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Editor's Note - February 4th 2012 - Family Matters
The shortest month of the year is jam-packed with festivity, as we lead up to Carnival at month-end. This year I'm thinking about escaping to Tobago for the big weekend. I spent years in Woodbrook in the heart of mas-making action with Lil and Edmund Hart on the upper end of my block, Glen Carvalho on the next street, Peter Samuel round the way, Wayne Berkeley not too far...
I would stand on my street corner footsteps from my front gate watching bands go ...
3 Steps to Critical Viewing for Parents & Children
Courtesy Flow
1. CHOICE
Establish rules that are appropriate for your family. Decide how much time can be spent watching TV and what shows are appropriate. Use the TV Ratings to help determine what is appropriate for your children. All TV programming except news, sports, and some Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rated movies have a rating that appear in listings and in the upper left corner of the screen at the beginning of each program.
TV Ratings
Categories for children:
TV-Y All Children; Designed for Kids 2-6
TV-Y7 Directed for ...
Don't touch the restroom door!
Protection from a public restroom "situation"
I have never met a public restroom I didn't distrust.
I don't care how fancy your establishment is - chances are I'm going to imagine germy armies plotting my demise on every surface of your "facilities". As a matter of fact I'm probably going to try my best to ignore nature calling and wait til I get home, pelt out the car, and fling myself into my own safe bathroom.
The trail of knocked-over kids and furniture in my wake?
Collateral damage.
I'm just saying... Icky ...
Random Act of Kindness Day!
We here at Macaroni Kid challenge you to pay it forward on February 17th to as many people as you possibly can! Any good deed will do, and once you start we know that it will be very difficult to stop!
Donate a book, buy a stranger a cup of coffee, forgive someone who has wronged you, swing cookies by your local fire station or simply pass on a kind smile with a cheerful good morning!
Either way, celebrate Random Act of ...
Cutest Valentine's Pipe Cleaner Ring!
To create these adorable rings start out with 4 and a half pipe cleaners. 3 for the petals, one for the leaves and one half for the center.
Take the 3 for the petals and twist them twice in the center so they look like cat whiskers.
Then put them on the finger you will be wearing it on and loosely twist to make a ring. Make this a little big because the rind will tighten after it's been made.
Separate the petals evenly.
Now pinch it together at ...
Mini Pizza Puffs
Add your own toppings to these easy to make and fun to eat appetizers
3/4 cup of flour
3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
3/4 cup of milk
1 egg
1 cup of mozzarella or italian mixed cheese
1/2 cup of pepperoni
1/2 cup of cooked italian sausage
1 tablespoon of Pampered Chef Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon of garlic powder or 1 glove of minced garlic
1 cup of your favorite pizza or spaghetti sauce
(feel free to add or substitute any pizza toppings. Onions, peppers ...
Saturday, February 4 - Family Calypso Concert
Where: Hall 1, National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), Keate Street entrance, Port of SpainWhen: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FREE
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Saturday, February 4 - UpMarket
Saturday lunch and Sundays lime specially taken care of by chefs, caterers and passionate amateur cooks.
Discover exquisite home made pates,smoked meats, fresh juices, decadent desserts, imported meats and fresh local seafood, to name just a few.
Where: Woodbrook Youth Facility, Port of SpainWhen: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: Admission is Free
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Sunday, February 5 - Woodford Cafe is KRAZY ABOUT KIDS
Starting from this Sunday 5th February, 2012, and every first Sunday of the month, bring the kids and enjoy the fun activities such as the bouncy castle and face painting!!
Activities start at 1pm and end with a Pinata at 3pm!
AND Remember KIDS EAT FREE ON SUNDAYS!*
*Special Conditions Apply!Also please note, for additional children not covered under the special conditions, the charge for the activities will be $40 per child.
Where: Woodford Cafe, Price Plaza, ChaguanasWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Reservations are recommended - Call 672-0001 today!Cost: *
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Sunday, February 5 - Little Princes & Princesses Masquerade Ball
Bring the kids and enjoy an evening of elegance & fun
Dress Code: Elegant attire,
*food, drinks, fun games, surprise treats and prizes for best dress boy & girl to be won*
****MASKS WILL BE PROVIDED ON ENTRY****
EVENT SPONSORED BY CITIZENS SECURITY PROGRAM
Where: St John’s Parish Hall, Church St, Diego MartinWhen: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: An evening of Elegance and Fun especially for childrenHow: Limited tickets available call asap - Call now for Tickets/Info: 725-6907 – Nika; 724-6052- Alcia; 320-1168 - MarciaCost: $75.00 (all inclusive) ($60.00 for past and present masqueraders)
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Sunday, February 12 - Kayak in Caroni Wetlands with Courtenay Rooks
We meet at Superpharm, Maraval at 1pm and head out in convoy to Caroni.
NOTES:
* Kayak Duration is about 3 Hours. Bring enough food and drink for that duration.
* Swim suits like surfing trunks are best.
* Everything will get wet so bring phones / cameras in dry bags or double/triple zip loc bags
* Mosquito repellant is a must
Where: Caroni WetlandsWhen: 1:00 PMWho: Kids are encouraged to join this adventure. Make sure you leave a dry change of clothes and towel in the car to change into for the drive home!How: In order to confirm your attendance you must contact Courtenay Rooks either by messaging him on Facebook, emailing him on courtenay@mail.tt or calling / texting him on 620-8240. Please provide accurate info on names + numbers of people attending, a cell contact and an emergency phone number of someone not attending the event. Once you are confirmed, you are subject to the Cancellation Policy.Cost: Price is TT$300 per person, family discounts for kids are available. This includes Kayak Rental, but does not include kayak Transport. If you cannot bring your kayak there may be a transport fee.For more info: Email courtenay@mail.tt or Call 620-8240.
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