Friday, November 19, 2010

evening with santa.

Friday, December 3rd, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Liberty Street Commons in downtown Wooster. (146 East Liberty) Photos with Santa will be $5 and taken by Liberty Studio Photography. Girl Scout Troop 2298 will be providing a family fun activity. Triway High School Art Club will be painting faces, and a coloring contest will be held. For more information, please contact Roomscapes at 330-262-1088.

thanks, jen!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

babylegs great turkey chase.

over at the babylegs site, they are hosting a great turkey chase, with a new coupon available everyday this week. look through the site, find the turkey on a different page everyday, click on him and a new coupon code will pop up each day. today, it's 25% off everything! happy hunting!

indians snow days.

go here for info about the winter wonderland at progressive field!

wayne county library.

Overdue Fine Forgiveness


Nov. 19, 2010 - Jan. 1, 2011

Wayne County Public Library will forgive overdue fines on WCPL children’s library cards from November 19th, 2010 to January 1st, 2011 as our gift to the children this holiday season.

The Library is forgiving over due fines only. If a child has other charges on their account those will need to be paid in full before any overdue fines will be forgiven. Accounts that have been turned over to a collection agency by another library are not eligible to have over due fines forgiven.

This gift is available to eligible patrons under 18 years of age. A child with overdues fines can visit any Wayne County Public Library location or the Mobile Branch and ask that their overdue fines be forgiven. Staff members will explain to the child how they can avoid over due fines in the future and forgive the over due fines on their card so the child has a fresh start for 2011.

For questions regarding these conditions or other library fine questions please contact your local branch.

For the link, go here.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

upcoming events.

wooster hospitality partners progressive dinner here

holiday happenings at toyrifix here

playhouse square tinsel town party here

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

free thanksgiving activity.

At Wayne County Public Library Children's Section all day on Monday, November 15th

Be Thankful Craftapooloza Day

Be Thankful for crafts! Come in and join us for a family program of making crafts for the upcoming holiday. Stop in the children's department anytime during the day to make fingerprint turkeys, Native American headdresses, pilgrim hats, and much more. No Registration is required.


thanks, jen!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

heartland point class.

sign up for this little class with your tike quick!!

Talking Turkey with Tots
Friday, November 12 10:30
Heartland Point, Orrville
$10

Make Thanksgiving crafts to get your family in the holiday spirit! Instructors Karrie McAllister and Michele Wilson will guide you and your child as you make an "I'm Thankful Tree" and something special for your holiday table.
Call 330-682-0200 to register asap

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

need a dog groomer by chance?

Excellent groomer, reasonably priced, professional, and friendly
Dog Gone Beautiful Dog Grooming Service in Wooster

Melissa Fishburn

330-988-2710


thanks, jen!

***SHE WILL NOT BE BOOKING NEW APPOINTMENTS TILL AFTER THE NEW YEAR, DUE TO A FULL SCHEDULE. THANKS!!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

barnes and noble kids club.

it's free to join, and you can sign up here.

some new recipes for fall/winter boredom.

Left over candy:

www.candyexperiments.com



Flubber (College of Wooster Recipe)


In a large container (such as a pail) combine
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups white glue
Food coloring (whichever color you prefer)


In a second container, combine
1 1/3 cups warm water
3tsp Borax


mix ingredients in each container throroughly


Pour contants of smaller container into large container


Gently lift and turn mixture until only about a tablespoon of liquid is left. Flubber will be sticky for a moment or two. Let excess liquid drop off then Flubber will be ready.


Store in airtight container for 3 weeks.


It in non-edible




Peanut Butter Play Dough

one 18-oz. jar creamy peanut butter
6 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup non-fat dry milk

Mix ingredients together, using varying amounts of dry milk for desired consistencies. Knead it with fingers, forming into desired shapes, adding other foods like M&M's or peanuts for eyes, mouths, etc. Great fun!

Storage: When not using, MUST be stored in an airtight container.







Kool-Aid Play Dough

1 cup flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup salt
3 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 package Kool-Aid Mix (any flavor of unsweetened)
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Mix dry ingredients together in a large saucepan. Slowly add water mixed with oil and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens to dough. Turn out onto a heatproof bread board or counter top and knead until cool enough for children to handle. Dough will be the color of the Kool-Aid mix and will smell like the Kool-Aid mix. (Can be stored in a tightly covered container for up to six months)






Jell-O Play Dough

1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 (3-1/2 oz.) package "unsweetened" Jell-O

Mix all ingredients together and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until consistency of mashed potatoes. Let cool and knead with floured hands until dry.

Storage: This recipe needs to cool completely "before" storing it in an airtight container!








Oatmeal Play Dough

1 part flour
2 parts oatmeal
1 part water

Mix ingredients together and form into shapes.

Note: The items made from this play dough recipe can be painted when they are dry.





Peanut Butter/Graham Cracker Play Dough

Equal amounts of Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Cream
Graham Crackers

First, have the children wash their hands before beginning so they can safely lick their fingers during this project.

Allow children to crumble up Graham Crackers into crumbs, then set these aside. Let them have just a little touch of the Marshmallow Cream and a little touch of peanut butter to feel the different textures and to lick off their fingers.

Mix the peanut butter and Marshmallow Cream together and have the children notice the change in texture. Cover surface area with wax paper or use a breadboard, let children make into shapes. Roll shapes in Graham Cracker crumbs, then eat!

Storage: When not using, MUST be stored in an airtight container.





Cream Cheese Play Dough

8 oz. package of cream cheese
1/2 cup non-fat dry milk
1 tablespoon honey
crackers or bread slices

Combine cream cheese, milk and honey in a bowl and mix until well blended. Mold sculptures on was paper.

Storage: Unused portions MUST BE STORED in an airtight container and kept refrigerated! Because cream cheese is perishable, use the expiration date on the cream cheese package as your guide for how long you can keep this play dough.

Note: The shapes can then be placed on crackers or bread slices, decorated with edibles (celery or carrot slivers, raisins, dried fruit pieces, nuts, or seeds for a healthysnack... then eat!




Frosting Play Dough

1 can frosting (any flavor)
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter

Mix together until dough reaches desired consistency

Storage: When not using, MUST be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. Next time you want to use it, let it come to room temperature for pliable dough.


thanks, missy!