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featuring activities, events and adventures in Ithaca parenting IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-31444582503342181472015-08-23T06:00:00.000-07:002015-09-12T07:32:05.430-07:00Ellis Hollow old fashioned country fair, Sept 12, noon-5 - UPDATE: IT'S ON, Rain or shine!<br />A 10:30am Saturday update from the folks at Ellis Hollow: <i>We are a go today for the fair! Rain or shine! Bring your friends, your kind selves, and your rain coat!!! See you at the fair!!</i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's almost time for the Ellis Hollow Fair! This year marks the 63rd
annual old-fashion country fair in the heart of the East Ithaca
neighborhood of Ellis Hollow. Free and open to the public, the fair is
full of kids games, face painting, dunking booth, music, hayrides, SPCA animals and
lots of other family friendly entertainment. </div>
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And did I mention the food? There's hot buttered corn on the cob,
chicken barbeque, ice cream, doughnuts, cotton candy, and everyone's
favorite: HOMEMADE PIE! </div>
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There's also tons of stuff to buy! There's a quilt raffle and a
silent auction, plant and book sales, and every child's dream: the white
elephant sale, where you can take home an armful of toys for a buck or
two! (plus a coffee maker, yarn, skis and a nice chair for the
sunroom).<br />
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<span style="color: #ffe599;">It's super fun and admission is free! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffe599;">Saturday, September 12, from 12-5. </span><br />
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<br />IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-65850710444292779142015-07-01T06:00:00.000-07:002015-07-06T10:47:56.274-07:00Kiddstuff is in full swing at the Hangar Theatre<span style="color: #eeeeee;">The Hangar Theatre has opened this season's Kiddstuff productions with the adorably fun "The Emperor's New Clothes." Bookish Marcus the Third is worried he will never be taken seriously as an Emperor, as he is not brave or strong, not to mention that he's a young teenager. His loyal advisors think maybe dressing the part will help his credibility, while a con artist plans to take advantage of his insecurity. Perhaps Marcus could be a good leader if he could listen to his heart and his friends. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">Full of music, fun and lots of imaginative "dress-up," <em>The Emperor's New Clothes</em> was a great kickoff to the Hangar Kiddstuff season. The Kiddstuff productions are always incredibly well acted and directed and make for an excellent introduction to lifelong theatre appreciation. Like <em>Emperor, </em>the productions are all around an hour long (or less!), and engrossing for even squirmy toddlers. On top of that, audience participation is often encouraged, making for an interactive theatre experience kids remember for years to come. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">After seeing <em>The Emperor's New Clothes, </em>my kiddos and I are pumped for the rest of the season's offerings. My son is especially excited for <em>Stuart Little</em>, while my daughter is pumped for <em>Bye Bye Birdie.</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">Hangar Kiddstuff tickets are just $9 each. Tickets can be purchased </span><a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/single-tickets.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">online</span></a><span style="color: #eeeeee;"> at the Hangar Box office, or by calling 607.273.8588.</span></span>IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-55255007075101719222015-06-13T17:48:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:48:00.135-07:00Parents turn into children in God of Carnage, playing at the Hangar TheatreLast Friday I had the pleasure to attend opening night of the Hangar Theatre's first play of their 2015 season, <i><a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/events/Carnage.html" target="_blank">God of Carnage</a></i>, by Yasmina Renza, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Steve Pacek. <br />
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Winner of the 2009 Tony award for best play, <i>God of Carnage</i>, starts out as an uptight, polite conversation between two sets of parents. Their sons had had an altercation on the playground, and the parents felt it necessary to meet. Refined conversation quickly devolves into a hilariously uncivilized situation that had the audience roaring with laughter. All four cast members, Hillary Parker; Amy Tribbey; Brendan Powers and William Langanare are remarkably talented, and I especially enjoyed Tribbey as the benevolent, endlessly tidy Veronica. While God of Carnage is definitely not a show for kids, (it contains strong adult language and mature themes), it is definitely a show parents can relate to. God of Carnage is playing this Sunday afternoon and next Saturday afternoon, as well as and every night through June 20.<br />
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Also opening this week, the first show of <a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/kstuff.html" target="_blank">Hangar's fantastic Kiddstuff series,</a> <i>The Emperor's New Clothes.</i> More info on the Kiddstuff shows can be found <a href="http://livinggorges.blogspot.com/2015/06/hangar-kiddstuff-2015-is-coming.html" target="_blank">in my last blog post here. </a>IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-63395166018387198472015-06-11T12:35:00.000-07:002015-06-11T12:35:06.564-07:00Hangar Kiddstuff 2015 is coming!Are you itching for some awesome summer theatre for kids? Hangar's got your back!<b><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><i> <a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/kstuff.html" target="_blank">It's time for Kiddstuff shows at the Hangar Theatre!</a></i> </span></span></b>Every
summer, Hangar produces high quality, energetic, super-fun plays for
children (and their adults) to enjoy. The shows are all one-act (no
intermission) around an hour long, so even squirmiest preschoolers will
stay riveted. All shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am and noon.<br />
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You can subscribe now to the entire
season to get reserved premium seats, exchange privileges, discounts,
and more! A subscription is just $34 for all five shows! To learn more,
go to <a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/subscriptions.html"><i><b>http://www.hangartheatre.org/subscription.html</b></i>l</a>.<br />
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If show-by-show is more your speed, all tickets are just $9 each. Tickets can be purchased <a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/single-tickets.html" target="_blank">online</a> at the Hangar Box office, or by calling 607.273.8588.<br />
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On top of the Kiddstuff shows, Hangar will also present two mainstage shows that may be especially interesting for parents. "<a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/events/Baskervilles.html" target="_blank">The Hound of Baskervilles</a>" is a mystery comedy appropriate for older kids as well as adults, and <a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/events/Carnage.html" target="_blank">"God of Carnage"</a>, a hilarious comedy about parents meeting to discuss a playground altercation between their children. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Details of the 2015 Kiddstuff season:</span><br />
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18.3999996185303px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">June 18 - 20 </span></strong><a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/events/Newclothes.html" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: rgb(227, 22, 27) !important; cursor: pointer; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none !important; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_self"><img border="0" class="middle" src="http://www.hangartheatre.org/img/mids/the_emperors_new_clothes.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #5d5d5d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="400" /></a> </div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;"><span style="display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: Verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Marcus the Third has just been crowned the new Emperor, but how can he possibly run an empire when he’s only 14 years old?! Dressing the part might do the trick! After purchasing the most fashionable (and magical) royal wardrobe money can buy, Marcus finds himself at the center of a terrible prank. This musical version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale reminds us to be true to ourselves.</span> </span></div>
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Wed July 1 Annie</div>
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IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-48003541919488628872015-04-09T08:05:00.003-07:002015-04-09T08:17:18.898-07:00Craftstitute - a new school of the handcrafts<b id="docs-internal-guid-a84ce33a-9eab-1199-dc2f-68af1411c56b" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
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</b>It began as a conversation on a Friday afternoon in January. Knitting Etc, where I had worked for the last nine months, had announced it was closing and Lisa wanted to discuss the state of the yarn retail market.<br />
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From the beginning it was clear that what both of us had loved about the store was the sense of community, of commonality that was shared by all who entered the store. That was the magic. I saw the store closing as a cosmic kick in the rear. It was time for me to pursue the vision that was always lingering in the back of my mind, a school of the handcrafts, where artisans and community members share their skills, where people learn not just a new craft, but of the work and time behind a body of knowledge that creates lovely items.<br />
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Lisa immediately got the vision. She spent some time ruminating. A few days later I texted her that I was going to see a space, did she want to tag along? <br />
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</b>There is a lot of hard work and agonizing that happens when starting a new business, particularly one with no clear set of rules and not many examples to follow. We had our guiding principles, that we were acting as partners with the creative community. That the classes had to be both affordable, yet priced to pay instructors fairly for their time - both actual teaching time and the preparatory work that goes into a good class or workshop. That we wanted a space that was welcoming and soothing - uncluttered to free up creative juices - and we wanted classes and workshops that were both traditional and novel. We also wanted to offer all this up to an underserved market - adults and teenagers. <br />
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"I keep thinking Craft Institute," I texted a friend. <br />
"What about Craftstitute?" She wrote back. "Or does that sound too much like prostitute?" <br />
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ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION:<br />
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If your child will be entering Kindergarten in the fall, you need to register at your elementary school. Registration requires paperwork, but is pretty fun for the child. <br />
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Belle Sherman (274-2206): May 26 and 29<br />
Beverly J. Martin (274-2209): May 15 and 22<br />
Caroline (539-7155): May 21 and 27<br />
Cayuga Heights (257-8557): June 11, 12, and 15<br />
Enfield (274-2221): May 8 and 15 (11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. only)<br />
Fall Creek (274-2214): May 12<br />
Northeast (257-2121): May 11, 15 and 18<br />
South Hill (274-2129): April 23, 30 and May 7<br />
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Parents/guardians who have not already been contacted by the school should call their school to set up an appointment to register their child for kindergarten.<br />
Parents/guardians should have the following information at the time they register their child for kindergarten:<br />
Proof of residency (lease, utility bill, bank statement)<br />
Proof of birth (birth certificate or passport)<br />
Proof of required immunizations including a copy of the most recent routine physical examination<br />
Relevant health and development history<br />
Other important information related to previous pre-kindergarten schooling<br />
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Open Enrollment: Since open enrollment decisions are made in August, after kindergarten registration, you must register your child in your home school.<br />
Pre K: If your child currently attends pre-k in the ICSD, he/she is already registered and you do not have to make an appointment.<br />
UPK: You will need to register your child for kindergarten.<br />
If you are unable to attend your school’s registration days, you may register for kindergarten Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00 at the district registrar, 400 Lake Street, 274-2201.IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-28002500492851841302015-02-19T05:04:00.001-08:002015-02-19T05:08:24.644-08:00Mama Lead "Little Artists" Classes<div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #fff2cc;"><span class="il">Little</span> <span class="il">Artists</span> of Ithaca is offering two Toddler/Preschool Variety Series for children 18 months to 4 years old. Both series will feature music, movement and <span class="il">art</span> classes as well as a puppet show!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Email </span><a href="mailto:littleartistsofithaca@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">littleartistsofithaca@gmail.<wbr></wbr>com</span></a><span style="color: #fff2cc;"> with questions or to request a registration form (series will both be limited to 10 participating families). There are two class options: Wednesdays from 10:40 - 11:25am and Thursdays from 4:40 - 5:25pm. </span></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #fff2cc;">Children 18 months to 4 years old will experience 3 music classes, 3 <span class="il">art</span> classes, 3 movement classes and a puppet show in this 10 week series beginning 3/5. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Teachers include Diane Hamilton (yoga), Judy Stock (music), and Angie Beeler (puppet show). Classes will begin </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Thursday, March 5th</span></a><span style="color: #fff2cc;"> at Jillian's Drawers </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">from 4:40 - 5:25pm</span></a><span style="color: #fff2cc;">. Tuition is $100 for the series. Email Liz at </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">littleartistsofithaca@<wbr></wbr>gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: #fff2cc;"> if you'd like a registration form or have questions.</span></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">2. Wednesday Morning Toddler/Preschool Variety Class - Music, Movement & <span class="il">Art</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #fff2cc;">Children 18 months to 4 years old will experience 3 music classes, 2 <span class="il">art</span> classes, 3 movement classes, and a puppet show in this 9 week series beginning 3/25. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Teachers include Courtney Schroeder of <span class="il">Little</span> Buddhas, Rebecca Walsman (music), and Angie Beeler (puppet show). Classes will begin </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Wednesday, March 25th</span></a><span style="color: #fff2cc;"> at Jillian's Drawers </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">from 10:40 - 11:25</span></a><span style="color: #fff2cc;">. Tuition is $90 for the series. Email Liz at </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">littleartistsofithaca@<wbr></wbr>gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: #fff2cc;"> if you'd like a registration form or have questions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Check out our Facebook page at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/LittleArtistsofIthaca" target="_blank"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>LittleArtistsofIthaca</span></a><span style="color: #fff2cc;"> for fun at-home projects, class photos are more info.</span></span></div>
IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-36316647918819802332014-11-25T05:48:00.000-08:002014-11-25T05:49:42.624-08:00DIY Kinetic Sand (and much more) at LivingIthaca.com Have you discovered <a href="http://www.livingithaca.com/">Living Ithaca</a> yet? It's a money-saving resource especially geared to Ithaca and surrounding areas, run by Teresa Mogil, an awesome Ithaca mom of 3.<br />
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help others save money, eat healthier, and shop locally and have fun.
Her site features coupon match ups, organic coupon round ups, recipes,
and useful information and deals for those living in the Finger Lakes
and surrounding areas, as well as fun lifestyle blog entries, like <a href="http://livingithaca.com/diy/make-kinetic-sand/" target="_blank">this fabulous entry about making Kinetic Sand</a>. <br />
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<em><span style="color: #ffe599;">The following is repost from February, 2012. I'm happy to say both Nora and Finn now have many sessions of Soccer Shots under their belts, and they have loved every minute of it. Nora enjoys being in a big-kid's group now, and Finn thinks it's cool that his coach comes right to his preschool. Soccer Shots is currently registering for fall. Check out <a href="http://binghamton.ssreg.org/">http://binghamton.ssreg.org/</a> for a location near you.</span></em></div>
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I'm excited for spring, because this year I plan to have Nora play some soccer! She's never participated in a sport other than our goofing around in the backyard. I hope she'll really have a lot of fun with it, and it feels like she will, because I've only heard good things about Soccer Shots. Soccer Shots - 'Introduction to soccer' sessions for 3-5 year olds and 6-9 year olds have been professionally designed and are led by trained Soccer Shots instructors, like Coach Eddie. Each 30-40 minute session is held at your daycare, school site, or local park. I asked Coach Eddie of Soccer Shots to tell me a little bit about it. Here's what he says:<br />
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<em>Each Soccer Shots session incorporates the following: Basic soccer skills, exclusive Soccer Shots games, word of the day, use of imagination, fun fitness activities and exercises, coordination, balance, and agility development.</em><br />
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<em>By enrolling your child in Soccer Shots, you can expect the following: Increased psychomotor development through fun fitness activities, introduction to team dynamics, character formation (lessons in honesty, sharing, helping, respect, self-control, attitude), development of active lifestyle habits."</em><br />
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You can check out the Soccer Shots website to see what sessions are going on near you and of course, to to reserve your child's spot! <a href="http://www.soccershots.org/binghamton">www.soccershots.org/binghamton</a>IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-91746556731380205042014-08-25T03:00:00.000-07:002014-09-06T05:32:41.182-07:00Fun at the Fair! Ellis Hollow Fair Sept. 6, noon-5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What's the best way to celebrate finishing your first week back at
school? The Ellis Hollow Fair, of course! This year marks the 62nd
annual old-fashion country fair in the heart of the East Ithaca
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silent auction, plant and book sales, and every child's dream: the white
elephant sale, where you can take home an armful of toys for a buck or
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The Summer Food Services Program provides free meals to all kids and teens 18 and younger. Breakfast and Lunch at the Northside Community Center (625 Hancock St) <span style="text-align: center;">from daily through August 30 and the Southside Community Center (</span>305 S Plain St) daily through August 22. More information can be found below. Please share!</div>
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Press Bay Alley (118 W Green St in Downtown Ithaca) has a new storefront, Amuse: Modern Cottage Industry! The Grand Opening is Tuesday July 1st with the Ribbon Cutting Wednesday July 2nd 11am.<br />
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To celebrate the exiting new development in Press Bay Alley (formally the Ithaca Journal Building) Amuse and surrounding businesses will sponsor a <b><span style="color: #ffe599; font-size: large;">Handmade In America Fest</span></b> Saturday July 5th from 12-6pm. Come celebrate the day after Independence Day In Press Bay!<br />
<br />All Day temp tattoos and hula hoops FREE<br />All Day DJ stylings of Fellow Traveler FREE<br />All Day kids crafts with local artists (and Maker's of products at Amuse) Susan Keough & Molly Bargar FREE<br />12-2pm Face painting by local artist Daniel Lisbe FREE 12:30-2pm Music by Miss Turn-up and the Sprouts featuring Miss Angie FREE<br />2-4pm Jewlery Making class at <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=215228745269989" href="https://www.facebook.com/IthacaGenerator">Ithaca Generator</a> $16<br />2-4pm Fiddle Busking by Brian Burke FREE<br />4pm Music by State of Floral FREE<br />4pm Product Development Roundtable with IG FREE<br />5-6pm Zumba! FREE<br /><br />Vending in the first space in Press Bay just for the event:<br />Bellwether Hard Cider<br />Keeley's Cheese Co.<br />Celia's Ice Pops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: start;">Kristina Thelen previously owned and operated Funky Junk on The Commons and Funky Fresh on Taughannock Blvd, specializing in upcycled furniture. She recently closed that business to devote all of her energy in this new boutique storefront downtown. Kristina is thrilled to develop business back downtown and especially in the Press Bay Alley space!</span></div>
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<br />To contact Amuse: <br />www.IthacaisAmusing.com ithacaisamusing@gmail.com<br />www.facebook.com/amusemoderncottageindustry ph. 607.216.8146<br />Amuse Store Hours: <br />Mon 11-5pm Tues closed (except opening day 10-6pm) Wed 11-5pm Thursday 11-7pm <br />Friday 11-8pm Sat 11-8pm Sun 11-4pm</div>
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IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-5573629405523084022014-06-19T18:06:00.000-07:002014-06-20T10:24:49.846-07:00The Vikings have Landed! <div class="product-overview-section">
<em style="font-family: inherit;">Adventure! Imagination! Music! </em><a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/events/KS2014.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Hangar Theatre</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> has done it again! They’ve blown me away
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Yo Vikings!</em> Is the tale of Emma, a charming, imaginative 5<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
grader who has a tendency to embody every new subject she learns about, much
to the chagrin of her teacher, classmates, and sometimes family. Always looking
for adventure, Emma’s life is changed when the librarian helps her discover the
world of the Vikings. With some determination (and help from brother Ollie),
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It may take a while for Emma the Red to bring her friends around,
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Stevens (book and lyrics) and Sam Willmott (music), and based on a book </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVORU2QKomQ" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(and inspired by a true story!)</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> by Judy Schachner. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Skillfully directed and
choreographed, this production is rounded out with a talented and engaging cast. <em>Yo Vikings!</em> is possibly the best
Kiddstuff Show I’ve seen at the Hangar! If this is a taste of the season to
come, I cannot wait! We brought along my son’s 5 year old friend, who had never
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Based on the popular story
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of Aesop's most famous fables
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">July 24 - 26</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A world weary Aviator crash lands
in the Sahara and meets the remarkable Little Prince to learn of his magical journey
from his tiny planet to our own, as he teaches us "It is only with the
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sail the swashbuckling seas in
Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta! Performed by the Hangar's Next
Generation School of Theatre, this exuberant adventure of pirates, police and
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IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-15821818244857180432014-05-12T04:00:00.000-07:002014-05-12T04:00:10.892-07:00Keeping it Real<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span style="color: #b45f06;">The following is a guest post by my friend Robin. It really spoke to me, so I asked if I could repost for the Living Gorges readers. Robin is a maker, a doer, a creative spirit and a gentle soul. I feel very blessed to have her as a friend. </span><span style="color: #b45f06;">I've interspersed</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> some of Robin's creations throughout the text. </span><span style="color: #b45f06;">She sells her "Made in My Back Yard" creations at Bloom and online.</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> You can read other posts by Robin and discover all the awesome MiMby classes, products and events at</span><a href="http://mymimby.com/" target="_blank"> the Mimby website http://mymimby.com/</a></blockquote>
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What this happy blogger/maker isn't telling you is that the kitchen floor doesn't recall the last time it was mopped, but it might not have been in April. Note that it's May now, and it certainly hasn't happened in May either. This week's chocolate cake baking is the first cake that's been baked in months. My veggie garden finally saw the turning fork this week, though I think the weather has provided an awesome excuse for my neglect. I think everyone's sheets have been washed in the last week or two, but I'm not entirely sure. The dog has decided that I have relinquished the role of Keeper of the House and has taken over this duty. We won't go into how. The sheep have noticed the unmown lawn and continually offer to help with that. I can't remember what my desk looks like. Ditto the project table. Right now I'm sitting at my desk typing and thinking that I should put away the loose thumbtacks in one of those jars I keep saving and wondering again why there is a sheet hanging in the doorway.</div>
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That's okay. I envy people who can get it all done and feed their kids wholesome and healthy food for every meal too. I would like to think that I could work and run the household and everything would go smoothly and I wouldn't lose my temper, but that is not the reality of my world. </div>
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I make stuff. And messes. I mess up stuff too. I forget things and events and bills and occasionally my kids. Not really. Well, sometimes. I hope, despite my messy approach to life, that I bring happiness to people too. Making stuff makes me happy. My hope is that the stuff I make makes other people happy too. Wow, my son just came home with an enormous television - the perils of a teenager driving. Guess I better try to impose some order.</div>
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IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-38340893826047987862014-05-01T03:00:00.000-07:002014-05-27T04:37:26.519-07:00Hangar Kiddstuff SeasonIt's almost time for my favorite time of year - summer! Swimming, festivals, concerts, and <strong><span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><em>Kiddstuff shows at the Hangar Theatre!</em> </span></span></strong>Every summer, Hangar produces high quality, energetic, super-fun plays for children (and their adults) to enjoy. The shows are all one-act (no intermission) around an hour long, so even squirmiest preschoolers will stay riveted. <br />
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You can subscribe now to the entire season to get reserved premium seats, exchange privileges, discounts, and more! A subscription is just $34 for all five shows! To learn more, go to <a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/subscriptions.html">http://www.hangartheatre.org/subscriptions.html</a>.<br />
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If show-by-show is more your speed, all tickets are just $9 each. Tickets can be purchased <a href="http://www.hangartheatre.org/single-tickets.html" target="_blank">online</a> at the Hangar Box office, or by calling 607.273.8588.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Details of the 2014 Kiddstuff season:</span><br />
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Music by Sam Willmott, Book and Lyrics by Marcus Stevens, June 19-21<br />
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A musical adaptation of the book by Judith Byron Schachner, YO, VIKINGS! tells the story of 10 year old Emma transforming her Viking daydreams into reality full of sea songs and outrageous helmets.<br />
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Music and Lyrics by Chris Jeffries, Book by Jon Klein, July 3-5 <br />
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Based on the popular story by James and Deborah Howe, BUNNICULA is a quirky rabbit, who may or may not be a bunny vampire! It is up to the family's cat and dog to solve the hilarious mystery.<br />
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by Brendan Murray, July 17-19<br />
One of Aesop's most famous fables depicts Tortoise and Hare, best friends but complete opposites in every way. In a story that spans all the seasons of the year, we witness the greatest race ever, all the way to its nail biting finish.<br />
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by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, July 24-26<br />
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A world weary Aviator, crash lands in the Sahara and meets the remarkable Little Prince to learn of his magical journey from his tiny planet to our own, as he teaches us "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly."<br />
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by William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, August 7-9 <br />
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Sail the swashbuckling seas in Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta! Performed by the Hangar's Next Generation School of Theatre, this exuberant adventure of pirates, police and major generals is sure to delight the entire family.<br />
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<br />The lovely and talented Kristina Thelen, has announced that they are selling their family run boutique business Funky Fresh: Upcycled Home. Kristina says, <br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span style="color: #ffe599;">"We've built a large following in the Ithaca area selling upcycled and recycled furniture, art, gifts and home items. This business is all about bringing new life to old things, growing locally and building community around skill sharing, teaching, and inspiring people to DO, MAKE and BEAUTIFY! </span></blockquote>
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<a href="http://distilleryimage8.ak.instagram.com/ed34a14ab6e211e3862412f111171750_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: #ffe599;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage8.ak.instagram.com/ed34a14ab6e211e3862412f111171750_8.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></a><span style="color: #ffe599;">David and I are a husband and wife team and are ready to move on to our next projects in life because of another opportunity that we can't pass up. The business has been built on sweat and love and has grown to be financially secure, with some fresh energy, ideas and marketing it is poised grow to the next level and create more passive income. We have over 2,600 facebook fans, a significant mailing list of dedicated customers, and over $100,000 in annual sales.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="color: #ffe599;"> Sale includes over $12,000 in current inventory, plus the name, following, buyer contracts, relationships, tools (wood working, painting and upholstery workshop), equipment and setup that have taken us years of hard work to build. We will train the buyer for 20 hours per week for one month, including all aspects of our work: buying, pricing, repair, upcycling, records, taxes, POS, contractors, etc. and be available for a second month for any questions, advice etc. </span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #ffe599;">Our building owner is also willing to sell which would be a great investment if you fancy being a waterfront developer sometime in the future, or you can negotiate a great, flexible deal on a lease (we're paying less per square foot than anyone in town).</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="color: #ffe599;">If you're interested in re-use, green living, or even just vintage and antique stuff then this is a great chance to avoid the many headaches of starting from scratch. We have invented the wheel and so now all Funky Fresh needs is someone to run with it. Whether you're a young person opting out of the corporate job market, or an empty nester looking for a fun and interesting project to take on, this could be a great fit for anyone seeking an independent and productive lifestyle, for a smaller investment than the price of most new cars!</span> </blockquote>
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/2a3TpivPDc3xfcE2O_MAdE3xg0arZftg10UIOWcyFSY_5wJVBbNMxffW7c4Eb-zVXkFEy9BMm_lnnZY5HWr1NzfJYk-fDvYclXPMmr43sREOMY1QpghZWBUCPp86OfIjkGFAM6jTVGI" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c2/5b/09/c25b0955fa16e3ef974378661b7a2e12.jpg" height="200" width="193" /></a><span style="color: #ffe599;"> This is a great business and we want to see it continue and flourish. Let us know you are interested and we can work out a plan to make a smooth transition and ensure your success including seller financing for up to half of the sale price. Please, only serious buyers now folks!! We are still operating our storefront as usual so we ask to be respectful of our current customers need for our attention and service during business hours. Please email us to set up an appointment before or after hours to view the space, inventory, and discuss details. If a potential buyer is not found by Wednesday, April 23rd, we will begin liquidating our inventory, fixtures, and supplies. So please get in touch ASAP with a serious offer, don't miss out on this unique opportunity!"</span></blockquote>
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What will happen to Kristina and David? Fear not! Kristina will be opening a new store downtown, but more on that later.<br />
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<em>A day of joyful music and dance dedicated to bringing delight and comfort to body, soul, and heart.</em><br /><br /> <strong>When: Sunday March 23, 2pm-6pm <br />Where: Ithaca Montessori School 12 Ascot Place, Ithaca, NY</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Headliner: JOHN SIMON!!!! </span></strong><br />
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</b></span>His voice is like a comfort pill! He will sing classic children's songs and original music, including a world premier of this special song about a mother’s love.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">But wait, there’s more:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>Kid-friendly chanting</strong> with Yael Saar and Dennis Winge of Damodar Das Kirtan: Chanting is one of the easiest ways to activate happy hormones, a great self-soothing tool to give kids. This chanting is not a religious activity, it is a pleasure/love/joy shortcut to comfort.<br /><br /><strong>Children’s Yoga:</strong> Courtney Schroeder will teach a set of Little Buddhas Yoga: kid’s yoga through storytelling, children love her!<br /><strong>Family Belly Dancing: </strong>Lital Dorchin will guide us through belly dancing in the old North African tradition: family friendly, non-sexy, a great workout and awesome emotional release. This works great even for parents wearing a baby in a carrier.<br /><br /><strong>Singing Crystal Bowls:</strong> Jeff and Chris Gregory of Pyramid Wellness Center will offer a short performance of their singing crystal bowls: the most heavenly sound you (probably) never heard.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>And last but not least:<br />80′s+90′s music dance party!</strong></span><br /><br />Let’s impose our high school hits on our children! Come On Eileen, Where is My Mind, anything by Depeche Mode!<br /><br />Please nominate beloved one-hit wonders and other favorites in the Facebook page:<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/647744551959519/">https://www.facebook.com/events/647744551959519/</a><br />Yamila Fournier of WRFI Community Radio will DJ.- See more at: <a href="http://www.mamascomfortcamp.com/#sthash.94p2dyzZ.dpuf">http://www.mamascomfortcamp.com/#sthash.94p2dyzZ.dpuf</a><br /><br /><strong>Other good stuff:</strong><br /><strong>Birthday cake and cookies</strong> from Lisa Spring and Ba-Li Cravings.<br /><strong>Arts and Crafts</strong> with Corinne Stern of FLOOF Collage Party! <br /><strong>Explore wonderful Montessori</strong> learning materials from the Ithaca Montessori School.<br /><br /><em>More surprises in the works, stay tuned.</em><br /><br /><strong>Cost: $10 per adult, $5 children 12 and under, $20 for the whole family. Proceeds will go towards funding the programs offered by the Mama's Comfort Camp support network of moms. </strong><br />
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<br /><strong>PS: For those not familiar with Mama's Comfort Camp:</strong><br />Mama’s Comfort Camp is a free support community online and in real life. We are hundreds of mothers from all around the world (over 500 from the Ithaca area) connecting via a private facebook group, and support is available 24/7/365. Together we normalize the challenges and celebrate the joys of the roller-coaster ride called motherhood, all in a safe space free from judgment, protected from unsolicited advice, and steeped with respect and kindness. In Ithaca we enjoy a vibrant and responsive network of local moms helping each other out. We hold free monthly support meetings, fun gatherings, and classes.<br />Free and open to moms of kids of ANY age: from moms of newborns to grandmothers and every stage in between.<br /><br />You can ask to join the group at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mamas.comfort.camp">https://www.facebook.com/mamas.comfort.camp</a><br />IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-39427888472696426352014-03-03T04:00:00.000-08:002014-05-27T04:37:50.391-07:00Polka Tot Consignment Sale is coming to town! Win passes to the presale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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A <strong>Polka Tot Children's Consignment Sale</strong> event is coming to The Shops at Ithaca Mall <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_729300539" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">April 4-6</span></span>. Polka Tot is a semi-annual, 3-day gigantic sales event that looks like a consignment store on mega-steroids! The sale includes everything and anything you could ever need or want for babies through pre-teen at a fraction of retail costs.<br />
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Selling with Polka Tot provides local families a fast, easy and safe way to cash in on their unused and outgrown children's items. Consignors earn up to 70% of their sales and registration is open. Visit <a href="http://www.polkatotsale.com/" target="_blank">www.polkatotsale.com</a> for more information.</div>
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Polka Tot is owned by Taylor Clark, a Syracuse-area mom of three children ages 1, 2, and 3. Seeing how quickly her children outgrew clothing, toys and gear and tired of paying an arm and a leg for these things, Taylor started Polka Tot just before her third baby was born. The idea was to provide a way for families to quickly, safely and easily sell and buy gently used quality children's items. Several consignors have earned more then $1000 during a weekend event with very little effort and families can refresh their playrooms and stock their closets without breaking the bank. It's really a win-win for everyone.</div>
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Best of all, Polka Tot has offered me 4 passes to the presale for Ithaca Family Fun users! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ithaca-Family-Fun-the-Living-Gorges-blog/334660013224700" target="_blank">Like us on Facebook</a> for a chance to win the passes (or<a href="mailto:ithacasahm@gmail.com" target="_blank"> email me</a> if you are one of those anti-Facebook folks)</div>
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<br />IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-18851849365461421352014-02-13T15:25:00.000-08:002014-02-13T12:23:06.495-08:00Sledding!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This post has been updated from when it was first published December 29, 2012.</span><br />
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Well, we finally got some snow here in Ithaca, and it's time again for kids (and parents) to grab a sled and find a hill to zoom down! We are fortunate to live near an excellent hill, at the Eastern Heights park off of Snyder Hill and Skyvue Road. That park has a small hill and 2 very long slopes. The hills at Cornell Planations and near the Cornell Daycare are popular, as are hills by Belle Sherman and South Hill Elemenary Schools. Out of town, <a href="http://www.stayfingerlakes.com/attractions/parks/rice-hill/" target="_blank">Rice Hill</a> by Taughannock State Park is a biggie. Another popular spot is the cemetery outside of Brooktondale on Lounsbury Rd. <br />
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If you know of any great places to go sledding, please put them in the comments section or send them to <a href="mailto:ithacasahm@gmail.com">ithacasahm@gmail.com</a>. Thanks!IthacaSAHMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11848714160843771163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866643579646087357.post-11544805009664345392014-01-31T06:00:00.000-08:002014-02-05T08:18:16.880-08:00Cash mob and mama's night out Feb 8 in support of Bloom after recent robbery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since last winter, <a href="http://www.bloominithaca.com/" target="_blank">Bloom</a> has been providing Ithaca families with a fun and interactive play space and ethically sourced retail options. The store has adorable clothes and toys and offers <a href="http://bloominithaca.com/place/" target="_blank">free-play, organized play, class, birthday party and date-night options</a>. <br />
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Sadly, Bloom was the target of a late-night robbery in early January. While Co-owners Draya and McKenzie feel incredibly lucky that their store and merchandise were not damaged, they lost a considerable amount of cash and were responsible for fixing their shattered door, neither of which are being covered by their insurance. <br />
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<a href="http://mamascomfortcamp.com/" target="_blank">Mama's Comfort Camp</a> leaders are organizing a cash mob and Mama's Pajama Party to help! Please come out Feb 8th and help to replenish some of their funds and help them feel that their store is loved and safe! Draya and McKenzie say they are amazed by and grateful for the outpouring of support they have received from the community.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">12-5 pm Cash Mob!</span></strong> Come out and buy some great stuff. Goodies, 2pm children's yoga and Miss Angie's Music&Motion to follow.<br /><strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">8:30-10 pm Mama's Comfort Camp Pajama Party</span></strong> come show your support and indulge in some treats, music and self-kindness. Wear comfy clothes. </blockquote>
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More details can be found at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/456064714494056/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular&source=1" target="_blank">Facebook Event page</a>. <br />
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Okay, you guys, I am SOOO jealous right now. Ithaca is finally getting something I wished we had when my little ones were babies! Starting January 23rd, Cinemapolis is providing a service they call "Cry Baby Cinema" every Thursday! Here's the deal:</div>
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<br /><span style="color: #ffd966;">• Special Weekly Matinees for Grown Ups w/ Babies <br />• Each Thursday, Doors Open at 11 am<br />• Babes-in-Arms, Strollers, and Carriers Welcome <br />• All Five Regular Movies Screen with Lower Volume and Dimmed House Lights<br /><br />**Parents should remember that these are NOT "family" films. They are screening their regular slate of films for grown-ups and welcoming babes-in-arms, strollers, and carriers. <br /><br />If parents are bringing children old enough to take a seat in the theater and watch the film, they should do so only after reading up on the content of the films and ensuring it meets their own personal criteria for what is appropriate for their child. <br /><br />Admission for Children attending to view the film will be our usual child rate of $6.50. Babes-in-arms, infants in strollers, and carriers will be let in for free. Adult tickets will be the usual matinee rate of $8.</span> </blockquote>
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I asked Brett Bossard, the executive director of Cinemapolis to tell me more about how this parent-friendly option came to happen. </div>
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<em>"Cry Baby Cinema was the brainchild of board member Allison Andersen and her fellow education committee member, Karen Rodriguez. Karen had attended similar screenings at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge, MA. The committee discussed it at length, finding the right time, the right day and the right way to present the concept, and what you see is what they arrived at!"</em></div>
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The movies will be screened with dimmed house lights and slightly lower volume to allow parents to more easily care for their little ones in tow. For more information on Cinemapolis and to see what's playing, check out their website at <a href="http://www.cinemapolis.org/">http://www.cinemapolis.org/</a>.</div>
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For the last 2 years, Finn has spent 80% of his free time playing with cars and trucks. His favorite thing in the whole world being Monster Trucks (see <a href="http://livinggorges.blogspot.com/2013/09/finns-monster-truck-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">Monster Truck Birthday Party).</a> When we found ourselves home one day, I decided it was time to have some fun. We had recently been through an automatic car wash where I'd had the idea to make something like this for his trucks. So we scrounged around the house for car wash items and this is what we came up with. <br />
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We found a foam box we weren't using anymore (I think it was a cd holder at one time). This would serve as the main drive through part of the car wash. I cut holes in the frame big enough for monster trucks to drive though (and therefore Hotwheels cars would fit as well). <br />
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I found that hair rollers made the perfect car wash accessory, so to keep them rolling, I put a plastic peg through the floor for it to sit on. I had to cut into the side a bit for the rollers to be wide enough and still work. </div>
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We had a front to a toy hospital that was rarely played with. This served as our entrance. </div>
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Between Finn and his friends, this car wash has had hours and hours of play and is still in great shape! Finn's favorite is to put them in the sandbox first and then run them through the car wash. <br />
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