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Contents
mom 2 mom
6The Attitude of
Gratitude: The
Attitude We Want
Our Kids to Have
8Hosting a Cookie Decorating Playdate
moms R women 2
10 Helping Your Child Test Limits Safely
know 2 grow
20 8 Unique Holiday
Traditions
22 Common Illnesses
in Kids
also in this issue
features
16
4Dear Working Girls
5 Some of My Faves
10 Ask the Doc
Holiday Special
Section
14 Buying Guide
12 Business Spotlight:
30 Recipe Corner
28 Things to Do
Friends School Mullica Hill
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November/December 2015
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KidFun Sticker Letters
ee this assortment of stickers? There
are so many creative things to do
with them, and with more credit to
my five-year-old granddaughter Ryan,
she suggests making Sticker letters for
KIDFUN. A fun way to learn the alphabet and a great activity to keep kids busy
— even when waiting at a restaurant or
doctor’s office! Okay, can your child turn
stickers into a capital R? … or the letter
of her name? Thanks, again, Ryan!
Not only a South Jersey Mom, Sharla Feldscheris a proud South Jersey Grandmom (Grammy, as she prefers to becalled). The author of
six books on creative ideas to do with young children, including two KIDFUN Activity Books published by HarperCollins, she has a blog
at www.kidfunandmore.com with more easy-to-do KIDFUN ideas. Sharla has her own public relations business in Philadelphia. A real
kid-believer, she began her career as the first PR Director of the Please Touch Museum and started her own business with Sesame Place
as her first account, representing the park for 26 years.
Dear Working Girls,
I know it “takes a village” to help raise a child in today’s world, but my Mother in Law
helps us far more than my Mom does and I’m wondering how I can acknowledge my
MIL for all that she does, without starting World War III with my Mom.
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Ahhhhh… If ever there was a dicey
family- dynamics situation, you may
have found the diciest of them all. I’d
imagine this issue has far deeper roots
in your relationship with your Mom,
than just your MIL pitching in a little
bit more in the carpool line. That being
said, if you’re looking to keep things
simple and avoid hurt feelings (on the
end of your Mom)….it’s best to thank
them both in the same way with the same
type of gesture- flowers, a restaurant giftcard etc.
However, clearly the personal sentiment expressed
in an accompanying card, should certainly offer your
thanks on the appropriate scale.
It may take a village but within that village, you need to
choose your battles and this one might not be the one to
fight during this season of thanks.Good luck!
The Working Girls
Heidi & Lainee
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ovember arrives with a focus
on all things South Jersey
MOM:
parenting,
family,
fun and the home that brings
them all together. Early in the
month, we soak up the last days of autumn and
outdoor living; by the last week of November
(specifically the fourth Thursday) all eyes turn
towards the holidays. For me, Thanksgiving is
the perfect gateway to the holiday season. It
begins with my husband’s family of twenty-two
and three dogs that come together for a familiar
feast at my in-laws, yet never the same twice.
The kids, eleven total and not so small anymore
(pictured to the right) have a blast playing games,
making up dance routines, playing football
and laying around Nana and Papa’s house for
the day eating Nana’s famous chocolate chip
cookies and laughing while creating memories.
The kids pick their holiday pollyanna out of a
bowl with Nana, and Papa always asks the kids
(while he’s catching it on video) what they are
grateful for. From there, it’s a long weekend of
improvised fun: Football, shopping, outside fun
and decorating—the less structure, the more
we enjoy it all. And, then December becomes
a flurry of holiday traditions, activities, and
parties. Let us help you get through the holiday
season by flipping through our pages to find
great tips. This month we feature “How to
Host a Cookie Decorating Playdate” for your
little guys (page 8). Everyone loves baking and
decorating cookies, why not do it with friends to
make it even more fun! What are the holidays
really about anyway? What is it you want to
teach you kids, gifts or gratitude? If you’re a
parent striving to balance both than don’t miss
“More Gratitude, Less Attitude” (page 6). And,
stop worrying about how to keep your family
healthy this holiday season and check-out this
issues “Ask The Doc” (page 10) to get natural
alternative remedies. I’ve started using thieves
essential oil in the diffuser mentioned in my
faves and am loving the great cinnamon scent
and apparently I’m killing bacteria while doing
so, love multi-purpose products! Wishing you
and your family a healthy and blessed holiday
season.✲
Your friend & fellow MOM,
Karen Ognibene
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The Attitude of Gratitude:
The attitude we want our kids to have...
By Samantha E. Gill
M
y youngest child’s weekly therapy session was due to
start in about 5 minutes. It is at our house. This is “old
hat” for us, as she/we’ve know this therapist since my
daughter was an infant. During a recent therapy session she arrived with
a gift for my daughter. Very generously she found, while out shopping on
her own, an Elsa (Disney Movie... unless you’ve been living under a rock
... just kidding) costume/dress-up as a surprise.” My little one, with special needs (and with a special gift for saying exactly what is on her mind)
blurts out “not again! this is boring! where is the wig! where is the shoes”
I. Could. Have. Died. The therapist started cracking- up as she knows
my daughter. Me = not so much. Where was the gratitude kid?! Hello!?
I work super hard each day with my kids on gratitude. In an effort
to save my Mommy-face... here are some ways to help
cultivate the ever-important attitude of gratitude... the
attitude we WANT our kids to have.
1.) Go Tell it On the Mountain: I have one of
the nifty new fake chalkboards stuck to the
wall in the kitchen. You roll it out and stick
it to the wall and wah-lah instant fake chalkboard! Each week I write on it a ‘saying of
the week’ (make it motivational ... it can
be a prayer depending on what, if any, religion you practice) then below it, I write
what each of the kids did “good” that week
- meaning - what they did extraordinary, that
week. For example: “you were a huge help
to your friend at school when he fell on the
playground his Mommy told me. I am so
proud of you for your compassion” I then
make a big thing about it. It remains up on
the board all week and I tell my kids how
grateful I am to have them in my life.
2.) Give it away, says the Red Hot
Chili Peppers: I have learned that
your kids watch you like a hawk
- and I don’t just mean in the
bathroom. They want to know
that you practice what your
preach. Are you doing what
you say to them too? Are
you living the life you
are asking them to live?
Not to get all “Zen” on
you... but it is true.
They just won’t go
out and buy ocean
front property in
Arizona. These little
ones are too smart.
In order for them
to fully ‘get’ and
appreciate gratitude,
they have to see it and practice it WITH you. So YOU as the parent have
to start living it. So you need to start givin it away there Mama... fill
up that clothes donation bag along with them... your closet needs to be
trimmed too. Maybe do a good a deed for a stranger in need. Every year
on my youngest child’s birthday we did a DVD drive to the local hospital
as a way to show appreciation and thanks to their pediatritrics section
as she spent so much time there. We wanted to not only receive on her
birthday, but give away and help others and I wanted my kids to have an
understanding of this. My kids helped label each of the DVDs and deliver
them to the hospital. They learned birthdays aren’t just about getting.
3.) Weekly roundup: We are church-goers around here. (Yes... even the
service dog goes.) But whether or not you go to church or not, or
what your religion is you can find gratitude and teach gratitude. Before we go to church on Sunday’s my circus...
I mean, me the kids (and dog) are usually all in bed
together very cooperatively discussing getting
dressed for Sunday church (sarcasm... kids are
saying they don’t want to get dressed and Mom
is saying please get dressed...) So Mom says
“Lets do our weekly round up... what are we
all grateful for this week and what do we love
about one another?” and then one by one we
are each given a chance to speak ...without interruption ...it is the rule. It is nice to hear what
we all say. “I am grateful for my service dog,
Data. I love my sissy because she helps me.” and
then one more: “I am grateful for Mommy because she reads to me each night and I love her
(tug!)” and suddenly the whole Elsa dress thing
didn’t seem so horrible anymore. Here’s to being grateful!✲
Samantha Gill is a full-time geriatric social
worker, a sometimes writer and a full time single mommy to Audrey, 6, and Addie, 5. Addie
has mild brain abnormality, petit seizures,
a rare lung disease and is on the Autism
Spectrum Disorder. Addie and her service, Dog, Data, enjoy going to Pre-K
together in Northfield, NJ, as well as,
rockin’ out to music. Audrey dreams
of sea otters, saving the planet (and
the sea otters...), singing on stage
and stardom, however, her heart
overflows with empathy for her
little sis. I can’t dream yet as I
have yet to take a nap or sleep
soundly, however, I hope to do
this someday. My awesome
tribe and I exist (loudly) in
South Jersey. www.addies4everfriend.org
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Hosting a Cookie Decorating Play Date!
Jenna Mackiewicz
I
n my opinion, holiday decorations aren’t completely finished until
the house smells of warm cookies that are placed out for all to snack.
Whether you are the embodiment of Cindy Lou Who or leaning towards the “Bah Humbug!” side, everyone loves cookie baking and decorating during the holidays (or at least devouring the delicious baked goods
that come during the holidays!) That being said, it’s time to get those little
fingers to work!
For this cookie play date, most of the work will be done decorating
the cookies. It’s hard enough to stay organized while sending out invites,
picking up supplies, and getting everyone together so a basic sugar cookie
recipe will make sure things go as quick and painless as possible.
If you wish to add a little something special, pick up some cinnamon
sugar and turn these babies into snicker doodles!
Here’s what you will need:
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cup of softened butter or margarine
• 2 cups white sugar or cinnamon sugar if you so please
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ cup white sugar or cinnamon sugar for decoration
• 2 large bowls
• Mixer
w
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl stir
together the flour, baking soda, and salt then set that aside for later
w In
another bowl or the mixer if you chose, cream together the butter
and 2 cups of sugar until thoroughly mixed and of a fluffy texture.
Add the eggs one at a time. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients as
well as the vanilla.
w You choose: roll the dough into ping pong sized balls or use a rolling
pin to flatten the dough to about a 1/4th of an inch and use cookie
cutters to create fun shapes. *If you’ve chosen to add cinnamon sugar
now is when you should roll the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar or
sprinkle cinnamon sugar on your cookie shapes.
w Place cookies on a ungreased baking sheet about two inches apart. Pop
the delicious cookies in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until brown on
the edges. Allow 10 minutes to cool before decorating.
Now comes the fun part! Eating the cookies! Oh, wait no... First we must
decorate them. For a holiday theme try picking up color appropriate frosting such as red, green or yellow.
Side note: frosting is for decorating, not for having a spoonful when
no one is looking.
For a simpler fix, if you happen to have food dye just pick up white
icing. This recipe should yield about 30 cookies so plan your supply list
accordingly. You know the kids will get it all over their clothes, the floor,
the dog, but hear me out… Take a sandwich bag and fill it with icing.
After you have spread a thick layer of red frosting on your cookie, cut the
tip of the bag and have the kids ice their own holiday themed designs onto
the cookie.
There you have it folks, satisfied kids and a satisfied sweet tooth!✲
moms r women 2
Helping Your Child
Test Limits Safely
H
ow many times have you seen a nervous parent on the
playground shadowing their toddler as the child tries to
navigate the terrain? While it is a perfectly normal instinct for parents to want to protect their children, we must be
mindful of just how protective we are being in order for us not
to step over the line into stunting our child’s growth. When our child is
trying to navigate the playground terrain (barring an underlying disorder
or diagnosis), we should take a deep breath and step back and allow them
to try and possibly fall so that they learn what to do and not to do at the
playground.
When our child wants a glass of orange juice, as long as it is developmentally appropriate, we should again take a deep breath and allow them
to try. With younger children, we might hold the cup while they pour the
juice and for slightly older children, we might take a step back and allow
them to do it entirely themselves.
When our children get a bad grade in school, instead of running
to their rescue and calling the teacher, or overreacting as if the bad grade
is the end of the world, what if we simply take a breath, sit with our child
and ask them how they feel about their grade and what they might be able
to do differently next time? It is through these types of interactions that
we connect more deeply with our children and support them in figuring
out how to become responsible adults. They begin to see us as supportive
guides in their lives rather than domineering, controlling tyrants who have
little faith in their abilities.
Ask the Doc
What about when they
have a challenging interaction
with a peer or teacher? Again,
Erin Taylor, MA
we can take a deep breath and
a step back and allow them to
first try to handle the situation before we jump right into to protect or
“rescue” them. It would be helpful in this scenario to sit with them and
brainstorm some ways that they could handle the situation so we are not
leaving them to deal with it completely on their own. But again, in this
way we are supporting and guiding them rather than leading them by a
leash down the path of their own lives.
While it may not seem this way when they are very young, it is important for us to remember that as parents, our job is to raise adults who
can stand on their own, take care of themselves, and figure things out,
living lives that bring them great joy and satisfaction while we stand back
and enjoy the show like a front-row member of the audience watching
their lives unfold before us. This is how we remain deeply connected to
them and them to us, knowing that we have faith in their ability to become
who it is they are meant to be.✲
Erin Taylor, MA is a wife, therapist, writer, parent coach and mom to four children
ages 7, 9 and 12. Her oldest daughter died of a heart defect as a baby. It Takes A
Village Parent Coaching is a source of inspiration for her work, and you can reach
her [email protected].
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Welcome to
Friends School Mullica Hill
By Brie Latini
A sense of community is, perhaps, the
strongest SPICES tasted on the Friends School
campus. With students who are well supported in their learning environment, parents who
are active and involved in school activities and
events, and a beautiful partnership with the
town of Mullica Hill, there is a climate of inclusion and care that makes this school a standout. In addition, students have the opportunity
to compete in competitive divisional sports.
Our exceptional teachers
“cultivate
a love of learning
S
itting on thirteen acres in historic Mullica Hill, Friends School Mullica Hill,
under the direction of Head of School
Beth Reaves, seeks to help each student reach
their full potential. Students graduate with a
rigorous education and strong sense of values,
preparing them to enter some of the top
high schools in the area.
Serving students from
pre-K through eighth grade,
Friends School Mullica
Hill offers a rigorous
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learning opportunities
outside of the classroom. With fewer than
200 enrolled students,
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opportunity to gain knowledge through personalized instruction and an intimate learning
experience.
Friends School blossoms under the values of their Quaker roots. Known as the
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Community, and Stewardship), each letter
represents how Friends School strives to offer an education that speaks to the needs of
the whole child. Students are encouraged to
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for our students and
they help them grow in
self-confidence
es have value. FSMH strives to instill a
sense of community amongst the students
through school-wide events made accessible
to every grade. This school year introduced
“The Year of the Garden.” The students are
collectively reading the book “The Good Garden” by Katie Smith Milway and
focusing on the roles of food
and farming. Garden boxes were built by volunteers and are already
sprouting with early
buds of what school
staff and students
hope will provide
sustainable foods.
The boxes are tended to and composted
by the students and
grow alongside a wall
that Head of School Beth
Reaves envisions as a space
for a student-created mural. The
mural and gardens highlight the large
outdoor environment that FSMH provides.
A ga-ga pit, playgrounds and a new Outdoor
Learning Lab ensure that students can remain
connected to the out-of-doors, bridged by
combining classroom learning with nature. As
a bonus, FSMH offers an additional 14 acre
wooded space that boasts a low ropes adventure learning course.
”
Friends School Mullica Hill will host its
next Open House on Thursday, January 28th,
2016. This event will provide information for
parents interested in learning more about what
a Friends education can offer. Families can
register by visiting Friends School at their
website, www.friendsmh.org, or by calling
856-478-2908. Can’t make the Open House?
There are dates throughout the year, as well
as opportunities for a private tour. Contact
Friends School for more details.✲
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These indulgent shower oils transform into a delicate foam when they
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residue.jason-personalcare.com; $11
GoPhone (d)
ZTEMaven is great deal this holiday
because there is no annual commitment. The device can be activated on
a new GoPhone account or used with
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Wireless account. You get fast speeds
streaming, downloading, and surfing
for one flat rate, that’s a deal this
holiday! att.com; $60
Chocolate Science Lab (e)
This fun project kit teaches kids
about science while they can mold
fun chocolate shapes. A great kit to
make gifts for teachers this holiday.
fatbraintoys.com; $20
Pals Socks (f)
Fun, unlikely friends for your feet!
It’s fun to be friends with someone
different from you! Pals socks
come mismatched as 2 colorful,
unlikely friends, like Cat & Dog, Panda
& Koala, and T-Rex & Triceratops.
Palssocks.com; $9
Glow Stick Lab (g)
Encourage your child to learn more
about science with the Geek & Co.
Glow Stick Lab! Have your little mad
scientist create glow sticks that shine
in awesome colors, while also
learning the physics behind UV
light. Don’t worry, Mom. We’re not
talking about anything toxic.
Fatbraintoys.com; $20
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8 Unique
Holiday Traditions
by Janelle Rettig
H
oliday traditions. Every family has them. Usually, they’re
traditions you had growing up and that you continued with
your kids. However, every tradition starts somewhere, and
it’s always fun to create your own.
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Grow your own tree. Growing your own tree is an exciting and educational way to celebrate the holidays. Buy a
tree-growing kit or an already started tree. Then, take care
of it and decorate it with ornaments and lights. While it’s
still small, keep the tree inside. After the holidays, plant
the tree outside. In the years to come, your family will
remember that year whenever they see the tree, and the
tree itself will help the environment!
Grant each other’s wishes. Decorate a plastic container with your children. Have everyone write his/her name
and an achievable (ex. a homemade gift, a chore done,
etc.) wish down on a piece of paper. Then, have everyone
pick a wish from the container and, without telling the
wisher, try to make that wish come true. After the holiday, have everyone announce which person’s wish he/
she granted.
Give to charity. The holidays are an excellent time to
call your children’s attention to those less fortunate than
themselves and teach them the value of helping others. It
can be something as simple as having each child pick a
can of soup and donate it to a local food drive, or be as
elaborate as starting a collection of their own to give to
others.
Learn about other cultures. Many holidays you celebrate are around the same time as ones other cultures
celebrate. Take the opportunity to teach your kids (and
maybe even yourself) about holidays around the world.
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Ask friends about the holidays they celebrate, or go to the library
and check-out different books. Even a quick web search could open
your eyes to a whole other world!
Make a time capsule. Holidays are there and gone before you
know it. One way to make their passing less upsetting is to put a box
of mementoes of the holiday together. Decorate an ordinary shoe
box with crayons and stickers. Then, pick items that remind you
of your favorite times of the family, such as crafts, family pictures,
movie tickets, etc. Put them in the box and, next year, you can open
the box and reminisce about all the fun you had!
Make your own songs. Each holiday has its songs. Mix things up
by putting your own lyrics to the tune of a family favorite. It can be
about a fun time, a favorite food, or just nonsense. Anything will do
as long as your family is having fun.
Have a holiday-themed scavenger hunt. Base the clues and
prizes on the holiday. For example, a Thanksgiving poem could
be: Cranberries are red, turkeys are brown, another clue is located,
under the table that is round. A prize could be candy corn or a toy
turkey. Anything will work, as long as it’s holiday-themed and is
something your children enjoys.
Write a play. Everyone has a favorite holiday special. A movie or
TV show that the holidays wouldn’t be the same without. Why not
make your own? Encourage your children to tap into their creative
side and write their own story...then act it out!
Any of these suggestions will spice up the holidays. Don’t forget
to ask your children which of these they like the best or if they
have any ideas of their own! Getting their input will ensure that the
traditions you create will be around for years. Who knows? Maybe
they’ll end up lasting for generations!✲
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Common Illnesses in Kids
By Cheryl Lynne Potter
K
ids’ getting sick, is as common as the changes of the seasons.
Getting sick is simply a part of childhood. No matter how much
moms try to keep their kids well, they will eventually get sick.
Toddlers and young children are more susceptible to illnesses than
older children. The reason why, said Dr. Deborah Hung, a pediatrician at
New Jersey’s Advocare West Deptford Pediatrics, is because they “tend
to touch everything, and then they put their hands in their mouths which
allows for the spread of germs.” They also play in close proximity to
one another, and many viral illnesses are spread by respiratory droplets,
which can be passed from one child to another by coughing and sneezing.”
Dr. Hung has seen and treated many common illnesses in her young
patients, such as ear infections, the common cold/ upper respiratory infections, RSV bronchiolitis, a viral infection of the respiratory tract that
can make breathing difficult in kids, viral gastroenteritis, also known as
the stomach flu, strep throat, pink eye, Roseola, a viral illness that causes
youngsters to have several days of a high fever, followed by a distinctive
rash, just as the fever breaks, and croup, an infection of the upper airways
that obstructs breathing and causes a characteristic barking cough in children. Roseola affects young children between 6 months and 2 years of
age, while RSV bronchiolitis affects infants and children under the age
of 2 and usually occurs during late fall, winter, and early spring. Croup is
more common in infants and young children, while strep throat
is more common in school age children.
Also included as a common illness, is the flu. Flu season generally runs
from October through May, peaking in December straight through February. The best way to prevent the flu, is to be immunized with the flu vaccine. Children can get the flu vaccine, as long as they are above 6 months
of age. For infants and children under 6 months of age, Dr Hung suggests
that their parents, siblings and other caregivers also get vaccinated, so
they can better protect the child who is too young to get the flu vaccine.
Another method of protection, is for parents to teach their children
about proper hand washing. Teaching children about hand washing is one
of the most important things parents can do for disease prevention. Teaching children how to get their hands clean is so much more than a quick
splash of water and a squirt of soap.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that
parents apply either bar or liquid soap to their child’s wet hands. Their
hands should be rubbed vigorously, scrubbing every surface completely.
Hands should be rubbed and scrubbed for 10 to 15 seconds, in order to effectively remove all germs. Then their hands should be rinsed thoroughly
and dried.
For many parents, ten to fifteen seconds may seem like a short time
to wash hands, but, it’s actually much longer than they might think. Parents should time themselves the next time they wash their hands, so they
can see for themselves just how long it actually takes.
MOREExperts suggest that parents should also select a song that is
at least 15 seconds long, so that their youngster can sing it the next time
that they wash their hands.
Parents need to watch their children when they wash their hands, so
they can be assured that they are not only developing good hygiene habits, but they are also developing behaviors that could also help to keep
them well.
Toddlers and young
“ children
are more
susceptible to illnesses
than older children
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Entries are due six weeks prior to the event and are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Space is limited.
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Plymouth Rock Hop & Bop
Wednesday, November 18
6:30-10:30pm
International Sports Centre - 600
Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Join us for a fun night for 5th-8th
graders filled with music, skating,
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an opulent French Revival theatre
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A family can enjoy the theater
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Call 856-384-8381 or visit www.
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Rowan University Edelman
Planetarium,
Glassboro, NJ
Public showings are offered
during regular semesters on
Sunday afternoons at 3:00.
$5 adults, $3 children-12 &
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Fourth Friday
Pitman falls on the 4th Friday
evening of the month 6-9 PM, May
thru November, rain or shine. Live
Music, food and fun for the whole
family. Visit www.uptownpitman.
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CAMDEN
The 26th Annual Bank of
America Festival of Arts,
Books & Culture
Saturday, November 7 –
Sunday, November 15
Times Vary Per Event
Katz JCC - 1301 Springdale Road,
Cherry Hill, NJ
Open to the community. Join
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authors, entertainers and artists
during this week-long cultural
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CUMBERLAND
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cultural crossroads in the heart
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Whether you are fascinated by
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or by the artists and educators
who share their unique talents
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recipe corner
Homemade for the Holidays!
By Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio
The recipes in this month’s column are easy to prepare homemade edible gifts. Children can have fun by helping add
the festive toppings to the chocolate treats and decorating homemade gift tags to go on the bags or jars. Simply tie
gift tag onto each packaged goody with ribbon, attach a small ornament, cookie cutter or a copy of the recipe, and
you’ll have wonderful homemade gifts that are sure to please, perfect to give out to family, friends, co-workers,
teachers and neighbors. From my home to yours, may you have a very Merry Christmas!!!
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
• 2 (12 oz.) bags milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1 bag pretzel logs
• Chopped nuts, for garnish, optional
• Coconut, for garnish, optional
• Chopped dried fruit, for garnish, optional
• Favorite festive toppings
Melt chocolate in double boiler over medium heat on
stovetop. Using tongs, or your fingers, quickly dip pretzels in
chocolate allowing the excess to run off. Place dipped pretzels
on waxed paper-lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle with favorite
toppings. Allow chocolate to harden. You may refrigerate
pretzels for a while to help chocolate set. Once hardened,
remove from sheets and store in a cool location with waxed
paper between layers or package pretzels in clear cellophane
bags for festive gift giving.
Pistachio Cranberry Chocolate Bark
• 2 (12 oz.) bags milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• ¾ cup chopped pistachios
• ¾ cup dried cranberries
Line a baking sheet with foil, shiny side up. Melt chocolate in
a double boiler over medium heat on stovetop. Pour the chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, using a rubber spatula
to spread it into a 10- to 12-inch circle, about ¼ inches thick.
Sprinkle the pistachios and cranberries over the chocolate,
arranging them so each bite has some pistachios and cranberries. Let the bark harden completely at room temperature for
about 1 hour. (If room’s warm, you may freeze the bark for a
few minutes.) Break bark into pieces and store in an airtight
container or package bark in clear cellophane bags or jars
for festive gift giving.
Honey Roasted Nuts
• 2 cups roasted unsalted almonds, cashews or peanuts
• 1/3 cup honey
• ½ cup raw sugar or natural sugar substitute
• Sea salt or Himalayan Pink salt, to taste
Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Add honey to a saucepot over medium
heat on stovetop. Stir just until honey’s warmed through, turn
off heat and remove pan to a cool burner. Add nuts, sugar
and salt. Spread out nuts onto the baking sheet. Bake for
about 25-30 minutes, making sure to toss the nuts at least
once during baking, so they don’t burn. When slightly brown,
remove nuts from oven. Let cool completely, then break up any
chunks and store in an airtight container or package in clear
jars for festive gift giving.
As always, Bon Appetit!
Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio is the author of Seasoned With Love, Treasured
Recipes & Lisa Ann’s Seasoned With Love II, and author of children’s book,
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