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Be super smart and dazzle friends with your July 4 knowledge. If you want to see how to make cranberry pudding, be sure to tune into NECN on Friday, July 3 at 7:45 a.m. I’m going to attempt making one of President George Washington’s favorite recipes!
Uncle Sam’s long wait

Uncle Sam was created during the War of 1812 but wasn’t adopted as a national symbol until Sept. 15, 1961.

Bald eagle vs. turkey

Most of us know that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird, but who overrode his vote? It was John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who picked the bald eagle.

What do you call it?

Nicknames for the U.S. flag include the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory and The Star-Spangled Banner
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A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend a presentation by Madison Lorenzen, a sixth grade student in Medway, on Parents and Kids magazine.

Madison, herself, has a long history with P&K. Her first cover appearance was when she was only 2-year-old (see the video) Her mom (publisher of P&K) said she was holding a cupcake because it was her 2nd birthday…and it was the only way to keep her toddler smiling.

Flash forward 10 years and we invited Madison to be a part of our 10th anniversary spread with other former P&K models.

Her presentation was excellent - her teacher agreed giving her a perfect score. I’ve already asked her to work at P&K when she graduates in another decade or so. Congratulations, Madison and thanks for being an ambassador for P&K!

Thought I’d share some upcoming events that could be fun for you and the kiddies. Enjoy!

Calling All June Bugs at ArtBeat in Franklin and Arlington on Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bug lovers unite! Paint ladybugs, beetles, or spiders in sand or make a ladybug door hanger with batik paper. As a bonus, color and shrink a ladybug charm. ($12)

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Time is running out to join our first annual ice cream contest. It’s easy

1. Visit one our participating stores

2. Eat ice cream

3. Visit our contest page, tell us your favorite flavor

Then you are entered to win a family four-pack to Coco Water Resort in Danvers plus $50 to your favorite ice cream shop! Deadline is July 1. Don’t worry, we’re running this contest again in July & August!

My husband is the sushi maker in our house. He spends hours and hours in the kitchen using his Make Your Own Sushi kit. I wanted to learn to and took the easier road. Danielle and I headed to  Whole Foods in Bellingham and took Sushi making for beginners.They offer the weekday evening class about every other month.

Thanks to the patience of our sushi chefs, Joe and Mini, all 12 attendees successfully rolled cucumber rolls, california rolls and even a shrimp one. The one-hour class cost $20 and - this is the BEST part - we left with at least $50 of sushi.

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Donate baby items  at the P&K Baby Shower on June 20 in Wayland!
P&K and The Goddard School in Wayland are hosting a baby shower to benefit Cradles to Crayons on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring any new or gently used baby items to The Goddard School at 367 Commonwealth Road, Wayland and enjoy some free snacks from Cabot Creamery and the feeling that you are helping greater Boston families. Stop & Shop has also generously provided funds to purchase beverages.

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Yup. Same ER. Different ailment. Same result: More gray hair and aging process going at turbo speed for this mama.

My 4-year-old daughter was victim of  an unfortunate accident at our local pet shop. She was checking out some doggie toys when she leaned down and one of the steal poles that holds merchandise poked her straight in the eye.

She, of course, was screaming and a little blood was coming out of her eye, which was clenched shut. We left the store, I called my pediatrician and was told to head straight to the closest ER.

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