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May 17, 2012
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National Kids to Parks Day

Just what is National Kids to Parks Day, anyway?  Simply put, every family in America is invited to attend a local park, state park, or national park and play the day away!  Many areas are hosting special events and, in fact, all 35 Virginia State Parks are hosting special events!  You can also go to www.kidstoparks.org and pledge to go to a park with your family on May 19th.  Pretty cool!

This is the perfect opportunity to "unplug" and enjoy the great outdoors.  You'll be amazed at ...

Strawberry Cream Cheese Shortcake

This super easy recipe is an easy and delicious twist on traditional Strawberry Shortcake.

Ingredients:
1 Box White or Yellow Cake Mix

3 Eggs

1 8 oz. Package Softened Cream Cheese

¼ cup All Purpose Flour

2 Quarts of Strawberries

¼ cup Granulated Sugar

Whipped Cream

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Wash and cut up fresh strawberries, mix in a bowl with granulated sugar and set aside.

Mix cake mix, flour, eggs, and cream cheese in a bowl, the dough will be stiff and you may need to hand kneed ...

365 Days of Natureʼs Own Bread. Free!

Enter Natureʼs Own Portrait on a Plate Contest for your chance to win a yearʼs worth of bread!

Natureʼs Own understands the importance of family and thatʼs probably why itʼs Americaʼs favorite soft variety bread. And now theyʼve launched a contest for the month of May where moms and their kids can have fun in the kitchen and get the chance to win free bread or other Natureʼs Own products for an entire year.

All through this month, moms and their children will be in the kitchen creating unique portraits of Mom, using bread, meats, vegetables, fruit, condiments and whatever else is on hand in the pantry or ...

Summer Savings Passes! 4 Attractions 1 Price

Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami will be offering a ‘Summer Savings Pass’ for the fourth year in a row. Passes available May 14, 2012 through September 30, 2012. Passes may be purchased at each of the participating attractions or online HERE.

At $55 plus tax, per adult and $45 plus tax, per child (ages 3-12), this pass grants unlimited admission through September 30th at Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami. Annual pass holders of these ...

Quiet Waters Park’s Rent-a-Tent 4 Month Special

Looking to get away without going far away? For a fun, affordable getaway close to home, look no farther than Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, where the campground offers 25 Rent-a-Tent sites and two tepee sites. The tent sites feature a canvas platform tent already set up for you – all you have to do is move in. Each site comes with water and electricity, as well as a grill, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Tepee sites are similarly equipped.

Two camping specials run from June 1 through ...

This Week's Picks:

April 17th through May 20th

Tuesday, April 17 through Tuesday, June 5 - THE POWER OF POSITIVE PARENTING

FREE PARENT WORKSHOP - THE POWER OF POSITIVE PARENTING PRESENTED BY: USAG-MIAMI AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY WHO IS IT FOR?· Parents of children 0 to 12 years old· Parents looking for help in managing their child’s behavior· Parents wanting to learn about nutrition/obesity prevention
Where: For address please contact Debra Rudnicki at rudnicki@fiu.edu or 305-301-6832 
When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Who: Parents of children 0 to 12 years old
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: For more information contact: Debra Rudnicki at rudnicki@fiu.edu or 305-301-6832 (Space is limited. Families will be served on a first come, first served basis).
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Wednesday, May 16 through Thursday, May 31 - Courage to Remember - Holocaust Exhibit

SPECIAL OPENING CEREMONY • May 16 at 5:30 p.m. FREE & Open to the Community • In the Lippman Reception Room. Guest speakers • Holocaust survivors • Elected officials • Representatives from the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The exhibit features 200 exclusive photographs that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world and offers a unique insight into the Holocaust. The exhibit is produced by the Museum of Tolerance.
Where:
David Posnack Jewish Community Center
5850 S. Pine Island Road
Davie, FL 33328
When: 9:00 AM (Time vary. Please call 954.434.0499)
Who: Anyone interested in seeing the exhibit
How: Just show up
Cost:
A guest fee of $10 is charged per day and must be paid at the time of the visit. Members may obtain passes for
their guests at the Sports & Wellness desk. The JCC is proud to offer all active military personnel, their spouses and dependent children a gratis membership throughout their active military status.
For more info: For more information please visit www.couragetoremember.com
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Sunday, May 20 - Unifest of Lauderdale Lakes

Join as Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago celebrates 50 years of Independence! Reggae, Soca, Calypso, R&B, Gospel...it's all here! Bring the entire family. Children under 10 FREE. Part proceeds go towards providing educational scholarships for local students. Over 10K people come out annually. 2012 marks 18 years of Unifest in Broward County, Florida. Food, Fun, Culture, Family, Unity!
Where: Vincent Torres Park, 4331 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 33311
When: 11:00 AM
Who: All ages
How: Purchase tickets. Click HERE.
Cost: Under age 10 FREE.  Other ages 10 and above: $15
For more info: http://www.unifestlive.com/
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This Week's Calendar:

February 9th through May 19th

Thursday, February 9 through Thursday, December 27 - Toddle Story Time

Parents, spend time with your little ones reading stories.
Where: Northwest Regional Library 3151 University Drive Coral Springs, FL 
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Every Thursday)
Who: Ages 12 months to 24 months
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: 954-341-3900
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Wednesday, April 25 through Sunday, December 30 - Plantation Farmer's Market

25 vendors! Huge produce stand – organic and non organic produce! Breads, pastries, pasta sauces, empanadas, homemade soaps, spices, honey. You can do almost all your grocery shopping here!
Where: Volunteer Park - 12020 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation, FL
When: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Every Saturday)
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.plantation.org/City-Government/farmers-market.html OR  http://communityfarmersmarketsofsouthflorida.com/Home_Page.php
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Saturday, April 28 through Saturday, December 29 - Green Market Pompano Beach

Since 2003, presented by the Pompano Beach Historical Society in partnership with the Pompano Beach CRA and is committed to providing the best and freshest fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, seafood, gourmet teas and coffees and other food items, as well as orchids, crafts, plants and health-related products and services. Visitors will find art, books and historical images available at the GreenMarket, as well.
Where:
Pompano Beach Green Market
Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL US 33060
When: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Every Saturday)
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: http://market.pompanohistory.com/
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Sunday, April 29 through Sunday, December 30 - Tamarac Farmer's Market

Come and meet the producers and samples their locally produced, artisanal products! Too many products to list!
Where: Southgate & University Drive
When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Every Sunday)
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: http://communityfarmersmarketsofsouthflorida.com/Home_Page.php
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Sunday, April 29 through Sunday, December 30 - Margate Green Market

Come and meet the producers and sample their locally produced, artisanal products. 
Where: Margate Blvd. and 441 (St. Road 7)
When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Every Sunday)
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: http://communityfarmersmarketsofsouthflorida.com/Home_Page.php
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Friday, May 4 through Saturday, December 1 - Young at Art Children's Museum

Great activities for children.
Where: 751 SW 121 Ave  Davie, FL 33325
When: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (First Friday of every month)
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free (on the first Friday of every month)
For more info: http://www.youngatartmuseum.org/
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Wednesday, May 9 through Wednesday, December 26 - Coral Spring Springs Museum of Art

Come experience the arts!
Where:

2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065
When: Wednesdays Only
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free on Wednesdays.
For more info: 954-340-5000
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Saturday, May 19 - Tomorrow Dreams Today at Bricks4Kidz for Special Needs Kids/Teens

A weekly program for children and teens with special needs will benefit greatly as they learn about fine motor skillks, concentration, and listening skills.
Where: Bricks4Kidz
6280 W. Sample Rd.
Coral Springs, FL
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Special Needs children/teens
How: Show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: This is an open house introduction.
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Plan Ahead:

April 25th through May 19th

Wednesday, April 25 through Thursday, May 31 - The Girls Strawberry U-Pick

The strawberries are coming! a great place for the family to walk among the fruits of the earth! Our Hydroponic Strawberry U-pick patch is conveniently located in Delray Beach, FL. Come on down and pick your own strawberries! Our fields offer a no-bending, no-kneeling approach to picking strawberries. We invite you to come and experience our "Strawberry Zone." After all, the best tasting strawberries are the ones u-pick!Relax in our lush garden setting or stroll the grounds.
Where: 14466 S. Military Trail, Suite 3Delray Beach, FL 33484
When: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Call to verify hours)
Who: Everyone
How: Head to Delray The drive is not bad at all! Go for it.
Cost: Free to enter the garden. Strawberries are priced per pound. Please call to verify.
For more info: (561) 496-0188(561) 496-2063 - Faxinfo@thegirlsstrawberry.comwww.thegirlsstrawberryupick.com
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Tuesday, May 15 through Sunday, June 10 - The Lion King

Experience the phenomenon of Disney's THE LION KING. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you'll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pride Lands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar®-winning song "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life." Let your imagination run wild at the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation Newsweek calls "a landmark event in entertainment."
Where: The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, Inc. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL
When: n/a
Who: All ages
How: Purchase tickets:  http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=9869#tickets
Cost: Call for tickets
For more info: Box Office (305) 949-6722
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Saturday, May 19 - Multi-Cultural Celebration & Carnival

Parkside Elementary is holding it's annual Multi-Cultural Celebration! There will be dancing, live entertainment, food, vendors and fun.  There will also be an exhibition throughout the school of all the children’s work. We are expecting several hundred Parkside Families around our community to join us for a fun day. 
Where: 10257 NW 29th Street , Coral Springs, Fl 33065
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: Erika at 954-531-4732
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On-Going Events

  • Coral Springs Mothers of Multiples group: For moms and families of twins, triplets+. The groups meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Coral Springs Medical Center (Dr. Melissa - 954-609-2894) www.csmoms.org. 
  • The New SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Preschool Pass Offers Kids Unlimited Admission With No Blackout Dates Through 2012.The Free SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Preschool Pass: This pass is an online-only offer, available at BuschGardensTampaBay.com or SeaWorldOrlando.com. It is exclusively for Florida residents ages 5 and younger and is valid for unlimited admission – with ...

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Free Bowling This Summer!

& Something For Teachers Too!

I found two freebie resources to keep your kids bowling all summer long.

The first resource is from AMF. It's pretty simple. Click HERE and register your children. You will get two free games per day for each child (under age 15) for the entire summer. The summer for AMF is May 14 through September 3 so jump on this as soon as you can.

The second resource is from:  http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ 
I went ahead and searched to find the local providers covered and unfortunately there are ...

Macaroni Review: Got A Picky Eater? Enter Gortons

Giveway Alert: Post a Comment to Win a Sample of Gortons Seafood

I have often said no kid is as picky as mine. I am certain many of you feel the same or know a child that has been deemed "Picky Eater" in the family. I am right there with you. My kid just doesn't eat like most kids at all. Getting him to eat a piece of bread with butter is a challenge so I thought when Gorton's sent me free coupons to sample their products, I figured, I have nothing to lose. Let me give it go. If ...

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