Hood Magazine-March 2011

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March 2011

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS Fun things to do with your kids INSIDE!

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Social Skills Groups for Children!

Does your child have a difficult time with: • • • • • • • •

Interacting and playing with peers Making new friends Rejected by other kids Plays alone Becomes mad/angry easily Shows little empathy toward others Unable to engage in or initiate a conversation Does not notice how others perceive him If your child is having a difficult time “fitting in,” a social group may help.

Ten weeks Thursdays from March 24 to May 26 4:30-5:30 p.m. • $330 per child *insurance coverage not applicable

Plus, Watch for Dates on Summer Camps!

Social Skills Camp Music For Me

Handwriting Camps Speech Extreme Camp

Breakfast Club (feeding & swallowing) Sensory Camp

*insurance applies for some camps

Call Carla at (605) 782-2400 for details.

REHABILITATION CENTER 1100 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 www.cchs.org

CO N T E N T S

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Pictures from last months ‘Hood Events.

COVER STORY 8

Summer camp is fun for everyone. Check out the listings on page 8 for more information.

‘HOOD ADVICE 5, 6, 14 ‘HOOD EATS 21-26 ‘HOOD GOOD DIRECTORY 30

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Sioux Falls Frugal Mom helps us reuse 8 different household items.

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Looking for activities to keep the kids busy? Turn to the center spread to track down some great together time!

KARA’S KREATIONS 28 Fun paper plate projects to keep the kiddos busy!

‘HOOD GOOD BOOK REVIEW

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Nick and the Shrinking Inner Spaceship

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Juvenile Diabetes Walk

Photos by MPrints Photography

W E LCO M E TO T H E ‘ H O O D

Publisher Steffanie Liston-Holtrop Hoodlum Productions, LLC 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com Editor Shelly Gaddis Hoodlum Productions, LLC shelly@thehoodmagazine.com Design Director Ally Vogel Vogel Design Shop, Inc. 605-759-5615 ally@vogeldesignshop.com Design Coordinator Taryn Sonnenfeld Vogel Design Shop, Inc. taryn@vogeldesignshop.com

Cookie Bake-Off Winner Mickelle Ahlers

The 1st Annual Sioux Empire Christmas Cookie Bake-Off was held December 18th at Star Performance Complex.

Upcoming Events 2011 Boys and Girls Club Co-ed Dodge Ball Tournament Who: All 6th-8th grade boys and girls who would like to compete in the season’s co-ed dodge ball tournament. Your team will consist of 5 players, at least two girls need to play.

When: This tournament will be held on Saturday, March 26th from 10am-3pm Where: Tournament and league will be held at Eastside Learning Center YES locations. Registration forms are due by Monday, March 21st by 6:00 PM. Please give the registration forms to Mike Erlandson, at 700 S. Sneve Ave. Cost: $5.00 per team The ‘Hood Magazine March Make N Take will be held during the Dodge Ball Tournament on Saturday, March 26th.

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Contributing Photographers Amy Lawrence Photography Mprints Photography Contributing Writers Shaina Herrmann Tessa Logan Kara Weber Shelly Gaddis Greta Stewart Cover photo courtesy of Leif Erickson.

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Ways toReuse

Household Objects

By Shaina Herrmann, Sioux Falls Frugal Mom

Recycling is good, but reusing is better! Before you attempt to recycle an object, ask yourself if it could be reused instead.

Here are some creative ways to get a second use out of several common household objects.

• An empty laundry detergent bottle can be used as a watering can.

• Extra return address labels can be used to brand anything as yours – books, movies, binders, etc.

• Shoe boxes are great for picture filing, organizing office supplies, and storage for small toys.

• Glue a magnet to one side of a clothespin to create a notepad holder for your fridge. Use one to hold your grocery list.

• Use shower curtain hooks to hang heavier items, such as purses, in your closet.

• Run your junk mail through a shredder to use as packing material or for placing in the bottom of a gift basket.

• Make your own plastic bag holder with an empty tissue box.

• Store hair ties around an empty toilet paper roll. Toilet paper rolls can also be used for storing extra extension cords. n

Open House is Tuesday March 29th from 5-7 pm Occupational & Speech Therapy Early Intensive Intervention Autism & Developmental Delays Social Delays Play Skills Social Skills

Ages 2-5

Paul Graumann, MS CCC-SLP Julie Klusmann, OTR/L 605-351-7976 • 605-359-8723

Time 2 Shine Therapy 1908 W. 42nd St. Suite B Sioux Falls, SD 57105 www.sfearlyintervention.org

Daily Living Skills

Harry Pott er Story Telling

Mystery

Motor Skills Sensory Processing Communication Skills

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Birthday kid receives $10 Skyforce cash, t-shirt and PA announcement during the game!

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Plus, ask how your party can sit on the bench during pregame warm-ups, participate in the fan tunnel, meet the Skyleaders and more!

Skyleaders Experience

Call (605) 332-0605 to schedule your party!

Sioux Falls - 2717 W. 41st St. Tea - 801 E. Brian St.

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‘HOOD ADVICE

FINANCIAL & HOMEOWNER COUNSELING

Summer Learning

By Tessa Logan, Communications and Administrative Assistant Youth Enrichement Services Research has shown that students typically score lower on standardized tests at the end of a summer vacation than they do on the same tests at the beginning of the summer. How do parents prevent summer learning loss while still allowing their children a much needed summer break?

The idea is to find a summer program that features a safe environment that allows your child the freedom to enjoy summer, while continuing to learn and build friendships. The environment that you choose should have balanced educational opportunities as well as activities that are age appropriate for your child. Age appropriate activities allow your child to feel comfortable, have fun, learn, and grow. The best summer programs feature educational activities that are fun and engaging so that children have so much fun that they don’t even realize that they are continuing to learn.

Weekly field trips can also be a great learning experience. Taking children to the Washington Pavilion or a Sioux Falls Pheasants baseball game can be a great teaching tool without your children even realizing it. Special opportunities, such as swimming, gardening, karate, and roller skating will also keep your child’s active brain busy while experiencing the full benefits of a summer vacation.

Finding a program that encourages continuous learning through the summer is possible!

Do some research! Ask some questions! Do children get a balance between social, physical, and structured activites? Are there quiet times where children can brush up on reading and literacy?

Having a fun, well-balanced summer may not only help your child succeed this Fall, but may be your child’s most enjoyable summer yet! n

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FA M I LY H O O D

Summer camps

The Multi-Cultural Center

www.sfmcc.org Name of Camp: C.A.R.E. – Cultural Appreciation, Respect, Education Program Date(s) & Time(s): Camps are divided into elementary and middle school sessions that run from 9am – 3pm, Monday through Friday.

Ages: 3rd – 8th graders Price: Free Location: Multi-Cultural Center 515 North Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 605.367.7400 Description of camp: Campers are exposed to a variety of community businesses, organizations, and recreational opportunities. They also spend time in structured activities that range from team-building events and physical activities to nutritional instruction.

Girl Scouts

www.gsdakotahorizons.org Name of Camp: Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons Summer Camp Date(s) & Time(s): For specific camp information, go to: gsdakotahorizons.org Ages: K-5th grade Price: $5 − $100 Location: Wall Lake serves as the Girl Scout camp for the Sioux Falls area Description of camp: At Girl Scout camp, each girl has the opportunity to build new skills, participate in numerous outdoor activities, and make new friends. Whether your child wants to sleep under the stars, experience high adventure, or advance their technology and photography skills, there is a camp specifically for them.

YWCA

www.ywca-sf.org Date(s) & Time(s): Varies Ages: K-5th grade Price: Full-time $110/week Flex $120/week *$25 activity fee also applies to all camps* Location: YWCA South 3510 W Ralph Rogers Rd, Sioux Falls, SD Description of camp: We offer theme-based sessions with many activities to keep students wanting to come back for more!

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Outdoor Campus

www.outdoorcampus.org Name of Camp: The Outdoor Campus Community Program Date(s) & Time(s): Time and dates vary for each class; Preregister (required) by going to www.outdoorcampus.org or calling 605-362-2777 Ages: 3 – 12; Also offers family and adult programs Price: Youth programs are free; however, some adult classes have a $5 materials fee Location: The Outdoor Campus | 4500 South Oxbow Avenue | Sioux Falls, SD | 605.362.2777 Description of camp: The Outdoor Campus offers fishing, paddling, and hunting classes as well as an outdoor adventure camp, nature walks, and numerous other nature-oriented programs.

Excel Achievement

www.excelachieverment.com Name of Camp: Imagination Amplified!

Date(s): June 6 – August 5 Time(s): 8:30am – 3:30pm Ages: 3 years old through 5th grade Price: • Ages 3 – 1st grade: $95/½ day or $180/week • 2nd – 5th grade: $65 for ½ day or $130/week Location: Excel Achievement Center 5016 Burk Oak Place, Sioux Falls, SD 605.988.0900 Description of camp: Each week children will step into a new genre and be given opportunities to express their imaginations.

The camps feature a wide variety activities ranging from a live Clue game to rockets to a math fact boot camp.

Community Education

http://commed.sf.k12.sd.us Date(s) & Time(s): Varies Ages: Kindegarten-15 years old Price: Varies Location: Varies Description of camp: Area community education programs offer a wide variety of opportunities for every one in the family.

You can register online for any of these programs.

Photo courtesy of Amy Lawrence Photography

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www.greatzoo.org Name of Camp: ZooCamps at the Great Plains Zoo Date(s): June 1 – August 12 Time(s): Times vary by age Ages: 2-11 Price: Costs vary by age; 15% discount for Zoo members Location: Great Plains Zoo 805 South Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 605.367.7059 Description of camp: Each camp is customized, but all include games, crafts, snacks, animal encounters and tours of the Zoo.

YMCA

www.siouxfallsymca.org/CampDay.aspx Name of Camp: Little Vikes, Leif Erickson Day Camp, Camp Tepeetonka Date(s) & Time(s): Varies.

Please see www.siouxfallsymca.org for complete listing.

Ages & Pricing: $105-$335 per camp Location: Leif Ericson/Tepeetonka 26th Street between I-229 and Southeastern Drive Little Vikes: Sioux Falls Family YMCA 230 South Minnesota Avenue Description of camp: The core activities offered by the camp are BB guns, archery, crafts, boating, fishing, music, nature, and horses. Each activity is an age appropriate progressive program that all campers are able to participate in. The older the campers get, the more challenging these programs become.

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Youth Enrichment Services and Boys & Girls Club of America

www.youthenrichment.org www.bgcsiouxempire.org Name of Camp: Having Fun for Summer!

Date(s): Camps are offered throughout the entire summer. Please visit www.youthenrichment.org for specialized camp details.

Time(s): 6am – 6pm Ages: 5-12 Price: Full-time (4-5 days/week), $110/week Part-time (1-3 days/week), $83/week *Multi-child discount available Description of camp: Weekly field trips are scheduled around weekly themes. Swimming is available. Special opportunities are also offered throughout the summer such as foreign language, karate, gymnastics, and roller skating. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided daily, free of cost.

Dynamic Cheer and Dance

www.dynamicstudio.org Name of Camp: Dynamic Cheer and Dance Summer Session Date(s) & Time(s): Varies from June 13th – July 30th Ages: 3 and up Price: Cost varies per class Location: Dynamic Cheer and Dance 720 Frontier Street, Brandon, SD 605.582.8999 Description of camp: Cheerleading, tumbling and dance classes are available for beginners all the way to the more advanced levels. Each class provides an opportunity for children

Photo courtesy of Amy Lawrence Photography

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FA M I LY H O O D

Central Baptist Preschool and Kindergarten

www.centralsf.org Name of Camp: Summer Fun Date(s) & Time(s): Various dates on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9am-11:30am Ages: 3-6 years. Previous large group experience required and all children must be potty-trained.

Price: Visit www.centralsf.org for more information Location: Central Baptist Preschool and Kindergarten 3100 West Ralph Rogers Road | Sioux Falls, SD 605.336.2303 Description of camp: Each camp will explore summerrelated subjects, such as the beach, fishing, bugs, BBQ’s, watermelon and ice cream. Children will also enjoy exciting learning centers, sing-along time, and Bible lessons.

learning

Photo courtesy of Amy Lawrence Photography

Name of Camp: Spirit Camp – For children with special needs including physical disabilities, cancer, healthy eating habits, and Spina Bifida Date(s) & Time(s): Varies based on camp *Pre-registration is crucially important, Contact Marilee Kontz, Sanford Children’s Camping Coordinator at 605.328.7157 *Scholarships are available* Description of camp: Sanford Children’s hosts six camps specifically designed for kids with a specific challenge or illness. The camps feature a wide variety of activities ranging from outdoor activities like boating, swimming and games to indoor activities such as art and music.

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Washington Pavilion

www.pavilionclasses.org Name of Camp: Washington Pavilion Summer Classes & Camps Date(s) & Time(s): Weekly beginning May 23rd until July 29th, session times are 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm Ages: 1-13 Price: $35-$275 Member Pricing Location: Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD Description of camp: Classes are hands on learning experiences that are developed utilizing national education standards and incorporate all the unique opportunities that the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science has to offer.

North Star Cheerleading Camp

www.northstarcheerleading.com Date(s) & Time(s): Varies Ages: Preschool-15 years old Price: $10 Preschool, $20.00 ages 5-15 Location: Hilda’s Heritage Home, Lennox, SD Description of camp: North Star Cheerleading Camps are an introduction to the world of cheerleading. Our cheerleaders learn tumbling, stunting, dance and cheer at each camp!

Apple Tree

www.appletreechildren.org Name of Camp: Apple Tree Children’s Centers Summer Program Date(s) & Time(s): May 16th – August 19th available from 6:30am to 6:30pm Ages: 5-12 years Price: $150, 20% discount for multiple children Location(s): 4 Sioux Falls Locations Description of camp: Our focus is making the summer an enriching time for your child that will offer outside activities as well as stimulating their imaginations and maintaining their educational focus.

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FA M I LY H O O D Power & Grace

www.powerandgrace.com Date(s) & Time(s): July 15, 16, 17 Ages: 8-18 Price: $175 (3 days with meals and activities such as Wild Water West & Thunder Road) Description of camp: 3 months of training condensed into 3 days of hard core training.

Sioux Falls Storm

www.siouxfallsstorm.com Name of Camp: Junior Cheer Camp Date(s) & Time(s): May 28 Ages: 5-15 Price: $35 (tshirt, ticket & megaphone included) Details: Learn cheer & dance routines & be featured for halftime of that nights game.

Name of Camp: Storm Trooper Camp Date(s) & Time(s): May 7 Ages: 6-15 Price: $25 pre-register, $35 day of (tshirt & ticket) Details: Join Sioux Falls Storm players & coaches to learn basics of football & play on game field.

Boy Scouts of America

www.siouxbsa.org Name of Camp: Cub Scout Day Camp and Akela Camp Date(s) & Time(s): Various dates in June and July Ages: Kindegarten-4th grade Price: $30-$35 (price increases after May 2nd) Location: Center for Scouting or Newton Hill Scout Camp Description of camp: Designed for Cub Scouts currently in Kindegarten through 4th grade, Scouts get the chance to experience fun with a purpose.

Champion

www.championallstars.net Name of Camp: Champion Legacy Cheer & Dance Academy Summer Camps Date(s) & Time(s): Week long camps in both June and July or one day clinics. Tumbling and cheer classes all summer long.

Ages: 3-18 Price: Varies Location: 6101 S Charger Lane, Sioux Falls, SD (Across from SF Christian High School) Description of camp: Dance with the best! Home of the 2010 World Dance Team Championship Bronze Medalists.

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growing Children’s Care Rehabilitation Center

www.cchs.org Name of Camp: Summer Camps at Children’s Care Rehabilitation Center Date(s) & Time(s): Varies Ages: All Ages Location: 1100 W 41st Street, Sioux Falls Description of camp: Camps offered for children with specialty needs such as social skills for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, handwriting camp, speech camp, sensory camp or breakfast camp for children with swallowing or feeding disorders.

Dakota Spirit

www.dakotaspirit.com Name of Camp: Dakota Spirit Date(s) & Time(s): Various dates in June, July & August – evening sessions Ages: 4-18 Price: $34-$56 Location: 3910 W 59th Street, Sioux Falls Description of camp: Dakota Spirit summer camps and classes are designed for students of all ages and levels of experience. The large variety of classes will provide every student with the opportunity to develop skills in dance, tumbling & cheerleading.

FA M I LY H O O D Sioux Empire Baseball Association

www.siouxempirebaseball.org Name of Camp: Mid-Summer Camp Date(s) & Time(s): Mondays & Wednesdays from July 11-August 10 Ages: 9-12 Price: $65 (tshirt & cap included) Location: Pasley Baseball Complex 26th & Southeastern Dr, Sioux Falls Description of camp: he Mid-Summer Camp is intended to provide participants additional skill development and scrimmage opportunities. *Father/Son Baseball Clinic also offered on April 30th*

Art Camps

sites.google.com/site/summerartschool/home Name of Camp: 8th & Railroad Center Art Camps Date(s) & Time(s): Varies Ages: Toddler to Adult Price: Varies Location: 8th & Railroad Center, Sioux Falls Description of camp: Students will discover art mediums while developing their personal artistic expression and creativity. Classes are taught by a co-op of trained and trusted art educators from the Sioux Falls area.

Star Performance

www.starperformance.com Name of Camp: Summer Fun Gym Camp- Structured games free play, snacks provided, structured learning, field trips.

Dance Camps- A child’s introduction to classical ballet: stories, music & magic of classical dance.

Princess Camp- Every day different activities on a different princess & their story!

Fairy Camp- 1/2 day camp of dancing, fairies & pixie dust!

American Girl Doll Camp- Every day different activities learning about the stories of a different American girl doll.

Popstar Camp- Microphones, hip hop, tumbling & more!

Cheer Camps- Stunts, tumbling, cheers, & dance.

Date(s) & Time(s): Varies Ages: 3-12 (depending on the camp) Price: Varies Location: Star Performance Complex 2707 S. Carolyn Ave, Sioux Falls Register online at www.starperformance.com or call 362-STAR.

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Having

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summer!

CHOICES FOR

SUMMER FUN!

‘HOOD ADVICE

Be Faster, Stronger, & More Explosive

Variety of Athletic Camps Offered Through Avera Sports Institute

LIBRARY: A summer

book club! Enjoy reading a book series or genre and discuss with other campers.

OUTDOOR DISCOVER: All about

the plants, animals and habitats in our world.

MATH PROBLEM SOLVING: Have

fun sharpening your math skills with hands on and creative fun with numbers.

SCIENCE EXHIBITS: A look at the

way the world works (i.e. rain cycle, earth-quakes, etc…).

DRAMA: Create skits, play acting games as well as some dress up.

BOARD GAMES: Teachers will play or lead games.

COMPUTER: State-of-the-art

software and a comprehensive array of programs to build your skills.

SWIMMING, FIELD TRIPS, ART, PLAYGROUND, AND MANY MORE! Locations in Sioux Falls (14th Street Learning Center, Eastside Learning Center and River Crossing Childcare Center), Brandon and Harrisburg.

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(605) 338-8061 • YouthEnric

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By Greta Stewart Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center After a long Winter, most kids are ready to get outside and let some of that pent up energy loose. With Spring here and Summer just around the corner, there are a variety of athletic camps available through the Avera Sports Institute.

“While our traditional training programs are six to eight weeks in length and consist of three 90-minute workouts per week, our staff can develop a training program to meet your needs and fit your schedule,” says Jason Askew, Avera Sports Institute Manager.

One of the most popular training programs is The Athletic Republic program, which features off-season, high-intensity, performance-enhancing training for competitive athletes ages 12 through adult. Athletes completing the six to eight week program average improvements of .10 seconds in the 10-yard dash, .15 seconds in the ProAgility run and two inches in vertical jump.

The Avera Sports Institute is also home to the SEBA Baseball Academy. This is a development program aimed at Sioux Falls VFW and Legion Baseball players. The academy runs April through July and can help improve skills such as: hitting, throwing, and field work. Key benefits of this program include: • Individually designed programs • Workouts designed specifically for baseball players • Access to the area’s premier indoor hitting, throwing, fielding and strength & conditioning facility.

If your child is involved in other sports, Avera Sports Institute can help with those as well! n

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

Do want to see YOUR event listed HERE? Email us at: events@thehoodmagazine.com Please note that all events are current as of press date. The Hood Magazine publishes the most recent information provided. Please remember to call ahead to confirm event details.

4-6 year olds

7-8 year olds 9-11 year olds Events appropriate for ALL age groups

12-13 year olds

Tuesday, March 1 10:00am-11:00am............................................................................................................................................Dr. Seuss Stories, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-11:00am.........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 11:00am-12:00pm........................................................................................................Museum Demonstrations, Children’s Museum of South Dakota 12:30pm-2:00pm......Rocket Science:Practical Propulsion-Day 1 Homeschool Science Course, $35/$32 Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 3:00pm-10:00pm..................................................................................................................Two-fer Tubin’ Tuesdays, $9, Great Bear Recreation Park 6:00pm-9:00pm........................................................................................First Friday Movie-Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Old Courthouse Museum

Wednesday, March 2 10:00am-10:45am.....................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 10:00am-10:50am............................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 10:00am-11:00am........................................................................................................miniExplorers Storytime, Children’s Museum of South Dakota 12:30pm-2:00pm.................................................Intro To Clay-Day 1 Homeschool Art Course, $35/$32, Washingon Pavillion (preregistration required)

Thursday, March 3 10:00am-8:00pm............................................................................................................................Token Thursday, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:00am-10:20am........................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 6:00pm-7:00pm..............................................Storm Dance Clinic For Preschoolers, $3, Morningside Community Center (preregistration required) 6:00pm-7:00pm.......................................Storm Dance Clinic For Early Gradeschoolers, $3, Morningside Community Center (preregistration required) 6:00pm-7:00pm...........................................................Storm Dance Clinic For ‘Tweens, $3, Morningside Community Center (preregistration required) 6:30pm-8:00pm............................................................New Baby in Our Family Class, $10, Avera McKennan Pediatric Conference Room-3rd Floor

Friday, March 4 10:00am-10:45am.......................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 1:30pm-2:45pm.......................................................................................................................Fun and Fitness Friday, MariCar Community Center 3:00pm-10:00pm..........................................................................................................................5th Grade Fridays, $5. Great Bear Recreation Park 6:30pm-1:30am..............................................................................................3rd Annual SD Bowls for NOAH Fundraiser (adults only), 10 Pin Alley 6:30pm-8:30pm.....................................................................................................................................Family Nite Out, MariCar Community Cente 7:00pm-8:00pm..........................................................................................................................Elephant and Piggie Storytime, Barnes and Noble

Saturday, March 5 9:00am-9:45am..............................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 9:00am-9:50am................................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 10:00am-5:00pm...........................................................................................Baby I’m a Star Cheer & Dance Competition, O’Gorman High School 10:00am-11:30am ........................................................................................Pottery Play-Day 2, $50, Washingon Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:30am........................................................................Disaster Engineering-Day 2, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-12:00pm.........................................................................Challenging Designs-Day 2, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am ................................................................Paint Me a Story-You Color My World, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 1:30pm-5:30pm ..........................................................................................3rd Annual SD Bowls for NOAH Fundraiser (family day), 10 Pin Alley

Sunday, March 6 10:00am-5:00pm.................................................................................................Baby I’m a Star Cheer & Dance Competition, O’Gorman High

Monday, March 7 10:00am-8:00pm..................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:15am-11:00am.......................................................................................................The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show, Oak View Library 1:30pm-2:15pm.........................................................................................................The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show, Oak View Library

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4-6 year olds

7-8 year olds

9-11 year olds

12-13 year olds

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Tuesday, March 8 10:00am-11:00pm..........................................................................................................................................Madeline Stories, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-11:00am.......................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:15am-11:00am...............................................................................................................The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show, Main Library 11:00am-12:00pm..................................................................................................Museum Demonstrations, Children’s Museum of South Dakota 11:15am-12:15pm....................................................................................ZooTot Class-Lucky Tigers, $10, Great Plains Zoo (preregistration required) 12:30am-2:00pm.....Rocket Science: Practical Propulsion-Day 2 Homeschool Science Course, $35/$32, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 3:00pm-10:00pm..................................................................................................................Two-fer Tubin’ Tuesdays, $9, Great Bear Recreation Park

Wednesday, March 9 10:00am-10:45am..............................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 10:00am-10:50am .........................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 10:00am-11:00am ..................................................................................................miniExplorers Storytime, Children’s Museum of South Dakota 10:15am-11:00am ................................................................................................................The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show, Caille Library 11:15am-12:15pm......................................................................................ZooTot Class-Tall & Short, $10, Great Plains Zoo (preregistration required)

12:30pm-2:00pm...............................................Intro to Clay-Day 2 Homeschool Art Course, $35/$32, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required)

Thursday, March 10 10:00am-8:00pm.......................................................................................................................Token Thursday, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:00am-10:50am............................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 10:15am-11:00am............................................................................................................The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show, Ronning Library 1:00pm-2:30pm.......................................................................................................Kids’ Activity Day-Luck Of the Irish, Old Courthouse Museum 1:30pm-2:00pm...........................................................................................................The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show, Ronning Library

Friday, March 11 10:00am-10:45am.......................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 10:15am-10:50am..........................................................................................................The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show, Brandon Library 3:00pm-10:00pm......................................................................................................................5th Grade Fridays, $5. Great Bear Recreation Park 7:00pm-10:00pm...................Kids’ Night Out, $25 first child, $15 second child, $5 third child, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 7:00pm-8:00pm........................................................................................................................................Pinkalicious:Silverlicious, Barnes & Noble

Saturday, March 12 9:00am-9:45am......................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 9:00am-9:50am...............................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 9:30am-11:00am................................Big Brother/Big Sister, $20/family,Sanford USD Medical Center - Childbirth Resource Center at Ann Berdahl Hall 10:00am-11:30am...........................................................................................Pottery Play-Day 3, $50, Washingon Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:30am............................................................................Disaster Engineering-Day 3, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:00am-12:00pm........................................................................Challenging Designs-Day 3, $50, Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 10:15am-11:15am............................................................................ZooTot Class-Tigers and Leopards, $12, Great Plains Zoo (preregistration required) 11:00am-11:45am.............................................................................................................The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show, Main Library

Monday, March 14 10:00am-8:00pm....................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:45am-11:20am.............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, March 15 10:00am-11:00am..................................................................................................................................Going Green Storytime, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-11:00am........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 11:00am-12:00pm...................................................................................................Museum Demonstrations, Children’s Museum of South Dakota 12:30pm-2:00pm......Rocket Science: Practical Propulsion-Day 3 Homeschool Science Course, $35/$32, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required)

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4-6 year olds

7-8 year olds

9-11 year olds

12-13 year olds

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Tuesday, March 15 (cont.)

3:00pm-10:00pm............................................................................................................Two-fer Tubin’ Tuesdays, $9, Great Bear Recreation Park 6:30pm-7:30pm.............................................................................................Set Sail!, $3, Kuehn Community Center (preregistration required)

Wednesday, March 16 10:00am-1:00pm.................................Homeschool Moves, $15 1st child, $10 for 3rd, $5 for third, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 10:00am-10:45am.........................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex) 10:00am-10:50am..............................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 10:00am-11:00am.......................................................................................................miniExplorers Storytime, Children’s Museum of South Dakota 10:40am-11:15am..............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 12:30pm-2:00pm...............................................Intro to Clay-Day 3 Homeschool Art Course, $35/$32, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 3:00pm-4:00pm..................................................................................................................................................................Wii, Oak View Library

Thursday, March 17 8:00am-5:00pm...........................................................................Play Day Camp, $25/$30, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 9:00am-11:30am.....................................................................................................Kids’ Activity Day-Luck of the Irish, Old Courthouse Museum 9:30am-11:00am..........I love a Leprechaun, $10 plus $15 material fee) Sinful Things Desserts (preregistration required through community education) 10:00am-8:00pm.......................................................................................................................Token Thursday, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 1:30pm-3:00pm.....................................................................Make fused glass Prom Jewelry, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required) 3:00pm-4:00pm..........................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Friday, March 18 8:00am-5:00pm................................................................................Play Day Camp, $25/$30, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 10:00am-10:45am..........................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 11:45am-12:30pm.........................................................................................Preschool P.E., $3, Kuehn Community Center (preregistration required) 1:30am-3:00pm..................................................................Make fused glass Prom Jewelry, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required) 3:00pm-10:00pm.....................................................................................................................5th Grade Fridays, $5. Great Bear Recreation Park 3:00pm-5:00pm..........................................................Art Around the World For ‘Tweens, $6, Kuehn Community Center (preregistration required) 7:00pm-8:00pm...............................................................................................................................................Todd Parr Stories, Barnes and Noble

Saturday, March 19 9:00am-9:45am.........................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 9:00am-9:50am.........................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 9:30am-12:00pm...........................................................................Decorating Glass Easter Eggs, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required)

Saturday, March 19 10:00am-11:00am...........................................................................Paint Me a Story-Born to be Wild, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 11:00am-11:35am......................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 1:30pm-3:30pm....................................................................................Painting with glass frit, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required)

Sunday, March 20 1:00pm-2:00pm..........................................................................................................Starlab Inflatable Planetarium, $1, Old Courthouse Museum

Monday, March 21 10:00am-8:00pm...................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center

Tuesday, March 22 10:00am-11:00am.........................................................................................................................Welcome, Spring! Storytime, Barnes and Noble 11:00am-11:35am......................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Plays Toys 1:30pm-3:30pm....................................................................................................Museum Demonstrations, Children’s Museum of South Dakota

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4-6 year olds

7-8 year olds

9-11 year olds

12-13 year olds

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Tuesday, March 22 (cont.)

1:00pm-3:00pm......Rocket Science: Practical Propulsion-Day 3 Homeschool Science Course, $35/$32, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-3:00pm................................................................................................................Two-fer Tubin’ Tuesdays, $9, Great Bear Recreation Park

Wednesday, March 23 10:00am-10:45am.......................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 10:00am-10:50am...........................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 10:00am-11:00am.....................................................................................................miniExplorers Storytime, Children’s Museum of South Dakota 12:30pm-2:00pm..................................................Intro to Clay-Day 4 Homeschool Art Course, $35/$32, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required)

Thursday, March 24 10:00am-8:00pm.........................................................................................................................Token Thursday, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 1:00pm-3:00pm..................................................................................................................Little Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 1:00pm-3:00pm........................................................................................Lunch Bunch, $14, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 1:00pm-3:00pm........................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Friday, March 25 10:00am-10:45am............................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 3:00pm-10:00pm.........................................................................................................................5th Grade Fridays, $5. Great Bear Recreation Park 7:00pm-8:00pm..................................................................................................................Aloha, Kanani! American Girl Event, Barnes and Noble

Saturday, March 26 9:00am-9:45am............................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 9:00am-9:00am..............................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 10:00am-11:30am.................................................................................Dino Day, $17/$15 (ages 3-5), Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:30am.......................................................................................Clowning Around, $17/$15, Washingon Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-12:00pm................................................................................................Acting Out, $17/$15, Washingon Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-12:00pm........................................................................................Stage Make Up, $17/$15, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 11:00am-11:35am..................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 12:30pm-2:30pm......................................................................................Cake Decorating, $15/$13, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required)

Monday, March 28 10:00am-8:00pm....................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 11:00am-12:00pm...........................................................................................................Demonstrations, Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Tuesday, March 29 10:00am-11:00am...............................................................................................................................Things That Go Storytime, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-11:00am.......................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 3:00pm-10:00pm...............................................................................................................Two-fer Tubin’ Tuesdays, $9, Great Bear Recreation Park

Wednesday, March 30 10:00am-10:45am...........................................................Astronauts and Twinkling Stars Playtime (walking to age 5), $6, Star Performance Complex 10:00am-10:50am.......................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 10:00am-11:00am.....................................................................................................miniExplorers Storytime, Children’s Museum of South Dakota 3:00pm-4:00pm....................................................................................................................................................................Wii, Oak View Library

Thursday, March 31 10:00am-8:00pm.........................................................................................................................Welcome, Spring! Storytime, Barnes and Noble 10:00am-10:50am...........................................................................................................Little All Stars, $70/punch card, All American Gymnastics 3:00pm-4:00pm........................................................................................................................................................Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

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SHOPPING LIST (by recipe)

Breakfast and Lunch check if adding to list

Breakfast

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Personal Shopping

Lunch

Homemade Donuts

BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

Bacon & Egg Quesadillas

Pizza Pinwheels

6 strips of bacon 1 cup shredded cheese 8 tortillas salsa

1 16 oz pkg ready made white or wheat pizza dough 2 Tbsp Dijon or Yellow Mustard 8 slices ham 1 cup Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese

Oatmeal in the Crock Pot

Banana Cream Cheese Sammie

Easy Molasses Sticky Buns

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pinwheels

Breakfast Cupcakes

English Muffin Pizzas

2 cans biscuits Vegetable oil

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1 cup steel cut oats 1 tsp cinnamon

2 loaves (16 oz each) frozen bread dough 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 cup molasses

2 Tsp baking powder 1/4 cup peanut butter

2 tsp canola oil 1 Tbsp bbq sauce 6 10 inch flour tortillas 2 cups shredded cooked BBQ chicken 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

1/4 cup cream cheese 1 banana

1/4 cup regular or whipped cream cheese 2 Tbsp jam or jelly 1/3 cup peanut butter Lavash (found in the bread section)

English muffin halves 1 jar marinara sauce 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Staples Needed Breakfast

eggs, milk, salt, pepper, bread, sugar, brown sugar, butter, flour

Lunch

eggs, milk, bread, ketchup

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Submit your recipe via facebook or email us at hoodlums@thehoodmagazine.com

Check your cupboard for the above mentioned items before heading to the store. If you are running low, add the item to your personal list above.

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SHOPPING LIST (by recipe)

Dinner check if adding to list

Dinner

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Dinner

Crispy Yogurt Chicken

Southwest Turkey Soup

Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Jiffy Ground Pork Skillet

Wild West Sizzlin’ Chicken Tacos

Lasagna Pizza

2 cups plain, unflavored yogurt 2 cloves garlic 1 whole lemon Chicken legs or thighs 2 cups panko bread crumbs

2 cups cooked chicken strips 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4 hard shell taco shells 1 medium red bell pepper 1 cup barbecue baked beans 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4 slices bacon

Herbed Meatballs 1 lb ground chuck 1 cup bread crumbs 2 Tbsp italian seasonings

1 lb ground turkey 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cans kidney beans 2 cans chicken broth (14 oz each) 2 cups frozen corn 1 cup salsa 1 can chopped green chilies (4 oz) 1 Tbsp chili powder

1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta 1 lb ground pork 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz) 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz) 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 medium zucchini

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1/2 lb elbow macaroni 12 oz evaporated milk 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Personal Shopping

1 small container ricotta cheese 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 lb ground beef 1 14 oz can Italian style stewed tomatoes 6 oz can tomato paste 2 or 3 garlic cloves 2 cups shredded cheese Pizza dough for 16” or larger pizza

Bangers and Mash

3 potatoes 1 pkg sausage (4 links)

Staples Needed Spinach and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts 1 box frozen spinach 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tomato 4 garlic cloves 3-4 chicken breasts 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 jar spaghetti sauce

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Enchilada Lasagna

Flour tortillas (5 regular sized or 4 burrito sized) 1 lb ground beef or turkey 1 can enchilada sauce 1 can refried beans 2 cups shredded mexican style cheese 1 packet taco seasonings Taco condiments as desired

Dinner

sour cream, milk, butter, eggs, salt & pepper Check your cupboard for the above mentioned items before heading to the store. If you are running low, add the item to your personal list above.

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Easy Molasses Sticky Buns

Homemade Donuts

2 loaves (16 0z.) frozen bread dough, thawed 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 Tsp ground cinnamon Molasses Sauce: 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup molasses

Ingredients 2 cans biscuits Granulated sugar Vegetable oil

Directions

Line up biscuits assembly line style. Use a cap from a 20 oz soda to make a hole in the center of the biscuits. Heat 3 inches of oil on medium/high. Place donuts and donut holes in the oil for about a minute on each side, until golden brown. Remove from oil and place on a paper towl to soak up the excess oil. Give each child a small bag with some sugar in it, add the warm donuts to the bags and let them shake until donuts are coated. t e a r o u t fo r c o o k i n g

Bacon & Egg Quesadillas Ingredients 6 strips of bacon 6-8 eggs 1 cup shredded cheese 8 tortillas salsa Gluten-Free Variation: use GF tortillas or corn tortillas

Directions

Cook bacon, remove and place on paper towel to drain excess fat. Pour most of the fat out of the skillet. Scramble eggs in skillet that you cooked bacon in. Place tortilla on cookie sheet, top with scrambled eggs, bacon strips and cheese on top. Place another tortilla on top. Bake at 300* for 10 minutes, until cheese melts and tortillas are slightly crispy. Remove and slice quesadillas into quarters.

Serve with salsa and fruit!

Ingredients

Directions

Roll out each loaf of bread dough into a 10 in square. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in of edges.

Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly roll style; pinch seams to seal. Cut each loaf into six slices. For sauce, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter, water and molasses to a boil. Pour into a greased 13x9 baking dish. Place rolls, cut side down, in molasses sauce. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Oatmeal in the Crock Pot Ingredients 1 cup steel cut oats 2 cups water 2 1/2 cups milk 1 Tsp cinnamon Gluten-Free Variation: use GF Bob’s Red Mill oats

Directions

Place the ingredients in a crock pot and stir to combine. Cook the oatmeal on low heat for 6-9 hours (the amount of time can vary depending on your crock pot.

Some crock pots that don’t have non-stick surfaces can get hotter than others). Stir in desired accompaniments and serve.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 Tsp baking powder 1/2 Tsp salt 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 large egg 1 Tbsp sugar 1 1/4 cup milk

Breakfast Cupcakes

Frosting

1/2 cup whipped or reg. cream cheese 1/4 cup jelly or jam

Directions

Photo courtesy of Mprints Photography

Breakfast Recipes

Preheat oven to 350*. Whisk the first 3 ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the peanut butter, egg, and sugar until combined, then whisk in milk until incorporated. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (you don’t want to over beat the mixture). Grease or line mini muffin tins and fill 2/3 of the way up with batter. Bake for 20 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool.

Spread each cupcake with frosting.

Gluten-Free Variation: use GF all-purpose mix (Pamela’s)

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Lunch Recipes BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Ingredients 2 tsp canola oil 2 Tbsp BBQ sauce 6 - 10 inch flour tortillas 2 cups shredded BBQ chicken, cooked 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Gluten-Free Variation: use GF tortillas, corn tortillas, Sam’s Club GF broasted chicken

Directions

Ingredients 4 slices whole wheat bread 1/4 cup cream cheese, divided 1 banana Gluten-Free Variation: use GF whole grain bread

Directions Cut the banana in half for each sammie. Then cut each half into strips lengthwise (so the pieces are long and flat). Spread 2 tbsp of cream cheese on one side of the bread and top with one half of the banana slices. Place another piece of bread on top to make a sammie.

Repeat with the remainder of the ingredients to make the second sammie.

Ingredients

Pizza

Photo courtesy of Mprints Photography

Banana Cream Cheese Sammie

1 16 oz. pkg ready made white or wheat pizza dough 2 Tbsp Dijon or Yellow Mustard 8 slices ham, chopped fine 1 cup Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese

Pinwheels Directions

Preheat oven to 450*. Roll out pizza dough until 1/4 inch thick and the shape of a large rectangle. Evenly spread 2 tbsp of mustard on the dough. Sprinkle the ham and cheese on top of the dough. Starting with the end nearest you (the long end of the rectangle), roll the dough away from you, creating a cylinder. Lightly sprinkle flour on top of the roll to make it easier to cut. Use a serrated knife to cut the roll into 1/2 inch discs. Place pinwheels on parchment lined baking sheet and lightly press them with the palm of your hand to flatten and bake for 12-15 min.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Pinwheels Ingredients 1/4 cup regular or whipped cream cheese 2 Tbsp jam or jelly 1/3 cup peanut butter, divided Lavash (found in the bread section) Gluten-Free Variation: use GF tortilla

Directions

Place the cream cheese and jam in a bowl and combine until smooth.

Spread 1/2 of the peanut butter on a piece of lavash and top with 1/2 of the cream cheese/jam mixture.

Roll the lavash lengthwise into a roll and slice into bite-size wheels, about 1 inch each. Continue to make the second pinwheel sandwich and slice.

English Muffin Pizzas Ingredients

English muffin halves 1 jar marinara sauce 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese Gluten-Free Variation: use GF english muffins

Directions

Top english muffin halves with marinara sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Bake at 350* degrees for 5 minutes. Let cool, then wrap up.

Dinner Recipes Crispy Yogurt Chicken Ingredients 2 cups plain, unflavored yogurt 2 cloves garlic 1 whole lemon, juice extracted Chicken legs or thighs 2 cups panko bread crumbs Butter (1 pat for each piece of chicken)

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Heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While oil is heating, spread 1 tsp of the BBQ sauce over each tortilla. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of the chicken and 1/3 cup of the cheese over half of each tortilla. Fold other tortilla half over the chicken cheese mixture. Place the quesadilla, one or two at a time, in the skillet. Pressing down lightly with a spatula, cook the quesadilla

for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Flip with tongs, and cook on the other side for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.

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Pour yogurt into a mixing bowl.

Peel and mince garlic; add garlic to the yogurt. Chop up a small amount of fresh parsley and add it to the yogurt. Add lemon juice.

Mix together to combine. Rinse chicken and pat it dry. Sprinkle with (kosher) salt. In another bowl, place the bread crumbs. Sprinkle with salt and stir lightly. Butter a baking dish. With a pair of tongs, place the chicken, one piece at a time into the yogurt mixture.

Turn it over thoroughly to coat.

Then roll the chicken in Panko braed crumbs. Cover each piece thoroughly with bread crumbs and put in a baking dish. Place a slice of butter over the large part of each chicken piece. Cover with foil and bake in a 350* over for 1-1 1/4 hours, removing the foil for the last 15 minutes of cooking.

When the chicken is nice and golden, remove from the oven and enjoy!

Dinner Recipes

Wild West Sizzlin’ Chicken Tacos Ingredients 2 cups cooked chicken strips 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4 hard shell taco shells 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 cup barbecue baked beans 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled Gluten-Free Variation: use GF taco shells, GF BBQ baked beans

Directions

Heat oven to 400*. In small bowl, toss chicken strips with cumin and paprika to coat. In 8 inch square (2 quart) glass baking dish, stand taco shells side by side. Fill

each shell evenly with seasoned chicken. Divide pepper strips evenly over chicken. Top each with 1/4 cup baked beans and 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle with bacon.

Bake 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Add 2 cans kidney beans, chicken broth, corn, salsa, green chilies and chili powder. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10 min.

Serve the soup topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Herbed Meatballs

Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 lb ground chuck 2 eggs 1 cup bread crumbs 2 Tbsp italian seasonings salt and pepper Gluten-Free Variation: use GF bread crumbs, check label on italian seasonings

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chuck, eggs, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Form into 1” meatballs.

Flash freeze and then transfer to a plastic freezer baggie. Or brown on all sides, then add spaghetti sauce and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs have cooked through. Serve over noodles or with side salad.

Southwest Turkey Soup Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 cans chicken broth (14 oz each) 2 cups frozen corn 1 cup salsa 1 can chopped green chilies (4 oz) 1 Tbsp chili powder Gluten-Free Variation: check label on chicken broth

Directions

1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked 12 oz evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs, beaten 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese salt and pepper Gluten-Free Variation: use GF macaroni

Directions

Coat the crock pot with non stick spray. Add all ingredients, saving 1 cup of cheese. Cook on low 4-5 hours. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese over top a few minutes before serving.

Enchilada Lasagna Ingredients Flour tortillas (5 regular sized or 4 burrito sized) 1 lb ground beef or turkey 1 can enchilada sauce 1 can refried beans 2 cups shredded mexican style cheese 1 packet taco seasonings Taco condiments as desired Gluten-Free Variation: check label on sauce and taco seasoning, use GF corn tortillas

Directions

Brown ground beef until no longer pink. Mix in taco seasoning and refried beans and heat through.

Place one flour tortilla in bottom of greased baking dish. (cont.)

In a Dutch oven, brown 1 lb ground turkey in olive oil; drain.

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Spread 1/4 - 1/3 of beef mixture on tortilla, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Place second tortilla on top of cheese and repeat the beef/ cheese/tortilla layering. The last layer should be a tortilla. Pour enchilada sauce over top of “lasagna”.

Bake at 350* for 30 minutes. Cut and serve with your choice of taco condiments: onion, tomato, lettuce, sour cream, black olives, etc.

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Jiffy Ground Pork Skillet Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta 1 lb ground pork 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz) 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz) 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 in slices Gluten-Free Variation: use GF pasta, check label on italian seasoning

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pork and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Drain pasta; add to skillet. Stir in zucchini.

Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.

Lasagna Pizza

submitted by C. Williams via the Hood Magazine Facebook Page

Ingredients

1 small container ricotta cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 lb ground beef

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Chicken Breasts

Spinach & Tomato Stuffed

Dinner Recipes Ingredients 1 box frozen spinach 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tomato, diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3-4 chicken breasts 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 jar spaghetti sauce

Directions

Cook the spinach as directed on package and drain well. In a large skillet, add the olive oil, well drained spinach, diced tomato, and garlic. Add a few sprinkles of basil and salt and pepper. Saute for 5-7 minutes, or until fairly dry and liquid has steamed off. Pound out the chicken breast and place into a slightly greasted baking dish. Spoon the spinach and tomato mixture into the chicken breasts. Top with some shredded mozzarella and roll up. Repeat for all of the chicken breasts. Spoon any remaining spinahc around the chicken in the baking dish. Bake at 375 for 45-50 minutes. When finished, top with spaghetti sauce.

1 14 oz can Italian style stewed tomatoes 6 oz can tomato paste 2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups shredded cheese Pizza dough for 16” or larger pizza Gluten-Free Variation: use GF dough or crust

Directions

Brown ground beef and drain.

Add stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1-2 cloves minced garlic.

Simmer 20 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, parmesan and one clove minced garlic. Roll out dough onto pizza pan, spread on ricotta mixture. Spoon meat sauce mixture over ricotta, then spread shredded cheese over the top.

Bake at 425* for 18-20 minutes.

Bangers and Mash Ingredients

3 potatoes, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup milk, warmed 1 1/2 Tbsp butter salt and pepper 1 pkg organic sausage (4 links) Gluten-Free Variation: check label on organic sausage

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes to the water, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and add to bowl with butter, milk, salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes with hand held masher until fluffy. Heat a lightly greased saute pan over medium heat. Poke sausage with a fork, add to the saute pan and cook for 7-8 minutes or until cooked through. Slice sausage. Place a heaping spoonful of potatoes on a plate and top with sliced sausage.

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K A R A’ S K R E AT I O N S

Paper Plate Projects

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Lion & Lamb Paper Plate Project: March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, so why not track those weather days with this Lion and Lamb paper plate project!

For our lion, we used an orange paper streamer to make this lion’s mane, but you can also use pieces of yarn if you have them.

For the lamb my 2 year old had fun helping place these cotton balls around the outside of the plate. This gave our lamb its fuzzy look.

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St. Patrick’s Day Projects The end of the rainbow is where the Leprechaun hides with his pot of gold. We made this rainbow with part of a plate, some cotton ball clouds and some water color paint. You could also use crayons or glitter. What fun would a rainbow be without the pot of gold? We made ours with water color paints, crayons and we made the gold coins with school glue and glitter for some added sparkle.

4 paper plates are used to make this Celtic spiral shamrock.

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