Hood Magazine May/June -Birthday Party Issue

May/June 2011

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PARTY PLANNING

It’s all inside ‘Hood’s First Annual Birthday Party issue!

Na, na, na, na, na, na...you say it’s your

Birthday

Working together for

healthy kids

Active kids = healthy kids Want your son to eat his vegetables?

Looking for help to get your daughter off the couch? Healthy habits start early. That’s why Sanford Children’s CHILD Services and Kohl’s Department Stores work to teach children about healthy choices and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Through our Kohl’s Classroom Connections program we are able to visit 60 different classrooms and 25 daycares in the Sioux Falls area each year. We are also able to host 8 educational Family Fun Nights.

Sanford Children’s CHILD Services is thankful for the Kohl’s Cares® partnership. Since 2000 it has provided us with more than $281,000. Money that helps us get kids active and keep them healthy.

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CO N T E N T S

features WELCOME 6

Pictures from last months ‘Hood Events.

COVER STORY 10

What’s the best place to throw a Birthday Party?

Check out our list.

‘HOOD ADVICE 7, 15, 22 ‘HOOD EATS ‘HOOD GOOD DIRECTORY

LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD 16

Party planning help as you prepare for the big day. Checklist reminders and party favor ideas.

‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

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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 9 Birthday Banners!

FAMILYHOOD

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Meet the Ode family from Brandon and get to know what life is like on the farm.

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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 Design Director Ally Vogel Vogel Design Shop, Inc. 605-759-5615 ally@vogeldesignshop.com

It’s our first annual

Birthday Partyissue!

What better reason to throw a party! This month we have enjoyed pulling together all of the best local party places, recipes and decorations that a parent could want...Use us a resource and as a tool to spark your creativity! Throwing a party should be fun! Get organized, get creative...get going!!

- Your ‘Hood Team

LAST MONTH’S ‘HOOD EVENT

Design Coordinator/Editor Taryn Sonnenfeld Vogel Design Shop, Inc. 605-660-3124 taryn@thehoodmagazine.com Design Intern Chris Langner Contributing Photographer Kristi Shanks Photography Contributing Writers Shaina Herrmann Tessa Logan Kara Weber Greta Stewart Heidi Gillen Cover photo courtesy of Kristi Shanks Reproduction or use of the contents of this magazine is prohibited.

Dodgeball Tournament

A special THANK YOU to all of our friends that came out to the Dodgeball Tournament for Boys and Girls Club and ‘Hood Make-n-Take.

N E X T M O N T H ’ S ‘ H O O D M A K E - N - TA K E Will be held June 4th at Royal Dairy Farm in Brandon, SD. Come join us!

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‘Hood Magazine is published 9 times a year

by Hoodlum Production, LLC and strives to publish only accurate information, however Hoodlum Production, LLC cannot be held responsible for consequences resulting from errors or omissions. All material in this magazine is the property of Hoodlum Production, LLC and cannot be reproduced without permission of the publisher. We welcome article proposals, story suggestions and unsolicited articles and will consider all submissions for publication. Please send your thoughts, ideas and submissions to Hoodlums@thehoodmagazine.com.

Magazine feedback and advertising and marketing inquiries to steff@thehoodmagazine.com. ©2011 Hoodlum Production, LLC All Rights Reserved.

‘HOOD ADVICE

Birthday

By Shaina Herrmann, Sioux Falls Frugal Mom

Your birthday is a day to celebrate! Do you have a favorite restaurant or store you visit frequently? Check their website for a mailing list or birthday club! A week before your birthday you’ll begin to receive printable coupons for freebies and discounts in your e-mail inbox. Check out our list of some of the local places that offer birthday freebies!

For more information on birthday freebies, visit http://siouxfallsfrugalmom.com n

Freebies & Discounts

• FREE drink from Caribou Coffee • FREE BK hamburger kids meal from Burger King • Buy one get one FREE entrée from Qdoba • FREE one-scoop Sundae from Culvers • FREE ice cream from Cold Stone • FREE “Wacky Pack” kids meal from Sonic.

• Buy one get one FREE Blizzard from Dairy Queen • A $3 gift card, balloon, and birthday crown for kids from Toys R Us

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E E FR

Breakfast on the Farm

Saturday June 4, 2011

Royalwood Dairy 48170 266th St Brandon, SD

8:30 am – Noon

Breakfast served until Noon!

Dairy farm tours, calves, kids’ activities and a whole lot of FUN.

10:00 am – Phil Baker

Entertainer and performer. For nearly 20 years, Phil Baker has used music to educate, entertain, and enrich the lives of young people.

Lawnchairs welcome!

Check out South Dakota Farm Families on Facebook for more info and details as the event approaches.

Also visit www.agunited.org or call 336-3622

Celebrate June Dairy Month

K A R A’ S K R E AT I O N S

Make this a

creat iv e

Birthday Party!

Dakota Stained Glass is the newest place for unique and creative fun!

Special Day Banners Dress up any party or special occasion with this easy to make, yet impressive banner. I have seen these banners at parties planned by professional party planners! I knew I could easily make them myself and now you can too!

What you need:

Scrapbook Paper Glue Stick Scissors Hole Punch Computer and Printer Ribbon

How to:

Open a Word Doc. on your computer. Choose a font on the computer you like and change the font size to around 300. Some fonts are wider than others, so play with the font until you get a size you like.

Print out your letters on scrap paper (junk mail works fine), and hold a printed letter on a piece of scrapbook paper. Cut around the printed letter shape and you will have a perfect letter cut out on your scrapbook paper without using a fancy letter punch.

Use your cut out letters as a guide, and draw out a triangle shape that the letter will fit on. Use your first triangle as your pattern and make as many as you will need for the letters you are using for your birthday message.

Make fused glass jewlery, picture frames, windchimes, night lights, tiles or magnets

Check out our Kids Glass Camps In June and July!

For more information call 331-4963

Use a glue stick to attach the letters to the triangles.

Use a hole-punch to punch one hole on each corner of the top of the triangles. String ribbon through the holes and spread out the triangles as you wish.

Hang up your banner and you are finished! You can have a professional look without spending much.

For this, and over 20 other “Do-It-Yourself” birthday party ideas, including custom cupcake picks, party game ideas, and the awesome balloon towers you see in the photo visit www.karascreativeplace. blogspot.com and click on “birthday stuff” link on the right side of the page. n

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FA M I LY H O O D

Birthday

party locations Tonna’s Cakes

605-321-5418 tonnascakes.com Ages: 4 and up Prices: $15 per child, up to 15 children to attend Location: 524 N. Main Ave, Suite 106, Sioux Falls Options: You may bring in food and drinks to the party. We supply an individual six inch size cake to each child that they will decorate. They get to box their cake up and take it home as their party favor! An additional cake to serve at the party is offered at a discounted price.

Dakota Stained Glass

605-331-4963 dakotastainedglass.com Ages: 10 and up Prices: $15 to $20 depending on project Location: 1312 W. 41st St, Sioux Falls Options: Parties can choose to make fused glass jewelry, night lights, wind chimes, tiles, picture frames or magnets. It will take 1 to 1.5 hours for a party. We do have a small serving area in our classroom for food.

Washington Pavilion

XRKade (located in X Fitness)

605-271-3232; xfitnesscenter.com Ages: 6 and up Prices: $100-$200 Location: 112. W. 39th St, Sioux Falls Options: Exergaming fun with private party coach who takes care of everything including pictures of all the fun.

All American Gymnastics Academy & Inflatables

605-334-4311 allamericangymnastics.com Ages: 3-12 Prices: $145 plus tax for up to 12

kids, $5 each additional kid over 12 Location: 3009 S. Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls Options: 1 Hour of play time with access to: 7 Inflatable Games, 6 in ground Trampolines, Safety Foam Pit, and Sky Swing. Every party will have the gym to themselves & 45 minutes in your own private party room following play time.

605-367-6000 washingtonpavilion.org Ages: 0-14 Prices: Package A: $175 plus tax.

Package B: $145 plus tax.

Package C: $125 plus tax.

Location: Washington Pavilion Art Classrooms 301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls Options: After you pick a package you can pick a theme for no extra cost.

Art Birthday Themes: Princess Party (best for ages 3-8): Mask Making (best for ages 7-14): Clay Studio (all ages): Music Studio (best for ages 7-14).

Science Birthday Themes: Fear Factor (best for ages 5-14): Dinosaurs! (Best for ages 4-8): Fly High (Best for ages 7-14): Glamour Girls (Best for ages 7-14): *Birthdays are only available for booking on Fridays at 5pm, Saturdays at 11am and 2pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Mr. Twister

605-310-0365 mrtwister.org Ages: All Ages

Prices: $140 Location: N/A Options: One full hour of fun! It includes a magic show, balloon party hats for all of the kids & several special balloon surprises for the birthday child.

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FA M I LY H O O D Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation5 Community Center Locations

siouxfallsparks.org Ages: All Ages Prices: Free, for family gatherings and non-profits Location: Kenny Anderson CC, 3701 E. Third Street, 367-6103 Kuehn CC, 2801 S. Valley View Road, 362-2774 MariCar CC, 400 N. Valley View Road, 367-4593 Morningside CC, 2400 S. Bahnson Avenue, 371-4131 Oyate Community Center, 2421 W. 15th Street, 361-6185 Options: Each community center has at least one large meeting room. Meeting rooms are equipped with tables, chairs, TV with DVD/VHS, and dry erase boards. Centers also have refrigerators, stoves (except Oyate), microwaves, and vending machine areas. During scheduled hours the gym, game room, and computer lab are also available for use to the public.

Sanford Wellness Center

605-328-1635; sanfordwellnesscenter.com Ages: All Ages Prices: $50-$100 depending on party Location: 4201 S. Oxbow Ave, Sioux Falls Options: We offer a Main Pool party, Private Pool party, or Walleyball Party... All parties include time in our cafe for gift opening and cake. Wellness Center can provide the cake for an extra fee.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park

605-332-2233; jellystonesiouxfalls.com Ages: 3 and up Prices: $10 per child Location: : I-90, Exit 402, 26014 478th Avenue. Brandon Options: Ultimate Birthday Package - This package includes everything to make your birthday great! This includes a round of mini-golf or a trip through the corn maze (during corn maze season only), use of the area’s only jumping pillow, treat bags, use of a picnic area, and of course a visit from Yogi Bear! Yogi Bear will bring a souvenir, balloon bouquet and personalized birthday card for the birthday boy or girl! Special requests or packages can be accommodated.

YWCA Sioux Falls

605-336-3660; ywca.org Ages: All ages Prices: Front Lobby Area and Aerobic Room: $25 up to 2 hours; Gym: $25 first hour and $20 each additional hour; Saturday & Sunday Swimming fee*: (Call for hours) YWCA member $2 per person, Non-member $4 per person *Special swimming rates are good with the rental of one of our party areas.

Location: 300 W. 11th St, Sioux Falls Options: Swimming parties, Parents can arrange for kids to play basketball, volleyball, or group games in the gym. The aerobics room is perfect for private parties like girls dress-up parties or young children that you want to keep in a confined area. The front lobby area works for beading and craft projects.

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FA M I LY H O O D Best Western Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center

*All requests for birthday parties must be made directly through our Front Desk Reservations Agents by calling 605-336-0650; www.siouxfalls. ramkota.com Ages: 0-12 Prices: $100-$190 (Depending on room Type) Location: I-29, Exit 81; 3200 W Maple Street, Sioux Falls, SD Options: Cost of the party is the rental of a guest room, includes up to 16 Waterpark Admissions (wristbands) during specified time period (3 hour time block). *Due to high demand and occupancy levels, we do not allow birthday parties on Fridays and Saturdays.

Star Performance

605-362-7827 starperformancecomplex.com

Ages: 1-12 Prices: $120-$200 Location: 2707 S. Carolyn Ave, Sioux Falls Options: Jump & Play Party, Fairy Party, Super Hero Party, and Make-over Party.

Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History

605-367-7003; greatzoo.org Ages: 3-12 Prices: $140 Location: N/A Options: One full hour of fun! It includes a magic show, balloon party hats for all of the kids & several special balloon surprises for the birthday child.

The Ramada Hotel and Suites – Buccaneer Bay Waterpark

605-336-1020; siouxfallsramada.com Ages: All Ages Prices: $199.95+tax and service charge Location: 1301 W Russell Street, Sioux Falls Options: Sunday-Thursday, Swimming Package for 10 (Suites, Pizzas, Sodas, 10 Swimmers)

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

605-692-6700; prairieplay.org Ages: 1-12; Plus Grandparent Birthday Party Package Prices: $200 for members, $250 for non-members Location: 521 4th Street. Brookings Options: 1.5 hours in the museum private party room, Museum admission for up to 20 guests (including adult chaperones), Themed Birthday cake, refreshments and tableware, Staff member to guide themed activities, set-up and clean up, Playtime in the museum with a ratio of 1 adult for every 5 children, Catering is available through the museum’s Café Coteau, outside catering not allowed, and Themes to choose from: 1st timer, grandparent, splash water play, dinosaurs, claude monet, franz marc, and harvey dunn.

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Xcite Family Fun Center

605-362-6868; xcitefamilyfun.com Ages: All Ages and Parent Parties Prices: $150 Location: 3211 S. Shirley Ave, Sioux Falls Options: Inflatables, Basketball, Arcade, Toddler Zone, Parent’s Lounge, Full Menu, Face Painting, Themes, Balloon Twister, Karaoke, Private Party Rooms, Party Room Helper, Goodie Bags, Set up and Clean up.

Oh My Cupcakes

605-310-6742; ohmycupcakes.com Ages: 3 and up Prices: $13.50 per guest, minimum of 6 guests Location: 524 N. Main Ave, Suite 106, Sioux Falls Options: Each birthday party includes: A kitchen tour, a short decorating lesson, 2 cupcakes per child; one which they decorate and eat here, and one which we box up and they take home with them. Each party also includes a party game, time set aside for gift-opening and cupcake-eating!

Thunder Road

605-334-4181; thunderroad.info Ages: 6-80 Prices: Packages at $6, $10, and $13 ($8 laser tag add on) Location: 201 N. Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls Options: Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, Water Wars, Euro Bungy, Rock Wall, and Human Foosball.

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Wild Water West 605-361-9313 wildwaterwest.com Ages: All ages

Prices: See website Location: 26767 466th Avenue, Sioux Falls Options: Comes with party invitations (download online), reserved tables for 1 hour in Birthday Party Pavilion, a special gift for the birthday child, and meal (pizza, small pop, and ice cream treat).

Power & Grace Gymnastics

605-361-3419; powerandgrace.com Ages: 5-18 Prices: $145 Location: 1908 Jennifer Place, Sioux Falls Options: We offer an instructor led party with lots of games, relays, parachute play, and gymnastics. Following the gym time, party guests may meet in the party area for treats, gift opening, or whatever you have planned for them.

p ‘hood should

Book your party location EARLY, in order to be sure to secure the dates and times you prefer. Don’t be afraid to lean on friends and family to push through your to-do lists!

‘HOOD ADVICE

The Best Gift Of All

By Greta Stewart, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center The children. The toys. The cake. The games. There is so much going on at birthday parties, it’s no wonder kids (and parents) get overwhelmed.

But heading to birthday parties this summer doesn’t have to be stressful for you or your children.

“Birthday parties are actually one of the best ways to get your child involved in peer interaction,” says Laura Schuldt, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor at Avera Behavioral Health Outpatient Services.

“It’s a great opportunity for kids to have positive interactions with each other.” Schuldt says not only is this a good chance to develop relationships with other kids, it also lets children adapt to social rules.

If you are the one giving the party, Schuldt suggests including games where everyone can be included. If you are planning on having younger children at the party, think about introducing a game where physical activity is involved.

Schuldt says you could also give away a party bag, which can make everyone feel special.

If you’re the one attending the party, before you head out, Schuldt recommends you sit down with your child and talk about what they can expect. “I always tell parents to set up positive expectations and anticipation. I would explain to them there is going to be a lot happening. There will be games, cake, and let kids, especially younger kids, know that the focus is going to be on another child.” This is an excellent way to teach your children about generosity and

giving. “Children understand that we give (gifts) because we care,” Schuldt says.

You should also make sure your child is well rested and fed. “You don’t want to walk into the party with a child who is already tired or hungry,” says Schuldt.

For children who are overwhelmed with the activity, which is common, Schuldt recommends taking a walk with the child or children. This allows some time away to regroup from all the action.

Some parents have a difficult time with children not wanting to leave the excitement. Schuldt encourages parents to use closing statements to allow a good transition to exiting the party. “Tell the child we are leaving soon and that they need to say goodbye to their friends,” she says. “Validate them by saying something like ‘You had a great time today. Maybe we can set up another time to play next week.’ Show the child that just because play time might be over today, it isn’t over for good.” Schuldt also suggests as you’re going home, give specific encouraging feedback to your child. “You could say ‘I like how you let Billy open his own presents today. I know that was hard for you but I’m really proud of you.’”

By keeping these tips in mind, your next birthday party adventure will be a fun, positive experience for everyone involved. But remember perhaps the most important rule of them all: have fun with your child! After all, you’re exposing them to a lesson they’ll take with them the rest of their life, which is learning how to positively interact with others! n

Exergaming Fun! Great for Birthday parties!

Private parties available • Ages 6 + • Private parties from $100-$200 • Includes a Private party coach who takes care of everything, including pictures!

Inside X Fitness

112 W. 39th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57105 605.271.3232 xfitnesscenter@yahoo.com

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PARTY PLANNING

LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD

pplies u s p u pick for these!

Party Favors

By Taryn Sonnenfeld

Birthday Party Favors are all the rage these days. No matter the age of your child, all kids love taking something special home.

Gifts and giftbags can be pricy so why not make your own? Better yet…have the kids design their own as part of the party!

Buy paper lunch bags, markers, paints, glue, glitter, fur, feathers, jewels…anything to make a Birthday Goodie Bag special.

Have each child write their name on a bag and decorate it using their favorites. Rhinestones, feathers and charms are great for girls. Paint, animal, video game and planet stickers are perfect for boys.

When the party is nearing it’s end, have each child grab there dried bag and come and grab a handful of goodies. (you can fill a big bowl with candy, small toys, charms, pencils, bracelets)…whatever you want!

The kids will leave having created their very own gift bags as well as a treasure to take home.

A little time and creativity makes a special, inexpensive memory that goes home with each child.

To-Do List!!

You have 101 things to do to plan for this party, so where do you begin? How do you not forget the clown candleholders and the glitter laden gift bags, the flower streamers and the sunshine piñata? You, my friend, need to make a list! Post-its are some of my best friends; I know them well. While lists work well for everyday life, they are a huge part of being organized and pulling off a great party.

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Some suggestions to get you started:

1 month before

Create your guest list, create a theme for your party, hire any entertainers or music services you will need

2 weeks before

Order your cake, balloons, etc and send out invites if you haven’t already done so. Plan your menu.

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Day of the Party Buy ice, prepar e food, pick up balloons…

Enjoy!!!

What to Do?

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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.

Preschool

Elementary Middle School Events appropriate for ALL age groups

High School

Monday, May 2 10:00am-8:00pm........................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 4:30pm-5:30pm...............................................................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade 6:30pm-7:30pm.............................................Elementary Engineers (ages 7-8) South Dakota Robotics Association, $15, Augustana College in the GSC

Tuesday, May 3 10:00am-11:00am........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:00am-11:00am.....................................................................................................................................Precious Pets Storytime, Barnes & Noble 4:30pm-5:30pm.....................................................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

Wednesday, May 4 3:00pm-5:00pm..........................................................................................................................................................Movie Time, Oakview Library

Thursday, May 5 3:00pm-4:00pm..............................................…..................................................................Crafty Kids Make-it-and-take-it craft, Oak View Library 10:30am-11:30am..................................................................................Create with Nature! Part 1, $20, Child’s Play Toys (preregistration required) 3:30pm-4:30pm......................................................................................Create with Nature! Part 1, $20, Child’s Play Toys (preregistration required)

Saturday, May 7 10:00am-11:00am............................................................NXT Robotics Class, $15, South Dakota Robotics Association, Augustana College in the GSC 1:00pm-4:00pm...........................................................................................................Critter De Mayo, The Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum 1:00pm-2:00pm.............................................Duplo Dynamo classes (ages 5-6) South Dakota Robotics Association, $15, Augustana College in the GSC 3:00pm-4:00am...........................................................NXT Robotics Class, $15, South Dakota Robotics Association, Augustana College in the GSC

Monday, May 9 10:00am-8:00pm.......................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 4:30pm-5:30pm..............................................................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade

Tuesday, May 10 10:00am-11:00am.........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:00am-11:00am..........................................................................................................................Audrey Wood Stories, Storytime, Barnes & Noble 4:30pm-5:30pm......................................................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

Saturday, May 14 10:00am-12:00pm..................................................................................................................................Bark for Life, Spencer Dog Park, Sioux Falls 10:00am-11:00am......................................................................................................Paint Me a Story, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 10:30am-11:30am.........................................................................................................................Sky Diver Paper Airplanes, $10, Child’s Play Toys

Monday, May 16 10:00am-8:00pm.......................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 4:30pm-5:30pm............................................................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade 6:30pm-7:30pm...........................................Elementary Engineers (ages 7-8) South Dakota Robotics Association, $15, Augustana College in the GSC

Tuesday, May 17 10:00am-11:00am.................................................................................................................................................Pigs Storytime, Barnes & Noble

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Preschool

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Thursday, May 19 10:30am-11:30am....................................................................................Create with Nature! Part 2, $20, Child’s Play Toys (preregistration required) 11:15am-1:15pm ........................................................................................Lunch Brunch, $14, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required)

3:30pm-4:30pm......................................................................................Create with Nature! Part 2, $20, Child’s Play Toys (preregistration required)

Friday, May 20 7:00pm-8:00pm.................................................................................................American Girl Tea Party, Barnes & Noble (preregistration is required)

Saturday, May 21 10:00am-4:00pm .......................................................................................................................Model Railroad Open House WH Lyon Fairgrounds 1:00pm-2:00pm...............................................Duplo Dynamo classes (ages 5-6) South Dakota Robotics Association, $15, Augustana College in the GSC 3:00pm-4:00pm..............................................................NXT Robotics Class, $15, South Dakota Robotics Association, Augustana College in the GSC

Sunday, May 22 5:00pm-7:00pm..........................................................................................................Old-Fashioned Car Hop, Harrisburg United Methodist Church

Monday, May 23 1:00pm-4:00pm...................................................Pottery Play, Day-1, ages 6-7, $103, ($93 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm............................................Medical Mysteries, Day-1, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required)

Tuesday, May 24 10:00am-11:00am.....................................................................................................................‘Dora and ‘Diego Stories Storytime, Barnes & Noble 1:00pm-4:00pm.....................................................Pottery Play, Day-2, ages 6-7, $103, ($93 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm............................................Medical Mysteries, Day-2, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 4:30pm-5:30pm.......................................................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

Wednesday, May 25 1:00pm-4:00pm....................................................Pottery Play, Day-3, ages 6-7, $103, ($93 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm...........................................Medical Mysteries, Day-3, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required)

Thursday, May 26 1:00pm-4:00pm.....................................................Pottery Play, Day-4, ages 6-7, $103, ($93 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm............................................Medical Mysteries, Day-4, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required)

Friday, May 27 1:00pm-4:00pm...................................................Pottery Play, Day-5, ages 6-7, $103, ($93 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm............................................Medical Mysteries, Day-5, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 7:00pm-8:00pm...............................................................................................................................Splat the Cat Stories Storytime, Barnes & Noble

Saturday, May 28 10:30am-11:30am.......................................................................................................................Beach Buddies Shell Crafts, $10, Child’s Play Toys

Sunday May 29 10:00am-12:00pm............................................................................................Amazing Big Sioux Family Race, Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon

Monday, May 30 2:00pm-4:00pm................................................................Greatest Show On H2O, Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, $9 Adults, $7 Kids (6-12), 5 & Under Free 4:30pm-5:30pm..............................................................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade

Tuesday, May 31 10:00am-11:00am.........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:00am-11:00am.................................................................................................................................Fun on the Farm Storytime, Barnes & Noble 4:30pm-5:30pm......................................................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

Wednesday, June 1 10:15am-10:45am..........................................................................................................................Barnyard Capers Puppet Show, Oak View Library 1:00pm-1:30pm..............................................................................................................................Barnyard Capers Puppet Show, Oak View Library

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Preschool

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Thursday, June 2 10:15am-10:45am..........................................................................................................................Barnyard Capers Puppet Show, Ronning Library 1:00pm-1:45pm..............................................................................................................................Barnyard Capers Puppet Show, Ronning Library

Friday June 3 7:00pm-9:00pm...........................................................Greatest Show On H2O, Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, $9 Adults, $7 Kids (6-12), 5 & Under Free

Saturday, June 4 8:30am-12:00pm.................................................................................................Breakfast on the Farm, Royalwood Dairy, 48170 266th St, Brandon 10:00am-4:00pm.......................................................................................................................................Siouxland Renaissance, $10, Fairgrounds 9:00pm-11:00pm.....................................................................................................................................Downtown Moonlight Movies, Fawick Park

Sunday, June 5 10:00am-4:00pm......................................................................................................................................Siouxland Renaissance, $10, Fairgrounds

Monday, June 6 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Canvas Creations, Day-1, ages 6-7, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Kitchen Chemistry, Day-1, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm............................................Robots & Rockets, Day-1, ages 11-13, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required)

Tuesday, June 7 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Canvas Creations, Day-2, ages 6-7, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Kitchen Chemistry, Day-2, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm.............................................Robots & Rockets, Day-2, ages 11-13, $93,($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 4:30pm-5:30pm......................................................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

Wednesday, June 8 1:00pm-4:00pm...............................................Canvas Creations, Day-3, ages 6-7, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm...............................................Kitchen Chemistry, Day-3, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Robots & Rockets, Day-3, ages 11-13, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 4:00pm-8:00pm..............................................................Family Fun Night, Wildwater West Waterpark, ½ price evening admission, 4pm to 8 pm session

Thursday, June 9 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Canvas Creations, Day-4, ages 6-7, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Kitchen Chemistry, Day-4, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm.............................................Robots & Rockets, Day-4, ages 11-13, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required)

Friday, June 10 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Canvas Creations, Day-5, ages 6-7, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Kitchen Chemistry, Day-5, ages 8-10, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required) 1:00pm-4:00pm..............................................Robots & Rockets, Day-5, ages 11-13, $93, ($84 members), Washington Pavilion (preregistration required)

Saturday, June 11 6:00am-8:00am..............................................................................................................................Great Plains Balloon Race, Kenny Anderson Park 9:00am-3:00pm...............................................................................................................Zippity Zoo Day, The Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum 6:30pm-8:30pm...............................................................................................................................Great Plains Balloon Race, Kenny Anderson Park

Monday, June 13 10:00am-8:00pm.......................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 2:30pm-4:00pm.................................................................................Digital Photography Workshop, Main Library (bring your camera if you have one) 4:30pm-5:30pm...............................................................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade

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Preschool

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Tuesday, June 14 10:00am-11:00am.........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 4:30pm-5:30pm......................................................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

Wednesday, June 15 2:00pm-3:00pm.................................................................................................World of Origami, grades 2-5, Caille Library (preregistration required) 4:00pm-8:00pm............................................................Family Fun Night, Wildwater West Waterpark, ½ price evening admission, 4pm to 8 pm session

Thursday, June 16 10:00am-12:00pm.........................................................................................................................Adult Junior Tournament, Willow Run Golf Course 2:00pm-3:00pm............................................................................................World of Origami, grades 2-5, Ronning Library (preregistration required)

Friday, June 17 2:00pm-3:00pm............................................................................................World of Origami, grades 2-5, Brandon Library (preregistration required) 7:00pm-9:00pm...........................................................Greatest Show On H2O, Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, $9 Adults, $7 Kids (6-12), 5 & Under Free

Saturday, June 18 10:00am-4:00pm.........................................................................................................................Model Railroad Open House, WH Lyon Fairgrounds 9:00pm-11:00pm...................................................................................................................................Downtown Moonlight Movies, Fawick Park

Monday, June 20 2:30pm-4:00pm..................................................................................................................................................Animoto, grades 6-12, Main Library 4:30pm-5:30pm...............................................................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade

Tuesday, June 21 9:00am-12:00pm....................................................................................................Fairy Camp,Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 4:30pm-5:30pm......................................................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

Wednesday, June 22 9:00am-12:00pm...............................................................................................Popstar Camp, Star Performance Complex (preregistration required) 4:00pm-8:00pm.............................................................Family Fun Night, Wildwater West Waterpark, ½ price evening admission, 4pm to 8 pm session

Thursday, June 23 2:00pm-3:30pm....................................................................................................................Hungry Monster Shadow Puppet Show, Ronning Library

Friday, June 24 4:00pm-11:00pm................................................................................................................................................Automania, Downtown Sioux Falls 7:00pm-9:00pm............................................................Greatest Show On H2O, Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, $9 Adults, $7 Kids (6-12), 5 & Under Free

Saturday, June 25 9:00pm-11:00pm...................................................................................................................................Downtown Moonlight Movies, Fawick Park

Monday, June 27 10:00am-8:00pm.......................................................................................................................Multiples Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 4:30pm-5:30pm..............................................................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade

Tuesday, June 28 10:00am-11:00am.........................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 4:30pm-5:30pm.....................................................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

Wednesday, June 29 2:00pm-2:30pm..........................................................................................................Color Your Own Hot Air Balloon Make and Take, Caille Library 4:00pm-8:00pm...........................................................Family Fun Night, Wildwater West Waterpark, ½ price evening admission, 4pm to 8 pm session

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Everything families need to play, know & grow!

Sat., July 30, 2011

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds • Sioux Falls 10am - 6:30pm

FREE ADMISSION! (Parking: $5 per Vehicle)

Exhibitor Booths • Children Safety Information Kids Fun Zone & Inflatables • Face Painting Music & Stage Entertainment • Eats & Treats

All Activities & Entertainment are FREE!

Please RSVP online, so we can make plans to accommodate our crowd and to enter to win great door prizes!

www.FamilyFestSF.com Snap it and RSVP to FamilyFest by your mobile phone!

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Having

‘HOOD ADVICE

fun for

Birthday Parties for Parents summer!

CHOICES FOR

SUMMER FUN!

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.

hment.org

(605) 338-8061 • YouthEnric

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By Tessa Logan, Communications and Administrative Assistant Youth Enrichement Services Birthday parties are not just for kids anymore. Parents, why not treat yourself to a special day commemorating another year of your life!

Throw yourself an adult-themed birthday party.

Be creative with your party. Sioux Falls has a variety of options available for adult-themed parties. Several restaurants in town offer an adult-only atmosphere with children under 21 not allowed.

Check out consignment shops and used-clothing stores and have a costume or Oscar party! Try out other fun ideas like a Ladies Spa Day – take a turn at being a ‘Real Housewife’ for a day. Get provisions from your favorite beauty supply stores and turn your home into a spa or treat yourself and your friends to a day at your favorite salon or spa.

Enjoy your youth again! Celebrate your birthday by roller skating, swimming or spending a day at the zoo! Eat pizza, hot dogs or nachos! Chew bubble gum, eat candy and drink pop with a straw!

Reliving your youth on your birthday is a fun way to include your family and to keep yourself young!

If you want to spend your day doing adult-only activities, why not enjoy one of the most popular adult-party themes, Casino night!

With several casinos and bingo halls in Sioux Falls, you’ll have a choice to choose from. To get the most out of your party, do your research. Look for special events such as steak night! And with pull tabs, B3 Bingo machines and video lottery, you will feel like you are celebrating your birthday- VEGAS style!

Just like your child’s party, don’t forget to create a party plan.

Invitations that match your theme are a must! Decorations, games and fun activities are also important to keep the party moving!

Party food, beverages, snacks and cake can also be important to setting the party’s theme. And just like a child’s birthday, don’t forget the best part! Party favors!! Adults, as much as children, enjoy getting a thank you for coming to the party! Keep the favor simple, but something that goes along with your theme and your friends will enjoy celebrating your birthday every year! n

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SHOPPING LIST (by recipe)

Snacks & Birthday Desserts check if adding to list

Snacks Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

check if adding to list

Birthday Desserts Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

f orr s h o oppi tteeaarr oout u t fo p p inngg

1/2 cup marshmallow creme 1 tsp lemon juice

1 box rainbow chip cake mix 24 flat bottom cones 1 to 2 containers frosting

Fresh Veggie Pizza

Butterfinger Ice Cream Cake

1 ready made pizza crust 1 envelope ranch dressing Raw veggies

Banana Dippers bananas colored sugars coconut crushed cookies

Banana Split Dessert Pizza

1 - 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 6 tbsp lemon juice 1 - 8 oz can pineapple 10 to 12 maraschino cherries 1 - 1 oz sq. semisweet chocolate 3 medium bananas 3/4 cup chopped nuts

1 brick vanilla ice cream 1 brick chocolate ice cream 3 Butterfinger bars

Strawberry Cake Pops

1 Strawberry Moist Supreme cake mix 1 Strawberry Whipped Supreme frosting 1 bag Candy Melts candy sprinkles lollipop sticks

Apricot Vegan Cupcakes 3 cups apricot fruit spread 3/4 cups soy yogurt

Snacks & Birthday

flour, butter, apple sauce, vanilla extract, brown sugar, peanut butter, cream cheese, sour cream, chocolate chips, veg. oil, cinnamon, quick oats, baking powder, eggs, cream, margarine, pumpkin pie spice

Do you want to see your recipe in ‘Hood Magazine?

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

Staples Needed

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)

Lunch & Dinner check if adding to list

Lunch

check if adding to list

Dinner

Crispy Yogurt Grands Tuna Melts Chicken

Southwest Taco Casserole Turkey Soup

Toastie Dogs Crock 10 weinersPot Macaroni and 10 slicesCheese American cheese

Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas Jiffy Ground Pork Skillet

Purple Wild West Power Sizzlin’ Smoothie 2Chicken bananas Tacos

“Make Your Lasagna Pizza Own Pizza” 1Party small container ricotta cheese

2 -cups 6 ozplain, cans tuna unflavored yogurt 1/23cloves cup chopped garlic onion 1 can whole Grands lemon Refrigerated Chicken Flaky Biscuits legs or thighs 12 cup cupsshredded panko bread cheddar crumbs cheese

2 cups cookedblueberries chicken strips 1/2 cup frozen or blackberries ground cumin 11/2cupteaspoon 100% pure orange juice or 1/2 teaspoon paprika cranberry grape juice 4 hard shell taco shells 1 medium red bell pepper 1 cup barbecue baked beans 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4 slices bacon

Checkerboard Turkey Sandwich Herbed Meatballs

13 lb slices ground shaved chuck oven roasted turkey breast 31 cup slicesbread tomato crumbs 2 Tbsp italian seasonings

“Pizza-dilla” Spinach and Tomato 1Stuffed flour tortillaChicken (6 inch) Breasts box frozen spinach 1 tbsp pizza sauce 1 Tbsp olive oil part-skim mozzarella 1/4 cup shredded 1 tomato cheese garlicchopped cloves tomatoes 14tbsp chicken breasts 13-4 tbsp chopped green peppers 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 jar spaghetti sauce

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13lbcups ground turkeybow tie pasta uncooked olive beef oil 1 Tbsp lb ground 2 cans 1/4 cup kidney choppedbeans onion cans chicken (14 ozcheese each) 2 cups shreddedbroth cheddar 2 cups frozen corn 10 oz salsa 1 cup - 14.5salsa oz can diced tomatoes green chips chilies (4 oz) 21 can cupschopped nacho tortilla 1 Tbsp chili powder

1 large 1/2 cups canuncooked enchiladapenne saucepasta 41 lbchicken groundbreasts pork 21/2cans cupcream chopped of chicken onion soup 1 small can stewed can sliced tomatoes black (14.5 olivesoz) 21 can doz tomato corn tortillas sauce (8 oz) 1 chopped tsp Italianonion seasoning 1 pkg medium sharpzucchini cheddar cheese

1/4 cup parmesan cheese refrigerated pizza dough 1choice lb ground beef pepperoni, sausage, of meat: 1 14 oz can Italian style stewed tomatoes hamburger 6 oz canoftomato choice veggies:paste mushrooms, olives, bell 2 or 3 garlic peppers, etccloves 2 cups ofshredded cheese cheddar, etc choice cheese: mozzarella, Pizza dough for 16” or larger pizza marinara sauce

Italian Turkey Sliders Bangers 20 oz lean ground and turkey Mash

32 potatoes tsp parmesan cheese 1 pkg clovesausage garlic (4 links) 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp oregano, dried 16 dinner or slider rolls

Enchilada Quick Chicken Lasagna Tetrazzini

1 rotisserie Flour tortillas chicken (5 regular sized or 4 burrito 8sized) oz dry linguini 1 jar lb ground alfredobeef sauceor turkey 81 can 0z white enchilada button sauce mushrooms 1 can cloverefried garlicbeans 2 cups 1/2 cup white shredded winemexican style cheese 1/1 3packet cup grated taco seasonings parmesan cheese Taco condiments as desired

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

Personal Shopping

Staples Needed Lunch

mayonnaise, salt, pepper, sour cream, butter, white bread, wheat bread, ketchup, mustard, vanilla extract, cream cheese, honey, nonfat or soy milk

Staples Needed

Dinner

taco pepper, sour seasoning, cream, milk,salt, butter, eggs, olive salt &oilpepper 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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Snacks & Birthday Peanut Butter Fruit Dip Ingredients 1/2 c marshmallow creme 1/4 c creamy peanut butter 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp water

Directions

Combine in small bowl. Stir with whisk or fork until well blended.

Cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Fresh Veggie Pizza Ingredients

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1 ready made pizza crust 8 oz pkg cream cheese at room temperature 1 c sour cream 1 envelope powdered ranch dressing 2 c raw vegetables, chopped fine (we use broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes)

Banana Split Dessert Pizza Ingredients 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/2 c sour cream 6 tbsp lemon juice, divided 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 c (1 stick) plus 1 tbsp butter or margarine, softened and divided 1/4 c firmly packed brown sugar 1 c all-purpose flour 3/4 c chopped nuts 3 medium bananas, sliced and divided 1 (8 oz) can sliced pineapple, drained and cut in half 10 to 12 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry 1 (1 oz) square semisweet chocolate

Directions

Heat oven to 375 F. In medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, 4 tbsp lemon juice and vanilla extract; mix well.

Chill. In large bowl, beat 1/2 c butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add flour and nuts; mix well. On lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet, press dough into 12-inch circle, forming rim around edge. Prick with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool. Arrange 2 sliced bananas on cooled crust. Spoon filling evenly over bananas. Dip remaining banana slices in remaining 2 tbsp lemon juice; arrange on top along with pineapple, cherries and additional nuts. In small saucepan, over low heat melt chocolate with remaining 1 tbsp butter; drizzle over pie. Chill thoroughly. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Tip: Crust and filling can be made in advance and held until ready to assemble. Cover crust and store at room temperature; store filling in refrigerator. Best if eaten same day as assembled.

Directions

Bake the pizza crust, without toppings, at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, and dressing mix. Spread this on the crust. Top with mixed vegetables.

Banana Dippers

Make with the kids!

Ingredients bananas - cut in chunks colored sugars cinnamon sugar chopped nuts, cocunut, sprinkles, crushed cookies 8 oz chocolate chips 1/3 cup peanut butter

Directions

Peel the bananas and slice into several pieces. Place the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high until melted - about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Dip the banana slices in the chocolate, then roll them in other ingredients as desired.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Ingredients

1 box rainbow chip cake mix water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 24 flat-bottom ice cream cones 1 to 2 containers frosting (any flavor)

Directions

Heat oven to 350 F (325 F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box. Fill each cup 2/3 full of batter (1 heaping tablespoon each). Place ice cream cone upside down on batter in each cup. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean (cones may tilt on batter). Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Remove paper baking cups. Generously frost cake with frosting, and decorate as desired. Store loosely covered. Makes 24 cone cakes

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Lunch Recipes

Snacks & Birthday Con’t.

Butterfinger Ice Cream Cake

Strawberry Cake Pops

Grands Tuna Melts

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 Moist Supreme Strawberry cake mix and ingredients 1 container Whipped Supreme Strawberry frosting candy sprinkles lollipop sticks 1 bag Candy Melts (found at most craft stores) foam floral blocks

2 (6 oz) cans water-packed tuna, well drained 1/3 c chopped onion 1/3 c mayonnaise 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 (1 lb 1.3 oz) can Pillsbury Grands Refrigerated Flaky Biscuits 4 oz (1 c) shredded cheddar cheese Sour cream, chopped tomato, shredded lettuce if desired

1 brick vanilla ice cream 1 brick chocolate ice cream 1 pint cream, whipped 3 Butterfinger bars

Directions

Break up Butterfinger bars. This is easier to do if you freeze the candy bars first, then crush with a mallet.

Cut ice cream into slabs. Layer 1 vanilla ice cream, then Butterfinger crumbs, then choclate ice cream, then Butterfinger crumbs, then vanilla ice cream again. Top with whipped cream and Butterfinger cumbs. Put back into freezer until needed.

Specialty Recipe of the month

Ingredients 3 c fruit spread, apricot 1 1/2 c applesauce 3/4 c margarine (80% fat is best); softened 3/4 c soy yogurt 2 tbsp vanilla extract 3 c flour 2 c oats 1 tbsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 3 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Mix fruit spread, margarine, applesauce, yogurt and vanilla in a bowl. Add flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and spices; mix well. Pour into lined muffin tins. Bake 18 minutes, until golden brown. For bars: Spread dough into greased 12”x8” baking dish. Bake 18 minutes, until golden brown and firm to touch.

Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container.

Makes about 24 cake pops *Submitted by Trisha Berens

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Directions Combine mayonnaise, salt and pepper; mix well. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Place 4 biscuits on greased cookie sheet. Press or roll each to form a 5-inch round.

Spoon tuna mixture into center of biscuits. Top each with cheese.

Press or roll remaining 4 biscuits to form 5-inch rounds. Place over filling. Press edges to seal. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each sandwich in half. Top each with sour cream, toamato and lettuce.

Toastie Dogs Ingredients 10 wieners 3 tbsp melted butter 1/2 tsp mustard 10 slices soft bread 1 tsp ketchup American cheese spread or 10 slices American cheese

Directions

Place a slice of cheese on bread or spread bread with cheese spread.

Place wiener on bread and roll up tight. Place on baking sheet.

Mix butter, ketchup and mustard together. Brush top of bread rolls with mixture. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until light brown.

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Apricot Vegan Cupcakes

Directions

Make cake according to the box.

Let it cool. Once cool, crumble up the cake in a mixing bowl. Add the strawberry frosting to the crumbled cake. Once mixed, roll the cake/frosting mix into bite sized balls and lay out on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate overnight or freeze for about an hour.

Microwave Candy Melts in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute: stir. Continue to microwave in 30 second intervals until you get the right dipping consistency. Dip the top of a lollipop stick into the Candy Melt about half an inch.

Then insert into the center of a cake ball. The Candy Melt will help the sticks stay put. When all the cake balls are on sticks, dip the entire cake ball into the Candy Melt, tap off any extra melt liquid.

Immediately decorate with candy sprinkles. Stick the cake pop standing upright in a foam floral block and let dry. Serve or wrap in little treat bags with a ribbon.

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Checkerboard Turkey Sandwich

On-the-Go Recipe of the month

Ingredients 1 slice whole wheat bread 1 tbsp cream cheese spread 3 slices shaved roasted turkey breast 3 slices tomato 1 slice white bread

Directions

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”Pizza-dilla” Ingredients 1 flour tortilla (6 inch) 1 tbsp pizza sauce 1/4 c shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 tbsp chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp chopped green peppers

Directions Spread tortilla with pizza sauce.

Top with remaining ingredients; fold in half. Place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on high 15 to 20 seconds or until cheese begins to melt.

Dinner Recipes Taco Casserole Ingredients 3 c uncooked bow tie pasta 1 lb ground beef 1/4 c chopped onion 2 c (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

Purple Power Smoothie Ingredients 2 bananas, peeled and cut in chunks 1/2 c frozen blueberries or blackberries 1 c 100% pure orange juice or cranberry-grape juice

1 tsp vanilla extract 1 c ice 1 tbsp honey (optional) 1/2 c nonfat or soy milk (optional)

Directions

Place bananas, blueberries, juice, vanilla and ice in blender.

Add honey to sweeten. Use nonfat or soy milk to add creaminess to the smoothie.

Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas

10 oz salsa 1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 envelope taco seasoning 2 c nacho tortilla chips, crushed

Ingredients

Directions Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add cheese, salsa, tomatoes and taco seasoning.

Drain pasta; stir into the beef mixture. Transfer to a greased 11 x 17 inch baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Uncover; sprinkle with crushed chips. Bake 10 minutes or longer until heated through.

1 large can enchilada sauce 4 chicken breasts 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 small can sliced black olives 2 dozen corn tortillas 1 chopped onion 1 package sharp cheddar cheese

Directions Cook chicken and shred. Mix soup, olives and onions. Cut tortillas in wedges. Layer crockpot with sauce, tortillas, soup mix, chicken and cheese all the way to the top, ending with cheese on top. Cook on low 7 - 10 hours.

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Crockpot Recipe of the month

Spread wheat bread with cream cheese spread; top with turkey, tomatoes, and white bread. Cut sandwich into 3 horizontal strips, then 3 vertical strips to make 9 squares. Turn 4 or 5 of the squares upside down. Arrange squares on plate, alternating colors as needed to resemble a checkerboard.

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Dinner Recipes Con’t.

Dinner Recipes Con’t.

“Make Your Own Pizza” Party Perfect for Party Recipe

Ingredients refrigerated pizza dough choice of meat: pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, etc choice of veggies: mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, etc choice of cheese: mozzarella, cheddar, etc marinara sauce

Directions Set out bowls of toppings for everyone to choose from. Let everyone spread toppings in any combination they like. If the kids are working with uncooked crusts, spread flour over the table or counter top. Place on greased cooking sheet (2 - 4 per sheet).

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until cooked through.

Italian Turkey Sliders Ingredients 20 oz lean ground turkey 2 tbsp parmesean cheese grated 1 clove garlic - minced 1/2 tsp basil, dried 1/2 tsp oregano, dried 1 tsp salt freshly ground black pepper 16 dinner or slider rolls

Directions Combine ground turkey, cheese and all seasonings. Mix together well. Shape turkey into 16 small patties. Place patties on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 8 - 10 minutes or until cooked through.

Be careful not to cook too long or they will become dried out. Top with mayonnaise or any favorite sauce.

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Quick!! Recipe of the month

Quick Chicken Tetrazzini Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken--about 2 1/2 lbs 8 oz dry linguine, broken in half 1 jar (16 oz) alfredo sauce 8 oz sliced white button mushrooms

Directions

1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 c white wine 1/3 c grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste

Heat oven to 350 and grease a 2 - quart baking dish. Set 2 quarts of water to boil. When water boils, add linguine. While pasta is cooking, saute mushrooms in olive oil until golden. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes longer. Remove mushrooms and garlic from pan and add white wine. Over medium heat, stir up the browned bits and then add alfredo sauce. Remove from heat. Drain pasta and toss with chicken and alfredo sauce with mushrooms. Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with parmesan. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until top is golden.

FA M I LY H O O D

Family Friendly

Fun on the Farm June is National Dairy Month! Think refreshing milk, healthy yogurts, flavorful cheeses and yummy ice cream treats … what better way to celebrate than taking your family to the very place where all those amazing dairy products get their start?

For the fourth year in a row, the Ode family from Brandon, South Dakota, is celebrating Dairy Month by inviting the public to their dairy farm for an open house and free breakfast on Saturday, June 4. Join the Ode family at Royalwood Dairy from 8:30 a.m. to noon for breakfast and a farm tour to see how dairy farmers care for cows, protect the environment and produce a wholesome supply of milk for the dairy products we all enjoy.

Just a short ten-minute drive from Sioux Falls, the free, family-friendly event will include fun for all ages.

Kids can participate in an activities area, learn about the importance of wholesome dairy products in a healthy diet, and even pet a baby calf. South Dakota children’s entertainer Phil Baker will be performing at 10 a.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and stay for his concert.

“Breakfast on the Farm has become a great family tradition for us. We enjoy opening our farm to the public and sharing our story,” said Gregg Ode. “It is a fun way for families to see animals and learn how the milk they buy at a grocery store makes it to their tables.”

Visit the South Dakota Farm Families page on Facebook or www.agunited.org for more information and directions. n

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Cake decorating Party!

Bring your Birthday Party to Tonna’s Cakes!

Each guest gets to decorate their very own 6 inch cake!

• Ages 4 and up • $15 per child • Maximum party size 15 Additional Birthday Cake to serve available at a discount. Parties can bring food and drink.

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Walking to 6 years Punch Cards must be purchased (10 punches per card) 1 Card: $70 or 2 Cards: $120 Punch Cards do not expire

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» Handwriting Camps

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• 1st/2nd Grade: August 1-4, 8-11 Cost: $200 Session 1: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. OR Session 2: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Our occupational therapists will help your child develop skills to take the frustration out of handwriting.

» Music For Me - Cost: $80 • June 6-8

• May 31 - June 3

Time: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

» Social Skills Camps - Cost: $200

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Time: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

This group will enhance your child’s social awareness and skill level by teaching social skills, social strategies and incorporating these acquired skill into “real life” situations.

» Speech Extreme Camps - Cost: $150 • July 11-14, 18-21

Time: 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

Camp will include an initial assessment of your child’s speech then will focus on the development of clear articulation of speech sounds.

Contact Carla at (605) 782-2400 to register or visit www.cchs.org/services/camps for more information.

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

If your child qualifies for medical speech therapy services, we can obtain a doctor’s prescription to allow your child to participate. The camp will be led by highly-qualified, Children’s Care speech-language pathologists.

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Time: 7:45 - 9:00 a.m.

This camp is a new and exciting group session that encourages your child to explore various forms of touch and improve responses to stimulation.

• Ages 5-8: June 27-30 • Ages 9-12: June 20-23

» Augmentative and Alternative Communication Camps • August 8-11, 15-18

Our Music Therapist will lead this family style experience or children and parents or caregivers.

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Time: 7:45 - 9:00 a.m.

For children who have feeding and swallowing difficulties.

» Helping Hands: Constraint-Induced Camps • July 19-22, 25-28

Children with hemiplegia will focus on using both hands and arms for everyday activities.

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Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Trained therapists offer exciting opportunities to experience the latest technology in power mobility in a fun and functional setting.

Insurance coverage may apply for medical-based camps. Please call Carla for details at (605) 782-2400 All camps located at Children’s Care Rehabilitation Center, 1100 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (except Music For Me)

Children’s Care offers free developmental screenings the first Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Call (605) 782-2400 for appointment.

Plus, free screenings by appointment for autism spectrum disorders, torticollis, and cranial remolding.

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