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What’s up for kids Vol. 16— march/april 2012
Organize What Can You Do in 5 Minutes?
On Dad’s watch Coming Clean!
Cookin’ Corner Family Friendly Recipes
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Letter From The Publisher: Publisher I’m so excited it’s spring time! And no, not because of the great weather (do we really ever have bad weather here in Los Angeles?) It’s my favorite time of year because it’s our EXPO season! I get to connect with many of you, our readers, at our live events! Our Summer Camp EXPO is Saturday and Sunday, March 10th and 11th. Saturday in Palos Verdes and Sunday in Santa Monica! We have over 50 summer camps for you to come explore with your kids! And then our 15th Annual What’s Up For Kids Expo is Saturday, April 28th at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center! (15 years—can you believe it?!) Our children have some many fabulously fun opportunities here in the South Bay – and beyond. We have local day camps with everything from tennis, to the beach, to science—and sleep away camps from sailing to horseback riding to just plain fun! All three of my children have attended day camp and sleep away camp. Camp is an opportunity for your children to experience independence and gain confidence in a safe, nurturing and FABULOUSLY FUN environment! Be sure to say “HI” when you stop by the Expos! (get all the details at www.whatsupforkids.com—click on “family expos”!) Until next time,
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Saturday, March 10 Palos Verdes, 10am—2pm Norris Pavilion
Sunday, March 11 Santa Monica, 11am—2pm Adams Intermediate School
Explore the opportunities with your kids! Get all the details at www.whatsupforkids.com Or call (888) 544-1042
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QUICK TIPS FOR ORGANIZING QUICK TIPS FOR ORGANIZING What Can You Do in 5 Minutes? By Ann Gambrell 1.
Move old newspapers to the recycle bin. If you have not read them in two days, the news is old. If you are computerized, you can get the news online.
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Sort laundry in baskets so anyone can “do a load”. Take plastic laundry baskets to sort whites, colors and dark items.
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De-clutter the kitchen junk drawer. Be brutal! Most of the things residing there are useless anyway. Necessary items might include: scissors, stapler, paper clips, food packaging labels, adhesive tape, a few bag twist ties (I said a few!), sticky notes, writing pens and a ruler and/or measuring tape.
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Sort mail and discard the unnecessary mail. If you know you are not buying anything from that store in the immediate future…recycle the flier/catalog.
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Water household plants. Use a soil meter to determine what needs watering at the time. Keep the watering can and liquid fertilizer handy for quick use.
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Take out the trash. Grab the largest trash container and walk thru the house to empty the smaller wastebaskets into it. Keep a supply of trash bags in the bottom of each trash and recycle container for easy access to replace a soiled bag.
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Remove trash from your car. Turn an empty tissue box into a trash bag container. It will hold 8 plastic grocery bags, making it easy to clear trash/ clutter from your car. Toss it in a trashcan when you reach your destination. If the bags are handy you are more likely to use them. Keep it where you can see it.
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Pay two or more bills. Keep your bill paying supplies handy. Check your online bill paying status. Purge your email junk/spam folder. Check for valid emails and delete those remaining.
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Give yourself a 5-minute time out! Relax with permission.
NOTE: Set a timer to stay focused. Quit when the bell rings. Do 5 minutes more if you like. Bit by bit you can do it!! Ann Gambrell is an organizational consultant and speaker available to inform and entertain audiences. She facilitates weekday and Saturday Clutter Support Groups and teaches organizing classes through the Torrance Adult School. To learn more, phone Ann at 310-212-0917 or request her for FREE monthly email tips email gambrellann@aol.com. You will be glad you did.
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Cookin’ Corner Cookin’ Corner Red Lentil Soup By Nancy Newcomer I love to make food that looks pretty. As of late, I've fallen in love with red lentils & turmeric. Who can resist the orange hue of the lentils and the deep golden color of turmeric? Simply Gorgeous... yet, not just another pretty face. Packed with protein and antioxidants, my Red Lentil Soup is both nutritious and hearty. An extra plus: it's gluten free and vegan when made with veggie broth. Red lentils don't need to be soaked overnight so you'll save a lot of prep time, too. Try this. Make a double batch--it always gets snapped up quickly. Enjoy! Nancy Newcomer PS It's always twice as good the second day after the spices and flavors blend together.
Red Lentil Soup Serves 6-8 1 1/2 TB olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 cup chopped tomatoes -use canned if not in season 1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked through for stones 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (you may sub Italian parsley if you’re not a cilantro fan) 6 cups veggie or chicken stock 1 cup fresh spinach chopped Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and leek and cook until softened. Add carrots, celery, garlic, chili flakes, cumin, turmeric, paprika salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes and continue to stir. Add tomatoes, lentils, cilantro and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Add chopped spinach and let it wilt -about 1-2 minutes. Feel free to sprinkle a little more paprika to make it pretty Serve.
Longtime Santa Barbara radio personality, Nancy Newcomer is a food blogger and an accomplished cook & creator of simple, healthy meals made from fresh, organic ingredients. With an emphasis on gluten free fare and local farmer’s market bounty, her Facebook food blog, “Back to the Kitchen: Healthy Living with Real Food” is followed by people in over 22 countries. Check out Nancy’s new website, www.NancyNewcomer.com where she shares recipes & shopping tips and continues to advocate cooking “real food “ recipes and having sit down family dinners.
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Family Friendly Travel Mammoth Mountain—a Winter Getaway By Karen Murphy If you like to ski, snowboard or just sit and look at the beautiful snow covered Sierra Nevada’s; Mammoth Mountain is the place to be! Just about a five hour drive from the South Bay or daily non-stop flights from LAX on Alaska Airlines. Mammoth Mountain also offers a variety of lodging choices with Skiin Ski-out locations like the Mammoth Mountain Inn, Juniper Springs Lodge or the beautiful Village Lodge. Families can enjoy a 1-3 bedroom condo accommodations or a full cabin at the cross country resort Tamarack Lodge. There are also many hotels in the area that will provide transportation to the ski mountain at no additional cost. February is family month at Mammoth with reduced price lift tickets for families with small children (7-12). They also have a Parent Tag Team Ticket which allows parents to share a lift ticket for the day. This interchangeable ticket can be swapped as many times as your duties with the little ones require. Ski and snowboard equipment is also available to rent at competitive prices. Ski and Snowboard School is also available for all ages with full day and half day lessons. Group or private lessons are the way to go if you are a beginner since the instructors are professional certified instructors from around the world dedicated to making your experience a success. Whether you like Hot Cocoa and a good book (like me!) or are a Black Diamond thrill seeker, Mammoth is the place to be – stay warm and have fun! For assistance booking your ski vacation please contact me at Travelstore!
Family Friendly Travel Writer, Karen Murphy, is excited to help plan your next family vacation! Karen can be reached at the Travelstore in Palos Verdes, 310-922-6902.
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Kids Driving You CRAZY? Find the latest FUN things to do with your family at www.WhatsUpForKids.com Our print calendar in this magazine has lots to do—but our website has new “late breaking” South Bay fun!
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15th Annual
What’s Up For Kids Expo Saturday, April 28 10am—3pm Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
Find everything you need for your family here in the South Bay! From summer camp and afterschool activities to old fashioned family fun—we have it all! Continuous Entertainment All Day Long! Interactive Hands-On Activities and Craft Area! Awesome Giveaways and Door Prizes! Cutest Kid Cover Photo Contest! AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
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South Bay Tennis Center 2012 Summer Adventure Sports & Tennis Camp Full Day Camp or DropDrop- In 2 Hour Tennis Classes Monday thru Friday Tennis Drop-In Classes 10:00-12:00, 1:00-3:00, 4:00-6:00 Ages 5-18, Beginner thru Advanced
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Adventure Camp Monday—Friday Activities include tennis, soccer, basketball, swimming, and loads of special activities like horseback riding and laser tag!
Pre Camp & After Camp Extended Hours Available!
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On dad’s watch Coming Clean Not long ago was the 8th anniversary of "On Dad's Watch." After a lot of soul searching, I've decided to come clean with my readers...I have no family and these stories are written under heavy sedation from an insane asylum...FOOLED YA! I'm joking of course, however at times, given the rambunctious tendencies of our children, especially in the early years, a home for the mentally traumatized seemed like a comforting option. Joking aside, it truly is time to disclose a matter, which has brought no small amount of challenge and the greatest of love to our family. Our son Michael has Tourette’s. For those of you not familiar with the affliction, it's a psycho-neurological condition that causes varying degrees of tics and outbursts of defiance. In his case, he's somewhat mild on the former and loaded up on the latter. Medically speaking, HE CAN BE A ROYAL, RELENTLESS PAIN IN THE A**!!! That was a rant of love of course. Put yet another way, it's a condition that likely would have gotten him plenty of wallops from well meaning but sterner parents had he been born a generation or two earlier. I hinted at the issue in "The Riverdancer's Secret." (http:// www.kids4biz.com/odw/odwarchives/odwarchivesbox.php?date=061211) That's the name given by Lisa to his lovable hop, skip and jump tic that he relies on every day for some yet to be discovered reason. Also, if you found yourself saying, "God, why do they put up with those shenanigans", you now have the answer. We learned about his condition when he was eight years old. "On Dad's Watch" began a couple of years prior. I'd been looking for a way to cope with his intractability and writing certainly helped until we found out the reason for his behavior. Had Lisa chosen the pen as an outlet, given her daily battles to educate, civilize and otherwise save our son, she'd have written "War and Peace" many times over. It's important that I mention a young lady, who by any measure of loyalty and love would perennially be crowned "sister of the year." Dominique is and
always will be devoted to her brother. We couldn't be more proud of her for growing up way earlier than called for. The real hero of the story, however, is Mikey. It's only in recent years that we realized what challenges ANYONE would face when consumed by a disease that basically causes even those who love you, to dislike you! I'd be lying if I said the personal guilt I felt upon coming to that realization was unbearable. Hey let's face it, he was driving us CRAZY!! There indeed was a lot of guilt, but it was quickly and overwhelmingly consumed by the pride that accompanied it. Like a thunderbolt I was hit with the vision of a child (Continued on page 27)
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Ongoing Weekly Activities As Events Details May Change, Please Call Ahead. MONDAY Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., R.H.E., hosts Babies in the Library, a storytime designed just for 6-23 month olds. No registration necessary. 10:15 & 11am. 310-377-9584, ext. 601. Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, R.P.V., hosts storytime for ages 2-5. Free. 11:30am. 377-9584. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, PVE., hosts a storytime for ages 2-5 year olds. 10:30am. 310-377-9584, ext. 551. TUESDAY Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE, hosts storytime Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. 10:15 & 11am. 377-9584, ext. 601. Kids Music N Motion hosts classes for various age levels at 4 South Bay locations. Call for the details. 373-0280. WEDNESDAY Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, R.P.V., hosts storytime for ages 2-5. Free. 11:30am 377-9584. Lomita Library, 24200 Narbonne Ave., Lomita, hosts preschool storytime at 10am. 539-4515. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE, hosts storytime for ages 205. 10:15 & 11am. 377-9584, ext. 601. THURSDAY Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE, hosts storytime for ages 205. 10:15 & 11am. 377-9584, ext. 601. Redondo Beach Library North branch, 2000 Artesia Blvd., hosts storytime for 1-5 year olds. 1pm. 318-0675
Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 NO. Pacific Coast Hwy., hosts Pajama story time. All ages. 6:45pm. 318-0675 FRIDAY Little Fawn, a parent participating nature program for children ages 2-5, takes place every Friday at Deane Dana Friendship Park, 1805 W. 9th St., San Pedro. 10-12noon. $5. (310) 519-6115. Kid Concepts, 22844 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, presents a special program every Friday night. 6pm. Free with paid admission to the center. 465-0075. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, PVE., hosts Babies in the Library, a storytime designed just for 6-23 month olds. No registration necessary. 10:30am. 310-377-9584, ext. 551. SATURDAY Barnes & Noble, 1800 W. Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, hosts Children’s Storytime. 11am. 310-725-7025. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts habitat restoration every Sat. 9am-12noon. 782-3989. SUNDAY Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier offers storytime every Sunday at 11:30am. 379-8117. Southern California Live Steamers offers free train rides the first Sunday of every month from 11am—3pm at the East end of Wilson Park in Torrance.
Information about many activities come to us after our print deadline! Visit the website for more exciting things to do with your family!
www.whatsupforkids.com Print deadline for the May/June issue is April 10, 2012. Submit your event on our website! MONTHLY calendar begins on page 28.
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fighting and screaming from behind a wall that was hiding him from parents who could not see him. But he knocked it down and continues to do so with every challenge he so willingly faces and every goal he so steadfastly reaches. He's a bundle of joy and a hurricane of havoc. So there you have it! Full disclosure. It helps our family to share and for that I thank you all for listening. It would also be gratifying to believe that other families with similar circumstances may benefit in a small way from this story. Ooops it's time for my sedatives...just kidding. See ya next time! Editor’s Note: Along with “On Dad’s Watch” Michael writes a series of books he
calls “Bedtime Stories about Capitalism,” which teaches kids about honest profit making. Visit http://www.kids4biz.com. You can write to him at mmalgeri@kids4biz.com
Geoffrey A. Groat, D.D.S. Dentistry for Children and Adolescents
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR for family and friends. 6-9pm. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a tyke hike. 10-11am. $5 donation. 310-782-3989. FRIDAY, MARCH 2 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts Friday fun (all Fridays in January)! Learn about nature through crafts, stories and hands-on fun! 10-12noon. $5 donation. (310) 782-3989. SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Mommy Toolkit Expo, 11am – 5pm; Torrance Marriot. Help a Tween Succeed brings together local moms and local business who support moms. 310-245-3619 TUESDAY, MARCH 6 South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, hosts Kids Club in the Kids Club Food Court Stage, Level 3. 6:30pm. 310-371-7546.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10 What’s Up For Kids presents Summer Camp EXPO at the Norris Pavilion, 27570 Crossfield Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Visit with over 50 local and sleep away camps. Free admission. 10am—2pm. (310) 544-1042. All details at www.SummerCampExpos.com SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts 2nd Sunday Science: Reptiles, Reptiles, Oh My. 2-4pm. $5 per person. (310) 782-3989. Free Violin Group Classes every Sunday afternoon through June of 2012 It's never too late to begin, New Students always welcome! Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., RPV, www.palosverdesstrings.com 310 750-6866 or 310 614-2300 TUESDAY, MARCH 13 MOMS Club of Hermosa Beach hosts a meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For information, email hbmoms@yahoo.com SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR/Heartsaver. 9am-3pm. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659.
THURSDAY, MARCH 8 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts a Supersitter Class for kids ages 12-14. This 2 session class is $30. To register, go to www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20 The South Bay evening group of LaLeche meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Beach Cities Health District. 7:00pm. Free. krislaleche@yahoo.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 9 La Leche League of Redondo Beach hosts a breastfeeding support group the 2nd Friday of every month at Beach Cities Health District. 10am. krislaleche@yahoo.com
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Mom’s Club of Palos Verdes in a non-profit support group for moms. They meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Rolling Hills Estates. For
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more information, visit www.pvmomsclub.com. FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Dance Peninsula Ballet presents WE ALL DANCE today and tomorrow at the Norris Center, 27570 Norris Center Dr., RHE. 7:30pm Friday, 2pm Saturday. Featured classical and award winning original works. (310) 544-0403. SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Dr, San Pedro, hosts tidepool wonders. 1-2:30pm. Free. (310) 548-7562 Club Yoga Kids presents a Teacher Training class from 8:30am-5pm. For more information, visit www.clubkidsyoga.com or (310) 377-6530. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, hosts Kids Club. 10:30am Food Court. (310) 371-7546 MOMS Club of San Pedro meets the last Wednesday of every month at Peck Park Recreational Center, meeting room B, San Pedro. 10:30am. Call Shannon at 310809-1886 sanpedromomsclub@yahoo.com. FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Metropolitan Educational Theatre Network presents Seussical the Musical at the James Armstrong Theatre. (Fri/Sat/Sun) For show times, visit www.met2.org. SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a nature walk 10am. Free. 310-782-3989 PLUS storytime for kids from 2-2:30pm. Free. AND a Star Party from 8pm-10pm. El Segundo PTA presents the 20th Annual Run for Education. 5Krun/walk, rain or shine. For more information, visit https:// register.bazumedia.com/reg/form/event/ event-588.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a nature walk 10am. Free. 310-782-3989 TUESDAY, APRIL 3 South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, hosts Kids Club in the Kids Club Food Court Stage, Level 3. 6:30pm. 310-371-7546. THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a tyke hike. 10am. $5 donation. 782-3989. Manhattan Village, 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, hosts a special kids event with Wonder Tree. 11am. Get the details at www.shopmanhattanvillage.com SATURDAY, APRIL 7 City of Torrance hosts Breakfast with the Bunny. Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr., 9am –12noon. $20 per person. Pre-registration required. www.TorranceCA.gov. TUESDAY, APRIL 10 MOMS Club of Hermosa Beach hosts a meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For information, email hbmoms@yahoo.com THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts a Supersitter Class for kids ages 12-14. This 2 session class is $30. To register, go to www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659. FRIDAY, APRIL 13 La Leche League of Redondo Beach hosts a breastfeeding support group the 2nd Friday of every month at Beach Cities Health District. 10am. krislaleche@yahoo.com
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(Continued from page 29) SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR for family and friends. 9am-12pm. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR for family and friends. 9am12pm. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17 La Leche League of Redondo Beach hosts a breastfeeding support group the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Beach Cities Health District. 7pm. (424) 634-2660.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, hosts Kids Club in the Kids Club Food Court Stage, Level 3. 6:30pm. 310-371-7546.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Mom’s Club of Palos Verdes in a non-profit support group for moms. They meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at St. Luke’s Church in Rolling Hills Estates at 10am. For more information, email Susan at susan@pvmomsclub.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a nature walk 10am. Free. 310-782-3989. PLUS kids storytime from 11-11:30am and play with nature from 11:30 -1pm. FREE
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a night hike. $5/person or $10/ family. 7PM – 9PM. (310) 782-3989
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