Temper Tantrums: How to handle them in public
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Temper Tantrums: How to handle them in public
l Famiies Abilene ABILENEMOMS.COM JUNE 2011 Mommy MADE-OVER See our contest winner’s transformation! Temper Tantrums: HOW TO HANDLE THEM IN PUBLIC Time To Get Your GRILL ON! EVEN SuperMom has limitations Kids Build-Their-Own HEALTHY QUESADILLAS HAPPY ’S ER H T O M DAY! More Choices! More Convenience! Now opeN on Antilley near Buffalo Gap Road! Locations in Your Neighborhood: 3849 Antilley Rd. 2801 North 6th St. 2555 Buffalo Gap Rd. 1181 E. N. 10th St. 349 N. Mockingbird (drive-thru) abileneteachersfcu.org 325.677.2274 • 800.677.6770 Everyone’s a Teacher! 230295 234035 “My ’57 Ford is still going strong. Thanks to Abilene Regional, so am I.” —W Way ayne ne W Whe hets tsel el,, He Hear artt Ca Care re Suc ucce cess ss Story ry When Wayne Whetsel’s doctor recommended routine heart tests, Wayne chose Abilene Regional Medical Center. “I’m so glad I did. They found three blocked arteries and put in stents right then and there. They saved my life.” And it was more than the advanced technology and procedures that impressed Wayne. “The nurses were great. They took such good care of me,” he says. “I couldn’t have asked for better people or a better experience. And now, thanks to Abilene Regional, I’m back to doing what I love – restoring old cars and trucks.” If it’s your heart, make the right decision. Choose Abilene Regional. To learn more about our comprehensive cardiac care, visit AbileneRegional.com/cardiac. lll in this issue june 2011 activity i Made it! Mother’s Day Gifts Kids’ Korner Games and Puzzles for Kids 6 21 food Kids in the Kitchen Kids Make-Their-own Healthy Quesadillas 18 columns abileneMoms.com Temper Tantrums: How to handle them in public 19 Living on Less summer Activities that Won’t break the bank 23 Stirring things up Even superMom Has limitations 17 feature Mommy Made-over contest winner, Nancy Flores’ Transformation 10 medical Get your grill on! Recipes for grilled salmon and these yummy smokey steak kabobs. 24 on thE CovEr Mommy Made-over 10 Temper Tantrums: How to handle them in public 19 Time to Get Your Grill on! 24 Even superMom Has limitations 17 Kids build-Their-own Healthy Quesadillas 18 PhotograPh by Tiffany Turk l Famiies Abilene ABILENEMOMS.COM JUNE 2011 Mommy MADE-OVER See our contest winner’s transformation! SiDS: Safe Sleep Saves Lives Dr. snehal Doshi schools aiSD summer Programs 27 teacher tribute Form Nominate Your Teacher! 20 HAPPY ’S ER MOTDHAY! WiSD summer camps 8 arts & Entertainmment calendar the fridge 14 Temper Tantrums: HOW TO HANDLE THEM IN PUBLIC Time To Get Your PiCturED our contest winner! Mommy Made-over, Nancy Flores shows off her new hairstyle, make-up and new outfit. GRILL ON! EVEN SuperMom has limitations Kids 22 Build-Their-Own HEALTHY QUESADILLAS JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM 5 13 26 lll i made it! Mother’s Day Gifts Using Chalkboard Paint subMittED by Joe and Jessica Melson, James (10), Julia (8) and Josh (4) 6 JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM Directions: 1 Tape off section on plate, tray or frame you want to cover with chalkboard n paint following instructions on paint. 2 Once item is covered, use glue gun to embellish with ribbon bows or flown ers that mom might like. 3 You could attach ribbon to back to hang. Use a paint pen or acrylic paint to n decorate over chalkboard paint if desired. “ 4 Give the kids some chalk to write a message to mom! l n 4 5 “ you will need: • chalkboard • spray paint or in a can (found at Walmart, craft stores and hardware stores) • Inexpensive finished or unfinished picture frames, trays or plates from dollar stores or local craft stores • Painters’ tape for plates if needed • Ribbons • Acrylic Paints/paintbrush or paint pens • Glue gun • Artificial flowers from dollar store • chalk “We loVE chalkboard paint! it is something the kids can use on lots of different things to add their own touch and personal messages. our kids enjoy writing notes or countdowns and more! They think it is so neat to be able to write on things.” ~ Jessica 232787 lll wylie independent school district wylie i.s.D. summer Camp information All information and registration forms are available at www.wylie.esc14.net and go to summer camps at the top of the page. PlEasE notE: registration forms will not be posted on the web site until the coaches/sponsors are ready to start accepting them. boys’ baskEtball CaMP May 31–June 3 Wylie Junior High school incoming 4th – 6th Graders (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.) incoming 9th Graders (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) incoming 7th and 8th Graders (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.) softball PitChEr/CatChEr CaMP June 1–2 Wylie High school softball Field (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) incoming 3rd – 9th CaMP kool kiDz (babysitting and crafts) June 1-2 (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) Wylie High school Ages 8–18 CaMP sEw fun June 6-7 (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) Wylie High school Ages 8–18 girls’ baskEtball CaMP June 6–9 Wylie Junior High incoming 4th – 6th Graders (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) 8 JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM incoming 7th – 9th Graders (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.) tEnnis CaMP June 6-9 Wylie High school (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.) Grades: starting 1st grade in Aug. 2011–starting H.s. in Aug. 2011 (beginners to intermediate) (Fri., June 10 will be a make-up day for rain) CaMP yuM yuM June 8-9 Wylie High school (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) Ages 8–18 invEstigativE Math CaMP June 13-16 either 9-12:00 or 1:00-4:00 Wylie Junior High cost $50 This is for beginning competitive math training. softball all skills CaMP June 13–16 Wylie High school incoming 4th – 6th Graders (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) incoming 7th – 9th Graders (1:30 – 4:30 p.m.) art CaMP June 20 – 23 Wylie Early childhood cafeteria 9:00 - Noon Grades 1 - 5 $100 CaMP iMagination June 27 - June 30 Wylie Early childhood cafeteria 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Grades 1st - 5th Grade $125 Tennis – Junior HigH TournamenT Training June 20-23 June 27-30 July 11-14 Wylie High school Tennis courts (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) basEball CaMP July 11-14 Wylie High school baseball Field (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) 8 yrs. old – incoming 9th Graders football July 18-21 Wylie High school (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.) incoming 7th – 9th Graders vollEyball July 18–21 Wylie Junior High school incoming 6th and 7th Graders (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) incoming 8th and 9th Graders (2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) CaMP invEntion Dates: July 25 – 28, 2011 Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm Location: Early Childhood Center, 6249 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79606 Who: students entering grades 1-6 cost: $215 Unleashing creative Genius! The camp invention program is an adventure in creativity that immerses children in rich stories that draw upon their innate sense of curiosity through exciting, hands-on investigations, experiments, and engineering challenges. led by Wylie isD educators, children learn vital 21st century life skills such as problem solving and teamwork through imaginative play. l lll abilene independent school district aisD suMMEr PrograMs summer is just around the corner and opportunities abound for students in the Abilene independent school District. Here is roundup of a few of the major programs available to families of AisD in summer 2011. Bilingual/Esl ElEMEntary Who: AISD K-5th grade Limited English Proficient (lEP) Where: Thomas Elementary school When: June 6-July 11 schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (breakfast and lunch offered) Contact: AISD Bilingual/ESL office, 677-1444, ext. 1950 Additional language development classes include small group instruction from certified teacher for students enrolled in AISD’s bilingual/Esl program. bus transportation is provided daily from AisD campuses. No home bus pick-up is available. CountDown to CollEgE Who: AisD 9th and 10th grade students in the fall 2011 Where: Abilene High school When: students may choose from one 13-day session June 6 – June 27, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.noon or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. July 5 – July 26, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.noon or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Free contact information, sherry Gilly, 692-5661, ext. 3252 or [email protected] Each student will receive focused preparation for the PsAT and, thus, the sAT. improved sAT scores increase opportunities for college admissions and scholarships. instructors in the program have a proven record of student success and will be available before and after class for assistance. students may attend one 13-day session for three hours a day, Monday through Thursday. students may choose to attend either morning or afternoon classes. Esl MiDDlE sChool/high sChool Who: Newly enrolled AisD 6th-12th English language learners (Ell) students Where: craig Middle school When: June 8-July 13 schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-Noon Free (breakfast offered to students attending program) Contact: AISD Bilingual/ESL office, 677-1444, ext. 1950 Additional language development course for newly enrolled Ell secondary students. certified teachers will help students gain a better understanding of English through science, social studies, and math lessons. credit is not earned for the course. bus transportation is provided daily from AisD campuses. No home bus pick-up is available. 8TH Grade TaKS PreP (middle ScHool) Who: AisD 8th grade students Where: craig Middle school When: Registration: June 6, 8 a.m.-1 p.m; Prep classes: June 8-June 23. schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-Noon. Free contact information, 677-1444 Eighth graders who failed TAKs Reading and/or Math will be placed in the appropriate TAKs prep class. Eighth graders who failed TAKs and also failed one or more core subjects for the year will receive instruction only in the TAKs subject(s) failed. Promotion will be determined by results on the TAKs summer retest. exiT TaKS PreP (HigH ScHool) Who: AisD students Where: Abilene High school When: Registration: June 6, 8 a.m.-1 p.m; session 1: June 8-June 22; session 2: June 23-July 11. schedule: Monday-Thursday, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Free contact information, 677-1444 TAKs preparation for students taking the Exit level test. courses in English/language Arts, Math, science and social studies will be offered in both sessions. students may choose only one Exit TAKs per session. exTended ScHool Program (eSP) miniMEstErs Who: AisD 9th-12th students in the fall 2011 Where: Abilene High school When: Registration: Deadline is May 20, through high school counseling offices schedule: Mini-Mester 1, (Government, Economics, English 4, credit recovery) May 27-June 9, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mini-Mester 2, (credit recovery) June 13 – June 30, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mini-Mester 3, (spanish 1, spanish 2, fall or spring semester) July 5– July 25, MondayThursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mini-Mester 4, (spanish 1, spanish 2, fall or spring semester) July 26-Aug. 15, MondayThursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free contact information, Heath Wright, 677-1731, ext. 7477 or [email protected] Extended School Program (ESP) is offering mini-mesters for AisD students for both accelerated courses and credit recovery. Participation results in credit toward high school graduation and enables students to have increased choices when planning their regular academic schedule. Mini-mester students take one course during a condensed time period. courses are taken on a pass/fail basis and do not contribute to or take away from GPA calculations. students must have passing TAKs scores in Reading and Writing to be eligible to take English 4 and have passing TAKs scores in social studies to be eligible to take Government or Economics. Recovery courses based on availability. suMMEr nutrition PrograM Who: Kids 18 & under Where: Abilene High school 2800 North 6th st. Thomas Elementary 1240 lakeside craig Middle school 702 south Judge Ely Red bud YMcA3125 south 32nd st. state street YMcA3250 state New Haven comm. church 650 corsicana Ave Alliance for Women & children 1350 N 10th st. Anson Park communit 2934 old Anson Rd. Fannin boys & Girls club 1902 shelton Nelson boys & Girls club 4610 N 10th cobb Recreation center 2302 state st. sears Recreation center 2250 Ambler Ave. G.V.Daniels Recreation center 541 N 8th st. Rose Recreation center 2601 s 7th st. south Park Recreation center 1002 cherry bowie Elementary 1733 s. 20th When: June 6 – August 5 Monday – Thursday: Abilene High school, Thomas Elementary and craig Middle school. All other sites serve meals Monday – Friday. FREE Meals contact information, call 211 for site locations and serving times or Kristi Murphy, 677-1444, ext. 2908 or [email protected] Abilene isD child Nutrition Department is operating the summer Nutrition Program through the Texas Department of Agriculture. FREE meals are served to kids 18 & under. Find a site, show up, eat, and have fun! Summer ScHool (HigH ScHool) Who: Available to in-district and out-of-district 9th-12th students Where: Abilene High school When: Registration: June 6, 8 a.m.-1 p.m; session 1: June 8-June 30; session 2: July 5-July 27. schedule: Monday – Thursdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuition required. Reduced rate for in-district and economically disadvantaged students. Reduced tuition not available for out-of-district students. contact information, 677-1444 Regular 14-day sessions (one semester) are offered in core areas of English, math, science and social studies, and in spanish, communication applications, art and sign language. No Pre-AP or AP courses will be offered and all classes must meet a minimum number of students to be included. Payment is due at the time of registration. Summer ScHool (middle ScHool) Who: Available to in-district and out-of-district 6th-8th students who wish to earn promotion from one grade level to the next Where: craig Middle school When: Registration: June 6, 8 a.m.-1 p.m; session 1: June 8-June 23; session 2: June 27-July 13. schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.-Noon. Tuition required. Reduced rate for in-district and economically disadvantaged students. Reduced tuition not available for out-of-district students. contact information, 677-1444 Regular 10-day sessions (one semester) are offered in core areas of English, math, science and social studies. students in grades 6th-8th may take one or two courses to complete AisD promotion requirements. students who fail more than two core courses cannot earn promotion in summer school. suMMEr tEChnology CaMPs Who: AisD students 2nd grade and above Where: Texas state Technical college When: Registration: Deadline is May 20 or when camps are full. Applications on www. abileneisd.org or from the instructional Technology Department at one AisD center, 241 Pine st. schedule: session 1 – June 6-10, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m. session 2 – June 13-17, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m. cost: $65 per session contact: AisD instructional Technology Department, 677-1444, ext. 3867 see article on this page. aBilEnE isD suMMEr tEChnology CaMPs Discover! create! Explore! Envision a world of adventure, traveling in a virtual land to your favorite Texas hot spot, listening to the relaxing ambience of the tropical rain forest, or encountering the aerodynamics of a rocket launch. imaginations run wild and activities are plentiful for students attending an Abilene isD technology camp at the local Texas state Technical college campus. June 2011 will mark the third annual series of summer technology camps for this partnership between the two educational organizations. For two years, the AisD has joined with the Abilene branch of TSTC to offer week-long computer camps for students entering 2nd grade and above. The day camps, taught by AisD teachers, allow students to explore content via digital media and create technology projects. students produce presentations while incorporating and manipulating graphics, animation, sounds and video using multiple technology devices. They also design print documents, specifically cards, brochures, mini books, and posters. At the end of the week, they are able to showcase their projects to their parents, and then take them home. Most importantly, the kids had fun while they learned. “summer technology camps provide a place for students to be creative and use their academic skills to produce many different types of technology projects,” said camp coordinator Holly Woodard. “This is done in a fun environment.” No matter their skill level, students can have an enriching and inventive experience. For example, last year elementary-age students were able to choose from camp titles such as, ocean commotion, Rainforest safari, Truckin Across Texas and 3-2-1 Blast Off. Meanwhile, middle school and high school students were offered PhotoShop, which gave students the opportunity to work with digital photography. For more information, inquiries can be made to the AisD instructional Technology Department at 325-677-1444, ext. 3867. JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM 9 lll Photos by Tiffany Turk and Chesley Martin, Abilene Families Editor WrittEn by Tracy Patterson Mommy Made-Over! feature Before AfTer Abilene families Contest Winner, Nancy flores receives Transformation 10 JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM lll feature When Abilene Families magazine editor Chesley Martin called Nancy Flores to surprise her with the news that she had won the Mommy Makeover contest, Flores said she actually thought Martin was calling to ask for more information. “It was exciting!” Flores said about learning that she was the winner. With encouragement from her husband, Chris, Flores wrote an essay asking to be considered for the makeover. An innocent comment by her 12-year-old son about how much he liked it when she fixed herself up translated in Flores’s mind as: “Mom, you look embarrassing, so please fix yourself up before my friends see you at school!” At that point, Flores decided that she wasn’t looking her best and wanted to make a change. She wrote that she had gotten into the daily habit of getting ready for the day quickly, “meaning putting my hair up in a clip and having my make-up rushed.” When she does take the time to “fix-up” herself, Flores says it takes about two hours to shower and then dry and straighten her hair. Her makeover adventure started with a personal shopping experience at Dillard’s, with Linda Saxon, Pacesetter and Julie McCay, Sales Manager, after which she received a dress, shorts, sandals, Capri pants and tops to interchange and create multiple outfits. “It was a nice experience. I’ve never been waited on,” Flores said. “Usually moms are the ones waiting on everyone,” she said. “My life revolves around my guys…I would just like to have a few minutes of peace to myself and some pampering. I’m glad I’m a boys’ mom ... I like to do sports with my kids.We get dirty quite a bit. — Nancy Flores, Mommy Made-Over Living with four guys—her high school sweetheart and husband of 14 years, and her children Noah, 12; Diego, 6; and Romo, 3—keeps Flores hopping getting the kids ready for school, working a full-time job, and shuttling the boys to baseball, football, soccer and lessons. “My life revolves around my guys…if they need something they get it,” she said. “I constantly hear: ‘Mom, where’s this? Mom, can I…? Mom, I need this! Mom, are you going to…? Mom, what are we going to eat? MOM!!’ I would just like to have a few minutes of peace to myself and some pampering,” she wrote. “I’m glad I’m a boys’ mom,” Flores said, adding that she likes to do sports with her kids. “We get dirty quite a bit,” she said. Although she was a tomboy growing up and still enjoys joining in with roughand-tumble boys’ activities, she said she also likes “girly” things, too, although she said she doesn’t have anyone to share that with. “I love playing football, baseball and basketball with my boys, but I would love to have some “girly” time,” she said in her nomination essay. At work, Flores continues to nurture by taking care of babies and their families in the early childhood intervention department at the Betty Hardwick Center. Jenny Goode, CEO of the center, said she has known Flores for a long time and was excited for Flores to win the award. “Nancy is a really great employee. We love having her here!” Goode said, adding that Flores is a busy mom and is so supportive of her husband and kids. “We are really proud of her!” Goode said. In addition to her shopping spree, Flores also got a new hairstyle and color by JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM 11 lll feature Nancy Flores and her husband, Chris and their sons: Diego, 6, Romo, 3 and Noah, 12. Deanna Poen, stylist and owner of Incognito Salon and manicure/pedicure by Sharon Warren, also at Incognito. She also received a facial makeover with Jeanette York with Clinique at Dillard’s. With a new hairstyle, clothes and make-up, Nancy had a photo shoot with Tiffany Turk, of Tiffany Turk Photography. The photo shoot was fun. “Nancy was very nervous before the shoot,” Chesley Martin, Abilene Families Editor said. “I kept assuring her – Tiffany is fun, easy to work with and has a wonderful eye for photographing 12 JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM women to look their best. After a few minutes, even with her family looking on, Nancy’s nerves calmed and she began to really have fun with the shoot.” She completed the day with dinner at Carino’s Italian Restaurant with her family to show off her new look. In addition to her new hairstyle, Flores also received some tips from Incognito stylist Deanna Poen on how to manage her new style without having to spend a lot of time with it. When her family saw her after her makeover, Flores said they looked at her like they didn’t know who she was. “I truly believe it was a ‘once in a lifetime’ event,” Flores wrote to Abilene Families magazine after her makeover. “I am so thankful that I was chosen for this fabulous contest and loved working with Chesley. She has inspired me to have confidence in myself and to be a trendy mom. Thanks to all for helping me find my inner self…. ‘One hot mama’ as my 12 year old says.” l lll calendar MAy 5 love That bag ... Purse Auction and Dinner Alliance for Women and children’s 7th annual purse auction. live and silent auctions of over 200 new and gently loved purses of all kinds. Abilene country club, 4039 s. Treadaway, 6 p.m. $40-Person; $350-Table of 8 (reservations requested), 325-677-5321, Toni brown. Footwear Fun Main library Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. bring a pair of shoes, flip flops or sandals and we’ll help you give them a stylish, customized look. We have examples, and all the ribbon, buttons, sequins, stamps, markers, beads, duct tape and other craft scraps you could dream of. Free! Family Fun @ your library: Goin’ Fishin’ south branch Library, 6:30 p.m. Let’s go fishin’ for some great books and fun during this story event for the entire family. We’ll read fishy tales, sing songs, play games, and maybe even get to cast a line or two – you might catch something wonderful! Free. MAy 5-6 Tot spot For ages 3 to 5 and parents, featuring hands-on activities & gallery games. The Grace Museum, 102 cypress st. Thurs: 10 a.m.; Fri.: 9:30 & 11 a.m. $5-Non-Members, Members Free, 325-673-4587, The Grace. MAy 6 Art Adventure Mom and tot program for preschoolers, National center for children’s illustrated literature, 102 cedar st. 10 a.m. Free, 325-673-4586, Nccil. MAy 6-7 “Panache” A socialite accustomed to getting her way tries to buy a vanity license plate “PANAcHE” from a hard-drinking fry cook who, in her opinion, obviously has no class and does not deserve the license plate. Their interactions bring out their stories, and the play becomes a rich tapestry of loss, friendship, and the ability to change. Abilene community Theatre, 801 s. Mockingbird ln. 7:30 p.m. $10-Adults; $8-students, seniors, and Active Military; $5-children 12 and younger, 325-673-6271, Box Office. MAy 7 Family Fun saturdays create a “work of art” using the style and medium of the featured artist in the gallery. Emphasis is on having fun while picking up valuable knowledge. National center for children’s illustrated literature, 102 cedar st. 1 to 4 p.m. Free, 325-673-4586, Nccil. MAY 9 MoPs - Mothers of Preschoolers Highland MoPs provides a caring atmosphere for mothers of young children to find friendship, information and encouragement. Meetings are non-denominational and include program, brunch, prayer and time to talk with the other moms. childcare is provided. 9:3011:30 a.m. Highland church of christ, 425 Highland Ave. First meeting is free! For more information www.abilenemops. com/index.php. MAy 10 Make & Take crafts south branch library, 4 p.m. The south branch is introducing a new monthly program in which we will offer a craft to make and take home if you visit the library on the second Tuesday afternoon each month. This month, make something beautiful for your Mom on Mother’s Day. You won’t want to miss this fun, free activity for the entire family. MAY 13-14 classic Film series: “Parenthood” steve Martin and Mary steenburgen star in this new comedy classic about an extended family’s struggle to forget their differences and come together. 1989 – color, 124 minutes - Rated PG-13, Historic Paramount Theatre, 352 cypress st. Friday: 7:30 p.m. saturday: 2 & 7:30 p.m. $6-Adults; $5-students, seniors, Military and Children, 325-676-9620, Box Office. Dog obedience, Grooming & Health Main library Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. back by popular demand! Malinda Julien, president of U.s. Tactical K-9, inc. in Tye will return with lots of tips for owners of any breed of dog on how to enjoy obedient, well groomed, healthy pets on a tight budget. Free. chautauqua learning series Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N. William - Buffalo Gap, TX, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $7-person; Members. Free, 325-572-3365, Historic Village. MAy 12 ArtWalk @ your library: Army Patches Main library. Abilene Public library and local collector James Armistead honor veterans during May with this colorful display of uniform patches from many different units of our armed forces. Don’t forget to see the library’s own original mural by Abilene artist Debra Warr in the children’s story room. Free. ArtWalk bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and entertainment await you! 5-8:30 p.m. Free, 325-677-8389, The center for contemporary Arts. Texas independent Film Network “st. Nick” Director David Lowery’s 2009 film about a brother and sister on the run. Historic Paramount Theatre, 352 cypress st. 7:30 p.m. $6-All seats 325 676-9620, Box Office. string Fever concert This concert showcases the orchestras of the Abilene independent school District. sixth grade through twelfth grade students will perform along with the nationally acclaimed AISD fiddle group, Revolution. Abilene session ii: July 5 - July 19 (closed July 4). city Resident - $80 Per child/Per session. Non-city Resident - $83 Per child/Per session. session iii: August 1 – 19; city Resident - $65 Per child/Per session. Non-city Resident - $68 Per child/Per session. For information contact Anita Vigil, Program supervisor, city of Abilene, senior Citizens/Recreation, (325)734-5301 office. MAy 14 Family Fun saturdays (see May 7th) Family Fun @ your library: super Heroes Main library, 2 p.m. bring your cape, and don’t forget your and tights – we’re having fun as super Heroes during this free program for all ages. stories, songs and if you forgot your mask, its o.k.! You can design a new one. MAy 14-17 Zach Robinson Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament and sporting clay shoot - 14th: sporting clay shoot, Abilene clay sports, 1102 beltway south, ViP party with Randy White, Dallas cowboys defensive lineman (ViP party with golf team: $2,600; ViP party without golf team: $2,000). 15th: Dinner with guest speaker Randy White, silent auction and concert; Abilene civic center 1100 N. 6th st. - 6 p.m. - $100 Person. 16th & 17th: Golf Tournament - Morning Round or Afternoon Round, Abilene country club $600-Four person team, $150-individual, 325-668-2095, Mike Dawkins. MAy 15 Military Appreciation Day Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N. William - Buffalo Gap, TX, Noon to 5 p.m. Free to active and retired military and their family, 325-572-3365, Historic Village. MAy 16 Tween Night @ your library: origami south branch library, 6:30 p.m. You’ll be amazed at the beautiful and useful things you can make from paper, using the ancient Abilene Philharmonic orchestra - cirque de la symphonie Featuring a unique evening of high-flying aerialists and acrobats choreographed to the magical sounds of the orchestra. Abilene civic center, 1100 N. 6th st. 8 p.m. 325677-6710, Philharmonic. Abilene Derby Dames vs. El Paso Roller Girls Watch the hard-hitting ladies of Abilene go for their second win in their inaugural season! Family friendly. seating is limited, bring your own chair Abilene civic center, 1100 N 6th st. 7 p.m. $12-Person, 325-733-4991, shari curbo. MAy 12-14 Western Heritage classic To preserve the heritage of the ranch cowboy, this event features a parade, world’s largest bit and spur show, western art, ranch rodeo, nightly dances and lots of family fun! Taylor county Expo center, 1700 Hwy. 36. 325-677-4376, Expo center. JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM 13 Sign up Today for Summer Camps! 233758 A d v e r ti s m e nt SUMMER WORKSHOPS AT ABILENE COMMUNITY THEATRE If you have ever dreamed of making it on the stage, this is for you! KIDZ on STAGE! 4150 Southwest Drive • 698-7967 MineByDesignpyop.com Showcase, Friday evening Reach for your chance to become a STAR! because we have limited space. Abilene’s only contemporary ceramics studio with loads of fun for all ages and gender! We are excited to have entertainment in Abilene that the whole family can enjoy and have something to take home to show for your time and money. Mine by Design has two party rooms for children’s birthday parties, adult parties, and groups of all types including family outings. It’s fun, creative, different and rewarding. Abilene Community Theatre Summer workshops at the Abilene Community Theatre. If you have ever dreamed at making it on the stage, this is for you! KIDZ on STAGE! For children entering 1st through 5th grade July 11-15, 9:00am-noon, M-F, $75 per student, Showcase, Friday evening Kids learn how to produce a live theatre piece while developing creativity and selfesteem. Young performers will focus on topics from backstage to front of house and everything in between, as well as all the tricks of the trade: props, makeup, costumes, set work, dance, music, and acting! Ready, Set, ACT! For teens entering 6th through 12th grade, July 25-29, 9:00am -2:00pm, M-F, $120 per student, Lunch included, Showcase, Friday evening Designed for students with a serious interest in acting, Ready, Set, ACT will help develop skills in confidence, teamwork and co-operation, promote an enjoyment of drama and theatre, and develop skills in movement and voice. The workshop will also cover an overview of back stage: costume and prop making, and set work. The main focus, though, will be performing! Reach for your chance to become a star! Call 673-6271 to register and reserve your space. Frontier Texas! l AbileneMoms.com THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATED LITERATURE PROUDLY PRESENTS SUMMER FUN AT THE NCCIL 231577 Frontier Texas! is a special place. See what visitors are saying: “I travel a lot and try to stop at any and all historical sites. This is one of the best presentations I have seen. Job well done.” -- Harriett Heltzel, Nashville, Tennessee “The best presentation that my wife and I have seen on Early Texas and the West. Will surely remember the experience and recommend it to others.” -- Tom McDermott, Murrieta, California “My favorite part is the part with the buffalo in the movie.” -- Ian Davis, age 8, Abilene “This is an excellent exhibit, truly a tribute to Texas. it is well-planned, well-thought out, clean and thought provoking.” -- John Lamacraft, Woodruff, S.C. (originally from Wales in the United Kingdom) Frontier Texas! is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Admission to the exhibits is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 60 and older, $6 for members of the military, $5 for students/teachers, $4 for children 3-12 years and children 2 and younger are free. 14 June 2011 Limited scholarships available. Call 673-6271 to register and reserve your space today. Mine by Design, Paint Your Own Pottery & Art Studio Summer Camps!! We have so many creative, fun packed days planned that will provide each child an experience of learning as well as a craft they will take pride in. Everyone will have a blast doing all kinds of activities including hand building with clay, pouring clay in molds and making your own cool ceramic pieces, mosaics, glass fusion! We have it all going on at Mine by Design. Check our web site for a full brochure or call us and we will get one to you. Hurry and sign up July 25-29 9:00am - 2:00pm, M-F $120 per student ( lunch included ) Showcase, Friday evening Wed, Thurs, Sat 10am-6pm • Tues & Fri 12-9pm • Closed Sun & Mon 233757 For teens entering 6th through 12th grade July 11-15 9:00am - 12Noon, M-F $75 per student Paint Your Own Pottery & Art Studio The Abilene Philharmonic concludes its 60th Celebration Season on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Join Music Director and Conductor, David ItMay kin and the Philharmonic for “Cirque de la Symphonie.” It will be a unique evening featuring high-flying aerialists and acrobats choreographed to the magical sounds of the orchestra. The best cirque artists in the world are thrilling audiences everywhere. Come for a night of spectacular live music at 8PM, Abilene Civic Center. Cirque de la Symphonie has some of the most accomplished veterans of exceptional cirque programs from across the globe. They include world record holders, gold-medal winners of international competitions, Olympians and some of the most original talent ever seen. Their performances are uniquely adapted to stage accommodations shared with the symphony, and each artist’s performance is choreoA unique evening featuring high-flying graphed to the music arrangement aerialists and acrobats choreographed provided by the maestro. to the magical sounds of the orchestra. Purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win the Philharmonic’s For ticket information: 60th Commemorative artwork by 677-6710 or (800)460-0610 Abilene artist, Ash Almonte. Raffle www.AbilenePhilharmonic.org 233761 tickets are $25 or 5 for $100. You can also purchase a 60th Commemorative Poster signed by the artist. For all ticket information, call the 460-0610. You can also order online at Box Office at 325-677-6710 or 1-800www.AbilenePhilharmonic.org. 7 Ready, Set, ACT! For children entering 1st through 5th grade Abilene Philharmonic 102 Cedar, Abilene (325) 673-4586 www.nccil.org NCCIL Cirque de la Symphonie Here is the schedule of 2011 Summer Camps at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. Camp Caldecott, Jr. Age: Entering Grades K-1 When: June 20 – June 24 Time: 9:00-12:00 Cost: $100 Camp Caldecott, Sr. Age: Entering Grades 2- 4 When: June 20 – June 24 Time: 1:00-4:00 Cost: $100 A camp as unique as the NCCIL and its artists! Camp out at Camp Caldecott! Picasso-O-Rama Jr. Age: Entering Grades K-1st When: July 11 – July 15 Time: 9:00-12:00 Cost: $100 Picasso-O-Rama Sr. Age: Entering Grades 2nd, 3rd and 4th When: July 18 – July 22 Time: 9:00-12:00 Cost: $100 Come explore the world of Old Master Artists at the NCCIL Art Studio. Earth Kind Tones: Art and Nature Age: 9-12 years When: July 25– July 29 Time: 9:00-12:30 Cost: $130 Learn and explore nature with the works of NCCIL artists while learning what it takes to be a Junior Master Gardener. June 2011 l AbileneMoms.com 15 lll calendar Library Friends Book Sale Time Again It’s time once again for the Friends of the Abilene Public Library Book Sale, which begins Thursday, June 9 at the Abilene Civic Center. Friends members get first peek at thousands of books, video & cassette tapes, DVDs, CDs, records and other items from 5 until 8 p.m. If you’ve not yet joined, don’t worry…memberships are available at the door. Friday, June 10 the doors open to the public from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11, the sale is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Prices on most items, including hardbound books, are $1.75, while most paperbacks are 75 cents each. Children’s books are sold by the inch, Japanese art of paper folding. Ages 8-15, the south branch belongs to you for one hour on the third Monday night of the month! Free. MAy 17 Game on! @ your library Main library Auditorium, 4:30 p.m. our newest monthly program for teens involves testing your skills against your friends on the Wii® gaming system. Will it be Mario bros. cart or Dance, Dance Revolution? or maybe even bowling or baseball! No registration required, so drop by and try your hand. Free. if i had a Hammer . . . Mockingbird branch library, 6:30 p.m. Habitat for Humanity will be on hand to let you know how to use that hammer, and other tools too! They can give you all the information on how to qualify for their program, as well as how to volunteer and they’ll share some success stories. Free. MAy 18 May Flowers south branch library, 10:45 a.m. celebrate spring as we enjoy books, songs, and crafts featuring the beautiful flowers of May. You’ll have a bloomin’ good time during this super story time for the whole family. Free. MAy 19 cover-to-cover book Main library Auditorium, 7 p.m. May’s title is Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman, a book about female friendship, strong women, wacky humor, and good old-fashioned heart. Everyone is welcome to join this free adult group. Joe specht lecture: “oil Patch songs and Alexandre Hogue’s oil Field Forms” Enjoy this brief lecture, which also includes music, as you learn about the contrast between Hogue’s oil industry series and erosion series. The Grace Museum, 102 cypress st. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free, 325-673-4587, Jana bailey. MAy 20 Jazz @ The center Featuring big Daddy Alright, The center for contemporary Arts - 220 cypress st. 7 to 11 p.m. $15Person (Must be 21 or older to attend), 325-677-8389, The center. MAy 21 Family Fun saturdays (see May 7th) Abilene’s 3rd Annual baby Expo From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 16 JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM for $1.25. Admission is free. On Sunday, the famous “Bag-o-Books” sale runs from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., $6.00 gets you an entire bag of great reading (bags furnished at the sale). Featured areas of the sale are “Antiques and Uniques,” and the Corner Store. “Antiques and uniques” contains rare, hard-to-find and collectible books. The Corner Store features “gently used” books at a fraction of their original price. Come find some entertainment bargains and help the Abilene Public Library at the same time! Prime Time Family Entertainment center. This is a FREE informational event for expectant parents, new parents, families and grandparents. over 30 local community exhibitors will be present. There will be lots of free product and drawings. Proceeds from this event benefit Pregnancy Resources of Abilene. Ruff Riders 5K Fun Run & Walk Help raise funds for underprivileged students & their family to attend home games. Registration includes a flex ticket to attend a Ruff Riders home game. shotwell stadium, 1525 Es 11th st. 8 a.m. $20Person, 325-201-7357, bob Taillon. MAy 21-22 Texas Gun & Knife show Abilene civic center, 1100 N. 6th, saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5-person, 830-285-0575, TG&Ks, 325-676-6211, civic center. MAy 22 Donny Edwards “one Night With Elvis” This two time world champion Elvis tribute artist will be backed by the eight member band ”Fever.” special guest Wayne King will open the show with his rendition of Roy orbison. This Vegas style show has been selling out all over the country. Historic Paramount Theater, 352 cypress st. 7 p.m. $20-$30-Person, 281-713-8140, Reservations. MAy 23 MoPs - Mothers of Preschoolers (see May 9) Texas Authors series Main library Auditorium, noon. During our final brown bag program of the spring, Doug Mendenhall, journalism professor at Abilene christian University and weekly columnist for the Abilene Reporter-News, will read essays from his collection, How Jesus Ended Up in the Food court. sandwich plates will be available for $5, or you can bring your own lunch. Drinks provided by Friends. Free. Family Fun @ your library: Down on the Farm Mockingbird branch, 6:30 p.m. old McDonald’s got nothing on you, if you come enjoy farm themed books, crafts, and songs during this free program for the entire family. MAy 25 E-mail for Everybody Main library computer lab, 3 p.m. let us help you sign up for a free e-mail account and learn all the ins and outs of this handy personal tool in one easy class. Free, but please call 676-6025 to sign up as class size is limited for more hands-on help. MAy 26 Anime club Main library Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. see a brand new anime episode straight from the distributor, listen to J-rock, get the latest news on anime conventions, and the anime news letter. Talk about Cosplay, show off fan art, discuss anime and Manga they enjoy, and do a craft or game relating to Anime or Japanese culture. Free, for ages 12-24. MAy 28 Family Fun saturdays (see May 7th) June 2-3 Tot spot This popular program, for ages 3 to 5 and parents, features hands-on activities & gallery games. The Grace Museum, 102 cypress st. Thurs.: 10 a.m. Fri.: 9:30 & 11 a.m. $5-Non-Members, Members Free, 325-673-4587, The Grace. June 4 4th Annual Mayor’s Hike Participants may select from three different levels of trails with distances varying from three to five miles. This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly event! Abilene state Park-lake Abilene, 8 a.m. Free, 325-676-6246, Joy Hedges. June 6 Tween Time @ your library: Tie Dye Main library storyroom, 6:30 p.m. if you’re ages 8-15, join us at the Main Library on the first Monday of every month! Bring a t-shirt and we’ll show you how to tie dye it into something really sweeeeeet! Free. June 6-10 summer camp: Draw! Designed for ages 8 to 13. students will learn the basics of classical drawing and design. instructor: Ruth Jackson, The center for contemporary Arts - 220 cypress st.10 a.m. to Noon, $125-Person, 325-677-8389, bird Thomas. June 9 ArtWalk: origami by Minami Main library. large selection of paper artwork from Abilene’s premier origami artist, Terry Minami. Mural by Abilene artist Debra Warr. Free. ArtWalk bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and entertainment await you! 5-8:30 p.m. Free, 325-677-8389, The center for contemporary Arts. l lll stirring things up writtEn by sarah stirman Even SuperMom Has Limitations t he glow of my laptop pierces the darkness like a beacon, beckoning a beyond a manageable pace. A way of life weary mom come and work. Finally a moment of silence, though I was forced to arise in the 5’s, a ridiculous hour to try to think coherently. I can hear the whir of fans, the hum of a refrigerator. A baby cries out in the room next door. A speaking engagement has called me away for the weekend to the far reaches of East Texas. Pine trees embrace the road, the hills roll by lush green fields until a lake appears. In other words, nothing like the charred, barren desert I left behind. This is a remote place. If I hold my cell phone in the air reception seems to improve. This is terrifically inconvenient, as between speaking times I have been trying to negotiate a contract to buy a house. So I found a high spot to stand on, called home to talk numbers, dates, closings and contracts at a volume that frightens wildlife. My momma called it spinning plates. I call it juggling knives. Whatever you call it, you do it too. You are surely in the middle of a season of doing more than seems possible or wise to accomplish at one time. The fate of mothers is to coordinate a list of appointments, programs, jobs, meetings, re- Sarah Stirman is a freelance writer, pairs, and conferences. It is a blessing and a call- mother of two and an avid blogger. ing. A temptation and a curse to clutter the life sarahstirman.blogspot.com I slip into easily, yet chafe against. Moms become expert plate-spinners/ knife-jugglers out of necessity. If you can change a DVD while starting dinner and putting Barbie’s prom dress on all while on the phone rescheduling a meeting for work, it’s just another day for mom. Then there is the nagging feeling that it is never enough. We must form the parade to honor the pets, throw the birthday party, and never forget the whales. Or the hungry. Or to recycle. Woe when a plate gets dropped: someone gets sick, an appointment runs long, a repair person doesn’t show up on time (that’s a gimme), or a last minute meeting gets scheduled, or you just need some extra cuddle time and a pajama day. I try to embrace such interruptions as reminders that life goes on betwixt and between the crazy-making busy-ness, but too often there is huffing and eye-rolling about the necessity to rearrange my schedule. I’m a slow learner. It might be that all the plates drop when a major event -- a diagnosis, an accident, news of the good or bad variety -- causes all of the other spinning plates to be inconsequential. As the sun climbs up the trunks of the pines in this East Texas locale I close my laptop, finished for the moment with the writing part of my job for the day. My mind is already pinballing through my day, my week, and the month ahead to calendars to coordinate, programs to attend and obstacles to hurdle. If I am to maintain my SuperMom cape, I have to be ready at a moment’s notice! Oh... who am I kidding? We all know I’m doing well to make it to the end of the day having fed and hugged everyone. If we show up where we are supposed to be within 15 minutes of the start time it’s an added bonus. Sometimes the wisest thing a mom can do is know her limitations. l 232212 228533 JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM 17 lll kids in the kitchen Kids Build-Their-Own Healthy Quesadillas submItted by Jeff and Kelley Messer, Kathlyn, 10, Melia, 7 and Reid 4. Kelley is the JLA Kids in the Kitchen Committee Co-Chair. more Ideas www.kidsinthekitchen.org Kids in the Kitchen is an initiative in over 250 Junior leagues across the nation empowering youth to make healthy lifestyle choices. For more information visit the Junior league of Abilene Web site www.jrleagueabilene.org. 18 June 2011 l AbileneMoMs.coM directions: 1 spread the above ingredients of your choice on one tortilla. n 2 sprinkle cheese over ingredients. n 3 Top with a second tortilla. n 4 Grill in a Panini maker, on a griddle or on an outdoor grill. n “ l “ Ingredients: • Tortillas • Grilled chicken • Ground beef • Mushrooms • Avocado • Fresh spinach • black olives • cilantro • Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded • cheddar cheese, shredded • light sour cream • salsa The kids love quesadillas, and this is one way to add healthy ingredients. ~ Kelley encourage your children to try new things! letting them add the ingredients on their own may make them more likely to eat and enjoy their meal. lll writtEn by camille Kovsky abilenemoms.com the blog around town this Month’s hot toPiCs Temper tantrums NoT FUN...Especially when you are in public! Diana bigham from Turning Point Counseling offers a 5 Step Solution on How to Handle Your Child’s Temper Tantrum in Public stay tunED ... To read this full article, go to Abilenemoms.com. Camille kovsky has three children ages 11, 8, and 4. Her motto is “home is where you make it!” 1 2 3 4 5 1 Keep your cool. Your anxiety can actually increase your child’s tantrum! in a calm, yet firm voice, say, “I know you’re mad. It’s not okay to scream.” This acknowledges to your child that you understand their feelings or desires, which increases emotional attunement, and informs them of behavioral limits. Provide two alternative behaviors. You can say, “You can choose to walk quietly by my side, or you can choose to sit quietly in the cart.” if your child continues the tantrum, take him/her to the car even if this means you need to carry him/her. if you’re tempted to give in, just remind yourself that in the long run, addressing the unacceptable behavior will matter. What…this is the JUNE issue? Where did spring go? stay tuned to Abilenemoms.com for fun things to keep your kids busy! CElEbratE! Happy Mother’s Day to All of the amazing Abilene MoMs. our website would not “be” anything without you! Talk briefly to your child in the car. For example, say “I understand you’re mad and you really want that buzz lightyear. You cannot scream because it’s not nice and it hurts people’s ears. since you decided to continue yelling and not listen to mommy/daddy, you chose to take a time out to calm down.” The rule of thumb for time out is one minute per year of age or until he/she is calm. This is not a time to give a lengthy lecture or for your child to play games. Allow this time to be boring so the child will not want to be in a time-out again. After the time is served and your child is calm, briefly remind your child of the rules for behaving in public, have your child apologize, and exchange a wonderfully loving hug and provide reassurance to your child that he/she is still loved. if your child continues to misbehave, complete your trip at another time. Although punishments for your child seem like punishments for you, it will pay off. You are teaching your child that when you say something, you mean business. That’s a lesson worth leaving one grocery cart behind. hEarts of GrEEn if you are interested in organic and sustainable living for your family, join the group, “A Heart of Green” on AbileneMoMs! We have a new blogger on AbileneMOMS and she has the BEST recipes! (and a lot of other great stuff) check her out at jalopyandgray.blogspot.com. Cilantro liME GrillED ChiCkEn salaD rECiPE • chicken breast • black beans • lettuce of any kind • Apple cider or Red Wine Vinegar • cilantro • Dijon Mustard • Honey • sugar • limes • sesame oil Directions: To make the dressing mix 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, 3 T Vinegar, 3 T sugar, 2 T sesame oil, and the juice from a 1/4 of a lime squeezed in. stir it up and taste it! Refrigerate while your chicken is cooking. Next, cover chicken breast with the juice from a 1/4 of a fresh lime and cilantro. Drizzle with honey. Grill until done. Wash and tear lettuce, add grilled chicken, dressing, and if you don’t mind a few more calories and want a little crunch, throw in some tortilla strips. There you have it! ooooooh baby! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual baby Expo on May 21st! nEED a sittEr? Did you know sittercity.com offers a free subscription to military families? They do. Find a babysitter today! 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Here are some questions about the American flag. How many can you answer correctly? 1) The flag has 13 red and green stripes. Fact or Fiction? 2) The number of stripes stands for the original 13 colonies. Fact or Fiction? 3) The colors of the stripes stand for purity and innocence and hardiness and valor. Fact or Fiction? 4) The flag has 60 white stars on a blue background. Fact or Fiction? 5) The blue background stands for the Union. Fact or Fiction? 6) The color of the background stands for vigilance, perseverance and justice. Fact or Fiction? 7) The stars stand for the millions of people living in the United States. Fact or Fiction? 8) Each of the stars has four points. Fact or Fiction? 9) The stars can be placed anywhere on the blue background. Fact or Fiction? 10) A new star and stripe are added to the flag each time a new state enters the United States. Fact or Fiction? Answers: 1) Fiction, the stripes are red and white, 2) Fact, 3) Fact, 4) Fiction, the flag has 50 stars, 5) Fact, 6) Fact, 7) Fiction, the 50 stars stand for the number of states in America, 8) Fiction, each of the stars has five points, 9) Fiction, the stars must be placed in a certain pattern, 10) Fiction, that practice stopped in 1818 when it became clear that adding stripes was not going to work JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM 21 lll living on less writtEn by Tracy Patterson Summer activities that won’t break the bank S If a child doesn’t learn the way he is taught, we teach him the way he learns. t family members try to guess what they are. n Have an A-to-Z scavenger hunt. The kids will have to search the house and make a list of objects that start with each letter of the alphabet. To make it harder, have them do it in order of the alphabet. n Search for hidden treasures. Have a child or parent hide a “treasure” somewhere in the yard or house. Create clues the kids need to solve to find the next clue. Finder’s keepers! Older children will love to create clues and riddles for the younger ones and it will keep their minds in “creative” mode. For younger kids you can also find plenty of “seek and find” hidden picture puzzles on the internet. n Make and bake. Here’s an exercise with numbers and fractions. Try new recipes and cut them in half or double them for a yummy math exercise. n Have a family book club. It seems difficult to get kids to read during the summer. Try a book club, with points for books read and an inexpensive prize or treat for 233754 ice cream, popsicles, soda, bottled water, iced tea mix and bags, dishes and tools around Father’s Day. 10•11•12 FRI•SAT•SUN 1434 Matador | Abilene | 698-3220 | www.kenleyschool.org SUMMER CAMP 2011 Deals oF THe monTH: June JUNE Now Registering for Summer School 2011 & Fall 2011-2012. FAITH AT PLAY meeting goals. At my house, the kids like to hop in my bed with me as we all read to our hearts’ content. n Plant a garden. Have your kids do research on gardening online and pick out some seeds to make a backyard garden. They will enjoy planting and watering and watching their little creations grow! n Start a scrapbook. Take photos of your summer activities and let your kids create a scrapbook of their summer. They can do it digitally, if you know how to do it and can show them how, or you can do the original cut-and-paste type. Scrapbooking supplies are always on sale and are readily available. n Work on a family jigsaw puzzle. Choose a puzzle that you will work on as a family throughout the summer. l BOOK SALE 233756 ummer is finally here! around march or april you might have been counting the days until school would dismiss for the summer. Now you might be among those who are counting days until school starts! Hearing the constant blare of the television accompanied by children still in their pajamas eating potato chips on the couch can get old after the first week, as does watching your children turn into video game zombies. It is possible to survive the summer and not let your kids’ brains turn to mush. While it’s certainly not possible to engage kids in quality activities every minute of the summer, with a little creativity and very little money, you can get your kids off the couch and exercise their brains while they have fun in the process. n Get camera happy! Give the kids a camera and have them search for and photograph items on a list you’ve tracy Patterson is a free-lance writer, made, scavenger-hunt style, or let volunteer and mother of three. them take close-up photos of various she is always looking for creative textures in the outdoors, download ways to save her family money. them to your computer and have other ABILENE CIVIC CENTER Monday – Thursday July 18-2 9 am – 1 1 and 25-2 2 pm 8 Pioneer D rive Bapti st Church Kinder – Gym 3rd Grad e $125 for both we e Discoun t for add ks. itional s Led by F iblings. itn professo ess & Sports Sc ie r Dr. Bob Moore fr nce Hurry, sp om HSU ace is lim ited! R e g i s t e r o n l i n e a t h t t p : / / f a i t h a t p l a y. b l o g s p o t . c o m 233755 JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM 23 lll recipes CourtEsy of Family Features Get Your Grill On! Backyard chefs, get ready to fire up the grills and cook up some flavor. Whether you’re cooking just for the family or for all the neighbors, make sure you’ve got plenty of great recipes and grilling know-how. Grilling tips n let meat rest for several minutes before slicing or serving. This lets the juices redistribute throughout the meat, which keeps it nice and juicy. n Slice flank steak diagonally across the grain, otherwise it will be too tough. n Know your ribs. Pork spare ribs come from the outer edge and tend to be leaner. baby back ribs are shorter and are cut from the back. country style ribs come from the shoulder area and are meatier than the other cuts. n When buying shrimp for grilling, make sure you get at least jumbo sized (12 to 15 per pound), or colossal (about 10 per pound). if they’re much smaller, they will be harder to handle and will cook more quickly than the other ingredients on the skewer. smokey steak Kabobs Ingredients: • 2 Tbsp. Wright’s® Natural Hickory seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon Ac’cent Flavor Enhancer • 1 cup coffee • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 1/3 cup oil • 2 lbs. steak (rib-eye or sirloin) cut into cubes • 1 large green pepper, cut into chunks • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms • cherry tomatoes Directions: In a bowl, combine hickory seasoning, flavor enhancer, coffee, onion and oil. Add steak cubes and stir occasionally. Marinate 45 minutes. Drain. Using long skewers, alternate steak cubes, green pepper chunks, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Place skewers on grill over hot coals. Grill 6 minutes, turn and grill additional 4 to 6 minutes. Discover Summer Blast; Make it a Splash! Abilene Christian Schools All Inclusive Membership No Joining Fee and No Contract! 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APL offers many activities for the whole family. You can find many of these activities on the Abilene Families Calendar! Christopher, age 12 and Abbie, age 8 drawing with Fragrant Kool-Aid Paint at the Library. Reese, age 8 showing off his Kool-Aid Paint Creation at the Library. 26 JUNE 2011 l AbilENEMoMs.coM 224447 234034