Macaroni Kid
West Seattle
Macaroni Kid  

It's a GREAT time for carpet and upholstery


cleaning! We clean up after kids, pets, husbands and mom's night out.

Established in 2006

Double D Cleaning is owned by Denise Fehringer and Isreal Hicks Jr. We have been involved in many areas of the cleaning industry for over 20 years. In 2006 we decided to take our building service contracting business in a new direction and included carpet and upholstery cleaning which is now our specialty. Our newest addition of services include complete pet urine decontamination.

Double D Cleaning is an IICRC certified carpet cleaning firm serving the greater Seattle area and Snohomish County. We specialize in cleaning carpet, upholstery ...


Just Need The Basics ? Facial Cleanser and


Moisturizer 20% Off

Just need the basic skin care ?  Even if you do not wear make up cleansing and moisturizing your face is very important.  Want to try a sample just let me know.

jodychin@hotmail.com or call me at 206-910-9321


This Week's Picks:


May 14th through May 21st

Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18 - Toddler Gym Times For Deldridge, Hiawatha, High Point, and South Park

Enjoy an amazing and fun night with us jumping and bouncing around in different Bounce Houses!! Fun physical activities to get your child moving!  
Where: All the above community centers
When: n/a
Who: Delridge - Mon/Fri 1 - 4pm Weds 10am - 2pm Hiawatha - Mon /Thur 10am - 1pm High Point - Tues/Thurs 10am - 2pm South Park - Mon/Weds//Fri  10am - 1pm
How: just show up
Cost: $3 per child  - ages 4 and under,  caregiver must be present all times
For more info: call any of the above for more info -     http://www.seattle.gov/parks/Centers/Alki/Winter12.pdf - has all the phone numbers and addresses on it.
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Monday, May 14 - Family Zumba !

For: Adults, & Children Ages 6 months to 4 years,  bring water and your voice  
   
 
Where:  Highland Park Improvement Club 1116 SW Holden ST Seattle Wa 98106
When: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Who:  Michelle Silver
How: Just show up on Mondays
Cost: Cost: $10 per adult
For more info: Michelle Silver 206 932-7309
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Tuesday, May 15 - First T Golf For Kids

Golfing lessons for kids while also promoting character development and life enhancing values learned through the game of golf.   Spring sessions start in April email shelby@thefirstteeseattle.org for to register or for more info.
Where: Jefferson Park 4101 Beacon Ave So.   ( just over the West Seattle Bridge )
When: n/a
Who: First T Golf Program
How: register
Cost: $20 for the session - The sessions are running every 2 weeks until the middle of Feb.
For more info: http://www.thefirstteeseattle.org/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp - and click winter schedule
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Tuesday, May 15 - West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee – New Field

Now Twice a Week Sunday morning 11 am – 1 pm
Tuesday evening 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where:  Fairmount Playfield – Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Brandon Street.
When: n/a
Who: I am not sure who puts this on
How: just show up
Cost: free
For more info: There is no info to call or look at
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Tuesday, May 15 - Burke Museum presents “Hungry Planet”

PCC is partnering with the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture to present “Hungry Planet: What the World Eats.” Hungry Planet examines how people from different countries and cultures feed their families, through photographs of 10 families from around the world at home, at the market, and surrounded by a week’s worth of groceries. The exhibit also features “Salish Bounty: Traditional Native American Foods of Puget Sound,” which explores 5,000 years of traditional tribal diets, as well as the revitalization of native food traditions. Runs from Jan 28 - June 10
Where: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
University of Washington
17th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 45th St., Seattle
When: n/a
Who: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
How: purchase tickets
Cost: Check site for more info
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Wednesday, May 16 - Play and Learn at the Fauntleroy YMCA

Play and Learn program held at the Fauntleroy YMCA on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:00. This is a time for children and their caregivers to come and play, do arts and crafts and variuos other preschool activities.
Where:  
  • 9140 Calif Ave SW - Fauntleroy
  • When: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    Who:  Fauntleroy YMCA Only
    How: just drop in now
    Cost: free for members and non members
    For more info: 937-1000 for more information - Please call first to make sure things tend to change
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    Thursday, May 17 - Limber Yoga Toddler Open Gym

    Limber Yoga is having Toddler Open Gym time on Thursdays.  Come and do some yoga stretching,  games and circle time with your child.   
    Where: 4711 42nd Ave SW,  98116
    When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Who: Limber Yoga
    How: just show up
    Cost: $5 first child,  $1 second
    For more info: 963-8973
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    Thursday, May 17 - “GET UP & GO” AT WESTFIELD SOUTHCENTER

    May 17 will feature stories with quirky humor about a duck who decides to learn to ride a bike in David Shannon’s Duck on a Bike and about being the best you can be in Jamie Lee Curtis’ The Human Race.  Kids will then receive mini drawstring bags to decorate and enjoy a snack.
    Where: Location: 2nd level near Sears, inside Hope of the City Church
    When: 10:00 AM
    Who: Westfield Shopping Center Tukwila
    How: just show up
    Cost: free
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    Thursday, May 17 - West Seattle YMCA Tumble Tots

    Come have some fun with your toddler.  For children ages walking to 3 with their parent or caregiver.  Engage each other in the gym with mats,  hoops,  and parachutes.  Class is led by an instructor.  Develop coordination,  balance and flexibility.  Fun way to spend time with your child.  Thursdays
    Where: 4515 36th Ave SW Seattle,  98126
    When: 11:15 AM
    Who: West Seattle YMCA
    How: just show up
    Cost:   $7 members and $12 for non program members contact the YMCA for more info.  rates do change
    For more info: 206 935 6000  - Please call to make sure about time and rates  11:15am-12pm FM $15/ PM: $30 for a monthly session or Drop in as your schedule allows and pay a daily fee.
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    Thursday, May 17 - Learn Infant and Child CPR

    For childcare providers,  health care workers and parents,  Includes risk factors, healthy heart living,  infant and child CPR and chocking rescue techniques,  Receive and American Heart Assoc.  Certificate upon completion.  Other dates      5/17,  5/22  
    Where: Seattle Children's Admin.  Bldg
    When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Who: Seattle Children's
    How: register
    Cost: $40 per person
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    Friday, May 18 - Soundbridge is a music discovery center and is free each Friday after 12 pm

    Soundbridge is a music discovery center and is free each Friday after 12 pm; Ages 2-5, 30 minute interactive storytelling with song & rhythm, dance & musical instruments
    Where: 200 University St  
    When: 12:00 PM
    Who: Soundbridge
    How: just show up
    Cost: free after 12pm on Friday only
    For more info: 336-6600 always call to make sure changes do happen www.seattlesymphony.org/soundbridge - here is the website for more info.
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    Friday, May 18 - Friday Skate Night

    Come join the fun at Alki Community Center for Skate Night,  rent skates or bring your own for toddlers to 18 years ( young children must be accompainied by a parent )  
    Where: 5817 SW Stevens St. Seattle,  Wa.  98116
    When: 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
    Who: Alki Community Center
    How: just show up
    Cost: $3.00 per person
    For more info: call 206 684 7430 for more info
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    Saturday, May 19 - Need A Life Jacket ?

    The cost for lifejackets is $20 for infant to youth sizes and $30 for adult sizes.
    Where: 7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N.
    When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Who: Evans Pool
    How: just show up
    Cost: amount is above
    For more info: 684-4961.
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    Saturday, May 19 - Barnes and Noble Story Time Saturdays

     Barnes and Noble Storey Time Saturdays only at 11am this is an on going event.  Stories are picked that day so I cant tell you what they will be reading buy you can the number below and find out that day. For ages 1 - 5
    Where: 2600 SW Barton,  Suite E 1 Seattle,  Wa.  98126
    When: 11:00 AM
    Who: Barnes and Noble Westwood Village
    How: just show up
    Cost: Free
    For more info: call 932 0328 for more info. Please call to make sure before you go - times can change at anytime
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    Sunday, May 20 - West Seattle Farmers Market

    The farmers market is year round and is kind of a fun thing to do with the kids and help support our local community at the same time.  Sundays
    Where: 44th Ave SW and SW Alaska St.
    When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Who: West Seattle Farmers
    How: just show up
    Cost: what ever you would like to buy
    For more info: There is free street parking in the area surrounding the market. Every Sunday
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    Monday, May 21 - Kids Sand Box

    Yesterday, it was pouring cold rain and Junior was screaming at the top of his lungs to play in the yard. Exhausted, you plead that he watch a quiet movie, but he threw a fit and bolted out the door. Today, however, you head to The Sandbox for the “Lil Diggers Playtime.” While Junior happily runs free and digs up the indoor kids sandbox, you relax and chat with the other mommies.
    Where: Sandbox Sports Seattle
    5955 Airport Way S
    Seattle, WA 98108
    When: n/a
    Who: Sandbox Sports
    How: just show up
    Cost: $6
    For more info: (206) 624-2899
    info@sandboxsports.net Mon/Weds/Thurs   
  • Session 1: 9:30AM-11:00AM
  • Session 2: 11:30AM-1:00PM
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    Monday, May 21 - Rock Climbing At Allstar Fitness

    Come and do some rock climbing or learn how to.  You do not have to be a member.  Children of all ages can do it ! occurs every Monday
    Where: 2629 SW Andover St, Seattle, WA 98126
    When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Who: Allstar Fitness
    How: Just show up
    Cost: members first climb is free / or $20 per month It is free to climb the rock to the dotted line anytime.
    For more info: (206) 430-1016 for more information
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    May 24th through May 26th

    Thursday, May 24 - Free Introduction to the Chinese Language and Culture

    Free Introduction to the Chinese Language and Culture. Learn basic Mandarin Chinese conversation words and learn about Chinese culture and join easy all ages games and activities such as painting, mah jong, and card games with your new words. Eight sessions on every other Thursday from 4 to 6 pm. Dates:  5/10, and 5/24.
    Where: Chinese Corner at the Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16Th AVE SW
    When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Who: Seattle Chinese Garden
    How: register -  email info@seattlechinesegarden.org
    Cost: free
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    Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28 - Northwest Folklife Festival

    This is the largest Folk Festival in the Country... drawing thousands of people from all over the world, to come and enjoy the multitude of Ethnic Traditions showcased here, which include: Food... Dance... Art... and Crafts.
    Where: Seattle Center
    When: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Who: Northwest Folklife Festival
    How: Just show up
    Cost: I think this is free to get in.
    For more info: www.seattlecenter.com
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    Saturday, May 26 - Lowes Ice Cream Truck

    Nothing says “summer” like ice cream! Your child will love building this Ice Cream Truck complete with stickers and paperboard cutouts!
    Where: Lowes near you
    When: n/a
    Who: Lowes
    How: register
    Cost: free
    For more info: https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx register and see image
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    Colorful Summer Treat, Perfect for Backyard Celebr


    Nielsen-Massey’s Berry Almond Tart

    Create a festive dessert that will really pop and sizzle. The Berry Almond Tart recipe from Nielsen-Massey’s A Century of Flavor cookbook applies both Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and Pure Almond Extract to add fresh flavors to the dessert table. Red and blue berries with creamy white Vanilla Pastry Cream give the dish a seasonal summer look and is much more gourmet that your average brownie or cupcake. Don't settle for over-frosted, store-bought cakes, treat your party guests with the Berry Almond Tart recipe below.

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    Handprint Pillow


    By Evonne Umbel

    What you need:

    1 White washcloth

    1 Washcloth of your color choice (except white)

    Acrylic paint for flowers

    Green fabric paint

    Glue - tacky glue or a hot glue gun work best

    Stuffing

    What you do:


    Paint your child's hand with the acrylic paint and have them make a handprint on the white washcloth.

    Using the green fabric paint, draw a stem and leaves below the handprint.

    When the paint is dry, glue 3 sides of the washcloths together. When the glue is dry, stuff your pillow and glue the ...


    Keeping Your Childs Teeth Healthy


    By Seattle Childrens Hospital

    When should I schedule my child's first trip to the dentist? Should my 3-year-old be flossing? How do I know if my child needs braces? Many parents have a difficult time judging how much dental care their children need. They know they want to prevent cavities, but they don't always know the best way to do so.

    When to Start Caring for a Child's Teeth

    Proper dental care begins even before a baby's first tooth appears. Remember that just because you can't see the teeth ...


    Wanna Have A Birthday Party Here Are Some Ideas


    Here you go have a great party !

    Mimi's Crop Circle - 838-7659

    Have a birthday party for $100 or less.  Have a fun scrapbooking party with 10 kids and make a a fun mini scrap book,  book marks etc...   They will help you with the idea you just have to bring the cake.  All scrapbooking supplies provided

    http://www.mimiscropcircle.com/

    Curious Kid Stuff:  Phone 937-8788 - West Seattle

    Take advantage of our festive party room that comes with Chairs & Tables, Plates, Cups, Silverware, Serving Items, Candles, and Music.

    We provide ...


    West Seattle Libraries Story Times


    Delridge Story Time: 

    Preschool Time: 11:30 - 12:30    3/1,  3/8

    Family Time: 7 - 7:30pm - ,  Feb   27,  March 6,  13,  20,  April 3,  10,  17,  24,  May 1

    Located:  5423 Delridge Way SW - 733-9125

     

    Southwest Library Story times

    Baby Times: 11:30am - 12pm     Feb  14,  21,  28,  March 6,  20, 27,  April 3,  10,  17,  24 and May 29

    Preschool Times: - 11:30am - 12pm   Feb  15,  22,  29,  March 7,  14, 21, 28  April 4,  11,  18,  and May 30

    Toddler Times: - 11am - 11:30pm    Feb 16 ...


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    Be Ending May 31

    Just wanted to let you all know that West Seattle Macaroni Kid.com will be ending May 31.   Thank you to all of you that have subscribed.


    What's a Healthy Alternative to Water?


    By Seattle Childrens Hospital

    I can't stand the taste of water, so I don't drink enough of it. Is there an alternative I can have or anything that I can add to water to make it lose the taste of water without turning it into juice?
    - Erica*

    Getting enough fluids is the key to avoiding dehydration. Almost as important is making sure you don't drink too many calories with sugary beverages like soda, juice, and sports drinks.

    Water is always the best way to hydrate and avoid empty calories, but if ...


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