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Last week was a MUCH needed MNO where I laughed until I cried with a few other moms. It was so nice to have such a great time with these women. Whether it's an MNO, DNO, or PNO make sure you get out and be yourself for a while.
Friday was Sean's first assembly at school. He participated in a play along with the other pre-school and kindergarteners. Mostly he waived to us and looked terrified, but everyone did very well and even Shane somewhat quietly entertained himself with the i-phone. What our parents did without these little gadgets to entertain I'll never understand.
Saturday I trekked into the city with a girlfriend to see the movie premier of Rise of the Guardians, which I loved, loved, loved. I'm trying to figure how to sneak away over Thanksgiving to see it again. And now to prepare for Thanksgiving! Eek! Too much to do and too little time. I hope your holiday goes smoothly. If your traveling, travel safely, if you're enjoying dinner at home, make sure the full cook the food!
Enjoy this upcoming week in Putnam County!
~Sabrina
Event Spotlight (click titles to read more):
- Decorated Historical Homes: many local, beautiful homes are decorated for the holidays. Find out where.
- Dicken's Christmas Carol: Famous Sleepy Hallow is offering this Christmas Classic in the Old Dutch CHurch
- Hurrican Sandy Relief Drive: Go through the closets, gather up the necessary clothes and supplies, and find out where to donate what.
- Carmel Parade and Tree Lighting: Coming on 12/1. Raindate on 12/2. Find out where and when all the great activities are taking place.
- Santa Mall Hours: They're bbbaaaaaack. Find out where and when.
- Sunnyside Thanksgiving Weekend: Great weekend activity for the family down in Sunnyside.
- Review of Disney on Ice Rockin' Ever After: Shows available through this Sunday, but more show location available.
- Review of Rise of Guardians: I was lucky enough to attend the movie premier in NYC. Read my review here, and be sure to see the movie, hitting theatres 11/21.
- This week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Please call all venues prior to departure to ensure event is still on.
- Other local events available at our sister sites covering Lower Dutchess and Upper-Mid Dutchess.
- Future events available on our calendar.
Guides (click titles to read more)
- Discount Guide: See what local deals you can receive. Some expiring this month, so take advantage now.
- Work from Home Guide: Interested in working from home? Read through these options to choose which one is for you!
- Library Guide. See all the local libraries at your disposal.
- Parks and Playgrounds Guide. Where should we play today?
- Other Guides available in our Biz Directory.
Special Articles (click titles to read more):
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Order Your Child's Own Customized Santa Letter! We are offering a limited quantity of customized letters from Santa for your child. Order soon, quantities ARE limited!
- 10 Steps to Cooking the Perfect Turkey
- Activity: Thanksgiving Bingo
- Craft: Pilgrim Hat Utensil Holder
- Craft: Rise of the Guardan Craft
- Interview with Cheryl Ladd from Santa Paws 2
- Recipe: Candy Turkey Treats
- Recipe: Edibile Indian Corn
- Tips for Healthier Thanksgiving
Giveaways:
New way to win! Favorite Fan: Alternate contest winners will be our Facebook Top Fan. "Like" our posts for 1 point, Comment on them for 2 points, and make non-business related posts for 3 points. See further contest rules here.
- Order your own Macaroni Kid Discount Card. Email us with your physical mailing address.
- Tastefully Simple: $50 with Jennifer Gilmore. 10% for all Macaroni Kid readers placing orders directly with misti555@yahoo.com. 100% of Jen's proceeds go to the March of Dimes.
- Brewster Pastry: $50 towards a party at Brewster Pastry
- Carmel Cinemas: Rise of the Guardians family four pack. This season's "must see" movie is here. Be sure to enter!
- Dreamworks: Rise of the Guardians gift pack. Please note, this is an unusual contest. It requires entry via comments at the end of the article (versus usual Punchtab entry). The deadline is 11/21, instead of Saturday. And it will automatically subscribe you to the national Macaorni Kid newsletter (you can always unsubscribe, and of course it's free).
Have a fun week in Putnam County!