Last year, nearly 200 mayors coast to coast signed official proclamations and many hosted events in their community parks to celebrate the day. In addition, more than 15,300 families participated.


The vision is simply to remind adults to take ...

This Isn't the End!

Scroll Down for More Great Articles!

There are more great Hempstead/West Hempstead Macaroni Kid articles after the event listings, so be sure to scroll down!

This Week's Calendar:

May 17th through May 23rd

Thursday, May 17 - Playtimes

Enjoy playing with your baby without the distractions of home. Make new friends.
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 1-3 & adult
How: Register in children's room
Cost: FREE
Add to My Macaroni

Thursday, May 17 - Bilingual Storytimes

Read stories, sing songs and do a craft in Spanish and English
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
When: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Who: Ages 3-6 & adult
How: Register in Children's room
Cost: FREE
Add to My Macaroni

Saturday, May 19 - Lakeshore Learning-Rainbow Colored Creatures

Children create eye-catching creatures-with amazing scratch paper that reveals a rainbow of colors underneath.
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store 2079 Hillside Ave.
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: Kids ages 3 and up
How: Just show up.
Cost: FREE
For more info: 516-616-9360 or http://www.LakeshoreLearning.com/FreeCrafts4Kids
Add to My Macaroni

Tuesday, May 22 - Story Time at Barnes & Noble

Join us for story time at Barnes and Nobles and have a related activity!
Where: Barnes & Noble Country Glen Center
91 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514, 516-741-9850
When: 10:00 AM
Who: All Kids
How: Show Up
Cost: Free
Add to My Macaroni

Tuesday, May 22 - Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids

Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids.
Where: Pottery Barn Kids at Roosevelt Field
When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Kids all ages
How: Call 739-2688
Cost: Free
Add to My Macaroni

Wednesday, May 23 - Parenting & Playtime

Informal workshop for a parent or caregiver and a 1,2 or 3-year old. Specialists in early childhood concerns join us to address issues and answer questions.
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
When: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Who: Parent/Caregiver and child ages 1,2, or 3
How: Register in Children's Room
Cost: FREE
Add to My Macaroni

Teen Scene:

Thursday, May 17 - Zumba for Teens

  Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that is fun and addictive. Jill Ackiron-Moses will lead you in easy-to-follow dance moves set to upbeat, popular music. This is a fun way to exercise for both girls and boys. Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Be sure to attend all four sessions.
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Grades 6-12
How: Register at Young Adult Desk
Cost: FREE
Add to My Macaroni

Plan Ahead:

May 24th through May 30th

Thursday, May 24 - Playtimes

Enjoy playing with your baby without the distractions of home. Make new friends.
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 1-3 & adult
How: Register in children's room
Cost: FREE
Add to My Macaroni

Thursday, May 24 - Let's Move with Play Hooray

Join the wonderful Molly Mouse ladies and dance and march to popular music. (Lower Level Community Room)
Where: West Hempstead Public Library 500 Hempstead Avenue West Hempstead, NY 11552 (516) 481-6591
When: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Who: Ages 2-7 and Adults
How: call to register
Cost: free
Add to My Macaroni

Thursday, May 24 - Bilingual Storytimes

Read stories, sing songs and do a craft in Spanish and English
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
When: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Who: Ages 3-6 & adult
How: Register in Children's room
Cost: FREE
Add to My Macaroni

Thursday, May 24 - Zumba for Teens

  Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that is fun and addictive. Jill Ackiron-Moses will lead you in easy-to-follow dance moves set to upbeat, popular music. This is a fun way to exercise for both girls and boys. Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Be sure to attend all four sessions.
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Grades 6-12
How: Register at Young Adult Desk
Cost: FREE
Add to My Macaroni

Saturday, May 26 - Lakeshore Learning-Patriotic Wand

Children can show off their patriotic spirit this Memorial Day with a star spangled wand they'll love to wave!
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store 2079 Hillside Ave.
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: Kids ages 3 and up
How: Just show up.
Cost: FREE
For more info: 516-616-9360 or http://www.LakeshoreLearning.com/FreeCrafts4Kids
Add to My Macaroni

Tuesday, May 29 - Story Time at Barnes & Noble

Join us for story time at Barnes and Nobles and have a related activity!
Where: Barnes & Noble Country Glen Center
91 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514, 516-741-9850
When: 10:00 AM
Who: All Kids
How: Show Up
Cost: Free
Add to My Macaroni

Tuesday, May 29 - Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids

Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids.
Where: Pottery Barn Kids at Roosevelt Field
When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Kids all ages
How: Call 739-2688
Cost: Free
Add to My Macaroni

Wednesday, May 30 - Parenting & Playtime

Informal workshop for a parent or caregiver and a 1,2 or 3-year old. Specialists in early childhood concerns join us to address issues and answer questions.
Where: West Hempstead Public Library
When: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Who: Parent/Caregiver and child ages 1,2, or 3
How: Register in Children's Room
Cost: FREE
Add to My Macaroni

Macaroni Menu ~ Chicken in a Pot

Easy Crockpot recipe, perfect for the busiest of nights...

This is my favorite easy meal to make on those busy weekday nights.  The ingredients don't cost much, prep time is minimal and the result is a yummy meal for your whole family to enjoy.  Since this is made in the Crockpot, you can throw in the ingredients, set it... and forget it.  Hours later, dinner is done.  While the meal cooks, it fills your entire house with an appetizing aroma, and the smell of a home-cooked meal is one of the most comforting smells. 

Ingredients:
- 2 carrots, sliced ...

Looking for WORK FROM HOME CONSULTANTS

Join our Resource Guide For Working From Home!

 One of our Mac Kid passions is encouraging moms and helping other women in business. 

As  small business owners, we know that advertising can be costly and that budgets don't necessarily allow for advertising outside of self promotion.  

Macaroni Kid is solely supported by advertising and more often than not we have independent consultants want to advertise on our site, but don't have room in their budget for it.


We have come up with something that we think will work for independent consultants and be affordable!  We know ...


My Macaroni

What is that feature and why you are going to love it.

Hempstead Macaroni Kid newsletter and website comes with an awesome feature that makes it super easy for you to pick and choose events that interest you and your family.  It creates a PDF with just a few clicks of your mouse, how cool is that?!  See I told you this is designed with you in mind.  

Here's how it works.  When you see an event that interests you click on the "Add to My Macaroni" link under the event listing.  Once you have done this for all of your ...


Kids Eat Free-Locally

Updated: 3/15/12

Want to treat your family to a dinner out without breaking the bank?

I've been scouring the web and taking note whenever I dine out  and found a handful of local restaurants that offer a Kids Eat Free (or at least cheap) deal. Remember that, in most cases, you must have one paying adult for each child. 

Take a look at the ones I've come across and PLEASE email us with the ones you know about.  Hopefully, together, we can compose an impressive list of kid-friendly and wallet-friendly ...


All The Ways To Make Use of Macaroni Kid

1. The calendar feature will allow you to see the whole month at a glance to see how you may want to plan ahead for events .The white bar on the left side of the page is the table of contents for this week. You can jump to any of the articles or the events listings by clicking in there and you will still be in the current issue.

2. If you would like to look back at previous issues, scroll down a bit until you see "Past Hempstead News ...


Business Directory

Free Basic Listing for 2012

We are thrilled to bring you a new addition to Macaroni Kid - our Business Directory. This new resource will feature the best kid-friendly products, services, stores, restaurants, and other businesses catering to families in the Hempstead/West Hempstead area.  It is just starting to take off, so please take a moment to check out and support these local businesses.  You can CLICK HERE or check out the link to the left of your screen, under Connect or on the top navigation bar.


For Local Businesses:
Macaroni Kid would like to ...


Advertise with Macaroni Kid Hempstead

Exciting news we now have a new Business Directory feature. It is a great way to get exposure for your business for a relatively low cost. The Business Directory provides another way to advertise your business right here on Macaroni Kid Hempstead.  Imagine, your business info being delivered right to the inboxes of parents right here in this area.  We have 9 large square Ads which run along the side of the newsletter and rotate in position with every click.  A Half-Banner Ad is also available, located at the top ...


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