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May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
NE Dallas
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- Welcome to Macaroni Kid
- 365 Days of Natureʼs Own Bread. Free!
- Macaroni Cares
- Macaroni Mother's Day
- Mom's Night out
- Mother's Day Mystery Dinner Giveaway
- Reading With Ringling Brothers
- What To Expect When Expecting
- Why Did God Make Moms?
- Work From Home
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- MOM I'm Hungry!!
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Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful moms out there!
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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 crafts, recipes, exciting events, great articles, and ...
365 Days of Natureʼs Own Bread. Free!
Enter Natureʼs Own Portrait on a Plate Contest for your chance to win a yearʼs worth of bread!
Natureʼs Own understands the importance of family and thatʼs probably why itʼs Americaʼs favorite soft variety bread. And now theyʼve launched a contest for the month of May where moms and their kids can have fun in the kitchen and get the chance to win free bread or other Natureʼs Own products for an entire year.
All through this month, moms and their children will be in the kitchen creating unique portraits of Mom, using bread, meats, vegetables, fruit, condiments and whatever else is on hand in the pantry or ...
All through this month, moms and their children will be in the kitchen creating unique portraits of Mom, using bread, meats, vegetables, fruit, condiments and whatever else is on hand in the pantry or ...
Macaroni Cares
Stamp Out Hunger
On Saturday, May 12th, Campbell Soup Company will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger across America. Now in its 20th year, the annual food drive has grown from a regional to a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table.
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive, held on the second Saturday in May, has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive benefitting Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. In ...
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive, held on the second Saturday in May, has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive benefitting Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. In ...
Macaroni Mother's Day
Last-Minute Shopping!
Are you a last-minute gift shopper like me? You know the deal--running into Target five minutes before a party is supposed to start, the kids are fighting over who is going to push the cart, you pick the first item you can find, stuff the present into a gift bag, and reluctantly purchase a bag of popcorn on the way out. Then you try to write something brilliant and catchy in the card, all while driving and putting on makeup. Man, story of my crazy life!
Here are some of ...
Here are some of ...
Mom's Night out
FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTER CELEBRATES MOMS
BY SUPPORTING NATIONAL MOM’S NITE OUT
National Mom’s Nite Out™ is timed just before the official Mother’s Day holiday for a reason. Maria Bailey organized the first National Mom’s Nite Out as, for years, she watched moms take care of everyone else on Mother’s Day but never themselves. These events give Moms the excuse to take the night off and to celebrate motherhood, without the kids.
Moms, you deserve a night out and a night off so come join us ...
Moms, you deserve a night out and a night off so come join us ...
Mother's Day Mystery Dinner Giveaway
Mayhem on Maui with This Side Up Family Center
How would you like to attend a Mother's Day Mystery Dinner at This Side Up Family Center with your child and family? Even more, how would you like to WIN a ticket for you and your child?
Here's the scoop on the Mother's Day Mystery Dinner
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Reading With Ringling Brothers
Clowns Take Reading Serious at DFW Public Libraries
Want to learn what it takes to soar on the flying trapeze or just what goes into those cream pies that the clowns throw? Then join Kelly, Slappy and Monday, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassadors of Laughter, for some serious fun on at area libraries throughout June and July. They will be bringing smiles and laughs to kids at more than 80 libraries in the Metroplex.
Kelly, Slappy and Monday are no class clowns, but are certain to add amusement to a special 30-minute circus storytime, which will encourage ...
What To Expect When Expecting
Free 2 Pack Tickets To The First 25 Mac Kid Readers
Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name and the first book in a series that has sold over 32 million copies worldwide, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood. Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of ...
Why Did God Make Moms?
Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:
Why did God make mothers?
1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.
2. Mostly to clean the house.
3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.
How did God make mothers?
1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.
2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.
3. God made my mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts ...
Work From Home
Looking For Home Business Consultants
Get Inspired, Make Money & Do it at Home!
I am often asked if I know of legitimate companies that allow moms or dads to work from home and actually make money? I get this question nearly once a week, and the answer is always YES! I know of many, many companies that will allow you to work from home, spend more time with your kids, have fun, and best of all - MAKE MONEY! Let's be honest, we all want to make more $$ and why not do it (mostly) from ...
May 10th through May 18th
Thursday, May 10 - 4th Annual Mom's Nite Out
At Firewheel Town Center, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an evening filled with pampering refreshments, entertainment, fashion and beauty services, giveaways all focused on rewarding Moms. And yes Macaroni Kid will be there too!
Where: Firewheel Town Center in GarlandWhen: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All MomsHow: May 10Cost: Free
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Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May 20 - Butterfly Festival
Stroll through the temporary butterfly habitat, and feed the butterflies by hand with cotton swaps soaked in juice.
Where:
Collin Creek Mall
811 North Central Expy.
Plano, TX 75075When: n/aWho: *How: May 11 - May 20
10am-6pm Mon-Sat; 12-6 pm Sun. Through May 20.Cost:
$6 adults; $3 children.
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Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May 13 - Watters Creek Fine Arts Festival
Listen to live music on the lawn, browse artists booths and enjoy children's make-and-take crafts and face painting.
Where: Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
970 Garden Park Dr.
Allen, TXWhen: May 11 - May 13 4-9pm Fri; 10am-10pm Sat; 10am-6:30pm Sun.Who: *How: May 11 - May 13
4-9pm Fri; 10am-10pm Sat; 10am-6:30pm Sun.Cost: Free
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Friday, May 11 - Story Time with Miss Genie
Ms.Genie Hammel will entertain and enrich children's minds and spirits with her unique presentations, playing the harpsichord, and using Rags the sassy puppet, flannel board stories and participation from all children.
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, May 11 - PajamaRama
Put on your jammies for a night of fun! Children can wear their PJs and enjoy stories, crafts and a snack. All ages are welcome
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, May 12 through Sunday, May 13 - Kid Toons
KidToons at Studio Movie Grill will run yearlong as a fun opportunity to start a new family tradition of cartoons on Sat & Sun mornings for only $2.
Where: Studio Movie GrillWhen: n/aWho: Fun For AllHow: *Cost: $2
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Saturday, May 12 - Mother’s Day Doll Tea Party
Mothers and children will enjoy a special tea time. Dolls and teddy bears are invited as well! The tea party will include refreshments, stories, a craft and more.
Where: Stonebriar Centre
2601 Preston Rd.
Frisco, TX 75034When: 3:00 AM - 4:00 PM (OR 4:00 - 5:00 PM)Who: *How: May 12Cost: FREE but reservations are requiredFor more info: shopstonebriar.com
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Saturday, May 12 - Cruisin' in the Park
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month at Haggard Park with activities including a soap box derby, sidewalk chalk art, cane pole fishing, stick horse races, a butterfly exhibit, and tours of Plano's Interurban Railway Museum.
Where:
Interurban Railway Museum
901 E. 15th St.
Plano, TX 75074When: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: *How: May 12Cost: Free
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Saturday, May 12 - Cupcake for Mom at Williams-Sonoma
Decorate a special cupcake for Mother's Day in a hands-on workshop for children and their fathers or grandfathers.
Where: Stonebriar Centre – Williams-Sonoma
2601 Preston Rd.
Frisco, TX 75034When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Children and their dad or grandfatherHow: May 12 Reservations are recommendedCost: Free
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Saturday, May 12 - Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic
Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence. You receive a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certificate upon completion of the project.
Picture Frame Planter
Picture Frame Planter
Where: Your Local Lowe'sWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Perfect for children age 5-12How: May 12, Reserve you spot onlineCost: FreeFor more info: https://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx
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Saturday, May 12 - 2012 Baby Fair
Browse vendors for all things baby and meet with experts and service providers.
Where: Stonebriar Centre
2601 Preston Rd.
Frisco, TXWhen: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: *How: *Cost: FREE
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Saturday, May 12 - Model Tea Party
Enjoy an Edwardian picnic with tea and cupcakes and play outdoor games to celebrate the museum's 101-year-old Ford Model T.
Where: Collin County Farm Museum
7117 Co Rd 166
McKinney, TX 75071When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: *How: May 12Cost: Free; $5 for rides on the Model T.
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Saturday, May 12 - Showtime Saturdays
Kids ages 5 and younger can enjoy live entertainment. Located on Level 3 near the Galleria's Play Place.
Where: Galleria Dallas
13350 Dallas Pkwy.
Dallas, TXWhen: 11:30 AMWho: age 5 and youngerHow: *Cost: Free
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Saturday, May 12 - Mother's Day Mystery Dinner with This Side Up Family Center
Mayhem on Maui! Celebrate Mom and help us solve the mystery of who poisoned Hilo Patty, owner of the prestigious Pineapple Plantation with a cup of her own Hawaiian Punch! There are 8 suspects just waiting to tell you their stories....and remember....do...n't drink the punch!
Delicious Dinner and Show by Tea-n-Mystery! Wonderful Prizes, too! Treat the mom in your life to a FUN family night!
Delicious Dinner and Show by Tea-n-Mystery! Wonderful Prizes, too! Treat the mom in your life to a FUN family night!
Where: This Side Up Family CenterWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: *How: Order tickets HERECost: $25 adults $15 ChildFor more info:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/251547044930812/
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Saturday, May 12 - Saturday Night Rec N Roll - Honor Our Heroes
Where: Joe Farmer Recreation Center
1201 E. Bethany Dr.
Allen, TXWhen: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PMWho: For children in third-sixth grade. Supervision is provided.How: May 12Cost: $5 one-time fee for identification card. Available until 5:30pm.For more info: cityofallen.org
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Sunday, May 13 - Take a Kid Mountain Biking
Go on a ride through the park, get your bicycle inspected, take a skills clinic and enjoy a cookout and a prize raffle. All participating children will receive a gift.
Where:
Erwin Park
4300 Co. Rd. 1006
McKinney, TXWhen: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: *How: May 13Cost: Free
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Tuesday, May 15 - Over the Moon
Watch a puppet show and make a related craft.
Where:
Schimelpfenig Library
5024 Custer Rd.
Plano, TX 75023When: 10:30 AMWho: For all ages.How: May 15Cost: Free
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Friday, May 18 through Friday, April 20 - Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival
Celebrate spring at the three-day festival with musical performances, a trampoline show, food garden and more activities. The Kidz Korner features free arts and crafts, a rock climbing wall, petting zoo and a butterfly tent.
Where: Galatyn Park Urban Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Richardson, TXWhen: 11:00 AM (6pm-12am Fri; 11am-12am Sat; 12:30-8pm Sun.)Who: AllHow: May 18 - May 20
6pm-12am Fri; 11am-12am Sat; 12:30-8pm Sun.Cost:
Tickets start at $10; $3 for children ages 5-12. For more info: wildflowerfestival.com
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Monday, May 14 - Monday Night Madness
Bowling, Billiards, and Laser Tag only $9.95! All you can play video game card only $9.95! $20 FUNcard only $9.95! Choose any or all of these great offers!
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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May 18th through June 5th
Friday, May 18 - Night Lights
Night Lights is a program that serves families with special needs in the Dallas area by giving them a respite night. Children with special needs and their siblings are welcome to come and enjoy different activities such as arts & crafts, computer games, a special show, gym time, and much more. Every child is assisted by a volunteer.
Where: Lovers Lane Methodist Church
9200 Inwood Rd.
Dallas, TX 75220When: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: Children are admitted between the ages of 6mo - 18yrs.How: May 4Cost: FreeFor more info: raysoflightdallas.org
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Saturday, May 19 - 5th Annual Prosperity Place Fun Run and Family Festival
Walk or run in the 5K or 1 mile family fun run, and enjoy games and activities for all ages. Proceeds will benefit Prosperity Place, a non-profit organization for families with children with special needs.
Where: Frisco Square
6136 Frisco Square Blvd.
Frisco, TX 75034When: 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: *How: May 19Cost: $20 per person; $30 for a family with up to five members.For more info: prosperityplace.org
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Saturday, May 19 - Rock The Block
Walk or run the 1-mile fun run, 5K or 10K routes, and enjoy balloon artists and bounce houses for the kids. Proceeds will benefit The Jim Utley Foundation.
Where: The Shops at Legacy
7161 Bishop Rd.
Plano, TX 75024When: 8:00 AMWho: *How: May 19Cost: Registration start at $15.For more info: donteventryit.org
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Tuesday, June 5 - 1st Tuesday Dallas Museum of Art
Enjoy FREE general admission and a fun-filled day of hands-on art projects, family tours, story times, gallery activities, and performances for children.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art 1717 North Harwood, DallasWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: Families, playgroups, day cares, and homeschoolers are welcome!How: Come and enjoyCost: FreeFor more info: http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Family/FirstTuesdays/index.htm for full events
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MOM I'm Hungry!!
Kids Eat Free or Cheap
Welcome to the Macaroni Kid's Eat Free Page. Please note that locations and chains are subject to change at anytime so please call ahead to confirm. Are you a restaraunt that offers Free or Cheap nights for families? Send your info to shaynam@macaronikid.com
Kid's Eat Free Or Cheap
SUNDAY:
Blue Mesa Grill - Sunday Brunch Only. All DFW locations. Kids eat free with pruchase of adult brunch. 5 and younger only.
Cafe Brazil - All Dallas-Fort Worth locations. Free kid's meal with the purchase of an adult ...
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Kids Bowl Free
Be sure to register your kids for Kids Bowl Free and enjoy family fun this summer!
Registered Kids receive 2 Free games every day from May 1 - Aug 30.
Plano Super Bowl
2521 K Ave
Plano, TX, 75074
(972) 881-0242
Registered Kids receive 2 Free games every day from May 1 - Sept 15.
Strikz Entertainment in Frisco
8789 Lebanon Road
Frisco, TX, 75034
(972) 668-5263
Registered Kids receive 2 Free games every day from May 1 - Aug 31.
Allen Bowl
1011 S Greenville Ave
Allen, TX, 75002-3315
(972) 727-9108
Registered Kids receive 2 Free games every day from May 1 - Aug 30.
Plano Super Bowl
2521 K Ave
Plano, TX, 75074
(972) 881-0242
Registered Kids receive 2 Free games every day from May 1 - Sept 15.
Strikz Entertainment in Frisco
8789 Lebanon Road
Frisco, TX, 75034
(972) 668-5263
Registered Kids receive 2 Free games every day from May 1 - Aug 31.
Allen Bowl
1011 S Greenville Ave
Allen, TX, 75002-3315
(972) 727-9108
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Homemade Mother's Day Gift
Sure, us moms love to get jewelry, spa gift certificates, and IPODs, but there is nothing like a homemade Mother's Day gift from your child. Check out the adorable card that I received today from my youngest son, Jakey, who loves me because I feed him watermelon. I have a whole box filled with special Mother's Day gifts and cards from my kids. I will never get rid of Arielle's "handprint" flower planted in a baby food jar that she gave to me when she was 2 ...
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Mother's Day Handprint Flower Pot
Moms love flowers, and what better way to show Mom how much you love her than with this wonderful homemade present for Mom on Mother's Day. For the past couple years my kids have made these handprint flower pots for both of their Grandmothers on Mother's Day.
Materials:
- Clay flower pot
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrushes
- Pencil
- Clear acrylic sealer in gloss or matte
Optional materials:
- Potting Soil
- Flowers
First, trace your child's hands onto the flower pot. Then help your child paint the flower pot and hand prints ...
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Family HandPrint Collage
I LOVE handprints… maybe that is why I have so many on my walls that haven’t been washed off yet!! LOL! There is nothing like holding those sweet little hands in mine. This Family Hand Print is the perfect Mother’s Day project because it shows the entire family layered in construction paper hands… what could be better? I’ll tell ya… you probably have all of the supplies in your house already so if you’re a last minute gift giver, this is for you!
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Keys To Happiness-Last Minute Mother's Day Gift
Everyone knows that the KEY to Mom's heart this mother's day is ORGANIZATION! We modified this idea we found on familyfun.go.com and tried it ourselves for you! It turned out to be totally gift worthy and certainly something the entire family can participate in. After all, isn't that truly what mother's day is about. Showering mom with tacky-licious gifts that little fingers toiled over?
We KNOW mom will appreciate this Keys To Happiness key rack because she won't have to search endlessly for ...
Macaroni Recipe
Bananas Foster French Toast
The perfect sweet treat to make for a special mom on Mother's Day!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract - divided
8 slices whole grain bread bread
2 bananas, sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon dark rum or rum extract - optional
powdered sugar
Oil
Directions:
Crack eggs into medium size shallow bowl, beat lightly with a fork. Add milk and 1 tsp vanilla, stir well.
Heat griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Coat with a thin layer of ...
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 ...
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