We just can't get enough of ELMO!!!http://www.mommag.comumbracoMy family and I were lucky enough to receive tickets to see Sesame Street live last night and it was the best family date night we have had so far. We didn't tell the twins where or what we were doing we just told them they got to go on a special surprise date. When we got to the Toyota Center, the nice lady taking our tickets asked the girls if they were excited to see Elmo. The girls eyes got as big as their dinner plates!! They just couldn't contain there excitement and kept asking if they were really going to see Elmo. Lucky for us we didn't have to wait long for the show to start. Right from the beginning the girls were mesmorized by the show, there was lots of singing and dancing that included the audience. The characters that weren't on stage were hanging out in the audience, my girls were really excited when Cookie Monster came close to them. The story line of the show was easy to follow and had lots of positive things in it-like using good hygiene, eating good foods (as a mom that was my favorite message). My girls loved all the times they got to stand up and sing, I loved that I didn't have to kept telling them to sit down. We capped the night off with some yummy ice cream and everyone was beyond happy. This may go down as their favorite thing they did this summer!!enLet's Go To Baby Zoo!http://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/2/3/let's-go-to-baby-zoo!Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:31:00 GMThttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/2/3/let's-go-to-baby-zoo!With several weeks left before spring, your little ones might be itching to go outside but can't quite withstand the cold temperatures. Besides your local library or museums, try taking a trip to a slightly smaller (and FREE) zoo close by…

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Pet stores, which my family affectionately calls "Baby Zoo" can be a delightful trip for your kids to learn about animals and see critters that may never be welcome in your home like snakes and tarantulas. My kids always get a kick out of watching the ferrets play and are amazed to see Nemo and his friends in the fish tanks.

This is a great way to help kids learn about a variety of animals and how to care for them should they finally convince you (if they haven't already) to get a family pet.

It's free and fun and helps relieve some of the cabin fever your kids might be having as the holidays are over and the water parks remain closed!

]]>Family Fun for All! http://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/1/26/family-fun-for-all!-Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/1/26/family-fun-for-all!-Post to MOM blog and FB for CRF on Jan 23 and 24

]]>A Star Is Bornhttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/1/21/a-star-is-bornSat, 21 Jan 2012 22:50:00 GMThttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/1/21/a-star-is-bornThe Academy of Children's Theatre (ACT) is gearing up for the production of West Side Story and will hold auditions for parts on January 24th and 25th from 7 to 8 pm. If you have a child 13 years or older who would like to perform, call the Richland office at 943-6027 to arrange an audition time.

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West Side Story is a musical, so come prepared to sing a 30-second song (CD recommended but not required). Be ready to dance as there will also be a choreography audition. For more information visit: http://www.actstaff.org/ai1ec_event/west-side-story-auditions/?instance_id=

]]>Hot Topics in Educationhttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/1/17/hot-topics-in-educationTue, 17 Jan 2012 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/1/17/hot-topics-in-educationCtheKing

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]]>Health & Fitness Expo!http://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/1/5/health--fitness-expo!Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:22:00 GMThttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2012/1/5/health--fitness-expo!health expo

]]>New Library Hours in the New Yearhttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2011/12/30/new-library-hours-in-the-new-yearFri, 30 Dec 2011 14:24:00 GMThttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2011/12/30/new-library-hours-in-the-new-year

To better serve customers, all branches of Mid-Columbia Libraries will undergo a change in open hours beginning on January 1, 2012.  The libraries' hours are being realigned to improve and expand access for customers.  Weekday hours will extend until 7:00 p.m., and libraries with Saturday hours will be open from at least 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

"We at Mid-Columbia Libraries are happy to be able to provide revised hours at all libraries," said Kyle Cox, Executive Director.  "We know that, for homes in our service area, most adults and most parents are working.  The new hours will make sure as many people as possible can access the library.  We're proud to be a tax-funded public agency that operates according to our customers' schedules," he said.

New library hours beginning January 1, 2012

  • Basin City Branch - Tues - Fri: 2 - 7 pm. Sat: 10 am - 5 pm.
  • Benton City Branch - Mon - Thurs: 11 am - 7 pm. Sat: 10 am - 3 pm.
  • Connell Branch - Mon - Fri: 2 - 7 pm. Sat: 10 am - 4 pm.
  • Kahlotus Branch - Mon-Tues: 2 - 7 pm. Weds - Thurs: 10 am - 1 pm & 5 - 7 pm.
  • Keewaydin Park Branch - Mon - Fri: 11 am - 7 pm. Sat: 10 am - 3 pm.
  • Kennewick Branch - Mon - Thurs: 9 am - 9 pm. Fri: 9 am - 7 pm. Sat: 9 am - 5 pm. Sun: 1 - 5 pm.
  • Othello Branch - Mon - Fri: 11 am - 7 pm. Sat: 10 am - 3 pm.
  • Pasco Branch - Mon - Thurs: 9 am - 9 pm. Fri: 9 am - 7 pm. Sat: 9 am - 5 pm. Sun: 1 - 5 pm.
  • Prosser Branch - Mon - Fri: 11 am - 7 pm. Sat: 10 am - 3 pm.
  • West Richland Branch - Mon - Fri: 11 am - 7 pm. Sat: 10 am - 3 pm.
  • West Pasco Branch: Opening in Fall, 2012!

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]]>Need a Date Night?http://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2011/12/28/need-a-date-nightWed, 28 Dec 2011 09:11:00 GMThttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2011/12/28/need-a-date-nightjanuarypno_half_pg_flier

]]>RV There Yet?http://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2011/12/21/rv-there-yetWed, 21 Dec 2011 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2011/12/21/rv-there-yetEnjoy the journey!  Enter to win 3 days and 2 night use of a diesel pusher from the RV There Yet? fleet to create an experience that you'll never forget for your family!
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]]>Family Reading Nighthttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2011/12/16/family-reading-nightFri, 16 Dec 2011 08:18:00 GMThttp://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2011/12/16/family-reading-nightFirst Fruits reading night

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