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May 10, 2012
News & Events
- 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!!
- Macaroni Freebies?
- Macaroni Made
- Macaroni Made
- Macaroni Made
- Macaroni Made
- Macaroni Recipe
- Yes Our Business Directory Is FREE for a year!
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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!
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
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!
Here are some of ...
Mom's Night out
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
Here's the scoop on the Mother's Day Mystery Dinner
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
Why Did God Make Moms?
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 ...Thursday, May 10 - 4th Annual Mom's Nite Out
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
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
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
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
Where: Studio Movie GrillWhen: n/aWho: Fun For AllHow: *Cost: $2
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Saturday, May 12 - Mother’s Day Doll Tea Party
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Friday, May 18 - Night Lights
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
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
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
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 ...
Macaroni Freebies?
Kids Bowl Free
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
Macaroni Made
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 ...
Macaroni Made
Mother's Day Handprint Flower Pot
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 ...
Macaroni Made
Family HandPrint Collage
SUPPLIES
Construction Paper ...
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Keys To Happiness-Last Minute Mother's Day Gift
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
Ingredients:
Directions:
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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