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| Barista Kids Newsletter September 29, 2010 | | |
 Hi everyone,
I recently attended a good friends baby shower. It's her and her husband's first baby and they were oozing excitement. They both glowed.
It was a nice reminder. Sometimes, when you're past the baby stage, you forget that feeling. The feeling of pure love and utter anticipation to meet the person who will join your family. My baby days are done--we're "two and through" in our family--but seeing the joy in my friends eyes reminded me of the joy my girls bring to me.
What are some things that remind you how joyful parenting can be? Is it the belly laugh your toddler does, seeing a mother cradle her infant or when your child gives you a big hug? Send us an email and share.
Best,
Georgette Gilmore
Editor-in-Chief
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Baristaville Events
A book club at West Orange Public Library for teens. (September 30)
Holistic Pregnancy & Baby Fair
Learn all about natural care at this free holistic fair in Clifton. (October 1)
Get Buggy
It's Bug Day at Newark Museum! Learn all about the creepy crawlies at thsi fun event. (October 2)
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BK Story of the Week:
I Hate Playdates
I even hate the word playdate. I don't think any dates should be involved in playing. Kids should just play. Preferably outside or at somebody else's house.
What ever happened to being locked out of your house by your mother and forced to play with your only sibling on the rusty swing set out back?
Growing up, every Saturday of my life until I left home for college was exactly the same. My sister and I would get up around dawn, watch the "Smurfs" and "The Flintstones" and trash the basement. At a reasonable hour my mom would call us up for breakfast, which signaled the end of our weekend. Breakfast was immediately followed by chores. We'd be sent downstairs (protesting was not an option) to deconstruct the sprawling Barbie village we had lovingly and painstakingly erected that morning. Then we'd dust and Windex every item of furniture in our rooms, mop and vacuum before we were rewarded by being locked out of the house to play.
Those are memories my children will not share. Continue reading.... |
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Barista Kids Best Deals
At the Messy Artist in South Orange, they focus on sensory exploration and the process of art. All the art projects are open ended in nature, and the artists (the children) can use the materials in any way they see fit. Offering classes from ages 18 months - 11 years old.
"Drop in and play" week of 9/27 $15 per child, bring a friend a pay $10 per child.
Deerkill Day Camp's 4th Annual Fall Festival will be held on Sunday, October 17 from 1 to 4 PM at 54 Wilder Road in Suffern, NY. It's a free event for families with children under 14. There will be free pumpkins, arts and crafts, live music, inflatables, train ride, face painting, refreshments, etc. Deerkill is now serving the Montclair area - for those interested in day camp for next summer, tours of the camp will also be provided. To reserve a pumpkin(s), simply RSVP to directors@deerkilldaycamp.com or 845-354-1466. |
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Dear Readers,
Barista Kids is the place to go for comprehensive event information, resources, news and discussion for parents in the Essex County area. I love it when I meet someone who tells me that they went to a great event after reading about it on Barista Kids. As always, email me if you have something you need listed on our awesome Upcoming Events Calendar or want to see something on Barista Kids. Show us you "like" us on Facebook for even more information about living in Baristaville.
Best, Georgette Gilmore
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief |
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