Moms Can-Do’s: Gingerbread House Workshop + More
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Michelle Johnstone, GoLocalProv Contributor
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Take your child to learn how to become a master of gingerbread house making this week at WPL. Photo: Kona Gallagher/Flickr
Hey, moms! Looking for fun things to do during the week? Creative spots for last-minute outings? Fun events especially for toddlers and elementary schoolers? We'll bring you our 5 favorites in the region every Tuesday, and they're all within an hour's drive of home. Check out this week's Christmas fun!
Gingerbread Houses!
This Thursday at 2:30pm, head to the Worcester Public Library’s Children’s Room for their Gingerbread House Workshop! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to make and decorate their very own gingerbread house to take home. Leave the mess at the library and still have fun together working on a holiday tradition! Pre-registration is required; call the library to sign up. 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA.
Music!
Join other area families in a fun holiday sing-a-long in Johnston! The Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library is hosting “Holiday Songs with Mr. Rowland,” a drop-in, multi-denominational musical event this Wednesday at 10:30am. Kids of all ages are invited to come to the library and participate in the celebration of the holiday season by dancing, singing, and playing musical instruments. This is a free drop-In event that is sure to take the pressure off the stresses of the holidays for the kids—and you! 1 Memorial Avenue, Johnston, RI. (401) 231-4980.
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Holiday Crafts!
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Here's one for the Christmas tree! Create fun seaside treasures this week at the Biomes Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown.
Take the kids to
Biomes Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown this Wednesday at 5:30pm for a fun
seaside holiday craft! Make handsome shell impression ornaments and whimsical ornament bulbs filled with local sand and shells. Pre-registration is required, so reserve your spot today. Happy crafting!
6640 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI. (401) 885-4690.
Stories!
Every Friday from 11-11:45am, the Worcester Art Museum hosts a special Children’s Story Time for pre-schoolers—and it’s free with museum admission! This week, take your little ones to the museum for Yoko’s Paper Cranes by Rosemary Wells. After the story, explore the museum and grab a bite to eat at the Museum Cafe. 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA. (508) 799-4406.
Movies!
This Wednesday at 3:30pm, take the trip to the Riverside Branch of the East Providence Public Library for a free screening of a movie synonymous with the holiday season—the classic animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The event is open to all and will keep the kiddos laughing the whole way through. 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI. (401) 433-4877.
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Magnets
RI State Tree Magnets
Sure you've thought about decorating your Christmas tree, but what about your refrigerator? Pick up a "Rhode Island State Tree" magnet for either yourself of that special someone on your list at the hip Providence shop Frog and Toad.
Price: $2.00
Buy it from: Frog and Toad, 795 Hope Street, Providence.
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Token Necklace
Newport Bridge Token Necklace
Take a cherished piece of Rhode Island history wherever you go with this necklace made from an authentic recycled Newport Bridge Token. An 18" ball chain is included.
Price: $19.99
Buy It From: Green Envy Eco-Boutique, 8 Franklin St, Newport.
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Local Flavor
"Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" Gift Basket
Take the short cut to a loved one's heart through the stomach with this sensational gift basket combining all the best flavors of Rhode Island. These succulent samplers includes Del's Lemonade, RI Seafood Co. Lobster Bisque, Chopped Quahogs & RI Chowdah Mix, Ocean State Gourmet Country Cornbread mix, Tito's Chips & Salsa, RI Rocks Chocolate snack mix, Olneyville NY System Hot Wiener mix, RI Red Hot Sauce, and Iggy's Famous Doughboy Mix. Feel free to choose from a blue, yellow, green, or special gift basket. Enjoy!
Price: $75
Buy It From: Only in Rhode Island
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Gaga Fashion
"3 All The Way and a Coffee Milk" T-Shirt
Don't miss out on the only opportunity to wear N.Y. System Hot Weiners without ruining your clothes from grease stains. Embody this classic Rhode Island order with a t-shirt that will definitely be a conversation starter.
Price: $22
Buy It From: Back Roads Clothing
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Soft State
Buddy Rhodes-The Rhode Island Pillow
Who could resist Buddy Rhodes, arguably the most adorable representation of Rhode Island ever? Bring home Buddy with his handsome hand-stitched face, soft royal blue fleece and the star representing Providence. Although this precious pillow is named after the famous mayor Buddy Cianci, I think we all know who is the cuter Buddy.
Price: $35
Buy It From: Felt Like It/Etsy
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Art of the State
Home Is Where The Heart Is Vintage RI Plaque
Home never has to be far away with this beautiful plaque that brings us right back to Rhode Island regardless of distance. Each plaque is hand crafted and can be customized by choosing the state and background color.
Price: $38
Buy It From: CrestField/Etsy
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Fashion State-ment
Rhode Island Cufflinks
Show love to your state in style with these unique Rhode Island State Quarter cufflinks. This set of cufflinks have been hand soldered and then given a light patina to highlight the image on the coin.
Price: $22.95
Buy It From: customcoinrings/Etsy
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Art of the State II
Cities of RI Subway Scroll
This vintage style wall plaque is hand made to commemorate the wonderful state of Rhode Island and it's unique and individual cities. The surface is finished with my "flatter than satin" poly finish with a saw tooth hanger on the back. Would look great on every Rhode Islander's wall.
Price: $27.00
Buy it from: CrestField/Etsy
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RI, Baby
I LOVE RI Onesie
Prove that it's never too early to love Rhode Island with this adorable I LOVE RI Onesie. The print is incredibly soft to ensure that babies are not only enamored with the state, but comfortable as well.
Price: $9.99
Buy It From: 10Four/Etsy
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Pump It Up
Federal Hill Italian Gym Bag
The delectable meal you are trying to work off in the gym never has to be too far away with this Federal Hill Gym Bag. Made with water-resistant nylon construction, it is made durable for someone with an athletic lifestyle who still loves to splurge at Rhode Island's Little Italy.
Price: $16.49
Buy It From: Blast-O-Tees
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Charms Are Here
Newport RI Charm
Made from an upcycled nautical chart and a small round glass droplet measuring about 3/4" across, this charm has a split jump ring that makes adding it to your favorite bracelet a cinch. It is water and stain resistant, but not waterproof, so remember to take yours off before hitting the beach or the bathtub!
Note: Bracelet not included.
Price: $15.00
Buy It From: sweetmaddie/Etsy
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RI DIY
RI State Cutout
The perfect gift for any artisitc-minder person, these laser cut wood cutouts are great for craft projects, classroom projects, gift tags DIY ornaments, wreath embellishments and so much more.
Price: $1.85
Buy it from: CutLineCraft/Etsy
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One-of-a-kind Ornament
Greeting from RI Postage Ornament
This unique two-sided ornament features a Rhode Island postage stamp on one side and a map of the state on the other. A great gift for the holidays, these ornaments are soldered between two pieces of glass and then adorned with ribbon, a freshwater pearl and glass bead.
Price: $20
Buy it from: Seagate8Studio/Etsy
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