Nana Star's New Friends Chick-fil-A Nana Star will be celebrating a "Very Merry Unbirthday" with kids at the Chantilly PlaceChick-fil-Ain Chantilly, VA onTuesday, April 29 at 6:15 PM. The restaurant celebrates Family Night every Tuesday with special treats and entertainment for young diners. The company invited Nana Star to help make the night extra special with story readings, singing, and laugh-friendly activities for all. The Moonman will make a special visit and Gretchen Schmaltz, sign language interpreter, will be there too! |
The Children's Network of Southwest Florida We are always happy to support those dedicated to making the world safer for the most special people in it, our children. This April, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, The Nana Star Foundation is partnering with TheChildren's Network of Southwest Florida in promoting child safety and family fun. We are proud to be a sponsor of their "Protect Our Children" event, scheduled forApril 27 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers. You can learn more about the nonprofit by clickinghere. ee also donated 500 books in March for theSouthwest Florida Reading Festival. We feel privileged that Nana Star is participating in this important event! |
Would you believe there's a connection between American Idol and ee? Chloe's Song on American Idol Songwriter! Chloe Dolandis, the voice of the Moonman song and featured in our December newsletter, recorded a song that is one of 20 American Idol Songwriter finalists!Take a moment and listen to her sing and vote for "Faith" atsongwriter.americandol.com by Monday, April 28. The winning song will be performed on theAmerican Idolseason finale.Do we know how to pick 'em, or what? Congratulations Chloe! |
Laugh-Friendly Debuts on YouTube Signing with Nana Star and friends is now on YouTube. We are delighted to present videos featuring our books,Nana StarandNana Star and the Moonmanbeautifully interpreted by caring experts in sign language. These talented specialists also interpret Nana Star's theme song and the Moonman's theme song. We are also featuring the animated versions of our books produced byVidlit Productions. Take a few minutes and see how we are bringing out the best from the Internet! http://www.youtube.com/user/Laughfriendly |
 American Library Association For Immediate Release,
April 15, 2008
Libraries of all kinds celebrate the50th anniversary of National Library Week, as library use and popularity continue to grow
CHICAGO-Libraries of all kinds continue to play an expanding role in American communities, serving the needs of all patrons and reaching out to those in underserved communities. National Library Week, April 13-19, will commemorate its 50th anniversary with the theme "Join the circle of knowledge @ your library®." The celebration is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) with events held at thousands of libraries throughout the country . . . For more information on National Library Week, go to the ALA's Web site:www.ala.org/@yourlibrary. |
 National Day of Prayer May 1, 2008 In honor of theNational Day of Prayer, we wanted to share our favorite prayers for little people (and their harried mothers!) with you. So here they are-we hope they help! God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference. Elizabeth, ee president & mother of 4 Oh my God you are here, Oh my God I am here, Oh my God we are here. And
always, always, always you love us. Always you love us. Elena, ee v-p & mother of 1 The Lord's Prayer and the Serenity Prayer
Linda, ee creative director, mother of 3, & grandmother of 5 Protect me, dear Lord,
My boat is so small
And Your sea is so big. Keaghan, ee editor & mother of 2 Heavenly Father, thank you for creating us in your likeness, yet still allowing each of us to be unique. At this time we ask you to please help us be accepting of others, no matter what our differences and preferences may be. We ask this through Your Son, Our Lord. Thank you. Amen. Mary J, ee blapher & mother of 3 Check outNDP's websiteto find out more about the 57th annual National Day of Prayer, get prayer tips, and even read an Election Day Prayer. |
 Laugh-Friendly Kudos! The Laugh-Friendly Site of the Monthand big laugh-friendly kudos go to Marsha Jordan, Executive Director ofwww.HugsandHope.org! The Hugs & Hope Club for Sick Kids was created byMarsha Jordanin October 2000, as a ministry of encouragement for children battling critical illness. Every month they feature new stories and photos of sick children on our website. Their visitors and volunteers pray for, encourage, and send these children cheery postal mail (a.k.a."happy mail"). Their volunteers also sponsor many special projects to brighten the lives of the children on a regular basis! We encourage you to visit this site and help touch the lives of these children. Marsha andwww.hugandhope.orgare a beautiful example of truly being "laugh-friendly"! Thank you, Marsha! Laugh-Friendly Kudos also go toApril Franz, the "fortunate" Marketing Director of Chick-fil-A in Chantilly deserves HUGE, extra special kudos for being ultraLaugh-Friendlyand a complete joy to work with! We can't wait to meet you April! |
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - Animal Cruelty Prevention Month - Humor Month - PoetryMonth - International Guitar Month April Fool's Day - April 1 Income Tax Day - April 15 National Library Workers Day - April 15 Passover - April 20 - 27 |
| | ee's New Web Address Note: The countdown is on for the unveiling of our completely revampedwww.laughfriendly.comandwww.NanaStar.comsites! We're so excited and hope you will be too!! |
A few Springtime
giggles . . . Not only did my boss take me to lunch at McDonald's for Administrative Professional's Day, he kept the toy from the Happy Meal!A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, "Sir, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have you been drinking?" The man gets really indignant and says, "Officer, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are glazed. Have you been eating doughnuts?" What is green, sooty and whistles when it rubs its back legs together? Chimney Cricket! |
Herbed Cheese with Pears, Pine Nuts, and Honey 8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese 3 tablespoons pine nuts 6 ounces fresh goat cheese at room temperature 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves finely chopped 2 tsps fresh parsley finely chopped 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest 2 ripe but firm Bartlett pears 2 TBS and 2 tsp honey 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place ricotta in a fine sieve set over bowl: let excess liquid drain, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, spread nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until lightly browned, tossing occasionally, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool. 2. In a medium bowl, mix together goat cheese and drained ricotta until creamy and thoroughly combined. Stir in thyme, parsley and lemon zest; set aside. 3. Slice each pear into six wedges. Divide herbed cheese among four serving plates, spooning it into 3 mounds. Arrange three pear wedges next to cheese on each plate. Sprinkle with nuts; drizzle about 2 teaspoons of honey over each portion of cheese and pears, Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Recipe fromMartha Stewart Living,September 2003. |
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