Encyclopedia Mom & Happy Fourth of July!

My kids ask me all kinds of questions about stuff that I have no idea how to answer.  Often I'll tell them to ask Daddy, or I'll just say "that's a good question," and change the subject.  Sometimes I'll go to Google.  But every now and then I actually come up with an answer on my own that surprises even me.  Like the other day, we were driving to a movie and my 4 year old asked me why the road was all bumpy.  I started to give a quick answer, but then I launched into a rather detailed explanation of road paving. I think I even mentioned "milling" - that has something to do with road paving, right?  Now much of my useless knowledge comes from reading a ton of historical fiction in high school and college, but I don't remember any books about road crews, so I have no idea where my info came from.  I also have no idea whether it was even correct, but boy, did it sound good!  So kids, what else ya got?  Encyclopedia Mom is sure to know the answer, or at least make you think she does.


 

No new newsletter next week - I'm taking off for the 4th, so have a wonderful holiday weekend! I've listed local 4th of July Festivities in the article below.

The winner of the Day Out With Thomas Tickets is....comment #11, Susan H!  Congratulations!  Contact me at roseanns@macaronikid.com to claim your prize!

Tomorrow morning at 10am there will be a rally to kick off the Save the Watchung Library $1.30-a-Week campaign.  This is an important issue to me, so my boys and I will be there.  More information in the next article.

Looking for more summer camp info?  Find it HERE.

Don't forget that when you are scrolling through the events listed in the newsletter, there may be more events listed on our CALENDAR, so be sure to check there now and then too!

This week we have recipes and tips for your holiday picnics, as well as for spending quality family time!

• Berries In a Cloud
• Cooking 101: Choosing Fresh Corn - Sponsored
  
• Make Your Own Patriotic Pops!
• Five Activities for Family Bonding - Sponsored
• Five Ways to Teach Your Kids to Conserve Water - Sponsored
  

Enjoy this week's Macaroni Kid Warren, you know-it-alls!  And Happy 4th of July!

Roseann
Serving Warren, Watchung, Green Brook and Long Hill Township