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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Holiday Gift Ideas P. 6 The Ultimate List of 100+ Non-Toy Gift Ideas P. 8 A Holiday Story for Pouty Preschoolers P. 12 Personalized Gifts Kids Can Make and Give, That Won’t Break Their Piggy Banks P.16

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A Complete Thanksgiving Dinner Made Easy P.20 PB Travels: 7 Reasons to Drive to Your Holiday Destination P. 24 Road Trip Boredom Busters P. 25 Weekly Events P. 26 Family Events Calendar P. 28

ON THE COVER Luciana, 4 years old, of Singer Island, is enjoying the fall weather in Florida and looking forward to Thanksgiving.

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Letter From The Publisher Greetings, The Holiday season is almost here! I say this every year but this year I mean it!

I want to start my holiday shopping early! Jennifer and I have updated our “non-toy” holiday list for 2015. With 5 kids between the two of us, we are trying to keep the toy room clutter down.

Our list focuses on a lot on experiences, classes, activities, events and places. Create memories together doing something fun! Check out our list of over 100+ ideas starting on page 8.

I know I am already talking about holiday shopping but I don’t want to skip over Thanksgiving! Each year, I like to reflect on what I am thankful for.

Everyone’s life has its ups and downs and it is so good to focus on what you have to be thankful for. I am of course thankful for my family and my children who just brighten my world. Last but not least I am thankful for PB Parenting. We are going to enter into our 5th year of publishing. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of our readers and advertisers. Thank you for helping us grow into the publication you are reading today. I look forward to many more years of being your parenting resource in Palm Beach County (and Martin County too). If you need anything you can always reach out to me at felonice@pbparenting.com. We wold love your feedback!

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2015ion Edit If you are overwhelmed by the growing collection of toys in your home, then you may find this list helpful as you start your holiday shopping.

Yearly Passes • Palm Beach Zoo • Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center • South Florida Science Center & Aquarium • Lion Country Safari • Theme Parks such as Disney World.

For help planning your trip use Jenni Shaffren at Mickey Plans. Her concierge service is free and full of helpful tips to make your trip a memorable one.

• Local Indoor Play Places such as Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe and Joey’s Outback Adventures One-Time Passes • Ice Skating at Palm Beach Ice Works • Chalk Play Cafe and Studio (New!) • Movies • Bowling • Swimming at local water parks • Performances in theatres and venues such as Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Kravis Center, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Showtime Performing Arts and Sol

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The Ultimate List of 100+ Non-Toy Gift Ideas

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Children’s Theatre Sporting Events Disney On Ice (Frozen is coming this Spring 2016) Ringling Bros. Circus (coming to Miami in January 2016) Roller Skating Concert

Experiences for Kids • Horseback Riding • Train Ride • Ice Cream Vouchers • Special dinner out • Breakfast at Original Pancake House • A Trip to the Fire Station • A Trip to Chuck E. Cheese (buy the tokens ahead of time so you have something to wrap!)

• Coupon book with “time” gifts (ie. an afternoon making cookies with mom) • Tickets to South Florida Fair • Airboat Ride Older Kids or Grown-Ups • Gift Card to a favorite store (Palm Beach Outlets has a huge selection of stores to choose from, you can cross off everyone on your list in one place!)

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Rock Climbing Trip to Arcade

A Class or Season of Lessons • Swim Lessons at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School • Sports & Gymnastics (Check out programs such as Palm Beach Ice Works, Kids Choice, Genie’s Gymnastics, Mandel JCC, The Wonder Gym and Soccer Shots) • Dance (Boynton Beach School of Music and Dance, Dance Arts Conservatory and Southern Dance Theatre) • Pottery Class or paint your own pottery (Craft Haus and Picasso’s ) • Art Class (Bootz Culture Camp and Kids

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Family Experiences • A night(s) away at a local hotel (such as Eau Palm Beach that has Aquanuts Kids Club) • A hotel with a water park • Camping (depends where you live & how much you love camping) • Day at the Beach • Trip to a Nature Center such as Loggerhead, McCarthy’s Wildlife, Sandoway House, Busch Wildlife or Gumbo Limbo • Road trip • Give them travel/camping gear needed for the experience you’ll be gifting so that they have a physical item to unwrap Physical Gifts that aren’t Toys • Books • Games • DVD’s • CD’s of fun kids music • Craft kit • Science kit • New art supplies • Magazine Subscription • Monthly Craft Kit Subscription • Fun Bath Supplies (color-changing water, crayons that write on walls, foamy soap, etc.)

• A wagon to pull kids in when you go on walks • Stationary • Special Christmas Tree Ornament • Wrist watch • Piggy bank • Memory/Photo Book • Journal Fun “Needs” • New bedding that they really like • Bedroom décor • New hat, mitts, etc.

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Roller skates/blades Basketball hoop Trampoline Swing set (for big ticket items like this, grandparents can pitch in) An item they need, but they want a more expensive version than you would normally buy (ie. shoes/clothes) Colorful band aids Pool floats, snorkeling or beach gear Sleeping bag Flashlight Toy box Jewelry box

Learning Tools • Telescope • Magnifying glass • Science Kit • Magic Kit • Cookbook & Apron/Chef Hat • Easel /Chalkboard • Gardening tools • Bug-catching tools • Binoculars • Globe Other • Frame a Family Photo! Check out Lynn Studios Photography • Educational App they can play on your phone/ipod/tablet • Computer Game • Items they need for lessons (costume/ instrument/etc.)

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The sequel to New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series reminds young readers what being merry is all about The grumpiest fish in children’s literature is back with another case of “the dreary wearies.” This time, Mr. Fish, star of The New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series, is down in the dumps over holiday shopping. With a message for readers of all ages, The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish finds Mr. Fish so consumed with buying the perfect gift for each of his friends that he forgets the true meaning of the holidays: “A gift should be big/And a gift should be bright/And a gift should be perfect/Guaranteed to bring delight/And a gift should have meaning/Plus a bit of bling-zing/So I’ll shop till I drop/For each just-right thing”

Fish has won over the hearts of millions of young readers as he goes to school, faces the big-big dark, learns to smile, discovers how to dream, and plays hide-and-seek.

Today there are more than 2.5 million Pout-Pout Fish books in print.

PB Parenting recently had the opportunity to talk to Pout-Pout Fish series author Deborah Diesen about her latest book and the popular series.

Q: How did you come up with the original Pout-Pout fish book in 2008?

A: The story grew out of an actual pout!

One day many, many years ago, when my elder son was a preschooler, he was having When Mr. Fish—with his signature a very grouchy afternoon. Hoping to Pout-Pout Fish frown—comes up emptyamuse him, I made an exaggerated pouty handed, Miss Shimmer intervenes with a face at him. He smiled and then pouted plan to make homemade gifts. He soon right back, which got us both laughing. learns that it’s not about busting the “We look like fish,” I said. “Like pout-pout budget or gifting the season’s hottest item, fish!” As soon as I said that out loud, it but giving from the heart. Together they became a story idea. I jotted the idea experience the joy that comes from giving down and I started writing The Pout-Pout and sharing—the merriest gifts of all.

Fish that same day. Years later, I started sending the story to publishers, and in Written by former bookseller and librarian 2005 it was accepted at Farrar, Straus & Deborah Diesen with illustrations by Giroux Books for Young Readers. The book veteran children’s artist Dan Hanna, The was published in 2008 and began a series Pout-Pout Fish was a 2008 Time Magazine of stories, all featuring Mr. Fish, his friends, “Top Ten Children’s Book.” Since then, Mr.

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and their adventures.

Q: Since the first book, we’ve seen Mr. Fish go to school, learn to smile, face the dark, discover how to dream and play hide-andseek. What do kids (and their parents) love most about the series?

A: I think one of the things that makes Mr. Fish an appealing character for many kids and parents is that kids and parents alike can identify with his experiences.

Toddlers sometimes pout; so do adults!

Preschoolers have things they’re scared of; so do adults! Kindergarteners get nervous about starting something new; so do adults! Mr. Fish’s experiences provide a way for kids and grown-ups to explore those issues together. In addition, the stories have rhyme, repetition, and wordplay, which are fun in a read-aloud book. And Dan Hanna’s illustrations!

They’re fantastic. They truly bring the stories to life.

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Q. What is Mr. Fish up to now? Does he have a case of the “dreary wearies” in the latest book, too?

A: Mr. Fish’s newest adventure is called The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish. In it, Mr. Fish is in a bit of a holiday panic, searching for perfect gifts for all of his friends. His shopping trip is unsuccessful, and Mr. Fish is sure that he’s let all of his friends down.

But his friend Miss Shimmer reminds him that the best gifts of all come straight from the heart, and she helps him craft simple and meaningful presents to bring to the holiday party. His friends are delighted with their presents, and together everyone celebrates peace, joy, and love – what a very merry gift!

Q: What do you hope young readers (ages 3-6) will learn from The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish? Is there a message here for grown-ups as well?

A: I hope that Mr. Fish’s latest tale will help children to realize that presents don’t need to be expensive or complicated or splashy. Simple, heartfelt presents that connect us to one another are the best gifts of all. A drawing; a craft project; time spent together; even just a smile! These sorts of gifts are the most cherished and the most enduring. It’s a lesson we grownups have to re-learn periodically as well.

Q: Do you have any tips for parents of toddlers about the joy of giving presents, rather than just receiving them, this holiday season?

A: Kids love to give presents, and they especially love having an active role in the process of creating the presents. Try a craft idea or project that’s extremely simple and stress-free, and then let your child have at it with a minimum of help.

The more messy, lopsided, and imperfect the results the better! Have fun with the process, and as you do you’ll create not

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just gifts but memories as well.

Q: How do you and the illustrator, Dan Hanna, work together on the books?

(Are there any special stories about the illustrations on Not-Very-Merry that you can share?)

A: I absolutely adore Dan’s art, and I credit it as the reason for the success of the series. We work independently of one another during the creation of the books.

I work with our editor on the stories; then, when a story is finished and ready, she passes it along to Dan. Dan moves through the art creation process, from sketches to finished product, working with our editor and with the art director. I do see some of the steps along the way, but during the illustration process the author’s most important task is to stay out of the way! And that’s for the best, because it allows the artist to bring the story to life in the way only an artist can. Dan brings a thousand times more to the illustrations than I could ever begin to imagine – the characters and their expressions; the settings and their details; and all the funny and quirky extras. For instance, in The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish, one of the spreads shows a store full of what I describe in the text as shiny trinkets and handy gadgets. Dan took that description and brought it alive by imagining, drawing, and labeling shelf after shelf in the gift shop with hilarious and unique sea gifts. His creativity is amazing. I feel very grateful and happy to get to make books with Dan! Q. Any future plans for Mr. Fish? What adventures can we expect to see him in next?

A: Mr. Fish has a new mini-adventure coming out later this year called Kiss-Kiss, Pout-Pout Fish. This mini-adventure, like the previous mini-adventures Smile, PoutPout Fish and Sweet Dreams, Pout-Pout

Fish, is a very short board book with just a few words per page, meant for babies and young toddlers. In spring 2016, there will be a touch-and-feel alphabet book and a sticker book. Another mini-adventure, called Trick or Treat, Pout-Pout Fish, will arrive later in 2016. And in 2017, Mr. Fish will be in a new full-length hardcover called The Pout-Pout Fish, Far, Far From Home. He stays pretty busy these days!

But he’s enjoying all of his adventures.

As am I! For more information about the Pout Pout Fish Series go to www.poutpoutfish.com.

The latest book, The Not Very Merry PoutPout Fish is available as a hardcover picture book and is recommended for ages 2-6 in Grades Pre K–1. Author Deborah Diesen will be presenting her book Wednesday, Nov. 13th at 3 PM at the Vero Beach Book Center, 392 21st Street, Vero Beach. For more info call, 772-569-2050.

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BY KIMBERLY BLAKER As holidays and birthdays approach, are your kids scrounging to buy gifts they can hardly afford? Offer them these fun ideas for gifts from the heart.

Tell a story with photos. Create a memory page to add to a friend or relative’s scrapbook. Buy a package of blank scrapbook pages, and choose a theme, such as ‘my best friend,’‘sports car shows,’ or ‘when I was little.’ Design each page using stickers, markers, colored pencils, construction paper, photos, magazine pictures, and fun sayings or descriptions that fit your theme.

Service coupons. Offer a free evening of babysitting, a week of taking out the trash, making your sister’s bed, pet sitting, lawn mowing, ironing, or another task you can do.

Shape decorative soaps. Grate bars of inexpensive white soap. Then mix approximately ½ cup of warm water with a cup of shredded soap. Add food coloring to the water to create colored soap. Knead the mixture, and add additional warm water as necessary until it forms like dough. Next, fill cookie cutters with the

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mixture, or flatten it on a sheet of waxed paper, and trim into shapes. Let the soap dry slightly, then press with small leaves or other designs. Allow the decorative soaps to dry for 24 hours, flipping them occasionally.

Design your own pens and pencils.

Purchase sheets of large white labels and cut them into 1-½ inch strips. Design the strips with colored markers. Then wrap the design around the length of the pens or pencils. Personalize them by adding a smaller label to the center of the pencil with “World’s Greatest Grandma” or other catchy phrase. To protect your pencil design, wrap it with clear scotch tape.

Make a placemat. Choose a subject of interest to your gift recipient, such as model cars or Barbie dolls. Clip pictures from magazines and catalogues, and glue them to an 11” x 17” sheet of paper. Overlap the pictures to create a collage, or spread them apart and share details about each. When you’re done, laminate the design with self-adhesive laminating sheets, or have it laminated at an office supply store.

Create bookmarks. Cut colored paper into 2” x 7” strips then design the strips with colored pencils and markers or fancy border clippings from magazines. Find out your gift recipient’s favorite author, artist or historical figure. Then look the person up in a book of quotations. Select a quote; type or write it out; and add it to the bookmark. Then laminate it for protection.

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Construct a puzzle photo frame. Cut a piece of firm cardboard to your desired size of frame. Then ask an adult to trim out the center with a razor knife, leaving a 1” to 2” thick frame. Next, trace the outside edge of your frame onto another piece of thin cardboard, and cut it out. Place a sheet of colored paper between the two pieces of cardboard, and glue the paper and two pieces of cardboard together.

Glue jigsaw puzzle pieces around the frame, overlapping each other to cover the entire thickness of the frame. When the frame is dry, brush a layer of glue over the puzzle pieces to prevent them from falling off. Stick your photo in the opening of the frame with double sided tape.

Compose a memory book. Buy a composition book from the office supply store, cover it with construction paper, then design and decorate the cover.

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Give a poster. Find out your child’s friend’s favorite rock star, actress, or sport. Then tear three or four full-page

Produce glittery pens. Buy a package of pens and different colors of glitter. Pour glue onto a sheet of waxed paper. Roll one side of the pen lightly in the glue leaving one inch from the tip without glue. Coat the pen with glitter, and then let it dry.

When the glue dries, repeat these steps on the other side of the pen.

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Chalk Play Cafe and Studio is opening in Delray Beach and will be offering art classes starting in December where kids can create masterpieces. Stay tuned to Facebook/Chalk for details.

Craft Haus - Interactive Art Studio is located in Downtown at the Gardens and offers classes and open studios. www.crafthauspalmbeach.com Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe - Arts & Crafts each Wednesday from 3 to 3:45 pm where your child will take home a creativity activity. For ages 2 to 6.

Cost is $14.95 including admission or $6 for the class only. 561.627.1782 Kids Need More Art offers a variety of art classes to help you create a perfect masterpiece. Check out their brand new Jupiter Studio in downtown Abacoa or their Stuart location. www. kidsneedmoreart.com.

Picasso’s Paint-Your-Own Pottery is a fun place for people of all ages and artistic abilities. No appointment needed.

Located in Lake Worth. 561-439-4000 Schoolhouse Children’s Museum offers Little Hands, Big Art on Tuesdays at 11:30am for ages 3-5 which features exciting projects to show off children’s creativity.www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

The Wonder Gym located in Boynton Beach will be offering arts and crafts classes including a special card marking class for the holidays go to www. thewondergym.com for more information.

FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND ADVENTURES ON THEIR BIRTHDAY BRING YOUR KIDS TO AQUANUTS! With its sandcastle theatre, climbing wall and crazy adventurer’s lab, AquaNuts makes the perfect venue to book for kids ages 5-12 who want something special on their big day.

Licensed for up to 25 children, whether your child is into drama, action or adventure, relax...our fully trained supervisors make the perfect party hosts and can tailor make a birthday exploration like no other.

INCLUDES Exclusive 3 hour party A hot buffet kid’s lunch and beverages Birthday Cake for an additional fee Art and crafts • Piñata • Games Movies • Theatre • Rock Climbing Scavenger Hunt • Obstacle Racing • Karaoke We can customize activities for all of your party needs.

YOUR PARTY MAY TAKE PLACE FROM 12 P.M. – 12 A.M. AVAILABLE PARTY THEMES Fiesta • Luau • Glamour • Pirate Magic • Super Hero •Under the Sea Disco or Custom Theme Call 561-540-4833 for more information, www.aquanutskids.com @Aquanuts_eaupalmbeach /aquanutskids

Food. Friends. Family. Football.

Thanksgiving would be incomplete without any of them, but the most important is the holiday feast your family and friends have gathered to enjoy while the game plays in the background. Serving up a full holiday spread – from turkey to dessert – that is sure to bring everyone back for years to come is easy with these tips for every stage of the meal.

Pumpkin Pie Squares with Cinnamon Sugar Yogurt Topping Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Servings: 16 Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons low-fat milk cooking spray

From a Farm Family’s Table to Yours This perfectly pumpkin dessert is a tasty twist on a holiday favorite. From fourthgeneration dairy farmers – Ryan and Susan Anglin and their sons, Cody and Casey, of Triple A Farms in Bentonville, Arkansas – this savory dessert, featured in The Dairy Good Cookbook, is sure to become a tradition in your family, just as it is in the Anglin family. For more recipes, visit MidwestDairy.com.

Filling: 2 cups canned pumpkin 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup lowfat milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon

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pumpkin spice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Topping: 2 TBSP sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt Heat oven to 350˚ F. In large bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, oats, brown sugar, butter and milk. Press into thin layer in a 9-by-13-inch pan greased with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes.

While crust is baking, in another bowl, beat together pumpkin through salt.

Pour over crust and bake for 40 minutes or until set. Sprinkle pecans over filling and bake another 10-15 minutes or until center is set. Cool slightly in pan.

Mix together sugar and cinnamon.

Mix in yogurt. Top each square with 1 tablespoon yogurt topping.

Turkey Day Tips The sight of a beautifully cooked, golden brown bird being brought to the table is one of the most memorable moments of any Thanksgiving gathering. Follow these tips to prepare the perfect centerpiece for your holiday meal: Thawing Your Turkey For every 5 pounds in weight, thaw in original wrapper for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Thaw faster by covering with cold water in the sink and soaking approximately 30 minutes per pound.

Refrigerate as soon as thawed or cook immediately. For best quality, do not refreeze uncooked turkey.

Roasting the Bird • Baste with extra virgin olive oil.

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• Place breast-side-up on rack in shallow roasting pan. Cook in 325˚ F oven.

• For an unstuffed turkey, place a stalk or two of celery, seasonings, a cut-up onion and a handful of parsley in the cavity to keep it moist.

• Lay “tent” of foil loosely over turkey to prevent over-browning.

• Turkey is done when meat thermometer is 180˚ F or when the red stem on the pop-up thermometer rises.

• For easier carving, let turkey stand at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.

More Ways to Make the Perfect Turkey Centerpiece Grilled: Grill 15-18 minutes per pound.

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Air in smoker must be between 225-300˚ F. Have Your Sides and Eat Them Too While the turkey takes center stage on Thanksgiving, surrounding the centerpiece with a variety of delicious side dishes can take your turkey day to the next level.

Here are a few popular sides to round out your table: Potatoes: While mashed potatoes and gravy are always a holiday hit, other serving options, such as roasted potatoes, scalloped potatoes or sweet potatoes, can add variety to a favorite traditional dish.

Fruits and vegetables: From green bean casserole and cranberry sauce to roasted vegetables, corn pudding, candied yams and butternut squash, no table is full without a variety of fruits and veggies to choose from.

Noodles: Outside of a traditional potato side, many turkey day tables offer pastabased sides, such as homemade turkey noodles, macaroni and cheese or pasta salad.

Bread: No Thanksgiving meal can be complete without cornbread, rolls or biscuits – which can also be used to make miniature turkey sandwiches after the meal is over – and a holiday classic, stuffing.

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7 Reasons to Drive to Your Holiday Destination If the approaching holidays have you seeing dollar signs and cringing to avoid the stress the season brings, you may be relieved to know there is one simple step to help bypass many of the common holiday headaches. Traveling by vehicle costs less, is more convenient and is not as stressful as flying, according to the Car Care Council.

“With gas prices below $3 per gallon in many parts of the country, more and more travelers are realizing the economic and hassle-free benefits of driving to their holiday destination,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “A family of four can travel 1,000 miles roundtrip by car for about the cost of a single airline ticket, so driving is the sensible option.”

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over flying including: Flexible agenda. Without the demands of a flight schedule dictating your timeline, you have the ability to leave when you want.

And on the open road, there is no captain asking you to remain seated, so when the need arises, you can simply stop and stretch without worry. Calling your own shots by car, you also won’t risk being hampered by airline weather delays.

Skip the wait. Choose to travel by car and you can forget about waiting in long ticket counter and security lines. An added bonus, you’ll avoid driving in circles looking for an open parking space in the overflow lot miles from your terminal.

No luggage fees. Dodge those hefty charges and load your car up with as much luggage as you want – including wrapped

gifts that don’t always make it through security intact.

Ride in comfort. While air travel may be expedient, it often comes at the cost of legroom and overall comfort. Traveling by car also lets you forgo the company of strangers.

Familiar wheels. If deplaning and collecting your baggage isn’t enough, getting behind the wheel of an unfamiliar rental car or cramming your belongings into an overpriced taxi may be the final straw for your sanity. Traveling in your own car ensures you know how to operate all the features for a safe and comfortable ride.

Pet-friendly perks. Although some airlines allow pets to fly, the cost and logistics can be burdensome. Simply loading up your pet and their supplies in your vehicle is more convenient for you, and less likely to stress your four-legged friend.

An expanded menu. Your hunger is in your own hands when you travel by car. Whether you’re grabbing a quick re-fueling snack on the go or sampling the local fare, traveling by car gives you more and better meal options.

Before you set out, be sure your car is in tip-top shape for a safe holiday travel. Request a free copy of the Car Care Council’s Car Care Guide at www.carcare.org for tips on regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. Source: Family Features

Road Trip Boredom Busters!

Over the river, and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go. Here are some tips to get keep the kids busy on the way.

• Etch A Sketch: Endless fun, no mess and cheap to buy. This is a great toy to leave in the car at all times and provides fun for all ages.

• Dry Erase White Board: Kids can draw, work on handwriting, mathematics or play Pictionary.

• Audio Books: Visit your local library and check out an audiobook or two with your kids. It can be fun to stop every few chapters and talk about what is happening, or check in with your kids by asking questions to see if they are following along.

• I Spy: This is an oldie but goodie! Keep this is your back pocket, it works anywhere and at anytime. Look for colors, shapes, objects, letters etc.

• License Plate Game: Challenge an older child to find all 50 states plates. Keep track on paper or white board.

• Snacks: Stock the car with healthy snacks and space them out appropriately! Trail mix, cheese cubes, sliced fruit are great options that will keep both kids and adults satisfied.

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Need something to do? Check out these great events happening every week!

Mondays 3 PM - 5 PM Monday Madness at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3 - 5 PM when admission is just $5! (regularly $10.95). Plus, free face painting! For more information please call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, Beginner classes for all ages, and Intermediate & Advanced classes. Please call 561.998.4225 or visit www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Tuesdays 11:30 AM LITTLE HANDS, BIG ART Schoolhouse Children’s Tuesdays 9:30Museum & Learning Center - New 10:30 AM Open and exciting projects show off children’s Splash Play at creativity as they learn and create many Small Fish Big different forms of art from murals to clay Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality formation. Suitable for ages 3 - 5. Price: time in our warm indoor pool - let your Museum Members: $3, Non-Members: little fish swim or play on deck with our $4 + paid admission.

BIRTHDAY PARTIESSpace is limited. water tables. No Registration Required.

Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun!

Please register in advance. For more info Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

Members are free, non-members are $5. Where learning is an adventure! go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3, WPB Thursdays • 4 Tuesdays PM Yoga and 10:30 AM Art for Young Sensational Hearts This class Story: A Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse is open to all ages with an adult. We Children’s Museum & Learning Center will do a yoga activity and a related art No need to sit still as a statue for this activity. Royal Office Park Suite 120, 420 story. Instructors brings children’s books South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. to life through interactive performance, For more information, additional class singing, movement and props. An schedule and or to register go to www. engaging art activity complements each bootzculturecamp.com. session.

FREEPARTIES for Museum Members and BIRTHDAY Thursdays 11 AM -12 Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun!

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Whether your child to join them at their bright, colorful, has just begun to walk or can cartwheel and fun studio space for some creative for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater together-time. Class is $15, register at 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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Saturdays 11 AM - 12 PM KIDZ AcroDance Combo at Showtime A unique, FUN combination of acro, floor gymnastics, and dance variations. Students will develop a greater sense of body awareness, rhythm, flexibility and coordination through a multidisciplinary approach. Ages 3-7. Visit www. showtimeboca.com.

Saturdays 6-8 PM and Sunday Afternoon 2 PM - 4 PM Family Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works Stay cool even when it is hot outside at Palm Beach Ice Works - fun for the whole family! Times may vary. Check www.pbiw. org for additional times. Admission $10, Skate Rental $3. Located at 1590 N Florida Mango Rd • West Palm Beach. 561.656.4046.

Every Friday at 3 PM Fun Fridays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Come celebrate every Friday with Cool Beans for Fun Friday!

Each week a different activity promoting learning, imagination, physical activity and more will be taking place. These are classes you don’t want to miss! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only.

Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register - 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 1 PM The Wonder Gym Kids Corner this drop off program will include educational and physical activities (gymnastics, art, yoga, music and dance) led by certified instructors. Lunch included.

Choose 1 Day or all 5 days. Sign up for a month and get a free gym class/week + open play (min. 3 days a week). For more info go to www.wondergym.com

Please call ahead to confirm. Events are subject to change.

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Calendar Sun., Nov. 1 • Fall Youth Basketball Leagues at Mandel JCC Boynton Beach and Palm Beach Gardens Grades K-12th (Dates & times vary- check the website for details). $100/Member; $125/Guests. For more information visit www.jcconline.com.

Mon., Nov. 2 • 5 - 8 PM at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre in Boca Raton CASTING CALL - Open auditions for Elf The Musical Jr.. Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish out of water musical comedy follows Buddy in his quest to find his true identity. Casting both children and adults. No appointment is needed to audition. Call 561.394.2626 or visit http://www.showtimeboca.com for more information.

Mon., Nov. 2, 9, 16, • 11:30 AM & 12:45 PM Itsy-Bitsy Yoga for Non-Crawling Babies at the Mandel Library Move with your baby! Itsy Bitsy Yoga will help your baby become happier and healthier. For newborns to almost crawling babies and parent or caregiver. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. For more information call KidSpace at 561.868.7703. 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach.

Tues., Nov. 3, 10, 17 • 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM Preschool Story Time at the Mandel Library Join Ms. Sarah on Tuesdays for stories, songs, crafts and silliness that will inspire a love of reading! For preschoolers aged 3, 4 and 5. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. For more information call KidSpace at 561.868.7703. 411 Clematis St, WPB

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Tues., Nov. 3 • 3:30 PM Yogi Bears 4-Week Yoga Program at The Wonder Gym Come learn Yoga through play, creativity and togetherness. Yoga helps develop childrens confidence, self-awareness and focus.

Receive a FREE yoga mat when you sign up. $60 Members/$70 Non- Members/$17.50 Drop-Ins. 4 Week session starting Nov. 3. For more information call 561.877.8231 or visit www.thewondergym.com. 12343 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach.

Wed., Nov. 4, 18 • 5 - 9 PM Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion and Music at Sunset Cove Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for Family Nights with Food Truck Invasion. The event features rotating activities (Live Music and Movies) and a large collection of Food Trucks on site!

The featured music is by Meeting of The Minds and begins at 7 PM. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. FREE ADMISSION. Sunset Cove Amphitheater is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton.

Thurs., Nov. 5, 12, 19 • 5 - 9:30 PM Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater Kick back with family and friends and sample an array of foods and desserts. Families, patrons, and parkgoers are invited to bring picnic blankets to the Amphitheater grounds to enjoy their purchases. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., Nov. 6, 13, 20 • 10:30 & 11:30 AM Baby Story Time at the Mandel Library Join Ms. Lauren on Fridays mornings to delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with books and music. For babies ages 12 -

24 months. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival.

Space is limited. For more information call KidSpace at 561.868.7703. 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach.

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Fri., Nov. 6 • 6 - 9 PM Kids Night Out at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School First Friday of every month. Drop the kids off for dinner and fun! They burn off energy.

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Sat., Nov. 7 • 8 PM - 8 AM Roar and Snore at South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Here is your chance to spend the night in the world of millions of year ago with life-size, moving dinosaurs.

Not only will you explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs in our “Dinosaurs Around the World” exhibit, but you will also be sleeping right next to your favorite dinosaur!

Event includes pizza dinner, planetarium show, dinosaur-themed programs, trivia and Science Center exploration. Evening pizza break and a morning breakfast are included in cost. Registration required. Admission is $40 for non-members, $35 for members per person. To register your family or group, please call (561) 832-2026. The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Sat., Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 4 PM at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre in Boca Raton HAIRSPRAY THE BROADWAY MUSICAL - You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. The 1950s are out and change is in the air! This family friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance and deliriously 30 November 2015 | PB Parenting |

tuneful songs is adapted from the original Broadway production which won 8 TONY awards including Best Musical! Children’s tickets ONLY $10/Adults $14. Call to reserve 561.394.2626 or visit http://www. showtimeboca.com./apps/webstore/ Sat., Nov. 7 • 10 AM Try Hockey For Free Day at Palm Beach Ice Works The Palm Beach Breakers invites boys and girls to Palm Beach Ice Works on Saturday, Nov. 7 for a Try Hockey For Free clinic as part of Come Play Hockey Month. Local youth, ages 4 to 9, are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic skills in a fun, safe environment. For more information call 561.656.4046. 1590 N Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach.

Sat. & Sun., Nov. 7, 8 • 10 AM Palm Beach County Flying Pigs BBQ Festival at Sunset Cove Enjoy 2 days packed with delicious food, incredible fun, and your favorite Beatles music. An event for the entire family, the kids will enjoy endless fun in the Kid’s Corner. Featuring activities like rock climbing, face painting, and a bounce house, the little ones won’t want to leave. But the fun isn’t reserved just for them! Continue to explore the grounds of the Sunset Cove Amphitheater where you’ll taste delicious food from local restaurants, enjoy live music presented by Abbey Road on the River, and be a judge in the BBQ contest! For tickets and more information visit www.flyingpigsbbqfestival.com.

Sunset Cove Amphitheater is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton.

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Sun., Nov. 8 • All About Pumpkins at Mandel JCC Boynton Beach Explore some yummy pumpkin recipes with your little pumpkins. Make a recipe to sample in class and another to take home and bake in a brand new pampered chef pan. Ages 2-10. $20/member parent & child; $25/guest parent & child; sibling $5. Each family receives one pampered Chef pan. For more information visit www.jcconline.com.

Wed. Nov. 11 Cool Beans offers Big Brother/Big Sister Play on all Days off and Early Dismissal from school 3 PM – Close.

Children up to age 10 are welcome during these times. Regular admission/rules apply.

Wed., Nov. 11 • 4:30 PM Kidz Cook’n Class at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Come cook up some tasty treats with us! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only. Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register 561.627.1782.

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Wed., Nov. 11 • 9AM - 4 PM Travel to Outer Space (No School Day) at Mandel JCC Boynton Beach Houston, we’re ready for blastoff! Get ready to take off and head into space with rocket building competitions, astronaut training and a rocket launch. It’s gonna be outta this world! $50/Members; $60/Guest. 24 business hour advanced registration required or a $20 late fee will incur. For more information visit www.jcconline.com.

Fri., Nov. 13 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater Jurassic World (PG-13). Please bring seating. For more information please call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., Nov. 13 • 8 PM Screen on the Green at Waterfront Commons Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG). Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand. The event is FREE and is held on the 2nd Friday of Every Month at Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach.

Sat., Nov. 14 • 8 - 9 AM Blue Friends Society Beach Clean-Up at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Please

bring your own bucket and garden or kitchen gloves. Meet at the LMC back gate for registration and instructions.

After cleaning the beach for 1 hour enjoy breakfast at LMC compliments of Whole Foods Market. Bring your family and friends!

Please RSVP to bluefriends@marinelife.org.

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Mon., Nov. 16 • 9 AM - 4 PM Yom Sport! (No School Day) at Mandel JCC Boynton Beach It’s Yom Sport! Get ready for some healthy competition with team relay races, a dodgeball showdown, cheer offs and more. This is a day those who love Camp Shalom and sports don’t want to miss. $50/Members; $60/Guest. 24 business hour advanced registration required or a $20 late fee will incur. For more information visit www.jcconline.com.

Mon., Nov. 16 • 8:30 AM - 4 PM NATURE CONNECTS: Art with LEGO Bricks at Mounts Botanical Gardens Mounts Botanical Garden eagerly awaits the official unveiling of Sean Kenny’s Nature Connects: Art with LEGO® Bricks exhibit. The Garden will showcase 15 sculptures making up 13 displays from nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks. These whimsical masterpieces will be located in several of our composition gardens and teaching areas.

While the exhibit has been offered in other cities and counties in Florida, this showing offers newly designed sculptures. Featured pieces include a Peacock, Herd of Deer, Giant Corn Spider, and Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed. You won’t want to miss this outdoor sculpture show, which will be offered from this November until February.

Join us for some special events and activities starting with our Exhibit Preview, exclusively for Mounts Members.http://www.mounts. org/things-to-do/event-calendar/ 32 November 2015 | PB Parenting |

Monday, Nov. 16 Kids Need More Art Schools Out! Join us in the Jupiter, Wellington, and Stuart studios on days when school is closed for holidays and Teacher Work/Professional Development Days. Kids Need More Art is excited to give our communities a fun, creative, safe place for children while parents are working. Ages 5-12 welcome! www.kidsneedmoreart.com for details.

Fri., Nov. 20 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater Maze Runner: Scorch Trials (PG-13). Please bring seating. For more information please call 561.753.2484.12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Sat., Nov. 21 • 10 11:30 AM One, Two, at the Zoo Toddler Workshops at Palm Beach Zoo We have two feet, but some animals have more and some less. Practice your numbers as we meet animals with different numbers of legs! Age-specific crafts and activities are designed to excite and intrigue your child. Workshops include up-close animal encounters, stories, song or game, crafts, and admission to the zoo. Workshops for 3 and 4 year olds include a snack. One adult is required to attend the program with children. Pre-registration is required. The cost per participant is $20 for Members per session and $40 for Non-Members per session. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo. org/childrens-workshops. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Mon., Nov. 23 • Santa’s Secret Workshop at Kids Need More Art in Jupiter Join us the start of our Winter Class Series #1. Runs from November

23rd until December 18th. For more information on winter classes visit www. kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter. Three Palms Plaza • 2151 S. Alt. A1A Suite #900, Jupiter.

Tues., Nov. 24 • 5-7 PM - GEMS Club at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium While having tons of fun along the way, GEMS club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm-7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child per session.

This program is for all girls in grades 3 - 8 and registration is required. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org/gems to register today!

Fri., Nov. 27 • 6 - 9 PM Diggin’ Dinosaurs Night at the Museum at South Florida Science Center & Aquarium RAWRRR! Step

back in time into a land of roaring, moving, and extreme dinosaurs at the blockbuster exhibit Dinosaurs Around the World!

Dinosaurs are taking over the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium and families have the opportunity to explore the exhibit, enjoy dino-themed activities, presentations and more. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! For more information, please call 561-832-1988.

Admission is $6 for members, $13.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors, $9.95 for children 3-12, children under 3 are free. The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Ongoing Starting Mon., Nov. 30 - Feb. 29 at Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens Tracie’s Music Together (Times Vary.

Check Website) $185; $95/additional siblings; Mondays Nov 30 -

Nature’s Precious Treasures Adopt -AManatee® for the Holidays Call 1-800-432-5646 (JOIN) savethemanatee.org

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Calendar

Feb 22 Pee Wee Soccer 3:00-3:45 PM; $80/ member; $100/guest; Engineering for Kids: Let’s Make Toys 3:00-3:45 PM $120/member; $140/guest; Elementary Soccer 4:00-5:00 PM; $100/member $125/guest; Engineering for Kids: Race, Soar, and Destroy 4:00-5:00 PM (K-2nd) $124/member $144/guest; Elementary Cheer/Dance Combo 4:004:45pm $96/member $120/guest. For more information visit www.jcconline.com.

Nov. Multiple Dates & Times • Trim-A-Turkey Painting Events at Kids Need More Art in Jupiter and Stuart Join us for some Trim-A-Turkey Painting Fun at our Jupiter and Stuart locations. Fri., Nov. 6 from 6 - 8 PM for PreTeens and Teens; Fri., Nov. 13 from 6 - 9 PM ages 5-9; Sat., Nov. 14 from 7 - 9PM Adults; Sun., Nov. 15 from 4 - 6 PM Family; Fri., Nov. 20 from 4 - 5PM Tiny Kids and from 6 - 8 PM Family. For more information on visit www. kidsneedmoreart.com.

November - December Classes 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org at Schoolhouse Museum Learning Center. Space is Limited. Please register in advance. For more information go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org.

S.T.E.A.M. – WONDERS OF WEATHER Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:15 AM - Nov. 5 Dec. 17. Children engage in early learning forms of Science, Technology, Engineering, PARTIES ArtBIRTHDAY and Mathematics.

Ever wonder what Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun!

Special Saturday packages available. causes the& Sunday snow, wind, rainy days and Where learning is anisadventure! rainbows?

How the weather predicted?

This is a Kindergarten readiness S.T.E.A.M. class Suitable for ages 3 – 5. Price for 6-week series – Members: $40, Non-Members: $52.

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TOTS IN TUTUS Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:15 AM Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 Back by popular demand. Ballet class for preschoolers with Ballerina Yvette Farnsworth Baker. Suitable for ages 2 – 4.

Price for 6-week series – Members: $40, NonMembers: $52.

WHAT’S THE MATTER Thursdays 3:30 - 4:15 PM Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 Children discover atoms, molecules, mixtures and reactions while they explore the basics of chemistry through hands-on experiments. Suitable for ages 6 - 9. Price for 6-week series - Members: $40, NonMembers: $52.

FABULOUS FUN FRIDAYS Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Sept. 18 - Nov. 20 First and third Fridays of the month. Have fun with crafts to match the theme of the week! Suitable for ages 3 - 7. Price per class Members: $4, Non-Members: $5.

SAVE THE DATE Mon., Dec. 7 • 4 - 6 PM Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting at Downtown at the Gardens Discover the magic of Hanukkah and come celebrate with the community as we light the menorah! Downtown at the Gardens, Centre Court; Free & open to the community.

Coming Soon!

Chalk Play Cafe & Studio in Delray!!

Classes for kids include Tactile Tuesdays, Movement Mondays, Toddler Twinkle Toes, Silly Sensory, Wacky Wednesdays, Crazy Concoctions and more! www.facebook.com/ CHALK-1635943063331352/

A beautiful, new experience.

You dream of cradling your beautiful, new baby in your arms on one of the most memorable days of your life. Where you give birth will be a part of those memories.

n Newly renovated private and semi-private rooms n Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit n 24-hour obstetrical anesthesiologist services n In-house neonatologists available 24/7

That’s why the team at West Boca Medical Center has redesigned our Birthcare Pavilion to a more picture-perfect, private and relaxed spa-like atmosphere.

For a tour of our Birthcare Pavilion, please call 866.904.WBMC (9262) or register online at WestBocaMedCtr.com.

21644 State Road 7, Boca Raton

Only hospital in Palm Beach County to receive the Healthgrades® 2015 Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award,™ Top 10% of Hospitals Evaluated for Obstetrics and Gynecology – 2015

Top 10% of Hospitals Evaluated for Labor and Delivery.

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