Heart and Sole Race: Run/Walk/Bike...And give

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Heart and Sole Race: Run/Walk/Bike...And give!

Chelsea Community Hospital Heart & Sole Race For Grace
Sat., May 5, 2012
Chelsea High School
10K, 5K and 2 mile run/walk, 13.8 mile bike

Mark your calendar for May 5th to participate in the 23rd annual Heart and Sole Race starting at Chelsea High School. This event raises money for the Grace Clinic, a free Health clinic for uninsured adults of Western Washtenaw County. It is a nice family event with a distance to meet all ability levels.

**Bring along your OLD RUNNING SHOES and donate them to a worthy cause! Local youth have organized a used shoe collection.**

MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS - Giveaway

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IN THEATERS FRIDAY, MAY 4^TH

My husband is pretty excited to see this movie, and I have to admit, I've enjoyed watching the previous superhero movies with him. Our kiddos are too young yet, but I'm sure you've got a fan in your household!

Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers”—the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston, with Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, directed by Joss Whedon, from a story by Zak Penn and Joss Whedon with screenplay by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in summer 2012. The film releases May 4, 2012, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. (MARVEL STUDIOS) This film is rated PG-13.

And now...thanks to Marvel and Disney for the fun giveaway...you have a chance to win a Marvel's the Avengers prize pack that includes all of these awesome items...

- MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS t-shirt in adult sizes of S, M, L, XL

- MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS set of 6 buttons

- MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS one pair of limited edition 3D glasses

The contest is only open to US residents and will end on Sunday, May 13, 2012.

To enter

• First, you must leave a comment below telling me who your favorite Super Hero is and why OR what super power you would like have.
  

• For an additional entry "Follow" this blog, Dexter Kids!
  

• For an additional entry...leave a comment telling me you "Liked" MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarvelsTheAvengers

• For an additional entry...leave a comment telling me you now "Follow" MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/avengers

** All entries MUST include your email address (will not be published), so that I am able to contact you if you are the winner. *

The winner is randomly selected and will be announced on Dexter Kids and notified by email on Monday, May 14, 2012. The winner will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!

You can find this contest, as well as many others posted on Contestgirl.com

And the winner is...Kristen!

Dexter United Methodist Church Rummage Sale

Click here for more info

This is a huge event!  You may have seen the signs posted around town.  DUMC does this every fall and spring to raise money for Mission trips.

I have gone several times and have always come away with my arms full of good and useful stuff, and without having to break the piggy bank!

For families, there is a playground right there, so you can come and shop and then stay to play.

If you've cleaned out your closet from the winter and have stuff you no longer need, DUMC is accepting donations through Wednesday, April 25th 1pm.

You may shop Friday, April 27th from 8:30am - 7pm and Saturday, April 28th from 8:30am - 2pm.

Shh...Here's a secret...at 2pm on Saturday, everything is FREE!  

The Trees Need Love, Too!

When was the last time you hugged a tree?

"Chimpanzee" Makes for a Great Earth Day-Themed Outing!

A wonderfully, sweet movie by DisneyNature. The movie follows a clan of chimpanzees around their territory in the jungle and focuses on a young chimp named Oscar. As we were watching him discover and try new things, I kept being reminded of my own infant child.

We were further entertained by Tim Allen's narration. At first, I could've done with out his voice, but then realized it definitely helped move along the movie and explain things to us. The images were so amazing, making it feel at times that we were really there observing these creatures in their natural habitat, where I even wanted to get my camera out and take a picture!

I had been worried about having to watch graphic and violent scenes amongst the chimpanzees, but they did a good job cutting all that stuff out. Probably because it was made by DisneyNature. I would say that this movie is good for ages 5 and up. It's just over an hour long.

To read more details about the summary and get some fun activities to go along with "Chimpanzee," see my previous post here.

Cornerstone Cruise Silent Auction Fun for All!

Where: Cornerstone Elementary School

When: April 20, 2012
6pm - 9pm

Why: To benefit the students through the Cornerstone Parent-Teacher Group

What: A Carribean-themed dinner, games, raffles and the silent auction.

Cost: Free, but have your checkbooks ready!

Click HERE for a list of the Silent Auction donors.

Parent Night Out

Michigan Academy of Dance & Music

presents

Parent Night Out

Drop your kids off and we’ll do the rest!

open to the public

THIS Friday

April 20^th – Spring Fever Rush

Parents – this is a great opportunity

for you to enjoy a night out!

Shop, Dine, Catch a Movie or Just Relax!

Your kids will enjoy pizza & snacks, doing fun crafts,

learning new dances, playing games & making new friends!

Parent Night Out (PNO) is open to the public so you do not need to be a current student to participate! We encourage siblings, boys, girls and friends to come enjoy the evening.

This is also a great way to try dance before starting a class.

Kids’ Entertainment from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

$10 per Child - Call or Email to Reserve a Spot

($15 at the door) Temporary Waiver Required

Ages 2.5 – 12 Drop off at 6:00 - Pick up at 8:30

7035 Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, Dexter, MI 48130 • 734-426-8636 www.AcademyDanceAndMusic.com

Horseback Riding Lessons in Dexter

I love this idea. Good to know of a place close by, Happy Hooves. I found out about them through Living Socia'ls deal today. For $60 (50% off), you get three lessons.


After looking over their website, I am going to wait on the deal, but am surely going to keep this place in mind for when my daughter turns four. For $25 a lesson, she will get 30 minutes that are geared towards helping the young rider become comfortable around horses.

Discovered a Tree Frog Today!

This blog is about discovering all that this area has to offer and learning new things, right? Well, today we learned "Cope's Gray Treefrog," aka "Hyla chrysoscelis" inhabits the area.

We found him on our deck this afternoon and transported "Dorothy Hopper" (a name given to him by our mini scientists today!) to our yard. We put him in the grass, but near dirt, wood chips and a tree, to give him many options for finding a new home. We stayed a few minutes to observe what he would choose, and it was the tree! He blended in perfectly!


Many things were learned from such a simple observation - what a "Cope's Gray Treefrog" looks and feels like, where it lives, how it protects itself from predators with camouflage, and the difference between frogs and toads.

Here are two links for you, if ever you see this little guy hopping near you...!

Cope's Gray Treefrog

Frogs Vs. Toads

Family Fun at the Spring Valley Trout Farm!

This place looks great for families. I think I've driven by it a couple of times, but never gave it a second thought until the Dexter Patch wrote an article on it today. This will have to be our kiddos first fishing experience...!

For $5 per person (under 5 if free!), you get a pole, bait, and use of the picnic grounds which includes covered pavilions, as well as barbecue pits for visitors’ use, a kids’ play area and an authentic log cabin.


As for the locally grown fresh fish, you pay for what you catch. Rainbow Trout are $6.39 per pound and catfish are $5.09 per pound.

The farm opens May 5th, but will only be open Saturdays and Sundays through Memorial Day. Days and hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day are Wednesday - Sunday, 9am -6pm.

No fishing license required.

Life jackets for small children must be worn. You may use one of theirs or bring your own.

Can't wait to try it out!

Having fun at Hudson Mills!

Rolling down the big hill on the playground!

Easter Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

The kiddos had fun decorating eggs with stickers and pom poms and then using dandelions to paint on an egg wreath that we cut and glued together! We also made suncatchers with torn up colored tissue paper and contact paper!

Jungle Java, Free Pass!

In an email from Jungle Java...

PAY ONCE, PLAY TWICE!	Mention this coupon when you visit JJ and for each admission you purchase you will receive a FREE pass to come back in May! Must mention or present this ad at the door. Full admission must be paid to receive admission passes. Not valid with other offers.
Offer Valid: April 10th - 30th at the Ann Arbor location only

Chimpanzee! Activities and Summary...

My husband and I are going to see this movie, so I will be sure to write a review after that. In the meantime, here is a summary of Disney's movie, "Chimpanzee" and some fun activities for parents and educators...

CHIMPANZEE

True Life Adventure, Rated G. Opening Day is April 20, 2012

Disneynature takes moviegoers deep into the forests of Africa with “Chimpanzee,” a new True-Life Adventure introducing an adorable young chimp named Oscar and his entertaining approach to life in a remarkable story of family bonds and individual triumph. Oscar’s playful curiosity and zest for discovery showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. Working together, Oscar’s chimpanzee family—including his mom, Isha, and the group’s savvy leader, Freddy — navigates the complex territory of the forest.

The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimps, who’d rather make mayhem than join their parents for an afternoon nap. But when Oscar’s family is confronted by a rival band of chimps, he is left to fend for himself until a surprising ally steps in and changes his life forever.

Here are is a link to find some great ACTIVITIES!!!

Enjoy!

FeverAll to the Rescue! Review & Giveaway

Yikes! Just imagine - as I'm sure all of us parents have been there one time or another - your child wakes up in the middle of the night wailing with a fever and you can't get a full dose of liquid acetaminophen down. What do you do? She's not calming down and even worse, she is now vomiting.

That's where FeverAll comes to the rescue! Hopefully, you've got it in your medicine cabinet already, having anticipated these unavoidable and tough moments that every kid is bound to go through at some point. If not, it may be a run to the nearest drugstore for you.


Feverall is the top national brand of acetaminophen in suppository form and the dosing has never been simpler or more accurate. No more measuring, struggling with a young child, or worrying if she swallowed the full/proper dose because she spitting up. With FeverAll, parents can be confident that their child has received the exact dosage of acetaminophen required for their age every single time. FeverAll Infant Strength is the only infant acetaminophen product available that has dosing instructions on the label.

FeverAll Acetaminophen Suppositories is also available for older children, up through age 12. It's great for those times when your child is vomiting or is having difficulty swallowing. One parent said it worked great after his daughter had her tonsils removed.

To learn more visit www.FeverAll.com

Buy It

Major retailers and drugstores across the U.S., such as RiteAid, Walgreens and Walmart for a suggested retail price of approximately $7.00 for a package of six suppositories.

Win It!

Leave a comment stating which age range you would need of the product;

Infants' (six to 36 months)
Children's (3-6 years) or
Jr. Strength (6-12 years).

Also, ****If your e-mail address isn't on your blogger profile, please leave it in your comment. I will need to contact you if you win.

A winner will be randomly selected between 6pm and 9pm on Friday, April 20th. The winner will be posted on this blog and will be notified by email on Saturday, April 21st. The winner must then respond within 48 hours to claim the product.

And the winner is...KELLY!!!

This post was written for FeverAll & Family Review Network whom provided the complimentary product for review and giveaway, in exchange for my honest opinions.

Eat Ice Cream, Support Dexter!!!

Free kids ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery in Ann Arbor.

Valid 4/8/12 2p-6p for kids 12 and under only.

10% of sales go to Dexter relief.

Email me at YesDexter@gmail.com if you want me to forward you the coupon!