Southwest Washington Family, June

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Poor sportFun calendar

June events Did you know?

Lego creationsPg. 4

Make a time capsule

Take a train ride

Teacher feature x3

Party places

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Hometown hero

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Baby bump

Family scrapbook

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This and that

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Taking Baby Bites

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This and that

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at the market!at the market!

Family Day

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Birthdays in June

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Job Well Done

Teachers!Pg. 24

Make your own chalk!

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Tour the Vintage Antique Motorcycle MuseumMotorcycle Museum9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday-Friday, Vintage AntiqueThe museum features original and fully restored pre-1916 Indians, Harley Davidson, Excelsiors motorcycles as well as other vehicles, including antique bicycles. Admission is $5. For more information please call 360-748-3472 or visit http://www.antiquemotorcycles.net/

June 4thCentralia to Chehalis Bike Ride8 a.m. check-in, Washington Park, Centralia7 mile bike ride starts at 9 a.m. and pizza at Recreation Park after. For more information please call 360-740-0271 or visit www.ci.chehalis.wa.us for prices and additional details.

June 4thChildren’s Health Fair10:30 a.m. - Noon, VR Lee BuildingFair includes free dental screenings, children’s activities and great prizes. For more information please call 360-748-0271 or visit www.ci.chehals.wa.us

June 4thWhere the Wild Things Are10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Seminary Hill Natural AreaDr. Blake Murden, Wildlife Biologist for Port Blakely Tree Farms, will lead a hands-on, family friendly activity and walk. We will be looking for the creatures that live in and around the forest and learn more about their habitats. Bring the kids and join the fun! This event begins in the parking lot at the Main Entrance to the Seminary Hill Natural Area. The Main Entrance is located at the corner of E. Locust St. and Barner Drive. For more information please visit www.cityofcentralia.com, see calendar of events, view brochure.

June 11thSummer Poetry Walk10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Seminary Hill Natural AreaJoin this unique walk led by David Underwood. Come to the woods and hear wondrous verses by renowned bards, plus some stanzas by our own Northwest poets. Stretch your legs, breathe fresh air and nourish your spirit. This event begins in the parking lot at the Main Entrance to the Seminary Hill Natural Area. The Main Entrance is located at the corner of E Locust St. and Barner Drive. For more information please visit www.cityofcentralia, see calendar of events, view brochure.

June 11thFree Pancakes in the Park9 a.m. - Noon, 2nd Saturday each month, now-August, Borst Park Kitchen #2Local community groups from Mars Hill Church Olympia are offering free food and fun at Borst Park each month this summer! A time of fun games, food, new friends, and all at no cost! Come as you are and just relax and enjoy delicious sausage, pancake, eggs or egg whites for those watching their weight. For more information please call Heather 360-827-5240.

June 17th-19thFather’s Day Fishing DerbyFriday-Sunday, Offut Lake TeninoThey offer cabins, camping, dock fishing, boat rentals, fishing licenses, tackle and lots of outdoor fun. Dock passes $5, $1 additional for derby. For more information please call 360-264-2438 or visit http://www.offutlakeresort.com/.

June 18thSwede Day 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Swede Hall Rochester7:00 a.m. registration for Fun Run hosted by Thurston County Parks, 7:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis, Vendors at Swede Hall all day beginning at 10 a.m, 10 a.m.- 1p.m.: Philatelic Special Event Postage cancellation, 11 a.m.: Parade.... Route begins at Highway 12 & Gresham St, Ends at Swede Hall on Albany St., Noon: Swedish meatball lunch & BBQ hosted by Swede Hall & afternoon entertainment at Swede Hall. Transportation between the middle school parking lot (extra parking) and the hall supplied by Peterman Bus. For more information call Marty Paterson 273-6451 or email [email protected].

June 24th-26thWinlock Egg DaysDowntown WinlockJoin this quaint Washington town as everyone gathers together to have fun with at Winlock Egg Days! Offering much more than just a traditional parade, there is an “Egg Run/Walk 10K”, a Car Show, a carnival, Queen Coronation ceremony and even free egg salad sandwiches! Local and outside area vendors will be displaying booths for perusing and great conversations can be struck up just about anywhere. For more information please call 360-785-3140.

June 25thStrawberry Festival 201112:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m, Boistfort Valley Farm426 Boistfort Rd., Curtis WA Please join us for a low key afternoon in the Boistfort Valley. Enjoy snacks, tour the fields, listen to live music and sample strawberries! Strawberry shortcake and flats of berries will be available for purchase.

June 25thEngeryWorks Workshop1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Blue Earth FarmsExplore the world of renewable energy! Admission is FREE! 3605 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis. For more information please call 360-269-2843 or visit www.blueearthfarms.org.

June 25thLibrary Book Sale9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Winlock Timberland LibraryThe Friends of the Winlock Timberland Library will have a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday June 25. This sale is in conjunction with the Winlock Egg Day Celebration. Proceeds support library programs. For more information please call 360-785-3461.

Centralia Farmers Market9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fridays, Corner of

Pine St. and Tower Ave., downtown Centralia.

For more information please call Derrill Outland

360-736-8977 or visit http://lewiscountyfarmersmarktet.org.

Chehalis Farmers MarketNoon - 5 p.m., Tuesdays, Boistfort Ave.,

downtown Chehalis.For more information please call

Jackie Rose 360-870-5824.

Rochester/Grand Mound Farmers Market

9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturdays, Rochester Middle School

The Market offers local fresh produce, locally made foods and

crafts from local artisans. For more information please call 360-273-

5732.

Toledo Saturday Market10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 2nd & 4th Saturdays

of the monthDowntown opposite the Toledo

Post Office next to City Hall. For more information please call Rick

or Tonya 360-864-2121.

Winlock Farmers Market9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wednesdays, Winlock

Events Plaza on Kerron St.For more information please call

Jeanie Emmeneger 360-785-4817.

Mossyrock Farmers Market10 a.m. - 4p.m., Fridays & Saturdays,

258 Mossyrock Rd. (west 1 mile of town)

For more information please call Darla Brooks 360-983-3092 or visit http://www.localharvest.

org/mossyrock-farmers-market-M29468.

Tenino Farmers Market10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturdays, Tenino

Elementary School, 301 Old Highway 99

For more information please call Jenna Mettler 360-628-

3060 or visit http://www.teninofarmersmarket.org/.

June Events Local Farmers Markets


Did You Know?

Under the sea!

The tiny little puffer fish blows itself up to several times its normal size when threatened. Some species are covered in hundreds of tiny, extremely poisonous spines that stand on end when it expands, making it deadly for any predator to eat or touch.

Seahorses are truly unique, and not just because of their unusual equine shape. They are among the only animal species on Earth in which the male bears the unborn young.

Green turtles can migrate more than 1,400 miles to lay

their eggs.Penguins "fly" underwater at up to 25 miles per hour.

A baby blue whale gains about 150 pounds each day.

A shark may grow and use over 20,000 teeth in its lifetime.

Jellyfish have no brain, no blood, and no nervous system. Their senses are primitive and consist of a neural net, eye spots that can sense light from dark, and chemosensory pits that help them identify potential prey.

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by Cheyllyn C. of Centralia

I selected Melissa Bostick as my hometown hero for several reasons. Melissa continues to be influential in my journey to a healthier lifestyle by being an inspiration to not only me and my mom, but to all the women that have memberships to her club.

When I first joined her gym in March 2010, Melissa became not only my coach but a friend from the

very beginning. Melissa is encouraging and she is your biggest cheerleader when it comes to making a lifestyle change with your eating and exercising habits.

In the very beginning I asked Melissa why she became a Curves owner since I was interested in hearing her story and what motivated her to live a healthy lifestyle. Melissa shared with me that in 2002 she was diagnosed with a heart defect and the doctor told her if she did not take care of herself, she would not live a long life. At this time, Melissa was 73 pounds heavier than she is today. Although Melissa walked for exercise prior to this, it was not enough to keep her motivated and stay on track with living a healthy lifestyle.

Melissa was raised in Tennessee, where there is plenty of good southern cooking! Melissa soon realized by eating fried

foods and fast food, she was not eating right which was taking years off her life. Although Melissa does not drink or smoke she knew how she was eating was not healthy.

Melissa made a choice to make a lifestyle change. Although it is not always easy to eat a healthy diet and exercise daily, Melissa will repeat to you that being healthy is a choice - you either choose to be healthy or you don't - I made the choice to be healthy by joining her gym and I am so glad I did! Some of the benefits of choosing a healthy lifestyle I have experienced are: I have become more physically strong, I have less stress in school, and I have not been sick as much as I used to. Melissa tells me that if you feel good physically, you will be strong mentally, which I firmly believe since I get great grades in school!

During my year at Curves, I have learned a lot about this amazing woman. She is married to a wonderful husband and has 2 grown kids and this year she turned the wonderful 50 and looks great! You would not know it if you saw her, but she also has grandkids that she will brag about every chance she gets! Not only is she an amazing wife, mother and grandma, she is my inspiration!

Melissa has been a Curves owner for nine years now and she has approximately 174 members at her club. Melissa will tell you that her members are the ones that keep her ·motivated because she also reaps the benefits of their hard work by seeing the transformation from fat and flabby to fit and healthy. She wishes all women would take the time to give to themselves for a better lifestyle. Melissa's greatest wish is for all her members to achieve their goals of being the best they can be and be in good health. Melissa's motto is "you will save a lot of money on medical bills when you lead a more productive life - prevention gives quality."

Melissa, you are my home town hero because you encourage me to be the best I can be and you are a living example of walking the talk. Thank you for all you do for me, my mom, my aunt, my grandma Linda and all of your other members!

foods and fast food, she was not eating right which was taking

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Healthy Hometown

Winner of the 2011 Healthy Hometown Hero Contest!

Congratulations Cheyllyn!

Thank you to all of our participants!

HERO!✩✩

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Cheyllyn, 6th grader, and her hero Melissa!


Color blindness is more accurately called color vision deficiency. It

is very rare for a person to be completely blind to any type of color and see only in black and white. Rather, color blindness is often a condition of having difficulty discerning between different shades of colors. There may be deficiencies

in different hues, especially red and green. Scientific data

indicates that males are more inclined toward color blindness.

I am not a fan of the self checkout at grocery stores. However, I may finally give in if any local retailers get these handheld scanners. How could grocery shopping get any more fun?!? (And, no, sadly my giddy excitement is not sarcastic!)

A new addition to some supermarket chains is the introduction of the portable scanner that enables shoppers to scan and bag items as they shop.

Consumers walk around the store and select their items. An easy click of a button scans each item, then the shopper simply bags it as he or she goes. When a shopping trip has ended, the consumer proceeds to one of the self-checkout aisles and scans a barcode to signal that it is the end of the shopping trip. The shopper then selects a method of payment, follows the instructions and pays the bill. He or she then goes to the car with all items already bagged.

I can’t wait to go ‘play’ at the grocery store. The only problem is, if you bruise the fruit or smash your loaf of bread, you have no one else to blame!

Try a new twist on the old tie. A tie that you don’t have to, well, tie. Purchase iron-on tie appliques and turn ordinary t-shirts into black tie attire. Make Dad your guest of honor at a family dinner.

Color blindness is more accurately called color vision deficiency. It

different shades of colors. There may be deficiencies

in different hues, especially red and green. Scientific data

indicates that males are more inclined toward color blindness.

bags it as he or she goes. When a shopping trip has ended, the consumer proceeds to

Color Blindness: Color Blindness:

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family dinner.

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by Lindsay J. Stewart of Centralia

M y, oh my - what a difference eight years makes. In pregnancy, planning, logistics, gear and most shockingly: SPACE.

When, my husband, Josh, and I were preparing for our son Max, eight years ago, we had books stacked to the rafters covering every topic from what to expect, how to prepare, and who to select as a doctor... to what to buy, where to deliver, when to start saving for college and how to diaper.

As young, first-time parents we were also compelled to buy and/or register for it ALL - throwing all pre-pregnancy common sense completely out the window. I tracked down a beautiful, shabby-chic crib (this was the trend then, I swear) way too many miles from our apartment in Beverly Hills that required a U-Haul trailer rental and a tank of gas to pick up, and approximately four hours of assembly. I made my own patterns for the dramatic, over-sized crib bumpers, blankies and bedskirts, scoured the garment district in downtown LA until I found the perfect material, then sewed the entire ensemble together. It was just like the $900 set I had spotted in a boutique, but better. I had made it all on my own - forsaking sleep for a month to complete it. (Something a mother pregnant with her second child would never in a million years give up!)

We researched mattresses, baby monitors with built-in movement and sound monitors, carseats, pack ‘n plays, high-chairs, bottles, nursing pads, swings, diapers, and every single rattle, Boppy and genie Babies ‘R Us suggested to us and deemed necessary. I even bought scientist grade, at-home lead test kits for the crib as well as the baseboards running the entire parameter of the place.

We were living in a large, two-bedroom apartment. And we filled it with baby stuff.

Jump ahead several years to our home in Centralia. Even more space and more closets than I had ever dreamed of. Daily trips to Costco would only make a dent. Max had his own walk-in closet and a gigantic bedroom. And we filled it with little boy stuff.

Fast forward to present day to our apartment in New York City. Less space than ever before, plus Luc, (our 85 pound chocolate Lab who thinks he’s a chihuahua), plus a baby on the way. While planning for Baby Stewart #2, we quickly realized it wasn’t just the major eight-year gap between our children that would require some personal adjustment and mental re-programming. (Even though I’m repeating history being eight years senior to my little brother, Jordan.)

It was the space, or lack thereof, that accompanies our urban daily life and city living that would experience the most dramatic overhaul. We happen to function in our space as a well-oiled machine and simply love it. However, this isn’t for everyone, I can assure you.

Our limited closets and under-bed spaces have turned

Three Musketeers are moving over (and squishing together) to make room for a highly-anticipated fourth member! Inauguration: October.

And Baby

Makes 4!


into metropolitan basements storing Christmas decorations, suitcases, tools, tents, air mattresses and 50 pound bags of Pedigree. Costco trips now take the spare end table drawer hostage and overflow the armoire - our sacred, remaining few pieces of vacant, apartment real estate. Somehow, I’m able to conceal it all. Except for the pallets of toilet paper and paper towels hanging from the ceiling. We tell our friends it’s art.

Sure, the pregnancy is different than before. I’m eight years older and will have my second baby amid 35-year-old-first-time-moms. In California, we drove or took the bus. In NYC I walk everywhere and get to experience pregnancy-related swollen ankles and sausage like toes. On the upside, however, when I do take the crowded train, I rock this baby bump and marvel as my fellow passengers leap from their seats, and shuffle out of the way - parting a red-carpeted aisle like the Red Sea just so I can sit down.

The logistics this go around will be a dream. When I go into labor, I’ll walk ten blocks south and four blocks east. No need to worry about rush-hour traffic, a dead battery, construction or inclement weather.

The baby gear has changed entirely. You call that a stroller!? That’s not a stroller - that’s nicer than my first car.

Again, the space, people. The space has changed the most for us. Maybe this is something you come to terms with when planning for the second baby - or maybe this is strictly a paired down approach (albeit extreme) to city dwellers: Babies are *this* big. It’s their stuff that requires a warehouse.

And it’s really not about money either. Three bedroom apartments don’t have that much more space! We’ve looked - trust me.

While pregnant with this baby I have mastered the art of shelving, lifting and taking all things upward. We’re skipping the crib and heading straight for bunkbeds. Literally. They were delivered last week. Lots of drawers underneath the bottom bunk for clothes and toys and a new dresser standing as tall as Josh.

The baby will sleep in a portable bassinet at first and then will graduate to Max’s bunkie but within, smaller pop-up walls designed to keep a baby in a smaller area on a twin bed. This will be a great segue to the good old-fashioned guard rails we had as kids. We learned not to roll out of bed at night smacking our face on the nightstand and showing up to school with a fat lip drinking out of a straw. (Ok, maybe this only happened to me.)

We’re looking into diaper services since diaper genies never proved to be that genius. Josh is dreaming about skipping the stroller entirely and slinging it wherever we go.

There’s no denying the differences in space and location this family has experienced in eight years. There’s no comparing better to worse, more to less, or ideal to less ideal. It’s all an experience. Luckily our current, tight quarters happen to be in a city where we spend a large portion of our day out and about!

Moving over and making room for a new person after eight years isn’t really even a new chapter - it’s a new story altogether for The Stewarts. A story guaranteed to make the four of us laugh hysterically at every twist, turn and bump along the way - I’m guessing even more than the one before!

Lindsay Stewart, 30, from Centralia, currently living in New York City, writes freelance pieces pertaining to family adventures, encouragement and human interest. She loves visiting all the museums and parks NYC has to offer with her husband, Josh, and son, Maxwell, 7. Lindsay loves to entertain, cook and listen to live music. She says every morning is like Christmas morning waking up in her favorite city.

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Make lunch for your family today using cheese as one of your ingredients.

Be inventive!It’s Family Movie Night! Pop some

popcorn and enjoy a movie at home

tonight.

Go on a picnic with your family.

Shop for the goods you need and make sure everyone has a

favorite food.

Draw your house as if it were a doll’s

house with the front taken off.

The anniversary of Ben Franklin’s kite flying experiment. Go fly a kite today. Visit a zoo or an

aquarium today. If you can’t, make a plan to visit over

the weekend.

Give your friends each a feather.

See who can keep it in the air the

longest by blowing underneath it.

Find a way for some water play

today. Visit a local pool, run through the sprinklers or

take a bubble bath.

Look on page 4 to find an event for kids in June. Ask

your parents if you can attend.

Gather your supplies and a

good hat for shade and paint a picture of the outside of

your home.

Caldecott Medal Day honors the best in

illustrated books each year. Find 2010’s

winner at your local library:

Plan a backyard adventure by hiding

a treasure and writing out clues. Can your friends find the treasure?

Find out three facts about

Helen Keller today. Look online

or visit your library.

Draw a picture of your dad today and make it into a gift.

Go on a bike ride today. Look at a local

map and plan your route and remember to wear your helmet.

Draw a colorful caterpillar today and then read the book “The Very Hungry

Caterpillar.”

Visit your local library and discover

more about the summer program,

“One World, Many Stories.” Find a

book to read about another country.

Combine some freshsummerfruit with ice cream to invent a milkshake.

Begin a list of things you would like to

do this summer.

Ask your parents if you can make Fruit

Kabobs today. Thread your favorite fruits

onto a skewer and eat them for dessert at

dinner.

Make your own Hot Air Balloon

www.pbs.org/zoom/activities/sci/ has the details.

Go out somewhere you can see the sun as

it sets below the horizon. Take pictures

of the sunset.

If you had a “super” power,

what would it be?

Make a campsite in your backyard or spread sheets over chairs indoors to

make a “tent” and sleep in it tonight.

Take a field trip to see a real baseball game. Learn the

words to the song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

Ask your parents if you can plant a

garden. Prepare the space and plant some seeds. Remember to put a marker in the soil and then watch

for your seeds sprouting.

The Lion & The Mouse by Jerry

Pinkney

Look for recyclable cans, bags and paper

near your park’s playground and

place them in the proper containers. Help clean up your

town!

Gather everyone together to play one

of your favorite board games or card games.

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HUDDLE

UPJason was having a bad day on the soccer field, yelling out

criticisms to his teammates. "Settle down, Jason," warned his coach. "Give the others a break. It's not all about you. Share the ball or I'm going to have to pull you from the game."

Hearing this, Jason ran screaming at two of the other players, pushed one down and kicked the ball over the fence. Needless to say, he was pulled from the game.

The trip home was no fun for his mom as she listened to him complaining about the other kids and how unfair the coach was treating him. All she could think about was that her son had forgotten their talks that it is more important to be a good person and a good sport than it is to be a soccer star.

The next day, Mom made phone calls to the coach and to several of the other team mothers. "I need your help to teach Jason the importance of becoming a good person rather than just a good soccer player. Would you be willing to charge Jason if he calls for rides to games? You would? Oh, thank you so much."

Mom then had a discussion with Jason. "I take you to your soccer games because it's fun for me. Your last game wasn't fun. I was embarrassed by your behavior. I will drive you to your game again some day after the coach tells me that you have become a good sport."

"How am I supposed to get to the games if you're not driving me?"

"Well, sweetie, that's something I was wondering about as well." "I'll just get a ride with some of the other guys." After making several calls, Jason yelled, "This is a rip off! All the

other moms want to charge me to ride with them. They don't even care if the team loses! This stinks!"

Mom held the line. After several weeks and Jason having spent $20.00 on rides, the coach called with a good report and lavish thanks to this courageous mother.

The remaining games were a lot more fun for both Jason and his mother.

~ Charles Fay, Love & Logic Institute

Which quote below does not follow the moral of this

article?

A team with a star player is a good team, a team without one is a great

team. -Unknown

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping

together is progress. Working together is

success. -Henry Ford

1 goal, 10 assists. -Adidas commercial on

USA Women's World Cup Soccer Team

I would rather win than have good sportsmanship.

-Allen Iverson

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Grab your fruits and vegetables andmake a vehicle that goes the distance.A Lunch Box Derby is in the works!

Apples, oranges, pineapples, limesstrawberries, grapes, cherries,cucumbers, carrots, turnips, lemonsmushrooms, black and green olives,

brussel sprouts and any other produceyou can think of will no doubt be usedby kids to create fruitand vegetable vehiclesfor a Lunch BoxDerby!

A Lunch Box Derby car should have at leastfive different kinds of fruits or vegetables.You can use other materials, such astoothpicks, skewers and rubber bands.

In a Lunch Box Derby competition,cars are rolled down a ramp to seewhich one goes the farthest. The ideais to show that eating five fruits and vegetables a day gives you energy to “go the distance” just as fuel powers a car.

WHOOPS! Oneof the Lunch BoxDerby carscrashed into thesewords andscrambled them.Can youunscramble themto reveal the names of some fruits and veggies?

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Baby Bitesby Bridget Swinney, MS, RDMeadowbrook Press, 2007 Recommended for: Parents

Baby Bites is a very informative book that covers a multitude of information about feeding your children, from newborn to toddler, and also includes a few tid-bits for older children. This book walks an expectant mom through the choice of breast feeding versus formula, and the pros and cons of both. It also gives some helpful tips about challenges she may come across, such as the early days of breast feeding, baby issues and how to cope, dieting/losing baby weight, the mothers transition back into work, pumping and storing, as well as creating guidelines for the child's caregiver.

I found that the section which explains the nutrition for all age groups and how it effects growth during different stages of their life, was very helpful and interesting. Within this section, many "fad" diets are discussed, as well as pointers on how to create diets for children with allergies or hyperactivity. My favorite parts of this book were the recipes offered, ideas on how to have your kids help in the kitchen or at the store, and also how to deal with picky eaters. The back cover says "Finally, it's all in one book," and I would undoubtedly have to agree

with that. There is a lot of information in Baby Bites, and it's certainly a good source of information for a mom who is interested in breast feeding and making baby food.

I would rate this book at a three and a half, because it could be a little too overwhelming for a first time mom. However, having three children, there were a lot of helpful pointers that I know I can use with each of my children. I would suggest this book if you are interested in shaping your child's diet and creating a meal plan for your family. Baby Bites will certainly give you the overall tools you need to do so.

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At the end of a long day, it may seem that time is passing very slowly and that nothing seems to change. In fact, things are changing all of the time.Look at a picture of you from three years

ago. How have you changed? Do you have any school papers from three years ago? How has your schoolwork changed?

What did Annie put in her time capsule? Do the math problem next to each item. If the answer is even, Annie put this in her time capsule. If the answer is odd, she did not.

If you plan to bury it, then use a waterproof container, such as a large glass jar or plastic box as your time capsule. Before burying it, wrap it in a plastic bag that you knot tightly.

If you bury your time capsule, be sure to make a map or write directions that remind you where you buried it.

If you’ll be storing your time capsule in a closet or attic, you can use a small cardboard box, or any covered container.

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ZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesZonesPARTYLooking for a great location to host your child’s party? Look no further!Best Western Park Place Inn & Suites, ChehalisThe Best Western in Chehalis has a banquet room which can accommodate up to sixty people. The 720 square foot room can be set up for your birthday party! For more information please call 360-748-4040.

Black Hill Gymnastics, OlympiaYour guests will SWING, FLIP, CLIMB, TWIRL and BOUNCE on our equipment, and our experienced safety counselors are always on hand to make sure everyone has a great time. You just provide the food and party favors - and then relax and enjoy yourself while they do the rest! For more information please call 360-413-9855 or visit www.blackhillsgymnastics.com.

Borst Park Kitchens, CentraliaHave a perfect party at Borst Park Kitchens. They have a playground & seasonal wading pool near the kitchens for outside fun! Kitchens have a gas furnace, refrigerator, stove, sink and restroom. Also available is a outside picnic shelter. Reserve a soccer field for more fun too! Ask about the Picnic Play Kit! For more information call 360-330-7671 or visit www.cityofcentralia.com.

Centralia Rollerdrome, CentraliaHave your roller skating party at the Centralia Rollerdrome. They do great parties and they clean up the mess! They have arcade games, an air hockey table and inflatables! For more information please call 360-736-7376 or visit www.centraliarollerdrome.com.

Charlie’s Safari, OlympiaCharlie’s Safari offers custom created fun-filled birthday party packages. All parties are priced per child and require a minimum of 8 party guests. They create every package to fit all the different ages of kids in your world. Each party room is themed with one of Charlie’s friends. For more information please call 360-292-1600 or visit www.charliessafari.com.

Chuck E. Cheese, OlympiaChuck E. Cheese features games, rides, prizes, food and entertainment for children of all ages. Family friendly dining options include freshly baked pizzas and a garden fresh salad bar. For more information please call 360-534-9876 or visit www.chuckecheese.com

Fairlanes & Centralia Bowl, CentraliaBring your kids & come try these little lanes. Three pound balls, easier for small hands to learn with, and a bit of a challenge for the adults! Mini lanes in a birthday party room and video games of course! For more information please call 360-736-4100 or visit www.fairwaylanes.net.

Hands on Childrens Museum, OlympiaPostcard style party invitations, face painting, ballon bouquet, tableware, juice, 1/4 sheet cake, birthday candles and party decorations! For more information please call 360-956-08018 or visit www.hocm.org.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, ChehalisThey offer three spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 90 guests for hosting your birthday party. Guests can either take a dip in the swimming pool or can workout in the onsite gymnasium during their leisure. For more information please call 360-740-1800.

birthday party. Guests can either take a dip in the swimming pool or can workout in the onsite gymnasium during their leisure. For more information please call


JoAnn’s Fabric, OlympiaJo-Ann’s hosts fun, craft birthday parties. Their birthday parties are personalized for your child! Party packages including party invitations, party room, set up and clean up, instructor for all activities, crafting & treat supplies, and a well-planned program that ensures kids have a fun experience. For more information please call 360-754-0500 or visit www.joann.com.

Lintott/Alexander Park Covered Shelters, ChehalisReservations can be made April-September! Covered shelters have wood burning stoves, an outdoor faucet, electrical lighting & outlets, restrooms, garbage cans and ten picnic tables with benches. Playground, river access and horse shoe pits. For more information please call 360-748-0271 or visit www.cityofchehalis.com.

Mayfleid Lake Park/Mayfield Lake Resort, MossyrockHave a CAMP OUT birthday party. Camping, swimming, fish, boating, playground and picnic area. For more information please call 360-985-2357 or visit www.lakemayfield.com.

Michael's Village Crafts, In-Store Party Room ChehalisCelebrate with an arts and crafts party. They specialize in one-of-a-kind wishes and will create an easy, fun, and affordable party for you. For more information please call 360-740-9736 or visit www.michaels.com/birthday.

Quesadilla Factory, CentraliaHave an indoor funtastic party here! The coolest part is they have a whole section of the restaurant set up like an arcade with big screen T.V.’s and gaming systems! They serve quesadillas, tater-tots, garlic fries and elephant ears. For more information please call 360-623-1073.

Rainbow Falls Shelter, ChehalisThe park provides one reservable kitchen shelter with water, electricity and 15 picnic tables, and another (first-come, first-served) without water and electricity. There are 21 additional day-use picnic tables, first-come, first-served. For reservations please call the park office at (360-291-3767.

Recreation Park/Penny Playground, ChehalisThe park has Hess Kitchen & the V.R. Lee Community Building for parties! Enjoy the fun of a four field softball complex, picnic areas, covered shelters, basketball court, seasonal kiddie spray park, seasonal outdoor pool and Penny Playground! For more information please call 360-748-0271 or visit www.cityofchehalis.com.

Riverside Golf Course, ChehalisRiverside’s dining room can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests. For more information call 360-748-8182 or visit, www.playriversidegolf.com.

Riverside Park, CentraliaOutdoor parties can be held at Riverside Park! Covered picnic shelter party areas have picnic tables for use! The park has river access, a playground, skate area, restrooms, kitchen and trails! Reserve a youth size baseball field for your party too! For more information call 360-330-7671 or visit www.cityofcentralia.com.

Scooops at the Great Wolf Lodge, Grand MoundScooops Kid Spa at the Great Wolf Lodge is the perfect place to celebrate. We know that being pampered is so much more fun with friends, so Scooops Kid Spa offers fun-filled party packages that will turn a birthday or special occasion into a glamorous day to remember. You bring the kids, we’ll make sure there’s plenty of ice cream on hand – and FOOT! For more information please call 360-273-7718 or visit www.greatwolf.com.

Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf, OlympiaEnjoy 18 holes of black light miniature golf, a private room for 1 hour, party invitations, paper plates, cups, napkins, table cloth and placemats, glow bracelet for each attendee, token for a free game to all party guests, 3-D glasses, arcade tokens, t-shirt for honoree, party set-up and clean-up, bring your own food and drink. For more information please call 360-943-1715 or visit www.shankzglowgolf.com.

t-shirt for honoree, party set-up and clean-up, bring your own food and drink. For more information please call 360-943-1715 or visit www.shankzglowgolf.com.


Stan Hedwall Park Covered Shelter, ChehalisThe covered shelter has four sinks, electrical lighting and outlets, four wood burning cook stoves for warming food, garbage cans, eighteen picnic tables with benches and restrooms. Park offers softball fields, Babe Ruth Fields, Little League fields, soccer areas, volleyball court, 2 horseshoe pits, playground and river access! For more information please call, 360-748-0271 or visit www.cityofchehalis.com.

Thorbeckes Fitlife Center, CentraliaCome enjoy a birthday at Thorbecke’s Fitlife Center! Choose from pool side putt-putt, a pool party or lazer tag. For more information please call 360-736-1683 or visit www.thorbeckes.com.

Train Depot Multi-purpose Room, CentraliaEnjoy a full day at the Train Depot for a party! It’s located in beautiful downtown Centralia. It has 70 folding chairs, 7 six-foot tables, convection oven, refrigerator/freezer, 4 burner stove top, microwave oven, double sinks, dishwasher. A projector and computer screen is available upon request. For more information please call 360-330-7671 or visit www.cityofcentralia.com.

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Your child could be the 2011 SWW Family Cover Contest Winner!

The grand prize winner will receive a FREE photo session with Horizon Photo and will be featured on the cover of the September 2011 issue of SWW Family magazine!

Hard copy submissions must be received by the end of the business day, July 22nd.

Child/Children’s name(s):_________________________________________

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Parent/Guardian’s name:_________________________________________City of residence:_________________________________________Parent/Guardian’s name Submitting Photo: __________________________________

Contact email / Phone: _________________________________________

Mail entry form and photo to:SWW Family Magazine Attn: Cover Contest

321 n. Pearl St. Centralia, WA 98531 For more information: [email protected] or 360-807-8213

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Please have July birthday pictures to us no later than June 16th. Photos can be sent via email to [email protected], or if you wish to send photos address mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA

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CHOOsiNg A MOlD!Many household items can be used as your mold: a paper towel roll, toilet paper roll, dixie cups, muffin or cupcake pans, silicone baking trays, cookie cutters, small sand molds, soap molds, film canisters, ice cube trays or popsicle molds. *For tubular molds line with waxed paper so the chalk can easily slide out.

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WHAT TO DO?1. Cut the paper towel roll in half (For thinner chalk you can cut the paper towel roll length wise, pull together and tape along the seam). Use the duct tape to tape off one side of each tube and cut to size wax paper to insert into the paper towel roll.

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Cab riders get one round trip in the cab of Cowlitz, Chehalis & Cascade No. 15, a working steam locomotive over 90 years old. The friendly crew entertains and answers questions, showing the lucky passenger how the engine is operated. At the end of the trip, the passengers will receive a certificate documenting the experience, signed by the train's Conductor and Engineer.

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