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January 31, 2012
News & Events
- Welcome to Macaroni Kid
- Dare.Dream.Do
- Healthy Macaroni Kids
- Summer Camp Guide Coming Soon
- Treasure Buddies
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Yes Our Business Directory Is FREE for a year!
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Celebrate Something Today
- I CAN Cans Product Review and Giveaway
- Macaroni Made
- Macaroni Made
- Treasure Buddies Movie Review
Welcome to Macaroni Kid
Welcome to Macaroni Kid! I hope you will find Macaroni Kid your new go to place for all the happenings in our area. Keep reading this article as you will learn how to use Macaroni to your advantage.
In this week's edition you'll find ou everything needed for some fun including a Giveaway, crafts, recipes, exciting events, great articles, and fun to be had with your family.
Be sure to check out our new calendar feature Here for even more events to plan for. In your newsletter we ...
Dare.Dream.Do
Black History Month
Education.com has put together a great quiz of 10 questions on black history. The questions are multiple choice and whether you get the answer right ...
Healthy Macaroni Kids
National Children's Dental Health Month
As a practicing dental hygienist, the biggest problem I see is the over-consumption of sweetened beverages. With kids, this is usually in the form of juice. Isn't it typical to see a toddler carrying his sippy cup full of juice all ...
Summer Camp Guide Coming Soon
All the sunshine this past weekend made me realized that summer is just around the corner. Of course we all know that we are in Texas and that means the weather can and will change every 5 mintues so I'm not putting away the sweaters just yet. However, believe it or not, it is time to start planning for SUMMER CAMPS! And Macaroni Kid is here to give you the inside scoop on some truly fantastic local SUMMER CAMPS!
2012 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Coming Soon!
The 2012 Summer Camp ...
Treasure Buddies
The Buddies Are Back! January 31st!
Disney’s talking canine superstars are back in “Treasure Buddies,” their 6th all-new adventure. This latest story is told from the perspective of the Buddies’ newest friend, a mischievous Egyptian monkey named Babi. As Babi tells us, more than 40 years ago, a young archeologist named Thomas Howard, travelled to Egypt with his dog Digger to search for the lost necklace of Cleocatra. They managed to discover half of an artifact, the Bronze of Bastet, but their find triggered a booby-trapped cave-in, which they barely escaped. Forty years later, Thomas is living in Fernfield where he manages a museum. Digger’s grandpups, Rosebud, B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha and Mudbud also live in Fernfield and, in fact, Mudbud belongs to Thomas’ grandson, Pete.
Thomas is about to close his museum due to lack of funding when he gets a visit from a mysterious stranger, Dr. Philip Wellington, who reveals the other half of the Bronze of Bastet and invites Thomas and Pete to accompany him back to Egypt to resume the quest for the legendary Cat’s Eye Jewel. Pete offers to bring Mudbud along, but Wellington refuses as he travels with Ubasti, a hairless cat who is allergic to dogs. When Mudbud learns that Ubasti plans to steal the necklace for herself and use its power to dominate both dogs and humans, he rallies the other Buddies to stow away on the private plane in order to overtake the expedition and thwart Ubasti’s plan.
Once they get to Egypt, danger lurks around every secret sphinx, cryptic crypt and puzzling pyramid. With help from lovable new friends including Cammy, a baby camel and the clever Babi, the Buddies avoid booby traps, solve puzzles and explore a mysterious tomb in their most exciting and challenging adventure yet.
Directed by Robert Vince, written and produced by Vince and Anna McRoberts. Original music is by Brahm Wenger (“The Search for Santa Paws”) and Animal Coordinator is Mark Forbes (“Zoo Keeper”).
Treasure Buddies comes out on DVD and Blu-ray on January 31st. Order your copy here!
Wednesday, February 1 - Girl of the Year 2012 "Take the Challenge" Scavenger Hunt
Where: American Girl Boutique and Bistro
13464 Dallas Pkwy.
Dallas, TXWhen: 4:30 AM - 6:30 AMWho: For ages 8 and up.How: Jan 4
4:30-6:30pm every Wed. Through March 28.Cost: Free
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Wednesday, February 1 - Preschool Story Time - a Real Bookstore
Where: a Real Bookstore
113 Prairie Rd.
Fairview, TXWhen: 10:00 AMWho: *How: Feb 1Cost: Free
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Friday, February 3 - Story Time with Miss Genie
Where: Interurban Railway Museum
901 E. 15th St.
Plano, TX 75074When: 10:30 AM (Every Friday except holidays)Who: *How: *Cost: Free
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Friday, February 3 - PajamaRama
Where: a Real Bookstore
113 Prairie Rd.
Fairview, TX 75069When: 7:30 PM (Every Friday)Who: *How: *Cost: FREEFor more info: arealbookstore.com
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Saturday, February 4 through Sunday, February 5 - Kid Toons
Where: Studio Movie GrillWhen: n/aWho: Fun For AllHow: *Cost: $2
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Saturday, February 4 - Lakeshore Learning Stores Craft
Where: All Lakeshore Learning StoresWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: *How: Feb 4Cost: FreeFor more info: http://www.LakeshoreLearning.com/FreeCrafts4Kids
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Monday, February 6 - Monday Night Madness
Where: Main Event 9375 Dallas Parkway Frisco, TX 75034When: 4:00 PMWho: Fun for tweens, teens, and familiesHow: Call ahead for reserving lanesCost: $9.95 for most offers
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Tuesday, February 7 through Wednesday, February 8 - Preschool Story Time - a Real Bookstore
Where: a Real Bookstore
113 Prairie Rd.
Fairview, TXWhen: 10:00 AMWho: *How: Feb 7 and 8Cost: Free
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Friday, February 10 - "V" is for Valentine
Find hearts hidden around the farm, enjoy a wagon ride and a Valentine craft.
Where: Heritage Farmstead Museum
1900 W. 15th St.
Plano, TXWhen: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: *How: Feb 10Cost: $10 for one adult and kid.
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Saturday, February 11 - Valentine's Day Story Time
Where: Barnes & Noble – Creekwalk Village
801 W. 15th St., Ste. E
Plano, TX 75075When: 11:00 AMWho: *How: Feb 11Cost: Free
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Saturday, February 11 - Lakeshore Learning Stores Craft
Where: All Lakeshore Learning StoresWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: *How: Feb 11Cost: FreeFor more info: http://www.LakeshoreLearning.com/FreeCrafts4Kids
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Tuesday, February 14 through Wednesday, February 15 - Preschool Story Time - a Real Bookstore
Where: a Real Bookstore
113 Prairie Rd.
Fairview, TXWhen: 10:00 AMWho: *How: Feb 14 and 15Cost: Free
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Yes Our Business Directory Is FREE for a year!
We are thrilled to bring you a new addition to Macaroni Kid - our Business Directory. This new resource will feature the best kid-friendly products, services, stores, restaurants, and other businesses catering to families in the Collin County area. It is just starting to take off, so please take a moment to check out and support these local businesses. You can CLICK HERE or check out the link to the left of your screen, under Connect.
For Local Businesses:
Macaroni Kid would like to invite you to be a part of ...
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
A Super Bowl Winner!
Football games just aren't the same without wings. Well this year put a twist on those messy wings and try these fabulous Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. The great thing about these is that you don't have people struggling to eat wings, worrying about what to do with their bones and their ridiculously messy face and hands. I love a neat appetizer!
1 pound of ground chicken
1/2 of one medium onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic grated or finely chopped
1 tablespoon of Lawry's Seasoning Salt or ...
Celebrate Something Today
Need a reason to go out and celebrate without waiting until the next big one? How about celebrating some of these!!!
Jan 31st is Brandy Alexander Day
Feb 1st is National Baked Alaska Day
Feb 2nd is Groundhog Day
Feb 3rd is National Carrot Cake Day
Feb 4th is National Stuffed Mushroom Day
Feb 5th is Super Bowl Day
Feb 6th is Waitangi Day
I CAN Cans Product Review and Giveaway
Do you tire of hearing "I Can't" from your Macaroni Kid? Or maybe you get tired of saying it yourself or hearing it from you spouse? I know I do. Teaching our toddler to say "I Can" instead of "I Can't" starts with me practicing saying "I Can" myself. And with a little help from the I CAn Can, it's proven to be a lot easier than I thought it would be. Don't you just love that name for their product?!
Haven't heard of the ...
Macaroni Made
Homemade Valentines
Every year we make Valentines to send out to family and friends. It's pretty easy, personable and can be less expensive than buying store bought ones. There are so many wonderful ideas out there and here are few ideas to get you started. All of them can be made with construction paper, markers, scotch tape (or glue), sandwich bags and of course candy.

Rocket Valentine
A package of Rolos and a Hershey Kiss and few pieces of construction paper and tape make this cute Valentine.

Starburst Valentine
Starbursts, construction ...
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Superbowl Shakers
For the Superbowl, we wanted to do a special craft. A craft that makes a lot of fantastic noises when your team gets a TOUCHDOWN!! Your little football fans will get a kick out of these jersey shakers. And since the Cowboys are not in the Superbowl and I refuse to cheer for the Giants, we are going for the Patriots. But in case you are a Giants Fan, here's a pic of your team as well.
What you will need:
- Cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Rice
- Glue and ...
Treasure Buddies Movie Review
The Buddies are back, Mudbud, Budderball, Buddha, Rosebud, and B-Dawg! And my little Macaroni Kid and about 20 of her friends got to screen the movie this past weekend. The verdict is out and we all loved it!
My Mac Kid thinks the pups are so "cuuuuuuttttteeee," as she says, and I agree. The kiddos really got into the movie and it was a treat watching them enjoy it. There were both boys and girls ranging from age 2 to 11 plus a few older pre teens, adults and babies ...
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